The valorous warrior's welfare, in God's victorious warfare A sermon preach'd in His Majesty's English camp, near the city of Ghendt in Flanders; before the battalion of His Royal Highness George Prince of Denmark, under the command of the right honourable Colonel Charles Churchill, major-general of His Majesty's forces in the Netherlands. By William Williams, minister of the Gospel, and a son of the Church of England.
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or strove with Aram Naharaim, and Aram Zoba, even at the return of Joab the Son of Zerviah, (who was a Chief Officer over the Host of David (from slaying of the Syrians or Edomites in the Valley of Salt, to the number of Eighteen Thousand Men.
or strove with Aram Naharaim, and Aram Zoba, even At the return of Joab the Son of Zeruiah, (who was a Chief Officer over the Host of David (from slaying of the Syrians or Edomites in the Valley of Salt, to the number of Eighteen Thousand Men.
The History of which Engagement, you may find Recorded in 2 Sam. 8.1, to 17. and also in 1 Chron. 18.1, to 16. in which Relation we may observe, that Holy David was very Successful in his Warlike Enterprizes,
The History of which Engagement, you may find Recorded in 2 Sam. 8.1, to 17. and also in 1 Chronicles 18.1, to 16. in which Relation we may observe, that Holy David was very Successful in his Warlike Enterprises,
for he overcame many Potent Kings and Kingdoms, thro' a fixed Affiance in the Faithfulness and All-sufficiency of an Infallible and Omnipotent God, who is the most Magnificent Monarch,
for he overcame many Potent Kings and Kingdoms, through a fixed Affiance in the Faithfulness and All-sufficiency of an Infallible and Omnipotent God, who is the most Magnificent Monarch,
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and Mightiest Warriour, of whom Moses saith in Exod. 15.3. The Lord is a Man of War, the Lord is his Name, or his Name is Jehovah, which denotes both his Holiness and Hostility.
and Mightiest Warrior, of whom Moses Says in Exod 15.3. The Lord is a Man of War, the Lord is his Name, or his Name is Jehovah, which denotes both his Holiness and Hostility.
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It is as it were the Tower of David, whereon there hang a Thousand Bucklers, all Shields of Mighty Men, as you may Read in the 4th Chapter of Canticles or Song of Solomon, at the 4th Verse:
It is as it were the Tower of David, whereon there hang a Thousand Bucklers, all Shields of Mighty Men, as you may Read in the 4th Chapter of Canticles or Song of Solomon, At the 4th Verse:
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Therefore let us betake our selves to this strong Citadel, or Invincible Garison, which is the Christian Combatant's Fort Roval, where the Captain of our Salvation is Christ Jesus,
Therefore let us betake our selves to this strong Citadel, or Invincible Garrison, which is the Christian Combatant's Fort Royal, where the Captain of our Salvation is christ jesus,
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for many Waters could not quench his Love, neither could the Floods drown it, as you may note in Cant. 8.7. This is that Love which surpasseth Knowledge, whereof the Apostle St. Paul speaks in Eph. 3.19.
for many Waters could not quench his Love, neither could the Floods drown it, as you may note in Cant 8.7. This is that Love which Surpasses Knowledge, whereof the Apostle Saint Paul speaks in Ephesians 3.19.
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The Superlative Transcendeney of which is apparently made manifest in the Miraculous and many Renown'd Victories obtain'd (over their Enemies) by the Adventurous Armies,
The Superlative Transcendeney of which is apparently made manifest in the Miraculous and many Renowned Victories obtained (over their Enemies) by the Adventurous Armies,
under whose Irresistible Power, not only Royal David in particular, but also his Loyal Host in general, did Valorously resolve to Encount or and Conquer their Adversaries,
under whose Irresistible Power, not only Royal David in particular, but also his Loyal Host in general, did Valorously resolve to Encount or and Conquer their Adversaries,
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yet so, as at the same time, and in the mean space, that with one Unanimous and Harmonious Consent, they voluntarily and devoutly ascrib'd unto God, (to whom it was due) even the Glorious and Praise-worthy Success of their Valiant and Vigorous Victories, according to these Heroical or Martial Expressions of my present Text, where Divine and Undaunted David, as it were after an Alarm to take up Arms, made this Consolatory Speech unto his Army, Through God we shall do valiantly:
yet so, as At the same time, and in the mean Molle, that with one Unanimous and Harmonious Consent, they voluntarily and devoutly ascribed unto God, (to whom it was due) even the Glorious and Praiseworthy Success of their Valiant and Vigorous Victories, according to these Heroical or Martial Expressions of my present Text, where Divine and Undaunted David, as it were After an Alarm to take up Arms, made this Consolatory Speech unto his Army, Through God we shall do valiantly:
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This Portion of Scripture, being the Subject of my Warlike Discourse, hath its Foundation laid on the most durable and unmoveable Rock of Ages, namely, God himself;
This Portion of Scripture, being the Subject of my Warlike Discourse, hath its Foundation laid on the most durable and Unmovable Rock of Ages, namely, God himself;
The Heavenly Castle of Safety, importing God's Favourable Presence with his People, in Countenancing them to defie the fierceness of their Enemies, according to these former words of my Text, Through God we shall do valiantly:
The Heavenly Castle of Safety, importing God's Favourable Presence with his People, in Countenancing them to defy the fierceness of their Enemies, according to these former words of my Text, Through God we shall do valiantly:
for its Safety, as also Sallying the Ports, viewing the Rampiers, Platforms, Counterscarps, Fortresses, Flankers, Battlements, Bulwarks, and Batteries thereof.
for its Safety, as also Sallying the Ports, viewing the Rampiers, Platforms, Counterscarps, Fortresses, Flankers, Battlements, Bulwarks, and Batteries thereof.
