A sermon preached before the queen at White-Hall, on the fast, July 15. 1691. By R. Meggott, D.D. Dean of Winchester, and chaplain to Their Majesties. Published by her Majesties special command.
THat none who pretend love to their native Country, either upon dissatisfaction about the manner of the publick settlement, or discontent upon account of any personal disappointment, may be so far prejudiced,
THat none who pretend love to their native Country, either upon dissatisfaction about the manner of the public settlement, or discontent upon account of any personal disappointment, may be so Far prejudiced,
as to be cold or careless in their devotions this day, set apart for the imploring a blessing upon their Majesties and their forces, against the threatning ambition of the common enemy of Europe: That none (I say) may be leavened and sowred to that degree,
as to be cold or careless in their devotions this day, Set apart for the imploring a blessing upon their Majesties and their forces, against the threatening ambition of the Common enemy of Europe: That none (I say) may be leavened and soured to that degree,
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Howsoever it may look at a distance to some men in their passions, it is certainly one of the greatest judgments that can befall a nation, to be subdued by,
Howsoever it may look At a distance to Some men in their passion, it is Certainly one of the greatest Judgments that can befall a Nation, to be subdued by,
This appeareth here to have been the opinion of wise and pious David, who, when he was commanded by God to make his choice of those three evils, the famine, the pestilence, or flying before his enemies, deprecateth the last, as incomparably the greatest of them all.
This appears Here to have been the opinion of wise and pious David, who, when he was commanded by God to make his choice of those three evils, the famine, the pestilence, or flying before his enemies, deprecateth the last, as incomparably the greatest of them all.
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In a famine an asses head hath been sold for fourscore pieces of Silver, and a fourth part of a cab of dung, for five pieces of Silver: In a famine there is no help out of the barn-floor,
In a famine an asses head hath been sold for fourscore Pieces of Silver, and a fourth part of a cab of dung, for five Pieces of Silver: In a famine there is no help out of the Barn-floor,
The Pestilence was to have lasted but three days, but when we consider what a depopulation might have been made even in that short time, we must conclude, the thoughts of it could not but be very terrible to him.
The Pestilence was to have lasted but three days, but when we Consider what a depopulation might have been made even in that short time, we must conclude, the thoughts of it could not but be very terrible to him.
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and at that proportion how great must be the number that might have been smitten in three whole days! and yet this he chooseth also, rather than flying before his enemies: tho either of the other must have been very sore calamities,
and At that proportion how great must be the number that might have been smitten in three Whole days! and yet this he chooses also, rather than flying before his enemies: though either of the other must have been very soar calamities,
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yet this he reckoned would be a sorer. So he manifesteth by the answer he returneth in the Text, David said unto Gad I am in a great strait, let us fall now into the hand of the Lord (for his mercies are great) but let me not fall into the hand of man.
yet this he reckoned would be a Sorer. So he manifesteth by the answer he returns in the Text, David said unto Gad I am in a great strait, let us fallen now into the hand of the Lord (for his Mercies Are great) but let me not fallen into the hand of man.
Secondly, Why God punished the People for it (for unto them all three of the Plagues propounded did extend, which soever he had chose of them) when the sin was only Davids?
Secondly, Why God punished the People for it (for unto them all three of the Plagues propounded did extend, which soever he had chosen of them) when the since was only Davids?
The first thing I would open is wherein the greatness of David's sin in numbring the People (which was the cause of this judgment lay? The thing at first sight doth not look like so heinous a crime,
The First thing I would open is wherein the greatness of David's sin in numbering the People (which was the cause of this judgement lay? The thing At First sighed does not look like so heinous a crime,
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Moses numbred the People, Numb. 1.19. Saul numbred the people, 1 Sam. 11.8. David himself numbred the People before, 2 Sam. 15.1 and none of them are blamed for it, no evil ensued upon it.
Moses numbered the People, Numb. 1.19. Saul numbered the people, 1 Sam. 11.8. David himself numbered the People before, 2 Sam. 15.1 and none of them Are blamed for it, no evil ensued upon it.
