A sermon preached on the 26th day of July, 1685 being the day of thanks-giving appointed for His Majesty's victory over the rebels : in the united parishes of St. Margaret Pattons, and St. Gabriell Fenchurch, London / by Tho. Wagstaffe ...
THE Throne of David was set up and establish'd by God himself, who (at that time) reserved to himself the particular appointment of the Kings of Israel and Judah. He first caus'd Saul, and then David to be anointed King.
THE Throne of David was Set up and established by God himself, who (At that time) reserved to himself the particular appointment of the Kings of Israel and Judah. He First caused Saul, and then David to be anointed King.
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which is a sure Evidence, that no Right of Government can be so Just, no Title to the Crown so Unquestionable and firm, which shall not be liable to the Pretences, Claims,
which is a sure Evidence, that no Right of Government can be so Just, no Title to the Crown so Unquestionable and firm, which shall not be liable to the Pretences, Claims,
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Certainly no man could question Gods Right and Power of Nomination, or that David was the Person nam'd by him for their King. These were evident, and undoubted.
Certainly no man could question God's Right and Power of Nomination, or that David was the Person named by him for their King. These were evident, and undoubted.
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The same words are expressed of Absalom, when he first began to set up for a Rebel, 2 Sam. 15.1. And it came to pass that Absalom prepared him Chariots and Horsemen, and fifty Men to run before him.
The same words Are expressed of Absalom, when he First began to Set up for a Rebel, 2 Sam. 15.1. And it Come to pass that Absalom prepared him Chariots and Horsemen, and fifty Men to run before him.
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Whether therefore these are Instances and Marks of Majesty, the Royal Attendance, and Equipage, (like the Kings Life-guard) and because they claim'd to be King's, they would be Royally,
Whither Therefore these Are Instances and Marks of Majesty, the Royal Attendance, and Equipage, (like the Kings Lifeguard) and Because they claimed to be King's, they would be Royally,
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and the preparations of Chariots and Horsemen, were the forming a Rebellious Army. Which of these two is meant, (by these words) is not so very certain.
and the preparations of Chariots and Horsemen, were the forming a Rebellious Army. Which of these two is meant, (by these words) is not so very certain.
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But it is certain, that not onely Absalom but Adonijah also, (however these words are meant) did make such preparations, did invite and procure many of the Kings Subjects, (who were inclinable to Faction and Rebellion) to abet their Cause, to appear in their behalf, against their Father and Lawful Soveraign.
But it is certain, that not only Absalom but Adonijah also, (however these words Are meant) did make such preparations, did invite and procure many of the Kings Subject's, (who were inclinable to Faction and Rebellion) to abet their Cause, to appear in their behalf, against their Father and Lawful Sovereign.
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1. Reflect on some Circumstances relating to Adonijah 's Rebellion, parallel to the late Rebellion; as, The Person. The Time of His Rebellion. The Occasion of it. The Persons associating and assisting. The Defeat.
1. Reflect on Some circumstances relating to Adonijah is Rebellion, parallel to the late Rebellion; as, The Person. The Time of His Rebellion. The Occasion of it. The Persons associating and assisting. The Defeat.
So we read 2 Sam. 3. and 1 Chron. 3. The first-born was Amnon of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, the second Chileab of Abigail the Wife of Nabal the Carmelite, the third Absalom the Son of Maacha, the Daughter of Talmai King of Geshur, the sixth Ithream, by Eglah David ' s Wife; but when it speaks of Adonijah, and Shephatiah, it says only that the one was the Son of Haggith, the other of Abital, without any intimation from whence, or whose Daughters they were.
So we read 2 Sam. 3. and 1 Chronicles 3. The firstborn was Amnon of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, the second Chileab of Abigail the Wife of Nabal the Carmelite, the third Absalom the Son of Maacha, the Daughter of Talmai King of Geshur, the sixth Ithream, by Eglah David ' s Wife; but when it speaks of Adonijah, and Shephatiah, it Says only that the one was the Son of Haggith, the other of Abital, without any intimation from whence, or whose Daughters they were.
