A sermon to bring to remembrance God's wonderful mercies at the Boyn preach'd on the second day of July, 1699 at St. Nicholas within, Dublin: by John Stearne, D.D.

Stearne, John, 1660-1745
Publisher: printed by Joseph Ray and are to be sold at his shop in Skinner Row over against the Tholsel
Place of Publication: Dublin
Publication Year: 1699
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A61370 ESTC ID: R221904 STC ID: S5361
Subject Headings: Ireland -- History -- 1691-; Pastoral theology -- England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON Preach'd the Second Day of July, 1699; ON The 24th. and 25th. Verses of the XXXVI. Chap. of Job. Remember that thou magnifie his Work which Men behold: A SERMON Preached the Second Day of July, 1699; ON The 24th. and 25th. Verses of the XXXVI. Chap. of Job. remember that thou magnify his Work which Men behold: dt n1 vvn dt ord n1 pp-f np1, crd; p-acp dt ord. cc ord. n2 pp-f dt crd. np1 pp-f np1. vvb cst pns21 vvi po31 n1 r-crq n2 vvb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 Every Man may see It, Man may behold It a far off. Every Man may see It, Man may behold It a Far off. d n1 vmb vvi pn31, n1 vmb vvi pn31 dt av-j a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
2 THrough the merciful Providence of Almighty God, We are All, this Day (to the great Disappointment of our Enemies) in the Land of the Living: THrough the merciful Providence of Almighty God, We Are All, this Day (to the great Disappointment of our Enemies) in the Land of the Living: p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-jn np1, pns12 vbr d, d n1 (p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
3 and this very Day, nine Years are compleated since We were assur'd of our Deliverance from the threatning Pow'rs of France, and the bloody Hopes of Rome: for, and this very Day, nine years Are completed since We were assured of our Deliverance from the threatening Powers of France, and the bloody Hope's of Rome: for, cc d j n1, crd n2 vbr vvd c-acp pns12 vbdr vvn pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f np1, cc dt j ng1 pp-f np1: p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
4 thô the First of July will be long observable in Story, for that Glorious Victory with which Heaven was pleas'd to bless the Forces of our Mighty Deliverer, KING WILLIAM, at the Boyn; yet, in what Melancholy Thoughts, what fearful Expectations, though the First of July will be long observable in Story, for that Glorious Victory with which Heaven was pleased to bless the Forces of our Mighty Deliverer, KING WILLIAM, At the Boyn; yet, in what Melancholy Thoughts, what fearful Expectations, cs dt ord pp-f np1 vmb vbi av-j j p-acp n1, c-acp cst j n1 p-acp r-crq n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1, n1 np1, p-acp dt np1; av, p-acp r-crq j-jn n2, r-crq j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
5 and what restless Distraction, that doubtful Day was spent, many of this City cannot easily forget. and what restless Distraction, that doubtful Day was spent, many of this city cannot Easily forget. cc r-crq j n1, cst j n1 vbds vvn, d pp-f d n1 vmbx av-j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
6 But on the Second of this Month, on this memorable Day, did We joyfully behold the prevailing Fears of our Enemies prevent the Execution of their own cruel Designs. But on the Second of this Monn, on this memorable Day, did We joyfully behold the prevailing Fears of our Enemies prevent the Execution of their own cruel Designs. p-acp p-acp dt ord pp-f d n1, p-acp d j n1, vdd pns12 av-j vvb dt j-vvg n2 pp-f po12 n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
7 This Day, instead of being buri'd in the Ruines of our City, or of seeing it in Flames and Ashes round about Us, did We (thô still with some Remainder of our Fears, This Day, instead of being buried in the Ruins of our city, or of seeing it in Flames and Ashes round about Us, did We (though still with Some Remainder of our Fears, d n1, av pp-f vbg vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc pp-f vvg pn31 p-acp n2 cc n2 av-j p-acp pno32, vdd pns12 (cs av p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
8 as the Sea continues disturb'd and rough, for some time after the stormy Winds are laid) this Day, I say, did We look out from our Consinement, and see our Enemies in their disorderly Flight: as if they cou'd not make too much Haste from an advancing Army, whose Hearts and Hands they had lately known to their Loss and Sorrow. as the Sea continues disturbed and rough, for Some time After the stormy Winds Are laid) this Day, I say, did We look out from our Confinement, and see our Enemies in their disorderly Flight: as if they could not make too much Haste from an advancing Army, whose Hearts and Hands they had lately known to their Loss and Sorrow. c-acp dt n1 vvz vvn cc j, c-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n2 vbr vvn) d n1, pns11 vvb, vdd pns12 vvi av p-acp po12 n1, cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp po32 j n1: c-acp cs pns32 vmd xx vvi av d n1 p-acp dt vvg n1, rg-crq n2 cc n2 pns32 vhd av-j vvn p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
9 For, thô they are a sort of Men that allow their Senses to be Dull and Deceitful in the Church; yet, in the Field they are very Quick and Faithful: For, though they Are a sort of Men that allow their Senses to be Dull and Deceitful in the Church; yet, in the Field they Are very Quick and Faithful: p-acp, cs pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f n2 cst vvb po32 n2 pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp dt n1; av, p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbr av j cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
10 and in Our Great Day of Battel all their Catholick Faith cou'd not hinder their Senses from doing their proper Office: and in Our Great Day of Battle all their Catholic Faith could not hinder their Senses from doing their proper Office: cc p-acp po12 j n1 pp-f n1 d po32 njp n1 vmd xx vvi po32 n2 p-acp vdg po32 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
11 they soon felt the Blows and Shot of our Army, and believ'd them Real; they soon felt the Blows and Shot of our Army, and believed them Real; pns32 av vvd dt vvz cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc vvd pno32 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
12 They saw their own Party Substantially beaten, and did not conceit that they were knock'd down by Accidents. They saw their own Party Substantially beaten, and did not conceit that they were knocked down by Accidents. pns32 vvd po32 d n1 av-j vvn, cc vdd xx n1 cst pns32 vbdr vvd p-acp p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
13 In short, they were too sensible that Our Army was a Body of Men too Brave and Daring for them to rally against and engage; In short, they were too sensible that Our Army was a Body of Men too Brave and Daring for them to rally against and engage; p-acp j, pns32 vbdr av j cst po12 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n2 av j cc vvg p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
14 and, therefore, with all the Expedition of Fear, they turn'd their Backs, ran away, and spurr'd on, and, Therefore, with all the Expedition of fear, they turned their Backs, ran away, and spurred on, cc, av, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vvd po32 n2, vvd av, cc vvd a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
15 as if a wing'd, commission'd Angel had pursu'd their dismay'd, flying Camp, to execute the Vengeance of the Lord of Hosts. as if a winged, commissioned Angel had pursued their dismayed, flying Camp, to execute the Vengeance of the Lord of Hosts. c-acp cs dt j-vvn, j-vvn n1 vhd vvn po32 vvd, vvg n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
16 And since on this Day, We saw Our Enemies scatter'd, and those that hated us (like well disciplin'd Souldiers following their Leader ) flie before Us; shall not We this Day, shall not Our Posterity for ever, magnifie this marvellous Work of God which We beheld, that God may never upbraid Us, And since on this Day, We saw Our Enemies scattered, and those that hated us (like well disciplined Soldiers following their Leader) fly before Us; shall not We this Day, shall not Our Posterity for ever, magnify this marvellous Work of God which We beheld, that God may never upbraid Us, cc c-acp p-acp d n1, pns12 vvd po12 n2 vvn, cc d cst vvd pno12 (av-j av vvn n2 vvg po32 n1) vvb p-acp pno32; vmb xx pns12 d n1, vmb xx po12 n1 c-acp av, vvb d j vvb pp-f np1 r-crq pns12 vvd, cst np1 vmb av-x vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
17 as He did his People, with this heavy Charge; as He did his People, with this heavy Charge; c-acp pns31 vdd po31 n1, p-acp d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
18 They remember'd not God's Hand, nor the Day when He deliver'd them from the Enemy? They remembered not God's Hand, nor the Day when He Delivered them from the Enemy? pns32 vvd xx npg1 n1, ccx dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
19 We must, not only magnifie God, for his Eminent Works of Mercy, while they are New, We must, not only magnify God, for his Eminent Works of Mercy, while they Are New, pns12 vmb, xx av-j vvb np1, p-acp po31 j vvz pp-f n1, cs pns32 vbr j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
20 and can hardly be forgotten, but allow them a constant Place in our Remembrance; and can hardly be forgotten, but allow them a constant Place in our Remembrance; cc vmb av vbi vvn, cc-acp vvb pno32 dt j n1 p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
21 and that vast Debt of Gratitude which We our selves cannot wholly discharge, must be entail'd upon our late Posterity. and that vast Debt of Gratitude which We our selves cannot wholly discharge, must be entailed upon our late Posterity. cc cst j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 po12 n2 vmbx av-jn vvi, vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
22 In a due Sense of this, did the Jews, upon the sudden Disappointment of Haman 's bloody Conspiracy, set a part the Days of Purim, as Days of Feasting and Gladness, in Commemoration of so signal a Deliverance. In a due Sense of this, did the jews, upon the sudden Disappointment of Haman is bloody conspiracy, Set a part the Days of Purim, as Days of Feasting and Gladness, in Commemoration of so signal a Deliverance. p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d, vdd dt np2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz j n1, vvb dt n1 dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp n2 pp-f vvg cc n1, p-acp n1 pp-f av n1 dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
23 They ordain'd that those Days should be kept through ev'ry Generation, ev'ry Province, ev'ry City and ev'ry Family; They ordained that those Days should be kept through every Generation, every Province, every city and every Family; pns32 vvn d d n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1, d n1, d n1 cc d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
24 that the Memory of them might not perish from the Jews, nor from their Seed for ever. that the Memory of them might not perish from the jews, nor from their Seed for ever. cst dt n1 pp-f pno32 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt np2, ccx p-acp po32 n1 p-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
25 This their Religious Decree must condemn us all, unless We faithfully record Our Deliverances, for the Generations to come; This their Religious decree must condemn us all, unless We faithfully record Our Deliverances, for the Generations to come; d po32 j n1 vmb vvi pno12 d, cs pns12 av-j vvb po12 n2, p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
26 that the Children which are yet unborn may praise the Lord. that the Children which Are yet unborn may praise the Lord. cst dt n2 r-crq vbr av j vmb vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
27 If the Deliverance of any People upon the Face of the Earth, has deserv'd a stated Day of Anniversary Thanksgiving, surely Ours, (as at this Time ) may justly expect It: If the Deliverance of any People upon the Face of the Earth, has deserved a stated Day of Anniversary Thanksgiving, surely Ours, (as At this Time) may justly expect It: cs dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vhz vvn dt vvn n1 pp-f n1 n1, av-j png12, (c-acp p-acp d n1) vmb av-j vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
28 and I wish that the want of an Act of Parliament for celebrating the First of July, as well as the Twenty Ninth of May, or the Twenty Third of October, may not be number'd among those National Sins which provoke the Jealous God to visit Us again, with a more heavy Hand. and I wish that the want of an Act of Parliament for celebrating the First of July, as well as the Twenty Ninth of May, or the Twenty Third of October, may not be numbered among those National Sins which provoke the Jealous God to visit Us again, with a more heavy Hand. cc pns11 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg dt ord pp-f np1, c-acp av c-acp dt crd ord pp-f np1, cc dt crd ord pp-f np1, vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d j n2 r-crq vvb dt j np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av, p-acp dt av-dc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
