The sea-man's obligations to gratitude and a good life a sermon preach'd in the parish-church of Deptford, in Kent, June 5, 1699, before the corporation of the Trinity-house at their annual meeting on Trinity-Monday / by George Stanhope ...
the Sickness and want of Appetite, resembling that general disrelish to Virtue, and the things of God and Eternity, which attends a carnal Life, and worldly Disposition:
the Sickness and want of Appetite, resembling that general disrelish to Virtue, and the things of God and Eternity, which attends a carnal Life, and worldly Disposition:
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And the Storms and Dangers at Sea made use of as a fit Emblem for the Trials and Tossings of a boisterous World, particularly for the Persecutions of Good Men and the Truth:
And the Storms and Dangers At Sea made use of as a fit Emblem for the Trials and Tossings of a boisterous World, particularly for the Persecutions of Good Men and the Truth:
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and do business in great Waters, are meant those Apostles of our Blessed Saviour, who, from the Trade of Fishermen, were chosen to be Preachers of the Christian Faith:
and do business in great Waters, Are meant those Apostles of our Blessed Saviour, who, from the Trade of Fishermen, were chosen to be Preachers of the Christian Faith:
Such as the Redemption of Mankind by a crucified Jesus, the Trinity of Persons in the Divine Essence, (which the Church, at this Season more especially, adores) and sundry other Doctrines of our most Holy Religion, which no reach of humane Reasoning can fathom, no Wit could have discovered, had not God's own Spirit led Men into the Knowledge and Belief of them.
Such as the Redemption of Mankind by a Crucified jesus, the Trinity of Persons in the Divine Essence, (which the Church, At this Season more especially, adores) and sundry other Doctrines of our most Holy Religion, which no reach of humane Reasoning can fathom, no Wit could have discovered, had not God's own Spirit led Men into the Knowledge and Belief of them.
For, that such was his Design, seems abundantly manifest from that remarkable Conclusion of the Psalm (V. 43.) Whoso is wise will observe these things,
For, that such was his Design, seems abundantly manifest from that remarkable Conclusion of the Psalm (V. 43.) Whoso is wise will observe these things,
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Now, though such a wise Observation be, no doubt, intended here, as, by convincing Men, that all these things are ordered by the Providence of God, might be a powerful Motive to the discharge of every part of their Duty;
Now, though such a wise Observation be, no doubt, intended Here, as, by convincing Men, that all these things Are ordered by the Providence of God, might be a powerful Motive to the discharge of every part of their Duty;
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This is the Exhortation so often repeated, and so earnestly inculcated here, and urged from a Recollection of the many Afflictions and sore Distresses, out of which the Great Governor of the World, who disposes our Fortunes of every kind, rescues them, who in Extremity flee to Him for Refuge.
This is the Exhortation so often repeated, and so earnestly inculcated Here, and urged from a Recollection of the many Afflictions and soar Distresses, out of which the Great Governor of the World, who disposes our Fortune's of every kind, rescues them, who in Extremity flee to Him for Refuge.
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it must certainly betray a very wretched degree of Stupidity, and a horrible Unworthiness, for Men to continue ingrateful and insensible, who have personally felt and tasted that the Lord is gracious:
it must Certainly betray a very wretched degree of Stupidity, and a horrible Unworthiness, for Men to continue ingrateful and insensible, who have personally felt and tasted that the Lord is gracious:
What can excuse those Vagabonds and Captives, those once sick, and just sinking Men, if they shall not be as liberal and as loud in their Praises afterwards,
What can excuse those Vagabonds and Captives, those once sick, and just sinking Men, if they shall not be as liberal and as loud in their Praises afterwards,
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if any, whose Obligations to Religion and Thankfulness are more sensible, more indispensable, than those of Common Men, where may we reasonably expect to find these, rather than among them;
if any, whose Obligations to Religion and Thankfulness Are more sensible, more indispensable, than those of Common Men, where may we reasonably expect to find these, rather than among them;
I. First, I shall endeavour, I will not say, to inform, (for who can fairly be supposd ignorant of so obvious and evident a Truth?) but rather to put such in remembrance, that the Dangers and Deliverances peculiar to this course of Life, are the Effects of a Divine Providence. And then, Secondly,
I First, I shall endeavour, I will not say, to inform, (for who can fairly be supposed ignorant of so obvious and evident a Truth?) but rather to put such in remembrance, that the Dangers and Deliverances peculiar to this course of Life, Are the Effects of a Divine Providence. And then, Secondly,
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II. I shall shew what Influence this Consideration ought to have upon all, who have had the Experience of such a watchful and powerful Providence over them.
