A sermon preached at Grays-Inn chappel Novemb. the 26th. 1691 Being the day of thanksgiving, for the success of their Majesties forces, and reducing of Ireland. By George Stanhope, Vicar of Lewisham in Kent. Publish'd at the request of that honourable society.
A SERMON PREACHED AT Grays-Inn Chappel Novemb. the 26th. 1691. ISAIAH xxvi. Ver. 4. Trust ye in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting Strength.
A SERMON PREACHED AT Grays-Inn Chappel November the 26th. 1691. ISAIAH xxvi. Ver. 4. Trust you in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting Strength.
IN order to understand the true Meaning of this Chapter, it will be convenient to cast our Eyes back, as far as the 24th. where, after having foretold a general Destruction and Desolation in the Land, the Prophet comforts his People and himself with the escape of a Remnant;
IN order to understand the true Meaning of this Chapter, it will be convenient to cast our Eyes back, as Far as the 24th. where, After having foretold a general Destruction and Desolation in the Land, the Prophet comforts his People and himself with the escape of a Remnant;
but that Remnant so few in comparison, and in such apparent danger of being swept away in the same common Ruin, that they are with great elegance represented, under the figures of the shakings of an Olive Tree, and the gleaning Grapes when the Vintage is done.
but that Remnant so few in comparison, and in such apparent danger of being swept away in the same Common Ruin, that they Are with great elegance represented, under the figures of the shakings of an Olive Tree, and the gleaning Grapes when the Vintage is done.
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therefore Isaiah, according to that loftiness of stile, so peculiar to him, breaks forth into Songs of Joy and Triumph, such as might at once both magnifie the Goodness of Almighty God,
Therefore Isaiah, according to that loftiness of style, so peculiar to him, breaks forth into Songs of Joy and Triumph, such as might At once both magnify the goodness of Almighty God,
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And if some of the best Interpreters are not mistaken in referring that Calamity to the Ten Tribes led Captive by Salmanesor, and this marvellous Deliverance of God's People to the rescue of Jerusalem from Sennacherib 's Army;
And if Some of the best Interpreters Are not mistaken in referring that Calamity to the Ten Tribes led Captive by Salmanesor, and this marvellous Deliverance of God's People to the rescue of Jerusalem from Sennacherib is Army;
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and against whom we still implore the continuance of his Defence; bears so near a resemblance to that insulting Assyrian, that the Application is most easie,
and against whom we still implore the Continuance of his Defence; bears so near a resemblance to that insulting assyrian, that the Application is most easy,
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His grasping Ambition and haughty Cruelty, which are so well known to have render'd him a Terrour both at home and abroad, abundantly prove the fitness of this Hymn, being made a part of our Thanksgiving Service,
His grasping Ambition and haughty Cruelty, which Are so well known to have rendered him a Terror both At home and abroad, abundantly prove the fitness of this Hymn, being made a part of our Thanksgiving Service,
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for the enforcing whereof, I shall, First, say something to the Prophet's Arguments, and shew how secure a Ground of Dependence that Power and Providence of God is to us.
for the enforcing whereof, I shall, First, say something to the Prophet's Arguments, and show how secure a Ground of Dependence that Power and Providence of God is to us.
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The vast and surprizing variety of Accidents that attend human Life, demonstrates most sensibly to each particular person's experience, the truth of the Preacher's Observation, That the Race is not alwaies to the swift, Eccles. ix. 11. nor the Battel to the strong.
The vast and surprising variety of Accidents that attend human Life, demonstrates most sensibly to each particular person's experience, the truth of the Preacher's Observation, That the Raze is not always to the swift, Eccles. ix. 11. nor the Battle to the strong.
