The spirit of popery tryed, whether it be of God a sermon preached before the King at Whitehall, upon the fifth of November, 1699 / by the Right Reverend Father in God William, Lord Bishop of Oxon.
whether his Commission and Doctrine be of God, is evident from the Reason wherewith the Apostle inforces this Advice, in the latter part of the Verse, viz. because many false Prophets are gone out into the World.
whither his Commission and Doctrine be of God, is evident from the Reason wherewith the Apostle enforces this advice, in the latter part of the Verse, viz. Because many false prophets Are gone out into the World.
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And truly if this Reason could justify the pertinency and usefulness of our Apostle's Exhortation at that time, the pressing of the same Advice will appear, upon the same Grounds, to be no less seasonable and necessary in this Age, wherein the great Author of Lies and Divisions has shewed himself such a Master in his Art,
And truly if this Reason could justify the pertinency and usefulness of our Apostle's Exhortation At that time, the pressing of the same advice will appear, upon the same Grounds, to be no less seasonable and necessary in this Age, wherein the great Author of Lies and Divisions has showed himself such a Master in his Art,
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that not only ancient Heresies are revived and improved, but new ones broach'd, and the seamless Coat of Christ torn into so many Shreds, his mystical Body broken into so many Sects and Parties, that it is almost as easy to reconcile, as to number them:
that not only ancient Heresies Are revived and improved, but new ones broached, and the seamless Coat of christ torn into so many Shreds, his mystical Body broken into so many Sects and Parties, that it is almost as easy to reconcile, as to number them:
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Witness that fatal Design, (fatal in the Event to the Authors of it, but intended so to this Church and Nation,) which was as on this Day to have been put in execution, the never to be forgotten Powder-Plot:
Witness that fatal Design, (fatal in the Event to the Authors of it, but intended so to this Church and nation,) which was as on this Day to have been put in execution, the never to be forgotten Powder plot:
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To express our grateful Sentiments of which miraculous Deliverance, as also of another from the Designs of the same Enemies which we have more lately received on the same day,
To express our grateful Sentiments of which miraculous Deliverance, as also of Another from the Designs of the same Enemies which we have more lately received on the same day,
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if instead of relating the Story, (of which, after so many Annual Returns of this Day, no one can be supposed to be ignorant or forgetful) or proving the Truth of the Facts, which is as unnecessary, habemus confitentes reos, I rather chuse to bring that Religion, which by these,
if instead of relating the Story, (of which, After so many Annual Returns of this Day, no one can be supposed to be ignorant or forgetful) or proving the Truth of the Facts, which is as unnecessary, habemus confitentes Reos, I rather choose to bring that Religion, which by these,
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This our Apostle does in several Places of his Writings make the distinguishing mark to try the Spirits by, by confessing of which they would appear to be of God,
This our Apostle does in several Places of his Writings make the distinguishing mark to try the Spirits by, by confessing of which they would appear to be of God,
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ, is born of God, cap. 5. v. 1. But cap. 2. v. 22. Who is a Liar, but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is Antichrist denying the Father and the Son. And in the Verses immediately following my Text:
Whosoever Believeth that jesus is the christ, is born of God, cap. 5. v. 1. But cap. 2. v. 22. Who is a Liar, but he that Denieth that jesus is the christ? He is Antichrist denying the Father and the Son. And in the Verses immediately following my Text:
So I construe that Proposition, NONLATINALPHABET, making the Predicate to refer to his Offices as the Messias, and not to his Incarnation, which is supposed in the Subject.
So I construe that Proposition,, making the Predicate to refer to his Offices as the Messias, and not to his Incarnation, which is supposed in the Subject.
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And this Interpretation is not only agreeable to the Original, but to many parallel Places, where St. John expresly makes the Predicate the Christ, and to the general Sense of Commentators upon this Place.
And this Interpretation is not only agreeable to the Original, but to many parallel Places, where Saint John expressly makes the Predicate the christ, and to the general Sense of Commentators upon this Place.