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Besides, a Castle and a Tower Erected on the Eastern and Western sides, to prevent the Storming, Surprizing, Besieging, Invading or Taking of the same by Force;
Beside, a Castle and a Tower Erected on the Eastern and Western sides, to prevent the Storming, Surprising, Besieging, Invading or Taking of the same by Force;
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First, King David 's Divine Consideration, That the Foundation of a Just War in the Defence of his Peoples Lives, Laws, Liberties and Religion, hath its Victorious Dependency on the Supream Power and Providence of God, the which is apparently evident in the front of my present Text, where the purpose of God in preserving his People from the violent Enterprizes of their Enemies, is thus Elegantly and Excellently exprest, Through God we shall do valiantly.
First, King David is Divine Consideration, That the Foundation of a Just War in the Defence of his Peoples Lives, Laws, Liberties and Religion, hath its Victorious Dependency on the Supreme Power and Providence of God, the which is apparently evident in the front of my present Text, where the purpose of God in preserving his People from the violent Enterprises of their Enemies, is thus Elegantly and Excellently expressed, Through God we shall do valiantly.
And this is likewise apparent in the Rear of my present Subject, where the pleasure of God in punishing his Peoples Adversaries, is thus Emphatically and Pathetically worded, For he it is that shall tread down our Enemies.
And this is likewise apparent in the Rear of my present Subject, where the pleasure of God in punishing his Peoples Adversaries, is thus Emphatically and Pathetically worded, For he it is that shall tread down our Enemies.
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I have divided my Text into Two Parts or Portions, like Two Regiments or Battalions of Soldiers, in which respect it represents the Right and Left Wings of an Army.
I have divided my Text into Two Parts or Portions, like Two Regiments or Battalions of Soldiers, in which respect it represents the Right and Left Wings of an Army.
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and thereby bring it to its close Order, drawing up the main Body thereof into a more Compleat and Warlike Posture, by demonstrating unto you in a considerable measure, what Glorious Conquests the Successful and Successive Sabaoths or Hosts of God, obtain'd in former Ages over their Adversaries:
and thereby bring it to its close Order, drawing up the main Body thereof into a more Complete and Warlike Posture, by Demonstrating unto you in a considerable measure, what Glorious Conquests the Successful and Successive Sabbaths or Hosts of God, obtained in former Ages over their Adversaries:
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Both which Observations are inseparately included, and compleatly comprehended within the Bounds and Limits of my Celestial Subject, where in Expectation of Aid from the Deity to suppress his Adversaries;
Both which Observations Are inseparately included, and completely comprehended within the Bounds and Limits of my Celestial Subject, where in Expectation of Aid from the Deity to suppress his Adversaries;
In all the Series of Holy Scripture, we may evidently behold, that when Almighty God intended to accomplish some Notable Deliverance to his People, he gave them to understand (in the mean space) that it was not so much their own Might and Manhood,
In all the Series of Holy Scripture, we may evidently behold, that when Almighty God intended to accomplish Some Notable Deliverance to his People, he gave them to understand (in the mean Molle) that it was not so much their own Might and Manhood,
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and when they wanted Champions or Conducts for their Encouragement, God was entreated by them, that his Power might appear in the cause of their Warfare:
and when they wanted Champions or Conducts for their Encouragement, God was entreated by them, that his Power might appear in the cause of their Warfare:
namely, Adoni-Zedeck King of Jerusalem, Hoham King of Hebron, Piram King of Jarmuth, Japhia King of Lachish, and Debir King of Eglon, as you may read in the 9, 10, 11, and 12 Chapters of Joshua. Thus Joshua did valiantly;
namely, Adoni-Zedeck King of Jerusalem, Hoham King of Hebron, Piram King of Jarmuth, Japhia King of Lachish, and Debir King of Eglon, as you may read in the 9, 10, 11, and 12 Chapters of joshua. Thus joshua did valiantly;
Fifthly, The Israelites were desended from the Incursions of the Canaanites by Deborah a Prophetess, the Wife of Lapidoth, and Barak the Son of Abinoam of Kadesh-Nepthali, who by the assistance of God, prevailed against Jabin King of Canaan, until they had destroy'd Jabin King of Canaan; as is specified in Judg. 4.6, 24. Thus Deborah and Barak did valiantly;
Fifthly, The Israelites were descended from the Incursions of the Canaanites by Deborah a Prophetess, the Wife of Lapidoth, and Barak the Son of Abinoam of Kadesh-Nepthali, who by the assistance of God, prevailed against Jabin King of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin King of Canaan; as is specified in Judges 4.6, 24. Thus Deborah and Barak did valiantly;
Sixthly, The Israelites were saved from the Mischiefs of the Midianites by Jerubaal, that is, Gideon the Son of Joash the Abi-ezraite, who discomsited an Host of Men with broken Potsherds, Lamps,
Sixthly, The Israelites were saved from the Mischiefs of the midianites by Jerubbaal, that is, gideon the Son of Joash the Abi-ezraite, who discomfited an Host of Men with broken Potsherds, Lamps,
