A sermon preached in the parish-church of Aldenham, in the county of Hertford, on Thursday, April 16, 1696 being the day of thanksgiving to almighty God for discovering and disappointing a horrid and barbarous conspiracy of papists and other trayterous persons to assassinate and murder His Most Gracious Majesty's Royal Person, and for delivering this kingdom from an invasion intended by the French / by Peter Newcome ... ; published at the request of the inhabitants of the said parish.
UPON a Solemn Day of Humiliation, as the Remembrance of God's Mercies is thought, here in this Chapter, a proper Introduction to a more humble Confession of the Peoples sins;
UPON a Solemn Day of Humiliation, as the Remembrance of God's mercies is Thought, Here in this Chapter, a proper Introduction to a more humble Confessi of the Peoples Sins;
so upon a solemn Day of Thanksgiving, a sensible Reflection on sin, can prove no less proper Introduction to a more gratefull praising of God for his Mercies.
so upon a solemn Day of Thanksgiving, a sensible Reflection on since, can prove no less proper Introduction to a more grateful praising of God for his mercies.
And as they introduced their Confession of Sin, by recounting God's Mercies to them; so we may fitly introduce our Gratitude by reflecting on our Sins against God.
And as they introduced their Confessi of since, by recounting God's mercies to them; so we may fitly introduce our Gratitude by reflecting on our Sins against God.
And wherefore hath the Lord brought us unto this Land, to fall by the Sword, that our Wives and our Children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt? And they said one to another, Let us make a Captain,
And Wherefore hath the Lord brought us unto this Land, to fallen by the Sword, that our Wives and our Children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt? And they said one to Another, Let us make a Captain,
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And (accordingly our Text tells us, that) in their Rebellion they appointed a Captain [ at least, purposed to do so, which in the Eyes of God is as criminous as if they had done so ] to return to their Bondage.
And (accordingly our Text tells us, that) in their Rebellion they appointed a Captain [ At least, purposed to do so, which in the Eyes of God is as criminous as if they had done so ] to return to their Bondage.
So that it hence appears to be no new thing (tho' very unreasonable and wicked) for a People eminently saved and rescued from Bondage, to oppose Themselves their compleat Deliverance,
So that it hence appears to be no new thing (though very unreasonable and wicked) for a People eminently saved and rescued from Bondage, to oppose Themselves their complete Deliverance,
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whom God hath, in like manner, but just saved From rather than Out of a Bondage (which surely inhaunces the Mercy) and too many of us have (in no less aggravated a Rebellion ) been plotting to return, and undo our selves therewith more irrecoverably again.
whom God hath, in like manner, but just saved From rather than Out of a Bondage (which surely inhances the Mercy) and too many of us have (in no less aggravated a Rebellion) been plotting to return, and undo our selves therewith more irrecoverably again.
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A most Prodigious, Unreasonable, Horrid and Impious Folly, and Madness to a Proverb! ( The Dog that returns to his Vomit, doing but what those Rebels propos'd to do, who greedily longed after their nauseated and disgorged Oppressions) which as it stands upon Record to the reproach of the Israelites, so will it doubtless be Chronicl'd to the shame of such of this Age, with all that shall come after.
A most Prodigious, Unreasonable, Horrid and Impious Folly, and Madness to a Proverb! (The Dog that returns to his Vomit, doing but what those Rebels proposed to do, who greedily longed After their nauseated and disgorged Oppressions) which as it Stands upon Record to the reproach of the Israelites, so will it doubtless be Chronicled to the shame of such of this Age, with all that shall come After.
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Concerning it therefore (that such as have any ways shar'd in the Guilt may be truly Humbled, and such of us as have been blest in its Defeat may be truly Thankfull, and all of us do what lies in our Power to prevent the like for the future, by a more unanimous and steddy perseverance in our Loyalty ) I shall insist upon these Three things;
Concerning it Therefore (that such as have any ways shared in the Gilded may be truly Humbled, and such of us as have been blessed in its Defeat may be truly Thankful, and all of us do what lies in our Power to prevent the like for the future, by a more unanimous and steady perseverance in our Loyalty) I shall insist upon these Three things;
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Considering, I. The Evil and Folly of the Sin. II. The Inducements that may be accounted for thereto. And, III. The Duty incumbent on us for its present Disappointment.
