A word in season being a sermon preach'd in the parish-church of St. James Clarkenwell, on Wednesday the 11th of December, 1695, being the fast-day / by D. Pead ...
nay, so far had their Fear transported them, that the better (as they thought) to commend themselves to the favour of the Conquerour, they had already resolved to espouse as well his Religion as his Language:
nay, so Far had their fear transported them, that the better (as they Thought) to commend themselves to the favour of the Conqueror, they had already resolved to espouse as well his Religion as his Language:
Others more steadfast to their God and faithful to their Country, could not, nor would not with so great Sacrifices endeavour the appeasing of the Tyrant's Wrath. However, these held it necessary to dispatch an Embassy to Egypt for Aid;
Others more steadfast to their God and faithful to their Country, could not, nor would not with so great Sacrifices endeavour the appeasing of the Tyrant's Wrath. However, these held it necessary to dispatch an Embassy to Egypt for Aid;
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and Insults of Assyria, have recourse to Pharaoh, and by this means (as saith the Prophet) they added Sin to Sin; that is, to their first sin of forsaking God,
and Insults of Assyria, have recourse to Pharaoh, and by this means (as Says the Prophet) they added since to since; that is, to their First since of forsaking God,
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his threatnings are Bold and therefore to weak hearts Terrible, insomuch as some among us (though called Christians ) are turned very Jews, and would if they could through their unaccountable fear (it being impossible they should do it from a Principle of Love) betray all into his hands, these have already gone so far as beyond their own Language and Religion to meet him.
his threatenings Are Bold and Therefore to weak hearts Terrible, insomuch as Some among us (though called Christians) Are turned very jews, and would if they could through their unaccountable Fear (it being impossible they should do it from a Principle of Love) betray all into his hands, these have already gone so Far as beyond their own Language and Religion to meet him.
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They have wore a Form of Religion for a disguise, but that is no encouragement to believe that the Righteous God should now cover them, they have often made it their mock,
They have wore a From of Religion for a disguise, but that is no encouragement to believe that the Righteous God should now cover them, they have often made it their mock,
and instead of either betraying our selves to the Enemy or relying upon our supposed Friend in Egypt, we are this day met (as other Congregations in other Places) to seek unto God for his blessing upon the Consultations of this present Parliament;
and instead of either betraying our selves to the Enemy or relying upon our supposed Friend in Egypt, we Are this day met (as other Congregations in other Places) to seek unto God for his blessing upon the Consultations of this present Parliament;
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and I am of that Faith, that if in this we are sincere, we shall still eat the good of the Land, we shall notwithstanding all this noise and rumour quietly Praise God under our own Vines, and under our own Figg-trees, and there shall be none to make us afraid.
and I am of that Faith, that if in this we Are sincere, we shall still eat the good of the Land, we shall notwithstanding all this noise and rumour quietly Praise God under our own Vines, and under our own Figtrees, and there shall be none to make us afraid.
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If we muster up Legions of Devout, Humble and Fervent Prayers, We may once again hear of Proud Sennacherib 's Army destroyed by an Angel, 1 Kings 19.35, 37. If not of himself falling a sacrifice to his Son's Ambition; or his Kingdom's Safety.
If we muster up Legions of Devout, Humble and Fervent Prayers, We may once again hear of Proud Sennacherib is Army destroyed by an Angel, 1 Kings 19.35, 37. If not of himself falling a sacrifice to his Son's Ambition; or his Kingdom's Safety.
It is the Wisdom, Duty and Interest of every Kingdom and Nation, knowing and owning the true God, in all their straits and difficulties, in all their fears and dangers to seek unto him for Counsell and Aid.
It is the Wisdom, Duty and Interest of every Kingdom and nation, knowing and owning the true God, in all their straits and difficulties, in all their fears and dangers to seek unto him for Counsel and Aid.
