Ton sesosmenon umnon, or, The song of the delevered set forth in a sermon preached in the Colledge of Bristoll the 24. of October : being the day set apart for publick thanksgiving unto God for the memorable victory obtained over the Scottish army at Worcester / by Thomas Speed.
for that which (next to the Redemption of lost man through Christ) we may truly call, the greatest demonstration of grace that ever Heaven made to any of the sons or daughters of men:
for that which (next to the Redemption of lost man through christ) we may truly call, the greatest demonstration of grace that ever Heaven made to any of the Sons or daughters of men:
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The words which I have read in your ears (my small portion of time allotted me, not permitting me to meddle with the context) do contain in them three parts. 1. First, An exhortation to a duty.
The words which I have read in your ears (my small portion of time allotted me, not permitting me to meddle with the context) do contain in them three parts. 1. First, an exhortation to a duty.
Upon which followeth the third, which is, the thankfull improvement of their Deliverances, by studying the advancement of the glory of God their Saviour. Of each of these distinctly:
Upon which follows the third, which is, the thankful improvement of their Deliverances, by studying the advancement of the glory of God their Saviour. Of each of these distinctly:
And first, in the first of these three parts, I shall begin with the circumstance of time (in the day of trouble) forasmuch as that doth properly precede the souls acting towards God, in the offering up of its prayers and tears:
And First, in the First of these three parts, I shall begin with the circumstance of time (in the day of trouble) forasmuch as that does properly precede the Souls acting towards God, in the offering up of its Prayers and tears:
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〈 ◊ 〉 is as the wound, hastening the Patient to the Ch•••geon or as the wrong offered the childe•• 〈 … 〉 him to pour out his complaints into the 〈 … 〉 father.
〈 ◊ 〉 is as the wound, hastening the Patient to the Ch•••geon or as the wrong offered the childe•• 〈 … 〉 him to pour out his complaints into the 〈 … 〉 father.
Thus it's made use of in 1 Sam. 23.8. where it's said, that Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men. And thence the Scripture useth the word in the Text, to express the greatest straits and exigences to which it pleaseth God to reduce men in this life.
Thus it's made use of in 1 Sam. 23.8. where it's said, that Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men. And thence the Scripture uses the word in the Text, to express the greatest straits and exigences to which it Pleases God to reduce men in this life.
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And they are, tribulation, and distress. The first we meet with in Judg. 10. where from verse 7. to the end of 9. we have a narrative of the many black clouds that did then hang over poor Israels head:
And they Are, tribulation, and distress. The First we meet with in Judges 10. where from verse 7. to the end of 9. we have a narrative of the many black Clouds that did then hang over poor Israel's head:
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The first of which, made it a day of straits and fears to good Jehoshaphat; when as, through a sense of his own impotency to contest with the Army that came against him, he was put to this stand in his Councels, that he knew not what to do. The second, expressed in the blasphemous vomitings of railing Rabshakeh, made tender-spirited Hezekiah to signifie to Isaiah the Prophet, that God had brought upon him a day of trouble and rebuke.
The First of which, made it a day of straits and fears to good Jehoshaphat; when as, through a sense of his own impotency to contest with the Army that Come against him, he was put to this stand in his Counsels, that he knew not what to do. The second, expressed in the blasphemous vomitings of railing Rabshakeh, made tender-spirited Hezekiah to signify to Isaiah the Prophet, that God had brought upon him a day of trouble and rebuke.
Thus was it a day af trouble to pursued Israel at the Red-sea. Thus also did God make it a day of distress and straits to our Army (surrounded with might and malice) at Dunbar. When as we are beset with evils,
Thus was it a day of trouble to pursued Israel At the Red sea. Thus also did God make it a day of distress and straits to our Army (surrounded with might and malice) At Dunbar. When as we Are beset with evils,
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God will sometimes spoil his of their beloved enjoyments, and they shall not be able to cast their eye upon that thing in the whole Creation, that may yield them supply.
God will sometime spoil his of their Beloved enjoyments, and they shall not be able to cast their eye upon that thing in the Whole Creation, that may yield them supply.
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When God would make Israel sensible of the depth of his distress under the Babylonish captivity, he saith, that the enemy having laid hold of the 〈 ◊ 〉 none should be able to deliver it .
