A sermon preach'd before the Honourable the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen, at St. Mary le Bow, on Friday the 11th of April, 1692, being the fast-day by W. Fleetwood ...
WHEN Joab had set his Army in Array against the Syrians, and had given his Orders to Abishai to do the like, with those under his Command, against the Ammonites, and mutually engaged the Assistance of each other, on occasion, in the 11th Verse.
WHEN Joab had Set his Army in Array against the Syrians, and had given his Order to Abishai to do the like, with those under his Command, against the Ammonites, and mutually engaged the Assistance of each other, on occasion, in the 11th Verse.
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He prepares both himself, his Brother and the Army for the Fight, with this short Speech in the Text, Be of good Courage, &c. In which Words we have these three Things to consider:
He prepares both himself, his Brother and the Army for the Fight, with this short Speech in the Text, Be of good Courage, etc. In which Words we have these three Things to Consider:
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and Joab prudently considering this, lest the unequal Division of the Bands should offend Abishai, [ for whether the Syrians were indeed the better Soldiers, and more formidable Enemies;
and Joab prudently considering this, lest the unequal Division of the Bans should offend Abishai, [ for whither the Syrians were indeed the better Soldiers, and more formidable Enemies;
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or whether the Ammonites were suppos'd by Joab to be weakned by their Guilt (as a Jew might well surmise) being the Authors and Occasion of this War, by having villainously treated David 's Embassadors,
or whither the Ammonites were supposed by Joab to be weakened by their Gilded (as a Jew might well surmise) being the Authors and Occasion of this War, by having villainously treated David is ambassadors,
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and therefore that the weakest Men of Israel would be a Match for them, or whatever was the occasion of Joab 's taking all the chosen Men to serve under him, ] he makes his Agreement beforehand with him, to come and succour him,
and Therefore that the Weakest Men of Israel would be a Match for them, or whatever was the occasion of Joab is taking all the chosen Men to serve under him, ] he makes his Agreement beforehand with him, to come and succour him,
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as Wise and Valiant Captains always us'd to do, address himself to the Army likewise, in the usual Words of Exhortation, Be of good Courage, and let us play the Men.
as Wise and Valiant Captains always used to do, address himself to the Army likewise, in the usual Words of Exhortation, Be of good Courage, and let us play the Men.
Be strong and of a good Courage, said the same Moses, both to Joshua and the Israelites, when he was about to leave them, to encounter with their Enemies, Deut. 31.6, 7. Be strong and very Couragious, be not afraid,
Be strong and of a good Courage, said the same Moses, both to joshua and the Israelites, when he was about to leave them, to encounter with their Enemies, Deuteronomy 31.6, 7. Be strong and very Courageous, be not afraid,
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neither be thou dismayed, said God himself to Joshua, entring upon his Command, Josh. 1.6, 7, 9. Be strong and of good Courage, said this Joshua too, to the Israelites, 10.25.
neither be thou dismayed, said God himself to joshua, entering upon his Command, Josh. 1.6, 7, 9. Be strong and of good Courage, said this joshua too, to the Israelites, 10.25.
And so said David to his Son Solomon, 1 Chron. 22.13. Chap. 28.20. And so said Ezra to the Jews, 10.4. Which does not only shew, that no Attempt of any Moment or Importance, of our own Contrivance or Design, can be hopefully undertaken by us, without the exerting thus our Strength and Courage to the utmost;
And so said David to his Son Solomon, 1 Chronicles 22.13. Chap. 28.20. And so said Ezra to the jews, 10.4. Which does not only show, that no Attempt of any Moment or Importance, of our own Contrivance or Design, can be hopefully undertaken by us, without the exerting thus our Strength and Courage to the utmost;
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when every thing besides themselves, conspir'd to Crown them with Success and Honour. Many, whose Hearts have rob'd their Heads of their Triumphant Wreathes, and loaden both themselves,
when every thing beside themselves, conspired to Crown them with Success and Honour. Many, whose Hearts have robbed their Heads of their Triumphant Wreathes, and loaded both themselves,
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and (which is more to be lamented) others, both with Chains and Infamy, that with a little of this generous Warmth, a little shaking off their Fear and Sluggishness, were fitted to be Conquerors and Happy.
and (which is more to be lamented) Others, both with Chains and Infamy, that with a little of this generous Warmth, a little shaking off their fear and Sluggishness, were fitted to be Conquerors and Happy.
