The dissenters jubilee as it was sounded in the audience of a solemn assembly at the publick meeting-place in Spittle-Fields near London, on Tuesday May 17, 1687, being a day of Thanksgiving to praise the Lord for his vvonderful appearance and over-ruling providence, in the present dispensation of liberty of conscience / by Charles Nicholets ...
WHat our blessed Lord said to his Hearers concerning another Text relating to Himself, I may say to you, with respect to the first Verse of this Psalm — When the Lord turned again the Captivity of Sion, we were like them that dreamed — This day is this Scripture fulfilled in your ears:
WHat our blessed Lord said to his Hearers Concerning Another Text relating to Himself, I may say to you, with respect to the First Verse of this Psalm — When the Lord turned again the Captivity of Sion, we were like them that dreamed — This day is this Scripture fulfilled in your ears:
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God has strangely, wonderfully, unexpectedly, turned back our Captivity, and we verily are even as those that dream: Our hearts (like the Babe in Elizabeths Womb) leaping for joy,
God has strangely, wonderfully, unexpectedly, turned back our Captivity, and we verily Are even as those that dream: Our hearts (like the Babe in Elizabeths Womb) leaping for joy,
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And if they say so, much more reason have we to answer with the Church here by way of Concession — The Lord indeed hath done great things for us, whereof we are Gald.
And if they say so, much more reason have we to answer with the Church Here by Way of Concession — The Lord indeed hath done great things for us, whereof we Are Galled.
Oh! that there were never a Son or Daughter in our Zion, backward in their Humble thankful and joyfull acknowledgment of it, crying out from the very bottom of their Hearts — Whereof we are glad. Gaudia, quae multo parta dolore, placent.
Oh! that there were never a Son or Daughter in our Zion, backward in their Humble thankful and joyful acknowledgment of it, crying out from the very bottom of their Hearts — Whereof we Are glad. Gaudia, Quae Much Parta dolore, placent.
That God, who by his all-commanding Power, brought Light out of Darkness, extracted Order out of Confusion, and dasht back the Waters from the naked Land. That God who made Almonds flourish upon Aarons sapless Rod; That God, who supplied his People with Water, out of the hard Rock: In a word;
That God, who by his All-commanding Power, brought Light out of Darkness, extracted Order out of Confusion, and dashed back the Waters from the naked Land. That God who made Almonds flourish upon Aaron's sapless Rod; That God, who supplied his People with Water, out of the hard Rock: In a word;
he it is, that hath done great things for us, that in the Ages to come, he might show the exceeding riches of his Power, in his kindness towards us, in rescuing us from the jaws of Death, and keeping us, from going down into the Pit;
he it is, that hath done great things for us, that in the Ages to come, he might show the exceeding riches of his Power, in his kindness towards us, in rescuing us from the Jaws of Death, and keeping us, from going down into the Pit;
As if she had said, Thou hast formerly shined forth in the Glory of thy Power, in cutting Rahab, that is, in plaguing Egypt; in wounding the Dragon, that is, in destroying Pharoah, and in drying up the Waters of the Red-Sea: Oh put forth that power now, in Freeing and redeeming us from our present troubles, that we with them may sing those Hosannahs of Joy on Earth, which will be perfected in Hallelujahs when we come to Heaven. Tantum gaudebimus quam tum amabimus, tantum amabimus quantum cognoscemus, says the devout Austin, We shall Rejoyce as much as we shall Love,
As if she had said, Thou hast formerly shined forth in the Glory of thy Power, in cutting Rahab, that is, in plaguing Egypt; in wounding the Dragon, that is, in destroying Pharaoh, and in drying up the Waters of the Red sea: O put forth that power now, in Freeing and redeeming us from our present Troubles, that we with them may sing those Hosannahs of Joy on Earth, which will be perfected in Hallelujahs when we come to Heaven. Tantum gaudebimus quam tum amabimus, Tantum amabimus quantum cognoscemus, Says the devout Austin, We shall Rejoice as much as we shall Love,
we find the Prophet in a dark and gloomy day, when things lookt black upon the People of God, had recourse to this great Power of God, for his support and bearing up under the pressures of those sad and heavy things he saw a coming upon Jerusalem; as you may see in that solemn and serious Prayer of his, Jerimiah 32. verse 17, &c. Ah! Lord God, behold thou hast made the Heaven and the Earth by thy great Power, and stretchedout Arm;
we find the Prophet in a dark and gloomy day, when things looked black upon the People of God, had recourse to this great Power of God, for his support and bearing up under the pressures of those sad and heavy things he saw a coming upon Jerusalem; as you may see in that solemn and serious Prayer of his, Jeremiah 32. verse 17, etc. Ah! Lord God, behold thou hast made the Heaven and the Earth by thy great Power, and stretchedout Arm;
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since by it the vast globe of the World was made out of nothing, the Lords Might anb his Mercy are the good Soul's Jachin & Boaz, the names of the two main Pillars in Solomons Temple, the one signifying Stabllity, the other Strength, to note the Saints are safe and established in the the Power and Mercy of God. Thus the great Lord hath done great things for us.
since by it the vast Globe of the World was made out of nothing, the lords Might anb his Mercy Are the good Soul's Jachin & Boaz, the names of the two main Pillars in Solomons Temple, the one signifying Stabllity, the other Strength, to note the Saints Are safe and established in the the Power and Mercy of God. Thus the great Lord hath done great things for us.
Secondly, The Lord, the good and gracious God, the Tender and Merciful God, who hath proclaimed himself before Heaven and Earth, before Angels and Men.
Secondly, The Lord, the good and gracious God, the Tender and Merciful God, who hath proclaimed himself before Heaven and Earth, before Angels and Men.
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when Troubles and Calamities do Surround them, as you may see in his most tender affectionate answer, to bemoaning Ephraim, as soon as he came upon his knees before him; Jeremiah, 31.20. Is Ephraim my dear Son? Is he a pleasant Child? For since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still;
when Troubles and Calamities do Surround them, as you may see in his most tender affectionate answer, to bemoaning Ephraim, as soon as he Come upon his knees before him; Jeremiah, 31.20. Is Ephraim my dear Son? Is he a pleasant Child? For since I spoke against him, I do earnestly Remember him still;
As Croesus 's dumb Son, who never spoke in his Life before, when he saw one attempting to Assassinate his Father, violently cryed out — NONLATINALPHABET.