The Sword of the Lord, and of Gideon, as it is recorded in Judges 7.20, 21. His Messenger also took two Princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; and they slew Oreb upon the Rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew at the Wine-press of Zeeb; and they pursued Midian, and brought the Heads of Oreb and Zeeb unto Gideon, on the other side Jordan, as it is remarkable in Judg. 7.24, 25. Also Gideon arose,
The Sword of the Lord, and of gideon, as it is recorded in Judges 7.20, 21. His Messenger also took two Princes of the midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; and they slew Oreb upon the Rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew At the Winepress of Zeeb; and they pursued Midian, and brought the Heads of Oreb and Zeeb unto gideon, on the other side Jordan, as it is remarkable in Judges 7.24, 25. Also gideon arose,
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Seventhly, The Israelites were protected from the Arms of the Ammonites, by Jepthah the Gileadite, a mighty Man of Valour, who smote the Children of Ammon from Aroer till thou come to Minnith, even twenty Cities;
Seventhly, The Israelites were protected from the Arms of the Ammonites, by Jephthah the Gileadite, a mighty Man of Valour, who smote the Children of Ammon from Aroer till thou come to Minnith, even twenty Cities;
Ninthly, The Israelites were secur'd from the Onsets of the Ammonites, Moabites, and Inhabitants of Mount Seir, thro' the gracious and seasonable Advice of good King Jehosaphat, together with the Divine Assistance of Almighty God;
Ninthly, The Israelites were secured from the Onsets of the Ammonites, Moabites, and Inhabitants of Mount Seir, through the gracious and seasonable advice of good King Jehoshaphat, together with the Divine Assistance of Almighty God;
Tenth place, I shall, thro' God's Providential permission, demonstrate unto you some of the Noble Acts of Royal David, who (being the Man after God's own Heart) always won the Field of the Lord's Battel under the Lord's Banner;
Tenth place, I shall, through God's Providential permission, demonstrate unto you Some of the Noble Acts of Royal David, who (being the Man After God's own Heart) always wone the Field of the Lord's Battle under the Lord's Banner;
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as also slew the Chief Champion of the Philistines, namely, the Great Goliah of Gath; as you may read in the 17th Chapter of the First Book of Samuel. He smote two hundred Philistines, for which Exploit he had the Honour of Majestical Assinity, in being made the King's Son-in-Law,
as also slew the Chief Champion of the philistines, namely, the Great Goliath of Gaza; as you may read in the 17th Chapter of the First Book of Samuel. He smote two hundred philistines, for which Exploit he had the Honour of Majestical Assinity, in being made the King's Son-in-Law,
as you may note in 1 Sam. 26. He warred the Lord's Warfare, and slew Rechab, and Baana his Brother, the Sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, as you have it observable in 2 Sam. 4. He overcame the Philistines twice;
as you may note in 1 Sam. 26. He warred the Lord's Warfare, and slew Rechab, and Baana his Brother, the Sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, as you have it observable in 2 Sam. 4. He overcame the philistines twice;
as you may farther remark in the 5th and 6th Chapters of the Second Book of Samuel. Thus, according to the words of my Text, David the Darling of God did valiantly;
as you may farther remark in the 5th and 6th Chapters of the Second Book of Samuel. Thus, according to the words of my Text, David the Darling of God did valiantly;
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These are some of the Royal Prophet's Atchievements, who upon such Undertakings always consided in God's willingness and readiness to assist his Endeavours, in all necessary Engagements:
These Are Some of the Royal Prophet's Achievements, who upon such Undertakings always consided in God's willingness and readiness to assist his Endeavours, in all necessary Engagements:
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or spiritual Armour, according to those prudent and prevalent Expressions, of his unbyass'd Resolution and Reliance, recorded Psal. 27.1, 2, 3. where he thus expostulated with himself, touching his holy Warfare:
or spiritual Armour, according to those prudent and prevalent Expressions, of his unbiased Resolution and Reliance, recorded Psalm 27.1, 2, 3. where he thus expostulated with himself, touching his holy Warfare:
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This ought to be the couragious Resolution of all sincere Christians, but more especially of Christian Soldiers, who seem to carry their Lives in their Hands,
This ought to be the courageous Resolution of all sincere Christians, but more especially of Christian Soldiers, who seem to carry their Lives in their Hands,
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and Provinces, as maintain his true Religion, together with the Lives, Laws, and Liberties of free-born Subjects, who are thereby protected from infringing their Priviledges, invading their Properties,
and Provinces, as maintain his true Religion, together with the Lives, Laws, and Liberties of freeborn Subject's, who Are thereby protected from infringing their Privileges, invading their Properties,
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Doubtless such necessary Warriors may have a welcom Access to the acknowledgment of my present Text, in order to defend God's Word with David 's Sword,
Doubtless such necessary Warriors may have a welcome Access to the acknowledgment of my present Text, in order to defend God's Word with David is Sword,
It was the good Pleasure of God Almighty, in sundry, and some late years past, to send variety of Judgments upon the Kingdom of England, that the Inhabitants thereof might learn Righteousness; as Isaiah speaks, Chap. 26.9.
