Usurpation defeated, and David restored being an exact parallel between David and our most Gracious Soveraign King Charls II. In their dangerous dissettlement, and wonderfull restauration. Laid open in a sermon on II Sam. XIX. 14. Preached on the publique solemn day of thanksgiving, May 24 1660 in the Collegiate Church of Manchester in the county palatine of Lancaster. By Henry Newcome Master in Arts, and minister of the Gospel there.
as it is vers. the 9. and 10. of this chap. David sends to the house of Judah a Message and Declaration, to be delivered by Zadok and Abiathar to the Elders of Judah, v. 11, 12. another to Amasa, the General of Absaloms Army, v. 13. the effect of which Message and Declaration you have in the words of the Text, which is two-fold. 1. The universal and cordial inclination of the people towards the King, in these words, And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah,
as it is vers. the 9. and 10. of this chap. David sends to the house of Judah a Message and Declaration, to be Delivered by Zadok and Abiathar to the Elders of Judah, v. 11, 12. Another to Amasa, the General of Absaloms Army, v. 13. the Effect of which Message and Declaration you have in the words of the Text, which is twofold. 1. The universal and cordial inclination of the people towards the King, in these words, And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah,
2. The Loyal Message and invitation they sent to him, of returning to his Kingdom and Royal City, in these words, So they sent this word to the King, Return thou, and all thy Servants.
2. The Loyal Message and invitation they sent to him, of returning to his Kingdom and Royal city, in these words, So they sent this word to the King, Return thou, and all thy Servants.
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We shall briefly explain the words, whereby you will still more clearly discern their Emphasis, and their suteableness to the present occasion. And he, he bowed.
We shall briefly explain the words, whereby you will still more clearly discern their Emphasis, and their Suitableness to the present occasion. And he, he bowed.
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This relative is conjectured to refer to divers antecedents. 1. He; Some will have it to be David, he, that is David by his gracious Message and Declaration of his tenderness to his people,
This relative is conjectured to refer to diverse antecedents. 1. He; some will have it to be David, he, that is David by his gracious Message and Declaration of his tenderness to his people,
and readiness to forgive, to pardon Amasa, and to prefer him upon his submission, did hugely sway with the Elders of Judah, and with all the people, that forthwith they sent unto him.
and readiness to forgive, to pardon Amasa, and to prefer him upon his submission, did hugely sway with the Elders of Judah, and with all the people, that forthwith they sent unto him.
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God hath oft made use of his servants in the Ministry, in furthering such works as these are by them. 3. Some will have him to be Amasa. Indeed he is the immediate antecedent, the message to him is in the next verse before.
God hath oft made use of his Servants in the Ministry, in furthering such works as these Are by them. 3. some will have him to be Amasa. Indeed he is the immediate antecedent, the message to him is in the next verse before.
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God often hath made great changes in Nations by the change of the Generals heart. Thus Abner brought back Israel to David before, and Amasa might do it now.
God often hath made great changes in nations by the change of the Generals heart. Thus Abner brought back Israel to David before, and Amasa might do it now.
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And though Davids message might do much, and Zadoks faithfull speech much, and the Elders compliance with the King, might have influence upon the people,
And though Davids message might do much, and Zadoks faithful speech much, and the Elders compliance with the King, might have influence upon the people,
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It is the great work of the Lord, whoever are instruments in it, by what means soever it is brought to pass, that the heart of the people is thus bowed, &c. He bowed. ] This word implyes two things. 1. That there had been a contrary temper in the heart of the people:
It is the great work of the Lord, whoever Are Instruments in it, by what means soever it is brought to pass, that the heart of the people is thus bowed, etc. He bowed. ] This word Implies two things. 1. That there had been a contrary temper in the heart of the people:
They resolve to have the King fetcht back, and they send to him, to desire him speedily to return, and all his servants. The King was glad to flee from Jerusalem to save his life,
They resolve to have the King fetched back, and they send to him, to desire him speedily to return, and all his Servants. The King was glad to flee from Jerusalem to save his life,
The thing that presents it self from this subject to our meditation, as exceeding suitable to our present occasion, is, the greatness and wonderfulness of this change in this hearty and unanimous vote and message for the bringing the King back to his Throne and Royal City,
The thing that presents it self from this Subject to our meditation, as exceeding suitable to our present occasion, is, the greatness and wonderfulness of this change in this hearty and unanimous vote and message for the bringing the King back to his Throne and Royal city,
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Consider Davids sad condition of affairs, 1. In the design that was layd against him. 2. In the pretexts to usher it in. 3. In the manner of its mannagement.
