The great duty of love and faithfulness to our native country occasion'd by the coolness of some in its necessary defence, and the forwardness of others, in pushing on its ruine / deliver'd in a sermon at the Chappel of Popler, December 3, 1693, by Josiah Woodward ...
IT was to Jerusalem that these kind Wishes are Voted in the Text. And indeed, to what Place should a Jew wish so well as to his own Land? for which the scatter'd Remnant of them do yet retain an inextinguishable Love.
IT was to Jerusalem that these kind Wishes Are Voted in the Text. And indeed, to what Place should a Jew wish so well as to his own Land? for which the scattered Remnant of them do yet retain an inextinguishable Love.
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Jerusalem was at that time both the Metropolitan Church and City of Judea: and in this double Respect the Psalmist here (inspired by the Spirit of God) demonstrates his Zeal for its Peace and Prosperity; as the words distinctly express.
Jerusalem was At that time both the Metropolitan Church and city of Judea: and in this double Respect the Psalmist Here (inspired by the Spirit of God) demonstrates his Zeal for its Peace and Prosperity; as the words distinctly express.
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There the true God was then Worshipt, and there was his Church and peculiar People: therefore I will do all that in me lyes to Advance thy Happiness:
There the true God was then Worshipped, and there was his Church and peculiar People: Therefore I will do all that in me lies to Advance thy Happiness:
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So then, in these words we find two very constraining Reasons for the Love of our Country, which must needs be binding to such as have either Sense or Conscience. For
So then, in these words we find two very constraining Reasons for the Love of our Country, which must needs be binding to such as have either Sense or Conscience. For
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and say with the Psalmist, For my Brethren, &c. Or Secondly, If we have any pious Concern for the Sacred Interests of the reformed Religion, and the Church of God:
and say with the Psalmist, For my Brothers, etc. Or Secondly, If we have any pious Concern for the Sacred Interests of the reformed Religion, and the Church of God:
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And how they will then treat them, we may see by the Ruines of the Protestant Churches in France. There were there within these few years, more than a Thousand places of God's Publick Worship, where above Fifteen Hundred Thousand Protestants served God according to his own Institution. But alas!
And how they will then Treat them, we may see by the Ruins of the Protestant Churches in France. There were there within these few Years, more than a Thousand places of God's Public Worship, where above Fifteen Hundred Thousand Protestants served God according to his own Institution. But alas!
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the Popish Fury has either layd those Churches in Ruinous Heaps, or so Fundamentally destroy'd them, that there's no Token that they ever were in Being. And alas!
the Popish Fury has either laid those Churches in Ruinous Heaps, or so Fundamentally destroyed them, that there's no Token that they ever were in Being. And alas!
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they have treated the poor Protestants as barbarously, as they have done their Churches, as the Deaths of many Martyrs and Confessors there, by unexampled Crueltys do abundantly testify.
they have treated the poor Protestants as barbarously, as they have done their Churches, as the Death's of many Martyrs and Confessors there, by unexampled Crueltys do abundantly testify.
And if any yet doubt of this, let them look on those excellent Men, who for the sake of the Protestant Religion, are at this Day Chained in the French-Gallies, with a chain of more than Fifty pounds weight.
And if any yet doubt of this, let them look on those excellent Men, who for the sake of the Protestant Religion, Are At this Day Chained in the French-Gallies, with a chain of more than Fifty pounds weight.
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When the same infernal Dragoons (blooded by the Executions, and hardened by the Groans of their own Country-Men) are longing to try our Constancy by the same Methods.
When the same infernal Dragoons (blooded by the Executions, and hardened by the Groans of their own Country-Men) Are longing to try our Constancy by the same Methods.
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and the necessary Vindication of our Religion and Country? What Spirit are they of, that will not Act in their own Defence against Cut-Throats and Robbers of Churches?
and the necessary Vindication of our Religion and Country? What Spirit Are they of, that will not Act in their own Defence against Cut-Throats and Robbers of Churches?
