A sermon preached in Christ-Church before His Excellency the Lord Deputy and the Parliament, on the fifth day of November, 1695 being the anniversary thanksgiving for the happy deliverance of K. James Ist, and the three estates of the realm of England from the most trayterous intended massacre by gun-powder : and also for the happy arrival of His present Majesty K. William on that day, for the deliverance of our church and nation / by Tobias, Lord Bishop of Dromore.
when as the light of every day in the year is of the Sun? and he wisely resolves it in these following words, by the knowledge of the Lord they were distinguisht,
when as the Light of every day in the year is of the Sun? and he wisely resolves it in these following words, by the knowledge of the Lord they were distinguished,
and these remarkable works being plac't by God himself in a higher, and more elevated station than ordinary, may therefore justly challenge from us men a more solemn honour,
and these remarkable works being placed by God himself in a higher, and more elevated station than ordinary, may Therefore justly challenge from us men a more solemn honour,
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so the extraordinary marks of God's grace and favour to the Prophet David at some particular times and seasons, did make those days whereon these mighty works were wrought to be deservedly esteem'd,
so the extraordinary marks of God's grace and favour to the Prophet David At Some particular times and seasons, did make those days whereon these mighty works were wrought to be deservedly esteemed,
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First, that there was some particular day which was made remarkable by God's extraordinary Providence, in delivering King David and his people from some imminent danger.
First, that there was Some particular day which was made remarkable by God's extraordinary Providence, in delivering King David and his people from Some imminent danger.
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Secondly, that as a token of their thankfulness for so signal a mercy, they were resolv'd to solemnize that remarkable day as a day of publick and religious joy.
Secondly, that as a token of their thankfulness for so signal a mercy, they were resolved to solemnize that remarkable day as a day of public and religious joy.
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Secondly, that Almighty God does more remarkably employ his power and goodness in the protection of religious States and Kingdoms professing his holy and eternal Truth.
Secondly, that Almighty God does more remarkably employ his power and Goodness in the protection of religious States and Kingdoms professing his holy and Eternal Truth.
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Fifthly, that the gracious deliverance that God was pleas'd to vouchsafe these Nations, as on this day, has very illustrious marks of an extraordinary Providence imprest upon it.
Fifthly, that the gracious deliverance that God was pleased to vouchsafe these nations, as on this day, has very illustrious marks of an extraordinary Providence impressed upon it.
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Among the innumerable benefits that the planting of the Christian Religion has oblig'd the world withal ▪ the clear discovery of an universal Providence, more especially exprest in the guidance and management of human affairs, may reasonably be accounted a very considerable and extraordinary blessing:
Among the innumerable benefits that the planting of the Christian Religion has obliged the world withal ▪ the clear discovery of an universal Providence, more especially expressed in the guidance and management of human affairs, may reasonably be accounted a very considerable and extraordinary blessing:
for by the promulgation of the Gospel we are all infallibly assur'd, that God's Providence is extended not only to things that are most distant ▪ and conceal'd from human view;
for by the Promulgation of the Gospel we Are all infallibly assured, that God's Providence is extended not only to things that Are most distant ▪ and concealed from human view;
Yet since there are different degrees of excellency in the Creatures, we may reasonably conclude, that according to the various measures of their respective perfections, the power and mercy of Almighty God will be more or less concern'd in their protection and defence.
Yet since there Are different Degrees of excellency in the Creatures, we may reasonably conclude, that according to the various measures of their respective perfections, the power and mercy of Almighty God will be more or less concerned in their protection and defence.