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And our Lord Jesus being to take upon him those three great Offices: (For Moses foretold of him, A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up, Deut. 18.16.
And our Lord jesus being to take upon him those three great Offices: (For Moses foretold of him, A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up, Deuteronomy 18.16.
And the Psalmist, Thou art a Priest for ever after the Order of Melchizedek, Bsal. 110.4. I have set my King upon my Holy Hill of Sion, Psal. 2.6. He being to execute those Offices, was Anointed thereto with the Holy Ghost, and with Power;
And the Psalmist, Thou art a Priest for ever After the Order of Melchizedek, Bsal. 110.4. I have Set my King upon my Holy Hill of Sion, Psalm 2.6. He being to execute those Offices, was Anointed thereto with the Holy Ghost, and with Power;
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And he himself tells his Father, Joh. 17. that he had finished the Work he gave him to do, had manifested his Name to Men, 4, and 6, and in the 8th Verse;
And he himself tells his Father, John 17. that he had finished the Work he gave him to do, had manifested his Name to Men, 4, and 6, and in the 8th Verse;
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The former of which he did upon the Cross; when as the Apostle in Heb. 9.14. says, he offered himself through the Eternal Spirit without spot to God:
The former of which he did upon the Cross; when as the Apostle in Hebrew 9.14. Says, he offered himself through the Eternal Spirit without spot to God:
As to the other part of his Priestly Office, that of interceeding for us, the same holy Pen-man tells us, Chap. 7.25. that he ever lives to make Intercession for us. And Rom. 8.24. Christ is at the right hand of God, and maketh Intercession for us;
As to the other part of his Priestly Office, that of interceding for us, the same holy Penman tells us, Chap. 7.25. that he ever lives to make Intercession for us. And Rom. 8.24. christ is At the right hand of God, and makes Intercession for us;
and there is but one Mediator between God and Man, the Man Christ Jesus, 1 Tim. 2.5. By virtue of his third, his Kingly Office, he was to rule and govern his Church as Head thereof, to prescribe and give Laws to her:
and there is but one Mediator between God and Man, the Man christ jesus, 1 Tim. 2.5. By virtue of his third, his Kingly Office, he was to Rule and govern his Church as Head thereof, to prescribe and give Laws to her:
So St. Paul, Eph. 5.23, 24. Christ is the Head of the Church, and the Church is subject unto Christ. And Col. 1.18. He is the head of the Body the Church, that in all things he might have the pre-eminence.
So Saint Paul, Ephesians 5.23, 24. christ is the Head of the Church, and the Church is Subject unto christ. And Col. 1.18. He is the head of the Body the Church, that in all things he might have the preeminence.
Let us than examine how the Doctrines and Practices, imposed by the Church of Rome, comport with this Account which the Scriptures give of Christ and his Offices.
Let us than examine how the Doctrines and Practices, imposed by the Church of Rome, comport with this Account which the Scriptures give of christ and his Offices.
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And here it is obvious, at the first View, that his first, his Prophetical Office, by which he was to reveal to us the whole Will of God is struck at by those Doctrines of theirs, which assert that the Holy Scriptures in which he has discovered that Will, are not a perfect Rule of Faith;
And Here it is obvious, At the First View, that his First, his Prophetical Office, by which he was to reveal to us the Whole Will of God is struck At by those Doctrines of theirs, which assert that the Holy Scriptures in which he has discovered that Will, Are not a perfect Rule of Faith;
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how is that affronted by their frequent Sacrifices of the Mass, which they assert to be true, proper, propitiatory Sacrifices for the sins and wants of the Dead, and of the Living;
how is that affronted by their frequent Sacrifices of the Mass, which they assert to be true, proper, propitiatory Sacrifices for the Sins and Wants of the Dead, and of the Living;
which tho' it freely confesses that our Saviour and King instituted the Sacrament in both kinds, has yet, with a non obstante to the Institution, declared it should be given to the Laity but in one.
which though it freely Confesses that our Saviour and King instituted the Sacrament in both Kinds, has yet, with a non Obstacle to the Institution, declared it should be given to the Laity but in one.