As Croesus is dumb Son, who never spoke in his Life before, when he saw one attempting to Assassinate his Father, violently cried out —.
importing that when he is doing good and shewing mercy, he is then in his own proper place, the place he would for ever be in, did not our Sins too often occasion his removal:
importing that when he is doing good and showing mercy, he is then in his own proper place, the place he would for ever be in, did not our Sins too often occasion his removal:
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That pardonest iniquity, and passest by the transgressions of the Remnant of his Heritage; he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy: O Admiration! Admiration!
That pardonest iniquity, and passest by the transgressions of the Remnant of his Heritage; he retaineth not his anger for ever, Because he delights in mercy: Oh Admiration! Admiration!
That a dishonoured, provoked, and highly-incensed God should keep in the Vials of his wrath, and shew so much Love, and so much Mercy to his distressed ones;
That a dishonoured, provoked, and highly-incensed God should keep in the Vials of his wrath, and show so much Love, and so much Mercy to his distressed ones;
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He may (and many time does) lay his Hand on his People, and that hand must needs be heavy, and the blows very terrible, such as will make the stoutest heart to quake, and the most couragious Spirit to faint away.
He may (and many time does) lay his Hand on his People, and that hand must needs be heavy, and the blows very terrible, such as will make the Stoutest heart to quake, and the most courageous Spirit to faint away.
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and such are the great things the Church speaks of here in the Text. The Lord, the Merciful Lord hath done great things for us, whereof (as we have great reason for it) we are glad.
and such Are the great things the Church speaks of Here in the Text. The Lord, the Merciful Lord hath done great things for us, whereof (as we have great reason for it) we Are glad.
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So we find it, Exodus 2.24. And God heard their Groaning, and God remembred his Covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. Which was to bring them out of that place.
So we find it, Exodus 2.24. And God herd their Groaning, and God remembered his Covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. Which was to bring them out of that place.
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He owns himself his Peoples God, and hence it is that he doth and will help them, 20 Exodus 2. I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the House of Bondage.
He owns himself his Peoples God, and hence it is that he does and will help them, 20 Exodus 2. I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the House of Bondage.
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The Lord is pleased to own himself his Peoples God, and gives therefore incouragement to all his to cry out with the Church — Thou art our Father, though Abraham be Ignorant of us. What God doth for his People, he doth as their God,
The Lord is pleased to own himself his Peoples God, and gives Therefore encouragement to all his to cry out with the Church — Thou art our Father, though Abraham be Ignorant of us. What God does for his People, he does as their God,
Covenant-Interest is the sweetest part in any mercy we can enjoy, whether privitive or positive. Moses that Blessed Servant of God, was very sensible of this, demonstrated in that Song of his upon Israels deliverance from the hand of Pharoah, which you will find Recorded, Exodus 15.2. The Lord is my strength and Song; he is become my Salvation;
Covenant interest is the Sweetest part in any mercy we can enjoy, whither privitive or positive. Moses that Blessed Servant of God, was very sensible of this, demonstrated in that Song of his upon Israel's deliverance from the hand of Pharaoh, which you will find Recorded, Exodus 15.2. The Lord is my strength and Song; he is become my Salvation;
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VVe have great reason therefore to exalt him in our Hearts and Lives, and to sing aloud of his Righteousness, that hath given such a Glorious Instance this day of his being a God keeping Covenant with his Chosen Ones.
We have great reason Therefore to exalt him in our Hearts and Lives, and to sing aloud of his Righteousness, that hath given such a Glorious Instance this day of his being a God keeping Covenant with his Chosen Ones.
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Fourthly, The Lord; the Lord that is a present help in time of Trouble; the Lord that staid the Knife just at Isaac 's Throat, which gave occasion to Abraham to call him Jehovah-Jereh Deus providebit, God will provide;
Fourthly, The Lord; the Lord that is a present help in time of Trouble; the Lord that stayed the Knife just At Isaac is Throat, which gave occasion to Abraham to call him Jehovah-Jereh Deus providebit, God will provide;
God will appear in one way or other for them, according to His old wont: He steps in, in the nick of time, Psalm 124.1. If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say:
God will appear in one Way or other for them, according to His old wont: He steps in, in the neck of time, Psalm 124.1. If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say:
This If hath spoiled many a cunning project of the Devil, and his Instruments, to ruine the Church of God: They would certainly many times prevail in their cursed designs of crushing the poor Saints, if God did not arise;
This If hath spoiled many a cunning project of the devil, and his Instruments, to ruin the Church of God: They would Certainly many times prevail in their cursed designs of crushing the poor Saints, if God did not arise;
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but I rather conclude (with Piscator, Scapula, and some others) that it comes from a Theam in the Greek signifying to laugh, or to look marvelous chearful:
but I rather conclude (with Piscator, Scapula, and Some Others) that it comes from a Theam in the Greek signifying to laugh, or to look marvelous cheerful:
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but also a wonderfull Serenity, the Heavens and the Sea, did (as it were) Smile and Laugh upon them, which before did so Frown and Threaten to devour them:
but also a wonderful Serenity, the Heavens and the Sea, did (as it were) Smile and Laugh upon them, which before did so Frown and Threaten to devour them:
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So when Mens Spirits and Speeches, are so full of venom against the Saints, and their Passions so heightned, that they are ready to fall down right on them;
So when Men's Spirits and Speeches, Are so full of venom against the Saints, and their Passion so heightened, that they Are ready to fallen down right on them;
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Oh! that all the Churches of Christ in England, would be Adoring, and Admiring, and breaking forth in this Extasie — What manner of God is this, that even the enraged Passions of men are subjected to Him!
Oh! that all the Churches of christ in England, would be Adoring, and Admiring, and breaking forth in this Ecstasy — What manner of God is this, that even the enraged Passion of men Are subjected to Him!