29 Shou'd We or Our Posterity ever suffer God's Great and Compendious Mercy at the Boyn to grow into neglect, the Astonish'd World may justly tell us (in the Psalmist's Words) that We have sinn'd with our Fathers, who regarded not God's Wonders in Egypt, Should We or Our Posterity ever suffer God's Great and Compendious Mercy At the Boyn to grow into neglect, the Astonished World may justly tell us (in the Psalmist's Words) that We have sinned with our Father's, who regarded not God's Wonders in Egypt, vvd pns12 cc po12 n1 av vvi npg1 j cc j n1 p-acp dt np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, dt j-vvn n1 vmb av-j vvi pno12 (p-acp dt ng1 n2) d pns12 vhb vvn p-acp po12 n2, r-crq vvd xx npg1 n2 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
30 neither kept his great Goodness in Remembrance, but were disobedient at the Sea, even at the Red Sea. Even the most important Blessings We are too prone to forget: neither kept his great goodness in Remembrance, but were disobedient At the Sea, even At the Read Sea. Even the most important Blessings We Are too prove to forget: av-dx vvd po31 j n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vbdr j p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt j-jn n1 av-j dt av-ds j n2 pns12 vbr av j pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
31 and, therefore, wise and grateful Antiquity contriv'd various Ways to renew and strengthen our Memories. and, Therefore, wise and grateful Antiquity contrived various Ways to renew and strengthen our Memories. cc, av, j cc j n1 vvn j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
32 And our Blessed Saviour, considering how often the thronging Concerns of this present Life thrust Him and All his Benefits out of our Minds, very kindly left us a most indispensible Command for the frequent Celebration, of the Holy Eucharist, saying, Do this in Remembrance, (or NONLATINALPHABET, And our Blessed Saviour, considering how often the thronging Concerns of this present Life thrust Him and All his Benefits out of our Minds, very kindly left us a most indispensible Command for the frequent Celebration, of the Holy Eucharist, saying, Do this in Remembrance, (or, cc po12 j-vvn n1, vvg c-crq av dt j-vvg vvz pp-f d j n1 vvd pno31 cc d po31 n2 av pp-f po12 n2, av av-j vvn pno12 dt ds j n1 p-acp dt j n1, pp-f dt j n1, vvg, vdb d p-acp n1, (cc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
33 for a Memorial) of Me. And that the People of God might never want an Evidence of His exceeding Goodness towards them, in destroying Amalek, with the Sword of Joshua, God enjoyn'd Moses to write It in a Book: for a Memorial) of Me. And that the People of God might never want an Evidence of His exceeding goodness towards them, in destroying Amalek, with the Sword of joshua, God enjoined Moses to write It in a Book: p-acp dt n-jn) pp-f np1 cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd av-x vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
34 and for a standing Monument of so glorious a Defeat, Moses built an Altar, and call'd the Name of It, JEHOUA-nissi, The Lord my Banner. and for a standing Monument of so glorious a Defeat, Moses built an Altar, and called the Name of It, JEHOUA-nissi, The Lord my Banner. cc p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f av j dt vvi, np1 vvd dt n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f pn31, j, dt n1 po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
35 And surely We are not less oblig'd to convey, by ev'ry kind of Tradition, the wonderful Works of Divine Mercy, to the coming Generations; And surely We Are not less obliged to convey, by every kind of Tradition, the wondered Works of Divine Mercy, to the coming Generations; cc av-j pns12 vbr xx av-dc vvn pc-acp vvi, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, dt j vvz pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp dt vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
36 that God's Name may be exalted in ev'ry succeding Age, to the Consummation of all Things: that God's Name may be exalted in every succeeding Age, to the Consummation of all Things: d npg1 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
37 when all Holy Souls shall joyn with the coelestial Choir, in more refin'd and sprightly Hallelujahs; when all Holy Souls shall join with the celestial Choir, in more refined and sprightly Hallelujahs; c-crq d j n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, p-acp av-dc j-vvn cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
38 and keep one great Day of Thanksgiving that shall never know a Night. and keep one great Day of Thanksgiving that shall never know a Night. cc vvb crd j n1 pp-f n1 cst vmb av-x vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
39 And if this be our Duty, (as most certainly It is) Wonder and Pity must, by Turns, employ a serious Person, And if this be our Duty, (as most Certainly It is) Wonder and Pity must, by Turns, employ a serious Person, cc cs d vbb po12 n1, (c-acp av-ds av-j pn31 vbz) vvb cc vvb vmb, p-acp vvz, vvb dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
40 when He Duly reflects on our National Mercies, and our general Ingratitude. when He Duly reflects on our National mercies, and our general Ingratitude. c-crq pns31 av-jn vvz p-acp po12 j n2, cc po12 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
41 For, How can He but be fill'd with Admiration, to consider the many and great Deliverances, which a most gracious Providence has vouchsas'd to give Us, notwithstanding all our provoking Impieties? And how can He but look down, with a sorrowful Eye, upon the unhappy Condition of such Men as (by their continu'd Course of Wickedness) seem obstinately resolv'd to disappoint all the obliging Methods of Divine Goodness and Love? Thô the Lord hath done great Things for Us already, For, How can He but be filled with Admiration, to Consider the many and great Deliverances, which a most gracious Providence has vouchsased to give Us, notwithstanding all our provoking Impieties? And how can He but look down, with a sorrowful Eye, upon the unhappy Condition of such Men as (by their continued Course of Wickedness) seem obstinately resolved to disappoint all the obliging Methods of Divine goodness and Love? Though the Lord hath done great Things for Us already, p-acp, c-crq vmb pns31 p-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt d cc j n2, r-crq dt av-ds j n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp d po12 j-vvg n2? cc q-crq vmb pns31 p-acp vvb a-acp, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp (p-acp po32 vvd n1 pp-f n1) vvi av-j vvd pc-acp vvi d dt j-vvg n2 pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1? cs dt n1 vhz vdn j n2 p-acp pno32 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
42 and so done them that they ought to be had in Remembrance; and so done them that they ought to be had in Remembrance; cc av vdn pno32 d pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
43 Yet, (so unanswerable is our Return) We hourly magnifie our own Ingratitude more than his marvellous Works. Our numerous Transgressions have made our Unthankfulness so prodigiously Great, that, in this one Respect, It is like the Wonderful Work of God in the seasonable Deliverance of our Church and State; ev'ry One may see It, Man may behold It a far off. Yet, (so unanswerable is our Return) We hourly magnify our own Ingratitude more than his marvellous Works. Our numerous Transgressions have made our Unthankfulness so prodigiously Great, that, in this one Respect, It is like the Wondered Work of God in the seasonable Deliverance of our Church and State; every One may see It, Man may behold It a Far off. av, (av j vbz po12 n1) pns12 av-j vvi po12 d n1 av-dc cs po31 j vvz. po12 j n2 vhb vvn po12 n1 av av-j j, cst, p-acp d crd n1, pn31 vbz av-j dt j vvb pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1; d pi vmb vvi pn31, n1 vmb vvi pn31 dt av-j a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
44 It was thought very unreasonable by our Blessed LORD, that, of the Ten that were cleans'd, It was Thought very unreasonable by our Blessed LORD, that, of the Ten that were cleansed, pn31 vbds vvn av j p-acp po12 j-vvn n1, cst, pp-f dt crd cst vbdr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
45 but One return'd to give Glory unto GOD for his saving Mercy; and yet our Unthankfulness is more unequal; but One returned to give Glory unto GOD for his Saving Mercy; and yet our Unthankfulness is more unequal; cc-acp crd vvd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j-vvg n1; cc av po12 n1 vbz av-dc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
46 for, of the many Thousands in this Populous City, which was surpriz'd with a Deliverance from a consuming Fire and an undistinguishing Sword, not One in an Hundred daily offers unto GOD the Publick Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving for so desireable a Mercy. for, of the many Thousands in this Populous city, which was surprised with a Deliverance from a consuming Fire and an undistinguishing Sword, not One in an Hundred daily offers unto GOD the Public Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving for so desirable a Mercy. p-acp, pp-f dt d crd p-acp d j n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvg vvb cc dt j-vvg n1, xx crd p-acp dt crd av-j vvz p-acp np1 dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 c-acp av j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
47 The Devotions of our Church are, generally, so neglected, that many may be thought to be sorry for GOD's Goodness towards them in restoring our Temples, (abus'd by Superstitious and Idolatrous Worship ) to their Pure and Reasonable Service, because this Religious Turn of Providence dos take away all Excuse for their Ingratitude, in not constantly Magnifying GOD, in His House of Prayer. The Devotions of our Church Are, generally, so neglected, that many may be Thought to be sorry for GOD's goodness towards them in restoring our Temples, (abused by Superstitious and Idolatrous Worship) to their Pure and Reasonable Service, Because this Religious Turn of Providence dos take away all Excuse for their Ingratitude, in not constantly Magnifying GOD, in His House of Prayer. dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr, av-j, av vvn, cst d vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg po12 n2, (vvn p-acp j cc j n1) p-acp po32 j cc j n1, c-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi av d vvb p-acp po32 n1, p-acp xx av-j vvg np1, p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
48 Ev'ry slighted Opportunity of Thanksgiving dos but heighten their Guilt: Every slighted Opportunity of Thanksgiving dos but heighten their Gilded: d vvd n1 pp-f n1 vdz p-acp vvi po32 j-vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
49 So that it had been better for them to have suffer'd the utmost Severities of Popery, than to live ungrateful for such an exceeding Blessing as the Continuation of the Protestant Religion: And it wou'd be a very Just Judgment, shou'd GOD (in His Anger) once more, So that it had been better for them to have suffered the utmost Severities of Popery, than to live ungrateful for such an exceeding Blessing as the Continuation of the Protestant Religion: And it would be a very Just Judgement, should GOD (in His Anger) once more, av cst pn31 vhd vbn jc p-acp pno32 pc-acp vhi vvn dt j n2 pp-f n1, cs pc-acp vvi j p-acp d dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1: cc pn31 vmd vbi dt av j n1, vvd np1 (p-acp po31 n1) a-acp av-dc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
50 and for ever, give our Churches into the Hands of our Enemies (who wou'd make them Dens of Thieves that rob the silly People of their Money and their Souls together) since We our selves too seldom make any Good or Religious use of such Holy Places. One Special Reason, and for ever, give our Churches into the Hands of our Enemies (who would make them Dens of Thieves that rob the silly People of their Money and their Souls together) since We our selves too seldom make any Good or Religious use of such Holy Places. One Special Reason, cc p-acp av, vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 (r-crq vmd vvi pno32 n2 pp-f n2 cst vvb dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc po32 n2 av) c-acp pns12 po12 n2 av av vvi d j cc j n1 pp-f d j n2. crd j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
51 why GOD dos often delay the granting of choicest temporal Mercies to a People, is, their own unpreparedness for them; why GOD dos often Delay the granting of Choicest temporal mercies to a People, is, their own unpreparedness for them; c-crq np1 vdz av vvi dt n-vvg pp-f js j n2 p-acp dt n1, vbz, po32 d n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
52 and when He has at length, answer'd the earnest desire of Their Hearts, Their not Magnifying, in a becoming manner, His Signal Providential Dispensations, and when He has At length, answered the earnest desire of Their Hearts, Their not Magnifying, in a becoming manner, His Signal Providential Dispensations, cc c-crq pns31 vhz p-acp n1, vvd dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, po32 xx vvg, p-acp dt j-vvg n1, po31 n1 np1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
53 or not faithfully improving them to the Glory of His Name, and the Salvation of Their own Souls, dos frequently provoke, Him, to vindicate His Honour, or not faithfully improving them to the Glory of His Name, and the Salvation of Their own Souls, dos frequently provoke, Him, to vindicate His Honour, cc xx av-j vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, vdz av-j vvi, pno31, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
54 and to bring Them unto a better understanding both of Him and of Themselves, by a Sensible Abatement, and to bring Them unto a better understanding both of Him and of Themselves, by a Sensible Abatement, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt jc n1 av-d pp-f pno31 cc pp-f px32, p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
