A sermon preach'd before the Honourable House of Commons, on Wednesday the 16th of April, a day appointed by Their Majesties, for a solemn monthly fast by John Tillotson ...
and a constant dependence upon him, as the great Governour of the World, and the wise disposer of all the affairs and concernments of the children of men:
and a constant dependence upon him, as the great Governor of the World, and the wise disposer of all the affairs and concernments of the children of men:
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And nothing can be a greater argument of Providence, than that there is such an order of Causes laid in Nature, that in ordinary course every thing does usually attain its end;
And nothing can be a greater argument of Providence, than that there is such an order of Causes laid in Nature, that in ordinary course every thing does usually attain its end;
that though they generally happen according to the probability of Second Causes, yet sometimes they fall out quite otherwise, I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift,
that though they generally happen according to the probability of Second Causes, yet sometime they fallen out quite otherwise, I returned, and saw under the sun, that the raze is not to the swift,
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Not considering, that though prudent care and diligence will not always do the business, yet there is nothing to be done without them, in the ordinary course of things;
Not considering, that though prudent care and diligence will not always do the business, yet there is nothing to be done without them, in the ordinary course of things;
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And therefore, rejecting this lazy Principle, he counsels men, whatever they propose to themselves, to be very diligent and vigorous in the use of proper means for the attainment of it;
And Therefore, rejecting this lazy Principle, he Counsels men, whatever they propose to themselves, to be very diligent and vigorous in the use of proper means for the attainment of it;
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that they who manage their affairs with great wisdom and industry, are apt to presume and reckon upon the certain success of them, without taking into consideration that which in all human affairs is most considerable, the favour and blessing of that almighty and wise Providence which rules the World;
that they who manage their affairs with great Wisdom and industry, Are apt to presume and reckon upon the certain success of them, without taking into consideration that which in all human affairs is most considerable, the favour and blessing of that almighty and wise Providence which rules the World;
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This the Chaldee Paraphrast does understand with relation to warlike affairs, I beheld, says he, and saw, that they who are swift as eagles do not always escape in the day of battel.
This the Chaldee Paraphrast does understand with Relation to warlike affairs, I beheld, Says he, and saw, that they who Are swift as Eagles do not always escape in the day of battle.
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But I chuse rather to understand the Words in their more obvious sense, that in a Race many things may happen to hinder him that is swiftest from winning it.
But I choose rather to understand the Words in their more obvious sense, that in a Raze many things may happen to hinder him that is swiftest from winning it.
Nor yet riches to men of understanding, for so some Interpreters translate the Words, Neque industriis divitias esse, that those who take most pains do not always get the greatest estates.
Nor yet riches to men of understanding, for so Some Interpreters translate the Words, Neque industriis Riches esse, that those who take most pains do not always get the greatest estates.
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Others interpret these Words more generally, Neque peritorum artificum esse gratiam, that those who excell most in their several Arts and Professions do not always meet with suitable encouragement:
Others interpret these Words more generally, Neque peritorum artificum esse gratiam, that those who excel most in their several Arts and Professions do not always meet with suitable encouragement:
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But because the Word, which is here render'd favour, is so frequently us'd by Solomon for the favour of Princes, the former sense seems to be more easie and natural.
But Because the Word, which is Here rendered favour, is so frequently used by Solomon for the favour of Princes, the former sense seems to be more easy and natural.
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And that an unlearned man, in comparison, by favour, or friends, or by some happy chance of setting out to the best advantage the little learning he has,
And that an unlearned man, in comparison, by favour, or Friends, or by Some happy chance of setting out to the best advantage the little learning he has,
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as the designing Man who hath been laying trains to blow up his Rivals, and waiting opportunities all his days to worm others out and to skrew himself in, shall never be able to attain.
as the designing Man who hath been laying trains to blow up his Rivals, and waiting opportunities all his days to worm Others out and to Screw himself in, shall never be able to attain.
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but there is a secret Providence which governs and over-rules all things, and does, when it pleases, interpose to defeat the most hopeful and probable designs.
but there is a secret Providence which governs and overrules all things, and does, when it Pleases, interpose to defeat the most hopeful and probable designs.
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Secondly, I shall give some reason and account of this, why the Providence of God doth sometimes interpose to hinder and defeat the most probable designs.
Secondly, I shall give Some reason and account of this, why the Providence of God does sometime interpose to hinder and defeat the most probable designs.