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I was Thirsty, and yee gave me no Drink. The Saints wants are His wants, the Saints troubles are His troubles. Isa. 63.9. In all their Afflictions He was Afflicted, and the Angel of his Presence saved them:
I was Thirsty, and ye gave me not Drink. The Saints Wants Are His Wants, the Saints Troubles Are His Troubles. Isaiah 63.9. In all their Afflictions He was Afflicted, and the Angel of his Presence saved them:
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What the Poet said of Augustus, we may more truely say of God: Est placidus, facilisquae parens, veniaeque paratus Et qui fulminio sepe sine igne tonat Qui cum triste aliquid statuit sit tristis et ipse Cuique ferre poenam sumere, poena sua est.
What the Poet said of Augustus, we may more truly say of God: Est Placidus, facilisquae Parents, veniaeque Ready Et qui fulminio Sep sine Ignite tonat Qui cum triste Aliquid statuit fit tristis et ipse Cuique Far poenam Sumere, poena sua est.
hear himself speaking fully as to this, Psalm. 12.5. For the oppression of the Poor, for the sighing of the Needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord, I will set him in safety, from him that pusseth at him.
hear himself speaking Fully as to this, Psalm. 12.5. For the oppression of the Poor, for the sighing of the Needy, now will I arise, Says the Lord, I will Set him in safety, from him that pusseth At him.
Judas Machabaeus had these words written on his Ensign, as his Motto — Mi Camoca Belohim Iehovah; Who is like unto thee among the Gods, O Lord? VVho can act as he acts? For he doth great things,
Judas Maccabees had these words written on his Ensign, as his Motto — Mi Camoca Beloim Jehovah; Who is like unto thee among the God's, Oh Lord? Who can act as he acts? For he does great things,
There is none can do like him; expectation from any other Agent will be miserably frustrated: Jer. 3.23. Truly in vain is Salvation hoped for, from the Hills, and from he multitude of Mountains;
There is none can do like him; expectation from any other Agent will be miserably frustrated: Jer. 3.23. Truly in vain is Salvation hoped for, from the Hills, and from he multitude of Mountains;
By the Hills and multitude of Mountains here, we are Tropologically to understand great powers, great capacities, great abilities, and how great soever they may be in the Creature, vain is the help expected from them:
By the Hills and multitude of Mountains Here, we Are Tropologically to understand great Powers, great capacities, great abilities, and how great soever they may be in the Creature, vain is the help expected from them:
The highest Honour we can pretend to, is (with Job ) to claim Kindred with the inhabitants below, saying to Corruption Thou art our Father, and to the Worm, Thou art our Mother, and our Sister;
The highest Honour we can pretend to, is (with Job) to claim Kindred with the inhabitants below, saying to Corruption Thou art our Father, and to the Worm, Thou art our Mother, and our Sister;
The Prophet David, could not but break forth with a Quid est Homo? (after contemplating the rest of Gods Creatures) Psalm 8.4. What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the Son of Man, that thou dost visit him? Q. d.
The Prophet David, could not but break forth with a Quid est Homo? (After contemplating the rest of God's Creatures) Psalm 8.4. What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the Son of Man, that thou dost visit him? Q. worser.
Even so let us be bowing down our Heads, and worshiping the Lord our God this day, crying out — We are not worthy of the least of thy Favours and of thy Truth,
Even so let us be bowing down our Heads, and worshipping the Lord our God this day, crying out — We Are not worthy of the least of thy Favours and of thy Truth,
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but forsaken (and lookt a squint at) by our quodam Friends; who (through pusilanimity) were ready (with Peter ) to swear they never knew us. 'Tis rare for man to keep close to (much less to choose) a Friend in Misery; as the Poet well observed.
but forsaken (and looked a squint At) by our Quodam Friends; who (through pusillanimity) were ready (with Peter) to swear they never knew us. It's rare for man to keep close to (much less to choose) a Friend in Misery; as the Poet well observed.
I shall not make any recapitulation of the particulars of our Sufferings, least the design of this day be changed from the seasonable duty of Rejoycing, into the unseasonable work of Sighing and Sobbing. It would be — Infandum renovare dolorem; and the reflecting on never so few instances would make the yet-scarce-healed wounds to bleed afresh,
I shall not make any recapitulation of the particulars of our Sufferings, lest the Design of this day be changed from the seasonable duty of Rejoicing, into the unseasonable work of Sighing and Sobbing. It would be — Unspeakable renovare dolorem; and the reflecting on never so few instances would make the yet-scarce-healed wounds to bleed afresh,
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The cry of all the dissenting People of God, seemed to be that of the Church, Psalm 79.8, 9. O remember not against us former iniquities, let thy tender mercy speedily prevent us,
The cry of all the dissenting People of God, seemed to be that of the Church, Psalm 79.8, 9. Oh Remember not against us former iniquities, let thy tender mercy speedily prevent us,
Having from without this only thing to comfort us, that whilst it pleased God to defer the altering our condition for the better, we might bid defiance to the Devil to make it worse — Qui jacet in terris non habet unde cadet. But now, Oh now!
Having from without this only thing to Comfort us, that while it pleased God to defer the altering our condition for the better, we might bid defiance to the devil to make it Worse — Qui jacet in terris non habet unde cadet. But now, O now!
whose deportment hath been such in all our sufferings, that we may truely (and without complement) cry out with the Church — Thou hast punished us, O Lord, less then our iniquities have deserved:
whose deportment hath been such in all our sufferings, that we may truly (and without compliment) cry out with the Church — Thou hast punished us, Oh Lord, less then our iniquities have deserved:
VVe have Sinned away our Mercies, and thereby justly provoked the Lord to forsake his Tabernacle that was in our Shiloh, and the Tent which he had placed among us men:
We have Sinned away our mercies, and thereby justly provoked the Lord to forsake his Tabernacle that was in our Shiloh, and the Tent which he had placed among us men:
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Oh! what corruptions, what horrid Iniquities have accompanied our most solemn Duties, and thereby rendered us the most impious and impudent of Sinners? Oh! that God should then do such great things for such as we!
Oh! what corruptions, what horrid Iniquities have accompanied our most solemn Duties, and thereby rendered us the most impious and impudent of Sinners? Oh! that God should then do such great things for such as we!
