A sermon preached upon September the 9th, 1683 being a Thanksgiving Day for a late deliverance from a fanatick-conspiracy / by Edward Pelling ... ; printed in his own defence.
THE Special Providence of God is seen in nothing more, than in watching over Princes, in preserving Them and their Kingdoms, and in supporting their Government and just Authority. For the Hearts of Men are Naturally so impatient of Subjection, and so greedy of Power;
THE Special Providence of God is seen in nothing more, than in watching over Princes, in preserving Them and their Kingdoms, and in supporting their Government and just authority. For the Hearts of Men Are Naturally so impatient of Subjection, and so greedy of Power;
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their particular Interests are so Divided, their Designs are so Various, their Passions are so Violent, their Principles are so Different, their Minds are so set upon Villany and Mischief, (and what through Ambition,
their particular Interests Are so Divided, their Designs Are so Various, their Passion Are so Violent, their Principles Are so Different, their Minds Are so Set upon Villainy and Mischief, (and what through Ambition,
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and 'twould be impossible for them to be safe one moment, did not the immediate hand of God (of whom alone they hold their Crowns) shelter and protect their Persons,
and 'twould be impossible for them to be safe one moment, did not the immediate hand of God (of whom alone they hold their Crowns) shelter and Pact their Persons,
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and, by so doing, shamed the Faces of all his Servants, 2 Sam. 19. All this notwithstanding, though David was a man according to Gods own Heart, (a Character which God himself gave of him) yet the poor Prince found Troubles on every side.
and, by so doing, shamed the Faces of all his Servants, 2 Sam. 19. All this notwithstanding, though David was a man according to God's own Heart, (a Character which God himself gave of him) yet the poor Prince found Troubles on every side.
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Now he was Conspired against by Absalom, which afflicted him the more, because the Rebel was his Son. This Conspiracy was fomented by that Oracle of Treason, Ahitophel, that afterwards Saddled his Ass,
Now he was Conspired against by Absalom, which afflicted him the more, Because the Rebel was his Son. This conspiracy was fomented by that Oracle of Treason, Ahithophel, that afterwards Saddled his Ass,
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Then he was railed at by Shimei, that Dog, (as Abishai rightly called him) the Sire of all that Litter which are continually yelping at the Lords Anointed. Nor was this all;
Then he was railed At by Shimei, that Dog, (as Abishai rightly called him) the Sire of all that Litter which Are continually yelping At the lords Anointed. Nor was this all;
for after all this, Sheba and his Fellow-Traytors raised a formidable Insurrection against him, being frustrated of their Expectations at the Kings Return.
for After all this, Sheba and his Fellow-Traytors raised a formidable Insurrection against him, being frustrated of their Expectations At the Kings Return.
For David had been in Exile, being forced to flee from his Rebellious Subjects, and upon his happy Restauration some Israelites were inraged, that they had not that Interest at Court which they hoped for;
For David had been in Exile, being forced to flee from his Rebellious Subject's, and upon his happy Restauration Some Israelites were enraged, that they had not that Interest At Court which they hoped for;
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and hereupon they were vexed that the King was come home, and so an Alarm was sounded, Every man to his Tents, O Israel, 2 Sam. 20. Had not the Divine Providence been David 's Shield and Salvation, that Excellent Prince had been utterly Ruin'd by this Army of Troubles, which continually follow'd him at the Heels.
and hereupon they were vexed that the King was come home, and so an Alarm was sounded, Every man to his Tents, Oh Israel, 2 Sam. 20. Had not the Divine Providence been David is Shield and Salvation, that Excellent Prince had been utterly Ruined by this Army of Troubles, which continually followed him At the Heels.
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for our own late Deliverance, which we thankfully Commemorate this day, is a plain Comment upon my Text. A Deliverance, which the very immediate hand of God hath wrought for us, as we shall see anon.
for our own late Deliverance, which we thankfully Commemorate this day, is a plain Comment upon my Text. A Deliverance, which the very immediate hand of God hath wrought for us, as we shall see anon.
But before I speak of the particular Branches of this Deliverance, 'tis necessary for me to say something of the Reality of those Dangers which we are in some measure delivered from;
But before I speak of the particular Branches of this Deliverance, it's necessary for me to say something of the Reality of those Dangers which we Are in Some measure Delivered from;
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because those very Artifices being imploy'd again, which served effectually to destroy the Father, we had all the reason to believe that they were intended to destroy the Son too;
Because those very Artifices being employed again, which served effectually to destroy the Father, we had all the reason to believe that they were intended to destroy the Son too;
it being impossible, but the same Means used in the same manner, must tend to the accomplishment of the same Ends. When it was taught for Doctrine, that the King is a King by Law,
it being impossible, but the same Means used in the same manner, must tend to the accomplishment of the same Ends. When it was taught for Doctrine, that the King is a King by Law,
now a Vox Patriae, then a Vox Populi; now an Appeal, then an Advice to the Country; now a Treasonable Postscript, (by a True Protestant,) and then a whole Treasonable Doleman (by a True Jesuit); now the Advance, and then the Growth of Popery; now a Plato, and then a Julian Redivivus: In a word, when we were Plagued with as many Mischievous Pamphelts here,
now a Vox Patriae, then a Vox People; now an Appeal, then an advice to the Country; now a Treasonable Postscript, (by a True Protestant,) and then a Whole Treasonable Doleman (by a True Jesuit); now the Advance, and then the Growth of Popery; now a Plato, and then a Julian Redivivus: In a word, when we were Plagued with as many Mischievous Pamphelts Here,
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as there were almost Locusts in Egypt, what could any Reasonable man believe, but that Ruin and Desolation would be at the end of all? When Faction grew more sturdy and insolent,
as there were almost Locusts in Egypt, what could any Reasonable man believe, but that Ruin and Desolation would be At the end of all? When Faction grew more sturdy and insolent,
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When we have had such Non-conformists-Pleas, instead of their Repentance; and when they combined together to maintain that Liberty as their Right and Due, which before they crouched for as a thing Precarious, we might easily see what those Affronts of Authority did mean, that now at the last push, they would not give over,
When we have had such Non-conformists-Pleas, instead of their Repentance; and when they combined together to maintain that Liberty as their Right and Due, which before they crouched for as a thing Precarious, we might Easily see what those Affronts of authority did mean, that now At the last push, they would not give over,
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but for their Party-sake, and to serve the Interest of the Common Cause against the King and Church, they were resolved to Labour hard in their respective Seminaries of Rebellion,
but for their Party-sake, and to serve the Interest of the Common Cause against the King and Church, they were resolved to Labour hard in their respective Seminaries of Rebellion,
when for many years we have seen perpetual Endeavours used to pull down that admirable Frame of Government which is by Law settled among us in Church and State;
when for many Years we have seen perpetual Endeavours used to pull down that admirable Frame of Government which is by Law settled among us in Church and State;
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and Malice to make Majesty Odious, to expose his Ministers to publick Scorn and Hatred, to Reproach and Threaten all his Friends, to poyson the World with Rebellious Principles, to bespatter the purest Church in the whole Christian World, to Revile her whole Government, Discipline,
and Malice to make Majesty Odious, to expose his Ministers to public Scorn and Hatred, to Reproach and Threaten all his Friends, to poison the World with Rebellious Principles, to bespatter the Purest Church in the Whole Christian World, to Revile her Whole Government, Discipline,
and to bring about their Villanous Ends by some the most violent Methods, either by Assassinating his Majesty, (which some looked upon as the shortest Course,) or by a General and formed Rebellion (which others conceived to be the most Generous and Heroick way.)
