King David's case apply'd to King James and King William in a sermon preach'd at Christ-Church, Dublin, on the fifth of November, 1691 / by John Stearne ...
Such Royal Vertues enrich'd the soul of Henry the VII. (Emperour of Germany ) that (as a very faithfull Historian informes the world) ab uno ipso laborantis Imperil modela speraretur, it might have been reasonably expected that by him alone the whole Body of the languishing Empire shou'd have been restor'd to an healthful State.
Such Royal Virtues enriched the soul of Henry the VII. (Emperor of Germany) that (as a very faithful Historian informs the world) ab Uno ipso laborantis Imperil modela speraretur, it might have been reasonably expected that by him alone the Whole Body of the languishing Empire should have been restored to an healthful State.
And did not the many and great Military, Civil and Religious Accomplishments (well known unto more than the Christian World, in the fam'd Atchievements) of our present Monarch, bear up the linking Hearts of all our Protestant Kingdoms, with the justest Hopes of seeing (one happy day) all the Miseries that oppress'd or threatned our Church and State seasonably remov'd or prevented by his Successfull Arm? And, according to such an Expectation, the careful Providence of God (the All wise Disposer of Crowns and Scepters) has been so signally display'd in a long Series of Mercies to him;
And did not the many and great Military, Civil and Religious Accomplishments (well known unto more than the Christian World, in the famed Achievements) of our present Monarch, bear up the linking Hearts of all our Protestant Kingdoms, with the Justest Hope's of seeing (one happy day) all the Misery's that oppressed or threatened our Church and State seasonably removed or prevented by his Successful Arm? And, according to such an Expectation, the careful Providence of God (the All wise Disposer of Crowns and Sceptres) has been so signally displayed in a long Series of mercies to him;
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that a man must be either willfully blind, in not observing, or basely ungrateful, in not acknowledging that his Royal Person was the Chief Instrument of God in that surprizing Revolution, which is deservedly the Joy of the present Generation,
that a man must be either wilfully blind, in not observing, or basely ungrateful, in not acknowledging that his Royal Person was the Chief Instrument of God in that surprising Revolution, which is deservedly the Joy of the present Generation,
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The sudden News of such a Deliverer's Coming into England, on this memorable Day, was I conceive, to many, (as the Angel's Message was unto the Shepherds, at our Saviour's Comlng into the World) Good tydings of great Joy.
The sudden News of such a Deliverer's Coming into England, on this memorable Day, was I conceive, to many, (as the Angel's Message was unto the Shepherd's, At our Saviour's Comlng into the World) Good tidings of great Joy.
and with his prevailing Beams soon dispel'd those Clouds which had long hung over our Heads, making all black and melancholy round about Us. Yet (as the inconstant Jews presently forgat God their Saviour and lightly esteemed Moses his Servant whom he had chosen to conduct them, with Wonders, towards Canaan ) how soon did too many repine at the forward and almost uninterrupted Approaches of their own Happiness,
and with his prevailing Beams soon dispelled those Clouds which had long hung over our Heads, making all black and melancholy round about Us. Yet (as the inconstant jews presently forgot God their Saviour and lightly esteemed Moses his Servant whom he had chosen to conduct them, with Wonders, towards Canaan) how soon did too many repine At the forward and almost uninterrupted Approaches of their own Happiness,
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and tho' David was anointed by Samuel at Gods express Command, yet how many in the Kingdom of Israel joyn'd their Endeavours with Saul 's Malice, to obstruct David 's just Accession to the Crown? And,
and though David was anointed by Samuel At God's express Command, yet how many in the Kingdom of Israel joined their Endeavours with Saul is Malice, to obstruct David is just Accession to the Crown? And,
when Saul was fall'n ingloriously on the Mountains of Gilboa, how many labour'd to promote the Interest of his Family and to disturb King David in his Possession? Not only Forreign Nations (the Jebusites and Philistines, the Moabites, Syrians and Amalekites ) set themselves against him;
when Saul was fallen ingloriously on the Mountains of Gilboa, how many laboured to promote the Interest of his Family and to disturb King David in his Possession? Not only Foreign nations (the Jebusites and philistines, the Moabites, Syrians and Amalekites) Set themselves against him;
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but (as if there had been a joynt-conspiracy to cross the six'd Resolve of Heaven) a considerable Number of the Jews comply'd with Abner 's design, to place Saul 's Son upon the Throne.