When God would make Israel sensible of the depth of his distress under the Babylonish captivity, he Says, that the enemy having laid hold of the 〈 ◊ 〉 none should be able to deliver it.
And they 〈 ◊ 〉 their deliverance thence, was to themselves 〈 ◊ 〉 probable (having no means in their eye 〈 … 〉 effect it) that their return seemed to be of equal credit to them, with the phantasms of dreaming men.
And they 〈 ◊ 〉 their deliverance thence, was to themselves 〈 ◊ 〉 probable (having no means in their eye 〈 … 〉 Effect it) that their return seemed to be of equal credit to them, with the phantasms of dreaming men.
2. The second ingredient is, Gods making darkness so much the pavilion of our souls, that, under our pressures we shall not be able to reach the end of the present dispensation.
2. The second ingredient is, God's making darkness so much the pavilion of our Souls, that, under our pressures we shall not be able to reach the end of the present Dispensation.
but when as, with that, the cloud is so thick, that the soul cannot (so much as by a probable conjecture) reach the end, the strait is thereby much encreased.
but when as, with that, the cloud is so thick, that the soul cannot (so much as by a probable conjecture) reach the end, the strait is thereby much increased.
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by so much to every heart was it more or less a day of trouble. We may call the whole time of Paul's life (after his conversion) a day of trouble and straits;
by so much to every heart was it more or less a day of trouble. We may call the Whole time of Paul's life (After his conversion) a day of trouble and straits;
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but yet, his looking to that weight of glory which was to come, made all his affliction to be (beyond expression) light. His thorny passage was made smooth and pleasant, by having his eye fixed on that glory which lay beyond it.
but yet, his looking to that weight of glory which was to come, made all his affliction to be (beyond expression) Light. His thorny passage was made smooth and pleasant, by having his eye fixed on that glory which lay beyond it.
It is askt, Why should the emphasis of the exhortation lie on that time, the day of trouble? The heart of man is sufficiently propense to flie to God for help in that day;
It is asked, Why should the emphasis of the exhortation lie on that time, the day of trouble? The heart of man is sufficiently propense to fly to God for help in that day;
God made 〈 ◊ 〉 promises to Israel that he would not withdraw 〈 ◊ 〉 presence from them for their protection and 〈 … 〉 and in the day of their straits God 〈 … 〉 pretence,
God made 〈 ◊ 〉 promises to Israel that he would not withdraw 〈 ◊ 〉 presence from them for their protection and 〈 … 〉 and in the day of their straits God 〈 … 〉 pretence,
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We must therefore here come to make enquity, what there is wrapt up in the bowels of this expression? For that it cannot be understood simply in the Letter;
We must Therefore Here come to make enquiry, what there is wrapped up in the bowels of this expression? For that it cannot be understood simply in the letter;
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Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh on him? 2. There is a cursory, ignorant calling upon God, to which is annexed no other reward, then the labour it self.
Will God hear his cry when trouble comes on him? 2. There is a cursory, ignorant calling upon God, to which is annexed no other reward, then the labour it self.
What heart doth not weep to remember, how in any time of distress, that heap of confusion must be searcht into, to finde out words to express the condition of the distressed? And if none pertinent could be found, then some impertinency must serve:
What heart does not weep to Remember, how in any time of distress, that heap of confusion must be searched into, to find out words to express the condition of the distressed? And if none pertinent could be found, then Some impertinency must serve:
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Such calling on God might well deserve that Inscription, which Paul found on the Altar at Athens, To the unknown God For what difference is there betwixt worshipping an unknown God,
Such calling on God might well deserve that Inscription, which Paul found on the Altar At Athens, To the unknown God For what difference is there betwixt worshipping an unknown God,
〈 ◊ 〉 Fasting and Prayers had in secret, pretended for 〈 ◊ 〉 conciling of Brethren, whilst the woundings 〈 … 〉 and the destruction of the Common-wealth 〈 … 〉 bottom.
〈 ◊ 〉 Fasting and Prayers had in secret, pretended for 〈 ◊ 〉 conciling of Brothers, while the woundings 〈 … 〉 and the destruction of the Commonwealth 〈 … 〉 bottom.
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These three sorts of invocation being excluded, I shall present you with three things, which speak out the very heart of that which is true calling upon God. 1. The first is, the fervent pouring out of the soul to God, mixt with Faith and understanding, as to one that is able and willing to relieve.
