Englands plus ultra both of hoped mercies, and of required duties : shewed in a sermon preached to the honourable Houses of Parliament, the Lord Major, Court of Aldermen, and Common-Councell of London, together with the Assembly of Divines, at Christ-Church, April 2, 1646 : being the day of their publike thanksgiving to Almighty God for the great successe of the Parliaments army in the West, especially in Cornwall, under the conduct of his excellency Sr. Thomas Fairfax / by Joseph Caryl, minister of the Gospel at Magnus neer the bridge, London, and a member of the Assembly of Divines.
such as are named ( Psal. 83. 7.) Gebal and Ammon, and Amaleck, the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tire, &c. These have consulted together with one consent, they are confederate against me.
such as Are nam (Psalm 83. 7.) Gebal and Ammon, and Amalek, the philistines with the inhabitants of Tire, etc. These have consulted together with one consent, they Are confederate against me.
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or so near the borders of ruine, as when Saul and his men compassed Him and his men round about to take them (1 Sam. 23. 26.) when an enemy charges both in front and flank, both van and reer, they look like Masters of the field.
or so near the borders of ruin, as when Saul and his men compassed Him and his men round about to take them (1 Sam. 23. 26.) when an enemy charges both in front and flank, both van and rear, they look like Masters of the field.
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4. He describes his enemies by the end which the Lord brought them unto, They are quenched as the fire of thorns (vers. 12.) Some read, They are kindled as the fire of thorns;
4. He describes his enemies by the end which the Lord brought them unto, They Are quenched as the fire of thorns (vers. 12.) some read, They Are kindled as the fire of thorns;
5. He describeth his enemies by the end which they intended him, or by their design against him, at the 13. verse, Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall; ruine was the project.
5. He Describeth his enemies by the end which they intended him, or by their Design against him, At the 13. verse, Thou hast thrust soar At me that I might fallen; ruin was the project.
The Psalmist having made this report of his dangers and deliverances of his enemies rising, rage and fall, gives glory to God, vers. 14. The Lord is my strength and song,
The Psalmist having made this report of his dangers and Deliverances of his enemies rising, rage and fallen, gives glory to God, vers. 14. The Lord is my strength and song,
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And all his people celebrate these mercies as well as share in them ( vers. 15, 16.) The voice of rejoycing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous.
And all his people celebrate these Mercies as well as share in them (vers. 15, 16.) The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the Tabernacles of the righteous.
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Davids joy now grows up to confidence, and from telling over the former mercies of God, he goes on to fore-tell those which were future, in the Text now read.
Davids joy now grows up to confidence, and from telling over the former Mercies of God, he Goes on to foretell those which were future, in the Text now read.
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his faith was too big for his heart, he must vent it at his lips, I shall not die, but live, &c. There are two parts in this verse. 1. Davids confidence of future mercy, I shall not die, but live.
his faith was too big for his heart, he must vent it At his lips, I shall not die, but live, etc. There Are two parts in this verse. 1. Davids confidence of future mercy, I shall not die, but live.
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and shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Psal. 89. 49. Is it not appointed unto all men once to die? And after David had served his generation, did not he fall asleep? Read we not often of Davids sepulchre? How then is it that he promiseth thus much to himself, I shall not die, but live? There is a two-fold death.
and shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Psalm 89. 49. Is it not appointed unto all men once to die? And After David had served his generation, did not he fallen asleep? Read we not often of Davids Sepulchre? How then is it that he promises thus much to himself, I shall not die, but live? There is a twofold death.
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I shall not die, that is, a violent death, I shall not die by the hand of these men, I shall not die the death which they have voted me to in their counsels long ago.
I shall not die, that is, a violent death, I shall not die by the hand of these men, I shall not die the death which they have voted me to in their Counsels long ago.
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The state of the Jews in their Babylonian captivity is represented to Ezekiel by a valley full of dry bones (Chap. 37. 1, 2.) A man may have breath in his body,
The state of the jews in their Babylonian captivity is represented to Ezekielem by a valley full of dry bones (Chap. 37. 1, 2.) A man may have breath in his body,
No, here is no mention of Himself or of These, his declaration runs all upon the works of God, I am not dead, but alive, or, I shall not die, but live;
No, Here is no mention of Himself or of These, his declaration runs all upon the works of God, I am not dead, but alive, or, I shall not die, but live;
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and the very project of my soul, is, that my life shall run out in the honouring of my God, that these victories which he hath given me over mine enemies shall overcome me to his service that the greatest work of my reign shall be to make a declaration of what God hath wrought.
and the very project of my soul, is, that my life shall run out in the honouring of my God, that these victories which he hath given me over mine enemies shall overcome me to his service that the greatest work of my Reign shall be to make a declaration of what God hath wrought.
Some of the Talmudists have observed, that the devil was as much wounded with that restraint which God put upon him, that he should not take away the life of Job, as Job was with all the wounds which the devil inflicted upon his body;
some of the Talmudists have observed, that the Devil was as much wounded with that restraint which God put upon him, that he should not take away the life of Job, as Job was with all the wounds which the Devil inflicted upon his body;
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or uncovering the roof of Sion, their cry is, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof (Psal. 137. 7.) As Antipathy is not against any one individuall, but against the whole kinde;
or uncovering the roof of Sion, their cry is, Raze it, raze it, even to the Foundation thereof (Psalm 137. 7.) As Antipathy is not against any one Individu, but against the Whole kind;
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Thus the Prophet describes the Babylonian cruelty against Jerusalem (Jer. 51. 34.) Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon hath devoured me, he hath crushed me, he hath made me an empty vessel, he hath swallowed me up like a dragon, he hath filled his belly with my delicates, he hath cast me out.
