A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, and Aldermen of the City of London at St. Mary-Le-Bow, Jan. 30th, 1693/4 by William Stephens ...
Who remov'd all the Abominations out of the Land, making a Covenant before the Lord, and causing all Jerusalem and Benjamen to stand to it. He had a right Sense of that true Politick Maxim, which Solomon his Predecessor lest behind him, viz. Righteousness exalteth a Nation, but Sin is a reproach to any People.
Who removed all the Abominations out of the Land, making a Covenant before the Lord, and causing all Jerusalem and Benjamin to stand to it. He had a right Sense of that true Politic Maxim, which Solomon his Predecessor lest behind him, viz. Righteousness Exalteth a nation, but since is a reproach to any People.
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If it be ask'd, How was this Prophecy fulfill'd? when Josiah died of a Wound received in Battle against Necho King of Egypt. Let the Enquirer put on those Bowels of Compassion to his Country, which Josiah took with him then to the Battle of Megiddo, that he might stop the Passage of Pharo Necho, and prevent the swarming of the Egyptian Locusts over Judah; and he will think his honourable Death in Defence of his People to be the last,
If it be asked, How was this Prophecy fulfilled? when Josiah died of a Wound received in Battle against Necho King of Egypt. Let the Enquirer put on those Bowels of Compassion to his Country, which Josiah took with him then to the Battle of Megiddo, that he might stop the Passage of Pharo Necho, and prevent the swarming of the Egyptian Locusts over Judah; and he will think his honourable Death in Defence of his People to be the last,
To this the Prophet relates in these Words of the Text, The Crown is fallen from our Head. But whilst the Reflection upon his Countrey's Ruine fills him with a just Grief, the Consideration of the Cause of it, the Sin of Judah, begets in him a just Indignation:
To this the Prophet relates in these Words of the Text, The Crown is fallen from our Head. But while the Reflection upon his Country's Ruin fills him with a just Grief, the Consideration of the Cause of it, the since of Judah, begets in him a just Indignation:
These Words, together with the occasion upon which they were spoke, suggest to us these two Considerations. I. The Loss of a Good King gives just Cause of Lamentation to a People.
These Words, together with the occasion upon which they were spoke, suggest to us these two Considerations. I. The Loss of a Good King gives just Cause of Lamentation to a People.
The Crown is fallen from our Head. II. In the Day of our Lamentation we should lay to Heart those Sins which brought this Judgment upon us, in order to prevent the like for the future.
The Crown is fallen from our Head. II In the Day of our Lamentation we should lay to Heart those Sins which brought this Judgement upon us, in order to prevent the like for the future.
The first of these Propositions appropriates our Lamentation to the Loss of a good King, such as was Josiah; of whom the Prophet so pathetically speaks, The breath of our nostrils, the Anoynted of the Lord, was taken in their Pits;
The First of these Propositions appropriates our Lamentation to the Loss of a good King, such as was Josiah; of whom the Prophet so pathetically speaks, The breath of our nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord, was taken in their Pits;
Thus good Josiah, by reading the Book of the Law to the People, and renewing the Covenant with the Lord, restrained those Feuds and Quarrels, which the variety of their Idolatries produc'd,
Thus good Josiah, by reading the Book of the Law to the People, and renewing the Covenant with the Lord, restrained those Feuds and Quarrels, which the variety of their Idolatries produced,
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But had they liv'd under a King, who by ans open Example and Encouragement of Debauchery, should have drawn the People from their Covenant with the Lord,
But had they lived under a King, who by ans open Exampl and Encouragement of Debauchery, should have drawn the People from their Covenant with the Lord,
and by secret Favours bestow'd on Idolaters, should have tempted Judah from worshiping the God of Jacob. If he should have prepar'd the way for Pharo Necho, by crumbling his People into Factions;
and by secret Favours bestowed on Idolaters, should have tempted Judah from worshipping the God of Jacob. If he should have prepared the Way for Pharo Necho, by crumbling his People into Factions;
and by turns wheting the Anger of Judah against Benjamin, and Benjamin against Judah; it would be hard to perswade Men to call such a King the Breath of their Nostrils. And when they were in so much Danger of Ruine by his Life, they would be apt not to be very passionately concern'd for his Death.
