A sermon preach'd before the King & Queen, at White-hall the 12th of November, 1693 : being the day appointed for a publick thanksgiving to Almighty God, for the gracious preservation of His Majesty, and his safe return / by John, Lord Archbishop of York.
To banish God's Providence and Government out of the World, is to banish all Joy, all Peace, all Hope, all Comfort for ever, from all those that have the power of Thinking.
To banish God's Providence and Government out of the World, is to banish all Joy, all Peace, all Hope, all Comfort for ever, from all those that have the power of Thinking.
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but that we sail in the tempestuous Ocean of this World, every minute in danger of Rocks and Quicksands, without any Pilot to steer us? Take what Hypothesis you will;
but that we sail in the tempestuous Ocean of this World, every minute in danger of Rocks and Quicksands, without any Pilot to steer us? Take what Hypothesis you will;
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but left them to shift for themselves, Natural Events falling out from necessary Causes, and Civil Affairs being left to Mankind, who are to shuffle and divide the World among themselves as well as they can!
but left them to shift for themselves, Natural Events falling out from necessary Causes, and Civil Affairs being left to Mankind, who Are to shuffle and divide the World among themselves as well as they can!
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I say, proceed which way you will, if you exclude God Almighty's Government, you make this World so dark and miserable a place, that no serious-c•••idering man can tolerably enjoy himself in it.
I say, proceed which Way you will, if you exclude God Almighty's Government, you make this World so dark and miserable a place, that no serious-c•••idering man can tolerably enjoy himself in it.
For here, upon the former supposition, you are left without Counsel or Advice. You have nothing to propose, nothing to design in the course of your Lives.
For Here, upon the former supposition, you Are left without Counsel or advice. You have nothing to propose, nothing to Design in the course of your Lives.
And you are not much better'd by the latter Hypothesis, That God hath trusted the Government of the World with Mankind, who are endowed with Reason and Understanding.
And you Are not much bettered by the latter Hypothesis, That God hath trusted the Government of the World with Mankind, who Are endowed with Reason and Understanding.
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Yet besides these, it puts upon us another Yoke, the arbitrary Pleasures of those of our own kind, which if they be not governed by Reason, are ten times more unsupportable than the other.
Yet beside these, it puts upon us Another Yoke, the arbitrary Pleasures of those of our own kind, which if they be not governed by Reason, Are ten times more unsupportable than the other.
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Happy therefore are the Inhabitants of the Earth, happy are the remotest Isles thereof, that there is a King that reigns both over Fate and Men. Happy are we, that there is a wise and intelligent Being, that superintends all our Affairs,
Happy Therefore Are the Inhabitants of the Earth, happy Are the Remotest Isles thereof, that there is a King that reigns both over Fate and Men. Happy Are we, that there is a wise and intelligent Being, that superintends all our Affairs,
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and the strange unusual Providences that have attended our King, given us some Encouragement to believe (provided we do our parts towards it) that He hath reserv'd Vs for better Times,
and the strange unusual Providences that have attended our King, given us Some Encouragement to believe (provided we do our parts towards it) that He hath reserved Us for better Times,
Give me leave to give you a Specimen in all these ways of Arguing, and but a Specimen, because it would be rather the Work of a Book than of a Sermon to dilate upon these matters.
Give me leave to give you a Specimen in all these ways of Arguing, and but a Specimen, Because it would be rather the Work of a Book than of a Sermon to dilate upon these matters.
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For, the same Ends, and Designs, and Motives (whatever they were) that induced God to make the World at first, will oblige Him for ever to take care of it and look after it.
For, the same Ends, and Designs, and Motives (whatever they were) that induced God to make the World At First, will oblige Him for ever to take care of it and look After it.
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Unless we suppose God to contrive and act as uncertainly and unstedily, and with the same inconstancy and levity of Mind that some of us Mortals here upon Earth do.
Unless we suppose God to contrive and act as uncertainly and unsteadily, and with the same inconstancy and levity of Mind that Some of us Mortals Here upon Earth do.