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Oh! that ever we should come into His Heart for delivering Mercy, who with our own hands, have brought down upon our own heads, the flood of all Misery!
Oh! that ever we should come into His Heart for delivering Mercy, who with our own hands, have brought down upon our own Heads, the flood of all Misery!
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as justly forfeiting all those precious and pleasant things, the loss of which we so much deplore: Lam. 5.16. The Crown is fallen from our head, wo unto us that we have Sinned!
as justly forfeiting all those precious and pleasant things, the loss of which we so much deplore: Lam. 5.16. The Crown is fallen from our head, woe unto us that we have Sinned!
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for this our heart is faint, for these things our eyes are dim, because of the Mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the Foxes walk upon it. — Ponit symbolum verae contritionis.
for this our heart is faint, for these things our eyes Are dim, Because of the Mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the Foxes walk upon it. — Ponit Symbol Verae contritionis.
And Oh! that we were as hearty, and as violent, in bemoaning of Sin, the true cause; as ever we were in complaining of Sorrow, the genuine effect: But we have sinned, and behold we are delivered:
And Oh! that we were as hearty, and as violent, in bemoaning of since, the true cause; as ever we were in complaining of Sorrow, the genuine Effect: But we have sinned, and behold we Are Delivered:
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But as we have Sinned, we do yet Sin, and are going on farther and farther in the paths of Sin, without any remorse or reluctancy, without any Humiliation, or Contrition;
But as we have Sinned, we do yet since, and Are going on farther and farther in the paths of since, without any remorse or reluctancy, without any Humiliation, or Contrition;
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So that the complaint of the Church was exactly true of us, Psalm 79.4. We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.
So that the complaint of the Church was exactly true of us, Psalm 79.4. We Are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that Are round about us.
and in the defence of that, (with Moses ) esteemed the reproaches of Christ, greater riches then the treasures of the World? How odious hath the name of a Dissenter been in this Land? How miserably have we been misrepresented in all our ways, in all our actions, in all our circumstances? VVhat artificial tricks have been used to make us despicable even among them that never knew us? VVhat contempt hath been poured upon us, by the men of this Generation? VVhat villanous base things have been told of us, from one end of the Land to the other? How have the Pulpits,
and in the defence of that, (with Moses) esteemed the Reproaches of christ, greater riches then the treasures of the World? How odious hath the name of a Dissenter been in this Land? How miserably have we been misrepresented in all our ways, in all our actions, in all our Circumstances? What artificial tricks have been used to make us despicable even among them that never knew us? What contempt hath been poured upon us, by the men of this Generation? What villainous base things have been told of us, from one end of the Land to the other? How have the Pulpits,
and the Benches been full (yea running over) with these vile and most untrue suggestions, — As if our Ministers were men without Learning, our People without Sence,
and the Benches been full (yea running over) with these vile and most untrue suggestions, — As if our Ministers were men without Learning, our People without Sense,
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— How have we been Be-rebell'd, and Be-traytor'd? How many times have we been confidently accused, to be no friends to Caesar; implacable Enemies to all Government, hatching of Plots, contriving of mischiefs continually? These with a thousand other shams have been industriously managed to render us Odious and Loathsome in the Eyes of our Soveraign.
— How have we been Be-rebelled, and Be-traytored? How many times have we been confidently accused, to be no Friends to Caesar; implacable Enemies to all Government, hatching of Plots, contriving of mischiefs continually? These with a thousand other shams have been industriously managed to render us Odious and Loathsome in the Eyes of our Sovereign.
Nay, our distrustfulness of the possibility of deliverance, and the All-sufficiency of God to bring it about, came up parallel with that high Provocation of Israel, we find mentioned, Psal. 78.19.
Nay, our distrustfulness of the possibility of deliverance, and the All-sufficiency of God to bring it about, Come up parallel with that high Provocation of Israel, we find mentioned, Psalm 78.19.
Oh! Have we not tempted God in the very same kind? Have not we made reflections on his Power? Have we not thought it impossible Deliverance should be wrought cut for us,
Oh! Have we not tempted God in the very same kind? Have not we made reflections on his Power? Have we not Thought it impossible Deliverance should be wrought Cut for us,
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Oh! what an unexpected change of Providence is now come upon us, even upon us, who were puting this great and glorious day of Mercy so far from us in our thoughts and apprehensions!
Oh! what an unexpected change of Providence is now come upon us, even upon us, who were putting this great and glorious day of Mercy so Far from us in our thoughts and apprehensions!
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It was with us as with that Lord we read of, on whom the King leaned, 2 Kings 7.12. Then Elisha said, Hear the Word of the Lord, Thus saith the Lord, To morrow about this time shall a Measure of fine Flower be sold for a Sheckle in the Gates of Samaria.
It was with us as with that Lord we read of, on whom the King leaned, 2 Kings 7.12. Then Elisha said, Hear the Word of the Lord, Thus Says the Lord, To morrow about this time shall a Measure of fine Flower be sold for a Sheckle in the Gates of Samaria.
There requires more Faith then I doubt most of us were ever possessors of, to see the Plenty of Deliverance, in the midst of the pinching Scarcity of Persecution.
There requires more Faith then I doubt most of us were ever Possessors' of, to see the Plenty of Deliverance, in the midst of the pinching Scarcity of Persecution.
And by our thus Butchering one anothers good Names with our Lyes and detracting Stories (as Simeon and Levi did the Shechemites with their drawn Swords) we have made Religion stink in the Nostrils of all without.
And by our thus Butchering one another's good Names with our Lies and detracting Stories (as Simeon and Levi did the Shechemites with their drawn Swords) we have made Religion stink in the Nostrils of all without.
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And really, when I have seriously thought of the many and sad divisions amongst us, it hath made my Heart ake to think what would become of the Professors, and Professions of this Age.
And really, when I have seriously Thought of the many and sad divisions among us, it hath made my Heart ache to think what would become of the Professors, and Professions of this Age.
