King Solomons's infallible expedient for three kingdoms settlement: or, Better men make better times. Delivered in a sermon preached in the renowned and famous city of Gloucester, the Lord's day before their election of burgesses for Parliament. By Samuel Keme S.S.T.B. rector of Allbery, near Oxon.
The lastingest Settlement is formed from this Establishment: Shews of it, will and hath produced no other than Mock-showes and Kick-showes of Government.
The lastingest Settlement is formed from this Establishment: Shows of it, will and hath produced no other than Mock-shows and Kick-showes of Government.
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as Aristocracy, Democracy, Anarchy, Oligarchy, Fift-Monarchy; The attempts of all which must be managed by Policy, Power, Violence, Blood, and Tyranny;
as Aristocracy, Democracy, Anarchy, Oligarchy, Fift-Monarchy; The attempts of all which must be managed by Policy, Power, Violence, Blood, and Tyranny;
As in that nefarious and bloody Conspiracy and Murther of Julius Caesar. When proud Sheba would invite Israel from a just and lawfull Subjection to the bondage of an Usurper, He proclaimes a Toleration and Liberty,;
As in that nefarious and bloody conspiracy and Murder of Julius Caesar. When proud Sheba would invite Israel from a just and lawful Subjection to the bondage of an Usurper, He proclaims a Toleration and Liberty,;
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And then the People as Bees, when up in a swarm, and hearing not the Voyce of the Master-Bee, the Monarch, are apt to light on any Bough, yea Thornes or Bryars.
And then the People as Bees, when up in a swarm, and hearing not the Voice of the Master-Bee, the Monarch, Are apt to Light on any Bough, yea Thorns or Briars.
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So Pride and Interest carry Men to cloze with any Faction. Psal. 2.3. The proud Rulers projecting against Christ's Monarchy, declare for Liberty, Let us break their bonds, say they.
So Pride and Interest carry Men to close with any Faction. Psalm 2.3. The proud Rulers projecting against Christ's Monarchy, declare for Liberty, Let us break their bonds, say they.
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But your experience tells, you, The deadliest Storms attend the smoothest Calms: Fair Promises are strange snares to intangle the ignorant and simple-hearted.
But your experience tells, you, The deadliest Storms attend the smoothest Calms: Fair Promises Are strange snares to entangle the ignorant and simplehearted.
John Huss had a fair promise for a safe conduct to the Council of Constance, yet they cut him off as to Life with a distinction, To come, but not return:
John Huss had a fair promise for a safe conduct to the Council of Constance, yet they Cut him off as to Life with a distinction, To come, but not return:
Absolon stood at the Court Gates, and having taken the People by the Ears with his Gallantry, he leads them by the Nose into slavery, 2 Sam. 15.4. His ear is open to all Plants, Petitions of all Sorts;
Absalom stood At the Court Gates, and having taken the People by the Ears with his Gallantry, he leads them by the Nose into slavery, 2 Sam. 15.4. His ear is open to all Plants, Petitions of all Sorts;
They have Arguments in all Moods and Figures, but the last is in Bocardo. But, Christians, I have to our wofull past-experiment brought you at this time for your Election Incouragement, Solomons Judgement as a direction Expedient.
They have Arguments in all Moods and Figures, but the last is in Bocardo. But, Christians, I have to our woeful past-experiment brought you At this time for your Election Encouragement, Solomons Judgement as a direction Expedient.
