A sermon preached in St. Andrew's Church, Dublin, before the Honourable the House of Commons, the 8th day of October, 1695 the day appointed by the Lord Deputy and Council for a solemn thanksgiving, for the preservation of our gracious King William, and the good success of His, and His allies forces this last campagn [sic] / by John Travers, A.M. ...
Upon the holy Robe of Aaron's Ephod, there were Bells of Gold fix'd between the Pomegranates round about, Exod 28. 33. the mystery whereof by interpretation was, that for every single benefit we receive, we shou'd thankfully acknowledge God's goodness in giving it.
Upon the holy Robe of Aaron's Ephod, there were Bells' of Gold fixed between the Pomegranates round about, Exod 28. 33. the mystery whereof by Interpretation was, that for every single benefit we receive, we should thankfully acknowledge God's Goodness in giving it.
But if we recollect the grievous circumstances, wherewith we were lately encompass'd; or look back on those boysterous Seas, through which we have made our Port:
But if we recollect the grievous Circumstances, wherewith we were lately encompassed; or look back on those boisterous Seas, through which we have made our Port:
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'Twould be lamentable to tell of the Ruins and Devastations, the Wrongs and Oppressions, the Rapine and Violence, the Poverty and Complaining, the Blood and Slaughter that attended it.
'twould be lamentable to tell of the Ruins and Devastations, the Wrongs and Oppressions, the Rapine and Violence, the Poverty and Complaining, the Blood and Slaughter that attended it.
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and I wish all its sorrows were always so fresh in memory as to influence us to vow and perform perpetual gratitude to our Gracious Benefactor, to the Almighty God of Peace, who has so mightily rescu'd us from that dismal State of thraldom and distress.
and I wish all its sorrows were always so fresh in memory as to influence us to Voelli and perform perpetual gratitude to our Gracious Benefactor, to the Almighty God of Peace, who has so mightily rescued us from that dismal State of thraldom and distress.
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God has had a signal Favour unto these Nations, as at sundry other times, so especially in their late Redemption, from the Oppression of a Popish, the worst of Tyrannies,
God has had a signal Favour unto these nations, as At sundry other times, so especially in their late Redemption, from the Oppression of a Popish, the worst of Tyrannies,
'Twas miraculous in our Eyes, and astonishing to our Thoughts, in so much that our joyfulness resembled that of Israel at their unexpected return from Captivity, out of a just Wonderment, We were like unto them that Dream.
'Twas miraculous in our Eyes, and astonishing to our Thoughts, in so much that our joyfulness resembled that of Israel At their unexpected return from Captivity, out of a just Wonderment, We were like unto them that Dream.
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No Hand but that of Omnipotence could have Roll'd a Stone of that great Weight up the Hill, against the strong Inclinations and joynt Interests of a People, who had so much Power in their Hands,
No Hand but that of Omnipotence could have Rolled a Stone of that great Weight up the Hill, against the strong Inclinations and joint Interests of a People, who had so much Power in their Hands,
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and who were prompted to make the best use they could of both, by their Pride and Malice, by ill Nature and prejudicate Education, by the Guilt of base Ingratitude and barbarous Cruelties, by strict Commands & Powerful Encouragements from abroad;
and who were prompted to make the best use they could of both, by their Pride and Malice, by ill Nature and prejudicate Education, by the Gilded of base Ingratitude and barbarous Cruelties, by strict Commands & Powerful Encouragements from abroad;
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even by Providence to give it over, and to take up the obstinate Egyptians Argument, Exod. 14. 25. Who by the unsuccessfulness of their frequent Attempts against Israel were Discourag'd,
even by Providence to give it over, and to take up the obstinate egyptians Argument, Exod 14. 25. Who by the unsuccessfulness of their frequent Attempts against Israel were Discouraged,
Many a time have they Fought against, and sore vex'd us from our Youth up, may we now say • and if the next Generation, not excepting the remains of this, does not play the same Game, 'tis not for want of good will,
Many a time have they Fought against, and soar vexed us from our Youth up, may we now say • and if the next Generation, not excepting the remains of this, does not play the same Game, it's not for want of good will,
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and consequently most dangerous, their malice has like the Pestilence walk'd in darkness, and they are very conformable to Cardinal Mazarines Maxim, (which his Master also do's punctually practice) that no honest Man ought to be a slave to his word.
and consequently most dangerous, their malice has like the Pestilence walked in darkness, and they Are very conformable to Cardinal Mazarines Maxim, (which his Master also do's punctually practice) that no honest Man ought to be a slave to his word.