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Oh! what Divisions, Dissentions, Animosities, Emulations, and Heart-burnings have there been found amongst us, to the grief of the Godly, the derision of the Wicked,
Oh! what Divisions, Dissensions, Animosities, Emulations, and Heartburnings have there been found among us, to the grief of the Godly, the derision of the Wicked,
I have somewhere Read, there were some Christian Slaves in Turkey, who upon some difference in Points of Faith, fell to so great feuds, that they built up a Mud-wall in the Dungeon, to prevent intercourse one with the other.
I have somewhere Read, there were Some Christian Slaves in Turkey, who upon Some difference in Points of Faith, fell to so great feuds, that they built up a Mudwall in the Dungeon, to prevent intercourse one with the other.
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VVell, This Spirit (though it be abhorred of God, and abundantly born witness against in the Holy Scripture) is kept up and indulged by a Generation that are pure in their own Eyes,
Well, This Spirit (though it be abhorred of God, and abundantly born witness against in the Holy Scripture) is kept up and indulged by a Generation that Are pure in their own Eyes,
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Hear what Paul saith of this Spirit of division, 1 Cor. 1.12, 13. Now this I say, That every one of you saith, I am of Paul, and I am of Apollo, and I of Cephas, and I of Christ;
Hear what Paul Says of this Spirit of division, 1 Cor. 1.12, 13. Now this I say, That every one of you Says, I am of Paul, and I am of Apollo, and I of Cephas, and I of christ;
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didst thou blame the divisions of the Church of Corinth? what wouldst thou say, wer't thou alive at this day, to see what is too plain to be seen amongst us? Oh! that then God should do such great things for us, who have not a good word,
didst thou blame the divisions of the Church of Corinth? what Wouldst thou say, Were't thou alive At this day, to see what is too plain to be seen among us? Oh! that then God should do such great things for us, who have not a good word,
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— I have now done with reflecting on the Object here, For Ʋs; He hath done great things for Ʋs, poor, low, mean Creatures; For Ʋs, poor distressed Creatures; For Ʋs, poor sinful Creatures; For Ʋs, poor despised Creatures;
— I have now done with reflecting on the Object Here, For Ʋs; He hath done great things for Ʋs, poor, low, mean Creatures; For Ʋs, poor distressed Creatures; For Ʋs, poor sinful Creatures; For Ʋs, poor despised Creatures;
He hath done marvelous things, as in the Land of Ham, and terrible things, as by the red Sea. So great things hath he done, that the Mouths and Hearts of all his People are full of them;
He hath done marvelous things, as in the Land of Ham, and terrible things, as by the read Sea. So great things hath he done, that the Mouths and Hearts of all his People Are full of them;
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Now may all cry out this day with Balaam, as he was convincing Balak of his folly (through the mighty influence of the divine Spirit then upon him) in endeavouring to bring the People of God under the Power of a Curse, Num. 23.23. Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is their any divination against Israel.
Now may all cry out this day with balaam, as he was convincing Balak of his folly (through the mighty influence of the divine Spirit then upon him) in endeavouring to bring the People of God under the Power of a Curse, Num. 23.23. Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is their any divination against Israel.
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That even Atheists may be forc't, adoringly to break forth, Oh! what hath God done? What Preservations hath he vouchsafed? What Deliverancs hath he wrought out for his chosen Ones? And in spite of the malice of Men and Devils to the contrary:
That even Atheists may be forced, adoringly to break forth, Oh! what hath God done? What Preservations hath he vouchsafed? What Deliverancs hath he wrought out for his chosen Ones? And in spite of the malice of Men and Devils to the contrary:
Oh! that my Tongue were toucht with a Coal from the holy Altar, that in a Seraphick strain, I might be repeating some of those great things that God hath done:
Oh! that my Tongue were touched with a Coal from the holy Altar, that in a Seraphic strain, I might be repeating Some of those great things that God hath done:
First, He hath stopt the Mouths of our malicious Adversaryes, who in their reviling language took an unaccountable liberty to upbraid and abuse us at their will and pleasures:
First, He hath stopped the Mouths of our malicious Adversaries, who in their reviling language took an unaccountable liberty to upbraid and abuse us At their will and pleasures:
But God hath put a Hook in the Nostrils of the Senacharibs, and stopt the mouthes of our railing Rabshekaes. He hath tamed the roaring Bulls of Bashan, and quelled the wild Boars of the Forrest.
But God hath put a Hook in the Nostrils of the Senacharibs, and stopped the mouths of our railing Rabsheka's. He hath tamed the roaring Bulls of Bashan, and quelled the wild Boars of the Forest.
Those that were once raging and taring at a Meeting, as though the Town were on Fire, that were making such a horible hubbub, with Clamours and Out-cryes,
Those that were once raging and taring At a Meeting, as though the Town were on Fire, that were making such a horrible hubbub, with Clamours and Outcries,
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What a Spirit of Madness was there against the poor Dissenters? I remember what Laocoon said to the Trojans. Quis furor O Cives quae tanta insania mentem occupat? —
What a Spirit of Madness was there against the poor Dissenters? I Remember what Laocoon said to the Trojans. Quis Furor O Cives Quae tanta insania mentem occupat? —
One would wonder (in a Christian Land especially) the very Idea of modesty and sobriety should be so wholly raz'd out of Mens Mouths and Hearts, in speaking and acting in so plain a way of Inhumanity, as scarce any Heathen,
One would wonder (in a Christian Land especially) the very Idea of modesty and sobriety should be so wholly razed out of Men's Mouths and Hearts, in speaking and acting in so plain a Way of Inhumanity, as scarce any Heathen,
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He hath ceased the chilling full-mouth'd blasts of Boreas, and hath made the gentle Zephirus speak peace in our Horizon: So that in gratefull remembring the Lord our Maker that hath stretched forth the Heavens,
He hath ceased the chilling full-mouthed blasts of Boreas, and hath made the gentle Zephirus speak peace in our Horizon: So that in grateful remembering the Lord our Maker that hath stretched forth the Heavens,
lest they should have fallen, into the hands of unreasonable Men, men of no Faith, no Conscience, no Christianity, no Humanity? But now they may shew themselves,
lest they should have fallen, into the hands of unreasonable Men, men of no Faith, no Conscience, no Christianity, no Humanity? But now they may show themselves,
There is now no need of uncouth Garments to obscure them, no need of flanting Periwigs to disguise them, no need of changing their names, to keep them from the Cognizance of the Sons of Belial: Methinks I cannot reflect on the time past, without observing how the Messengers of the Lord, were much in the like condition with Elijah, 1 Kings 1910. And he came thither unto a Cave,
There is now no need of uncouth Garments to Obscure them, no need of flaunting Periwigs to disguise them, no need of changing their names, to keep them from the Cognizance of the Sons of Belial: Methinks I cannot reflect on the time past, without observing how the Messengers of the Lord, were much in the like condition with Elijah, 1 Kings 1910. And he Come thither unto a Cave,
and Lodged there, and behold the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What dost thou here Elijah? And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of Hosts:
and Lodged there, and behold the word of the Lord Come to him, and he said unto him, What dost thou Here Elijah? And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of Hosts:
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Oh! London, London, how will it remain as an Indelible mark of reproach upon thee, that those Men, who were once thy Beauty, more then any of thy stately Structures;
Oh! London, London, how will it remain as an Indelible mark of reproach upon thee, that those Men, who were once thy Beauty, more then any of thy stately Structures;
Our Dread Soveraign (whose word is Inviolable) hath gratiously Promised there shall no such havock be made in this Nation (during His happy Reign) as there hath been on this account. Oh Sirs!