And then since they have in all these Instances given too plain proof that they believe our Lord Jesus has not sufficiently discharged those Offices which belong to the Christ, they must not blame me,
And then since they have in all these Instances given too plain proof that they believe our Lord jesus has not sufficiently discharged those Offices which belong to the christ, they must not blame me,
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As for the Nature of the Christian Religion, it was manly, spiritual, plain, not made up of those Rudiments and beggarly Elements, by which as by a School-Master the Jew, being but a Child, was to be tutor'd and led to Christ;
As for the Nature of the Christian Religion, it was manly, spiritual, plain, not made up of those Rudiments and beggarly Elements, by which as by a School-Master the Jew, being but a Child, was to be tutored and led to christ;
But now let any one look into the Church of Rome, view 〈 … 〉 •ultiplicity of Ceremonies and Shadows, the variety of 〈 … 〉, their frequent Crosses, Burnings, Sprinklings, &c. 〈 … 〉 •ord,
But now let any one look into the Church of Rome, view 〈 … 〉 •ultiplicity of Ceremonies and Shadows, the variety of 〈 … 〉, their frequent Crosses, Burnings, Sprinklings, etc. 〈 … 〉 •ord,
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than into their Doctrines of Penance, Indulgences, Purgatory, &c. which must necessarily encourage Men to be wicked? For why should a Man fear to indulge himself in all manner of sinful Enjoyments,
than into their Doctrines of Penance, Indulgences, Purgatory, etc. which must necessarily encourage Men to be wicked? For why should a Man Fear to indulge himself in all manner of sinful Enjoyments,
and why should a Man doubt to defer his Repentance and Amendment in present, as long as he has hopes of an after-Game in Purgatory? And then let any judge whether a Religion that abounds with such ungodly Doctrines, can be of God, can lay any claim to that Character which St. Paul gives the Christian Religion in his first Epistle to the Thessalonians, where he calls it a Mystery of Godliness, and whether it has not a juster Title to that other which he gives the corrupt Doctrines of Antichrist, in his second Epistle to the Thessalonians, where he terms them a Mystery of Iniquity.
and why should a Man doubt to defer his Repentance and Amendment in present, as long as he has hope's of an after-Game in Purgatory? And then let any judge whither a Religion that abounds with such ungodly Doctrines, can be of God, can lay any claim to that Character which Saint Paul gives the Christian Religion in his First Epistle to the Thessalonians, where he calls it a Mystery of Godliness, and whither it has not a juster Title to that other which he gives the corrupt Doctrines of Antichrist, in his second Epistle to the Thessalonians, where he terms them a Mystery of Iniquity.
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3. The Church of Rome has bid very fair for the weak'ning those grounds or motives of Credibility, by which the Christian Religion was attested and recommended to the World.
3. The Church of Room has bid very fair for the weakening those grounds or motives of Credibility, by which the Christian Religion was attested and recommended to the World.
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by these he was as St. Peter speaks, Acts 2. NONLATINALPHABET, pointed out, declared by God to be the Christ, they were the Credentials he brought from Heaven.
by these he was as Saint Peter speaks, Acts 2., pointed out, declared by God to be the christ, they were the Credentials he brought from Heaven.
