Two sermons preached at the Cathedral Church of Norwich the one upon the 3d of May being Wednesday in Rogation week, the other upon the 29th day of May being the solemnization of His Majesties birth and restauration / by William Smith, D.D., Preb.
IF because there appear some remarks of ancient Solemnity upon this time, and because the established Liturgy doth oblige us to a religious regard to it, any man should inquire after the reason and intention of both, the question will be easily solved,
IF Because there appear Some remarks of ancient Solemnity upon this time, and Because the established Liturgy does oblige us to a religious regard to it, any man should inquire After the reason and intention of both, the question will be Easily solved,
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or the Week of Prayers, that is, a time chosen and separated by the Churches Wisdom and Authority for Fasting and Prayers, the more solemnly to implore the mercy of God upon the World at a season,
or the Week of Prayers, that is, a time chosen and separated by the Churches Wisdom and authority for Fasting and Prayers, the more solemnly to implore the mercy of God upon the World At a season,
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and hath been ever since observed in most places of the Christian World, and particularly in all the Lutheran Churches ever since the Reformation, to this very day.
and hath been ever since observed in most places of the Christian World, and particularly in all the Lutheran Churches ever since the Reformation, to this very day.
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But how pious and reasonable, how ancient and universal soever the observation hath been, yet the demolishers of our Rites and Order, have so prevailed with the people, that there's scarcely one of a hundred, that understands their duty in it,
But how pious and reasonable, how ancient and universal soever the observation hath been, yet the demolishers of our Rites and Order, have so prevailed with the people, that there's scarcely one of a hundred, that understands their duty in it,
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And yet I don't despair, but that some pious persons here before me, may be so affected with this short account of their duty therein, that they may in some measure answer the intention of this ancient Establishment,
And yet I don't despair, but that Some pious Persons Here before me, may be so affected with this short account of their duty therein, that they may in Some measure answer the intention of this ancient Establishment,
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and that from the words now propounded. Pray without ceasing, or continually. Which words offer these two occasions of discourse. 1. What is meant by continually praying,
and that from the words now propounded. Pray without ceasing, or continually. Which words offer these two occasions of discourse. 1. What is meant by continually praying,
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and how far the command of God lays upon us on that account. 2. The reasonableness of observing that command so represented, by several instances of advantages to engage us to the constant practice and performance of it.
and how Far the command of God lays upon us on that account. 2. The reasonableness of observing that command so represented, by several instances of advantages to engage us to the constant practice and performance of it.
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And for the true understanding of this according to the several ways of speaking, which the best Interpreters have used, it signifies such an habitual frame and continued state of mind, whereby we may and do so often perform the duty of prayer as is consistent with the discharge of other duties of Religion,
And for the true understanding of this according to the several ways of speaking, which the best Interpreters have used, it signifies such an habitual frame and continued state of mind, whereby we may and do so often perform the duty of prayer as is consistent with the discharge of other duties of Religion,
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Whether they be those of the Closet, which our Saviour mentions ( Mat. 6.) or those between married persons, which a great Divine of our Church supposed the Apostle to have intimated as a duty, 1 Cor. 7. 5. or whether those of the family, where every supreme in it is a kind of Priest to God, to order the periods and circumstances of Gods service in his own house.
Whither they be those of the Closet, which our Saviour mentions (Mathew 6.) or those between married Persons, which a great Divine of our Church supposed the Apostle to have intimated as a duty, 1 Cor. 7. 5. or whither those of the family, where every supreme in it is a kind of Priest to God, to order the periods and Circumstances of God's service in his own house.
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But then secondly, by the performance of the duty of praying continually as to the Publick Prayers, I mean a constant attendance upon them in all such appointed periods, which the Governors of every Christian Church must be supposed to have determined to be performed in some publick place set apart and consecrated to that service of God;
But then secondly, by the performance of the duty of praying continually as to the Public Prayers, I mean a constant attendance upon them in all such appointed periods, which the Governors of every Christian Church must be supposed to have determined to be performed in Some public place Set apart and consecrated to that service of God;
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Which Periods being so set apart for God, and appointed for our duty, do so indispensably oblige the Consciences of men, that no man can make a wilful omission of them (especially if it be habitual) but he may be interpreted to have so far departed from God,
Which Periods being so Set apart for God, and appointed for our duty, do so indispensably oblige the Consciences of men, that no man can make a wilful omission of them (especially if it be habitual) but he may be interpreted to have so Far departed from God,
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And because I see the neglect of this duty to be so universal, (and amongst them particularly that otherwise pretend themselves to be a praying people to a greater degree than others) I desire but once to know from any of them what they can object against the obligation that I have affirmed to lay upon their Consciences,
And Because I see the neglect of this duty to be so universal, (and among them particularly that otherwise pretend themselves to be a praying people to a greater degree than Others) I desire but once to know from any of them what they can Object against the obligation that I have affirmed to lay upon their Consciences,
I hope they don't imagine the personal faults of them that administer, or the different manner of the administration of those Offices (as with such Rites and Circumstances which they perhaps dislike (because they will) and God hath not forbidden them,
I hope they don't imagine the personal Faults of them that administer, or the different manner of the administration of those Offices (as with such Rites and circumstances which they perhaps dislike (Because they will) and God hath not forbidden them,
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and the intolerable prejudice they make and encourage against the Governors, the Establishment, and the obedient Sons of the constituted Church, with which they are bound to hold Communion in such publick Offices.
and the intolerable prejudice they make and encourage against the Governors, the Establishment, and the obedient Sons of the constituted Church, with which they Are bound to hold Communion in such public Offices.
