A sermon preached at the assizes in Thetford in the county of Norfolk the 15th day of March 1692/3 by J.R. ... ; published at the special instance and command of the judges.
and there is so great a variety and contrariety of Humours and Interests in the World, that the most benign Dispensations, are necessarily cross to some:
and there is so great a variety and contrariety of Humours and Interests in the World, that the most benign Dispensations, Are necessarily cross to Some:
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But to prevent this, that Great Lover of Mankind, who left no way unattempted to do us good, hath by his own Example recommended to us, the Duty of Resignation,
But to prevent this, that Great Lover of Mankind, who left no Way unattempted to do us good, hath by his own Exampl recommended to us, the Duty of Resignation,
for he propounds the most rational means for Redress, under real Afflictions, and that is, to apply themselves to him who hath the management of all things in his own hand, and by prayer and supplication to make known their Requests unto God:
for he propounds the most rational means for Redress, under real Afflictions, and that is, to apply themselves to him who hath the management of all things in his own hand, and by prayer and supplication to make known their Requests unto God:
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so when such unreasonable Discontents, do break out into expressions of Contempt, it seems both necessary and just that he should shew his Displeasure upon such great Provocations:
so when such unreasonable Discontents, do break out into expressions of Contempt, it seems both necessary and just that he should show his Displeasure upon such great Provocations:
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When they, weary and glutted with Manna and Quails, were so distasted at the bounty of God, that they could not but sit down and sigh for their Garlick and Onions again:
When they, weary and glutted with Manna and Quails, were so distasted At the bounty of God, that they could not but fit down and sighs for their Garlic and Onions again:
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and because of some tolerable difficulties, they groaned to be in Egypt again, it was esteemed too great an Offence to be passed by, without some extraordinary Judgments.
and Because of Some tolerable difficulties, they groaned to be in Egypt again, it was esteemed too great an Offence to be passed by, without Some extraordinary Judgments.
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And therefore among other things, (well knowing the most likely consequences of such practices) he gives them that friendly Caution in the Text, Neither murmur ye, &c. In Discoursing whereof I shall I.
And Therefore among other things, (well knowing the most likely consequences of such practices) he gives them that friendly Caution in the Text, Neither murmur you, etc. In Discoursing whereof I shall I.
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Now that which the Apostle cautioneth against is, Murmuring; the Murmuring he intends, is such as the Children of Israel were guilty of in the Wilderness; And the effect it had, was Destruction; which I hope will give me the Advantage of making a good Improvement of the matter.
Now that which the Apostle cautioneth against is, Murmuring; the Murmuring he intends, is such as the Children of Israel were guilty of in the Wilderness; And the Effect it had, was Destruction; which I hope will give me the Advantage of making a good Improvement of the matter.
I. First, That which the Apostle gives caution against in the Text, is Murmuring; which seems to be in general a Discontent at the Dispensations of Providence,
I. First, That which the Apostle gives caution against in the Text, is Murmuring; which seems to be in general a Discontent At the Dispensations of Providence,
This I say, is in general, but the Apostle in this place seems to referr particularly, to those Murmurings of the Children of Israel, which brought such grievous destruction upon them in the Wilderness;
This I say, is in general, but the Apostle in this place seems to refer particularly, to those Murmurings of the Children of Israel, which brought such grievous destruction upon them in the Wilderness;
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Now you must know the Children of Israel, even the whole Stock of them, were Strangers and Bondslaves in Egypt, where they continued Four hundred and thirty Years,
Now you must know the Children of Israel, even the Whole Stock of them, were Strangers and Bondslaves in Egypt, where they continued Four hundred and thirty years,
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It should be theirs, and their Childrens after them, there they should dwell, and God would dwell among them, they should be his People, and he their God.
It should be theirs, and their Children's After them, there they should dwell, and God would dwell among them, they should be his People, and he their God.