55 or a Total Removal of His abused Favours. or a Total Removal of His abused Favours. cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
56 To prevent such an heavy Fate, let us come unto a closer and more distinct Consideration of Four weighty Duties which this compendious Term, MAGNIFIE, dos impart and enjoyn, To prevent such an heavy Fate, let us come unto a closer and more distinct Consideration of Four weighty Duties which this compendious Term, MAGNIFY, dos impart and enjoin, pc-acp vvi d dt j n1, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt jc cc av-dc j n1 pp-f crd j n2 r-crq d j n1, vvb, vdz vvi cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
57 as the special, solemn Business of ev'ry grateful Soul, in reference to the Eminent, Merciful, Providential Works of GOD. as the special, solemn Business of every grateful Soul, in Referente to the Eminent, Merciful, Providential Works of GOD. c-acp dt j, j n1 pp-f d j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j, j, np1 vvz pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
58 For, 1 st. In order to our Magnifying such Works of GOD, We must freely own His over-ruling Hand in all, acknowledging Him for the Fountain from which all our Blessings, like so many refreshing and wholsom Streams, are deriv'd unto us. 2 dly. We must carefully observe those more Material and Signal Circumstances which render any national Work of Divine Providence more considerable and obliging. 3 dly. To the utmost of our Pow'r, For, 1 Saint. In order to our Magnifying such Works of GOD, We must freely own His overruling Hand in all, acknowledging Him for the Fountain from which all our Blessings, like so many refreshing and wholesome Streams, Are derived unto us. 2 dly. We must carefully observe those more Material and Signal circumstances which render any national Work of Divine Providence more considerable and obliging. 3 dly. To the utmost of our Power, p-acp, crd zz. p-acp n1 p-acp po12 vvg d vvz pp-f np1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi po31 j n1 p-acp d, vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq d po12 n2, av-j av d n-vvg cc j n2, vbr vvn p-acp pno12. crd av-j. pns12 vmb av-j vvi d dc j-jn cc n1 n2 r-crq vvb d j vvb pp-f j-jn n1 av-dc j cc j-vvg. crd av-j. p-acp dt j pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
59 and with the profoundest Humility, must We pay all that Honour, Reverence, and Adoration unto GOD, and with the profoundest Humility, must We pay all that Honour, reverence, and Adoration unto GOD, cc p-acp dt js n1, vmb pns12 vvi d cst n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
60 for His extraordinary Works of Providence, which They most justly challenge from Us. And Lastly, It must be our constant Endeavour to answer (by a sincere Practical Reformation ) the just Expectation of GOD in His merciful Works of Providence. for His extraordinary Works of Providence, which They most justly challenge from Us. And Lastly, It must be our constant Endeavour to answer (by a sincere Practical Reformation) the just Expectation of GOD in His merciful Works of Providence. p-acp po31 j vvz pp-f n1, r-crq pns32 av-ds av-j vvi p-acp np1 cc ord, pn31 vmb vbi po12 j n1 pc-acp vvi (p-acp dt j j n1) dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j vvz pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
61 The First Duty requir'd (in our Method) unto a more respectful Magnifying of GOD's Eminent Works of Mercy, is, a free owning of His over-ruling Hand in All, The First Duty required (in our Method) unto a more respectful Magnifying of GOD's Eminent Works of Mercy, is, a free owning of His overruling Hand in All, dt ord n1 vvd (p-acp po12 n1) p-acp dt av-dc j vvg pp-f ng1 j vvz pp-f n1, vbz, dt j vvg pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
62 and acknowledging Him for the Fountain of all our Blessings. and acknowledging Him for the Fountain of all our Blessings. cc vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
63 ' Thô We were bless'd with a King of such Undaunted Courage, such Prudent Conduct, and such Constant Devotion, that He seem'd, at the Boyn, to design, at once the Conquest of Heaven and Earth, or taking them Both, by the united Force of Arms and Prayer; thô We were favour'd with a General, deservedly fam'd thrô more than the Christian World, ' Though We were blessed with a King of such Undaunted Courage, such Prudent Conduct, and such Constant Devotion, that He seemed, At the Boyn, to Design, At once the Conquest of Heaven and Earth, or taking them Both, by the united Force of Arms and Prayer; though We were favoured with a General, deservedly famed thrô more than the Christian World, ' cs pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, d j vvb, cc d j n1, cst pns31 vvd, p-acp dt np1, p-acp n1, p-acp a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vvg pno32 d, p-acp dt j-vvn vvb pp-f n2 cc n1; cs pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, av-vvn j-vvn uh av-dc cs dt njp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
64 for His glorious Exploits in War; for His glorious Exploits in War; p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
65 and who, as if, with such a King, He had been too great a Blessing for us, and who, as if, with such a King, He had been too great a Blessing for us, cc r-crq, c-acp cs, p-acp d dt n1, pns31 vhd vbn av j dt n1 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
66 like another Moses, only saw that Good and Promis'd Land which He was not suffer'd to go over the River and possess: like Another Moses, only saw that Good and Promised Land which He was not suffered to go over the River and possess: av-j j-jn np1, av-j vvd cst j cc vvn n1 r-crq pns31 vbds xx vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
67 ' Thô Our dreadful Host was, On the First of July, led forth to Battel, by so Experienc'd and so Wary a Commander; ' Though Our dreadful Host was, On the First of July, led forth to Battle, by so Experienced and so Wary a Commander; ' c-acp po12 j n1 vbds, p-acp dt ord pp-f np1, vvd av p-acp n1, p-acp av vvn cc av j dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
68 and ' thô such a King be yet, ' thrô all the long Toils, and bold hazardous Attempts of War, thrô many treacherous Plots, both at Home and Abroad, mercifully continu'd to Us, and ' though such a King be yet, ' thrô all the long Toils, and bold hazardous Attempts of War, thrô many treacherous Plots, both At Home and Abroad, mercifully continued to Us, cc ' c-acp d dt n1 vbb av, ' uh d dt av-j vvz, cc j j vvz pp-f n1, uh d j n2, d p-acp av-an cc av, av-j vvd p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
69 yet all the Success of Our Armies, all the Glory of Our Campagnes, and all Our present Blessings under His gentle and easie Scepter, must be ascrib'd unto the Supream Governour of all Things, whose Power no Creature is able to resist. yet all the Success of Our Armies, all the Glory of Our Campagnes, and all Our present Blessings under His gentle and easy Sceptre, must be ascribed unto the Supreme Governor of all Things, whose Power no Creature is able to resist. av d dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, d dt n1 pp-f po12 np1, cc d po12 j n2 p-acp po31 j cc j n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2, rg-crq n1 dx n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
70 He, and He only, gives Salvation unto Kings; He, and He only, gives Salvation unto Kings; pns31, cc pns31 av-j, vvz n1 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
71 He, and He only, at the Immortal Boyn, deliver'd William His Servant, from the hurtful Cannon. He, and He only, At the Immortal Boyn, Delivered William His Servant, from the hurtful Cannon. pns31, cc pns31 av-j, p-acp dt j np1, vvn np1 po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
72 An Horse is counted but a vain Thing to save a Man; nor shall He deliver any by his great Strength: an Horse is counted but a vain Thing to save a Man; nor shall He deliver any by his great Strength: dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1; ccx vmb pns31 vvi d p-acp po31 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
73 It may be prepar'd for the Day of Battel, but still Victory is of the LORD. It may be prepared for the Day of Battle, but still Victory is of the LORD. pn31 vmb vbi vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp av n1 vbz pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
74 Cou'd a Man be sav'd by the Multitude of an Host, The NONLATINALPHABET, the Great Schomberg, might have enjoy'd, Could a Man be saved by the Multitude of an Host, The, the Great Schomberg, might have enjoyed, vmd dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt, dt j np1, vmd vhi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
75 as well as promoted, Our Deliverance: as well as promoted, Our Deliverance: c-acp av c-acp vvn, po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
76 But how is the Mighty Man fall'n? He expir'd, as He had liv'd, in the Arms of Victory: For, ' thô He lost His Life, He won The Day. But how is the Mighty Man fallen? He expired, as He had lived, in the Arms of Victory: For, ' though He lost His Life, He wone The Day. cc-acp q-crq vbz dt j n1 vvn? pns31 vvd, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: p-acp, ' c-acp pns31 vvd po31 n1, pns31 vvd dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
77 There may be, and often is a lucky Hit of second Causes, very observable in compassing the general Happiness of a Nation; There may be, and often is a lucky Hit of second Causes, very observable in compassing the general Happiness of a nation; pc-acp vmb vbi, cc av vbz dt j vvn pp-f vvb n2, av j p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
78 in delivering the Inhabitants from the complicated Designs of Romish Agents, from Superstion and Idolatry, from Oppression, and Slavery, from Fire and Sword, from the most cruel Tortures, Jesuitical Racks and Inquisition; yet such a grateful Deliverance is the Work of that Alwise and Almighty GOD, who, in delivering the Inhabitants from the complicated Designs of Romish Agents, from Superstition and Idolatry, from Oppression, and Slavery, from Fire and Sword, from the most cruel Tortures, Jesuitical Racks and Inquisition; yet such a grateful Deliverance is the Work of that Alwise and Almighty GOD, who, p-acp vvg dt n2 p-acp dt vvn n2 pp-f jp n2, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1, cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt av-ds j n2, j n2 cc n1; av d dt j n1 vbz dt vvb pp-f d j cc j-jn np1, r-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
79 for the Honour of His Name, in the Defence of His injur'd Cause, goes forth with the Armies of His Anointed. He only can, at His Pleasure, scatter the People that delight in Blood; for the Honour of His Name, in the Defence of His injured Cause, Goes forth with the Armies of His Anointed. He only can, At His Pleasure, scatter the People that delight in Blood; p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1, vvz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 vvn. pns31 av-j vmb, p-acp po31 n1, vvb dt n1 cst n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
80 and Strike Their Hearts with such a distracting Fear, that They Flie when no Man Pursues; and Strike Their Hearts with such a distracting fear, that They Fly when no Man Pursues; cc vvb po32 n2 p-acp d dt n-vvg n1, cst pns32 vvb c-crq dx n1 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
81 and (taking ev'ry Leaf that is mov'd with the Wind, for the shaking of a Spear) run with a Strong natural Biass, unto Their own Boggs and Woods, as to a more sure Defence against the Strange Engines of War, than all the Auxiliaries of France and Rome, with the long implor'd Assistance of Their Queen of Heaven. and (taking every Leaf that is moved with the Wind, for the shaking of a Spear) run with a Strong natural Bias, unto Their own Bogs and Woods, as to a more sure Defence against the Strange Engines of War, than all the Auxiliaries of France and Room, with the long implored Assistance of Their Queen of Heaven. cc (vvg d n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1) vvb p-acp dt j j n1, p-acp po32 d n2 cc n2, a-acp p-acp dt av-dc j n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, cs d dt n2-j pp-f np1 cc vvi, p-acp dt av-j vvd n1 pp-f po32 n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
82 I do not much wonder at the Inglorious Flight of a vast Army upon the close Advance of Our Jehoshaphat at the Brook, when I remember (and He must be very unworthy of a Deliverance that forgets) those Instruments of GOD, those Men of War whose Names might have been as dreadful to our Enemies, I do not much wonder At the Inglorious Flight of a vast Army upon the close Advance of Our Jehoshaphat At the Brook, when I Remember (and He must be very unworthy of a Deliverance that forgets) those Instruments of GOD, those Men of War whose Names might have been as dreadful to our Enemies, pns11 vdb xx d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j vvi pp-f po12 np1 p-acp dt vvi, c-crq pns11 vvb (cc pns31 vmb vbi av j pp-f dt n1 cst vvz) d n2 pp-f np1, d n2 pp-f n1 rg-crq n2 vmd vhi vbn a-acp j p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
