A sermon preach'd before the Societies for Reformation of Manners in Dublin, April the 11th, 1699 by Alex. Sinclare ; published at the desire of the said societies.
THE Text, I have chosen, seems Calculated for this Meridian; and evidently appears to be suitable to the present Occasion: For it's an everlasting Record;
THE Text, I have chosen, seems Calculated for this Meridian; and evidently appears to be suitable to the present Occasion: For it's an everlasting Record;
to the great Honour of the illustrious Inhabitants of Jerusalem; for their active Zeal, in the most Glorious Reformation, that was ever known in the Kingdom of Judah. This Blessed Work had its first Rise and Spring in the tender Heart of that great Reformer, the incomparable Josiah;
to the great Honour of the illustrious Inhabitants of Jerusalem; for their active Zeal, in the most Glorious Reformation, that was ever known in the Kingdom of Judah. This Blessed Work had its First Rise and Spring in the tender Heart of that great Reformer, the incomparable Josiah;
for they Did according to the Covenant of God, the God of their Fathers. And that this High Commendation of them may be well understood and fitly applied;
for they Did according to the Covenant of God, the God of their Father's. And that this High Commendation of them may be well understood and fitly applied;
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if you consider, That Jerusalem was the Metropolis, or chief City, of the Kingdom of Judah; and that these Inhabitants of it are distinguished, not only from them that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin;
if you Consider, That Jerusalem was the Metropolis, or chief city, of the Kingdom of Judah; and that these Inhabitants of it Are distinguished, not only from them that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin;
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Secondly, The Covenant of God, &c. is the Divine Law, written in the Books of Moses and the Prophets, with their solemnly declared Consent; which gives it the proper Denomination of a Covenant. This Book was found by Hilkiah the High-Priest in the Temple,
Secondly, The Covenant of God, etc. is the Divine Law, written in the Books of Moses and the prophets, with their solemnly declared Consent; which gives it the proper Denomination of a Covenant. This Book was found by Hilkiah the High-Priest in the Temple,
when Moses sprinkled the Blood upon the Altar, and the People, who declared their Consent, by saying, All that the Lord hath said, we will do, and be Obedient, Ex. 24.7.
when Moses sprinkled the Blood upon the Altar, and the People, who declared their Consent, by saying, All that the Lord hath said, we will do, and be Obedient, Ex. 24.7.
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Thirdly, They are chiefly commended here, for doing according to this Covenant; which signifies their faithful and active diligence, by which they excell'd all others:
Thirdly, They Are chiefly commended Here, for doing according to this Covenant; which signifies their faithful and active diligence, by which they excelled all Others:
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as its said, the King caused them by constraint, to stand, or give their Consent, to the Covenant, and that he made, or compelled them, by some necessary force upon their backward inclinations, to serve, even to serve the Lord their God:
as its said, the King caused them by constraint, to stand, or give their Consent, to the Covenant, and that he made, or compelled them, by Some necessary force upon their backward inclinations, to serve, even to serve the Lord their God:
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1. That this Glorious Reformer put away all the abominations that were spied in the Land of Judah, and in Jerusalem; and by a just execution of the Law, reclaimed the people that were unwilling,
1. That this Glorious Reformer put away all the abominations that were spied in the Land of Judah, and in Jerusalem; and by a just execution of the Law, reclaimed the people that were unwilling,
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and a special Mark of the Divine Favour, and the Honour that comes from God, is here fix't upon these Renown'd inhabitants of Jerusalem. And now from all that hath been said, doth clearly arise this.
and a special Mark of the Divine Favour, and the Honour that comes from God, is Here fixed upon these Renowned inhabitants of Jerusalem. And now from all that hath been said, does clearly arise this.
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Doct. 1. That it's a singular advantage to the Publick Work of Reformation, and will redound to the great Honour of the Inhabitants of the chief City of a Kingdom,
Doct. 1. That it's a singular advantage to the Public Work of Reformation, and will redound to the great Honour of the Inhabitants of the chief city of a Kingdom,
1. That when a Publick Reformation is happily begun by the Supreme Powers, and carried on by the just Execution of necessary Laws in that Case made and provided:
1. That when a Public Reformation is happily begun by the Supreme Powers, and carried on by the just Execution of necessary Laws in that Case made and provided:
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All Persons should not only submit to them, and be active to Reform themselves, but also assist all they can in their several Stations and Capacities to Reclaim others.