II I shall show what Influence this Consideration ought to have upon all, who have had the Experience of such a watchful and powerful Providence over them.
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The same Reason, which convinces every thinking Man, that this material World, and each part of it, must needs have been framed by some Eternal and Infinite Being, will,
The same Reason, which convinces every thinking Man, that this material World, and each part of it, must needs have been framed by Some Eternal and Infinite Being, will,
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and yet so much variety in Events, and so surprizing Changes too, as evidence that Being to be an Agent free in his Determinations, and absolute in his Dominion;
and yet so much variety in Events, and so surprising Changes too, as evidence that Being to be an Agent free in his Determinations, and absolute in his Dominion;
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or checking the Current, or by some other Arts to us unknown, bringing the most furious, the most irresistible Efforts of Created Nature in Subjection to the Counsel of his own Will.
or checking the Current, or by Some other Arts to us unknown, bringing the most furious, the most irresistible Efforts of Created Nature in Subjection to the Counsel of his own Will.
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then, where these Interpositions are most frequent and visible; where such Agents and Causes, as seem most ungovernable, do yet submit to such Restraints, and become flexible and useful;
then, where these Interpositions Are most frequent and visible; where such Agents and Causes, as seem most ungovernable, do yet submit to such Restraints, and become flexible and useful;
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or above the reach of, Matter and Motion, to the marvelous Address and commanding Efficacy of that wise and powerful Lord, who (as this Psalmist says elsewhere) sitteth in the Heavens, and ruleth over all from the beginning.
or above the reach of, Matter and Motion, to the marvelous Address and commanding Efficacy of that wise and powerful Lord, who (as this Psalmist Says elsewhere) Sitteth in the Heavens, and Ruleth over all from the beginning.
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Upon this Account, we may very well imagine, it is, that the Scripture does, upon all occasions, take such particular Care to assert and inculcate that Government which God exercises over the Winds and the •eas:
Upon this Account, we may very well imagine, it is, that the Scripture does, upon all occasions, take such particular Care to assert and inculcate that Government which God exercises over the Winds and the •eas:
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and, by consequence, the most pregnant Testimonies of an over-ruling Providence, in all those astonishing and mighty Alterations, which we so frequently perceive in them.
and, by consequence, the most pregnant Testimonies of an overruling Providence, in all those astonishing and mighty Alterations, which we so frequently perceive in them.
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And farther yet, for these he is said to make Weights and Measures, to stay their roughest and most tumultuous Insults, quell all their boisterous Rage,
And farther yet, for these he is said to make Weights and Measures, to stay their Roughest and most tumultuous Insults, quell all their boisterous Rage,
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the Works and Wonders here ascrib'd to God, are expressed (V. 25, &c. ) by the Storm arising at his Word, the Waves of the Sea rolling and foaming, tossing Men up to Heaven,
the Works and Wonders Here ascribed to God, Are expressed (V. 25, etc.) by the Storm arising At his Word, the Waves of the Sea rolling and foaming, tossing Men up to Heaven,
He finds no difficulty in quieting the Tempest, and smoothing the Face of the Deep; but raises and instantly fixes the hearts melted down with Anguish and Despair just before,
He finds no difficulty in quieting the Tempest, and smoothing the Face of the Deep; but raises and instantly fixes the hearts melted down with Anguish and Despair just before,
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unless we be likewise careful to observe with what design he does them, and what those Purposes are, which he would have served, by the hardships we sustain, the dangers we are threat'ned with,
unless we be likewise careful to observe with what Design he does them, and what those Purposes Are, which he would have served, by the hardships we sustain, the dangers we Are threatened with,
Thus we find Mens being bound in Affliction and Iron, charged upon their rebelling against the Words of God, and contemning the Counsel of the most High.