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And now I wonder not, that King David, experienced in the Harrassing and Oppressing of his People under Absolons Rebellion and Usurpation, he and his Companions being routed and slain, makes such haste to be settled on his Throne for his People good, 2 Sam. 19.20. Absolon whom we appointed over us is dead, Ver. 11. Then King David sent to Zadock and Abiathar the Priests; saying, Speak to the Elders of Juda, and say, Why are ye behind to bring the King again to his House? See v. 14. He gives Amasa incouraging-hints as to be Generall in Joab 's stead, Ver. 13, 14. He bowed the hearts of all the men of Juda, as of one man: Therefore they sent to the King, saying;
And now I wonder not, that King David, experienced in the Harrassing and Oppressing of his People under Absolom Rebellion and Usurpation, he and his Sodales being routed and slave, makes such haste to be settled on his Throne for his People good, 2 Sam. 19.20. Absalom whom we appointed over us is dead, Ver. 11. Then King David sent to Zadok and Abiathar the Priests; saying, Speak to the Elders of Juda, and say, Why Are you behind to bring the King again to his House? See v. 14. He gives Amasa incouraging-hints as to be General in Joab is stead, Ver. 13, 14. He bowed the hearts of all the men of Juda, as of one man: Therefore they sent to the King, saying;
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And really, Christians, there hath bin, and is so much spirituall Hocus-pokery and Hypocrisy in the World, that the Devil in Samuel's mantle hath past for the Prophet.
And really, Christians, there hath been, and is so much spiritual Hocus-pokery and Hypocrisy in the World, that the devil in Samuel's mantle hath passed for the Prophet.
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for he grieved for the unrighteous deed, Gen. 6.9, 10. Gen. 24. If there be fifty righteous, &c. v. 25. So Lot is called a righteous man in opposition to his times practice,
for he grieved for the unrighteous deed, Gen. 6.9, 10. Gen. 24. If there be fifty righteous, etc. v. 25. So Lot is called a righteous man in opposition to his times practice,
That keep not their promises, Psal. 57. In opposition to this, Jonathan is styled righteous, acting so to David, having made a Covenant with him, 1 Sam. 18. although his treachery might have got him a Crown in all probability.
That keep not their promises, Psalm 57. In opposition to this, Johnathan is styled righteous, acting so to David, having made a Covenant with him, 1 Sam. 18. although his treachery might have god him a Crown in all probability.
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In opposition to this practise, David is called righteous by hi• very Enemy Saul, 1 Sam. 24. compared with 6.7. Verses, 1 Sam. 26. And it came to passe when Abi•thar the son of Ahimelech, fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an Epl•od in his hand.
In opposition to this practice, David is called righteous by hi• very Enemy Saul, 1 Sam. 24. compared with 6.7. Verses, 1 Sam. 26. And it Come to pass when Abi•thar the son of Ahimelech, fled to David to Keilah, that he Come down with an Epl•od in his hand.
Contrary to this, is the unrighteous Actings of Joab and Abner. And our English Historian Sanderson tells you of one lately that pretended Piety, that by Policy he might act his Cruelty;
Contrary to this, is the unrighteous Actings of Joab and Abner. And our English Historian Sanderson tells you of one lately that pretended Piety, that by Policy he might act his Cruelty;
Such was Herod 's Act, Math. 2. and Judas Kiss to his Master. 4. To walk cruelly and act Tyrannically, meerly to fortify Interest; yea, against convictions of Conscience:
Such was Herod is Act, Math. 2. and Judas Kiss to his Master. 4. To walk cruelly and act Tyrannically, merely to fortify Interest; yea, against convictions of Conscience:
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for opposing him in his Interested Herodias; As cruel Bonner in his time, &c. And as our English Historian mentions one more cruel to Mr. Love, Gibbons, &c.
for opposing him in his Interested Herodias; As cruel Bonner in his time, etc. And as our English Historian mentions one more cruel to Mr. Love, Gibbons, etc.
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though to the ruining of three Kingdoms, as Rehoboam, Absolom, and his Renegadoes and young men in Arms, 1 King. 12.11, 14, 15. 6. Such as Profess to be Counsellors for National safety, and pull down its Hedge of Magistracy and Ministry, Eccles. 10.8. He that breaketh a Hedge, a Serpent shall bite him, Verse 9. Apply.
though to the ruining of three Kingdoms, as Rehoboam, Absalom, and his Renegades and young men in Arms, 1 King. 12.11, 14, 15. 6. Such as Profess to be Counsellors for National safety, and pull down its Hedge of Magistracy and Ministry, Eccles. 10.8. He that breaks a Hedge, a Serpent shall bite him, Verse 9. Apply.