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Thus when it's said, that Hannah went not out of the Temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day ( Luke 2. 37.) the meaning is, that she never failed to discharge her duty there, at all the appointed seasons of the Jewish Church.
Thus when it's said, that Hannah went not out of the Temple, but served God with Fastings and Prayers night and day (Lycia 2. 37.) the meaning is, that she never failed to discharge her duty there, At all the appointed seasons of the Jewish Church.
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And when the Apostles, after Christs Resurrection, were said to be continually in the Temple, blessing and praising God ( Luk. ult. ult. ) as it may be observed what veneration they had to the separated place the Temple, of which their (NONLATINALPHABET) upper Room was a part;
And when the Apostles, After Christ Resurrection, were said to be continually in the Temple, blessing and praising God (Luk. ult. ult.) as it may be observed what veneration they had to the separated place the Temple, of which their () upper Room was a part;
so their being continually there, must mean that they made attendance to their Offices at all set hours, probably at those which were then in custom among the Jews, that is, at every third hour of the day.
so their being continually there, must mean that they made attendance to their Offices At all Set hours, probably At those which were then in custom among the jews, that is, At every third hour of the day.
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and so Peter and John went up to the Temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour (our three a clock) Act. 3. 1. Which custom was afterward in some resemblance continued in the Church, of which S. Cyprian makes mention in his Discourse upon the Lords Prayer.
and so Peter and John went up to the Temple At the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour (our three a clock) Act. 3. 1. Which custom was afterwards in Some resemblance continued in the Church, of which S. Cyprian makes mention in his Discourse upon the lords Prayer.
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And when in those appointed seasons they carefully made their attendancies, they might be said (in the most reasonable sense) to have prayed continually,
And when in those appointed seasons they carefully made their attendancies, they might be said (in the most reasonable sense) to have prayed continually,
Thus I have discharged my self of the first occasion of my Discouse from the word continually, or without ceasing. The next that I am to address to, is, to shew the reasonableness of our making such a constant attendance upon all the Offices of Prayer, to which we have either piously obliged our selves in private,
Thus I have discharged my self of the First occasion of my Discourse from the word continually, or without ceasing. The next that I am to address to, is, to show the reasonableness of our making such a constant attendance upon all the Offices of Prayer, to which we have either piously obliged our selves in private,
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as he is the great Creator, Governor, and Preserver of the World, and an imply'd owning him to be the Soveraign Lord of all his Creatures, to order them,
as he is the great Creator, Governor, and Preserver of the World, and an implied owning him to be the Sovereign Lord of all his Creatures, to order them,
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actually professing to Gods honour, that in him we live, move, and have our being ( Acts 17.) and that from him descends every good and perfect gift ( Jam. 1.)
actually professing to God's honour, that in him we live, move, and have our being (Acts 17.) and that from him descends every good and perfect gift (Jam. 1.)
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Whereas an habitual omission of such Duties, amongst all the evils of their neglect, may be recounted a kind of dethroning God from his supreme Dominion,
Whereas an habitual omission of such Duties, among all the evils of their neglect, may be recounted a kind of dethroning God from his supreme Dominion,
and be interpreted a disclaiming his universal Soveraignty over his created World, and indeed no small degree of practical Atheism, highly criminal, and dishonourable to him.
and be interpreted a disclaiming his universal Sovereignty over his created World, and indeed no small degree of practical Atheism, highly criminal, and dishonourable to him.
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And for ought I know, the Epicureans who would believe the beautiful Model of the World to be the effect of nothing but the casual confluence of Atoms, to exclude the necessity of believing the Being of a God;
And for ought I know, the Epicureans who would believe the beautiful Model of the World to be the Effect of nothing but the casual confluence of Atoms, to exclude the necessity of believing the Being of a God;
And the Stoicks, who would make all Events to be no otherwise governed, but by the necessary hits and connexion of second Causes, which they called Fate, to exclude a Providence:
And the Stoics, who would make all Events to be no otherwise governed, but by the necessary hits and connexion of second Causes, which they called Fate, to exclude a Providence:
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and the devoutest applications to his love and goodness for their own safety and protection, by the daily tender of their Prayers and Supplications at all seasons both publick and private.
and the devoutest applications to his love and Goodness for their own safety and protection, by the daily tender of their Prayers and Supplications At all seasons both public and private.
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because as it professeth a belief of, so it makes and gives a continued use and improvement to, that very considerable part of our Redemption, the never-ceasing Intercession of Christ, who now sits at Gods right hand, attending the tender of mens Petitions,
Because as it Professes a belief of, so it makes and gives a continued use and improvement to, that very considerable part of our Redemption, the never-ceasing Intercession of christ, who now sits At God's right hand, attending the tender of men's Petitions,
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and may interpretatively be said, to put such an undervalue upon it, as to be thought guilty of treading under foot the Son of God, of counting the Blood of the Covenant a profane thing,
and may interpretatively be said, to put such an undervalue upon it, as to be Thought guilty of treading under foot the Son of God, of counting the Blood of the Covenant a profane thing,
3. The third instance of the advantage of our constant attendance upon Prayers publickly and privately is, that thereby we are continually upon our guard against those Armies of Temptations that march about us, under the Conduct of the Devil and the World, which are continually invading and assaulting our innocency;
3. The third instance of the advantage of our constant attendance upon Prayers publicly and privately is, that thereby we Are continually upon our guard against those Armies of Temptations that march about us, under the Conduct of the devil and the World, which Are continually invading and assaulting our innocency;
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and that thereby we are continually countermining the secret Plots and Stratagems of our own deceitful Lusts, which are always warring against our Souls.
and that thereby we Are continually countermining the secret Plots and Stratagems of our own deceitful Lustiest, which Are always warring against our Souls.