It was the good Pleasure of God Almighty, in sundry, and Some late Years passed, to send variety of Judgments upon the Kingdom of England, that the Inhabitants thereof might Learn Righteousness; as Isaiah speaks, Chap. 26.9.
we have not regarded the Works of the Lord, nor the operation of his Hands, either in the late noisom Pestilence which swept away thousands (in the Metropolitan City of the said Realm,
we have not regarded the Works of the Lord, nor the operation of his Hands, either in the late noisome Pestilence which swept away thousands (in the Metropolitan city of the said Realm,
And because we are not yet reclaim'd by all these signal and singular Tokens of God's Displeasure with us, we may justly fear, that Providence prepares some other severer Judgment, either utterly to destroy us from off the face of the Earth,
And Because we Are not yet reclaimed by all these signal and singular Tokens of God's Displeasure with us, we may justly Fear, that Providence prepares Some other severer Judgement, either utterly to destroy us from off the face of the Earth,
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And to this purpose are those terrible Threatnings of a rewarding God, recorded in Levit. 26.15, 16, 17, 18. where he speaks these dreadful Expressions:
And to this purpose Are those terrible Threatenings of a rewarding God, recorded in Levit. 26.15, 16, 17, 18. where he speaks these dreadful Expressions:
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Here we have a satisfactory Account, in what way or method God usually proceeds to inflict his Wrath upon refractory Sinners: First, he imposeth one Calamity;
Here we have a satisfactory Account, in what Way or method God usually proceeds to inflict his Wrath upon refractory Sinners: First, he Imposes one Calamity;
And if all these work not upon the hardness of their Hearts, then will he prepare another, that like Nebuchadnezzar 's Fiery Furnace, shall be seven times more punishable than the former.
And if all these work not upon the hardness of their Hearts, then will he prepare Another, that like Nebuchadnezzar is Fiery Furnace, shall be seven times more punishable than the former.
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Moreover, it is the Customary Phrase of God in Scripture, when his Holiness would deter us from Vice, to threaten our Destruction with Vengeance, as in Deut. 32.35. where he saith, To me belongeth Vengeance and Recompence.
Moreover, it is the Customary Phrase of God in Scripture, when his Holiness would deter us from Vice, to threaten our Destruction with Vengeance, as in Deuteronomy 32.35. where he Says, To me belongeth Vengeance and Recompense.
and mine Hand take hold on Judgment, I will render Vengeance to mine Enemies, and will Reward them that hate me. And in Ezek. 25.17. thus saith the Lord concerning the Destruction of the Philistines and Cherethims, I will execute great Vengeance upon them with furious Rebukes;
and mine Hand take hold on Judgement, I will render Vengeance to mine Enemies, and will Reward them that hate me. And in Ezekiel 25.17. thus Says the Lord Concerning the Destruction of the philistines and Cherethites, I will execute great Vengeance upon them with furious Rebukes;
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Hence it is observable, that as the heavy Judgments of God are made so unconceivably intolerable, by the weight of Divine Vengeance, our safest Course in avoiding of them, is to flee from Sin to his Sanctuary,
Hence it is observable, that as the heavy Judgments of God Are made so unconceivably intolerable, by the weight of Divine Vengeance, our Safest Course in avoiding of them, is to flee from since to his Sanctuary,
and upon all occasions, both Christ and his Church to that end have furnish'd you with sufficient Rules of Devotion, he in the form of his gracious Petitions,
and upon all occasions, both christ and his Church to that end have furnished you with sufficient Rules of Devotion, he in the from of his gracious Petitions,
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for she is so highly in Favour with the Highest, that he remov'd those who caus'd her Breaches, far from her, in order to uphold her Walls and Bulwarks;
for she is so highly in Favour with the Highest, that he removed those who caused her Breaches, Far from her, in order to uphold her Walls and Bulwarks;
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as the Kingly Prophet expresseth it in Psal. 118.23. For Promotion cometh neither from the East, nor from the West, nor from the South. But God is the Judge:
as the Kingly Prophet Expresses it in Psalm 118.23. For Promotion comes neither from the East, nor from the West, nor from the South. But God is the Judge:
He putteth down one, and setteth up another, as appears, Psal. 75.6, 7. That this Dethronement and Establishment was God's own Handywork, is Divinely Vindicated by the Prophet Daniel in the Unparallel'd Case;
He putteth down one, and sets up Another, as appears, Psalm 75.6, 7. That this Dethronement and Establishment was God's own Handiwork, is Divinely Vindicated by the Prophet daniel in the Unparalleled Case;
and Preternatural Condition of King Nebuchadnezzar; who for his unsufferable Arrogance, was Exil'd from the Society of Rational Men, to take his Abode and Food with the unreasonable Beasts of the Field;
and Preternatural Condition of King Nebuchadnezzar; who for his unsufferable Arrogance, was Exiled from the Society of Rational Men, to take his Abided and Food with the unreasonable Beasts of the Field;
This Truth bears the Badge of his warrantable and undoubted Testification, in the 8th Chapter of Solomon 's Proverbs, Ver. 15. where he speaks these certain and significant Expressions, By me Kings Reign, and Princes Decree Justice.
This Truth bears the Badge of his warrantable and undoubted Testification, in the 8th Chapter of Solomon is Proverbs, Ver. 15. where he speaks these certain and significant Expressions, By me Kings Reign, and Princes decree justice.
