A sermon preached in the parish church of St. James, Westminster, April xvith, 1696 being the day of the publick thanksgiving for the preservation of His Majesty's person from the late horrid and barbarous conspiracy and for delivering this kingdom from the danger and miseries of a French invasion / by William Wake.
THO' it be difficult to say what the particular Occasion was which moved the Royal Psalmist to Compose this Psalm; yet there is more than enough, in the very Subject of it, to shew,
THOUGH it be difficult to say what the particular Occasion was which moved the Royal Psalmist to Compose this Psalm; yet there is more than enough, in the very Subject of it, to show,
the Inscription will tell us that it is a Psalm of David. And if we look to the Character which he attributes to Himself in the Words following the Text; We shall find, that when He Composed it, he was King of Israel: And designed it as an Acknowledgment to God for some signal Favour which he had received from Him, after his Advancement to that High Dignity.
the Inscription will tell us that it is a Psalm of David. And if we look to the Character which he attributes to Himself in the Words following the Text; We shall find, that when He Composed it, he was King of Israel: And designed it as an Acknowledgment to God for Some signal Favour which he had received from Him, After his Advancement to that High Dignity.
For, Thirdly; If we look to the Circumstances of that Deliverance, we shall find it to be still more Agreeable, to the Occasion of our Own Thanksgiving.
For, Thirdly; If we look to the circumstances of that Deliverance, we shall find it to be still more Agreeable, to the Occasion of our Own Thanksgiving.
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For (1st.) The danger to which the Psalmist was exposed, was not only a Design against his Person, but such as extended to his very Life. He had Cruel and Merciless Men to deal with;
For (1st.) The danger to which the Psalmist was exposed, was not only a Design against his Person, but such as extended to his very Life. He had Cruel and Merciless Men to deal with;
He represents his Adversaries as so many Savage Beasts, that had designed to Tear him in Peices, and to Glut themselves with his Blood: Verse 2. When mine Enemies, and my Foes, came upon Me to Eat up my Flesh, they Stumbled, and Fell.
He represents his Adversaries as so many Savage Beasts, that had designed to Tear him in Pieces, and to Glut themselves with his Blood: Verse 2. When mine Enemies, and my Foes, Come upon Me to Eat up my Flesh, they Stumbled, and Fell.
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but they were as false, and treacherous, as they were Barbarous and Cruel. They spoke him fair, at the same time that they had resolved to Stab him to the Heart. They had long endeavour'd by Calumny and Mis-representation, to Alienate the Affections of his People from him:
but they were as false, and treacherous, as they were Barbarous and Cruel. They spoke him fair, At the same time that they had resolved to Stab him to the Heart. They had long endeavoured by Calumny and Misrepresentation, to Alienate the Affections of his People from him:
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It was this gave Occasion to that Conjunction we meet with both of His and Their Deliverance, ver. 8. The LORD is Their Strength; and he is the saving Strength of his Anointed.
It was this gave Occasion to that Conjunction we meet with both of His and Their Deliverance, ver. 8. The LORD is Their Strength; and he is the Saving Strength of his Anointed.
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And as such was their Design against David, and his Followers; so if we enquire ( 4thly. ) What may have been the Cause of so inveterate a Malice against Both, we shall be Able to give no other Account of it than this;
And as such was their Design against David, and his Followers; so if we inquire (4thly.) What may have been the Cause of so inveterate a Malice against Both, we shall be Able to give no other Account of it than this;
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That God had wonderfully Raised up the One, to the Throne of Judah, and the Other thought themselves Obliged in Conscience to Submit to him, and to Support his Authority.
That God had wonderfully Raised up the One, to the Throne of Judah, and the Other Thought themselves Obliged in Conscience to Submit to him, and to Support his authority.
This is what the Psalmist again declares to us, in the 4th. and 5th. Verses of this Psalm: Where he (for this very Reason) either Fore tells, or Prays for, their Disappointment: Give Them according to their Deeds,
This is what the Psalmist again declares to us, in the 4th. and 5th. Verses of this Psalm: Where he (for this very Reason) either Before tells, or Prays for, their Disappointment: Give Them according to their deeds,
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as they may be applied to our Own Royal Sovereign, and to that Wonderful Deliverance, God has been pleased to afford us, out of the Hands of our Enemies. And, First:
as they may be applied to our Own Royal Sovereign, and to that Wondered Deliverance, God has been pleased to afford us, out of the Hands of our Enemies. And, First:
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But as the whole Tenor of this Psalm assures us, that it was some very signal Danger from which God had Rescu'd Him; So, I have before Observ'd, that the Occasion of it was Owing to that Implacable Malice which some few Wicked Men had Conceived against him,
But as the Whole Tenor of this Psalm assures us, that it was Some very signal Danger from which God had Rescued Him; So, I have before Observed, that the Occasion of it was Owing to that Implacable Malice which Some few Wicked Men had Conceived against him,
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yet still such numbers should continue not only, not to Regard his Work, but even to bid Defiance to his Providence; And to set themselves up against One, whom they could not but see, He was resolved to Exalt.
yet still such numbers should continue not only, not to Regard his Work, but even to bid Defiance to his Providence; And to Set themselves up against One, whom they could not but see, He was resolved to Exalt.