Now to make good the Fact in this Charge against the Church of Rome, I appeal not only to those little piae Fraudes, which if we will believe Eye-witnesses, are to this time made use of to amuse the Ignorant, and impose upon the Credulous;
Now to make good the Fact in this Charge against the Church of Rome, I appeal not only to those little Pious Frauds, which if we will believe Eyewitnesses, Are to this time made use of to amuse the Ignorant, and impose upon the Credulous;
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Indeed a Protestant may fairly and truly reply to it, that there is no just arguing from the Falshood of these Romish Miracles against the Truth of the Christian,
Indeed a Protestant may fairly and truly reply to it, that there is no just arguing from the Falsehood of these Romish Miracles against the Truth of the Christian,
4. Lastly, The Religion of the Church of Rome is supported and spread by the methods quite opposite to those by which the Christian Religion was propagated,
4. Lastly, The Religion of the Church of Room is supported and spread by the methods quite opposite to those by which the Christian Religion was propagated,
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Our Lord severely rebuked those Disciples, who, out of zeal to their Master, whom the Samaritans would not receive, would after the Example of Elijah have called for Fire from Heaven upon them, with ye know not what Spirit ye are of;
Our Lord severely rebuked those Disciples, who, out of zeal to their Master, whom the Samaritans would not receive, would After the Exampl of Elijah have called for Fire from Heaven upon them, with you know not what Spirit you Are of;
who, for the propagation of their Religion, can put a Corban upon the most sacred Duties Men owe to their several Relations, disturb Societies, unhinge Governments, ruin Families and Kingdoms, form hellish Plots, set up merciless Inquisitions, encourage bloody Massacres, make Converts by Plunders, Rapes, Prisons, Galleys, Gibbets,
who, for the propagation of their Religion, can put a Corban upon the most sacred Duties Men owe to their several Relations, disturb Societies, unhinge Governments, ruin Families and Kingdoms, from hellish Plots, Set up merciless Inquisitions, encourage bloody Massacres, make Converts by Plunders, Rapes, Prisons, Galleys, Gibbets,
thou meek, gentle Lamb of God! thou that didst never strive nor cry, but wert all Love and Compassion even to thy very Enemies, dost thou own these Proceedings,
thou meek, gentle Lamb of God! thou that didst never strive nor cry, but Wertenberg all Love and Compassion even to thy very Enemies, dost thou own these Proceedings,
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From the Particulars which I have very briefly toucht upon, time not permitting me to enlarge, it does but too plainly appear, that the Religion of the Church of Rome cannot bear the Tryal of the Text, that it is not of God. By way of Inference then.
From the Particulars which I have very briefly touched upon, time not permitting me to enlarge, it does but too plainly appear, that the Religion of the Church of Room cannot bear the Trial of the Text, that it is not of God. By Way of Inference then.
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and contradicting the Designs of it, exposingt he holy Author of it, as if he were a Saviour, to save Men in and not from their Sins, by giving Men too great encouragement to indulge themselves in all loose Conversation,
and contradicting the Designs of it, exposingt he holy Author of it, as if he were a Saviour, to save Men in and not from their Sins, by giving Men too great encouragement to indulge themselves in all lose Conversation,
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God forbid that any of their Provocations, even their late base and notorious Misrepresentations of their Treatment in Protestant Countries, should ever prevail with us to change our Christian Conduct towards them;
God forbid that any of their Provocations, even their late base and notorious Misrepresentations of their Treatment in Protestant Countries, should ever prevail with us to change our Christian Conduct towards them;
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and for their Anathema's and Curses, Blessings and Prayers to our merciful God, That he would bring into the way of truth all such as have erred and are deceived;
and for their Anathema's and Curses, Blessings and Prayers to our merciful God, That he would bring into the Way of truth all such as have erred and Are deceived;
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for since by that Word it appears, that their Religion is not of God, what Methods of allurement or terror can be of force to draw or drive those to it, who make that Word their Rule?
for since by that Word it appears, that their Religion is not of God, what Methods of allurement or terror can be of force to draw or drive those to it, who make that Word their Rule?
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and lose his own Soul? What Terrors and Affrightments can be offer'd that his Promise in the 19th. of this Gospel, ver. 29. will not support Man under;
and loose his own Soul? What Terrors and Affrightments can be offered that his Promise in the 19th. of this Gospel, ver. 29. will not support Man under;
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That the Martyrs recorded by Fox, that past the fiery Tryal in Q. Mary 's Days, and I will add all others that shall suffer the like upon the same Account, had, and shall have, a glorious Cause on't; and I doubt not, as he continues, but the Crowns of Glory which attend such in Heaven, are not inferior to those which they enjoy'd under Decius and Dioclesian.