All Persons should not only submit to them, and be active to Reform themselves, but also assist all they can in their several Stations and Capacities to Reclaim Others.
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is a Noble act of that excellent grace of Charity, which the Christian Religion doth indispensibly require, by which they imitate God himself, and act like his Children.
is a Noble act of that excellent grace of Charity, which the Christian Religion does Indispensibly require, by which they imitate God himself, and act like his Children.
but also of private Persons as they have Opportunity and Abilities, in their Places and Stations, to be aiding and assisting, by their faithful Informations, wise Counsels, social Combinations, vigorous Prosecutions, liberal Contributions,
but also of private Persons as they have Opportunity and Abilities, in their Places and Stations, to be aiding and assisting, by their faithful Informations, wise Counsels, social Combinations, vigorous Prosecutions, liberal Contributions,
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This hath been so fully Explained, Proved, Press't and Vindicated, in those excellent Discourses that have been Publish't on this Occasion, That I shall only refer you to them,
This hath been so Fully Explained, Proved, Pressed and Vindicated, in those excellent Discourses that have been Published on this Occasion, That I shall only refer you to them,
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and also to assist, with their utmost diligence, in the just Execution of them upon Notorious Offenders, that their fellow Citizens being first Reclaimed;
and also to assist, with their utmost diligence, in the just Execution of them upon Notorious Offenders, that their fellow Citizens being First Reclaimed;
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So they must give an awful and strict Account, how they have improved them for the Glory of God, and in the service of their Generation according to the Opportunities put into their Hands.
So they must give an awful and strict Account, how they have improved them for the Glory of God, and in the service of their Generation according to the Opportunities put into their Hands.
when the Inhabitants of the chief City are vigorously engaged in it; for the Glorious Lustre of their excellent Example, will provoke many to imitate them;
when the Inhabitants of the chief city Are vigorously engaged in it; for the Glorious Lustre of their excellent Exampl, will provoke many to imitate them;
For as the Blood circulating thro' the Heart, receives a fresh Vigour and Tincture, which it conveys to all parts to repair the Health and Strength of the whole;
For as the Blood circulating through the Heart, receives a fresh Vigour and Tincture, which it conveys to all parts to repair the Health and Strength of the Whole;
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and brings there a continual concourse of the most active people from all Parts, who receiving the impressions of your Zealous Diligence to Reform them;
and brings there a continual concourse of the most active people from all Parts, who receiving the impressions of your Zealous Diligence to Reform them;
We have observed by sad experience, how the Contagion of that Wickedness which began and reigned in our chief Cities, did quickly spread thro' the whole Nation;
We have observed by sad experience, how the Contagion of that Wickedness which began and reigned in our chief Cities, did quickly spread through the Whole nation;
And now, if ever we expect a general Reformation of this Kingdom, it must begin and receive its successful Vigour by your Zealous endeavours in this City. Be strong therefore all ye People, and be Active, ye Inhabitants of our Jerusalem, that ye may have the Honour of being the happy Reformers, not only of one City,
And now, if ever we expect a general Reformation of this Kingdom, it must begin and receive its successful Vigour by your Zealous endeavours in this city. Be strong Therefore all the People, and be Active, you Inhabitants of our Jerusalem, that you may have the Honour of being the happy Reformers, not only of one city,
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as he did the Noble Inhabitants of Jerusalem; where they shall be more durable than if they were ingraven on Brass or Marble. You are Honourable in his Account,
as he did the Noble Inhabitants of Jerusalem; where they shall be more durable than if they were engraven on Brass or Marble. You Are Honourable in his Account,
You Act in a City set upon a Hill, that your Light may so shine before Men, that they seeing your good works, may Glorify your Father which is in Heaven:
You Act in a city Set upon a Hill, that your Light may so shine before Men, that they seeing your good works, may glorify your Father which is in Heaven:
and before I come to the Application, will seek for, and raise another, from two principal Circumstances of the Text, which are the antecedent Occasion, and consequent issue of this Reformation, that the Inhabitants of Jerusalem were so Active in.
and before I come to the Application, will seek for, and raise Another, from two principal circumstances of the Text, which Are the antecedent Occasion, and consequent issue of this Reformation, that the Inhabitants of Jerusalem were so Active in.