These three sorts of invocation being excluded, I shall present you with three things, which speak out the very heart of that which is true calling upon God. 1. The First is, the fervent pouring out of the soul to God, mixed with Faith and understanding, as to one that is able and willing to relieve.
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but all, with a sweet hope (the Anchor of the soul) joyned with this confidence that the end of the Lord should be good. 2. With this is joyn'd a naked dependance on the Lord,
but all, with a sweet hope (the Anchor of the soul) joined with this confidence that the end of the Lord should be good. 2. With this is joined a naked dependence on the Lord,
when as having with fervency and a holy boldness, spred our case before him (in the midst of our clouds and darkness) we retain this sweet complacency of spirit in the close of all:
when as having with fervency and a holy boldness, spread our case before him (in the midst of our Clouds and darkness) we retain this sweet complacency of Spirit in the close of all:
and so pass to the second part of the Text. 1. They that are dearest in the eyes of the Lord, have their dayes of trouble. They to whom his ear is open,
and so pass to the second part of the Text. 1. They that Are dearest in the eyes of the Lord, have their days of trouble. They to whom his ear is open,
I shall not spend time to bring a candle to the Sun, in making a repetition of those many examples with which the Scripture doth abound, to prove an assertion so clear.
I shall not spend time to bring a candle to the Sun, in making a repetition of those many Examples with which the Scripture does abound, to prove an assertion so clear.
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If we look back and consult with the lives of all the holy Patriarchs and Prophets from Adam to Christ, and with the lives of all the Saints from him to the last Apostle, we shall finde none of them that went down to their graves, who in their passage, met not with some days of darkness and distress.
If we look back and consult with the lives of all the holy Patriarchs and prophets from Adam to christ, and with the lives of all the Saints from him to the last Apostle, we shall find none of them that went down to their graves, who in their passage, met not with Some days of darkness and distress.
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There are gods many, and lords many, but there is none like to the God of Israel, whose heart and hands are always wide open for the satisfying the desires of his poor little ones.
There Are God's many, and Lords many, but there is none like to the God of Israel, whose heart and hands Are always wide open for the satisfying the Desires of his poor little ones.
The poor Priests of Baal may cry long and loud, and (like seduced worshippers) make the drawing of their own blood an argument to perswade their spiritless Idol to appear for them;
The poor Priests of Baal may cry long and loud, and (like seduced worshippers) make the drawing of their own blood an argument to persuade their spiritless Idol to appear for them;
know, that when the ears and hearts of men are closed against you here on earth; yet even then, you have more left you then the whole world can give you, viZ. a God in heaven who will plead your righteous cause.
know, that when the ears and hearts of men Are closed against you Here on earth; yet even then, you have more left you then the Whole world can give you, viZ. a God in heaven who will plead your righteous cause.
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unto him that was able to save him from death, he was heard in that he feared. Now how can it be said, that he was heard in that he feared, which was death,
unto him that was able to save him from death, he was herd in that he feared. Now how can it be said, that he was herd in that he feared, which was death,
how was he heard in being saved from it? The Evangelist Luke doth unty this knot for us, who saith, that (upon his prayers) that that cup which was provided for him to drink, might pass from him, There appeared an Angel unto him from heaven strengthening him.
how was he herd in being saved from it? The Evangelist Lycia does untie this knot for us, who Says, that (upon his Prayers) that that cup which was provided for him to drink, might pass from him, There appeared an Angel unto him from heaven strengthening him.
So that, Gods sending an Angel for the succour of Christ under his Agony, is interpreted by the Author to the Hebrews, to be as much a hearing of him in the very letter of his prayer,
So that, God's sending an Angel for the succour of christ under his Agony, is interpreted by the Author to the Hebrews, to be as much a hearing of him in the very Letter of his prayer,
as if he had delivered him from it. 2. Secondly, Gods wise deferring the accomplishment of the desires of his People untill his own due time, cannot be interpreted his refusing to hear them.
as if he had Delivered him from it. 2. Secondly, God's wise deferring the accomplishment of the Desires of his People until his own due time, cannot be interpreted his refusing to hear them.
