A sermon preached before the Lords spiritual & temporal, in the Abby-Church at Westminster, on the 26th of Novemb. 1691 being the Thanksgiving-day for the preservation of Their Majesties, the success of their forces in the reducing of Ireland, and for the King's safe return / by ... Symon Lord Bishop of Ely.
THE Jewish Nation being represented to us, by St. Paul, as our Types and Examples; and their History being written (as he informs us, 1 Cor. X. 11.) For our admonition upon whom the ends of the world are come;
THE Jewish nation being represented to us, by Saint Paul, as our Types and Examples; and their History being written (as he informs us, 1 Cor. X. 11.) For our admonition upon whom the ends of the world Are come;
We cannot have a more sure direction for the preservation and continuance of those great Blessings, which we come, this day, to acknowledg with Praises and Thanksgivings,
We cannot have a more sure direction for the preservation and Continuance of those great Blessings, which we come, this day, to acknowledge with Praises and Thanksgivings,
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They beheld innumerable signs, and Tokens of a Divine Presence with them; and were surrounded with so many amazing proofs of an extraordinary Providence over them;
They beheld innumerable Signs, and Tokens of a Divine Presence with them; and were surrounded with so many amazing proofs of an extraordinary Providence over them;
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For in the Holy language, all such words as this, which belong to the mind, include the Affections: and such Actions also as are agreeable to such Affections.
For in the Holy language, all such words as this, which belong to the mind, include the Affections: and such Actions also as Are agreeable to such Affections.
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Now this being premised, I have nothing to do but to consider, First, What the things were, that their eyes had seen. 2 And then Secondly, I shall be your Remembrancer, by setting before you a few of the things that our eyes likewise have beheld. 3. And Lastly, shew you what suitable Affections ought to be in our hearts,
Now this being premised, I have nothing to do but to Consider, First, What the things were, that their eyes had seen. 2 And then Secondly, I shall be your Remembrancer, by setting before you a few of the things that our eyes likewise have beheld. 3. And Lastly, show you what suitable Affections ought to be in our hearts,
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For they had been in very great dangers; and they had received as great Deliverances. Both of these are so well known, that I need but briefly touch them.
For they had been in very great dangers; and they had received as great Deliverances. Both of these Are so well known, that I need but briefly touch them.
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Nothing is more famous in their Story then the Affliction which they suffered a long time in the land of Aegypt. Where they groaned under such heavy burdens;
Nothing is more famous in their Story then the Affliction which they suffered a long time in the land of Egypt. Where they groaned under such heavy burdens;
that when God sent a Deliverer to them, they hearkned not unto him, for anguish of Spirit, and for cruel bondage, VI. Exod. 9. that is, they were to oppressed, they could not think, much less hope for any relief.
that when God sent a Deliverer to them, they hearkened not unto him, for anguish of Spirit, and for cruel bondage, VI. Exod 9. that is, they were to oppressed, they could not think, much less hope for any relief.
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For they were delivered out of the Land of Aegypt, the House of Bondage, with a mighty Hand and a stretched out Arm. The Red Sea opened a way for them to walk through it, on dry ground.
For they were Delivered out of the Land of Egypt, the House of Bondage, with a mighty Hand and a stretched out Arm. The Read Sea opened a Way for them to walk through it, on dry ground.
And he showred down Bread from Heaven upon them, for to eat. These and such like were the Difficulties and the Deliverances, which their Eyes had seen:
And he showered down Bred from Heaven upon them, for to eat. These and such like were the Difficulties and the Deliverances, which their Eyes had seen:
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I wish they have not departed from our hearts. Which were this time three Year, very sensible of the great danger wherein we were of being thrown, into a worse than Aegyptian Bondage.
I wish they have not departed from our hearts. Which were this time three Year, very sensible of the great danger wherein we were of being thrown, into a Worse than Egyptian Bondage.