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So zealous in this point was Scipio Africanus, that it is Recorded of him, How that early before the Morning watch he used to go into the Capitol, in cellam Jovis, to the Chancel of Jupiter, and there made a considerable stay, quasi consultans de Re Publica cum Jove,
So zealous in this point was Scipio Africanus, that it is Recorded of him, How that early before the Morning watch he used to go into the Capitol, in cellam Jovis, to the Chancel of Jupiter, and there made a considerable stay, quasi consultans de Re Public cum Jove,
and if any shall answer, the manner of our Kingdom is not as was that of the Jews: If it be not yet, what hinders but our Devotion ought to be as true and fervent,
and if any shall answer, the manner of our Kingdom is not as was that of the jews: If it be not yet, what hinders but our Devotion ought to be as true and fervent,
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for how do some flout and ridicule the Parliament, barely because they so earnestly desite that their meeting might be made Auspicious by the Prayers of the Nation;
for how do Some flout and ridicule the Parliament, barely Because they so earnestly desite that their meeting might be made Auspicious by the Prayers of the nation;
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is it not proper and expedient for Religious, Wise and Conscientious Persons having the cares, fears and hopes of Three Kingdoms depending on their debates to desire the help of Publick Prayers!
is it not proper and expedient for Religious, Wise and Conscientious Persons having the Cares, fears and hope's of Three Kingdoms depending on their debates to desire the help of Public Prayers!
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What though Praying hath been sometime the Preface to bad Purposes, doth it therefore follow that it must not be to good? This were all one as to tell us, some wicked Persons have been known to Pray when they went about their mischievous Designs,
What though Praying hath been sometime the Preface to bad Purposes, does it Therefore follow that it must not be to good? This were all one as to tell us, Some wicked Persons have been known to Pray when they went about their mischievous Designs,
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and therefore an Honourable Assembly of Christians, who have the Glory of Almighty God, the Preservation of a Great and Noble King, the Good and Peace of Church and State;
and Therefore an Honourable Assembly of Christians, who have the Glory of Almighty God, the Preservation of a Great and Noble King, the Good and Peace of Church and State;
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the Safety and Welfare of many Thousands, together with their Posterity and Country before them, should not desire and beg the Divine Assistance to their Consultations:
the Safety and Welfare of many Thousands, together with their Posterity and Country before them, should not desire and beg the Divine Assistance to their Consultations:
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and I know not the minds of others, but according to the best of my judgment from this action, these following thoughts must necessarily offer themselves to your minds.
and I know not the minds of Others, but according to the best of my judgement from this actium, these following thoughts must necessarily offer themselves to your minds.
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and therefore have ordred the concurrence of your Prayers with their own, that thus joyntly wrestling with the God of Mercy, you may obtain a blessing.
and Therefore have ordered the concurrence of your Prayers with their own, that thus jointly wrestling with the God of Mercy, you may obtain a blessing.
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Thirdly, That we are this day met in the house of God by Prayer and Fasting, to Supplicate a blessing upon the Consultations of the present Parliament (this being the effett of their Address) demonstrates their Humility;
Thirdly, That we Are this day met in the house of God by Prayer and Fasting, to Supplicate a blessing upon the Consultations of the present Parliament (this being the effett of their Address) demonstrates their Humility;
and I may say, such is their Piety that they have learnt from the Spirit of God, not to lean on their own understanding, Prov. 3. 5,6. They desire to acknowledge God in all their ways, and therefore invocate him, and no doubt will Prosper the better for it.
and I may say, such is their Piety that they have learned from the Spirit of God, not to lean on their own understanding, Curae 3. 5,6. They desire to acknowledge God in all their ways, and Therefore invocate him, and no doubt will Prosper the better for it.
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The greater submission the more Grace, God resisteth the Proud, he opposeth the strength, and infatuates the wit in which they confide, but ever giveth grace to the humble.
The greater submission the more Grace, God Resisteth the Proud, he Opposeth the strength, and infatuates the wit in which they confide, but ever gives grace to the humble.
