A sermon preached in the Cathedral and Metropolitan Church of St. Peter in York, January 30th, 1688/9, and published at the request of the auditors by William Stainforth ...
II. CHRON. 35. 24. — And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah. MOURNING supposeth Grief, as being the proper effect and natural indication of it;
II CHRONICLES. 35. 24. — And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah. MOURNING Supposeth Grief, as being the proper Effect and natural indication of it;
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yet, as all other passions, when they are suffered to swell and grow up to any considerable degree of strength, it affects our Bodies in such a sensible manner,
yet, as all other passion, when they Are suffered to swell and grow up to any considerable degree of strength, it affects our Bodies in such a sensible manner,
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For the Soul and the Body are so closely united together, and have such a dependency and influence on each other, that their interests are inseparable,
For the Soul and the Body Are so closely united together, and have such a dependency and influence on each other, that their interests Are inseparable,
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it damps and clogs the vital Spirits, relaxeth the Nerves, and enfeebleth the Animal faculties, and prejudices and weakens them in their necessary operations.
it damps and clogs the vital Spirits, relaxeth the Nerves, and enfeebleth the Animal faculties, and prejudices and weakens them in their necessary operations.
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And from hence proceed those sad Looks and dejected Countenances, those deep Sighs and heavy Groans, those loud Complaints and effusion of Tears, which are properly called Mourning,
And from hence proceed those sad Looks and dejected Countenances, those deep Sighs and heavy Groans, those loud Complaints and effusion of Tears, which Are properly called Mourning,
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Our state and condition in this world does necessarily subject us unto it, and we can no more resist the impressions than we can prevent the cause of it.
Our state and condition in this world does necessarily Subject us unto it, and we can no more resist the impressions than we can prevent the cause of it.
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and those Infant-Tears and Ories are Ominous and Prophetick of our future succeeding condition, and sadly presage, that our continuance in the world will be like our entrance into it,
and those Infant-Tears and Ories Are Ominous and Prophetic of our future succeeding condition, and sadly presage, that our Continuance in the world will be like our Entrance into it,
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I need not discourse on the Reason and Philosophy of it to gain your assent to it, every man's personal experience is a sufficient argument for this purpose,
I need not discourse on the Reason and Philosophy of it to gain your assent to it, every Man's personal experience is a sufficient argument for this purpose,
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For what man is there upon Earth, who has not his infelicities as well as his sins, his misfortunes as well as his guilts to wound and afflict his Soul? What man is there whose Sun is always so bright and shining as never to be over-cast and clouded? whose days are always so calm and serene as never to be ruffled and discomposed with any rude storms and boisterous tempests? Alas!
For what man is there upon Earth, who has not his infelicities as well as his Sins, his misfortunes as well as his guilts to wound and afflict his Soul? What man is there whose Sun is always so bright and shining as never to be overcast and clouded? whose days Are always so Cam and serene as never to be ruffled and discomposed with any rude storms and boisterous tempests? Alas!
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and without relation to the publick Community, of which he is a member? Thus how often do we suffer in our Health, in our Reputations, in our Estates, in our Friends and Relations? How often are we crossed in our desires,
and without Relation to the public Community, of which he is a member? Thus how often do we suffer in our Health, in our Reputations, in our Estates, in our Friends and Relations? How often Are we crossed in our Desires,
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And have not Kingdoms and publick Societies of men, considered as such, Afflictions and Distresses as well as private Persons? Are not those equally with these obnoxious to Calamities,
And have not Kingdoms and public Societies of men, considered as such, Afflictions and Distresses as well as private Persons? are not those equally with these obnoxious to Calamities,
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because nothing is of such publick and universal influence to the whole Nation, so the Loss of such a King cannot but be lamented and bewailed by all thinking and considering People, with all the signs and expressions of an hearty Grief and affectionate Sorrow.
Because nothing is of such public and universal influence to the Whole nation, so the Loss of such a King cannot but be lamented and bewailed by all thinking and considering People, with all the Signs and expressions of an hearty Grief and affectionate Sorrow.