Many Loyal Persons were turned out of their Freeholds, without any legal Process: Several of our Bishops imprisoned, and afterwards indicted as Malefactors;
Many Loyal Persons were turned out of their Freeholds, without any Legal Process: Several of our Bishops imprisoned, and afterwards indicted as Malefactors;
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not for any Evil they had done, but merely for making an humble Petition, that they might be permitted not to do, what they thought to be Evil. We saw the main body of the Clergy in the same danger:
not for any Evil they had done, but merely for making an humble Petition, that they might be permitted not to do, what they Thought to be Evil. We saw the main body of the Clergy in the same danger:
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Popish Seminaries openly erected: Four Romish Bishops ordained, who took upon them to exercise the Papal Jurisdiction, in all the Quarters of this Realm.
Popish Seminaries openly erected: Four Romish Bishops ordained, who took upon them to exercise the Papal Jurisdiction, in all the Quarters of this Realm.
In brief, a long laid design, which had been cunningly managed for many years, and so craftily carried on, that it was almost brought to perfection before it was generally perceived, was blown away and dashed in pieces,
In brief, a long laid Design, which had been cunningly managed for many Years, and so craftily carried on, that it was almost brought to perfection before it was generally perceived, was blown away and dashed in Pieces,
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And this year hath crowned them all, by the extraordinary success, with which God hath blessed Their Majesties Forces in Ireland. Where all the Armies of the Enemy are vanquished;
And this year hath crowned them all, by the extraordinary success, with which God hath blessed Their Majesties Forces in Ireland. Where all the Armies of the Enemy Are vanquished;
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This reduction of that Kingdom, hath been attended with so many strange Circumstances, that all considering persons, who are acquainted with them, cannot but acknowledge the hand of Heaven therein.
This reduction of that Kingdom, hath been attended with so many strange circumstances, that all considering Persons, who Are acquainted with them, cannot but acknowledge the hand of Heaven therein.
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Which hath appeared also in the merciful Preservation of His Majesties Royal Person, from all the dangers to which he was exposed during his late expedition abroad:
Which hath appeared also in the merciful Preservation of His Majesties Royal Person, from all the dangers to which he was exposed during his late expedition abroad:
our Holy Religion, and the English Liberties Yea, our very Lives, we ought to consider, are redeemed from destruction by this Signal Deliverance, which God hath wrought for us.
our Holy Religion, and the English Liberties Yea, our very Lives, we ought to Consider, Are redeemed from destruction by this Signal Deliverance, which God hath wrought for us.
Can we be unmindful of such a Deliverance as this? or insensible of the great Goodness of God, who hath preserved us, from losing all the happy fruits of it, by the marvellous successes God hath hath given to their Majesties Arms in Ireland, this Summer?
Can we be unmindful of such a Deliverance as this? or insensible of the great goodness of God, who hath preserved us, from losing all the happy fruits of it, by the marvellous Successes God hath hath given to their Majesties Arms in Ireland, this Summer?
which would have been ten times more dreadful, had we relapsed into them? Shall we be so stupid as to have no more sense than the Beasts, which think of no danger,
which would have been ten times more dreadful, had we relapsed into them? Shall we be so stupid as to have no more sense than the Beasts, which think of no danger,
And therefore let us seriously consider how we ought to be affected both with our past Dangers, and with our late Deliverances: that we may behaveour selves suteable to the obligations that are upon us.
And Therefore let us seriously Consider how we ought to be affected both with our past Dangers, and with our late Deliverances: that we may behaviour selves suitable to the obligations that Are upon us.
in pursuance of this caution given by Moses of old, which concerns us as much now, that we take heed to our selves lest we forget the things which our Eyes have seen,
in pursuance of this caution given by Moses of old, which concerns us as much now, that we take heed to our selves lest we forget the things which our Eyes have seen,
because, as our Sins brought us into all the forementioned Dangers, and if they be not amended will throw us into new ones, which may prove our utter undoing;
Because, as our Sins brought us into all the forementioned Dangers, and if they be not amended will throw us into new ones, which may prove our utter undoing;
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so the due Consideration of them will serve to magnisie the goodness of God and raise our thankfulness unto him, who, notwithstanding our high Provocations, was pleased, of his infinite Mercy, to deliver us.
so the due Consideration of them will serve to magnify the Goodness of God and raise our thankfulness unto him, who, notwithstanding our high Provocations, was pleased, of his infinite Mercy, to deliver us.
in which some among us were so far gone, as to say, they could discern no such great difference between us and Rome, that we need make a Contest about it.
in which Some among us were so Far gone, as to say, they could discern no such great difference between us and Room, that we need make a Contest about it.