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of appointing Religious Rites and Methods for the expiation of Guilt, or the averting of impendent Calamities (all which things have been practised in all Nations, from the beginning of the World to this day)? I say, what is the meaning of all this,
of appointing Religious Rites and Methods for the expiation of Gilded, or the averting of impendent Calamities (all which things have been practised in all nations, from the beginning of the World to this day)? I say, what is the meaning of all this,
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unless it was hereby meant to be signified, That there is a God which doth concern himself in the Affairs of Mankind, and who doth dispense Good or Evil to them,
unless it was hereby meant to be signified, That there is a God which does concern himself in the Affairs of Mankind, and who does dispense Good or Evil to them,
and, that all Mankind, except a few debauch'd Wits in the more polite Countries, and a few Brutes in the very barbarous ones, (who are of no Religion at all) have been,
and, that all Mankind, except a few debauched Wits in the more polite Countries, and a few Brutes in the very barbarous ones, (who Are of no Religion At all) have been,
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For this is certain, whatever Argument either Iew, or Turk, or Pagan, or Christian, can suggest to himself for the convincing him, that it is his Concernment,
For this is certain, whatever Argument either Iew, or Turk, or Pagan, or Christian, can suggest to himself for the convincing him, that it is his Concernment,
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Thirdly, It may likewise be as strongly proved from Effects; from the tracks and footsteps of a Divine over-ruling Providence, which are to be seen in the Events that happen in the World, which is that I call the Voice of God in his Works.
Thirdly, It may likewise be as strongly proved from Effects; from the tracks and footsteps of a Divine overruling Providence, which Are to be seen in the Events that happen in the World, which is that I call the Voice of God in his Works.
or ever any remarkable Iudgments inflicted upon any of these, which so carried the Marks and Signatures of God's Hand in them, that the one could not in reason but be attributed to the Care that he had, that Religion or Innocence should not be oppressed;
or ever any remarkable Judgments inflicted upon any of these, which so carried the Marks and Signatures of God's Hand in them, that the one could not in reason but be attributed to the Care that he had, that Religion or Innocence should not be oppressed;
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If ever there were any Apparitions, any Witchcraft, any effects of a Diabolical Power, by which it may appear, that there are a sort of Invisible Beings in the World, which do bear ill will to Mankind,
If ever there were any Apparitions, any Witchcraft, any effects of a Diabolical Power, by which it may appear, that there Are a sort of Invisible Beings in the World, which do bear ill will to Mankind,
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If ever there were any Miracles wrought either by Moses and the Prophets, or by Iesus Christ and his Apostles, for the confirmation of the Iewish or the Christian Religion:
If ever there were any Miracles wrought either by Moses and the prophets, or by Iesus christ and his Apostles, for the confirmation of the Jewish or the Christian Religion:
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Lastly, If ever any Good Man did ever receive any Blessing, or avoid any Misfortune, which he might rationally look upon as an Answer to the Fervent Prayers that he had put up to God,
Lastly, If ever any Good Man did ever receive any Blessing, or avoid any Misfortune, which he might rationally look upon as an Answer to the Fervent Prayers that he had put up to God,
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if any of these things be true, then have we a convincing Proof, that there is a Power that doth interpose in the Affairs of the World, superiour both to that of Nature,
if any of these things be true, then have we a convincing Proof, that there is a Power that does interpose in the Affairs of the World, superior both to that of Nature,
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and the fair Treatment and Encouragement (how unequally soever things seem to be distributed) which virtuous and religious men have always found in it,
and the fair Treatment and Encouragement (how unequally soever things seem to be distributed) which virtuous and religious men have always found in it,
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But, Fourthly and lastly, God has yet given us a further Proof of this, by his own many Authentick Declarations in the Holy Scriptures (which we call his Word. )
But, Fourthly and lastly, God has yet given us a further Proof of this, by his own many Authentic Declarations in the Holy Scriptures (which we call his Word.)
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Fear not, (saith he to his Disciples) Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? yet not one of them falls to the ground without the will of your Father.
fear not, (Says he to his Disciples) are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? yet not one of them falls to the ground without the will of your Father.
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Lord, what is man, that thou shouldst have such respect unto him, and do that for him which even the nicest and most delicate of Men never yet did for themselves? But thus art thou pleased to express thy particular regard to the Sons of Men.
Lord, what is man, that thou Shouldst have such respect unto him, and do that for him which even the nicest and most delicate of Men never yet did for themselves? But thus art thou pleased to express thy particular regard to the Sons of Men.
