A sermon preached October the 19, 1690, before the right worshipful the mayor, aldermen, and sheriff, &c. of the town and county of New-Castle upon Tyne being the day appointed for a general thanks giving for His Majesties's safe return and happy success in Ireland / by Geo. Tullie ...
Under the Government of the one, The People shall rejoyce, (and here they won't rejoyce for nothing) NONLATINALPHABET say the Septuagint; shall be merry or Cheerfull; Serenity shall possess their Soules and sit upon their Countenances;
Under the Government of the one, The People shall rejoice, (and Here they won't rejoice for nothing) say the septuagint; shall be merry or Cheerful; Serenity shall possess their Souls and fit upon their Countenances;
there being this, amongst other differences, betwixt Divine Inflictions, and the Injuries done us by Great Men in Authority, that we have liberty to pour out our Complaints,
there being this, among other differences, betwixt Divine Inflictions, and the Injuries done us by Great Men in authority, that we have liberty to pour out our Complaints,
My business shall be at this time, to illustrate, and confirm the two Opposite Assertions of the Text, by shewing what just Occasion and Matter of Rejoyceing this People will have, When the Righteous are in Authority, and what Reasons they will have, on the contrary, to mourn, when the wicked bear Rule;
My business shall be At this time, to illustrate, and confirm the two Opposite Assertions of the Text, by showing what just Occasion and Matter of Rejoicing this People will have, When the Righteous Are in authority, and what Reasons they will have, on the contrary, to mourn, when the wicked bear Rule;
Where, before we proceed, it will be necessary to premise that Aphorisms of this kind concerning Moral and Civil Affaires are not to be taken in a Strickt and rigorous Sense,
Where, before we proceed, it will be necessary to premise that Aphorisms of this kind Concerning Moral and Civil Affairs Are not to be taken in a Strict and rigorous Sense,
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as in the case of the late Grand Usurper, and our neighbouring Prince, or through some secret designs that Providence has on foot, that a people may have some just matter of rejoyceing,
as in the case of the late Grand Usurper, and our neighbouring Prince, or through Some secret designs that Providence has on foot, that a people may have Some just matter of rejoicing,
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and the Land may mourn, notwithstanding the righteousness of His own Life, as in the Case doubtless of that Unfortunate Prince, King Charles the Martyr.
and the Land may mourn, notwithstanding the righteousness of His own Life, as in the Case doubtless of that Unfortunate Prince, King Charles the Martyr.
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when He has got a Powerfvl Instrument in his hands to his purpose, we need not look so far back as the Reigns of Nero, Domitian, Dioclesian, Maximian, or the like, we need not ask our Fathers, that they may tell us;
when He has god a Powerfvl Instrument in his hands to his purpose, we need not look so Far back as the Reigns of Nero, Domitian, Diocletian, Maximian, or the like, we need not ask our Father's, that they may tell us;
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Samuel in his first Book and eighth Chapter has given us a competent Catalogue of them in acquainting the Israelites with the manner of the King which they so earnestly desired to Reign over them:
Samuel in his First Book and eighth Chapter has given us a competent Catalogue of them in acquainting the Israelites with the manner of the King which they so earnestly desired to Reign over them:
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Not that Kingly Government, as some Enthusiasts, and several Jewish Rabbies imagine, was displeasing to God, which is for Kind so near a Resemblance of his own,
Not that Kingly Government, as Some Enthusiasts, and several Jewish Rabbies imagine, was displeasing to God, which is for Kind so near a Resemblance of his own,
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but because they asked amiss, in a grumbling and a mutinous manner; dissatisfy'd both with God's Government, and Samuel's: They have not rejected Thee but Mee; i. e.
but Because they asked amiss, in a grumbling and a mutinous manner; dissatisfied both with God's Government, and Samuel's: They have not rejected Thee but Me; i. e.
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Of giving the best of their Fields, and their Vine yards to his Officers, Servants, &c. And who but a dull stupid Jew could expect better Treatment, from such a Lawless Form of Government as that?