Consider Davids sad condition of affairs, 1. In the Design that was laid against him. 2. In the pretexts to usher it in. 3. In the manner of its management.
and for this end he raises war, draws many into a confederacy, they plotted to destroy the King, to secure the Usurper in the Throne: This was the design;
and for this end he raises war, draws many into a confederacy, they plotted to destroy the King, to secure the Usurper in the Throne: This was the Design;
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Absalom might in time have had a good title to the Crown, but it was rebellion in the Heir of the Crown to be more then a Servant, whilest his Father lived:
Absalom might in time have had a good title to the Crown, but it was rebellion in the Heir of the Crown to be more then a Servant, whilst his Father lived:
They aimed to kill the King, ours effected it, a most wretched and unparallel'd act, alwayes by the soberest in the Nation accounted Murther, and now declared and owned to be such in all mens mouths.
They aimed to kill the King, ours effected it, a most wretched and unparalleled act, always by the Soberest in the nation accounted Murder, and now declared and owned to be such in all men's mouths.
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Absalom knew the peoples grievances, and made them full as many as they felt them to be. Chap. 15.2,3. Thy matters are good, but none is deputed of the King to hear them.
Absalom knew the peoples grievances, and made them full as many as they felt them to be. Chap. 15.2,3. Thy matters Are good, but none is deputed of the King to hear them.
We talk of publique ease and liberty of the people, and of our Keepers of the Liberties; whereas the peoples Taxes and burthens encrease all along under this way of Government,
We talk of public ease and liberty of the people, and of our Keepers of the Liberties; whereas the peoples Taxes and burdens increase all along under this Way of Government,
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And these Keepers apparently encrease themselves, and to keep their unjust acquirements, an unrighteous Settlement must be kept up over the whole Nations.
And these Keepers apparently increase themselves, and to keep their unjust acquirements, an unrighteous Settlement must be kept up over the Whole nations.
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So we are necessitated to keep up the Government of a Free State, as they call it, to preserve the Estates of a few men unjustly gotten, which cannot endure the test of a righteous settlement to the true publique good of the Nation. This is the first pretext.
So we Are necessitated to keep up the Government of a Free State, as they call it, to preserve the Estates of a few men unjustly got, which cannot endure the test of a righteous settlement to the true public good of the nation. This is the First pretext.
and piece of Gods Worship, then in use, wherein by sacrifice they engaged themselves to God, &c. And he further relates the ground of it to be, the deep sence that he had of the Lords deliverance of him in his former troubles, that then he promised to serve the Lord: So that it is not only the pretext of a meer Vow,
and piece of God's Worship, then in use, wherein by sacrifice they engaged themselves to God, etc. And he further relates the ground of it to be, the deep sense that he had of the lords deliverance of him in his former Troubles, that then he promised to serve the Lord: So that it is not only the pretext of a mere Voelli,
not threaten to cast off the true God, and to introduce Idolatry, but in his very entrance into his work, pretends more then ordinary piety and devotion.
not threaten to cast off the true God, and to introduce Idolatry, but in his very Entrance into his work, pretends more then ordinary piety and devotion.
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It is easie in our parallel to finde out an Absalom, that had a design to aspire, that never shewed much Religion, till it would advance a wicked design:
It is easy in our parallel to find out an Absalom, that had a Design to aspire, that never showed much Religion, till it would advance a wicked Design:
It hath been one of the designs of the Devil since the Church was Christian, to bring in his greatest persecutions under the disguise of some great profession;
It hath been one of the designs of the devil since the Church was Christian, to bring in his greatest persecutions under the disguise of Some great profession;
A vile man in esteem with a good design would have a few followers, and a seeming good man hath a great advantage in his hand of betraying many to a bad business,
A vile man in esteem with a good Design would have a few followers, and a seeming good man hath a great advantage in his hand of betraying many to a bad business,
appealing unto God to decide the controversie, nay perpetrating villany upon impulses pretended from the Spirit of God, security of Religion, liberty for tender Consciences, &c. This hath been cryed up,
appealing unto God to decide the controversy, nay perpetrating villainy upon impulses pretended from the Spirit of God, security of Religion, liberty for tender Consciences, etc. This hath been cried up,
no return for their deliverances and victories so proper, as to rase our Foundations, murther our King, pull down the Ministry, &c. as no doubt it was in design,
no return for their Deliverances and victories so proper, as to raze our Foundations, murder our King, pull down the Ministry, etc. as no doubt it was in Design,
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Absalom we know not what a King he might have proved, he was never tryed, ours have had time enough to have shewed some of their great good, they seemed to be big with;
Absalom we know not what a King he might have proved, he was never tried, ours have had time enough to have showed Some of their great good, they seemed to be big with;
Absalom he knew what he intended by his Vow, there were 200 followed him from Jerusalem in the simplicity of their hearts, 2 Sam. 15.11. meant nothing less then treason or murther to their King and his Father, but when in the business cheated and drawn hoodwinkt into this design, help'd it forward.