and to bring about their Villainous Ends by Some the most violent Methods, either by Assassinating his Majesty, (which Some looked upon as the Shortest Course,) or by a General and formed Rebellion (which Others conceived to be the most Generous and Heroic Way.)
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These Rogueries were so plain, that all men had Reason to mistrust, and some had the Confidence to say, That while we were in pursuit of the Jesuit, an unsuspected Enemy would come behind us,
These rogueries were so plain, that all men had Reason to mistrust, and Some had the Confidence to say, That while we were in pursuit of the Jesuit, an unsuspected Enemy would come behind us,
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for while we were afraid of one Enemy, we were in danger of another. Here was truly a Wheel within a Wheel; and while the Papist was at his work, the True Protestant (so called) kick'd him by, and took his place.
for while we were afraid of one Enemy, we were in danger of Another. Here was truly a Wheel within a Wheel; and while the Papist was At his work, the True Protestant (so called) Kicked him by, and took his place.
If to fly from Justice be the Indication of an Evil Conscience, there are many that Undeniably argue themselves to be Criminals. If the Voluntary Confessions of Confederates be Testimony sufficient, here is the most Pregnant and Unquestionable Evidence that ever was given, by some at the very point of Death,
If to fly from justice be the Indication of an Evil Conscience, there Are many that Undeniably argue themselves to be Criminals. If the Voluntary Confessions of Confederates be Testimony sufficient, Here is the most Pregnant and Unquestionable Evidence that ever was given, by Some At the very point of Death,
against whom nothing can be Objected but this, (which yet is no Objection at all) that what they wickedly Consented and were Privy to, they Honestly Discovered,
against whom nothing can be Objected but this, (which yet is no Objection At all) that what they wickedly Consented and were Privy to, they Honestly Discovered,
And as for those very few (scarce enough to makeup a Number) who have taken an Improsperous and Impossible Course, to Conceal or Palliate their Crimes, we may truly say, That, by their Tacit Confessions, and Open Contradictions, and Artificial Shifts, they have (and perhaps beyond the rest) Confirmed the Credit of this Horrid Conspiracy, when they intended to Stifle or Weaken it.
And as for those very few (scarce enough to makeup a Number) who have taken an Improsperous and Impossible Course, to Conceal or Palliate their Crimes, we may truly say, That, by their Tacit Confessions, and Open Contradictions, and Artificial Shifts, they have (and perhaps beyond the rest) Confirmed the Credit of this Horrid conspiracy, when they intended to Stifle or Weaken it.
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For by extenuating and mincing matters, they force all Men to conclude, that there was some Great thing in hand, which needed the utmost of their Art and Skill.
For by extenuating and mincing matters, they force all Men to conclude, that there was Some Great thing in hand, which needed the utmost of their Art and Skill.
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and they who now call Rebellion, Stirs; and Resistance, Innocence; would then have lessened the Plot so, that Cutting of Throats would have been counted only a Scotch-way of Trimming, and the Destruction of Princes, to be no more but a Perfecting the History of the Reformation.
and they who now call Rebellion, Stirs; and Resistance, Innocence; would then have lessened the Plot so, that Cutting of Throats would have been counted only a Scotch-way of Trimming, and the Destruction of Princes, to be no more but a Perfecting the History of the Reformation.