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Necesse est virum bonum, summae ergà Deum pietatis esse, as Cicero himself truly resolves. It is absolutely necessary that a good Man, have the highest piety towards God;
Necessary est virum bonum, Summae ergà God pietatis esse, as Cicero himself truly resolves. It is absolutely necessary that a good Man, have the highest piety towards God;
4. There is another thing of which soberer Persons have been too guilty; in their extream severity towards those, who differed from them in some things;
4. There is Another thing of which Soberer Persons have been too guilty; in their extreme severity towards those, who differed from them in Some things;
For the bitter strife and contention, which ensued hereupon, our zealous Endeavours to undue one another (even when we differed only about Civil, not Religious Matters) were strong Invitations,
For the bitter strife and contention, which ensued hereupon, our zealous Endeavours to undue one Another (even when we differed only about Civil, not Religious Matters) were strong Invitations,
and manifest Opportunities, to the common Enemy, to make their Assaults upon us: Seeing such a wide Breach opened by our selves, at which they might easily enter.
and manifest Opportunities, to the Common Enemy, to make their Assaults upon us: Seeing such a wide Breach opened by our selves, At which they might Easily enter.
5. What shall I say of that base Selfishness which hath reigned among us? That inordinate Affection to Mens own Private Interest, separate from the Publick Good and the Love of their Country? This moved too many to go along with the Popish Faction,
5. What shall I say of that base Selfishness which hath reigned among us? That inordinate Affection to Mens own Private Interest, separate from the Public Good and the Love of their Country? This moved too many to go along with the Popish Faction,
Lastly, That bad disposition of Mind, mentioned by our Saviour, in the conclusion of all those evil things that proceed out of the Heart of Man, viz. NONLATINALPHABET;
Lastly, That bad disposition of Mind, mentioned by our Saviour, in the conclusion of all those evil things that proceed out of the Heart of Man, viz.;
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Foolishness, (we translate it) or Inconsiderateness, hath had no small hand in our Dangers ▪ Mark VII. 21. From within ▪ out of the heart of man ▪ proceed evil thoughts ▪ adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness,
Foolishness, (we translate it) or Inconsiderateness, hath had no small hand in our Dangers ▪ Mark VII. 21. From within ▪ out of the heart of man ▪ proceed evil thoughts ▪ adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness,
And then turned about, and courted the contrary Party to take their Revenge for it. Sometimes the Laws must be put in execution, with all imaginable strictness;
And then turned about, and courted the contrary Party to take their Revenge for it. Sometime the Laws must be put in execution, with all imaginable strictness;
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Of this let us take a special care, lest our Affections (which seemed to be disposed to Reconciliation) be again alienated one from another, by our present Differences.
Of this let us take a special care, lest our Affections (which seemed to be disposed to Reconciliation) be again alienated one from Another, by our present Differences.
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yea, all Acquaintance and Conversation, and look upon one another as Infidels? Nay, I think we ought to have a greater Kindness for Infidels, than many of us had one for another, in our former Differences and Contentions.
yea, all Acquaintance and Conversation, and look upon one Another as Infidels? Nay, I think we ought to have a greater Kindness for Infidels, than many of us had one for Another, in our former Differences and Contentions.
