God's king the people's blessing. A sermon preached on the day of thanksgiving for peace, at St. Ann's Church in Dungannon, in the diocese of Armagh. / By Edm. Arwaker, rector of Drumglass, and chaplain to his grace the Duke of Ormond.
SO Great, so Valuable is the Blessing which we this Day Celebrate, even the Blessing of Peace in all our Lands, Psal. 29. 10. So long has it been Wanted and Desired,
SO Great, so Valuable is the Blessing which we this Day Celebrate, even the Blessing of Peace in all our Lands, Psalm 29. 10. So long has it been Wanted and Desired,
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so Earnestly has it been Pursu'd and Sought, Psal. 34. 14. And at last so happily Obtained and Settled, that we can never sufficiently Adore the Goodness of our God, the Author,
so Earnestly has it been Pursued and Sought, Psalm 34. 14. And At last so happily Obtained and Settled, that we can never sufficiently Adore the goodness of our God, the Author,
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But tho' our Gratitude cannot reach the Inaccessible Height of this Obligation, yet shou'd we fail in our Just Endeavours to Acknowledge it, the Queen of the South wou'd rise up in Judgment with us,
But though our Gratitude cannot reach the Inaccessible Height of this Obligation, yet should we fail in our Just Endeavours to Acknowledge it, the Queen of the South would rise up in Judgement with us,
and condemn us, Mat. 12. 42. For she was drawn from the uttermost parts of the Earth, to hear the Wisdom of Solomon, and to admire the great and wonderful Effects of it, not only in his Proverbs and Answers,
and condemn us, Mathew 12. 42. For she was drawn from the uttermost parts of the Earth, to hear the Wisdom of Solomon, and to admire the great and wondered Effects of it, not only in his Proverbs and Answers,
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Since then our King, like Solomon, has Peace on all sides round about him, 1 King. 4. 24. Since the Lord has given him Rest and Safety from the Fatigues and Dangers of a Tedious War;
Since then our King, like Solomon, has Peace on all sides round about him, 1 King. 4. 24. Since the Lord has given him Rest and Safety from the Fatigues and Dangers of a Tedious War;
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or the Goodness of the King of Kings in giving him to us, than in the Queen of Sheba 's Congratulatory Complement to Solomon, when she found how much the Fame she had heard, was inferiour to the Truth of his Acts,
or the goodness of the King of Kings in giving him to us, than in the Queen of Sheba is Congratulatory Compliment to Solomon, when she found how much the Fame she had herd, was inferior to the Truth of his Acts,
The Blessing of leading a quiet and peaceable Life in all Godliness and Honesty, is by St. Paul ascribed to the Just Administration of the Regal Power;
The Blessing of leading a quiet and peaceable Life in all Godliness and Honesty, is by Saint Paul ascribed to the Just Administration of the Regal Power;
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wherefore he exhorts that Prayers, Intercessions, and giving of Thanks, be made for Kings, and all that are in Authority, 1 Tim. 2. 1, 2. that they may be Good, in order to make their Subjects Happy.
Wherefore he exhorts that Prayers, Intercessions, and giving of Thanks, be made for Kings, and all that Are in authority, 1 Tim. 2. 1, 2. that they may be Good, in order to make their Subject's Happy.
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when he placed Saul on the Throne, Hos. 13. 11. And he threatens it as a Punishment for their not fearing him, that they shou'd be deprived of the Benefits they enjoyed under the happy Influence of their better Princes;
when he placed Saul on the Throne, Hos. 13. 11. And he threatens it as a Punishment for their not fearing him, that they should be deprived of the Benefits they enjoyed under the happy Influence of their better Princes;
and say, We have no Kings, Hos. 10. 3. And the severity of this Curse will appear from the Observation, That when there was no King in Israel, every one did that which was right in his own Eyes, Judg. 17. 6. And what is to be expected but Confusion in that State, where every distemper'd Humour is the Rule for disorder'd Actions? Where there is no Superiour Power to controul the Unruly Wills of Men, sway'd by their Lusts and Passions?
and say, We have no Kings, Hos. 10. 3. And the severity of this Curse will appear from the Observation, That when there was no King in Israel, every one did that which was right in his own Eyes, Judges 17. 6. And what is to be expected but Confusion in that State, where every distempered Humour is the Rule for disordered Actions? Where there is no Superior Power to control the Unruly Wills of Men, swayed by their Lustiest and Passion?
