A sermon preach'd before the King in the Cathedral Church of Winchester upon Sunday, Septemb. 9, 1683 being the day of publick thanksgiving for the deliverance of His Sacred Majesties person and government from the late treasonable conspiracy / by F. Turner ...
IF ever any might presume to take up the words of David in another Psalm where he says in behalf of himself and of God's own People, Like as we have heard so have we seen in the City of our God, i. e.
IF ever any might presume to take up the words of David in Another Psalm where he Says in behalf of himself and of God's own People, Like as we have herd so have we seen in the city of our God, i. e.
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If ever those words of his might be apply'd by way of comparing the Great Deliverances which Almighty God has afforded to Kings and Kingdoms in Ages past, with Mercies no less wonderful in the present Age;
If ever those words of his might be applied by Way of comparing the Great Deliverances which Almighty God has afforded to Kings and Kingdoms in Ages past, with mercies no less wondered in the present Age;
I take it out of a Psalm appointed in part of our Office for this Solemn Thanksgiving; and there's none but at first hearing my Text read may see it as it were fulfilled once more in our own Story,
I take it out of a Psalm appointed in part of our Office for this Solemn Thanksgiving; and there's none but At First hearing my Text read may see it as it were fulfilled once more in our own Story,
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but for several months, his Enemies are so disappointed, and defeated now, that we may truly say, God has given him a Noble Victory: We hear of a King in my Text, Deliver'd from the peril of the Sword;
but for several months, his Enemies Are so disappointed, and defeated now, that we may truly say, God has given him a Noble Victory: We hear of a King in my Text, Delivered from the peril of the Sword;
But we cannot tell whether this Psalm were written before or after his Encounters with Absolom, the Son of his own Bowels that sought his Life, or with Sheba that manag'd a Rising in the City against him, till the Loyal Party of the City prevail'd,
But we cannot tell whither this Psalm were written before or After his Encounters with Absalom, the Son of his own Bowels that sought his Life, or with Sheba that managed a Rising in the city against him, till the Loyal Party of the city prevailed,
when Saul and his bloudy house were hunting him like a Partridge upon the Mountains: So that not his own House, which should be a Man's Castle and his Sanctuary;
when Saul and his bloody house were hunting him like a Partridge upon the Mountains: So that not his own House, which should be a Man's Castle and his Sanctuary;
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and (to keep far enough off not only from cold and frivolous Parallels, but also from odious Comparisons) I shall only say, we see a King preserved from the same Implacable Enemy that has pursu'd him above these Forty Years; but a much more formidable Enemy since he conceal'd his Enmity,
and (to keep Far enough off not only from cold and frivolous Parallels, but also from odious Comparisons) I shall only say, we see a King preserved from the same Implacable Enemy that has pursued him above these Forty years; but a much more formidable Enemy since he concealed his Enmity,
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Lastly, to compleat the Solemnity and Honorary Part of his Thanksgivings upon these Accounts, he resolves to celebrate his Victory and his Deliverance, with such Musick as is proper to be used in the Worship of God,
Lastly, to complete the Solemnity and Honorary Part of his Thanksgivings upon these Accounts, he resolves to celebrate his Victory and his Deliverance, with such Music as is proper to be used in the Worship of God,
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and together with Church-Musick to Introduce its best Sister and Heavenly Twin, i. e. Divine Poetry, wherein he will endeavour at Higher and Nobler Strains than ordinary.
and together with Church-Musick to Introduce its best Sister and Heavenly Twin, i. e. Divine Poetry, wherein he will endeavour At Higher and Nobler Strains than ordinary.
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Now I cannot deny but many of the modern Expositors are careful, in their Descants on my Text, to instruct us that the religious Use of Instrumental Musick was purely Mosaical and Typical; that it was adapted to the grosser and duller Constitution of the Jewish Votaries, but by no means to be taken for our Pattern,
Now I cannot deny but many of the modern Expositors Are careful, in their Descants on my Text, to instruct us that the religious Use of Instrumental Music was purely Mosaical and Typical; that it was adapted to the grosser and duller Constitution of the Jewish Votaries, but by no means to be taken for our Pattern,
I would fain know too, whether the Piety of those Reformers be so much more Refin'd and Exalted than was that of David, that they refuse and despise such low Dispensations as these, which he made good use of.
I would fain know too, whither the Piety of those Reformers be so much more Refined and Exalted than was that of David, that they refuse and despise such low Dispensations as these, which he made good use of.
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In short, if I find it in use with other Nations as old as Homer 's time, with Nations who never received the Law, and with the Jews before they received the Law upon Mount Sinai, (for Miriam the Sister of Aaron and the Virgins that bore her Company to celebrate their Deliverance out of Egypt, played with their Timbrels and danc'd to the Song of Moses) I must conclude it a piece of Natural Religion, to which the common Light of Reason directs all Civilized Nations, especially upon any general Jubile and Publick Thanksgiving; and if ever any Prince and People had reason to sing Te Deum, to raise their Affections with Voices,
In short, if I find it in use with other nations as old as Homer is time, with nations who never received the Law, and with the jews before they received the Law upon Mount Sinai, (for Miriam the Sister of Aaron and the Virgins that boar her Company to celebrate their Deliverance out of Egypt, played with their Timbrels and danced to the Song of Moses) I must conclude it a piece of Natural Religion, to which the Common Light of Reason directs all Civilized nations, especially upon any general Jubilee and Public Thanksgiving; and if ever any Prince and People had reason to sing Te God, to raise their Affections with Voices,
he does not say that God always gives them Victory: We know it has been given against the Best of Kings to the Worst of all his Subjects; but the meaning is, that whenever a King is a Conquerour, God gives him Victory: Nor does he say that Every Sovereign Prince is Constantly Deliver'd,
he does not say that God always gives them Victory: We know it has been given against the Best of Kings to the Worst of all his Subject's; but the meaning is, that whenever a King is a Conqueror, God gives him Victory: Nor does he say that Every Sovereign Prince is Constantly Delivered,
Alass was our late Royal Martyr so Delivered from it? In the highest and truest sense of the word, he was never more delivered from all the Evils of this World than when he was delivered up by Gods unsearchable Counsels to the Will of his Enemies;
Alas was our late Royal Martyr so Delivered from it? In the highest and Truest sense of the word, he was never more Delivered from all the Evils of this World than when he was Delivered up by God's unsearchable Counsels to the Will of his Enemies;
This only can be gathered, that whenever these Sacred Princes are so delivered as to be preserved from the Sword, (and so they are most frequently;) so as to be rescued out of the very Jaws of Death, 'tis by an extraordinary Vigilance of the Divine Providence over them, 'tis God is their Guardian,
This only can be gathered, that whenever these Sacred Princes Are so Delivered as to be preserved from the Sword, (and so they Are most frequently;) so as to be rescued out of the very Jaws of Death, it's by an extraordinary Vigilance of the Divine Providence over them, it's God is their Guardian,
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Now in the Book of Psalms the Heathen do commonly signifie the Godless-men: So 'tis as if he had said, whatsoever Godless men design or propose to themselves contrary to the Will of God, he blasts and frustrates their Plots, he dissipates all their Cabals, he unravels all their Intrigues, be they never so cunningly manag'd by such as have erected themselves into Secret Councils, be they never so strongly backt by Factious Associations; still God does in his good time make it appear, that he governs the World, he makes them feel his hand that think to wrest the Scepter from them that hold it for him.