Our Dread Sovereign (whose word is Inviolable) hath graciously Promised there shall no such havoc be made in this nation (during His happy Reign) as there hath been on this account. O Sirs!
These I say (by this great Revolution of Providence) may now live securely and quietly, without being pulled and halled out of their Dwellings, without having their Houses Plundered and Pillaged, without having their Goods wasted and destroyed, without being ruined and undone in their Trades and Callings;
These I say (by this great Revolution of Providence) may now live securely and quietly, without being pulled and halled out of their Dwellings, without having their Houses Plundered and Pillaged, without having their Goods wasted and destroyed, without being ruined and undone in their Trades and Callings;
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and that for no other cause than their Conscientious fearing to offend God, in complying with those terms of worship, which according to the discerning God had given them (after use of Prayer and other means) were really sinful.
and that for no other cause than their Conscientious fearing to offend God, in complying with those terms of worship, which according to the discerning God had given them (After use of Prayer and other means) were really sinful.
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'Twas an awful Judgment the Lords own People lay under, that he should give them up to these Savage Mens Lusts, whose tender mercies they so wofully experienced to be Cruel. And indeed he was the Efficient cause in it.
'Twas an awful Judgement the lords own People lay under, that he should give them up to these Savage Men's Lustiest, whose tender Mercies they so woefully experienced to be Cruel. And indeed he was the Efficient cause in it.
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But tho he did so, for the glorifying his Justice; he hath at length, for the greater glorifying of his Mercy, rescued them again from these Spoilers, and taken the Power out of their hands;
But though he did so, for the glorifying his justice; he hath At length, for the greater glorifying of his Mercy, rescued them again from these Spoilers, and taken the Power out of their hands;
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Now you may sit down every one under his own Fig-Tree, and eat the Labour of your own hands, without danger of the hungry Canibal to snatch it out of your Mouths.
Now you may fit down every one under his own Fig-tree, and eat the Labour of your own hands, without danger of the hungry Cannibal to snatch it out of your Mouths.
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— This is that whereby God hath made himself known in our Judah, and whereby his Name is become great in our Israel. Whereby also he hath manifested his Tabernacle to be in our Salem, and his Dwelling-Place, in the midst of our Zion. Oh! what shall we say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
— This is that whereby God hath made himself known in our Judah, and whereby his Name is become great in our Israel. Whereby also he hath manifested his Tabernacle to be in our Salem, and his Dwelling-Place, in the midst of our Zion. Oh! what shall we say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Fourthly, He hath given us just Liberty of Conscience, to Serve Him, and VVorship in that way which we are absolutely convinc'd to be the truest and nearest the Rule;
Fourthly, He hath given us just Liberty of Conscience, to Serve Him, and VVorship in that Way which we Are absolutely convinced to be the Truest and nearest the Rule;
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VVe might have had recourse to God in Prayer and hearing his Word, which would have alleviated our Sorrows (though never so great) and eased our burdens (though never so heavy) But to be denied this Liberty, is so great a piece of inhumanity, that nothing can be greater:
We might have had recourse to God in Prayer and hearing his Word, which would have alleviated our Sorrows (though never so great) and eased our burdens (though never so heavy) But to be denied this Liberty, is so great a piece of inhumanity, that nothing can be greater:
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or saw in himself cause for; every man was left to his own freedom; Esther 1.8. And the drinking was according to the Law, none did compel, for so the King had appointed to all the Officers of the house, that they should do according to every mans Pleasure.
or saw in himself cause for; every man was left to his own freedom; Esther 1.8. And the drinking was according to the Law, none did compel, for so the King had appointed to all the Officers of the house, that they should do according to every men Pleasure.
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And shall there be more imposing in a Christian Church, then there was in the Persian Court? Shall a Heathen King be more tender then Protestant Magistrates? Truely this is little for the honour of Christianity.
And shall there be more imposing in a Christian Church, then there was in the Persian Court? Shall a Heathen King be more tender then Protestant Magistrates? Truly this is little for the honour of Christianity.
Well, how ever Conscience hath been bound, 'tis now free; this Glorious and Golden Liberty is once more restored again. Aurea Libertas auro pretiosior omni.
Well, how ever Conscience hath been bound, it's now free; this Glorious and Golden Liberty is once more restored again. Aurea Libertas auro pretiosior omni.
