A sermon lately preached at court, before His Majesty, in ordinary attendance: by VVilliam Peterson, D.D. and Deane of Exeter. Chaplaine to His Majesty.
a Direction both for prosperity and adversity; for the mourning weede, and the wedding Garment; Pray and Sing. First, Is any one afflicted? let him pray;
a Direction both for Prosperity and adversity; for the mourning weed, and the wedding Garment; Pray and Sing. First, Is any one afflicted? let him pray;
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for whilst we are in this world, we are all subject to sundrie imperfections, griefes of body, defects of minde, our bodies being the Anvils of paine and diseases,
for while we Are in this world, we Are all Subject to sundry imperfections, griefs of body, defects of mind, our bodies being the Anvils of pain and diseases,
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We see by daily experience, that those calamities may be neerest at hand, readiest to breake in suddainly upon us, which we in regard of time and circumstance may imagine to be farthest off,
We see by daily experience, that those calamities may be nearest At hand, Readiest to break in suddenly upon us, which we in regard of time and circumstance may imagine to be farthest off,
and joy and sorrow in this life are so woven one within the other, that (saith Plato ) to looke for one without the other, were to aime at things impossible;
and joy and sorrow in this life Are so woven one within the other, that (Says Plato) to look for one without the other, were to aim At things impossible;
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So that this present life of ours, it is nothing else, but the beginning and end of a Tragedie, a pursuit of many miseries, inchained one within another.
So that this present life of ours, it is nothing Else, but the beginning and end of a Tragedy, a pursuit of many misery's, enchained one within Another.
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another My sonne my sonne, with David; another My father my father, with Elisha; Every childe of God hath some complaint or other to make his cheekes wet, and his heart heavie.
Another My son my son, with David; Another My father my father, with Elisha; Every child of God hath Some complaint or other to make his cheeks wet, and his heart heavy.
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so it is the will of that unconfined Spirit, that all those that he highly prizeth, should seventy seven times enter the hot furnace of affliction, that so they may be purified and made cleane from the filth of sinne:
so it is the will of that unconfined Spirit, that all those that he highly prizeth, should seventy seven times enter the hight furnace of affliction, that so they may be purified and made clean from the filth of sin:
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And thus we see how our pilgrimage here on earth, is like Israels journey through the wildernesse, sometimes fiery serpents, sometimes want of water, sometime enemies doe oppresse us.
And thus we see how our pilgrimage Here on earth, is like Israel's journey through the Wilderness, sometime fiery Serpents, sometime want of water, sometime enemies do oppress us.
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but let us with all fervencie and humility, poure out our Prayers and Supplications unto God, to desire him to divert those heavie judgements, which at this present seeme to threaten our danger in great proportion,
but let us with all fervency and humility, pour out our Prayers and Supplications unto God, to desire him to divert those heavy Judgments, which At this present seem to threaten our danger in great proportion,
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and that he would be pleased to put a period to all those untimely differences and discordances now amongst us, that so this little Island of ours which stands divided from all the world, may by this happie conjunction, live in peace and unity within it selfe.
and that he would be pleased to put a Period to all those untimely differences and discordances now among us, that so this little Island of ours which Stands divided from all the world, may by this happy conjunction, live in peace and unity within it self.
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We must not complaine that our affliction is greater then wee can sustaine, for every one shall have a burden according as he can beare, Venison for sick Isaac, Gen. 27. Milke for young babes, 1 Cor. 3. Herbs for the weake, Rom. 14. And strong meate for men of age;
We must not complain that our affliction is greater then we can sustain, for every one shall have a burden according as he can bear, Venison for sick Isaac, Gen. 27. Milk for young babes, 1 Cor. 3. Herbs for the weak, Rom. 14. And strong meat for men of age;
or disgrace to fall upon me, shall I therefore presently murmur and repine, and call Gods Justice into question? surely no, I will rather lay my hand upon my mouth,
or disgrace to fallen upon me, shall I Therefore presently murmur and repine, and call God's justice into question? surely no, I will rather lay my hand upon my Mouth,
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Tell me why the Physitian prescribes thee a greater proportion of Rubarbe then another, because he doth experimentally finde that such a one will be moved more with one dram,
Tell me why the physician prescribes thee a greater proportion of Rubarb then Another, Because he does experimentally find that such a one will be moved more with one dram,
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And thus for the manner and measure of our afflictions, howsoever afflicted we must pray. Now follows the third circumstance, Whensoever afflicted we must pray:
And thus for the manner and measure of our afflictions, howsoever afflicted we must pray. Now follows the third circumstance, Whensoever afflicted we must pray:
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as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, but thou wouldest not? For as a father pitties his onely sonne (saith David ) so God shews compassion on those that love and call upon him.
as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, but thou Wouldst not? For as a father pities his only son (Says David) so God shows compassion on those that love and call upon him.