But this was for none of these ends, no justifiable reason to be given of it Upon this account Joab modestly endeavoured to put him off from it, v. 3. of this Chapter, He said unto the King,
But this was for none of these ends, no justifiable reason to be given of it Upon this account Joab modestly endeavoured to put him off from it, v. 3. of this Chapter, He said unto the King,
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when thou takest the sum of the Children of Israel after their number, then shall they give every man a ransome for his Soul to the Lord, when thou numbrest them:
when thou Takest the sum of the Children of Israel After their number, then shall they give every man a ransom for his Soul to the Lord, when thou numbrest them:
when there was no real occasion that did require it, he would have, them numbred meerly in a vaunting way, that it might be spread about both in his own,
when there was no real occasion that did require it, he would have, them numbered merely in a vaunting Way, that it might be spread about both in his own,
So that if now he had made them pay this offering, it had been so far from making it no sin in him, that (I appreheud) it would but have aggravated, and made it greater.
So that if now he had made them pay this offering, it had been so Far from making it no since in him, that (I appreheud) it would but have aggravated, and made it greater.
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That he was conscious to himself of no good end he had in it, appeareth by the 10th v. of this Chapter, wherein we find that before Gad came to him, his heart smote him and he said unto the Lord, I have sinned greatly in that I have done.
That he was conscious to himself of no good end he had in it, appears by the 10th v. of this Chapter, wherein we find that before Gad Come to him, his heart smote him and he said unto the Lord, I have sinned greatly in that I have done.
Odious as these are, we may learn from this story, he is as highly provoked by spiritual sins, such as we generally have favourable opinion of, the having our hearts lifted up with creature enjoyments,
Odious as these Are, we may Learn from this story, he is as highly provoked by spiritual Sins, such as we generally have favourable opinion of, the having our hearts lifted up with creature enjoyments,
The Son shall not bear the iniquity of the Father, neither shall the Father bear the iniquity of the Son? How come then the Subjects here to bear the iniquity of their King? Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do right?
The Son shall not bear the iniquity of the Father, neither shall the Father bear the iniquity of the Son? How come then the Subject's Here to bear the iniquity of their King? Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do right?
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It might be sufficient to alledg the near relation between Prince and People, and their welfare so mutually depending on each other, that the Punishment of the one is t' others;
It might be sufficient to allege the near Relation between Prince and People, and their welfare so mutually depending on each other, that the Punishment of the one is to Others;
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I confess, I am not satisfyed with that answer some have given to it, viz. that the People deserved it for their sin in not opposing David in this thing,
I confess, I am not satisfied with that answer Some have given to it, viz. that the People deserved it for their since in not opposing David in this thing,
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and it is a principle of too dangerous a latitude for the Government and Peace of Mankind, to affirm, that Subjects are not to submit to the commands and orders of their respective Soveraigns,
and it is a principle of too dangerous a latitude for the Government and Peace of Mankind, to affirm, that Subject's Are not to submit to the commands and order of their respective Sovereigns,
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Tho they are not express in particular, yet they are sufficiently implyed in the general, v. 1 of this Chapter, where it is said that the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel,
Though they Are not express in particular, yet they Are sufficiently employed in the general, v. 1 of this Chapter, where it is said that the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel,
So that this was really a judgment upon him as well as them, and, if we consider it, a home one, such as he might evidently read his sin in His sin was Vanity and carnal Security, in relying and glorying in the numbers of his people:
So that this was really a judgement upon him as well as them, and, if we Consider it, a home one, such as he might evidently read his sin in His since was Vanity and carnal Security, in relying and glorying in the numbers of his people:
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As co the other two, some think he was indifferent, leaving it wholly to Gods disposal, without pitching upon either: only praying against the third.
As counterfeit the other two, Some think he was indifferent, leaving it wholly to God's disposal, without pitching upon either: only praying against the third.
But the Septuagint is of another mind, adding to the Text these words, NONLATINALPHABET and David chose the plague. And that which immediately followeth in the next verse seemeth much to countenance it, where it is said, so God sent the Pestilence.
But the septuagint is of Another mind, adding to the Text these words, and David chosen the plague. And that which immediately follows in the next verse seems much to countenance it, where it is said, so God sent the Pestilence.