and by turns wheting the Anger of Judah against Benjamin, and Benjamin against Judah; it would be hard to persuade Men to call such a King the Breath of their Nostrils. And when they were in so much Danger of Ruin by his Life, they would be apt not to be very passionately concerned for his Death.
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And that this is the true Notion of that relation which is between Prince and People, appears from all those Characters, by which Supreme Magistrates are describ'd to us in the Book of Go;
And that this is the true Notion of that Relation which is between Prince and People, appears from all those Characters, by which Supreme Magistrates Are described to us in the Book of Go;
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Kings shall be thy Nursing fathers, and Queens thy Nursing-mothers. Now what interest can a Father have separate from that of his Family? Or can a Mother divide her Assection from her Children;
Kings shall be thy Nursing Father's, and Queen's thy Nursing mothers. Now what Interest can a Father have separate from that of his Family? Or can a Mother divide her Assecution from her Children;
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the pretended Mother who appear'd before Solomon would have divided a Living Child that she might have had part of it to her self, while the true Mother could not separate her Bowels of Compassion from the Fruit of her Womb. This Title of Father expresses justly the nature of that Love which is owing by the Prince to his People.
the pretended Mother who appeared before Solomon would have divided a Living Child that she might have had part of it to her self, while the true Mother could not separate her Bowels of Compassion from the Fruit of her Womb. This Title of Father Expresses justly the nature of that Love which is owing by the Prince to his People.
to prove that Regal Authority is founded in Paternal, although whoever considers the Relation between Father and Son will see how absurd this Notion is.
to prove that Regal authority is founded in Paternal, although whoever considers the Relation between Father and Son will see how absurd this Notion is.
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and the Grandfathers, nay Fathers, over the respective Families of Son, and Grandson. (2.) The Mother has to Filial Obedience equal Right with the Father. (3.) Execution of Vindictive Power, whereby a Father shall pass Sentence of Death upon his Son seems unnatural.
and the Grandfathers, nay Father's, over the respective Families of Son, and Grandson. (2.) The Mother has to Filial obedience equal Right with the Father. (3.) Execution of Vindictive Power, whereby a Father shall pass Sentence of Death upon his Son seems unnatural.
nor can I perceive that the imaginary Patriarchal Authority has any Foundation in Nature, so as to render the younger Brother upon the Father's death subject to the Elder.
nor can I perceive that the imaginary Patriarchal authority has any Foundation in Nature, so as to render the younger Brother upon the Father's death Subject to the Elder.
And the Lord said unto Cain, why art thou wrath? And why is thy countenance fallen? If thou dost well shalt thou not be accepted? If thou dost not well sin lyeth at the door;
And the Lord said unto Cain, why art thou wrath? And why is thy countenance fallen? If thou dost well shalt thou not be accepted? If thou dost not well since lies At the door;
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Num Abelis desiderium ad te erit? num tu eris ejus dominus? Shall his desire be to thee? Shalt thou rule over him? Such an Interrogation is a strong denial of any Authority the Elder Brother can by nature claim over the Younger.
Num Abelis desiderium ad te erit? num tu eris His dominus? Shall his desire be to thee? Shalt thou Rule over him? Such an Interrogation is a strong denial of any authority the Elder Brother can by nature claim over the Younger.
But 2dly, How can we conceive that Nature gives the Nephew Authority over his Unkle, and Great Unkle? Which the Notion of Patriarchal Power does necessarily infer.