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And it was upon his Credit, that Saul himself was received by them for their King. And yet it was this same Samuel that publish'd God 's Decree for taking the Crown from Saul; and that so Openly, and in such a Solemn manner, that it was not possible for any among them to have been ignorant of it.
And it was upon his Credit, that Saul himself was received by them for their King. And yet it was this same Samuel that published God is decree for taking the Crown from Saul; and that so Openly, and in such a Solemn manner, that it was not possible for any among them to have been ignorant of it.
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And when, (tired out with the Confusions they had lain under, and convinced of the Will of God, to set David upon the Throne ) Two of the Chief Officers of his Army treacherously slew Ish-bosheth their Master, and brought his Head to King David; that Excellent Man, did not only not shew any favour to them; but as he had before done to the Amalekite, who slew Saul, (tho' at his Own desire,
And when, (tired out with the Confusions they had lain under, and convinced of the Will of God, to Set David upon the Throne) Two of the Chief Officers of his Army treacherously slew Ish-bosheth their Master, and brought his Head to King David; that Excellent Man, did not only not show any favour to them; but as he had before done to the Amalekite, who slew Saul, (though At his Own desire,
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He cut off their hands and their feet, and hang'd them up in Hebron; and gave an Honourable Burial to the Head of that unfortunate Prince, whom they had so basely and barbarously murder'd.
He Cut off their hands and their feet, and hanged them up in Hebron; and gave an Honourable Burial to the Head of that unfortunate Prince, whom they had so basely and barbarously murdered.
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so Worthy of that Dignity: tho' never any Prince more generously exposed himself for the Publick Safety, or came off with Greater Honour, or put things into a better posture,
so Worthy of that Dignity: though never any Prince more generously exposed himself for the Public Safety, or Come off with Greater Honour, or put things into a better posture,
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But they were still ready, upon every Occasion, to Assault his Person; and to do, what in them lay, to subvert his Authority. And which may be a sufficient demonstration to us, that some Mens Resentments, are not only without Bounds, but beyond Conviction too:
But they were still ready, upon every Occasion, to Assault his Person; and to do, what in them lay, to subvert his authority. And which may be a sufficient demonstration to us, that Some Men's Resentments, Are not only without Bounds, but beyond Conviction too:
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And that we ought not to wonder if no Rational Considerations can take place with those, whose Passions and Prejudices are so violent and infatuating that we see a Prophet could not;
And that we ought not to wonder if no Rational Considerations can take place with those, whose Passion and Prejudices Are so violent and infatuating that we see a Prophet could not;
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But what then means our Solemn Assembling at this time? Why are we here met together to Bless God for the Preservation of our Royal Sovereign, if neither his Person was in danger, nor his Authority invaded?
But what then means our Solemn Assembling At this time? Why Are we Here met together to Bless God for the Preservation of our Royal Sovereign, if neither his Person was in danger, nor his authority invaded?
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To recount the several Steps by which it pleased God to bring our David to his Throne; and shew you what just Reason an injured People had to look to themselves,
To recount the several Steps by which it pleased God to bring our David to his Throne; and show you what just Reason an injured People had to look to themselves,
that if ever it may be lawful for any People to provide for their Own Safety: If the Constitution of a Limited Monarchy, be not a Meer Notion, that has neither Meaning, nor Priviledge in it:
that if ever it may be lawful for any People to provide for their Own Safety: If the Constitution of a Limited Monarchy, be not a Mere Notion, that has neither Meaning, nor Privilege in it:
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If a Nation Govern'd by Laws of its Own Approving; and that never engaged to Obey any Sovereign, but what mutually Obliged Himself to Rule according to Those Laws; has as just a right to the Legal Government of the Prince, as the Prince has to the Legal Obedience of such a People: In short,
If a nation Governed by Laws of its Own Approving; and that never engaged to Obey any Sovereign, but what mutually Obliged Himself to Rule according to Those Laws; has as just a right to the Legal Government of the Prince, as the Prince has to the Legal obedience of such a People: In short,
tho' such things should be enterprized, as all Men must see were design'd, and if not prevented, must End in a total Dissolution of the Constitution: Then had This Kingdom also Reason to stand up in Defence of its Laws, and its Religion, establish'd by Those Laws: And to lay hold on the Happy Opportunity of the Desertion of a King, who was resolved rather not to Rule at all,
though such things should be enterprised, as all Men must see were designed, and if not prevented, must End in a total Dissolution of the Constitution: Then had This Kingdom also Reason to stand up in Defence of its Laws, and its Religion, established by Those Laws: And to lay hold on the Happy Opportunity of the Desertion of a King, who was resolved rather not to Rule At all,
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Whether this were our Case, as to Matter of Fact, whether our Constitution was really in danger of being subverted, and our Religion, Laws, and Liberties were invaded; this must be left to every Ones own Conscience to judge of.
Whither this were our Case, as to Matter of Fact, whither our Constitution was really in danger of being subverted, and our Religion, Laws, and Liberties were invaded; this must be left to every Ones own Conscience to judge of.