Thus we find Mens being bound in Affliction and Iron, charged upon their rebelling against the Words of God, and contemning the Counsel of the most High.
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Without entring then into any Niceties concerning this Matter, or shewing how far temporal Good and Evil are from distinguishing Characters of the Divine Affection and Displeasure,
Without entering then into any Niceties Concerning this Matter, or showing how Far temporal Good and Evil Are from distinguishing Characters of the Divine Affection and Displeasure,
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I shall take it for granted, that all who consider the different Events of humane Life to be the Work of God, do likewise allow them to be wrought with some wise Design;
I shall take it for granted, that all who Consider the different Events of humane Life to be the Work of God, do likewise allow them to be wrought with Some wise Design;
II. Secondly, What Influence the Consideration of Mens Dangers and Deliverances being all from God, ought to have upon Them, whose own Experience hath convinced them of such a watchful and powerful Providence;
II Secondly, What Influence the Consideration of Men's Dangers and Deliverances being all from God, ought to have upon Them, whose own Experience hath convinced them of such a watchful and powerful Providence;
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and by Example, Perswasion, or such other Methods, as the Person's Circumstances qualify him for, will labour to gain over others to a reverent and just Opinion of Him,
and by Exampl, Persuasion, or such other Methods, as the Person's circumstances qualify him for, will labour to gain over Others to a reverend and just Opinion of Him,
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5. A Man truly Thankful for Succours received heretofore, will, with great Contentedness and a chearful Faith, depend upon God in any Distresses for the time to come.
5. A Man truly Thankful for Succours received heretofore, will, with great Contentedness and a cheerful Faith, depend upon God in any Distresses for the time to come.
But what can be a greater Indignity, than to suspect the Care, or be uneasy under the Conduct, of that Friend above, who cannot deceive, who will not forsake us;
But what can be a greater Indignity, than to suspect the Care, or be uneasy under the Conduct, of that Friend above, who cannot deceive, who will not forsake us;
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and, as Christians, they will need no other Incitement, than this single Reflection, That they who relieve the least of their Lord's Members, do it to Himself.
and, as Christians, they will need no other Incitement, than this single Reflection, That they who relieve the least of their Lord's Members, do it to Himself.
No Benefactor among Men looks upon himself well treated upon other Terms; and he, who declines any of these upon proper Occasions, all his dissembled Professions ought,
No Benefactor among Men looks upon himself well treated upon other Terms; and he, who declines any of these upon proper Occasions, all his dissembled Professions ought,
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And therefore all I shall do more, is only to apply my self to this Assembly, with regard to each of the foregoing Particulars, and so conclude. 1. First then:
And Therefore all I shall do more, is only to apply my self to this Assembly, with regard to each of thee foregoing Particulars, and so conclude. 1. First then:
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For the begetting in you becoming Resentments for the Mercies of God in your Preservation, I shall not, I need not, attempt any artificial Description of the infinite Hazards,
For the begetting in you becoming Resentments for the mercies of God in your Preservation, I shall not, I need not, attempt any artificial Description of the infinite Hazards,
The Ancients seem to have so just a Notion of this Matter, as to make it almost a Proverb, That He who hath never been at Sea, can scarcely know what it is to be in Danger.
The Ancients seem to have so just a Notion of this Matter, as to make it almost a Proverb, That He who hath never been At Sea, can scarcely know what it is to be in Danger.
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This, in comparison whereof nothing it seems was esteemed dreadful enough to deserve the Name of Danger, these Men cannot easily be supposed ever to forget it.