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But the Advantages of a Good King are not so well discovered from the Inconveniencies of having No King, as from the Miseries which a People suffers under an Evil King.
But the Advantages of a Good King Are not so well discovered from the Inconveniences of having No King, as from the Misery's which a People suffers under an Evil King.
And that he would make their Daughters to be Confectionaries, and Cooks, and Bakers: And that he wou'd, with an Arbitrary Injustice, take their Fields, and their Vineyards,
And that he would make their Daughters to be Confectioneries, and Cooks, and Bakers: And that he would, with an Arbitrary Injustice, take their Fields, and their Vineyards,
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Nor wou'd they be Sufferers only from the Tyranny and Injustice of their King; his Imprudence, Intemperance, Irresolution, or Impiety, would be as injurious to them.
Nor would they be Sufferers only from the Tyranny and Injustice of their King; his Imprudence, Intemperance, Irresolution, or Impiety, would be as injurious to them.
For even a Child, in respect of years, if Wise, is better than an Old and Foolish King, that will not be admonished, Eccles. 4. 13. That being grown old and hardned in his Folly, is Irreclaimable by Reproof,
For even a Child, in respect of Years, if Wise, is better than an Old and Foolish King, that will not be admonished, Eccles. 4. 13. That being grown old and hardened in his Folly, is Irreclaimable by Reproof,
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but is obstinately wedded to his own Opinion, and rejects that Safety which is in the multitude of Counsellors? Prov. 11. 14. Thus, Not the green Years,
but is obstinately wedded to his own Opinion, and rejects that Safety which is in the multitude of Counsellors? Curae 11. 14. Thus, Not the green years,
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made Israel cast off his Government, and Rebel against the House of David, 1 King. 12. 8. and 19. And he justly deserved the Ignominious Character which the Son of Sirach gives him, That he was the Foolishness of the People,
made Israel cast off his Government, and Rebel against the House of David, 1 King. 12. 8. and 19. And he justly deserved the Ignominious Character which the Son of Sirach gives him, That he was the Foolishness of the People,
since he turned away the People through his giddy and inconsiderate Counsel, Ecclus. 47. 23. Which sufficiently declares God's severe Displeasure against Judah and Jerusalem, when he threatens that he will take away from them the Prudent, the Ancient,
since he turned away the People through his giddy and inconsiderate Counsel, Ecclus 47. 23. Which sufficiently declares God's severe Displeasure against Judah and Jerusalem, when he threatens that he will take away from them the Prudent, the Ancient,
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and the Counsellour, and give Children to be their Princes, and Babes to Rule over them, Isa. 3. 2, 3, 4. For the consequence will be Oppression, Rapine, Ruine and Destruction, Vers. 5, 8. And how sad and calamitous must the condition of a People be,
and the Counselor, and give Children to be their Princes, and Babes to Rule over them, Isaiah 3. 2, 3, 4. For the consequence will be Oppression, Rapine, Ruin and Destruction, Vers. 5, 8. And how sad and calamitous must the condition of a People be,
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when the same want of Prudence in their Ruler, which hinder'd him from keeping them in Peace, will not let him with good Advice make War? Prov. 20. 18.
when the same want of Prudence in their Ruler, which hindered him from keeping them in Peace, will not let him with good advice make War? Curae 20. 18.
Misfortune attends that Land, whose Princes eat in a Morning, for Drunkenness and not for Strength, Eccles. 10. 16, 17. For when Kings drink Wine, and Princes strong Drink, they forget the Law,
Misfortune attends that Land, whose Princes eat in a Morning, for drunkenness and not for Strength, Eccles. 10. 16, 17. For when Kings drink Wine, and Princes strong Drink, they forget the Law,
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and so cloud their Understanding, that it cannot discern what is Just and Equitable. And when Reason is so weakned, Passion will quickly be predominant;
and so cloud their Understanding, that it cannot discern what is Just and Equitable. And when Reason is so weakened, Passion will quickly be predominant;
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will be like a Lion in his House, and Frantick among his Servants, Ecclus. 4. 30. And as when his Belly is his God, Phil. 3. 19. he will sacrifice the Revenues of his Kingdom to his Appetite;
will be like a lion in his House, and Frantic among his Servants, Ecclus 4. 30. And as when his Belly is his God, Philip 3. 19. he will sacrifice the Revenues of his Kingdom to his Appetite;
But neither Imprudence nor Intemperance make a Prince more pernicious to his People than Irresolution and want of Courage, without which they cannot long continue in Peace,
But neither Imprudence nor Intemperance make a Prince more pernicious to his People than Irresolution and want of Courage, without which they cannot long continue in Peace,
nor shall be Victorious in War. He whose strength is so small, that he faints in the day of Adversity, Prov. 24. 10. and turns himself back in the day of Battel, Psal. 78. 9. leaves his Realms Defenceless, and his People without Protection.