Which (to me) seems that they were probably his Concubines, or however of some mean Lineage, and low Extraction, otherwise there can hardly be a Reason assign'd,
Which (to me) seems that they were probably his Concubines, or however of Some mean Lineage, and low Extraction, otherwise there can hardly be a Reason assigned,
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2. The time of Adonijah ' s Rebellion, and that was some time before the Death of his Father, that Father that had been so extreamly kind to him, that to enhance the foulness of his Rebellion, 'tis said immediately after the Text:
2. The time of Adonijah ' s Rebellion, and that was Some time before the Death of his Father, that Father that had been so extremely kind to him, that to enhance the foulness of his Rebellion, it's said immediately After the Text:
but the highest kindness, the greatest expressions of tenderness and affection had always been manifested from his Father. And herein we shall not need to make the Parallel.
but the highest kindness, the greatest expressions of tenderness and affection had always been manifested from his Father. And herein we shall not need to make the Parallel.
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It only differs, That the Rebellion we are delivered from, did not break out in the time of the late King (of ever blessed memory) but it comes thus near, it was hatched then,
It only differs, That the Rebellion we Are Delivered from, did not break out in the time of the late King (of ever blessed memory) but it comes thus near, it was hatched then,
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and (in all probability) would have then appear'd in its own colours, Rebellion and Treason mixed with the highest ingratitude and ill nature, had it not been providentially discovered, and seasonably prevented:
and (in all probability) would have then appeared in its own colours, Rebellion and Treason mixed with the highest ingratitude and ill nature, had it not been providentially discovered, and seasonably prevented:
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'Twas then laid and contriv'd, and just ripe for action; but the Providence of God, and the Wisdom and Vigilance of the King, stifled it, and hindered its further appearance:
'Twas then laid and contrived, and just ripe for actium; but the Providence of God, and the Wisdom and Vigilance of the King, stifled it, and hindered its further appearance:
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God had established it in Solomon, as David himself openly declares to the People. (1 Chron. 6.5. And of all my Sons, (for the Lord hath given me many Sons) he hath chosen Solomon my Son to sit upon the Throne of the Kingdom of the Lord over Israel.
God had established it in Solomon, as David himself openly declares to the People. (1 Chronicles 6.5. And of all my Sons, (for the Lord hath given me many Sons) he hath chosen Solomon my Son to fit upon the Throne of the Kingdom of the Lord over Israel.
And this very thing Adonijah himself afterwards acknowledges, That the Kingdom was Solomon 's from the Lord. Could Adonijah have been King after David 's decease, 'tis probable he would not have molested him in his Life time;
And this very thing Adonijah himself afterwards acknowledges, That the Kingdom was Solomon is from the Lord. Could Adonijah have been King After David is decease, it's probable he would not have molested him in his Life time;
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this grated his Spirits, and set him upon Projects, Conspiracies and Associations, to gain that by Fraud or Force, which he could not have by any Right, Law, or Justice.
this grated his Spirits, and Set him upon Projects, Conspiracies and Associations, to gain that by Fraud or Force, which he could not have by any Right, Law, or justice.
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And he conferr'd with Joab the Son of Zeruiah, and Abiathar the Priest, and they following Adonijah helped him. And here I should do a great deal of injustice to Joab, and especially to Abiathar, if I should compare with them those two Persons that assisted that late unhappy Gentleman in the Rebellion; they agree only in this, that the one was a Great Man, and the other a Priest;
And he conferred with Joab the Son of Zeruiah, and Abiathar the Priest, and they following Adonijah helped him. And Here I should do a great deal of injustice to Joab, and especially to Abiathar, if I should compare with them those two Persons that assisted that late unhappy Gentleman in the Rebellion; they agree only in this, that the one was a Great Man, and the other a Priest;
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Joab indeed was a man of Blood and Treachery, he had basely kill'd Abner and Amasa, and now help'd Adonijah in his Rebellion; but before he had stood by King David, and served him against Ishbosheth, and the Rebellion of Absalom and Sheba, and he had led forth his Armies,
Joab indeed was a man of Blood and Treachery, he had basely killed Abner and Amasa, and now helped Adonijah in his Rebellion; but before he had stood by King David, and served him against Ishbosheth, and the Rebellion of Absalom and Sheba, and he had led forth his Armies,
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But what Service hath the late Peer ever done to the Government? If to promote a Faction, to incense the Mobile, to mis-lead the King's Subjects, to be a Conspirator against his Life and Government,
But what Service hath the late Peer ever done to the Government? If to promote a Faction, to incense the Mobile, to mislead the King's Subject's, to be a Conspirator against his Life and Government,
And (I conceive) no other instance, but such as these, appears of good done by him to the Kingdom, except his being taken; and that indeed is instrumental to the publick good,
And (I conceive) no other instance, but such as these, appears of good done by him to the Kingdom, except his being taken; and that indeed is instrumental to the public good,
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Abiathar the Priest, it will be matter of the highest Injury, Defamation, and Indignity to his memory, to parallel with him in any Instance (except this Rebellion) That perfidious and Rebellious Priest, Contriver, Manager,
Abiathar the Priest, it will be matter of the highest Injury, Defamation, and Indignity to his memory, to parallel with him in any Instance (except this Rebellion) That perfidious and Rebellious Priest, Contriver, Manager,
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Abiathar heretofore had been a Good and Loyal man, true to the Interest of David. And Solomon himself gives him this Character (2 Kings 2.26.) Thou barest the Ark of the Lord God before David my Father, and hast been afflicted in all wherein my Father was afflicted.