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We, I say, who have learned from the unerring Oracles of God, where our Confidence is to be placed, from whence we must expect the last Results of all,
We, I say, who have learned from the unerring Oracles of God, where our Confidence is to be placed, from whence we must expect the last Results of all,
And, after we have brought our selves to this general acknowledgment of God's over-ruling Providence, there are several Attributes in his Nature, which may strongly move us to take off our Confidence from all other,
And, After we have brought our selves to this general acknowledgment of God's overruling Providence, there Are several Attributes in his Nature, which may strongly move us to take off our Confidence from all other,
What this Strength is originally, and in it self, we cannot comprehend, but that it is inherent and essential to the Nature of God, the Prophet hints, by mentioning him under the Appellation of Jehovah; which, above all other his Titles, doth most significantly set forth the Glory of His Majesty,
What this Strength is originally, and in it self, we cannot comprehend, but that it is inherent and essential to the Nature of God, the Prophet hints, by mentioning him under the Appellation of Jehovah; which, above all other his Titles, does most significantly Set forth the Glory of His Majesty,
And after that these Dispositions are thus bestowed and restrained, yet still his Concurrence is necessary, to bring these Abilities he has given to a good effect:
And After that these Dispositions Are thus bestowed and restrained, yet still his Concurrence is necessary, to bring these Abilities he has given to a good Effect:
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when he taketh away their Breath they dye, and are turned again to their primitive Dust. Of such absolute Necessity is the Almighty's continual Concurrence,
when he Takes away their Breath they die, and Are turned again to their primitive Dust. Of such absolute Necessity is the Almighty's continual Concurrence,
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2. ] But, because our Observation is wont to rest too soon, and pursue things no farther than the lowest Causes and most immediate Instruments, by which our Senses shew them perfected to us;
2. ] But, Because our Observation is wont to rest too soon, and pursue things no farther than the lowest Causes and most immediate Instruments, by which our Senses show them perfected to us;
and because, according to the common method of Nature, effects are usually, though not alwaies the same when the same course is taken to bring them about:
and Because, according to the Common method of Nature, effects Are usually, though not always the same when the same course is taken to bring them about:
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the latter, when he produces such things without them, as they are necessarily required to the production of, according to the settled course of the World.
the latter, when he produces such things without them, as they Are necessarily required to the production of, according to the settled course of the World.
when a raw unarmed Youth, as David, slew an experienc'd mighty Champion, Goliah the Great, infinitely his Superiour in strength and all the advantages of War;
when a raw unarmed Youth, as David, slew an experienced mighty Champion, Goliath the Great, infinitely his Superior in strength and all the advantages of War;
as, in shutting up the Lions mouths, and faming that Hunger and Native Rage to Daniel; which when this miraculous Confinement was taken off again, returned with all its ravening force upon his Accusers. And that yet more amazing preservation of the Three Children in the Furnace, upon whom not so much as the smell of Fire had passed,
as, in shutting up the Lions mouths, and faming that Hunger and Native Rage to daniel; which when this miraculous Confinement was taken off again, returned with all its ravening force upon his Accusers. And that yet more amazing preservation of the Three Children in the Furnace, upon whom not so much as the smell of Fire had passed,
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These, and infinite other Examples the Scriptures furnish us with, wherein the Lord Jehovah shewed his everlasting Strength; which will appear to be most fitly laid by the Prophet here,
These, and infinite other Examples the Scriptures furnish us with, wherein the Lord Jehovah showed his everlasting Strength; which will appear to be most fitly laid by the Prophet Here,
for, though His Concern descend to all, even the most minute-circumstances of Human Life, and the very Hairs of our Head are all numbred before him, yet where we meet with a person of extraordinary Piety and Worth,
for, though His Concern descend to all, even the most minute-circumstances of Human Life, and the very Hairs of our Head Are all numbered before him, yet where we meet with a person of extraordinary Piety and Worth,
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and manifesting his Power to the World, there it is easie to observe, how Providence charges it self after a more signal manner with that persons's Preservation and Success.
and manifesting his Power to the World, there it is easy to observe, how Providence charges it self After a more signal manner with that persons's Preservation and Success.
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and when their incorrigible Offences and inflexible Hardness of Heart provoked his Justice, then, by an astonishing mixture of Kindness and Severity, at once preserving his People, and punishing their Perverseness.
and when their incorrigible Offences and inflexible Hardness of Heart provoked his justice, then, by an astonishing mixture of Kindness and Severity, At once preserving his People, and punishing their Perverseness.
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every such Community is as deeply interested in his Favour, except, like them too, they obstruct the Current of his Grace, and forfeit their own Advantages.
every such Community is as deeply interested in his Favour, except, like them too, they obstruct the Current of his Grace, and forfeit their own Advantages.
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yet in such a manner, that nothing should be perfectly independent, but the very Success of common and probable means should be still owing to his Blessing and gracious Permission,
yet in such a manner, that nothing should be perfectly independent, but the very Success of Common and probable means should be still owing to his Blessing and gracious Permission,
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To which, when we have added one Reflection more, viz. That the Good of all or some part of Mankind is generally the occasion which calls forth this Power into exercise;
To which, when we have added one Reflection more, viz. That the Good of all or Some part of Mankind is generally the occasion which calls forth this Power into exercise;
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1. ] As, first, the Concurrence of God's Power with ordinary Causes, implies, that, as a Testimony of our Trust in him, we should make use of proper and pertinent means,
1. ] As, First, the Concurrence of God's Power with ordinary Causes, Implies, that, as a Testimony of our Trust in him, we should make use of proper and pertinent means,
1. ] With Diligence, because these inferiour Helps are the Instruments he usually works by, and hath promised to prosper Mens Undertakings in proportion to them.