This, in comparison whereof nothing it seems was esteemed dreadful enough to deserve the Name of Danger, these Men cannot Easily be supposed ever to forget it.
And, What is the Fatigue, What the Hazard of This, when set against the very distant Uses which later Times have found for these Great Waters, and the fatal Improvement since made to the〈 … 〉 Dangers? For,
And, What is the Fatigue, What the Hazard of This, when Set against the very distant Uses which later Times have found for these Great Waters, and the fatal Improvement since made to the〈 … 〉 Dangers? For,
as if even the most merciless Parts of the Creation had been too sparing and tender of our Safety, the Men industrious in the Art of Killing, have brought the Two most cruel, the Two most distant •lements in the World, to conspire together,
as if even the most merciless Parts of the Creation had been too sparing and tender of our Safety, the Men Industria in the Art of Killing, have brought the Two most cruel, the Two most distant •lements in the World, to conspire together,
And shall I suppose it possible, that such complicated Horrours can ever slip out of your Minds? That you should not frequently and seriously recollect, who made so gracious a Distinction in the Day of Battle,
And shall I suppose it possible, that such complicated Horrors can ever slip out of your Minds? That you should not frequently and seriously recollect, who made so gracious a Distinction in the Day of Battle,
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2. If then this be, as I ought to presume it is, the inward Sense of your Souls, your Obligations to the Second Thing are very apparent, That of making your Thanks solemn and publick.
2. If then this be, as I ought to presume it is, the inward Sense of your Souls, your Obligations to the Second Thing Are very apparent, That of making your Thanks solemn and public.
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You therefore are bound, above all Men, to praise God in the Congregation of the People, because the whole Congregation will not fail to praise God, not only with you, but for you.
You Therefore Are bound, above all Men, to praise God in the Congregation of the People, Because the Whole Congregation will not fail to praise God, not only with you, but for you.
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If this Island enjoy the Benefits of its happy Situation, it is because that Sea, which God hath made our Rampart and Entrenchment, hath been stoutly defended by our Navies:
If this Island enjoy the Benefits of its happy Situation, it is Because that Sea, which God hath made our Rampart and Entrenchment, hath been stoutly defended by our Navies:
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And that which renders us so useful to our Friends, so formidable to our Enemies, and so secure from Foreign Invasions, is not so much our Numbers, or our Home-growth, or our Wall of Waters;
And that which renders us so useful to our Friends, so formidable to our Enemies, and so secure from Foreign Invasions, is not so much our Numbers, or our Home-growth, or our Wall of Waters;
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The very Design, in truth, of all his Blessings is to invite, and encourage, and (by Engagements, the most forcible of any to an ingenuous Temper) even to constrain us to Virtue and Goodness;
The very Design, in truth, of all his Blessings is to invite, and encourage, and (by Engagements, the most forcible of any to an ingenuous Temper) even to constrain us to Virtue and goodness;
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to make us in love with so kind a Master, and chearful in doing our utmost for Him, who hath done so much for Us. And which way can We evade this Obligation, especially when the most we can do for him is so much less than his due,
to make us in love with so kind a Master, and cheerful in doing our utmost for Him, who hath done so much for Us. And which Way can We evade this Obligation, especially when the most we can do for him is so much less than his due,
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and the least he hath done for us so much more than our desert? After a long Recital of the many Miracles in behalf of the Israelites, God is said to have wrought them all for this very purpose, that they might keep his Statutes, and observe his Laws.
and the least he hath done for us so much more than our desert? After a long Recital of the many Miracles in behalf of the Israelites, God is said to have wrought them all for this very purpose, that they might keep his Statutes, and observe his Laws.
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And in another Place, this is mention'd as the dreadfullest aggravation of that Peoples wickedness, that they forgot, and rebelled against God, Psal. 78. who had done so great things for them.
And in Another Place, this is mentioned as the Dreadfullest aggravation of that Peoples wickedness, that they forgotten, and rebelled against God, Psalm 78. who had done so great things for them.
