A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor, and Aldermen of the city of London, at St. Mary Le Bow on Wednesday the 19th of June, 1695, a day appointed for a solemn fast, for supplicating Almighty God for the pardon of our sins, and imploring his protection of His Majestie's person, by Josiah Woodward ...
And this, in the method of Fasting and Prayer, as Moses here did Yea, the Parallel runs further in that about this time the Armies of Israel were to Attack their Enemies in their Entrenchments and Fenced Cities, as we read at the beginning of this Chapter.
And this, in the method of Fasting and Prayer, as Moses Here did Yea, the Parallel runs further in that about this time the Armies of Israel were to Attack their Enemies in their Entrenchments and Fenced Cities, as we read At the beginning of this Chapter.
cc d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg cc n1, p-acp np1 av vdd uh, dt n1 vvz av-jc p-acp cst p-acp d n1 dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr p-acp n1 po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc vvd n2, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1.
Hear, O Israel, thou art to pass over Jordan this day, to go in to possess Nations greater and mightier than thy self: Cities great and fenced up to Heaven, v. 1. i. e. Very strongly Fortified,
Hear, Oh Israel, thou art to pass over Jordan this day, to go in to possess nations greater and Mightier than thy self: Cities great and fenced up to Heaven, v. 1. i. e. Very strongly Fortified,
vvb, uh np1, pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pc-acp vvi n2 jc cc jc cs po21 n1: n2 j cc vvn a-acp p-acp n1, n1 crd sy. sy. av av-j vvn,
so as to be impregnable by any Forces but such as were led on by the Lord of Hosts. And therefore he takes this occasion to shew them the absolute necessity of making their peace with God, and securing his powerful Alliance.
so as to be impregnable by any Forces but such as were led on by the Lord of Hosts. And Therefore he Takes this occasion to show them the absolute necessity of making their peace with God, and securing his powerful Alliance.
av c-acp pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n2 p-acp d c-acp vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. cc av pns31 vvz d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 dt j n1 pp-f vvg po32 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvg po31 j n1.
So that our Breach is very wide, and we need many such as Moses to stand in the Gap and fill it up, which I pray God raise up to us in this important Juncture, in which the very Being of our Church and Nation lies at stake.
So that our Breach is very wide, and we need many such as Moses to stand in the Gap and fill it up, which I pray God raise up to us in this important Juncture, in which the very Being of our Church and nation lies At stake.
av cst po12 n1 vbz av j, cc pns12 vvb d d c-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvb pn31 a-acp, r-crq pns11 vvb np1 vvi a-acp p-acp pno12 p-acp d j n1, p-acp r-crq dt j vbg pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp n1.
May the good God pour out a Spirit of Contrition and Supplication on us, that every Soul this day may put it self out to the utmost in the proper work of it: i. e. Humiliation and Prayer.
May the good God pour out a Spirit of Contrition and Supplication on us, that every Soul this day may put it self out to the utmost in the proper work of it: i. e. Humiliation and Prayer.
np1 dt j np1 vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, cst d n1 d n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1 av p-acp dt j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31: sy. sy. n1 cc n1.
We trust that the door of Divine Mercy is not yet nailed up against us, by such a severe Decree as that which is thrice mention'd (Ezek. 14. v. 14, 18, 20.) that tho' those three Favourites Heaven, Noah, Daniel, and Job stood up in the behalf of that People, they could not turn away God's wrath from them.
We trust that the door of Divine Mercy is not yet nailed up against us, by such a severe decree as that which is thrice mentioned (Ezekiel 14. v. 14, 18, 20.) that though those three Favourites Heaven, Noah, daniel, and Job stood up in the behalf of that People, they could not turn away God's wrath from them.
pns12 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vbz xx av vvn a-acp p-acp pno12, p-acp d dt j n1 c-acp d r-crq vbz av vvn (np1 crd n1 crd, crd, crd) cst cs d crd n2 n1, np1, np1, cc n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns32 vmd xx vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp pno32.
Let us therefore cry mightily to God this Day, humbly pouring out our melted Souls before him, according to the Example of Moses in the Text. And God Almighty grant that our Prayers may find the same acceptance as that of Moses did.
Let us Therefore cry mightily to God this Day, humbly pouring out our melted Souls before him, according to the Exampl of Moses in the Text. And God Almighty grant that our Prayers may find the same acceptance as that of Moses did.
vvb pno12 av vvb av-j p-acp np1 d n1, av-j vvg av po12 j-vvn n2 p-acp pno31, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt np1 cc np1 j-jn vvb cst po12 n2 vmb vvi dt d n1 c-acp d pp-f np1 vdd.
and say, O Lord God, destroy not thy People and thine Inheritance which thou hast redeemed thro' thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth of Egypt with a mighty hand.
and say, Oh Lord God, destroy not thy People and thine Inheritance which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth of Egypt with a mighty hand.
cc vvb, uh n1 np1, vvb xx po21 n1 cc po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp po21 n1, r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn av pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1.
This Book of Deuteronomy is a brief Rehearsal of the most Memorable Passages which occurr'd to the People of Israel under the Conduct of Moses; with very suitable and serious applications all along.