Thus the Prophet describes the Babylonian cruelty against Jerusalem (Jer. 51. 34.) Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon hath devoured me, he hath crushed me, he hath made me an empty vessel, he hath swallowed me up like a dragon, he hath filled his belly with my delicates, he hath cast me out.
And ( Jer. 51. 35.) the Church is prophesied, imprecating like vengeance upon Babylon, The violence done to me be upon Babylon, shall the inhabitant of Zion say;
And (Jer. 51. 35.) the Church is prophesied, imprecating like vengeance upon Babylon, The violence done to me be upon Babylon, shall the inhabitant of Zion say;
And again, O daughter of Babylon who art to be destroyed, happy shall he be, who rewardeth thee, as thou hast served us. Psal. 137. 8. In this glasse we may see the face of many of their hearts, out of whose hands, we rejoyce that we are delivered this day.
And again, Oh daughter of Babylon who art to be destroyed, happy shall he be, who Rewardeth thee, as thou hast served us. Psalm 137. 8. In this glass we may see the face of many of their hearts, out of whose hands, we rejoice that we Are Delivered this day.
So much in generall, from the design of Davids enemies, it was death and ruine. Take two notes from that reading, I am not dead, but alive. First, thus,
So much in general, from the Design of Davids enemies, it was death and ruin. Take two notes from that reading, I am not dead, but alive. First, thus,
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even Balaam (Numb. 24. 23.) prophecying of the sore calamities of divers Nations, breaths out in compassion, Alas, who shall live when God doth this? Who would desire to live in such a time? The righteous is taken away from the evil to come (Isa. 57. 1.) But to live in times,
even balaam (Numb. 24. 23.) prophesying of the soar calamities of diverse nations, breathes out in compassion, Alas, who shall live when God does this? Who would desire to live in such a time? The righteous is taken away from the evil to come (Isaiah 57. 1.) But to live in times,
What though it hath cost much to preserve these lives; (who would die to save charges?) what though estates be shortned, yet life is lengthned? what though some of the lading hath been cast over-board in this storm, yet the vessell is safe;
What though it hath cost much to preserve these lives; (who would die to save charges?) what though estates be shortened, yet life is lengthened? what though Some of the lading hath been cast overboard in this storm, yet the vessel is safe;
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There were many who looked upon her as dying and gasping out her last breath: Many hoped and many feared England would have been in her winding-sheet before this time.
There were many who looked upon her as dying and gasping out her last breath: Many hoped and many feared England would have been in her winding-sheet before this time.
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and lived in the hearts and prayers of the faithfull in the land, so) it now liveth in the tongues and pens (I know not in what state it is in the hearts) of those with whom it was reckon'd among the dead.
and lived in the hearts and Prayers of the faithful in the land, so) it now lives in the tongues and pens (I know not in what state it is in the hearts) of those with whom it was reckoned among the dead.
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For the City of London, this great and renowned City, what a mercy is it that we can say, London is not dead, but alive? Death hath been hovering about your wals, death waited when it should be admitted to look in at your windows.
For the city of London, this great and renowned city, what a mercy is it that we can say, London is not dead, but alive? Death hath been hovering about your walls, death waited when it should be admitted to look in At your windows.
may be inverted concerning London, The Kings and Nations about us would not believe but that the enemy would have entred in at the gates of London before this time;
may be inverted Concerning London, The Kings and nations about us would not believe but that the enemy would have entered in At the gates of London before this time;
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yet notwithstanding secret underminings and open threatnings, This great City (which holds much of the life of the whole Nation) is not dead but alive:
yet notwithstanding secret underminings and open threatenings, This great city (which holds much of the life of the Whole nation) is not dead but alive:
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Lastly, How many are there in this Honourable Audience, who have gone forth with their lives in their hand, who have (as it were) conversed with death? Some (I believe) are here, who have led Armies in the field, who have been in the head of them in times of greatest danger,
Lastly, How many Are there in this Honourable Audience, who have gone forth with their lives in their hand, who have (as it were) conversed with death? some (I believe) Are Here, who have led Armies in the field, who have been in the head of them in times of greatest danger,
And all that God himself promised some very good men (in a time of common calamity) was, That they should have their lives for a prey, as for great things they were not to be look'd for, Jer. 39. 18. & 45. 5. That we can say thus much, we are alive, is a mercy,
And all that God himself promised Some very good men (in a time of Common calamity) was, That they should have their lives for a prey, as for great things they were not to be looked for, Jer. 39. 18. & 45. 5. That we can say thus much, we Are alive, is a mercy,
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if we can say, we are not only alive, that is, numbred among livers: but we are alive, that is, numbred among rejoycers, this would rise to a high prized mercy.
if we can say, we Are not only alive, that is, numbered among livers: but we Are alive, that is, numbered among rejoicers, this would rise to a high prized mercy.
When Josephs brethren ( Gen. 45.) returned and told their father, Ioseph is yet alive, had the report ended there, Iacobs heart had been exceedingly revived;
When Josephs brothers (Gen. 45.) returned and told their father, Ioseph is yet alive, had the report ended there, Iacobs heart had been exceedingly revived;
Ye are not escaped only (as Job speaks, Chap. 19. 20.) with the skin of your teeth, but with your Ornaments and Honours, with your riches and priviledges.