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they will take care to humble themselves before him who they believe will in due time exalt them If they defie their Enemies, it is not because the Judgments of God are far above out of their sight;
they will take care to humble themselves before him who they believe will in due time exalt them If they defy their Enemies, it is not Because the Judgments of God Are Far above out of their sighed;
The God of Truth hath said it, That he dwelleth with him that is of a Contrite and Humble Spirit, Isa. 57.15. To revive the Spirit of the humble, and to revive the Heart of the Contrite one;
The God of Truth hath said it, That he dwells with him that is of a Contrite and Humble Spirit, Isaiah 57.15. To revive the Spirit of the humble, and to revive the Heart of the Contrite one;
if he therefore dwelleth with one such, we may well hope he will not withdraw his comforting and cherishing presence from a whole body of the same gracious temper.
if he Therefore dwells with one such, we may well hope he will not withdraw his comforting and cherishing presence from a Whole body of the same gracious temper.
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for then had it been unpardonable Impudence to have Expected the Benediction of the Righteous God, who is the great and best preserver of Religious Kings and Princes.
for then had it been unpardonable Impudence to have Expected the Benediction of the Righteous God, who is the great and best preserver of Religious Kings and Princes.
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but being Conscious of his own Hypocrisie, observe his manner and way of seeking, 1 Kings 14.2. He dispatcht his Wife upon his Errand for privacy, and to be yet more private, she must go in a disguise.
but being Conscious of his own Hypocrisy, observe his manner and Way of seeking, 1 Kings 14.2. He dispatched his Wife upon his Errand for privacy, and to be yet more private, she must go in a disguise.
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And thanks be to God, we may well believe they who have this day put us upon seeking unto God, have hearts right towards God, they love him, they love his worship, they love the Government, they love the People;
And thanks be to God, we may well believe they who have this day put us upon seeking unto God, have hearts right towards God, they love him, they love his worship, they love the Government, they love the People;
but what Hearts did many of them come with? The same as the Romans of old went to their Governments, with, Tanquam ad auream nussem, as •o a golden and profitable, not a painful and laborious Harvest.
but what Hearts did many of them come with? The same as the Romans of old went to their Governments, with, Tanquam ad Auream nussem, as •o a golden and profitable, not a painful and laborious Harvest.
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Too many accounted the house no other, than Danae 's Tower, for if sitting there Jupiter did not dissolve himself and Kingdoms upon them in Golden showers, his true service and interest seldom enter'd the•• breasts.
Too many accounted the house no other, than Danae is Tower, for if sitting there Jupiter did not dissolve himself and Kingdoms upon them in Golden showers, his true service and Interest seldom entered the•• breasts.
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They came its true upon their Summons, but wherefore, only in hopes to return like so many Jasons, with every one a Golden Fleece, but now we hear other things,
They Come its true upon their Summons, but Wherefore, only in hope's to return like so many Jasons, with every one a Golden Fleece, but now we hear other things,
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now you are by them desired to pray that God would inspire them from above, that they may wisely, unanimously and cordially consult what is best for God and their Kings Honour,
now you Are by them desired to pray that God would inspire them from above, that they may wisely, unanimously and cordially consult what is best for God and their Kings Honour,
Were not God bountiful and gracious, and were not we poor Mortals subject to Want and Necessities, Heaven would not be stormed by so many Prayers as it is.
Were not God bountiful and gracious, and were not we poor Mortals Subject to Want and Necessities, Heaven would not be stormed by so many Prayers as it is.
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I therefore undertook to represent the Nation's hopes •s reasonable from this Sessions of Parliament as I possibly could, that the People might the more generally, frequently, willingly and fervently mind it in their Supplications.
I Therefore undertook to represent the Nation's hope's •s reasonable from this Sessions of Parliament as I possibly could, that the People might the more generally, frequently, willingly and fervently mind it in their Supplications.