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than that each Person ought to make his diligence in pleasing God hold proportion with the marks of his having been the peculiar Care of his Providence,
than that each Person ought to make his diligence in pleasing God hold proportion with the marks of his having been the peculiar Care of his Providence,
and their Deliverances so full of wonder, it will lye upon their Consciences very seriously to examine, what sort of requital they have made for these Mercies.
and their Deliverances so full of wonder, it will lie upon their Consciences very seriously to examine, what sort of requital they have made for these mercies.
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Most certain it is, God does not save Men from the Sea, and the Sword, that when they come ashore they may give themselves up to the Devil's Service, and walk before him without fear in Unholiness and Unrighteousness all the days of their life.
Most certain it is, God does not save Men from the Sea, and the Sword, that when they come ashore they may give themselves up to the Devil's Service, and walk before him without Fear in Unholiness and Unrighteousness all the days of their life.
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than that most sad one of enflaming their Reckoning, and heating their Furnace seven times hotter, by their horrible Ingratitude and Abuse of such marvelous Loving Kindness.
than that most sad one of enflaming their Reckoning, and heating their Furnace seven times hotter, by their horrible Ingratitude and Abuse of such marvelous Loving Kindness.
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But I esteem my self happy in addressing this day to several worthy Persons, whose Authority and Posts of Command may be exceeding useful in this Particular:
But I esteem my self happy in addressing this day to several worthy Persons, whose authority and Posts of Command may be exceeding useful in this Particular:
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and will not that Title reproach every Member of this Body, who, without punishment or due rebuke, shall suffer the Majesty of the Father to be despised, the Blood and Wounds of the Son to be invoked in sport and derision,
and will not that Title reproach every Member of this Body, who, without punishment or due rebuke, shall suffer the Majesty of the Father to be despised, the Blood and Wounds of the Son to be invoked in sport and derision,
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and more true Honour to your Memories, than those which, at the Expence of so much Blood and Toil, transmit the Names of this Fraternity down to succeeding Generations.
and more true Honour to your Memories, than those which, At the Expense of so much Blood and Toil, transmit the Names of this Fraternity down to succeeding Generations.
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for the Sins of a People, and especially of that part whose Duty it is to fight for the rest, are always the most destructive Enemy that can make War upon any Nation.
for the Sins of a People, and especially of that part whose Duty it is to fight for the rest, Are always the most destructive Enemy that can make War upon any nation.
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5. When your Zeal for God and the Publick hath thus exerted it self, then are you rightly prepared for the Fifth Branch of Thankfulness, that of Trust in God, amidst any Dangers, which shall hereafter threaten or attack you.
5. When your Zeal for God and the Public hath thus exerted it self, then Are you rightly prepared for the Fifth Branch of Thankfulness, that of Trust in God, amid any Dangers, which shall hereafter threaten or attack you.
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And, however dismal these may appear, yet your former Experience of that Power and Goodness, which hath so signalized it self on your behalf, will be of mighty use towards drawing down upon them with Bravery.
And, however dismal these may appear, yet your former Experience of that Power and goodness, which hath so signalized it self on your behalf, will be of mighty use towards drawing down upon them with Bravery.
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If then your own lawful Occasions, or your Country's Defence, shall call you out again to the like hazardous Attempts, remember under the shadow of whose VVings you were safe heretofore,
If then your own lawful Occasions, or your Country's Defence, shall call you out again to the like hazardous Attempts, Remember under the shadow of whose VVings you were safe heretofore,
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Places, which deserve the rather to be considered, because, when Art and Nature have done their utmost, still nothing goes so far toward inspiring Men with true Courage,
Places, which deserve the rather to be considered, Because, when Art and Nature have done their utmost, still nothing Goes so Far towards inspiring Men with true Courage,
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These only can furnish Men with that threefold impenetrable Defence, of which no Terrors can disarm them, A Good Cause, A Good Conscience, and a Good God.
