A sermon preach'd in the Collegiate-Church of Ripon, on Sunday the 22d of September, 1695 being the day appointed for a publick thanksgiving for the reduction of the town and castle of Namur ... / by Christopher Wyvill ...
after the Death of Saul, over all the Tribes of Israel; and accordingly, upon Saul 's Death, he was forthwith Anointed into the Regal Office at Hebron, and acknowledged as King by the Tribe of Judah; but the other Tribes (who did sometimes bear the name of Israel in distinction from that of Judah, even before the division of the Kingdom, in the days of Jereboam, I say the other Tribes) followed Ishbosheth the Son of Saul, whom Abner the Son of Ner, had set up in opposition to David, notwithstanding that he could not but know he derived his Title to the Crown from the immediate nomination of God himself;
After the Death of Saul, over all the Tribes of Israel; and accordingly, upon Saul is Death, he was forthwith Anointed into the Regal Office At Hebron, and acknowledged as King by the Tribe of Judah; but the other Tribes (who did sometime bear the name of Israel in distinction from that of Judah, even before the division of the Kingdom, in the days of Jeroboam, I say the other Tribes) followed Ishbosheth the Son of Saul, whom Abner the Son of Ner, had Set up in opposition to David, notwithstanding that he could not but know he derived his Title to the Crown from the immediate nomination of God himself;
upon which there began a civil War betwixt the House of David and the House of Saul. But God was pleased so far to assert the cause of David, as to grant him Success over his Enemies;
upon which there began a civil War betwixt the House of David and the House of Saul. But God was pleased so Far to assert the cause of David, as to grant him Success over his Enemies;
whilst Just and righteous Undertakings have met with great Miscarriages, and have had improsperous Events? but when the Cause is apparently Just and Right,
while Just and righteous Undertakings have met with great Miscarriages, and have had improsperous Events? but when the Cause is apparently Just and Right,
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and then good Success attends it, we cannot but acknowledge that the hand of God is concern'd in it, we cannot but discern his Favour to it, and his Approbation of it;
and then good Success attends it, we cannot but acknowledge that the hand of God is concerned in it, we cannot but discern his Favour to it, and his Approbation of it;
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and as to the other Case, he sometimes grants Prosperity to men engaged in a wrong cause, on purpose to make them the Instruments of his just Wrath, in executing his Judgments on a sinful People.
and as to the other Case, he sometime grants Prosperity to men engaged in a wrong cause, on purpose to make them the Instruments of his just Wrath, in executing his Judgments on a sinful People.
or two Houses, within the same Land or Dominion, but betwixt two distinct and independent Kingdoms, betwixt Us and France, betwixt the Defender of the Faith, join'd in Confederacy with other Christian Princes and States of Europe on one side,
or two Houses, within the same Land or Dominion, but betwixt two distinct and independent Kingdoms, betwixt Us and France, betwixt the Defender of the Faith, joined in Confederacy with other Christian Princes and States of Europe on one side,
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Concerning the lawfulness of War in general. II. Concerning the War in which we of this Nation are now engaged. III. Concerning the Success we have had, which gives occasion to this days Thanksgiving. IV. And lastly, Concerning the effect which that Success should in reason have upon us.
Concerning the lawfulness of War in general. II Concerning the War in which we of this nation Are now engaged. III. Concerning the Success we have had, which gives occasion to this days Thanksgiving. IV. And lastly, Concerning the Effect which that Success should in reason have upon us.
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yet much blood may be spilt, many a brave Man may lose his Life in the quarrel, much of the Nations Treasure may be exhausted, many unforeseen Losses and Calamities may be the issue of the Victory.
yet much blood may be spilled, many a brave Man may loose his Life in the quarrel, much of the nations Treasure may be exhausted, many unforeseen Losses and Calamities may be the issue of the Victory.