Considering, I The Evil and Folly of the Sin. II The Inducements that may be accounted for thereto. And, III. The Duty incumbent on us for its present Disappointment.
Which in the Text, was, That in their Rebellion against God's Government by Moses the Israelites appointed (or plotted so to appoint) a Captain to return their Bondage they had so lately and wonderfully been thereby rescued from ▪ And in its Parallel (wherein we are concern'd) is, That some, in like manner, of this Nation have in Rebellion, both to the Providence of God and the best of Governments, been Conspiring to overturn both,
Which in the Text, was, That in their Rebellion against God's Government by Moses the Israelites appointed (or plotted so to appoint) a Captain to return their Bondage they had so lately and wonderfully been thereby rescued from ▪ And in its Parallel (wherein we Are concerned) is, That Some, in like manner, of this nation have in Rebellion, both to the Providence of God and the best of Governments, been Conspiring to overturn both,
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For as He was effecting and carrying on Deliverance, so were the Israelites here contriving again for Bondage, in confidence to succeed by the frail Inventions and Endeavours of Man,
For as He was effecting and carrying on Deliverance, so were the Israelites Here contriving again for Bondage, in confidence to succeed by the frail Inventions and Endeavours of Man,
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Nor is the Rebellion of the Male-Contents in our Israel short of a Parallel herein, who's Attempt was not only to overthrow a Revolution that was visibly effected by an Over-ruling Providence,
Nor is the Rebellion of the Male-Contents in our Israel short of a Parallel herein, who's Attempt was not only to overthrow a Revolution that was visibly effected by an Overruling Providence,
Our late Deliverance was visibly the work of God (impossible to have ever been effected, in such a manner without an Over-ruling Providence) and is it not impious folly to Attempt the Undoing of it (as it were) in spight thereto;
Our late Deliverance was visibly the work of God (impossible to have ever been effected, in such a manner without an Overruling Providence) and is it not impious folly to Attempt the Undoing of it (as it were) in spite thereto;
or to hope that God would so far contradict himself as, only for the gratification of a few unreasonable Murmurers, to go back with his own work and be ready to shew himself as visibly in another Revolution to Slavery, as he did in that for our Deliverance from it;
or to hope that God would so Far contradict himself as, only for the gratification of a few unreasonable Murmurers, to go back with his own work and be ready to show himself as visibly in Another Revolution to Slavery, as he did in that for our Deliverance from it;
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Being designed in an Illegal Manner, to an ill End, by Ʋnjust Means. For it is said to be done in Rebellion, contrary to Faith and Allegiance engaged to the Government ordained by God, in opposition to Authority owned and accepted of by themselves,
Being designed in an Illegal Manner, to an ill End, by Ʋnjust Means. For it is said to be done in Rebellion, contrary to Faith and Allegiance engaged to the Government ordained by God, in opposition to authority owned and accepted of by themselves,
and which was the Crime as of those Israelites, so of our Delinquents. For as they had groaned under their Bondage, and longed for freedom before Deliverance came,
and which was the Crime as of those Israelites, so of our Delinquents. For as they had groaned under their Bondage, and longed for freedom before Deliverance Come,
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whom no remembrance of their former fears, nor sence of their late Joy in the Revolution, nor Obligation to the present Government (by Fealty sworn or Protection accepted) could contain in due Obedience;
whom no remembrance of their former fears, nor sense of their late Joy in the Revolution, nor Obligation to the present Government (by Fealty sworn or Protection accepted) could contain in due obedience;
But, in their Rebellion against Heaven and Earth, Interest and Duty, Vows and Obligations) they Conspire the Disturbance and overthrow of the present Settlement;
But, in their Rebellion against Heaven and Earth, Interest and Duty, Vows and Obligations) they Conspire the Disturbance and overthrow of the present Settlement;
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To so ill a purpose do they do so ill! (and indeed an ill thing cannot be done otherwise) and so unreasonable are the Projects of men, that regard not,
To so ill a purpose do they do so ill! (and indeed an ill thing cannot be done otherwise) and so unreasonable Are the Projects of men, that regard not,
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It is the Apostle s Doctrine that we must not do evil that good may come thereof, [ the most blessed consequences not being sufficient to Authorize or Justify a wicked Deed ] much less design evil for evil's sake,
It is the Apostle s Doctrine that we must not do evil that good may come thereof, [ the most blessed consequences not being sufficient to Authorise or Justify a wicked Deed ] much less Design evil for evil's sake,
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And therefore this also further illustrates and compleats the Evil and Folly of this Conspiracy (both in the Rebellious Israelites and our own Countrey-men) That 3. Lastly.