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and rants against God and Goodness, that was just now tinctured with words of holy applications to God in religious offices? Or how can those feet be swift to shed blood,
and rants against God and goodness, that was just now tinctured with words of holy applications to God in religious Offices? Or how can those feet be swift to shed blood,
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or helped us to yield our bodies to the prostrate postures of solemn Assemblies? Or can the thoughts of that man be readily ingaged in the pursuit of any sinful designs or satisfactions, who just before had hallowed his mind with religious intentions,
or helped us to yield our bodies to the prostrate postures of solemn Assemblies? Or can the thoughts of that man be readily engaged in the pursuit of any sinful designs or satisfactions, who just before had hallowed his mind with religious intentions,
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Further, that holy duty daily performed, will fortifie us against the daily incursions of temptations, by keeping alive in us to the last, that grand preservative of our innocency, our natural,
Further, that holy duty daily performed, will fortify us against the daily incursions of temptations, by keeping alive in us to the last, that grand preservative of our innocency, our natural,
Is any man afflicted (or sad?) let him pray, saith the Apostle, ( Jam. 5.) that is, the constant attendance on that duty will alleviate the burden of a sorrowful and discontented mind? Is any man merry? let him sing Psalms:
Is any man afflicted (or sad?) let him pray, Says the Apostle, (Jam. 5.) that is, the constant attendance on that duty will alleviate the burden of a sorrowful and discontented mind? Is any man merry? let him sing Psalms:
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that is, let him gratifie the present pleasantness of his Soul in such Assemblies, where the praises of God are managed with the sweet accents of musical harmonies, to prevent the excesses of sensual joys,
that is, let him gratify the present pleasantness of his Soul in such Assemblies, where the praises of God Are managed with the sweet accents of musical harmonies, to prevent the Excesses of sensual Joys,
and periodick fits of anger? let him here seek and attempt his remedy, and by experience he shall find, that his frequent ingagement in religious offices will allay those storms,
and periodic fits of anger? let him Here seek and attempt his remedy, and by experience he shall find, that his frequent engagement in religious Offices will allay those storms,
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Lastly, Is any man surpriz'd with the ruling passion of a sensual love? let him imitate the example of that wise and excellent Virgin, of whom I have read, that she commanded her fond Amorist to respite his addresses to her, till he and her self had compleated forty days in Fasting and Prayer, by which religious expedient she cured his folly, and preserved her own innocency.
Lastly, Is any man surprised with the ruling passion of a sensual love? let him imitate the Exampl of that wise and excellent Virgae, of whom I have read, that she commanded her found Amorist to respite his Addresses to her, till he and her self had completed forty days in Fasting and Prayer, by which religious expedient she cured his folly, and preserved her own innocency.
In a word, our constant attendance on that duty will every day more and more be raising our hearts up to a pitch of heavenly Conversation with God and Angels,
In a word, our constant attendance on that duty will every day more and more be raising our hearts up to a pitch of heavenly Conversation with God and Angels,
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For if men were as curious of considering what accounts must be made of all the Talents with which they are intrusted, in order to the securing their future Bliss, they would begin to think that that of Time, which God hath put in our power,
For if men were as curious of considering what accounts must be made of all the Talents with which they Are Entrusted, in order to the securing their future Bliss, they would begin to think that that of Time, which God hath put in our power,
so will an habituation of our selves to perform our duty at such appointed seasons, make our time easie and acceptable to our selves: (it's idleness and sin that makes time a burden,
so will an habituation of our selves to perform our duty At such appointed seasons, make our time easy and acceptable to our selves: (it's idleness and since that makes time a burden,
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For amongst the various capacities of doing good that God hath put in our power, one is, that we can succour and relieve the infelicities of the World, by the Charity of our Prayers.
For among the various capacities of doing good that God hath put in our power, one is, that we can succour and relieve the infelicities of the World, by the Charity of our Prayers.
By them we can reach the sorrows of the Widow, and the heavily afflicted, and pass through the Walls and Bars of Prisons, to support and comfort the mourning Captive.
By them we can reach the sorrows of the Widow, and the heavily afflicted, and pass through the Walls and Bars of Prisons, to support and Comfort the mourning Captive.
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and might lay claim to the benefit of a Week of Rogations, and all other the constantly performed offices of prayers for the good of Mankind, as necessary;
and might lay claim to the benefit of a Week of Rogations, and all other the constantly performed Offices of Prayers for the good of Mankind, as necessary;
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And first the deeply afflictied Asiatic and Grecian Churches, the first Plantations of Christ and his Apostles, that have so long groaned under the heavy oppressions of him that bids defiance to the Christian name, lays claim to the Charity of your Prayers.
And First the deeply afflictied Asiatic and Grecian Churches, the First Plantations of christ and his Apostles, that have so long groaned under the heavy oppressions of him that bids defiance to the Christian name, lays claim to the Charity of your Prayers.
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But if these distant accents of sorrow cannot reach your hearts, yet let the near and loud Cry of those neighbouring Countries, that are harassed and undone by the conflicting Legions of so many Princes now engaged in War, awaken you to your most compassionate Prayers.