I finde him in holy Scriptures sometimes compared to a Father, sometimes to a Mother, sometimes to a friend, sometimes to a husband, that so by these familiar speeches, we might aspire unto some sense and knowledge of his indulgent and compassionate nature.
I find him in holy Scriptures sometime compared to a Father, sometime to a Mother, sometime to a friend, sometime to a husband, that so by these familiar Speeches, we might aspire unto Some sense and knowledge of his indulgent and compassionate nature.
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for as the oile did not cease untill they wanted vessels to receive it, 2 Kings 4. so there is no end of Gods mercies towards us till we want faith to apprehend it.
for as the oil did not cease until they wanted vessels to receive it, 2 Kings 4. so there is no end of God's Mercies towards us till we want faith to apprehend it.
Hast thou beene an Idolater? so was Manasses: hast thou beene lewde of thy body? so was David; hast thou been overtaken with wine? so was Noah; hast thou denyed thy Lord and Master? sodid Peter; hast thou persecuted him in his members? so did Paul: All these obtained pardon by prayer and humiliation;
Hast thou been an Idolater? so was Manasses: hast thou been lewd of thy body? so was David; hast thou been overtaken with wine? so was Noah; hast thou denied thy Lord and Master? sodid Peter; hast thou persecuted him in his members? so did Paul: All these obtained pardon by prayer and humiliation;
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and yet be drownd the same day, for a day, an hower, a moneth is enough to overcome those things that seeme to have beene founded and rooted in Adamant.
and yet be drowned the same day, for a day, an hour, a Monn is enough to overcome those things that seem to have been founded and rooted in Adamant.
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Let our soules bee dressed then, like the Lampe of the Tabernacle, at least twice a day, that is, every morning and every evening with prayer and humiliation,
Let our Souls be dressed then, like the Lamp of the Tabernacle, At least twice a day, that is, every morning and every evening with prayer and humiliation,
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for how can I answer such strange neglect, when God shall be so neere me as within me, about my paths, and about my bed, (saith David ) if in a whole day I doe not so much as once speak to him,
for how can I answer such strange neglect, when God shall be so near me as within me, about my paths, and about my Bed, (Says David) if in a Whole day I do not so much as once speak to him,
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but yet as he writes of himself in his Confessions, he was afraid lest God should heare his prayer too soone, desirous to have his lust yet a little better satisfied before it was quite extinguished.
but yet as he writes of himself in his Confessions, he was afraid lest God should hear his prayer too soon, desirous to have his lust yet a little better satisfied before it was quite extinguished.
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We are loth to make an integrall separation of our selves from our sins, saying with Naaman the Syrian, God be mercifull unto me when I goe into the house of Rimmon.
We Are loath to make an integral separation of our selves from our Sins, saying with Naaman the Syrian, God be merciful unto me when I go into the house of Rimmon.
Thus Lot, though armed against the sin of Sodome, yet unarmed against another sin. Thus Herod, though in other matters he could heare John Baptist willingly;
Thus Lot, though armed against the since of Sodom, yet unarmed against Another since. Thus Herod, though in other matters he could hear John Baptist willingly;
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for it is in sin, as Tacitus tels it is in Treason, Qui deliberant, desciverunt, To admit any the modestest termes of parley with Gods enemies, is utterly to forsake him.
for it is in since, as Tacitus tells it is in Treason, Qui deliberant, desciverunt, To admit any the modestest terms of parley with God's enemies, is utterly to forsake him.