and that his care in the preservation of our persons, and the promoting of our welfare will express it self in a more illustrous manner than in consulting the safety,
and that his care in the preservation of our Persons, and the promoting of our welfare will express it self in a more illustrous manner than in consulting the safety,
And since the publick interest of States and Kingdoms is of a far greater, and momentous a concern than that of private persons, it has been generally observ'd in all preceding ages from the foundation of the World, that Divine Providence has been often very eminently visible in preventing the dissolution of States, and Empires:
And since the public Interest of States and Kingdoms is of a Far greater, and momentous a concern than that of private Persons, it has been generally observed in all preceding ages from the Foundation of the World, that Divine Providence has been often very eminently visible in preventing the dissolution of States, and Empires:
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and accordingly we read in the Prophet Daniel, in the 10th Chapter of his Prophecy, that God has been pleas'd to appoint particular Tuteler Angels over several Countreys to manage publick affairs,
and accordingly we read in the Prophet daniel, in the 10th Chapter of his Prophecy, that God has been pleased to appoint particular Tuteler Angels over several Countries' to manage public affairs,
For in the 13th verse of that 10th Chapter, the Angel that converst with Daniel tells him that the Prince of the Kingdom of Persia withstood him one and twenty days.
For in the 13th verse of that 10th Chapter, the Angel that conversed with daniel tells him that the Prince of the Kingdom of Persiam withstood him one and twenty days.
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And the meaning of that Title of the Prince of Persia in that Text is generally thought to be the Guardian Angel of that Countrey, who, it seems, very diligently solicited the concerns of the Persian Empire in the Court of Heaven.
And the meaning of that Title of the Prince of Persiam in that Text is generally Thought to be the Guardian Angel of that Country, who, it seems, very diligently solicited the concerns of the Persian Empire in the Court of Heaven.
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and Kingdoms, professing his holy and eternal truth, is evident by that very tenth Chapter of the foremention'd Prophecy : for as that Tutalar Angel of the Jewish Church did acquaint Daniel that the Prince of the Kingdom of Persia had oppos'd him:
and Kingdoms, professing his holy and Eternal truth, is evident by that very tenth Chapter of the forementioned Prophecy: for as that Tutalar Angel of the Jewish Church did acquaint daniel that the Prince of the Kingdom of Persiam had opposed him:
By which is meant that the Persian Angel did so vigourously prosecute the publick interest and advantage of that Kingdom, that, were it not for the more prevalent intercession of Michael the Archangel, the zealous endeavours of this inferior heavenly Guardian of the Jewish Nation would in all probability, have been unsuccesful.
By which is meant that the Persian Angel did so vigorously prosecute the public Interest and advantage of that Kingdom, that, were it not for the more prevalent Intercession of Michael the Archangel, the zealous endeavours of this inferior heavenly Guardian of the Jewish nation would in all probability, have been unsuccesful.
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From all which we may observe, that besides the general Providence of Almighty God over all the World, he has delegated the more especial care and protection of Kingdoms to Angelical Governors;
From all which we may observe, that beside the general Providence of Almighty God over all the World, he has delegated the more especial care and protection of Kingdoms to Angelical Governors;
for Michael, one of the chief Princes of the heavenly Host is said, in the last verse of that tenth Chapter, to be Prince of the Jewish Nation, that is, their chiefest Tutelar Angel and Guardian, by which we may clearly understand with what honor God is pleas'd to dignify,
for Michael, one of the chief Princes of the heavenly Host is said, in the last verse of that tenth Chapter, to be Prince of the Jewish nation, that is, their chiefest Tutelar Angel and Guardian, by which we may clearly understand with what honour God is pleased to dignify,
and malicious contrivances of our most subtil and potent adversaries, God himself is declar'd by the Prophet David in 84th Psalm, at the 11th verse, to be a Sun and a Shield: a Sun to discover dark plots of our implacable foes,
and malicious contrivances of our most subtle and potent Adversaries, God himself is declared by the Prophet David in 84th Psalm, At the 11th verse, to be a Sun and a Shield: a Sun to discover dark plots of our implacable foes,
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and since hell it self, as Job says, is naked before God, and destruction has no covering, we may certainly conclude that all those treasonable conspiracies which have their rise and original from hell,
and since hell it self, as Job Says, is naked before God, and destruction has no covering, we may Certainly conclude that all those treasonable conspiracies which have their rise and original from hell,
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For tho the works of divine providence be commonly cloudy & dark, yet there are some particular events that have the signatures of God's Power, Wisdom and Goodness so plainly stampt upon 'em,
For though the works of divine providence be commonly cloudy & dark, yet there Are Some particular events that have the signatures of God's Power, Wisdom and goodness so plainly stamped upon they,
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and are of such peculiar frame and make, that all men that seriously consider 'em shall say, This has God done, for they shall perceive that it is his Work.
and Are of such peculiar frame and make, that all men that seriously Consider they shall say, This has God done, for they shall perceive that it is his Work.