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1. The antecedent Occasion of it, was their danger of the Wrath of God, which was so expressly threatned against them, that it's spoken of v. 21. as already poured out upon them.
1. The antecedent Occasion of it, was their danger of the Wrath of God, which was so expressly threatened against them, that it's spoken of v. 21. as already poured out upon them.
This broke the tender Heart of good Josiah, that he Rent his Cloaths, and humbled himself before God, with penitential Tears; and was therefore assured by a Message from the Lord;
This broke the tender Heart of good Josiah, that he Rend his Clothes, and humbled himself before God, with penitential Tears; and was Therefore assured by a Message from the Lord;
caused them to enter into a solemn Covenant, and made them to put away their Abominations and serve the Lord, that the Judgments threatned against them might be averted;
caused them to enter into a solemn Covenant, and made them to put away their Abominations and serve the Lord, that the Judgments threatened against them might be averted;
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For after a large Description of the great success of this Glorious Reformation, in 2 Kings ch. 23. from the beginning to v. 25. it immediately follows in v. 26. That notwithstanding the Lord turned not from the fierceness of his great Wrath, wherewith his Anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocations, that Manasseh had provoked him withal. And the event was answerable to this terrible Denunciation;
For After a large Description of the great success of this Glorious Reformation, in 2 Kings changed. 23. from the beginning to v. 25. it immediately follows in v. 26. That notwithstanding the Lord turned not from the fierceness of his great Wrath, wherewith his Anger was kindled against Judah, Because of all the provocations, that Manasses had provoked him withal. And the event was answerable to this terrible Denunciation;
and also successful, by their Blessed Endeavours, to deliver themselves and the Nation from the destructive Miseries they had deserv'd, during his good Reign,
and also successful, by their Blessed Endeavours, to deliver themselves and the nation from the destructive Misery's they had deserved, during his good Reign,
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2. Such an external Reformation, is not always sufficient to deliver a sinful Nation from the Calamities which they have long provoked a Jealous God to threaten against them:
2. Such an external Reformation, is not always sufficient to deliver a sinful nation from the Calamities which they have long provoked a Jealous God to threaten against them:
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which the Prophet doth plainly insinuate to be their dangerous Neglect, when he exhorts them, Jer. 3.13. Only acknowledge thine Iniquity that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God, and hast scattered thy Ways:
which the Prophet does plainly insinuate to be their dangerous Neglect, when he exhorts them, Jer. 3.13. Only acknowledge thine Iniquity that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God, and hast scattered thy Ways:
They complied with the Command of the King, to Reform; but neglected the Calls of God, by his Prophets, to Repent. And this is also observable in the Account we have of their Reformation;
They complied with the Command of the King, to Reform; but neglected the Calls of God, by his prophets, to repent. And this is also observable in the Account we have of their Reformation;
Being over tender, it may be, of their own, and the Reputation of the former wicked Reigns, they were willing to be reformed, without any publick Humiliation.
Being over tender, it may be, of their own, and the Reputation of the former wicked Reigns, they were willing to be reformed, without any public Humiliation.
We find afterward, in more successful Reformations by Ezra and Nehemiah, that all the People joyned with them in their Publick Confessions and Penitential Sorrows for their Sins.
We find afterwards, in more successful Reformations by Ezra and Nehemiah, that all the People joined with them in their Public Confessions and Penitential Sorrows for their Sins.
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And this the Prophet Jeremiah suggests to them as most necessary to justifie God in his Treatnings, and the only effectual means to turn away his Wrath from them and procure his Favour.