7. As the fag end of this Character, take a Company of them together, discovered by the Apostle Paul, 2 Tim. 3.2, 3, 4, 5, 6, &c. Lovers of themselves, Covetous, Boasters, Proud, cursed Speakers, Disobedient to Parents, Unthankfull, Unholy, without naturall Affection, Covenant-breakers, false Accusers, Intemperate, Fierce, No lovers at all of them which are good;
7. As the fag end of this Character, take a Company of them together, discovered by the Apostle Paul, 2 Tim. 3.2, 3, 4, 5, 6, etc. Lovers of themselves, Covetous, Boaster's, Proud, cursed Speakers, Disobedient to Parents, Unthankful, Unholy, without natural Affection, Covenant-breakers, false Accusers, Intemperate, Fierce, No lovers At all of them which Are good;
Traitours, heady, high-minded, Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, having a shew of Godliness, creeping into houses, leading captive silly Women.
Traitors, heady, High-minded, Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, having a show of Godliness, creeping into houses, leading captive silly Women.
A Righteous man, affirmatively, is such a one as is positively holy, in his Person and his practises, his Opinion, his Principles, his Aims as well as Actions:
A Righteous man, affirmatively, is such a one as is positively holy, in his Person and his practises, his Opinion, his Principles, his Aims as well as Actions:
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sinning because God's Mercy abounds, and have hopes of better times. 2. Not rejoycing as to Self-Interest, Preferment, &c. 3. Not rejoycing in bodily Priviledges, but the Soul's Advantages;
sinning Because God's Mercy abounds, and have hope's of better times. 2. Not rejoicing as to Self-Interest, Preferment, etc. 3. Not rejoicing in bodily Privileges, but the Soul's Advantages;
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this is explained by the Apostle also, 2 Cor. 10.17. In the Lord, in Soul's Priviledges, Gospel-freedom in power and purity, Magistracy and Ministry's restauration, Anti-christ's disappointments;
this is explained by the Apostle also, 2 Cor. 10.17. In the Lord, in Soul's Privileges, gospel freedom in power and purity, Magistracy and Ministry's restauration, Antichrist's disappointments;
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And because the word King is out, I shall rather confirm it than recal it; and assert Monarchy, not onely as most agreeable to the Nation's well-being, but God's Order.
And Because the word King is out, I shall rather confirm it than Recall it; and assert Monarchy, not only as most agreeable to the Nation's well-being, but God's Order.
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Josh. 1. •0. 1 Sam. 16.1. I have provided me a King. 2 Sam. 14.17. Prov. 11.10. In the Prosperity of the Righteous, the City Rejoyceth, Prov. 16.15. In the Light of the Kings Countenance, is Life, and his favour as a Cloud of the latter Rain, Prov. 20.8. A King that sitteth on the Throne of Righteousness, chaseth away all evils with his Eyes, This contains Divine reason also. Prov. 25.3. The Heaven for heighth, and the Earth for depth, and the heart of Kings is unsearchable: Prov. 29.14. The King that faithfully judgeth the poor, His Throne shall be established for ever.
Josh. 1. •0. 1 Sam. 16.1. I have provided me a King. 2 Sam. 14.17. Curae 11.10. In the Prosperity of the Righteous, the city Rejoiceth, Curae 16.15. In the Light of the Kings Countenance, is Life, and his favour as a Cloud of the latter Rain, Curae 20.8. A King that Sitteth on the Throne of Righteousness, chases away all evils with his Eyes, This contains Divine reason also. Curae 25.3. The Heaven for height, and the Earth for depth, and the heart of Kings is unsearchable: Curae 29.14. The King that faithfully Judgeth the poor, His Throne shall be established for ever.