Absalom he knew what he intended by his Voelli, there were 200 followed him from Jerusalem in the simplicity of their hearts, 2 Sam. 15.11. meant nothing less then treason or murder to their King and his Father, but when in the business cheated and drawn hoodwinked into this Design, helped it forward.
parties engaged declare themselves defensive, they protest, and vow, and Covenant they had no design against his Majesties Royal person, or just honour and greatnesse. The business goes on, the victory falls to their side.
parties engaged declare themselves defensive, they protest, and Voelli, and Covenant they had no Design against his Majesties Royal person, or just honour and greatness. The business Goes on, the victory falls to their side.
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The people went in their simplicity, meaning no other then what was declared to them, which hath sufficiently appeared in that the business could not be effected till force was put upon the Houses of Parliament, the Lords clearly dismissed, near 300 Commoners pull'd out,
The people went in their simplicity, meaning no other then what was declared to them, which hath sufficiently appeared in that the business could not be effected till force was put upon the Houses of Parliament, the lords clearly dismissed, near 300 Commoners pulled out,
many hundreds in the Nation would never say a Confederacy with them, and have suffered according to their first declared Principles and innocent intentions, upon occasion all along under these Usurpations.
many hundreds in the nation would never say a Confederacy with them, and have suffered according to their First declared Principles and innocent intentions, upon occasion all along under these Usurpations.
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but they take their advantage, the common people, and some good people of midling capacities, others seduced and infected in their Principles, are gotten on further into the business, decoy'd and cheated into the design, to follow that cursed Absalom to the Throne.
but they take their advantage, the Common people, and Some good people of middling capacities, Others seduced and infected in their Principles, Are got on further into the business, decoyed and cheated into the Design, to follow that cursed Absalom to the Throne.
They pretend it is the Parliaments cause still, and the people generally make no great difference between a Parliament consisting of Lords and Commons treating with the King, and upon the matter agreed with him,
They pretend it is the Parliaments cause still, and the people generally make no great difference between a Parliament consisting of lords and Commons treating with the King, and upon the matter agreed with him,
and to destroy the King too. Alas! many went in wickedness, and many in simplicity, meaning no hurt, not foreseeing the guile, nor understanding the treachery.
and to destroy the King too. Alas! many went in wickedness, and many in simplicity, meaning no hurt, not Foreseeing the guile, nor understanding the treachery.
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The text sayes v. 12. The conspiracy was strong. It was strong, 1 In that the whole body of the people were gotten into it. 2 David the rightfull King was forced to flie from the Royal City,
The text Says v. 12. The Conspiracy was strong. It was strong, 1 In that the Whole body of the people were got into it. 2 David the rightful King was forced to fly from the Royal city,
Absaloms party was much strengthened by Achitophel the Gilonite joyning in the business, chap. 15. v. 12. Two great things there were in Achitophels counsell.
Absaloms party was much strengthened by Ahithophel the Gilonite joining in the business, chap. 15. v. 12. Two great things there were in Achitophels counsel.
1. It would assure the people that Absolom must stick to them, as well as they adventured with him; for they might sometimes doubt of the business, there may be mysteries between the Father,
1. It would assure the people that Absalom must stick to them, as well as they adventured with him; for they might sometime doubt of the business, there may be Mysteres between the Father,
and Abetters of this rash young man in his Enterprize, and he may happen let us fall to the Kings mercy, in hope, of his Fathers pardon for any thing that yet is done.
and Abetters of this rash young man in his Enterprise, and he may happen let us fallen to the Kings mercy, in hope, of his Father's pardon for any thing that yet is done.