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When Joab, the General of the Armies of Israel fought against the Syrians and Ammonites: He excited the Valour of his Soldiers to a wonder, with that short speech of his (2 Sam. 10. 12.) Be of good Courage, and let us play the Men for our People and the Citys of our God.
When Joab, the General of the Armies of Israel fought against the Syrians and Ammonites: He excited the Valour of his Soldiers to a wonder, with that short speech of his (2 Sam. 10. 12.) Be of good Courage, and let us play the Men for our People and the Cities of our God.
And the bare mentioning of these dear enjoyments, inspired them with Valour to such a Degree, that they got an intire Victory over their Enemies that had enclosed them round.
And the bore mentioning of these dear enjoyments, inspired them with Valour to such a Degree, that they god an entire Victory over their Enemies that had enclosed them round.
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Namely, To mind their Soldiers, that they were to Fight for their Temples and Fire-sides. And it usually excited them to put themselves out to the utmost;
Namely, To mind their Soldiers, that they were to Fight for their Temples and Fire-sides. And it usually excited them to put themselves out to the utmost;
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And is it possible that Christians can sink below the Honour and Honesty of Jews and Heathens in this point? Would a Heathen adventure his life in the most threatning dangers to defend his Country? And can any Christian be so base,
And is it possible that Christians can sink below the Honour and Honesty of jews and heathens in this point? Would a Heathen adventure his life in the most threatening dangers to defend his Country? And can any Christian be so base,
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But above all, they that have felt the French Barbarityes, must needs wonder at the principles and Practises of those people who can find in their hearts to befriend the Designes of such an Enemy.
But above all, they that have felt the French Barbarityes, must needs wonder At the principles and Practises of those people who can find in their hearts to befriend the Designs of such an Enemy.
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against their own Souls by dreadful imprecations of Damnation: and against their own Country, not only by Treachery and Correspondence with its fatal Enemies,
against their own Souls by dreadful imprecations of Damnation: and against their own Country, not only by Treachery and Correspondence with its fatal Enemies,
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1. Pos. That we are bound by the Laws of God and Nature to pray for the publick Peace and seek the common Good. Indeed, the genuine Laws of Nature are the most universal and indelible Laws of our Creator.
1. Pos. That we Are bound by the Laws of God and Nature to pray for the public Peace and seek the Common Good. Indeed, the genuine Laws of Nature Are the most universal and indelible Laws of our Creator.
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When it was told the Romans by their Augures, that their State would never flourish, till some Roman of Noble Blood leapt into the great Chasm at Rome: with what Chearfulness and Bravery did the Noble Curtius mount his Steed and leap down the precipice!
When it was told the Roman by their Augurs, that their State would never flourish, till Some Roman of Noble Blood leapt into the great Chasm At Room: with what Cheerfulness and Bravery did the Noble Curtius mount his Steed and leap down the precipice!
And these Illustrious Instances of Zeal for the common Good were not so much gazed at in those dayes (as we do now, in the History of them) because they were then common,
And these Illustrious Instances of Zeal for the Common Good were not so much gazed At in those days (as we do now, in the History of them) Because they were then Common,
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and every Body thought it their bounden Duty. For their usual discourse was, Nemo sibi nascitur, Partem Patria, partem Parentes, partem Amici postulant.
and every Body Thought it their bounden Duty. For their usual discourse was, Nemo sibi nascitur, Partem Patria, partem Parents, partem Friends postulant.
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— For my Brethren and Companions sake, I will say (that is, I will pray) that Peace (that is, all manner of Blessings) may be within thee, O my desirable Country.
— For my Brothers and Sodales sake, I will say (that is, I will pray) that Peace (that is, all manner of Blessings) may be within thee, Oh my desirable Country.