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but there is a secret Providence which over-rules and governs all events, and does, when it pleases, interpose to defeat the most probable and hopeful designs.
but there is a secret Providence which overrules and governs all events, and does, when it Pleases, interpose to defeat the most probable and hopeful designs.
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This is the general Conclusion which Solomon proves by this Induction of particulars in the Text. And he instanceth in the most probable means for the compassing of the several ends which most men in this World propose to themselves.
This is the general Conclusion which Solomon Proves by this Induction of particulars in the Text. And he Instanceth in the most probable means for the compassing of the several ends which most men in this World propose to themselves.
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And the great darlings of mankind are Victory, Riches, and Honour: I do not mention Pleasure, because that seems rather to result from the use and enjoyment of the other.
And the great darlings of mankind Are Victory, Riches, and Honour: I do not mention Pleasure, Because that seems rather to result from the use and enjoyment of the other.
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Now if a man design Victory, what more probable means to overcome in a Race than swiftness? What more likely to prevail in War than strength? If a man aim at Riches, what more proper to raise an Estate than understanding and industry? If a man aspire to Honour, what more likely to prefer him to the Kings favour and service than dexterity and skill in business? And yet experience shews that these means,
Now if a man Design Victory, what more probable means to overcome in a Raze than swiftness? What more likely to prevail in War than strength? If a man aim At Riches, what more proper to raise an Estate than understanding and industry? If a man aspire to Honour, what more likely to prefer him to the Kings favour and service than dexterity and skill in business? And yet experience shows that these means,
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Now there are five things more especially, which do eminently qualify a man for any undertaking; expedition and quickness of dispatch; strength and force; providence and forecast; diligence and industry;
Now there Are five things more especially, which do eminently qualify a man for any undertaking; expedition and quickness of dispatch; strength and force; providence and forecast; diligence and industry;
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And some think that Solomon did intend to represent these several qualities by the several instances in the Text. The Race is not to the swift, that is, men of the greatest expedition and dispatch do not always succeed:
And Some think that Solomon did intend to represent these several qualities by the several instances in the Text. The Raze is not to the swift, that is, men of the greatest expedition and dispatch do not always succeed:
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I might be large upon every one of these Instances in the Text, and illustrate them by pat and lively Examples both out of Scripture and other Histories.
I might be large upon every one of these Instances in the Text, and illustrate them by pat and lively Examples both out of Scripture and other Histories.
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If we understand this literally, it is obvious to every man to imagine a great many accidents in a Race, which may snatch Victory from the swiftest runner.
If we understand this literally, it is obvious to every man to imagine a great many accidents in a Raze, which may snatch Victory from the swiftest runner.
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of this Asahel is an eminent Instance, who though he was, as the Scripture tells us, light of foot as a wild Roe, yet did he not escape the spear of Abner. It seems that among the Ancients, swiftness was look'd upon as a great qualification in a Warriour, both because it serves for a sudden assault and onset,
of this Ashahel is an eminent Instance, who though he was, as the Scripture tells us, Light of foot as a wild Roe, yet did he not escape the spear of Abner. It seems that among the Ancients, swiftness was looked upon as a great qualification in a Warrior, both Because it serves for a sudden assault and onset,
And therefore David; in his Poetical Lamentation over those two great Captains, Saul and Jonathan, takes particular notice of this warlike quality of theirs;
And Therefore David; in his Poetical Lamentation over those two great Captains, Saul and Johnathan, Takes particular notice of this warlike quality of theirs;
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it is obvious to every mans observation, that an ordinary capacity and understanding does usually lie more level to the business of a common Trade and Profession,
it is obvious to every men observation, that an ordinary capacity and understanding does usually lie more level to the business of a Common Trade and Profession,
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and because they are perpetually intent upon one thing, and mind but one business, from which their thoughts never straggle into vain and useless enquiries after knowledge, or news, or publick affairs;
and Because they Are perpetually intent upon one thing, and mind but one business, from which their thoughts never straggle into vain and useless Enquiries After knowledge, or news, or public affairs;
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I believe you all guess before-hand whom I mean, even the honest Jesuits: And yet these men of so much art and skill have met with as many checks and disappointments,