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Rejoyce O Land, and break forth into Shouting, Oh England; for thy Inhabitants are now indeed made a free People. The Iron Yoak of the worst sort of Bondage and Captivity (which hath so long and so greatly galled them) is taken off their necks,
Rejoice Oh Land, and break forth into Shouting, O England; for thy Inhabitants Are now indeed made a free People. The Iron Yoke of the worst sort of Bondage and Captivity (which hath so long and so greatly galled them) is taken off their necks,
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and every man is at ease; Nothing so welcome to all Christians, as this thing. As Aristotle saith of the Hand, it is Organon Organoon, the Instrument of Instruments;
and every man is At ease; Nothing so welcome to all Christians, as this thing. As Aristotle Says of the Hand, it is Organon Organoon, the Instrument of Instruments;
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and hence those that have the Spirit of God, cannot, dare not, be against it. 2 Cor. 3.17. Now the Lord is that Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty.
and hence those that have the Spirit of God, cannot, Dare not, be against it. 2 Cor. 3.17. Now the Lord is that Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty.
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Oh! how have men Stretcht their Witts, and Tenterhookt their Power, to stop the shining light of the Glorious Gospell? Though God hath commanded it to be Preached,
Oh! how have men Stretched their Wits, and Tenterhookt their Power, to stop the shining Light of the Glorious Gospel? Though God hath commanded it to be Preached,
and apprehended him as a disturber of the Peace (though he was to Preach no other than the Gospel of Peace, ) So eager were they to cross the Almighty (Oh! Impudent Presumption) in his purposes and decrees.
and apprehended him as a disturber of the Peace (though he was to Preach no other than the Gospel of Peace,) So eager were they to cross the Almighty (Oh! Impudent Presumption) in his Purposes and decrees.
But now, Blessed be God, there is a large door set open, that all that are gifted and spirited for the work, may apply themselves thereunto without any fear of Opposition.
But now, Blessed be God, there is a large door Set open, that all that Are gifted and spirited for the work, may apply themselves thereunto without any Fear of Opposition.
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How many poor Creatures have been hungry for the Bread of Life, but there was none to break it to them? How many were thirsty for the Water of the Sanctuary,
How many poor Creatures have been hungry for the Bred of Life, but there was none to break it to them? How many were thirsty for the Water of the Sanctuary,
but there was none to draw it for them? There hath been a great Famine of Bread (of Heavenly Bread I mean) in our Land. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who hath visited his People and given them this Bread, and that in abundance.
but there was none to draw it for them? There hath been a great Famine of Bred (of Heavenly Bred I mean) in our Land. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who hath visited his People and given them this Bred, and that in abundance.
VVho hath brought forth his Ministers from their Prisons, from their hiding places, and hath given them liberty and oppertunity to open their Mouths in the great Congregations,
Who hath brought forth his Ministers from their Prisons, from their hiding places, and hath given them liberty and opportunity to open their Mouths in the great Congregations,
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Our Meetings which of late were confined, to the most private and retired rooms (and that not withot a great deal of danger) are now brought forth in open view, in the sight of all Israel, and before the Sun, VVho can think of this,
Our Meetings which of late were confined, to the most private and retired rooms (and that not without a great deal of danger) Are now brought forth in open view, in the sighed of all Israel, and before the Sun, Who can think of this,
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and blessed be God, there is a Spirit in such to come in the Nets way: I have always observed that the worst men have a hankering after the best means:
and blessed be God, there is a Spirit in such to come in the Nets Way: I have always observed that the worst men have a hankering After the best means:
These glorious Divine Truths are not now spoken of in a private Chamber, but publickly Proclaimed as on the House top, Prov. 20.21, 22. Wisdome cryeth without, She uttereth her Voice in the Streets:
These glorious Divine Truths Are not now spoken of in a private Chamber, but publicly Proclaimed as on the House top, Curae 20.21, 22. Wisdom Cries without, She utters her Voice in the Streets:
as the Heart of a Father to his Children. We are told, Pouv. 21.11. The Kings Heart is in the Hand of the Lord, as the Rivers of Water he turneth it wheresoever he will.
as the Heart of a Father to his Children. We Are told, Pouv. 21.11. The Kings Heart is in the Hand of the Lord, as the rivers of Water he turns it wheresoever he will.
We may now go home to our Tents, Rejoyce and Triumphing, that we, even we, have a Portion in our David; and that we, even we, have an Inheritance in the Son of Jesse. Through the Interposition of some shaddowing Clouds, we have not had for some years the Smiles of Caesars Face, being continually portrayed before him,
We may now go home to our Tents, Rejoice and Triumphing, that we, even we, have a Portion in our David; and that we, even we, have an Inheritance in the Son of Jesse. Through the Interposition of Some shadowing Clouds, we have not had for Some Years the Smiles of Caesars Face, being continually portrayed before him,
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There have not been wanting Hamans in the Court, suggesting to the Prince, that his Crown could not set fast upon his Head while such Disloyal Ones as we were at Peace in the Land. But we now stand right in our Soveraigns Favour, he has been pleased to spread the Wings of his Clemency over us,
There have not been wanting Hamans in the Court, suggesting to the Prince, that his Crown could not Set fast upon his Head while such Disloyal Ones as we were At Peace in the Land. But we now stand right in our Sovereigns Favour, he has been pleased to spread the Wings of his Clemency over us,
for they are the very things we have been long Praying for; as Hannah said to Eli. 1 Sam. 1.27. For this Child I Prayed, and the Lord hath given me my Petition which I asked of him.
for they Are the very things we have been long Praying for; as Hannah said to Eli. 1 Sam. 1.27. For this Child I Prayed, and the Lord hath given me my Petition which I asked of him.
Oh! what volleys of Sighs and Sobs have been sent up in the Exhalations of the Spirits of the Saints unto the great God, that he would do what he hath now done for them;
Oh! what volleys of Sighs and Sobs have been sent up in the Exhalations of the Spirits of the Saints unto the great God, that he would do what he hath now done for them;
He hath done great things for us at this time, when we least expected it. This Inhanced the value of deliverance of the Jews, 7 Ezra 12. Artaxerxes King of Kings, unto Ezra a Priest, a Scribe of the Law of the God of H•aven, perfect Peace, and at such a time.
He hath done great things for us At this time, when we least expected it. This Enhanced the valve of deliverance of the jews, 7 Ezra 12. Artaxerxes King of Kings, unto Ezra a Priest, a Scribe of the Law of the God of H•aven, perfect Peace, and At such a time.