Peace be within thy Walls, and Prosperity within thy Pallaces, ver. 7. may they Prosper that love thee, ver. 6. But let them all be Confounded (in their Designes) and turn'd back that hate Zion:
Peace be within thy Walls, and Prosperity within thy Palaces, ver. 7. may they Prosper that love thee, ver. 6. But let them all be Confounded (in their Designs) and turned back that hate Zion:
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How can I choose but be sad, sayd Nehemia, when the Place of my Fathers Sepulchres lyeth waste? Neh. 2. 3. There is also a natural Love to our Posterity, which is very forcible.
How can I choose but be sad, said Nehemiah, when the Place of my Father's Sepulchres lies waste? Neh 2. 3. There is also a natural Love to our Posterity, which is very forcible.
And his Gospel declares, those worse than Infidels, that provide not for those of their own House, 1 Tim. 5. 8. So that we have Super-abundant obligations to be fathful to our Countries Interests.
And his Gospel declares, those Worse than Infidels, that provide not for those of their own House, 1 Tim. 5. 8. So that we have Superabundant obligations to be faithful to our Countries Interests.
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Now, without all controversie, we have manifest reason to expect the greatest Violences in all these respects from our Enemies of France, if they prevail over us, which God of his infinite goodness avert.
Now, without all controversy, we have manifest reason to expect the greatest Violences in all these respects from our Enemies of France, if they prevail over us, which God of his infinite Goodness avert.
As in the Case of the Electoral Princes buryed at Hydelberg. They take little Children from their natural Parents to breed them up in their own Superstitions:
As in the Case of the Electoral Princes buried At Heidelberg. They take little Children from their natural Parents to breed them up in their own Superstitions:
as they have dealt by many Protestant Families in France. So that there can hardly be imagined any Plague so universally calamitous to the present and succeding Ages,
as they have dealt by many Protestant Families in France. So that there can hardly be imagined any Plague so universally calamitous to the present and succeeding Ages,
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That as the undutifulness of a child to a Parent, is mightily blacken'd by the Consideration of the extraordinary goodness and indulgence of the Parent;
That as the undutifulness of a child to a Parent, is mightily blackened by the Consideration of the extraordinary Goodness and indulgence of the Parent;
Do the Miseries of such a Land, and the Loss of such enjoyments deserve the Grinning Laughter of any amongst us? Can there be found in a Christian Land such a seed of Nero, as can rake in the Bowels of such a Mother with delight? Surely Nature and humane Bowels are perisht in such Breasts.
Do the Misery's of such a Land, and the Loss of such enjoyments deserve the Grinning Laughter of any among us? Can there be found in a Christian Land such a seed of Nero, as can rake in the Bowels of such a Mother with delight? Surely Nature and humane Bowels Are perished in such Breasts.
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Ʋse. Now, the Inference that is naturally drawn from this first Position, is That such as any way Contribute to weaken the Defence of their Country, must needs be condemn'd by themselves and all the World, Jews, Turks, and Pagans, have ever lookt upon such as the worst of men, bereaved of all notion of Good, and sence of Honour.
Ʋse. Now, the Inference that is naturally drawn from this First Position, is That such as any Way Contribute to weaken the Defence of their Country, must needs be condemned by themselves and all the World, jews, Turks, and Pagans, have ever looked upon such as the worst of men, bereft of all notion of Good, and sense of Honour.
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Yea, what ever the Government or Governours be, the case is nothing alter'd. Treason against the State and a Man's own Land, is ever horrid and abominable;
Yea, what ever the Government or Governors be, the case is nothing altered. Treason against the State and a Man's own Land, is ever horrid and abominable;
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Such as Embezzle the publick Stores do really rob every particular Person in the Nation, who is interested therein, and whose safety depends thereupon.
Such as Embezzle the public Stores do really rob every particular Person in the nation, who is interested therein, and whose safety depends thereupon.