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But Blessed be God, that the Counsels of Achitophel, and the Designs of Sheba, and the Persidiousness of a Judas, are all hitherto Ineffectual. Though we have been Troubled,
But Blessed be God, that the Counsels of Ahithophel, and the Designs of Sheba, and the Perfidiousness of a Judas, Are all hitherto Ineffectual. Though we have been Troubled,
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For (to speak now particularly of this Deliverance) he hath, first, delivered a Righteous Church; Righteous in her Cause; Righteous in her Principles; and Righteous in her Ways. When the Villanous Practices of some Romanists were Detected,
For (to speak now particularly of this Deliverance) he hath, First, Delivered a Righteous Church; Righteous in her Cause; Righteous in her Principles; and Righteous in her Ways. When the Villainous Practices of Some Romanists were Detected,
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and set the whole Nation in such a Rage, we had reason to expect, that every English - man professing the Protestant Religion, would have lent an helping Hand to preserve that Church, which the common Enemy did thrust at with so much Malice and Fury. A Church, which hath rolled in Blood, for her Faith and Loyalty. A Church which hath sent into Heaven such Colonies of Confessors and Martyrs for the Truth. A Church, which hath constantly maintain'd her own Cause,
and Set the Whole nation in such a Rage, we had reason to expect, that every English - man professing the Protestant Religion, would have lent an helping Hand to preserve that Church, which the Common Enemy did thrust At with so much Malice and Fury. A Church, which hath rolled in Blood, for her Faith and Loyalty. A Church which hath sent into Heaven such Colonies of Confessors and Martyrs for the Truth. A Church, which hath constantly maintained her own Cause,
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A Church, which hath laid the Holy Scriptures so open, and hath instructed her Children so in all Literature, Divine and Humane, that every the meanest Idiot may be able to give a good account of his Faith and Hope. In a word;
A Church, which hath laid the Holy Scriptures so open, and hath instructed her Children so in all Literature, Divine and Humane, that every the Meanest Idiot may be able to give a good account of his Faith and Hope. In a word;
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a Church which in all her Conflicts hath been so Victorious and successful, that 'tis generally acknowleg'd by us, that she is the only Substantial Bulwark against Popery. I say, we did justly expect, that when this Church was so Beset by Enemies from abroad, she might be sure to find none but Friends at home. And how did the matter go at last? Why, instead of Preserving her, these Apollyons marked her out for Destruction. Every Law which was made for her Support, was to be Repealed. Every Kennel was to be opened,
a Church which in all her Conflicts hath been so Victorious and successful, that it's generally acknowledged by us, that she is the only Substantial Bulwark against Popery. I say, we did justly expect, that when this Church was so Beset by Enemies from abroad, she might be sure to find none but Friends At home. And how did the matter go At last? Why, instead of Preserving her, these Apollyons marked her out for Destruction. Every Law which was made for her Support, was to be Repealed. Every Kennel was to be opened,
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and every Ravenous and Bloud-thirsty Sect was to be let loose against her. The whole Body of her Honest and True-hearted Clergy were to be Routed or Sacrific'd:
and every Ravenous and Bloodthirsty Sect was to be let lose against her. The Whole Body of her Honest and Truehearted Clergy were to be Routed or Sacrificed:
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Her Church-doors were to be set wider open, tolet in Godly Traytors, Sanctified Hypocrites, Religious Atheists, and Protestant Turks. Her Lands were to be Escheated to our Soveraign Lords, the People;
Her Church doors were to be Set wider open, Tolet in Godly Traitors, Sanctified Hypocrites, Religious Atheists, and Protestant Turks. Her Lands were to be Escheated to our Sovereign lords, the People;
to pay all the Charges of the Plot, to reward every Mercenary and Forsworn Sycophant, and to mend the Fortunes of every Beggarly Dependant upon the Plot-Office. All her Dutiful Children were branded for Papists, and by a strange kind of Comprehension were to Communicate in the same Fate with the Papists; and if it were once given out, that the King was killed by the Papists, (though Protestants did it) All of us without Discrimination were to be Assassinated in our Houses, or in the Streets, because we were all concluded Papists. They would in all haste have Revenged the Kings Death upon us all, not so much because the King was killed, as because he Lived so long, and We would not help to Kill him.
to pay all the Charges of the Plot, to reward every Mercenary and Forsworn Sycophant, and to mend the Fortune's of every Beggarly Dependant upon the Plot-Office. All her Dutiful Children were branded for Papists, and by a strange kind of Comprehension were to Communicate in the same Fate with the Papists; and if it were once given out, that the King was killed by the Papists, (though Protestants did it) All of us without Discrimination were to be Assassinated in our Houses, or in the Streets, Because we were all concluded Papists. They would in all haste have Revenged the Kings Death upon us all, not so much Because the King was killed, as Because he Lived so long, and We would not help to Kill him.
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Thus the poor Church of England was to be rewarded at last for all her Faith, for all her Integrity, for all her Merits and Care of Souls, and even for her daily Prayers for her Enemies and Persecutors. Cursed be their Anger,
Thus the poor Church of England was to be rewarded At last for all her Faith, for all her Integrity, for all her Merits and Care of Souls, and even for her daily Prayers for her Enemies and Persecutors. Cursed be their Anger,
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and that too, when the Bloud of Charles the First cryed yet for Vengeance; and within a few years after Charles the Second was Restored to us by a Miracle, being risen as it were from the Dead, and received by us with all Publick and Triumphant Hosanna's and Acclamations. Who could imagine that after so many Frotestations and Professions of Sorrow for former Miscarriages,
and that too, when the Blood of Charles the First cried yet for Vengeance; and within a few Years After Charles the Second was Restored to us by a Miracle, being risen as it were from the Dead, and received by us with all Public and Triumphant Hosanna's and Acclamations. Who could imagine that After so many Frotestations and Professions of Sorrow for former Miscarriages,
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after so many Expressions of Goodness, Tenderness, and Clemency, enough to soften any Devils but Fanaticks; after such pretended Fears, lest his Majesty should be destroyed by the Papists, after so many Professions of the most sollicitous care for the Preservation of his Sacred Life, after so many Specious Addresses said to be presented by his most Dutiful and Loyal Subjects, and after so many formal Petitions to the King, that he would be careful of his own Person: I say, who could imagine that after all this, any such Men should be found among us,