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But if they were, and if our Monarchy be in the very Frame and Constitution of it a limited Monarchy; and establish'd not upon the Imperial Laws of a few Visionary Politicians, but upon the Fundamental Laws of its Own Making, or Allowing: Then I must Solemnly profess that either I am uncapable of judging what Sense and Reason is;
But if they were, and if our Monarchy be in the very Frame and Constitution of it a limited Monarchy; and established not upon the Imperial Laws of a few Visionary Politicians, but upon the Fundamental Laws of its Own Making, or Allowing: Then I must Solemnly profess that either I am uncapable of judging what Sense and Reason is;
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or it must follow, that an absolute Monarch, a Prince not bounded by Law, but Governing only by the Arbitrary Motions of his Own Will, is no King of Our Acknowledging: Our Constitution knows no such Monarch, nor did we ever Oblige our selves to Obey such a One.
or it must follow, that an absolute Monarch, a Prince not bounded by Law, but Governing only by the Arbitrary Motions of his Own Will, is no King of Our Acknowledging: Our Constitution knows no such Monarch, nor did we ever Oblige our selves to Obey such a One.
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And now having thus truly shewn you how our Case stood when it pleased God to send our Royal Deliverer to Us, I shall need say very little to convince you, that he did not come without a Particular Providence attending him in the whole Course of our Deliverance. And tho' Success when it stands without any other Support, much more if it be contrary to Justice and Equity, is but a very bad Argument of the Divine Approbation; because God may Permit what He does not Allow of:
And now having thus truly shown you how our Case stood when it pleased God to send our Royal Deliverer to Us, I shall need say very little to convince you, that he did not come without a Particular Providence attending him in the Whole Course of our Deliverance. And though Success when it Stands without any other Support, much more if it be contrary to justice and Equity, is but a very bad Argument of the Divine Approbation; Because God may Permit what He does not Allow of:
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Yet where a whole Kingdom is manifestly injured, Oaths are broken, Laws despised: Where the Religion of a Nation is endeavoured to be subverted; and a free People to be subjected to the intolerable Yoak of an Arbitrary Power, and an Idolatrous Worship; and God visibly appears on their behalf, in such extraordinary instances of his Providence, as scarce any Age can parallel:
Yet where a Whole Kingdom is manifestly injured, Oaths Are broken, Laws despised: Where the Religion of a nation is endeavoured to be subverted; and a free People to be subjected to the intolerable Yoke of an Arbitrary Power, and an Idolatrous Worship; and God visibly appears on their behalf, in such extraordinary instances of his Providence, as scarce any Age can parallel:
Enemies to our Religion, and (if it were possible) somewhat worse than Enemies to our present Government; should yet be so strook with the Regret of an Enterprize, which alone could give them any just Hopes of succeeding in their designs against us,
Enemies to our Religion, and (if it were possible) somewhat Worse than Enemies to our present Government; should yet be so strook with the Regret of an Enterprise, which alone could give them any just Hope's of succeeding in their designs against us,
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as to become Themselves the Discoverers of their Own Wicked Undertakings; is certainly very Strange: And what can hardly be accounted for, without Acknowledging some Extraordinary Impulse of Conscience in it. That having discovered it; those who suffer'd for it;
as to become Themselves the Discoverers of their Own Wicked Undertakings; is Certainly very Strange: And what can hardly be accounted for, without Acknowledging Some Extraordinary Impulse of Conscience in it. That having discovered it; those who suffered for it;
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and whose Concern for their Own Reputation, if not for the Common Cause, one would think, should have prompted them to leave the Credit of such an Attempt as much in doubt, as was possible;
and whose Concern for their Own Reputation, if not for the Common Cause, one would think, should have prompted them to leave the Credit of such an Attempt as much in doubt, as was possible;
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this must be the Effect of a more than Ordinary Infatuation: And cannot be Reconciled to the Usual Caution, and Closeness of Those, who were the Great Contrivers, and Abettors of it. In Short;
this must be the Effect of a more than Ordinary Infatuation: And cannot be Reconciled to the Usual Caution, and Closeness of Those, who were the Great Contrivers, and Abettors of it. In Short;
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That when such a Time was taken to invade us from Abroad, as (had our Own Measures succeeded) we must have been left utterly destitute of any possibility either of preventing, or Opposing it at Home;
That when such a Time was taken to invade us from Abroad, as (had our Own Measures succeeded) we must have been left utterly destitute of any possibility either of preventing, or Opposing it At Home;
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He who Governs the Wind and the Sea, should so Order Matters, that it was not possible for us to send away those Ships, on which our Safety was to depend: This is, above all the Rest,
He who Governs the Wind and the Sea, should so Order Matters, that it was not possible for us to send away those Ships, on which our Safety was to depend: This is, above all the Rest,
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So plainly was God pleased to shew Himself on our side, in Every Circumstance of this deliverance. And that we may the better know what Returns we ought to make for it, give me leave to offer you, a very few Observations, with Reference thereunto. And, 1st.
So plainly was God pleased to show Himself on our side, in Every Circumstance of this deliverance. And that we may the better know what Returns we ought to make for it, give me leave to offer you, a very few Observations, with Referente thereunto. And, 1st.
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If we consider it only in that part of the Design which was the first to have been put in Execution; God has prevented the Murder of Our King: Of that King whom He had chosen to be the Instrument of Our Preservation; and in whose Safety our very Enemies themselves account our Welfare to Consist. And God forbid!