But 2dly, How can we conceive that Nature gives the Nephew authority over his Uncle, and Great Uncle? Which the Notion of Patriarchal Power does necessarily infer.
because it shakes the Thrones of all Kings, there being no Throne at this time fill'd with the true Patriarch Lineally descended from the Eldest Son of Noah: Or at least who is able to derive and prove such a Pedigree.
Because it shakes the Thrones of all Kings, there being no Throne At this time filled with the true Patriarch Lineally descended from the Eldest Son of Noah: Or At least who is able to derive and prove such a Pedigree.
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he bears an equal Affection to all his Dutiful Subjects, not suffering himself through any unaccountable fondness to distinguish some of his Children from others,
he bears an equal Affection to all his Dutiful Subject's, not suffering himself through any unaccountable fondness to distinguish Some of his Children from Others,
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But if there be any such in his Family who have the impudence to own another Father, either Spiritual or Civil, 'tis a just provocation for him to disown them;
But if there be any such in his Family who have the impudence to own Another Father, either Spiritual or Civil, it's a just provocation for him to disown them;
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What Lamentation is too much for the loss of such a Father of his Countrey? Who would not say with Jeremiah? Oh that my Head were Waters, and mine Eyes a Fountain of Tears!
What Lamentation is too much for the loss of such a Father of his Country? Who would not say with Jeremiah? O that my Head were Waters, and mine Eyes a Fountain of Tears!
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Or if a People professing God's Holy Truths should lose such a Nursing-mother, should we not behold the sorrowful Children weeping for Rachel, and refusing Comfort because she is not?
Or if a People professing God's Holy Truths should loose such a Nursing mother, should we not behold the sorrowful Children weeping for Rachel, and refusing Comfort Because she is not?
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thus saith the Lord, &c. And is it not the Interest as well as Duty of the General to preserve the Host under his Command? With relation to this Conduct it was, that when the Lord appointed Samuel to anoint Saul King, he describes the Kingly Office by that of a General.
thus Says the Lord, etc. And is it not the Interest as well as Duty of the General to preserve the Host under his Command? With Relation to this Conduct it was, that when the Lord appointed Samuel to anoint Saul King, he describes the Kingly Office by that of a General.
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To morrow about this time I will send thee a Man out of the Land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be Captain over my People Israel, that he may save my People out of the Hand of the Philistines.
To morrow about this time I will send thee a Man out of the Land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be Captain over my People Israel, that he may save my People out of the Hand of the philistines.
The General of God's Host could not be sase but by preserving the Armies of Israel. The good Captain by strict Discipline retains his Souldiers in their Duty,
The General of God's Host could not be sase but by preserving the Armies of Israel. The good Captain by strict Discipline retains his Soldiers in their Duty,
His Vigilance secures them in their Marches, his Judgment and Experience directs them in their Encampments, his Providence and Foresight prevents Want and Surprize,
His Vigilance secures them in their Marches, his Judgement and Experience directs them in their Encampments, his Providence and Foresight prevents Want and Surprise,
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The true Business of those who preside in Courts of Judicature will appear from the Charge Moses gave to the Judges of Israel, Hear the causes betwixt your Brethren,
The true Business of those who preside in Courts of Judicature will appear from the Charge Moses gave to the Judges of Israel, Hear the Causes betwixt your Brothers,
'Twas the good of the People which was given in Charge to the Judges, who were set as Guardian Angels for desence of Israel against the Sons of Violence.
'Twas the good of the People which was given in Charge to the Judges, who were Set as Guardian Angels for Defense of Israel against the Sons of Violence.
'Tis the right Administration of Justice which is the Bond of Humane Society; it secures to every Individual his Life, and his Property, and thereby Industry is encouraged,
It's the right Administration of justice which is the Bound of Humane Society; it secures to every Individu his Life, and his Property, and thereby Industry is encouraged,
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Therefore thus saith the Lord concerning Jehoiakim the Son of Josiah King of Judah, they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my Brother, or Ah Sister.