but (as if there had been a joint-conspiracy to cross the sixed Resolve of Heaven) a considerable Number of the jews complied with Abner is Design, to place Saul is Son upon the Throne.
and then in our Text addresses his Speech unto the Sons of Men by a double earnest Interrogation (implying at once the greatness of his own Concern and of their Folly in opposing him) How long will ye turn my Glory into Shame? how long will ye love Vanity,
and then in our Text Addresses his Speech unto the Sons of Men by a double earnest Interrogation (implying At once the greatness of his own Concern and of their Folly in opposing him) How long will you turn my Glory into Shame? how long will you love Vanity,
and seek after lies? How long will ye think to deprive me of that Honour which God's Goodness has conferr'd upon me? How long will ye look upon me as an Ambitious Usurper and expose me as such unto the scorn and contempt of the people? How long will ye make it your Business and Satisfaction to contrive, encourage and carry on such traiterous Counsels, Designs and Plots against my Life and Crown,
and seek After lies? How long will you think to deprive me of that Honour which God's goodness has conferred upon me? How long will you look upon me as an Ambitious Usurper and expose me as such unto the scorn and contempt of the people? How long will you make it your Business and Satisfaction to contrive, encourage and carry on such traitorous Counsels, Designs and Plots against my Life and Crown,
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most grossly disappointing all your big Hopes of compassing my ruine in the end? God has already often heard my Prayer, and enlarged me when I was in Distress;
most grossly disappointing all your big Hope's of compassing my ruin in the end? God has already often herd my Prayer, and enlarged me when I was in Distress;
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but know (assuredly) that I am so far from ambitiouslly aspiring unto the Throne of Israel that God has qualifi'd me (by his holy Oyl) for the Government of that People, over whom he hath wonderfully set me apart, or in an extraordinary manner made me King;
but know (assuredly) that I am so Far from ambitiouslly aspiring unto the Throne of Israel that God has qualified me (by his holy Oil) for the Government of that People, over whom he hath wonderfully Set me apart, or in an extraordinary manner made me King;
and the great Deliverance of the same Kingdoms, from the same misery, by the seasonable coming of King William the Third into England: For tho' his Landing was design'd on the Fourth of this Month, Providence deferr'd it 'till the Fifth;
and the great Deliverance of the same Kingdoms, from the same misery, by the seasonable coming of King William the Third into England: For though his Landing was designed on the Fourth of this Monn, Providence deferred it till the Fifth;
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as if the Birth of so great a Prince (of the Antient and most Illustrious House of Nassaw ) and his Marriage with so great a Princess as our now Most Gracious Queen, had already suficiently signaliz'd one Day to after Ages;
as if the Birth of so great a Prince (of the Ancient and most Illustrious House of Nassaw) and his Marriage with so great a Princess as our now Most Gracious Queen, had already sufficiently signalized one Day to After Ages;
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in the Years 1605. and 1688. A Year as wonderful for God's bringing safely King William 's Navy to the salvation of England, as the Year 1588 was for God's destroying the King of Spain 's Armada, which (as if it had been really Invincible) proudly threatned England with a most dreadful Invasion.
in the years 1605. and 1688. A Year as wondered for God's bringing safely King William is Navy to the salvation of England, as the Year 1588 was for God's destroying the King of Spain is Armada, which (as if it had been really Invincible) proudly threatened England with a most dreadful Invasion.
The Fourth on which (in the Year 1650) God with an hopeful Prince of Orange blesled, not only the United Provinces (for such a Blessing was too great for one particular State) but the whole Protestaut world;
The Fourth on which (in the Year 1650) God with an hopeful Prince of Orange Blessed, not only the United Provinces (for such a Blessing was too great for one particular State) but the Whole Protestant world;
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The Seventeenth, on which the Light of the Gospel, after the black Night of Queen Mary's Reign began to shine forth in the Glorious Rising of Queen Elizabeth; And the Fifth, on which a most Horrid Work of Darkness was design'd for the final Extinction of the same Blessed Light,
The Seventeenth, on which the Light of the Gospel, After the black Night of Queen Mary's Reign began to shine forth in the Glorious Rising of Queen Elizabeth; And the Fifth, on which a most Horrid Work of Darkness was designed for the final Extinction of the same Blessed Light,
The History of this Damnable Plot, and this unexpected Disappointment to the bloody Hopes of Rome, will ensily come under this one Proposition, which (according to my Promise) I now raise from the two first Verses of my Text.