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The cause is declared by this open villany of Absolom, we are gotten in, we have advanced him, have brought him to Jerusalem, and he hath now under our countenance and assistance perpetrated this villany.
The cause is declared by this open villainy of Absalom, we Are got in, we have advanced him, have brought him to Jerusalem, and he hath now under our countenance and assistance perpetrated this villainy.
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Themistocles would make a golden bridge for his Enemies to retreat upon at any time, counting it no wisdome to force an enemy to fight whether he would or no.
Themistocles would make a golden bridge for his Enemies to retreat upon At any time, counting it no Wisdom to force an enemy to fight whither he would or no.
and from the same father (no doubt) the Devil that Achitophel fetcht this. To keep David out, we murder the Kings Royal Father, and in a horrid manner.
and from the same father (no doubt) the devil that Ahithophel fetched this. To keep David out, we murder the Kings Royal Father, and in a horrid manner.
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before his own Gates, in the crowd of his people, on purpose to make as many partakers of the thing as might be, that they might have the more Abetters to cleave to them now for very protection.
before his own Gates, in the crowd of his people, on purpose to make as many partakers of the thing as might be, that they might have the more Abetters to cleave to them now for very protection.
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But here many engaged to be desperate now against the Heir of the Crown, those that were not Judges and Actors they have another device to get many of them engaged too;
But Here many engaged to be desperate now against the Heir of the Crown, those that were not Judges and Actors they have Another device to get many of them engaged too;
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There is now an interest in the Nation that must be respected under this very notion, which shews how there wanted not villany to make their party strong and secure.
There is now an Interest in the nation that must be respected under this very notion, which shows how there wanted not villainy to make their party strong and secure.
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so ushered in, so cruelly managed, raised upon the abused well-meaning of many, the crafty and treacherous counsels of others, the strength of the multitudes,
so ushered in, so cruelly managed, raised upon the abused well-meaning of many, the crafty and treacherous Counsels of Others, the strength of the Multitudes,
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In both which you will finde things alike parallelly wonderful. 1. Consider the manner how God hath brought it to pass. 2. Consider the thing thus far effected.
In both which you will find things alike parallelly wondered. 1. Consider the manner how God hath brought it to pass. 2. Consider the thing thus Far effected.
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1. Several, notwithstanding this general defection, remained faithful to David. Several fled out of Jerusalem with him, 2 Sam. 15.17,18. Many people when he fled went after him;
1. Several, notwithstanding this general defection, remained faithful to David. Several fled out of Jerusalem with him, 2 Sam. 15.17,18. Many people when he fled went After him;
There were thousands in Israel that were faithful in Covenant, that never bowed their knee to Baal: that would never say, A Confederacy with them, that said a Confederacy, that were true in their hearts to David, and ready to shew themselves when ever God would begin to give a reviving to his Majesties just cause.
There were thousands in Israel that were faithful in Covenant, that never bowed their knee to Baal: that would never say, A Confederacy with them, that said a Confederacy, that were true in their hearts to David, and ready to show themselves when ever God would begin to give a reviving to his Majesties just cause.
But especially David most earnestly puts in a Caveat at the Throne of Grace against Achitophel, 2 Sam. 15.31. The Lord turn the counsel of Achitophel into foolishness; which was so punctually answered, and that in so great a concernment, that we cannot but take notice of prayer as having a chief hand in Davids Restauration.
But especially David most earnestly puts in a Caveat At the Throne of Grace against Ahithophel, 2 Sam. 15.31. The Lord turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness; which was so punctually answered, and that in so great a concernment, that we cannot but take notice of prayer as having a chief hand in Davids Restauration.
Prayer hath in like manner been made without ceasing unto God for our David, and especially in the zealous passion of many a Religious and Loyal heart;
Prayer hath in like manner been made without ceasing unto God for our David, and especially in the zealous passion of many a Religious and Loyal heart;
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that God would in very termes turn the Counsel of Achitophel into foolishness. By reason of oppression they have made the people to cry, they have cried out by reason of the Arm of the Mighty.
that God would in very terms turn the Counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. By reason of oppression they have made the people to cry, they have cried out by reason of the Arm of the Mighty.