1. ] With Diligence, Because these inferior Helps Are the Instruments he usually works by, and hath promised to prosper Men's Undertakings in proportion to them.
For, though the Race be not alwaies, yet is usually to the Swift, and the Battel for the most part to the Strong; and he that should assault an Enemy without any Regard had to the Strength and Number, the Conduct and Counsel on either side, deserves to stand in History a lasting Monument of Infamy and Reproach, for Folly and Irreligion.
For, though the Raze be not always, yet is usually to the Swift, and the Battle for the most part to the Strong; and he that should assault an Enemy without any Regard had to the Strength and Number, the Conduct and Counsel on either side, deserves to stand in History a lasting Monument of Infamy and Reproach, for Folly and Irreligion.
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David, 'tis true, hath taught us, That no King can be saved by the multitude of an Host, if the LORD of Hosts think fit to interpose and disappoint him;
David, it's true, hath taught us, That no King can be saved by the multitude of an Host, if the LORD of Hosts think fit to interpose and disappoint him;
or else, if he find himself hard pressed, does not send and sollicite a Treaty of Peace, rather than hazard his own and his Peoples Safety upon unequal and disadvantageous Terms.
or Else, if he find himself hard pressed, does not send and solicit a Treaty of Peace, rather than hazard his own and his Peoples Safety upon unequal and disadvantageous Terms.
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That if there were no Superintendency of an Higher Being, to assist or oppose, to crown or to defeat our Endeavours, all Devotion and Prayer for temporal Blessings, all Thanks and Praise, (and this days Assembly, to be sure, in a particular manner) would be not only an unnecessary Trouble,
That if there were no Superintendency of an Higher Being, to assist or oppose, to crown or to defeat our Endeavours, all Devotion and Prayer for temporal Blessings, all Thanks and Praise, (and this days Assembly, to be sure, in a particular manner) would be not only an unnecessary Trouble,
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and all this too, notwithstanding the discharge of a sincere Conscience and prudent Application, the next step of our Duty is, a free and humble resignation of our Persons and Interests, into the Hands of our merciful Creator.
and all this too, notwithstanding the discharge of a sincere Conscience and prudent Application, the next step of our Duty is, a free and humble resignation of our Persons and Interests, into the Hands of our merciful Creator.
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For, from the Consideration, That he can transcend or supersede all second or common Causes, we are obliged not to cast away our Considence in him, no, not though all human and probable Prospects should have forsaken us.
For, from the Consideration, That he can transcend or supersede all second or Common Causes, we Are obliged not to cast away our Confidence in him, no, not though all human and probable Prospects should have forsaken us.
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Thus we find Hezekiah upon his Knees, in the Distress to which this Prophecy is supposed to referr, inflaming his Zeal with the greatness of the Danger,
Thus we find Hezekiah upon his Knees, in the Distress to which this Prophecy is supposed to refer, Inflaming his Zeal with the greatness of the Danger,
And certainly he, who rather than desert his Servants, is used to engage the very Elements on their side, that slew multitudes with a Storm of Hailstones, and marshall'd the Stars in their courses to fight against Sisera; can never want Methods,
And Certainly he, who rather than desert his Servants, is used to engage the very Elements on their side, that slew Multitudes with a Storm of Hailstones, and marshaled the Stars in their courses to fight against Sisera; can never want Methods,
though to us unknown, to rescue his People from their Calamities. Whether it be by turning their Enemy's Counsels into Foolishness, as he did Achitophel 's,
though to us unknown, to rescue his People from their Calamities. Whither it be by turning their Enemy's Counsels into Foolishness, as he did Ahithophel is,
or by blowing up Dissentions among themselves, as between the Three Kings combined against Jehoshaphat; or by confounding them with a sudden panick Fear,
or by blowing up Dissensions among themselves, as between the Three Kings combined against Jehoshaphat; or by confounding them with a sudden panic fear,
as in this very Case, when the Assyrian hasting to preserve his own Country against Annoyances from a Neighbouring Prince, left Fourscore and Five thousand of his Army behind him, slain by an unseen Hand. These,
as in this very Case, when the assyrian hasting to preserve his own Country against Annoyances from a Neighbouring Prince, left Fourscore and Five thousand of his Army behind him, slave by an unseen Hand. These,
and many other the like Instances, will condemn all mean Thoughts and unworthy Distrusts of God's Everlasting Strength, all the Measurings of his Mighty Arm by our own weak Arm of Flesh;
and many other the like Instances, will condemn all mean Thoughts and unworthy Distrusts of God's Everlasting Strength, all the Measurings of his Mighty Arm by our own weak Arm of Flesh;
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when, though our Enemies are daily in hand to swallow us up, and many continually fighting and troubling us, yet we are not dismayed at what Man can do unto us.
when, though our Enemies Are daily in hand to swallow us up, and many continually fighting and troubling us, yet we Are not dismayed At what Man can do unto us.