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This Assirmation hath sufficient Assertions of Scripture to assure it, as in 2 Sam. 12 7. where God by the Mouth of his Prophet Nathan, spake these words unto David, I anointed thee King over Israel:
This Assirmation hath sufficient Assertions of Scripture to assure it, as in 2 Sam. 12 7. where God by the Mouth of his Prophet Nathan, spoke these words unto David, I anointed thee King over Israel:
as it is observable in 1 Kings 11.35. By all these Scripture Instances it plainly and punctually appears, that the removing and setling of Crown'd Heads, relate to God's Dispensative Power;
as it is observable in 1 Kings 11.35. By all these Scripture Instances it plainly and punctually appears, that the removing and settling of Crowned Heads, relate to God's Dispensative Power;
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and therefore we may say of God in such Cases, as Job spake concerning the Life and Death of his Children, in, Job 1.21. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the Lord.
and Therefore we may say of God in such Cases, as Job spoke Concerning the Life and Death of his Children, in, Job 1.21. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the Lord.
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so neither the Kingdoms, nor Power of Princes, but all things else proper unto them, are after a peculiar manner God's, their Crowns, their Anointing, their Globes, their Scepters, their Thrones,
so neither the Kingdoms, nor Power of Princes, but all things Else proper unto them, Are After a peculiar manner God's, their Crowns, their Anointing, their Globes, their Sceptres, their Thrones,
or Eminent Excellency, unto the Angels of God, in 2 Sam. 14.17. and also stil'd Gods, by a Deify'd kind of Dignity, and call'd the Children of the most High, in Psal. 82.6. From these and such like Observations, the sanctify'd Vessel St. Paul, that great Apostle and Patron of the Gentiles, compil'd an Excellent Lecture of Loyalty, in order to oblige both Religious and Rebellious Subjects, to bear true Allegiance and submissive Obedience unto their Supream and Lawful Superiors;
or Eminent Excellency, unto the Angels of God, in 2 Sam. 14.17. and also Styled God's, by a Deified kind of Dignity, and called the Children of the most High, in Psalm 82.6. From these and such like Observations, the sanctified Vessel Saint Paul, that great Apostle and Patron of the Gentiles, compiled an Excellent Lecture of Loyalty, in order to oblige both Religious and Rebellious Subject's, to bear true Allegiance and submissive obedience unto their Supreme and Lawful Superiors;
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Hence it is observable, that as every individual Person ought to be in subjection to his superior and inferior Rulers, by reason that the Power of their Government is derivative from God,
Hence it is observable, that as every Individu Person ought to be in subjection to his superior and inferior Rulers, by reason that the Power of their Government is derivative from God,
Let us that are her Empal'd Children firmly stand in God's, the King's, and the Church her Cause, resolving, that in case no other Kingdom or Nation, should accommodate us with their Assistance,
Let us that Are her Impaled Children firmly stand in God's, the King's, and the Church her Cause, resolving, that in case no other Kingdom or nation, should accommodate us with their Assistance,
This Truth is farther confirm'd by the Divine Expressions of Asa, who with an Army of Five Hundred and Fourscore Thousand Men, waged War with Zerah the Ethiopian, whose Host consisted of a Thousand Thousand in number,
This Truth is farther confirmed by the Divine Expressions of Asa, who with an Army of Five Hundred and Fourscore Thousand Men, waged War with Zerah the Ethiopian, whose Host consisted of a Thousand Thousand in number,
These Excellent Observations have their full and clear Evidence in Deut. 20.1, 2, 3, 4. where God granted unto Israel a Warlike Commission Seal'd with his own Hand,
These Excellent Observations have their full and clear Evidence in Deuteronomy 20.1, 2, 3, 4. where God granted unto Israel a Warlike Commission Sealed with his own Hand,
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With long Life also will he satisfie him, and shew him his Salvation, as it is exprest in Psal. 91.7, 15, 16. Therefore for such a Deliverance as is here promis'd, let us give unto the Lord the Glory due unto his Name;
With long Life also will he satisfy him, and show him his Salvation, as it is expressed in Psalm 91.7, 15, 16. Therefore for such a Deliverance as is Here promised, let us give unto the Lord the Glory due unto his Name;
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I humbly crave your Christian Patience for some few Moments, that I may discover unto you what Praise is, together with the Fruits and Effects of it in Ten brief Particulars;
I humbly crave your Christian Patience for Some few Moments, that I may discover unto you what Praise is, together with the Fruits and Effects of it in Ten brief Particulars;
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and unexhausted Supplies, such Benefits as are most necessary or needful, both for our Corporal and Spiritual Necessities, that we may bless and praise him for the same;
and unexhausted Supplies, such Benefits as Are most necessary or needful, both for our Corporal and Spiritual Necessities, that we may bless and praise him for the same;
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Secondly, Praise maketh Petition powerful, for God is most ready and willing to hear their Petitions, whose Hearts are inclinable to praise him, in giving due Thanks for former Benefits, we do as it were engage God thereby, to confer upon us further or future Blessings.
Secondly, Praise makes Petition powerful, for God is most ready and willing to hear their Petitions, whose Hearts Are inclinable to praise him, in giving due Thanks for former Benefits, we do as it were engage God thereby, to confer upon us further or future Blessings.
For on this Direction of David in Psal. 50.14. Offer unto God Thanksgiving, the Lord himself made this Gracious Promise in the next Verse, Call upon me in the day of Trouble, I will deliver thee.
