A sermon preached upon the fast-day, June the 18th, 1690 by a presbyter of the Church of England, that swore in the sincerity of his heart, with a full satisfied conscience, to King William and Queen Mary.
THE Book of Psalms is for divers weighty Reasons justly Sacred among Christians, for it contains all the natural necessary Doctrines of Holy Religion, it abounds with Pious Ejaculations proper for a Heavenly Mind in all conditions to offer up to God Almighty;
THE Book of Psalms is for diverse weighty Reasons justly Sacred among Christians, for it contains all the natural necessary Doctrines of Holy Religion, it abounds with Pious Ejaculations proper for a Heavenly Mind in all conditions to offer up to God Almighty;
and I doubt not but with some Church-men, is one of the first amongst the Hagiographa, since it's well-compos'd Anthems were duly us'd in the significant,
and I doubt not but with Some Churchmen, is one of the First among the Hagiographa, since it's well-composed Anthems were duly used in the significant,
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But how violent and restless was the Opposition of the Sons of Belial, in favour of Ishbosheth? They despis'd the Holy Oyl pour'd by the inspir'd Prophet on the Royal Head of David; they rebell'd against the so openly declar'd Providence of God,
But how violent and restless was the Opposition of the Sons of Belial, in favour of Ishbosheth? They despised the Holy Oil poured by the inspired Prophet on the Royal Head of David; they rebelled against the so openly declared Providence of God,
and for two years made good their Rebellion, till the pretending Prince, unhappy Son of an abdicated Monarch, imprudently provok'd his haughty General to a Fatal Revolt, which brought the body of the Nation to due conformity,
and for two Years made good their Rebellion, till the pretending Prince, unhappy Son of an abdicated Monarch, imprudently provoked his haughty General to a Fatal Revolt, which brought the body of the nation to due conformity,
for when the main Supporters of the Faction failed, the malepert underdealers in traiterous disobedience, presently hearkened to Reason, plainly discern'd their necessary Duty,
for when the main Supporters of the Faction failed, the malepert underdealers in traitorous disobedience, presently harkened to Reason, plainly discerned their necessary Duty,
and wisely consulted their valuable Interest, as well as any of the more forward Elders of the House of Judah. It's probable that after this some few unquiet wretches met in close Cabals, laid secret Plots, pursued wicked Devices, struggled with weak Forces to dethrone the newchose King of Israel, but Israel 's new-chose King was the reverse Image of his Predecessor Saul, was as careful of the Rights and Priviledges of his Liege People,
and wisely consulted their valuable Interest, as well as any of the more forward Elders of the House of Judah. It's probable that After this Some few unquiet wretches met in close Cabals, laid secret Plots, pursued wicked Devices, struggled with weak Forces to dethrone the newchose King of Israel, but Israel is newchose King was the reverse Image of his Predecessor Saul, was as careful of the Rights and Privileges of his Liege People,
this secur'd his new-gain'd Kingdom, this set him free from the fear of being thrown down, headlong from the lofty Pinacle of Glorious Honour, to which he was rais'd by the special grace and favour of God, who inspir'd him with a Spirit of Wisdom,
this secured his new-gained Kingdom, this Set him free from the Fear of being thrown down, headlong from the lofty Pinnacle of Glorious Honour, to which he was raised by the special grace and favour of God, who inspired him with a Spirit of Wisdom,
but his Alexipharmacon, his Soveraign Remedy was always at hand, which was this — Truly my soul waiteth upon God, from him cometh my salvation, he is my defence, I shall not be greatly moved:
but his Alexipharmacon, his Sovereign Remedy was always At hand, which was this — Truly my soul waits upon God, from him comes my salvation, he is my defence, I shall not be greatly moved:
but they curse inwardly, — plainly to declare the sense of this place, usefully to apply that part of the History of David 's Life, to which they refer, is my present purpose:
but they curse inwardly, — plainly to declare the sense of this place, usefully to apply that part of the History of David is Life, to which they refer, is my present purpose:
Upon the two first Verses, we need not be beholding to the Critical Remarques of Interpreters, whose Learning may stand us in some stead in the Exposition of the latter — How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? The Greek word here is an ἅπαξ λεγόμενον extant only in this place,
Upon the two First Verses, we need not be beholding to the Critical Remarks of Interpreters, whose Learning may stand us in Some stead in the Exposition of the latter — How long will you imagine mischief against a man? The Greek word Here is an ἅπαξ λεγόμενον extant only in this place,
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against a man — a Poetical expression, speaking of himself in the third Person, as if he had said, against me, David, a single, honest, and innocent man:
against a man — a Poetical expression, speaking of himself in the third Person, as if he had said, against me, David, a single, honest, and innocent man:
this is a Prediction, or Imprecation, which had its event, as is to be seen in the History of Kings, and the Psalmist 's sundry Songs of Deliverance, — as a bowing wall shall ye be,
this is a Prediction, or Imprecation, which had its event, as is to be seen in the History of Kings, and the Psalmist is sundry Songs of Deliverance, — as a bowing wall shall you be,
me from my Highness, from my Royal Dignity, so the Dutch Annotators, nay, and Dr. Hammond Paraphrases, to pull me from the Throne, to wrest the Regal Power out of my hand.