83 as Epaminondas was unto the Lacedaemonians, and Scanderbeg unto the Turks; Hannibal unto the Romans, and the Black-Prince unto the French; and who shou'd therefore, live among the Sons of Fame, in something more lasting than Brass or Marble. Let not Envy or Ingratitude rob those Heroes that have slain their Thousands, as Epaminondas was unto the Lacedaemonians, and Scanderbeg unto the Turks; Hannibal unto the Roman, and the Black-Prince unto the French; and who should Therefore, live among the Sons of Fame, in something more lasting than Brass or Marble. Let not Envy or Ingratitude rob those Heroes that have slave their Thousands, c-acp np1 vbds p-acp dt njp2, cc np1 p-acp dt n2; np1 p-acp dt njp2, cc dt n1 p-acp dt jp; cc r-crq vvd av, vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp pi av-dc j-vvg cs n1 cc n1. vvb xx n1 cc n1 vvi d n2 cst vhb vvn po32 crd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
84 or put Ten Thousand to Flight, of the Honour due unto Their worthy Atchievements; or put Ten Thousand to Flight, of the Honour due unto Their worthy Achievements; cc vvd crd crd p-acp n1, pp-f dt n1 j-jn p-acp po32 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
85 but let not us so wholly fix Our Thoughts and Admiration upon the Happiness We enjoy, but let not us so wholly fix Our Thoughts and Admiration upon the Happiness We enjoy, cc-acp vvb xx pno12 av av-jn vvi po12 n2 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
86 or the great Instruments of GOD in effecting It, as to render our selves careless in acknowledging the uncontrouled Hand of that GOD, whose Battles They Fought with so much Bravery and so great Success. David cou'd not believe that Joab, His General, or the great Instruments of GOD in effecting It, as to render our selves careless in acknowledging the uncontrolled Hand of that GOD, whose Battles They Fought with so much Bravery and so great Success. David could not believe that Joab, His General, cc dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg pn31, c-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n2 j p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f cst np1, rg-crq n2 pns32 vvd p-acp av d n1 cc av j n1. np1 vmd xx vvi d np1, po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
87 and all His Host cou'd answer His Desires with Victory; thus, therefore, dos He Question and thus Pray; and all His Host could answer His Desires with Victory; thus, Therefore, dos He Question and thus Pray; cc d po31 n1 vmd vvi po31 n2 p-acp n1; av, av, vdz pns31 vvi cc av vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
88 Who will lead Me into the Strong City? Who will bring Me into Edom? Wilt not Thou O GOD? Give Us Help from Trouble; Who will led Me into the Strong city? Who will bring Me into Edom? Wilt not Thou Oh GOD? Give Us Help from Trouble; r-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt j n1? q-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp np1? vm2 xx pns21 uh np1? vvi pno32 vvi p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
89 for vain is the Help of Man: for vain is the Help of Man: p-acp j vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
90 Thrô GOD We shall do valiantly, for it is He that shall tread down Our Enemies. Thrô GOD We shall do valiantly, for it is He that shall tread down Our Enemies. uh np1 pns12 vmb vdi av-j, c-acp pn31 vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi a-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
91 The Battel is not always to the Strong, but GOD, in His Infinite Wisdom and by His Almighty Arm, putteth down One King, and setteth up Another; The Battle is not always to the Strong, but GOD, in His Infinite Wisdom and by His Almighty Arm, putteth down One King, and sets up another; dt n1 vbz xx av p-acp dt j, cc-acp np1, p-acp po31 j n1 cc p-acp po31 j-jn n1, vvz a-acp crd n1, cc vvz a-acp j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
92 that the Living may know that the most High ruleth, in the Kingdom of Men, and that he giveth It to whomsoever He will. that the Living may know that the most High Ruleth, in the Kingdom of Men, and that he gives It to whomsoever He will. cst dt n-vvg vmb vvi cst dt av-ds j vvz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc cst pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
93 In such a surprizing wonderful manner dos GOD often deliver His People, that They must be very Blind if They do not see, In such a surprising wondered manner dos GOD often deliver His People, that They must be very Blind if They do not see, p-acp d dt j-vvg j n1 vdz np1 av vvi po31 n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi av j cs pns32 vdb xx vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
94 or very ungrateful if They do not own, that They are sav'd by the LORD Their GOD. or very ungrateful if They do not own, that They Are saved by the LORD Their GOD. cc av j cs pns32 vdb xx d, cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 po32 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
95 Such is HIs Might that He can (according to His own Will) make the most inconsiderable Instrument, One no bigger than Davids Pebble, Powerful enough to over-match the Strength of a Weaver's Beam, and to lay the most Insulting Enemy in the Dust. His Command is as wide as his Creation; Such is HIs Might that He can (according to His own Will) make the most inconsiderable Instrument, One no bigger than Davids Pebble, Powerful enough to overmatch the Strength of a Weaver's Beam, and to lay the most Insulting Enemy in the Dust. His Command is as wide as his Creation; d vbz po31 vmd cst pns31 vmb (vvg p-acp po31 d n1) vvb dt av-ds j n1, crd dx jc cs npg1 n1, j av-d p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt ds j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 po31 n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
96 so that He can, at any time, summon Heaven and Earth, Angels and Men, Sun Moon, so that He can, At any time, summon Heaven and Earth, Angels and Men, Sun Moon, av cst pns31 vmb, p-acp d n1, vvb n1 cc n1, n2 cc n2, n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
97 and Stars, the Sea and all that is therein, to joyn in Battel, and execute His Just and Heavy Vengeance upon all such as worship Deaf and Helpless Gods; and to give Salvation unto those that sincerely call upon His Name. Let not us then, be guilty of so much Atheism, as not to acknowledge a Supream Being, in all the Great Changes of the World. and Stars, the Sea and all that is therein, to join in Battle, and execute His Just and Heavy Vengeance upon all such as worship Deaf and Helpless God's; and to give Salvation unto those that sincerely call upon His Name. Let not us then, be guilty of so much Atheism, as not to acknowledge a Supreme Being, in all the Great Changes of the World. cc n2, dt n1 cc d cst vbz av, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc vvi po31 j cc j n1 p-acp d d c-acp n1 j cc j n2; cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d cst av-j vvb p-acp po31 vvb. vvb xx pno12 av, vbb j pp-f av d n1, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi dt j vbg, p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
98 When We behold Lightnings or Inundations, a sudden Earthquake or a devouring Pestilence, depopulating the most delightful, spacious, When We behold Lightnings or Inundations, a sudden Earthquake or a devouring Pestilence, depopulating the most delightful, spacious, c-crq pns12 vvb n2 cc n2, dt j n1 cc dt j-vvg n1, vvg dt av-ds j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
99 and frequented Cities, let us employ Our selves (not so much in curiously searching out Natural Causes, as) in eyeing the Hand of God, in such general Calamities. And when We see a Kingdom, by the destructive Principles, and prodigious Unskilfulness of One, almost shaken in Pieces, and frequented Cities, let us employ Our selves (not so much in curiously searching out Natural Causes, as) in Eying the Hand of God, in such general Calamities. And when We see a Kingdom, by the destructive Principles, and prodigious Unskilfulness of One, almost shaken in Pieces, cc vvd n2, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 (xx av av-d p-acp av-j vvg av j n2, a-acp) p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d j n2. cc c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1, p-acp dt j n2, cc j n1 pp-f crd, av vvn p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
100 and, at length, thrô the Care of Another more wise Master-builder, setling upon its Old Firm and Lasting Foundation, let Us (in a thankful Acknowledgement of such a Providential Work ) say (with the Psalmist,) not unto Us, O Lord, not unto Us, and, At length, thrô the Care of another more wise Master-builder, settling upon its Old Firm and Lasting Foundation, let Us (in a thankful Acknowledgement of such a Providential Work) say (with the Psalmist,) not unto Us, Oh Lord, not unto Us, cc, p-acp n1, uh dt n1 pp-f j-jn av-dc j n1, vvg p-acp po31 j j cc j-vvg n1, vvb pno32 (p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d dt np1 vvb) vvb (p-acp dt n1,) xx p-acp pno32, uh n1, xx p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
101 but unto Thy Name, be all the Glory. And that We may be the more dispos'd to do so, We must, but unto Thy Name, be all the Glory. And that We may be the more disposed to do so, We must, cc-acp p-acp po21 n1, vbb d dt n1. cc cst pns12 vmb vbi dt av-dc vvn pc-acp vdi av, pns12 vmb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
102 In the Second Place, carefully observe those more Material and Signal Circumstances, which render any National Work of Divine Providence more considerable and obliging. In the Second Place, carefully observe those more Material and Signal circumstances, which render any National Work of Divine Providence more considerable and obliging. p-acp dt ord n1, av-j vvb d dc j-jn cc n1 n2, r-crq vvb d j n1 pp-f j-jn n1 av-dc j cc j-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
103 So curious a Thing is the Work of Providence, that to a diligent Observer, ev'ry Part of It will appear full of Wisdom and Beauty: So curious a Thing is the Work of Providence, that to a diligent Observer, every Part of It will appear full of Wisdom and Beauty: av j dt n1 vbz dt vvb pp-f n1, cst p-acp dt j n1, d n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vvi j pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
104 and the more heedfully We survey Its various Circumstances, the more will It excite Our Praise and Admiration. and the more heedfully We survey Its various circumstances, the more will It excite Our Praise and Admiration. cc dt av-dc av-j pns12 vvb pn31|vbz j n2, dt av-dc vmb pn31 vvi po12 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
105 As therefore, true Penitents pathetically charge and load their Confessions with all those Aggravations which may heighten their Detestation and Sorrow; As Therefore, true Penitents pathetically charge and load their Confessions with all those Aggravations which may heighten their Detestation and Sorrow; p-acp av, j n2-jn av-j n1 cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp d d n2 r-crq vmb vvi po32 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
106 so the grateful Soul dos critically remark those many and great Circumstances which set off Gods Work, and more advantagiously recommend It to Us. Several Acts of Providence, at the first transient view, may seem to offer but little Matter of Importance; so the grateful Soul dos critically remark those many and great circumstances which Set off God's Work, and more advantageously recommend It to Us. Several Acts of Providence, At the First Transient view, may seem to offer but little Matter of Importance; av dt j n1 vdz av-j n1 d d cc j n2 r-crq vvd a-acp npg1 vvb, cc av-dc av-j vvi pn31 p-acp np1 j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt ord j n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
107 yet, upon a repeated Observation, We find them very considerable. yet, upon a repeated Observation, We find them very considerable. av, p-acp dt vvn n1, pns12 vvb pno32 av j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
108 In our Present Reformation or Deliverance from Popery, many Circumstances might be taken notice of to raise our Acknowledgements; In our Present Reformation or Deliverance from Popery, many circumstances might be taken notice of to raise our Acknowledgements; p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, d n2 vmd vbi vvn n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
109 but several Pens having oblig'd the Nation with a full Account of the most Remarkable Ones, I shall briefly observe at this time, only some few Particulars that well dispos'd Our Neighbouring Kingdom for that Blessed Change; but several Pens having obliged the nation with a full Account of the most Remarkable Ones, I shall briefly observe At this time, only Some few Particulars that well disposed Our Neighbouring Kingdom for that Blessed Change; cc-acp j n2 vhg vvn dt n1 p-acp dt j vvb pp-f dt av-ds j pi2, pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d n1, av-j d d n2-j cst av vvn po12 j-vvg n1 p-acp d j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
110 and the Seasonableness of such a Revolution to the miserable Inhabitants of this. and the Seasonableness of such a Revolution to the miserable Inhabitants of this. cc dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
111 All the late Fears and Jealousies in England; all the solemnly made, and as often solemnly broken Promises of a King; All the late Fears and Jealousies in England; all the solemnly made, and as often solemnly broken Promises of a King; d dt j n2 cc n2 p-acp np1; d dt av-j vvd, cc c-acp av av-j vvn vvz pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