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We cannot indeed with truth admit of that Principle which some of late Years have so greedily imbibed and spread abroad, viz. That the state of Nature is a state of War;
We cannot indeed with truth admit of that Principle which Some of late years have so greedily imbibed and spread abroad, viz. That the state of Nature is a state of War;
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but to say or believe, that a disposition to such evil practices is originally implanted in humane nature, is not only to disparage and vilifie the noblest piece of God's Creation,
but to say or believe, that a disposition to such evil practices is originally implanted in humane nature, is not only to disparage and vilify the Noblest piece of God's Creation,
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When Rebellion or an Insurrection is rais'd in the Land, it is certainly lawful for the supream lawful Magistrate, to whom is committed the power of the Sword, to endeavour by force of Arms,
When Rebellion or an Insurrection is raised in the Land, it is Certainly lawful for the supreme lawful Magistrate, to whom is committed the power of the Sword, to endeavour by force of Arms,
and in the 20th Chapter of Deuteronomy, he gives his people general and perpetual rules to be observed in waging War, declaring thereby his allowance of it upon some accounts,
and in the 20th Chapter of Deuteronomy, he gives his people general and perpetual rules to be observed in waging War, declaring thereby his allowance of it upon Some accounts,
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St. Paul exhorts us to pray, as for all men, so particularly for Kings, that under them we may lead quiet and peaceable lives, in all godliness and honesty;
Saint Paul exhorts us to pray, as for all men, so particularly for Kings, that under them we may led quiet and peaceable lives, in all godliness and honesty;
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and the hinderers of our Quiet? and accordingly we find in Tertullian, that the Primitive Christians prayed for the Heathen Emperours, that they might have faithful Souldiers and Victorious Armies;
and the hinderers of our Quiet? and accordingly we find in Tertullian, that the Primitive Christians prayed for the Heathen emperors, that they might have faithful Soldiers and Victorious Armies;
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and who therefore may be presumed to know our Lord's mind very well as to this matter, did serve as Souldiers in the Wars of the Emperours under whom they lived, which we may imagine they would never have done, had they thought it had been contrary to the profession of their Religion.
and who Therefore may be presumed to know our Lord's mind very well as to this matter, did serve as Soldiers in the Wars of the emperors under whom they lived, which we may imagine they would never have done, had they Thought it had been contrary to the profession of their Religion.
when the Souldiers, amongst others, came to take his Counsel, and asked him what they should do, did not bid them leave that course of life they were then engaged in, but only to do no violence, to accuse none falsly,
when the Soldiers, among Others, Come to take his Counsel, and asked him what they should do, did not bid them leave that course of life they were then engaged in, but only to do no violence, to accuse none falsely,
and to forbid it wholly to his Disciples and Followers, we may be sure that he would some where or other, have given us a plain Declaration of his Mind in the case,
and to forbid it wholly to his Disciples and Followers, we may be sure that he would Some where or other, have given us a plain Declaration of his Mind in the case,
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which being he hath no where done, we cannor but think them very rash, and their Censure highly culpable, who condemn the use of Arms amongst Christian;
which being he hath no where done, we cannor but think them very rash, and their Censure highly culpable, who condemn the use of Arms among Christian;
or that from our Saviours Command to St. Peter, to put up his Sword (which he did no purpose to give a check to private revenge) do infer that it was his Mind, that none who prosess his Gospel, should upon any account be engaged in War.
or that from our Saviors Command to Saint Peter, to put up his Sword (which he did no purpose to give a check to private revenge) do infer that it was his Mind, that none who prosess his Gospel, should upon any account be engaged in War.
if we think otherwise, we shall condemn the actions of those ancient and noble Worthies, who are mention'd with honour in the 11th Chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews, and recorded to Posterity for their Warlike and Heroick Deeds, who through Faith subdued Kingdoms, escaped the edge of the Sword, out of weakness became strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the Armies of the Aliens.
if we think otherwise, we shall condemn the actions of those ancient and noble Worthies, who Are mentioned with honour in the 11th Chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews, and recorded to Posterity for their Warlike and Heroic deeds, who through Faith subdued Kingdoms, escaped the edge of the Sword, out of weakness became strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the Armies of the Aliens.