This Book of Deuteronomy is a brief Rehearsal of the most Memorable Passages which occurred to the People of Israel under the Conduct of Moses; with very suitable and serious applications all along.
I prayed therefore unto the Lord, &c. II. That a People's profession of the true Religion, and being those which God has signally delivered and defended in times past, may make an humble Plea with God for farther Deliverance.
I prayed Therefore unto the Lord, etc. II That a People's profession of the true Religion, and being those which God has signally Delivered and defended in times past, may make an humble Plea with God for farther Deliverance.
pns11 vvd av p-acp dt n1, av crd cst dt ng1 n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc vbg d r-crq np1 vhz av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp n2 j, vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp jc n1.
A Righteous and Zealous Intercessor stands a People in great stead in time of Wrath. Insomuch that when God fully determines to destroy any People, he first stops the mouths of Intercessors.
A Righteous and Zealous Intercessor Stands a People in great stead in time of Wrath. Insomuch that when God Fully determines to destroy any People, he First stops the mouths of Intercessors.
dt j cc j n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f np1 av cst c-crq np1 av-j vvz pc-acp vvi d n1, pns31 ord vvz dt n2 pp-f n2.
when he said in his anger to Moses, Let me alone that I may consume them, Exod. 32. 10. Yet after Moses 's humble and earnest Prayer in the Text, it had this effect:
when he said in his anger to Moses, Let me alone that I may consume them, Exod 32. 10. Yet After Moses is humble and earnest Prayer in the Text, it had this Effect:
That the Lord repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his People, Exod. 32. 14. Yet they were not to come off clear, without many a blow of Correction for this Fault,
That the Lord repented of the evil which he Thought to do unto his People, Exod 32. 14. Yet they were not to come off clear, without many a blow of Correction for this Fault,
cst dt n1 vvd pp-f dt n-jn r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vdi p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd av pns32 vbdr xx pc-acp vvi a-acp j, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1,
as he did (Numb. 16. 22.) And as our blessed Saviour himself did (Mat. 26. 39.) Which shews us, that reverence of bodily gesture is very requisite in the solemn Worship of God.
as he did (Numb. 16. 22.) And as our blessed Saviour himself did (Mathew 26. 39.) Which shows us, that Reverence of bodily gesture is very requisite in the solemn Worship of God.
and therefore we ought to glorifie God in our Souls and in our Bodies which are his, 1 Cor. 6. 20. We must indeed first and principally look to the Composure and Frame of our Hearts:
and Therefore we ought to Glorify God in our Souls and in our Bodies which Are his, 1 Cor. 6. 20. We must indeed First and principally look to the Composure and Frame of our Hearts:
cc av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po12 n2 cc p-acp po12 n2 r-crq vbr png31, crd np1 crd crd pns12 vmb av ord cc av-j vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2:
And then (where no impediment prevents us) we ought to dispose our Bodies too into a very reverend and humble posture, that one part of us may not seem to disallow and undo that which the other is doing.
And then (where no impediment prevents us) we ought to dispose our Bodies too into a very reverend and humble posture, that one part of us may not seem to disallow and undo that which the other is doing.
cc av (c-crq dx n1 vvz pno12) pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av p-acp dt j j-jn cc j n1, cst pi n1 pp-f pno12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi d r-crq dt n-jn vbz vdg.
and of the inward bitterness and affliction of the Soul. If we have lost a dear Relation, we forget to eat our bread, and all our usual refreshments are insipid to us:
and of the inward bitterness and affliction of the Soul. If we have lost a dear Relation, we forget to eat our bred, and all our usual refreshments Are insipid to us:
cc pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cs pns12 vhb vvn dt j-jn n1, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc d po12 j n2 vbr j p-acp pno12:
We are to lament crying Sins, and departing Mercies, yea, I fear, a departing God. Let this engage our hearts in a more conscientious discharge of the duties of this day than is usual.
We Are to lament crying Sins, and departing mercies, yea, I Fear, a departing God. Let this engage our hearts in a more conscientious discharge of the duties of this day than is usual.
pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi vvg n2, cc vvg n2, uh, pns11 vvb, dt vvg np1. vvb d vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1 cs vbz j.
As for such as give their minds to business or vanity in the Mornings of our Fast-days, and after this come coldly and unaffectedly to the publick Service of God,
As for such as give their minds to business or vanity in the Morning's of our Fast days, and After this come coldly and unaffectedly to the public Service of God,
p-acp p-acp d c-acp vvb po32 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt ng1 pp-f po12 n2, cc p-acp d vvb av-jn cc av-vvn pc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1,
I cannot but ask them in the words of the Prophet (Isa. 58. 5.) Is this the Fast which God has chosen? Wilt thou call such idleness as this an acceptable day to the Lord? Alas!