nor shall be Victorious in War. He whose strength is so small, that he faints in the day of Adversity, Curae 24. 10. and turns himself back in the day of Battle, Psalm 78. 9. leaves his Realms Defenceless, and his People without Protection.
and the Cities of his God, 2 Sam. 10. 12. will leave them like Sheep without a Shepherd, 2 Chron. 18. 16. to glut the Sword and Fury of their Enemies, to be spoiled and slaughtered by them.
and the Cities of his God, 2 Sam. 10. 12. will leave them like Sheep without a Shepherd, 2 Chronicles 18. 16. to glut the Sword and Fury of their Enemies, to be spoiled and slaughtered by them.
Courage is so necessary a Qualification for a King, for the Defence and Safety of his Subjects, that we find whenever God rais'd up a Deliverer for his People, he inspir'd him with an extraordinary Valour, Taught his hand to war,
Courage is so necessary a Qualification for a King, for the Defence and Safety of his Subject's, that we find whenever God raised up a Deliverer for his People, he inspired him with an extraordinary Valour, Taught his hand to war,
and of Barak, of Sampson and of Jephthah, who through Faith were endued with that Courage by which they subdued Kingdoms, escaped the edge of the Sword, waxed valiant in Fight,
and of Barak, of Sampson and of Jephthah, who through Faith were endued with that Courage by which they subdued Kingdoms, escaped the edge of the Sword, waxed valiant in Fight,
and turned to flight the Armies of the Aliens, Heb. 11. 32, 33, 34. And the People of Israel were so sensible of the evil consequences of wanting a King to go out before them,
and turned to flight the Armies of the Aliens, Hebrew 11. 32, 33, 34. And the People of Israel were so sensible of the evil consequences of wanting a King to go out before them,
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and fight their Battels, 1 Sam. 8. 20. that they still persisted to desire one for that reason, notwithstanding all the Inconveniencies of it, represented to them by Samuel, to divert them from that Request.
and fight their Battles, 1 Sam. 8. 20. that they still persisted to desire one for that reason, notwithstanding all the Inconveniences of it, represented to them by Samuel, to divert them from that Request.
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and he knew that the occasion of their Sorrow would make the Daughters of the Philistines rejoyce and triumph, to find the Mighty fallen, by whom Israel stood,
and he knew that the occasion of their Sorrow would make the Daughters of the philistines rejoice and triumph, to find the Mighty fallen, by whom Israel stood,
so mighty valiant, that he could as well put to flight the Enemies that Invaded Israel, as the Evil Spirit that disturbed Saul; and compose the Troubles in the heart of his Country,
so mighty valiant, that he could as well put to flight the Enemies that Invaded Israel, as the Evil Spirit that disturbed Saul; and compose the Troubles in the heart of his Country,
But the Safety and Honour which his Country found in the great Effects of his Invincible Courage, was afterwards often lost and laid in the dust, by the want of that Vertue in many of his Successors:
But the Safety and Honour which his Country found in the great Effects of his Invincible Courage, was afterwards often lost and laid in the dust, by the want of that Virtue in many of his Successors:
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Thus when Rehoboam forsook the Law of the Lord, all Israel did so with him, 2 Chron. 12. 1. And tho' at the Preaching of Shemaiah, they Repented,
Thus when Rehoboam forsook the Law of the Lord, all Israel did so with him, 2 Chronicles 12. 1. And though At the Preaching of Shemaiah, they Repented,
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Thus Ahab 's Wickedness provoked God to shut up the Windows of Heaven, 1 King. 17. 1. and to with-hold from Israel the common Mercies of Dew and Rain, which he usually bestows alike on the Just and Unjust, Mat. 5. 45. so that there was a sore Famine in Samaria, 1 King. 18. 2. and the People wanted their daily Bread,