You Are not escaped only (as Job speaks, Chap. 19. 20.) with the skin of your teeth, but with your Ornament and Honours, with your riches and privileges.
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but ye live your lives, ye have a life that hath abundance of life in it, such livelines, such vigour your affairs have not had since these troubles began.
but you live your lives, you have a life that hath abundance of life in it, such liveliness, such vigour your affairs have not had since these Troubles began.
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What the Oratour spake with indignation of Catiline, a conspiratour against the peace of his countrey, Vivit, etiam in Senatum venit, the man hath honour, whose life is more then his due:
What the Orator spoke with Indignation of Catiline, a conspirator against the peace of his country, Vivit, etiam in Senatum venit, the man hath honour, whose life is more then his due:
Your union (which this daies apparance is a great demonstration of) I say, your union at home is pleasant and harmonious, the Two Houses with each other, both with the City concentring in this solemn duty.
Your Union (which this days appearance is a great demonstration of) I say, your Union At home is pleasant and harmonious, the Two Houses with each other, both with the city concentring in this solemn duty.
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Right Honourable, seeing the Lord hath given you your lives for a prey, and added prosperity to your lives, let the cause of God not only live but prosper in the land.
Right Honourable, seeing the Lord hath given you your lives for a prey, and added Prosperity to your lives, let the cause of God not only live but prosper in the land.
My wish is, that all the Churches of Christ, may live and prosper, even as the Common-wealth prospers, The Church of Christ is the soul of that Common-wealth, where it is.
My wish is, that all the Churches of christ, may live and prosper, even as the Commonwealth prospers, The Church of christ is the soul of that Commonwealth, where it is.
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Many Common-wealths have prospered where Christ hath had no Church at all, but (I think) there was never any Common-wealth that prospered where Christ had a Church,
Many Commonwealths have prospered where christ hath had no Church At all, but (I think) there was never any Commonwealth that prospered where christ had a Church,
I know, Right Honourable, it was farre from your thoughts, ever to have spoken like that Roman Tyrant, If I must die, let fire and earth mingle, let all go to confusion:
I know, Right Honourable, it was Far from your thoughts, ever to have spoken like that Roman Tyrant, If I must die, let fire and earth mingle, let all go to confusion:
I doubt not but you would have rejoyced (though your own lives had been the price) to have known, that England should live, it would have been your comfort, that the foundations of mercy to a future generation had been surely laid, though in your own ruines:
I doubt not but you would have rejoiced (though your own lives had been the price) to have known, that England should live, it would have been your Comfort, that the foundations of mercy to a future generation had been surely laid, though in your own ruins:
Though (as Iudah pleads with Ioseph for the return of Benjamin, Gen. 44. 30.) I verily believe, that the life of the Kingdom of England, is bound up in the Parliament of England, and when this dies, that must, in the notion here intended.
Though (as Iudah pleads with Ioseph for the return of Benjamin, Gen. 44. 30.) I verily believe, that the life of the Kingdom of England, is bound up in the Parliament of England, and when this die, that must, in the notion Here intended.
I know ye abhorre to think, much more to resolve, Now we live and prosper, let fire and earth mingle, let justice and oppression mingle, let Christ and Belial mingle, let truth and errour mingle, let light and darknesse mingle, let good and evil mingle, let confusion and disorder appear in the face,
I know you abhor to think, much more to resolve, Now we live and prosper, let fire and earth mingle, let Justice and oppression mingle, let christ and Belial mingle, let truth and error mingle, let Light and darkness mingle, let good and evil mingle, let confusion and disorder appear in the face,
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so let it be, I humbly beseech you, your care in answer thereunto, that the work of God, that all who fear God, that the cause and people of God, that the flook of Jesus Christ, may not only not die,
so let it be, I humbly beseech you, your care in answer thereunto, that the work of God, that all who Fear God, that the cause and people of God, that the flook of jesus christ, may not only not die,
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all death in it self is of one size, but the waies of death, and the dangers of death are of different sizes and dimensions, He hath delivered us from so great a death (deadly dangers) and he doth deliver us;
all death in it self is of one size, but the ways of death, and the dangers of death Are of different sizes and dimensions, He hath Delivered us from so great a death (deadly dangers) and he does deliver us;
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and we finde that they grew confident of getting into Canaan presently, Exod. 15. 13, 14. Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people, which thou hast redeemed;
and we find that they grew confident of getting into Canaan presently, Exod 15. 13, 14. Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people, which thou hast redeemed;
the people shall hear and be afraid, sorrow shall take hold of the inhabitants of Palestina, the Dukes of Edom shall be amazed, &c. Israel had set but a foot (as it were) beyond the red Sea,
the people shall hear and be afraid, sorrow shall take hold of the inhabitants of Palestine, the Dukes of Edom shall be amazed, etc. Israel had Set but a foot (as it were) beyond the read Sea,
and were not the people over confident? No, they had a just ground of hope, that God would carry them thorow that Wildernesse, because he had brought them thorow that red Sea. David saw Goliah vanquished in the victory he obtained over a Lion and a Bear, this uncircumcised Philistime shall be as one of them.
and were not the people over confident? No, they had a just ground of hope, that God would carry them thorough that Wilderness, Because he had brought them thorough that read Sea. David saw Goliath vanquished in the victory he obtained over a lion and a Bear, this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them.