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First upon the account of the Water at Marah, because it was bitter: The People murmured against Moses saying what shall we drink? Water they had enough;
First upon the account of the Water At Marah, Because it was bitter: The People murmured against Moses saying what shall we drink? Water they had enough;
and yet they cry out, O what shall they drink? They had forgot that their Lives were bitter but a little before, with hard Bondage, and now they stomack the Bitterness of the Water,
and yet they cry out, Oh what shall they drink? They had forgotten that their Lives were bitter but a little before, with hard Bondage, and now they stomach the Bitterness of the Water,
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The whole Congregation of the Children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the Lord in the Land of Egypt,
The Whole Congregation of the Children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the Lord in the Land of Egypt,
We find them also Murmuring for want of Water at Rephidim, and chiding with Moses, and wishing, Would to God they had died with their Brethren of the Plague.
We find them also Murmuring for want of Water At Rephidim, and chiding with Moses, and wishing, Would to God they had died with their Brothers of the Plague.
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and most unaccountably wish'd for Egypt again, for their old Slavery, out of which the Mercy of Heaven had delivered them by Miracles: And the occasion was this;
and most unaccountably wished for Egypt again, for their old Slavery, out of which the Mercy of Heaven had Delivered them by Miracles: And the occasion was this;
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they whispered strange things into the Peoples ears, as if the Land they were going to, did starve or eat up its own Inhabitants, and yet that at the same time, there was abundance of Giants in it, Men of such great Growth, that they were but as Grashoppers in comparison of them.
they whispered strange things into the Peoples ears, as if the Land they were going to, did starve or eat up its own Inhabitants, and yet that At the same time, there was abundance of Giants in it, Men of such great Growth, that they were but as Grasshoppers in comparison of them.
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And thô these Stories did not hang together at all, yet that Discontented People took the opportunity of Murmuring again, Would to God they had died in the Land of Egypt, or in the Wilderness; And why (say they) hath the Lord brought us into this Land, to fall by the Sword, that our Wives and Children should become a Prey to the Giants? Were it not better to return into Egypt? And they began to say to one another, Let us make a Captain,
And though these Stories did not hang together At all, yet that Discontented People took the opportunity of Murmuring again, Would to God they had died in the Land of Egypt, or in the Wilderness; And why (say they) hath the Lord brought us into this Land, to fallen by the Sword, that our Wives and Children should become a Prey to the Giants? Were it not better to return into Egypt? And they began to say to one Another, Let us make a Captain,
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for at the time of the Writing of this Epistle, the progress of the Christian Faith was retarded, by the practice of some busie Hereticks, who had brought up an ill Report of it, which made a great many begin to think, they were as well before;
for At the time of the Writing of this Epistle, the progress of the Christian Faith was retarded, by the practice of Some busy Heretics, who had brought up an ill Report of it, which made a great many begin to think, they were as well before;
and say they (when they knew that nothing but the hand and power of God, could put them into those posts) Wherefore lift ye up your selves above the Congregation of the Lord? And when God himself had asserted their Mission and Authority, by a miraculous destruction of some, (in prosecution of the vengeance he was inflicting,
and say they (when they knew that nothing but the hand and power of God, could put them into those posts) Wherefore lift you up your selves above the Congregation of the Lord? And when God himself had asserted their Mission and authority, by a miraculous destruction of Some, (in prosecution of the vengeance he was inflicting,
and instead of the more proper method of Patience and Prayer, The people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness;
and instead of the more proper method of Patience and Prayer, The people spoke against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the Wilderness;
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but yet (to see what perverseness and discontent will prompt men to speak, even against all Truth and Modesty) they cry out they have neither bread nor water:
but yet (to see what perverseness and discontent will prompt men to speak, even against all Truth and Modesty) they cry out they have neither bred nor water:
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but to say the Truth, they were grown Effeminate and Nice, and lusted for flesh, which as the Psalmist interprets it, was for meat for their lusts; and that was indeed the true cause of their Murmuring;
but to say the Truth, they were grown Effeminate and Nicaenae, and lusted for Flesh, which as the Psalmist interprets it, was for meat for their Lustiest; and that was indeed the true cause of their Murmuring;
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but murmured at the necessary and unavoidable Troubles they met with, altho' it was from a wearisome Bondage in Egypt, to a Land flowing with Milk and Honey, and in order to their Settlement and Establishment therein.
but murmured At the necessary and unavoidable Troubles they met with, although it was from a wearisome Bondage in Egypt, to a Land flowing with Milk and Honey, and in order to their Settlement and Establishment therein.