Thus Ahab is Wickedness provoked God to shut up the Windows of Heaven, 1 King. 17. 1. and to withhold from Israel the Common mercies of Due and Rain, which he usually bestows alike on the Just and Unjust, Mathew 5. 45. so that there was a soar Famine in Samaria, 1 King. 18. 2. and the People wanted their daily Bred,
but carried away a great multitude of his Subjects Captives to Damascus, 2 Chron. 28. 5. And afterwards he was delivered into the hands of the King of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter,
but carried away a great multitude of his Subject's Captives to Damascus, 2 Chronicles 28. 5. And afterwards he was Delivered into the hands of the King of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter,
and the Israelites carried away captives to Samaria 200000 Women, Sons, and Daughters, with much Spoil, Vers. 6, 8. And as if this had not been enough, the Philistines also invaded,
and the Israelites carried away captives to Samaria 200000 Women, Sons, and Daughters, with much Spoil, Vers. 6, 8. And as if this had not been enough, the philistines also invaded,
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because he not only frees them from this Misfortune, but is Instrumental to procure and promote their Happiness? Which occasioned that saying of the Psalmist, of such a one, Thou hast set him to be Blessings for ever, Psal. 21. 6. for so 'tis in the Original;
Because he not only frees them from this Misfortune, but is Instrumental to procure and promote their Happiness? Which occasioned that saying of the Psalmist, of such a one, Thou hast Set him to be Blessings for ever, Psalm 21. 6. for so it's in the Original;
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And this Truth has been proved by a Cloud of Witnesses, Heb. 12. 1. How did Judah enjoy the Benefit of Asa 's Piety? The first ten years of his Reign the Land was quiet, 2 Chron. 14. 1. and he had no War, because the Lord had given him rest, Vers. 6. so that the People built and prospered, Vers. 7. And when Zerah the Ethiopian came to disturb their Peace, he did it to the Ruine of his own, Vers. 9. for the Men of Judah overthrew and spoiled him, Vers. 13. and had no War unto the five and thirtieth year of the Reign of Asa, Chap. 15. 19. This Tranquility his People had,
And this Truth has been proved by a Cloud of Witnesses, Hebrew 12. 1. How did Judah enjoy the Benefit of Asa is Piety? The First ten Years of his Reign the Land was quiet, 2 Chronicles 14. 1. and he had no War, Because the Lord had given him rest, Vers. 6. so that the People built and prospered, Vers. 7. And when Zerah the Ethiopian Come to disturb their Peace, he did it to the Ruin of his own, Vers. 9. for the Men of Judah overthrew and spoiled him, Vers. 13. and had no War unto the five and thirtieth year of the Reign of Asa, Chap. 15. 19. This Tranquillity his People had,
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The Kingdom was not only stablished in his hand, so that he had Riches and Honour in abundance, 2 Chron. 17. 5. but the fear of the Lord fell upon all the Kingdoms of the Lands that were round about Judah,
The Kingdom was not only established in his hand, so that he had Riches and Honour in abundance, 2 Chronicles 17. 5. but the Fear of the Lord fell upon all the Kingdoms of the Lands that were round about Judah,
and his Realm was quiet, because the Lord had given him rest, 2 Chron. 20. 30. So certain it is, that when a Mans Ways please the Lord, he maketh even his Enemies to be at Peace with him, Prov. 16. 7.
and his Realm was quiet, Because the Lord had given him rest, 2 Chronicles 20. 30. So certain it is, that when a men Ways please the Lord, he makes even his Enemies to be At Peace with him, Curae 16. 7.
For this are Good Kings called, The Breath of their Peoples Nostrils, Lam. 4. 20. who live Safe under their Shadow, and enjoy Peace and Prosperity by their means.
For this Are Good Kings called, The Breath of their Peoples Nostrils, Lam. 4. 20. who live Safe under their Shadow, and enjoy Peace and Prosperity by their means.