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And as the very Make and Principles of humane Nature, by a strong and powerfull Bias, incline us to love and esteem those who oblige us by their favours and kindnesses, who are usefull and beneficial to us, who are the happy instruments of the ease and comfort of our lives;
And as the very Make and Principles of humane Nature, by a strong and powerful Bias, incline us to love and esteem those who oblige us by their favours and Kindnesses, who Are useful and beneficial to us, who Are the happy Instruments of the ease and Comfort of our lives;
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and will not allow us to consider the loss which we sustain by his departure, without a real and hearty concernment, without a sensible and afflictive Sorrow.
and will not allow us to Consider the loss which we sustain by his departure, without a real and hearty concernment, without a sensible and afflictive Sorrow.
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not to root out our passions, but to reclaim and reduce them, to bring them into good order, to put them under the discipline and conduct of right Reason,
not to root out our passion, but to reclaim and reduce them, to bring them into good order, to put them under the discipline and conduct of right Reason,
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Thus our Blessed Saviour himself, who had no passions but what were natural and innocent, grieved for the death of Lazarus, and expressed that Grief by shedding Tears, which the Jews interpreted as an argument of the Love and Affection which we had for him.
Thus our Blessed Saviour himself, who had no passion but what were natural and innocent, grieved for the death of Lazarus, and expressed that Grief by shedding Tears, which the jews interpreted as an argument of the Love and Affection which we had for him.
And thus may we love our Friends and Relatives, and mourn for the death of those we love, without any guilt or danger, without any disparagement to our Reason,
And thus may we love our Friends and Relatives, and mourn for the death of those we love, without any guilt or danger, without any disparagement to our Reason,
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And if our Nature constrains, and our Religion allows us to grieve for the death of a private Friend, whose kindnesses perhaps went no farther than our selves,
And if our Nature constrains, and our Religion allows us to grieve for the death of a private Friend, whose Kindnesses perhaps went no farther than our selves,
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for a good King is the most publick and comprehensive Blessing imaginable, because such a King derives and secures unto his People all the Blessings and Comforts which can proceed from a wife and gentle, a just and mercifull administration of Government:
for a good King is the most public and comprehensive Blessing imaginable, Because such a King derives and secures unto his People all the Blessings and Comforts which can proceed from a wife and gentle, a just and merciful administration of Government:
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as that signifies governing by mere Will, Humour, and Passion, for that is the proper temper and character of a Tyrant, who abuseth his just Authority to evil purposes,
as that signifies governing by mere Will, Humour, and Passion, for that is the proper temper and character of a Tyrant, who abuseth his just authority to evil Purposes,
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As he has a tender and paternal care for his People, so in all the expresses of his sovereign Power he consults and intends their common interest and welfare;
As he has a tender and paternal care for his People, so in all the Expresses of his sovereign Power he consults and intends their Common Interest and welfare;
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and instead of governing them with the ungratefull roughness and severity of an imperious Lord, he rules them with the endearing affections and compassions of an indulgent Father.
and instead of governing them with the ungrateful roughness and severity of an imperious Lord, he rules them with the endearing affections and compassions of an indulgent Father.
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And upon this account good Kings are in Holy Scripture compar'd to the most usefull and beneficial Things and have Titles and Appellatives of Honour given them, which are borrowed from those excellent Things.
And upon this account good Kings Are in Holy Scripture compared to the most useful and beneficial Things and have Titles and Appellatives of Honour given them, which Are borrowed from those excellent Things.
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Thus they are call'd, The Healers of a Land, because by their wise and prudent administration of Government they apply proper remedies to the diseases and distempers of it,
Thus they Are called, The Healers of a Land, Because by their wise and prudent administration of Government they apply proper remedies to the diseases and distempers of it,
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The Bars of it, because by their watchfulness, and providence, and necessary preparations, they secure it from being invaded and rifled by foreign force and violence:
The Bars of it, Because by their watchfulness, and providence, and necessary preparations, they secure it from being invaded and rifled by foreign force and violence:
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The Foundations of it, because by their prudent care and conduct, and discreet management of publick affairs, they support the peace and prosperity of it,
The Foundations of it, Because by their prudent care and conduct, and discreet management of public affairs, they support the peace and Prosperity of it,
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and to set forth the mighty usefulness and excellency of their Persons, they are styled Gods, which would have been accounted a piece of Court-blasphemy,
and to Set forth the mighty usefulness and excellency of their Persons, they Are styled God's, which would have been accounted a piece of Court-blasphemy,
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and makes him reign over their minds as well as their bodies, and establisheth his Throne in their hearts, which is a more sure and lasting establishment than his Sword can give him.
and makes him Reign over their minds as well as their bodies, and Establisheth his Throne in their hearts, which is a more sure and lasting establishment than his Sword can give him.