Therefore thus Says the Lord Concerning Jehoiakim the Son of Josiah King of Judah, they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my Brother, or Ah Sister.
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but their Persons, when no Man shall have Right done him, unless he himself is content to be an Instrument in oppressing his Countrey, or in wronging his Neighbour.
but their Persons, when no Man shall have Right done him, unless he himself is content to be an Instrument in oppressing his Country, or in wronging his Neighbour.
When a Judge of this kind, when such a Prince falls, the People are forbid to lament, (though one might think such a prohibition needless) and the Prophet tells 'em expresly he is to be Buried with the Burial of an Ass;
When a Judge of this kind, when such a Prince falls, the People Are forbid to lament, (though one might think such a prohibition needless) and the Prophet tells they expressly he is to be Buried with the Burial of an Ass;
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He shall be their Shepherd, and I the Lord will be their God, and my Servant David a Prince among them. And as it is the Business and Interest of the Shepherd,
He shall be their Shepherd, and I the Lord will be their God, and my Servant David a Prince among them. And as it is the Business and Interest of the Shepherd,
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He chose David his Servant, and took him from the Sheepfolds following the Ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his Inheritance. That watchful Care which he exercis'd in the Shepherd's Tent prepar'd him for the Business of the Throne.
He chosen David his Servant, and took him from the Sheepfolds following the Ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his Inheritance. That watchful Care which he exercised in the Shepherd's Tent prepared him for the Business of the Throne.
The Courage which he shew'd against the Lion and the Bear, who were about devouring his Flock, recommended him to be Saul 's Champion against Goliah; and the Blessing of God upon his first Enterprize gave him hopes of success in the second.
The Courage which he showed against the lion and the Bear, who were about devouring his Flock, recommended him to be Saul is Champion against Goliath; and the Blessing of God upon his First Enterprise gave him hope's of success in the second.
If a People be bereft of such a Shepherd, such a Prince as this, we may conclude with Zachary, they had reason to be troubled, because they had no Shepherd.
If a People be bereft of such a Shepherd, such a Prince as this, we may conclude with Zachary, they had reason to be troubled, Because they had no Shepherd.
5. The last, and greatest Title which the Holy Scriptures give to Sovereign Princes is that of Gods. Thou shalt not revile the Gods, nor curse the Ruler of thy People.
5. The last, and greatest Title which the Holy Scriptures give to Sovereign Princes is that of God's Thou shalt not revile the God's, nor curse the Ruler of thy People.
So high, so superlative a Title may perhaps have given occasion to Flatterers, and ill Men to suggest to Princes such Notions of their Glory as might be distinct,
So high, so superlative a Title may perhaps have given occasion to Flatterers, and ill Men to suggest to Princes such Notions of their Glory as might be distinct,
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But I cannot find that the Glory of God himself, as Sovereign of all, is seperate from the good of Mankind, either in his Creation, Preservation, Redemption, Sanctification,
But I cannot find that the Glory of God himself, as Sovereign of all, is separate from the good of Mankind, either in his Creation, Preservation, Redemption, Sanctification,
'Tis only the permanency of that Word or Will by which all things were made. And if The Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Firmament shews his Handy-work,
It's only the permanency of that Word or Will by which all things were made. And if The Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Firmament shows his Handiwork,
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Or did God make known the Riches of his Glory on the Vessels of Mercy, which he had afore prepar'd unto Glory? viz. Accomplishing the Redemption of Lost Man by the Mediation of Christ Jesus, Who was the brightness of his Glory,
Or did God make known the Riches of his Glory on the Vessels of Mercy, which he had afore prepared unto Glory? viz. Accomplishing the Redemption of Lost Man by the Mediation of christ jesus, Who was the brightness of his Glory,
And did he not in this glorifie himself by the greatest Gift the Heavenly Father could bestow upon his Children? Or the Son of God purchase for his Brethren?