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And since it is by God that Kings Reign, Prov. 8. 15. it must needs be an Evidence of his signal Favour to that People over whom he places a Good King, whose Excellent Qualifications establish their Felicity,
And since it is by God that Kings Reign, Curae 8. 15. it must needs be an Evidence of his signal Favour to that People over whom he places a Good King, whose Excellent Qualifications establish their Felicity,
Since then Solomon had not only brought Plenty to his People, in making Silver as common at Jerusalem as the Stones, 1 King. 10. 27. but Peace and Splendor too;
Since then Solomon had not only brought Plenty to his People, in making Silver as Common At Jerusalem as the Stones, 1 King. 10. 27. but Peace and Splendour too;
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For the Vertues of Justice, Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude and Piety, (the want of which in a King, I have already shewn to be of pernicious consequence to his Subjects) were so signally Eminent in Solomon, that his People could not desire a more Accomplish'd Soveraign to compleat their Happiness:
For the Virtues of justice, Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude and Piety, (the want of which in a King, I have already shown to be of pernicious consequence to his Subject's) were so signally Eminent in Solomon, that his People could not desire a more Accomplished Sovereign to complete their Happiness:
Justice, which is a constant and perpetual Will to render every Man his Right, or rather a habit of so doing upon all occasions, was the Rule of all Solomon 's Administrations.
justice, which is a constant and perpetual Will to render every Man his Right, or rather a habit of so doing upon all occasions, was the Rule of all Solomon is Administrations.
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And this could not but be well-pleasing to God, as giving Man a near Resemblance of himself, who is Righteous in all his Ways, Psal. 145. 17. And being advantagious to his People, in keeping them from Injuries and Oppression,
And this could not but be Well-pleasing to God, as giving Man a near Resemblance of himself, who is Righteous in all his Ways, Psalm 145. 17. And being advantageous to his People, in keeping them from Injuries and Oppression,
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Thus, A Divine Sentence is in the Lips of the King, when his Mouth transgresseth not in Judgment, Prov. 16. 10. and by it he establisheth the Land, Prov. 29. 4.
Thus, A Divine Sentence is in the Lips of the King, when his Mouth Transgresseth not in Judgement, Curae 16. 10. and by it he Establisheth the Land, Curae 29. 4.
which being a True Habit of Acting with Reason, in respect of those things that concern the well or ill being of Men, must therefore be a Requisite Qualification for Kings, on whose Management the Happiness or Misery of their Realms must necessarily depend.
which being a True Habit of Acting with Reason, in respect of those things that concern the well or ill being of Men, must Therefore be a Requisite Qualification for Kings, on whose Management the Happiness or Misery of their Realms must necessarily depend.
The Consideration of this, prevailed with Solomon, when God left it to his Option to ask what he should give him, to desire an Understanding Heart to judge his People, that he might discern between Good and Bad, 1 King. 3. 9. Which Choice, was an Argument that he was in great measure endued already with what he so judiciously desired:
The Consideration of this, prevailed with Solomon, when God left it to his Option to ask what he should give him, to desire an Understanding Heart to judge his People, that he might discern between Good and Bad, 1 King. 3. 9. Which Choice, was an Argument that he was in great measure endued already with what he so judiciously desired:
Now how signal his Prudence was, and how great the Benefits thereof, appears from his Celebrated Decision between the Harlots, who contended for the living Child, ver. 27. Which proves it as much the Happiness of a People,
Now how signal his Prudence was, and how great the Benefits thereof, appears from his Celebrated Decision between the Harlots, who contended for the living Child, ver. 27. Which Proves it as much the Happiness of a People,
as the Honour of a King, that he shou'd be able to search out a matter, by so nice a Scrutiny, Pro. 25. 2. And since the Wisdom of God was in him to do Judgment, 1. King. 3. 28. it must needs please him to see the Stream retain the Pureness of its Fountain,
as the Honour of a King, that he should be able to search out a matter, by so Nicaenae a Scrutiny, Pro 25. 2. And since the Wisdom of God was in him to do Judgement, 1. King. 3. 28. it must needs please him to see the Stream retain the Pureness of its Fountain,
but as those Virtues were his Peoples Safeguard against Injuries and Outrages from one another, so his Temperance was their Defence against all Oppressions and Severity from himself.
but as those Virtues were his Peoples Safeguard against Injuries and Outrages from one Another, so his Temperance was their Defence against all Oppressions and Severity from himself.
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But if Judah and Israel were thus obliged to their King for their Domestick Ease and Enjoyments, they were no less indebted to him for their Protection from Foreign Ravages and Incursions,
But if Judah and Israel were thus obliged to their King for their Domestic Ease and Enjoyments, they were no less indebted to him for their Protection from Foreign Ravages and Incursions,
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Fortitude, which is a Mediocrity between Fear and Confidence, was so eminent in Solomon, that it left him no Famous Opportunities of exerting it, more than in the Methods which took the occasion from him.