And this the Prophet Jeremiah suggests to them as most necessary to justify God in his Treatnings, and the only effectual means to turn away his Wrath from them and procure his Favour.
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So that private Repentance may be sufficient for the Pardon of secret Sins; but National Provocations require some publick Acts of Repentance to vindicate the Glory of God.
So that private Repentance may be sufficient for the Pardon of secret Sins; but National Provocations require Some public Acts of Repentance to vindicate the Glory of God.
And now, what remains but to make some Application. 1. By suggesting to you some causes of our Fears. 2. By shewing you the Grounds of our Hopes, concerning the Issue of our present Reformation. 3. By giving some Directions how you should behave your selves, that if it be possible, we may escape the Calamities that our National Sins have deserved.
And now, what remains but to make Some Application. 1. By suggesting to you Some Causes of our Fears. 2. By showing you the Grounds of our Hope's, Concerning the Issue of our present Reformation. 3. By giving Some Directions how you should behave your selves, that if it be possible, we may escape the Calamities that our National Sins have deserved.
I shall begin with the first of these, by comparing our Condition with that of Judah; and if we shall find, upon inquiry, that ours is like to theirs, nay.
I shall begin with the First of these, by comparing our Condition with that of Judah; and if we shall find, upon inquiry, that ours is like to theirs, nay.
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1. The chief and fundamental cause of our Fear is, the great Provocations we have been guilty of, which are too too like the Sins of Judah, if they do not exceed;
1. The chief and fundamental cause of our fear is, the great Provocations we have been guilty of, which Are too too like the Sins of Judah, if they do not exceed;
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And tho' I might run the Parallel much farther backward, yet I shall confine my self at present to that which is expresly mentioned, as the reason why the Lord turned not from the fierceness of his great Wrath, wherewith his Anger was kindled against Judah, viz. The Provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withal, i. e.
And though I might run the Parallel much farther backward, yet I shall confine my self At present to that which is expressly mentioned, as the reason why the Lord turned not from the fierceness of his great Wrath, wherewith his Anger was kindled against Judah, viz. The Provocations that Manasses had provoked him withal, i. e.
And hath not the profligate Wickedness and Impiety, the horrible Profaneness and Lewdness, of the two late Reigns been equal to theirs? I have not time to mention either of them,
And hath not the profligate Wickedness and Impiety, the horrible Profaneness and lewdness, of the two late Reigns been equal to theirs? I have not time to mention either of them,
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You may do it your selves if you'll read 2 Kings, 21 ch. and 2 Chron. 33 ch. And consider what hath been acted of late in these Kingdoms;
You may do it your selves if You'll read 2 Kings, 21 changed. and 2 Chronicles 33 changed. And Consider what hath been acted of late in these Kingdoms;
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but proved like Grass-hoppers easily dispersed? And from the Gun-Powder Plot that threatned to contend by Fire? but this also shall not be, saith the Lord.
but proved like Grasshoppers Easily dispersed? And from the Gun-Powder Plot that threatened to contend by Fire? but this also shall not be, Says the Lord.
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if a Patient God had not seasonably interposed to deliver and restore us to this happy State in which we have another opportunity to reform and repent, that we may escape the last Effects of his Destructive Vengeance? And if we don't improve it aright, we have cause to fear what may be the dreadful Issue of such a Fatal Neglect.
if a Patient God had not seasonably interposed to deliver and restore us to this happy State in which we have Another opportunity to reform and Repent, that we may escape the last Effects of his Destructive Vengeance? And if we don't improve it aright, we have cause to Fear what may be the dreadful Issue of such a Fatal Neglect.
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The 4th Cause of our Fear is, The want of National Repentance, and publick Acknowledgements of the great iniquities that have abounded in these Kingdoms.
The 4th Cause of our fear is, The want of National Repentance, and public Acknowledgements of the great iniquities that have abounded in these Kingdoms.