Abiathar heretofore had been a Good and Loyal man, true to the Interest of David. And Solomon himself gives him this Character (2 Kings 2.26.) Thou barest the Ark of the Lord God before David my Father, and hast been afflicted in all wherein my Father was afflicted.
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But now, where is the man that can tell any one Instance of Loyalty, Peaceableness, or Goodness, that ever came from the Mouth or Behaviour of this Man? Good Parts (they say) he has,
But now, where is the man that can tell any one Instance of Loyalty, Peaceableness, or goodness, that ever Come from the Mouth or Behaviour of this Man? Good Parts (they say) he has,
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and if an Ability to do harm, if a Power and Art to seduce, be matter of Character or Dignity, the great Destroyer and Tempter, may put in for the greatest share, and first Station.
and if an Ability to do harm, if a Power and Art to seduce, be matter of Character or Dignity, the great Destroyer and Tempter, may put in for the greatest share, and First Station.
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And now are not these admirable Endowments, for a Man that calls himself a Minister of the Gospel? These are the Doctrines and Exhortations of Abaddon: Such Salvage and Murderous Principles, will fit out a Chaplin to a Troup of Banditti, or a Company of Arabian Thieves and Robbers, whose Business and Imployment is to Steal and Murder, or (which is the same thing) to an Army of Rebels. The Christian Institution is too soft and gentle, too meek and mild for such a hardned and overgrown Temper.
And now Are not these admirable Endowments, for a Man that calls himself a Minister of the Gospel? These Are the Doctrines and Exhortations of Abaddon: Such Salvage and Murderous Principles, will fit out a Chaplin to a Troupe of Banditti, or a Company of Arabian Thieves and Robbers, whose Business and Employment is to Steal and Murder, or (which is the same thing) to an Army of Rebels. The Christian Institution is too soft and gentle, too meek and mild for such a hardened and overgrown Temper.
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but who can be Temperate on such an Occasion? A Man whose Profession is Peace and Piety, to be Author of the most Abominable Councils, and to be a Minister of the Highest Wickedness, is a Prodigy and a Monster;
but who can be Temperate on such an Occasion? A Man whose Profession is Peace and Piety, to be Author of the most Abominable Councils, and to be a Minister of the Highest Wickedness, is a Prodigy and a Monster;
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for as soon as Adonijah, and his Associators heard that Solomon was crowned King, that Zadock and Nathan, and Benaiah, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, (Men of Loyalty, Vertue,
for as soon as Adonijah, and his Associators herd that Solomon was crowned King, that Zadok and Nathan, and Benaiah, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, (Men of Loyalty, Virtue,
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But when by the suddenness of Solomon 's Crowning, and the expeditious meeting of the Loyal Party, they saw themselves overpower'd, they broke up their Rebellious Meeting,
But when by the suddenness of Solomon is Crowning, and the expeditious meeting of the Loyal Party, they saw themselves overpowered, they broke up their Rebellious Meeting,
'Tis Parallel in the chearful and ready appearance of the King's Loyal and Dutiful Subjects to Oppose (with their Lives and Fortunes) all false Claims and Pretensions whatsoever.
It's Parallel in the cheerful and ready appearance of the King's Loyal and Dutiful Subject's to Oppose (with their Lives and Fortune's) all false Claims and Pretensions whatsoever.