After so many Expressions of goodness, Tenderness, and Clemency, enough to soften any Devils but Fanatics; After such pretended Fears, lest his Majesty should be destroyed by the Papists, After so many Professions of the most solicitous care for the Preservation of his Sacred Life, After so many Specious Addresses said to be presented by his most Dutiful and Loyal Subject's, and After so many formal Petitions to the King, that he would be careful of his own Person: I say, who could imagine that After all this, any such Men should be found among us,
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as would time after time Conspire to Murder his Majesty in his Coach, and as if all his Favours had been Injuries, to make Reprisals upon his Life? But I remember what a Character Josephus gives of the Pharisees, (those great Pretenders to Religion of old) that they were a Bold and Arrogant Sect; that would not Swear Allegiance unto Caesar; but were inveterate Enemies to Kings, and would not stick upon occasion to make Attempts upon Kings, and do them Mischief. And may not this be the Character of the Sectaries among us? Truly, it may be question'd whether there be any difference between them in their Morals;
as would time After time Conspire to Murder his Majesty in his Coach, and as if all his Favours had been Injuries, to make Reprisals upon his Life? But I Remember what a Character Josephus gives of the Pharisees, (those great Pretenders to Religion of old) that they were a Bold and Arrogant Sect; that would not Swear Allegiance unto Caesar; but were inveterate Enemies to Kings, and would not stick upon occasion to make Attempts upon Kings, and do them Mischief. And may not this be the Character of the Sectaries among us? Truly, it may be questioned whither there be any difference between them in their Morals;
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but this, That the Pharisees in that Nation were Jewish Fanaticks, and the Fanaticks in this Nation are Christian Jews. Did not the Pharisees continually way-lay the Son of God to Stone him? Why,
but this, That the Pharisees in that nation were Jewish Fanatics, and the Fanatics in this nation Are Christian jews. Did not the Pharisees continually waylay the Son of God to Stone him? Why,
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and among other Examples which he mentioneth, he saith, That it was a common Practice in Scotland. The very same Argument is used by Buchanan the Scotch Presbyterian; I could reckon up (saith he) Twelve of our Kings,
and among other Examples which he mentioneth, he Says, That it was a Common Practice in Scotland. The very same Argument is used by Buchanan the Scotch Presbyterian; I could reckon up (Says he) Twelve of our Kings,
But according to the course which some have taken here, they were like to lay a Ground for Such Another Account in this Nation, by their Barbarous and Bloody dealings with our Kings, from Father to Son: The consideration whereof is enough to enrage the Spirits of every English Subject, that hath the Conscience of a Christian,
But according to the course which Some have taken Here, they were like to lay a Ground for Such another Account in this nation, by their Barbarous and Bloody dealings with our Kings, from Father to Son: The consideration whereof is enough to enrage the Spirits of every English Subject, that hath the Conscience of a Christian,
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The People were told, that the Crown is at their disposal, and that Princes may be Deposed. Our King was Libelled as a Favourer of Popery, and was brought into a Plot against himself. 'Twas insinuated boldly, that he would use his Power after an Arbitrary manner; and that all our Liberties and Properties were in Danger. 'Twas said, that the Government was abused, and that there was no hope of Redress, the King being guided by Evil Counsellors. All the most wicked Arts of 40 and 41, were used again, to Blacken Majesty, and to render a most Excellent Prince Contemptible, and Vile, and Odius to his Subjects; and at last his very Guards were complained of as a great Grievance to the Nation, and as Mercenary Forces that were raised to advance Arbitrary Power, and still kept up to the great Amazement and Terror of all the good People of the Land (they are the words of a Treasonable and Cursed Association.) Now, what was the meaning of these,
The People were told, that the Crown is At their disposal, and that Princes may be Deposed. Our King was Libeled as a Favourer of Popery, and was brought into a Plot against himself. 'Twas insinuated boldly, that he would use his Power After an Arbitrary manner; and that all our Liberties and Properties were in Danger. 'Twas said, that the Government was abused, and that there was no hope of Redress, the King being guided by Evil Counsellors. All the most wicked Arts of 40 and 41, were used again, to Blacken Majesty, and to render a most Excellent Prince Contemptible, and Vile, and Odius to his Subject's; and At last his very Guards were complained of as a great Grievance to the nation, and as Mercenary Forces that were raised to advance Arbitrary Power, and still kept up to the great Amazement and Terror of all the good People of the Land (they Are the words of a Treasonable and Cursed Association.) Now, what was the meaning of these,
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and to bring his Majesty to such a Naked and Defenceless Condition, that nothing should be wanting but a few hands to take him off? which among so many Old Rebels, Cromwellians, and Army-Officers, that lately swarmed about the City of London, was no very hard matter to find.
and to bring his Majesty to such a Naked and Defenceless Condition, that nothing should be wanting but a few hands to take him off? which among so many Old Rebels, Cromwellians, and Army-Officers, that lately swarmed about the city of London, was no very hard matter to find.
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who hath all along covered his Head in the day of Battel, who preserved him in the Belly of an Oak, as he preserved his Servant David in a Cave; who defended him abroad from all the Dangers that attend a Twelve years Banishment; who at last bowed the Hearts of his People,
who hath all along covered his Head in the day of Battle, who preserved him in the Belly of an Oak, as he preserved his Servant David in a Cave; who defended him abroad from all the Dangers that attend a Twelve Years Banishment; who At last bowed the Hearts of his People,
as he did the Hearts of Davids Subjects, and by a new Miracle brought him home, without shedding of one drop of Bloud; who hath ever since supported him against the strivings of Unthankful and Violent Men;
as he did the Hearts of Davids Subjects, and by a new Miracle brought him home, without shedding of one drop of Blood; who hath ever since supported him against the strivings of Unthankful and Violent Men;
how the Providence of God hath been particularly concerned for the King all along, from his Birth even to this day, it should be enough to turn the Hearts of all his Enemies,
how the Providence of God hath been particularly concerned for the King all along, from his Birth even to this day, it should be enough to turn the Hearts of all his Enemies,
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and the Righteousness of his Cause, by working so many Deliverances for him: This late Deliverance especially, which nothing but Gods own Hand could work for him:
and the Righteousness of his Cause, by working so many Deliverances for him: This late Deliverance especially, which nothing but God's own Hand could work for him:
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As if the Almighty did intend by a continued and long Series of Mercies to him, to make up to us all those Losses which the Three Kingdoms sustained, by the loss of that Incomparable Prince and Royal Martyr, of whom the World was not worthy.