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Josephus in his history not only affirmeth this particular of David, but addeth this plausible reason of it, that he did it upon prudent and politick considerations;
Josephus in his history not only Affirmeth this particular of David, but adds this plausible reason of it, that he did it upon prudent and politic considerations;
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to avoid the murmurings and discontent of the People, who (it was easy to foresee) were like to resent it sufficiently, to undergo any of those miseries, purely upon his score.
to avoid the murmurings and discontent of the People, who (it was easy to foresee) were like to resent it sufficiently, to undergo any of those misery's, purely upon his score.
To prevent this therefore as much as might be, he supposeth that he chose this, as that wherein he showed the least respect of all to his own security.
To prevent this Therefore as much as might be, he Supposeth that he chosen this, as that wherein he showed the least respect of all to his own security.
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Had he chose the Famine, that indeed would have been very heavy upon the poor, they would have much to do to live when provisions should be so excessive scarce and dear, that can so hardly shift for themselves when they are at the cheapest. Yea, in so many years, it must have pinched even the rich, and they who used to fare deliciously could not but be put to it, to supply themselves with necessaries.
Had he chosen the Famine, that indeed would have been very heavy upon the poor, they would have much to do to live when provisions should be so excessive scarce and dear, that can so hardly shift for themselves when they Are At the cheapest. Yea, in so many Years, it must have pinched even the rich, and they who used to fare deliciously could not but be put to it, to supply themselves with necessaries.
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If there were any food to be had in the Kingdom, be sure there would be no want at his table; and if there were none, he could be furnished from other Countries.
If there were any food to be had in the Kingdom, be sure there would be no want At his table; and if there were none, he could be furnished from other Countries.
If he had been worsted by his enemies, tho his own courage and gallantry might be for carrying him into the greatest dangers, yet the people would have thought themselves too much concerned for the light of Israel, not to interpose themselves to succour and secure him:
If he had been worsted by his enemies, though his own courage and gallantry might be for carrying him into the greatest dangers, yet the people would have Thought themselves too much concerned for the Light of Israel, not to interpose themselves to succour and secure him:
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or they who before were so tender of him, that their care made them almost forget their duty, swear unto him he should go no more out with them unto battel, would have perswaded him to retire to some of his strong-holds, that might be tenable for three months at least against any army.
or they who before were so tender of him, that their care made them almost forget their duty, swear unto him he should go no more out with them unto battle, would have persuaded him to retire to Some of his strongholds, that might be tenable for three months At least against any army.
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he who sat upon the Throne, as obnoxious as he that grindeth at the Mill. The Pestilence could not be kept off by the most stout and resolute Guards, nor could it be kept out by the most impregnable Walls and Bulwarks
he who sat upon the Throne, as obnoxious as he that grindeth At the Mill. The Pestilence could not be kept off by the most stout and resolute Guards, nor could it be kept out by the most impregnable Walls and Bulwarks
This David could not but know when he chose it, but he doth it not upon so mean a principle as that Historian fancyeth, only to decline the clamour and censure of his People ▪ No, this publick spirited Prince had a nobler and more heroick Soul. He was really content not only to suffer with them, but for them;
This David could not but know when he chosen it, but he does it not upon so mean a principle as that Historian fancyeth, only to decline the clamour and censure of his People ▪ No, this public spirited Prince had a Nobler and more heroic Soul. He was really content not only to suffer with them, but for them;
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to have a share in the Punishment, but to bear it all. He said unto God, Let thy hand I pray thee be on me and my Fathers house but not on thy People that they should be plague• No, it was not so much from design to pacifie them,
to have a share in the Punishment, but to bear it all. He said unto God, Let thy hand I pray thee be on me and my Father's house but not on thy People that they should be plague• No, it was not so much from Design to pacify them,
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or fear of losing their good opinion, as from a just perswasion, that all things considered, this was the least of those three evils propounded to him;
or Fear of losing their good opinion, as from a just persuasion, that all things considered, this was the least of those three evils propounded to him;
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It appeareth by his own frequent practices, he did not look on that as so dreadful a thing as either Plague or Famine. Not only fierce and ambitious, but just and good Princes, have chosen that, rather than suffer things much less terrible, without reparation and satisfaction. For tho such have been universally ashamed to involve those that were under them in such calamities as this necessarily bringeth along with it, for slight and frivolous causes;
It appears by his own frequent practices, he did not look on that as so dreadful a thing as either Plague or Famine. Not only fierce and ambitious, but just and good Princes, have chosen that, rather than suffer things much less terrible, without reparation and satisfaction. For though such have been universally ashamed to involve those that were under them in such calamities as this necessarily brings along with it, for slight and frivolous Causes;
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such as their own Vanity or Glory, Humour or Covetuousness, Pride or personal Piques; yet breaking their Leagues, injuring their Subjects, invading their rights, oppressing their Allies, and such like, have always been judged not only sufficient but necessary grounds for it, notwithstanding all the expences, miseries, dangers and bloodshed that attend it.