me from my Highness, from my Royal Dignity, so the Dutch Annotators, nay, and Dr. Hammond Paraphrases, to pull me from the Throne, to wrest the Regal Power out of my hand.
The Version, which by being in our Common-Prayer-Book, is become Infallible, has this expression — Whom God will exalt: With reference to which I shall consider how God exalted David, and whether God did not so act,
The Version, which by being in our Common prayer book, is become Infallible, has this expression — Whom God will exalt: With Referente to which I shall Consider how God exalted David, and whither God did not so act,
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with subtle and crafty Devices, Lies, and Calumnies, they seek to over-reach and ruine me, all and every of them, with their mouth congratulate me, wish me well, religiously own my Title,
with subtle and crafty Devices, Lies, and Calumnies, they seek to overreach and ruin me, all and every of them, with their Mouth congratulate me, wish me well, religiously own my Title,
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and in open Court swear Allegiance to me, but their hearts wander after the abdicated House of Saul; so that all their Humble Addresses are but cheating Formalities of Court-Flattery,
and in open Court swear Allegiance to me, but their hearts wander After the abdicated House of Saul; so that all their Humble Addresses Are but cheating Formalities of Court-flattery,
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The Words and Phrases of the Text being thus briefly explain'd, I will make no nice division of the same, by which too often the sense of God's Holy Word is crucified,
The Words and Phrases of the Text being thus briefly explained, I will make no Nicaenae division of the same, by which too often the sense of God's Holy Word is Crucified,
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and confine my thoughts to them, and they are so worthy your attention, that if there were no defect in your Orator, you would listen with mighty expectation,
and confine my thoughts to them, and they Are so worthy your attention, that if there were no defect in your Orator, you would listen with mighty expectation,
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I will first offer my thoughts concerning the exaltation of David to the Throne of Israel; and 'tis necessary to begin with determining the Right of this;
I will First offer my thoughts Concerning the exaltation of David to the Throne of Israel; and it's necessary to begin with determining the Right of this;
And supposing the means Lawful, yet the nature of those Lawful means must be understood, else we shall not be able to judge concerning their Fact who oppos'd his Authority.
And supposing the means Lawful, yet the nature of those Lawful means must be understood, Else we shall not be able to judge Concerning their Fact who opposed his authority.
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The Solemn Ceremony of Sacred Unction, and the Testimony of a Righteous Prophet that pour'd it down his Princely Temples, was not presently receiv'd as full Evidence, whom God did design for the Jews to be their King;
The Solemn Ceremony of Sacred Unction, and the Testimony of a Righteous Prophet that poured it down his Princely Temples, was not presently received as full Evidence, whom God did Design for the jews to be their King;
which is a Moral Demonstration to me, that when God indulg'd them a Change of Government, he did not absolutely overrule their Choice concerning the Person that should administer it;
which is a Moral Demonstration to me, that when God indulged them a Change of Government, he did not absolutely overrule their Choice Concerning the Person that should administer it;
There was something Divine in the Message which prepar'd David for the Regal Office, but that which had the immediate happy effect on the People, inclining them to offer him the Government, was his true Piety,
There was something Divine in the Message which prepared David for the Regal Office, but that which had the immediate happy Effect on the People, inclining them to offer him the Government, was his true Piety,
this brought off their Affections from the House of Saul, and the not well-known Son of the worthy Jonathan. Had not such an unparallel'd Rival for Power advanc'd a Claim, it had probably descended on Ishbosheth; but the Jews, who knew not the secret of the Divine Right of Succession, set by, fore-clos'd, excluded the nearest of Kin, not that they justly feared he had,
this brought off their Affections from the House of Saul, and the not wellknown Son of the worthy Johnathan. Had not such an unparalleled Rival for Power advanced a Claim, it had probably descended on Ishbosheth; but the jews, who knew not the secret of the Divine Right of Succession, Set by, foreclosed, excluded the nearest of Kin, not that they justly feared he had,
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or would endeavour to introduce a Foreign Enemy, and an Idolatrous Religion, but only (as near as we can guess) because he was not so well qualified to Protect them from their Hostile Neighbours,
or would endeavour to introduce a Foreign Enemy, and an Idolatrous Religion, but only (as near as we can guess) Because he was not so well qualified to Pact them from their Hostile Neighbours,
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but his Prodigious Victories were fresh in memory, he won Suffrages among the Tribes by ten thousands, i. e. as fast as he slew Philistines. Nor was his Skill in Musick to be lightly esteemed, which often introduc'd him into the Presence, to his Advantage, though not without his Danger.