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and the frightfull apprehensions which they may entertain on such a dreadfull change, are so many powerfull causes to produce an universal Grief in their Minds,
and the frightful apprehensions which they may entertain on such a dreadful change, Are so many powerful Causes to produce an universal Grief in their Minds,
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and have own'd and publish'd it by solemn and ceremonious Mournings; and so in particular, All Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah: which brings me to the
and have owned and published it by solemn and ceremonious Mournings; and so in particular, All Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah: which brings me to the
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The general Reason which induceth any People to mourn for the death of a good King is (as I have shewn you) the consideration of those various Blessings and manifold Benefits which they reap'd and enjoy'd under the Exercise of his Sovereign Power and Administration of his Government:
The general Reason which induceth any People to mourn for the death of a good King is (as I have shown you) the consideration of those various Blessings and manifold Benefits which they reaped and enjoyed under the Exercise of his Sovereign Power and Administration of his Government:
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For these Blessings are so near and concerning, and do so sensibly touch us, that we cannot consider the death of the happy instrument of them without being affected with a real and hearty Grief for the Loss of him.
For these Blessings Are so near and Concerning, and do so sensibly touch us, that we cannot Consider the death of the happy Instrument of them without being affected with a real and hearty Grief for the Loss of him.
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and the counsels of the Elders, (which, as Josephus observes, he always took along with him,) he rectified their errours and mistakes with as much exactness and circumspection as if he had been an old man,
and the Counsels of the Elders, (which, as Josephus observes, he always took along with him,) he rectified their errors and mistakes with as much exactness and circumspection as if he had been an old man,
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For his Soul was filled with a just and powerfull sense of God, which discover'd it self in suitable Acts of Holiness and correspondent Practices of Religion and Goodness throughout his whole Conversation.
For his Soul was filled with a just and powerful sense of God, which discovered it self in suitable Acts of Holiness and correspondent Practices of Religion and goodness throughout his Whole Conversation.
and reducing the mis-led People to a just sense of their duty and service which they ow'd to the only true God, the God of Israel. He repair'd the decays and ruines of the Temple of the Lord at Hierusalem with extraordinary diligence and dispatch,
and reducing the misled People to a just sense of their duty and service which they owed to the only true God, the God of Israel. He repaired the decays and ruins of the Temple of the Lord At Jerusalem with extraordinary diligence and dispatch,
and adorn'd it not onely with material Ornaments, but with the spiritual Beauty of Holiness, by restoring the publick Worship of the true God to its ancient Glory and Purity.
and adorned it not only with material Ornament, but with the spiritual Beauty of Holiness, by restoring the public Worship of the true God to its ancient Glory and Purity.
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Nor can we doubt, but that the whole course of his Life was uniform, and in all the parts of it consistent with his ardent and flaming Zeal for God's Worship;
Nor can we doubt, but that the Whole course of his Life was uniform, and in all the parts of it consistent with his Ardent and flaming Zeal for God's Worship;
And these Rules are known by the Name of the Judicial Law of the Jews, in contradistinction both to the Moral Law, which respected things of eternal and universal Obligation,
And these Rules Are known by the Name of the Judicial Law of the jews, in contradistinction both to the Moral Law, which respected things of Eternal and universal Obligation,
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Now Josiah, out of a just regard to the Authority of God, and a tender respect to the Welfare of his People, contains himself in the exercise of his Sovereign Power within those bounds which God had set him,
Now Josiah, out of a just regard to the authority of God, and a tender respect to the Welfare of his People, contains himself in the exercise of his Sovereign Power within those bounds which God had Set him,
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and who in his Government kept punctually to the legal constitution of it, and inviolably observ'd all the publick Rules which either related to the Worship of God,
and who in his Government kept punctually to the Legal constitution of it, and inviolably observed all the public Rules which either related to the Worship of God,
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and the duties of Religion, or to the civil Rights and Properties of the People? And therefore the Death of such a King could not be reckon'd any otherwise than a publick Loss,
and the duties of Religion, or to the civil Rights and Properties of the People? And Therefore the Death of such a King could not be reckoned any otherwise than a public Loss,
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and the Prophet Zachary could not find a more proper instance of Grief to represent the greatness of that Mourning which the Children of the Bride-chamber would express,
and the Prophet Zachary could not find a more proper instance of Grief to represent the greatness of that Mourning which the Children of the Bridechamber would express,
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What peculiar and additional Reason they had, besides the general one, to grieve and mourn for the Death of Josiah. If good Josiah had dyed according to the ordinary course of Nature,
What peculiar and additional Reason they had, beside the general one, to grieve and mourn for the Death of Josiah. If good Josiah had died according to the ordinary course of Nature,
for he was slain in the day of Battel, as he was endeavouring to oppose the King of Egypt, and to stop his march towards the river Euphrates: For an unlucky Egyptian drew his mischievous Bow,
for he was slave in the day of Battle, as he was endeavouring to oppose the King of Egypt, and to stop his march towards the river Euphrates: For an unlucky Egyptian drew his mischievous Bow,
because it was so plain an indication of God's displeasure against them, and so clear a Prognostick of Calamities and Miseries which would follow upon it.