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and to speak without Flattery, London may properly be termed a Sink of Sin. Have we not amongst us the Sensuality of the old World, the Lust of Sodom, the Cruelty of Egypt, the Carelesness and Security of Laish, the Drunkenness of Persia, the Stallions of Jerusalem, the Idolatry of Babylon, the Infidelity of Bethsaida and Chorazin, the Pride of Capernaum, the impertinent Curiosity of Athens, the Flattery of Zidon, the Lying of Greece, and the Lukewarmness of Laodicea?
and to speak without Flattery, London may properly be termed a Sink of Sin. Have we not among us the Sensuality of the old World, the Lust of Sodom, the Cruelty of Egypt, the Carelessness and Security of Laish, the drunkenness of Persiam, the Stallions of Jerusalem, the Idolatry of Babylon, the Infidelity of Bethsaida and Chorazin, the Pride of Capernaum, the impertinent Curiosity of Athens, the Flattery of Sidon, the Lying of Greece, and the Lukewarmness of Laodicea?
Is it not easy to find a bloody Cain, an oppressing Nimrod, a complying Aaron, a revengeful Simeon, an over-indulgent Eli, a massacring Haman, a deceitful and treacherous Joab, a blaspheming Rabshekah? Have we not David 's Liars, who as soon as they are born, go astray, speaking Lies? Have we not his Cursers, who clothe themselves with Cursing as with a Garment? Have we not his false Hearts, whose Flatteries are smoother than Oil, whose Calumniations are sharper than a two-edged Sword? Have we not his Courtiers who eat at his Table, are free to his Chappel,
Is it not easy to find a bloody Cain, an oppressing Nimrod, a complying Aaron, a revengeful Simeon, an over-indulgent Eli, a massacring Haman, a deceitful and treacherous Joab, a blaspheming Rabshekah? Have we not David is Liars, who as soon as they Are born, go astray, speaking Lies? Have we not his Cursers, who cloth themselves with Cursing as with a Garment? Have we not his false Hearts, whose Flatteries Are smoother than Oil, whose Calumniations Are sharper than a two-edged Sword? Have we not his Courtiers who eat At his Table, Are free to his Chapel,
and yet lift up their heel against him? Have we not his Fools, who say in their heart, there is no God? Nay, we have greater, who in Print declare the Son of God was no Saviour!
and yet lift up their heel against him? Have we not his Fools, who say in their heart, there is no God? Nay, we have greater, who in Print declare the Son of God was no Saviour!
Have we not Ephraim 's Drunkards, the Scribes false Witnesses, St. Paul 's Assassines? Have we not a Demetrius to roar out for Diana? a Demetrius to obstruct the preaching of the Truth? Have we not a covetous Simon, and an Apostatizing Demas? How many amongst us neither fear God,
Have we not Ephraim is Drunkards, the Scribes false Witnesses, Saint Paul is Assassins? Have we not a Demetrius to roar out for Diana? a Demetrius to obstruct the preaching of the Truth? Have we not a covetous Simon, and an Apostatizing Demas? How many among us neither Fear God,
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We sin with an high hand, for we sin against the Principles of our Religion, against our Baptismal Vow, against the Stirrings of the Spirit of Grace, against the Reproofs of God's Word,
We sin with an high hand, for we sin against the Principles of our Religion, against our Baptismal Voelli, against the Stirrings of the Spirit of Grace, against the Reproofs of God's Word,
Now is it not high time for God to be avenged on such a Nation as ours, to ease himself of such grand Enemies and notorious Rebels? It would further encrease our Guilt, to believe that ever God would hear such Sinners before they repent them of their Wickedness;
Now is it not high time for God to be avenged on such a nation as ours, to ease himself of such grand Enemies and notorious Rebels? It would further increase our Gilded, to believe that ever God would hear such Sinners before they Repent them of their Wickedness;
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And if we are not speedy in our Repentance, I fear, amongst the rest of good things, our Sins will withhold and keep back God's Blessing from the great Assembly of the Nation.