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Where the Prophet, reminding the Church of the great miracles which the Lord had wrought for her safety and advantage, says That the Lord has had made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the Nations:
Where the Prophet, reminding the Church of the great Miracles which the Lord had wrought for her safety and advantage, Says That the Lord has had made bore his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations:
if they be left to the natural efficacy of visible causes, He is frequently pleas'd in such an extraordinary exigence openly to appear in their behalf,
if they be left to the natural efficacy of visible Causes, He is frequently pleased in such an extraordinary exigence openly to appear in their behalf,
and laying aside some weak and feeble instrument, wherein his hand did invisibly engage it self in their defence, he makes bare his Arm in the Eyes of all the Nations, He delivers them from the prevailing Force of their Enemies by some miraculous instances of this infinite power, and love.
and laying aside Some weak and feeble Instrument, wherein his hand did invisibly engage it self in their defence, he makes bore his Arm in the Eyes of all the nations, He delivers them from the prevailing Force of their Enemies by Some miraculous instances of this infinite power, and love.
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Secondly, Another Phrase made use of in holy Scripture to express the special Providence of Almighty God in some particular emergencies, is, the raising and lifting up of his Arm. Thus in the 26 Chapter of the Prophecy of Isaiah, at the 11 Verse, the Prophet Addresses himself to God in these words;
Secondly, another Phrase made use of in holy Scripture to express the special Providence of Almighty God in Some particular emergencies, is, the raising and lifting up of his Arm. Thus in the 26 Chapter of the Prophecy of Isaiah, At the 11 Verse, the Prophet Addresses himself to God in these words;
In this sense we must understand the Israelites Conquests of the Land of Canaan: for God himself do's frequently tell 'em, that the Nations whose Land they should possess, were stronger, and mightier than they;
In this sense we must understand the Israelites Conquests of the Land of Canaan: for God himself do's frequently tell they, that the nations whose Land they should possess, were Stronger, and Mightier than they;
By all which promises the Children of Israel did not apprehend, that God would put them into the quiet Possession of the Land of Canaan without a necessity of their own Fighting;
By all which promises the Children of Israel did not apprehend, that God would put them into the quiet Possession of the Land of Canaan without a necessity of their own Fighting;
Among the several notes of distinction betwixt rational Creatures, and brute Beasts, this is reckon'd as one of the most considerable, that whereas brute Beasts do only Stare at some unusual objects,
Among the several notes of distinction betwixt rational Creatures, and brutus Beasts, this is reckoned as one of the most considerable, that whereas brutus Beasts do only Stare At Some unusual objects,
God has been pleas'd to endue Mankind with the power of Reasoning, so that they do not barely perceive the things that are Represented to 'em by their senses,
God has been pleased to endue Mankind with the power of Reasoning, so that they do not barely perceive the things that Are Represented to they by their Senses,
but also can narrowly prey, and strictly search into the Reasons of their productions, and I may justly say, there is as great a distinction between the natural Man,
but also can narrowly prey, and strictly search into the Reasons of their productions, and I may justly say, there is as great a distinction between the natural Man,
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if he do's not strictly enquire, and diligently search into the secret springs of these extraordinary motions, he not only frustrates the good and wise designs of Divine providence in those wonderful Revolutions,
if he do's not strictly inquire, and diligently search into the secret springs of these extraordinary motions, he not only frustrates the good and wise designs of Divine providence in those wondered Revolutions,
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he debates the Dignity of his Nature, and sinks himself into the low and ignoble rank of the Beasts that perish. Whereas on the contrary, the Faithful Servants of Almighty God, do not only plainl, perceive,
he debates the Dignity of his Nature, and sinks himself into the low and ignoble rank of the Beasts that perish. Whereas on the contrary, the Faithful Servants of Almighty God, do not only plainl, perceive,
and carefully Remark, but do also Religiously admire, highly extol, and humbly adore his infinite Wisdom, Power and Goodness in these surprizing and miraculous Events.