but his Prodigious Victories were fresh in memory, he wone Suffrages among the Tribes by ten thousands, i. e. as fast as he slew philistines. Nor was his Skill in Music to be lightly esteemed, which often introduced him into the Presence, to his Advantage, though not without his Danger.
Change but some Names, and here you have the very Account of His Excellent Majesty King William 's Accession to the Throne of England, with all its Dependencies.
Change but Some Names, and Here you have the very Account of His Excellent Majesty King William is Accession to the Throne of England, with all its Dependencies.
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Divine Providence, and not Humane Fore-sight restored him to his Rights, and by him delivered a harrass'd People from the Lust of a faithless and bloody prevailing Invader.
Divine Providence, and not Humane Foresight restored him to his Rights, and by him Delivered a Harassed People from the Lust of a faithless and bloody prevailing Invader.
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as became a Candidate for Empire, than the Humble Invitation of our Spiritual Guides, as well as Civil Patriots, was to the Prince to hasten to the Redemption of our devoted Lives and Liberties.
as became a Candidate for Empire, than the Humble Invitation of our Spiritual Guides, as well as Civil Patriots, was to the Prince to hasten to the Redemption of our devoted Lives and Liberties.
and the most Venerable of the Clergy, was conducted by a special Providence, which loudly proclaim'd all along, that it was God who had raised him up, to restore our Israel, to deliver our Bodies from the Tyranny of Men,
and the most Venerable of the Clergy, was conducted by a special Providence, which loudly proclaimed all along, that it was God who had raised him up, to restore our Israel, to deliver our Bodies from the Tyranny of Men,
The Wisdom of God infatuated the Counsels of his most Formidable Enemy, tempted that proud Son of Violence to slight the Design, which could not so well have been pursued, till his Forces were diverted;
The Wisdom of God infatuated the Counsels of his most Formidable Enemy, tempted that proud Son of Violence to slight the Design, which could not so well have been pursued, till his Forces were diverted;
and when the Grand Disturber of Christendom was set down before Philipsburgh, the Power of God with astonishing Wonders steer'd the Protestant Prince's doubtful Course through all the dangers of the Deep:
and when the Grand Disturber of Christendom was Set down before Philipsburg, the Power of God with astonishing Wonders steered the Protestant Prince's doubtful Course through all the dangers of the Deep:
For the Storm which his first putting to Sea met with, some wretched Worshippers of Saints and Angels thanked the Virgin Mary, but really and truly God of his free Mercy sent it, which prevented the Happy Expedition no farther,
For the Storm which his First putting to Sea met with, Some wretched Worshippers of Saints and Angels thanked the Virgae Marry, but really and truly God of his free Mercy sent it, which prevented the Happy Expedition no farther,
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In the time of Saul, God was with David, and strengthed his Arm, so that his Sword made Prodigious Slaughter among the Philistines. But in conducting the Prince to the Throne, whereon he is now righteously seated, Providence scattered the Enemy like Chaff before the Wind,
In the time of Saul, God was with David, and strengthened his Arm, so that his Sword made Prodigious Slaughter among the philistines. But in conducting the Prince to the Throne, whereon he is now righteously seated, Providence scattered the Enemy like Chaff before the Wind,
and our Ears have heard relating to the Prince of Orange, that both the one and the other of them, were by the wonderful Providence of God called forth from their Private ways of Living, in order to be made Kings,
and our Ears have herd relating to the Prince of Orange, that both the one and the other of them, were by the wondered Providence of God called forth from their Private ways of Living, in order to be made Kings,
they narrowly observ'd his conduct of Affairs, seeking occasion to complain of his Male-administration. They wrested his word, and cast iniquity upon him;
they narrowly observed his conduct of Affairs, seeking occasion to complain of his Maladministration. They wrested his word, and cast iniquity upon him;
they cursed him with so bitter Imprecations, they belied him with such abominable false Suggestions, that the plain signification of inartificial Words cannot express it,
they cursed him with so bitter Imprecations, they belied him with such abominable false Suggestions, that the plain signification of inartificial Words cannot express it,
and Metaphorical Language perhaps not sufficiently help us to guess at. They derided him, derided him for his very trust in the Lord; they consulted, they only consulted; i. e.