I cannot but ask them in the words of the Prophet (Isaiah 58. 5.) Is this the Fast which God has chosen? Wilt thou call such idleness as this an acceptable day to the Lord? Alas!
what wretched notions hast thou of the Great God? if thou thinkest him pleased with the skin of a Sacrifice? What sense of his Glorious Majesty? His Spiritual and Holy Nature? His Infinite Glory and Ubiquity? If thou settest so light by his Service and Presence?
what wretched notions hast thou of the Great God? if thou Thinkest him pleased with the skin of a Sacrifice? What sense of his Glorious Majesty? His Spiritual and Holy Nature? His Infinite Glory and Ubiquity? If thou settest so Light by his Service and Presence?
would you not say, this Fellow came hither on purpose to mock me and defie me? I am more offended by his sham-repentance, than by his first fault. But, alas!
would you not say, this Fellow Come hither on purpose to mock me and defy me? I am more offended by his sham-repentance, than by his First fault. But, alas!
vmd pn22 xx vvi, d n1 vvd av p-acp n1 p-acp vvb pno11 cc vvb pno11? pns11 vbm av-dc vvn p-acp po31 n1, cs p-acp po31 ord n1. p-acp, uh!
Oh! that I could awaken the drouzy Consciences of these People, or at least their care of decency; for the common abuses of these Solemn Days are to be abhorr'd and hiss'd at, by all that have any sense of Religion, or indeed any due regard to Civil decorum. The Fasts of Jews and Turks are grave, severe,
Oh! that I could awaken the drowsy Consciences of these People, or At least their care of decency; for the Common Abuses of these Solemn Days Are to be abhorred and hissed At, by all that have any sense of Religion, or indeed any due regard to Civil decorum. The Fasts of jews and Turks Are grave, severe,
uh cst pns11 vmd vvi dt j n2 pp-f d n1, cc p-acp ds po32 n1 pp-f n1; p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d j n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd p-acp, p-acp d cst vhb d n1 pp-f n1, cc av d j-jn n1 p-acp j n1. dt n2 pp-f np2 cc n2 vbr j, j,
3. He Prays with great fervour, and with a sort of undeniable urgency for the publick good, I Prayed therefore unto the Lord and said, Oh Lord God, destroy not thy People,
3. He Prays with great fervour, and with a sort of undeniable urgency for the public good, I Prayed Therefore unto the Lord and said, O Lord God, destroy not thy People,
crd pns31 vvz p-acp j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt j j, pns11 vvd av p-acp dt n1 cc vvd, uh n1 np1, vvb xx po21 n1,
and thine Inheritance, &c. As if he said, let not thy wrath, good God, consume that People which has the Divine honour to be called thine, and to bear thy Name.
and thine Inheritance, etc. As if he said, let not thy wrath, good God, consume that People which has the Divine honour to be called thine, and to bear thy Name.
cc po21 n1, av c-acp cs pns31 vvd, vvb xx po21 n1, j np1, vvb d n1 r-crq vhz dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn png21, cc pc-acp vvi po21 n1.
This is that People which thy goodness redeemed from the slavery of Egypt, in which Deliverance thou didst make bare thine Almighty Arm â–ª And now, O Lord, shall thy vengeance cut down those whom thy mercy has so lately raised up? Wilt thou destroy those in the Wilderness, for whom thou shewedst such tenderness in Egypt? Will not the Heathen blaspheme thy name,
This is that People which thy Goodness redeemed from the slavery of Egypt, in which Deliverance thou didst make bore thine Almighty Arm â–ª And now, Oh Lord, shall thy vengeance Cut down those whom thy mercy has so lately raised up? Wilt thou destroy those in the Wilderness, for whom thou shewedst such tenderness in Egypt? Will not the Heathen Blaspheme thy name,
d vbz d n1 r-crq po21 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq n1 pns21 vdd2 vvi j po21 j-jn n1 â–ª cc av, uh n1, vmb po21 n1 vvn a-acp d ro-crq po21 n1 vhz av av-j vvn a-acp? vm2 pns21 vvi d p-acp dt n1, p-acp ro-crq pns21 vvd2 d n1 p-acp np1? vmb xx dt j-jn vvb po21 n1,
and the Egyptians triumph, when they shall hear of this? and say, that thou destroyedst this People because thou couldst not perform thy Promises made to them.
and the egyptians triumph, when they shall hear of this? and say, that thou destroyedst this People Because thou Couldst not perform thy Promises made to them.
cc dt np1 n1, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi pp-f d? cc vvb, cst pns21 vvd2 d n1 c-acp pns21 vmd2 xx vvi po21 vvz vvn p-acp pno32.
Permit, O Mighty Jehovah, I pray thee, permit a poor sinful worm to lay this humble Expostulation at the Footstool of thy Mercy Seat: Not to instruct my Maker (who knoweth all things) but to express my earnest zeal for the glory of thy Name,
Permit, Oh Mighty Jehovah, I pray thee, permit a poor sinful worm to lay this humble Expostulation At the Footstool of thy Mercy Seat: Not to instruct my Maker (who Knoweth all things) but to express my earnest zeal for the glory of thy Name,
Now as the Example of Elijah 's Prayer (by which the Heavens were opened and shut) is proposed to us for our encouragement by the Holy Ghost (Jam. 5. 17.) so may we here enliven both our Affections and our Hopes from the Example of praying and prevailing Moses in the Text. Days of Fasting ought to be days of extraordinary Prayer and Intercession.