But if these distant accents of sorrow cannot reach your hearts, yet let the near and loud Cry of those neighbouring Countries, that Are harassed and undone by the conflicting Legions of so many Princes now engaged in War, awaken you to your most compassionate Prayers.
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lest for our ingratitude and uncompassion, God should change the sad Scene, and afterwards make them Spectators of our ruines, that are such uncharitable beholders of their miseries.
lest for our ingratitude and uncompassion, God should change the sad Scene, and afterwards make them Spectators of our ruins, that Are such uncharitable beholders of their misery's.
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And if there were nothing but the common miseries of Mankind among us, such as usually and universally follow Nations in their best peace and prosperity,
And if there were nothing but the Common misery's of Mankind among us, such as usually and universally follow nations in their best peace and Prosperity,
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And can we think there's never a tear, never a petition due? Do these need no share in a time of Prayer, no concern in the offices of our daily Devotions?
And can we think there's never a tear, never a petition due? Do these need no share in a time of Prayer, no concern in the Offices of our daily Devotions?
But besides this, cannot a wise and pious heart, as things are at present, find any thing else, that begs the charity of his Prayers? Is there no case, wherein we stand in need of the counsel and the aid, the care and protection of a merciful God? For though God hath blessed us above any people of the World, under the happy Government of a gracious Prince, who hath wisely provided for our peace and plenty,
But beside this, cannot a wise and pious heart, as things Are At present, find any thing Else, that begs the charity of his Prayers? Is there no case, wherein we stand in need of the counsel and the aid, the care and protection of a merciful God? For though God hath blessed us above any people of the World, under the happy Government of a gracious Prince, who hath wisely provided for our peace and plenty,
for which it is needful to implore the mercy of a good God to prevent the approaches of many likely ensuing troubles? Yes certainly, no Nation in prosperous circumstances could ever offer a prospect of more to a considering mind.
for which it is needful to implore the mercy of a good God to prevent the Approaches of many likely ensuing Troubles? Yes Certainly, no nation in prosperous Circumstances could ever offer a prospect of more to a considering mind.
Who can but suggest to himself thoughts of danger to the State, when he shall behold so considerable a part of the people to be so malicious to their Rulers of every kind,
Who can but suggest to himself thoughts of danger to the State, when he shall behold so considerable a part of the people to be so malicious to their Rulers of every kind,
so unfaithful to all the Sacred obligations of Oaths, and tyes of Conscience, and moreover so universally immoral and vicious, that we look like a people preparing our selves for our own ruine,
so unfaithful to all the Sacred obligations of Oaths, and ties of Conscience, and moreover so universally immoral and vicious, that we look like a people preparing our selves for our own ruin,
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As to the Church, the poor Church of England, the Mirror and Miracle of the Christian World, a Church that never refused the exactest tryal from the Scriptures, right Reason,
As to the Church, the poor Church of England, the Mirror and Miracle of the Christian World, a Church that never refused the Exactest trial from the Scriptures, right Reason,
Where's your Prayers, your addresses for help? Are you not rather promoting your animosities, quarrelling with circumstances, picquering the Government, making stories of the infirmities of your Superiours, pursuing your base lusts and interests,
Where's your Prayers, your Addresses for help? are you not rather promoting your animosities, quarreling with Circumstances, picquering the Government, making stories of the infirmities of your Superiors, pursuing your base Lustiest and interests,
when you should be on your knees, begging, and pleading, and crying for mercy? Can any think that we are in Jehosaphats case, that we know not what to do,
when you should be on your knees, begging, and pleading, and crying for mercy? Can any think that we Are in Jehosaphats case, that we know not what to do,
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As we celebrate it as the day of his Birth, we may remember that it had a remark upon it, of an Hactenus Anglorum nulli (as it was the Motto of the Medals dispersed upon that day by his Royal Father) that is, No English Prince was ever so born before, with so undoubted a Title to the three united Kingdoms,
As we celebrate it as the day of his Birth, we may Remember that it had a remark upon it, of an Hactenus Anglorum None (as it was the Motto of the Medals dispersed upon that day by his Royal Father) that is, No English Prince was ever so born before, with so undoubted a Title to the three united Kingdoms,
and a greater Hactenus, an Hactenus Regum nulli, that is, No King was ever so preserved and restored, no Nation so unexpectedly and marvellously delivered.
and a greater Hactenus, an Hactenus Regum None, that is, No King was ever so preserved and restored, no nation so unexpectedly and marvellously Delivered.
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but at the day of his Restauration, he brought, as it were, the Sun it self to us, with the same joy as it appears to the poor Hyperboreans after a six months night,
but At the day of his Restauration, he brought, as it were, the Sun it self to us, with the same joy as it appears to the poor Hyperboreans After a six months night,
So that if we consider the day as the Anniversary of his Birth, then we commemorate the mercy of Gods blessing us with a King, whose unquestionable Title (by such a clear Succession from all that ever pretended an interest before,
So that if we Consider the day as the Anniversary of his Birth, then we commemorate the mercy of God's blessing us with a King, whose unquestionable Title (by such a clear Succession from all that ever pretended an Interest before,
Or if we consider this day with respect to his Majesties Restitution, then we cannot but with the greatest joy remember the incomparable miseries from which the Church and State can thence date their renowned deliverance.
Or if we Consider this day with respect to his Majesties Restitution, then we cannot but with the greatest joy Remember the incomparable misery's from which the Church and State can thence date their renowned deliverance.