That the Martyrs recorded by Fox, that passed the fiery Trial in Q. Marry is Days, and I will add all Others that shall suffer the like upon the same Account, had, and shall have, a glorious Cause oned; and I doubt not, as he continues, but the Crowns of Glory which attend such in Heaven, Are not inferior to those which they enjoyed under Decius and Diocletian.
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2. What Obligations of gratitude do we lye under to our most gracious God, for not only raising up our holy Reformers, who cast off that insupportable Yoke, which neither they nor their Fathers were able to bear, rescued this Church from the tyranny of the Bishop of Rome, and purged it from the Idolatry and Superstition of that Church;
2. What Obligations of gratitude do we lie under to our most gracious God, for not only raising up our holy Reformers, who cast off that insupportable Yoke, which neither they nor their Father's were able to bear, rescued this Church from the tyranny of the Bishop of Rome, and purged it from the Idolatry and Superstition of that Church;
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but has also preserved it hitherto from being again corrupted and brought into Bondage, has defended the House swept and garnished, notwithstanding all his Atempts, from the return of the evil Spirit.
but has also preserved it hitherto from being again corrupted and brought into Bondage, has defended the House swept and garnished, notwithstanding all his Attempts, from the return of the evil Spirit.
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How often, being thus provided with Power and Principle, and strong Inclination to destroy this Church, she has attempted it every Reign since the Reformation.
How often, being thus provided with Power and Principle, and strong Inclination to destroy this Church, she has attempted it every Reign since the Reformation.
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but have always had a treacherous Party within us, ready to betray us to her, must acknowit to be Of the Lord's mercy that we have not been long since consumed by them;
but have always had a treacherous Party within us, ready to betray us to her, must acknowit to be Of the Lord's mercy that we have not been long since consumed by them;
and that, If the Lord himself had not been on our side, when Men conspired and rose up against us, they had swallowed us up quick when they were so wrathfully displeased at us:
and that, If the Lord himself had not been on our side, when Men conspired and rose up against us, they had swallowed us up quick when they were so wrathfully displeased At us:
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and again, in that great Deliverance from the no less dangerous Designs of the same Enemies in the Reign of King James the Second, which I must date from this Day, on which the happy Instrument of it Landed in this Kingdom;
and again, in that great Deliverance from thee no less dangerous Designs of the same Enemies in the Reign of King James the Second, which I must date from this Day, on which the happy Instrument of it Landed in this Kingdom;
Adored be the Majesty of Heaven, who has so often commanded Deliverance for us, blasted the Designs and Attempts of our Enemies, that had evil will to our Sion, and not yet suffered them to devour Jacob, or lay waste his dwelling place.
Adored be the Majesty of Heaven, who has so often commanded Deliverance for us, blasted the Designs and Attempts of our Enemies, that had evil will to our Sion, and not yet suffered them to devour Jacob, or lay waste his Dwelling place.
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3. How ready and willing should we be to comply with, and pursue these Methods, which will effectually secure us against their Attempts for the future? There is a remarkable Prophecy in the Mss. of a great Antiquary of our own, That Popery should decay about the Year 1500, and be restored about 1700, and that most likely by means of our Divisions, which threaten the Reformation, &c.