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I know the people of God may over-act their faith, and be confident without cause, as the Prophet speaks (Jer. 2. 37.) The Lord hath rejected thy confidences,
I know the people of God may overact their faith, and be confident without cause, as the Prophet speaks (Jer. 2. 37.) The Lord hath rejected thy confidences,
It may be, some abroad will object, as Rabshakeh once did against Hezekiah and the Jews (2 King. 18. 19.) Thus saith the great King, the King of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest? Thou presumest thou shalt be deliver'd from the invasion of Senacherib, What is this confidence, saith Rabshakeh, tell me thy strength? Possibly thou wilt say (but they are but vain words) I have counsell and strength for the warre.
It may be, Some abroad will Object, as Rabshakeh once did against Hezekiah and the jews (2 King. 18. 19.) Thus Says the great King, the King of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest? Thou Presumest thou shalt be Delivered from the invasion of Sennacherib, What is this confidence, Says Rabshakeh, tell me thy strength? Possibly thou wilt say (but they Are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for the war.
Tell me? Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me? If thou wilt not discover the lock wherein thy strength lies, then I will doe it for thee;
Tell me? Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me? If thou wilt not discover the lock wherein thy strength lies, then I will do it for thee;
Is not that he, whose high places, and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and hath said to Judah and Jerusalem, ye shall worship before this Altar in Jerusalem? As if he had said, Doe ye build your confidence in God,
Is not that he, whose high places, and whose Altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and hath said to Judah and Jerusalem, you shall worship before this Altar in Jerusalem? As if he had said, Do you built your confidence in God,
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when ye have done God such a disservice as this, the defacing and demolishing of his Altars? Are ye so audacious as to believe that God will help you,
when you have done God such a disservice as this, the defacing and demolishing of his Altars? are you so audacious as to believe that God will help you,
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when you have thus dishonoured him? Can you expect his aid should be the reward of your sacriledge? Be ashamed of these hopes, make not your God a protectour of your impieties.
when you have thus dishonoured him? Can you expect his aid should be the reward of your sacrilege? Be ashamed of these hope's, make not your God a protector of your impieties.
What is your confidence to prevail, or that the Parliament should prosper? Are not they the men, who have pull'd down Altars, and abolish'd Prelacy? Have not they turned out the old Liturgy, and dash'd the Ceremonies? Have not they done these things by their authority, and shall they live?
What is your confidence to prevail, or that the Parliament should prosper? are not they the men, who have pulled down Altars, and abolished Prelacy? Have not they turned out the old Liturgy, and dashed the Ceremonies? Have not they done these things by their Authority, and shall they live?
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To such Objecters I say, our confidence gathers life from this Objection. These (Right Honourable) are splendida peccata, shining sins indeed, and holy impieties.
To such Objectors I say, our confidence gathers life from this Objection. These (Right Honourable) Are splendida Peccata, shining Sins indeed, and holy impieties.
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First, What? so confident that we shall live, and yet the Kingdome so abound with sinne? When there is so much life in sinne, shall such a people live? Live and prosper?
First, What? so confident that we shall live, and yet the Kingdom so abound with sin? When there is so much life in sin, shall such a people live? Live and prosper?
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I acknowledge, that when we consider the sins and profanenesses, the wickednesses and blasphemies, which are in the Nation, we have just cause in reference to them, not only to rejoyce with trembling, but to tremble without rejoycing.
I acknowledge, that when we Consider the Sins and Profanenesses, the Wickednesses and Blasphemies, which Are in the nation, we have just cause in Referente to them, not only to rejoice with trembling, but to tremble without rejoicing.
We may have cause to fear, that even the great and solemn meeting of this day, upon (as I may so call it) this mountain of our present felicity, should be but like Moses his going up to Mount Nebo, or the top of Pisgah, in the later end of the book of Deuteronomy, from thence to view the Land of Canaan, which himself should never enter into:
We may have cause to Fear, that even the great and solemn meeting of this day, upon (as I may so call it) this mountain of our present felicity, should be but like Moses his going up to Mount Nebo, or the top of Pisgah, in the later end of the book of Deuteronomy, from thence to view the Land of Canaan, which himself should never enter into:
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The Lord may make this happy spectacle, but as a short view, a transient glimpse of those glories and comforts, of those blessings and mercies, which peace and union in a setled estate bring forth to a Nation:
The Lord may make this happy spectacle, but as a short view, a Transient glimpse of those Glories and comforts, of those blessings and Mercies, which peace and Union in a settled estate bring forth to a nation:
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and the word might go out against us all, even against Moses and Aaron, Magistrates and Ministers, even against those, who have been most faithfull in the carrying on of this great service and most industrious,
and the word might go out against us all, even against Moses and Aaron, Magistrates and Ministers, even against those, who have been most faithful in the carrying on of this great service and most Industria,
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The one, Psal. 106. 6, 7. where the unbelief and provocations of the people of Israel are reported, We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.
The one, Psalm 106. 6, 7. where the unbelief and provocations of the people of Israel Are reported, We have sinned with our Father's, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.
but provoked him at the Sea, even at the red Sea. Yet, he comes in with a non obstante, at the 8. verse, Neverthelesse he saved them for his Names sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
but provoked him At the Sea, even At the read Sea. Yet, he comes in with a non Obstacle, At the 8. verse, Nevertheless he saved them for his Names sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
I will heal the former wounds instead of making new wounds; There is more mercy, yet, I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him, and to his mourners.
I will heal the former wounds instead of making new wounds; There is more mercy, yet, I will led him also, and restore comforts unto him, and to his mourners.