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and it would be needless to do that, which every Man's understanding cannot but supply. 2. To Represent the Iniquity of such, and all Rebellious Attempts and Practices.
and it would be needless to do that, which every Man's understanding cannot but supply. 2. To Represent the Iniquity of such, and all Rebellious Attempts and Practices.
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What Justice to our Rights can be expected from these Men? Whose whole Pretence and Business is invading the Rights of our Soveraign. And this (I doubt not) hath been sadly experimented by many the Inhabitants of those Counties that were the Seat of the Late Rebellion.
What justice to our Rights can be expected from these Men? Whose Whole Pretence and Business is invading the Rights of our Sovereign. And this (I doubt not) hath been sadly experimented by many the Inhabitants of those Counties that were the Seat of the Late Rebellion.
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We have a Right to our Religion, and to our King. To our Lives and Possessions. To our Families, and Relations: And all these are violated by Rebellion.
We have a Right to our Religion, and to our King. To our Lives and Possessions. To our Families, and Relations: And all these Are violated by Rebellion.
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Consider therefore what it is to have your God Dishonour'd, your King Injur'd, your Religion Prophan'd, your Goods Plunder'd, your Churches Rob'd, your Persons Kill'd, your Wives Ravish'd, and your Daughters Deflour'd.
Consider Therefore what it is to have your God Dishonoured, your King Injured, your Religion Profaned, your Goods Plundered, your Churches Robbed, your Persons Killed, your Wives Ravished, and your Daughters Deflowered.
But yet there is another Right in Humane Society, and that is the King 's Right. For sure the Crown is not a Prize, that every Man may put in and Fight for,
But yet there is Another Right in Humane Society, and that is the King is Right. For sure the Crown is not a Prize, that every Man may put in and Fight for,
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and every Man had a Right to every thing of His. And if a Man can but get together Men and Arms, (tho' he cannot without Injustice to a farthing of any Man's else,
and every Man had a Right to every thing of His. And if a Man can but get together Men and Arms, (though he cannot without Injustice to a farthing of any Man's Else,
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All Societies have been so extremely tender of the King 's Rights, that the least visible Violation of them, hath always (in the Eye of the Laws) been accounted a Crime of an extraordinary Nature.
All Societies have been so extremely tender of the King is Rights, that the least visible Violation of them, hath always (in the Eye of the Laws) been accounted a Crime of an extraordinary Nature.
and attempt upon the Interests and Safeties of Kings. But these have been always accounted the Pests of the Earth, who have violated all the Principles of Humanity,
and attempt upon the Interests and Safeties of Kings. But these have been always accounted the Pests of the Earth, who have violated all the Principles of Humanity,
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when spoke against the King, and Blasphemy when against God. Rebellion therefore is the greatest Offence that can be committed, with Reference to Humane Society.
when spoke against the King, and Blasphemy when against God. Rebellion Therefore is the greatest Offence that can be committed, with Referente to Humane Society.
and not to be resisted, for that the Attempts against Him would hazard the publick safety, Hall of Richmond of Government and Obedience. &c. The strength of which (as it Relates to Usurpation,
and not to be resisted, for that the Attempts against Him would hazard the public safety, Hall of Richmond of Government and obedience. etc. The strength of which (as it Relates to Usurpation,
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only infer, that the Argument is much more forcible against Rebellion and Resistance; when the Power and Government is in the Hands of a Lawful and undoubted Soveraign.
only infer, that the Argument is much more forcible against Rebellion and Resistance; when the Power and Government is in the Hands of a Lawful and undoubted Sovereign.
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And are these Rebellious Vertues? Do these teach Men to be Unquiet and Seditious? To be Uneasie and Impatient under Government? To vilifie and reproach their Governours? To seek the Rights of other Men? And to Invade the Crown? Nothing in the whole World is so contrary.
And Are these Rebellious Virtues? Do these teach Men to be Unquiet and Seditious? To be Uneasy and Impatient under Government? To vilify and reproach their Governors? To seek the Rights of other Men? And to Invade the Crown? Nothing in the Whole World is so contrary.
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In short, these are Vertues, without which 'tis impossible to be a Christian, and with which 'tis impossible to be a Rebel. And if Religion had done no more but this,
In short, these Are Virtues, without which it's impossible to be a Christian, and with which it's impossible to be a Rebel. And if Religion had done no more but this,
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For let a Man but Conscientiously observe any one of these Vertues, and 'tis as impossible for him, (while he does so) to be a Traytor, as 'tis for a man (at the same time) to be a Christian and a Turk.