And Therefore this also further illustrates and completes the Evil and Folly of this conspiracy (both in the Rebellious Israelites and our own Countrymen) That 3. Lastly.
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and a subjection to a Government, whence neither Liberty, nor Religion, nor Reward (which are the Dearest things men have to be fond of) but only a Divine Displeasure and Vengeance might reasonably be expected.
and a subjection to a Government, whence neither Liberty, nor Religion, nor Reward (which Are the Dearest things men have to be found of) but only a Divine Displeasure and Vengeance might reasonably be expected.
than where they now were, among men of their own Nation and Profession, and under the Conduct of that Government whereby God had wrought Deliverance for them,
than where they now were, among men of their own nation and Profession, and under the Conduct of that Government whereby God had wrought Deliverance for them,
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And no better, in Analogy of Reason, was our Return design'd to have been in (in respect to the Liberty we have recover'd and now enjoy) from a Government that exactly observes the Liberty of the Subject, to a Government that we experienced wofully Arbitrary,
And no better, in Analogy of Reason, was our Return designed to have been in (in respect to the Liberty we have recovered and now enjoy) from a Government that exactly observes the Liberty of the Subject, to a Government that we experienced woefully Arbitrary,
who, if we cannot be content to submit to an easie and limited Government, that suffers and encourages every Man to sit under his own Vine, and to possess and enjoy what he hath without Jealousie or Disturbance, should be very unable to bear up under the Insults and Oppressions of the Despotick Power of an irritated conquering Enemy.
who, if we cannot be content to submit to an easy and limited Government, that suffers and encourages every Man to fit under his own Vine, and to possess and enjoy what he hath without Jealousy or Disturbance, should be very unable to bear up under the Insults and Oppressions of the Despotic Power of an irritated conquering Enemy.
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Therefore doth God threaten such a Slavery as this as a Judgment to his People; Deut. 28.47, 48. Because thou servedst not the Lord thy God, with joyfulness of heart,
Therefore does God threaten such a Slavery as this as a Judgement to his People; Deuteronomy 28.47, 48. Because thou servedst not the Lord thy God, with joyfulness of heart,
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Where the Sacrifices of the Israelites were an Abomination, and for which therefore they expected to have been stoned, should they have offered them before their Eyes; and insisted hereupon for the necessity of their removing thence into the Wilderness, for their Liberty in Religion, which the Egyptians abominated and persecuted them for;
Where the Sacrifices of the Israelites were an Abomination, and for which Therefore they expected to have been stoned, should they have offered them before their Eyes; and insisted hereupon for the necessity of their removing thence into the Wilderness, for their Liberty in Religion, which the egyptians abominated and persecuted them for;
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We have had long and repeated Instances of the implacable Malice and Cruelty of Popery against Protestantism; which authorizes Princes to Dragoon their own Subjects (yea,
We have had long and repeated Instances of the implacable Malice and Cruelty of Popery against Protestantism; which authorizes Princes to Dragoon their own Subject's (yea,
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and dignifies them with the Title of Eldest Son of the Church for encouragement to do so) and will dispense with all the most sacred ties of Oaths and Promises,
and Dignifies them with the Title of Eldest Son of the Church for encouragement to do so) and will dispense with all the most sacred ties of Oaths and Promises,
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for the propagation of their Faith and Suppression of the Northern Heresie ▪ (as they Devilishly Nick-name true Religion ) If therefore we have any kindness for our Profession, it will be impossible to be fond of those that hate it,
for the propagation of their Faith and Suppression of the Northern Heresy ▪ (as they Devilishly Nickname true Religion) If Therefore we have any kindness for our Profession, it will be impossible to be found of those that hate it,
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and indulge a Religion they abominate (which is an odd Supposition to venture much on) yet after such an Escape and Deliverance, it can very hardly be hoped,
and indulge a Religion they abominate (which is an odd Supposition to venture much on) yet After such an Escape and Deliverance, it can very hardly be hoped,
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For the Israelites escape cost the Egyptians dear (by which they suffered both in their Estates and Lives) and would doubtless render it the harder for them to forgive;
For the Israelites escape cost the egyptians dear (by which they suffered both in their Estates and Lives) and would doubtless render it the harder for them to forgive;
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suffering it no more to be in their power ever to hurt them again, than they would be sure to take care of ever encouraging them thereto by connivance or kindness.
suffering it no more to be in their power ever to hurt them again, than they would be sure to take care of ever encouraging them thereto by connivance or kindness.