These only can furnish Men with that threefold impenetrable Defence, of which no Terrors can disarm them, A Good Cause, A Good Conscience, and a Good God.
if God in Mercy had not put a difference between You and Them? I have already hinted, that both Common Humanity and Christian Charity jointly plead in this Cause:
if God in Mercy had not put a difference between You and Them? I have already hinted, that both Common Humanity and Christian Charity jointly plead in this Cause:
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And, in regard, where no Man's Abilities extend to the supply of all that want, great Discretion is requisite in the Choice of fit Objects for our Charity;
And, in regard, where no Man's Abilities extend to the supply of all that want, great Discretion is requisite in the Choice of fit Objects for our Charity;
I should not be just to the occasion of our present Meeting, did I forbear to say, that no Poverty, sustained upon Accounts purely secular, no Liberality, which proposes to it self Civil Advantages only, hath a better Title to our Gifts,
I should not be just to the occasion of our present Meeting, did I forbear to say, that no Poverty, sustained upon Accounts purely secular, no Liberality, which proposes to it self Civil Advantages only, hath a better Title to our Gifts,
And are we Men, if we can suffer so vile a Reproach, as the seeing Those, whose Industry hath filled our Stores, whose Valour hath fought our Battles, at the Expence of whose Sweat and Blood it is that our Portion is grown fat and plenteous:
And Are we Men, if we can suffer so vile a Reproach, as the seeing Those, whose Industry hath filled our Stores, whose Valour hath fought our Battles, At the Expense of whose Sweat and Blood it is that our Portion is grown fat and plenteous:
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and the Common Interest, which depends so much upon giving all due Encouragement (I had almost said in giving all Honour and Respect) even to the meanest Subjects, who suffer in their Countries Cause, require not only Compassion,
and the Common Interest, which depends so much upon giving all due Encouragement (I had almost said in giving all Honour and Respect) even to the Meanest Subject's, who suffer in their Countries Cause, require not only Compassion,
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But most of all from You, whom God hath so deliver'd, and so bless'd, as to make that very Employment the Foundation of Your better Fortunes, by which so many of your Brethren have ruin'd theirs.
But most of all from You, whom God hath so Delivered, and so blessed, as to make that very Employment the Foundation of Your better Fortune's, by which so many of your Brothers have ruined theirs.
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And the Glorious Preserver of our Rights and Liberties, accounts it no Indignity to a Royal Palace, to be converted into a comfortable Retreat for decay'd,
And the Glorious Preserver of our Rights and Liberties, accounts it no Indignity to a Royal Palace, to be converted into a comfortable Retreat for decayed,
And You, who have so well imitated the Courage of your Prince, will, I doubt not, be as powerfully provoked to Charity, by the same Argument and Example.
And You, who have so well imitated the Courage of your Prince, will, I doubt not, be as powerfully provoked to Charity, by the same Argument and Exampl.
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Omitting therefore any farther Enlargement, upon a Subject, which speaks so movingly for it self, I conclude all with hearty Prayers to God, That He, who hath shewed you the Works and Wonders of his Goodness so plenteously, would give you Grace to be unfeignedly thankful;
Omitting Therefore any farther Enlargement, upon a Subject, which speaks so movingly for it self, I conclude all with hearty Prayers to God, That He, who hath showed you the Works and Wonders of his goodness so plenteously, would give you Grace to be unfeignedly thankful;
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That he would make you successful Instruments of promoting his Glory, and the Publick Good, by your Examples, by your Authority, by reforming the Vicious,
That he would make you successful Instruments of promoting his Glory, and the Public Good, by your Examples, by your authority, by reforming the Vicious,
and suppressing Debauchery and Profaneness in all under your Command; by doing valiantly for your Country, and by shewing Mercy to your Brethren in Distress:
and suppressing Debauchery and Profaneness in all under your Command; by doing valiantly for your Country, and by showing Mercy to your Brothers in Distress:
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