Now in the Book of Psalms the Heathen do commonly signify the Godless-men: So it's as if he had said, whatsoever Godless men Design or propose to themselves contrary to the Will of God, he blasts and frustrates their Plots, he dissipates all their Cabals, he unravels all their Intrigues, be they never so cunningly managed by such as have erected themselves into Secret Councils, be they never so strongly backed by Factious Associations; still God does in his good time make it appear, that he governs the World, he makes them feel his hand that think to wrest the Sceptre from them that hold it for him.
Whoever they are that use indirect and unlawful means to Raise or Establish, or but to Secure themselves, to set up as it were for themselves, without God in the World;
Whoever they Are that use indirect and unlawful means to Raise or Establish, or but to Secure themselves, to Set up as it were for themselves, without God in the World;
When he yielded to that great Temptation of Numbring the People, an Act which God interpreted to be relying on the Arm of Flesh, and priding himself in the many that he had at his Service, instead of depending upon God,
When he yielded to that great Temptation of Numbering the People, an Act which God interpreted to be relying on the Arm of Flesh, and priding himself in the many that he had At his Service, instead of depending upon God,
a fair warning for every Great Man that puts his trust in the Multitude, especially for him that follows a Multitude to do Evil, tho' he vainly supposes that Good may come of it,
a fair warning for every Great Man that puts his trust in the Multitude, especially for him that follows a Multitude to do Evil, though he vainly supposes that Good may come of it,
This Principle of yielding, and steering a crooked Course for fear of the Torrent, was by a Noble English Martyr within the memory of man, most Christianly Confest and Condemn'd with his last breath,
This Principle of yielding, and steering a crooked Course for Fear of the Torrent, was by a Noble English Martyr within the memory of man, most Christianly Confessed and Condemned with his last breath,
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In such hard Cases as these, the resolution of David (tho' somewhat of the latest for him after he had Numbred the People) should be our Rule, Let us now fall into hands of the Lord,
In such hard Cases as these, the resolution of David (though somewhat of the latest for him After he had Numbered the People) should be our Rule, Let us now fallen into hands of the Lord,
or, those overflowings of ungodly men, which made even David afraid; for God takes to himself this Glory, that He stills the raging of the Sea, and the noise of its Waves,
or, those overflowings of ungodly men, which made even David afraid; for God Takes to himself this Glory, that He stills the raging of the Sea, and the noise of its Waves,
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But if ever any one thought to carry all before him by the Number and Force of his Armed men, in spight of the Living God, it was Senacherib; The Speech that was spoken in his Name by Rabshekah to the People on the Wall, was like that of the Gyant Capaneus, whom the Poet represents upon the Walls of Thebes daring and defying all the Gods of Heaven and of Earth.
But if ever any one Thought to carry all before him by the Number and Force of his Armed men, in spite of the Living God, it was Sennacherib; The Speech that was spoken in his Name by Rabshekah to the People on the Wall, was like that of the Giant Capaneus, whom the Poet represents upon the Walls of Thebes daring and defying all the God's of Heaven and of Earth.
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But when the Tumor of the Assyrians Pride was lanc'd by an Angel 's Sword, (which in one Night cut off a hundred fourscore and five thousand of his fighting men;
But when the Tumor of the Assyrians Pride was lanced by an Angel is Sword, (which in one Night Cut off a hundred fourscore and five thousand of his fighting men;
and so gave a great Victory to the King of Israel, and so delivered Hezekiah the Son of David, from the hurtful Sword) then does not Senacherib blush by falling low on his Face to a God of wood or of stone to give himself the Lie;
and so gave a great Victory to the King of Israel, and so Delivered Hezekiah the Son of David, from the hurtful Sword) then does not Sennacherib blush by falling low on his Face to a God of wood or of stone to give himself the Lie;
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he that confess'd no other God than his own strong Arm (to that alone he gives the Attribute of Omnipotence) he is found upon his Knees to his God Nisroch; he who not only despised the Servants and Worshippers of the God of Israel, but in comparison of his own strength, derided the Power of a Deity,
he that confessed no other God than his own strong Arm (to that alone he gives the Attribute of Omnipotence) he is found upon his Knees to his God Nisroch; he who not only despised the Servants and Worshippers of the God of Israel, but in comparison of his own strength, derided the Power of a Deity,
and prickt all his Religion upon the end of his Sword, this Scorner of God is slain by two of of his own Sons while he was crouching to a thing without Sense or Life;
and pricked all his Religion upon the end of his Sword, this Scorner of God is slave by two of of his own Sons while he was crouching to a thing without Sense or Life;
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in the very Act of his Publick Adoration, God in his infinite Wisdome ordering it so, that he should seal his Faith (such a faith as it was) with his own Blood, that not only his Crime and his Punishment;
in the very Act of his Public Adoration, God in his infinite Wisdom ordering it so, that he should seal his Faith (such a faith as it was) with his own Blood, that not only his Crime and his Punishment;
but will take the Sword against their Lawful Prince, upon any pretence whatsoever, their Sentence is read in the words of our blessed Saviour, They that take the Sword shall perish with the Sword.
but will take the Sword against their Lawful Prince, upon any pretence whatsoever, their Sentence is read in the words of our blessed Saviour, They that take the Sword shall perish with the Sword.