112 all the Intrigues manag'd with an Old Prince abroad, to set up a pretended Young Prince at Home; all the Intrigues managed with an Old Prince abroad, to Set up a pretended Young Prince At Home; d dt np1 vvd p-acp dt j n1 av, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j-vvn j n1 p-acp n1-an; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
113 all the base, mercenary Compliances of many Civil and Ecclesiastical Ministers; dissolving Charters, and authorizing Mass in Colledges; all the base, mercenary Compliances of many Civil and Ecclesiastical Ministers; dissolving Charters, and authorizing Mass in Colleges; d dt j, j-jn n2 pp-f d j cc j n2; vvg n2, cc vvg n1 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
114 advising a general Toleration, and advancing an unlimited dispensing Power; advising a general Toleration, and advancing an unlimited dispensing Power; vvg dt j n1, cc vvg dt j vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
115 labouring to repeal the Penal Laws and Test, setting up a New High Commission, and Committing the Right Reverend Bishops to the Tower, for not acting against Law and Conscience; labouring to repeal the Penal Laws and Test, setting up a New High Commission, and Committing the Right Reverend Bishops to the Tower, for not acting against Law and Conscience; vvg pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cc n1, vvg a-acp dt j j n1, cc vvg dt j-jn n-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp xx vvg p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
116 turning out good Protestants, and promoting profess'd Papists to the most considerable Civil and Military Places of Profit and Honour; turning out good Protestants, and promoting professed Papists to the most considerable Civil and Military Places of Profit and Honour; vvg av j n2, cc j-vvg vvn njp2 p-acp dt av-ds j j cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
117 All these Things, and many more (too many either to have been done by any King that wou'd not follow Dioclesian, or to be repeated by me now) did strongly incline the Nation to a quicker Apprehension of the growing Evils of Popery; All these Things, and many more (too many either to have been done by any King that would not follow Diocletian, or to be repeated by me now) did strongly incline the nation to a quicker Apprehension of the growing Evils of Popery; d d n2, cc d dc (av d av-d pc-acp vhi vbn vdn p-acp d n1 cst vmd xx vvi np1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno11 av) vdd av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n2-jn pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
118 and bring them to a more easie Compliance with the Methods of God's Wonderful Work. and bring them to a more easy Compliance with the Methods of God's Wondered Work. cc vvb pno32 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
119 And how seasonable the happy Consequences of all such Proceedings were to Us of this Kingdom, our whole Lives will be too short duly to consider. And how seasonable the happy Consequences of all such Proceedings were to Us of this Kingdom, our Whole Lives will be too short duly to Consider. cc c-crq j dt j n2 pp-f d d n2-vvg vbr p-acp pno32 pp-f d n1, po12 j-jn n2 vmb vbi av j av-jn pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
120 If the well timing of a Mercy dos make It the more valuable, surely Our Deliverance must be highly recommended to Us by the Seasonableness of It. To what shall I, If the well timing of a Mercy dos make It the more valuable, surely Our Deliverance must be highly recommended to Us by the Seasonableness of It. To what shall I, cs dt av vvg pp-f dt n1 vdz vvi pn31 dt av-dc j, av-j po12 n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp q-crq vmb pns11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
121 for This, compare so great a Mercy? The Coming of our King was like that of the Angel of God to Isaac, when the Hand was lifted up for the Fatal Stroke: for This, compare so great a Mercy? The Coming of our King was like that of the Angel of God to Isaac, when the Hand was lifted up for the Fatal Stroke: p-acp d, vvb av j dt n1? dt vvg pp-f po12 n1 vbds av-j d pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
122 Poor Ireland's Relief was like the refreshing Well of Water to the disconsolate Hagar, when she had given up Her self to Sorrow, and Her Son to Death: Poor Ireland's Relief was like the refreshing Well of Water to the disconsolate Hagar, when she had given up Her self to Sorrow, and Her Son to Death: j npg1 n1 vbds av-j dt n-vvg av pp-f n1 p-acp dt j np1, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
123 in a Word, the Generous Resolution of King WILLIAM to visit this distressed Nation, was as Opportune as the Night-thoughts of King Ahasuerus (kept awake by the special Providence of God) to reward the Good, recorded service of Mordecai; just at a time when the Ambitious and Revengeful Haman's Plot, in a Word, the Generous Resolution of King WILLIAM to visit this distressed nation, was as Opportune as the Night-thoughts of King Ahasuerus (kept awake by the special Providence of God) to reward the Good, recorded service of Mordecai; just At a time when the Ambitious and Revengeful Haman's Plot, p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1 np1 pc-acp vvi d j-vvn n1, vbds a-acp j c-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 np1 (vvd j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1) pc-acp vvi dt j, j-vvn n1 pp-f np1; j p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt j cc j ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
124 for an utter Exterpation of the Jews, was ripe for Execution. for an utter Extirpation of the jews, was ripe for Execution. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt np2, vbds j p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
125 And what shall we render unto the Lord for all the Benefits comprehended in so seasonable a Mercy? I will magnifie thee, O Lord, And what shall we render unto the Lord for all the Benefits comprehended in so seasonable a Mercy? I will magnify thee, Oh Lord, cc r-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d dt n2 vvn p-acp av j dt n1? pns11 vmb vvi pno21, uh n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
126 because Thou hast set me up, and not made my Foes to triumph over me: O praise the Lord with me, and let Us magnifie His Name together. Because Thou hast Set me up, and not made my Foes to triumph over me: Oh praise the Lord with me, and let Us magnify His Name together. c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 a-acp, cc xx vvn po11 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11: uh vvb dt n1 p-acp pno11, cc vvb pno32 vvi po31 n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
127 The Dead praise not Thee, O Lord, neither All they that go down into silence. The Living, the Living, they shall praise Thee as We do this Day: the Father: The Dead praise not Thee, Oh Lord, neither All they that go down into silence. The Living, the Living, they shall praise Thee as We do this Day: the Father: dt j n1 xx pno21, uh n1, dx d pns32 cst vvb a-acp p-acp n1. dt j-vvg, dt j-vvg, pns32 vmb vvi pno21 c-acp pns12 vdb d n1: dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
128 to the Children shall make known thy Work. Thou Lord wast ready to save; therefore will We sing of Thy Praise without ceasing; to the Children shall make known thy Work. Thou Lord waste ready to save; Therefore will We sing of Thy Praise without ceasing; p-acp dt n2 vmb vvi vvn po21 n1. pns21 n1 n1 j pc-acp vvi; av vmb pns12 vvi pp-f po21 n1 p-acp vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
129 O my God! I will give thanks unto Thee for ever. Oh my God! I will give thanks unto Thee for ever. uh po11 np1 pns11 vmb vvi n2 p-acp pno21 p-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
130 The grateful Resolution of Two Pious Princes, ( David, and Hezekiah ) in these Words, which I have apply'd unto Our own case, cannot but mind you of The grateful Resolution of Two Pious Princes, (David, and Hezekiah) in these Words, which I have applied unto Our own case, cannot but mind you of dt j n1 pp-f crd j n2, (np1, cc np1) p-acp d n2, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po12 d n1, vmbx cc-acp vvi pn22 pp-f (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
131 The Third propounded Particular, viz. That We must to the utmost of Our Power, and with the profoundest Humility, pay all that Honour, Reverence, The Third propounded Particular, viz. That We must to the utmost of Our Power, and with the profoundest Humility, pay all that Honour, reverence, dt ord vvd j-jn, n1 cst pns12 vmb p-acp dt j pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp dt js n1, vvb d cst n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
132 and Adoration, unto God, for His more Eminent and Extraordinary Works of Providence, which they most justly challenge from Us. and Adoration, unto God, for His more Eminent and Extraordinary Works of Providence, which they most justly challenge from Us. cc n1, p-acp np1, p-acp po31 av-dc j cc j vvz pp-f n1, r-crq pns32 av-ds av-j vvi p-acp np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
133 God is known by the Mercies He bestows, as well as by the Judgme• … which He executes, upon a Nation. God is known by the mercies He bestows, as well as by the Judgme• … which He executes, upon a nation. np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pns31 vvz, c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt np1 … r-crq pns31 vvz, p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
134 Sometimes the merciful Work of Providence comes so recommended to Us, by the Image and Superscription of a God, bearing such clear and legible Characters of the Divine Wisdom, Power, Sometime the merciful Work of Providence comes so recommended to Us, by the Image and Superscription of a God, bearing such clear and legible Characters of the Divine Wisdom, Power, av dt j vvb pp-f n1 vvz av vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt np1, vvg d j cc j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
135 and Goodness, that upon the First serious View, We cannot but conclude that It is the Lord's Doing. and goodness, that upon the First serious View, We cannot but conclude that It is the Lord's Doing. cc n1, cst p-acp dt ord j n1, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi d pn31 vbz dt n1|vbz vdg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
136 And the more conspicuous and remarkable the Appearances of a God are, in any of His Works of Providence (in raising a Nation that was almost as much without Hope (thô not so free from Misery and Sorrow) as those that lie in the Grave, with the Speed of a Resurrection, And the more conspicuous and remarkable the Appearances of a God Are, in any of His Works of Providence (in raising a nation that was almost as much without Hope (though not so free from Misery and Sorrow) as those that lie in the Grave, with the Speed of a Resurrection, cc dt av-dc j cc j dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr, p-acp d pp-f po31 vvz pp-f n1 (p-acp vvg dt n1 cst vbds av p-acp d p-acp n1 (cs xx av j p-acp n1 cc n1) c-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
137 unto a comfortable State of Affairs; unto a comfortable State of Affairs; p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
138 the more signal, I say, the Hand of an Omnipotent God is, in any such Providential Dispensations) still the more Publick and Extraordinary Expressions of Respect and Gratitude, do they justly command from all that share in such gracious Manifestations of His Goodness. the more signal, I say, the Hand of an Omnipotent God is, in any such Providential Dispensations) still the more Public and Extraordinary Expressions of Respect and Gratitude, do they justly command from all that share in such gracious Manifestations of His goodness. dt av-dc n1, pns11 vvb, dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 vbz, p-acp d d np1 n2) av dt av-dc j cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vdb pns32 av-j vvi p-acp d cst vvb p-acp d j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
139 And shou'd not Man spread abroad the Praises of His Great Creator and Preserver, his very fellow-creatures that want, not only Reason, And should not Man spread abroad the Praises of His Great Creator and Preserver, his very fellow-creatures that want, not only Reason, np1 vvd xx n1 vvi av dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1, po31 j n2 cst vvb, xx av-j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
140 but Sense, wou'd condemn his ungrateful Silence. Even The Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Firmament sheweth His handy-Work. but Sense, would condemn his ungrateful Silence. Even The Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Firmament shows His handy-Work. cc-acp n1, vmd vvi po31 j n1. np1 dt n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 vvz po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
141 As constantly as Day and Night do follow one another, they instruct the World concerning the Wisdom and other Attributes of God, which most illustriously appear in their appointed Course and orderly Succession: As constantly as Day and Night do follow one Another, they instruct the World Concerning the Wisdom and other Attributes of God, which most illustriously appear in their appointed Course and orderly Succession: c-acp av-j c-acp n1 cc n1 vdb vvi pi j-jn, pns32 vvb dt n1 vvg dt n1 cc j-jn n2 pp-f np1, r-crq av-ds av-j vvi p-acp po32 j-vvn n1 cc j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
142 and their Voice is understood by ev'ry Nation under Heaven; and their Voice is understood by every nation under Heaven; cc po32 n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