Of giving the best of their Fields, and their Vine yards to his Officers, Servants, etc. And who but a dull stupid Jew could expect better Treatment, from such a Lawless From of Government as that?
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If then the Arbitrary Lashes of a Rehoboam's Scorpions, if the violent perverting of Justice, and Judgment in a Nation, if the breach of Faith, and the breach of Laws,
If then the Arbitrary Lashes of a Rehoboam's Scorpions, if the violent perverting of justice, and Judgement in a nation, if the breach of Faith, and the breach of Laws,
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and the triumphs of Atheism, Irreligion, and all manner of Impieties &c. be just cause of the most sensible grief to the best part of a Nation, to all those who have any concern left them,
and the Triumphos of Atheism, Irreligion, and all manner of Impieties etc. be just cause of the most sensible grief to the best part of a nation, to all those who have any concern left them,
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and oppose such Illegal Violences by force, yet this much must be granted, that, generally speaking, that kind of remedy equals the disease in the dangerousness of its consequences,
and oppose such Illegal Violences by force, yet this much must be granted, that, generally speaking, that kind of remedy equals the disease in the dangerousness of its consequences,
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and mourning, either through Oppression on the one hand, or Anarchie, and Confusion on the other, without the especial Intervention of such an Extraordinary Providence,
and mourning, either through Oppression on the one hand, or Anarchy, and Confusion on the other, without the especial Intervention of such an Extraordinary Providence,
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So that if he set up his Standard for the Devil, and in his Life proclaim warr against him whom he represents, He shall not want Volunteers enough to come into his Service.
So that if he Set up his Standard for the devil, and in his Life proclaim war against him whom he represents, He shall not want Volunteers enough to come into his Service.
first, for the sake of the Dishonour done to God by such authentic, as I may say, Violations of his Laws, which must doubtless be matter of very sensible regret to all •hose who have any generous Remains of Piety, 〈 ◊ 〉 Religion left about them;
First, for the sake of the Dishonour done to God by such authentic, as I may say, Violations of his Laws, which must doubtless be matter of very sensible regret to all •hose who have any generous Remains of Piety, 〈 ◊ 〉 Religion left about them;
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Thirdly then, When the wicked bear Rule the Land, in all probability will have just reason to mourn, because God often times avenges the Iniquitys of a Prince upon his People,
Thirdly then, When the wicked bear Rule the Land, in all probability will have just reason to mourn, Because God often times avenges the Iniquities of a Prince upon his People,
Yet, notwithstanding all this, I say, the Lord sent a Pestilence upon the People, so that there fell of Israel Seventy Thousand men. (1. Chron. 21.) Thus again, the Pride,
Yet, notwithstanding all this, I say, the Lord sent a Pestilence upon the People, so that there fell of Israel Seventy Thousand men. (1. Chronicles 21.) Thus again, the Pride,
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and Ingratitude which that good King, Hezekiah, chanc'd to stain his Memory with, upon his deliverance from Senacherib's Arms, was aveng'd, not on himself singuly, but on his Subjects likewise;
and Ingratitude which that good King, Hezekiah, chanced to stain his Memory with, upon his deliverance from Senacherib's Arms, was avenged, not on himself singuly, but on his Subjects likewise;
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therefore says the Text, there was Wrath upon him, and not upon him only, but upon Judah also, and Jerusalem, (2. Chron. 32. 25.) And 'tis peculiarly observable of the Sins of Manasseh, that ▪ they left such an indelible stain of Guilt upon his Country, that notwithstanding all Josiah did to wash it off,
Therefore Says the Text, there was Wrath upon him, and not upon him only, but upon Judah also, and Jerusalem, (2. Chronicles 32. 25.) And it's peculiarly observable of the Sins of Manasses, that ▪ they left such an indelible stain of Gilded upon his Country, that notwithstanding all Josiah did to wash it off,
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for all that, the Lord turned not from the Fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his Anger was kindled against Judah, (the whole People) because of all the provocations that (not only they,