and carefully Remark, but do also Religiously admire, highly extol, and humbly adore his infinite Wisdom, Power and goodness in these surprising and miraculous Events.
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A Remarkable instance of both these different Tempers we have Recorded in the 92 Psalm, where the Prophet having declar'd at the 4 ▪ Verse, that the Lord had made him glad through his work, and that he would Triumph in the works of his Hand, and in an extacy broke out, at the 5 Verse in these words, O Lord how great are thy Works? Thy thoughts are very deep, he assures us in the next Verse, that a brutish Man knows not,
A Remarkable instance of both these different Tempers we have Recorded in the 92 Psalm, where the Prophet having declared At the 4 ▪ Verse, that the Lord had made him glad through his work, and that he would Triumph in the works of his Hand, and in an ecstasy broke out, At the 5 Verse in these words, Oh Lord how great Are thy Works? Thy thoughts Are very deep, he assures us in the next Verse, that a brutish Man knows not,
And elsewhere the Psalmist gives it as the Character of wicked Men, that they regard not in their minds the Works of God! nor the operation of his Hands, tho they be never so Signal in their own Nature,
And elsewhere the Psalmist gives it as the Character of wicked Men, that they regard not in their minds the Works of God! nor the operation of his Hands, though they be never so Signal in their own Nature,
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Fifth Particular, That the Gracious Deliverance that God was pleas'd to Vouchsafe these Nations as on this Day has very illustrious Marks of an extraordinary Providence imprest on it.
Fifth Particular, That the Gracious Deliverance that God was pleased to Vouchsafe these nations as on this Day has very illustrious Marks of an extraordinary Providence impressed on it.
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when they are in the heighth of all their hopes and suddenly to throw 'em down from the top and pinacle of their Towring expectations. God might very easily;
when they Are in the height of all their hope's and suddenly to throw they down from the top and pinnacle of their Towering Expectations. God might very Easily;
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and to the manifestation of his Almighty Power, to permit their Fancies to be impregnated with the Vain hope of a happy success in their ungodly project:
and to the manifestation of his Almighty Power, to permit their Fancies to be impregnated with the Vain hope of a happy success in their ungodly project:
〈 … 〉 suddenly, and surprizingly makes the issue of their wicked Hearts abortive, and when the Children of iniquity are just come to the Birth, he does not permit 'em to have strength to bring forth, and grants his People a wonderful Deliverance 〈 … 〉 are 〈 ◊ 〉 falling down the Precipice of utter Ruine and Destruction.
〈 … 〉 suddenly, and surprisingly makes the issue of their wicked Hearts abortive, and when the Children of iniquity Are just come to the Birth, he does not permit they to have strength to bring forth, and grants his People a wondered Deliverance 〈 … 〉 Are 〈 ◊ 〉 falling down the Precipice of utter Ruin and Destruction.
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and their Feet were dipt in the brim of the Water, and they might according to the measure of Humane reason have expected at the next step, to be Swallowed up in the deep, the Text says, that the Waters fail'd and were cut off, and that River which just before had overflow'd his Banks, did then forsake his Channel;
and their Feet were dipped in the brim of the Water, and they might according to the measure of Humane reason have expected At the next step, to be Swallowed up in the deep, the Text Says, that the Waters failed and were Cut off, and that River which just before had overflowed his Banks, did then forsake his Channel;
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We see in this Instance that the time which God Appointed for the Passage of his People over Jordan was at that time of the Year when his Flood was at the heighth;
We see in this Instance that the time which God Appointed for the Passage of his People over Jordan was At that time of the Year when his Flood was At the height;
And of the like nature was the Deliverance wrought for us as on this Day : for while our Enemies had made the Cellers under the Parliament House a Tophet, according to the Description of it in the thirteenth Chapter of Isaiah at the last Verse;
And of the like nature was the Deliverance wrought for us as on this Day: for while our Enemies had made the Cellars under the Parliament House a Tophet, according to the Description of it in the thirteenth Chapter of Isaiah At the last Verse;
for the breath of the Lord was so far unlike a stream of Brimstone to enkindle it, that like a stream of many Waters it prevented the breaking out of the unconquerable Flame.