143 as if ev'ry Man heard them speak in his own Tongue, the Wonderful Works of God. And, as if every Man herd them speak in his own Tongue, the Wondered Works of God. And, c-acp cs d n1 vvd pno32 vvi p-acp po31 d n1, dt j vvz pp-f np1. cc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
144 as ev'ry Return of Day renews the bright demonstrations of God's Glory, so Day by Day our Souls shou'd magnifie the Lord. as every Return of Day renews the bright demonstrations of God's Glory, so Day by Day our Souls should magnify the Lord. c-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, av n1 p-acp n1 po12 n2 vvd vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
145 When sensless Creatures do thus (according to Ability) manifest unto the World the Glory of their Maker, When senseless Creatures do thus (according to Ability) manifest unto the World the Glory of their Maker, c-crq j n2 vdb av (vvg p-acp n1) j p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
146 surely a much greater Obligation must lie upon Man, to joyn in that universal Work, and to perform It in a more noble Manner; surely a much greater Obligation must lie upon Man, to join in that universal Work, and to perform It in a more noble Manner; av-j dt d jc n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt av-dc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
147 in a way most suitable to the Excellency of his own Rational and Immortal Soul. Since the Glory of Gods eminent Works of Mercy is so conspicuously Great, that Man may behold It a far off, and yet can never come near their surpassing Excellency, in the most sublime Acknowledgments of a grateful Spirit; in a Way most suitable to the Excellency of his own Rational and Immortal Soul. Since the Glory of God's eminent Works of Mercy is so conspicuously Great, that Man may behold It a Far off, and yet can never come near their surpassing Excellency, in the most sublime Acknowledgments of a grateful Spirit; p-acp dt n1 av-ds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j vvz pp-f n1 vbz av av-j j, cst n1 vmb vvi pn31 dt av-j a-acp, cc av vmb av-x vvi av-j po32 j-vvg n1, p-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
148 since the Dignity of any Person dos command a proportionable Respect; since the Dignity of any Person dos command a proportionable Respect; c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vdz vvi dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
149 and We greatly honour Kings for their Transcendent Majesty, how can We sufficiently reverence and admire the infinitely Glorious Lord GOD, whose Perfections have been so wonderfully display'd in the Works of Wisdom, Pow'r, and We greatly honour Kings for their Transcendent Majesty, how can We sufficiently Reverence and admire the infinitely Glorious Lord GOD, whose Perfections have been so wonderfully displayed in the Works of Wisdom, Power, cc pns12 av-j vvb n2 p-acp po32 j n1, q-crq vmb pns12 av-j vvi cc vvi dt av-j j n1 np1, rg-crq n2 vhb vbn av av-j vvn p-acp dt vvz pp-f n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
150 and Love to this undeserving Nation? Or (in the wise Ben-Sirach 's full Expression) Who can magnifie Him, as He is? Admiration is the Gazing or Fixing of the Understanding upon an Object that is too big for It: and Love to this undeserving nation? Or (in the wise Ben-Sirach is full Expression) Who can magnify Him, as He is? Admiration is the Gazing or Fixing of the Understanding upon an Object that is too big for It: cc vvi p-acp d j n1? cc (p-acp dt j j vbz j n1) r-crq vmb vvi pno31, c-acp pns31 vbz? n1 vbz dt vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz av j c-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
151 and since there is such a Discovery of God's Excellencies in His late signal Providences towards Us, that We cannot comprehend all the Glory which shineth in them, and since there is such a Discovery of God's Excellencies in His late signal Providences towards Us, that We cannot comprehend all the Glory which shines in them, cc c-acp pc-acp vbz d dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp po31 j n1 n2 p-acp pno32, cst pns12 vmbx vvi d dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
152 well may We, in an humble and awful Respect joyn with the Saints in the Revelation, saying, Great and Marvellous are Thy Works, Lord GOD Almighty! well may We, in an humble and awful Respect join with the Saints in the Revelation, saying, Great and Marvellous Are Thy Works, Lord GOD Almighty! av vmb pns12, p-acp dt j cc j n1 vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1, vvg, j cc j vbr po21 vvz, n1 np1 np1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
153 Just and true are Thy Ways, Thou King of Saints! Just and true Are Thy Ways, Thou King of Saints! j cc j vbr po21 n2, pns21 n1 pp-f n2! (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
154 who shall not fear Thee, O Lord, and magnifie Thy Name? And for your better Instruction in this important Duty, you may, at your Leisure, consult Moses 's Song of Thanksgiving in the 15th. Chap. of Exodus. In that, you hear him solemnly blessing the Lord for the dreadful Overthrow of Pharaoh and his mighty Host, at the Red Sea: in that, you may easily observe with what Affection and Reverence, he magnifieth the Hand of God in compleating that Wonderful Deliverance of His People. who shall not Fear Thee, Oh Lord, and magnify Thy Name? And for your better Instruction in this important Duty, you may, At your Leisure, consult Moses is Song of Thanksgiving in the 15th. Chap. of Exodus. In that, you hear him solemnly blessing the Lord for the dreadful Overthrow of Pharaoh and his mighty Host, At the Read Sea: in that, you may Easily observe with what Affection and reverence, he magnifieth the Hand of God in completing that Wondered Deliverance of His People. q-crq vmb xx vvi pno21, uh n1, cc vvb po21 n1? cc p-acp po22 jc n1 p-acp d j n1, pn22 vmb, p-acp po22 n1, vvb np1 vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt ord. np1 pp-f fw-la. p-acp d, pn22 vvb pno31 av-j vvg dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 j n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1: p-acp d, pn22 vmb av-j vvi p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg d j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
155 So far is Moses from letting the Merciful Works of God pass by unregarded, and from concealing them in his own Breast; So Far is Moses from letting the Merciful Works of God pass by unregarded, and from concealing them in his own Breast; av av-j vbz np1 p-acp vvg dt j vvz pp-f np1 vvi p-acp j, cc p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
156 that, in the most lofty Strain, he openly declares his noble Deeds, and labours in provoking others unto a joynt acknowledgment of Gods Glorious Attributes in so strange a Dispensation of his ever-watchful Providence. that, in the most lofty Strain, he openly declares his noble deeds, and labours in provoking Others unto a joint acknowledgment of God's Glorious Attributes in so strange a Dispensation of his ever-watchful Providence. cst, p-acp dt av-ds j n1, pns31 av-j vvz po31 j n2, cc n2 p-acp vvg n2-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n2 p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
157 And, following so fair a Pattern, after such a Manner, must We celebrate and record the adorable Perfections of our God, most illustriously appearing in His Special Providences towards Us, And, following so fair a Pattern, After such a Manner, must We celebrate and record the adorable Perfections of our God, most illustriously appearing in His Special Providences towards Us, np1, vvg av j dt n1, p-acp d dt n1, vmb pns12 vvi cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, av-ds av-j vvg p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
158 as may most excite (not only the present Generation, but) future Ages of the World, as may most excite (not only the present Generation, but) future Ages of the World, c-acp vmb av-js vvi (xx av-j dt j n1, cc-acp) j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
159 unto all possible Returns of Gratitude, for the seasonable Preservation of Our Liberties, Our Lives, Our King, and Our Religion, to the Almighty Defender of them All. God dos often permit the Enemies of His People to oppress and triumph over them, with the most intolerable Insolency; unto all possible Returns of Gratitude, for the seasonable Preservation of Our Liberties, Our Lives, Our King, and Our Religion, to the Almighty Defender of them All. God dos often permit the Enemies of His People to oppress and triumph over them, with the most intolerable Insolency; p-acp d j vvz pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, po12 vvz, po12 n1, cc po12 n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f pno32 d np1 vdz av vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32, p-acp dt av-ds j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
160 as the Protestants, in this City, were abus'd, plunder'd, crush'd, and trampled on, by the Jacobite Party, before the Arm of God and Man restrain'd their fierce Malice at the Boyn: He frequently sees his Own brought into extream Distress, into a Strait like that of the Children of Israel in the Wilderness, (having Rocks and Mountains on the right Hand, as the Protestants, in this city, were abused, plundered, crushed, and trampled on, by the Jacobite Party, before the Arm of God and Man restrained their fierce Malice At the Boyn: He frequently sees his Own brought into extreme Distress, into a Strait like that of the Children of Israel in the Wilderness, (having Rocks and Mountains on the right Hand, c-acp dt n2, p-acp d n1, vbdr vvn, vvn, vvn, cc vvd a-acp, p-acp dt vvb n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 vvn po32 j n1 p-acp dt np1: pns31 av-j vvz po31 d vvn p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp dt j av-j d pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (vhg n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
161 and on the left a strong Garrison of the Egyptians, an unpassable Sea before, and behind a mighty pursuing Host; and on the left a strong Garrison of the egyptians, an unpassable Sea before, and behind a mighty pursuing Host; cc p-acp dt j dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2, dt j n1 a-acp, cc p-acp dt j j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
162 He suffers This,) before His Hand is stretched out in any appointed Instrument which, like Moses 's Rod, must open a Way for their Deliverance. He suffers This,) before His Hand is stretched out in any appointed Instrument which, like Moses is Rod, must open a Way for their Deliverance. pns31 vvz d,) p-acp po31 n1 vbz vvn av p-acp d j-vvn n1 r-crq, av-j np1 vbz n1, vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
163 And this Method He is pleas'd to take (not only for an Improvement of their Graces, which come more pure and bright out of the fiery Tryal but also) to magnifie the more His own Attributes in the Strangeness and Seasonableness of their Salvation. And this Method He is pleased to take (not only for an Improvement of their Graces, which come more pure and bright out of the fiery Trial but also) to magnify the more His own Attributes in the Strangeness and Seasonableness of their Salvation. cc d n1 pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi (xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, r-crq vvz av-dc j cc j av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp av) pc-acp vvi dt av-dc po31 d n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
164 His own Glory is the End of all His Actions: And That is in a more visible manner display'd in such opportune Acts of Providence. His own Glory is the End of all His Actions: And That is in a more visible manner displayed in such opportune Acts of Providence. po31 d n1 vbz dt vvb pp-f d po31 n2: cc cst vbz p-acp dt av-dc j n1 vvn p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
165 And shall not a Deliver'd People answer GOD's Great Design, by exalting, in the most publick way, His Glorious Name, And shall not a Delivered People answer GOD's Great Design, by exalting, in the most public Way, His Glorious Name, cc vmb xx av vvn n1 vvi ng1 j n1, p-acp vvg, p-acp dt av-ds j n1, po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
166 for such well-tim'd Expressions of His Care and Goodness. for such well-timed Expressions of His Care and goodness. p-acp d j n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
167 If when the LORD turn'd Our Captivity, They said even among Our Enemies, (as before them, the Egyptians once did in the Day of Their Distress) Let Us Flie for the LORD Fighteth for them; If when the LORD turned Our Captivity, They said even among Our Enemies, (as before them, the egyptians once did in the Day of Their Distress) Let Us Fly for the LORD Fights for them; cs c-crq dt n1 vvd po12 n1, pns32 vvd av p-acp po12 n2, (c-acp p-acp pno32, dt njp2 a-acp vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1) vvb pno32 vvi p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
168 if Our Enemies, said then (as the Babylonians did on another great Deliverance of GOD's People) The LORD hath done Great Things for Them; if Our Enemies, said then (as the Babylonians did on Another great Deliverance of GOD's People) The LORD hath done Great Things for Them; cs po12 n2, vvd av (c-acp dt njp2 vdd p-acp j-jn j n1 pp-f ng1 n1) dt n1 vhz vdn j n2 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