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II. Which is the Second thing I intended to press under this Head. It is scarce possible for a Man when he is in great Danger, not to consider his ways,
II Which is the Second thing I intended to press under this Head. It is scarce possible for a Man when he is in great Danger, not to Consider his ways,
Consider, I beseech you, did we not, for instance, seem all inclined to be at peace one with another? Did we not, at length, begin to reflect with grief upon our zealous Folly, in our indiscreet behaviour (to say no worse) one towards another, upon the account of the differences that were among us? Did we not resolve to be Friends, upon some Terms or other, to forget what was past,
Consider, I beseech you, did we not, for instance, seem all inclined to be At peace one with Another? Did we not, At length, begin to reflect with grief upon our zealous Folly, in our indiscreet behaviour (to say no Worse) one towards Another, upon the account of the differences that were among us? Did we not resolve to be Friends, upon Some Terms or other, to forget what was passed,
as if we had been wholly strangers to all such good Dispositions? Do our Spirits boyl up with Anger, at the very mention of Reconciliation? As if we had no Resolutions,
as if we had been wholly Strangers to all such good Dispositions? Do our Spirits boil up with Anger, At the very mention of Reconciliation? As if we had no Resolutions,
For should we fall into new dangers of that kind, which we have already seen, they will not, in all probability, be intended to reform us, but to ruin us.
For should we fallen into new dangers of that kind, which we have already seen, they will not, in all probability, be intended to reform us, but to ruin us.
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Learn, I beseech you, by the dangers wherein you have been, to abhor the Spirit of Popery. Which, it is evident by what was lately acted among us, is void of all Truth, and of all Mercy; nay, of common Humanity.
Learn, I beseech you, by the dangers wherein you have been, to abhor the Spirit of Popery. Which, it is evident by what was lately acted among us, is void of all Truth, and of all Mercy; nay, of Common Humanity.
No Obligations can hold them, (for they had the greatest to treat us otherwise than they did lately) no Promises, no Oaths, no Ties of Gratitude, are of any force to bind them;
No Obligations can hold them, (for they had the greatest to Treat us otherwise than they did lately) no Promises, no Oaths, no Ties of Gratitude, Are of any force to bind them;
Witness the Tragedy it hath acted in France (if you will not take the Character of it, from what your Eyes have seen at home) which hath been accounted the most moderate of all the Catholick Countries, as they call them:
Witness the Tragedy it hath acted in France (if you will not take the Character of it, from what your Eyes have seen At home) which hath been accounted the most moderate of all the Catholic Countries, as they call them:
For there they have not only violated the Faith of all Edicts, Treaties, Promises, and Oaths, but persecuted those of the Reformed Religion, in such an outragious manner, that their Cruelty can scarcely be matched in the History of the ancient Pagan Persecution of the Primitive Christians.
For there they have not only violated the Faith of all Edicts, Treaties, Promises, and Oaths, but persecuted those of the Reformed Religion, in such an outrageous manner, that their Cruelty can scarcely be matched in the History of the ancient Pagan Persecution of the Primitive Christians.
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in which, we have too much reason to think, they would have proceeded (had they not been seasonably stopt) without shame, without remorse, without any tenderness;
in which, we have too much reason to think, they would have proceeded (had they not been seasonably stopped) without shame, without remorse, without any tenderness;
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Blessed be God then, should we all say, that this Spirit is, if not quite cast out of these Three Kingdoms, in a fair way to be utterly disabled from acting such Tragedies among us,
Blessed be God then, should we all say, that this Spirit is, if not quite cast out of these Three Kingdoms, in a fair Way to be utterly disabled from acting such Tragedies among us,
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would we be willing to be in the same condition wherein we were Three years ago, in the Power of our Popish Enemies, who without the help of our Deliverer, might have done what they pleased with us? No body sure can think of being in such a Condition, with any satisfaction.
would we be willing to be in the same condition wherein we were Three Years ago, in the Power of our Popish Enemies, who without the help of our Deliverer, might have done what they pleased with us? No body sure can think of being in such a Condition, with any satisfaction.
II. And one would think, there should be as little dispute, about the Second: That we ought to be highly grateful to the Glorious Instrument of our Deliverance.