Every man and woman in this place, whose judgements do not give in this verdict to their affections, That God hath declared rich grace in the salvation he hath wrought for England, but do esteem it rather a plague then a priviledge, that (after so many sore conflicts) he gave the day as he did:
Every man and woman in this place, whose Judgments do not give in this verdict to their affections, That God hath declared rich grace in the salvation he hath wrought for England, but do esteem it rather a plague then a privilege, that (After so many soar conflicts) he gave the day as he did:
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I shall endeavour to set before you, the glory of our deliverance, by speaking to two things. 1. I shall spread before you some of the capital mischiefs whence God hath delivered us. 2. I shall speak of the way or manner how he hath delivered us.
I shall endeavour to Set before you, the glory of our deliverance, by speaking to two things. 1. I shall spread before you Some of the capital mischiefs whence God hath Delivered us. 2. I shall speak of the Way or manner how he hath Delivered us.
And here I shall not confine my self, to speak only of the glory of our Deliverance, in relation to the signal mercy given in at Worcester; but shall extend 〈 ◊ 〉 discourse to all that which God hath saved us 〈 … 〉 the whole series of our Deliverances for some 〈 … 〉 ••till that last wrought there, which the 〈 … 〉 hath set as a crown upon all the former.
And Here I shall not confine my self, to speak only of the glory of our Deliverance, in Relation to the signal mercy given in At Worcester; but shall extend 〈 ◊ 〉 discourse to all that which God hath saved us 〈 … 〉 the Whole series of our Deliverances for Some 〈 … 〉 ••till that last wrought there, which the 〈 … 〉 hath Set as a crown upon all the former.
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Therefore if any man ask me, What God hath delivered us from? I answer first in general, He hath delivered us from the devouring rage of merciless cruelty:
Therefore if any man ask me, What God hath Delivered us from? I answer First in general, He hath Delivered us from the devouring rage of merciless cruelty:
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To undertake to enumerate all the particular pieces of this glorious lump of our Deliverances, would be a work, which would make me too great a trespasser,
To undertake to enumerate all the particular Pieces of this glorious lump of our Deliverances, would be a work, which would make me too great a trespasser,
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1. We are (through unspeakable mercy) in a great measure delivered from that yoke, which was likely to have continued upon our necks, through that inevitable ruine that was coming upon our LAWS and LIBERTIES; our BIRTH-RIGHTS as we are men.
1. We Are (through unspeakable mercy) in a great measure Delivered from that yoke, which was likely to have continued upon our necks, through that inevitable ruin that was coming upon our LAWS and LIBERTIES; our BIRTHRIGHTS as we Are men.
It's more then sad to remember that time, when as the justice of a mans cause, was measured by the strength of his purse: and he should not miss of receiving the most favourable sentence, who was able to return the greatest reward.
It's more then sad to Remember that time, when as the Justice of a men cause, was measured by the strength of his purse: and he should not miss of receiving the most favourable sentence, who was able to return the greatest reward.
Are not the relicts of injustice yet remaining in the midst of us? Do the streams of righteousness run so pure, that there is no tincture of defilement mixed with them? Are the arms of the oppressor so broken, that there are no cryes of the oppressed in the Land?
are not the relicts of injustice yet remaining in the midst of us? Do the streams of righteousness run so pure, that there is no tincture of defilement mixed with them? are the arms of the oppressor so broken, that there Are no cries of the oppressed in the Land?
Was ever any child a monster to his father, because not a man the first day it was born? It doth sufficiently rejoyce a tender mother (after her bitter travel) that her childe is born perfect,
Was ever any child a monster to his father, Because not a man the First day it was born? It does sufficiently rejoice a tender mother (After her bitter travel) that her child is born perfect,
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she doth not renue her sorrow, because she doth not finde it born with strength, eloquence, policy, and those other endowments which are the Concomitants of riper years: she is well content to have those only in hope,
she does not renew her sorrow, Because she does not find it born with strength, eloquence, policy, and those other endowments which Are the Concomitants of riper Years: she is well content to have those only in hope,
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〈 … 〉 search, that errour will be found too 〈 … 〉, which maketh men to have their mouths fill'd with more complaints (looking to what they have not) then their hearts with true thankfulness for what they have.
〈 … 〉 search, that error will be found too 〈 … 〉, which makes men to have their mouths filled with more complaints (looking to what they have not) then their hearts with true thankfulness for what they have.