for the breath of the Lord was so Far unlike a stream of Brimstone to enkindle it, that like a stream of many Waters it prevented the breaking out of the unconquerable Flame.
In the 18th Chapter of the Wisdom of Solomon, we have a most Excellent Idea given us of Gods surprizing Vengeance on the Enemies of his Church in the sudden and unexpected destruction of the first born among the Aegyptians in these most remarkable Words, While all things were in quiet silence,
In the 18th Chapter of the Wisdom of Solomon, we have a most Excellent Idea given us of God's surprising Vengeance on the Enemies of his Church in the sudden and unexpected destruction of the First born among the egyptians in these most remarkable Words, While all things were in quiet silence,
as he did formerly to destroy his Enemies, and brought Gods express Command as a sharp Word, to cut off the implacable Foes of the publick Peace, and the Protestant Religion:
as he did formerly to destroy his Enemies, and brought God's express Command as a sharp Word, to Cut off the implacable Foes of the public Peace, and the Protestant Religion:
so that, we were as Firebrands snatcht out of that vast and universal Burning, design'd upon the whole Nation, in the very critical moment of extream Danger.
so that, we were as Firebrands snatched out of that vast and universal Burning, designed upon the Whole nation, in the very critical moment of extreme Danger.
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for the defence of Truth, the support of Religion, and increase of Pienty. God who deliver'd his People out of Aegypt, would not destroy 'em in the Wilderness;
for the defence of Truth, the support of Religion, and increase of Plenty. God who Delivered his People out of Egypt, would not destroy they in the Wilderness;
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and since the same God had deliver'd us from more than Aegyptian Darkness, under the Blindness and Superstitions of the Church of Rome; and from more then Aegyptian Servitude, under the cruel Tyranny of the Court of Rome; and had also brought us into Canaan into a Land slowing with Milk and Honey, where we have been plentifully fed with the Milk of Gods word,
and since the same God had Delivered us from more than Egyptian Darkness, under the Blindness and Superstitions of the Church of Room; and from more then Egyptian Servitude, under the cruel Tyranny of the Court of Room; and had also brought us into Canaan into a Land slowing with Milk and Honey, where we have been plentifully fed with the Milk of God's word,
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and has successfully compleated a Deliverance for his People no less signal and illustrious than the former : the First Plot indeed was design'd to blow up the Parliament-House and the three Estates of the Realm,
and has successfully completed a Deliverance for his People no less signal and illustrious than the former: the First Plot indeed was designed to blow up the Parliament-House and the three Estates of the Realm,
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The first Conspiracy as Conscious of its own Guilt did hide its face in the darkness of the night, in the recesses of Vaults and the privacy of secret Consults,
The First conspiracy as Conscious of its own Gilded did hide its face in the darkness of the night, in the Recesses of Vaults and the privacy of secret Consults,
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nor carefully conceal'd from our knowledg, but openly avow'd, publickly manag'd, and Triumphantly boasted of. Our Land brought forth not only Frogs, but venemous Toads even in our Kings chambers,
nor carefully concealed from our knowledge, but openly avowed, publicly managed, and Triumphantly boasted of. Our Land brought forth not only Frogs, but venomous Toads even in our Kings chambers,
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& which is worst of all, this grievous plague of Egypt was thought by some the greatest blessing of the Land of Canaan, and it was Gods Infinite Mercy to us that our Rivers were not turned into Blood, which his present Majesty's timely landing,
& which is worst of all, this grievous plague of Egypt was Thought by Some the greatest blessing of the Land of Canaan, and it was God's Infinite Mercy to us that our rivers were not turned into Blood, which his present Majesty's timely landing,
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as on this day, did very happily prevent : and as on this memorable day God had formerly preserved us from utter ruin and destruction designed us by the whole Power and Force of Rome, so having employed his present Majesty in the late mighty work of our deliverance, He was resolved to give him a remarkable omen of his future good success by Landing him in England as on this day.