If we Consider it only in that part of the Design which was the First to have been put in Execution; God has prevented the Murder of Our King: Of that King whom He had chosen to be the Instrument of Our Preservation; and in whose Safety our very Enemies themselves account our Welfare to Consist. And God forbid!
We should have a less Esteem of our Royal Sovereign, than those who the most Hate him, shew us that they Have. 2dly: This Murder was to have been follow'd with a Foreign Invasion: An Invasion from that Prince who has already fill'd most of the Other parts of Europe with Ruin and Desolation. And, particularly, has shewn Himself so Irreconcilable an Enemy to the Protestant Religion, as to be resolved (if it were possible) to root out the very memory of it from off the Earth.
We should have a less Esteem of our Royal Sovereign, than those who the most Hate him, show us that they Have. 2dly: This Murder was to have been followed with a Foreign Invasion: an Invasion from that Prince who has already filled most of the Other parts of Europe with Ruin and Desolation. And, particularly, has shown Himself so Irreconcilable an Enemy to the Protestant Religion, as to be resolved (if it were possible) to root out the very memory of it from off the Earth.
And here then let us consider, what a Confusion and Desolation this must have put our unfortunate Country into? When we should have seen, Our Houses in Flames about our Ears; Our Land destroy'd; Our Friends and Relations slaughter'd before our Eyes: The Best and Greatest of our Nation, those from whose Courage or Conduct, from whose Counsel or Interest, we might have Especially hoped for Help, secretly cut off, in the very beginning of Our disorders. In short,
And Here then let us Consider, what a Confusion and Desolation this must have put our unfortunate Country into? When we should have seen, Our Houses in Flames about our Ears; Our Land destroyed; Our Friends and Relations slaughtered before our Eyes: The Best and Greatest of our nation, those from whose Courage or Conduct, from whose Counsel or Interest, we might have Especially hoped for Help, secretly Cut off, in the very beginning of Our disorders. In short,
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Oh! How happy would Those have been, who should have had the Priviledge of being first destroyed? Rather than to have outlived the fortunes of their Country, their Own Peace, and their Churches Establishment. But, Blessed be God! Who has graciously deliver'd us out of their Hands! And thereby given us a new earnest of his favour to us:
Oh! How happy would Those have been, who should have had the Privilege of being First destroyed? Rather than to have outlived the fortune's of their Country, their Own Peace, and their Churches Establishment. But, Blessed be God! Who has graciously Delivered us out of their Hands! And thereby given us a new earnest of his favour to us:
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For tho' God be, indeed, the Sovereign dispenser of all Our Fortunes; and, as such, must be recurr'd to as the final Author of whatsoever Good we enjoy:
For though God be, indeed, the Sovereign dispenser of all Our Fortune's; and, as such, must be recurred to as the final Author of whatsoever Good we enjoy:
Neither the Strength of our Armies, nor the Cunning of our Contrivance, that disappointed the designs of our Enemies against Us. But it was the Arm of the LORD that defended us:
Neither the Strength of our Armies, nor the Cunning of our Contrivance, that disappointed the designs of our Enemies against Us. But it was the Arm of the LORD that defended us:
It is this that He recommends to all Others, as the best means they could use to secure to themselves the favour of God, and the Protection of his Good Providence. Trust in the LORD, says he, and do Good; So shalt Thou dwell in the Land. They that trust in the LORD shall be even as Mount Zion, which may not be removed, but standeth fast for Ever.
It is this that He recommends to all Others, as the best means they could use to secure to themselves the favour of God, and the Protection of his Good Providence. Trust in the LORD, Says he, and do Good; So shalt Thou dwell in the Land. They that trust in the LORD shall be even as Mount Zion, which may not be removed, but Stands fast for Ever.
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Now this being the benefit of such a trust, even with respect to our present Welfare; it cannot but be a Matter of great consequence to us to know, wherein the Nature of this Trust do's consist;
Now this being the benefit of such a trust, even with respect to our present Welfare; it cannot but be a Matter of great consequence to us to know, wherein the Nature of this Trust do's consist;
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And here, 1st. I must observe, that we ought not so far to mistake either our duty, or our Interest, as to imagine that because we are commanded to Trust in God, therefore we must take no farther Care of, nor make any suitable Provision for the success of our Affairs.
And Here, 1st. I must observe, that we ought not so Far to mistake either our duty, or our Interest, as to imagine that Because we Are commanded to Trust in God, Therefore we must take no farther Care of, nor make any suitable Provision for the success of our Affairs.
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On the contrary we see how even David Himself, amidst all his trust in God's Help, yet still took care to make the best Provision He could for his Own Safety. And when the Israelites before, were sent by his Own peculiar Commission, to kill and take possession; and were assured of Victory, before they went into the Field: Yet still they were required to act with as much Art and Cunning; to contrive as wisely, and to fight as resolutely, as if the whole Success of their Enterprizes were to have depended upon their Own Courage and Conduct.