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First, Suppose the Good-will and Pity of Heaven (in compassion to any Distressed Church or People, groaning under Oppression and Fears) should, by some Surprizing Providence, deliver them,
First, Suppose the Goodwill and Pity of Heaven (in compassion to any Distressed Church or People, groaning under Oppression and Fears) should, by Some Surprising Providence, deliver them,
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And suppose all things in that Revolution and Hurry, should not just agree with every mans Expectation, Fancy or Interest (as it is impossible it should;) Is that a just Cause to forget the Mercy,
And suppose all things in that Revolution and Hurry, should not just agree with every men Expectation, Fancy or Interest (as it is impossible it should;) Is that a just Cause to forget the Mercy,
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and to set down and mutter Discontent? to murmur at what is done, and try to provoke Almighty God to break all in pieces again? Is this a good Reason to contemn the Deliverance,
and to Set down and mutter Discontent? to murmur At what is done, and try to provoke Almighty God to break all in Pieces again? Is this a good Reason to contemn the Deliverance,
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and with the perverse Israelites, to be for making Captains to carry them back, through Blood and War, by Confusion, Conspiracies and Tumults, into the Bondage, out of which they lately cried so loud, Good Lord deliver us? The bare Stating of the Case seems to make the thing very plain.
and with the perverse Israelites, to be for making Captains to carry them back, through Blood and War, by Confusion, Conspiracies and Tumults, into the Bondage, out of which they lately cried so loud, Good Lord deliver us? The bore Stating of the Case seems to make the thing very plain.
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the Leading Heretick among them might (like the Spies ) tell them, that the Establishment they lookt for in the Church, was not like to be of that Advantage they expected;
the Leading Heretic among them might (like the Spies) tell them, that the Establishment they looked for in the Church, was not like to be of that Advantage they expected;
And if they could make way through those Difficulties, yet the strict Discipline they must submit to would make that desired State, an Uncomfortable one;
And if they could make Way through those Difficulties, yet the strict Discipline they must submit to would make that desired State, an Uncomfortable one;
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Suppose some Extraordinary Person should be stirred up, in a generous Compassion or Zeal, to relieve any such Distressed People, which had no way left in Humane Judgment,
Suppose Some Extraordinary Person should be stirred up, in a generous Compassion or Zeal, to relieve any such Distressed People, which had no Way left in Humane Judgement,
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Is there any Cause for any to say, as some of the Jews did to Moses and Aaron, Wherefore lift ye up your Selves above the Congregation of the Lord? When it is apparent, that nothing but the Hand and Power of God, can put any One into such a Station,
Is there any Cause for any to say, as Some of the jews did to Moses and Aaron, Wherefore lift you up your Selves above the Congregation of the Lord? When it is apparent, that nothing but the Hand and Power of God, can put any One into such a Station,
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nor give way to any Government, but what was according to their Scheme; though doubtless their Brethren thought it was as Reasonable they should be pleas'd;
nor give Way to any Government, but what was according to their Scheme; though doubtless their Brothers Thought it was as Reasonable they should be pleased;
And that it seems was designed by God himself to be a convincing Argument, that none, in such a Case, ought to pique against the Advancement or Conduct of such Extraordinary Persons,
And that it seems was designed by God himself to be a convincing Argument, that none, in such a Case, ought to pique against the Advancement or Conduct of such Extraordinary Persons,
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and all the Hardships they met with in the Wilderness, were purely by way of Punishment, and on purpose to consume all that Stubborn Generation, that had Murmured at their Deliverance, and piqu'd against their Saviour:
and all the Hardships they met with in the Wilderness, were purely by Way of Punishment, and on purpose to consume all that Stubborn Generation, that had Murmured At their Deliverance, and piqued against their Saviour:
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we cannot well conceive how great Revolutions can be brought about, without a considerable Ruffle of Affairs, (though sometimes indeed we are convinced that nothing is impossible with God:) It is no wonder the Wind that wafts the Ship to Harbour should discompose the Waters,
we cannot well conceive how great Revolutions can be brought about, without a considerable Ruffle of Affairs, (though sometime indeed we Are convinced that nothing is impossible with God:) It is no wonder the Wind that wafts the Ship to Harbour should discompose the Waters,
and lead them out of the reach of Sodom's Fire and Brimstone, they should have murmured at the trouble of Walking two or three Hours in the night, to Zoar to save their Lives? And if it were such a discontented humour (as it is very like it was) that made that woman, that was turned into a pillar of Salt, look back,
and led them out of the reach of Sodom's Fire and Brimstone, they should have murmured At the trouble of Walking two or three Hours in the night, to Zoar to save their Lives? And if it were such a discontented humour (as it is very like it was) that made that woman, that was turned into a pillar of Salt, look back,
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and was the occasion of that Punishment, Then, as our Lord saith, Remember Lot's Wife. III. This brings me to the Third thing propounded, which is to shew, how likely such Practises as are here forbidden, are to produce such an Effect as is pointed at.