II And one would think, there should be as little dispute, about the Second: That we ought to be highly grateful to the Glorious Instrument of our Deliverance.
With how many Difficulties hath he wrestled? Through what Hardships hath he waded? And to how great Hazards hath he exposed his Royal Person, both this year and the last, that we might reap the peaceable Fruit of them in safety and ease? If it had not been for his Courage and Conduct, our Irish Brethren might have still languished under those heavy Oppressions, from which they are now freed.
With how many Difficulties hath he wrestled? Through what Hardships hath he waded? And to how great Hazards hath he exposed his Royal Person, both this year and the last, that we might reap the peaceable Fruit of them in safety and ease? If it had not been for his Courage and Conduct, our Irish Brothers might have still languished under those heavy Oppressions, from which they Are now freed.
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How vast are the Obligations, which by these things he hath laid upon us? Can we think, that we have ever done enough for him, who hath done and endured so much for our Preservation?
How vast Are the Obligations, which by these things he hath laid upon us? Can we think, that we have ever done enough for him, who hath done and endured so much for our Preservation?
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But had they given them all the Honour that is short of Divine, owned them for Gods upon Earth; I mean for their Kings and Governours, they had not done amiss.
But had they given them all the Honour that is short of Divine, owned them for God's upon Earth; I mean for their Kings and Governors, they had not done amiss.
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For Nature hath ever taught Mankind, to pay all manner of Service, to such as saved their Lives, and redeemed their Liberties, when they were in danger to lose them.
For Nature hath ever taught Mankind, to pay all manner of Service, to such as saved their Lives, and redeemed their Liberties, when they were in danger to loose them.
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Which was all I am apt to think, that the ancient Heathen meant, by calling such Persons their Gods: That is, their Kings, their great Benefactors: Which was the Name they frequently gave to their Princes, especially to such as had been their Deliverers. Whom they honoured under that Notion, while they lived;
Which was all I am apt to think, that the ancient Heathen meant, by calling such Persons their God's: That is, their Kings, their great Benefactors: Which was the Name they frequently gave to their Princes, especially to such as had been their Deliverers. Whom they honoured under that Notion, while they lived;
And every good Man among us, who is of a contrary Judgment, I would willingly believe, seriously laments his infelicity, that he cannot acknowledge his present Majesty, with such Gratitude,
And every good Man among us, who is of a contrary Judgement, I would willingly believe, seriously laments his infelicity, that he cannot acknowledge his present Majesty, with such Gratitude,
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Which will not suffer those who feel the least touch of it, to do, or to speak, or so much as think any thing, to the prejudice of him, who hath ventured his Life, many a time, to preserve our Religion and Liberty.
Which will not suffer those who feel the least touch of it, to do, or to speak, or so much as think any thing, to the prejudice of him, who hath ventured his Life, many a time, to preserve our Religion and Liberty.
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unless it be the preservation of the Reformed Religion every where, and of the Liberties of these Parts of the World which are in danger, by the Ambition of a Powerful Oppressor.
unless it be the preservation of the Reformed Religion every where, and of the Liberties of these Parts of the World which Are in danger, by the Ambition of a Powerful Oppressor.
And this is matter of Joy to us, and Thanksgiving to God this day, that however some particular Persons may be ill affected, the Body of the People, it appears by their Representatives, are unanimously disposed to grant His Majesty a Supply as large as his Desires,
And this is matter of Joy to us, and Thanksgiving to God this day, that however Some particular Persons may be ill affected, the Body of the People, it appears by their Representatives, Are unanimously disposed to grant His Majesty a Supply as large as his Desires,
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For what else, should God concern himself in our Preservation? And therefore let us make that use of it, to live as becomes a People that are saved by the Lord;
For what Else, should God concern himself in our Preservation? And Therefore let us make that use of it, to live as becomes a People that Are saved by the Lord;
which he hath continued to us, in its Purity, by this Deliverance. Such an extraordinary Obligation, manifestly Challenges some extraordinary Return of Duty.
which he hath continued to us, in its Purity, by this Deliverance. Such an extraordinary Obligation, manifestly Challenges Some extraordinary Return of Duty.