such as their own Vanity or Glory, Humour or Covetousness, Pride or personal Piques; yet breaking their Leagues, injuring their Subject's, invading their rights, oppressing their Allies, and such like, have always been judged not only sufficient but necessary grounds for it, notwithstanding all the expenses, misery's, dangers and bloodshed that attend it.
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It was not simply war, but miscarrying in the war that he so dreaded, the being conquered and overcome, which he here expresseth by falling into their hand, let me not fall into the hand of man.
It was not simply war, but miscarrying in the war that he so dreaded, the being conquered and overcome, which he Here Expresses by falling into their hand, let me not fallen into the hand of man.
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First, They were Men. Secondly, They were Enemies. Thirdly, They were Foreigners. Fourthly, They were Idolaters, haters and persecutors of the true religion which was professed by him and his people.
First, They were Men. Secondly, They were Enemies. Thirdly, They were Foreigners. Fourthly, They were Idolaters, haters and persecutors of the true Religion which was professed by him and his people.
First, They were Men. When God lifteth up his hand who can contend? when he is angry, who can stand before him? Here to yield is our duty; to submit and humble our selves our glory. When smitten by him men are pittied: When afflicted by him, they are lamented. It doth not reflect upon their discretion when their Harvests are destroyed by unseasonable weather, nor upon their valour and bravery to be visited, and carried off by a malignant Feaver. These are purely from above; enemies no more contribute to it, than friends can remedy it;
First, They were Men. When God lifts up his hand who can contend? when he is angry, who can stand before him? Here to yield is our duty; to submit and humble our selves our glory. When smitten by him men Are pitied: When afflicted by him, they Are lamented. It does not reflect upon their discretion when their Harvests Are destroyed by unseasonable weather, nor upon their valour and bravery to be visited, and carried off by a malignant Fever. These Are purely from above; enemies no more contribute to it, than Friends can remedy it;
and upon the level. So that if these prevailed against him, the disgrace would be as great as the defeat, and the loss of his Esteem of as bad consequence as of a battel. How must the news of it lessen his reputation every where round about him!
and upon the level. So that if these prevailed against him, the disgrace would be as great as the defeat, and the loss of his Esteem of as bad consequence as of a battle. How must the news of it lessen his reputation every where round about him!
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When it should be told in Gath, and published in the streets of Askalon, how would the daughters of the Philistines rejoyce, the Daughters of the uncircumcised triumph, to hear that Israel fled! Israel that had been so renowned for a valiant and warlike nation, whose ancestors had subdued those people,
When it should be told in Gaza, and published in the streets of Ashkelon, how would the daughters of the philistines rejoice, the Daughters of the uncircumcised triumph, to hear that Israel fled! Israel that had been so renowned for a valiant and warlike Nation, whose Ancestors had subdued those people,
But to have it so constantly for three months together, they needs must fall into an absolute contempt amongst their adversaries. How must this flush and puff up an insolent and vain-glorious people, to find themselves so long and uninterruptedly successful? This were enough to possess them with a belief that if ever they had been stout, they were now utterly degenerated; and would never stand more, who were so constantly routed: and that is one thing that might make him so averse to this above all, the disgrace and shame of it:
But to have it so constantly for three months together, they needs must fallen into an absolute contempt among their Adversaries. How must this flush and puff up an insolent and vainglorious people, to find themselves so long and uninterruptedly successful? This were enough to possess them with a belief that if ever they had been stout, they were now utterly degenerated; and would never stand more, who were so constantly routed: and that is one thing that might make him so averse to this above all, the disgrace and shame of it:
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It is the character given of the Almighty that he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the Children of men, that he will not always chide, Psal. 103.9. neither keep his anger for ever.