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where many times a quick Oration, or a brave Example of some one or few Particulars, has given such Life and Strength to the whole Army, that from a fearful and inglorious Flight, they have returned to Victory and Spoil,
where many times a quick Oration, or a brave Exampl of Some one or few Particulars, has given such Life and Strength to the Whole Army, that from a fearful and inglorious Flight, they have returned to Victory and Spoil,
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but to give Life and Soul to Others also, and to take what Care and Pains we can, that They as well as We may Be of good Courage. The other part of the Exhortation, is, Let us play the Men;
but to give Life and Soul to Others also, and to take what Care and Pains we can, that They as well as We may Be of good Courage. The other part of the Exhortation, is, Let us play the Men;
Be strong and quit your selves like Men, and Fight, said the Philistines to each other, 1 Sam. 4.9. Be strong therefore and shew thy self a Man, said David dying, to his Son, 1 King. 2.2.
Be strong and quit your selves like Men, and Fight, said the philistines to each other, 1 Sam. 4.9. Be strong Therefore and show thy self a Man, said David dying, to his Son, 1 King. 2.2.
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Using the very Words by which the LXX. have Translated the Exhortation in the Text, NONLATINALPHABET. And where this History is again repeated, in 1 Chron. 19.18. It is — Let us behave our Selves valiantly, instead of, Let us play the Men;
Using the very Words by which the LXX. have Translated the Exhortation in the Text,. And where this History is again repeated, in 1 Chronicles 19.18. It is — Let us behave our Selves valiantly, instead of, Let us play the Men;
But lest the Consideration of the Excellence and Dignity of Human Nature, should not, of it self, ballance the Love of Life and Fear of Death, the general and prevailing Passions of Men's Hearts, there are also added, in the second Place, the Motives and Incitements to the shewing forth this Courage, some Reasons and Inducements,
But lest the Consideration of the Excellence and Dignity of Human Nature, should not, of it self, balance the Love of Life and fear of Death, the general and prevailing Passion of Men's Hearts, there Are also added, in the second Place, the Motives and Incitements to the showing forth this Courage, Some Reasons and Inducements,
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By People we are to understand, all that were left behind at home, all the Relations and Dependants that they had, their Fathers, Mothers, Wives and Children, Friends and Servants;
By People we Are to understand, all that were left behind At home, all the Relations and Dependants that they had, their Father's, Mother's, Wives and Children, Friends and Servants;
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For whatever Grace and Favour God is said, in many Passages of Scripture, to shew to Israel, and Jerusalem, and Sion, to love her Buildings and her Towers,
For whatever Grace and Favour God is said, in many Passages of Scripture, to show to Israel, and Jerusalem, and Sion, to love her Buildings and her Towers,
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He hath not dealt so with any Nation, neither have the Heathen Knowledge of his Laws, Psal. 147.19. Here was the Habitation of his House, and the Place where his Honour dwelt:
He hath not dealt so with any nation, neither have the Heathen Knowledge of his Laws, Psalm 147.19. Here was the Habitation of his House, and the Place where his Honour dwelled:
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And 'twas on this Account that it was called the Holy City, and the Holy Place; and it is in this respect (making Allowance for a greater Holiness and greater Favours) that the Church of Christ is called, The City of the Lord, Isa. 60.14. Mount Zion and the City of our God, in Heb. 12.22.
And 'twas on this Account that it was called the Holy city, and the Holy Place; and it is in this respect (making Allowance for a greater Holiness and greater Favours) that the Church of christ is called, The city of the Lord, Isaiah 60.14. Mount Zion and the city of our God, in Hebrew 12.22.