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and whatever kindness any one shews to the Common Enemy and Invader, is (as such) a real Injury to all Christendom, tending to the universal Empire of France, and the universal Ruin of other Nations;
and whatever kindness any one shows to the Common Enemy and Invader, is (as such) a real Injury to all Christendom, tending to the universal Empire of France, and the universal Ruin of other nations;
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For, what Christian ever yet disputed, whether the mad Humour of running Muck amongst the Indians, be an execrable Barbarity or not? Where a resolute Fellow whom they call a Muck (madded by discontent) does all he can to be the death of all mankind,
For, what Christian ever yet disputed, whither the mad Humour of running Muck among the Indians, be an execrable Barbarity or not? Where a resolute Fellow whom they call a Muck (madded by discontent) does all he can to be the death of all mankind,
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Ans. To which I Answer, that if that Alteration was necessary to preserve the whole Community, every particular Person is so far from being a Loser by it, that he hereby gains whatever he enjoys.
Ans. To which I Answer, that if that Alteration was necessary to preserve the Whole Community, every particular Person is so Far from being a Loser by it, that he hereby gains whatever he enjoys.
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The present Taxes which are design'd to prosecute the War against the Common Enemy, will appear to every considerate Person as necessary as a Levy to keep up the Sea-Banks.
The present Taxes which Are designed to prosecute the War against the Common Enemy, will appear to every considerate Person as necessary as a Levy to keep up the Seabanks.
like the fatal parsimony of the wealthy Citizens of Constantinople, who refused to lend their own Emperour a Thirtyeth part of that money which the Turkish Emperour took from them for a spoil, bereaving the wealthyest of them of their Lives too, to consummate the Tragedy.
like the fatal parsimony of the wealthy Citizens of Constantinople, who refused to lend their own Emperor a Thirtieth part of that money which the Turkish Emperor took from them for a spoil, bereaving the Wealthiest of them of their Lives too, to consummate the Tragedy.
But if in this Juncture, there appear any amongst our selves so vile and proffligate as to embezzle or mis-imploy the publick Treasure, they well deserve, That every Person in the three Nations should throw a Stone at them:
But if in this Juncture, there appear any among our selves so vile and proffligate as to embezzle or Misemploy the public Treasure, they well deserve, That every Person in the three nations should throw a Stone At them:
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tho' it be withal granted, that the said Abdicated Prince did industriously and openly endeavour the subversion of the Government, and destruction of the Community.
though it be withal granted, that the said Abdicated Prince did industriously and openly endeavour the subversion of the Government, and destruction of the Community.
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Ans. This is the Goliath-Argument, and like him brings a Sword to cut off its own Head. For, fidelity to God and our Country was our duty before we Swore Allegiance to that Prince,
Ans. This is the Goliath-Argument, and like him brings a Sword to Cut off its own Head. For, Fidis to God and our Country was our duty before we Swore Allegiance to that Prince,
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and since Preservation is the End of all Government, and since the Laws and Government of England have ever conserved, with the gratest Tenderness, the Rights and Liberties of English Subjects, What Reason or Religion can their be in the present Case? Namely, in making a Sacrifice of our Bibles and Mother-Country to the great Golden Image of the French Arbitary Power, which the Babylonians have set up;
and since Preservation is the End of all Government, and since the Laws and Government of England have ever conserved, with the gratest Tenderness, the Rights and Liberties of English Subjects, What Reason or Religion can their be in the present Case? Namely, in making a Sacrifice of our Bibles and Mother-Country to the great Golden Image of the French Arbitrary Power, which the Babylonians have Set up;
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and they require us, above others, to bow to it, because they make their pretended Kindness to the aforesaid Prince a stale to their Ambition and Usurpation.
and they require us, above Others, to bow to it, Because they make their pretended Kindness to the aforesaid Prince a stale to their Ambition and Usurpation.