This also will best appear by some clear and proper Examples, even David the Hero in my Text, He who had shew'd himself infinitly tender of touching the Lords Anointed, tho' himself were the next to succeed,
This also will best appear by Some clear and proper Examples, even David the Hero in my Text, He who had showed himself infinitely tender of touching the lords Anointed, though himself were the next to succeed,
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for when King Saul had driven him from his Country, when being pursu'd and persecuted to extremity, he did but fly for refuge to the Philistins, those mortal Enemies of Israel, how quickly do they call his sins to remembrance? Is this not David of whom they sang one to another, Saul hath slain his Thousands and David his Ten Thousands? Then was he fain wisely to act the fool,
for when King Saul had driven him from his Country, when being pursued and persecuted to extremity, he did but fly for refuge to the philistines, those Mortal Enemies of Israel, how quickly do they call his Sins to remembrance? Is this not David of whom they sang one to Another, Saul hath slave his Thousands and David his Ten Thousands? Then was he fain wisely to act the fool,
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Well under this Disguise of a man that had lost his wits, and was not worth their looking after, David escapes from that fatal Court to a Cave; He raises some forces:
Well under this Disguise of a man that had lost his wits, and was not worth their looking After, David escapes from that fatal Court to a Cave; He raises Some forces:
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now he thought himself considerable enough with his flying Army to offer his service again to the same King Achish of Gath; and personating the Lunatick no more, he is kindly receiv'd there.
now he Thought himself considerable enough with his flying Army to offer his service again to the same King Achish of Gaza; and personating the Lunatic no more, he is kindly received there.
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for while he dwelt among them he diverted and imployed his Forces another way against some of the Borderers, the Old Enemies of Israel. But then to what cruel hardships was he reduced,
for while he dwelled among them he diverted and employed his Forces Another Way against Some of the Borderers, the Old Enemies of Israel. But then to what cruel hardships was he reduced,
what officious Equivocations was he driven upon, to make the Philistines believe that he was heartily theirs? and then does King Achish bring him to the Test, to fight with Israel? And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly that thou shalt go out with me to Battel, thou and thy men.
what officious Equivocations was he driven upon, to make the philistines believe that he was heartily theirs? and then does King Achish bring him to the Test, to fight with Israel? And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly that thou shalt go out with me to Battle, thou and thy men.
what he meant to do, or which way he design'd to extricate himself out of these Difficulties into which his false Politicks had cast him, 'tis impossible for us to determine.
what he meant to do, or which Way he designed to extricate himself out of these Difficulties into which his false Politics had cast him, it's impossible for us to determine.
but made him take shame upon him, when the Princes of the Philistines urg'd their King to send him away in disgrace, Make this fellow return, and let him not go down with us to Battel,
but made him take shame upon him, when the Princes of the philistines urged their King to send him away in disgrace, Make this fellow return, and let him not go down with us to Battle,
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lest in the Battel he be an Adversary to us, for wherewith should he reconcile himself to his Master, should it not be with the Heads of these men? Thus they in a manner cashier'd him,
lest in the Battle he be an Adversary to us, for wherewith should he reconcile himself to his Master, should it not be with the Heads of these men? Thus they in a manner Cashiered him,
that as an humble Confidence of Gods Protection over us, if we resolve to live in his most holy fear, is the most infallible course we can take to continue in safety,
that as an humble Confidence of God's Protection over us, if we resolve to live in his most holy Fear, is the most infallible course we can take to continue in safety,
for commonly such are the Followers of Mock-Princes: with the help of this Noble Retinue he assassinates all the seventy legitimate Sons of his Father upon one stone;
for commonly such Are the Followers of Mock-Princes: with the help of this Noble Retinue he assassinates all the seventy legitimate Sons of his Father upon one stone;
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But how did this Murderous Traitor and his Abettors prosper? Jotham the Youngest Son of Gideon and the only Son that surviv'd the Massacre, cryes as a Prophet from God against the Usurper;
But how did this Murderous Traitor and his Abettors prosper? Jotham the Youngest Son of gideon and the only Son that survived the Massacre, cries as a Prophet from God against the Usurper;
and denounces that fire shall come out of the Bramble (so in his Parable he calls that Base Son) and that this fire shall devour their Cedars of Lebanon, their Noble men that rais'd him.
and denounces that fire shall come out of the Bramble (so in his Parable he calls that Base Son) and that this fire shall devour their Cedars of Lebanon, their Noble men that raised him.
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this was to turn their Church into a True Conventicle, where they carryed on the work of the day in their two laudable Exercises, whereof one was inveighing against the Government,
this was to turn their Church into a True Conventicle, where they carried on the work of the day in their two laudable Exercises, whereof one was inveighing against the Government,
Then we are told, the men of Sichem dealt Treacherously with Abimelech, as those that have once been fellow-Traitors to their Lawful Governours do seldome long continue faithful to one another.