they have cryed to God with their voice, they have ordered their cause before God, filled their mouthes with Arguments, pleaded Gods Covenant, their own integrity in the main, the reproach of Religion, the insolency and rage of the enemy,
they have cried to God with their voice, they have ordered their cause before God, filled their mouths with Arguments, pleaded God's Covenant, their own integrity in the main, the reproach of Religion, the insolency and rage of the enemy,
If men will adventure to abuse any of Gods children, they had best do it out of the Fathers sight (which is impossible) or to take heed they make them not cry; for if they cry God, will know the matter,
If men will adventure to abuse any of God's children, they had best do it out of the Father's sighed (which is impossible) or to take heed they make them not cry; for if they cry God, will know the matter,
This was a second help, and notable means that kept Davids Affairs alive, the Spirit of Prayer, that lay continually at the Throne of Grace, moving the King of Heaven for assistance, to restore the banished King to his Right again:
This was a second help, and notable means that kept Davids Affairs alive, the Spirit of Prayer, that lay continually At the Throne of Grace, moving the King of Heaven for assistance, to restore the banished King to his Right again:
Absolom takes the wrong counsel, ver. 14. For the Lord had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Achitophel, to the intent that he might bring evil upon Absolom.
Absalom Takes the wrong counsel, ver. 14. For the Lord had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that he might bring evil upon Absalom.
and the very like disappointment of the design of the late formidable Army, in the very same kind, that they forthwith fell not upon the Renowned General who opposed them;
and the very like disappointment of the Design of the late formidable Army, in the very same kind, that they forthwith fell not upon the Renowned General who opposed them;
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4. God removes one dangerous Instrument after another, out of Davids way. Achitophel hangs himself, Absoloms Army is defeated in a bloody Battel, 2 Sam. 18.8.
4. God removes one dangerous Instrument After Another, out of Davids Way. Ahithophel hangs himself, Absoloms Army is defeated in a bloody Battle, 2 Sam. 18.8.
They fall to consultation about it, 2 Sam. 19.9,10 Two things they mention to move one another to return to their Loyalty, and to endeavour the restoring David to his Right. 1. They remember the relation he had stood in unto them, the good works he had done, what a Deliverer he had been as an Instrument in Gods hand unto them, 2. They take notice, that Absolom that was the Competitor, whom they had annointed, was dead in the Battel;
They fallen to consultation about it, 2 Sam. 19.9,10 Two things they mention to move one Another to return to their Loyalty, and to endeavour the restoring David to his Right. 1. They Remember the Relation he had stood in unto them, the good works he had done, what a Deliverer he had been as an Instrument in God's hand unto them, 2. They take notice, that Absalom that was the Competitor, whom they had anointed, was dead in the Battle;
& therefore there remained nothing more reasonable for them, then that they should speak of bringing the King back. The people were strangely turned of late in their hearts towards our David; they begin now to cal the King to mind again, that had bin forgotten all this while, some years,
& Therefore there remained nothing more reasonable for them, then that they should speak of bringing the King back. The people were strangely turned of late in their hearts towards our David; they begin now to call the King to mind again, that had been forgotten all this while, Some Years,
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1. The miraculous preservation of the King, that he was so delivered and escaped, when his life was sought as he was. 2. That that desperate Usurper and Competitor was so strangely removed out of the way.
1. The miraculous preservation of the King, that he was so Delivered and escaped, when his life was sought as he was. 2. That that desperate Usurper and Competitor was so strangely removed out of the Way.
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It was not long since a great piece of Discourse, That if we must have Monarchy, there must be a continued competition between the two Lines of the Stuarts and the Cromwells; this latter having setled himself as firmly,
It was not long since a great piece of Discourse, That if we must have Monarchy, there must be a continued competition between the two Lines of the Stuarts and the Cromwells; this latter having settled himself as firmly,
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Absosom that would have a Pillar to be remembred by, in the Kings Dale, exchanges it or an ignominious heap of stones in the Wood â–ª Our Usurper is not left to be only ignomious and odious to him whom he had wronged,
Absosom that would have a Pillar to be remembered by, in the Kings Dale, exchanges it or an ignominious heap of stones in the Wood â–ª Our Usurper is not left to be only ignominious and odious to him whom he had wronged,
and under the Lords curse for their Rebellions, and Treacheries, and Disloyalties, and therefore might well see that their hope of settlement must needs be in bringing the King back God preserved him sure, and not for nothing.
and under the lords curse for their Rebellions, and Treacheries, and Disloyalties, and Therefore might well see that their hope of settlement must needs be in bringing the King back God preserved him sure, and not for nothing.