As if the Almighty did intend by a continued and long Series of mercies to him, to make up to us all those Losses which the Three Kingdoms sustained, by the loss of that Incomparable Prince and Royal Martyr, of whom the World was not worthy.
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and to keep alive the memory of this wonderful Deliverance. For, Thirdly, This Deliverance was wrought for us all, for you, and for me, and for every Faithful and Righteous Subject throughout the Land,
and to keep alive the memory of this wondered Deliverance. For, Thirdly, This Deliverance was wrought for us all, for you, and for me, and for every Faithful and Righteous Subject throughout the Land,
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I tremble to think, what Confusion, what Violence, what Massacres must have presently followed; and what Seas of Blood we had been drowned in by this time.
I tremble to think, what Confusion, what Violence, what Massacres must have presently followed; and what Seas of Blood we had been drowned in by this time.
the business was laid very broad, (as one of the Conspirators did confess in his Letter to the Secretary of State.) And it seems, by the Confession of another of them, that in and about the City of London above ten thousand men were ready to rise at the holding up of one Mans finger, and that these were to be multiplyed in the space of twenty four hours into five times the number; besides an infinite Army of Rebels that were to be raised up and down in all Quarters, by the several Agitators in every Country. And what could have come of this,
the business was laid very broad, (as one of the Conspirators did confess in his letter to the Secretary of State.) And it seems, by the Confessi of Another of them, that in and about the city of London above ten thousand men were ready to rise At the holding up of one men finger, and that these were to be multiplied in the Molle of twenty four hours into five times the number; beside an infinite Army of Rebels that were to be raised up and down in all Quarters, by the several Agitators in every Country. And what could have come of this,
but Plunders, Rapine, Murders, Outrages, an unheard of Slaughter, and an Ʋniversal deluge of Blood over the whole Nation? The Loyal Nobility, the True-hearted Magistracy, the Faithful Clergy, the Honest Gentry, all were marked out as Sheep appointed for Destruction.
but Plunders, Rapine, Murders, Outrages, an unheard of Slaughter, and an Ʋniversal deluge of Blood over the Whole nation? The Loyal Nobilt, the Truehearted Magistracy, the Faithful Clergy, the Honest Gentry, all were marked out as Sheep appointed for Destruction.
Peers, Prelates, Judges, every rank of Men, from him that sitteth at the Council-Table, to him that tradeth in his Shop, or laboureth at the Plough, all were to be under the same unavoidable necessity, either of sacrificing their Lives, or of prostituting their Consciences to those Barbarous Villains, whose very Mercies are as cruel as the Grave, however their Consciences are pretended to be so very Nice, Delicate, and Tender.
Peers, Prelates, Judges, every rank of Men, from him that Sitteth At the Council table, to him that Tradeth in his Shop, or Laboureth At the Plough, all were to be under the same unavoidable necessity, either of sacrificing their Lives, or of prostituting their Consciences to those Barbarous Villains, whose very mercies Are as cruel as the Grave, however their Consciences Are pretended to be so very Nicaenae, Delicate, and Tender.
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'Tis no New thing to be observed, that some who cannot rise up to all the heights of Conformity, (as the Northern Phrase is,) can yet strain a point upon occasion,
It's no New thing to be observed, that Some who cannot rise up to all the heights of Conformity, (as the Northern Phrase is,) can yet strain a point upon occasion,
For, 'tis a Mistake, if we think that their facino•us Designs were levelled only at his Majesty and his Royal Brother (though that was a most flagitious and barbarous Wickedness). No;
For, it's a Mistake, if we think that their facino•us Designs were leveled only At his Majesty and his Royal Brother (though that was a most flagitious and barbarous Wickedness). No;
the very Foundations of the Earth were to be moved; the whole Form of Government in Church and State was to be new model'd, if they could but agree upon the Project.
the very Foundations of the Earth were to be moved; the Whole From of Government in Church and State was to be new modeled, if they could but agree upon the Project.
To be sure, Monarchy and Episcopacy (the two great Pillars of all our Happiness and Safety) were to be utterly pulled down, never to be set up more, without a Miracle, which they, who had not God in all their Thoughts,
To be sure, Monarchy and Episcopacy (the two great Pillars of all our Happiness and Safety) were to be utterly pulled down, never to be Set up more, without a Miracle, which they, who had not God in all their Thoughts,
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Where the Traytors of the Late Times were Defective and Overseen, there these Rebels would have been very Circumspect and Wary; so that they would have left us no tolerable Hopes of ever seeing the Royal Family, and our Ancient, Legal Government, restored again.
Where the Traitors of the Late Times were Defective and Overseen, there these Rebels would have been very Circumspect and Wary; so that they would have left us no tolerable Hope's of ever seeing the Royal Family, and our Ancient, Legal Government, restored again.