On the contrary we see how even David Himself, amid all his trust in God's Help, yet still took care to make the best Provision He could for his Own Safety. And when the Israelites before, were sent by his Own peculiar Commission, to kill and take possession; and were assured of Victory, before they went into the Field: Yet still they were required to act with as much Art and Cunning; to contrive as wisely, and to fight as resolutely, as if the Whole Success of their Enterprises were to have depended upon their Own Courage and Conduct.
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God has, 'tis true, in a wonderful manner, deliver'd our King, and discover'd the designs of our Enemies against Us. He has shewn us what kind of Men we have to do with; and from whence our danger is likely to Arise. And it must be, in great measure, our Own fault,
God has, it's true, in a wondered manner, Delivered our King, and discovered the designs of our Enemies against Us. He has shown us what kind of Men we have to do with; and from whence our danger is likely to Arise. And it must be, in great measure, our Own fault,
but when we have done all that we can, must still look up to God, for Deliverance and Success. And this is truly to Trust in him; and will furnish us with a clear Notion of the Nature of that great duty which is required of Us on all these Occasions.
but when we have done all that we can, must still look up to God, for Deliverance and Success. And this is truly to Trust in him; and will furnish us with a clear Notion of the Nature of that great duty which is required of Us on all these Occasions.
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To provide for our Own safety, and to take those Measures that seem the most likely to promote the publick Welfare; this is not only very Lawful, but is Reasonable and Necessary. Nor shall we ever be secure, without doing of it.
To provide for our Own safety, and to take those Measures that seem the most likely to promote the public Welfare; this is not only very Lawful, but is Reasonable and Necessary. Nor shall we ever be secure, without doing of it.
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For men to look only to the number of their forces; the Exactness of their discipline; and the Cunning of their Management; and then boast of their Enterprises as Certain and Infallible; and exalt Themselves in their own Imaginations, as if no Disappointment could happen to them:
For men to look only to the number of their forces; the Exactness of their discipline; and the Cunning of their Management; and then boast of their Enterprises as Certain and Infallible; and exalt Themselves in their own Imaginations, as if no Disappointment could happen to them:
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This is not only to shew too great a Contempt of God's Providence, but too little a reflection upon the State of the World; and those numerous Accidents to which the Greatest and Wisest Undertakings are exposed. And I am pretty Confident, our Enemies themselves begin, by this time, to be sensible of their Own Folly in this Particular:
This is not only to show too great a Contempt of God's Providence, but too little a reflection upon the State of the World; and those numerous Accidents to which the Greatest and Wisest Undertakings Are exposed. And I am pretty Confident, our Enemies themselves begin, by this time, to be sensible of their Own Folly in this Particular:
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But above all, 3dly: As we must not trust in our Own Strength or Policy for Success, and Security: So must we take heed not to engage in any Wicked Courses, either to promote our Interests, or to prevent our Danger. For this will be plainly to Forsake God; and to trust in our Own devices, even in Defiance of his Ability to Controul, and Disappoint Us.
But above all, 3dly: As we must not trust in our Own Strength or Policy for Success, and Security: So must we take heed not to engage in any Wicked Courses, either to promote our Interests, or to prevent our Danger. For this will be plainly to Forsake God; and to trust in our Own devices, even in Defiance of his Ability to Control, and Disappoint Us.
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There is a certain justice to be observed even against an Enemy: and War its self has its Laws, from which the more upright Heathens thought it, not only Evil, but Scandalous to depart.
There is a certain Justice to be observed even against an Enemy: and War its self has its Laws, from which the more upright heathens Thought it, not only Evil, but Scandalous to depart.
And tho' to a Weak mind, and a Bruitish policy; it may appear a very Wise method of proceeding, to endeavour, by secret treachery, to cut off a dangerous Enemy; and do that by a suddain Stab, or a deadly draught, which cannot without much hazard be accomplish'd in a fair Engagement: Yet there is a God above, who as He abhors himself, and has taught us to detest such barbarous undertakings; So do's He for the most part bring them to nought:
And though to a Weak mind, and a Brutish policy; it may appear a very Wise method of proceeding, to endeavour, by secret treachery, to Cut off a dangerous Enemy; and do that by a sudden Stab, or a deadly draught, which cannot without much hazard be accomplished in a fair Engagement: Yet there is a God above, who as He abhors himself, and has taught us to detest such barbarous undertakings; So do's He for the most part bring them to nought:
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And leave the projectors only to the Regret of having been disappointed in their designs; and to the Hatred and Contempt of Mankind, for having ever engaged in Them.
And leave the projectors only to the Regret of having been disappointed in their designs; and to the Hatred and Contempt of Mankind, for having ever engaged in Them.