Then we Are told, the men of Sichem dealt Treacherously with Abimelech, as those that have once been fellow-Traitors to their Lawful Governors do seldom long continue faithful to one Another.
he that had murder'd seventy of his Brethren upon one stone, has his own Brains dash'd out by another stone: and to shew that the hand of God was in all this, we are told expresly, And all the Evil of the Men of Sichem did God render upon their own heads,
he that had murdered seventy of his Brothers upon one stone, has his own Brains dashed out by Another stone: and to show that the hand of God was in all this, we Are told expressly, And all the Evil of the Men of Sichem did God render upon their own Heads,
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But because this distrusting of God and (instead of doing that which David presses so passionately, O tarry thou the Lords leisure) being ready to say with that impious Noble-man that was at last trodden to Death by the People, Why tarry we for the Lord any longer? Because this fatal Impatience seems to be now one of our National Sins, I shall urge against the sad effects of it some such Examples as shall be National and Virtually a Multitude of Examples;
But Because this distrusting of God and (instead of doing that which David presses so passionately, Oh tarry thou the lords leisure) being ready to say with that impious Nobleman that was At last trodden to Death by the People, Why tarry we for the Lord any longer? Because this fatal Impatience seems to be now one of our National Sins, I shall urge against the sad effects of it Some such Examples as shall be National and Virtually a Multitude of Examples;
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Zedekiah the King of Judah having absolutely submitted to the great King of Babylon, 'tis said he Rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God:
Zedekiah the King of Judah having absolutely submitted to the great King of Babylon, it's said he Rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God:
But what if these men were perjur'd Rebels? yet this was always their Note concerning themselves, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord are these, i. e.
But what if these men were perjured Rebels? yet this was always their Note Concerning themselves, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord Are these, i. e.
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they were the Godly, they were the Saints; just as the True Protestant, the True Protestant, is now the Common Cry of those who think that Title a good Apology,
they were the Godly, they were the Saints; just as the True Protestant, the True Protestant, is now the Common Cry of those who think that Title a good Apology,
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and a sufficient Plea to legitimate Perjury and Rebellion, nay more, he is sure to be called a Factor for Babylon (as Jeremiah was call'd) that dares but call it Perjury and Rebellion.
and a sufficient Plea to legitimate Perjury and Rebellion, nay more, he is sure to be called a Factor for Babylon (as Jeremiah was called) that dares but call it Perjury and Rebellion.
since in Opposition to their Rebellion we have held our Lives so long at the mercy of their Perjury, and yet they have found to their Cost that we have stood our ground still in the Church of England;
since in Opposition to their Rebellion we have held our Lives so long At the mercy of their Perjury, and yet they have found to their Cost that we have stood our ground still in the Church of England;
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What came of it? That easie misguided Prince Zedekiah was utterly lost, his very Eyes were not left him but only so long as to see his Sons put to the Sword;
What Come of it? That easy misguided Prince Zedekiah was utterly lost, his very Eyes were not left him but only so long as to see his Sons put to the Sword;
the Temple that was their Glory, and which they turn'd into their Vain Glory, was burnt by Nebuzaradun the Assyrian General, the main Body of the People was carryed away Captive into that same Babylon, that Heathenish Countrey which they so justly abhorr'd.
the Temple that was their Glory, and which they turned into their Vain Glory, was burned by Nebuzaradun the assyrian General, the main Body of the People was carried away Captive into that same Babylon, that Heathenish Country which they so justly abhorred.
Again, the same turbulent and restless People being after many Ages in some degree re-establisht by the Valour of the Maccabees, had made an intire and necessary surrender of themselves to the Romans as to their Lords and Masters.
Again, the same turbulent and restless People being After many Ages in Some degree Reestablished by the Valour of the Maccabees, had made an entire and necessary surrender of themselves to the Romans as to their lords and Masters.
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Fo fear of giving Umbrage to the Romans of any other Pretender to the Crown but Caesar, their carsed Politician Caiaphas was for putting our Blessed Lord to death:
Foe Fear of giving Umbrage to the Romans of any other Pretender to the Crown but Caesar, their carsed Politician Caiaphas was for putting our Blessed Lord to death:
those two words Venient Romani, the Romans will come and take away both our Place and Nation, were effectual incentives to stir up the People to Cry, Crucify him, Crucify him:
those two words Venient Romani, the Romans will come and take away both our Place and nation, were effectual incentives to stir up the People to Cry, Crucify him, Crucify him:
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As now to Cry loud enough Popery will come in and swallow us up, serves all the turns of any great Incendiary to break through all Human and Divine Laws.
As now to Cry loud enough Popery will come in and swallow us up, serves all the turns of any great Incendiary to break through all Human and Divine Laws.
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But how were those Pharisees and Sadduces, those Hypocrites and Atheists destroyed by themselves? their shedding innocent blood (and it was the Blood of God) brought upon them a deluge of blood;
But how were those Pharisees and Sadducees, those Hypocrites and Atheists destroyed by themselves? their shedding innocent blood (and it was the Blood of God) brought upon them a deluge of blood;
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so many Ages after its first Destruction, that second Desolation came upon them (says Josephus their great Historian) in the same Month, on the same day of the Month that the former fell upon;
so many Ages After its First Destruction, that second Desolation Come upon them (Says Josephus their great Historian) in the same Monn, on the same day of the Monn that the former fell upon;
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viz. that Psalm, which was written in Admiration of Gods vindictive Justice, O God, to whom Vengeance belongeth, thou God to whom Vengeance belongeth shew thy self.
viz. that Psalm, which was written in Admiration of God's vindictive justice, Oh God, to whom Vengeance belongeth, thou God to whom Vengeance belongeth show thy self.
and in hopes I have gain'd this second Point, that such as will needs take the sword against their lawfull Prince shall perish with the sword, I make hast to my Third and Last Part, That there is a peculiar hand of providence over Kings and Princes;
and in hope's I have gained this second Point, that such as will needs take the sword against their lawful Prince shall perish with the sword, I make haste to my Third and Last Part, That there is a peculiar hand of providence over Kings and Princes;
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Now then let us look back on the other side, and see but how well they fard in those same great Conjunctures and Revolutions who took the Prophets Advice to cease from man, i. e.
Now then let us look back on the other side, and see but how well they fard in those same great Conjunctures and Revolutions who took the prophets advice to cease from man, i. e.
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to trust in God: Upon how easie terms was the whole Nation offered by God to be preserv'd? He does as it were renew his old promise, to fight for them while they should hold their peace, if they would but reform their Lives:
to trust in God: Upon how easy terms was the Whole nation offered by God to be preserved? He does as it were renew his old promise, to fight for them while they should hold their peace, if they would but reform their Lives:
See how God takes to himself the Ordering of State-affairs, as the first Mover and Manager of all second Causes, then I will cause you to dwell in the Land that I gave to your Fathers.