It is the character given of the Almighty that he does not afflict willingly nor grieve the Children of men, that he will not always chide, Psalm 103.9. neither keep his anger for ever.
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But that when he is offended he is easy to be entreated. So he describeth himself in the Prophet. At what time I shall speak concerning a Nation and concerning a Kingdom, to pluck up and to pull down,
But that when he is offended he is easy to be entreated. So he Describeth himself in the Prophet. At what time I shall speak Concerning a nation and Concerning a Kingdom, to pluck up and to pull down,
Ʋpon their Fasting and Humiliation, upon their acknowledgment and amendment he will receive them gratiously and revoke his sentence. But this is not after the manner of men, offended men toward them they bear a grudge to,
Ʋpon their Fasting and Humiliation, upon their acknowledgment and amendment he will receive them graciously and revoke his sentence. But this is not After the manner of men, offended men towards them they bear a grudge to,
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Then it is not in the least to be doubted, but that it is a more fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, than to fall into the hands of the most merciless and cruel men; these can but kill the body,
Then it is not in the least to be doubted, but that it is a more fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God, than to fallen into the hands of the most merciless and cruel men; these can but kill the body,
Accordingly when the question is between sin and danger, we should rather run the hazard of the most probable apparent danger, than endeavour to avoid it by direct and known sin. But if we speak of meer temporal Punishment, it is better to fall into the hand of God:
Accordingly when the question is between sin and danger, we should rather run the hazard of the most probable apparent danger, than endeavour to avoid it by Direct and known since. But if we speak of mere temporal Punishment, it is better to fallen into the hand of God:
for when he is angry, upon our sincere and penitent application to him, he may, he hath promised he will be prevailed with to remit and forgive, to relax and mitigate his sentence.
for when he is angry, upon our sincere and penitent application to him, he may, he hath promised he will be prevailed with to remit and forgive, to relax and mitigate his sentence.
what we have translated the time appointed, v. 15. they read NONLATINALPHABET, so the Lord sent a Pestilence upon Israel from the morning to the hour of noon;
what we have translated the time appointed, v. 15. they read, so the Lord sent a Pestilence upon Israel from the morning to the hour of noon;
understanding by the time appointed, not the time appointed by God for the lasting of the pestilence, but for the consuming the daily sacrifice: and so the Chaldee paraphrast, a tempore quo mactatur juge, quousque adoleatur:
understanding by the time appointed, not the time appointed by God for the lasting of the pestilence, but for the consuming the daily sacrifice: and so the Chaldee Paraphrast, a tempore quo mactatur juge, How Long adoleatur:
by this Interpretation, tho he threatned it for three days, yet he recalled it in six hours. But to be given up to the will of men, is a different thing;
by this Interpretation, though he threatened it for three days, yet he Recalled it in six hours. But to be given up to the will of men, is a different thing;
tho upon our turning to him, he mercifully maketh his judgments, not only less than his word, but less than our fears: this is not to be expected from the hand of men; they are deaf as the Adder that stoppeth her ears,
though upon our turning to him, he mercifully makes his Judgments, not only less than his word, but less than our fears: this is not to be expected from the hand of men; they Are deaf as the Adder that stoppeth her ears,
Thirdly, They were Foreigners. The Tabernacles of Edom and the Ishmalites, Moab and the Hagarens, Gebal and Ammon, Amalek and Assur, &c. Tho all enemies are very terrible,
Thirdly, They were Foreigners. The Tabernacles of Edom and the Ishmaelites, Moab and the Hagarens, Gebal and Ammon, Amalek and Assur, etc. Tho all enemies Are very terrible,
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yet there are degrees amongst these, they of the same Country (tho enemies ) being neighbours and brethren think themselves to have some sort of rye on them towards one another, insomuch that when they are so unhappy as to be engaged in war among themselves, whoever is Victor looketh on himself as under an obligation to be tender. But what can they reasonably hope for, that fall into the hands of Strangers?
yet there Are Degrees among these, they of the same Country (though enemies) being neighbours and brothers think themselves to have Some sort of rye on them towards one Another, insomuch that when they Are so unhappy as to be engaged in war among themselves, whoever is Victor looks on himself as under an obligation to be tender. But what can they reasonably hope for, that fallen into the hands of Strangers?