Now as the Exampl of Elijah is Prayer (by which the Heavens were opened and shut) is proposed to us for our encouragement by the Holy Ghost (Jam. 5. 17.) so may we Here enliven both our Affections and our Hope's from the Exampl of praying and prevailing Moses in the Text. Days of Fasting ought to be days of extraordinary Prayer and Intercession.
av c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 (p-acp r-crq dt n2 vbdr vvn cc vvn) vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1 (np1 crd crd) av vmb pns12 av vvi d po12 n2 cc po12 ng1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg np1 p-acp dt np1 ng1 pp-f vvg pi pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1.
He bravely opposes the retiring Crowd, throws himself into the chiefest place of danger, and valiantly defends that ground which others had basely quitted.
He bravely opposes the retiring Crowd, throws himself into the chiefest place of danger, and valiantly defends that ground which Others had basely quit.
Thus seasonably did Moses step in to the succour of the People of Israel, when otherwise the breach of their integrity (like a breach made in the ranks of an Army) had opened a passage to the consuming wrath of God amongst them.
Thus seasonably did Moses step in to the succour of the People of Israel, when otherwise the breach of their integrity (like a breach made in the ranks of an Army) had opened a passage to the consuming wrath of God among them.
Take a Censer (says he) and put fire therein from off the Altar, and put on Incense, and go quickly into the Congregation, and make attonement for them,
Take a Censer (Says he) and put fire therein from off the Altar, and put on Incense, and go quickly into the Congregation, and make atonement for them,
vvb dt n1 (vvz pns31) cc vvi n1 av p-acp a-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp n1, cc vvb av-j p-acp dt n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp pno32,
for the Plague is begun Numb. 16. 46. And this Aaron did (whilst Moses lay on his face v. 22.) seeking mercy for them and so these two pious Intercessors stood as a Bulwark betwixt the dead and the living, and stop'd the progress of God's wrath for that time also.
for the Plague is begun Numb. 16. 46. And this Aaron did (while Moses lay on his face v. 22.) seeking mercy for them and so these two pious Intercessors stood as a Bulwark betwixt the dead and the living, and stopped the progress of God's wrath for that time also.
p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn j. crd crd cc d np1 vdd (cs np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 n1 crd) vvg n1 p-acp pno32 cc av d crd j n2 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j-vvg, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1 av.
But this powerful intercession of Moses never was so clearly seen as in the Battel with Amalek, Exod. 17. 11. where Moses no sooner sunk his devout hands, but the Victory of Israel declined, with them,
But this powerful Intercession of Moses never was so clearly seen as in the Battle with Amalek, Exod 17. 11. where Moses no sooner sunk his devout hands, but the Victory of Israel declined, with them,
and fell on their faces to the earth, and put dust upon their heads, and prayed earnestly to the Lord, and obtained favour in his sight, Josh. 2. 6. Thus did Abraham, Samuel, Jehosaphat, Josiah, Ezra, Daniel, and all the eminent Servants of God in all Ages, whose devout prayers have frequently scattered those black Clouds which the common guilt had raised, which otherwise had faln in a dreadful storm upon their heads.
and fell on their faces to the earth, and put dust upon their Heads, and prayed earnestly to the Lord, and obtained favour in his sighed, Josh. 2. 6. Thus did Abraham, Samuel, Jehoshaphat, Josiah, Ezra, daniel, and all the eminent Servants of God in all Ages, whose devout Prayers have frequently scattered those black Clouds which the Common guilt had raised, which otherwise had fallen in a dreadful storm upon their Heads.
cc vvd p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvd av-j p-acp dt n1, cc vvd n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd av vdd np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, cc d dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, rg-crq j n2 vhb av-j vvn d j-jn n2 r-crq dt j n1 vhd vvn, r-crq av vhd vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2.
lest our mock-Fasts make work for real ones; and lest we hasten that wrath which we seem to deprecate. Let us indeed do the needful work of Intercessors with God;
lest our Mock fasts make work for real ones; and lest we hasten that wrath which we seem to deprecate. Let us indeed do the needful work of Intercessors with God;
cs po12 n2 vvb n1 p-acp j pi2; cc cs pns12 vvb cst n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j. vvb pno12 av vdb dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1;
and that we may not want Arguments to plead for mercy, the latter part of my Text will suggest something apposite to our Case, which is summed up in my second observation, viz.
and that we may not want Arguments to plead for mercy, the latter part of my Text will suggest something apposite to our Case, which is summed up in my second observation, viz.
cc cst pns12 vmb xx vvi n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, dt d n1 pp-f po11 n1 vmb vvi pi zz p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vbz vvn a-acp p-acp po11 ord n1, n1
That a Peoples profession of the true Religion, and being those whom God had signally deliver'd and defended in times past, may be humbly pleaded with God as an argument for further Deliverance. For thus Moses prays and pleads in the Text. O Lord, destroy not thy People and thine Inheritance which thou hast redeemed thro' thy Greatness, which thou hast brought forth of the Land of Egypt with a mighty hand.
That a Peoples profession of the true Religion, and being those whom God had signally Delivered and defended in times past, may be humbly pleaded with God as an argument for further Deliverance. For thus Moses prays and pleads in the Text. Oh Lord, destroy not thy People and thine Inheritance which thou hast redeemed through thy Greatness, which thou hast brought forth of the Land of Egypt with a mighty hand.
cst dt ng1 n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc vbg d r-crq np1 vhd av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp n2 j, vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp jc n1. c-acp av np1 vvz cc vvz p-acp dt np1 uh n1, vvb xx po21 n1 cc po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp po21 n1, r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1.