The History of this Damnable Plot, and this unexpected Disappointment to the bloody Hope's of Rome, will ensily come under this one Proposition, which (according to my Promise) I now raise from the two First Verses of my Text.
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What can be more evident to all the world than the Truth of this Assertion in the many Contrivances & Designs against K. James, both before and after his coming to the Crown of England?
What can be more evident to all the world than the Truth of this Assertion in the many Contrivances & Designs against K. James, both before and After his coming to the Crown of England?
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Shou'd I particularly acquaint you with all the illegal, base Methods which the Enemies of that Crowned Head took, to hinder his succeeding in the Throne of England, my discourse wou'd soon swell beyond the ordinary limits of a Sermon.
Should I particularly acquaint you with all the illegal, base Methods which the Enemies of that Crowned Head took, to hinder his succeeding in the Throne of England, my discourse would soon swell beyond the ordinary Limits of a Sermon.
Therefore (considering especially that most of this Honourable Auditory are no strangers to the transactions of our own Kingdomes) I shall be content to take notice but of one Historical Passage in relation to K. James, which may be sufficient to demonstrate how vainly the Sons of Men contriv'd & endeavour'd to turn his Glory into Shame.
Therefore (considering especially that most of this Honourable Auditory Are not Strangers to the transactions of our own Kingdoms) I shall be content to take notice but of one Historical Passage in Relation to K. James, which may be sufficient to demonstrate how vainly the Sons of Men contrived & endeavoured to turn his Glory into Shame.
But the more Universal and Cruel It was in the Intention of our Enemies, the more gratefully shou'd we acknowledge the merciful Providence of Almighty God in delivering from it (as on this day) K. James, with the three Estates of the Realm of England, assembled in Parliament;
But the more Universal and Cruel It was in the Intention of our Enemies, the more gratefully should we acknowledge the merciful Providence of Almighty God in delivering from it (as on this day) K. James, with the three Estates of the Realm of England, assembled in Parliament;
when neither the thundering Curses of Four Holy Fathers ( Paul the IV. Pius the V. Gregory XIII. and Sixtus the V.) nor the great Condescention of Pope Pius the IV. cou'd prevail:
when neither the thundering Curses of Four Holy Father's (Paul the IV. Pius the V. Gregory XIII. and Sixtus the V.) nor the great Condescension of Pope Pius the IV. could prevail:
when neither the Spanish Armada nor the Italian Arts could speed against the Providence of Heaven (which carefully preserved the Learned and Religious Queen Elizabeth, to the forty fifth Year of her Reign,
when neither the Spanish Armada nor the Italian Arts could speed against the Providence of Heaven (which carefully preserved the Learned and Religious Queen Elizabeth, to the forty fifth Year of her Reign,
and the sixty ninth of her Age) Pope Clement the VIII (wisely foreseeing the vanity of striving against a Monarch that was so much the delight and care of Heaven) thought it the most politick way, to provide timely against any other Heretick's succeeding in the Throne of England. And the more effectually to compass this Design of His Holiness, two Breves were speedily dispatch'd into England; strictly enjoyning both the Clergy and Laity not to suffer any but a sworn Papist to take Possession of the Crown, after Q. Elizabeth 's death;
and the sixty ninth of her Age) Pope Clement the VIII (wisely Foreseeing the vanity of striving against a Monarch that was so much the delight and care of Heaven) Thought it the most politic Way, to provide timely against any other Heretic's succeeding in the Throne of England. And the more effectually to compass this Design of His Holiness, two Breves were speedily dispatched into England; strictly enjoining both the Clergy and Laity not to suffer any but a sworn Papist to take Possession of the Crown, After Q. Elizabeth is death;
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or (which was the same) not to let K. James be King of England. From this Command of the Pope, the Gun-Powder-Treason (or the Plot of blowing up the Parliament house) (according to Camden and other good Historians) took its Rise;
or (which was the same) not to let K. James be King of England. From this Command of the Pope, the Gunpowder treason (or the Plot of blowing up the Parliament house) (according to Camden and other good Historians) took its Rise;
for these Breves had so powerfully wrought upon Catesby (the Contriver) that (altho' his Holiness's Design had been long negotiated in vain) he could never be quiet;
for these Breves had so powerfully wrought upon Catesby (the Contriver) that (although his Holiness's Design had been long negotiated in vain) he could never be quiet;
but having by the ready Assistance of the Devil, luckily hit upon this compendious method of destruction by Gun-Powder; and thinking the Plot of some of his party against the King's particular life,
but having by the ready Assistance of the devil, luckily hit upon this compendious method of destruction by Gun-Powder; and thinking the Plot of Some of his party against the King's particular life,
A design which (as we learn from the Consession of Guido Faux (the person that boldly undertook to lay the lighted Match unto the Trains of Gun-Powder ) Catesby judg'd most, proper,
A Design which (as we Learn from the Confessi of Guido Faux (the person that boldly undertook to lay the lighted Match unto the Trains of Gun-Powder) Catesby judged most, proper,
because it was sittest that Justice and Punishment shou'd be executed in that Place where their Religion had been (in their opinion) unjustly suppress'd by Penal Laws.