It's storied by Plutarch concerning Lycurgus, that when he first established his new Common-wealth in Sparta, for the prevention of injustice and oppression, he made these two Decrees. 1. That no man should make use, either of silver or gold. 2. That none of his Laws should be written upon Tables.
It's storied by Plutarch Concerning Lycurgus, that when he First established his new Commonwealth in Sparta, for the prevention of injustice and oppression, he made these two Decrees. 1. That no man should make use, either of silver or gold. 2. That none of his Laws should be written upon Tables.
Secondly, that he do write that noble Law of Spiritual love upon the tables of their hearts, whereby they 〈 … 〉 light to act righteously from the love 〈 … 〉 ousness.
Secondly, that he do write that noble Law of Spiritual love upon the tables of their hearts, whereby they 〈 … 〉 Light to act righteously from the love 〈 … 〉 ousness.
when as those cunning Cooks of the Laws, which have for many years disht out so many of the peoples priviledges to them (with the poysonous sauce of their own interpretation) as might serve their own ends, will by the power of the Gospel or the Sword, be made more just, or be cut much lower.
when as those cunning Cooks of the Laws, which have for many Years dished out so many of the peoples privileges to them (with the poisonous sauce of their own Interpretation) as might serve their own ends, will by the power of the Gospel or the Sword, be made more just, or be Cut much lower.
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Who can express (besides those that feel it) how deep it striketh into the tender hearts of ingenuous Christians, to hear the blasphemous reproaches of their triumphing enemies in the day of their distress? Doubtless that Babylonish taunt, sunk into the Israelites grieved souls, as deep as their bonds:
Who can express (beside those that feel it) how deep it striketh into the tender hearts of ingenuous Christians, to hear the blasphemous Reproaches of their triumphing enemies in the day of their distress? Doubtless that Babylonish taunt, sunk into the Israelites grieved Souls, as deep as their bonds:
that we should be cast into 〈 … 〉 ••nd Dungeons, to be made the objects of 〈 … 〉 If they should call to us for one of the 〈 … 〉 can chearfully sing it with melody in our hearts,
that we should be cast into 〈 … 〉 ••nd Dungeons, to be made the objects of 〈 … 〉 If they should call to us for one of the 〈 … 〉 can cheerfully sing it with melody in our hearts,
unto the Saviour of Zion. If they ask us, Where is our God? we can answer them with joy and boldness, that our God is the living God, who scattered them in his displeasure at Marston-Moore; whose power brake them in pieces at Naseby field; who smote their great ones in Kent; who by a handfull put thousands to flight at St. Faggons; the stroke of whose terrour they felt in the North: whose strength made the weak strong, to stain the glory of their pride at Dunbar: whose hand was never drawn back,
unto the Saviour of Zion. If they ask us, Where is our God? we can answer them with joy and boldness, that our God is the living God, who scattered them in his displeasure At Marston-Moore; whose power brake them in Pieces At Naseby field; who smote their great ones in Kenned; who by a handful put thousands to flight At Saint Faggons; the stroke of whose terror they felt in the North: whose strength made the weak strong, to stain the glory of their pride At Dunbar: whose hand was never drawn back,
For although it be true, that those things which the Stoicks call Things in our power (as the actings and negotiations of the soul) cannot be taken from us,
For although it be true, that those things which the Stoics call Things in our power (as the actings and negotiations of the soul) cannot be taken from us,
yet forasmuch as those transient acts which relate to the worship of God, may be hindred from without, we may be thence said to be spoiled of the free exercise of our consciences.
yet forasmuch as those Transient acts which relate to the worship of God, may be hindered from without, we may be thence said to be spoiled of the free exercise of our Consciences.
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How was the life of religion 〈 … 〉 •••sist in complying with the fond inve••••• 〈 … 〉 and even swallowed up with the inroad of created Ceremonies? How were needless burdens multiplyed upon the consciences of poor Christians? So that in things Spiritual as well as Civil, it was hard to tell, which lay heavyest, the Mitre or the Crown: although its more then probable, that the Crown might have been easier borne, had not the Mitre stood so near it.
How was the life of Religion 〈 … 〉 •••sist in complying with the found inve••••• 〈 … 〉 and even swallowed up with the inroad of created Ceremonies? How were needless burdens multiplied upon the Consciences of poor Christians? So that in things Spiritual as well as Civil, it was hard to tell, which lay Heaviest, the Mitre or the Crown: although its more then probable, that the Crown might have been Easier born, had not the Mitre stood so near it.