as on this day, did very happily prevent: and as on this memorable day God had formerly preserved us from utter ruin and destruction designed us by the Whole Power and Force of Rome, so having employed his present Majesty in the late mighty work of our deliverance, He was resolved to give him a remarkable omen of his future good success by Landing him in England as on this day.
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Then it was that our Rights both Civil and Ecclesiastical were invaded, and whoever wou'd not Worship the Images that were then set up, was in great danger of being Punish'd as the three Children were, whom we read of in the Prophet Daniel, for the Fire which was of old prepar'd for Hereticks and had been for so many Ages kept alive,
Then it was that our Rights both Civil and Ecclesiastical were invaded, and whoever would not Worship the Images that were then Set up, was in great danger of being Punished as the three Children were, whom we read of in the Prophet daniel, for the Fire which was of old prepared for Heretics and had been for so many Ages kept alive,
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We read in the 18th Chap. of the first Book of the Kings, that when the People of Israel were mightily distressed by the extremity of Famine, Elijah went up to the top of Carmel, and cast himself down upon the Earth, and Commanded his Servant to look toward the Sea seven times, and 'tis said, that at the seventh time he saw a cloud rise out of the Sea like a Mans hand ▪ which afterward overspread the whole Firmament,
We read in the 18th Chap. of the First Book of the Kings, that when the People of Israel were mightily distressed by the extremity of Famine, Elijah went up to the top of Mount carmel, and cast himself down upon the Earth, and Commanded his Servant to look towards the Sea seven times, and it's said, that At the seventh time he saw a cloud rise out of the Sea like a men hand ▪ which afterwards overspread the Whole Firmament,
and truly the circumstances of our late Affairs, both in Church and State, had much the same dismal prospect with that of the Children of Israel in the time of Famine;
and truly the Circumstances of our late Affairs, both in Church and State, had much the same dismal prospect with that of the Children of Israel in the time of Famine;
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for when several years we had Groan'd under the grievous burthen of Arbitrary power, when we had many times cast our selves down upon the Earth at the Footstool of the Throne of Grace, when we had often humbly Prostrated our Souls and Bodies before God,
for when several Years we had Groaned under the grievous burden of Arbitrary power, when we had many times cast our selves down upon the Earth At the Footstool of the Throne of Grace, when we had often humbly Prostrated our Souls and Bodies before God,
And one signal instance of Gods avenging Hand, on the implacable Enemies of the Protestant Religion, was the impressing on their guilty Minds, such timorous Misgivings,
And one signal instance of God's avenging Hand, on the implacable Enemies of the Protestant Religion, was the impressing on their guilty Minds, such timorous Misgivings,
and what we read in the fourteenth Chapter of the first Book of Samuel, concerning the Miraculous Success of Jonathan and his Armour Bearer, was almost fulfill'd in our Days ▪ for there was a trembling in the Host of the Enemies of Gods Church, the Garrison and the Spoylers they also trembled; so that, it was a very great Trembling,
and what we read in the fourteenth Chapter of the First Book of Samuel, Concerning the Miraculous Success of Johnathan and his Armour Bearer, was almost fulfilled in our Days ▪ for there was a trembling in the Host of the Enemies of God's Church, the Garrison and the Spoilers they also trembled; so that, it was a very great Trembling,
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And now, since so Gracious a Deliverance has been wrought for us, since in the wonderful Year of 88, we saw a truly invincible Armada making towards our Coasts,
And now, since so Gracious a Deliverance has been wrought for us, since in the wondered Year of 88, we saw a truly invincible Armada making towards our Coasts,
and since that auspicious Wind which happily brought our most Gracious Deliverer to our Lands has effectually freed 'em of those swarms of Forreign Locusts with which our Canaan like Egypt has been lately so miserably infested,