after in Queen Elizabeth 's, so at present, what Rejoycing? what a Life in hope of Trade? what Demonstrations of joy in all places, amongst all Degrees, Sexes, Ages,
After in Queen Elizabeth is, so At present, what Rejoicing? what a Life in hope of Trade? what Demonstrations of joy in all places, among all Degrees, Sexes, Ages,
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righteous Superiors cannot, dare not, do any other then righteous things for Inferiors. Now this creates joy in the heart: Prov. 12.10. A righteous man regards the life of his Beast, Prov. 16.17. The path of the Righteous is to depart from evil, Prov. 20.26. A righteous King scattereth the wicked, and causeth the wheel to turn over them.
righteous Superiors cannot, Dare not, do any other then righteous things for Inferiors. Now this creates joy in the heart: Curae 12.10. A righteous man regards the life of his Beast, Curae 16.17. The path of the Righteous is to depart from evil, Curae 20.26. A righteous King Scattereth the wicked, and Causes the wheel to turn over them.
They shall dwell safely, and be quiet from all evil, Prov. 1.33. Prov. 2.7. He Preserveth the Estates of the Righteous, He is a Shield to them that walk uprightly, Prov. 2.21. The just shall dwell in the Land. They have the promise of all Temporals and Spirituals, Health to their Navel, Marrow to their Bones, Prov. 3.24. When thou sleepest, thy sleep shall be sweet:
They shall dwell safely, and be quiet from all evil, Curae 1.33. Curae 2.7. He Preserveth the Estates of the Righteous, He is a Shield to them that walk uprightly, Curae 2.21. The just shall dwell in the Land. They have the promise of all Temporals and Spirituals, Health to their Navel, Marrow to their Bones, Curae 3.24. When thou Sleepest, thy sleep shall be sweet:
33. Ver. He blesseth the habitation of the Righteous, Prov. 28.10. Whoso causeth the Righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit:
33. Ver. He Blesses the habitation of the Righteous, Curae 28.10. Whoso Causes the Righteous to go astray in an evil Way, he shall fallen himself into his own pit:
He winketh with his Eyes, he speaketh with his Feet, he teacheth with his Fingers. Frowardnesse is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually, he soweth discord.
He winketh with his Eyes, he speaks with his Feet, he Teaches with his Fingers. Frowardness is in his heart, he devises mischief continually, he Soweth discord.
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly, suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. Blessings are on the head of Righteous, Prov. 14.34. Righteousnesse exalteth a Nation: Prov: 16.6. By Righteous mens Actings, Iniquities shall be forgiven: Prov. 21.12. The Righteous teacheth the House of the Wicked.
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly, suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. Blessings Are on the head of Righteous, Curae 14.34. Righteousness Exalteth a nation: Curae: 16.6. By Righteous men's Actings, Iniquities shall be forgiven: Curae 21.12. The Righteous Teaches the House of the Wicked.
To Elect and endeavour to fix Righteous men in Authority, as your Representatives. And observe the severe directions that God hath sent me withall to you this Day.
To Elect and endeavour to fix Righteous men in authority, as your Representatives. And observe the severe directions that God hath sent me withal to you this Day.
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that preferr God and his Churches Settlement, before their own Advancement. That will build his House before their own, 1 King. 5.5. The People returning from Captivity did so.
that prefer God and his Churches Settlement, before their own Advancement. That will built his House before their own, 1 King. 5.5. The People returning from Captivity did so.
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than to be in the House. 3. Men that preferr Mercy before Cruelty, Prov. 14.21. The Wicked despiseth his Neighbour, but he that hath mercy on the Poor is Blessed, Math. 9.13. 1 Sam. 24.7.
than to be in the House. 3. Men that prefer Mercy before Cruelty, Curae 14.21. The Wicked despises his Neighbour, but he that hath mercy on the Poor is Blessed, Math. 9.13. 1 Sam. 24.7.
5. Men of Gravity and Majesty, yet preferring Humility to Self and Vain-Glory; and the just Cause of Poverty before the unjust Cause of great Men in Authority: Mordecai before Haman.