And if we Are not speedy in our Repentance, I Fear, among the rest of good things, our Sins will withhold and keep back God's Blessing from the great Assembly of the nation.
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He leadeth, as Job saith, such Counsellors away spoiled, and their Counsel is carried headlong, it is too rash and hasty. Isa. 8.10. God there speaks to the wicked Assyrians coming against his People, Take Counsel together, and it shall come nought;
He leads, as Job Says, such Counsellors away spoiled, and their Counsel is carried headlong, it is too rash and hasty. Isaiah 8.10. God there speaks to the wicked Assyrians coming against his People, Take Counsel together, and it shall come nought;
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Thus having endeavour'd to remove the grand Obstruction of our Impenitence and want of Reformation, give me leave to refresh your Mind with what I hope the first Lesson for this Morning's Service hath imprinted, Isa. 1. you find God promised by his Spirit of Grace, v. 25. to purge them purely from their Dross and their Tin;
Thus having endeavoured to remove the grand Obstruction of our Impenitence and want of Reformation, give me leave to refresh your Mind with what I hope the First lesson for this Morning's Service hath imprinted, Isaiah 1. you find God promised by his Spirit of Grace, v. 25. to purge them purely from their Dross and their Tin;
And that none may excuse the non-performance of this Duty by pretending Unskilfulness, I shall shew them where they may collect an excellent form of Prayer sutable for this occasion, it is short but comprehendsive, viz. Psal. 32.8.
And that none may excuse the non-performance of this Duty by pretending Unskilfulness, I shall show them where they may collect an excellent from of Prayer suitable for this occasion, it is short but comprehendsive, viz. Psalm 32.8.
The Affairs that require their Inspection and Advice are many and great, weighty and intricate, it is no such easy matter to perswade an untoward Generation to better Manners.
The Affairs that require their Inspection and advice Are many and great, weighty and intricate, it is no such easy matter to persuade an untoward Generation to better Manners.
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The purging away the Dregs of Popery and Socinianism is not so soon accomplished, the Stain of Superstition, Idolatry and Error are not lightly washed away;
The purging away the Dregs of Popery and Socinianism is not so soon accomplished, the Stain of Superstition, Idolatry and Error Are not lightly washed away;
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small matters will not revive decay'd Piety, nor subdue stubborn and daring Vice, it is a difficult Province to keep fantastical Subjects in due Obedience.
small matters will not revive decayed Piety, nor subdue stubborn and daring Vice, it is a difficult Province to keep fantastical Subject's in due obedience.
How hard is it to stretch the Sinews of War farther when they are even now ready to break? How wise ought they to be who would find out what thing with Wings betray'd our Ships at Sea? A few bare Wishes will not recover our Peace, compose our Divisions, nor unite Mens Affections:
How hard is it to stretch the Sinews of War farther when they Are even now ready to break? How wise ought they to be who would find out what thing with Wings betrayed our Ships At Sea? A few bore Wishes will not recover our Peace, compose our Divisions, nor unite Men's Affections:
And when such extraordinary Long-suffering and Clemency of the Government will not reclaim Men of perverse Principles, it will deserve some Consultation by what Methods of Justice they may be reduc'd,
And when such extraordinary Long-suffering and Clemency of the Government will not reclaim Men of perverse Principles, it will deserve Some Consultation by what Methods of justice they may be reduced,
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and if it please God to assist the Wisdom of this present Parliament, and to direct and bless their Consultations, he may make an happy end thereof, sooner than they expect, who presume to say it is not yet begun.
and if it please God to assist the Wisdom of this present Parliament, and to Direct and bless their Consultations, he may make an happy end thereof, sooner than they expect, who presume to say it is not yet begun.