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than to Fight and do Valiantly for their Lives, and Laws, and Fortunes, and Religion; the same which the Ancients called Fighting, pro Aris & Focis. This Place would give me opportunity of saying something in defence of War in general,
than to Fight and do Valiantly for their Lives, and Laws, and Fortune's, and Religion; the same which the Ancients called Fighting, Pro Aris & Focis. This Place would give me opportunity of saying something in defence of War in general,
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especially if we remember withal, that this Their behaving themselves valiantly for their People, and for the Cities of their God, was, notwithstanding,
especially if we Remember withal, that this Their behaving themselves valiantly for their People, and for the Cities of their God, was, notwithstanding,
and if such insolent injurious Dealing with Embassadors, be (as it always was accounted by the World in general) a just occasion for a War offensive, we may conclude safely enough, That the Defence of Lives and Laws,
and if such insolent injurious Dealing with ambassadors, be (as it always was accounted by the World in general) a just occasion for a War offensive, we may conclude safely enough, That the Defence of Lives and Laws,
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And though in private Cases, the Principles of Christianity are very peaceable and tender, and regardful of Men's Welfare in this World as well as the other,
And though in private Cases, the Principles of Christianity Are very peaceable and tender, and regardful of Men's Welfare in this World as well as the other,
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yet where Men will not hearken to good Reason, nor the Christian Doctrins, where there is no redress of Injuries to be expected from the Laws (as in National Affronts and Wrongs there cannot be) where the contending Parties will admit of no Arbitrator betwixt them, whose Sentence shall be Decisive,
yet where Men will not harken to good Reason, nor the Christian Doctrines, where there is no redress of Injuries to be expected from the Laws (as in National Affronts and Wrongs there cannot be) where the contending Parties will admit of no Arbitrator betwixt them, whose Sentence shall be Decisive,
and from whom there shall be no Appeal, there certainly the Sword of War becomes necessary, there Christ hath left the Publick to consult its Welfare and Defence,
and from whom there shall be no Appeal, there Certainly the Sword of War becomes necessary, there christ hath left the Public to consult its Welfare and Defence,
for the enlarging such a One's Dominion, or for the Enriching so many Plunderers with the Booty? What Tendency has such a Slaughter to the promoting of either Piety or Vertue? And therefore to think that Christianity commands such Patience, Sufferance,
for the enlarging such a One's Dominion, or for the Enriching so many Plunderers with the Booty? What Tendency has such a Slaughter to the promoting of either Piety or Virtue? And Therefore to think that Christianity commands such Patience, Sufferance,
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or such Cowardice as this, is to think it not only a very weak Religion, but a Religion countenancing and encouraging Oppression, Insolence and Violence, and Cruelty and Blood;
or such Cowardice as this, is to think it not only a very weak Religion, but a Religion countenancing and encouraging Oppression, Insolence and Violence, and Cruelty and Blood;
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as the Unlawfulness of War among the Christians? One might justly say, that such a Doctrin would be the occasion and cause of all the Ravages and Barbarous Devestations, of all the Rapes and Murthers such a People would commit.
as the Unlawfulness of War among the Christians? One might justly say, that such a Doctrine would be the occasion and cause of all the Ravages and Barbarous Devestations, of all the Rapes and Murders such a People would commit.
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the Reasons differ not in Kind but in Degree. And if Martyrdom it self, i. e. the suffering Death for the Sake of Christ and of the Gospel, be not so commanded,
the Reasons differ not in Kind but in Degree. And if Martyrdom it self, i. e. the suffering Death for the Sake of christ and of the Gospel, be not so commanded,
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but that it may and is to be avoided, where the Honour of God and of the Christian Name can be secur'd without, we may be sure, the suffering Death and other Evils, where neither God's Honour,
but that it may and is to be avoided, where the Honour of God and of the Christian Name can be secured without, we may be sure, the suffering Death and other Evils, where neither God's Honour,
the Text supposes that they are every one of them good Motives and Encouragements to Men, to behave themselves Valiantly in the Fight, Let us be of good Courage,
the Text supposes that they Are every one of them good Motives and Encouragements to Men, to behave themselves Valiantly in the Fight, Let us be of good Courage,
and let us play the Men, for our People, and for the Cities of our God, which as I tryed to shew, implied our Lives and Laws, our Estates and our Religion.
and let us play the Men, for our People, and for the Cities of our God, which as I tried to show, implied our Lives and Laws, our Estates and our Religion.