In a word, if we either say or think that the use of Arms, and the military employment is absolutely inconsistent with the profession of the Gospel, what is it but to expose the Lives and Fortunes of Christians,
In a word, if we either say or think that the use of Arms, and the military employment is absolutely inconsistent with the profession of the Gospel, what is it but to expose the Lives and Fortune's of Christians,
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First, As for our Enemies they are such as are the most inveterate and implacable Enemies of our Peace and Religion, who at first began the War upon us, who invaded his Majesties Kingdom of Ireland, and made sad havock there,
First, As for our Enemies they Are such as Are the most inveterate and implacable Enemies of our Peace and Religion, who At First began the War upon us, who invaded his Majesties Kingdom of Ireland, and made sad havoc there,
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and would still have done more, had they not by the Blessing of God upon our Arms, been beaten off, who have often threatned England with an Invasion, who are perfect haters of our Church and Nation,
and would still have done more, had they not by the Blessing of God upon our Arms, been beaten off, who have often threatened England with an Invasion, who Are perfect haters of our Church and nation,
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We are engaged against a Prince, the Ruler of those our Enemies, who is become a Scourge and a terrour to all that are round about him, who hath made his Will a Law, who persecutes Christians whilst he is in League with the Mahometans, who hath made War upon his Neighbours without cause,
We Are engaged against a Prince, the Ruler of those our Enemies, who is become a Scourge and a terror to all that Are round about him, who hath made his Will a Law, who persecutes Christians while he is in League with the Mahometans, who hath made War upon his Neighbours without cause,
or dare speak with their mouths, that they would have, those our Enemies, to get the better of us, who can rejoice and exult at any little advantage they hear the Enemy hath gain'd,
or Dare speak with their mouths, that they would have, those our Enemies, to get the better of us, who can rejoice and exult At any little advantage they hear the Enemy hath gained,
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What could these persons gain, supposing that our Enemies should really become Victors and Conquerors over us? What if for our great Sins and Provocations against Heaven, God should permit our Enemies to come within our own Bowels,
What could these Persons gain, supposing that our Enemies should really become Victor's and Conquerors over us? What if for our great Sins and Provocations against Heaven, God should permit our Enemies to come within our own Bowels,
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and to make an entire Conquest of our Land? Could these Persons, who are so great Well-wishers to 'em, expect to be exempted from the common Calamity? Could they think to escape that ruine which they wish to their own Fellow-Subjects,
and to make an entire Conquest of our Land? Could these Persons, who Are so great Wellwishers to they, expect to be exempted from the Common Calamity? Could they think to escape that ruin which they wish to their own Fellow subjects,
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or be excused from that Drag•••ing which makes no distinction of Persons? Could they be glad to see the Land of their Nativity turn'd into an Aceldama of Blood? or rejoice to have the English Nation become Tributary to France? But Blessed be God, that there is now as little ground for our fearing of this,
or be excused from that Drag•••ing which makes no distinction of Persons? Could they be glad to see the Land of their Nativity turned into an Aceldama of Blood? or rejoice to have the English nation become Tributary to France? But Blessed be God, that there is now as little ground for our fearing of this,
(1) That we are from hence obliged freely and willingly, chearfully and contentedly, without murmuring and complaining, to contribute and pay whatsoever the Wisdom of the Great Council of the Nation shall think fit to lay upon us as a Tax,
(1) That we Are from hence obliged freely and willingly, cheerfully and contentedly, without murmuring and complaining, to contribute and pay whatsoever the Wisdom of the Great Council of the nation shall think fit to lay upon us as a Tax,
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and whose occasions and manner of Life will permit them (may, perhaps it may be their duty too) actually to assist the King in this just War with their own Persons,
and whose occasions and manner of Life will permit them (may, perhaps it may be their duty too) actually to assist the King in this just War with their own Persons,
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(3.) That we should pay a just deference, and an honourable respect to the memory of those worthy Persons whom the hand of the Enemy hath unfortunately slain in this War, particularly in the Reduction of that City and Castle for which we now give thanks;
(3.) That we should pay a just deference, and an honourable respect to the memory of those worthy Persons whom the hand of the Enemy hath unfortunately slave in this War, particularly in the Reduction of that city and Castle for which we now give thanks;
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who, like David, himself doth fight the Lords Battles, whose vigour in action is more quick than the Lightning of his own Cannon, whose Magnanimity and Conduct, whose Prudence and undaunted Courage, have gain'd him Immortal Renown in the Annals of Fame,
who, like David, himself does fight the lords Battles, whose vigour in actium is more quick than the Lightning of his own Cannon, whose Magnanimity and Conduct, whose Prudence and undaunted Courage, have gained him Immortal Renown in the Annals of Fame,
To Him especially who hath hazarded his Royal Person and Life in the Defence, and for the Honour of our Church and Nation, we should pay our thankful acknowledgment in a dutiful return of Honour and Faithfulness towards him;
To Him especially who hath hazarded his Royal Person and Life in the Defence, and for the Honour of our Church and nation, we should pay our thankful acknowledgment in a dutiful return of Honour and Faithfulness towards him;
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which if we should fail to do, we might justly be reproached for our ingratitude like as were the Children of Israel, who shewed no kindness to the house of Jerubbabel,
which if we should fail to do, we might justly be reproached for our ingratitude like as were the Children of Israel, who showed no kindness to the house of Jerubbabel,
To his Matchless Valour and wise Conduct, next to the Mercy and Goodness of God, we owe our Preservation from the direful effects of our Enemies Rage and Malice.