I believe you all guess beforehand whom I mean, even the honest Jesuits: And yet these men of so much art and skill have met with as many Checks and disappointments,
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They have been discountenanc'd by almost all Princes and States, and, one time or other, banish'd out of most of the Courts and Countreys of Europe. And it is no small argument of the Divine Providence, that so much cunning hath met with so little countenance and success;
They have been discountenanced by almost all Princes and States, and, one time or other, banished out of most of the Courts and Countries' of Europe. And it is no small argument of the Divine Providence, that so much cunning hath met with so little countenance and success;
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But I promis'd only to mention these, and to insist upon the second Instance in the Text, I return'd, and saw under the Sun, that the battel is not to the strong, to the Gibborim, the Gyants, for so the Hebrew word signifies;
But I promised only to mention these, and to insist upon the second Instance in the Text, I returned, and saw under the Sun, that the battle is not to the strong, to the Gibborim, the Giants, for so the Hebrew word signifies;
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in which Solomon might possibly have respect to the history of the Israelites subduing the Canaanites, a People of great strength and stature, among whom were the Gyants, the sons of Anak:
in which Solomon might possibly have respect to the history of the Israelites subduing the Canaanites, a People of great strength and stature, among whom were the Giants, the Sons of Anak:
or more probably, to the famous encounter of his Father David with the great Goliah. But however that be, the Scripture is full of Examples to this purpose;
or more probably, to the famous encounter of his Father David with the great Goliath. But however that be, the Scripture is full of Examples to this purpose;
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Such was the drowning of Pharaoh and his Host in the Red Sea; and the Stars fighting in their courses against Sisera; by which Poetical expression I suppose is meant Sisera 's being remarkably defeated by a visible hand from Heaven:
Such was the drowning of Pharaoh and his Host in the Read Sea; and the Stars fighting in their courses against Sisera; by which Poetical expression I suppose is meant Sisera is being remarkably defeated by a visible hand from Heaven:
And such was the destruction of the proud King of Assyria 's Army by an Angel, who slew an hundred and fourscoure and five thousand of them in one night.
And such was the destruction of the proud King of Assyria is Army by an Angel, who slew an hundred and fourscoure and five thousand of them in one night.
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This made David so frequently to acknowledg the Providence of God, especially in the affairs of War. There is no King saved by the multitude of an Host, neither is a mighty man delivered by much strength.
This made David so frequently to acknowledge the Providence of God, especially in the affairs of War. There is no King saved by the multitude of an Host, neither is a mighty man Delivered by much strength.
Jonathan and his Armour-bearer, by climbing up a Rock, and coming suddenly on the back of the Philistines Camp, struck them with such a terror as put their whole Army to flight.
Johnathan and his Armour-bearer, by climbing up a Rock, and coming suddenly on the back of the philistines Camp, struck them with such a terror as put their Whole Army to flight.
King Asa, with a much smaller number, defeated that huge Ethiopian Army which consisted of a Million. And how was Xerxes his mighty Army overthrown, almost by a handful of Grecians? And, to come nearer our selves,
King Asa, with a much smaller number, defeated that huge Ethiopian Army which consisted of a Million. And how was Xerxes his mighty Army overthrown, almost by a handful of Greeks? And, to come nearer our selves,
how was that formidable Fleet of the Spaniards, which they presumptuously called invincible, shatter'd and broken in pieces, chiefly by the Winds and the Sea? So many accidents are there, especially in War, whereby the Divine Providence doth sometimes interpose and give Victory to the weaker side.
how was that formidable Fleet of the Spanish, which they presumptuously called invincible, shattered and broken in Pieces, chiefly by the Winds and the Sea? So many accidents Are there, especially in War, whereby the Divine Providence does sometime interpose and give Victory to the Weaker side.
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And this hath been so apparent in all Ages, that even the Heathen did always acknowledge, in the affairs of War, a special interposition of Fortune; by which the wiser among them did understand the Divine Providence. Plutarch, speaking of the Romans, says, that Time and Fortune, the very same with Solomon 's Time and Chance here in the Text, did lay the foundation of their Greatness;
And this hath been so apparent in all Ages, that even the Heathen did always acknowledge, in the affairs of War, a special interposition of Fortune; by which the Wiser among them did understand the Divine Providence. Plutarch, speaking of the Roman, Says, that Time and Fortune, the very same with Solomon is Time and Chance Here in the Text, did lay the Foundation of their Greatness;
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And Livy, their great Historian, hath this remarkable Observation, That in all human affairs, especially in matters of War, Fortune hath a mighty stroke.
And Livy, their great Historian, hath this remarkable Observation, That in all human affairs, especially in matters of War, Fortune hath a mighty stroke.