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3. ] Thirdly, From God's exerting his Power for the Good of Mankind, and among them distinguishing between his faithful Servants and the rest of the World, we may plainly perceive, that the Duty of trusting in God implies a Care to lead such Lives,
3. ] Thirdly, From God's exerting his Power for the Good of Mankind, and among them distinguishing between his faithful Servants and the rest of the World, we may plainly perceive, that the Duty of trusting in God Implies a Care to led such Lives,
But, there are no politick Bodies of Men in the other World, and therefore there seems to be a Necessity that such Communities should receive their Recompence at present,
But, there Are no politic Bodies of Men in the other World, and Therefore there seems to be a Necessity that such Communities should receive their Recompense At present,
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and, by consequence, the abominable Impiety and Prophaneness of imploring National Blessings, without serious Resolution and strict Endeavours of better Obedience.
and, by consequence, the abominable Impiety and Profaneness of imploring National Blessings, without serious Resolution and strict Endeavours of better obedience.
Else we may lament our Distresses to no purpose, so long as that Reproach lies against us, in the 59th. of this Prophecy, at the first and second Verses.
Else we may lament our Distresses to no purpose, so long as that Reproach lies against us, in the 59th. of this Prophecy, At the First and second Verses.
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And sure it were too vile, too impious an Indignity to the just Honours of this Day and Place, not to commemorate with a most sensible and fervent Gratitude, those Mercies, to which we owe the very opportunities of addressing our Thanks to GOD in this religious manner;
And sure it were too vile, too impious an Indignity to the just Honours of this Day and Place, not to commemorate with a most sensible and fervent Gratitude, those mercies, to which we owe the very opportunities of addressing our Thanks to GOD in this religious manner;
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and to our Age, an Age that so much needed him, a Prince of that indefatigable and generous Valour? For, inspiring his Royal Breast with a vigorous and active Fire, not such as wasts away ingloriously, in the soft Delights and Luxuries of Courts,
and to our Age, an Age that so much needed him, a Prince of that indefatigable and generous Valour? For, inspiring his Royal Breast with a vigorous and active Fire, not such as wasts away ingloriously, in the soft Delights and Luxuries of Courts,
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for the watchful Care, and many eminent Preservations of that Royal, that most Important Life, by the single Thread of which the present Happiness and future Hopes, I say not of these Kingdoms,
for the watchful Care, and many eminent Preservations of that Royal, that most Important Life, by the single Thread of which the present Happiness and future Hope's, I say not of these Kingdoms,
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and the being engag'd for the same publick Cause abroad, in which, as in one common center, all our most distant Opinions and divided Interests are united and concern'd? Or, What can quicken our Diligence,
and the being engaged for the same public Cause abroad, in which, as in one Common centre, all our most distant Opinions and divided Interests Are united and concerned? Or, What can quicken our Diligence,
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How shall we answer to God and our own Consciences those desponding Murmures and unreasonable Complaints, which are more than whisper'd in our Streets? We deal with Providence like greedy insatiable Traders, who compute their Advantages only by clear Gains,
How shall we answer to God and our own Consciences those desponding Murmurs and unreasonable Complaints, which Are more than whispered in our Streets? We deal with Providence like greedy insatiable Traders, who compute their Advantages only by clear Gains,
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but, while other Countries have been the Unhappy Scenes of Violence and Confusion, Ours, whose Interest is yet equal in the Quarrel, continues calm and composed, a peaceful Habitation for Natives,
but, while other Countries have been the Unhappy Scenes of Violence and Confusion, Ours, whose Interest is yet equal in the Quarrel, continues Cam and composed, a peaceful Habitation for Natives,
and a Sanctuary and sure Retreat for afflicted Strangers? Blessed therefore be that good Providence, by which we only hear and read those distant Tragedies that others languish and dye under.
and a Sanctuary and sure Retreat for afflicted Strangers? Blessed Therefore be that good Providence, by which we only hear and read those distant Tragedies that Others languish and die under.