Thou hast hitherto preserved and defended them by astonishing dispensations. We can never forget that dreadful succession of miraculous Plagues which thou broughtest upon our Enemies the Egyptians: How grosly thou didst infatuate them,
Thou hast hitherto preserved and defended them by astonishing dispensations. We can never forget that dreadful succession of miraculous Plagues which thou Broughtest upon our Enemies the egyptians: How grossly thou didst infatuate them,
Lest when the Egyptians hear of our destruction, they triumph in our ruine in the Wilderness as much as we did in the destruction of the Egyptians in the Red Sea. Yea,
Lest when the egyptians hear of our destruction, they triumph in our ruin in the Wilderness as much as we did in the destruction of the egyptians in the Read Sea. Yea,
They were a peculiar People by a very singular and selecting love of God, Deut. 4. 43. Hath God essayed to go and take him a Nation from the midst of another Nation, by Signs, Wonders,
They were a peculiar People by a very singular and selecting love of God, Deuteronomy 4. 43. Hath God essayed to go and take him a nation from the midst of Another nation, by Signs, Wonders,
And, tho' (alas!) too too few of us are duly influenced by our holy Faith, yet we generally avow thee, thee alone to be our God, in opposition to Idols and other Gods.
And, though (alas!) too too few of us Are duly influenced by our holy Faith, yet we generally avow thee, thee alone to be our God, in opposition to Idols and other God's
np1, cs (uh!) av av d pp-f pno12 vbr av-jn vvn p-acp po12 j n1, av zz av-j vvb pno21, pno21 j pc-acp vbi po12 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n2 cc j-jn n2
II. There may be a further plea inferr'd from Moses his Prayer thus, viz. For as much as there is seldom the profession of the true Religion without some hearty and entire embracers of it.
II There may be a further plea inferred from Moses his Prayer thus, viz. For as much as there is seldom the profession of the true Religion without Some hearty and entire embracers of it.
crd a-acp vmb vbi dt jc n1 vvn p-acp np1 po31 n1 av, n1 c-acp c-acp d c-acp pc-acp vbz av dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d j cc j n2 pp-f pn31.
or but Ten Righteous Persons, wilt thou not spare the corrupt generality for the sake of this little sound part? This, we have great hope, may be pleaded in the behalf of this Nation, yea of this City. Even in a far greater Number than that which Abraham began his Plea with.
or but Ten Righteous Persons, wilt thou not spare the corrupt generality for the sake of this little found part? This, we have great hope, may be pleaded in the behalf of this nation, yea of this city. Even in a Far greater Number than that which Abraham began his Plea with.
cc p-acp crd j n2, vm2 pns21 xx vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j j n1? np1, pns12 vhb j n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, uh pp-f d n1. av-j p-acp dt av-j jc n1 cs d r-crq np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp.
And indeed, except the Lord had left unto us, this small Remnant, we had been altogether as Sodom and like unto Gomorrah, Isa. 1. 9 But we trust we shall fare the better for the sake of these. III. Another part of Moses 's Plea is grounded on the past Mercies which God had vouchsaf'd to this People.
And indeed, except the Lord had left unto us, this small Remnant, we had been altogether as Sodom and like unto Gomorrah, Isaiah 1. 9 But we trust we shall fare the better for the sake of these. III. another part of Moses is Plea is grounded on the past mercies which God had vouchsafed to this People.
cc av, p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno12, d j n1, pns12 vhd vbn av c-acp np1 cc av-j p-acp np1, np1 crd crd cc-acp pns12 vvb pns12 vmb vvi dt jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. np1. j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2 r-crq np1 vhd vvn p-acp d n1.
In this respect also some Plea may be made for England. It is a Land which God has by a Series of Wonders freed from the Slavery and Corruptions of Popery. An infinite Blessing which we have now enjoy'd for almost two Centuries of Years.
In this respect also Some Plea may be made for England. It is a Land which God has by a Series of Wonders freed from the Slavery and Corruptions of Popery. an infinite Blessing which we have now enjoyed for almost two Centuries of years.
p-acp d n1 av d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1. pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1. dt j n1 r-crq pns12 vhb av vvn p-acp av crd n2 pp-f n2.
And we are at this day (thro' infinite mercy) a Free People, enjoying the blessed Beams of the Gospel, and the Just and Antient Rights of our Mother-Country.
And we Are At this day (through infinite mercy) a Free People, enjoying the blessed Beams of the Gospel, and the Just and Ancient Rights of our Mother-Country.
cc pns12 vbr p-acp d n1 (p-acp j n1) dt j n1, vvg dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j cc j n2-jn pp-f po12 n1.