Nay, whether were we sinking? when as the very external duties (the carcase) of Religion became a reproach to the exerciser? Are there none here, that can give testimony of that time,
Nay, whither were we sinking? when as the very external duties (the carcase) of Religion became a reproach to the exerciser? are there none Here, that can give testimony of that time,
Are there more then twelve years past over our heads, since Christians would have reckoned it among their greatest Priviledges, to have had but liberty to have gone but one days journey out of Egypt, to worship their God, without the prophane mixtures of sottish Ceremonies? Would it not have been to them as life from the dead, could they at all times have freely,
are there more then twelve Years passed over our Heads, since Christians would have reckoned it among their greatest Privileges, to have had but liberty to have gone but one days journey out of Egypt, to worship their God, without the profane mixtures of sottish Ceremonies? Would it not have been to them as life from the dead, could they At all times have freely,
Those glorious Priviledges which (lying under vast heaps of improbabilities, ever to be brought forth in their true lustre) ye scarce durst beg for your selves;
Those glorious Privileges which (lying under vast heaps of improbabilities, ever to be brought forth in their true lustre) the scarce durst beg for your selves;
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it pleased God to draw a thick cloud over all sleshly power and wisdom, that his own arm might be seen to bring salvation to us. 2. He hath delivered us, having first often brought us even to the pit of destruction.
it pleased God to draw a thick cloud over all sleshly power and Wisdom, that his own arm might be seen to bring salvation to us. 2. He hath Delivered us, having First often brought us even to the pit of destruction.
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and the sweetness of Canaan. In like manner, the glory of our Deliverance, and the goodness of our Deliverer are not a little commended, in that he hath carried us through the flames for some years together,
and the sweetness of Canaan. In like manner, the glory of our Deliverance, and the Goodness of our Deliverer Are not a little commended, in that he hath carried us through the flames for Some Years together,
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I am sure the year Fourty eight is fresh in your memories, when so many fires were kindled on all sides of us, that there was no visible way open, by which we might escape burning.
I am sure the year Fourty eight is fresh in your memories, when so many fires were kindled on all sides of us, that there was no visible Way open, by which we might escape burning.
How often have we been giving up the Buckler to the enemy? and should have been content to have had from 〈 ◊ 〉 the tythe of that by Indenture, which we now 〈 … 〉 Free-holders, by Deed from none but God? 〈 … 〉 (which addeth not the least lustre to the 〈 … 〉 Deliverance) he hath delivered us, af••• 〈 … 〉 made to him, both by us and our adversaries.
How often have we been giving up the Buckler to the enemy? and should have been content to have had from 〈 ◊ 〉 the tithe of that by Indenture, which we now 〈 … 〉 Freeholders, by Deed from none but God? 〈 … 〉 (which adds not the least lustre to the 〈 … 〉 Deliverance) he hath Delivered us, af••• 〈 … 〉 made to him, both by us and our Adversaries.
But our adversaries (as if Heaven had given an unrighteous verdict for us, or as if God had mistaken himself in giving sentence on our side, they) will appeal again.
But our Adversaries (as if Heaven had given an unrighteous verdict for us, or as if God had mistaken himself in giving sentence on our side, they) will appeal again.
And therefore, in the heat of his indignation, he doth again pronounce the same sentence against them, making it legible in the eyes of all Nations, in Characters written with their own blood:
And Therefore, in the heat of his Indignation, he does again pronounce the same sentence against them, making it legible in the eyes of all nations, in Characters written with their own blood:
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If it be askt, What it is to glor• 〈 … 〉 rit of God (the surest Interpreter of his own mind) will resolve us in the last verse of this Fiftyeth Psalm; Whoso offereth praise, glorifieth me.
If it be asked, What it is to glor• 〈 … 〉 rit of God (the Surest Interpreter of his own mind) will resolve us in the last verse of this Fiftyeth Psalm; Whoso Offereth praise, Glorifieth me.
1. Its Pity that any member of Israel, should sit with a frozen spirit, under those warm Sun-beams of grace, which at this day do shine forth, from the face of Israels keeper.
1. Its Pity that any member of Israel, should fit with a frozen Spirit, under those warm Sunbeams of grace, which At this day do shine forth, from the face of Israel's keeper.