For on this Direction of David in Psalm 50.14. Offer unto God Thanksgiving, the Lord himself made this Gracious Promise in the next Verse, Call upon me in the day of Trouble, I will deliver thee.
for he that inviteth thee to call upon him, and promiseth thy Deliverance from Trouble, requireth and expecteth that Compensation or Recompence from thee,
for he that Inviteth thee to call upon him, and promises thy Deliverance from Trouble, requires and Expects that Compensation or Recompense from thee,
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What shall I render unto the Lord, for all his Benefits towards me? The Answer or Resolution was thus given in Ver. 13. I will take the Cup of Salvation,
What shall I render unto the Lord, for all his Benefits towards me? The Answer or Resolution was thus given in Ver. 13. I will take the Cup of Salvation,
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As if David should have said, I will offer a solemn Sacrifice, wherewith, wherein, or whereby I may clearly manifest the numerous and tremendous Deliverances or Preservations which God hath afforded to me;
As if David should have said, I will offer a solemn Sacrifice, wherewith, wherein, or whereby I may clearly manifest the numerous and tremendous Deliverances or Preservations which God hath afforded to me;
The Ten Lepers who came unto Christ, lifting up their Voices, and saying, Jesus, Master have Mercy on us, Luke 17.13. shew'd a care of their own welfare, only one who return'd to give Glory unto God, discover'd his Carefulness of the Lord's Honour.
The Ten Lepers who Come unto christ, lifting up their Voices, and saying, jesus, Master have Mercy on us, Lycia 17.13. showed a care of their own welfare, only one who returned to give Glory unto God, discovered his Carefulness of the Lord's Honour.
Seventhly, Praise is the greatest Honour that we can give to Almighty God, for it is his own Declaration or Acknowledgment, in reference to his Divine and Essential Fame, Recorded in Psal. 50.23. He that offereth Praise, glorifieth me.
Seventhly, Praise is the greatest Honour that we can give to Almighty God, for it is his own Declaration or Acknowledgment, in Referente to his Divine and Essential Fame, Recorded in Psalm 50.23. He that Offereth Praise, Glorifieth me.
and by confessing his stability therein, said to his Tuneable Tongue, and Musical Instruments, in Psal. 57.7, 8. 9. My Heart is sixed, O God, my Heart is fixed:
and by confessing his stability therein, said to his Tuneable Tongue, and Musical Instruments, in Psalm 57.7, 8. 9. My Heart is sixed, Oh God, my Heart is fixed:
When the Spirit of a Man is under an undisposedness to pray, let him then meditate on the Mercies and Excellencies of God, by which Divine Contemplations, he shall find a Spiritual Vivification and Vigour put into him.
When the Spirit of a Man is under an undisposedness to pray, let him then meditate on the mercies and Excellencies of God, by which Divine Contemplations, he shall find a Spiritual Vivification and Vigour put into him.
for Israel 's ungratefulness or unthankfulness was the only Cause of their Captivity, as you may Read in 2 Chron. 36.16, 17. where part of the History is thus related, They mocked the Messengers of God,
for Israel is ungratefulness or unthankfulness was the only Cause of their Captivity, as you may Read in 2 Chronicles 36.16, 17. where part of the History is thus related, They mocked the Messengers of God,
and Christians over to Antichristianism, as you may note in 2 Thes. 2.9, 10, 11, 12. This also caus'd that Nebuchadnezzar was transform'd into the Nature of a Beast,
and Christians over to Antichristianism, as you may note in 2 Thebes 2.9, 10, 11, 12. This also caused that Nebuchadnezzar was transformed into the Nature of a Beast,
or juncture of time, return Thanks unto God for those great Deliverances and manifold Mercies, which we continually Enjoy'd from the Moment of our Nativity, to this present Opportunity, resolving from henceforth (until our departure out of this Life) to render Praise unto him for whatsoever Benefits or Blessings his good Providence may treasure up for us in order to our future Happiness;
or juncture of time, return Thanks unto God for those great Deliverances and manifold mercies, which we continually Enjoyed from the Moment of our Nativity, to this present Opportunity, resolving from henceforth (until our departure out of this Life) to render Praise unto him for whatsoever Benefits or Blessings his good Providence may treasure up for us in order to our future Happiness;
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as you may observe Exod. 15.4. So also doth the Psalmist, in most of his Psalms of Praise; as in Psal. 136.1. and from the 15th Verse to the 23d. where it is thus worded:
as you may observe Exod 15.4. So also does the Psalmist, in most of his Psalms of Praise; as in Psalm 136.1. and from the 15th Verse to the 23d. where it is thus worded:
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If therefore, according to these pithy and practical Points of Piety, our Hearts are inclinable to praise God, who is the most Victorious Conqueror and matchless Man of War, under whose Bellonick or Warlike Banner, we seem terrible in sight of our Adversaries;
If Therefore, according to these pithy and practical Points of Piety, our Hearts Are inclinable to praise God, who is the most Victorious Conqueror and matchless Man of War, under whose Bellonick or Warlike Banner, we seem terrible in sighed of our Adversaries;
because, as Abijah said to the Israelites, in 2 Chron. 13.12. That God Himself is with us for our Captain, triumphing gloriously for the Discomfiture and Destruction of his Peoples Enemies:
Because, as Abijah said to the Israelites, in 2 Chronicles 13.12. That God Himself is with us for our Captain, triumphing gloriously for the Discomfiture and Destruction of his Peoples Enemies:
That by this means (as Zacharias prophesied of Christ and his believing People, Luke 1.74, 75.) We being delivered out of the hands of our Enemies, might serve him without fear, in Holiness and Righteousness before him all the days of our life;
That by this means (as Zacharias prophesied of christ and his believing People, Lycia 1.74, 75.) We being Delivered out of the hands of our Enemies, might serve him without Fear, in Holiness and Righteousness before him all the days of our life;
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renewing the Vow and Covenant that we made with Christ in our Baptism, of fighting manfully under his Banner against Sin, the World, and the Devil;
renewing the Voelli and Covenant that we made with christ in our Baptism, of fighting manfully under his Banner against since, the World, and the devil;
and Lips from guile, we must abandon and abominate all horrid and rash Jurations, all hasty and hurtful Protestations, all hellish and heinous Imprecations, all envious and evil Communications, with all unchaste Desires and uncivil Deportment in our Lives and Christian Conversations;
and Lips from guile, we must abandon and abominate all horrid and rash Jurations, all hasty and hurtful Protestations, all hellish and heinous Imprecations, all envious and evil Communications, with all unchaste Desires and Uncivil Deportment in our Lives and Christian Conversations;
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So that we may well agree in the pious Opinion and divine Disposition of indubitable and undaunted David, to say in the Dialect or Warlike Words of my Text:
So that we may well agree in the pious Opinion and divine Disposition of indubitable and undaunted David, to say in the Dialect or Warlike Words of my Text:
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Having thus rendezvous'd, countermarch'd, exercis'd, or muster'd my Text, and form'd the Bands, Battalions, and Squadrons of our Camp in Battel Array, let us proceed in the Name of the Lord of Hosts, to display unto our Enemies the Flag of Defiance,
Having thus rendezvoused, countermarched, exercised, or mustered my Text, and formed the Bans, Battalions, and Squadrons of our Camp in Battle Array, let us proceed in the Name of the Lord of Hosts, to display unto our Enemies the Flag of Defiance,
Like to this cordial and cheerful Proclamation, was that comfortable Speech which good Hezekiah made to enliven and encourage his Army, who being but few in number,
Like to this cordial and cheerful Proclamation, was that comfortable Speech which good Hezekiah made to enliven and encourage his Army, who being but few in number,
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as compared with their Enemies, the great Host of Senacherib King of Assyria, were nevertheless, by a setled Dependence on God's Power, both willing and ready to give them the Encounter,
as compared with their Enemies, the great Host of Sennacherib King of Assyria, were nevertheless, by a settled Dependence on God's Power, both willing and ready to give them the Encounter,
And while the People rested on the Words of Hezekiah, behold the Lord sent a destroying Angel, that on the same night smote in the Camp of the Alliances,
And while the People rested on the Words of Hezekiah, behold the Lord sent a destroying Angel, that on the same night smote in the Camp of the Alliances,
as, namely, the securing of pure Religion, the procuring of lasting Peace, the uniting of divided Kingdoms, the composing of Peoples Differences, the preserving of wholesom Laws, the correcting of disloyal Servants,
as, namely, the securing of pure Religion, the procuring of lasting Peace, the uniting of divided Kingdoms, the composing of Peoples Differences, the preserving of wholesome Laws, the correcting of disloyal Servants,
This Truth visibly appears in the late Wars that were managed both in the Kingdom of Ireland, and the Territories of Flanders, where God wonderfully preserv'd his Majesty's Sacred Person from the violent and revenging Peril of the Sword;
This Truth visibly appears in the late Wars that were managed both in the Kingdom of Ireland, and the Territories of Flanders, where God wonderfully preserved his Majesty's Sacred Person from the violent and revenging Peril of the Sword;
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and sheweth Mercy to his Anointed, to David and to his Seed (and Religious Successors) for evermore. Many miraculous Deliverances hath his Majesty already experienc'd,
and shows Mercy to his Anointed, to David and to his Seed (and Religious Successors) for evermore. Many miraculous Deliverances hath his Majesty already experienced,
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Such a Commissionated-Angel we read of in Psal. 34. vers. 7. where it is said, That the Angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
Such a Commissionated-Angel we read of in Psalm 34. vers. 7. where it is said, That the Angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that Fear him, and Delivereth them.
But of all the miraculous Deliverances and Preservations which Heaven decreed for his Safety, the most capital and remarkable was his last Escape from a cursed Cabal of Assassinates, who by mischievous Machinations, hatch'd a Hellish Stratagem how to embrew their hateful and unhallow'd Hands in the scarlet and crimson Dyes of his Royal Blood, had not God (as the Anointed of Himself) prevented the Martyrdom by a matchless Miracle of mysterious Mercy.
But of all the miraculous Deliverances and Preservations which Heaven decreed for his Safety, the most capital and remarkable was his last Escape from a cursed Cabal of Assassinates, who by mischievous Machinations, hatched a Hellish Stratagem how to embrew their hateful and unhallowed Hands in the scarlet and crimson Dies of his Royal Blood, had not God (as the Anointed of Himself) prevented the Martyrdom by a matchless Miracle of mysterious Mercy.