See how God Takes to himself the Ordering of State affairs, as the First Mover and Manager of all second Causes, then I will cause you to dwell in the Land that I gave to your Father's.
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But how was the patient and the peaceful temper of mind signally rewarded in the Preservation of Jeremiah, and the Remnant his little Party? how was submission and obedience to their Chief (tho he were dead and gone) nobly requited to Jeremiahs beloved Rechabites in that very time of the Siege? because they kept to those Constitutions which they had received from their Ancestor, they had a gracious and a glorious promise from God, Jonadab the Son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever.
But how was the patient and the peaceful temper of mind signally rewarded in the Preservation of Jeremiah, and the Remnant his little Party? how was submission and Obedience to their Chief (though he were dead and gone) nobly requited to Jeremiah's Beloved Rechabites in that very time of the Siege? Because they kept to those Constitutions which they had received from their Ancestor, they had a gracious and a glorious promise from God, Jonadab the Son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever.
Under what part of Heaven soever they have liv'd, I believe God, that this Religious Family was preserved (when the whole Nation was almost extinguish'd) to last the outmost date of this most true Promise.
Under what part of Heaven soever they have lived, I believe God, that this Religious Family was preserved (when the Whole nation was almost extinguished) to last the outmost date of this most true Promise.
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And if any faith may be given to a Jewish Author, who Travail'd over the greatest part of the habitable World, to visit the dispersed of his own Nation ;
And if any faith may be given to a Jewish Author, who Travailed over the greatest part of the habitable World, to visit the dispersed of his own nation;
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that they have built a strong City, (which they were not for bidden to do for their necessary defence) and are very formidable Neighbours to other petty States among the Arabs at this day.
that they have built a strong city, (which they were not for bidden to do for their necessary defence) and Are very formidable Neighbours to other Petty States among the Arabs At this day.
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Gallus began the Siege, but rais'd it again without any reason imaginable, except this account may be given of it, that he was over-rul'd from above, to open a passage for the Christians (who in those days follow'd nothing but Peace and Holiness) to fly to the Mountains; so that when Titus came a few months after to renew the Siege, there was not one Christian left in Jerusalem. We must needs believe the most Auihentick Writers of that Story, that the Christians all escap'd to Pella, a City beyond Jordan, while the seditious Jews were not only cut off by the Romans, but were all the while killing and slaying, and damning one another.
Gallus began the Siege, but raised it again without any reason imaginable, except this account may be given of it, that he was overruled from above, to open a passage for the Christians (who in those days followed nothing but Peace and Holiness) to fly to the Mountains; so that when Titus Come a few months After to renew the Siege, there was not one Christian left in Jerusalem. We must needs believe the most Auihentick Writers of that Story, that the Christians all escaped to Pella, a city beyond Jordan, while the seditious jews were not only Cut off by the Roman, but were all the while killing and slaying, and damning one Another.
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when the Tribes of Israel went up to their great Solemnities thrice in the Year, leaving their whole Country naked and in a manner exposed to a Forein Invasion, God visibly and gloriously perform'd what he had engaged to do for their Security;
when the Tribes of Israel went up to their great Solemnities thrice in the Year, leaving their Whole Country naked and in a manner exposed to a Foreign Invasion, God visibly and gloriously performed what he had engaged to do for their Security;
for he struck their Neighbour-Nations and Powerful Cities that were at Enmity with them, with Panic Fears, and the Terror of the Lord was upon them, that they drust make no Inroads on the Holy Land, however abandon'd for the Time by most of its own Inhabitants:
for he struck their Neighbour-Nations and Powerful Cities that were At Enmity with them, with Panic Fears, and the Terror of the Lord was upon them, that they drust make no Inroads on the Holy Land, however abandoned for the Time by most of its own Inhabitants:
According to that assurance given 'em in that wonderful place of Scripture, Exodus, xxxiv. 24. For I will cast out the Nations before thee and inlarge thy borders:
According to that assurance given they in that wondered place of Scripture, Exodus, xxxiv. 24. For I will cast out the nations before thee and enlarge thy borders:
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How was our Native Country, this fruitful Soil, like to have been stain'd with a most barbarous Assassination of our Sovereign Lord the King and his Royal Brother, had not their Lives been precious in the sight of God! There had an Acre of Ground been made an Aceldama, a Field of Blood,
How was our Native Country, this fruitful Soil, like to have been stained with a most barbarous Assassination of our Sovereign Lord the King and his Royal Brother, had not their Lives been precious in the sighed of God! There had an Acre of Ground been made an Aceldama, a Field of Blood,
in the midst of it a House as convenient for the reception of all the Conspirators as the Master of that House was proper to make One at the head of that execrable Crew.
in the midst of it a House as convenient for the reception of all the Conspirators as the Master of that House was proper to make One At the head of that execrable Crew.
Set then before your Eyes those lamentable Images, (but most necessary to make us sensible of our great deliverance) a number of murderous Phanaticks in whose sight Blood was as nothing, and Royal Blood no more to them than the meanest, nay the more meritorious Sacrifice;
Set then before your Eyes those lamentable Images, (but most necessary to make us sensible of our great deliverance) a number of murderous Fanatics in whose sighed Blood was as nothing, and Royal Blood no more to them than the Meanest, nay the more meritorious Sacrifice;
or Dying Nobly; and for a few of their Guards what could they have done? Alass the Blow would have been given before they could have apprehended their Master to be in danger.
or Dying Nobly; and for a few of their Guards what could they have done? Alas the Blow would have been given before they could have apprehended their Master to be in danger.
This was a perfect Powder-Plot in the most literal sence, the deed had been done before the noise had been heard, the greatest Courage upon Earth had been useless there;
This was a perfect Powder plot in the most literal sense, the deed had been done before the noise had been herd, the greatest Courage upon Earth had been useless there;
If ever you hear Gods Providence call'd in question by our bold Atheists, choak them with the fire at New-Market, which hastning the King away, spoil'd the whole Train that was laid,
If ever you hear God's Providence called in question by our bold Atheists, choke them with the fire At Newmarket, which hastening the King away, spoiled the Whole Train that was laid,
For can you believe or imagin that all would have ended in a Massacre of the Royal Family? No, doubt you not, the Massacre would have been carryed on as far as they could against all the Royal Party.