and was the occasion of that Punishment, Then, as our Lord Says, remember Lot's Wife. III. This brings me to the Third thing propounded, which is to show, how likely such Practises as Are Here forbidden, Are to produce such an Effect as is pointed At.
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Onely this by the way, may be objected, that the Things that now come to pass in the World, are not so apparently the immediate Operation of Gods Hand,
Only this by the Way, may be objected, that the Things that now come to pass in the World, Are not so apparently the immediate Operation of God's Hand,
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and offer Arguments, that all was contrived and wrought by that Designing and Ambitious Man Moses, who would never rest till he had made himself a Prince over them; Yet this was not likely to lessen the Provocation, or evade the Punishment.
and offer Arguments, that all was contrived and wrought by that Designing and Ambitious Man Moses, who would never rest till he had made himself a Prince over them; Yet this was not likely to lessen the Provocation, or evade the Punishment.
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if there be evident Impressions of a Divine Care and Goodness upon what comes to pass, the Murmuring at it upon by Accounts, must needs be of as ill Consequence now as ever,
if there be evident Impressions of a Divine Care and goodness upon what comes to pass, the Murmuring At it upon by Accounts, must needs be of as ill Consequence now as ever,
And if the nature of any one Offence, may be supposed to have a greater Influence upon the Displeasure of God than others, this seems to be of that sort:
And if the nature of any one Offence, may be supposed to have a greater Influence upon the Displeasure of God than Others, this seems to be of that sort:
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What can we think of the Children of Israel, that would needs have been for Egypt again? Had they made themselves Captains as they talk't of, to conduct them back again, whatsoever kind Thoughts they might on a sudden have had of their enraged and Implacable Enemies, in all likelyhood, they would soon have been cut in pieces,
What can we think of the Children of Israel, that would needs have been for Egypt again? Had they made themselves Captains as they talked of, to conduct them back again, whatsoever kind Thoughts they might on a sudden have had of their enraged and Implacable Enemies, in all likelihood, they would soon have been Cut in Pieces,
And certainly it would have puzzled the most Critical Spy of them all, to have made his own private Fortune, whatever had become of the Publick, in that Horrid Revolution they were so very Covetous of.
And Certainly it would have puzzled the most Critical Spy of them all, to have made his own private Fortune, whatever had become of the Public, in that Horrid Revolution they were so very Covetous of.
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God Almighty did indeed prevent that Fatal Project the Murmurers were upon, for the Glory of his own Great Name, and consequently the Mischief that would have ensued:
God Almighty did indeed prevent that Fatal Project the Murmurers were upon, for the Glory of his own Great Name, and consequently the Mischief that would have ensued:
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For, for fourty Years together they were kept in an unsettled State, in a ruefull Desert, where that whole Generation was destroyed, there being not a Man of them that was above Twenty years old at the time of the Provocation, save onely Caleb and Joshua, but what was Destroyed,
For, for fourty years together they were kept in an unsettled State, in a rueful Desert, where that Whole Generation was destroyed, there being not a Man of them that was above Twenty Years old At the time of the Provocation, save only Caleb and joshua, but what was Destroyed,
and never lived to see the Promised Land, as may be fully seen, Numb. 14. as also with what Heat and Indignation, God denounced that Sentence upon them.
and never lived to see the Promised Land, as may be Fully seen, Numb. 14. as also with what Heat and Indignation, God denounced that Sentence upon them.