Fortitude, which is a Mediocrity between fear and Confidence, was so eminent in Solomon, that it left him no Famous Opportunities of exerting it, more than in the Methods which took the occasion from him.
at Land, with a powerful Army, 2 Chron. 1. 14. By Sea, with a sufficient Fleet, 1 King. 9. 26. Which supplied him with Gold from Ophir, to support the charge of both, ver. 28.
At Land, with a powerful Army, 2 Chronicles 1. 14. By Sea, with a sufficient Fleet, 1 King. 9. 26. Which supplied him with Gold from Ophir, to support the charge of both, ver. 28.
2. King. 4. 20. There was no one durst attempt to disturb or trouble them, but their Tranquillity was firm and unshaken as the Resolution of their King;
2. King. 4. 20. There was no one durst attempt to disturb or trouble them, but their Tranquillity was firm and unshaken as the Resolution of their King;
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And as God, who was always loving to Israel, and desirous of their Establishment, had reason to be delighted with that Courage, which so highly contributed to it;
And as God, who was always loving to Israel, and desirous of their Establishment, had reason to be delighted with that Courage, which so highly contributed to it;
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I shall not trouble you with many Instances of this, but let one suffice for all, I mean that Everlasting Monument thereof, the Temple at Jerusalem. Which Work,
I shall not trouble you with many Instances of this, but let one suffice for all, I mean that Everlasting Monument thereof, the Temple At Jerusalem. Which Work,
it is unquestionably certain, that God, by giving any Nation a Prince in whom they are Eminently Visible and United, does thereby give the most convincing Evidence of his Favour and Affection towards them,
it is unquestionably certain, that God, by giving any nation a Prince in whom they Are Eminently Visible and United, does thereby give the most convincing Evidence of his Favour and Affection towards them,
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And this certainly requires the most Extensive Gratitude and Acknowledgments of that People, for whom God makes such a happy Choice, in admiring his Goodness which design'd,
And this Certainly requires the most Extensive Gratitude and Acknowledgments of that People, for whom God makes such a happy Choice, in admiring his goodness which designed,
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That having a King like Solomon, they shou'd say as much to him, as the Queen of Sheba to that Great and Glorious Monarch, Blessed be the Lord thy God, &c.
That having a King like Solomon, they should say as much to him, as the Queen of Sheba to that Great and Glorious Monarch, Blessed be the Lord thy God, etc.
For our Almighty Soveraign Above, has blest us with a King Below, sufficiently furnish'd and inrich'd with all those Vertues that are requisite to make us as happy a People as we can propose to be in the largest extent of our own Wishes.
For our Almighty Sovereign Above, has blessed us with a King Below, sufficiently furnished and enriched with all those Virtues that Are requisite to make us as happy a People as we can propose to be in the Largest extent of our own Wishes.
as Naboth with his Vineyard, since we have the same reason to alledg, That they are the Inheritance of our Fathers, 1 King. 21. 3. But so careful our Soveraign has been to oppose the Fence of our Ancient Laws and Priviledges against all Incroachments from Himself as well as Others, that nothing has been laid upon us in all his Reign, to which we have not first consented by our Representatives. Nor cou'd we fear he shou'd offer any Violence to our Laws, who came to us on purpose to Maintain them,
as Naboth with his Vineyard, since we have the same reason to allege, That they Are the Inheritance of our Father's, 1 King. 21. 3. But so careful our Sovereign has been to oppose the Fence of our Ancient Laws and Privileges against all Encroachments from Himself as well as Others, that nothing has been laid upon us in all his Reign, to which we have not First consented by our Representatives. Nor could we Fear he should offer any Violence to our Laws, who Come to us on purpose to Maintain them,
so that whether we consider him on the Throne, swaying the Regal Scepter, or in the Camp, weilding the Martial Sword, we must confess he has guided us by the Skillfulness of his Hands, Ps. 78. 72.
so that whither we Consider him on the Throne, swaying the Regal Sceptre, or in the Camp, wielding the Martial Sword, we must confess he has guided us by the Skillfulness of his Hands, Ps. 78. 72.