5. Men of Gravity and Majesty, yet preferring Humility to Self and Vain-Glory; and the just Cause of Poverty before the unjust Cause of great Men in authority: Mordecai before Haman.
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God doth often punish the sins of a People, by giving them unrighteous Superiors in his wrath, Prov. 28.2. For the transgressions of a Land, many are the Princes thereof:
God does often Punish the Sins of a People, by giving them unrighteous Superiors in his wrath, Curae 28.2. For the transgressions of a Land, many Are the Princes thereof:
4. Mean. To set a high value on righteousness, to bring it in fashion, to cry it up, to exemplifie it, teach it to youth, &c. by daily instruction & Chatechising to diffuse it;
4. Mean. To Set a high valve on righteousness, to bring it in fashion, to cry it up, to exemplify it, teach it to youth, etc. by daily instruction & Catechising to diffuse it;
you can expect no good or righteous Actings for time to come, till you repent of all your unrighteousness past. Repent of all pretended holiness; of omitting to practise righteousness.
you can expect no good or righteous Actings for time to come, till you Repent of all your unrighteousness past. repent of all pretended holiness; of omitting to practise righteousness.
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This sin you have pencilled out, 1 Kings 12. 9, 16. Let all such Enemies repent of their unrighteousness, that offer'd violence to the Parliament, that they might carry on more cleverly the King's death.
This since you have penciled out, 1 Kings 12. 9, 16. Let all such Enemies Repent of their unrighteousness, that offered violence to the Parliament, that they might carry on more cleverly the King's death.
2. Repent of your Solemn League and Covenant-Fraction as to God and Man, in all the branches of it, Numb. 30.3. If a man Vow a Vow unto the Lord, or swear an Oath to bind his soul with a bond;
2. repent of your Solemn League and Covenant-Fraction as to God and Man, in all the branches of it, Numb. 30.3. If a man Voelli a Voelli unto the Lord, or swear an Oath to bind his soul with a bound;
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Deut. 29.24, 25. Even all Nations shall say, Wherefore hath the Lord done thus unto this Land? what meaneth the heat of this great anger? Then men shall say,
Deuteronomy 29.24, 25. Even all nations shall say, Wherefore hath the Lord done thus unto this Land? what means the heat of this great anger? Then men shall say,
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when he brought them forth out of the Land of Egypt. 3. Repent of countenancing all Errors and Factions against Scripture-Truths, or besides, or above them,
when he brought them forth out of the Land of Egypt. 3. repent of countenancing all Errors and Factions against Scriptural truths, or beside, or above them,
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Such, with Jeroboam, have made themselvs guilty of that cursed sin of making Priests of the lowest of the People, which were not of the Sons of Levi, 1 King. 12.31. 1 Tim. 4 15. God required men should give themselvs wholly to the Ministry.
Such, with Jeroboam, have made themselves guilty of that cursed since of making Priests of the lowest of the People, which were not of the Sons of Levi, 1 King. 12.31. 1 Tim. 4 15. God required men should give themselves wholly to the Ministry.
and others cleering Guns, forming up Swords, &c. on the week-dayes, that have Rectories with Augmentations, within 6 or 7 miles off this City. 1 Tim. 5.22. Lay hands suddenly on no man. 1 Tim. 3.6. Not a young Schollar; and then not on one that is no Schollar.
and Others clearing Guns, forming up Swords, etc. on the weekdays, that have Rectories with Augmentations, within 6 or 7 miles off this city. 1 Tim. 5.22. Lay hands suddenly on no man. 1 Tim. 3.6. Not a young Scholar; and then not on one that is no Scholar.