for all that, the Lord turned not from the Fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his Anger was kindled against Judah, (the Whole People) Because of all the provocations that (not only they,
but) Manasseh (their King) prcvoked him with all. (2 Kings 23. 26.) Such a Curse and a Plague may on evil Prince entail upon a Land for Generations after Him:
but) Manasses (their King) prcvoked him with all. (2 Kings 23. 26.) Such a Curse and a Plague may on evil Prince entail upon a Land for Generations After Him:
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First, it cannot but be matter of rejoyceing to all good Men (and it matters not for the rest) to see the very Honour done to Virtue, by placeing Her on the Throne,
First, it cannot but be matter of rejoicing to all good Men (and it matters not for the rest) to see the very Honour done to Virtue, by placing Her on the Throne,
So needs must a good Man be exceedingly transported, to see his good Old-friend, and Antiquated Acquaintan•e ▪ that true Piety and Vertue in whose Society, He has all along delighted, advanc'd at Court,
So needs must a good Man be exceedingly transported, to see his good Old-friend, and Antiquated Acquaintan•e ▪ that true Piety and Virtue in whose Society, He has all along delighted, advanced At Court,
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Secondly, when Righteousness and Authority dwell together, the people, in all probability, will have just Occasion to rejoyce, by reason of those many Blessing which are like to descend upon the state, from so happy a Conjunction;
Secondly, when Righteousness and authority dwell together, the people, in all probability, will have just Occasion to rejoice, by reason of those many Blessing which Are like to descend upon the state, from so happy a Conjunction;
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For, righteousness, or the Exercise of true Religion casts a very favourable Aspect upon the Temporal Happiness of a people, in as much as it most effectually recommends,
For, righteousness, or the Exercise of true Religion Cast a very favourable Aspect upon the Temporal Happiness of a people, in as much as it most effectually recommends,
and promotes the practise of those virtues, which of themselves, carry a mighty stroke in the preservation of a people, such as Humility, Contentedness of mind, Obedience to Superiors, mutual Concord,
and promotes the practice of those Virtues, which of themselves, carry a mighty stroke in the preservation of a people, such as Humility, Contentedness of mind, obedience to Superiors, mutual Concord,
and Amity, true fortitude, and Resolution of mind, Industrie &c. and as powerfully discourages those contrary Vices, which naturally tend to the disolution of that Society where they reign, such are Pride, Dissatisfactions, Refractoriness, Hatreds, Variance, Voluptuousness, Cowardice, Idleness &c. and indeed, all vice in the General carries Confusion along with it, were there no Justice above to look on, and punish it.
and Amity, true fortitude, and Resolution of mind, Industry etc. and as powerfully discourages those contrary Vices, which naturally tend to the dissolution of that Society where they Reign, such Are Pride, Dissatisfactions, Refractoriness, Hatreds, Variance, Voluptuousness, Cowardice, Idleness etc. and indeed, all vice in the General carries Confusion along with it, were there no justice above to look on, and Punish it.
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For if He is many times propitious to particular persons here upon the observance of his Laws tho' many times indeed He deferrs the payment till the General Audit of all the Earth,
For if He is many times propitious to particular Persons Here upon the observance of his Laws though many times indeed He defers the payment till the General Audit of all the Earth,
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and whose sole Fiat, all the United world is not able to reverse? For, Who hath resisted his will? Or, who hath harden'd Himself against Him, and hath prosper'd?
and whose sole Fiat, all the United world is not able to reverse? For, Who hath resisted his will? Or, who hath hardened Himself against Him, and hath prospered?
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how highly does that Prince contribute thereunto, and consequently, to the rejoyceing of his People, who enjoyns Virtue by his Laws, recommends it by his Practise,
how highly does that Prince contribute thereunto, and consequently, to the rejoicing of his People, who enjoins Virtue by his Laws, recommends it by his practice,
and spreads it ore the Nation, by the powerfull argument of an Illustrous Example? Vita Principis censura est, sayes Pliny, the Prince's Life is a taxing of other Men's.
and spreads it over the nation, by the powerful argument of an Illustrous Exampl? Vita Principis Censure est, Says pliny, the Prince's Life is a taxing of other Men's.