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And yet Israel might as reasonably think to make Peace with Egypt as we with France and Popery, whose Designs We (and God for us) have hitherto so vigorously oppos'd,
And yet Israel might as reasonably think to make Peace with Egypt as we with France and Popery, whose Designs We (and God for us) have hitherto so vigorously opposed,
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Into whose Power could we, upon any Terms, but be once reduc'd (which God forbid!) both Revenge and Inclination would quickly break all to work our final Destruction.
Into whose Power could we, upon any Terms, but be once reduced (which God forbid!) both Revenge and Inclination would quickly break all to work our final Destruction.
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And this present French King, that was set in his Throne by his Protestant Subjects, did therefore, 'tis said, make this his Argument for their Destruction, That they, who had power to set him up, might not be in a capacity to use it to pull him down again:
And this present French King, that was Set in his Throne by his Protestant Subject's, did Therefore, it's said, make this his Argument for their Destruction, That they, who had power to Set him up, might not be in a capacity to use it to pull him down again:
And should then the present Discontents and Malignity among us have took effect to have restor'd us to our Egyptian Bondage, to be sure it would quickly have been taken out of our Power ever to have deliver'd our selves again;
And should then the present Discontents and Malignity among us have took Effect to have restored us to our Egyptian Bondage, to be sure it would quickly have been taken out of our Power ever to have Delivered our selves again;
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God will not let one of those enter into the Promised Land of Canaan, that had been any ways consenting to a Return into Egypt. He will neither bless them with what he purposed, nor gratifie them with what they desired, but dooms them Vagabonds, to wander out their Lives in a Wilderness: Or had he permitted their Return, and Egypt had receiv'd and cherish'd them,
God will not let one of those enter into the Promised Land of Canaan, that had been any ways consenting to a Return into Egypt. He will neither bless them with what he purposed, nor gratify them with what they desired, but dooms them Vagabonds, to wander out their Lives in a Wilderness: Or had he permitted their Return, and Egypt had received and cherished them,
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Upon which Accounts, so great is the Madness, so grievous the Guilt of Opposing or Rejecting the Councils of the Lord by the Rebellious Devices of Men! which is so unreasonable in the Attempt, so wicked in the Fact, and so very pernicious in its Consequences; that tends to the loss of Liberty, the extirpation of the True Religion, the merciless Revenge of an insulting Enemy, and the unavoidable Judgments of a Provoked, Just, and Jealous Deity!
Upon which Accounts, so great is the Madness, so grievous the Gilded of Opposing or Rejecting the Councils of the Lord by the Rebellious Devices of Men! which is so unreasonable in the Attempt, so wicked in the Fact, and so very pernicious in its Consequences; that tends to the loss of Liberty, the extirpation of the True Religion, the merciless Revenge of an insulting Enemy, and the unavoidable Judgments of a Provoked, Just, and Jealous Deity!
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and the Rebellious Attempts that have been now discovered and disappointed of their Conspiracy, to return to their Bondage they had so lately been set free from.
and the Rebellious Attempts that have been now discovered and disappointed of their conspiracy, to return to their Bondage they had so lately been Set free from.
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And therefore consider we also now (which is our next Particular propos'd, viz. ) II. The Inducements that may be accounted for that betray'd to such Villany.
And Therefore Consider we also now (which is our next Particular proposed, viz.) II The Inducements that may be accounted for that betrayed to such Villainy.