But, can that be indeed an act of Righteousness, which (by humouring the Vice or Error of one man) destroys many Millions? Or, is it not rather a perfect Dementation,
But, can that be indeed an act of Righteousness, which (by Humouring the Vice or Error of one man) Destroys many Millions? Or, is it not rather a perfect Dementation,
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than a Principle of Conscience? For my part, were I dissatisfy'd about the Legality of the present Government, (as I thank God, I am not in the least) yet I should think my self obliged to keep my Scruples private within my own Breast.
than a Principle of Conscience? For my part, were I dissatisfied about the Legality of the present Government, (as I thank God, I am not in the least) yet I should think my self obliged to keep my Scruples private within my own Breast.
Because if this political notion of mine should in the end prove a gross mistake (as our Lawyers, the best Casuists in this Case, assure us it is) what should I have to answer for before God and men? When I should be proved to be a fighter against the most merciful providences of God,
Because if this political notion of mine should in the end prove a gross mistake (as our Lawyers, the best Casuists in this Case, assure us it is) what should I have to answer for before God and men? When I should be proved to be a fighter against the most merciful providences of God,
It had need be a manifest part of Duty, so clear and demonstrative, that there is no room for doubt, that engages us against all the Interests of this Life:
It had need be a manifest part of Duty, so clear and demonstrative, that there is no room for doubt, that engages us against all the Interests of this Life:
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but fall under the Curse denounced against such as are without natural affection, Rom. 1. 31. Yea, such as deny the faith by the want of Christian care for those of their own Blood, 1 Tim. 5. 8. I would therefore ask such Persons as lye under this unhappy mistake a few Questions;
but fallen under the Curse denounced against such as Are without natural affection, Rom. 1. 31. Yea, such as deny the faith by the want of Christian care for those of their own Blood, 1 Tim. 5. 8. I would Therefore ask such Persons as lie under this unhappy mistake a few Questions;
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4. Quest. Can a Person of the Reformed Religion, with a safe Conscience, dip himself directly or consequentially, in the Luciferian Design of the French Politicks, to blot out Protestancy, and enslave Christendom?
4. Quest. Can a Person of the Reformed Religion, with a safe Conscience, dip himself directly or consequentially, in the Luciferian Design of the French Politics, to blot out Protestancy, and enslave Christendom?
7. Quest. Can any good Christian desire that a Popish Prince, continuing Zealous for the Principles and Propagation of Popery, should again come to the Imperial Throne of England, and put himself afresh to this hateful and dreadful Dilemma? Namely, either to mock God and men by solemn Oaths,
7. Quest. Can any good Christian desire that a Popish Prince, Continuing Zealous for the Principles and Propagation of Popery, should again come to the Imperial Throne of England, and put himself afresh to this hateful and dreadful Dilemma? Namely, either to mock God and men by solemn Oaths,
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As the Associates of the Holy League in France did against their Henry the Fourth, who often protested that a Protestant was incapable of the French Crown;
As the Associates of the Holy League in France did against their Henry the Fourth, who often protested that a Protestant was incapable of the French Crown;
App. 1. Inf. That we manifest our selves sincere Lovers of our Country, by our earnest Supplications to the Sovereign Disposer of all things, in the behalf of these divided Churches and Kingdoms Let us say,
App 1. Infant That we manifest our selves sincere Lovers of our Country, by our earnest Supplications to the Sovereign Disposer of all things, in the behalf of these divided Churches and Kingdoms Let us say,
Let us try the powerful Means of Prayer and Fasting, to cast out that unclean Spirit of Prophaness, which has kept so long and raving a Possession amongst us.
Let us try the powerful Means of Prayer and Fasting, to cast out that unclean Spirit of Profaneness, which has kept so long and raving a Possession among us.
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and pray as he does, Dan. 9. 16. O Lord, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let all thine Anger and thy Fury be turn'd away from thy City Jerusalem, thy holy mountain:
and pray as he does, Dan. 9. 16. Oh Lord, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let all thine Anger and thy Fury be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy mountain:
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this is the accursed thing which troubles our Israel, and blasts our Undertakings. Wickedness is a thing which God will never bless, and will not long bear.
this is the accursed thing which Troubles our Israel, and blasts our Undertakings. Wickedness is a thing which God will never bless, and will not long bear.