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but there hath not yet been so much as a general Confession of the grievous Sins of the Two last Reigns. Whether we have been too tender of their Reputation or our own, it's certain we have not exposed them openly,
but there hath not yet been so much as a general Confessi of the grievous Sins of the Two last Reigns. Whither we have been too tender of their Reputation or our own, it's certain we have not exposed them openly,
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A 5th Cause that increases our Fear, as it aggravates our Guilt and Danger is, what Judah is accused for, Jer. 3.6, 8, 10. That when She had seen all that God had done to Back-sliding Israel, yet her treacherous Sister Judah feared not, and turned to the Lord but feignedly,
A 5th Cause that increases our fear, as it aggravates our Gilded and Danger is, what Judah is accused for, Jer. 3.6, 8, 10. That when She had seen all that God had done to Backsliding Israel, yet her treacherous Sister Judah feared not, and turned to the Lord but feignedly,
And have we not as doleful Instances of the sad Desolations of other Protestant Churches whom the Lord hath made to drink very deep of the Cup of his Indignation? and may he not cause us to drink of the Dregs of it? A Jealous God is on his way,
And have we not as doleful Instances of the sad Desolations of other Protestant Churches whom the Lord hath made to drink very deep of the Cup of his Indignation? and may he not cause us to drink of the Dregs of it? A Jealous God is on his Way,
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The 6th Cause of our Fear is, That we come so far short of the Reformation in Josiah 's days: And if he executed the fierceness of his Wrath upon them, notwithstanding all their successful Attempts to reform the Nation, what shall become of us, who have not extended the Reformation so far as they did, either as to the Places and Persons that were reformed,
The 6th Cause of our fear is, That we come so Far short of the Reformation in Josiah is days: And if he executed the fierceness of his Wrath upon them, notwithstanding all their successful Attempts to reform the nation, what shall become of us, who have not extended the Reformation so Far as they did, either as to the Places and Persons that were reformed,
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but extended to all the Cities of Judah and Benjamin: Nay, their Zeal carried it to all the Countrys that pertained to the Children of Israel, to Bethel, and the Cities of Samaria, that were not directly subject to the Kings of Judah: But it may be, that after the Ten Tribes were carried Captives, some of Judah Transplanted themselves, and made Colonies there;
but extended to all the Cities of Judah and Benjamin: Nay, their Zeal carried it to all the Countries that pertained to the Children of Israel, to Bethel, and the Cities of Samaria, that were not directly Subject to the Kings of Judah: But it may be, that After the Ten Tribes were carried Captives, Some of Judah Transplanted themselves, and made Colonies there;
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and that were in all the Countries of the Children of Israel, did they put away, and restored their Religious Worship to its greatest Purity, according to all the Law of Moses:
and that were in all the Countries of the Children of Israel, did they put away, and restored their Religious Worship to its greatest Purity, according to all the Law of Moses:
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Nay, what Cursing and Swearing, Perjury and Blasphemy, Oppression and Injustice, Lewdness and Prophaneness, &c. are still abounding among us? And many are impudent to serve the Devil by such Wickedness,
Nay, what Cursing and Swearing, Perjury and Blasphemy, Oppression and Injustice, lewdness and Profaneness, etc. Are still abounding among us? And many Are impudent to serve the devil by such Wickedness,
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The 7th and last Cause of our Fear that I will mention, is from the many other Sins which abound among us, that cannot easily be restrained by Humane Laws,
The 7th and last Cause of our fear that I will mention, is from the many other Sins which abound among us, that cannot Easily be restrained by Humane Laws,
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great Formality and Hypocrisie in his Worship; Murmuring Complaints, and Discontent at the Providence of God; Divisions and Contentions among Professors:
great Formality and Hypocrisy in his Worship; Murmuring Complaints, and Discontent At the Providence of God; Divisions and Contentions among Professors:
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But some may possibly think, that these things are unseasonable upon this Occasion and Object, that they expected only Encouragements to this Work: and behold! I have discouraged them altogether;
But Some may possibly think, that these things Are unseasonable upon this Occasion and Object, that they expected only Encouragements to this Work: and behold! I have discouraged them altogether;
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for to what purpose shall they be active in it, if notwithstanding all they do, we are still in danger? and how can they be diligent that are possessed with these Fears?
for to what purpose shall they be active in it, if notwithstanding all they do, we Are still in danger? and how can they be diligent that Are possessed with these Fears?