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That so Hellish a Motion should meet with so ready a Reception, and gain to it self so strong a Party, with so much consent among a People so highly favoured,
That so Hellish a Motion should meet with so ready a Reception, and gain to it self so strong a Party, with so much consent among a People so highly favoured,
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if it may not be said (upon too like Inducements ) that so it now is; (the like Account being to be given for the like Rebellion now as then) for thus it seems to have happened,
if it may not be said (upon too like Inducements) that so it now is; (the like Account being to be given for the like Rebellion now as then) for thus it seems to have happened,
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and were it not from the falseness of Spies, there would be no colour for Conspiracies; (all Rebellions against a Government being founded on its misrepresentations.) 'Tis an evil Report that makes Men evil minded;
and were it not from the falseness of Spies, there would be no colour for Conspiracies; (all Rebellions against a Government being founded on its misrepresentations.) It's an evil Report that makes Men evil minded;
Had all Men spoke as they had found, and regarded Truth more than Passion and Self-interest in their Representations, it would not have been likely for any to have desired so sudden a change of a Government to which all have been so very much beholden.
Had all Men spoke as they had found, and regarded Truth more than Passion and Self-interest in their Representations, it would not have been likely for any to have desired so sudden a change of a Government to which all have been so very much beholden.
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But we have had False Spies among us, who have made it their business to raise and propagate evil Reports; (magnifying the Strength and Advantages of our Enemy,
But we have had False Spies among us, who have made it their business to raise and propagate evil Reports; (magnifying the Strength and Advantages of our Enemy,
and urging the People to grumble at their Circumstances, which themselves industriously do all they can to hinder from being amended:) Such are the evil Instruments of our publick Disturbances, that draw off the Minds of Subjects from their Duty of Allegiance,
and urging the People to grumble At their circumstances, which themselves industriously do all they can to hinder from being amended:) Such Are the evil Instruments of our public Disturbances, that draw off the Minds of Subject's from their Duty of Allegiance,
From the evil Reports that are falsly spread, by some discontented designing Spies of Canaan, arises the unreasonable Conspiracy to return into Egypt. And which is also promoted,
From the evil Reports that Are falsely spread, by Some discontented designing Spies of Canaan, arises the unreasonable conspiracy to return into Egypt. And which is also promoted,
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But Ʋnbelief is full of Suspition, that makes Men uneasie and restless to lean to their own Ʋnderstandings, tho' never so infirm and deceitful, rather than to the Conduct of a wise Providence,
But Ʋnbelief is full of Suspicion, that makes Men uneasy and restless to lean to their own Ʋnderstandings, though never so infirm and deceitful, rather than to the Conduct of a wise Providence,
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Therefore when Difficulties arise, which may be design'd to try and exercise Faith (which, standing tryal, is certainly the most prevalent engagement of Omnipotency to overcome such Difficulties for us) then Hope is deserted,
Therefore when Difficulties arise, which may be designed to try and exercise Faith (which, standing trial, is Certainly the most prevalent engagement of Omnipotency to overcome such Difficulties for us) then Hope is deserted,
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and renders every Objection insuperable, to the littling of God upon all occasions. To its Carnal eye, the work gloriously begun, can never be perfected.
and renders every Objection insuperable, to the littling of God upon all occasions. To its Carnal eye, the work gloriously begun, can never be perfected.
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As if God, who had Plagued Egypt, Overthrown Pharaoh with all his Host, and so miraculously rescued the Children of Israel; Could not as easily drive out the Canaanites before them;
As if God, who had Plagued Egypt, Overthrown Pharaoh with all his Host, and so miraculously rescued the Children of Israel; Could not as Easily drive out the Canaanites before them;
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What are the Children of Anak more in God's hands, than the Egyptians! who can as easily and speedily squeeze their Grand Monarch, as we have heard they have insultingly a poor Orange. As if it were a greater thing for God to Settle a Nation than to Deliver it!
What Are the Children of Anak more in God's hands, than the egyptians! who can as Easily and speedily squeeze their Grand Monarch, as we have herd they have insultingly a poor Orange. As if it were a greater thing for God to Settle a nation than to Deliver it!
and submit to the Government of God by Moses, the Meekest of Men. Thus Themistocles and Aristides were both driven out of their Country, only for their eminent service for it.
and submit to the Government of God by Moses, the Meekest of Men. Thus Themistocles and Aristides were both driven out of their Country, only for their eminent service for it.