And as his Wisdom has made us Safe, so his Great Temperance and Moderation (Sufficiently known to all men, Phil. 45. even to his greatest Enemies) has rendred us Easy too, under his Government:
And as his Wisdom has made us Safe, so his Great Temperance and Moderation (Sufficiently known to all men, Philip 45. even to his greatest Enemies) has rendered us Easy too, under his Government:
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Tho he has often been provoked to be Vindictive, by horrid Designs of Barbarous Assassinations, yet he has shown as little Inclination to Revenge, as Fear;
Though he has often been provoked to be Vindictive, by horrid Designs of Barbarous Assassinations, yet he has shown as little Inclination to Revenge, as fear;
Yet as he engaged in these Difficulties, with an Undaunted Constancy and Resolution, so he under went them all with an Invincible Patience, and an Unwearied Perseverance:
Yet as he engaged in these Difficulties, with an Undaunted Constancy and Resolution, so he under went them all with an Invincible Patience, and an Unwearied Perseverance:
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that we might reap the Fruit of Righteousness, dwell in a Peaceable Habitation, and in quiet Resting Places, Isa. 32. 17, 18. And that he might as happily Compleat,
that we might reap the Fruit of Righteousness, dwell in a Peaceable Habitation, and in quiet Resting Places, Isaiah 32. 17, 18. And that he might as happily Complete,
And this, Thanks be to the God of Peace, he hath Accomplished, and Settled upon such a Foundation as may by the Blessing of the same Power, prove a firm and lasting Tranquility to Europe.
And this, Thanks be to the God of Peace, he hath Accomplished, and Settled upon such a Foundation as may by the Blessing of the same Power, prove a firm and lasting Tranquillity to Europe.
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And now since War is ceased in most part of the World, Psal. 46. 9. so that Nation doth not lift up a Sword against Nation, but instead of Military Discipline, make Agriculture their Employment, break their Swords into Plowshares,
And now since War is ceased in most part of the World, Psalm 46. 9. so that nation does not lift up a Sword against nation, but instead of Military Discipline, make Agriculture their Employment, break their Swords into Ploughshares,
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and their Spears into Pruning-Hooks, Mic. 4. 3. Will not this tend to Wealth and Plenty? Shall not our Pastures be cloathed with Flocks, our Valleys covered with Corn? And while we eat in safety the Fruits of our Labours, shall we not shout for joy, and sing? Psal. 65. 13. And what Songs will so well become us,
and their Spears into Pruning-Hooks, Mic. 4. 3. Will not this tend to Wealth and Plenty? Shall not our Pastures be clothed with Flocks, our Valleys covered with Corn? And while we eat in safety the Fruits of our Labours, shall we not shout for joy, and sing? Psalm 65. 13. And what Songs will so well become us,
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as Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving to our God, who by giving us so excellent a King, does build our Jerusalem, strengthen the Bars of her Gates, bless her Children within her, make Peace within her Borders,
as Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving to our God, who by giving us so excellent a King, does built our Jerusalem, strengthen the Bars of her Gates, bless her Children within her, make Peace within her Borders,
And if we desire still to see Peace within her Walls, and Plenteousness within her Palaces, Psal. 122. 72. let us walk in the Name of the Lord our God for ever, Mic. 4. 5. Offer Sacrifices of sweet savour unto him, and pray for the Life of the King, Ezra 6. 10. That he may live to Rectifie Corruptions and Abuses, effectually to Discourage Prophaness and Immorality,
And if we desire still to see Peace within her Walls, and Plenteousness within her Palaces, Psalm 122. 72. let us walk in the Name of the Lord our God for ever, Mic. 4. 5. Offer Sacrifices of sweet savour unto him, and pray for the Life of the King, Ezra 6. 10. That he may live to Rectify Corruptions and Abuses, effectually to Discourage Profaneness and Immorality,
And let our Gratitude to him, who next to God has been the happy Instrument of conveying these Blessings to us, make us so quiet and peaceable under his Government, that he may rejoyce in the Pains he has taken for us,
And let our Gratitude to him, who next to God has been the happy Instrument of conveying these Blessings to us, make us so quiet and peaceable under his Government, that he may rejoice in the Pains he has taken for us,
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that tho' we incessantly Commemorate with Thanks the Blessing of this Day, we may never in our time have a Second Occasion of Thanksgiving for the Conclusion of a General Peace. Which God, &c. FINIS.
that though we incessantly Commemorate with Thanks the Blessing of this Day, we may never in our time have a Second Occasion of Thanksgiving for the Conclusion of a General Peace. Which God, etc. FINIS.