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And what infinite Havock and Destruction would not this have cost? For had these men prevailed (which was not possible for them without the Expence of many thousands of Lives, besides the sacred Life of Him who is an whole Kingdom unto Ʋs: but had their Villany prospered) they could not have been secure long,
And what infinite Havoc and Destruction would not this have cost? For had these men prevailed (which was not possible for them without the Expense of many thousands of Lives, beside the sacred Life of Him who is an Whole Kingdom unto Ʋs: but had their Villainy prospered) they could not have been secure long,
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We should have left us a Kingdom without a King, Government without Authority, Magistrates without Power, People without Laws, a Body without an Head, Sheep without a Shepherd, Christians without Christ, Churches without Ministers, or Ministers without maintenance, and a Nation without Faith; and let me add too, a Land without any Peace, Armies without any end, Oppressions without any Mercy, Protestants without any Religion,
We should have left us a Kingdom without a King, Government without authority, Magistrates without Power, People without Laws, a Body without an Head, Sheep without a Shepherd, Christians without christ, Churches without Ministers, or Ministers without maintenance, and a nation without Faith; and let me add too, a Land without any Peace, Armies without any end, Oppressions without any Mercy, Protestants without any Religion,
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1. The Consideration both of our Dangers and of our Deliverance serveth, First, To Justifie the Zeal of those, who for these several years have given the World warning of the Dangers we were in, and have vigorously appeared for the interest of the King and the Church. Though the generality of Men have been strangely Blinded and Mis-led, by the Artifices of those who made use of Mens Fears of Popery, to promote their own Fanatick and Republican Interests; yet there were many who would not be wrought upon to bow down their Knees to Baal, nor suffer themselves to be cheated of their Consciences, but told men plainly, That Factious and Antimonarchical Designes were carrying on, and that Ruin would be at the end of all,
1. The Consideration both of our Dangers and of our Deliverance serves, First, To Justify the Zeal of those, who for these several Years have given the World warning of the Dangers we were in, and have vigorously appeared for the Interest of the King and the Church. Though the generality of Men have been strangely Blinded and Misled, by the Artifices of those who made use of Men's Fears of Popery, to promote their own Fanatic and Republican Interests; yet there were many who would not be wrought upon to bow down their Knees to Baal, nor suffer themselves to be cheated of their Consciences, but told men plainly, That Factious and Antimonarchical Designs were carrying on, and that Ruin would be At the end of all,
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when they drave on so furiously in the very same Broad ways which led us to Destruction before? Yet these Faithful and Plain-dealing (not to say Prophetick) Monitors, were then either laugh'd at for a sort of rash and impolitick Fools, or stigmatiz'd for Men of Hot Heads, for talking so much of Forty One,
when they drave on so furiously in the very same Broad ways which led us to Destruction before? Yet these Faithful and Plain-dealing (not to say Prophetic) Monitors, were then either laughed At for a sort of rash and impolitic Fools, or stigmatized for Men of Hight Heads, for talking so much of Forty One,
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and of an Intemperate Zeal for Arbitrary Power and Popery. And in this respect, the honest Clergy, some in the Country, divers about the City of London, have suffered in a very great measure, being oftentimes pubickly and in Print, exposed to the Fury of a mad Rabble, not only as weak and undiscerning men,
and of an Intemperate Zeal for Arbitrary Power and Popery. And in this respect, the honest Clergy, Some in the Country, diverse about the city of London, have suffered in a very great measure, being oftentimes pubickly and in Print, exposed to the Fury of a mad Rabble, not only as weak and undiscerning men,
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and now all well-meaning (nay, even the moderate) men (so called) must own, that there was too great cause for us to act and say as we did. Did not the Faction every day grow, not in numbers onely,
and now all well-meaning (nay, even the moderate) men (so called) must own, that there was too great cause for us to act and say as we did. Did not the Faction every day grow, not in numbers only,
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but in insolence too, beyond all Comparison? And when they had so much Strength, Malice, and Authority on their side, what did they want but our Pulpits? Had the Alarm been but given there, the Sword had been presently drawn, and such another Rebellion had followed,
but in insolence too, beyond all Comparison? And when they had so much Strength, Malice, and authority on their side, what did they want but our Pulpits? Had the Alarm been but given there, the Sword had been presently drawn, and such Another Rebellion had followed,
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as was once proclaimed with a Curse ye Meroz, and was Sanctified in so many Churches as the Cause and Quarrel of God. Indeed, I cannot vouch for every Pulpit;
as was once proclaimed with a Curse you Meroz, and was Sanctified in so many Churches as the Cause and Quarrel of God. Indeed, I cannot vouch for every Pulpit;
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especially since it is Discovered, that Three famous Non-conforming Preachers have baen zealous Promoters of this Horrid Conspiracy; and time must shew us how many more of them have been holding forth the Armatum Evangelium, the same Gospel of War which was once before covered with Buff, and sprinkled with the Blood of a Scotch-Covenant; but 'tis very suspicious that more than an Ecclesiastical Council of six have been beating the Drum; though, God be blessed, it was only a dead sound in a Corner, and the generality of Men have hitherto been out of the hearing of the Beat.
especially since it is Discovered, that Three famous Nonconforming Preachers have baen zealous Promoters of this Horrid conspiracy; and time must show us how many more of them have been holding forth the Armatum Evangelium, the same Gospel of War which was once before covered with Buff, and sprinkled with the Blood of a Scotch-Covenant; but it's very suspicious that more than an Ecclesiastical Council of six have been beating the Drum; though, God be blessed, it was only a dead found in a Corner, and the generality of Men have hitherto been out of the hearing of the Beat.
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it is the great Bishop of the Church and of our Souls, the Lord of Glory and Power, to whom we owe this, and all other our wonderful Deliverances to, and who with his own right hand,
it is the great Bishop of the Church and of our Souls, the Lord of Glory and Power, to whom we owe this, and all other our wondered Deliverances to, and who with his own right hand,
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And therefore, Secondly, The sense of this Deliverance should make such a deep Impression upon all our Hearts, as will bring us to a thorow Repentance from all dead Works, and to an Ʋniversal Obedience to his Heavenly Will. And this, not only as the best Expression of Thankfulness for this Mercy hitherto,
And Therefore, Secondly, The sense of this Deliverance should make such a deep Impression upon all our Hearts, as will bring us to a thorough Repentance from all dead Works, and to an Ʋniversal obedience to his Heavenly Will. And this, not only as the best Expression of Thankfulness for this Mercy hitherto,
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so that (to all Humane appearance) had his Sacred Majesty staid at New-market but two days longer, of necessity we must have been all Buried before now in a Common Ruin. Blessed be God (the God that doth wondrous things) that he hath given us this one opportunity more, to praise his Name,
so that (to all Humane appearance) had his Sacred Majesty stayed At Newmarket but two days longer, of necessity we must have been all Buried before now in a Common Ruin. Blessed be God (the God that does wondrous things) that he hath given us this one opportunity more, to praise his Name,
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and to declare the Works that he doth even for the unthankful children of men. But this is not all our Business, to offer up unto him the Sacrifices of our Mouth, and the Calves of our Lips: for unless we be careful to direct our Lives,
and to declare the Works that he does even for the unthankful children of men. But this is not all our Business, to offer up unto him the Sacrifices of our Mouth, and the Calves of our Lips: for unless we be careful to Direct our Lives,
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and for ought I know, may still come short of our Deliverance. Remember what Samuel said to those willful and ungrateful People, 1 Sam. 12. 25. If ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your King.
and for ought I know, may still come short of our Deliverance. remember what Samuel said to those wilful and ungrateful People, 1 Sam. 12. 25. If you shall still do wickedly, you shall be consumed, both you and your King.