And did he not in this Glorify himself by the greatest Gift the Heavenly Father could bestow upon his Children? Or the Son of God purchase for his Brothers?
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the only true Comforts and Support we are capable of in this Life, and the Earnest of that immarcessible Crown of Glory, i.e. The full Completion of Happiness we expect hereafter.
the only true Comforts and Support we Are capable of in this Life, and the Earnest of that Immarcessible Crown of Glory, i.e. The full Completion of Happiness we expect hereafter.
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For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his Glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit, that ye may be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the length,
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord jesus christ, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his Glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit, that you may be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the length,
In Sum. God who is self-subsisting Perfection, who in the language of Nature is styl'd Optimus Maximus, the best and greatest of Beings, cannot serve himself any way by us,
In Sum. God who is Self-subsisting Perfection, who in the language of Nature is styled Optimus Maximus, the best and greatest of Beings, cannot serve himself any Way by us,
but on the contrary, God serves us by himself, (so Christ was amongst us as he that serveth) and we are every moment sensible of the Benefits we receive from the Power, Wisdom, Goodness,
but on the contrary, God serves us by himself, (so christ was among us as he that serves) and we Are every moment sensible of the Benefits we receive from the Power, Wisdom, goodness,
'Tis true, the Justice of God executes Vengeance upon Evil-doers, and hereby he preserves the Souls of his Saints, and delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
It's true, the justice of God executes Vengeance upon Evildoers, and hereby he preserves the Souls of his Saints, and delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
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Without this Justice, how could his Kingdom stand in this World? And had he not so ordered it, that the bloody and deceitful man should not live out half his days;
Without this justice, how could his Kingdom stand in this World? And had he not so ordered it, that the bloody and deceitful man should not live out half his days;
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And if a mighty Hunter after Blood shall arise, as Nimrod was of old, who shall look upon the Prosperity of his Neighbours to be a Diminution to his Glory: In such a case, 'twill be the true Glory of God's Vicegerents to execute St. Paul 's Anathema against such an Enemy of the Cross of Christ;
And if a mighty Hunter After Blood shall arise, as Nimrod was of old, who shall look upon the Prosperity of his Neighbours to be a Diminution to his Glory: In such a case, it'll be the true Glory of God's Vicegerents to execute Saint Paul is Anathema against such an Enemy of the Cross of christ;
Hear, O House of Israel, Is not my way equal? Are not your ways unequal? He does in a manner set his People on the Seat of Judicature, and place himself at the Bar, intreating them to give their Judgment upon his Administration.
Hear, Oh House of Israel, Is not my Way equal? are not your ways unequal? He does in a manner Set his People on the Seat of Judicature, and place himself At the Bar, entreating them to give their Judgement upon his Administration.
what could have been done more to my Vineyard that I have not done in it? In such a manner as this Princes may be said to be accountable to their People.
what could have been done more to my Vineyard that I have not done in it? In such a manner as this Princes may be said to be accountable to their People.
But it would be very false reasoning from hence to conclude, That because God is pleased in such a manner to submit his Sovereign Administrations to the Judgment of Men, (and Men will in the like manner judge of the Actions of Princes) that therefore a People may assume to themselves a Judicial Power over their Sovereign Lord.
But it would be very false reasoning from hence to conclude, That Because God is pleased in such a manner to submit his Sovereign Administrations to the Judgement of Men, (and Men will in the like manner judge of the Actions of Princes) that Therefore a People may assume to themselves a Judicial Power over their Sovereign Lord.
Against an Unrighteous and Illegal Proceeding of this kind the whole Nation enters its solemn, anniversary Protest this day, acknowledging with Shame and Detestation, that the Sentence then executed upon our lawful and rightful Sovereign Lord King Charles the First, to have been a notorious and crying piece of Injustice.
Against an Unrighteous and Illegal Proceeding of this kind the Whole nation enters its solemn, anniversary Protest this day, acknowledging with Shame and Detestation, that the Sentence then executed upon our lawful and rightful Sovereign Lord King Charles the First, to have been a notorious and crying piece of Injustice.