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That there was no Temple at Rome dedicated to Wisdom or Valour, but a most magnificent and stately one to Fortune; signifying hereby, that they did ascribe their success infinitely more to the Providence of God,
That there was no Temple At Room dedicated to Wisdom or Valour, but a most magnificent and stately one to Fortune; signifying hereby, that they did ascribe their success infinitely more to the Providence of God,
Second place, to give some reason and account of this, Why the Providence of God doth sometimes thus interpose to hinder and defeat the most probable designs of men.
Second place, to give Some reason and account of this, Why the Providence of God does sometime thus interpose to hinder and defeat the most probable designs of men.
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To encourage Industry and Prudence, God generally permits things to their natural course, and to fall out according to the power and probability of second Causes.
To encourage Industry and Prudence, God generally permits things to their natural course, and to fallen out according to the power and probability of second Causes.
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and when they do but a little outstrip others in wisdom or power, in the skill and conduct of humane affairs, they should grow proud and presumptuous, God is pleased sometimes more remarkably to interpose, to hide pride from man, as the expression is in Job; to check the haughtiness and insolence of mens spirits,
and when they do but a little outstrip Others in Wisdom or power, in the skill and conduct of humane affairs, they should grow proud and presumptuous, God is pleased sometime more remarkably to interpose, to hide pride from man, as the expression is in Job; to check the haughtiness and insolence of men's spirits,
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For all application to God by Prayer doth evidently suppose, that the Providence of God does frequently interpose, to over-rule events besides and beyond the natural and ordinary course of things,
For all application to God by Prayer does evidently suppose, that the Providence of God does frequently interpose, to overrule events beside and beyond the natural and ordinary course of things,
Third and last place, to make some Inferences, suitable to the Occasion of this Day, from what hath been said upon this Argument: And they shall be these.
Third and last place, to make Some Inferences, suitable to the Occasion of this Day, from what hath been said upon this Argument: And they shall be these.
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If men would but take a view of what happen'd to them in the course of a long Life, I believe most of us would see reason to acknowledge, that our prosperity and success in any kind hath depended more upon happy opportunities, upon undesign'd and unexpected occurrences,
If men would but take a view of what happened to them in the course of a long Life, I believe most of us would see reason to acknowledge, that our Prosperity and success in any kind hath depended more upon happy opportunities, upon undesigned and unexpected occurrences,
There is no Principle that ought more firmly to be believed by us than this, That to live under a constant sense and awe of Almighty God, to depend upon his Providence,
There is no Principle that ought more firmly to be believed by us than this, That to live under a constant sense and awe of Almighty God, to depend upon his Providence,
and to seek his favour and blessing upon all our designs, being fearful to offend Him and careful to please Him, is a much nearer and surer way to success, than our own best Prudence and Preparations.
and to seek his favour and blessing upon all our designs, being fearful to offend Him and careful to please Him, is a much nearer and Surer Way to success, than our own best Prudence and Preparations.
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And therefore at such a time, more especially, when we are going to War, or engaged in it, we should break off our sins by repentance and the sincere resolution of a better course:
And Therefore At such a time, more especially, when we Are going to War, or engaged in it, we should break off our Sins by Repentance and the sincere resolution of a better course:
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And this is a necessary Caution, not only to those who are personally engaged in the War, that by the favour of God they may have their heads covered in the day of Battel,
And this is a necessary Caution, not only to those who Are personally engaged in the War, that by the favour of God they may have their Heads covered in the day of Battle,
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or if God shall suffer them to fall by the hand of the Enemy, that having made their peace before hand with Him, they may not only have the comfort of a good Cause,
or if God shall suffer them to fallen by the hand of the Enemy, that having made their peace before hand with Him, they may not only have the Comfort of a good Cause,
as we all are, not only in regard of our Lives and Estates, but of that which ought to be much dearer to us, our Religion and the freedom of our Consciences;
as we all Are, not only in regard of our Lives and Estates, but of that which ought to be much Dearer to us, our Religion and the freedom of our Consciences;
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else how came any of us into Being, or what do we here? Did we not most assuredly believe that there is a God, that governs the World and super-intends humane affairs;
Else how Come any of us into Being, or what do we Here? Did we not most assuredly believe that there is a God, that governs the World and superintends humane affairs;
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nor to have any assurance of a better and more durable state of rest and happiness hereafter, is in truth so very melancholy a meditation, that I do not know any consideration in the World that is of force and power enough to support the mind of man under it:
nor to have any assurance of a better and more durable state of rest and happiness hereafter, is in truth so very melancholy a meditation, that I do not know any consideration in the World that is of force and power enough to support the mind of man under it:
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Thirdly and lastly, The Consideration of what hath been said upon this Argument, should keep us from being too sanguine and confident of the most likely designs and undertakings;
Thirdly and lastly, The Consideration of what hath been said upon this Argument, should keep us from being too sanguine and confident of the most likely designs and undertakings;
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because these do not alwayes answer the probability of second Causes and Means; and never less, than when we do with the greatest confidence rely upon them;
Because these do not always answer the probability of second Causes and Means; and never less, than when we do with the greatest confidence rely upon them;
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When we pass God by, and take no notice of Him, but will rely upon our own wisdom and strength, we provoke him to leave us in the hands of our own counsel, and to let us see what weak and foolish Creatures we are:
When we pass God by, and take no notice of Him, but will rely upon our own Wisdom and strength, we provoke him to leave us in the hands of our own counsel, and to let us see what weak and foolish Creatures we Are:
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And here God loves to shew himself, and in an eminent manner to take part with Right and Justice against those mighty Oppressours of the Earth, who like an overflowing flood would bear down all before them:
And Here God loves to show himself, and in an eminent manner to take part with Right and justice against those mighty Oppressors of the Earth, who like an overflowing flood would bear down all before them:
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And to say to Him, as God once did to the proud King of Assyria: Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed, and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice,
And to say to Him, as God once did to the proud King of Assyria: Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed, and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice,
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But more especially, in vindication of his oppressed Truth and Religion, and in the great and signal Deliverances of his Church and People, God is wont to take the conduct of affairs into his own hands,
But more especially, in vindication of his oppressed Truth and Religion, and in the great and signal Deliverances of his Church and People, God is wont to take the conduct of affairs into his own hands,
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He then bids second Causes to stand by, that his own Arm may be seen, and his Salvation may appear: He raiseth the spirits of men above their natural pitch, and giveth power to the faint,
He then bids second Causes to stand by, that his own Arm may be seen, and his Salvation may appear: He Raiseth the spirits of men above their natural pitch, and gives power to the faint,
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and to them that have no might he increaseth strength, as the Prophet expresseth it. Thus hath the Providence of God very visibly appear'd in our late Deliverance;
and to them that have no might he increases strength, as the Prophet Expresses it. Thus hath the Providence of God very visibly appeared in our late Deliverance;
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For which reason their Majesties, in their great Piety and Wisdom, and from a just sense of the Providence of Almighty God, which rules in the Kingdoms of men, have thought fit to set apart this Day for solemn repentance and humiliation:
For which reason their Majesties, in their great Piety and Wisdom, and from a just sense of the Providence of Almighty God, which rules in the Kingdoms of men, have Thought fit to Set apart this Day for solemn Repentance and humiliation:
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and which are of all other our greatest and most dangerous Enemies, may not separate between God and us, and hinder good things from us, and cover us with confusion in the day of our danger and distress:
and which Are of all other our greatest and most dangerous Enemies, may not separate between God and us, and hinder good things from us, and cover us with confusion in the day of our danger and distress:
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and by doing all we can, in our several Places from the highest to the lowest, by the provision of wise and effectual Laws for the discountenancing and suppressing of Profaneness and Vice,
and by doing all we can, in our several Places from the highest to the lowest, by the provision of wise and effectual Laws for the discountenancing and suppressing of Profaneness and Vice,
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and by the careful and due execution of them, and by the more kindly and powerful influence of a good Example, to retrieve the ancient Piety and Virtue of the Nation:
and by the careful and due execution of them, and by the more kindly and powerful influence of a good Exampl, to retrieve the ancient Piety and Virtue of the nation:
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For without this, what ever we may think of the firmness of our present settlement, we cannot long be upon good terms with Almighty God, upon whose favour depends the prosperity and stability of the present and future Times.
For without this, what ever we may think of the firmness of our present settlement, we cannot long be upon good terms with Almighty God, upon whose favour depends the Prosperity and stability of the present and future Times.
And instead of all other arguments to this purpose, I shall only recite to you the plain and persuasive words of God Himself, in which He declares what kind of Fast is acceptable to Him:
And instead of all other Arguments to this purpose, I shall only recite to you the plain and persuasive words of God Himself, in which He declares what kind of Fast is acceptable to Him:
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And the God of Peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his Will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight;
And the God of Peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his Will, working in you that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed;