So that insuch an Auspicious Reign as this that we figure to our selves, and which we are not without hopes but we may yet see beyond Idea, how shall true Piety erects her depressed head? And be be no more dash'd out of Countenance by those lewd Buffoons, who think they Confute all they rail, or laugh at!
So that insuch an Auspicious Reign as this that we figure to our selves, and which we Are not without hope's but we may yet see beyond Idea, how shall true Piety erects her depressed head? And be be no more dashed out of Countenance by those lewd Buffoons, who think they Confute all they rail, or laugh At!
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Sense, and Reason shall be no longcr muzzeal'd by Prejudice, and Folly, (And 'tis no small comfort to a ▪ Man to dare to assert the truth) Violence and Oppression shall give way to Justice,
Sense, and Reason shall be no longcr muzzealed by Prejudice, and Folly, (And it's no small Comfort to a ▪ Man to Dare to assert the truth) Violence and Oppression shall give Way to justice,
Righteousness and peace shall kiss each othor, (for when a Mans ways please the Lord, He maketh even his Enemies to be at peace with him.) God shall give such a People his blessing, and their Land shall yeeld her increase:
Righteousness and peace shall kiss each othor, (for when a men ways please the Lord, He makes even his Enemies to be At peace with him.) God shall give such a People his blessing, and their Land shall yield her increase:
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because the Divine Wisdom and Goodness will, in all probability direct the Counsels, and prosper the endeavours of the Prince for his own, and the Publick welfare.
Because the Divine Wisdom and goodness will, in all probability Direct the Counsels, and prosper the endeavours of the Prince for his own, and the Public welfare.
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Their Employ is arduous, their Province highly difficult. Their Deliberations are conversant about things noless intricate in themselves, than uncertain in their consequences,
Their Employ is arduous, their Province highly difficult. Their Deliberations Are conversant about things noless intricate in themselves, than uncertain in their consequences,
& events; (For the Race is not always to the swift ▪ nor the Battel to the Strong.) The grand Vessel of the Publick-weal, which these Pilotes steer, is subject to be split upon ten thousand Rocks;
& events; (For the Raze is not always to the swift ▪ nor the Battle to the Strong.) The grand Vessel of the Public-weal, which these Pilots steer, is Subject to be split upon ten thousand Rocks;
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For so it is that the very Passengers many times that are in Her, thô their safety too depends upon Her preservation, are yet but too forward, some of them through a narrow,
For so it is that the very Passengers many times that Are in Her, though their safety too depends upon Her preservation, Are yet but too forward, Some of them through a narrow,
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so that a man, all consider'd, has just reason to cry out with Sr. Paul upon another Occasion, Who of Himself is sufficient for these things? None but he who ruleth the rageing of the Sea,
so that a man, all considered, has just reason to cry out with Sr. Paul upon Another Occasion, Who of Himself is sufficient for these things? None but he who Ruleth the raging of the Sea,
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of that NONLATINALPHABET, that Heroicke Princely Spirit, as the Septuagint render it, ( Psal. 51. v. 12.) which enables Men for Great, and Generous undertakeings:
of that, that Heroic Princely Spirit, as the septuagint render it, (Psalm 51. v. 12.) which enables Men for Great, and Generous undertakings:
And then whatsoever Happyness, by this meanes, befalls such a Prince, is necessarily derived down to the meanest of his People ▪ His Reputation, is theirs: His Glory theirs: His Successes, theirs:
And then whatsoever Happiness, by this means, befalls such a Prince, is necessarily derived down to the Meanest of his People ▪ His Reputation, is theirs: His Glory theirs: His Successes, theirs:
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So that what St. Paul says in relation to the members of the body, and of the Church, holds equally strong in case of a Righteous man, become the head Politick of a Nation:
So that what Saint Paul Says in Relation to the members of the body, and of the Church, holds equally strong in case of a Righteous man, become the head Politic of a nation:
I have only to add in the 4th. and last place, That you need but at your leisure peruse your Bibles, and so supersede me the Labour here, to furnish you with pregnant instances of such Princes,