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Thus God did Do in the Case of David, whom Saul so often endeavour'd, and hoped to have destroy'd: And thus has he done for Our Royal Sovereign. He has deliver'd Him from the Secret practices, as well as from the Open Violence of his Enemies. And continued him to be,
Thus God did Do in the Case of David, whom Saul so often endeavoured, and hoped to have destroyed: And thus has he done for Our Royal Sovereign. He has Delivered Him from the Secret practices, as well as from the Open Violence of his Enemies. And continued him to be,
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as he is this day, a living Monument of his Own Mercy; And of the Un-Christian, Un-manly designs of those, who are Great only in Treachery and Deceit: In endeavouring basely to destroy Those, whom they never yet durst meet in the Field of Honour; nay, to whom they would Rather tamely yield up,
as he is this day, a living Monument of his Own Mercy; And of the Unchristian, Unmanly designs of those, who Are Great only in Treachery and Deceit: In endeavouring basely to destroy Those, whom they never yet durst meet in the Field of Honour; nay, to whom they would Rather tamely yield up,
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And let them rejoice, if they please, in their Inglorious proceedings. Let them raise Armies, and train up forces, not to fight, but to countenance the treachery of their Proceedings. Let them buy Victory; and Corrupt those, whom they would be thought to Engage: And fancy,
And let them rejoice, if they please, in their Inglorious proceedings. Let them raise Armies, and train up forces, not to fight, but to countenance the treachery of their Proceedings. Let them buy Victory; and Corrupt those, whom they would be Thought to Engage: And fancy,
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But Posterity will know the baseness of their proceedings; and God, in a little time, will judge them for Them. In the mean While it will be our parts to provide, the best we can, against their Wickedness: And having so done let us not doubt,
But Posterity will know the baseness of their proceedings; and God, in a little time, will judge them for Them. In the mean While it will be our parts to provide, the best we can, against their Wickedness: And having so done let us not doubt,
And now, it remains only that I conclude all with the IVth and last Point, which I proposed to speak to, Viz. The Return which the Royal Psalmist made to God for his deliverance: Therefore my heart greatly Rejoiceth,
And now, it remains only that I conclude all with the IVth and last Point, which I proposed to speak to, Viz. The Return which the Royal Psalmist made to God for his deliverance: Therefore my heart greatly Rejoices,
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These Two together made up the Return of that Holy Man; and Both of them must concur in Our Thanksgiving; if ever we mean to Render it Pleasing and Acceptable to God Almighty.
These Two together made up the Return of that Holy Man; and Both of them must concur in Our Thanksgiving; if ever we mean to Render it Pleasing and Acceptable to God Almighty.
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And this, one would think, Every One should do, who is Capable of Understanding what it was; and from what a deluge of Miseries, we have reason to believe, we are Freed by it.
And this, one would think, Every One should do, who is Capable of Understanding what it was; and from what a deluge of Misery's, we have reason to believe, we Are Freed by it.
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Were the mischief, design'd against us, to have reach'd no farther than to the death of the King; yet sure we cannot have so soon forgot, How much we Owe to Him, as not to account our selves, in an Eminent manner, concern'd for his Preservation. He who in the time of our Greatest Danger ventured His Own Life and Fortunes, to secure Ours; and when our Enemies seem'd to be in their full Career, trampling both our Laws, and Religion under their feet; Stept forth into the Gap, and bravely withstood the Torrent, which would otherwise have born down all before it:
Were the mischief, designed against us, to have reached no farther than to the death of the King; yet sure we cannot have so soon forgotten, How much we Owe to Him, as not to account our selves, in an Eminent manner, concerned for his Preservation. He who in the time of our Greatest Danger ventured His Own Life and Fortune's, to secure Ours; and when our Enemies seemed to be in their full Career, trampling both our Laws, and Religion under their feet; Stepped forth into the Gap, and bravely withstood the Torrent, which would otherwise have born down all before it:
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The very danger he was exposed to, was meerly for our sakes; and upon the Account of that Protection which he continues to afford us, against the fury of Our Enemies. Nor would they ever have thought of Destroying him, had He not been so Zealous to Save Us.
The very danger he was exposed to, was merely for our sakes; and upon the Account of that Protection which he continues to afford us, against the fury of Our Enemies. Nor would they ever have Thought of Destroying him, had He not been so Zealous to Save Us.
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we must look upon our solemn Rejoicing at this time, to be not so much upon the account of Our Royal Sovereigns Preservation, as of Our Common Deliverance. Our Country; Our Families; Our Estates; nay our very Lives Themselves:
we must look upon our solemn Rejoicing At this time, to be not so much upon the account of Our Royal Sovereigns Preservation, as of Our Common Deliverance. Our Country; Our Families; Our Estates; nay our very Lives Themselves:
The Constitution of our Monarchy; the Laws by which we are Govern'd; the Religion in which we serve God now, and thro' which we expect to be Saved hereafter; All these were Struck at:
The Constitution of our Monarchy; the Laws by which we Are Governed; the Religion in which we serve God now, and through which we expect to be Saved hereafter; All these were Struck At:
Nor can any One excuse himself from a grateful Resentment of this Happy Deliverance, without declaring himself thereby a publick Enemy: An Enemy, not only to his Prince 's Safety; but to the Peace, the Welfare, nay to the very Establishment of the Church and Government under which we live.
Nor can any One excuse himself from a grateful Resentment of this Happy Deliverance, without declaring himself thereby a public Enemy: an Enemy, not only to his Prince is Safety; but to the Peace, the Welfare, nay to the very Establishment of the Church and Government under which we live.