For can you believe or imagine that all would have ended in a Massacre of the Royal Family? No, doubt you not, the Massacre would have been carried on as Far as they could against all the Royal Party.
What else could they intend? what other thing could they wish? what other cause of acting so detestable a Treason? for to take off a most merciful King,
What Else could they intend? what other thing could they wish? what other cause of acting so detestable a Treason? for to take off a most merciful King,
or with a purpose of setting up some other single Person that had no Right; this is a degree of madness which none of these shrewd Phanaticks have to plead in their own excuse.
or with a purpose of setting up Some other single Person that had no Right; this is a degree of madness which none of these shrewd Fanatics have to plead in their own excuse.
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or if any one will not hear this certain truth, That this Conspiracy was the goodly fruit of that Worthy Association; the design of which was to establish their Common-Wealth in the State,
or if any one will not hear this certain truth, That this conspiracy was the goodly fruit of that Worthy Association; the Design of which was to establish their commonwealth in the State,
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yet they must needs have intended to cut off immediately all men of note that had adher'd to the Crown, all that had been true to the Church, all that had behav'd themselves honestly in the last perplext Five years:
yet they must needs have intended to Cut off immediately all men of note that had adhered to the Crown, all that had been true to the Church, all that had behaved themselves honestly in the last perplexed Five Years:
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I may be allowed to use that Metaphor of Drowning, for David uses it here, praying Almighty God to save him and deliver him out of the great waters, from the hand of strange Children;
I may be allowed to use that Metaphor of Drowning, for David uses it Here, praying Almighty God to save him and deliver him out of the great waters, from the hand of strange Children;
but an Enthusiastick Multitude breaking loose, do's, like the raging waves, make no distinction or stop, it bears down all impetuously that stands before it.
but an Enthusiastic Multitude breaking lose, do's, like the raging waves, make no distinction or stop, it bears down all impetuously that Stands before it.
I speak not only with regard to those Loyal Noblemen and principal Ministers of State, and Magistrates of the great City, that were marked out and condemn'd to have fallen with the King,
I speak not only with regard to those Loyal Noblemen and principal Ministers of State, and Magistrates of the great city, that were marked out and condemned to have fallen with the King,
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and a particular Butcher provided for each one of them, But I must say it to all the worthy Patriots in this Great Assembly, they ought to make a present of their Lives and give them back again to the Service of God (whose Service is perfect Freedome) for perhaps there is not a man among them but owes his Life to the Goodness of God in this discovery;
and a particular Butcher provided for each one of them, But I must say it to all the worthy Patriots in this Great Assembly, they ought to make a present of their Lives and give them back again to the Service of God (whose Service is perfect Freedom) for perhaps there is not a man among them but owes his Life to the goodness of God in this discovery;
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for what did not those Barbarians swallow in their own thoughts? Whose Blood did not those Cannibals thirst after? Upon whose Estate and Fortunes had they not fixt their envious and impudent Eyes? As great a shame as it is for some profligate and desperate Wretches to have been left out of the Caballs that manag'd this Conspiracy, meerly because they knew them to be made up of so much Treachery and Falseness, they would not be true, no not to themselves;
for what did not those Barbarians swallow in their own thoughts? Whose Blood did not those Cannibals thirst After? Upon whose Estate and Fortune's had they not fixed their envious and impudent Eyes? As great a shame as it is for Some profligate and desperate Wretches to have been left out of the Cabals that managed this conspiracy, merely Because they knew them to be made up of so much Treachery and Falseness, they would not be true, no not to themselves;
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So great a Shame would it have been for any Worthy Men not to have been in their List of Men worthy; It would have been a Scandal indeed for any man of Honour and of Conscience to have been suffer'd to Live by them, to have surviv'd the Royal Family, and so many good Subjects as would have fallen with it, had the Villains prevail'd.
So great a Shame would it have been for any Worthy Men not to have been in their List of Men worthy; It would have been a Scandal indeed for any man of Honour and of Conscience to have been suffered to Live by them, to have survived the Royal Family, and so many good Subject's as would have fallen with it, had the Villains prevailed.
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they are Animals incombustible for Religion, (as one defines them) and whatever Interest prevails in the State, they laugh at the Notion of being State-Martyrs.
they Are Animals incombustible for Religion, (as one defines them) and whatever Interest prevails in the State, they laugh At the Notion of being State-Martyrs.
I wish this sort of men who please themselves with being so Passive in so Active times as these, would consider what kind of Censure or Sentence rather,
I wish this sort of men who please themselves with being so Passive in so Active times as these, would Consider what kind of Censure or Sentence rather,
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Amongst the Laws of S•lon (says Plutarch, the writer of his Life) that is very peculiar and surprising, which makes all those Infamous, who stand Neuters in a Sedition:
among the Laws of S•lon (Says Plutarch, the writer of his Life) that is very peculiar and surprising, which makes all those Infamous, who stand Neuters in a Sedition:
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These are the words of that wise man, stating and declaring the concern that every Private man ought to shew when his Prince or his Country are in danger.
These Are the words of that wise man, stating and declaring thee concern that every Private man ought to show when his Prince or his Country Are in danger.
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And they that do so prove for the most part the wisest as well as the most conscientious, the safest as well as the noblest and best Patriots; let us set it down to our selves that Honesty is the true Policy, and let none make that accursed Conversion of the Proposition, as if Policy were the true Honesty;
And they that do so prove for the most part the Wisest as well as the most conscientious, the Safest as well as the Noblest and best Patriots; let us Set it down to our selves that Honesty is the true Policy, and let none make that accursed Conversion of the Proposition, as if Policy were the true Honesty;
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for fear of Suffering, for fear of that which a Christian would rather wish for his own sake, could it be without other mens guilt, i. e. the Crown of Martyrdom; Ita te alius senem cum Petro cingat, That was St. Hierom 's good wish to Damasus then Bishop of Rome, So let another hind thee when thou art old,
for Fear of Suffering, for Fear of that which a Christian would rather wish for his own sake, could it be without other men's guilt, i. e. the Crown of Martyrdom; Ita te alius senem cum Peter cingat, That was Saint Hieronymus is good wish to Damasus then Bishop of Rome, So let Another hind thee when thou art old,
This would seem but a course Complement, a piece of ill Courtship now, A wish (says Erasmus) if any now should make it in behalf of his Holiness and present it in an Epistle to him, I wonder (says he) what Reward he would assign him? Crucem opinor.