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Secondly, The next Murmuring our Text refers to, is, Against those Rulers, (and their Conduct) which God is pleased by his Grace and special Appointment to set up:
Secondly, The next Murmuring our Text refers to, is, Against those Rulers, (and their Conduct) which God is pleased by his Grace and special Appointment to Set up:
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And if we do but suppose this, That is is by God that Kings Reign, that it is he that pulleth down One and setteth up Another, and that Rulers are the Ministers of God;
And if we do but suppose this, That is is by God that Kings Reign, that it is he that pulls down One and sets up another, and that Rulers Are the Ministers of God;
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And when it comes to this that Men can say to those that are Commissioned of God, Ye take too much upon You, the Affront seems too Great to be passed by, without some Remarkable notice of Indignation.
And when it comes to this that Men can say to those that Are Commissioned of God, You take too much upon You, the Affront seems too Great to be passed by, without Some Remarkable notice of Indignation.
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And indeed this sad Effect this Sin had among the Children of Israel; for says God to Moses and Aaron, Separate your selves from among this Congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.
And indeed this sad Effect this since had among the Children of Israel; for Says God to Moses and Aaron, Separate your selves from among this Congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.
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It is true indeed, this general Sentence, upon their Supplication, was Reversed. But yet the Heads of their Faction were destroyed by a most Remarkable Judgment;
It is true indeed, this general Sentence, upon their Supplication, was Reversed. But yet the Heads of their Faction were destroyed by a most Remarkable Judgement;
of which I shall onely say, that it is very strange that any People should be come to such a pass, that they cannot endure to bear a little, especially in such Cases;
of which I shall only say, that it is very strange that any People should be come to such a pass, that they cannot endure to bear a little, especially in such Cases;
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for there seems to be so much Perverseness and Folly, such Provocation and Affront to the Divine Goodness, in murmuring at the Necessary Methods of Accomplishing any of the Designs of his Mercy, that we cannot readily try a more fatal Experiment to incense his Wrath:
for there seems to be so much Perverseness and Folly, such Provocation and Affront to the Divine goodness, in murmuring At the Necessary Methods of Accomplishing any of the Designs of his Mercy, that we cannot readily try a more fatal Experiment to incense his Wrath:
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And this we are assured of that for such unworthy Resentments of the unavoidable Inconveniencies they met with in the way to Canaan, after they were escaped out of Egypt, God was much offended at his own People, and they found it of very ill Consequence;
And this we Are assured of that for such unworthy Resentments of the unavoidable Inconveniences they met with in the Way to Canaan, After they were escaped out of Egypt, God was much offended At his own People, and they found it of very ill Consequence;
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and bring forth and enjoy the Peaceable Fruits of Righteousness, Heaven having given us such an Advantage in this Case, over the greatest Part of the World.
and bring forth and enjoy the Peaceable Fruits of Righteousness, Heaven having given us such an Advantage in this Case, over the greatest Part of the World.
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Surely it is strange that any should follow their unreasonable Disgusts so far, as at once to reproach and forfeit their Religion, their Reason and Peace too!
Surely it is strange that any should follow their unreasonable Disgusts so Far, as At once to reproach and forfeit their Religion, their Reason and Peace too!