To his Matchless Valour and wise Conduct, next to the Mercy and goodness of God, we owe our Preservation from the direful effects of our Enemies Rage and Malice.
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III. And thus I come in the third place to consider the Success we have had in this War, particularly this last Summers Expedition, which gives occasion to this Days Thanksgiving.
III. And thus I come in the third place to Consider the Success we have had in this War, particularly this last Summer's Expedition, which gives occasion to this Days Thanksgiving.
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but I hope I may say truly in the words of my Text, that through God's Blessing we are waxed stronger and stronger, and they wax weaker and weaker. For what places have they gain'd of us this or the last Years Campaign,
but I hope I may say truly in the words of my Text, that through God's Blessing we Are waxed Stronger and Stronger, and they wax Weaker and Weaker. For what places have they gained of us this or the last years Campaign,
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as they have formerly done at the beginning of others? Nay have they not lost much ground this Summer? and is there not a plain stop put to the Enemies Career? Have we not by the bravery and resolution of our Forces and our Allies, Retaken that strong, that most Important City and Castle, which our Enemies two Years ago did take,
as they have formerly done At the beginning of Others? Nay have they not lost much ground this Summer? and is there not a plain stop put to the Enemies Career? Have we not by the bravery and resolution of our Forces and our Allies, Retaken that strong, that most Important city and Castle, which our Enemies two years ago did take,
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and could no otherwise take from us than by Fraud and Treachery? Have we not retaken them in the face and under the sight of a numerous Army of the adverse Party, who came to be the inglorious Lookers on of the loss they sustain'd thereby? Where is that Bravading-Navy, that once or twice appeared upon our Coasts,
and could not otherwise take from us than by Fraud and Treachery? Have we not retaken them in the face and under the sighed of a numerous Army of the adverse Party, who Come to be the inglorious Lookers on of the loss they sustained thereby? Where is that Bravading-Navy, that once or twice appeared upon our Coasts,
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and threatned us with an Invasion? 'Tis plain, that they sculk, and shelter, and hide themselves in their lurking-holes, out of which they dare not, they cannot with safety look forth.
and threatened us with an Invasion? It's plain, that they skulk, and shelter, and hide themselves in their lurking-holes, out of which they Dare not, they cannot with safety look forth.
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and with considerable Success attacking the chiefest of their Sea-Coast-Towns? and doth not part of it ride triumphantly, at this Day, in the Mediterranean, putting thereby a check to all their Pride and Glory? God at present seems to have put his Hook (as he once threatned to do to Sennacherib ) into the Nostrils of the great Leviathan, that for so long a time hath taken his pastime in the deep.
and with considerable Success attacking the chiefest of their Sea-Coast-Towns? and does not part of it ride triumphantly, At this Day, in the Mediterranean, putting thereby a check to all their Pride and Glory? God At present seems to have put his Hook (as he once threatened to do to Sennacherib) into the Nostrils of the great Leviathan, that for so long a time hath taken his pastime in the deep.