169 surely it wou'd be very base and unworthy in Us not to take up and thus gratefully improve Their Acknowledgment, Yea the LORD hath done Great Things for Us already. surely it would be very base and unworthy in Us not to take up and thus gratefully improve Their Acknowledgment, Yea the LORD hath done Great Things for Us already. av-j pn31 vmd vbi av j cc j p-acp pno32 xx pc-acp vvi a-acp cc av av-j vvi po32 n1, uh dt n1 vhz vdn j n2 p-acp pno32 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
170 O that Men wou'd therefore Praise the LORD for His Goodness, and Declare the Wonders He hath done for (Us) the Children of Men: O that Men would Therefore Praise the LORD for His goodness, and Declare the Wonders He hath done for (Us) the Children of Men: sy d n2 vmd av vvb dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb dt n2 pns31 vhz vdn p-acp (pno32) dt n2 pp-f n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
171 That They wou'd offer unto Him the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving, and tell out His Works with Gladness. That They would offer unto Him the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving, and tell out His Works with Gladness. cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb av po31 vvz p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
172 And if by performing These and the foregoing Duties, We expect any Advantage, it must be, And if by performing These and the foregoing Duties, We expect any Advantage, it must be, cc cs p-acp vvg d cc dt vvg n2, pns12 vvb d n1, pn31 vmb vbi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
173 In the Fourth and last Place, our constant Endeavour, to answer, by a sincere practical Reformation, the just Expectation of GOD in His Merciful Works of Providence. In the Fourth and last Place, our constant Endeavour, to answer, by a sincere practical Reformation, the just Expectation of GOD in His Merciful Works of Providence. p-acp dt ord cc ord n1, po12 j n1, pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt j j n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j vvz pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
174 Thô GOD cannot receive any Addition to His own Essential Perfections, from Our most exact Performances, Though GOD cannot receive any Addition to His own Essential Perfections, from Our most exact Performances, cs np1 vmbx vvi d n1 p-acp po31 d j n2, p-acp po12 av-ds j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
175 yet, it must be highly reasonable to answer the Expectation of such an infinite Being, in conferring any special Favours on Us, by conforming our Lives unto His Holy Commandments. yet, it must be highly reasonable to answer the Expectation of such an infinite Being, in conferring any special Favours on Us, by conforming our Lives unto His Holy commandments. av, pn31 vmb vbi av-j j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt j vbg, p-acp vvg d j n2 p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp po31 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
176 'Tis a Damnable Hypocrisie to own GOD with our Lips, by the most solemn Returns of Praise in His Holy House; It's a Damnable Hypocrisy to own GOD with our Lips, by the most solemn Returns of Praise in His Holy House; pn31|vbz dt j n1 p-acp d np1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt av-ds j vvz pp-f n1 p-acp po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
177 and to deny Him by an unsuitable Conversation. and to deny Him by an unsuitable Conversation. cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
178 And yet, there is too much Reason to believe, that GOD is not so much Magnify'd by all the Time many allow unto Their publick Devotions, And yet, there is too much Reason to believe, that GOD is not so much Magnified by all the Time many allow unto Their public Devotions, cc av, pc-acp vbz av d n1 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vbz xx av av-d vvn p-acp d dt n1 av-d vvi p-acp po32 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
179 as dishonour'd by Their spending losely and in the most abominable Impieties, the Remainder and much greater Portion of Their Days. as dishonoured by Their spending loosely and in the most abominable Impieties, the Remainder and much greater Portion of Their Days. c-acp vvn p-acp po32 vvg av-j cc p-acp dt av-ds j n2, dt n1 cc d jc n1 pp-f po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
180 But how unbecoming is such an Abuse of God's Favours? How provoking must it be to sin thus against the Mercies of Heaven? What can We considently depend upon either for Eternal or Temporal Salvation, But how unbecoming is such an Abuse of God's Favours? How provoking must it be to since thus against the mercies of Heaven? What can We confidently depend upon either for Eternal or Temporal Salvation, p-acp c-crq j vbz d dt vvi pp-f npg1 n2? np1 vvg vmb pn31 vbi p-acp n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1? q-crq vmb pns12 av-j vvb p-acp d c-acp j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
181 but the infinite Mercies of God the Father, and the equal Merits of His Son Christ Jesus? But a Course of Life unanswerable to those Deliverances God has been pleas'd to give Us, cuts off all reasonable claim to Both: and if Mercy It self be disoblig'd, what can save Us? Seeing that our GOD has given Us such a Deliverance as this, which We this Day, (and which We for ever ought to) magnifie, shou'd We again break His Commandments, wou'd He not be angry with Us, till He has consum'd Us, but the infinite mercies of God the Father, and the equal Merits of His Son christ jesus? But a Course of Life unanswerable to those Deliverances God has been pleased to give Us, cuts off all reasonable claim to Both: and if Mercy It self be disobliged, what can save Us? Seeing that our GOD has given Us such a Deliverance as this, which We this Day, (and which We for ever ought to) magnify, should We again break His commandments, would He not be angry with Us, till He has consumed Us, cc-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 dt n1, cc dt j-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1 np1 np1? p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp d n2 np1 vhz vbn vvn pc-acp vvi pno32, vvz a-acp d j n1 p-acp av-d: cc cs n1 pn31 n1 vbi vvn, q-crq vmb vvi pno32? vvg cst po12 np1 vhz vvn pno32 d dt n1 p-acp d, r-crq pns12 d n1, (cc r-crq pns12 p-acp av vmd p-acp) vvb, vvd pns12 av vvi po31 n2, vmd pns31 xx vbi j p-acp pno32, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
182 so that there shou'd be no Remnant nor Escaping. so that there should be no Remnant nor Escaping. av cst a-acp vvd vbb dx n1 ccx vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
183 Thou art inexcusable, O Man, whosoever thou art, that despisest the Riches, of God's Goodness, Forbearance, Thou art inexcusable, Oh Man, whosoever thou art, that Despisest the Riches, of God's goodness, Forbearance, pns21 vb2r j, uh n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vv2 dt n2, pp-f npg1 n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
184 and Longsuffering, not considering that the Goodness of GOD shou'd lead thee to Repentance. and Long-suffering, not considering that the goodness of GOD should led thee to Repentance. cc vvg, xx vvg cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd vvi pno21 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
185 God seems to have repented of those threatning Evils which We had long fear'd, because We most righteously had deserv'd: God seems to have repented of those threatening Evils which We had long feared, Because We most righteously had deserved: np1 vvz pc-acp vhi vvn pp-f d j-vvg n2-jn r-crq pns12 vhd av-j vvn, c-acp pns12 av-ds av-j vhd vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
186 and by His own Example (in an Ancient Writer's if not Tertullian 's Phrase) dedicavit Poenitentiam, has consecrated Repentance for our Imitation. and by His own Exampl (in an Ancient Writer's if not Tertullian is Phrase) dedicavit Poenitentiam, has consecrated Repentance for our Imitation. cc p-acp po31 d n1 (p-acp dt j npg1 cs xx np1 vbz n1) fw-la fw-la, vhz vvn n1 p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
187 And if this His Goodness dos not so far prevail as to make Us repent too, notwithstanding all that has been done for Us, We are miserable: And if this His goodness dos not so Far prevail as to make Us Repent too, notwithstanding all that has been done for Us, We Are miserable: cc cs d po31 n1 vdz xx av av-j vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi av, c-acp d cst vhz vbn vdn p-acp pno32, pns12 vbr j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
188 for He will repent, at last, even of His own Kindnesses to such an ungrateful People. for He will Repent, At last, even of His own Kindnesses to such an ungrateful People. c-acp pns31 vmb vvi, p-acp ord, av pp-f po31 d n2 p-acp d dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
189 And what Revenge more hot than that of abused Love? Because the Children of Israel (whom God by a mighty Hand, And what Revenge more hight than that of abused Love? Because the Children of Israel (whom God by a mighty Hand, cc q-crq n1 av-dc j cs d pp-f j-vvn n1? p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 (r-crq np1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
190 and a stretoh'dout Arm brought up from the Land of Egypt, ) had forgotten GOD their Saviour and lightly esteem'd the Rock of their Salvation, therefore, and a stretoh'dout Arm brought up from the Land of Egypt,) had forgotten GOD their Saviour and lightly esteemed the Rock of their Salvation, Therefore, cc dt j n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1,) vhd vvn np1 po32 n1 cc av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
191 thus said the Lord unto them, by the Prophet Amos; You only have I known, (or favour'd in a more signal Manner,) of all the Families of the Earth; thus said the Lord unto them, by the Prophet Amos; You only have I known, (or favoured in a more signal Manner,) of all the Families of the Earth; av vvd dt n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n1 np1; pn22 av-j vhb pns11 vvn, (cc vvd p-acp dt av-dc n1 n1,) pp-f d dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
192 therefore I will punish (more severely punish) you for all your Iniquities. Therefore I will Punish (more severely Punish) you for all your Iniquities. av pns11 vmb vvi (av-dc av-j vvi) pn22 p-acp d po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
193 And the Psalmist assures Us, that when GOD brought forth His People with Joy, and His Chosen with Gladness, His Great and Just Expectation was, That they might keep His Statutes and observe His Laws. And the Psalmist assures Us, that when GOD brought forth His People with Joy, and His Chosen with Gladness, His Great and Just Expectation was, That they might keep His Statutes and observe His Laws. cc dt n1 vvz pno32, cst c-crq np1 vvd av po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc po31 j-vvn p-acp n1, po31 j cc j n1 vbds, cst pns32 vmd vvi po31 n2 cc vvi po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
194 And do not the extraordinary Mercies We enjoy oblige Us unto a like answerable Return? Did you not make large Promises unto God, in the Day of Trouble? Did you not then pray and resolve with David; Deliver me, O Lord, from the Oppression of Men, And do not the extraordinary mercies We enjoy oblige Us unto a like answerable Return? Did you not make large Promises unto God, in the Day of Trouble? Did you not then pray and resolve with David; Deliver me, Oh Lord, from the Oppression of Men, cc vdb xx dt j n2 pns12 vvb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j j n1? vdd pn22 xx vvi av-j vvz p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? vdd pn22 xx av vvi cc vvi p-acp np1; vvb pno11, uh n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
195 and so will I keep thy Precepts? And are all our Promises, all our Resolutions like the hasty Vows of some endanger'd Passengers at Sea? Are they all forgotten now the Storm is, in a great Measure, rebuk'd and laid? To be freed from out late Oppressions, (of which too many that took timely shelter in another Kingdom, from that violent Tempest which almost overturn'd all in This, are not truly sensible,) what wou'd We have done for Our Deliverer? And yet, and so will I keep thy Precepts? And Are all our Promises, all our Resolutions like the hasty Vows of Some endangered Passengers At Sea? are they all forgotten now the Storm is, in a great Measure, rebuked and laid? To be freed from out late Oppressions, (of which too many that took timely shelter in Another Kingdom, from that violent Tempest which almost overturned all in This, Are not truly sensible,) what would We have done for Our Deliverer? And yet, cc av vmb pns11 vvb po21 n2? cc vbr d po12 vvz, d po12 n2 av-j dt j n2 pp-f d vvd n2 p-acp n1? vbr pns32 d vvn av dt n1 vbz, p-acp dt j n1, vvn cc vvn? pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av j n2, (pp-f r-crq av d cst vvd j n1 p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp cst j n1 r-crq av vvn d p-acp d, vbr xx av-j j,) r-crq vmd pns12 vhb vdn p-acp po12 n1? cc av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