and since that auspicious Wind which happily brought our most Gracious Deliverer to our Lands has effectually freed they of those swarms of Foreign Locusts with which our Canaan like Egypt has been lately so miserably infested,
which brings me to the second particular in my Text. Viz. that King David and his People were resolved to solemnize the remarkable day of their Deliverance as a Day of Publick and Religious joy, which is included in these Words, we will rejoyce and be glad in it, but having spent so much time in discoursing on the first Head;
which brings me to the second particular in my Text. Viz. that King David and his People were resolved to solemnize the remarkable day of their Deliverance as a Day of Public and Religious joy, which is included in these Words, we will rejoice and be glad in it, but having spent so much time in discoursing on the First Head;
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First one of those duties which the latter part of my Text implys, and which this days solemnity obliges us to perform, is a publick and religious thankfulness to Almighty God for so general and so miraculous a preservation;
First one of those duties which the latter part of my Text Implies, and which this days solemnity obliges us to perform, is a public and religious thankfulness to Almighty God for so general and so miraculous a preservation;
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For all the Representatives of the Realm, as the Office of the day expresses, were by Popish Treachery appointed as sheep to the slaughter, in a most barbarous and savage manner, beyond the example of former ages.
For all the Representatives of the Realm, as the Office of the day Expresses, were by Popish Treachery appointed as sheep to the slaughter, in a most barbarous and savage manner, beyond the Exampl of former ages.
and therefore we are all indispensibly oblig'd to take care, that the religious expressions of our gratitude for so great a Blessing, may on the wings of Praise and Thanksgiving ascend to Heaven, from whence this wonderful deliverance came. And
and Therefore we Are all Indispensibly obliged to take care, that the religious expressions of our gratitude for so great a Blessing, may on the wings of Praise and Thanksgiving ascend to Heaven, from whence this wondered deliverance Come. And
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for as the miraculous preservation of us, as on this day, from this inhuman Plot of our Popish Enemies, does highly resemble the wonderful deliverance of the Jews from the merciless designs of Haman; so we ought to imitate the remarkable Example of their Benevolence on the Feast of Purim, in the generous distribution of our Alms to our indigent Brethren;
for as the miraculous preservation of us, as on this day, from this inhuman Plot of our Popish Enemies, does highly resemble the wondered deliverance of the jews from the merciless designs of Haman; so we ought to imitate the remarkable Exampl of their Benevolence on the Feast of Purim, in the generous distribution of our Alms to our indigent Brothers;
where 'tis said, that the days wherein the Jews rested from their Enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from mourning to joy, they should make days of Feasting,
where it's said, that the days wherein the jews rested from their Enemies, and the Monn which was turned unto them from mourning to joy, they should make days of Feasting,
and cause joy in the presence of the Angels of God over so many penitent Sinners. And this excellent duty of a general Repentance on so extraordinary an occasion, I shall re-inforce upon you in the words of Samuel to the people of Israel, in the 12th Chap. of the first Book of Samuel, at the 24th verse;
and cause joy in the presence of the Angels of God over so many penitent Sinners. And this excellent duty of a general Repentance on so extraordinary an occasion, I shall reinforce upon you in the words of Samuel to the people of Israel, in the 12th Chap. of the First Book of Samuel, At the 24th verse;
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and our Relatives, our Religion and Liberties, to the care and protection of Divine Providence, being fully assur'd, that God's infinite Goodness will prevent the Malice, his Wisdom will infatuate the Councels,
and our Relatives, our Religion and Liberties, to the care and protection of Divine Providence, being Fully assured, that God's infinite goodness will prevent the Malice, his Wisdom will infatuate the Counsels,