and Metaphorical Language perhaps not sufficiently help us to guess At. They derided him, derided him for his very trust in the Lord; they consulted, they only consulted; i. e.
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though they palliate their Designs while they are in contrivance with fair words, and as often as they are disappointed forswear their unsuccessful Villany.
though they palliate their Designs while they Are in contrivance with fair words, and as often as they Are disappointed forswear their unsuccessful Villainy.
but I suppose that was, because the Historical part is but a compendious Extract out of Voluminous Records in the Archives of the Jews; and yet in the Royal Chronicle we have an Account of Absalom 's Rebellion, of his insinuating Arts to steal the Affections of the People;
but I suppose that was, Because the Historical part is but a compendious Extract out of Voluminous Records in the Archives of the jews; and yet in the Royal Chronicle we have an Account of Absalom is Rebellion, of his insinuating Arts to steal the Affections of the People;
Thus you have an Account of the matter of Fact charg'd against David 's Enemies, their Fact admits aggravation from several Topicks — Is this the Man whom God rais'd up for the Uprightness of his Heart,
Thus you have an Account of the matter of Fact charged against David is Enemies, their Fact admits aggravation from several Topicks — Is this the Man whom God raised up for the Uprightness of his Heart,
when they thought upon the Dangers which they dreaded, and the Deliverance which they did not expect? Is this the Man, whom the People chose after Experience of his Merit, to Administer the Government, which they so much admir'd, that they preferred it before the Theocracy it self;
when they Thought upon the Dangers which they dreaded, and the Deliverance which they did not expect? Is this the Man, whom the People chosen After Experience of his Merit, to Administer the Government, which they so much admired, that they preferred it before the Theocracy it self;
but when they would not be satisfied without a King, they could not have made a better Choice than David; yet even against David, David thus useful to his Country, David thus beloved of his God, the Flatterers of an Ambitious Son,
but when they would not be satisfied without a King, they could not have made a better Choice than David; yet even against David, David thus useful to his Country, David thus Beloved of his God, the Flatterers of an Ambitious Son,
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With equal wickedness as the rebellious Jews against David, unreasonable, unruly men, have consulted to cast down from his excellency, that's the word in our Translation, from his Throne, our Just and Lawful King, King William, whence otherwise were necessary Impositions complain'd of,
With equal wickedness as the rebellious jews against David, unreasonable, unruly men, have consulted to cast down from his excellency, that's the word in our translation, from his Throne, our Just and Lawful King, King William, whence otherwise were necessary Impositions complained of,
and the repayment of a Debt exclaim'd against, the Loan of which preserv'd our whole? Whence otherwise was his Royal Name called into uncharitable Parties,
and the repayment of a Debt exclaimed against, the Loan of which preserved our Whole? Whence otherwise was his Royal Name called into uncharitable Parties,
when he came to save the Nation? Whence else proceeded the many Forgeries of their Success, who were ever better at Forging than Fighting? Whence else flow'd remembrances to his Health, who forsook when he could not destroy us, by Men, who had not a good word for him in the day of his Power? Whence else have disputing Tongues with the worst part of Ecclesiastical Skill raised a Dust to hide the fair and full appearance of a plain and necessary Duty? Is this the Man, whom glorious Providence in a wonderful manner brought from a Private Retirement, to vindicate Oppressed States and Soveraignties? In a word, Is this the Man, whom the most Honourable,
when he Come to save the nation? Whence Else proceeded the many Forgeries of their Success, who were ever better At Forging than Fighting? Whence Else flowed remembrances to his Health, who forsook when he could not destroy us, by Men, who had not a good word for him in the day of his Power? Whence Else have disputing Tongues with the worst part of Ecclesiastical Skill raised a Dust to hide the fair and full appearance of a plain and necessary Duty? Is this the Man, whom glorious Providence in a wondered manner brought from a Private Retirement, to vindicate Oppressed States and Sovereignties? In a word, Is this the Man, whom the most Honourable,
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or approved the Invitation, to save from Devastation, and from Fire, our Land, our Laws, our Liberties, our Bibles, our Lives — Good God! what desperate Wickedness is this, that People obliged equal to their wishes,