Because it was so plain an indication of God's displeasure against them, and so clear a Prognostic of Calamities and Misery's which would follow upon it.
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And the Jews had a more than ordinary reason to make such a judgment on the untimely and violent death of their good King Josiah, and to interpret God's permission of it,
And the jews had a more than ordinary reason to make such a judgement on the untimely and violent death of their good King Josiah, and to interpret God's permission of it,
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as the effect of his sore wrath, and heavy displeasure, which he now seemed resolved to pour down upon them in such National Calamities and Miseries as should bear proportion to their own and their Ancestours provocations.
as the Effect of his soar wrath, and heavy displeasure, which he now seemed resolved to pour down upon them in such National Calamities and Misery's as should bear proportion to their own and their Ancestors provocations.
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For they had been assured by Huldah, the Prophetess, that the Idolatries and Impieties of their Forefathers had kindled and blown up the wrath of God against them to such a degree, that it should not be quenched,
For they had been assured by Huldah, the Prophetess, that the Idolatries and Impieties of their Forefathers had kindled and blown up the wrath of God against them to such a degree, that it should not be quenched,
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But notwithstanding, for the sake of Josiah, whose heart was tender, and who humbled himself before the Lord, God would defer the Execution of his wrath,
But notwithstanding, for the sake of Josiah, whose heart was tender, and who humbled himself before the Lord, God would defer the Execution of his wrath,
so they had reason to conclude from the manner of his death, that God was quite wearied out with their provocations, That his Patience and Long-suffering were utterly exhausted,
so they had reason to conclude from the manner of his death, that God was quite wearied out with their provocations, That his Patience and Long-suffering were utterly exhausted,
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And all men must own this to have been a reasonable inference, gather'd from the manner of his death, which carried in it such evident marks of God's fierce Anger and Displeasure against them.
And all men must own this to have been a reasonable Inference, gathered from the manner of his death, which carried in it such evident marks of God's fierce Anger and Displeasure against them.
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or to have griev'd less than they did, under so awakening and astonishing a Providence? No wonder then, that when Josiah dyed an universal Grief ran through his Kingdom,
or to have grieved less than they did, under so awakening and astonishing a Providence? No wonder then, that when Josiah died an universal Grief ran through his Kingdom,
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and all his Subjects expressed their grief in such extraordinary Mourning, as became as remarkable for its Greatness as the sad Loss that occasion'd it.
and all his Subject's expressed their grief in such extraordinary Mourning, as became as remarkable for its Greatness as the sad Loss that occasioned it.