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The Israelites would hardly ever have thought of Egypt for their Asylum, were it not for good Moses, whom they cannot love because he is holy and good and would have them be so too,
The Israelites would hardly ever have Thought of Egypt for their Asylum, were it not for good Moses, whom they cannot love Because he is holy and good and would have them be so too,
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Therefore to gratify Revenge and indulge Spight, is Slavery to the worst of Tyrants preferr'd to Security and Liberty under the most gentle Government that seeks our Good, and would make us Good.
Therefore to gratify Revenge and indulge Spite, is Slavery to the worst of Tyrants preferred to Security and Liberty under the most gentle Government that seeks our Good, and would make us Good.
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And this further suggests another Reason of so Unreasonable an Attempt; Even ▪ 4. Lastly. From an Impious malignity and seeming dread of being Reformed from our Vices.
And this further suggests Another Reason of so Unreasonable an Attempt; Even ▪ 4. Lastly. From an Impious malignity and seeming dread of being Reformed from our Vices.
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Whereas the present Government they were under had procured them strict Laws and Holy Statutes, and put them in Execution for the promotion of Piety and Religious Exercises;
Whereas the present Government they were under had procured them strict Laws and Holy Statutes, and put them in Execution for the promotion of Piety and Religious Exercises;
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which was very ungrateful to corrupt Nature, and made them willing to turn their backs on Canaan rather than on their Lusts, and prefer Slavery in Egypt before the service of God in Canaan.
which was very ungrateful to corrupt Nature, and made them willing to turn their backs on Canaan rather than on their Lustiest, and prefer Slavery in Egypt before the service of God in Canaan.
yet) it is too apparent not to be took notice of, from the professed loosness and vicious Lives of the Majority of those who have all along appeared most disaffected to this present Government.
yet) it is too apparent not to be took notice of, from the professed looseness and vicious Lives of the Majority of those who have all along appeared most disaffected to this present Government.
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The Rebellion is not so General among us, as it was among the Israelites; But one cannot but observe those who have been concern'd in it, to be the very worst of Men ( Papists and Atheists; Men of the worst,
The Rebellion is not so General among us, as it was among the Israelites; But one cannot but observe those who have been concerned in it, to be the very worst of Men (Papists and Atheists; Men of the worst,
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1. To detest and disclaim the Guilt of such Sin. Because the more malignant the Plague, the further distance will every man in his wits endeavour to flee from it.
1. To detest and disclaim the Gilded of such Sin. Because the more malignant the Plague, the further distance will every man in his wits endeavour to flee from it.
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Neither can it become us now to sit Neuter, much less to approve, but to oppose our selves to the Cause that needs or countenances such unjustifyable Courses.
Neither can it become us now to fit Neuter, much less to approve, but to oppose our selves to the Cause that needs or countenances such unjustifyable Courses.
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Such sins therefore of others ought to make us more careful over our selves, and to compassionate their Miscarriages to which we were so obnoxious our selves.
Such Sins Therefore of Others ought to make us more careful over our selves, and to compassionate their Miscarriages to which we were so obnoxious our selves.
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It now therefore becomes us to Compassionate the Guilt and Sufferings, which the unbridled Madness and Blindness of these Sinners hath insnared them in;
It now Therefore becomes us to Compassionate the Gilded and Sufferings, which the unbridled Madness and Blindness of these Sinners hath Ensnared them in;
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lest our continued impenitency may give them Success against us, for the Punishment of our Sins which their Disappointment could not warn us to Reform.
lest our continued impenitency may give them Success against us, for the Punishment of our Sins which their Disappointment could not warn us to Reform.
Therefore it is not so much the Injury they design'd us, as our Sins, that provoked God to permit them to design any against us, that (upon such Discovery and Disappointment) we ought chiefly to oppose our selves, and be humbled for.
Therefore it is not so much the Injury they designed us, as our Sins, that provoked God to permit them to Design any against us, that (upon such Discovery and Disappointment) we ought chiefly to oppose our selves, and be humbled for.