Admit thou finde not presently helpe, in thy first or second vexation or trouble, yet we must learne to strengthen our faith by that experience we have had heretofore of Gods goodnesse towards us, by those things wee have knowne performed:
Admit thou find not presently help, in thy First or second vexation or trouble, yet we must Learn to strengthen our faith by that experience we have had heretofore of God's Goodness towards us, by those things we have known performed:
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Let me make this reckoning, that the benefits he hath bestowed, are bills obligatory, and sufficient sureties, that he will further his present mercie,
Let me make this reckoning, that the benefits he hath bestowed, Are bills obligatory, and sufficient sureties, that he will further his present mercy,
yet notwithstanding the majesty and holinesse of the place where God is worshipped, hath (in regard of us) great vertue, force and efficacie, in that it serveth as a sensible help to stir up devotion,
yet notwithstanding the majesty and holiness of the place where God is worshipped, hath (in regard of us) great virtue, force and efficacy, in that it serves as a sensible help to stir up devotion,
And therefore although I exhort every where to worship God, yet me thinks there is no exhortation so fit as that of David, O worship the Lord in the beauty of holinesse, Ps. 39. for every place is not so fit for Divine Service:
And Therefore although I exhort every where to worship God, yet me thinks there is no exhortation so fit as that of David, Oh worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness, Ps. 39. for every place is not so fit for Divine Service:
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Moses in the midst of the sea, Job on the dunghill, Jeremy in the mire, the three children in the fiery furnace calling to God, were heard, as Saint Basil noteth;
Moses in the midst of the sea, Job on the dunghill, Jeremiah in the mire, the three children in the fiery furnace calling to God, were herd, as Saint Basil notes;
and therefore Chrysostome and some other of the gravest Fathers did plainly teach, that the house of Prayer it was a Court beautified with the presence of celestiall powers:
and Therefore Chrysostom and Some other of the Gravest Father's did plainly teach, that the house of Prayer it was a Court beautified with the presence of celestial Powers:
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and betake themselves to private conventicles and meetings, truly they may have zeale, but not according to knowledge, whose experience hath not found what confusion of Order,
and betake themselves to private conventicles and meetings, truly they may have zeal, but not according to knowledge, whose experience hath not found what confusion of Order,
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For certainly, if some speedie course bee not taken to suppresse this growing mischiefe, it may be feared, that in some short time, God will be turned out of Churches into barnes,
For Certainly, if Some speedy course be not taken to suppress this growing mischief, it may be feared, that in Some short time, God will be turned out of Churches into Barns,
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This I am sure, that these unlawfull meetings, have occasioned such altercations, and disputings in points of Doctrine and Government, that I thinke there is not greater varietie of faces,
This I am sure, that these unlawful meetings, have occasioned such altercations, and disputings in points of Doctrine and Government, that I think there is not greater variety of faces,
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then there is of fancies and opinions in points of Religion now amongst us; nay, I thinke there were never so many Sects and Schismes amongst the ancient Philosophhrs,
then there is of fancies and opinions in points of Religion now among us; nay, I think there were never so many Sects and Schisms among the ancient Philosophhrs,
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as is to be found in this little Island of ours, amongst us Christians, every contentious and ignorant person, cloathing his fancie with the Spirit of God,
as is to be found in this little Island of ours, among us Christians, every contentious and ignorant person, clothing his fancy with the Spirit of God,
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If it be so, the more is our griefe, that our Founders should be like the carpenters of Noahs Arke, who building and preparing for others, refuse to save themselves in it when they have done.
If it be so, the more is our grief, that our Founders should be like the Carpenters of Noahs Ark, who building and preparing for Others, refuse to save themselves in it when they have done.
and sing chearfully that heavenly Hallelujah, Glory to God on high, peace on earth, good will towards men? And thus you see how we must pray, in Templo, publiquely in the midst of the congregation.
and sing cheerfully that heavenly Hallelujah, Glory to God on high, peace on earth, good will towards men? And thus you see how we must pray, in Templo, publicly in the midst of the congregation.
and become a fearfull witnesse to thy selfe, of thine owne secret evills, and shut the doore, that is, cleanse thine heart from all wicked and wandering cogitations, that may distract thy soule in her most retired meditations.
and become a fearful witness to thy self, of thine own secret evils, and shut the door, that is, cleanse thine heart from all wicked and wandering cogitations, that may distract thy soul in her most retired meditations.
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but many of these together like a fagot, that sends forth whole pillars of smoake, and therefore must needes make a farre sweeter smell in the nostrils of God.
but many of these together like a faggot, that sends forth Whole pillars of smoke, and Therefore must needs make a Far Sweeten smell in the nostrils of God.
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And certainly, it is greatly derogatorie from that which is most predominant in man, if we have not sometimes a voluntary accesse unto God, all other inferiour considerations whatsoever laid aside;
And Certainly, it is greatly derogatory from that which is most predominant in man, if we have not sometime a voluntary access unto God, all other inferior considerations whatsoever laid aside;
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and never entertain a benefit at the hands of God without a thankfull acknowledgement of his liberality and goodnesse, by whose providence it is enjoyed.
and never entertain a benefit At the hands of God without a thankful acknowledgement of his liberality and Goodness, by whose providence it is enjoyed.