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nor onely such Majesty of Style, such Elegance of Phrase, such Propriety of Language, but also such Strength of Thought, such Depth of Judgment, such Reach of Apprehension,
nor only such Majesty of Style, such Elegance of Phrase, such Propriety of Language, but also such Strength of Thought, such Depth of Judgement, such Reach of Apprehension,
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How did all Christian Graces and Vertues adorn his Royal Conversation? How did the Power and Spirit of true Christianity appear and manifest it self throughout the whole Course and Tenour of his Actions, notwithstanding all the softening Charms,
How did all Christian Graces and Virtues adorn his Royal Conversation? How did the Power and Spirit of true Christianity appear and manifest it self throughout the Whole Course and Tenor of his Actions, notwithstanding all the softening Charms,
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and fascinating Temptations of a Court, with which he was surrounded? Nor was he onely an eminent Example of those Graces and Vertues which are proper to a flourishing and prosperous Condition,
and fascinating Temptations of a Court, with which he was surrounded? Nor was he only an eminent Exampl of those Graces and Virtues which Are proper to a flourishing and prosperous Condition,
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and Saintship gives Title to the power of Government, He would have had as clear and unquestionable a right to his own Crown and Sceptre on account of his Christian Graces and Vertues,
and Saintship gives Title to the power of Government, He would have had as clear and unquestionable a right to his own Crown and Sceptre on account of his Christian Graces and Virtues,
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But whatever Causes or Counsels mis-led him into those Errours and Mistakes, it is plain that they did not proceed from any design which he had of overturning the legal Establishment,
But whatever Causes or Counsels misled him into those Errors and Mistakes, it is plain that they did not proceed from any Design which he had of overturning the Legal Establishment,
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and divest himself of such essential and fundamental Prerogatives of his Crown as did in some measure Unking him, that so he might let them see how far he was from any thoughts of governing as a Tyrant.
and divest himself of such essential and fundamental Prerogatives of his Crown as did in Some measure Unking him, that so he might let them see how Far he was from any thoughts of governing as a Tyrant.
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as their duty, and their interest oblig'd them? But as it is not in the power of the wisest and best of Kings to make their Subjects happy against their own wills,
as their duty, and their Interest obliged them? But as it is not in the power of the Wisest and best of Kings to make their Subject's happy against their own wills,
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But though our contemptuous thoughts of a Blessing, and ingratefull behaviour under it, may keep us from reaping the happy and comfortable effect of it;
But though our contemptuous thoughts of a Blessing, and ingrateful behaviour under it, may keep us from reaping the happy and comfortable Effect of it;
when in all appearance he might have lived to a far longer date, to have been the blessed instrument of much Glory and much Happiness to these Kingdoms:
when in all appearance he might have lived to a Far longer date, to have been the blessed Instrument of much Glory and much Happiness to these Kingdoms:
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and in all probability his Moderation, and Temperance, and Sobriety, which he practis'd on all occasions, might have lengthned his days very nigh these of ours, if not to them.
and in all probability his Moderation, and Temperance, and Sobriety, which he practised on all occasions, might have lengthened his days very High these of ours, if not to them.
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that so the Nation might be involved in those Confusions, and groan under those Miseries, which the provoking guilts and impieties of it so abundantly deserv'd.
that so the nation might be involved in those Confusions, and groan under those Misery's, which the provoking guilts and impieties of it so abundantly deserved.
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For that God should suffer so Holy a King to be so inhumanely treated, and so barbarously murthered, could proceed from nothing but his hot-burning Wrath against the Nation,
For that God should suffer so Holy a King to be so inhumanely treated, and so barbarously murdered, could proceed from nothing but his hot-burning Wrath against the nation,
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for when he suffer'd, our Religion and our Laws suffer'd with him, and the Government both in Church and State expired and dyed in the very same moment with him:
for when he suffered, our Religion and our Laws suffered with him, and the Government both in Church and State expired and died in the very same moment with him:
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Then Hypocrisie pull'd off its Mask, and Atheism appear'd barefac'd, and Profaneness grew impudent, and Sacrilege laid its devouring hands on all holy Things:
Then Hypocrisy pulled off its Mask, and Atheism appeared barefaced, and Profaneness grew impudent, and Sacrilege laid its devouring hands on all holy Things:
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Then Popery prevail'd, and increas'd, and seduc'd many weak and unstable Souls, and gained more Proselytes in those dark times of trouble and confusion, (as some have made the computation,) than in all the peacefull Reign of King CHARLES the second.
Then Popery prevailed, and increased, and seduced many weak and unstable Souls, and gained more Proselytes in those dark times of trouble and confusion, (as Some have made the computation,) than in all the peaceful Reign of King CHARLES the second.