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God hath so removed Absolom, that it directs the whole People to look after David, and the Elders of all the Tribes seasonably to declare for a free Convention, their undoubted Right, which the Adversaries all along interpreted to be as much as to resolve to bring the King back. And so upon the meeting of the Representatives in Parliament, they had resolved after a day of solemn Humiliation, on Tuesday, May 1. to consider expresly of this matter.
God hath so removed Absalom, that it directs the Whole People to look After David, and the Elders of all the Tribes seasonably to declare for a free Convention, their undoubted Right, which the Adversaries all along interpreted to be as much as to resolve to bring the King back. And so upon the meeting of the Representatives in Parliament, they had resolved After a day of solemn Humiliation, on Tuesday, May 1. to Consider expressly of this matter.
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6. While the people are considering to bring the King back, 2 Sam. 19.11,12. David sends to Zadock and Abiathar and the Elders of Judah, and to Amasa the General, his Message and Declaration, whereby he incites and encourages them to fetch him back.
6. While the people Are considering to bring the King back, 2 Sam. 19.11,12. David sends to Zadok and Abiathar and the Elders of Judah, and to Amasa the General, his Message and Declaration, whereby he incites and encourages them to fetch him back.
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Commissioners are now sent to his Majesty, of the Elders of Land, both Lords and Commons, from the General, of the Ministers, all accepting most affectionately his Majesties Grace and Favour,
Commissioners Are now sent to his Majesty, of the Elders of Land, both lords and Commons, from the General, of the Ministers, all accepting most affectionately his Majesties Grace and Favour,
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2 dly. Let us consider the greatness of the thing which the Lord hath thus effected, which may truly further us in the great duty of the day. It is a wonderful worke.
2 dly. Let us Consider the greatness of the thing which the Lord hath thus effected, which may truly further us in the great duty of the day. It is a wondered work.
David under this invitation from all his people, to return back with all his servants, when a little before looked upon as the common Enemy, and all with him persecuted as Traytors; a little before the people ready to say, We have no Portion in the son of Jesse;
David under this invitation from all his people, to return back with all his Servants, when a little before looked upon as the Common Enemy, and all with him persecuted as Traitors; a little before the people ready to say, We have no Portion in the son of Jesse;
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Compare two places or Scripture in this story, and you will say there is a great and wonderful change wrought 2 Sam. 16.6,7,8. & 19 19,20. the very Shimei, the same man speaks both those speeches.
Compare two places or Scripture in this story, and you will say there is a great and wondered change wrought 2 Sam. 16.6,7,8. & 19 19,20. the very Shimei, the same man speaks both those Speeches.
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Would one ever have a thought that this very man should a few weeks since have bin throwing stones at David, and casting dust in the ayre, and cursing him.
Would one ever have a Thought that this very man should a few weeks since have been throwing stones At David, and casting dust in the air, and cursing him.
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God had prepared the heart of the People, for the thing was done suddenly. The House may soon be reared, when all the Materials are prepared and made ready, and framed to setting up;
God had prepared the heart of the People, for the thing was done suddenly. The House may soon be reared, when all the Materials Are prepared and made ready, and framed to setting up;
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as the onely means of our preservation, opened almost all mens eyes to see the hypocrisie, selfishness, tyranny and falsity of those that had thus long abused us.
as the only means of our preservation, opened almost all men's eyes to see the hypocrisy, selfishness, tyranny and falsity of those that had thus long abused us.
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One great thing that troubled David in his flight from Absolom, was, That his Enemies daily said, There was no help for him in his God, Psal. 3.2. A Psalm penned upon this very occasion;
One great thing that troubled David in his flight from Absalom, was, That his Enemies daily said, There was no help for him in his God, Psalm 3.2. A Psalm penned upon this very occasion;
it was like a Sword in his Bones, while the Enemy still said, Where is now thy God? Oh how oft was God's people run through with this reproach? How were they mocked with their prayers? How was God's Providence blasphemed? How did the Enemies brag that they had gotten God to their side, and that they were not come up without God against us? But the Lord made the Enemies know, that David was not forgotten, he works now the other way,
it was like a Sword in his Bones, while the Enemy still said, Where is now thy God? O how oft was God's people run through with this reproach? How were they mocked with their Prayers? How was God's Providence blasphemed? How did the Enemies brag that they had got God to their side, and that they were not come up without God against us? But the Lord made the Enemies know, that David was not forgotten, he works now the other Way,
I shall not here speak of things that have passed in this Nation these last twenty years, (for I am but of yesterday) sad breaches have been between Prince and People, King and Parliament.