This would seem but a course Compliment, a piece of ill Courtship now, A wish (Says Erasmus) if any now should make it in behalf of his Holiness and present it in an Epistle to him, I wonder (Says he) what Reward he would assign him? Crucem opinor.
But let the worst come to the worst (as they say) if this be the worst, that it shall please Christ to call any of us as the Angel from Heaven call'd St. John the Apostle, come up hither, shall it be enough to deter us from going thither, that first he may happen to call us as he did St. Peter, Follow me, that is through death? What a noble Army of Martyrs have followed the great Captain of our Salvation? The Church the Field of God has been manured,
But let the worst come to the worst (as they say) if this be the worst, that it shall please christ to call any of us as the Angel from Heaven called Saint John the Apostle, come up hither, shall it be enough to deter us from going thither, that First he may happen to call us as he did Saint Peter, Follow me, that is through death? What a noble Army of Martyrs have followed the great Captain of our Salvation? The Church the Field of God has been manured,
After all this, men of soft and smooth insinuations would introduce a Principle of Self-Preservation (as they call it) as if it were unworthy, as if it were unlawful to suffer any thing like Martyrdom,
After all this, men of soft and smooth insinuations would introduce a Principle of Self-Preservation (as they call it) as if it were unworthy, as if it were unlawful to suffer any thing like Martyrdom,
But we that have been saved from the Massacre, we that have received a great and new Mercy our selves in this last wonderful Deliverance of the King from the hands of his Enemies; have we not reason to sing a new Song unto God, to sing praises unto him? And I make no doubt but many of those his Enemies will now change their note,
But we that have been saved from the Massacre, we that have received a great and new Mercy our selves in this last wondered Deliverance of the King from the hands of his Enemies; have we not reason to sing a new Song unto God, to sing praises unto him? And I make no doubt but many of those his Enemies will now change their note,
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and let them sing our new Song, and let it come from the ground of the Heart, as the Psalmist speaks, Give thanks, O Israel, to God the Lord in the Congregation, from the ground of the heart, let them joyn with us here in the Offices of the Church to bless Almighty God for this Day, and for this happy Discovery;
and let them sing our new Song, and let it come from the ground of the Heart, as the Psalmist speaks, Give thanks, Oh Israel, to God the Lord in the Congregation, from the ground of the heart, let them join with us Here in the Offices of the Church to bless Almighty God for this Day, and for this happy Discovery;
what Duty do they owe to God and the King, out of pure gratitude for being afforded as great a deliverance as ours, a deliverance from themselves, from the Plague of their own hearts? If they sorrow after a godly sort, as the Corinthians did for having sided with that Incestuous Person, they will run through all the Apostles scale of Repentance.
what Duty do they owe to God and the King, out of pure gratitude for being afforded as great a deliverance as ours, a deliverance from themselves, from the Plague of their own hearts? If they sorrow After a godly sort, as the Corinthians did for having sided with that Incestuous Person, they will run through all the Apostles scale of Repentance.
What carefulness will it work in them? what clearing of themselves? what indignation? yea what fear? yea what vehement desire? yea what zeal? yea what revenge? If any Catiline hereafter shall dare to come into the Senate, they will presently rise from his Side, (as Caesar and Crassus did,
What carefulness will it work in them? what clearing of themselves? what Indignation? yea what Fear? yea what vehement desire? yea what zeal? yea what revenge? If any Catiline hereafter shall Dare to come into the Senate, they will presently rise from his Side, (as Caesar and Crassus did,
For I must needs observe to you, that the King in my Text after he had offer'd Thanks to God for delivering him from the peril of the Sword, did not yet think himself so mighty safe,
For I must needs observe to you, that the King in my Text After he had offered Thanks to God for delivering him from the peril of the Sword, did not yet think himself so mighty safe,
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For there are many that kiss the hand which they would cut off, and we know by what Name he was call'd who Kist his Lord and Master even then when he led up the Band of men to seize him: it was the Traitor Judas;
For there Are many that kiss the hand which they would Cut off, and we know by what Name he was called who Kissed his Lord and Master even then when he led up the Band of men to seize him: it was the Traitor Judas;
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yet did not Christ reject his Address, but gave him the title of Friend. But our Blessed Saviour himself has given out the surest Test for prerended Converts,
yet did not christ reject his Address, but gave him the title of Friend. But our Blessed Saviour himself has given out the Surest Test for prerended Converts,
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such Infant Converts as those whose tender and weak Loyalty is now in danger of being over-laid and stifled by the pressing importunity of the Party: They whose own Eyes are open'd should endeavour to reduce those whom their ill Example has been the cause of misleading.
such Infant Converts as those whose tender and weak Loyalty is now in danger of being overlaid and stifled by the pressing importunity of the Party: They whose own Eyes Are opened should endeavour to reduce those whom their ill Exampl has been the cause of misleading.
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But especially they that have been guilty of Spiriting others away (for so it may well be called,) They ought to have dreadful apprehensions of the Curse upon those that lead the Blind out of the way, unless they take care and pains to bring them home to their Duty.
But especially they that have been guilty of Spiriting Others away (for so it may well be called,) They ought to have dreadful apprehensions of the Curse upon those that led the Blind out of the Way, unless they take care and pains to bring them home to their Duty.