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That People's Lives are worth contending for, need not be proved, for every ones Own, is almost worth a War to him; but when the Lives of all his Civil and his Natural Relations too, are equally concern'd,
That People's Lives Are worth contending for, need not be proved, for every ones Own, is almost worth a War to him; but when the Lives of all his Civil and his Natural Relations too, Are equally concerned,
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and the indeed for fear of Death? There is little hope, that the Preservation of the Laws and Liberties of a Nation should prevail with those, whom the consideration of their own and others Lives cannot incite to Courage,
and the indeed for Fear of Death? There is little hope, that the Preservation of the Laws and Liberties of a nation should prevail with those, whom the consideration of their own and Others Lives cannot incite to Courage,
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There is something in the Frame and Constituion of each Government, so fitted and peculiar to the Genius and the Tempers of a People, that it is not to be altered by violent Conspirators at home,
There is something in the Frame and Constitution of each Government, so fitted and peculiar to the Genius and the Tempers of a People, that it is not to be altered by violent Conspirators At home,
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and the Laws of each particular Nation, consulting most especially the Benefit and Welfare of their own Subjects, it is no wonder if they are tenacious of this kind of Government,
and the Laws of each particular nation, consulting most especially the Benefit and Welfare of their own Subject's, it is no wonder if they Are tenacious of this kind of Government,
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and bringing others in, more beneficial to the Conqueror and his Country, and consequently prejudicial to the Conquer'd, there is nothing in this World that better deserves to be defended to the utmost of Men's Power,
and bringing Others in, more beneficial to the Conqueror and his Country, and consequently prejudicial to the Conquered, there is nothing in this World that better deserves to be defended to the utmost of Men's Power,
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And this the rather, because the overturning of the Laws, does also overthrow Men's Fortunes and Estates, without which Men would live but hardly and uncomfortable;
And this the rather, Because the overturning of the Laws, does also overthrow Men's Fortune's and Estates, without which Men would live but hardly and uncomfortable;
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the hope of Prey and Spoil, is the Life and Soul of an Army, and the fear of it should also prove as strong a Spur to Valour, to defend ones self against it.
the hope of Prey and Spoil, is the Life and Soul of an Army, and the Fear of it should also prove as strong a Spur to Valour, to defend ones self against it.
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and as certain, that the preservation of it, in its Purity and Truth, is as worthy an employment of men's strength and courage, as any other Cause whatever.
and as certain, that the preservation of it, in its Purity and Truth, is as worthy an employment of men's strength and courage, as any other Cause whatever.
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Cum loca capta sunt ab hostibus, omnia desinunt esse sacra, was a Maxim of Old. When once a Place is taken by the Enemy, there is no farther difference made betwixt things sacred and profane.
Cum loca Captivity sunt ab hostibus, omnia Cease esse sacra, was a Maxim of Old. When once a Place is taken by the Enemy, there is no farther difference made betwixt things sacred and profane.
And this was look'd upon so certain, that the Greeks esteemed it as a Law and Rule, That whoever conquered the Country, conquered the Religion of it also;
And this was looked upon so certain, that the Greeks esteemed it as a Law and Rule, That whoever conquered the Country, conquered the Religion of it also;
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And upon this account it was, that all the Ancient Generals in their Speeches to their Armies, constantly re-minded them of their Religion, Gods and Altars left at home,
And upon this account it was, that all the Ancient Generals in their Speeches to their Armies, constantly Reminded them of their Religion, God's and Altars left At home,
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and thought at the same time, That if the Love and Fear, and the Regard they had to them, would not excite their utmost Courage, nothing else could do it.
and Thought At the same time, That if the Love and fear, and the Regard they had to them, would not excite their utmost Courage, nothing Else could do it.
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Whether it be lawfull to carry War into another Country for the vindication of God's honour, which we think is injur'd and affronted by the barbarous or ridiculous Worship of that Country,
Whither it be lawful to carry War into Another Country for the vindication of God's honour, which we think is injured and affronted by the barbarous or ridiculous Worship of that Country,
But whether it be lawfull to carry War into another Country, for the defence and preservation of the true Religion, which is otherwise in danger and great likelihood of being ruin'd and destroy'd at home, will bear no manner of dispute;
But whither it be lawful to carry War into Another Country, for the defence and preservation of the true Religion, which is otherwise in danger and great likelihood of being ruined and destroyed At home, will bear no manner of dispute;
The Example of Constantine the Great's invading of Licinius for the Christian's sake, the Subjects of Licinius, might (with the Approbation of the Christians at that time) serve in some measure, one would think, to determine this matter in the behalf of the Lawfulness of so doing.
The Exampl of Constantine the Great's invading of Licinius for the Christian's sake, the Subject's of Licinius, might (with the Approbation of the Christians At that time) serve in Some measure, one would think, to determine this matter in the behalf of the Lawfulness of so doing.