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Thus art thou pleased to let us see, that none of us are so inconsiderable, but that we are within the Verge of thy Providence, and Objects of thy Care.
Thus art thou pleased to let us see, that none of us Are so inconsiderable, but that we Are within the Verge of thy Providence, and Objects of thy Care.
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And we shall still see greater reason thus to be glad, if we consider a little more particularly the Rules and Measures by which God administers the Affairs of his Kingdom: Which are not,
And we shall still see greater reason thus to be glad, if we Consider a little more particularly the Rules and Measures by which God administers the Affairs of his Kingdom: Which Are not,
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No certainly, if we Mankind find in our selves, that the wiser and better we grow, the less are we led by Humour and Will, and the more do we shake off our Indifferency to Good and Evil, and the more steadily do we cleave to the eternal Laws of Reason and Righteousness in all our Actions:
No Certainly, if we Mankind find in our selves, that the Wiser and better we grow, the less Are we led by Humour and Will, and the more do we shake off our Indifferency to Good and Evil, and the more steadily do we cleave to the Eternal Laws of Reason and Righteousness in all our Actions:
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We may be sure that God, who is Wisdom, and Iustice, and Goodness it self, can never in any of his Actions or Dealings with his Creatures, depart from these Principles.
We may be sure that God, who is Wisdom, and justice, and goodness it self, can never in any of his Actions or Dealings with his Creatures, depart from these Principles.
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His Infinite Goodness moved him to put into actual being every thing that he saw was Good to Be; and to give them all those powers of Action that they have;
His Infinite goodness moved him to put into actual being every thing that he saw was Good to Be; and to give them all those Powers of Actium that they have;
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and withal, to look after them so, as that both they and all their Motions and Actions should at last be to the Praise and Glory of the same Goodness that first enclined him to create them.
and withal, to look After them so, as that both they and all their Motions and Actions should At last be to the Praise and Glory of the same goodness that First inclined him to create them.
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and so laid the Scheme and Platform of things, that nothing could happen in the whole Creation, from the beginning of the World to the end thereof, (tho' it was in it self never so bad, never so mischievous) but what both might and should be so ordered,
and so laid the Scheme and Platform of things, that nothing could happen in the Whole Creation, from the beginning of the World to the end thereof, (though it was in it self never so bad, never so mischievous) but what both might and should be so ordered,
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And lastly, The Scheme of Things being thus laid, His Infinite Power first produced All things, and still upholds All things, and from time to time, in their several seasons, actually brings to pass every thing, according to the Determinations of his eternal Wisdom. And tho' it doth it in ways secret to us,
And lastly, The Scheme of Things being thus laid, His Infinite Power First produced All things, and still upholds All things, and from time to time, in their several seasons, actually brings to pass every thing, according to the Determinations of his Eternal Wisdom. And though it does it in ways secret to us,
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yet it doth it certainly and surely, and withal, most easily and gently, with the least violence to the establish'd Laws of Nature, and without any force at all upon the Free Wills of Intelligent Beings.
yet it does it Certainly and surely, and withal, most Easily and gently, with the least violence to the established Laws of Nature, and without any force At all upon the Free Wills of Intelligent Beings.
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Infinite Knowledge is the Foundation of All. Infinite Goodness is the Author and Mover of All. Infinite Wisdom is the Contriver and Director of All. And Infinite Power executes All.
Infinite Knowledge is the Foundation of All. Infinite goodness is the Author and Mover of All. Infinite Wisdom is the Contriver and Director of All. And Infinite Power executes All.
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This must likewise be true, if perfect Iustice govern the World. Thirdly, It follows from hence, that even the severer Dispensations of God's Providence toward us;
This must likewise be true, if perfect justice govern the World. Thirdly, It follows from hence, that even the severer Dispensations of God's Providence towards us;
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our very Calamities, and Misfortunes, and Disappointments; even these are the effects of God's Kindness, tho' at the same time they may be likewise Instances of His Iustice. That is to say, they are meant really for our Good, and will prove so,
our very Calamities, and Misfortunes, and Disappointments; even these Are the effects of God's Kindness, though At the same time they may be likewise Instances of His Justice That is to say, they Are meant really for our Good, and will prove so,
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And tho' these chastisements (as the Apostle tell us) are not joyous, but grievous, yet are they designed for the bringing forth the peaceable fruits of righteousness in all them that are exercised thereby.