Fourthly, we must pray in Cruce, that is, in the time of affliction and persecution: Many there are who can be content to pray, and are mindfull of God too,
Fourthly, we must pray in Cruce, that is, in the time of affliction and persecution: Many there Are who can be content to pray, and Are mindful of God too,
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and though he walke through the valley of teares, yet no other resolution must possesse his minde then this, O my God thou art just, O my soule thou art happy.
and though he walk through the valley of tears, yet no other resolution must possess his mind then this, Oh my God thou art just, Oh my soul thou art happy.
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and therefore we ought to beare them man-like and resolvedly, and not as those whining souldiers doe, qui gementes sequuntur Imperatorem, but rather imbrace them as those Virgins in Eusebius did their martyrdomes, running thereunto tanquam ad nuptias, as if they were to meet their Bridegroome:
and Therefore we ought to bear them manlike and resolvedly, and not as those whining Soldiers do, qui Gementes sequuntur Imperatorem, but rather embrace them as those Virgins in Eusebius did their martyrdoms, running thereunto tanquam ad Nuptias, as if they were to meet their Bridegroom:
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Is gold the worse because it is refined? or wheat because it is fanned? the light would not be so acceptable, were it not for that usuall intercourse of darknesse.
Is gold the Worse Because it is refined? or wheat Because it is fanned? the Light would not be so acceptable, were it not for that usual intercourse of darkness.
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The Romans we know did never fight and triumph both in one place, their battails were commonly fought in Africk or in Asia, but their place of triumph it was in Rome: so we must not looke to contend and receive a Crowne of victory both at once;
The Romans we know did never fight and triumph both in one place, their battles were commonly fought in Africa or in Asia, but their place of triumph it was in Room: so we must not look to contend and receive a Crown of victory both At once;
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Here we are sorrowing, as Saint Paul speakes, but yet alwayes rejoycing, 2 Cor. 6. For there is a Spirit of comfort within us, alwayes helping our infirmities: If we be buffeted or beaten for the Gospel of Christ,
Here we Are sorrowing, as Saint Paul speaks, but yet always rejoicing, 2 Cor. 6. For there is a Spirit of Comfort within us, always helping our infirmities: If we be buffeted or beaten for the Gospel of christ,
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he either filleth his house with plenty of all good things, or else makes him a sallet of greene herbs, more sweet then all the sacrifices of the ungodly.
he either fills his house with plenty of all good things, or Else makes him a salad of green herbs, more sweet then all the Sacrifices of the ungodly.
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If thou shouldst alwayes heare the sweet tune of pleasure and delight, as it were the melodie of Nebuchadnezzars instruments, perhaps thou wouldst presently fall downe and worship this Babylonish Idol.
If thou Shouldst always hear the sweet tune of pleasure and delight, as it were the melody of Nebuchadnezar's Instruments, perhaps thou Wouldst presently fallen down and worship this Babylonish Idol.
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but that thy rod (saith he) hath been my supporter. And the holy Apostle Saint Paul, if he had not had the corrasive of sharp and bitter strokes, his heart would have gone neer to have swolne with that great abundance of heavenly revelations;
but that thy rod (Says he) hath been my supporter. And the holy Apostle Saint Paul, if he had not had the corrasive of sharp and bitter Strokes, his heart would have gone near to have swollen with that great abundance of heavenly revelations;
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Then we admire no man, and despise no man, seeing by the condition of our owne frailty, that no man is so secured of his riches, his honours, his life,
Then we admire no man, and despise no man, seeing by the condition of our own frailty, that no man is so secured of his riches, his honours, his life,
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Now one of these Actours am I, and therefore whatsoever part it shall please the great God of heaven and earth to assign me to represent, I must perform it with cheerfulnesse and alacrity;
Now one of these Actors am I, and Therefore whatsoever part it shall please the great God of heaven and earth to assign me to represent, I must perform it with cheerfulness and alacrity;
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But because we may offend in doing those things which we ought to doe, as the Scribes and Pharisees we know did offend in their Fastings and Prayers, it will not be amisse, I think, to shew what Prayers must be avoided.
But Because we may offend in doing those things which we ought to do, as the Scribes and Pharisees we know did offend in their Fastings and Prayers, it will not be amiss, I think, to show what Prayers must be avoided.