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whether God will preserve them on still, notwithstanding their great and high Provocations; and it was the very thing, which made him at last utterly weary of his ancient People, the Jews. Though he had not dealt so with any Nation, and though he had born them all along from the Belly, as the Prophets Expression is, Isa. 46. 3. yet in the end he threw them out of his Arms,
whither God will preserve them on still, notwithstanding their great and high Provocations; and it was the very thing, which made him At last utterly weary of his ancient People, the jews. Though he had not dealt so with any nation, and though he had born them all along from the Belly, as the prophets Expression is, Isaiah 46. 3. yet in the end he threw them out of his Arms,
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That this may not be our sad case, let every one who professeth himself a Loyal and Good Subject, apply himself heartily to the necessary business of Repentance, and turn from the Evil of his ways, especially that Evil way which he is most addicted to;
That this may not be our sad case, let every one who Professes himself a Loyal and Good Subject, apply himself heartily to the necessary business of Repentance, and turn from the Evil of his ways, especially that Evil Way which he is most addicted to;
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and then we need not fear the most malicious and wicked Practices of those, who have basely gone off from the Kings side (if ever they were really on it) and have gone off too with all sorts of Debauchery and Immorality along with them.
and then we need not Fear the most malicious and wicked Practices of those, who have basely gone off from the Kings side (if ever they were really on it) and have gone off too with all sorts of Debauchery and Immorality along with them.
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3. And 'tis necessary too (which is the Third Ʋse to be made of this Deliverance) that men Repent of their Follies, that they have been so credulous and easie in taking the Words, and trusting to the Principles, and abetting (though inadvertently) the Practices of these Conspirators;
3. And it's necessary too (which is the Third Ʋse to be made of this Deliverance) that men repent of their Follies, that they have been so credulous and easy in taking the Words, and trusting to the Principles, and abetting (though inadvertently) the Practices of these Conspirators;
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Those Principles which have been sent so thick abroad of late, that the King holdeth not his Crown Jure Divino, but is the Common-wealths Trustee and Delegate, that he is accountable to his People, that all his Rights are founded upon Humane Laws;
Those Principles which have been sent so thick abroad of late, that the King holds not his Crown Jure Divino, but is the Commonwealths Trustee and Delegate, that he is accountable to his People, that all his Rights Are founded upon Humane Laws;
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whither did these Doctrines tend, but to the Deposition and Destruction of his Majesty? You may observe, they were the Principles which Bradshaw went upon at the King's Tryal. The manifest obstructing the course of Justice, notwithstanding full and pregnant Evidence; the protecting of the basest Fellows, and the greatest Criminals, who had nothing to recommend them but this, that they were factious and dishonest; the taking of Oaths, not in the sense of the Law, but according to every mans Private Construction; the justifying of the most InfamousVillains; and the zealous indeavours which have been used, both to Rescue Traytors from the Law, and to cleanse their Reputation, after they were condemned for the foulest Malefactors; whither did all this tend,
whither did these Doctrines tend, but to the Deposition and Destruction of his Majesty? You may observe, they were the Principles which Bradshaw went upon At the King's Trial. The manifest obstructing the course of justice, notwithstanding full and pregnant Evidence; the protecting of the Basest Fellows, and the greatest Criminals, who had nothing to recommend them but this, that they were factious and dishonest; the taking of Oaths, not in the sense of the Law, but according to every men Private Construction; the justifying of the most InfamousVillains; and the zealous endeavours which have been used, both to Rescue Traitors from the Law, and to cleanse their Reputation, After they were condemned for the Foulest Malefactors; whither did all this tend,
but to embolden Conspirators, and to encourage them with Securities from all manner of Penalty, if they had but the Character of True-Protestants? The subborning of Wretches to say and unsay, to speak by roat, and to Tell every thing but Truth;
but to embolden Conspirators, and to encourage them with Securities from all manner of Penalty, if they had but the Character of True-Protestants? The subborning of Wretches to say and unsay, to speak by roat, and to Tell every thing but Truth;
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the supporting of Perjury as a Trade, far more profitable than any Old English Manufacture; and the stitching up of every Hole, which any Common Idiot could see in an improbable Story;
the supporting of Perjury as a Trade, Far more profitable than any Old English Manufacture; and the stitching up of every Hold, which any Common Idiot could see in an improbable Story;
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what did this tend to, but to keep a great stock of Oaths in bank, to swear the King himself out of his Honour and his Life? The Charge and Sweat which thousands have wasted, to put the most dis-affected Persons into Places and Offices of great Trust, and Power; what did this tend to,
what did this tend to, but to keep a great stock of Oaths in bank, to swear the King himself out of his Honour and his Life? The Charge and Sweat which thousands have wasted, to put the most disaffected Persons into Places and Offices of great Trust, and Power; what did this tend to,
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but to make Resistance and Rebellion look fair with the Face of Authority? The Aspersing of the Government, the Calumniating of his Majesty, and all Subordinate Magistrates, and Loyal Ministers of State; the frightning of men with such a noise of Popery, when so many had exchanged all Religion for Atheism;
but to make Resistance and Rebellion look fair with the Face of authority? The Aspersing of the Government, the Calumniating of his Majesty, and all Subordinate Magistrates, and Loyal Ministers of State; the frightening of men with such a noise of Popery, when so many had exchanged all Religion for Atheism;
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What did all this tend to, but to subvert the Fundamental Constitutions both in Church and State? The Dispersing of Libels, the countenancing of the most Seditious Pamphlets, that came from the rudest and filthiest hands; the scaring of men (if it had been possible) from speaking Reason, Justice, or Truth; and the practising of every thing that served for the diminution of all that is Good, Great, and Noble; what did all this tend to,
What did all this tend to, but to subvert the Fundamental Constitutions both in Church and State? The Dispersing of Libels, the countenancing of the most Seditious Pamphlets, that Come from the rudest and filthiest hands; the scaring of men (if it had been possible) from speaking Reason, justice, or Truth; and the practising of every thing that served for the diminution of all that is Good, Great, and Noble; what did all this tend to,
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but to help Evil-minded men by Degrees and Inches to get to the Kings Throne, that they might Assassinate his Person with a full thrust, and then leave it to the prejudiced and ill-affected World to make their Apology?