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He hath given a terrible Rebuke to the aspiring Fortune and Fury of the Enemy, by the Success of ours and our Confederate Forces, both by Sea and Land. So that now we may hope be will in a little time begin to hearken to a Peace;
He hath given a terrible Rebuke to the aspiring Fortune and Fury of the Enemy, by the Success of ours and our Confederate Forces, both by Sea and Land. So that now we may hope be will in a little time begin to harken to a Peace;
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But that which Crowns our Success, and is the glory of our Triumphs, and the chief cause of this Days-Thanksgiving, is that it hath pleased God to preserve our King from the many dangers to which his Royal Person was expos'd, during the late Siege,
But that which Crowns our Success, and is the glory of our Triumphos, and the chief cause of this Days-Thanksgiving, is that it hath pleased God to preserve our King from the many dangers to which his Royal Person was exposed, during the late Siege,
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but to the most considerable part of Europe, if He, the Head of the Confederate Allies, had by any means been cut off? If He, the Prop and Stay of the Protestant Religion, had any ways suffer'd by the hands of those that hate him? How would they have rejoiced to have been made Masters of His Life, whose Death would be their greatest advantage? how would they have triumph'd in His ruine, which only could have given Life to their dying Cause? But now how will they be astonished and amazed,
but to the most considerable part of Europe, if He, the Head of the Confederate Allies, had by any means been Cut off? If He, the Prop and Stay of the Protestant Religion, had any ways suffered by the hands of those that hate him? How would they have rejoiced to have been made Masters of His Life, whose Death would be their greatest advantage? how would they have triumphed in His ruin, which only could have given Life to their dying Cause? But now how will they be astonished and amazed,
or at the Head of a Gallant Army, in the open Field, (Him whose very name is enough to strike them into a Panick Fear,) when they shall see him once more arm'd, not so much with his own Forces,
or At the Head of a Gallant Army, in the open Field, (Him whose very name is enough to strike them into a Panic fear,) when they shall see him once more armed, not so much with his own Forces,
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and so many pledges of his love and favour exprest in such watchful care over us, such Protection in times of danger, such Success over our Enemies, such deliverance from their Spight and Malice? Such publick Benefits as these cannot, I am sure they ought not, to be received without great chearfulness and gladsomness of heart.
and so many pledges of his love and favour expressed in such watchful care over us, such Protection in times of danger, such Success over our Enemies, such deliverance from their Spite and Malice? Such public Benefits as these cannot, I am sure they ought not, to be received without great cheerfulness and gladsomness of heart.
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And therefore how can we look upon or hear of any prosperous Issue of God's Providence over our Nation, of any happy Success with which God hath blessed our Publick Undertakings, without great delight and complacency?
And Therefore how can we look upon or hear of any prosperous Issue of God's Providence over our nation, of any happy Success with which God hath blessed our Public Undertakings, without great delight and complacency?
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It is necessary indeed that towards the atchievements of great Exploits, or the encountring of formidable Enemies, great Preparations should be made, Arms and Money (the strength and Sinews of War) should be provided, and considerable Forces raised.
It is necessary indeed that towards the achievements of great Exploits, or the encountering of formidable Enemies, great Preparations should be made, Arms and Money (the strength and Sinews of War) should be provided, and considerable Forces raised.
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Upon the consideration therefore of the good Success we have hitherto had, as we cannot but ascribe the accomplishment thereof to God's good hand of Providence,
Upon the consideration Therefore of the good Success we have hitherto had, as we cannot but ascribe the accomplishment thereof to God's good hand of Providence,
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so we are bound to make a grateful acknowledgment of it by our hearty Thanksgiving unto him, saying with the Royal Psalmist, Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us,
so we Are bound to make a grateful acknowledgment of it by our hearty Thanksgiving unto him, saying with the Royal Psalmist, Not unto us, Oh Lord, not unto us,
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but unto thy Name give the Praise for thy loving-kindness, and for thy truths sake, for we know that no King or People can be saved by the multitude of an host, and that no mighty Man is delivered by much strength.
but unto thy Name give the Praise for thy Lovingkindness, and for thy truths sake, for we know that no King or People can be saved by the multitude of an host, and that no mighty Man is Delivered by much strength.