Many and greivous are the calamities that attend a civil war, the frights, the outrages, the wastes, the violences have been too lately felt in this Nation, to need yet to be described to you:
Many and grievous Are the calamities that attend a civil war, the frights, the outrages, the wastes, the violences have been too lately felt in this nation, to need yet to be described to you:
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When God threatneth his People with the severest sort of Foes, he addeth this as the most aggravating circumstance, Jer. 5.15. I will bring a nation upon you from far O house of Israel, &c. a nation whose language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say.
When God threatens his People with the Severest sort of Foes, he adds this as the most aggravating circumstance, Jer. 5.15. I will bring a Nation upon you from Far Oh house of Israel, etc. a Nation whose language thou Knowest not, neither Understandest what they say.
Who can express the spoils and insolencies, the cruelty and barbarities, the rapes and villanies, the burnings and bloodsheds that are the delight as well as business of such Invaders! Every one that is found shall be thrust through,
Who can express the spoils and insolences, the cruelty and barbarities, the rapes and villainies, the burnings and bloodsheds that Are the delight as well as business of such Invaders! Every one that is found shall be thrust through,
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and every one that is joyned unto them shall fall by the Sword, their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses shall be spoiled,
and every one that is joined unto them shall fallen by the Sword, their children also shall be dashed to Pieces before their eyes, their houses shall be spoiled,
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and their wives ravished, their bows also shall dash the young men in peices, and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb, their dead bodies shall they give to be meat unto the fowls of the heaven,
and their wives ravished, their bows also shall dash the young men in Pieces, and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb, their dead bodies shall they give to be meat unto the fowls of the heaven,
What a fearful agony doth it put the man of God in when he saw it but in imperfect Vision, Jer. 4.19, 20. My bowels, my bowels, I am pained at my very heart, my heart maketh a noise in me, I cannot hold my peace,
What a fearful agony does it put the man of God in when he saw it but in imperfect Vision, Jer. 4.19, 20. My bowels, my bowels, I am pained At my very heart, my heart makes a noise in me, I cannot hold my peace,
And when these are the fruits of it who can wonder, if David here pray so particularly, let me not fall into the hand of man? And yet you have not heard the worst of it. For
And when these Are the fruits of it who can wonder, if David Here pray so particularly, let me not fallen into the hand of man? And yet you have not herd the worst of it. For
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Fourthly, There is to be added to all this, that they were Idolaters, Haters and Persecutors of the true religion which was professed by him and his people. Such were the borderers upon Israel all of them;
Fourthly, There is to be added to all this, that they were Idolaters, Haters and Persecutors of the true Religion which was professed by him and his people. Such were the borderers upon Israel all of them;
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The Law of thy mouth (saith David ) is better unto me than thousands of Gold and Silver, but if these prevailed they must look to be deprived not only of their Gold and Silver, but that too.
The Law of thy Mouth (Says David) is better unto me than thousands of Gold and Silver, but if these prevailed they must look to be deprived not only of their Gold and Silver, but that too.
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And how sad a consideration must it be to a Prince so sincerely pious as he, to think that his people might by this means lose not only their estates and fortunes, but the profession and worship of the true God too!
And how sad a consideration must it be to a Prince so sincerely pious as he, to think that his people might by this means loose not only their estates and fortune's, but the profession and worship of the true God too!
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the abomination of desolation stand in the holy place, and the ark be removed to make way for Dagon! When he thought of these things how could he but pour out his Soul in him?
the abomination of desolation stand in the holy place, and the Ark be removed to make Way for Dagon! When he Thought of these things how could he but pour out his Soul in him?