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Every wise Person will desire to know his Danger: For the Prudent Man foreseeth the Evil, and hideth himself, but the Simple pass on, and are punished.
Every wise Person will desire to know his Danger: For the Prudent Man Foreseeth the Evil, and Hideth himself, but the Simple pass on, and Are punished.
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2. True Zeal will not be discouraged, but rather animated by apprehensions of Danger; as true Valour never appears so much as in the most hazardous Attempts.
2. True Zeal will not be discouraged, but rather animated by apprehensions of Danger; as true Valour never appears so much as in the most hazardous Attempts.
which doth not depend upon your Success, but your faithful Diligence in it. And, supposing the worst that your Fears can suggest, concerning the Issue of it;
which does not depend upon your Success, but your faithful Diligence in it. And, supposing the worst that your Fears can suggest, Concerning the Issue of it;
'Tis a very critical Season in which God keeps us upon our good Behaviour, that you may be cautious and careful to approve your selves to him in what you do;
It's a very critical Season in which God keeps us upon our good Behaviour, that you may be cautious and careful to approve your selves to him in what you do;
and (as it was promised to Josiah ) You may be gathered to the Grave in Peace, that your Eyes may not see all the Evil that he will bring upon this Place,
and (as it was promised to Josiah) You may be gathered to the Grave in Peace, that your Eyes may not see all the Evil that he will bring upon this Place,
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For hath not the Work prospered in your hands hitherto beyond all Mens Expectations? and who knows whereunto it may grow? and who would not take Encouragement to persevere and encrease their Diligence,
For hath not the Work prospered in your hands hitherto beyond all Men's Expectations? and who knows whereunto it may grow? and who would not take Encouragement to persevere and increase their Diligence,
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when they find by glad Experience that their Labours are not in vain? It's very observable, what fresh Encouragement and great Advantages you have obtained upon every Occasion of this nature:
when they find by glad Experience that their Labours Are not in vain? It's very observable, what fresh Encouragement and great Advantages you have obtained upon every Occasion of this nature:
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For by your Zealous Diligence, and the large Bounty that was liberally contributed to this Work, you have been successful in prosecuting those Lottery Games that had the pretence of Authority to support them.
For by your Zealous Diligence, and the large Bounty that was liberally contributed to this Work, you have been successful in prosecuting those Lottery Games that had the pretence of authority to support them.
And what can stand before your vigorous Zeal? How much Leudness and Prophaneness hath been supprest in this City? And we are told of considerable Progress that is made in other places.
And what can stand before your vigorous Zeal? How much lewdness and Profaneness hath been suppressed in this city? And we Are told of considerable Progress that is made in other places.
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and that which doth very much encourage our Hopes, that God hath some kind thoughts of Love and Peace for the rising Generation, is, that plentiful measures of it are fallen upon many young Persons;
and that which does very much encourage our Hope's, that God hath Some kind thoughts of Love and Peace for the rising Generation, is, that plentiful measures of it Are fallen upon many young Persons;
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And is it not from the same Spirit of Peace and Love, that there is such a blessed Harmony and Agreement among them of different Persuasions in other matters;
And is it not from the same Spirit of Peace and Love, that there is such a blessed Harmony and Agreement among them of different Persuasions in other matters;
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who conspire joyntly together to carry on this Excellent Work? And I hope, when some unreasonable Jealousies and Prejudices are worn off, that it will procure a greater Union, which the envious endeavours of some spiteful Men shall not be able to prevent.
who conspire jointly together to carry on this Excellent Work? And I hope, when Some unreasonable Jealousies and Prejudices Are worn off, that it will procure a greater union, which the envious endeavours of Some spiteful Men shall not be able to prevent.