Because it was Sittest that justice and Punishment should be executed in that Place where their Religion had been (in their opinion) unjustly suppressed by Penal Laws.
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it had fix'd an eternal Blot upon their Character, had they been idle when their great Master the Devil (who was a Murderer from the Beginning) was close at Work:
it had fixed an Eternal Blot upon their Character, had they been idle when their great Master the devil (who was a Murderer from the Beginning) was close At Work:
soon remov'd the Scruple of their tender Consciences about destroying the Righteous with the Wicked (Catholicks and Hereticks together) and more strictly oblig'd them All to perform their Oath of Secrecy and Perseverance in the great Undertaking, by their own addred Sacrament. All this being done;
soon removed the Scruple of their tender Consciences about destroying the Righteous with the Wicked (Catholics and Heretics together) and more strictly obliged them All to perform their Oath of Secrecy and Perseverance in the great Undertaking, by their own addred Sacrament. All this being done;
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and all the necessary Materials (not for building but) for blowing up the Parliament House (being at length convey'd into a convenient, hired Cellar, the joyful Day drew near:
and all the necessary Materials (not for building but) for blowing up the Parliament House (being At length conveyed into a convenient, hired Cellar, the joyful Day drew near:
but the Letter sent unto a Noble Lord, from one of the Conspirators (to diswade him from appearing in the Parliament house, on the fifth of November, and upon a deliberate, repeated Review of which the Gun-Powder Plot was happily discover'd) was mistaken in telling him, that God and Man concur'd at this time to punish the Iniquity of the Times.
but the letter sent unto a Noble Lord, from one of the Conspirators (to dissuade him from appearing in the Parliament house, on the fifth of November, and upon a deliberate, repeated Review of which the Gun-Powder Plot was happily discovered) was mistaken in telling him, that God and Man concurred At this time to Punish the Iniquity of the Times.
So far was the Merciless Project for an utter Extirpation of the Protestant Religion, carry'd on with all imaginable Secrecy, that for all the frustrated Attempts in Q. Elizabeth 's Reign towards a Resetlement of Rome's Supremacy in England, Her overjoy'd Agents promis'd themselves now an ample Recompense and Satisfaction, in their effecting this Master-Piece of Villany, that might Supersede the Labour of any other Treasonable Contrivances.
So Far was the Merciless Project for an utter Extirpation of the Protestant Religion, carried on with all imaginable Secrecy, that for all the frustrated Attempts in Q. Elizabeth is Reign towards a Resetlement of Rome's Supremacy in England, Her overjoyed Agents promised themselves now nias ample Recompense and Satisfaction, in their effecting this Master-Piece of Villainy, that might Supersede the Labour of any other Treasonable Contrivances.