I have only to add in the 4th. and last place, That you need but At your leisure peruse your Bibles, and so supersede me the Labour Here, to furnish you with pregnant instances of such Princes,
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as through their excellent virtues have derived down happiness to their people, I shall only, more particularly remark, that the Divine Goodness has been pleas'd to express that Special regard to the Righteousness of some Princes,
as through their excellent Virtues have derived down happiness to their people, I shall only, more particularly remark, that the Divine goodness has been pleased to express that Special regard to the Righteousness of Some Princes,
11. 13.) And when long after in the days of Hezekiah, when Sennacherib laid siege to the City which He had chosen to put his name there, He saved it says Isaiah, for his own sake,
11. 13.) And when long After in the days of Hezekiah, when Sennacherib laid siege to the city which He had chosen to put his name there, He saved it Says Isaiah, for his own sake,
And now, lest I should be thought hitherto to have slurr'd over the Occasion of the Day, (thô I have not neither) and so to have affronted both God, and the King;
And now, lest I should be Thought hitherto to have slurred over the Occasion of the Day, (though I have not neither) and so to have affronted both God, and the King;
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I shall therefore add a few words concerning the Present Occasion of our rejoyceing, and shew that it becometh well all the Just Honest Men in the Nation this Day, to be thank ▪ full. Thankfull for such a King; thankfull for such a Delivernce.
I shall Therefore add a few words Concerning the Present Occasion of our rejoicing, and show that it Becometh well all the Just Honest Men in the nation this Day, to be thank ▪ full. Thankful for such a King; thankful for such a Delivernce.
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What is there wanting in Him, to recommend Him even to some of our own Nation? For his Virtues and Exploits have done it long ago to all the World beside:
What is there wanting in Him, to recommend Him even to Some of our own nation? For his Virtues and Exploits have done it long ago to all the World beside:
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What Violence is there done in it, unless indeed, it be that which He Offers, (might I so speak) to Justice Her self, through the extraordinary Clemency of his Nat•re?
What Violence is there done in it, unless indeed, it be that which He Offers, (might I so speak) to justice Her self, through the extraordinary Clemency of his Nat•re?
Look we upon His Wisdom in Deliberation, 'Tis like some great River, the silence, and stilness of whose Course is owing to the deepness of its Channel.
Look we upon His Wisdom in Deliberation, It's like Some great River, the silence, and stillness of whose Course is owing to the deepness of its Channel.
The Lightning of his own Canon's scarce more quick, nor an hungry Lyon more fearless than He ▪ that Insomuch we have just reason to say unto the King, what the Men of David sware to Him,
The Lightning of his own Canon's scarce more quick, nor an hungry lion more fearless than He ▪ that Insomuch we have just reason to say unto the King, what the Men of David sware to Him,
Thou shalt go no more out with us to Battle, that thou quench not the light of Israel ▪ (2. Sam. 21. 17.) And when it had pleased the great Lord of Hosts to bless such personal Prowess and Conduct with success;
Thou shalt go no more out with us to Battle, that thou quench not the Light of Israel ▪ (2. Sam. 21. 17.) And when it had pleased the great Lord of Hosts to bless such personal Prowess and Conduct with success;
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yet they consider'd not that the Prejudices of Education, which stick so close by, and clap so Fatal a by ass upon other men, could not prevail over a Judgment so pierceing to discern the truth,
yet they considered not that the Prejudices of Education, which stick so close by, and clap so Fatal a by Ass upon other men, could not prevail over a Judgement so piercing to discern the truth,
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And how then are we obliged, upon all these Accounts, to accost the King in Tertullies his Rhetoric to Felix Seeing that by Thee we ensoy great quietness;
And how then Are we obliged, upon all these Accounts, to accost the King in Tertullies his Rhetoric to Felix Seeing that by Thee we ensoy great quietness;
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and that very worthy deeds are done unto this Nation, by thy providence: We accept it alwayes, and in all places most Noble Prince, with all Thankfullness.
and that very worthy Deeds Are done unto this nation, by thy providence: We accept it always, and in all places most Noble Prince, with all Thankfulness.