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O, that God would give us all a just and timely sense of His impending Wrath, which seems to be so near, that only the present apprehensions of it can be timely enough to prevent it.
O, that God would give us all a just and timely sense of His impending Wrath, which seems to be so near, that only the present apprehensions of it can be timely enough to prevent it.
3 Inf. Let us be steddy and vigorous in the performance of our Duty to Their Majesties King WILLIAM and Queen MARY, to whom, besides the Tyes of Duty and Gratitude, we are bound by a sort of Necessity,
3 Infant Let us be steady and vigorous in the performance of our Duty to Their Majesties King WILLIAM and Queen MARY, to whom, beside the Ties of Duty and Gratitude, we Are bound by a sort of Necessity,
for, a Good Conscience is as a Wall of Brass about a Man. The Righteous is bold as a Lyon, (Prov. 28. 1.) God has promised to put the Fear and Dread of such into the Hearts of their Enemies;
for, a Good Conscience is as a Wall of Brass about a Man. The Righteous is bold as a lion, (Curae 28. 1.) God has promised to put the fear and Dread of such into the Hearts of their Enemies;
5 Inf. Let us all (however divided about the lesser matters of Religion) stand up with one Soul against the Common Enemies of Protestancy: And, however unhappily divided we are about some Political Notions, let us nevertheless, with one consent, oppose the Designs of the Common Enemy of our Country.
5 Infant Let us all (however divided about the lesser matters of Religion) stand up with one Soul against the Common Enemies of Protestancy: And, however unhappily divided we Are about Some Political Notions, let us nevertheless, with one consent, oppose the Designs of the Common Enemy of our Country.
We will not concern our selves, nor intermeddle. No, Sirs? what! not when your Enemies come with Idols to your Churches, and Firebrands to your Houses!
We will not concern our selves, nor intermeddle. No, Sirs? what! not when your Enemies come with Idols to your Churches, and Firebrands to your Houses!
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so will you be the most despised Prey of your Enemies, who (if they have any Manhood in them) will shew more Favour to the brave Defenders of their Country,
so will you be the most despised Prey of your Enemies, who (if they have any Manhood in them) will show more Favour to the brave Defenders of their Country,
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'Tis to me past doubt, that we had better be subdued by any People in the World than by the French. No other Nation has Naval Forces sufficient to secure such a Conquest.
It's to me passed doubt, that we had better be subdued by any People in the World than by the French. No other nation has Naval Forces sufficient to secure such a Conquest.
the meer possibility of which, were enough to startle any Man of Sense, the likelihood of it enough to transport the meekest Spirit into an extreme Rage.
the mere possibility of which, were enough to startle any Man of Sense, the likelihood of it enough to transport the Meekest Spirit into an extreme Rage.
Should such a Thing come to pass (which God in mercy for ever avert) what would Posterity say of the Politicks and Prowess of our present Age? What a burning shame would the Slavery of England be to the present Inhabitants of so Strong,
Should such a Thing come to pass (which God in mercy for ever avert) what would Posterity say of the Politics and Prowess of our present Age? What a burning shame would the Slavery of England be to the present Inhabitants of so Strong,
and such a peculiar Terror to the French Nation, where the very Name of an English-man has been known to get a Victory Surely we had, every Soul of us, better dye in the Defence,
and such a peculiar Terror to the French nation, where the very Name of an Englishman has been known to get a Victory Surely we had, every Soul of us, better die in the Defence,
For my part, I speak nothing here in Envy or Enmity, to so great a Monarch as the French King, I wish he really were as great a Heroe as his Flatterers on both sides the Sea boast him to be.