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But Licinius afterwards, suffering himself to be persuaded otherwise, betook himself, by all the arts and methods he was master of, to break this Edict;
But Licinius afterwards, suffering himself to be persuaded otherwise, betook himself, by all the arts and methods he was master of, to break this Edict;
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not appearing in the thing himself, but acting by his Presidents and Governors, who made their Court to him by such compliance with his cruel purposes,
not appearing in the thing himself, but acting by his Presidents and Governors, who made their Court to him by such compliance with his cruel Purposes,
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well knowing they could recommend themselves no way so effectually as by fulfilling his Desires, without expecting his Commands: But, in a little time, this modesty or fear was overcome, (such zealous superstition is impatient of restraint,) and he began to open his designs with falling first upon the Bishops, (all Persecutions ever did the same, the very Heathens knew,
well knowing they could recommend themselves no Way so effectually as by fulfilling his Desires, without expecting his Commands: But, in a little time, this modesty or Fear was overcome, (such zealous Superstition is impatient of restraint,) and he began to open his designs with falling First upon the Bishops, (all Persecutions ever did the same, the very heathens knew,
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and therefore took the readiest way by falling upon them at first;) next he dismiss'd the Christians from all Employments at Court, cashier'd them from the Army, and turn'd them out of every Office;
and Therefore took the Readiest Way by falling upon them At First;) next he dismissed the Christians from all Employments At Court, Cashiered them from the Army, and turned them out of every Office;
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then seiz'd on their Estates, and fell at last upon the Clergy, killing some Bishops for praying for Constantine. Thus he continued persecuting for some good time, designing nothing less than the utter subversion of Christianity, which Eusebius (who liv'd at the same time) says, He had undoubtedly effected, had not God, the Protector of his People, prevented it, by raising up his Servant Constantine, and leading him as it were by the hand to their Delivery;
then seized on their Estates, and fell At last upon the Clergy, killing Some Bishops for praying for Constantine. Thus he continued persecuting for Some good time, designing nothing less than the utter subversion of Christianity, which Eusebius (who lived At the same time) Says, He had undoubtedly effected, had not God, the Protector of his People, prevented it, by raising up his Servant Constantine, and leading him as it were by the hand to their Delivery;
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who, after having exercis'd more patience, than was necessary, with this brutal Prince, and all to no purpose, made ready at last to succour these distressed Sufferers, concluding it a holy and religious thing, to remove One Man,
who, After having exercised more patience, than was necessary, with this brutal Prince, and all to no purpose, made ready At last to succour these distressed Sufferers, concluding it a holy and religious thing, to remove One Man,
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In truth, Eusebius tells this Story in such manner, that One might reasonably think, the Christians of Licinius 's Empire, sent to Constantine for some relief;
In truth, Eusebius tells this Story in such manner, that One might reasonably think, the Christians of Licinius is Empire, sent to Constantine for Some relief;
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And of this mutual satisfaction in each other, the great and many endearing kindnesses and complements that past between the Emperor and the Council of Nice, are so many ample testimonies,
And of this mutual satisfaction in each other, the great and many endearing Kindnesses and compliments that passed between the Emperor and the Council of Nicaenae, Are so many ample testimonies,
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though they were most of them Licinius 's Subjects, and the Council was call'd but a year after his deseat, 325. This Approbation of the Ancient Christians of this Act of Constantine, might serve, I say, to shew that they esteemed it not only just and lawfull,
though they were most of them Licinius is Subjects, and the Council was called but a year After his deseat, 325. This Approbation of the Ancient Christians of this Act of Constantine, might serve, I say, to show that they esteemed it not only just and lawful,
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and one who lov'd, and best consulted both the honour and the welfare of our Nation,) her whole Conduct, I say, with respect to all the Protestants abroad, approv'd of and rewarded, both by Parliaments and Convocations, might make this Case a little more defensible,
and one who loved, and best consulted both the honour and the welfare of our nation,) her Whole Conduct, I say, with respect to all the Protestants abroad, approved of and rewarded, both by Parliaments and Convocations, might make this Case a little more defensible,
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and we need not question, but he would have made the rescue and deliverance of their persecuted Brethren, a quickning motive and encouragement to the behaving themselves valiantly, and quitting themselves like Men.
and we need not question, but he would have made the rescue and deliverance of their persecuted Brothers, a quickening motive and encouragement to the behaving themselves valiantly, and quitting themselves like Men.