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Convenient is it therefore that we who must otherwise suffer in the common Ruine, be zealous at the Throne of Grace suing for Divine Wisdom and Counsel to aid them in time of need;
Convenient is it Therefore that we who must otherwise suffer in the Common Ruin, be zealous At the Throne of Grace suing for Divine Wisdom and Counsel to aid them in time of need;
for it is he that gives Wisdom to the Head, Courage to the Heart, and Strength to the Hands. Thus wise Solomon instructs us; Prov. 16.1. The Preparations of the Heart in Man, and the Answer of the Tongue, is from the Lord:
for it is he that gives Wisdom to the Head, Courage to the Heart, and Strength to the Hands. Thus wise Solomon instructs us; Curae 16.1. The Preparations of the Heart in Man, and the Answer of the Tongue, is from the Lord:
nor are such precious Talents entrusted with all Persons indifferently; Eccles. 2.26. God giveth to a Man that is good in his sight, Wisdom and Knowledg. We are taught, James 1.17. that every good and perfect Gift cometh from above, and cometh down from the Father of Lights;
nor Are such precious Talents Entrusted with all Persons indifferently; Eccles. 2.26. God gives to a Man that is good in his sighed, Wisdom and Knowledge. We Are taught, James 1.17. that every good and perfect Gift comes from above, and comes down from the Father of Lights;
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Nor are we left without sufficient Precedents of this nature, Judg. 18.5. five Persons of the Tribe of Dan, Men of Valour, were sent out as Spies, they confided not in their own Policy or Strength,
Nor Are we left without sufficient Precedents of this nature, Judges 18.5. five Persons of the Tribe of Dan, Men of Valour, were sent out as Spies, they confided not in their own Policy or Strength,
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but trusted in the Counsel they should receive from God, and therefore before the Battel was begun, went up to the House of God, and asked Counsel of God.
but trusted in the Counsel they should receive from God, and Therefore before the Battle was begun, went up to the House of God, and asked Counsel of God.
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Let others therefore look to their Achitophel, Machiavel, Anaxagoras, Panaetius or Polybius, or to the Conclave of Babylon; yet let your Eyes look up unto the Lord,
Let Others Therefore look to their Ahithophel, Machiavel, Anaxagoras, Panaetius or Polybius, or to the Conclave of Babylon; yet let your Eyes look up unto the Lord,
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and beg hard for the Wisdom which is pure and peaceable, and then shall your Enemies by their sitting hatch but a Cockatrice Egg, or spin a Spiders Web;
and beg hard for the Wisdom which is pure and peaceable, and then shall your Enemies by their sitting hatch but a Cockatrice Egg, or spin a Spiders Web;
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God will frustrate their Devices and make their craftiest Projects of none effect, while your own Counsellors shall be guided in the ways of Peace and Happiness. Pray to God;
God will frustrate their Devices and make their craftiest Projects of none Effect, while your own Counsellors shall be guided in the ways of Peace and Happiness. Pray to God;
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for God hath promised upon our praying to bestow this Blessing. Hear how our Saviour reasons with the Jews, Luke 11.11. they had been poison'd by entertaining some false Notions of God, and were jealous of him in respect of his Love and Bounty:
for God hath promised upon our praying to bestow this Blessing. Hear how our Saviour Reasons with the jews, Lycia 11.11. they had been poisoned by entertaining Some false Notions of God, and were jealous of him in respect of his Love and Bounty:
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to them our Saviour faith, if you that are rash, fiery and inconsiderate Creatures, subject to sundry Passions and Humours, have notwithstanding that Affection for your Children that you gratify them in what they ask, provided it be useful and good to them,
to them our Saviour faith, if you that Are rash, fiery and inconsiderate Creatures, Subject to sundry Passion and Humours, have notwithstanding that Affection for your Children that you gratify them in what they ask, provided it be useful and good to them,
why then should not your heavenly Father, the God of Love and Mercy, who is not subject to those Distractions and Changes which are incident to Flesh and Blood, most freely give you the best things,
why then should not your heavenly Father, the God of Love and Mercy, who is not Subject to those Distractions and Changes which Are incident to Flesh and Blood, most freely give you the best things,
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you shall not be browbeaten for thus addressing, but you may believe, that he who hath told us he loveth a cheerful Giver, is himself a liberal Benefactor.