For my part, I speak nothing Here in Envy or Enmity, to so great a Monarch as the French King, I wish he really were as great a Hero as his Flatterers on both sides the Sea boast him to be.
and Compacts with others, which might render his name Honourable and his Memory blessed. O that he never had drawn forth his Sword against the Truths of Jesus Christ;
and Compacts with Others, which might render his name Honourable and his Memory blessed. O that he never had drawn forth his Sword against the Truths of jesus christ;
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And in short, I sincerely wish, that he were as good a Prince, and Reigned within his just dominions with as much Honour and universal prosperity as humane Life admits.
And in short, I sincerely wish, that he were as good a Prince, and Reigned within his just Dominions with as much Honour and universal Prosperity as humane Life admits.
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even to the Death? In this, even inanimate Nature it self will reproach us. II. The Honour of so doing will constrain all Persons of Character and Reputation.
even to the Death? In this, even inanimate Nature it self will reproach us. II The Honour of so doing will constrain all Persons of Character and Reputation.
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Naaman is recorded in Scripture to have been an Honourable Person, because by him God had given Deliverance to Syria; (2 Kin. 5. 1.) And 'tis said, That Mordecai was great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his Brethren,
Naaman is recorded in Scripture to have been an Honourable Person, Because by him God had given Deliverance to Syria; (2 Kin. 5. 1.) And it's said, That Mordecai was great among the jews, and accepted of the multitude of his Brothers,
And our Excellent Queen, of fragrant and blessed Memory, Queen Elizabeth, often assured her People, That she was ready to sacrifice her Life for their Safety;
And our Excellent Queen, of fragrant and blessed Memory, Queen Elizabeth, often assured her People, That she was ready to sacrifice her Life for their Safety;
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O, that all perfidious Betrayers of their Country were treated as their Brother the late Governor of Heydelburgh, and had their Swords broken over their Heads,
Oh, that all perfidious Betrayers of their Country were treated as their Brother the late Governor of Heidelberg, and had their Swords broken over their Heads,
their Wooden Shooes will reproach their Blockish Heads, and their extreme Folly will not fail to be its own Penance. III. Lastly, The absolute necessity of seeking the Good of our Nation in order to our own safety and subsistence, will compel all People of Sense to their Duty of this kind.
their Wooden Shoes will reproach their Blockish Heads, and their extreme Folly will not fail to be its own Penance. III. Lastly, The absolute necessity of seeking the Good of our nation in order to our own safety and subsistence, will compel all People of Sense to their Duty of this kind.
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or any natural instinct of Self-preservation, or any sense of Honour in acting suitably to all these Obligations, we must seek the Good of our Jerusalem, in its Ecclesiastical and Civil Rights and Immunities.
or any natural instinct of Self-preservation, or any sense of Honour in acting suitably to all these Obligations, we must seek the Good of our Jerusalem, in its Ecclesiastical and Civil Rights and Immunities.
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as we would shun these intolerable Plagues, and longer enjoy those inestimable Blessings (spiritual and temporal) which we now are blest withal, we must all do our utmost to cast away all Iniquity from us,
as we would shun these intolerable Plagues, and longer enjoy those inestimable Blessings (spiritual and temporal) which we now Are blessed withal, we must all do our utmost to cast away all Iniquity from us,
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and to sue out our Peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ: And withal, we must unanimously apply our utmost Industry, to withstand the vigorous Efforts of our powerful Enemies:
and to sue out our Peace with God, through our Lord jesus christ: And withal, we must unanimously apply our utmost Industry, to withstand the vigorous Efforts of our powerful Enemies:
As in the Case of one Mr. C. a skilful Shipwright sent into France in the Reign of King Charles II. to instruct them in the building of Ships; who as he was returning home, had such Terrors on his Conscience that he pistoled himself, and never set foot on his Native Land again, to whose interests he had been so false. As an Eye-witness now living testifies.
As in the Case of one Mr. C a skilful Shipwright sent into France in the Reign of King Charles II to instruct them in the building of Ships; who as he was returning home, had such Terrors on his Conscience that he pistoled himself, and never Set foot on his Native Land again, to whose interests he had been so false. As an Eyewitness now living Testifies.