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nothing being more ridiculous, than that a Prince, in whom 'tis confess'd by all, the whole Executive Power of the Law is lodg'd, should become legally accountable to his Subjects,
nothing being more ridiculous, than that a Prince, in whom it's confessed by all, the Whole Executive Power of the Law is lodged, should become legally accountable to his Subject's,
and to put their Lives and their Estates, their Wives and their Children, under the lawless Power of every Prince, who thinks fit to degenerate into a Tyrant,
and to put their Lives and their Estates, their Wives and their Children, under the lawless Power of every Prince, who thinks fit to degenerate into a Tyrant,
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and to oblige Men to sit quietly, and to see the Laws, the Religion, and the Liberties of their Country overturn'd, and themselves and their Posterity brought into Slavery.
and to oblige Men to fit quietly, and to see the Laws, the Religion, and the Liberties of their Country overturned, and themselves and their Posterity brought into Slavery.
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the whole Body of the Nation being affectionately disposed to Monarchy, and convinc'd of the utter Impossibility of setting up any other Form of Government amongst us.
the Whole Body of the nation being affectionately disposed to Monarchy, and convinced of the utter Impossibility of setting up any other From of Government among us.
And if there be a Man left that has other Thoughts (as such a Visionary there may be) 'tis well for us that he stands alone, that we are sure he can have no sensible Man of his side;
And if there be a Man left that has other Thoughts (as such a Visionary there may be) it's well for us that he Stands alone, that we Are sure he can have no sensible Man of his side;
because no sensible Man can join in a Design against the Genius of the People, against the Laws and Customs, against the Liberty and Property of the Nation, all which are founded upon,
Because no sensible Man can join in a Design against the Genius of the People, against the Laws and Customs, against the Liberty and Property of the nation, all which Are founded upon,
yet heartily joining with us to pay a just Deference, and dutiful respect to that Man, whom God hath raised up to be the nursing Father of his Church amongst us;
yet heartily joining with us to pay a just Deference, and dutiful respect to that Man, whom God hath raised up to be the nursing Father of his Church among us;
May Almighty God preserve him long to be a Blessing to us, and secure his Person in the midst of those Dangers, to which he is contented to expose himself for our sakes,
May Almighty God preserve him long to be a Blessing to us, and secure his Person in the midst of those Dangers, to which he is contented to expose himself for our sakes,
viz. In the day of our Lamentation we should lay to Heart those Sins which brought Gods Judgment upon us, in order to prevent the like for the future.
viz. In the day of our Lamentation we should lay to Heart those Sins which brought God's Judgement upon us, in order to prevent the like for the future.
as was not only beyond, but inconsistent with that just Prerogative which God's Providence had invested them with? God knows how great a Share in the Calamity which we lament this day, this Sin had.
as was not only beyond, but inconsistent with that just Prerogative which God's Providence had invested them with? God knows how great a Share in the Calamity which we lament this day, this since had.
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and that specious Name was made use of as a Bait to draw the Prince into a Separate Interest from his People, which was indeed to divide him from himself.
and that specious Name was made use of as a Bait to draw the Prince into a Separate Interest from his People, which was indeed to divide him from himself.
But this is so gross, that it Affronts the common Sense of Mankind, and therefore if directed to a particular Person, presumes the last degree of weakness.
But this is so gross, that it Affronts the Common Sense of Mankind, and Therefore if directed to a particular Person, Presumest the last degree of weakness.