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Blessed be his Name, that we have lived to see the British Monarchy once more balancing Kingdomes, restraining exorbitant Power and Oppression, giving Life to a noble, numerous,
Blessed be his Name, that we have lived to see the Brit Monarchy once more balancing Kingdoms, restraining exorbitant Power and Oppression, giving Life to a noble, numerous,
If Losses and Disappointments have been sometimes mingled with such signal Preservations, this is but a human and very ordinary thing, agreeable to the Condition of War, in which there are so many Contingencies,
If Losses and Disappointments have been sometime mingled with such signal Preservations, this is but a human and very ordinary thing, agreeable to the Condition of War, in which there Are so many Contingencies,
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so many seeming-little Accidents, which yet draw vast Consequences after them, that a clear and uninterrupted Conquest cannot in reason ever be expected;
so many seeming-little Accidents, which yet draw vast Consequences After them, that a clear and uninterrupted Conquest cannot in reason ever be expected;
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And truly, if we compare the present state of Affairs with some Instances, in which he hath formerly thought his Honour concern'd, many circumstances seem to call aloud for his particular and more immediate Vindication:
And truly, if we compare the present state of Affairs with Some Instances, in which he hath formerly Thought his Honour concerned, many Circumstances seem to call aloud for his particular and more immediate Vindication:
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For, if the Sighs and Tears of Widows and Fatherless, and the Cry of the Blood of Innocents have not lost their ancient Faculty of piercing the Clouds;
For, if the Sighs and Tears of Widows and Fatherless, and the Cry of the Blood of Innocents have not lost their ancient Faculty of piercing the Clouds;
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and a just Abhorrence of Idolatry and Superstition, and the dissembled Retractations of others, extorted by Violence and Human Frailty, be not negligently overlook'd by that tender Saviour, who suffers in his afflicted Members, hungers and thirsts in their Wants, is cold in all their Nakedness, bleeds in all their Wounds,
and a just Abhorrence of Idolatry and Superstition, and the dissembled Retractations of Others, extorted by Violence and Human Frailty, be not negligently overlooked by that tender Saviour, who suffers in his afflicted Members, hunger's and thirsts in their Wants, is cold in all their Nakedness, bleeds in all their Wounds,
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Lastly, If extravagant Insolence, and blasphemous Pride, even Medals and Statues, with Inscriptions peculiar to GOD alone, can awake the Jealousie of Heaven, we may, without incurring the imputation of Enthusiasm, expect that the Divine Judgments will not alwaies linger,
Lastly, If extravagant Insolence, and blasphemous Pride, even Medals and Statues, with Inscriptions peculiar to GOD alone, can awake the Jealousy of Heaven, we may, without incurring the imputation of Enthusiasm, expect that the Divine Judgments will not always linger,
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and for that reason, the blacker and more provoking Sennacherib of the two. These are, in plain terms, the due Praises of that Glorious, that Invincible Monarch;
and for that reason, the blacker and more provoking Sennacherib of the two. These Are, in plain terms, the due Praises of that Glorious, that Invincible Monarch;
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It is with a very ill Grace that these barbarous Excellencies are Deified, since the gentle and peaceable Doctrine of JESUS was sent abroad to reform and compose the World.
It is with a very ill Grace that these barbarous Excellencies Are Deified, since the gentle and peaceable Doctrine of JESUS was sent abroad to reform and compose the World.
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Nor could such Glories ever be proper Ornaments in a Prince's Character, since those dark and wretched days of Superstitious Ignorance and Slavish Fear,
Nor could such Glories ever be proper Ornament in a Prince's Character, since those dark and wretched days of Superstitious Ignorance and Slavish fear,
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And therefore, unless, according to my Third Observation, we fix Almighty GOD in our Interests, by sincere amendment of Life, all other Encouragements will prove at last no better than imaginary Delusions;
And Therefore, unless, according to my Third Observation, we fix Almighty GOD in our Interests, by sincere amendment of Life, all other Encouragements will prove At last no better than imaginary Delusions;
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This then is the true method of loving our Country, and preserving the common Safety, by just and holy Conversations to prevent and remove our greatest and most fatal Danger, to become,
This then is the true method of loving our Country, and preserving the Common Safety, by just and holy Conversations to prevent and remove our greatest and most fatal Danger, to become,
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and may he daily erect new Trophies in the Hearts of his Subjects, till all the glad Presages of our Souls be fully confirmed and accomplish'd, till Peace and Happiness, Truth and Justice, Religion and Piety, be establish'd among us for all Generations.
and may he daily erect new Trophies in the Hearts of his Subject's, till all the glad Presages of our Souls be Fully confirmed and accomplished, till Peace and Happiness, Truth and justice, Religion and Piety, be established among us for all Generations.
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