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I say, if we consider the blessing of the day in either respect, it can want no title to claim the fullest manifestations of our thankfulness to God, that for those great ends, he was pelased to set his King upon his holy Hill of Sion.
I say, if we Consider the blessing of the day in either respect, it can want no title to claim the Fullest manifestations of our thankfulness to God, that for those great ends, he was pelased to Set his King upon his holy Hill of Sion.
And that it may be reductively applied to any other case, that holds resemblance with that of Davids, (which I think none ever did so much as that of his Majesties) will be universally acknowledged allowable and pious.
And that it may be reductively applied to any other case, that holds resemblance with that of Davids, (which I think none ever did so much as that of his Majesties) will be universally acknowledged allowable and pious.
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Therefore principally designing this last use of it, I shall offer from the words of my Text four Heads of Discourse, which will administer so many Reasons for this days Solemnity. 1. The Original of all Establishment in Government, Ego posui, I have set, &c. 2. The Quality of the Government here particularly established, Regem, A King. 3. The Extent of that Government, Vpon my holy Hill of Sion.
Therefore principally designing this last use of it, I shall offer from the words of my Text four Heads of Discourse, which will administer so many Reasons for this days Solemnity. 1. The Original of all Establishment in Government, Ego Posui, I have Set, etc. 2. The Quality of the Government Here particularly established, Regem, A King. 3. The Extent of that Government, Upon my holy Hill of Sion.
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It's Gods own Ordination by which Kings are invested with Power and Authority to rule and govern, ( Prov. 8. 15.) A Prerogative which no Creature must presume to take from him, upon any pretence whatsoever, without a manifest violation of his Right and Honour.
It's God's own Ordination by which Kings Are invested with Power and authority to Rule and govern, (Curae 8. 15.) A Prerogative which no Creature must presume to take from him, upon any pretence whatsoever, without a manifest violation of his Right and Honour.
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And of this Divine Priviledge Christianity was so tender, that when the Powers were at the worst they could be, they were still acknowledged to be ordained of God, ( Rom. 13. 1.)
And of this Divine Privilege Christianity was so tender, that when the Powers were At the worst they could be, they were still acknowledged to be ordained of God, (Rom. 13. 1.)
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his case being as near a resemblance to Davids, in several circumstances of his preservation, as ever any Prince could pretend to, as will appear in my following Discourse.
his case being as near a resemblance to Davids, in several Circumstances of his preservation, as ever any Prince could pretend to, as will appear in my following Discourse.
Now when it thus happens, that God sets a Meum Regem, a My King over a People, they are to consider, that besides all the obligations of duty from the general Commandment, besides all the engagements of gratitude from the common mercies of being governed, there is a further additional obligation upon them, that over and above the performance of the ordinary acts of Loyalty, may challenge a tenderer and more curious regard and care to preserve his Person, Honour, Peace, and Plenty.
Now when it thus happens, that God sets a Meum Regem, a My King over a People, they Are to Consider, that beside all the obligations of duty from the general Commandment, beside all the engagements of gratitude from the Common Mercies of being governed, there is a further additional obligation upon them, that over and above the performance of the ordinary acts of Loyalty, may challenge a tenderer and more curious regard and care to preserve his Person, Honour, Peace, and Plenty.
or when no complaints can be found against evil Counsellors, corrupt Ministers of State, and of the abuses of such a Princes Court (for which if Subject may dispense their Loyalty at pleasure,
or when no complaints can be found against evil Counsellors, corrupt Ministers of State, and of the Abuses of such a Princes Court (for which if Subject may dispense their Loyalty At pleasure,
then all the Rebellions of the World are justifiable, and God hath made his own Representatives the most unfortunate of Mankind) but this tender care must also be allowed Kings,
then all the Rebellions of the World Are justifiable, and God hath made his own Representatives the most unfortunate of Mankind) but this tender care must also be allowed Kings,
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And if in such cases the Constitution of the Nation allows tenders of a more solemn advice and counsel, let it be always done with the greatest love and tenderest regard to his Honour and Safety;
And if in such cases the Constitution of the nation allows tenders of a more solemn Advice and counsel, let it be always done with the greatest love and Tenderest regard to his Honour and Safety;
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and that was a King, he gave them the blessing of a Monarchy, a Vicegerency of Power and Government most like to God himself that gave it, (the NONLATINALPHABET the one God) and for which reason, with more congruity and decency he allows the Monarch the Credit and Honour of his own Name:
and that was a King, he gave them the blessing of a Monarchy, a Vicegerency of Power and Government most like to God himself that gave it, (the the one God) and for which reason, with more congruity and decency he allows the Monarch the Credit and Honour of his own Name:
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And I have said, that is, I have made you Gods, ( Psal. 82. 6.) A Government which God established over the especial part of Mankind his Church, under Christ his anointed King,
And I have said, that is, I have made you God's, (Psalm 82. 6.) A Government which God established over the especial part of Mankind his Church, under christ his anointed King,
All other Authorities are mentioned but as Gods Creatures, (I Pet. 2. 23.) but the Monarch as himself, dignifying him with his own Name and the Ministration of his own Soveraign Authority,
All other Authorities Are mentioned but as God's Creatures, (I Pet. 2. 23.) but the Monarch as himself, dignifying him with his own Name and the Ministration of his own Sovereign authority,
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But I shall advance the reason of this days Joy on that account, by offering to you two great advantages of Monarchical Government above all others. 1. It is more noble and honourable than any other form of Dominion,
But I shall advance the reason of this days Joy on that account, by offering to you two great advantages of Monarchical Government above all Others. 1. It is more noble and honourable than any other from of Dominion,
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It is fresh in our memories, that in the days of our Commonwealth (as they called it) we were a reproach to all our neighbouring Nations, a scorn and derision to them that were round about us.