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For, (1.) Does not a Deliverance come from the Mercy, a Conquest from the Judgment of God? (2.) A Deliverance is wrought out with the Concurrence of a People;
For, (1.) Does not a Deliverance come from the Mercy, a Conquest from the Judgement of God? (2.) A Deliverance is wrought out with the Concurrence of a People;
a Conquest is gotten against a resisting Nation. (3.) The end of a Deliverance is Liberty, of a Conquest Slavery. (4.) To deliver an Oppressed People is Heroical, to Conquer without provocation is Brutal.
a Conquest is got against a resisting nation. (3.) The end of a Deliverance is Liberty, of a Conquest Slavery. (4.) To deliver an Oppressed People is Heroical, to Conquer without provocation is Brutal.
and in this Confidence, as well as that of his great strength Goliah might defie Saul and his Host. But when the Men of Israel said, We have more right in David than Judah;
and in this Confidence, as well as that of his great strength Goliath might defy Saul and his Host. But when the Men of Israel said, We have more right in David than Judah;
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Nor was it strange what follow'd, when Sheba the Son of Bichri blew a Trumpet, saying, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the Son of Jesse, every man to his Tents, O Israel.
Nor was it strange what followed, when Sheba the Son of Bichri blew a Trumpet, saying, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the Son of Jesse, every man to his Tents, Oh Israel.
Here began that Fatal Faction which rent Israel from Judah; and for many Years after occasion'd Unnatural Wars between 'em, till at last it brought on the Captivity of both.
Here began that Fatal Faction which rend Israel from Judah; and for many years After occasioned Unnatural Wars between they, till At last it brought on the Captivity of both.
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Besides this there is another kind of Faction which manifests it self (to use St. Paul 's words) in Envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, and perverse disputings;
Beside this there is Another kind of Faction which manifests it self (to use Saint Paul is words) in Envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, and perverse disputings;
which perhaps if duly and equally weigh'd would not only Excuse the Prince, but would Merit the Thanks and Praise of those Men who are most forward to condemn, without considering how much the Government is weaken'd by these Murmurings,
which perhaps if duly and equally weighed would not only Excuse the Prince, but would Merit the Thanks and Praise of those Men who Are most forward to condemn, without considering how much the Government is weakened by these Murmurings,
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Such Murmurings as these bewilder'd the Israelites for Forty Years together, and delay'd their access to the Land of Canaan. 'Twas this made the Government lye so heavy upon Moses. The Burden which their frequent,
Such Murmurings as these bewildered the Israelites for Forty years together, and delayed their access to the Land of Canaan. 'Twas this made the Government lie so heavy upon Moses. The Burden which their frequent,
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and unnecessary Complaints laid upon their Prince was as heavy as what they had before born in Egypt; and had been insupportable by any other than the Meekest Man upon Earth.
and unnecessary Complaints laid upon their Prince was as heavy as what they had before born in Egypt; and had been insupportable by any other than the Meekest Man upon Earth.
Of old the highest Compliments of Loyalty were form'd from the deepest Malice, witness the Address of the Presidents, Governours, Princes, Counsellors,
Of old the highest Compliments of Loyalty were formed from the Deepest Malice, witness the Address of the Presidents, Governors, Princes, Counsellors,
and Captains of Persia, to Darius their King, importing, That whosoever shall ask a Petition of any God or Man for thirty days, save of thee, O King, shall be cast into the Den of Lions:
and Captains of Persiam, to Darius their King, importing, That whosoever shall ask a Petition of any God or Man for thirty days, save of thee, Oh King, shall be cast into the Den of Lions:
And whence arose all this Flattery, but from the prepense Malice they bare to Daniel, Against whom they could find no occasion or fault concerning the Kingdom.
And whence arose all this Flattery, but from the prepense Malice they bore to daniel, Against whom they could find no occasion or fault Concerning the Kingdom.
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And as Charity obliges the Members in particular to seek each other's good, so it constrains them all together to preserve their Head. From which all the Body by Joynts and Bands has nourishment minister'd, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
And as Charity obliges the Members in particular to seek each other's good, so it constrains them all together to preserve their Head. From which all the Body by Joints and Bans has nourishment ministered, and knit together, increases with the increase of God.
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