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We were appointed as Sheep for the Slaughter; Our Land to have been made an Akeldama, a Field of Blood: The Fury of War, always very dismal, and no where more,
We were appointed as Sheep for the Slaughter; Our Land to have been made an Akeldama, a Field of Blood: The Fury of War, always very dismal, and no where more,
than where the French Tyranny has the Fortune to prevail; was to have been doubled upon Us. Whilst we should have been exposed not only to the Rage of those Abroad, (and who by the Treatment they have given their own Countrymen, have sufficiently shewn, what all others, of a different Religion, must expect from them; ) but to the particular Resentments of our own Domestick Enemies. Or to speak all in one Word;
than where the French Tyranny has the Fortune to prevail; was to have been doubled upon Us. While we should have been exposed not only to the Rage of those Abroad, (and who by the Treatment they have given their own Countrymen, have sufficiently shown, what all Others, of a different Religion, must expect from them;) but to the particular Resentments of our own Domestic Enemies. Or to speak all in one Word;
Oh! the Horrour and Confusion, the Shreiks and the Lamentations, that would have been seen, and heard in all our Streets! How often should we in vain have wish'd to die, rather than live to behold and suffer such Evils, as would,
Oh! the Horror and Confusion, the Shreiks and the Lamentations, that would have been seen, and herd in all our Streets! How often should we in vain have wished to die, rather than live to behold and suffer such Evils, as would,
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before this Time, have come upon us? As the Horrour of a Shipwreck at Sea, or of an Earthquake at Land; As a City taken by Storm; As if the Day of Judgment were coming upon the Earth; such would the Case of this Miserable Country have been.
before this Time, have come upon us? As the Horror of a Shipwreck At Sea, or of an Earthquake At Land; As a city taken by Storm; As if the Day of Judgement were coming upon the Earth; such would the Case of this Miserable Country have been.
the Snare is broken, and we are delivered. Nay, we are not only saved from our present Danger, but are, I hope, in some Measure awakened to provide for our future Safety: And effectually convinced what Canaanites we have among Us;
the Snare is broken, and we Are Delivered. Nay, we Are not only saved from our present Danger, but Are, I hope, in Some Measure awakened to provide for our future Safety: And effectually convinced what Canaanites we have among Us;
Where is almost the Man, that has given us any good Assurance of his Abhorrence of it? That he is asham'd of the Undertaking; that he detests those who were engag'd in it:
Where is almost the Man, that has given us any good Assurance of his Abhorrence of it? That he is ashamed of the Undertaking; that he detests those who were engaged in it:
But such is the Power of Passion and Prejudice; and so Unaccountable are the Working of some Mens Consciences! For sure, Otherwise, one would think it should be somewhat more than Infatuation, to imagine, that to call in a French Power is a likely Method to secure English Liberties: Or that those who have been so Zealous to roct out the Protestant Interest at Home, will yet be so good natured, as to establish it Abroad.
But such is the Power of Passion and Prejudice; and so Unaccountable Are the Working of Some Men's Consciences! For sure, Otherwise, one would think it should be somewhat more than Infatuation, to imagine, that to call in a French Power is a likely Method to secure English Liberties: Or that those who have been so Zealous to roct out the Protestant Interest At Home, will yet be so good natured, as to establish it Abroad.
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as to think that I desire hereby to raise up any Storm, against the quiet and conscientious Part of those who differ from Us, in Point either of Religion or Government. On the contrary, I freely profess, that I love, and value, a sincere and upright Christian, let his Opinion be never so contrary to what I take to be the right: And for the whole World I would not, willingly, be the Occasion of the least Evil, to such a one. Persecution for Matters of Opinion, is what, I thank God, I have ever Abhorr'd: And I hope I shall never be so far transported in my Zeal for any Cause or Party, as to give the least Encouragement to it.
as to think that I desire hereby to raise up any Storm, against the quiet and conscientious Part of those who differ from Us, in Point either of Religion or Government. On the contrary, I freely profess, that I love, and valve, a sincere and upright Christian, let his Opinion be never so contrary to what I take to be the right: And for the Whole World I would not, willingly, be the Occasion of the least Evil, to such a one. Persecution for Matters of Opinion, is what, I thank God, I have ever Abhorred: And I hope I shall never be so Far transported in my Zeal for any Cause or Party, as to give the least Encouragement to it.
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But then I must beg Leave to observe withal, that true Religion, is first pure, then peaceable; it is humble and charitable; it thinketh no evil, nor wisheth any;
But then I must beg Leave to observe withal, that true Religion, is First pure, then peaceable; it is humble and charitable; it Thinketh no evil, nor wishes any;
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it rejoyces not in Iniquity; but desires the Welfare and Happiness of those, who are at the greatest Distance from its own Perswasion. And if instead of maintaining such a Character, Men will be peevish and morose; turbulent and unquiet: If they will not only shew an implacable Hatred towards all such as differ from them,
it rejoices not in Iniquity; but Desires the Welfare and Happiness of those, who Are At the greatest Distance from its own Persuasion. And if instead of maintaining such a Character, Men will be peevish and morose; turbulent and unquiet: If they will not only show an implacable Hatred towards all such as differ from them,
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If they will rejoyce in their Harm, and be concern'd at their Welfare; and resolve at any Rate to procure their Ruin, though they were sure to perish together with them: In short,
If they will rejoice in their Harm, and be concerned At their Welfare; and resolve At any Rate to procure their Ruin, though they were sure to perish together with them: In short,
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if such be their Conscience, that they can without Remorse consent to have a King murder'd; their Country invaded; their Religion and Liberties given up into the Hands of those who are the profess'd Enemies of both: I cannot but think, that then it is high time for us to look to our selves, and to have a Care of such Zealots; and to consider, the rather,
if such be their Conscience, that they can without Remorse consent to have a King murdered; their Country invaded; their Religion and Liberties given up into the Hands of those who Are the professed Enemies of both: I cannot but think, that then it is high time for us to look to our selves, and to have a Care of such Zealots; and to Consider, the rather,
And now if, from what has been said, it appears, that our Hearts ought greatly to rejoyce at this Deliverance; then I am sure I shall need Add very little to perswade you, 2dly. To let your Tongues declare the Sense of them.