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For certainly, whatsoever we may wish or hope for, or whatever Ends others may pretend or seem to have in their Active Zeal, such perverse unwise Practises carry in them all the Presages of Mischief and Ruine:
For Certainly, whatsoever we may wish or hope for, or whatever Ends Others may pretend or seem to have in their Active Zeal, such perverse unwise Practises carry in them all the Presages of Mischief and Ruin:
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And though this be what some covet (as we may verily believe without any Breach of Charity) yet what Satisfaction can it be to any, to set the World on Fire about their own Ears? or to be blowing the Coals of Sedition and Discontent, till it break out into a fire not to be quenched,
And though this be what Some covet (as we may verily believe without any Breach of Charity) yet what Satisfaction can it be to any, to Set the World on Fire about their own Ears? or to be blowing the Coals of Sedition and Discontent, till it break out into a fire not to be quenched,
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so long as there is any thing left for it to devour? What strange vizard hath Fate put upon Quietness and Peace, that all their Charms can't prevail with Men to embrace and enjoy them when they are put into their Arms? Or rather what unlucky Powers govern this Age, that the most desireable Blessing is become a Nuisance? Liberty and Property use to be great Darlings,
so long as there is any thing left for it to devour? What strange vizard hath Fate put upon Quietness and Peace, that all their Charms can't prevail with Men to embrace and enjoy them when they Are put into their Arms? Or rather what unlucky Powers govern this Age, that the most desirable Blessing is become a Nuisance? Liberty and Property use to be great Darlings,
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but now that Confusion should be preferred before them all, is very Unaccountable and Ominous. In Spiritual Concerns indeed this Folly, this brainless Madness is frequent;
but now that Confusion should be preferred before them all, is very Unaccountable and Ominous. In Spiritual Concerns indeed this Folly, this brainless Madness is frequent;
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But there are two or three Particulars the Text enjoyns me to recommend, it being very usual in Holy Scripture for Negative Precepts to include and intend their contrary Positive Duties. And
But there Are two or three Particulars the Text enjoins me to recommend, it being very usual in Holy Scripture for Negative Precepts to include and intend their contrary Positive Duties. And
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And though some look so far before them as to be uneasie at their foresight, (without a due Trust in God,) yet for present Mercies we ought to give him Praise:
And though Some look so Far before them as to be uneasy At their foresight, (without a due Trust in God,) yet for present mercies we ought to give him Praise:
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and greater still that it should be dressed and manured, and those that foresaw its downfall at the Years end, instead of reflecting either upon the Owner or Dresser of the Vineyard, ought to have admired the Patience and Bounty that was expressed to it, The truth is, respite for a season from deserved Ruin, however Heaven brings it about, ought to be thought well of;
and greater still that it should be dressed and manured, and those that foresaw its downfall At the years end, instead of reflecting either upon the Owner or Dresser of the Vineyard, ought to have admired the Patience and Bounty that was expressed to it, The truth is, respite for a season from deserved Ruin, however Heaven brings it about, ought to be Thought well of;
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but to seek the Peace of the Land, and every one in his Place to endeavour to assist that Establishment, wherein we hope Heaven designs to make us yet happy.
but to seek the Peace of the Land, and every one in his Place to endeavour to assist that Establishment, wherein we hope Heaven designs to make us yet happy.
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Obedience to Rulers doth use to be accounted a distinguishing Mark of the Better sort of Christians, and it hath been said of old, that those that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation;
obedience to Rulers does use to be accounted a distinguishing Mark of the Better sort of Christians, and it hath been said of old, that those that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation;
All which carry such Authority in them, as Good Men will reverence and observe, and not suffer any ill Resentments to hinder the Discharge of the Duty they are so strongly obliged to;
All which carry such authority in them, as Good Men will Reverence and observe, and not suffer any ill Resentments to hinder the Discharge of the Duty they Are so strongly obliged to;
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but that also every one in his Place seek the Peace of the Land, and endeavour to assist the Establishment, that through the Mercy of God, we now enjoy:
but that also every one in his Place seek the Peace of the Land, and endeavour to assist the Establishment, that through the Mercy of God, we now enjoy:
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but also by their active Motions to set the lesser Wheels a going, that an Universal life and vigour may run through and be seen in all the parts of the Common-wealth.
but also by their active Motions to Set the lesser Wheels a going, that an Universal life and vigour may run through and be seen in all the parts of the Commonwealth.
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Doubtless such have sad cause to remember their dismal Accounts, whilest the Unfortunate Nation laments its hard Fate, praying Heaven to deliver it from such Plagues.
Doubtless such have sad cause to Remember their dismal Accounts, whilst the Unfortunate nation laments its hard Fate, praying Heaven to deliver it from such Plagues.