or approved the Invitation, to save from Devastation, and from Fire, our Land, our Laws, our Liberties, our Bibles, our Lives — Good God! what desperate Wickedness is this, that People obliged equal to their wishes,
but much beyond their expectation, should entertain an unthankful rebellious thought against their successful Preserver and Defender of these near Concerns? What Villany is it beyond the reach of words to brand with sufficient Reproach that unquiet Ahithophel, Shimei's, and Sheba's, should consult,
but much beyond their expectation, should entertain an unthankful rebellious Thought against their successful Preserver and Defender of these near Concerns? What Villainy is it beyond the reach of words to brand with sufficient Reproach that unquiet Ahithophel, Shimei's, and Sheba's, should consult,
since his God-like Mercy can remit) that they who have acknowledg'd the Hereditary Right of King William, and elected his particular for their King, in the vacancy of the Throne, by the majority of their Representatives,
since his Godlike Mercy can remit) that they who have acknowledged the Hereditary Right of King William, and elected his particular for their King, in the vacancy of the Throne, by the majority of their Representatives,
David 's Enemies gave him great and frequent occasion of Complaint, but no Affliction of his was so circumstanced as that related in the 55 Psalm, where he mournfully Expostulates thus.
David is Enemies gave him great and frequent occasion of Complaint, but no Affliction of his was so circumstanced as that related in the 55 Psalm, where he mournfully Expostulates thus.
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How may a Parallel-complaint be taken up, by him that is, how much soever oppos'd, both in Right and Fact our King? It was not an open Enemy only, not one alone that profess'd to hate me, that magnified himself against me;
How may a Parallel-complaint be taken up, by him that is, how much soever opposed, both in Right and Fact our King? It was not an open Enemy only, not one alone that professed to hate me, that magnified himself against me;
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it was not a Babylonish Idolater, nor a Gothick Barbarian, nor such a senseless Picture of Humanity as Juverna draws upon cold Boggs, that consulted to thrust me away, whom God hath exalted;
it was not a Babylonish Idolater, nor a Gothic Barbarian, nor such a senseless Picture of Humanity as Juverna draws upon cold Bogs, that consulted to thrust me away, whom God hath exalted;
David concludes with Prophetick Rage, Let, &c. our Liege Lord with winning Mercy, be forgiven — may his Mercy prevail over all his Enemies, over him their hatred never, it never shall;
David concludes with Prophetic Rage, Let, etc. our Liege Lord with winning Mercy, be forgiven — may his Mercy prevail over all his Enemies, over him their hatred never, it never shall;
and admires the Divine Goodness, which took him from the Sheep-folds, from following the Ewes great with young, to feed Israel his People, and Jacob his Inheritance: reflecting on the uncertain state of his own Affairs, he fear'd his Enemies, complain'd of their number,
and admires the Divine goodness, which took him from the Sheepfolds, from following the Ewes great with young, to feed Israel his People, and Jacob his Inheritance: reflecting on the uncertain state of his own Affairs, he feared his Enemies, complained of their number,
How weak soever a man is in himself, and his Friends, yet he must needs be safe if God Almighty condescend to be his Protector, and to fight his Battels.
How weak soever a man is in himself, and his Friends, yet he must needs be safe if God Almighty condescend to be his Protector, and to fight his Battles.
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well might he therefore upon the examination of his own Heart, and consciousness of his Righteousness and trust in God, rest satisfied, that after all the subtile contrivances,
well might he Therefore upon the examination of his own Heart, and consciousness of his Righteousness and trust in God, rest satisfied, that After all the subtle contrivances,
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and bold efforts of his Adversaries, he should not be greatly moved; if troubled, yet not over-power'd; if distressed, yet not ruined; if assaulted, yet not dethron'd:
and bold efforts of his Adversaries, he should not be greatly moved; if troubled, yet not overpowered; if distressed, yet not ruined; if assaulted, yet not dethroned:
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and for imploring his Blessing and Protection in the Preservation of His Majesty's Sacred Person, and the Prosperity of his Arms in Ireland, and the Naval Forces.
and for imploring his Blessing and Protection in the Preservation of His Majesty's Sacred Person, and the Prosperity of his Arms in Ireland, and the Naval Forces.