196 how strangely, how unworthily do too many, now, requite a most Generous Monarch for all his Royal Favours, by provoking God with their bold Impieties, to infatuate his Councils, and to destroy his Armies that have so successfully advanc'd in Our Preservation! Let not any wicked Man be so vain as to boast of his great Affection to the Church of England, and Loyalty to his Prince; or of what mighty Things he wou'd attempt for the Honour and Safety of a King, that is the Dread of France, the Delight of the Protestant World, and the Special Favourite of Heaven; that appear'd, at once, a Moses and a Joshua, boldly charging his Enemy in the Field, how strangely, how unworthily do too many, now, requite a most Generous Monarch for all his Royal Favours, by provoking God with their bold Impieties, to infatuate his Councils, and to destroy his Armies that have so successfully advanced in Our Preservation! Let not any wicked Man be so vain as to boast of his great Affection to the Church of England, and Loyalty to his Prince; or of what mighty Things he would attempt for the Honour and Safety of a King, that is the Dread of France, the Delight of the Protestant World, and the Special Favourite of Heaven; that appeared, At once, a Moses and a joshua, boldly charging his Enemy in the Field, c-crq av-j, c-crq av-j vdi av av-d, av, vvb dt av-ds j n1 p-acp d po31 j n2, p-acp vvg np1 p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp j po31 n2, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n2 cst vhb av av-j vvn p-acp po12 n1! vvb xx d j n1 vbb av j c-acp pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1; cc pp-f r-crq j n2 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz dt j pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1; cst vvd, p-acp a-acp, dt np1 cc dt np1, av-j vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
197 and boldly praying unto Heaven for Success; Let not, I say; and boldly praying unto Heaven for Success; Let not, I say; cc av-j vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1; vvb xx, pns11 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
198 any Man whose Life is not answerable to those great Blessings which such a King has, under God, convey'd unto Us, talk at so extravagant a Rate; any Man whose Life is not answerable to those great Blessings which such a King has, under God, conveyed unto Us, talk At so extravagant a Rate; d n1 rg-crq n1 vbz xx j p-acp d j n2 r-crq d dt n1 vhz, p-acp np1, vvn p-acp pno32, vvb p-acp av j dt vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
199 for He that unsheaths his Sword against our King in Battel, dos not so much shake his Throne as a debauch'd WILLIAMITE: and after all is consider'd that can be fear'd from the Dissenters, He will be found to be the most dangerous Non-conformist, whose persevering wicked Life contradict's Our establish'd Liturgy, in calling for Plague, Pestilence, and Famine, Battel, and Murder and sudden Death. for He that unsheaths his Sword against our King in Battle, dos not so much shake his Throne as a debauched WILLIAMITE: and After all is considered that can be feared from the Dissenters, He will be found to be the most dangerous Nonconformist, whose persevering wicked Life contradict's Our established Liturgy, in calling for Plague, Pestilence, and Famine, Battle, and Murder and sudden Death. c-acp pns31 cst n2 po31 n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1, vdz xx av av-d vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j-vvn np1: cc p-acp d vbz vvn cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt av-ds j j, rg-crq j j n1 vvz po12 vvd n1, p-acp vvg p-acp vvb, n1, cc n1, n1, cc vvb cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
200 If there be any Gentlemen of the Sword present, let them know that it nearly concern's them to remember and duly ponder these Things: If there be any Gentlemen of the Sword present, let them know that it nearly concern's them to Remember and duly ponder these Things: cs pc-acp vbb d n2 pp-f dt n1 j, vvb pno32 vvi cst pn31 av-j vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi cc av-jn vvi d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
201 and, more particularly, I leave unto their sober Meditations, that pertinent Injunction in the 23. Chap. of Deut. When the Host goeth forth against thine Enemy, and, more particularly, I leave unto their Sobrium Meditations, that pertinent Injunction in the 23. Chap. of Deuteronomy When the Host Goes forth against thine Enemy, cc, av-dc av-j, pns11 vvb p-acp po32 j n2, cst j n1 p-acp dt crd np1 pp-f np1 c-crq dt n1 vvz av p-acp po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
202 then keep thee from ev'ry wicked Thing. then keep thee from every wicked Thing. av vvb pno21 p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
203 Observing diligently this Law of God, thô they fall in the day of Battel, they may, at last, stand in Glory with those renowned Worthies of God ( Joshua, Gedeon, Barak, Samson, and David ) who, through Faith, so much prevail'd with Heav'n, that they subdu'd Kingdoms, escap'd the Edge of the Sword, were made strong, wax'd valiant in Fight, Observing diligently this Law of God, though they fallen in the day of Battle, they may, At last, stand in Glory with those renowned Worthies of God (joshua, Gideon, Barak, samson, and David) who, through Faith, so much prevailed with Heaven, that they subdued Kingdoms, escaped the Edge of the Sword, were made strong, waxed valiant in Fight, vvg av-j d n1 pp-f np1, cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb, p-acp ord, vvb p-acp n1 p-acp d j-vvn n2-j pp-f np1 (np1, np1, np1, np1, cc np1) q-crq, p-acp n1, av av-d vvn p-acp n1, cst pns32 vvd n2, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbdr vvn j, vvd j p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
204 and turn'd to flight the Armes of the Aliens. and turned to flight the Arms of the Aliens. cc vvd pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
205 And such Persons as are favour'd with a more easy worldly Fortune, and are not engag'd in the Fatigues of War, must be told, that being deliver'd from the Hands of their Enemies (who had, by the most illegal Methods, seiz'd their Purchases and Inheritances,) if they reasonably expect to keep their Estates, they must keep the Commandments of their God too: And such Persons as Are favoured with a more easy worldly Fortune, and Are not engaged in the Fatigues of War, must be told, that being Delivered from the Hands of their Enemies (who had, by the most illegal Methods, seized their Purchases and Inheritances,) if they reasonably expect to keep their Estates, they must keep the commandments of their God too: cc d n2 c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt av-dc j j n1, cc vbr xx vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vmb vbi vvn, cst vbg vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 (r-crq vhd, p-acp dt av-ds j n2, vvn po32 n2 cc n2,) cs pns32 av-j vvb pc-acp vvi po32 n2, pns32 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
206 Without such Obedience never let them hope to enjoy them with the Blessing of Heaven. Without such obedience never let them hope to enjoy them with the Blessing of Heaven. p-acp d n1 av-x vvb pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
207 In a Word, let all such as (through the common Calamities of War) are fal'n from a plentiful, to a mean Condition in the World, gratefully remember that God has already, In a Word, let all such as (through the Common Calamities of War) Are fallen from a plentiful, to a mean Condition in the World, gratefully Remember that God has already, p-acp dt n1, vvb d d a-acp (p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1) vbr vvn p-acp dt j, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, av-j vvb cst np1 vhz av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
208 and lately, as on this very Morning, made Our Day of Light and Joy break when the Night was darkest; and lately, as on this very Morning, made Our Day of Light and Joy break when the Night was Darkest; cc av-j, a-acp p-acp d j n1, vvn po12 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvb c-crq dt n1 vbds js; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
209 that His Arm never casts down His People lower, than It can reach to lift them up; that His Arm never Cast down His People lower, than It can reach to lift them up; d po31 n1 av-x vvz a-acp po31 n1 jc, cs pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
210 that, thô Enemies, as bad as the Chaldaean Bands, have destroy'd their Substance in the Land, fal'n upon their Cattel and driven them away, that, though Enemies, as bad as the Chaldaean Bans, have destroyed their Substance in the Land, fallen upon their Cattle and driven them away, cst, cs n2, c-acp j c-acp dt jp n2, vhb vvn po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc j-vvn pno32 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
211 and slain their Servants with the Edge of the Sword; and slave their Servants with the Edge of the Sword; cc vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
212 Yet God can be as bountiful unto them, as he was to Job, and bless their latter End more than their Beginning. Yet God can be as bountiful unto them, as he was to Job, and bless their latter End more than their Beginning. av np1 vmb vbi a-acp j p-acp pno32, c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp np1, cc vvb po32 d vvb av-dc cs po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
213 Many, out of the Abundance of their thankful Hearts, will readily acknowledge, that Providence has restor'd them, in a very considerable Measure, Many, out of the Abundance of their thankful Hearts, will readily acknowledge, that Providence has restored them, in a very considerable Measure, d, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, vmb av-j vvi, cst n1 vhz vvn pno32, p-acp dt j j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
214 unto that flourishing State which they enjoy'd before, and which they were depriv'd of in, the last Reign. unto that flourishing State which they enjoyed before, and which they were deprived of in, the last Reign. p-acp cst j-vvg n1 r-crq pns32 vvd a-acp, cc r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn pp-f p-acp, dt ord vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
215 And the Consideration of this shou'd encourage such as have not yet recover'd their former Prosperity, to apply unto themselves those Words of the Temanite in the 22th. Chap. of Job, (according to the usual Limitations of Temporal Promises under the Gospel,) If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up; And the Consideration of this should encourage such as have not yet recovered their former Prosperity, to apply unto themselves those Words of the Temanite in the 22th. Chap. of Job, (according to the usual Limitations of Temporal Promises under the Gospel,) If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up; cc dt n1 pp-f d vvd vvi d c-acp vhb xx av vvn po32 j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp px32 d n2 pp-f dt j p-acp dt ord. np1 pp-f np1, (vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j vvz p-acp dt n1,) cs pns21 vvi p-acp dt j-jn, pns21 vm2 vbi vvn a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
216 The Almighty shall be thy Defence, and thou shalt deliver the Island of the Innocent. The Almighty shall be thy Defence, and thou shalt deliver the Island of the Innocent. dt j-jn vmb vbi po21 n1, cc pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
217 And when We are all from the Highest to the Lowest, Rich and Poor (even in Gratitude to God for his past Mercies) thus sincerely reform'd, We may boldly address unto the Throne of Grace, And when We Are all from the Highest to the Lowest, Rich and Poor (even in Gratitude to God for his past mercies) thus sincerely reformed, We may boldly address unto the Throne of Grace, cc c-crq pns12 vbr d p-acp dt js p-acp dt js, j cc j (av p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j n2) av av-j vvn, pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
218 for a continu'd, for a more compleat Deliverance: for a continued, for a more complete Deliverance: p-acp dt vvd, p-acp dt av-dc j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
219 that ev'ry day may be as the First of July unto our King, and as the Second unto Us All. that every day may be as the First of July unto our King, and as the Second unto Us All. cst d n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt ord pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp dt ord p-acp pno32 d (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
220 On this Day particularly (for a Close of the whole Discourse) let all true-hearted Protestants, that love their Country and their Religion, jointly petition for Him, in that joyful and comprehensive Acclamation of the Clergy and People, at the splendid Inauguration of Charles the Great, (Emperour of the West) GULIELMO Magno, Piissimo, Augusto, à DEO Coronato, Vita & Victoria. On this Day particularly (for a Close of the Whole Discourse) let all truehearted Protestants, that love their Country and their Religion, jointly petition for Him, in that joyful and comprehensive Acclamation of the Clergy and People, At the splendid Inauguration of Charles the Great, (Emperor of the West) WILLIAM Magno, Piissimo, Augusto, à GOD Coronato, Vita & Victoria. p-acp d n1 av-j (c-acp dt j pp-f dt j-jn n1) vvb d j n2, cst vvb po32 n1 cc po32 n1, av-j n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp cst j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 dt j, (n1 pp-f dt n1) np1 fw-la, fw-la, fw-la, fw-fr fw-la fw-mi, fw-la cc fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
221 To WILLIAM the Great, most Pious, August, and crown'd by GOD, long Life and Victory. Amen. FINIS. To WILLIAM the Great, most Pious, August, and crowned by GOD, long Life and Victory. Amen. FINIS. p-acp np1 dt j, av-ds j, np1, cc vvn p-acp np1, j n1 cc n1. uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3

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