you shall not be browbeaten for thus addressing, but you may believe, that he who hath told us he loves a cheerful Giver, is himself a liberal Benefactor.
he beg'd an understanding Heart, Counsel and Direction from God, to go in and out before so great a People, that he might exert his Power to the right ends, viz. God's Glory, and his Subjects Good.
he begged an understanding Heart, Counsel and Direction from God, to go in and out before so great a People, that he might exert his Power to the right ends, viz. God's Glory, and his Subject's Good.
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he denied him not the Request of his Lips, but gave him such a measure of Knowledg, such a Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, that he thereby surpassed even to a wonder all his Contemporaries, whether Friends or Foes.
he denied him not the Request of his Lips, but gave him such a measure of Knowledge, such a Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, that he thereby surpassed even to a wonder all his Contemporaries, whither Friends or Foes.
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The great ends why we should pray for Counsel and Wisdom for these our Representatives, we may find in the Prayer that the Church hath set out upon this particular occasion,
The great ends why we should pray for Counsel and Wisdom for these our Representatives, we may find in the Prayer that the Church hath Set out upon this particular occasion,
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namely, that by their Consultations Good may accrue to the Church of God; Safety, Honour and Welfare may be Established to the King and His Kingdoms; and that all things may be so ordered and settled by their Endeavours upon the Best and Surest Foundations, that Peace and Happiness, Truth and Justice, Religion and Piety may be Established among us for all Generations.
namely, that by their Consultations Good may accrue to the Church of God; Safety, Honour and Welfare may be Established to the King and His Kingdoms; and that all things may be so ordered and settled by their Endeavours upon the Best and Surest Foundations, that Peace and Happiness, Truth and justice, Religion and Piety may be Established among us for all Generations.
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and His Kingdoms Welfare may be preserved by the upholding Truth, and executing of Justice? and these things thus happily Atchieved (by God's Blessing upon their Counsels) How Peaceful,
and His Kingdoms Welfare may be preserved by the upholding Truth, and executing of justice? and these things thus happily Achieved (by God's Blessing upon their Counsels) How Peaceful,
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Religion and Piety, that is, Soundness of Doctrine, and Holiness of Conversation. As to the First, that of Doctrine, the un-erring Rule thereof is the Scriptures, which,
Religion and Piety, that is, Soundness of Doctrine, and Holiness of Conversation. As to the First, that of Doctrine, the unerring Rule thereof is the Scriptures, which,
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and with Modesty compare Scripture with Scripture, and where after such comparison, the Truth doth not so fully appear as might be wishd, they would then ask Judgment of those Reverend Fathers of the Church, whose Piety and Learning have passed without just contradiction for many Ages.
and with Modesty compare Scripture with Scripture, and where After such comparison, the Truth does not so Fully appear as might be wished, they would then ask Judgement of those Reverend Father's of the Church, whose Piety and Learning have passed without just contradiction for many Ages.
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It was the Opinion of some exemplary for Knowledge as well as Piety, that Religion had but Three Grand Enemies, Luke-warmness, Prophaneness, and Novelty: with the first we have been a long time pester'd;
It was the Opinion of Some exemplary for Knowledge as well as Piety, that Religion had but Three Grand Enemies, Lukewarmness, Profaneness, and Novelty: with the First we have been a long time pestered;
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the Sacrifice of Christ's death, denying it to be Meritorious, and Confounding instead of Explaining the Mystery of the Glorious Trinity, making too fair a way for Polytheisme;
the Sacrifice of Christ's death, denying it to be Meritorious, and Confounding instead of Explaining the Mystery of the Glorious Trinity, making too fair a Way for Polytheism;
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this so quietly hitherto suffered, and conniv'd at, (for if some had not Slept, others had not had Opportunity to Sow these Tares) hath encourag'd another to attempt the Whole Body of Christianity, denying any thing therein to be Mysterious.
this so quietly hitherto suffered, and connived At, (for if Some had not Slept, Others had not had Opportunity to Sow these Tares) hath encouraged Another to attempt the whole Body of Christianity, denying any thing therein to be Mysterious.