And we have great reason to praise and bless All-mighty God for our late Success, if we either look upon it as the ••••ious return of our Prayers and Fasting,
And we have great reason to praise and bless Almighty God for our late Success, if we either look upon it as the ••••ious return of our Prayers and Fasting,
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when we consider our many great and high Provocations of All-mighty God, our unthankfulness for former Mercies, our Incorrigibleness under all the Judgments which God at several times hath brought upon us,
when we Consider our many great and high Provocations of Almighty God, our unthankfulness for former mercies, our Incorrigibleness under all the Judgments which God At several times hath brought upon us,
and when we withal reflect upon the goodness of God in having thus blessed and prosper'd us, notwithstanding such our unworthiness of it, can we forbear to praise God, saying with the Holy Psalmist, Thou Lord hast forgiven the offences of thy people and covered all their sins, thou Lord hast dealt graciously with thy servants;
and when we withal reflect upon the Goodness of God in having thus blessed and prospered us, notwithstanding such our unworthiness of it, can we forbear to praise God, saying with the Holy Psalmist, Thou Lord hast forgiven the offences of thy people and covered all their Sins, thou Lord hast dealt graciously with thy Servants;
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and of far greater consequence than any we can have with our most inveterate Foes upon Earth, in which if we are overcome, we shall be reduced to a worse condition than all our other Enemies can ever bring us into, in which if we get the Victory, we shall gain Imm••tal Life and Glory in the Regions above, in comparison with which, all the Trophies and Spoils, all the Riches and advantages we can obtain over our Enemies here, are but inconsiderable trifles.
and of Far greater consequence than any we can have with our most inveterate Foes upon Earth, in which if we Are overcome, we shall be reduced to a Worse condition than all our other Enemies can ever bring us into, in which if we get the Victory, we shall gain Imm••tal Life and Glory in the Regions above, in comparison with which, all the Trophies and Spoils, all the Riches and advantages we can obtain over our Enemies Here, Are but inconsiderable trifles.
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We have Lusts and Passions which War in our Members, and there are fleshly lusts which war against the Soul. A Christian Man's Life therefore in this World is a state of continual Warfare,
We have Lustiest and Passion which War in our Members, and there Are fleshly Lustiest which war against the Soul. A Christian Man's Life Therefore in this World is a state of continual Warfare,
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What a shame will it be for us to conquer those, and to suffer our selves to be led Captive by these? What disgrace is it to let Sin reign in our Mortal Bodies,
What a shame will it be for us to conquer those, and to suffer our selves to be led Captive by these? What disgrace is it to let since Reign in our Mortal Bodies,
when we can so easily subdue our other Enemies? What a sad exchange of a Victory would it be to beat our Enemies so as that they wax weaker and weaker, and yet to suffer our Lusts and Passions to wax stronger and stronger? O therefore let us watch and stand fast in our Faith, let us quit our selves like Men, like Christians, and be strong.
when we can so Easily subdue our other Enemies? What a sad exchange of a Victory would it be to beatrice our Enemies so as that they wax Weaker and Weaker, and yet to suffer our Lustiest and Passion to wax Stronger and Stronger? Oh Therefore let us watch and stand fast in our Faith, let us quit our selves like Men, like Christians, and be strong.
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Then, when we have fought a good fight, and finished our course, and Successfully ended our Warfare here, we shall enjoy an Eternal Jubilee of Peace, Rest and Glory in the happy Regions of Immortality.
Then, when we have fought a good fight, and finished our course, and Successfully ended our Warfare Here, we shall enjoy an Eternal Jubilee of Peace, Rest and Glory in the happy Regions of Immortality.
Which God of his infinite mercy grant to you, and to me, and to all Mankind, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Three Persons,
Which God of his infinite mercy grant to you, and to me, and to all Mankind, through jesus christ our Lord, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Three Persons,
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and one most Glorious God, be ascribed by you and by me, and by all our Fellow-Creatures, all Honour, Praise and Glory, now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
and one most Glorious God, be ascribed by you and by me, and by all our Fellow-Creatures, all Honour, Praise and Glory, now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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