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St. Matthew says of our Saviour, That coming to a certain place in his own Country, he could do no mighty works there, because of the peoples unbelief.
Saint Matthew Says of our Saviour, That coming to a certain place in his own Country, he could do no mighty works there, Because of the peoples unbelief.
Remove from us, O God, these and all other our Offences, whereby we have dishonoured thee, not duly honoured our Soveraigns, King William and Queen Mary, troubled the Peace of the State, hindred the Success of our Land and Naval Forces, wronged our Brethren,
Remove from us, Oh God, these and all other our Offences, whereby we have dishonoured thee, not duly honoured our Sovereigns, King William and Queen Marry, troubled the Peace of the State, hindered the Success of our Land and Naval Forces, wronged our Brothers,
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I cannot but add a word upon occasion of the Happy Success of our Forces in Ireland, under the Conduct of our Lawful King William, whose Subjects we are by the justest and wisest Act that ever the Representatives of English-men made.
I cannot but add a word upon occasion of the Happy Success of our Forces in Ireland, under the Conduct of our Lawful King William, whose Subject's we Are by the Justest and Wisest Act that ever the Representatives of Englishmen made.
Blessed be the Lord God of Heaven, who hath heard the Prayers of all the truly Loyal and Honest Men in the Kingdom, who hath given them their Hearts desire,
Blessed be the Lord God of Heaven, who hath herd the Prayers of all the truly Loyal and Honest Men in the Kingdom, who hath given them their Hearts desire,
and hath not denied them the request of their Lips, in covering their valiant and forward King's Head in the Day of Battel, in protecting his Life, in which their Safety was bound up, (which Life was in eminent danger,
and hath not denied them the request of their Lips, in covering their valiant and forward King's Head in the Day of Battle, in protecting his Life, in which their Safety was bound up, (which Life was in eminent danger,
and to affect us with a true sense of the many Deliverances which Almighty God, the God of Hosts, by his Warlike Hand worketh for us,) in scattering the Troops of that unhappy man's profligate Adherents, who fights now only for a Power to destroy us;
and to affect us with a true sense of the many Deliverances which Almighty God, the God of Hosts, by his Warlike Hand works for us,) in scattering the Troops of that unhappy Man's profligate Adherents, who fights now only for a Power to destroy us;
in blasting the pernicious Hopes and cursed Prayers of unreasonable, unconstant, unquiet, discontented Men, who might have every thing proper to make them easie, could they but be so, without the Power to Lord it over the Faith of their Brethren;
in blasting the pernicious Hope's and cursed Prayers of unreasonable, unconstant, unquiet, discontented Men, who might have every thing proper to make them easy, could they but be so, without the Power to Lord it over the Faith of their Brothers;
in frustrating a sedulously-labour'd Bloody, Foreign Invasion, by secret vile Practises brought about from the most barbarous Tyrant, that ever own'd the Name of Christian.
in frustrating a sedulously-laboured Bloody, Foreign Invasion, by secret vile Practises brought about from the most barbarous Tyrant, that ever owned the Name of Christian.
May these ineffable Mercies of the Divine Providence, which so carefully, and tenderly watcheth over the Kingdom of England, as also over other Reformed Churches,
May these ineffable mercies of the Divine Providence, which so carefully, and tenderly watches over the Kingdom of England, as also over other Reformed Churches,
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when we cannot comprehend them, to endeavour to express a quick, lively, becoming, and pious sense of them, in all Humble Obedience to the Commands of our God in Scripture, in all Loyalty to our King, according to the Laws of the Kingdom, in due compliance to those Laws, according to every Capacity wherein they concern us, — by which Laws, (the best of Laws I believe) may He, the best of Kings undoubtedly, long Reign over us,
when we cannot comprehend them, to endeavour to express a quick, lively, becoming, and pious sense of them, in all Humble obedience to the Commands of our God in Scripture, in all Loyalty to our King, according to the Laws of the Kingdom, in due compliance to those Laws, according to every Capacity wherein they concern us, — by which Laws, (the best of Laws I believe) may He, the best of Kings undoubtedly, long Reign over us,