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They may confidently say (as in the forementioned Letter to the Lord Mount-eagle ) Men shall receive a Terrible Blow, and yet shall not see who hurt them;
They may confidently say (as in the forementioned letter to the Lord Mounteagle) Men shall receive a Terrible Blow, and yet shall not see who hurt them;
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They may pray for the Success of any Bloody Design against all they Damn for Hereticks (as the Gun-Powder Traytors did) Prosper, O Lord, their Pains that labour in this Cause, day and night;
They may pray for the Success of any Bloody Design against all they Damn for Heretics (as the Gun-Powder Traitors did) Prosper, Oh Lord, their Pains that labour in this Cause, day and night;
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Some of them (among whom was Catesby, the Subtile Inventer of the Plot) being Disabled by the Providential Blowing up of Gun-Powder it self, which they were preparing for the Destruction of others;
some of them (among whom was Catesby, the Subtle Inventer of the Plot) being Disabled by the Providential Blowing up of Gun-Powder it self, which they were preparing for the Destruction of Others;
particularly, by One Shot, both Catesby and Percy; from whose Dwelling the Powder was brought undiscover'd, into the Cellar under the Parliament, House:
particularly, by One Shot, both Catesby and Percyes; from whose Dwelling the Powder was brought undiscovered, into the Cellar under the Parliament, House:
And since God did so opportunely deliver our Fore-Fathers, at the very Mid-night before that Morning in which they were appointed for the Slaughter, by so Great, Surprizing and Wonderful a Mercy all the Sons of After Generations shou'd be Confirm'd in a Comfortable Hope of God's Favour towards them,
And since God did so opportunely deliver our Fore-Fathers, At the very Midnight before that Morning in which they were appointed for the Slaughter, by so Great, Surprising and Wondered a Mercy all the Sons of After Generations should be Confirmed in a Comfortable Hope of God's Favour towards them,
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In Extream Distress therefore, let the Resolution of every one of us be (like that of Eliphaz in the book of Job ) I will seck unto God and unto God will I commit my Cause:
In Extreme Distress Therefore, let the Resolution of every one of us be (like that of Eliphaz in the book of Job) I will seck unto God and unto God will I commit my Cause:
unto God who doth great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number: who disappointeth the Devices of the Crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their Emerprise:
unto God who does great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number: who disappointeth the Devices of the Crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their Emerprise:
That this Duty of Thanksgiving may be more cheerfully perform'd, let Us now (our Proposition rais'd from the two first Verses of our Text being dispatch'd) take into Our Consideration the Third Verse (containing the Royal Psalmist's Exhortation, inferr'd from his foregoing Address to God and Man) and Apply it to the Case of all such as are disaffected to the present Government Stand in awe and sin not:
That this Duty of Thanksgiving may be more cheerfully performed, let Us now (our Proposition raised from the two First Verses of our Text being dispatched) take into Our Consideration the Third Verse (containing the Royal Psalmist's Exhortation, inferred from his foregoing Address to God and Man) and Apply it to the Case of all such as Are disaffected to the present Government Stand in awe and since not:
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At such a Season therefore do's the Psalmist advise his Enemies (who had long in vain oppos'd his Government) to reason with themselves about the wickedness of their Undutiful Carriage towards him;
At such a Season Therefore do's the Psalmist Advice his Enemies (who had long in vain opposed his Government) to reason with themselves about the wickedness of their Undutiful Carriage towards him;
wou'd they but lay aside all Passion, Pride, Revenge ' or Private Interest; and give themselves time to judge calmly of things according to Reason & Equity;
would they but lay aside all Passion, Pride, Revenge ' or Private Interest; and give themselves time to judge calmly of things according to Reason & Equity;
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he does not in the least doubt, but that upon such a deliberate Communing with themselves about the Folly of their Proceedings, they wou'd soon be still or desist from all Traiterous Designs and Seditious Practices.
he does not in the least doubt, but that upon such a deliberate Communing with themselves about the Folly of their Proceedings, they would soon be still or desist from all Traitorous Designs and Seditious Practices.
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Here then, let us a little while reason together, about a quiet Submission to that Mighty Monarch whose Glory too many have vainly endeavour'd to turn into Shame; tho' God has wonderfully set him apart for the Preservation of his People and the True Religion, in more than our own Kingdoms,
Here then, let us a little while reason together, about a quiet Submission to that Mighty Monarch whose Glory too many have vainly endeavoured to turn into Shame; though God has wonderfully Set him apart for the Preservation of his People and the True Religion, in more than our own Kingdoms,
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For the Restoration and Security of the Romish Worship, many Plots against King James the First, both in Scotland and in England were Contriv'd and Carry'd on. but Heaven disappointed all.
For the Restoration and Security of the Romish Worship, many Plots against King James the First, both in Scotland and in England were Contrived and Carried on. but Heaven disappointed all.
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And as the like Reason (or Pretence rather) engag'd the Sons of Men in the Last Reign, to make use of the most Unjust Methods and most Lamentable Shifts to put King William for everby the Succession;
And as the like Reason (or Pretence rather) engaged the Sons of Men in the Last Reign, to make use of the most Unjust Methods and most Lamentable Shifts to put King William for everby the Succession;
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so the same God did not only enable him to Conquer all those Difficulties, but has also since, Confirm'd him in the Possession of the Throne by a Compleater Victory over his Enemies.
so the same God did not only enable him to Conquer all those Difficulties, but has also since, Confirmed him in the Possession of the Throne by a Completer Victory over his Enemies.