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But must we despond, and give all for lost, because light hath not (supposing that it hath not) that free and kinde entertainment which we desire? Must we resolve that Christ shall lose his right (suppose it so) because he hath it not,
But must we despond, and give all for lost, Because Light hath not (supposing that it hath not) that free and kind entertainment which we desire? Must we resolve that christ shall loose his right (suppose it so) Because he hath it not,
A woe belongs to those who neglect to finish the work of the Lord (like them in the Prophet) upon this surmise, The time is not come, the time that the Lords house should be built:
A woe belongs to those who neglect to finish the work of the Lord (like them in the Prophet) upon this surmise, The time is not come, the time that the lords house should be built:
Things are still under consideration, The plummet is still in the hand of Zerobbabel, and who knows to what perfection the work may be brought in a short time? It is not the doing of what comes short of the minde of Christ,
Things Are still under consideration, The plummet is still in the hand of Zerubbabel, and who knows to what perfection the work may be brought in a short time? It is not the doing of what comes short of the mind of christ,
Did he therefore fire the world presently about their ears, and destroy those places which received him not? When some perswaded him to doe so, he tels them, Ye know not of what spirit ye are.
Did he Therefore fire the world presently about their ears, and destroy those places which received him not? When Some persuaded him to do so, he tells them, You know not of what Spirit you Are.
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He is patient to those who abuse him, and patient so long, that they take occasion (cause they have none) to scorn and mock him, Where is the promise of his comming? And, Let the Lord hasten his work that we may see it.
He is patient to those who abuse him, and patient so long, that they take occasion (cause they have none) to scorn and mock him, Where is the promise of his coming? And, Let the Lord hasten his work that we may see it.
Much more will he be patient towards those who are praying, consulting and enquiring, though as yet they should not come up to give him the honour due unto his name.
Much more will he be patient towards those who Are praying, consulting and inquiring, though as yet they should not come up to give him the honour due unto his name.
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I think no fore-head can deny that there are errours amongst us: and some very dangerous destructive and damnable, perverting souls, and wasting the vitals of religion.
I think no forehead can deny that there Are errors among us: and Some very dangerous destructive and damnable, perverting Souls, and wasting the vitals of Religion.
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We know who spake it, After the way which they call heresie, so worship I the God of my fathers (Act. 24. 14.) and they were no mean, no unlearned men who called that way heresie.
We know who spoke it, After the Way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my Father's (Act. 24. 14.) and they were no mean, no unlearned men who called that Way heresy.
But secondly, Whatsoever is an errour, or an heresie, whatsoever is contrary to wholesome Doctrine (such opinions are knowable, else all rules about dealing with them were vain) Whatsoever (I say) is an errour or heresie, let all the penalties which Christ hath charged upon it be executed to the utmost:
But secondly, Whatsoever is an error, or an heresy, whatsoever is contrary to wholesome Doctrine (such opinions Are knowable, Else all rules about dealing with them were vain) Whatsoever (I say) is an error or heresy, let all the penalties which christ hath charged upon it be executed to the utmost:
If Christ would not have had errour to be opposed, vvhy hath he left us means both for the opposition and suppression of errour? As he hath given a compleat Armour to every Christian wherewith to fight against the vviles and temptations of the devil;
If christ would not have had error to be opposed, why hath he left us means both for the opposition and suppression of error? As he hath given a complete Armour to every Christian wherewith to fight against the wiles and temptations of the Devil;
Therefore search the Magazines of the Gospel, bring out all the artillery, ammunition and weapons stored up there, look out all the chains and fetters, the vvhips and rods, vvhich either the letter of the Gospel,
Therefore search the Magazines of the Gospel, bring out all the Artillery, ammunition and weapons stored up there, look out all the chains and fetters, the whips and rods, which either the Letter of the Gospel,
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and the event will shew (a thought that it will not, were an infinite disparagement to the wisdome of Christ, who hath appointed them) the event, I say, will shew that these weapons of our warfare are not carnall, but mighty through God;
and the event will show (a Thought that it will not, were an infinite disparagement to the Wisdom of christ, who hath appointed them) the event, I say, will show that these weapons of our warfare Are not carnal, but mighty through God;
not a wooden dagger, or spears of bulrushes, no pot-guns, or papershot, as some (at least in consequences) blaspheme, but mighty through God to the casting down of strong-holds,
not a wooden dagger, or spears of Bulrushes, no pot-guns, or papershot, as Some (At least in consequences) Blaspheme, but mighty through God to the casting down of strongholds,
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And when errours are more the erroneous (tumultuous or blasphemous) the generall rules of the word will shew us expedients, fit to meet with such distempers.
And when errors Are more the erroneous (tumultuous or blasphemous) the general rules of the word will show us expedients, fit to meet with such distempers.
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that, God will yet go on to crown this Nation with so many mercies as shall fill both the present age and posterity with books and declarations of what God hath vvrought.
that, God will yet go on to crown this nation with so many Mercies as shall fill both the present age and posterity with books and declarations of what God hath wrought.