It is fresh in our memories, that in the days of our Commonwealth (as they called it) we were a reproach to all our neighbouring nations, a scorn and derision to them that were round about us.
And when our Natives walkt in the streets of Foreign Cities, (from whom before we had the Priviledge of a kind acceptance above any People in the World) the finger of scorn was lifted up against us;
And when our Natives walked in the streets of Foreign Cities, (from whom before we had the Privilege of a kind acceptance above any People in the World) the finger of scorn was lifted up against us;
or any contingency of State have laid designs for a multiplication of Supremes, nothing hath so infallibly confounded the Nations where they have happened.
or any contingency of State have laid designs for a multiplication of Supremes, nothing hath so infallibly confounded the nations where they have happened.
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And we read of the vast Roman Empire, that when Constantine had divided his Kingdoms among three, (though his own Sons) the division was occasional of such ruinous inconveniencies, that it gradually lost its greatness, till it withered and lessened to a name.
And we read of the vast Roman Empire, that when Constantine had divided his Kingdoms among three, (though his own Sons) the division was occasional of such ruinous inconveniences, that it gradually lost its greatness, till it withered and lessened to a name.
What was the State of our ancient Heptarchy, but a collision of inconsistent Powers, which kept the Nation in a continual state of War, till a resolution into one Monarchy ended the controversie?
What was the State of our ancient Heptarchy, but a collision of inconsistent Powers, which kept the nation in a continual state of War, till a resolution into one Monarchy ended the controversy?
And lastly, let us look a little back upon our late unparallel'd Confusions, and you'l find, that the Contriyers of them could never have insinuated themselves into so many advantages for a War, had they not laid their ground upon a pretended Coordination of Power in the two Houses with the King,
And lastly, let us look a little back upon our late unparalleled Confusions, and You'll find, that the Contriyers of them could never have insinuated themselves into so many advantages for a War, had they not laid their ground upon a pretended Coordination of Power in the two Houses with the King,
or not found out two Supremacies in his Person, one in his Natural, another in his Politick capacity, pretending to fight for the one, where they actually pursued the destruction of the other.
or not found out two Supremacies in his Person, one in his Natural, Another in his Politic capacity, pretending to fight for the one, where they actually pursued the destruction of the other.
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Now if any Republican should murmur, object, and say, That some Cities and Societies of Merchants have not only subsisted, but flourished under popular Governments.
Now if any Republican should murmur, Object, and say, That Some Cities and Societies of Merchant's have not only subsisted, but flourished under popular Governments.
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and that he hath put the Nation under the safe Authority of a fixed Monarch, who just before stood wavering upon the points of contending Swords for its Protection:
and that he hath put the nation under the safe authority of a fixed Monarch, who just before stood wavering upon the points of contending Swords for its Protection:
That had it not been for the kind Theocracy of a gracious God, who shewed us Mercy in the midst of Judgment, to keep us together by a most wise and unaccountable Providence, the whole Nation had several times run into one great riot of disorder, every man had invaded every man with the most horrid acts of cruelty and savagery.
That had it not been for the kind Theocracy of a gracious God, who showed us Mercy in the midst of Judgement, to keep us together by a most wise and unaccountable Providence, the Whole nation had several times run into one great riot of disorder, every man had invaded every man with the most horrid acts of cruelty and savagery.
Therefore rejoyce, O Britain, that the Power that is now set over thee, is not any new Model of Government, no new Set of Militeers, no Table full of a packt Company that eat and govern in the same posture;
Therefore rejoice, Oh Britain, that the Power that is now Set over thee, is not any new Model of Government, no new Set of Militeers, no Table full of a packed Company that eat and govern in the same posture;
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but a gracious Monarch, a King, who came to deliver thee out of the hands of thy Oppressors, the nerves of whose loyns should strengthen and uphold thee, not whose weight should crush and oppress thee:
but a gracious Monarch, a King, who Come to deliver thee out of the hands of thy Oppressors's, the nerves of whose loins should strengthen and uphold thee, not whose weight should crush and oppress thee:
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so that Power over Ecclesiastick Affairs and persons, was allowed and continued to all the Roman Emperours as soon as they assumed the Christian Profession (as Socrates the Historian affirms.) And S. Austin assures us, that the Power of Kings extended not only to those things ( quae pertinent ad humanam societatem,
so that Power over Ecclesiastic Affairs and Persons, was allowed and continued to all the Roman emperors as soon as they assumed the Christian Profession (as Socrates the Historian affirms.) And S. Austin assures us, that the Power of Kings extended not only to those things (Quae pertinent ad humanam societatem,
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sed quae pertinent ad divinam Religionem ) which pertained to humane Society, but those that concerned the divine Religion, ( Lib. 3. contra Cresconium. )
sed Quae pertinent ad divinam Religionem) which pertained to humane Society, but those that concerned the divine Religion, (Lib. 3. contra Krisios.)