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So that Cardinal Richilieu seems to have had some grounds for that Maxim of his, viz. Till the Monarchy of England was chang'd into a Common-wealth, there was little reason to hope for the return of Popery:
So that Cardinal Richilieu seems to have had Some grounds for that Maxim of his, viz. Till the Monarchy of England was changed into a Commonwealth, there was little reason to hope for the return of Popery:
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and a Prologue to Tragical Miseries, which immediately succeeded it, and what great reason the Nation had upon that account to grieve and mourn for him.
and a Prologue to Tragical Misery's, which immediately succeeded it, and what great reason the nation had upon that account to grieve and mourn for him.
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and which extremely differenceth our Case from that of the Jews concerning the death of that good King Josiah, and shews that these Nations not onely had but still have more reason to grieve and mourn for the violent and untimely death of that blessed Martyr,
and which extremely differenceth our Case from that of the jews Concerning the death of that good King Josiah, and shows that these nations not only had but still have more reason to grieve and mourn for the violent and untimely death of that blessed Martyr,
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and Engagements of Promises, by all the Obligations of Gratitude and Interest, were bound to preserve and protect his Royal Person against all attempts of Violence whatsoever.
and Engagements of Promises, by all the Obligations of Gratitude and Interest, were bound to preserve and Pact his Royal Person against all attempts of Violence whatsoever.
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and by the hands of an Alien from the Commonwealth of Israel, how much more ought we to mourn for our Gratious Sovereign, who was put to death as a Criminal and Malefactour in his own Kingdom,
and by the hands of an Alien from the Commonwealth of Israel, how much more ought we to mourn for our Gracious Sovereign, who was put to death as a Criminal and Malefactor in his own Kingdom,
and in the great and famous Metropolis of that Kingdom, and before the Gates of his own Royal Palace in that Metropolis, and by the hands of his own natural Subjects? This was a prodigious Wickedness, a Complicated Villany,
and in the great and famous Metropolis of that Kingdom, and before the Gates of his own Royal Palace in that Metropolis, and by the hands of his own natural Subject's? This was a prodigious Wickedness, a Complicated Villainy,
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It was Murther and Treason too, and both of them heightened to the utmost degree of Aggravation, by being dressed up in the forms and methods of publick Justice.
It was Murder and Treason too, and both of them heightened to the utmost degree of Aggravation, by being dressed up in the forms and methods of public justice.
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and attone the Wrath which is due for it? And can this Nation then sit down under the sense and remembrance of this sad and deplorable Evil, without being touched and affected with it, without being humbled and grieved for it, without accompanying their Grief and Humiliations with a sincere and hearty repentance for the Guilt of this day's Wickedness,
and atone the Wrath which is due for it? And can this nation then fit down under the sense and remembrance of this sad and deplorable Evil, without being touched and affected with it, without being humbled and grieved for it, without accompanying their Grief and Humiliations with a sincere and hearty Repentance for the Gilded of this day's Wickedness,
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And because this World is the proper Season for inflicting such Judgments, we have reason to dread, that God will bring upon us the Judgement which is due for this Sin (if he has not already brought it) with all the Circumstances of Terrour,
And Because this World is the proper Season for inflicting such Judgments, we have reason to dread, that God will bring upon us the Judgement which is due for this since (if he has not already brought it) with all the circumstances of Terror,
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but that we may not presume on impunity, from the Example of their deliverance, we must know, that they were Christians not onely in Name and Profession,
but that we may not presume on impunity, from the Exampl of their deliverance, we must know, that they were Christians not only in Name and Profession,
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And consider farther, that the publick Affairs of this unsettled Kingdom, seem now to be brought to a Crisis, and to move on the point of Life and Death, of Happiness and Misery.
And Consider farther, that the public Affairs of this unsettled Kingdom, seem now to be brought to a Crisis, and to move on the point of Life and Death, of Happiness and Misery.
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and succeed to our preservation and happiness, as to humble our selves under the hand of God, to lament and bewail all our Sins, both Personal and National, Private and Publick;
and succeed to our preservation and happiness, as to humble our selves under the hand of God, to lament and bewail all our Sins, both Personal and National, Private and Public;
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and then we may hope that God, for the sake of Christ, will pardon and forgive us all our offences, receive us into his favour and protection, own us for his People in this World,
and then we may hope that God, for the sake of christ, will pardon and forgive us all our offences, receive us into his favour and protection, own us for his People in this World,
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