O! may that Bountiful God who has hitherto thus seasonably, thus marvelously appeared for us, still be our Guardian. May his infinite Goodness never leave us,
OH! may that Bountiful God who has hitherto thus seasonably, thus marvelously appeared for us, still be our Guardian. May his infinite goodness never leave us,
uh vmb d j np1 r-crq vhz av av av-j, av av-j vvd p-acp pno12, av vbb po12 n1. vmb po31 j n1 av-x vvb pno12,
let him not leave us nor forsake us, 1 Kings 8. 57. IV. Another part of Moses his Plea is taken from the Insolence of the Enemy, ver. 28. Lest the Land whence thou broughtest us out, say;
let him not leave us nor forsake us, 1 Kings 8. 57. IV. another part of Moses his Plea is taken from the Insolence of the Enemy, ver. 28. Lest the Land whence thou Broughtest us out, say;
as in the Fall of Miscreant Hereticks: Especially, since their Cardinal Champion makes outward Prosperity and Victory the mark of his splendid Church Which, by his leave, would better have fitted the mouth of a Turk than a Christian. For, Mahomet proposed to propagate his Faith by the Sword, which our Blessed Saviour never did, but the very contrary.
as in the Fallen of Miscreant Heretics: Especially, since their Cardinal Champion makes outward Prosperity and Victory the mark of his splendid Church Which, by his leave, would better have fitted the Mouth of a Turk than a Christian. For, Mahomet proposed to propagate his Faith by the Sword, which our Blessed Saviour never did, but the very contrary.
should their bloody Designs against us prosper too, how would they blaspheme the Reformed Religion, and triumph in their own Delusions? May the Lord of Armies therefore enfeeble the Power,
should their bloody Designs against us prosper too, how would they Blaspheme the Reformed Religion, and triumph in their own Delusions? May the Lord of Armies Therefore enfeeble the Power,
vmd po32 j n2 p-acp pno12 vvi av, q-crq vmd pns32 vvi dt vvn n1, cc n1 p-acp po32 d n2? vmb dt n1 pp-f n2 av j dt n1,
Rather the Pestilence, or Scarcity, or any earthly Plague; 2 Sam. 24. 14. (as David once chose) than fall into the hands of bloody bigotted Papists, their very mercies are bitterly cruel, like Belzebub himself, they mock while they torment. For,
Rather the Pestilence, or Scarcity, or any earthly Plague; 2 Sam. 24. 14. (as David once chosen) than fallen into the hands of bloody bigoted Papists, their very Mercies Are bitterly cruel, like Belzebub himself, they mock while they torment. For,
whilst they are racking our Bodies with exquisite tortures, they pretend it to be a high piece of Charity to our Souls. 'Tis this makes the French say, that they have treated their Country-men of the Reformed Religion with great kindness,
while they Are racking our Bodies with exquisite tortures, they pretend it to be a high piece of Charity to our Souls. It's this makes the French say, that they have treated their Countrymen of the Reformed Religion with great kindness,
tho' they have exercised them with all the trying and tedious methods of Cruelty that their Dragoons (assisted by infernal malice) could invent, or execute.
though they have exercised them with all the trying and tedious methods of Cruelty that their Dragoons (assisted by infernal malice) could invent, or execute.
cs pns32 vhb vvn pno32 p-acp d dt vvg cc j n2 pp-f n1 cst po32 av (vvn p-acp j n1) vmd vvi, cc vvi.
For, till Popery can entirely destroy our Reason, and bewitch our senses (as it pretends to do) we cannot but account Romish Darkness and Romish Slavery the very quintessence of the Egyptian Plagues, and the most comprehensive miseries above Hell.
For, till Popery can entirely destroy our Reason, and bewitch our Senses (as it pretends to do) we cannot but account Romish Darkness and Romish Slavery the very quintessence of the Egyptian Plagues, and the most comprehensive misery's above Hell.
For they contain most of the Plagues of this Life, both Temporal and Spiritual, with an execrable tendency to the remediless Torments of the Life to come.
For they contain most of the Plagues of this Life, both Temporal and Spiritual, with an execrable tendency to the remediless Torments of the Life to come.
p-acp pns32 vvb av-ds pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, d j cc j, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j vvz pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi.
Now therefore, as the Jews met with many Deliverances, meerly to keep their Adversaries from vaunting, may it please God to vouchsafe us the same mercy on the same account.
Now Therefore, as the jews met with many Deliverances, merely to keep their Adversaries from vaunting, may it please God to vouchsafe us the same mercy on the same account.
av av, c-acp dt np2 vvn p-acp d n2, av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp vvg, vmb pn31 vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 av d n1 p-acp dt d n1.
But if we are but superficial Christians, we can have but an imaginary happiness. For, if Vice raves as it has done: If Blasphemy and Villany triumph:
But if we Are but superficial Christians, we can have but an imaginary happiness. For, if Vice raves as it has done: If Blasphemy and Villainy triumph:
II Inf See we, who are Enemies to a Nations Peace and Prosperity, and who are worthy to feel the sharpness of the Magistrates Sword, viz. Such as offend the God of all Victory and Blessedness.
II Infant See we, who Are Enemies to a nations Peace and Prosperity, and who Are worthy to feel the sharpness of the Magistrates Sword, viz. Such as offend the God of all Victory and Blessedness.
crd np1 vvb pns12, r-crq vbr n2 p-acp dt ng1 n1 cc n1, cc q-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, n1 d c-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1.