And though these chastisements (as the Apostle tell us) Are not joyous, but grievous, yet Are they designed for the bringing forth the peaceable fruits of righteousness in all them that Are exercised thereby.
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even those that we are apt to look upon as the greatest Judgments, shall at last appear most visibly to have been the wisest methods that could possibly have been contrived for the doing the Greatest Good to us.
even those that we Are apt to look upon as the greatest Judgments, shall At last appear most visibly to have been the Wisest methods that could possibly have been contrived for the doing the Greatest Good to us.
that not only the Mischiefs and Calamities that fall upon Mankind, but even their Faults and Mismanagements, nay, their very Sins and Wickednesses, should be for the best.
that not only the Mischiefs and Calamities that fallen upon Mankind, but even their Faults and Mismanagements, nay, their very Sins and Wickednesses, should be for the best.
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And likewise the Faults of a People may and will have such an ill influence upon the Community, as if they be not amended, the Desolation of the Nation may at last ensue thereupon.
And likewise the Faults of a People may and will have such an ill influence upon the Community, as if they be not amended, the Desolation of the nation may At last ensue thereupon.
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But still, tho' every thing that happens do not prove for the Good of that particular Person, or that particular People, that is immediately concerned in the Event;
But still, though every thing that happens do not prove for the Good of that particular Person, or that particular People, that is immediately concerned in the Event;
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So that take all the whole Series of Events toge•her, that have or shall come to pass all the World over, we may undoubtedly affirm, that All things have been as well managed,
So that take all the Whole Series of Events toge•her, that have or shall come to pass all the World over, we may undoubtedly affirm, that All things have been as well managed,
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and such a King likewise, that the Measures of his Government are exact Goodness, and Wisdom, and Righteousness; what have all Mankind to do, especially Good Men, but to Rejoyce and be glad?
and such a King likewise, that the Measures of his Government Are exact goodness, and Wisdom, and Righteousness; what have all Mankind to do, especially Good Men, but to Rejoice and be glad?
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It is very remarkable, that not only David, but the Prophets likewise, when they are treating of God's Kingdom, call upon the Isles in a particular manner to take notice of it;
It is very remarkable, that not only David, but the prophets likewise, when they Are treating of God's Kingdom, call upon the Isles in a particular manner to take notice of it;
For, it is the Isles of the Gentiles, by which Name the Scripture expresseth those Countries that were at the greatest distance from the Continent of Iudea; I say, it is these Isles, which now at this day (God's ancient People the Iews being for their Infidelity long ago rejected) are the principal Seat of his Church and Kingdom, and to which He vouchsafeth the Light of his Gospel, and the Means of Salvation;
For, it is the Isles of the Gentiles, by which Name the Scripture Expresses those Countries that were At the greatest distance from the Continent of Iudea; I say, it is these Isles, which now At this day (God's ancient People the Iews being for their Infidelity long ago rejected) Are the principal Seat of his Church and Kingdom, and to which He vouchsafeth the Light of his Gospel, and the Means of Salvation;
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But now, of all the Isles of the Gentiles, if any one above the rest hath felt the benign and gracious Influences of the LORD 's being our King, certainly Ours is that Island.
But now, of all the Isles of the Gentiles, if any one above the rest hath felt the benign and gracious Influences of the LORD is being our King, Certainly Ours is that Island.
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How wonderfully bountiful hath God been to us in a continued succession of Publick Blessings, even from the first beginning of Time, that we have had any Memorials of Events among us?
How wonderfully bountiful hath God been to us in a continued succession of Public Blessings, even from the First beginning of Time, that we have had any Memorials of Events among us?
That made way for the greatest Blessing that Heaven could bestow upon us, even the receiving Christianity: And that Blessing we had with the most early, being the first among the Nations that embraced it.
That made Way for the greatest Blessing that Heaven could bestow upon us, even the receiving Christianity: And that Blessing we had with the most early, being the First among the nations that embraced it.