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The Prince of Wales indeed sounds like an Immediate Heir to the Crown of England; but that Adopted Child of Royal Grace might have been as properly call'd King of Salom as Prince of Wales; for we know neither his Father, nor Mother, nor Descent;
The Prince of Wales indeed sounds like an Immediate Heir to the Crown of England; but that Adopted Child of Royal Grace might have been as properly called King of Salom as Prince of Wales; for we know neither his Father, nor Mother, nor Descent;
neither his Beginning of Days, nor (since he is got into France ) are we like to hear of his End of Life. So that (to borrow the Expression of a Learned Paraphrast concerning Melthizedeck ) he stands in Story as a kind of Immortal Prince, without any Successour.
neither his Beginning of Days, nor (since he is god into France) Are we like to hear of his End of Life. So that (to borrow the Expression of a Learned Paraphrast Concerning Melthizedeck) he Stands in Story as a kind of Immortal Prince, without any Successor.
Tho' this Cheat was too gross to pass with the more Discerning People, yet certainly it might, in time, have made a good After-Game for a great part of the Nation;
Though this Cheat was too gross to pass with the more Discerning People, yet Certainly it might, in time, have made a good After-Game for a great part of the nation;
and too Brave and Daring to be frighten'd out of his Undoubted Right by any Hunslow Campaigns) Resolve upon and prepare for the Deliverance of three Kingdoms from Popery and Slavery:
and too Brave and Daring to be frightened out of his Undoubted Right by any Hunslow Campaigns) Resolve upon and prepare for the Deliverance of three Kingdoms from Popery and Slavery:
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And since Almighty God has been so Prodigiously Merciful to these Nations as to raise up such a Mighty Deliverer for us in the Day of our Distress, let us (when we are out of the Throng of Worldly Concerns) consider with our selves how little Reason we have to be Dissatisfy'd under the Present Government;
And since Almighty God has been so Prodigiously Merciful to these nations as to raise up such a Mighty Deliverer for us in the Day of our Distress, let us (when we Are out of the Throng of Worldly Concerns) Consider with our selves how little Reason we have to be Dissatisfied under the Present Government;
or rather how highly our Careful Monarch has oblig'd us all to study to be quiet and do our own business and so, make his Reign easy unto him and a Blessing unto our selves.
or rather how highly our Careful Monarch has obliged us all to study to be quiet and do our own business and so, make his Reign easy unto him and a Blessing unto our selves.
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And can we already forget what Miseries we Suffer'd and what we Fear'd? Had not the All-Wise God put a timely stop to the Violent Proceedings of some Bigotted Papists (who strongly influenc'd the whole Party) we might easily have foreseen that our Nation (in a short time) wou'd have groan'd under all those Miseries which our Brethren (of the Reform'd Churches abroad) have suffer'd under the Unmerciful Powers of France. We cannot surely but remember,
And can we already forget what Misery's we Suffered and what we Feared? Had not the Alwise God put a timely stop to the Violent Proceedings of Some Bigoted Papists (who strongly influenced the Whole Party) we might Easily have foreseen that our nation (in a short time) would have groaned under all those Misery's which our Brothers (of the Reformed Churches abroad) have suffered under the Unmerciful Powers of France. We cannot surely but Remember,
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and the Restoration of our Pure Publick Worship, for any to continue still so foolish as to imitate the peevish Israelites. who desir'd a Deliverance from Egypt, and when they were Deliver'd as earnestly wish'd to return unto their old Slavery. O ye Sons of Men!
and the Restoration of our Pure Public Worship, for any to continue still so foolish as to imitate the peevish Israelites. who desired a Deliverance from Egypt, and when they were Delivered as earnestly wished to return unto their old Slavery. Oh you Sons of Men!