And if we grant, that there is the same all-governing God in Heaven, we must needs perceive our selves in danger of being blasted from the same Cause? or rather, are we not blasted already? yet who lays it to heart? Did the most Aged of us ever before know Earthquakes so frequent, Sea-storms so fatal,
And if we grant, that there is the same All-governing God in Heaven, we must needs perceive our selves in danger of being blasted from the same Cause? or rather, Are we not blasted already? yet who lays it to heart? Did the most Aged of us ever before know Earthquakes so frequent, Sea-storms so fatal,
cc cs pns12 vvb, cst pc-acp vbz dt d j np1 p-acp n1, pns12 vmb av vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp dt d n1? cc av-c, vbr pns12 xx vvn av? av r-crq vvz pn31 p-acp n1? vdd dt av-ds j-vvn pp-f pno12 av p-acp vvb n2 av j, n2 av j,
and Wars so universal, and of so long continuance? Yet who amongst us turns to him that smiteth us? But on the contrary, is not the Name of the Great and Terrible God more prophaned than ever? Are not the Prayers of a few Devourt Persons in this Land countermined by the volleys of Oaths and Curses of innumerable Blasphemers? Are not our ears filled with the hideous imprecations of Damnation, as we pass the streets? This is surely the most monstrous sin that ever the Earth bore.
and Wars so universal, and of so long Continuance? Yet who among us turns to him that smites us? But on the contrary, is not the Name of the Great and Terrible God more Profaned than ever? are not the Prayers of a few Devourt Persons in this Land countermined by the volleys of Oaths and Curses of innumerable Blasphemers? are not our ears filled with the hideous imprecations of Damnation, as we pass the streets? This is surely the most monstrous since that ever the Earth boar.
cc n2 av j, cc pp-f av j n1? av r-crq p-acp pno12 n2 p-acp pno31 cst vvz pno12? cc-acp p-acp dt n-jn, vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j np1 av-dc vvn cs av? vbr xx dt n2 pp-f dt d n1 n2 p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2? vbr xx po12 n2 vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vvb dt n2? d vbz av-j dt av-ds j n1 cst av dt n1 vvd.
Know assuredly that your Damnation lingers not, ye need not hasten it The streams of flaming Brimstone will fill your mouths soon enough, ye need not call to your Judge to make speed with his work.
Know assuredly that your Damnation lingers not, you need not hasten it The streams of flaming Brimstone will fill your mouths soon enough, you need not call to your Judge to make speed with his work.
We must now consider him as a Chief Magistrate, and we see with what impartiality he executed Justice on such as offended in matter of the Golden-Calf, to which the Text relates.
We must now Consider him as a Chief Magistrate, and we see with what impartiality he executed justice on such as offended in matter of the Golden-Calf, to which the Text relates.
For he regarded neither Relation nor Friend, but (by his Officers) slew all that were convicted of it, to the number of three thousand Persons, Exod. 32. 28. and then God was entreated for the rest.
For he regarded neither Relation nor Friend, but (by his Officers) slew all that were convicted of it, to the number of three thousand Persons, Exod 32. 28. and then God was entreated for the rest.
Many Persons have sin'd themselves to an utter obduracy in Spiritual things, they are insensible of reproof, their Faith is dead, and their Conscience seared: But their Senses are alive,
Many Persons have sinned themselves to an utter obduracy in Spiritual things, they Are insensible of reproof, their Faith is dead, and their Conscience seared: But their Senses Are alive,
and 'tis you only that can touch them in their most sensible Parts, their Bodies and their Purses: Oh! make these Rampant Sinners know, that you hold not the Sword of Magistracy in vain.
and it's you only that can touch them in their most sensible Parts, their Bodies and their Purses: Oh! make these Rampant Sinners know, that you hold not the Sword of Magistracy in vain.
cc pn31|vbz pn22 av-j cst vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 av-ds j n2, po32 n2 cc po32 n2: uh vvb d j n2 vvb, cst pn22 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j.
even before the Noon-day Sun? Can we longer bear the Wounds which Blasphemy and Obscenity make in our Ears as we pass along? Is it not time that those vain People be undeceiv'd, who think themselves advanced in Greatness and Gentility by the height of their Vices?
even before the Noonday Sun? Can we longer bear the Wounds which Blasphemy and Obscenity make in our Ears as we pass along? Is it not time that those vain People be undeceived, who think themselves advanced in Greatness and Gentility by the height of their Vices?
av p-acp dt n1 n1? vmb pns12 av-jc vvi dt n2 r-crq n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp po12 n2 c-acp pns12 vvb a-acp? vbz pn31 xx n1 cst d j n1 vbi vvn, r-crq vvb px32 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2?
Oh! what can be more Divinely Honourable, and more absolutely necessary, than to fix resolvedly on the Reformation of these crying Enormities, which would at once advance the Honour of God, retrieve the Reputation of Religion, dispel the Causes of our Ruine in Church and State, settle the peace of our Consciences,
Oh! what can be more Divinely Honourable, and more absolutely necessary, than to fix resolvedly on the Reformation of these crying Enormities, which would At once advance the Honour of God, retrieve the Reputation of Religion, dispel the Causes of our Ruin in Church and State, settle the peace of our Consciences,
Reformation is a Work so Divine, so Glorious, so Blessed, that were it the work of the Saints above (as it is of those below) we might well think that Moses would gladly come down from the Heavenly Mount Zion, as he did from the Mount in the Context, to bring Men to a better acquaintance with the ways of God.