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Now that also so great a number, tho' I will not say the third Part of the Stars are smillen down (as they were in St. John 's Vision) yet now that so many who shin'd heretofore in their proper Orbs are fallen:
Now that also so great a number, though I will not say the third Part of the Stars Are smillen down (as they were in Saint John is Vision) yet now that so many who shined heretofore in their proper Orbs Are fallen:
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would they now turn Saviours in their kind, such as the Prophet gives God thanks for, thou gavest them Saviours who saved them out of the hands of their Enemies. Nehem. ix. 27.
would they now turn Saviors in their kind, such as the Prophet gives God thanks for, thou Gavest them Saviors who saved them out of the hands of their Enemies. Nehemiah ix. 27.
I will not lose my time in exhorting them to be Loyal, but rather employ it in imploring for them this only Charity of which they are capable, that they may be severely punish'd and treated according to their merit.
I will not loose my time in exhorting them to be Loyal, but rather employ it in imploring for them this only Charity of which they Are capable, that they may be severely punished and treated according to their merit.
To what a height of this Virtue was David come, when he was able to say like one who had no longer any human thoughts about him, the Zeal of thy House hath eaten me up, as a mighty flame devours whatever stand in its way:
To what a height of this Virtue was David come, when he was able to say like one who had no longer any human thoughts about him, the Zeal of thy House hath eaten me up, as a mighty flame devours whatever stand in its Way:
if thou dost blush for shame thou art Guilty (says he) of a grievous Sin — Quid fronti times quam signo crucis armasti — prorsus esto frontosus. (i. e.) Remember that thou wert arm'd in thy forehead with the sign of the Cross, (so long ago it was used) therefore be not weak-foreheaded (says he) in the Cause of God.
if thou dost blush for shame thou art Guilty (Says he) of a grievous since — Quid Fronti times quam Sign crucis armasti — prorsus esto frontosus. (i. e.) remember that thou Wertenberg armed in thy forehead with the Signen of the Cross, (so long ago it was used) Therefore be not weak-foreheaded (Says he) in the Cause of God.
As Heroick an example of such a pious magnanimity as this in David, was that in King Lewis of France, I mean him whom they stile the Saint, and well they may stile him so upon this account;
As Heroic an Exampl of such a pious magnanimity as this in David, was that in King Lewis of France, I mean him whom they style the Saint, and well they may style him so upon this account;
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that having made an Edict against Atheistical or prophane talking, with this Penalty annex'd, that the Guilty Person should be Branded in the Forehead with a hot Iron,
that having made an Edict against Atheistical or profane talking, with this Penalty annexed, that the Guilty Person should be Branded in the Forehead with a hight Iron,
when great Intercession was us'd to procure a Pardon for a certain Right Honorable Offender, the King commanded that Execution should be done immediately,
when great Intercession was used to procure a Pardon for a certain Right Honourable Offender, the King commanded that Execution should be done immediately,
and added this memorable saying, That he would gladly t••e the Brand in his own Forehead, on condition the name of God should no more be blasphemed in his Kingdom.
and added this memorable saying, That he would gladly t••e the Brand in his own Forehead, on condition the name of God should no more be blasphemed in his Kingdom.
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If we sing a new Song unto God for this Deliverance, If we sing praises unto him, then the Son of Syrach will tell us, that praise is not comely in the mouth of a sinner,
If we sing a new Song unto God for this Deliverance, If we sing praises unto him, then the Son of Sirach will tell us, that praise is not comely in the Mouth of a sinner,
we must consider that the most deceitful enemy of all is within, Intus hostis, intus periculum, and the greatest victory that we have to gain in this world, is over our selves, and within our selves;
we must Consider that the most deceitful enemy of all is within, Intus hostis, intus periculum, and the greatest victory that we have to gain in this world, is over our selves, and within our selves;
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For he that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a City, Prov. 16. 32. and a victory over the many Temptations from without, conspiring with the Tempters within us;
For he that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that Ruleth his Spirit than he that Takes a city, Curae 16. 32. and a victory over the many Temptations from without, conspiring with the Tempters within us;
and Bloody Offence in the matter of Uriah, than he had shewn ' in his single Combat with Goliah of Gath. But a Victory that gives not God this glory, a Victory that leaves it to be said of us, they repented not to give him Glory, such a Victory may be more perillous than even the Sword it self from which we are deliver'd.
and Bloody Offence in the matter of Uriah, than he had shown ' in his single Combat with Goliath of Gaza But a Victory that gives not God this glory, a Victory that leaves it to be said of us, they repented not to give him Glory, such a Victory may be more perilous than even the Sword it self from which we Are Delivered.
The Heathens on such an occasion as this would have built a Temple to Jupiter the Conservatory But this would be done like Christians indeed, to dedicate our selves as Temples of the Holy Ghost, to God the Preserver of men, as the Prophet stiles him.
The heathens on such an occasion as this would have built a Temple to Jupiter the Conservatory But this would be done like Christians indeed, to dedicate our selves as Temples of the Holy Ghost, to God the Preserver of men, as the Prophet stile him.
Let this great work be done, and then we may conclude with the Psalm, and secure our selves of all the Temporal Blessings here annex'd to sincere Piety, That our Sons shall grow up as the young plants, That our Garners shall be full and plenteous with all manner of store, That our sheep shall bring forth thousands and ten thousands, that so there may be no decay, no leading into captivity,
Let this great work be done, and then we may conclude with the Psalm, and secure our selves of all the Temporal Blessings Here annexed to sincere Piety, That our Sons shall grow up as the young plants, That our Garners shall be full and plenteous with all manner of store, That our sheep shall bring forth thousands and ten thousands, that so there may be no decay, no leading into captivity,
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This he would vouchsafe to Preserve (now that all her Enemies are vanquisht by dint of Argument) from Perishing by the Sword in the Person of Her Gracious Sovereign,
This he would vouchsafe to Preserve (now that all her Enemies Are vanquished by dint of Argument) from Perishing by the Sword in the Person of Her Gracious Sovereign,
for Valiant Soldiers under him, for a Faithful Senate, an Honest Commonalty, a Quiet World, and whatsoever else ought to be the subject of our Prayers,
for Valiant Soldiers under him, for a Faithful Senate, an Honest Commonalty, a Quiet World, and whatsoever Else ought to be the Subject of our Prayers,