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and declare the works of the Lord. And declare the works of the Lord. The generall issue of vvhich vvords, as considered in conjunction with the former, is,
and declare the works of the Lord. And declare the works of the Lord. The general issue of which words, as considered in conjunction with the former, is,
The captive Jews vvere taxed, because they fasted forthemselves, and not unto God ( Zech. 7.) It must be the project of prayer and fasting, that we may receive mercies to honour God with:
The captive jews were taxed, Because they fasted forthemselves, and not unto God (Zechariah 7.) It must be the project of prayer and fasting, that we may receive Mercies to honour God with:
or to deal vvith God, as the Story speaks of one, who vvrote the founders name that had been at the cost and charge of a curious fabrick upon the plaister of the vvall,
or to deal with God, as the Story speaks of one, who wrote the founders name that had been At the cost and charge of a curious fabric upon the plaster of the wall,
The works of God are his counsels acted, Psal. 31. 19. O how great is thy goodnesse which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee? The goodnesse of God is laid up;
The works of God Are his Counsels acted, Psalm 31. 19. O how great is thy Goodness which thou hast laid up for them that Fear thee? The Goodness of God is laid up;
God declares himself in his works, The invisible things of him from the creation of the world, are clearly seen, being understood by the things which are made,
God declares himself in his works, The invisible things of him from the creation of the world, Are clearly seen, being understood by the things which Are made,
As if we should write now, The battell at Keinton one, The battel at Newbery two, The battel at Chereton-Down three, At Marston-moor four, At Nazeby five, At Langport six, At Torington seven, & the disbanding of the late Army in the West without battell, which may go for many victories, &c. And this is a declaration which becometh us;
As if we should write now, The battle At Keinton one, The battle At Newbery two, The battle At Chereton-Down three, At Marston-moor four, At Naseby five, At Langport six, At Torington seven, & the disbanding of the late Army in the West without battle, which may go for many victories, etc. And this is a declaration which Becometh us;
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into those works wherein God protecteth his people, or wherein he destroyeth his enemies; and those either in defeating their Counsels, or in overthrowing their Forces.
into those works wherein God Protecteth his people, or wherein he Destroyeth his enemies; and those either in defeating their Counsels, or in overthrowing their Forces.
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Thirdly, There is an historicall declaration, when besides the severall kindes and differences of the works of God, we declare the persons acting, the places, the times, the counsels, the managing of the severall actions, the events and successes, the issues and fruits, the effects and consequences of every undertaking.
Thirdly, There is an historical declaration, when beside the several Kinds and differences of the works of God, we declare the Persons acting, the places, the times, the Counsels, the managing of the several actions, the events and Successes, the issues and fruits, the effects and consequences of every undertaking.
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The fourth is, a Rhetoricall declaration; when besides a bare narrative of the facts, &c. (which is proper to history) we labour to finde out the severall circumstances and aggravations of every work, which may raise up our spirits,
The fourth is, a Rhetorical declaration; when beside a bore narrative of the facts, etc. (which is proper to history) we labour to find out the several Circumstances and aggravations of every work, which may raise up our spirits,
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The holy Pen-men have been admirable in this, read the Song of Moses (Exod. 15.) The Song of Deborah (Judg. 5.) The Song of David, in the day that the Lord bad delivered him out of the hands of all his enemies,
The holy Penmen have been admirable in this, read the Song of Moses (Exod 15.) The Song of Deborah (Judges 5.) The Song of David, in the day that the Lord bad Delivered him out of the hands of all his enemies,
and out of the hand of Saul (2 Sam. 22.) and you will finde them over-matching all Poets and Heathen Oratours in depth of conceit, exactnesse of stile,
and out of the hand of Saul (2 Sam. 22.) and you will find them overmatching all Poets and Heathen Orators in depth of conceit, exactness of style,
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Thus should we polish and garnish, embroider and bedeck the works of God, not with vain ostentation of wit, not with affectation or pedantick pomp of words,
Thus should we polish and garnish, embroider and bedeck the works of God, not with vain ostentation of wit, not with affectation or pedantic pomp of words,
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Not, as Austin I remember censureth a passage in one of his own Confessions; it was, saith he ( Declamatio levis) alight declamation, not ( Confessio gravis) a sober confession.
Not, as Austin I Remember censureth a passage in one of his own Confessions; it was, Says he (Declamatio levis) alight declamation, not (Confessio gravis) a Sobrium Confessi.
Our confessions therefore or our declarations of the works of God, must not be tainted with wantonnesse and vanity, lightnesse and curiosity, we must not flourish and word ▪ it only with God,
Our confessions Therefore or our declarations of the works of God, must not be tainted with wantonness and vanity, lightness and curiosity, we must not flourish and word ▪ it only with God,
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I shall give a few hints towards this Rhetorical declaration of the works of God. First, Consider them in reference to the way which God takes to bring them about.
I shall give a few hints towards this Rhetorical declaration of the works of God. First, Consider them in Referente to the Way which God Takes to bring them about.
Secondly, Consider the strength of opposers, their helpers and abettours, their heights and former successes, their resolvednesse and rage, their pride and confidences.
Secondly, Consider the strength of opposers, their helpers and abettors, their heights and former Successes, their resolvedness and rage, their pride and confidences.
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when we vvere despondent, and sinking in our spirits? You may finde the like seasonablenesse of many other mercies, As words spoken, so actions done in season, are like Apples of gold in pictures of silver.
when we were despondent, and sinking in our spirits? You may find the like seasonableness of many other Mercies, As words spoken, so actions done in season, Are like Apples of gold in pictures of silver.