Reformation is a Work so Divine, so Glorious, so Blessed, that were it the work of the Saints above (as it is of those below) we might well think that Moses would gladly come down from the Heavenly Mount Zion, as he did from the Mount in the Context, to bring Men to a better acquaintance with the ways of God.
For, our Mercies have hitherto ripned our Sins, and therefore (till we are better disposed for Deliverance and Victory,) mercy it self cannot but keep it from us;
For, our mercies have hitherto ripened our Sins, and Therefore (till we Are better disposed for Deliverance and Victory,) mercy it self cannot but keep it from us;
c-acp, po12 n2 vhb av vvn po12 n2, cc av (c-acp pns12 vbr av-jc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1,) n1 pn31 n1 vmbx p-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno12;
and in casting away from us that Prophaneness, Bitterness, Division, and Hypocrisie, whereby God has been so long offended and dishonoured, serving the Lord with fervency of Spirit in newness of Life for the time to come.
and in casting away from us that Profaneness, Bitterness, Division, and Hypocrisy, whereby God has been so long offended and dishonoured, serving the Lord with fervency of Spirit in newness of Life for the time to come.
cc p-acp vvg av p-acp pno12 d n1, n1, n1, cc n1, c-crq np1 vhz vbn av av-j vvn cc vvn, vvg dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi.
may it not here be reply'd, as Samuel once did, to convince a pretended Piety of real Iniquity, (1 Sam. 15. 14.) What meaneth then this bleating of the Sheep in mine Ears;
may it not Here be replied, as Samuel once did, to convince a pretended Piety of real Iniquity, (1 Sam. 15. 14.) What means then this bleating of the Sheep in mine Ears;
vmb pn31 xx av vbi vvn, c-acp np1 a-acp vdd, pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f j n1, (vvn np1 crd crd) q-crq vvz av d vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp po11 n2;
or the Entertainment of a Festival? Do the Modern garish Dresses bear any resemblance to the Scriptural Sackcloath? Yea, do not some amongst us mock our Fasts,
or the Entertainment of a Festival? Do the Modern garish Dresses bear any resemblance to the Scriptural sackcloth? Yea, do not Some among us mock our Fasts,
cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1? vdb dt j j n2 vvb d n1 p-acp dt j n1? uh, vdb xx d p-acp pno12 vvi po12 n2,
And therefore, what Ear can without tingling, hear that which follows in that Prophesie? Or what Heart can without trembling and terror consider it? (vers. 14.) And it was revealed in mine Ears by the Lord of Hosts, (the God whom they mockt,
And Therefore, what Ear can without tingling, hear that which follows in that Prophesy? Or what Heart can without trembling and terror Consider it? (vers. 14.) And it was revealed in mine Ears by the Lord of Hosts, (the God whom they mocked,
cc av, q-crq n1 vmb p-acp vvg, vvb d r-crq vvz p-acp d vvi? cc q-crq n1 vmb p-acp vvg cc n1 vvb pn31? (zz. crd) cc pn31 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (dt n1 ro-crq pns32 vvd,
May we all be numbered amongst those that mourn now in hope of the promised Consolation, (Luk. 6. 21.) rather than after a little empty and unseasonable merriment, go down to the place of Everlasting Weeping and Wailing, (vers. 25.) Be we assured that God observes the Frame of every one of our Souls this day;
May we all be numbered among those that mourn now in hope of the promised Consolation, (Luk. 6. 21.) rather than After a little empty and unseasonable merriment, go down to the place of Everlasting Weeping and Wailing, (vers. 25.) Be we assured that God observes the Frame of every one of our Souls this day;
vmb pns12 d vbi vvn p-acp d d vvb av p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (np1 crd crd) av-c cs p-acp dt j j cc j n1, vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j vvg cc vvg, (fw-la. crd) vbr pns12 vvn cst np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d crd pp-f po12 n2 d n1;
Just as the Blood of the Pascal Lamb on the Door-posts of the Israelites, was their security from that Plague whereby the First-born of the Egyptians were destroy'd.
Just as the Blood of the Pascal Lamb on the Door-posts of the Israelites, was their security from that Plague whereby the Firstborn of the egyptians were destroyed.
That it may be said of this Fast of ours, as it was of that Effectual Fast of Nineve (Jon. 3. 10.) And God saw their Works, that they turn'd from their Evil ways:
That it may be said of this Fast of ours, as it was of that Effectual Fast of Nineveh (Jon. 3. 10.) And God saw their Works, that they turned from their Evil ways:
And in order to the Repose and Renown of these Kingdoms: May it please Almighty Goodness to prosper His Majesty's Forces by Sea and Land, in the Just-defence of all that's dear to us.
And in order to the Repose and Renown of these Kingdoms: May it please Almighty goodness to prosper His Majesty's Forces by Sea and Land, in the Just-defence of all that's dear to us.
cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvb cc vvi pp-f d n2: vmb pn31 vvi j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst|vbz j-jn p-acp pno12.
And above all, may it please God to preserve his Royal Person, the Breath of our Nostrils: That under his shade we may continue to breathe our Free Native-air.
And above all, may it please God to preserve his Royal Person, the Breath of our Nostrils: That under his shade we may continue to breathe our Free Native-air.