And it is the joy and blessing of the day, that his Majesty was restored to the assumption of that Power over our Sion, as well as over our Jerusalem. But that which advanceth our joy and gratitude is, that there never was a season when a poor languishing Church more needed the assistance and power of such a Regal Authority, not only to protect,
And it is the joy and blessing of the day, that his Majesty was restored to the Assump of that Power over our Sion, as well as over our Jerusalem. But that which Advanceth our joy and gratitude is, that there never was a season when a poor languishing Church more needed the assistance and power of such a Regal authority, not only to Pact,
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and to repair in all places, what the enemy had done wickedly in the Sanctuaries, which before had laid so forlorn and despicably neglected, that they looked in most places,
and to repair in all places, what the enemy had done wickedly in the Sanctuaries, which before had laid so forlorn and despicably neglected, that they looked in most places,
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as if some Dioclesian or Apostate Julian had been attempting the ruine of Christianity it self. 2. God did then graciously send his King to our Sion, to patronize the case of his own afflicted Order that minister to his Service, which a long time had become the miserable objects of popular fury:
as if Some Diocletian or Apostate Julian had been attempting the ruin of Christianity it self. 2. God did then graciously send his King to our Sion, to patronise the case of his own afflicted Order that minister to his Service, which a long time had become the miserable objects of popular fury:
some of which they had murthered, others exiled to seek their bread in desolate places, many they immured in nasty Prisons, innumerable they deprived of support and livelihood, abetting every Abject to trample upon them, to ruffle and bait them with the most ignominious usages.
Some of which they had murdered, Others exiled to seek their bred in desolate places, many they immured in nasty Prisons, innumerable they deprived of support and livelihood, abetting every Abject to trample upon them, to ruffle and bait them with the most ignominious usages.
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But then came the Messenger of God our gracious King, to bring the glad tidings of their restitution to their Places and Offices, Protection and Revenues, which the men in sheeps clothing had devoured and rob'd from God, that their persons might be cheap,
But then Come the Messenger of God our gracious King, to bring the glad tidings of their restitution to their Places and Offices, Protection and Revenues, which the men in Sheep clothing had devoured and robbed from God, that their Persons might be cheap,
and their offices contemptible. 3. God at that time seasonably sent his King to repair the breaches of our Sions Unity, which she had so lost, that she then exceeded all parallels of confusion.
and their Offices contemptible. 3. God At that time seasonably sent his King to repair the Breaches of our Zions Unity, which she had so lost, that she then exceeded all parallels of confusion.
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Here was Ephraim against Manasse, and Manasse against Ephraim, and both against Judah ( Isa. 9. 21.) Here was I of Paul, I of Apollos, and I of Cephas, (1 Cor. 1. 12.) That the Church became like the Ephesian Tumult, some were crying one thing, some another, till all our Assemblies were confounded ( Act. 19. 32.) But to compleat our Sions misery, she was not only broken in pieces,
Here was Ephraim against Manasseh, and Manasseh against Ephraim, and both against Judah (Isaiah 9. 21.) Here was I of Paul, I of Apollos, and I of Cephas, (1 Cor. 1. 12.) That the Church became like the Ephesian Tumult, Some were crying one thing, Some Another, till all our Assemblies were confounded (Act. 19. 32.) But to complete our Zions misery, she was not only broken in Pieces,
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The universal Fate of all Schismatical separations, as S. Austin particularly observes of the Donatists, that they were ( in minutissimas partes concisi ) minced into the smallest particles of Faction.
The universal Fate of all Schismatical separations, as S. Austin particularly observes of the Donatists, that they were (in minutissimas parts concisi) minced into the Smallest particles of Faction.
Lastly, God sent our King seasonably then to Sion, to restore that faith to us, which we profess to have been that, which was once delivered to the Saints,
Lastly, God sent our King seasonably then to Sion, to restore that faith to us, which we profess to have been that, which was once Delivered to the Saints,
Which at the time of his Majesties Restauration, was so confounded with all the erroneous Doctrines that ever before had born the name of Heresie, that had Quod vult Deus lived at that time, he might have spared S. Austins large enumeration, by having them all (and more) in his view, at one prospect.
Which At the time of his Majesties Restauration, was so confounded with all the erroneous Doctrines that ever before had born the name of Heresy, that had Quod vult Deus lived At that time, he might have spared S. Austins large enumeration, by having them all (and more) in his view, At one prospect.
and by false accusation obstructed the full completion of the building, so that the old men began to cry and murmur, that it fell short of the splendour of the former;
and by false accusation obstructed the full completion of the building, so that the old men began to cry and murmur, that it fell short of the splendour of the former;
4. Fourth and last, which is the consideration of the greatness of the mercy of Davids resettlement, from the grand difficulties of the attainment, Yet have I set, that is, in despite of the greatest opposition and the strongest improbabilities.
4. Fourth and last, which is the consideration of the greatness of the mercy of Davids resettlement, from the grand difficulties of the attainment, Yet have I Set, that is, in despite of the greatest opposition and the Strongest improbabilities.