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In short, the Experience of their constant behaviour ever since England first subdu'd them, gives us plainly to understand, that there is no safe relying on their candor and integrity,
In short, the Experience of their constant behaviour ever since England First subdued them, gives us plainly to understand, that there is no safe relying on their candor and integrity,
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The disguis'd Christian, and the Profess'd Infidel are friendly confederate against us, and would agree as well in the overthrow of our Religion and Government;
The disguised Christian, and the Professed Infidel Are friendly confederate against us, and would agree as well in the overthrow of our Religion and Government;
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and seeing he was Graciously pleas'd to accept of that Sacrifice, and to grant our requests, the return of thankful acknowledgments is but the payment of a just Debt.
and seeing he was Graciously pleased to accept of that Sacrifice, and to grant our requests, the return of thankful acknowledgments is but the payment of a just Debt.
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And as we imitated their good Example in the observation of the Fast, so let us in that of the Festival, offering up as they did a Religious thankfulness, in regard that he has made us also to rejoyce over our Enemies.
And as we imitated their good Exampl in the observation of the Fast, so let us in that of the Festival, offering up as they did a Religious thankfulness, in regard that he has made us also to rejoice over our Enemies.
not only Jews and Christians, but even barbarous ignorant Heathens, who so far ascribed victory to the favour of the Gods, that they erected stately Temples, sung gratulatory Hymns,
not only jews and Christians, but even barbarous ignorant heathens, who so Far ascribed victory to the favour of the God's, that they erected stately Temples, sung gratulatory Hymns,
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And as this is our bounden Duty, so is it our Advantage too, because God has promis'd to recompence it with the Continuance and Increase of His Blessings,
And as this is our bounden Duty, so is it our Advantage too, Because God has promised to recompense it with the Continuance and Increase of His Blessings,
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when our great Monarch undertook its Redemption? How greedy are the Beasts of Prey after the same Game still? And if Moses were remov'd out of the Gap, there is no appearance of any great Opposition to their pursuit : If the sence of our Vineyard were broken down, the wild Boar out of the Wood and the wild Beasts of the Field wou'd hasten to Root up and Devour it.
when our great Monarch undertook its Redemption? How greedy Are the Beasts of Prey After the same Game still? And if Moses were removed out of the Gap, there is no appearance of any great Opposition to their pursuit: If the sense of our Vineyard were broken down, the wild Boar out of the Wood and the wild Beasts of the Field would hasten to Root up and Devour it.
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How eminently conspicuous are the seriousness of his Counsels, the wisedom of his Conduct, the unmatchableness of his Bravery, the intrepidity of his Mind,
How eminently conspicuous Are the seriousness of his Counsels, the Wisdom of his Conduct, the unmatchableness of his Bravery, the intrepidity of his Mind,
But why shou'd a mean Orator attempt the Character of a Prince, whose Merits surmount the reach of Panegyrick? And a short dificient Praise is reckon'd a dispraise.
But why should a mean Orator attempt the Character of a Prince, whose Merits surmount the reach of Panegyric? And a short dificient Praise is reckoned a dispraise.
His Royal vertues are not hid under a Bushel, that they need hear be displai'd; they shine brightly from a visible Hill, and give light unto the World.
His Royal Virtues Are not hid under a Bushel, that they need hear be displayed; they shine brightly from a visible Hill, and give Light unto the World.
'Tis a mighty Priviledge in the constitution of our Government, that the Laws whereby we are Govern'd ▪ can't be made or repeal'd but with our own advice and consent,
It's a mighty Privilege in the constitution of our Government, that the Laws whereby we Are Governed ▪ can't be made or repealed but with our own Advice and consent,
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This You, great Patriots, are thorowly sensible of, and thereupon Wisely strive to Redeem the time, in providing with great dispatch for the Redress of past Grievances and Inconveniencies,
This You, great Patriots, Are thoroughly sensible of, and thereupon Wisely strive to redeem the time, in providing with great dispatch for the Redress of past Grievances and Inconveniences,
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You well know and pursue the Tenour of your Summons, to advise de ardius Regni negotiis, and you are admonish'd every Morning before you enter upon business, to what ends You are to direct Your Consultations, viz. the advancement of Gods Glory, the good of his Church, the safety, honour,
You well know and pursue the Tenor of your Summons, to Advice de ardius Regni negotiis, and you Are admonished every Morning before you enter upon business, to what ends You Are to Direct Your Consultations, viz. the advancement of God's Glory, the good of his Church, the safety, honour,
And surely we, who are so infinitely indebted to his Bounty and Goodness, cannot find in our Hearts to dishonour His holy Name, or contemn His reasonable Laws.
And surely we, who Are so infinitely indebted to his Bounty and goodness, cannot find in our Hearts to dishonour His holy Name, or contemn His reasonable Laws.
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How strange and irrational is it, that Men shou'd let God then slip out of their Minds most when He is most kind to them? And slight the Divine Indulgence for that very Reason which renders it most Estimable? This is to act like Swine, which trample upon Pearls, and devour all they get, without any acknowledgment of the Hand that feeds them:
How strange and irrational is it, that Men should let God then slip out of their Minds most when He is most kind to them? And slight the Divine Indulgence for that very Reason which renders it most Estimable? This is to act like Swine, which trample upon Pearls, and devour all they get, without any acknowledgment of the Hand that feeds them:
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For Solomon tells us in express Terms, That 'tis righteousness exalteth a Nation, but that Sin is a Reproach to any People. Prov. 14. 34. 2dly, The same Consideration is proper to enforce an entire unmoveable dependance on our God.