What are we, and what is the Nation, that God should magnifie us? a Nation against which there are so many objections, upon which there are so many sinnes, a Nation which hath so many waies disoblieged God;
What Are we, and what is the nation, that God should magnify us? a nation against which there Are so many objections, upon which there Are so many Sins, a nation which hath so many ways disobliged God;
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Mephibosheth who was but a lame man, and one that had mean thoughts of himself, stands amazed, What is thy servant that thou shouldst look upon such a dead dog,
Mephibosheth who was but a lame man, and one that had mean thoughts of himself, Stands amazed, What is thy servant that thou Shouldst look upon such a dead dog,
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as I am? (2 Sam. 9. 8.) Though he was a man of honour by his birth ( Jonathans sonne) yet he speaks thus low of himself (who am I?) at the offer of so great a favour.
as I am? (2 Sam. 9. 8.) Though he was a man of honour by his birth (Jonathans son) yet he speaks thus low of himself (who am I?) At the offer of so great a favour.
What then may we say of our selves, that God should respect us, vvho may be called dead dogs before him? A people lame in his service, unanswerable to former mercies.
What then may we say of our selves, that God should respect us, who may be called dead Dogs before him? A people lame in his service, unanswerable to former Mercies.
So in confessing these specialties of Gods works, some beam of his Wisdome, Justice, Power, Patience or Goodnesse breaks forth and irradiates all the mercies which we receive from him.
So in confessing these specialties of God's works, Some beam of his Wisdom, justice, Power, Patience or goodness breaks forth and irradiates all the Mercies which we receive from him.
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and it is more necessary then all these fore-mentioned, more necessary then either your Arithmeticall, or your Logicall, or your Historicall, or your Rhetoricall declarations,
and it is more necessary then all these forementioned, more necessary then either your Arithmetical, or your Logical, or your Historical, or your Rhetorical declarations,
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Right Honourable and beloved, God will bear with us, though we should be somewhat out in our Arithmetike, and indeed the works of God exceed our Arithmetike, they are innumerable;
Right Honourable and Beloved, God will bear with us, though we should be somewhat out in our Arithmetic, and indeed the works of God exceed our Arithmetic, they Are innumerable;
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God will beare with us though we are not such exact Logicians to methodise his works, to give their descriptions, definitions, kindes differences and properties:
God will bear with us though we Are not such exact Logicians to Methodise his works, to give their descriptions, definitions, Kinds differences and properties:
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O England, declare this work of the Lord, by preparing a new war against those Armies of outragious lusts which encamp in all places, and fight against the soul;
Oh England, declare this work of the Lord, by preparing a new war against those Armies of outrageous Lustiest which encamp in all places, and fight against the soul;
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and honouring the dispensers of it, by saying, how beautifull are the feet of these, who bring thee the glad tidings of everlasting peace? God hath shewed that he worketh freely, he hath wrought beyond all obligations.
and honouring the dispensers of it, by saying, how beautiful Are the feet of these, who bring thee the glad tidings of everlasting peace? God hath showed that he works freely, he hath wrought beyond all obligations.
make it appear to all the world, that you are so far (which possibly may have been the jealousie of some) from not admitting Christ petitioning at your doors, that you are daily petitioning him to command in your hearts, and over all your waies.
make it appear to all the world, that you Are so Far (which possibly may have been the jealousy of Some) from not admitting christ petitioning At your doors, that you Are daily petitioning him to command in your hearts, and over all your ways.
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God by works of wonder hath maintained your priviledges, your honours, and your houses: declare these works of the Lord, by maintaining the honour and priviledges of his house,
God by works of wonder hath maintained your privileges, your honours, and your houses: declare these works of the Lord, by maintaining the honour and privileges of his house,
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God hath blessed you in your costs and charges, in your counsels and correspondencies, &c. for and with the publique interests. Declare this work of the Lord by continuing stedfast to that interest;
God hath blessed you in your costs and charges, in your Counsels and correspondencies, etc. for and with the public interests. Declare this work of the Lord by Continuing steadfast to that Interest;
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Be not unwilling to venture for the time to come, (if the like occasions should call for it) either in your persons or purses, God having made you so good a return both in City and Nationall blessings for your former adventures.
Be not unwilling to venture for the time to come, (if the like occasions should call for it) either in your Persons or purses, God having made you so good a return both in city and National blessings for your former adventures.
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declare and shew forth these works of the Lord by improving your estates, your power, your lives and liberties to make this a City of Refuge for the oppressed, A solace to the Saints, A mart of righteousnes to the Nations round about.
declare and show forth these works of the Lord by improving your estates, your power, your lives and Liberties to make this a city of Refuge for the oppressed, A solace to the Saints, A mars of righteousness to the nations round about.
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Declare this by making more voyages (like royall Merchants ) to the port of Heaven, by trading more for your own souls, by trading more for the souls of others within your line.
Declare this by making more voyages (like royal Merchant's) to the port of Heaven, by trading more for your own Souls, by trading more for the Souls of Others within your line.
There is a good work in hand, for the helping, not only of poor bodies, but of poor souls, I mean of those who are destitute of dwellings and unimployed,
There is a good work in hand, for the helping, not only of poor bodies, but of poor Souls, I mean of those who Are destitute of dwellings and unemployed,
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This is a noble work, a work well becomming not only the Magistrates of this City, but the Parliament of England. Disorderly poor (who live not only without government,
This is a noble work, a work well becoming not only the Magistrates of this city, but the Parliament of England. Disorderly poor (who live not only without government,
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Lastly, let all the faithfull Ministers in the land set about the study of this Theologicall declaration: the greatest part of the work lies upon us, our whole work lying in Theologie. It is not our books or sermons,
Lastly, let all the faithful Ministers in the land Set about the study of this Theological declaration: the greatest part of the work lies upon us, our Whole work lying in Theology. It is not our books or Sermons,
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We, by our painfulnes, by our patience, by our zeal, by our humility, by our watchfulnes, by our earnest desires of maintaining union and unity in the Churches of Christ,
We, by our painfulness, by our patience, by our zeal, by our humility, by our watchfulness, by our earnest Desires of maintaining Union and unity in the Churches of christ,
and among all estates in the land, we by being an example of the beleevers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity, should declare what God hath wrought.
and among all estates in the land, we by being an Exampl of the believers, in word, in Conversation, in charity, in Spirit, in faith, in purity, should declare what God hath wrought.