3. How ready and willing should we be to comply with, and pursue these Methods, which will effectually secure us against their Attempts for the future? There is a remarkable Prophecy in the Mss. of a great Antiquary of our own, That Popery should decay about the Year 1500, and be restored about 1700, and that most likely by means of our Divisions, which threaten the Reformation, etc.
and the Time it prefixes for it, yet the Methods by which it says it will most likely be brought about, are so reasonable and probable, That, I think, without pretending to the Spirit of Prophecy, a Man may venture to say, that if ever Popery (humanly speaking) comes in upon us, it must be at those Breaches which we our selves make.
and the Time it prefixes for it, yet the Methods by which it Says it will most likely be brought about, Are so reasonable and probable, That, I think, without pretending to the Spirit of Prophecy, a Man may venture to say, that if ever Popery (humanly speaking) comes in upon us, it must be At those Breaches which we our selves make.
for the subjecting of this Nation and Church to the Power of Spain, and Tyranny of Rome, will find that the Method he proposes are the embroiling of Scotland, the dividing of England, and the instigating the Bishops and Calvinists,
for the subjecting of this nation and Church to the Power of Spain, and Tyranny of Room, will find that the Method he proposes Are the embroiling of Scotland, the dividing of England, and the instigating the Bishops and Calvinists,
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and whoever compares this Project with the Practices of Rome, in relation to us, which our Chronicles or Memories may inform us of, will be satisfied that the latter have been an exact Comment upon the former.
and whoever compares this Project with the Practices of Room, in Relation to us, which our Chronicles or Memories may inform us of, will be satisfied that the latter have been an exact Comment upon the former.
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But this Maxim, Divide & Impera, they might have learned from the old Romans; would to God we could learn from them one Principle too, which Nature taught them,
But this Maxim, Divide & Impera, they might have learned from the old Romans; would to God we could Learn from them one Principle too, which Nature taught them,
and Revelation has more forcibly recommended to us, that of a publick Spirit, and a hearty Concern for the publick Welfare, which would beat down and triumph over all little private Interests,
and Revelation has more forcibly recommended to us, that of a public Spirit, and a hearty Concern for the public Welfare, which would beatrice down and triumph over all little private Interests,
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and private Piques, and dispose and engage us to that Peace and Union, both Civil and Ecclesiastical, which would be under God our securest Guard against all the Designs and Attacks of our Enemies. As to the former;
and private Piques, and dispose and engage us to that Peace and union, both Civil and Ecclesiastical, which would be under God our securest Guard against all the Designs and Attacks of our Enemies. As to the former;
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would we lay aside our Passions for a while, and suffer our cooler Reason to advise, it would tell us, That a Kingdom divided against it self is brought to desolation, that every particular must suffer in the publick Destruction.
would we lay aside our Passion for a while, and suffer our cooler Reason to Advice, it would tell us, That a Kingdom divided against it self is brought to desolation, that every particular must suffer in the public Destruction.
that even those who shall have served them most faithfully, by being unfaithful to their Country, cannot look for better Treatment than what they will have highly deserved.
that even those who shall have served them most faithfully, by being unfaithful to their Country, cannot look for better Treatment than what they will have highly deserved.
for the reaking our Spleen against any we dislike at the Helm, or for the promoting a private mistaken Interest of our own, to contribute to the sinking of that Vessel on which we our selves are embarqued,
for the reaking our Spleen against any we dislike At the Helm, or for the promoting a private mistaken Interest of our own, to contribute to the sinking of that Vessel on which we our selves Are embarked,
as Popishly affected, did not venture to appear publickly in vindication of it: Whether they did not boldly oppose the Methods that were then used to introduce Popery,
as Popishly affected, did not venture to appear publicly in vindication of it: Whither they did not boldly oppose the Methods that were then used to introduce Popery,
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Let them consider, Whether there be any Dangers they can run by joyning with this Church, which can balance that apparent one, which the whole Protestant Interest is in, by their Division from her.
Let them Consider, Whither there be any Dangers they can run by joining with this Church, which can balance that apparent one, which the Whole Protestant Interest is in, by their Division from her.
In short, let them try whether there be any Term of Communion which she imposes upon her Members, either as to Belief or Practice, which can be proved to be sinful by the Scriptures;
In short, let them try whither there be any Term of Communion which she imposes upon her Members, either as to Belief or Practice, which can be proved to be sinful by the Scriptures;
and if they can find nothing enjoin'd by her which can make it a sin to communicate with her, let them examine whether it be not a sin to divide from her?
and if they can find nothing enjoined by her which can make it a since to communicate with her, let them examine whither it be not a since to divide from her?