For let a Man but Conscientiously observe any one of these Virtues, and it's as impossible for him, (while he does so) to be a Traitor, as it's for a man (At the same time) to be a Christian and a Turk.
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and that sure is not by Invading his Birth-right; it enjoyns us to pray for Him, and that is not done by Vilifying and Aspersing Him, by penning and sending forth Reproachful and Treasonable Declarations against Him.
and that sure is not by Invading his Birthright; it enjoins us to pray for Him, and that is not done by Vilifying and Aspersing Him, by penning and sending forth Reproachful and Treasonable Declarations against Him.
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and this is not done by Contemning His Authority, and disowning His Government. It Commands us (if there be Occasion) to Suffer, but upon no account to Resist;
and this is not done by Contemning His authority, and disowning His Government. It Commands us (if there be Occasion) to Suffer, but upon no account to Resist;
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And it is not possible to find out Words more express and full than these. Let every Soul be subject unto the Higher Powers: Rom. 13.1.2. Whosoever resisteth the Power, resisteth the Ordinance of God, and they that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation.
And it is not possible to find out Words more express and full than these. Let every Soul be Subject unto the Higher Powers: Rom. 13.1.2. Whosoever Resisteth the Power, Resisteth the Ordinance of God, and they that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation.
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Those therefore that have had Wickedness enough to Rebel, and would fain draw in Religion for Countenance, have been very hard put to it, to shift the Evidence and Strength of these Precepts.
Those Therefore that have had Wickedness enough to Rebel, and would fain draw in Religion for Countenance, have been very hard put to it, to shift the Evidence and Strength of these Precepts.
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They are so clear, that they cannot do with them, (as they do with some other parts of Scripture) wrest them to a contrary sense, (for no man can believe that Libelling the King is praying for Him,
They Are so clear, that they cannot do with them, (as they do with Some other parts of Scripture) wrest them to a contrary sense, (for no man can believe that Libeling the King is praying for Him,
Suppose a Man had a mind to kill his Father, and Murder his Master, and possess himself of his Goods, 'tis but saying, the Commands of Duty to Parents,
Suppose a Man had a mind to kill his Father, and Murder his Master, and possess himself of his Goods, it's but saying, the Commands of Duty to Parents,
there is no such limitation express'd in one, more than the other, and if the Nature of the thing be consulted, there is more Reason for the continual Obligation to Obedience:
there is no such limitation expressed in one, more than the other, and if the Nature of the thing be consulted, there is more Reason for the continual Obligation to obedience:
And I wonder what those (that urge this) can say to that Text, ( Rom. 13.5.) Ye must needs be Subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake.
And I wonder what those (that urge this) can say to that Text, (Rom. 13.5.) You must needs be Subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake.
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and Christ, and the Principles of his Religion; which in another place, is therefore express'd, for the Lord's sake, 2 Pet. 2.13. Christian Obedience is founded, not in Force, because the Government is stronger;
and christ, and the Principles of his Religion; which in Another place, is Therefore expressed, for the Lord's sake, 2 Pet. 2.13. Christian obedience is founded, not in Force, Because the Government is Stronger;
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which as it evidences the great Stress the Gospel lays upon this Duty, so it takes away all manner of tergiversation and subterfuge, (for hereby all Rebellious Distinctions and Pretences are obviated.) Conscience is always pretended for Rebellion; and can there be any thing more plain,
which as it evidences the great Stress the Gospel lays upon this Duty, so it Takes away all manner of tergiversation and subterfuge, (for hereby all Rebellious Distinctions and Pretences Are obviated.) Conscience is always pretended for Rebellion; and can there be any thing more plain,
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that is, from a Principle of Religion, from the Laws of the Gospel, the same Principle that is the Guide and Rule of our Consciences? 'Tis not therefore the King's Power and Strength,
that is, from a Principle of Religion, from the Laws of the Gospel, the same Principle that is the Guide and Rule of our Consciences? It's not Therefore the King's Power and Strength,
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Every good Christian lives in Subjection by Vertue of his Religion, and the Principles of his Conscience. And (to come yet further, to this fulsome Objection) Christian Religion (which is the Law of Conscience,
Every good Christian lives in Subjection by Virtue of his Religion, and the Principles of his Conscience. And (to come yet further, to this fulsome Objection) Christian Religion (which is the Law of Conscience,
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and the Director of all Christians actions) is not a fraudulent and deceitful Institution; to accommodate its Doctrines (as these Men represent it) to Times and Seasons,
and the Director of all Christians actions) is not a fraudulent and deceitful Institution; to accommodate its Doctrines (as these Men represent it) to Times and Seasons,
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To teach Obedience only to serve a turn with, to order Men to be patient and submissive, till they could get Numbers to be otherwise, is the most dishonourable and Base,
To teach obedience only to serve a turn with, to order Men to be patient and submissive, till they could get Numbers to be otherwise, is the most dishonourable and Base,
and that not for Reasons variable and alterable, according to Times and Seasons, but by a standing Rule, by Conscience, a perpetual Principle, binding to us,
and that not for Reasons variable and alterable, according to Times and Seasons, but by a standing Rule, by Conscience, a perpetual Principle, binding to us,
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and God grant He may always be so, to keep those in their Allegiance by his Power, whom no Conscience can hold, no Principles of Religion can contain in their Duty. 3. Apply the Whole.