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How long will ye live Dissatisfy'd, as if you pray'd for nothing more than to have our Holy Altars again abus'd by Superstition and Idolatry? how long will ye love Vanity? As if you wou'd be glad once more to see this House of God sinely Dress'd with Babies and Pictures;
How long will you live Dissatisfied, as if you prayed for nothing more than to have our Holy Altars again abused by Superstition and Idolatry? how long will you love Vanity? As if you would be glad once more to see this House of God finely Dressed with Babies and Pictures;
And shall any endeavour to bring upon themselves and others their Former Miseries, with an Unsupportable Addition of New Calamities? Let us therefore be so Truly Wise as to Commune with our own Hearts about these things;
And shall any endeavour to bring upon themselves and Others their Former Misery's, with an Unsupportable Addition of New Calamities? Let us Therefore be so Truly Wise as to Commune with our own Hearts about these things;
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Seeing we are oblig'd unto so Just an Acknowledgment, surely we shou'd be so far from harbouring any Seditious Murmurings or Disloyal Thoughts, that we shou'd rather every night (before we give any Sleep unto our Eyes or Slumber to our Eye-lids upon our Bed) earnestly beg a Blessing upon that Royal Person thro' whose most Generous Affection, most Undaunted Courage and most Prudent Conduct we all (under God) do dwell in Safety all the Day,
Seeing we Are obliged unto so Just an Acknowledgment, surely we should be so Far from harbouring any Seditious Murmurings or Disloyal Thoughts, that we should rather every night (before we give any Sleep unto our Eyes or Slumber to our Eyelids upon our Bed) earnestly beg a Blessing upon that Royal Person through whose most Generous Affection, most Undaunted Courage and most Prudent Conduct we all (under God) do dwell in Safety all the Day,
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Shou'd any Dissatisfy'd Persons object against this, that since the Papists Live and are Mighty, 'tis in vain for any Preachers to talk of dwelling safely;
Should any Dissatisfied Persons Object against this, that since the Papists Live and Are Mighty, it's in vain for any Preachers to talk of Dwelling safely;
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from the Lyon and from the Bear, they ought with the United Strength of Faith and Reason, to conclude that (if they put their Trust in him) he will yet deliver them from ev'ry Uncircumcis'd Philistine. And I wou'd have them consider moreover (as a full Answer to all such Unreasonable Murmurings) that it is not their Business to understand the Deep Intrigues of State;
from the lion and from the Bear, they ought with the United Strength of Faith and Reason, to conclude that (if they put their Trust in him) he will yet deliver them from every Uncircumcised Philistine. And I would have them Consider moreover (as a full Answer to all such Unreasonable Murmurings) that it is not their Business to understand the Deep Intrigues of State;
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let them therefore mind what more nearly concerns them, and (particularly) at this time, the Generous Spirit & Quiet Carriage of Mephibosheth under the loss of his own Estate;
let them Therefore mind what more nearly concerns them, and (particularly) At this time, the Generous Spirit & Quiet Carriage of Mephibosheth under the loss of his own Estate;
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When the King had given part of his Estate to the Treacherous Ziba, saying, Thou and Ziba divide the Land: Mephibosheth (in the Transport of his Unmanageable Joy, at the General Happiness of the Nation, upon King David 's returning home from Battle) does not only consent to what King David granted unto Ziba (his Malicious Enemy) but (as if the Safety of a King, on the Preservation of whose Royal Person the Publick Welfare did depend, had been a sufficient Portion for any Loyal, Affectionate Subject) he thus resigns his whole Estate;
When the King had given part of his Estate to the Treacherous Ziba, saying, Thou and Ziba divide the Land: Mephibosheth (in the Transport of his Unmanageable Joy, At the General Happiness of the nation, upon King David is returning home from Battle) does not only consent to what King David granted unto Ziba (his Malicious Enemy) but (as if the Safety of a King, on the Preservation of whose Royal Person the Public Welfare did depend, had been a sufficient Portion for any Loyal, Affectionate Subject) he thus resigns his Whole Estate;
Yea, let him (let even Ziba that labour'd to take away my Life and Reputation) take all, seeing that my Lord the King is come again in Peace to his own House.
Yea, let him (let even Ziba that laboured to take away my Life and Reputation) take all, seeing that my Lord the King is come again in Peace to his own House.
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Since God has Signally Bless'd with many Victories (shall I say, or with one continu'd Conquest) our Glorious General (whose Immortal Actions, not only the Present Generation but late Posterity (after all that their Gratitude can perform) must leave to be Compleatly Rewarded in a rieher world, when God shall have put all Enemies under his Feet;
Since God has Signally Blessed with many Victories (shall I say, or with one continued Conquest) our Glorious General (whose Immortal Actions, not only the Present Generation but late Posterity (After all that their Gratitude can perform) must leave to be Completely Rewarded in a rieher world, when God shall have put all Enemies under his Feet;
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