A Letter miscarry'd, a Fright, Mistake, Oversight, or something happening otherwise than was expected, hath brought the hidden Works of Darkness to light, whereby the King and his Liege People,
A letter miscarried, a Fright, Mistake, Oversight, or something happening otherwise than was expected, hath brought the hidden Works of Darkness to Light, whereby the King and his Liege People,
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or Loyal Subjects, have been mercifully snatch'd from the Jaws of Ruin, and the Conspirators themselves brought to condign Punishment, according to that remarkable Observation of the Royal Prophet, in his IX. Psalm, at the 16th. Verse; where he saith,
or Loyal Subject's, have been mercifully snatched from the Jaws of Ruin, and the Conspirators themselves brought to condign Punishment, according to that remarkable Observation of the Royal Prophet, in his IX. Psalm, At the 16th. Verse; where he Says,
From these Diabolical and Inhumane Attempts, may the Omniscient, Omnipresent, and Omnipotent God, Protect His Majesties Gracious Person, to improve that prepar'd Portion which we hope Divine Providence hath laid up for him in the Disposal of Sacred Providence,
From these Diabolical and Inhumane Attempts, may the Omniscient, Omnipresent, and Omnipotent God, Pact His Majesties Gracious Person, to improve that prepared Portion which we hope Divine Providence hath laid up for him in the Disposal of Sacred Providence,
For her Ways are Ways of Pleasantness, and all her Paths are Peace, as appears in Prov. 3.16, 17. Seeing therefore that the plain Paths of Wisdom are all of them both pleasant and peaceable, let us learn of her to be so prudent as to make our Addresses unto God, that he would be pleas'd to withdraw our Feet from the rugged Ways of War and Bloodshed, that he may guide them into the smooth and pleasant Paths of Peace;
For her Ways Are Ways of Pleasantness, and all her Paths Are Peace, as appears in Curae 3.16, 17. Seeing Therefore that the plain Paths of Wisdom Are all of them both pleasant and peaceable, let us Learn of her to be so prudent as to make our Addresses unto God, that he would be pleased to withdraw our Feet from the rugged Ways of War and Bloodshed, that he may guide them into the smooth and pleasant Paths of Peace;
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This was a Pious and a Primitive Observation among the Jews, as appears in Psal. 76.1, 2, 3. where holy David speaks these Expressions, In Judah is God known: his Name is great in Israel.
This was a Pious and a Primitive Observation among the jews, as appears in Psalm 76.1, 2, 3. where holy David speaks these Expressions, In Judah is God known: his Name is great in Israel.
But now to the Praise and Glory of God, we Christians may say, That in Britain is God known, his Name is great in England, in the Salem of our British Dominion is his Tabernacle,
But now to the Praise and Glory of God, we Christians may say, That in Britain is God known, his Name is great in England, in the Salem of our Brit Dominion is his Tabernacle,
There also brake he the Arrows of the Bow, the Shield, and the Sword, and the Battel, where the Church of God hath a sound Principled King to her Nursing-father, Elected and Established by Divine Providence, to Defend her from Wrong and Violence;
There also brake he the Arrows of the Bow, the Shield, and the Sword, and the Battle, where the Church of God hath a found Principled King to her Nursing father, Elected and Established by Divine Providence, to Defend her from Wrong and Violence;
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Since therefore that God is a very present help in, Trouble unto his Militant or Warfaring Church, we are in that respect oblig'd to pray unto him for her good Success and Prosperity,
Since Therefore that God is a very present help in, Trouble unto his Militant or Warfaring Church, we Are in that respect obliged to pray unto him for her good Success and Prosperity,
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for which cause the Sacred Psalmist exhorted and excited the People (in his time) to Pray for the Peace of the Jewish Church, which Petitions are very suitable and useful for the Church of God under Christianity,
for which cause the Sacred Psalmist exhorted and excited the People (in his time) to Pray for the Peace of the Jewish Church, which Petitions Are very suitable and useful for the Church of God under Christianity,
as appears in Psal. 122.6, 7, 8, 9. where the sweet Singer, and Orator of Israel, thus spake unto his Fellow-petitioners, Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem:
as appears in Psalm 122.6, 7, 8, 9. where the sweet Singer, and Orator of Israel, thus spoke unto his Fellow-petitioners, Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem:
Next to our Petitions for the Peace of the Church, we ought to Pray for the Peace and Prosperity of the King, that God would be pleas'd to endue him with a Long Life, a Prosperous Reign, a Secure State and Habitation, Unbyass'd Representatives, a Faithful Privy-Council and Parliament, Judicious and Consciencious Lawyers, Mild and Merciful Magistrates, Able and Valuable Physicians, a Plentiful and Painful Ministry, a Victorious Fleet and Army,
Next to our Petitions for the Peace of the Church, we ought to Pray for the Peace and Prosperity of the King, that God would be pleased to endue him with a Long Life, a Prosperous Reign, a Secure State and Habitation, Unbiased Representatives, a Faithful Privy-Council and Parliament, Judicious and Conscientious Lawyers, Mild and Merciful Magistrates, Able and Valuable Physicians, a Plentiful and Painful Ministry, a Victorious Fleet and Army,
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and Protestantial Faith, he may say at the end or full Expiration of his Wars, with the holy Apostle St. Paul in 2 Tim. 4.7, 8, 9. I have fought a good Fight, I have finished my Course, I have kept the Faith.
and Protestantial Faith, he may say At the end or full Expiration of his Wars, with the holy Apostle Saint Paul in 2 Tim. 4.7, 8, 9. I have fought a good Fight, I have finished my Course, I have kept the Faith.
And may also all His Majesties Commanders and Soldiers both by Sea and Land, Experience the Truth of my present Text, where it is thus exprest by the Warlike Psalmist, Through God we shall do valiantly:
And may also all His Majesties Commanders and Soldiers both by Sea and Land, Experience the Truth of my present Text, where it is thus expressed by the Warlike Psalmist, Through God we shall do valiantly:
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