and God grant He may always be so, to keep those in their Allegiance by his Power, whom no Conscience can hold, no Principles of Religion can contain in their Duty. 3. Apply the whole.
'Tis true, Rebellion and unjust Claims do very seldom prevail, God (who is the Patron of Right) usually Protects the just Cause, exerts his Providence in the behalf of the Innocent,
It's true, Rebellion and unjust Claims do very seldom prevail, God (who is the Patron of Right) usually Protects the just Cause, exerts his Providence in the behalf of the Innocent,
And we (of this Nation) have had several Instances of God's Power and Goodness, who hath often miraculously appear'd in behalf of the Rightful Title to the Crown.
And we (of this nation) have had several Instances of God's Power and goodness, who hath often miraculously appeared in behalf of the Rightful Title to the Crown.
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We owe much indeed to the King 's Wisdome and Care, to the Parliaments Pious and Loyal Indeavours, to the Valour and Conduct of the King's Military Officers, to the Resolution and Courage of the Souldiers.
We owe much indeed to the King is Wisdom and Care, to the Parliaments Pious and Loyal Endeavours, to the Valour and Conduct of the King's Military Officers, to the Resolution and Courage of the Soldiers.
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The Wretches themselves that contriv'd the Horrid and Black Rye-Assassination, when they were disappointed by a Wonderful Providence, could say, that Gods Hand was in it.
The Wretches themselves that contrived the Horrid and Black Rye-Assassination, when they were disappointed by a Wondered Providence, could say, that God's Hand was in it.
Let us therefore answer our Praises to God with an utter Abhorrence and Detestation of all Sedition and Rebellion Let not a Mutinous, and Ʋngovernable Thought be found among us;
Let us Therefore answer our Praises to God with an utter Abhorrence and Detestation of all Sedition and Rebellion Let not a Mutinous, and Ʋngovernable Thought be found among us;
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Let Rebellion be for ever Scattered with the Rebels, and let no Stubbornness and Faction, no Associating, nor Conspiring against Authority, be any more heard in our Streets.
Let Rebellion be for ever Scattered with the Rebels, and let no Stubbornness and Faction, no Associating, nor Conspiring against authority, be any more herd in our Streets.
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He hath preserv'd the King, and the Government. Let us do our Parts, and be Conscienciously Subject. This our Present Thanksgiving, This our True Interest, and This, our best Religion obliges us to.
He hath preserved the King, and the Government. Let us do our Parts, and be Conscientiously Subject. This our Present Thanksgiving, This our True Interest, and This, our best Religion obliges us to.
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And he that is really so, cannot have the least Tendency, the least Inclination to Resistance. Let us therefore do what our God, our King, and our Religion would have us:
And he that is really so, cannot have the least Tendency, the least Inclination to Resistance. Let us Therefore do what our God, our King, and our Religion would have us:
With Devotions answerable to the Mercies we Celebrate, with Hearts inflam'd with Holy Gratitude to God, and Loyal Zeal to the King and his Government. Prov. 24.21 My Son, fear God and the King,
With Devotions answerable to the mercies we Celebrate, with Hearts inflamed with Holy Gratitude to God, and Loyal Zeal to the King and his Government. Curae 24.21 My Son, Fear God and the King,