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and our hopes are exceedingly raised by the successful appearances of them. 4. The present Revolution of Providence we are fallen under, doth also encourage our Hopes:
and our hope's Are exceedingly raised by the successful appearances of them. 4. The present Revolution of Providence we Are fallen under, does also encourage our Hope's:
and will gradually decline to its total Dissolution; and the Churches of Christ must proportionably advance to their best, and most flourishing Condition:
and will gradually decline to its total Dissolution; and the Churches of christ must proportionably advance to their best, and most flourishing Condition:
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and now the Wheels of his Chariots seem to move very swiftly, and make haste, by the frequent great changes in the World, to perform some glorious Work that he hath designed for the great Happiness of his People.
and now the Wheels of his Chariots seem to move very swiftly, and make haste, by the frequent great changes in the World, to perform Some glorious Work that he hath designed for the great Happiness of his People.
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And being well assured, that we have espoused his Cause, and are a part of his true Church, we may comfortably expect, that he who hath done such wonders for us already, to deliver us from the very brink of Ruin,
And being well assured, that we have espoused his Cause, and Are a part of his true Church, we may comfortably expect, that he who hath done such wonders for us already, to deliver us from the very brink of Ruin,
and restore us to all the Priviledges we enjoy, will perfect his Work, and bring to pass the great designs of his Providences and your Endeavours, which appears to be the same.
and restore us to all the Privileges we enjoy, will perfect his Work, and bring to pass the great designs of his Providences and your Endeavours, which appears to be the same.
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which I will briefly mention, viz. That after all the Confusions and Wars that have been in most Nations of the World, we are suddenly surprized with an Universal Peace.
which I will briefly mention, viz. That After all the Confusions and Wars that have been in most nations of the World, we Are suddenly surprised with an Universal Peace.
6. 'Tis no small ground of our hopes in the last place, that a day of Solemn Humiliation hath been lately observed in most Protestant Churches abroad, and in our Neighbouring Lands;
6. It's no small ground of our hope's in the last place, that a day of Solemn Humiliation hath been lately observed in most Protestant Churches abroad, and in our Neighbouring Lands;
That we may lay to Heart the Sins and Sufferings of our persecuted Brethren, and deprecate the Judgments which our manifold Sins and Provocations have most justly deserved.
That we may lay to Heart the Sins and Sufferings of our persecuted Brothers, and deprecate the Judgments which our manifold Sins and Provocations have most justly deserved.
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that by a National Repentance, Gods Wrath may be turned away, his Favour and the Blessings of it procured, our Fears prevented, and our Hopes take place.
that by a National Repentance, God's Wrath may be turned away, his Favour and the Blessings of it procured, our Fears prevented, and our Hope's take place.
3. To give you some directions how to behave your selves, that if it be possible, we may be delivered from the destructive Evils our Sins have deserved.
3. To give you Some directions how to behave your selves, that if it be possible, we may be Delivered from the destructive Evils our Sins have deserved.
as Pride, Vain-Glory, private Revenge, Prejudices, Slavish Fears, Cowardly Withdrawings, Rash and Irregular Attempts, &c. Thirdly, Provoke others to give their Assistance to this Honourable Work you are engaged in.
as Pride, Vain-Glory, private Revenge, Prejudices, Slavish Fears, Cowardly Withdrawings, Rash and Irregular Attempts, etc. Thirdly, Provoke Others to give their Assistance to this Honourable Work you Are engaged in.
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if your Endeavours cannot, extend to the utmost Bounds of such a necessary Reformation. Fourthly, Where the Law is defective to suppress some Vices, by its Penal Sanction:
if your Endeavours cannot, extend to the utmost Bounds of such a necessary Reformation. Fourthly, Where the Law is defective to suppress Some Vices, by its Penal Sanction:
and let us all be fervent in our Supplications to Almighty God, that he would bless the Zealous Endeavours of those Renowned Inhabitants of our Jerusalem, that are doing according to the Covenant of God, the God of our Fathers. FINIS.
and let us all be fervent in our Supplications to Almighty God, that he would bless the Zealous Endeavours of those Renowned Inhabitants of our Jerusalem, that Are doing according to the Covenant of God, the God of our Father's. FINIS.