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Remembring always that God expects returns of gratitude, not only to Himself, but to the glorious Instruments likewise which he is pleased to make use off in accomplishing the Deliverance of a People;
Remembering always that God expects returns of gratitude, not only to Himself, but to the glorious Instruments likewise which he is pleased to make use off in accomplishing the Deliverance of a People;
As it is reprochfully said of Isarel, not onely that they remembered not the Lord their God, who had delivered them out of the Hands of all their Enemies on every side;
As it is reproachfully said of Israel, not only that they remembered not the Lord their God, who had Delivered them out of the Hands of all their Enemies on every side;
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but that they shewed no kindness to the House of Jerubbaal, namely Gideon, (who had been his Instrument in it.) According to a• the goodness which He had shewed unto Israel. Jud. 8. 34, 35.
but that they showed no kindness to the House of Jerubbaal, namely gideon, (who had been his Instrument in it.) According to a• the Goodness which He had showed unto Israel. Jud. 8. 34, 35.
I said, Secondly, It would well become us to rejoyce and be thankfull upon the Score of the great Deliverance, which the King, under God, has wrought for Us. Imagine but that you see the Sword going through the Land, wearied, and blunted by destruction;
I said, Secondly, It would well become us to rejoice and be thankful upon the Score of the great Deliverance, which the King, under God, has wrought for Us. Imagine but that you see the Sword going through the Land, wearied, and blunted by destruction;
He who is not at this day sensible of the inseperable attendants upon those twins of Popery and Arbritrary-Power doubtless one of those who would fain represent the little Finger of a Tax rais'd to keep them out, heavier than both their Loins, is proof against all reason and experience, and boldly out-faces all mankind;
He who is not At this day sensible of the inseparable attendants upon those twins of Popery and Arbritrary-Power doubtless one of those who would fain represent the little Finger of a Tax raised to keep them out, Heavier than both their Loins, is proof against all reason and experience, and boldly outfaces all mankind;
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and pittie it is but He were taught them, as Gideon taught the men of Succoth with Briers and Thorns. Judges, 8. 16. We may likewise Farther, to excite our thankfulness upon this joyfull Occasion, recollect the several appearanc•s of God's finger through many of the Periods of this great Affair;
and pity it is but He were taught them, as gideon taught the men of Succoth with Briers and Thorns. Judges, 8. 16. We may likewise Farther, to excite our thankfulness upon this joyful Occasion, recollect the several appearanc•s of God's finger through many of the Periods of this great Affair;
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That the counsels of our enemies Achitophels was turn'd into such gross folly, as to help on the Advancement of that, which they so zealously sought to destroy:
That the Counsels of our enemies Achitophels was turned into such gross folly, as to help on the Advancement of that, which they so zealously sought to destroy:
That the breath of the Winds, were lately, so suddenly stopt, and their Mouth's turn'd quite another way, to save our Fleet, and us from destruction:
That the breath of the Winds, were lately, so suddenly stopped, and their Mouth's turned quite Another Way, to save our Fleet, and us from destruction:
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and several other particulars, that need not to be enumerated, are such plain Signatures, and Characters of an Immediate Interposal from above, that a man may verily say, This is the Day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoyce, and be glad in it.
and several other particulars, that need not to be enumerated, Are such plain Signatures, and Characters of an Immediate Interposal from above, that a man may verily say, This is the Day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice, and be glad in it.
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And long may the happy Occasion of this Day, not only endure, like the day of Josuah, when the Sun stood still in Gibeon, and the Moon in the Valley of Ajalon, but like the Sun its ordinary course, arise, in due time, to its Zenith, make a perfect day,
And long may the happy Occasion of this Day, not only endure, like the day of Joshua, when the Sun stood still in Gibeon, and the Moon in the Valley of Ajalon, but like the Sun its ordinary course, arise, in due time, to its Zenith, make a perfect day,
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