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And how shall we be holpen unless it shall please God to direct those, to whom he hath given the Power, to be careful that the Wholsome Laws already made be put in due Execution,
And how shall we be helped unless it shall please God to Direct those, to whom he hath given the Power, to be careful that the Wholesome Laws already made be put in due Execution,
We lie under a biting Sarcasme (I wish I could say Slander) that none are more wise in devising Laws than the English, but every one exceeds them in the Execution:
We lie under a biting Sarcasm (I wish I could say Slander) that none Are more wise in devising Laws than the English, but every one exceeds them in the Execution:
time was that Men dare not but appear something towardly and good, but now they are passed all Hypocrisie, and are come up to down-right Impudence: they declare their Sin as Sodom, they hide it not.
time was that Men Dare not but appear something towardly and good, but now they Are passed all Hypocrisy, and Are come up to downright Impudence: they declare their since as Sodom, they hide it not.
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If I may speak, my fear it is this, that unless they, for whom we this Day are to Pray, do, by the help of Gods Grace, Suppress the Prophaness, Pride, Drunkenness, Lust, Swearing, Forswearing and Sabbath breaking,
If I may speak, my Fear it is this, that unless they, for whom we this Day Are to Pray, do, by the help of God's Grace, Suppress the Profaneness, Pride, drunkenness, Lust, Swearing, Forswearing and Sabbath breaking,
Words can have no greater ornament than truth, 'tis not so much Rethorick or Elegancy of Language that does Beautifie our discourse, as Verity and plainness;
Words can have no greater ornament than truth, it's not so much Rhetoric or Elegancy of Language that does Beautify our discourse, as Verity and plainness;
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Now what such false Tongues deserve, David who was sufficiently persecuted by them declares, Psal. 120.4. Sharp Arrows of the Mighty with Coals of Juniper.
Now what such false Tongues deserve, David who was sufficiently persecuted by them declares, Psalm 120.4. Sharp Arrows of the Mighty with Coals of Juniper.
Juniper burns extraordinary fierce, and extraordinary punishment such Persons deserve, and if once Davids Worthies would see good to command it, this would not only conduce much to the Honour and Safety of David, but leave a Fragrant smell arising thence, which would cherish the hearts of all that truly Serve God and Honour the King.
Juniper burns extraordinary fierce, and extraordinary punishment such Persons deserve, and if once Davids Worthies would see good to command it, this would not only conduce much to the Honour and Safety of David, but leave a Fragrant smell arising thence, which would cherish the hearts of all that truly Serve God and Honour the King.
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Besides this publick truth of unfeigned love and Loyalty that ought to be personal for the honour and safety of his Majesty the head of the State, there is also a private truth,
Beside this public truth of unfeigned love and Loyalty that ought to be personal for the honour and safety of his Majesty the head of the State, there is also a private truth,
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and therefore we find it in Promises and Covenants, and in matters of Trade, Lying, Fraud and Deceit, which are but other names for the same thing are so customary, that one would judg it were a Proverb of Solomons, That plain dealing should dye a Beggar:
and Therefore we find it in Promises and Covenants, and in matters of Trade, Lying, Fraud and Deceit, which Are but other names for the same thing Are so customary, that one would judge it were a Proverb of Solomons, That plain dealing should die a Beggar:
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As for Justice, we may with Jeremy, Jere. 5.7. Run to and fro thro the streets of Cyties, and also into the Country Villages to find one that professeth it:
As for justice, we may with Jeremiah, Jere. 5.7. Run to and from through the streets of Cities, and also into the Country Villages to find one that Professes it:
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