And yet this is the common effect of their Victories with them that hold of superstitious Vanities they are as eager to rout the faith as the Forces of them who are more enlightned, and as zealous to spread their errors as their dominions. Hear how the Psalmist describeth such peoples behaviour upon their successes, Psal. 74. Thine enemies roar in the midst of the congregation they set up their banners for tokens, they defile the dwelling place of thy name,
And yet this is the Common Effect of their Victories with them that hold of superstitious Vanities they Are as eager to rout the faith as the Forces of them who Are more enlightened, and as zealous to spread their errors as their Dominions. Hear how the Psalmist Describeth such peoples behaviour upon their Successes, Psalm 74. Thine enemies roar in the midst of the congregation they Set up their banners for tokens, they defile the Dwelling place of thy name,
if they might be permitted to do it privately; but as if it were not enough to hinder them from the exercise of the true religion, they are not content,
if they might be permitted to do it privately; but as if it were not enough to hinder them from the exercise of the true Religion, they Are not content,
Hebr. 11.36, 37. we read the usage that from time to time hath been the portion of such as would not apostatize and comply, they had trials of cruel mockings and scourgings,
Hebrew 11.36, 37. we read the usage that from time to time hath been the portion of such as would not apostatise and comply, they had trials of cruel mockings and scourgings,
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moreover of bonds and imprisonments, they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they were slain with the Sword, they wandred about in Sheeps-skins and Goats-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented.
moreover of bonds and imprisonments, they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they were slave with the Sword, they wandered about in Sheepskins and Goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented.
And when we reflect upon this, that thus the vanquished are generally treated by such enemies, we cannot but be convinced that David 's choice was a wise one, and he had great reason to pray, that he might fall into the hand of the Lord, and that he might not fall into the hand of such men. To conclude then.
And when we reflect upon this, that thus the vanquished Are generally treated by such enemies, we cannot but be convinced that David is choice was a wise one, and he had great reason to pray, that he might fallen into the hand of the Lord, and that he might not fallen into the hand of such men. To conclude then.
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These things I have in a figure transferred to David and his Enemies for your sakes, that you may learn not to think of the Enemy you are now contending with, otherwise than you ought to think, but to think properly.
These things I have in a figure transferred to David and his Enemies for your sakes, that you may Learn not to think of the Enemy you Are now contending with, otherwise than you ought to think, but to think properly.
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men who are not able to conceal their satisfaction, when they hear any thing of his power, or joy when they hear of his advantages. There are a sort of English-men, whom (I confess) I do not much wonder at, (those who arc blind to all considerations besides, where they apprehend ROME to be any ways concerned or interested) but that any of our own Communion should be not only so unnatural, but self-contradicting, I needs must say, is not a little surprizing.
men who Are not able to conceal their satisfaction, when they hear any thing of his power, or joy when they hear of his advantages. There Are a sort of Englishmen, whom (I confess) I do not much wonder At, (those who arc blind to all considerations beside, where they apprehend ROME to be any ways concerned or interested) but that any of our own Communion should be not only so unnatural, but Self-contradicting, I needs must say, is not a little surprising.
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Admit all their objections, what can such in all their uneasy frowardness promise themselves, as to the bettering of things from him. Could I suppose any such to be here, I would expostulate with them in the Prophet Amos 's language, Ch. 5.18, 19. Woe unto you that desire the day of the Lord!
Admit all their objections, what can such in all their uneasy frowardness promise themselves, as to the bettering of things from him. Could I suppose any such to be Here, I would expostulate with them in the Prophet Amos is language, Christ 5.18, 19. Woe unto you that desire the day of the Lord!
After what hath been already said, it would be next to nauseous to go about to make a parallel: Your own thoughts must before this have suggested to you, that there was nothing in the men David so much dreaded falling into the hands of, more than Plague or Famine, that, without any straining, is not to be found in these.
After what hath been already said, it would be next to nauseous to go about to make a parallel: Your own thoughts must before this have suggested to you, that there was nothing in the men David so much dreaded falling into the hands of, more than Plague or Famine, that, without any straining, is not to be found in these.
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because this Monarch hath no design at all on us, all he aimeth at is only to assist and restore a distressed Prince that hath fled for succour to him.
Because this Monarch hath no Design At all on us, all he aimeth At is only to assist and restore a distressed Prince that hath fled for succour to him.
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Such a kind of conceit was once got into the heads of a considerable party among the Himerians, concerning Phalaris, whom they applied to in their discontents for help and aid, giving him all such furtherances as they could,
Such a kind of conceit was once god into the Heads of a considerable party among the Himerians, Concerning Phalaris, whom they applied to in their discontents for help and aid, giving him all such furtherances as they could,
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And notwithstanding his tyrannick and ambitious humour was so well known, would not believe that he aimed at any thing in all his chargeable preparations but only to gratifie and serve them.