And now if, from what has been said, it appears, that our Hearts ought greatly to rejoice At this Deliverance; then I am sure I shall need Add very little to persuade you, 2dly. To let your Tongues declare the Sense of them.
For the Expressions of the Mouth, naturally follow the Disposition of the Mind: And when the one is full of a grateful Resentment of God's Mercies; the other will break out, into Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving for them.
For the Expressions of the Mouth, naturally follow the Disposition of the Mind: And when the one is full of a grateful Resentment of God's mercies; the other will break out, into Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving for them.
nor think that the Acknowledment of one such solemn Meeting, is a sufficient Return for so great a Preservation. Rather, we should teach our very Children to speak of this Mercy;
nor think that the Acknowledgment of one such solemn Meeting, is a sufficient Return for so great a Preservation. Rather, we should teach our very Children to speak of this Mercy;
and deliver the Memory of it down to succeeding Generations. That the Ages yet to come may know what a Deliverance we have received; as well as enjoy the Benefits of it.
and deliver the Memory of it down to succeeding Generations. That the Ages yet to come may know what a Deliverance we have received; as well as enjoy the Benefits of it.
And by more and more Instances be convinced, how impossible it is to reconcile a Popish Power, to the Interest of a Protestant Church and Kingdom: And that they ought rather, to expose themselves to any Hazards, and to undergo any Burdens; than be brought again under the Yoak of it.
And by more and more Instances be convinced, how impossible it is to reconcile a Popish Power, to the Interest of a Protestant Church and Kingdom: And that they ought rather, to expose themselves to any Hazards, and to undergo any Burdens; than be brought again under the Yoke of it.
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Thus then let us rejoyce in the Blessing we have received, and thus let us speak of it in all our Gates. And may that God who regardeth the Heart, and knoweth the secret Thoughts of every one of us;
Thus then let us rejoice in the Blessing we have received, and thus let us speak of it in all our Gates. And may that God who Regardeth the Heart, and Knoweth the secret Thoughts of every one of us;
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approve our Sincerity, and accept of our Thanksgivings! And ever more preserve us, from the Treachery, and Violence of All our Enemies; but, especially from the Tyranny of the GREAT OPPRESSOR.
approve our Sincerity, and accept of our Thanksgivings! And ever more preserve us, from the Treachery, and Violence of All our Enemies; but, especially from the Tyranny of the GREAT OPPRESSOR.
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May he incline those to consider and praise him, who are yet to be convinced of the Justice of our Cause, and the Happiness of our Deliverance: Nay, who perhaps break in upon the Solemnity of this Day, with Murmurings and Repinings against God for preserving us.
May he incline those to Consider and praise him, who Are yet to be convinced of the justice of our Cause, and the Happiness of our Deliverance: Nay, who perhaps break in upon the Solemnity of this Day, with Murmurings and Repinings against God for preserving us.
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And as for those who are true and steddy to the publick Interest of their Country and Religion; may he every Day render them more useful, and serviceable to both!
And as for those who Are true and steady to the public Interest of their Country and Religion; may he every Day render them more useful, and serviceable to both!
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May they to the Sacrifices of their Lips, add the Piety of their Lives: And by a general Reformation of Manners, and Union of Hearts and Affections among Us, remove the only Obstacles that seem any Way likely to prevent our Common Happiness!
May they to the Sacrifices of their Lips, add the Piety of their Lives: And by a general Reformation of Manners, and union of Hearts and Affections among Us, remove the only Obstacles that seem any Way likely to prevent our Common Happiness!
And having thus disposed our selves for his Blessing; May that God who has sent this great Salvation to us, multiply more and more his Favours upon us!
And having thus disposed our selves for his Blessing; May that God who has sent this great Salvation to us, multiply more and more his Favours upon us!
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and from the Hands of those who delight in Blood! May his Arms be prosperous; and his Reign happy! May he finish all his Enterprizes with Honour, And Victory: And may we consider more and more,
and from the Hands of those who delight in Blood! May his Arms be prosperous; and his Reign happy! May he finish all his Enterprises with Honour, And Victory: And may we Consider more and more,
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I shall conclude all, with the Words of our Royal Psalmist, when God had given him Rest from all his Enemies, and had delivered him from the Hand of Saul, Psal. xviii. 46. The LORD liveth, and blessed be our Rock;
I shall conclude all, with the Words of our Royal Psalmist, when God had given him Rest from all his Enemies, and had Delivered him from the Hand of Saul, Psalm xviii. 46. The LORD lives, and blessed be our Rock;