Plutarch reporteth of divine Plato, that when he came to dye, he gave thanks to God for these three things. 1. First, That he had made him a Reasonable creature,
Plutarch Reporteth of divine Plato, that when he Come to die, he gave thanks to God for these three things. 1. First, That he had made him a Reasonable creature,
He esteemed it a great Priviledg that he was born in the time o• ••crates; But (which is ten thousand times 〈 … 〉 you live in those dayes wherein 〈 … 〉 doth raign and rule as Lord and King 〈 … 〉
He esteemed it a great Privilege that he was born in the time o• ••crates; But (which is ten thousand times 〈 … 〉 you live in those days wherein 〈 … 〉 does Reign and Rule as Lord and King 〈 … 〉
Why else should he continue to give his presence in such constant successe, to those that have seriously waited on him, by whom (as Instruments) these Changes have been wrought? It's true, that naked successe, is but a probable Argument at best to prove Heavens approbation of that Cause to which it's given.
Why Else should he continue to give his presence in such constant success, to those that have seriously waited on him, by whom (as Instruments) these Changes have been wrought? It's true, that naked success, is but a probable Argument At best to prove Heavens approbation of that Cause to which it's given.
But, being cloathed with so many considerable Circumstances as that hath been (of which we now speak) it doth amount to little less then a Demonstration.
But, being clothed with so many considerable circumstances as that hath been (of which we now speak) it does amount to little less then a Demonstration.
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together with the offering up of their humble requests to him, that he would manifest his pleasure, both concerning them and their cause, by the success; I say,
together with the offering up of their humble requests to him, that he would manifest his pleasure, both Concerning them and their cause, by the success; I say,
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why God should thus comply both with their Prayers and their Enterprises, and not do it in grace and favour, is to me as yet a Riddle, not to be unfolded.
why God should thus comply both with their Prayers and their Enterprises, and not do it in grace and favour, is to me as yet a Riddle, not to be unfolded.
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I believe we may (without Presumption) challenge the most gray headed Historian, to produce a Para•••• What doth God intend by all those signal favors 〈 ◊ 〉 which he hath of late encompassed his People, 〈 … 〉 ••ere the putting of his Seal to those things 〈 … 〉 brought forth, in relation to the esta•••• 〈 … 〉 New-born-Commonwealth?
I believe we may (without Presumption) challenge the most grey headed Historian, to produce a Para•••• What does God intend by all those signal favors 〈 ◊ 〉 which he hath of late encompassed his People, 〈 … 〉 ••ere the putting of his Seal to those things 〈 … 〉 brought forth, in Relation to the esta•••• 〈 … 〉 New-born-Commonwealth?
For then our Deliverance will prove our Plague, rather then our Privil•••• 〈 ◊ 〉 Ten thousand times better had it been that 〈 … 〉 of our enemies had lain upon our necks all 〈 … 〉 our lives (our hearts enjoying sweet 〈 … 〉 him) then, that his breaking our 〈 … 〉 at a greater distance from him.
For then our Deliverance will prove our Plague, rather then our Privil•••• 〈 ◊ 〉 Ten thousand times better had it been that 〈 … 〉 of our enemies had lain upon our necks all 〈 … 〉 our lives (our hearts enjoying sweet 〈 … 〉 him) then, that his breaking our 〈 … 〉 At a greater distance from him.
For who is there that will not say, that fellowship with God in bonds, is much to be preferrd before the liberty of the outward man, with the loss of his presence? The presence of God (compleatly enjoyed) maketh up the formality of heaven;
For who is there that will not say, that fellowship with God in bonds, is much to be preferred before the liberty of the outward man, with the loss of his presence? The presence of God (completely enjoyed) makes up the formality of heaven;
so that, if by gaining external deliverance we lose that, what do we do other then make a foolish exchange of heaven for earth? of gold for lead? of the glory of the Creator (blessed for ever) for the poor, unsatisfying sweetness of dying creatures?
so that, if by gaining external deliverance we loose that, what do we do other then make a foolish exchange of heaven for earth? of gold for led? of the glory of the Creator (blessed for ever) for the poor, unsatisfying sweetness of dying creatures?