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he had gathered a great Army, and selected all or most of the chosen Men, to oppose to the Syrians, and committed the rest to Abishai 's management, to order,
he had gathered a great Army, and selected all or most of the chosen Men, to oppose to the Syrians, and committed the rest to Abishai is management, to order,
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and laziness, and cowardice, you shall in vain implore the assistance of the Gods, for they are angry and incens'd with such, said a Heathen of old of his fictitious Deities;
and laziness, and cowardice, you shall in vain implore the assistance of the God's, for they Are angry and incensed with such, said a Heathen of old of his fictitious Deities;
we must do what we can for our selves in every case, and pray to God to bless and prosper our endeavours, to make those means effectual to the attaining of their end,
we must do what we can for our selves in every case, and pray to God to bless and prosper our endeavours, to make those means effectual to the attaining of their end,
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and such as is proportion'd out to our Abilities and our Necessities; but know withall, that they will signifie nothing without his pleasure and permission;
and such as is proportioned out to our Abilities and our Necessities; but know withal, that they will signify nothing without his pleasure and permission;
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but then the thoughts of having it from God, of considering it as an effect of his peculiar favour and benignity, That it is the disposal of unerring Wisdom:
but then the thoughts of having it from God, of considering it as an Effect of his peculiar favour and benignity, That it is the disposal of unerring Wisdom:
But (abstracting the Consideration of our Sins, being the Cause of our Miscarriages, as they are not always so,) when we know we have done all that we should and could do;
But (abstracting the Consideration of our Sins, being the Cause of our Miscarriages, as they Are not always so,) when we know we have done all that we should and could do;
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and has been labouring, for some years, to appease and placate God, by humane Sacrifices, by Cruelty and great Barbarity, by the destruction of his own Subjects,
and has been labouring, for Some Years, to appease and placate God, by humane Sacrifices, by Cruelty and great Barbarity, by the destruction of his own Subject's,
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or Parsimony, where there is no need, or any other methods, starve or discourage them abroad, we shall in vain think to be safe our selves at home; for whatever be the Event, We shall be sure to feel the worst effects of it;
or Parsimony, where there is no need, or any other methods, starve or discourage them abroad, we shall in vain think to be safe our selves At home; for whatever be the Event, We shall be sure to feel the worst effects of it;
Here are the Laws and Government so famous over all the World, for Liberty without Licentiousness, for Monarchy without Tyranny, and for Subjection without Slavery; Here are the Fortunes and Estates the best secur'd that can be, not subject to the Assessment or Taxation of an Arbitrary, Lawless Prince alone, whose Vanity or Folly, bad Designs or Wantonness, might drain the labouring and industrious Subjects;
Here Are the Laws and Government so famous over all the World, for Liberty without Licentiousness, for Monarchy without Tyranny, and for Subjection without Slavery; Here Are the Fortune's and Estates the best secured that can be, not Subject to the Assessment or Taxation of an Arbitrary, Lawless Prince alone, whose Vanity or Folly, bad Designs or Wantonness, might drain the labouring and Industria Subject's;
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And if all these Considerations are not strong enough to persuade us to be of good courage and play the Men, in their behalf, there is nothing left to do it, we shall deserve to lose them all.
And if all these Considerations Are not strong enough to persuade us to be of good courage and play the Men, in their behalf, there is nothing left to do it, we shall deserve to loose them all.
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But when their Folly or their Carelesness, their Cowardice or Falsehood, are the occasions of their Sufferings, the World a-round must laugh at and despise them,
But when their Folly or their Carelessness, their Cowardice or Falsehood, Are the occasions of their Sufferings, the World around must laugh At and despise them,
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If after we have gone thus far, and made such fair and towardly advances to a through deliverance of our selves from many certain, and more threatned Evils;
If After we have gone thus Far, and made such fair and towardly advances to a through deliverance of our selves from many certain, and more threatened Evils;
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if we should either by Dissensions, or ill-timd Frugality, weaken his Hands and Heart, or those of his Allies, we should deservedly become the hissing and the scorn of all the Earth;
if we should either by Dissensions, or ill-timd Frugality, weaken his Hands and Heart, or those of his Allies, we should deservedly become the hissing and the scorn of all the Earth;
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and we must be contented with them, be they what they will; and say with Joab here, and good Old Eli in another place, 1 Sam. 3.18. It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth him good. FINIS.
and we must be contented with them, be they what they will; and say with Joab Here, and good Old Eli in Another place, 1 Sam. 3.18. It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good. FINIS.
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