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And, having received yet another Deliverance, it the more concerns us, now at length, to be more wary of presuming to weary out Divine Patience to no purpose,
And, having received yet Another Deliverance, it the more concerns us, now At length, to be more wary of presuming to weary out Divine Patience to no purpose,
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It being only his Mercy and undeserved Forbearance towards us, that hath granted us a longer Respite (who have long since deserved Ruin) and continues his Warnings, when our Punishment was so ready to fall down on our heads,
It being only his Mercy and undeserved Forbearance towards us, that hath granted us a longer Respite (who have long since deserved Ruin) and continues his Warnings, when our Punishment was so ready to fallen down on our Heads,
'Twas only God (in whose hands the hearts of all men are to turn as the Rivers of Water) that turned the hearts of some of the Conspirators themselves to become our Deliverers: Fetching Good out of Evil;
'Twas only God (in whose hands the hearts of all men Are to turn as the rivers of Water) that turned the hearts of Some of the Conspirators themselves to become our Deliverers: Fetching Good out of Evil;
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and, by a miracle of Providence, securing both our Church and State in the Trust only of those, that were pitch'd upon as fittest to be entrusted with the perpetration of the worst of Villanies!
and, by a miracle of Providence, securing both our Church and State in the Trust only of those, that were pitched upon as Fittest to be Entrusted with the perpetration of the worst of Villainies!
For what greater Evil could men contrive, or have we to fear, than the Assassination of his Majesty's person, to make way for a foreign Invasion, whereby to enslave both our Bodies and Souls!
For what greater Evil could men contrive, or have we to Fear, than the Assassination of his Majesty's person, to make Way for a foreign Invasion, whereby to enslave both our Bodies and Souls!
Yet this is what was designed for us, and what God hath shewn himself so signally in the Discovery of what we are now Assembled here to return him Thanks for.
Yet this is what was designed for us, and what God hath shown himself so signally in the Discovery of what we Are now Assembled Here to return him Thanks for.
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That He hath preserved to us his own Anointed, the Breath of our Nostrils, and the Light of Israel, continuing the same miraculous Providence that hath shewn it self in so many wonderfull Deliverances, thro' the whole course of his Life, to encircle still his Head, both as an Ornament and Helmet, bespeaking him no less the Darling and Care of Heaven,
That He hath preserved to us his own Anointed, the Breath of our Nostrils, and the Light of Israel, Continuing the same miraculous Providence that hath shown it self in so many wonderful Deliverances, through the Whole course of his Life, to encircle still his Head, both as an Ornament and Helmet, bespeaking him no less the Darling and Care of Heaven,
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And hath now once more done for Us in preserving him from those bloody Designs which nothing but his own Infinite Wisdom and Power could have discovered and defeated!
And hath now once more done for Us in preserving him from those bloody Designs which nothing but his own Infinite Wisdom and Power could have discovered and defeated!
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and which, if duly perform'd, will influence our Behaviour here towards his Vicegerent on Earth, to whom it more immediately was directed. For this, finally, instructs us,
and which, if duly performed, will influence our Behaviour Here towards his Vicegerent on Earth, to whom it more immediately was directed. For this, finally, instructs us,
to submit to his Councils, and quietly to permit him to govern the World and Us, by the Captain of his own appointment: Laying aside our Prejudices and Passions, Rancor and Rebellion; let us, at least, hearken to the seasonable Advice of Gamaliel, Act. 5.35, 38, 39. Ye Men of Israel, take heed to your selves what ye intend to do as touching these Men.
to submit to his Councils, and quietly to permit him to govern the World and Us, by the Captain of his own appointment: Laying aside our Prejudices and Passion, Rancour and Rebellion; let us, At least, harken to the seasonable advice of Gamaliel, Act. 5.35, 38, 39. You Men of Israel, take heed to your selves what you intend to do as touching these Men.
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by a continued Succession of such Providences to Preserve him and Disappoint his Enemies. And may God still continue the same Miracle of Protection of him to us!
by a continued Succession of such Providences to Preserve him and Disappoint his Enemies. And may God still continue the same Miracle of Protection of him to us!
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but speedily bring us into the Land of Rest (our Sins hitherto have only delay'd our entrance into) and secure to us, inviolably, our Religion and Rights by a lasting advantageous Peace; and after a long and happy Reign on Earth, be late admitted to a Glorious and Everlasting Kingdom in Heaven!
but speedily bring us into the Land of Rest (our Sins hitherto have only delayed our Entrance into) and secure to us, inviolably, our Religion and Rights by a lasting advantageous Peace; and After a long and happy Reign on Earth, be late admitted to a Glorious and Everlasting Kingdom in Heaven!
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