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6. Repent of all formalities, Hypocrisies, as to that sacred and solemn excellent Ordinance, to divert Judgments and procure Mercies (when sincerely and heartily performed,) I mean, dayes of Fasting and Humiliation;
6. repent of all formalities, Hypocrisies, as to that sacred and solemn excellent Ordinance, to divert Judgments and procure mercies (when sincerely and heartily performed,) I mean, days of Fasting and Humiliation;
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when immediately the fruit hath been, Opposing Superiours in Authority: against Oaths and solemn Covenants, dethroning, beheading, Magistracy and Ministry.
when immediately the fruit hath been, Opposing Superiors in authority: against Oaths and solemn Covenants, dethroning, beheading, Magistracy and Ministry.
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and for all our Unfruitfulness under Gospel-Ordinances to this day, the very best of us; and that to prevent that sad Doom, Matth. 21.43. The Kingdom shall be taken from you, and given to a People bringing forth the fruit of it.
and for all our Unfruitfulness under Gospel ordinances to this day, the very best of us; and that to prevent that sad Doom, Matthew 21.43. The Kingdom shall be taken from you, and given to a People bringing forth the fruit of it.
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and by this means you will become Righteous men, fit for Government, and so shall the Nation become a Kingdom of Righteous men, wherein the Lord will delight to dwell.
and by this means you will become Righteous men, fit for Government, and so shall the nation become a Kingdom of Righteous men, wherein the Lord will delight to dwell.
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as to your Felicity here: Prov. 15.29. The Lord is far from the Wicked, but He heareth the prayer of the Righteous: Prov. 10.24. God grants the desire of the Righteous.
as to your Felicity Here: Curae 15.29. The Lord is Far from the Wicked, but He hears the prayer of the Righteous: Curae 10.24. God grants the desire of the Righteous.
but like the good Samaritan, ver. 33. he had compassion on him, went to him and bound up his wounds, powred in Oyl and Wine, put him on his own beast, brought him to an Inn, made provision for him, &c. 35. defray'd his charges; Oh go and do likewise:
but like the good Samaritan, ver. 33. he had compassion on him, went to him and bound up his wounds, poured in Oil and Wine, put him on his own beast, brought him to an Inn, made provision for him, etc. 35. defrayed his charges; O go and do likewise:
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Me-thinks I seem to see the three Kingdoms, at this day, as this poor man, robb'd by theevs of the beautiful garment of Religion in purity, as to Doctrine and Discipline;
Methinks I seem to see the three Kingdoms, At this day, as this poor man, robbed by Thieves of the beautiful garment of Religion in purity, as to Doctrine and Discipline;
Wounded to astonishment, & for her wounds am I wounded, &c. Is there no Balm in Gilead, no Physitian there? Yes, God hath formed us a Gideon, a Joshua, Blessed be his Name:
Wounded to astonishment, & for her wounds am I wounded, etc. Is there no Balm in Gilead, no physician there? Yes, God hath formed us a gideon, a joshua, Blessed be his Name:
and will put it (as a return of many solemn daies of sincere Fasting & Prayer, in that famous City of London, by his faithful Ministers and Servants there,
and will put it (as a return of many solemn days of sincere Fasting & Prayer, in that famous city of London, by his faithful Ministers and Servants there,
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and elsewhere in the Nation) into the hearts of all, to choose righteous Physitians, that may not skin over only, but perfectly heal our Wounds: wounded within, without;
and elsewhere in the nation) into the hearts of all, to choose righteous Physicians, that may not skin over only, but perfectly heal our Wounds: wounded within, without;
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And the mighty God, the Prince of Peace, whose name is Counsellor, guide, and furnish you all, with Wisdom and Counsel, that all the Foundations that are out of course may be once again Centred;
And the mighty God, the Prince of Peace, whose name is Counsellor, guide, and furnish you all, with Wisdom and Counsel, that all the Foundations that Are out of course may be once again Centred;
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the Fences of God's Vineyard repaired; the Walls of our Jerusalem builded; all Phanaticks whatsoever discouraged, and the Gospel in Power and Purity countenanced;
the Fences of God's Vineyard repaired; the Walls of our Jerusalem built; all Fanatics whatsoever discouraged, and the Gospel in Power and Purity countenanced;
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