They must be neither temerariae, timidae, nor frigidae. First, temerariae, rash or unadvised prayers, either for matter or for manner. First, for matter;
They must be neither temerariae, timidae, nor frigidae. First, temerariae, rash or unadvised Prayers, either for matter or for manner. First, for matter;
but yet as it is Jam. 4. If God will: So that the clause which our Saviour in the Prayer of his Agonie did expresse, we in Petitions of like nature must ever imply, Pater, si possibile est, If it stand with thy good will and pleasure:
but yet as it is Jam. 4. If God will: So that the clause which our Saviour in the Prayer of his Agony did express, we in Petitions of like nature must ever imply, Pater, si possibile est, If it stand with thy good will and pleasure:
For oftentimes when we reflect only upon our selves, and our own inordinate appetites and desires, we fasten upon God those unseasonable offices which please him not,
For oftentimes when we reflect only upon our selves, and our own inordinate appetites and Desires, we fasten upon God those unseasonable Offices which please him not,
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and be deceived, before we fixe and settle our resolutions to beg this or that at the hands of God, we should have certaine trepidations and waverings,
and be deceived, before we fix and settle our resolutions to beg this or that At the hands of God, we should have certain trepidations and waverings,
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never framing their Prayers by meditation beforehand, but contriving them all on the suddain, expecting in the very instant that God should miraculously (as to that widow of Sarepta ) multiply their little oile for the discharge of so great a dutie.
never framing their Prayers by meditation beforehand, but contriving them all on the sudden, expecting in the very instant that God should miraculously (as to that widow of Sarepta) multiply their little oil for the discharge of so great a duty.
because we make God like unto our selves, and judge him by our owne bellies, imagining that God doth loathe to have the same supplications often reiterated,
Because we make God like unto our selves, and judge him by our own bellies, imagining that God does loathe to have the same supplications often reiterated,
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but if it be so, why then did God himselfe leave unto his Priests the very speech wherewith they were to blesse the people? Num. 9. Or why did our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ leave unto us a Prayer of his owne, whereby to frame all other Prayers with efficacie,
but if it be so, why then did God himself leave unto his Priests the very speech wherewith they were to bless the people? Num. 9. Or why did our Lord and Saviour jesus christ leave unto us a Prayer of his own, whereby to frame all other Prayers with efficacy,
yet without superfluity of words? For in very deede, if our best and most considerate desires, have some things in them to be pardoned, it must needes be held a most unreasonable presumption to thinke that rash and unadvised Prayers, can be meritorious or worthy to be rewarded.
yet without superfluity of words? For in very deed, if our best and most considerate Desires, have Some things in them to be pardoned, it must needs be held a most unreasonable presumption to think that rash and unadvised Prayers, can be meritorious or worthy to be rewarded.
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for how many poore souls are there in the world, who not being able upon every occasion to frame Prayers anew for themselves, by this meanes should be abridged of all helps and comforts they might receive from others?
for how many poor Souls Are there in the world, who not being able upon every occasion to frame Prayers anew for themselves, by this means should be abridged of all helps and comforts they might receive from Others?
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Secondly, our prayers they must not be timidae, we must despaire nothing at all of Gods bounty, knowing his ability still the same to perfect his power in weaknesse:
Secondly, our Prayers they must not be timidae, we must despair nothing At all of God's bounty, knowing his ability still the same to perfect his power in weakness:
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sunt ter { que } quater { que } beati, they are thrice and foure times happie, who make God their shield with David, and the Lord their sure defence with Moses, for he is able to defend them from the strongest enemy,
sunt ter { que } quater { que } Beati, they Are thrice and foure times happy, who make God their shield with David, and the Lord their sure defence with Moses, for he is able to defend them from the Strongest enemy,
For God regards not so much verba dicentis, as corda orantis; and therefore there were two faults which our Lord and Saviour himselfe especially reproved in prayer;
For God regards not so much verba dicentis, as Corda orantis; and Therefore there were two Faults which our Lord and Saviour himself especially reproved in prayer;
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So Prayer, though of it selfe very effectuall, yet comming from a dead heart, it helpes as little as the gate, the cripple, that was called beautifull.
So Prayer, though of it self very effectual, yet coming from a dead heart, it helps as little as the gate, the cripple, that was called beautiful.
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Be mercifull unto me O God, saith devout Bernard, for there I commit most sinne, where I should least offend, in thy Temple, at thine Altar, even in thine owne presence.
Be merciful unto me Oh God, Says devout Bernard, for there I commit most sin, where I should least offend, in thy Temple, At thine Altar, even in thine own presence.
there remaineth nothing besides, but that we put this duty of prayer into practice and execution, to desire of God a blessing upon these weake endeavours, that they may be to his glory and your own comfort, which God of his infinite mercie and goodnesse grant unto us,
there remains nothing beside, but that we put this duty of prayer into practice and execution, to desire of God a blessing upon these weak endeavours, that they may be to his glory and your own Comfort, which God of his infinite mercy and Goodness grant unto us,
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