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But what Return, I beseech you, have we as yet made, which may be thought in any measure suitable to the Benefits we have received? Nay, what have we not done, to provoke God to forsake us,
But what Return, I beseech you, have we as yet made, which may be Thought in any measure suitable to the Benefits we have received? Nay, what have we not done, to provoke God to forsake us,
after he hath been so wonderfully Kind to us? Is there any one Sin that we have amended? Doth not all manner of Prophaneness, doth not Hatred and Uncharitableness, abound as much as ever among us? When there hath been such a great Change,
After he hath been so wonderfully Kind to us? Is there any one since that we have amended? Does not all manner of Profaneness, does not Hatred and Uncharitableness, abound as much as ever among us? When there hath been such a great Change,
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so if we defeat his Intentions, by continuing as bad as we were before, we ought in Reason to expect that He will alter the course of his Providence towards us.
so if we defeat his Intentions, by Continuing as bad as we were before, we ought in Reason to expect that He will altar the course of his Providence towards us.
Let us not run this Hazzard, I beseech you, but endeavour seriously, to answer his Expectation, by learning from this Deliverance to fear the Lord our God, (as Moses speaks, Deut. X. 11.) to walk in all his ways,
Let us not run this Hazard, I beseech you, but endeavour seriously, to answer his Expectation, by learning from this Deliverance to Fear the Lord our God, (as Moses speaks, Deuteronomy X. 11.) to walk in all his ways,
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Yea, be confident, God will continue to prosper ▪ Their Majesties Arms, and bless them with greater Successes, in the present War wherein they are engaged!
Yea, be confident, God will continue to prosper ▪ Their Majesties Arms, and bless them with greater Successes, in the present War wherein they Are engaged!
Which may justly make us look upon them, not only as the Enemies of all Protestants, but of all Christians; nay, of all Mankind. Whose Interest it is to Unite all their Power to pull them down and chain them up;
Which may justly make us look upon them, not only as the Enemies of all Protestants, but of all Christians; nay, of all Mankind. Whose Interest it is to Unite all their Power to pull them down and chain them up;
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For it is to oppose Robberies and Rapes, hellish Cruelties and utter Devastations: It is to assert the Common Right of Mankind against a Boundless Oppressor;
For it is to oppose Robberies and Rapes, hellish Cruelties and utter Devastations: It is to assert the Common Right of Mankind against a Boundless Oppressor;
And he hath invaded so many, that there are innumerable Souls in several places of the World, who cry out continually, in the Anguish of their Spirits,
And he hath invaded so many, that there Are innumerable Souls in several places of the World, who cry out continually, in the Anguish of their Spirits,
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For when did the Hand of God appear more visibly, than it hath done of late, in Defeating the Attempts that have been made in these Three Kingdoms, upon our Religion and Liberties? And can we think that God intends they should rise up again, who have been so remarkably confounded? No,
For when did the Hand of God appear more visibly, than it hath done of late, in Defeating the Attempts that have been made in these Three Kingdoms, upon our Religion and Liberties? And can we think that God intends they should rise up again, who have been so remarkably confounded? No,
but must only intreat you to be aware of this Danger, and watch your selves so carefully, that nothing efface the sense of God's great Goodness to you, in the late Deliverance he hath given you.
but must only entreat you to be aware of this Danger, and watch your selves so carefully, that nothing efface the sense of God's great goodness to you, in the late Deliverance he hath given you.
But we may take the boldness to sing on this Day of Thanksgiving, as the Church doth upon the like occasion, Psal. xlviii. 9, 14. We wait for thy loving kindness, O God, in the midst of thy Temple.
But we may take the boldness to sing on this Day of Thanksgiving, as the Church does upon the like occasion, Psalm xlviii. 9, 14. We wait for thy loving kindness, Oh God, in the midst of thy Temple.