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For though the Heathen furiously raged, and the people imagined a vain thing, though the Kings and Rulers of the Earth opposed him with their power and counsel, that is,
For though the Heathen furiously raged, and the people imagined a vain thing, though the Kings and Rulers of the Earth opposed him with their power and counsel, that is,
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and the Moabites, King of Zabah, the Syrians of Damascus, the Amalekites and Ammonites sometimes opposed him abroad (2 Kings 8.) yet in contradiction to all these difficulties,
and the Moabites, King of Zabah, the Syrians of Damascus, the Amalekites and Ammonites sometime opposed him abroad (2 Kings 8.) yet in contradiction to all these difficulties,
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as his Royal Father, to the Scaffold? Or can we think that those men should ever indulge the safety of the Branch, that had confidence and malice enough to destroy such a Body and Stock of Royalty? But we may measure the difficulties and obstacles of his Majesties Restauration by these particular Rules of Observation. 1. God restored him when the poor deluded Vulgar had been unweariedly taught, that the War commenced against his Royal Father and his House, was to be accounted The Cause of God, and that the Masters of the Plot (the better to secure their design) had wrought a great part of the people to a belief, that there lay all obligations upon their Consciences, to destroy every thing and person that stood a defence to his late Majesty and his Family.
as his Royal Father, to the Scaffold? Or can we think that those men should ever indulge the safety of the Branch, that had confidence and malice enough to destroy such a Body and Stock of Royalty? But we may measure the difficulties and obstacles of his Majesties Restauration by these particular Rules of Observation. 1. God restored him when the poor deluded vulgar had been unweariedly taught, that the War commenced against his Royal Father and his House, was to be accounted The Cause of God, and that the Masters of the Plot (the better to secure their Design) had wrought a great part of the people to a belief, that there lay all obligations upon their Consciences, to destroy every thing and person that stood a defence to his late Majesty and his Family.
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And whose life can be safe against him, who can think he does God good service to murther him? 2. God restored him after his Enemies had had a considerable time (twelve years from the day of his Right) to settle themselves in their Usurpations, by trying all kinds and modes of Parliamenting,
And whose life can be safe against him, who can think he does God good service to murder him? 2. God restored him After his Enemies had had a considerable time (twelve Years from the day of his Right) to settle themselves in their Usurpations, by trying all Kinds and modes of Parliamenting,
among which, if any one was suspected to afford his exiled Majesty any aid or favour, they found other Princes as considerable, to balance him against all attempts of succour,
among which, if any one was suspected to afford his exiled Majesty any aid or favour, they found other Princes as considerable, to balance him against all attempts of succour,
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And their Fortunes either so altogether ruined, or miserably harassed, that whereas before those Loyal Souls had furnished his Majesty with considerable sums for his relief, they were now so disabled and desperately discouraged, that they either could not,
And their Fortune's either so altogether ruined, or miserably harassed, that whereas before those Loyal Souls had furnished his Majesty with considerable sums for his relief, they were now so disabled and desperately discouraged, that they either could not,
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These were the difficulties and obstacles of his Majesties happy Restauration, than which in the prospect of humane judgment, none could be imagined more obstinate or insuperable,
These were the difficulties and obstacles of his Majesties happy Restauration, than which in the prospect of humane judgement, none could be imagined more obstinate or insuperable,
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But then God took the matter into his own hand, and himself (as he had done for David before) sent down from on high to fetch him home ( Psal. 18. 16) He divided the waters of strife on the one hand and on the other, to make way for his passage,
But then God took the matter into his own hand, and himself (as he had done for David before) sent down from on high to fetch him home (Psalm 18. 16) He divided the waters of strife on the one hand and on the other, to make Way for his passage,
and proclaimed to the World (to his own Honour and our Joy) that in defiance to all his Enemies power and greatness, malice and contrivements at home, in despite of all the compliances of his false friends abroad,
and proclaimed to the World (to his own Honour and our Joy) that in defiance to all his Enemies power and greatness, malice and contrivements At home, in despite of all the compliances of his false Friends abroad,
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and notwithstanding all the incapacities and despondencies of them that loved him here at home, Yet have I set my King, my Charles, upon my holy Hill of Sion.
and notwithstanding all the incapacities and Despondencies of them that loved him Here At home, Yet have I Set my King, my Charles, upon my holy Hill of Sion.
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and how he helped his Anointed with the wholsome strength of his own right hand ( Psal. 20.) as we must first give to God the honour due to his own great Name,
and how he helped his Anointed with the wholesome strength of his own right hand (Psalm 20.) as we must First give to God the honour due to his own great Name,
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lest we defame our present profession of Gods especial favour to him, by exposing him to the same difficulties to preserve his Throne, that he met with to attain it.
lest we defame our present profession of God's especial favour to him, by exposing him to the same difficulties to preserve his Throne, that he met with to attain it.
and shall not we preserve him now we have him by the tenderest Love and Loyalty we can possibly express? Can any ingratitude be so great, any disloyalty so enormous,
and shall not we preserve him now we have him by the Tenderest Love and Loyalty we can possibly express? Can any ingratitude be so great, any disloyalty so enormous,
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as so to confront such a great mercy of God, as must seem to reproach the very instances of its execution for his preservation? Did God bring him home from an Exile,
as so to confront such a great mercy of God, as must seem to reproach the very instances of its execution for his preservation? Did God bring him home from an Exile,
and shall we abet those persons and their contrivements, that tend directly to the carrying him back to the same unhappy state? Did God allow him an Oak to cover him,
and shall we abet those Persons and their contrivements, that tend directly to the carrying him back to the same unhappy state? Did God allow him an Oak to cover him,
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And Ezra penitently acknowledged to God, That for our iniquities we and our King and Priests have been delivered up, &c. ( Ezr. 8.) O let therefore the vertuous and exemplary lives of his Majesties Friends cloath his Enemies with shame, baffle all their Pretensions to better Manners,
And Ezra penitently acknowledged to God, That for our iniquities we and our King and Priests have been Delivered up, etc. (Ezra 8.) O let Therefore the virtuous and exemplary lives of his Majesties Friends cloth his Enemies with shame, baffle all their Pretensions to better Manners,
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