Let us all (according to that counsell of the Apostle to Timothy ) behave our selves as workmen (in the service of the Gospel) that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Let us all (according to that counsel of the Apostle to Timothy) behave our selves as workmen (in the service of the Gospel) that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Thus I have epitomized and contracted the great volume of our practicall declaration of the works of the Lord into some few overtures, essayes and offers about it.
Thus I have epitomized and contracted the great volume of our practical declaration of the works of the Lord into Some few overtures, essays and offers about it.
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I beseech you stay not in any of the former, how exactly soever they may be framed, (I hope you will have them more exactly framed before you go hence But stay not in them) give God his glory in this which is the last,
I beseech you stay not in any of the former, how exactly soever they may be framed, (I hope you will have them more exactly framed before you go hence But stay not in them) give God his glory in this which is the last,
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But may we not (in dayes of thanksgiving) make mention of any, but of the works of the Lord? Doth the Lord work alone? Or have his hands only brought all these things to passe?
But may we not (in days of thanksgiving) make mention of any, but of the works of the Lord? Does the Lord work alone? Or have his hands only brought all these things to pass?
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Atheists of old scorn'd at the work of creation, and asked ( Quibus machinis ) with what tools or instruments, with what engines, ladders or scaffolds the Lord did set up this mighty frame of heaven and earth? but in the works of providence we may soberly ask, ( Quibus machinis ) with what tools and instruments, by what hands or counsells hath he done these things? His hands are visible, his tools are plain before our eyes in most of these works:
Atheists of old scorned At the work of creation, and asked (Quibus machinis) with what tools or Instruments, with what Engines, ladders or scaffolds the Lord did Set up this mighty frame of heaven and earth? but in the works of providence we may soberly ask, (Quibus machinis) with what tools and Instruments, by what hands or Counsels hath he done these things? His hands Are visible, his tools Are plain before our eyes in most of these works:
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and he looks to be honoured, as if means had done nothing. Yet means and instruments may be remembred, yea, instruments must be remembred in their place.
and he looks to be honoured, as if means had done nothing. Yet means and Instruments may be remembered, yea, Instruments must be remembered in their place.
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And let those by whom God is now acting, and vvhose most memorable successes in action, give the occasion of this dayes joy and solemnity, be acknowledged, and acknowledged, thank't and thank't.
And let those by whom God is now acting, and whose most memorable Successes in actium, give the occasion of this days joy and solemnity, be acknowledged, and acknowledged, thanked and thanked.
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but proofs of these Three martiall accomplishments. To despise the instruments of our civill, as well as of our spirituall salvation, is to despise the God of our salvation.
but proofs of these Three martial accomplishments. To despise the Instruments of our civil, as well as of our spiritual salvation, is to despise the God of our salvation.
And to all the Members of the Honourable Houses of Parliament, who have faithfully staid by, tended and watcht with this troubled, sick and languishing Nation these five or six years past, the whole Kingdome of England is obliged to speak their thanks; and to say concerning them,
And to all the Members of the Honourable Houses of Parliament, who have faithfully stayed by, tended and watched with this troubled, sick and languishing nation these five or six Years past, the Whole Kingdom of England is obliged to speak their thanks; and to say Concerning them,
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Though we have not a Kingdome to appoint you, yet we ought to wish you the best and fairest portions in the Kingdome, A Jacobs blessing, even the Dew of Heaven, and the fatnesse of the earth,
Though we have not a Kingdom to appoint you, yet we ought to wish you the best and Fairest portions in the Kingdom, A Jacobs blessing, even the Due of Heaven, and the fatness of the earth,
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lest our unthankfulnesse and murmurings, cause the Lord (as he threatned Israel, Isa. 3.) To take away from England the stay and the staffe, not only the stay and the staffe of our Naturall lives, Bread and water (vers.
lest our unthankfulness and murmurings, cause the Lord (as he threatened Israel, Isaiah 3.) To take away from England the stay and the staff, not only the stay and the staff of our Natural lives, Bred and water (vers.
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And now let the Preservers joyne with the preserved, They who have laboured, with Those who eat the fruit of their labours, in blessing and praising the Name of God, by whom it is, That we are not dead,
And now let the Preservers join with the preserved, They who have laboured, with Those who eat the fruit of their labours, in blessing and praising the Name of God, by whom it is, That we Are not dead,
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but (as David once complain'd about his enemies ( Psal. 38. 19.) lively and strong, or, (as another translation hath it) live and are mighty. Let us all joyne in praising God, vvho hath given us hopes for the future, That we shall not die,
but (as David once complained about his enemies (Psalm 38. 19.) lively and strong, or, (as Another Translation hath it) live and Are mighty. Let us all join in praising God, who hath given us hope's for the future, That we shall not die,
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These wonderfull works in keeping us alive and lively, in filling us with good hope, that we shall live to declare more and greater of his works then these.
These wonderful works in keeping us alive and lively, in filling us with good hope, that we shall live to declare more and greater of his works then these.
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