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When through the just Judgment of God, Barbarism and Ignorance overspread the face of Europe, and by the occasion thereof Superstition and Idolatry made its way,
When through the just Judgement of God, Barbarism and Ignorance overspread the face of Europe, and by the occasion thereof Superstition and Idolatry made its Way,
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When the happy time came, that God thought fit to set on foot the Reformation, (having first made way for it, by the restoring of Learning ) such was His particular Care of us, that this was one of the first Kingdoms that was brought over to it.
When the happy time Come, that God Thought fit to Set on foot the Reformation, (having First made Way for it, by the restoring of Learning) such was His particular Care of us, that this was one of the First Kingdoms that was brought over to it.
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for we have all-along, from that time to this, (except the interruption of a few Years in the late Times) served God in Peace and Happiness, under the same Establishment.
for we have all-along, from that time to this, (except the interruption of a few years in the late Times) served God in Peace and Happiness, under the same Establishment.
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Let our past Deliverances have been what they will, yet we are sure we are now in a Hazardous Condition, notwithstanding all the Prayers we have put up for better Successes. That is too true:
Let our passed Deliverances have been what they will, yet we Are sure we Are now in a Hazardous Condition, notwithstanding all the Prayers we have put up for better Successes. That is too true:
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and above all, our unaccountable dividing our selves into Parties, and pursuing particular Piques and Quarrels, not only to the neglect, but to the plain ruine of our common Interests.
and above all, our unaccountable dividing our selves into Parties, and pursuing particular Piques and Quarrels, not only to the neglect, but to the plain ruin of our Common Interests.
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But yet, notwithstanding our high Provocations, yet so gently hath God corrected us, and even in his Iudgments so much hath He remembred Mercy, that we have all reason to rejoyce at the Benignity and Kindness of His Dispensations towards us;
But yet, notwithstanding our high Provocations, yet so gently hath God corrected us, and even in his Judgments so much hath He remembered Mercy, that we have all reason to rejoice At the Benignity and Kindness of His Dispensations towards us;
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yet I believe thus much I may decently and truly say, That tho' the King had not the Victory, being overpower'd by Numbers; yet he gained more Honour, and sustained less Loss than those that boasted of the Victory.
yet I believe thus much I may decently and truly say, That though the King had not the Victory, being overpowered by Numbers; yet he gained more Honour, and sustained less Loss than those that boasted of the Victory.
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and Returned him safe to us, but returned him likewise with such Reputation for his Courage, and Vigilance, and Conduct in the Difficulties he had to struggle with,
and Returned him safe to us, but returned him likewise with such Reputation for his Courage, and Vigilance, and Conduct in the Difficulties he had to struggle with,
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God Almighty is our King, and He both certainly knows, and will certainly do, that which is best for us, provided we take care to do that which becomes us.
God Almighty is our King, and He both Certainly knows, and will Certainly do, that which is best for us, provided we take care to do that which becomes us.
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Away therefore with all Fear, and Distrust, and Despondency; it is an Argument of Infidelity and Irreligion, as well as Cowardise, to despair of the Commonwealth.
Away Therefore with all fear, and Distrust, and Despondency; it is an Argument of Infidelity and Irreligion, as well as Cowardice, to despair of the Commonwealth.
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and at last, perhaps, may contribute a great deal to the Glory of hindering and defeating the most wise Counsels that are proposed for our Safety; but that is the greatest Point we gain.
and At last, perhaps, may contribute a great deal to the Glory of hindering and defeating the most wise Counsels that Are proposed for our Safety; but that is the greatest Point we gain.
God Almighty will not alter his Methods for any of our foolish Passions; but there is a way to prevail upon God himself, to do for us all that our own Hearts can desire, provided that which we desire be good for us;
God Almighty will not altar his Methods for any of our foolish Passion; but there is a Way to prevail upon God himself, to do for us all that our own Hearts can desire, provided that which we desire be good for us;
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Great indeed, and wonderful, are the Promises that are made to those that put their Trust in God. Cursed (saith the Prophet) be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm:
Great indeed, and wondered, Are the Promises that Are made to those that put their Trust in God. Cursed (Says the Prophet) be the man that Trusteth in man, and makes Flesh his arm:
All the Blusterings and Storms that threaten God's People, shall turn to their Advantage, and shall really at length prove matter of rejoycing to them,
All the Blusterings and Storms that threaten God's People, shall turn to their Advantage, and shall really At length prove matter of rejoicing to them,
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