For Solomon tells us in express Terms, That it's righteousness Exalteth a nation, but that since is a Reproach to any People. Curae 14. 34. 2dly, The same Consideration is proper to enforce an entire Unmovable dependence on our God.
3dly, The Consideration of the foregoing Blessings is proper to confirm us in a Dutiful subjection to King William, who Reigns over us by the special Deputation of the Almighty,
3dly, The Consideration of the foregoing Blessings is proper to confirm us in a Dutiful subjection to King William, who Reigns over us by the special Deputation of the Almighty,
if some would lay aside their humorous prejudice, and others their groundless doubts and jealousies, Non-Jurors to his present Majesty would be as rare to be found among Protestants,
if Some would lay aside their humorous prejudice, and Others their groundless doubts and jealousies, Non-Jurors to his present Majesty would be as rare to be found among Protestants,
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for without more caution than I am Master of, it may be stretch'd or clip'd, there would be as much danger in the one, as ungratefulness in the other;
for without more caution than I am Master of, it may be stretched or clipped, there would be as much danger in the one, as ungratefulness in the other;
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but the great Veracity and Moderation of our Caesar will stablish it's just boundaries, these, we may well trust, he will never Try to pass, knowing that to be the only means of making him the most potent Prince,
but the great Veracity and Moderation of our Caesar will establish it's just boundaries, these, we may well trust, he will never Try to pass, knowing that to be the only means of making him the most potent Prince,
When People are divided in their Counsels, or carry'd different ways of Design and Interest, they are neither able nor willing to Assist one another against the Fraud and Force of an unanimous Enemy.
When People Are divided in their Counsels, or carried different ways of Design and Interest, they Are neither able nor willing to Assist one Another against the Fraud and Force of an unanimous Enemy.
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Greece of Old ow'd its Ruin not so much to the Sword of Philip, as the Dissentions of Athens, Thebes, and Sparta; nor was it so much the Power of Scipio ▪ as the Factions of Hanno, and Hannibal that Subdu'd Carthage; and how near Home have we an Instance of this kind in the Conquest of England by the Romans, which was greatly facilitated by the intestine Broils,
Greece of Old owed its Ruin not so much to the Sword of Philip, as the Dissensions of Athens, Thebes, and Sparta; nor was it so much the Power of Scipio ▪ as the Factions of Hanno, and Hannibal that Subdued Carthage; and how near Home have we an Instance of this kind in the Conquest of England by the Roman, which was greatly facilitated by the intestine Broils,
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And therefore it is that the insinuating restless Bigots of the advers Party, have all along from the first Reformation so industrously labour'd by all imaginable Artifices and Tricks to sow the seeds of Division,
And Therefore it is that the insinuating restless Bigots of the adverse Party, have all along from the First Reformation so industriously laboured by all imaginable Artifices and Tricks to sow the seeds of Division,
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and ruining our Selves, and yet as if they were too unskilful in the Contrivance of their Stratagem, we have but too much endeavour'd by a misguided Zeal to forward the Execution of it upon our selves.
and ruining our Selves, and yet as if they were too unskilful in the Contrivance of their Stratagem, we have but too much endeavoured by a misguided Zeal to forward the Execution of it upon our selves.
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Differen•• 〈 … 〉 there will be whilst there are Men 〈 ◊ 〉 why s•ould that run out into destructive Strife and Quarrel? 'tis very possible that differing Judgments may be Reconcil'd in Love.
Differen•• 〈 … 〉 there will be while there Are Men 〈 ◊ 〉 why s•ould that run out into destructive Strife and Quarrel? it's very possible that differing Judgments may be Reconciled in Love.
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To Conclude, Seeing we are not Ignorant of Romes Devices, let us prudently apply our selves to the disappointment of them and seeing 〈 ◊ 〉 places her main Confidence in our Heats and Differences, let us endeavour all we can to heal our Wounds and close up our Breaches,
To Conclude, Seeing we Are not Ignorant of Romes Devices, let us prudently apply our selves to the disappointment of them and seeing 〈 ◊ 〉 places her main Confidence in our Heats and Differences, let us endeavour all we can to heal our Wounds and close up our Breaches,
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so it may prove like the Ointment upon Aarons Beard, which ran down unto the skirts of his Cloathing, 'tis likely 'twill descend and influence all the lesser Societies of our Land,
so it may prove like the Ointment upon Aaron's Beard, which ran down unto the skirts of his Clothing, it's likely it'll descend and influence all the lesser Societies of our Land,