More particularly I would offer two things to you, by which you may give glory to God. 1. First, Let every man (according to the particular relation in which he standeth) ask himself, What great thing shall I do for God, the expressions of whose goodness have been so great to me? 2. Secondly, Let us all (upon a serious review of the matter and manner of our Deliverance) thus resolve in our spirits, that we will make God our trust in all our future straits.
More particularly I would offer two things to you, by which you may give glory to God. 1. First, Let every man (according to the particular Relation in which he Stands) ask himself, What great thing shall I do for God, the expressions of whose Goodness have been so great to me? 2. Secondly, Let us all (upon a serious review of the matter and manner of our Deliverance) thus resolve in our spirits, that we will make God our trust in all our future straits.
And first (in my discourse of the first of these) I would direct my humble request unto you, Right Worshipfull, which is, that you would strive to do some great thing for God, by out-doing all your Predecessors,
And First (in my discourse of the First of these) I would Direct my humble request unto you, Right Worshipful, which is, that you would strive to do Some great thing for God, by outdoing all your Predecessors,
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let it be your crown and your glory to endeavour it much more, that the Ages to come may have cognizance of this our year of Jubile, from the records of your actions;
let it be your crown and your glory to endeavour it much more, that the Ages to come may have cognizance of this our year of Jubilee, from the records of your actions;
that when (upon the reading of them) it shall be asked, how it came to pass that so many glorious things were effected in the year of such a mans government? It may be answered, that they were done in testimony of thankfulness for a memorable Deliverance that was given to the whole Nation at Worcester.
that when (upon the reading of them) it shall be asked, how it Come to pass that so many glorious things were effected in the year of such a men government? It may be answered, that they were done in testimony of thankfulness for a memorable Deliverance that was given to the Whole nation At Worcester.
Let the consideration of his loving kindness, be a prevailing motive with you to live to him in the paths of Holiness and Righteousness, all the days of your lives.
Let the consideration of his loving kindness, be a prevailing motive with you to live to him in the paths of Holiness and Righteousness, all the days of your lives.
let your estimation of the concernments of eternity be higher then ever, that all men may run and read the Salvation of God, in your Heavenly Conversations.
let your estimation of the concernments of eternity be higher then ever, that all men may run and read the Salvation of God, in your Heavenly Conversations.
if then your hearts begin to sink, call to minde the memorable Salvation he wrought at Worcester; and rest confident that he, who (by his mighty power and pres•••• scattered great clouds there, is still the same;
if then your hearts begin to sink, call to mind the memorable Salvation he wrought At Worcester; and rest confident that he, who (by his mighty power and pres•••• scattered great Clouds there, is still the same;
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Let every man when he comes home, write this Motto upon his Door posts, Saved by God; upon his Wife and Children, Saved by God; upon his Estate, Saved by God; upon his Liberty (both in relation to his Priviledges Civil and Religious) Preserved by God. And then from all, let him thus seriously resolve in his own brest.
Let every man when he comes home, write this Motto upon his Door posts, Saved by God; upon his Wife and Children, Saved by God; upon his Estate, Saved by God; upon his Liberty (both in Relation to his Privileges Civil and Religious) Preserved by God. And then from all, let him thus seriously resolve in his own breast.
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Is it indeed so, that I have not been constrained to leave my house as an habitation unto Strangers? hath the grace and wisdom of Heaven so ordered it, that mine eyes have not seen my Wife and Little ones given up as a Prey to the teeth of the Cruell? hath the favour of my God been extended even to the keeping off the hand of the violent, from spoyling me of my Estate,
Is it indeed so, that I have not been constrained to leave my house as an habitation unto Strangers? hath the grace and Wisdom of Heaven so ordered it, that mine eyes have not seen my Wife and Little ones given up as a Prey to the teeth of the Cruel? hath the favour of my God been extended even to the keeping off the hand of the violent, from spoiling me of my Estate,
Is demum verè nomen Domini invocat, qui per fidem in Christo renatus, factus filius Dei, accepto spiritu, per quem clamamus Abba pater, auxilium Dei in adversis implorat. Bullin. in Act. Apost. cap. 2. ver. 21.
Is demum verè Nome Domini invocate, qui per fidem in Christ renatus, factus filius Dei, accepto spiritu, per Whom Clamamus Abba pater, auxilium Dei in adversis implorate. Bullin. in Act. Apost. cap. 2. ver. 21.