Oh! That we might heedfully attend to the Apostles pressing Exhortation, Ephe. 4.3.4. Endeavouring to keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace.
Oh! That we might heedfully attend to the Apostles pressing Exhortation, Ephes 4.3.4. Endeavouring to keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit in the Bound of Peace.
and that we might live together in Love, and be sincerely loving one another as the fellow Citizens of the New Jerusalem. Oh! This would be a great thing, a glorious manifestation of our Gladness.
and that we might live together in Love, and be sincerely loving one Another as the fellow Citizens of the New Jerusalem. Oh! This would be a great thing, a glorious manifestation of our Gladness.
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God hath been a long time speaking to us from the Fulminations of Mount Sinai, and now is speaking to us from the sweet Irradiations of Mount Sion, and his voice is that you will find mentioned, Jere. 7.2.3. Stand in the Gate of the Lords House, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the Word of the Lord, all ye of Judah, that enter in at these Gates to Worship the Lord.
God hath been a long time speaking to us from the Fulminations of Mount Sinai, and now is speaking to us from the sweet Irradiations of Mount Sion, and his voice is that you will find mentioned, Jere. 7.2.3. Stand in the Gate of the lords House, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the Word of the Lord, all you of Judah, that enter in At these Gates to Worship the Lord.
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that we may provoke the Lord no more to hate the Palaces of our Jacob, or forsake the Assemblys in our Israel; for hereby indeed can we only shew that we are glad of these great things that God hath done for us.
that we may provoke the Lord no more to hate the Palaces of our Jacob, or forsake the Assemblys in our Israel; for hereby indeed can we only show that we Are glad of these great things that God hath done for us.
Oh hear and tremble at the Apostles solemn Admonition, 1 Exo. 10.10. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the Destroyer.
O hear and tremble At the Apostles solemn Admonition, 1 Exo. 10.10. Neither murmur you, as Some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the Destroyer.
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God hath influenced our Soveraign to do such great things for us, which none of his Predecessors ever did, largly expressed in his unparalleld Declaration.
God hath influenced our Sovereign to do such great things for us, which none of his Predecessors ever did, largely expressed in his unparalleled Declaration.
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A Declaration so full of Princely Love and Affection, so full of Amazing Candor and Condescention, that it deserves to be writ in Letters of Gold. Behold!
A Declaration so full of Princely Love and Affection, so full of Amazing Candor and Condescension, that it deserves to be writ in Letters of Gold. Behold!
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I earnestly beg you, that we may Eat our Bread with Joyfulness, and dwell in our Habitations with Gladness, with what God and the King hath done for us.
I earnestly beg you, that we may Eat our Bred with Joyfulness, and dwell in our Habitations with Gladness, with what God and the King hath done for us.
Sixthly, We should be glad demonstrated in our Dutiful Deportment towards our Soveraign: God is the Efficient, he is the Instrument of these great things;
Sixthly, We should be glad demonstrated in our Dutiful Deportment towards our Sovereign: God is the Efficient, he is the Instrument of these great things;
I will leave that word with you, and I cannot but earnestly press it upon you, which Solomon the wisest of men left in charge to his Son, 24 Prov. 21.22.
I will leave that word with you, and I cannot but earnestly press it upon you, which Solomon the Wisest of men left in charge to his Son, 24 Curae 21.22.
for their Calamity shall rise suddenly, and who knoweth the Ruin of them both? Oh! let us make good our Soveraigns good Opinion, that good Christians will be good Subjects;
for their Calamity shall rise suddenly, and who Knoweth the Ruin of them both? Oh! let us make good our Sovereigns good Opinion, that good Christians will be good Subject's;
He covered the head of our Zion with a Cloud in the day of his Anger, that the Light of his Countenance and the Glory of his Presence might be now more sweet and precious.
He covered the head of our Zion with a Cloud in the day of his Anger, that the Light of his Countenance and the Glory of his Presence might be now more sweet and precious.
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He over-whalmed us with Sorrow, that the Table he hath now spread for us, and the Oyl wherewith he is Anointing our Heads, might be the more fragrant and odiriferous.
He over-whalmed us with Sorrow, that the Table he hath now spread for us, and the Oil wherewith he is Anointing our Heads, might be the more fragrant and odiriferous.
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As our Saviour admonished his Disciples, Luke 10.20. Notwithstanding, In this rejoyce not, that the Spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoyce, that your Names are written in Heaven.
As our Saviour admonished his Disciples, Lycia 10.20. Notwithstanding, In this rejoice not, that the Spirits Are Subject to you, but rather rejoice, that your Names Are written in Heaven.
I have not now time to apply it, but so should our gladness be. Fifthly, It should be an Eucharistical gladness: Oh! how should we be Blessing, Praising, Adoring,
I have not now time to apply it, but so should our gladness be. Fifthly, It should be an Eucharistical gladness: Oh! how should we be Blessing, Praising, Adoring,
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Sixthly, It should be an Influential gladness: Oh! what an Influence should these great things have upon our whole Man to serve our God more purely, to live to him more holily,
Sixthly, It should be an Influential gladness: Oh! what an Influence should these great things have upon our Whole Man to serve our God more purely, to live to him more holily,
and to walk before him more humbly then ever we have done; as the Apostle urgeth the Romans, Chap. 12.1. I beseech you therefore Brethren, by the Mercy of God, that you present your Body a living Sacrifice holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable Service.
and to walk before him more humbly then ever we have done; as the Apostle urges the Romans, Chap. 12.1. I beseech you Therefore Brothers, by the Mercy of God, that you present your Body a living Sacrifice holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable Service.
If this Exhortation were well practiced by all that profess the Name of God in England; Oh! How would Peace Triumph over Dissention in the Nation? How would Plenty Triumph over Poverty in the City? And (that which is best of all) how would Religion Triumph over Prophaneness in every Corner of the Land? And thereby how would God have the Glory,
If this Exhortation were well practiced by all that profess the Name of God in England; Oh! How would Peace Triumph over Dissension in the nation? How would Plenty Triumph over Poverty in the city? And (that which is best of all) how would Religion Triumph over Profaneness in every Corner of the Land? And thereby how would God have the Glory,
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