And notwithstanding his tyrannic and ambitious humour was so well known, would not believe that he aimed At any thing in all his chargeable preparations but only to gratify and serve them.
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Stesichorus (their Countryman) making an Oration to them upon this occasion, relateth an Apologue, which for its appositeness I shall crave leave to repeat,
Stesichorus (their Countryman) making an Oration to them upon this occasion, relateth an Apologue, which for its appositeness I shall crave leave to repeat,
The Apologue was of a Horse, who being troubled that the Stag was got into his pasture, desired a Man that he would help him to drive him out: He seemed ready and willing;
The Apologue was of a Horse, who being troubled that the Stag was god into his pasture, desired a Man that he would help him to drive him out: He seemed ready and willing;
but when he was once up, instead of being revenged of the Stag, the poor creature found his mistake, that he was only subject to the Rider past recovery.
but when he was once up, instead of being revenged of the Stag, the poor creature found his mistake, that he was only Subject to the Rider passed recovery.
How like the horse and the mule that have no understanding, are they that can be so credulous, as to imagine such a pretence in our great enemy, to be any thing more real than the other was, which he imposed upon the Beast with?
How like the horse and the mule that have no understanding, Are they that can be so credulous, as to imagine such a pretence in our great enemy, to be any thing more real than the other was, which he imposed upon the Beast with?
Who would pity them that should put themselves into the hands of such men? who would pity them that would not do their utmost to keep out of them? It is granted it must be very expensive, and a charge we have not been used to:
Who would pity them that should put themselves into the hands of such men? who would pity them that would not do their utmost to keep out of them? It is granted it must be very expensive, and a charge we have not been used to:
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but is not that rather to be chosen than to fall into the hands of men? Such men, as would not be satisfied with much larger proportions of what we have,
but is not that rather to be chosen than to fallen into the hands of men? Such men, as would not be satisfied with much larger proportions of what we have,
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but is not that rather to be chosen, than to fall into the hands of men? Such men, who if they spared them, would make all so weary of their lives, they would not value them?
but is not that rather to be chosen, than to fallen into the hands of men? Such men, who if they spared them, would make all so weary of their lives, they would not valve them?
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This excellent King in the text, this tender Father of his country, is content to suffer any thing from the hand of God, rather than be but three Months in the hands of such men. But that which now threatneth us, is a much sadder thing;
This excellent King in the text, this tender Father of his country, is content to suffer any thing from the hand of God, rather than be but three Months in the hands of such men. But that which now threatens us, is a much sadder thing;
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not for three months, but both this and after ages their being Masters of us. And when this is before us, what earthly calamity as far as lyeth in us to determine, should we not choose rather? Tho God doth not offer us our choice, as he did David here, by special revelation, yet in some kind he doth by giving us reason to guide us in difficulties, and putting it into our power to pitch upon that which looketh least perilous.
not for three months, but both this and After ages their being Masters of us. And when this is before us, what earthly calamity as Far as lies in us to determine, should we not choose rather? Tho God does not offer us our choice, as he did David Here, by special Revelation, yet in Some kind he does by giving us reason to guide us in difficulties, and putting it into our power to pitch upon that which looks least perilous.
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but not to dismiss you without some comfort, I have yet to tell you, that he dealeth with us more gratiously, than he did here with David, he must unavoidably have suffered one of those judgments that were propounded to him,
but not to dismiss you without Some Comfort, I have yet to tell you, that he deals with us more graciously, than he did Here with David, he must avoidable have suffered one of those Judgments that were propounded to him,
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Neither fall into the hand of man, nor yet into the hand of God. Assuring us that if we will break off our sins (every one our sins with which we are conscious to our selves we have provoked him) by righteousness, and our iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor, it shall be a procuring our tranquility.
Neither fallen into the hand of man, nor yet into the hand of God. Assuring us that if we will break off our Sins (every one our Sins with which we Are conscious to our selves we have provoked him) by righteousness, and our iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, it shall be a procuring our tranquillity.
He hath been pleased to give an earnest of it already, even in our wilderness, speaking comfortably, and opening a door of hope in the valley of Achor.
He hath been pleased to give an earnest of it already, even in our Wilderness, speaking comfortably, and opening a door of hope in the valley of Achor.