These things let them examine with that impartiality and sincerity, that becomes Men that are truly conscientious and afraid of offending God; (they that are such will be as fearful of sinning on one hand as on the other) and then we may hope that we may go up together to the House of God,
These things let them examine with that impartiality and sincerity, that becomes Men that Are truly conscientious and afraid of offending God; (they that Are such will be as fearful of sinning on one hand as on the other) and then we may hope that we may go up together to the House of God,
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But after all, if any cannot satisfie all their Scruples, at least let them unite as far as they can, whereunto they have attained, let them walk by the same Rule with us, and mind the same things;
But After all, if any cannot satisfy all their Scruples, At least let them unite as Far as they can, whereunto they have attained, let them walk by the same Rule with us, and mind the same things;
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and for those Particulars wherein they shall be differently minded, let them maintain a Spirit of Christian Charity towards us, not censuring us, not endeavouring to possess others with their Scruples,
and for those Particulars wherein they shall be differently minded, let them maintain a Spirit of Christian Charity towards us, not censuring us, not endeavouring to possess Others with their Scruples,
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I am sure this which I have been now pressing upon them, is no more than what the Protestant Interest, not only in this Kingdom but all over Europe, calls for from them.
I am sure this which I have been now pressing upon them, is no more than what the Protestant Interest, not only in this Kingdom but all over Europe, calls for from them.
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As for us who have the happiness to be Members of this Church, let us walk inoffensively and charitably towards those that are yet without, pitying and praying for them, bearing with, condescending as far as we may to their Infirmities, and endeavouring to restore them in the Spirit of Meekness.
As for us who have the happiness to be Members of this Church, let us walk inoffensively and charitably towards those that Are yet without, pitying and praying for them, bearing with, condescending as Far as we may to their Infirmities, and endeavouring to restore them in the Spirit of Meekness.
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Let all of us consider that we are Brethren, have one God for our Father, own one Lord Jesus Christ, profess the same Reform'd Religion as to substance,
Let all of us Consider that we Are Brothers, have one God for our Father, own one Lord jesus christ, profess the same Reformed Religion as to substance,
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And may the God of Patience and Consolation grant us to be •ike minded, according to Christ Jesus, may his Peace rule in our hearts, conquering and subduing all Malice and Envy, all Prejudice and Partiality, all private Interest and corrupt Designs,
And may the God of Patience and Consolation grant us to be •ike minded, according to christ jesus, may his Peace Rule in our hearts, conquering and subduing all Malice and Envy, all Prejudice and Partiality, all private Interest and corrupt Designs,
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if the Tribes went up together to worship to the House of the Lord, if we heartily join'd in praying and labouring for the Peace thereof, she would be terrible to her Enemies as an Army with Banners.
if the Tribes went up together to worship to the House of the Lord, if we heartily joined in praying and labouring for the Peace thereof, she would be terrible to her Enemies as an Army with Banners.
We might then reasonably expect that he will go on to defend us from the destruction that wasteth at noon-day, and from the evil that walketh in darkness, from all the open Attempts and secret Plots of our Enemies;
We might then reasonably expect that he will go on to defend us from the destruction that wastes At noonday, and from the evil that walks in darkness, from all the open Attempts and secret Plots of our Enemies;
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that he will bless him, and us in him, with a long and prosperous Reign over us, till he shall have so establish'd the thing he hath wrought for us by him, that the happiness of our present excellent Constitution in Church and State, may be transmitted to our Childrens children,
that he will bless him, and us in him, with a long and prosperous Reign over us, till he shall have so established the thing he hath wrought for us by him, that the happiness of our present excellent Constitution in Church and State, may be transmitted to our Children's children,