I shall not Here speak of things that have passed in this nation these last twenty Years, (for I am but of yesterday) sad Breaches have been between Prince and People, King and Parliament.
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Why should we now go about to lay the fault at either door, when God seems to be in a way of forgiveness of it? And sure the Lord hath put such an opportunity into our hands of a perfect settlement,
Why should we now go about to lay the fault At either door, when God seems to be in a Way of forgiveness of it? And sure the Lord hath put such an opportunity into our hands of a perfect settlement,
and especially when this is well considered, that there was an Enemy that was lately in Power, would have made no difference between any sober men of each party in the Nation;
and especially when this is well considered, that there was an Enemy that was lately in Power, would have made no difference between any Sobrium men of each party in the nation;
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God having joined us in the deliverance, cannot we keep together after it? Why should not the old enmity be laid aside? God hath undertaken and answered the honest desires of all:
God having joined us in the deliverance, cannot we keep together After it? Why should not the old enmity be laid aside? God hath undertaken and answered the honest Desires of all:
And have we not had enough of the old quarrel? If either obedience to God or the King sway with us, we must lay down our sinful and uncomfortable distances,
And have we not had enough of the old quarrel? If either Obedience to God or the King sway with us, we must lay down our sinful and uncomfortable distances,
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when God hath thus suffered us to tyre our selves in our confusions and divisions these many years — And these Considerations makes this a great occasion of our rejoicing before God.
when God hath thus suffered us to tyre our selves in our confusions and divisions these many Years — And these Considerations makes this a great occasion of our rejoicing before God.
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we alwayes feared Religion might be more hazarded in the Change, then it was before, &c. and therefore we are much afraid in this day of our rejoicing.
we always feared Religion might be more hazarded in the Change, then it was before, etc. and Therefore we Are much afraid in this day of our rejoicing.
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and as in the Day of their trouble, when God smote them into the place of Dragons, they were able to say in some measure of sincerity and humble confidence, All this is come upon us,
and as in the Day of their trouble, when God smote them into the place of Dragons, they were able to say in Some measure of sincerity and humble confidence, All this is come upon us,
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2. Where hath our encrease been under our late prosperity? The Churches had rest, and they multiplyed, and were edified; And sure if our rest had been in God's Way, we might have seen it more blessed unto us.
2. Where hath our increase been under our late Prosperity? The Churches had rest, and they multiplied, and were edified; And sure if our rest had been in God's Way, we might have seen it more blessed unto us.
Religion is gotten a politick thing with a great many, a Sceleton, an outside, the power of it lost in a great measure, under this glorious talk of Religion.
Religion is got a politic thing with a great many, a Skeleton, an outside, the power of it lost in a great measure, under this glorious talk of Religion.
And fifthly, We have gotten such a reproach upon it in these late yeares, by that which we have done under the highest profession of it, that hath been the greatest dishonour to Christ,
And fifthly, We have got such a reproach upon it in these late Years, by that which we have done under the highest profession of it, that hath been the greatest dishonour to christ,
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It was an excellent Monition that Luther gave to Melancthon, when he was over sollicitous, about what should become of the Church when things looked darkly towards it;
It was an excellent Monition that Luther gave to Melanchthon, when he was over solicitous, about what should become of the Church when things looked darkly towards it;
Let the Government of the Church lye on his shoulders on which God hath laid it, who will take care of it when thou and I are in our graves, especially commands thee to lay thy hands off this care,
Let the Government of the Church lie on his shoulders on which God hath laid it, who will take care of it when thou and I Are in our graves, especially commands thee to lay thy hands off this care,
Fifthly, What if sufferings should come? Why 1. We suffered before. 2. Sufferings must not come unless (need be) and nothing shall come but what is prescribed, but what is in the Phisicians Bill to do the Patient good with. 3: We shall have peace of conscience in our sufferings, that we have not by unrighteous means sought to prevent them.
Fifthly, What if sufferings should come? Why 1. We suffered before. 2. Sufferings must not come unless (need be) and nothing shall come but what is prescribed, but what is in the Physicians Bill to do the Patient good with. 3: We shall have peace of conscience in our sufferings, that we have not by unrighteous means sought to prevent them.