And as I am this day the Orator of God (though a most Unworthy one he knows?) so I will presume also in behalf of the Land, to put up one Petition with all Veneration to our Terrestrial Gods,
And as I am this day the Orator of God (though a most Unworthy one he knows?) so I will presume also in behalf of the Land, to put up one Petition with all Veneration to our Terrestrial God's,
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And without being tedious in proving it, I will presume to say, that the Protection of Heaven is the best Defence, and Religion its best Establishment;
And without being tedious in proving it, I will presume to say, that the Protection of Heaven is the best Defence, and Religion its best Establishment;
that Atheism, Blasphemy, Prophaness and Perjury be discouraged and punished out of the World; that Oppression, Violence and Murder receive their just Reward;
that Atheism, Blasphemy, Profaneness and Perjury be discouraged and punished out of the World; that Oppression, Violence and Murder receive their just Reward;
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that the Fear and Worship of God be promoted, and that Vertue, true Religion and Good Men be cherished, encouraged and rewarded, is the best part of Politicks,
that the fear and Worship of God be promoted, and that Virtue, true Religion and Good Men be cherished, encouraged and rewarded, is the best part of Politics,
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The most active and cautious Management, the most critical Contrivance and Execution of Laws, for the Security of our Interests and Conveniencies, are but the trying of so many Experiments, which we cannot tell,
The most active and cautious Management, the most critical Contrivance and Execution of Laws, for the Security of our Interests and Conveniences, Are but the trying of so many Experiments, which we cannot tell,
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It is not very unworthy our Observation, that notwithstanding that necessary and improved Law was most industriously executed for mending the Roads, yet within a very little time, they became utterly Unpassable;
It is not very unworthy our Observation, that notwithstanding that necessary and improved Law was most industriously executed for mending the Roads, yet within a very little time, they became utterly Unpassable;
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and that notwithstanding the most prudent Management of Affairs, and the vast Expence of Treasure and Blood, we are yet subject to the Insults of our Enemies, both at home and abroad;
and that notwithstanding the most prudent Management of Affairs, and the vast Expense of Treasure and Blood, we Are yet Subject to the Insults of our Enemies, both At home and abroad;
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And till we can compleat the Atheist's design, and usher God Almighty out of the World, we must by no means leave Him and his Glory out of our care and concern,
And till we can complete the Atheist's Design, and usher God Almighty out of the World, we must by no means leave Him and his Glory out of our care and concern,
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Gods Laws therefore must be observed, his Commandments regarded, and his Will done; his Holy Name must be rever'd, his Majesty adored, and his Mercy and Favour implored;
God's Laws Therefore must be observed, his commandments regarded, and his Will done; his Holy Name must be revered, his Majesty adored, and his Mercy and Favour implored;
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And because this is the Product of true Religion, that is it that must be advanced and encouraged above all things, by the unanimous and joynt Endeavours of all, both Governours and Subjects;
And Because this is the Product of true Religion, that is it that must be advanced and encouraged above all things, by the unanimous and joint Endeavours of all, both Governors and Subject's;
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There is a certain Magic in sin and wickedness that baffles all Arts, that countermines all Policy, that undermines Kingdoms, ruins States, overturns Empires,
There is a certain Magic in since and wickedness that baffles all Arts, that countermines all Policy, that undermines Kingdoms, ruins States, overturns Empires,
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Our crying sins, which we are not yet so wise as to part with, methinks sound like those Woes that the Man so passionately uttered day and night in Jerusalem, a little before its Destruction,
Our crying Sins, which we Are not yet so wise as to part with, methinks found like those Woes that the Man so passionately uttered day and night in Jerusalem, a little before its Destruction,
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and oblige us to pare off our Extravagancies and Intemperance, it would be happy Providence, and would do us more good than all the Money in our Purses. But
and oblige us to pare off our Extravagancies and Intemperance, it would be happy Providence, and would do us more good than all the Money in our Purses. But
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but that he is the wisest Man that makes the best of his way through it, toward the Promised Land. The harder things set upon us here, let us be the more in love with the Heavenly Mansions,
but that he is the Wisest Man that makes the best of his Way through it, towards the Promised Land. The harder things Set upon us Here, let us be the more in love with the Heavenly Mansions,