but to help Evil-minded men by Degrees and Inches to get to the Kings Throne, that they might Assassinate his Person with a full thrust, and then leave it to the prejudiced and ill-affected World to make their Apology?
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One would have thought it impossible, that Discerning men should not be able to look to the end of these things, (nor so much as to guess at the Conclusion by the Premises) without putting an Honest and Experienced Observator to the pains of drawing out the whole Scheme of the Villany.
One would have Thought it impossible, that Discerning men should not be able to look to the end of these things, (nor so much as to guess At the Conclusion by the Premises) without putting an Honest and Experienced Observator to the pains of drawing out the Whole Scheme of the Villainy.
But so it was, that great Multitudes of men (some of whom I am perswaded were not guilty of Black Intentions) were led away with the common Error, and upon false presumptions that nothing was at the bottom, but a true Design for the Interest and Stability of Religion; the stale pretence that turn'd the Nation into an Aceldama once before. 'Tis high time therefore for such to be sorry to see how greatly they were befool'd, and to consider with themselves how far they may have Contributed (though unwittingly) to the carrying o• a Design so Horrid and Barbarous without a Parallel; and by their just Indignation for what is past, and highest Zeal for the future, to indeavour if it be possible) to make the King and the Church Reparation for those Intolerable Mischiefs, which Blood-thirsty Trayters would (perhaps) never have Attempted upon the Confidence of a meer Fanatick Interest.
But so it was, that great Multitudes of men (Some of whom I am persuaded were not guilty of Black Intentions) were led away with the Common Error, and upon false presumptions that nothing was At the bottom, but a true Design for the Interest and Stability of Religion; the stale pretence that turned the nation into an Aceldama once before. It's high time Therefore for such to be sorry to see how greatly they were befooled, and to Consider with themselves how Far they may have Contributed (though unwittingly) to the carrying o• a Design so Horrid and Barbarous without a Parallel; and by their just Indignation for what is passed, and highest Zeal for the future, to endeavour if it be possible) to make the King and the Church Reparation for those Intolerable Mischiefs, which Bloodthirsty Trayters would (perhaps) never have Attempted upon the Confidence of a mere Fanatic Interest.
for God hath saved us after a Miraculous manner, by two strange, and sudden, and astonishing acts of his Providence. First, By his Providence at New-Market: For when the King was there,
for God hath saved us After a Miraculous manner, by two strange, and sudden, and astonishing acts of his Providence. First, By his Providence At Newmarket: For when the King was there,
and some of the Traytors were now preparing their Forces and Instruments of Death, and they thought themselves Cock sure; they dreamt as little as we, that a dreadful Fire would happen there, to force Gods Anointed home in all haste, and but a few hours before his Bloody Enemies were to be gathered and planted in Ambuscade. This was Gods doing,
and Some of the Traitors were now preparing their Forces and Instruments of Death, and they Thought themselves Cock sure; they dreamed as little as we, that a dreadful Fire would happen there, to force God's Anointed home in all haste, and but a few hours before his Bloody Enemies were to be gathered and planted in Ambuscade. This was God's doing,
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when the Devilish Design was fixt, the Providence of God was seen the second time, by forcing a Discovery of the Plot, and by touching with his Finger the Conscience of one of the Accomplices to the very quick. As he hath honestly and ingenuously Confest, it was nothing but a restless Conscience that brought him to it, and that through the dangers of Death too.
when the Devilish Design was fixed, the Providence of God was seen the second time, by forcing a Discovery of the Plot, and by touching with his Finger the Conscience of one of the Accomplices to the very quick. As he hath honestly and ingenuously Confessed, it was nothing but a restless Conscience that brought him to it, and that through the dangers of Death too.
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This was manifestly the work of God, for the deliverance of Prince and People, to make a mans Sin his cruel Lictor, and intollerable Plague, and as he had already prevented the greatest Evil, so to draw Good (and we hope a perpetual Good) out of it at the last.
This was manifestly the work of God, for the deliverance of Prince and People, to make a men since his cruel Lictor, and intolerable Plague, and as he had already prevented the greatest Evil, so to draw Good (and we hope a perpetual Good) out of it At the last.
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I have no more to add, but that we give all diligence Religiously and Honestly to perform our duty to God, to his Anointed, and to all Mankind, and in so doing to look up to the hills from whence all our help cometh, and to trust in God for our deliverance from those dangers which are yet before us; casting all our care on him, who thus continually careth for us;
I have no more to add, but that we give all diligence Religiously and Honestly to perform our duty to God, to his Anointed, and to all Mankind, and in so doing to look up to the hills from whence all our help comes, and to trust in God for our deliverance from those dangers which Are yet before us; casting all our care on him, who thus continually Careth for us;
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