But sixthly, Why should we count it necessary that the Church must fare the worse for this change? Is it any thing less than a limiting the holy One of Israel, when he hath brought us out of Egypt by a mighty hand as he hath done, to be questioning already,
But sixthly, Why should we count it necessary that the Church must fare the Worse for this change? Is it any thing less than a limiting the holy One of Israel, when he hath brought us out of Egypt by a mighty hand as he hath done, to be questioning already,
To receive such a wonderful mercy from God so unexpectedly, and so undeservedly, and at the very next turn to be distrusting and counting of the very worst, is not so reasonable;
To receive such a wondered mercy from God so unexpectedly, and so undeservedly, and At the very next turn to be distrusting and counting of the very worst, is not so reasonable;
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why may we not hope, that the same Almighty power and free mercy will not perfect the work, that hath begun it? God hath purchased better credit at our hands by his late works then this comes to.
why may we not hope, that the same Almighty power and free mercy will not perfect the work, that hath begun it? God hath purchased better credit At our hands by his late works then this comes to.
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He can do by it as the Husbandman by the water, makes it overflow what fields he pleases to his advantage, can drain or drown what place he will with it,
He can do by it as the Husbandman by the water, makes it overflow what fields he Pleases to his advantage, can drain or drown what place he will with it,
Why should it be doubted but that it may be evidenced, that many have detested the horrid villanies that have been perpetrated in the late confusions, have mourned and suffered under them? And why should it but be hoped that a Prince of such sufferings, deliverances, prayers,
Why should it be doubted but that it may be evidenced, that many have detested the horrid villainies that have been perpetrated in the late confusions, have mourned and suffered under them? And why should it but be hoped that a Prince of such sufferings, Deliverances, Prayers,
And therefore I do conceive that notwithstanding the Objections that men of discontented, peevish (and many of them guilty) spirits, can suggest of fears;
And Therefore I do conceive that notwithstanding the Objections that men of discontented, peevish (and many of them guilty) spirits, can suggest of fears;
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He hath turned our Captivity like the streams in the South, and we are stil like men that dream. We were inured to the Pots & Brick-kilns, to the service wherwith our Masters made us to serve with rigor,
He hath turned our Captivity like the streams in the South, and we Are still like men that dream. We were inured to the Pots & Brick-kilns, to the service wherewith our Masters made us to serve with rigor,
and we counted still of it, but God hath changed the state with us, and that on a sudden, who would have said that we that durst scarce keep a day of Fasting to ovvn our affliction, should have kept one day after another in vvay of thankfulness for our Deliverances.
and we counted still of it, but God hath changed the state with us, and that on a sudden, who would have said that we that durst scarce keep a day of Fasting to own our affliction, should have kept one day After Another in Way of thankfulness for our Deliverances.
Look to the soul as earnestly now as at any time, do not think that God gets you leave to play, in respect of secret seriousness by his great mercies vouchsafed to you.
Look to the soul as earnestly now as At any time, do not think that God gets you leave to play, in respect of secret seriousness by his great Mercies vouchsafed to you.
Nay you may dye in the midst of these joyful dayes, Psal. 102.22,23. When the people are gathered together, and the Kingdomes to serve the Lord, he weakened my strength;
Nay you may die in the midst of these joyful days, Psalm 102.22,23. When the people Are gathered together, and the Kingdoms to serve the Lord, he weakened my strength;
Hath the Lord given us such a deliverance as this, and shall we again break his holy Commandments? Was this all the burthen that lay upon us, that we had not liberty to drink,
Hath the Lord given us such a deliverance as this, and shall we again break his holy commandments? Was this all the burden that lay upon us, that we had not liberty to drink,
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and revel, or to blaspheme? Or is this the way to have this mercy continued or compleated? O lay aside this wretched Excess, out of obedience to God, and the King too;
and revel, or to Blaspheme? Or is this the Way to have this mercy continued or completed? O lay aside this wretched Excess, out of Obedience to God, and the King too;
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Labour to be Christians still, and to carry like Christians under this wonderfull mercy, for the Christian hath not had the least hand in the procuring of it. FINIS.
Labour to be Christians still, and to carry like Christians under this wonderful mercy, for the Christian hath not had the least hand in the procuring of it. FINIS.
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