A sermon preached in New Brentford Church in Middlesex December the 2d. 1697. Being the thanksgiving-day to almighty God for His Majesty's safe return, and for the happy and honourable peace, of which God hath made him the glorious instrument. By Christopher Johnson, M.A. School-master of Richmond in Surrey.
it being the Work of a Divine Hand, which finishing the many Draughts and Lineaments of their greatest Essays and Designs, makes them prosperous and beautiful in their Season:
it being the Work of a Divine Hand, which finishing the many Draughts and Lineaments of their greatest Essays and Designs, makes them prosperous and beautiful in their Season:
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if the Almighty doth not animate and cherish it, so as it shall be said, to the Praise of the Eternal KING, not, what hath Man? but, what hath God wrought? Both WAR and PEACE attest the Truth of this;
if the Almighty does not animate and cherish it, so as it shall be said, to the Praise of the Eternal KING, not, what hath Man? but, what hath God wrought? Both WAR and PEACE attest the Truth of this;
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and who having his Throne amidst transcendent Glories in the highest Heaven, sits nevertheless on the Circle of the Earth, beholding and governing the Inhabitants thereof;
and who having his Throne amid transcendent Glories in the highest Heaven, sits nevertheless on the Circle of the Earth, beholding and governing the Inhabitants thereof;
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By the two former of which His Divine Attributes exerted into Act, He often issues forth a Commission to the avenging Sword, to visit such Nations or People,
By the two former of which His Divine Attributes exerted into Act, He often issues forth a Commission to the avenging Sword, to visit such nations or People,
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and with Circumstances as various perhaps, as the Occasions thereof have been manifold, throughout the grand Multiplication of time, in its Fleeting and uncertain Stages, redounding always by some Method or other to the Glory of God's Justice, or of his Mercy;
and with circumstances as various perhaps, as the Occasions thereof have been manifold, throughout the grand Multiplication of time, in its Fleeting and uncertain Stages, redounding always by Some Method or other to the Glory of God's justice, or of his Mercy;
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For how greatly is this Assertion verified by the ancient Dispensations of God's Loving Kindness to the Children of Israel, in their many Deliverances,
For how greatly is this Assertion verified by the ancient Dispensations of God's Loving Kindness to the Children of Israel, in their many Deliverances,
and the Destruction, or at least Humiliation of their Enemies complying with, and suing to them for PEACE, not without Overtures of very honourable and advantagious Articles of Agreement,
and the Destruction, or At least Humiliation of their Enemies complying with, and suing to them for PEACE, not without Overtures of very honourable and advantageous Articles of Agreement,
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and even render'd all the Artillery and Weapons of War useless, by making the Voice of PEACE to sound every where among us, with Melody of Joy to our Hearts, ballancing at last the Sorrows and Miseries, which were predominant under the dull and melancholly Aspect of WAR;
and even rendered all the artillery and Weapons of War useless, by making the Voice of PEACE to found every where among us, with Melody of Joy to our Hearts, balancing At last the Sorrows and Misery's, which were predominant under the dull and melancholy Aspect of WAR;
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but that He manifests his Divine Love to us, as in former days he did to the Jews, we being (as they were under the Law) his CHURCH under the Gospel; a part at least of that holy Ʋniversal Church, whose lively Branches spread any where over the face of the Terrestrial Globe:
but that He manifests his Divine Love to us, as in former days he did to the jews, we being (as they were under the Law) his CHURCH under the Gospel; a part At least of that holy Ʋniversal Church, whose lively Branches spread any where over the face of the Terrestrial Globe:
which, if not sullied and blemished with the filthy Spots of Immoralities and Ingratitude, will be a sufficient Antidote against the most venemous Evil of the old Serpent,
which, if not sullied and blemished with the filthy Spots of Immoralities and Ingratitude, will be a sufficient Antidote against the most venomous Evil of the old Serpent,
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and a mighty Preservative of God's Favour to us; an impregnable Fortress against the most furious Batteries and Attacks of Crafty, and formidable Enemies:
and a mighty Preservative of God's Favour to us; an impregnable Fortress against the most furious Batteries and Attacks of Crafty, and formidable Enemies:
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For he will stand always on the watch, that neither the Subtilty of Man, nor the Machinations of the black Regions of Darkness, shall prevail against those who firmly adhere to him:
For he will stand always on the watch, that neither the Subtlety of Man, nor the Machinations of the black Regions of Darkness, shall prevail against those who firmly adhere to him:
Which is part of Balaam 's famous Prophecy concerning the high Advancement, and perpetually ascending Prosperity of God's then peculiar People, through the magnifying Favour of Divine Protection:
Which is part of balaam is famous Prophecy Concerning the high Advancement, and perpetually ascending Prosperity of God's then peculiar People, through the magnifying Favour of Divine Protection:
That the self-same Sorcerer, who came from •ar, for Lucre's sake, with full intent to curse Jacob and defie Israel, and let no pious Fraud be wanting to withdraw Heaven's Kindness (if possible) from them, should not be able to utter one Syllable,
That the selfsame Sorcerer, who Come from •ar, for Lucre's sake, with full intent to curse Jacob and defy Israel, and let no pious Fraud be wanting to withdraw Heaven's Kindness (if possible) from them, should not be able to utter one Syllable,
even to a Proverb in Israel; Is Saul also among the Prophets? But God Almighty to serve the glorious ends of his Providence, could change the Heart of one,
even to a Proverb in Israel; Is Saul also among the prophets? But God Almighty to serve the glorious ends of his Providence, could change the Heart of one,
as well as of the other, or cause his Spirit of Illumination to descend for a time upon an unsanctified Person, crossing his hellish and carnal Sentiments, by powerful Operations from above, strong and irresistible Raptures, converting his Thoughts of horrid Inchantments into exalted Meditations,
as well as of the other, or cause his Spirit of Illumination to descend for a time upon an unsanctified Person, crossing his hellish and carnal Sentiments, by powerful Operations from above, strong and irresistible Raptures, converting his Thoughts of horrid Enchantments into exalted Meditations,
and excellent Speeches of Divine Providence, with a forcible Constraint upon his Heart and Tongue to deliver, instead of his lying Divinations, nothing but Sacred Oracles of Truth, comprehending most sublime Speculations concerning the Victories, Peace,
and excellent Speeches of Divine Providence, with a forcible Constraint upon his Heart and Tongue to deliver, instead of his lying Divinations, nothing but Sacred Oracles of Truth, comprehending most sublime Speculations Concerning the Victories, Peace,
for by it we understand mighty and marvellous things done for the Children of Israel; and who was the prime Cause thereof, the Great GOD: The Person he was pleased to substitute,
for by it we understand mighty and marvellous things done for the Children of Israel; and who was the prime Cause thereof, the Great GOD: The Person he was pleased to substitute,
and make instrumental under Him for the effecting of that gracious Work, we may easily understand to be him, of whom there is elsewhere frequent mention made, Moses the Servant of the Lord.
and make instrumental under Him for the effecting of that gracious Work, we may Easily understand to be him, of whom there is elsewhere frequent mention made, Moses the Servant of the Lord.
if he did not proclaim it to a title, according to the full Contents of the Charge given him, which contain'd that word only, which the Lord put into his Mouth;
if he did not proclaim it to a title, according to the full Contents of the Charge given him, which contained that word only, which the Lord put into his Mouth;
For otherwise, from an evil Heart and Tongue, could not proceed such good words, as are the Extract of the most resined and sublimest Thoughts concerning the Dignity and Felicity of God's People.
For otherwise, from an evil Heart and Tongue, could not proceed such good words, as Are the Extract of the most resigned and Sublimest Thoughts Concerning the Dignity and Felicity of God's People.
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and triumphant Conquests vouchsafed them, to this place of their present Encampment in the Plains of Moab, and his Abhorrence and Refusal of Balak 's many Altars and Sacrifices, and my Inchantments and Divinations, by which I go in eager quest of some means how to alienate him from them,
and triumphant Conquests vouchsafed them, to this place of their present Encampment in the Plains of Moab, and his Abhorrence and Refusal of Balak is many Altars and Sacrifices, and my Enchantments and Divinations, by which I go in eager quest of Some means how to alienate him from them,
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All this, and what else remains, that might be more particularly remembred, will afford excellent Matter to compile a most glorious History of this ever blessed and happy People;
All this, and what Else remains, that might be more particularly remembered, will afford excellent Matter to compile a most glorious History of this ever blessed and happy People;
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which, as they shall be a most celebrious Object of universal Admiration, so also a very ample Subject of innumerable Discourses and Orations, be they of Praise and Benediction,
which, as they shall be a most celebrious Object of universal Admiration, so also a very ample Subject of innumerable Discourses and Orations, be they of Praise and Benediction,
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First, That GOD hath done a very Great, and a Gracious, a Wonderful, and a Glorious Work for these Realms of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND, for their Friends and Allies.
First, That GOD hath done a very Great, and a Gracious, a Wondered, and a Glorious Work for these Realms of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND, for their Friends and Allies.
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Secondly, That, like a Moses to us, God's Anointed Servant, and our Dread Soveraign Lord KING WILLIAM the Third, hath been the happy Instrument of effecting this great and mighty Work, in the Deliverance of EƲROPE. And,
Secondly, That, like a Moses to us, God's Anointed Servant, and our Dread Sovereign Lord KING WILLIAM the Third, hath been the happy Instrument of effecting this great and mighty Work, in the Deliverance of EƲROPE. And,
First, GOD hath done a Great, and a Gracious, a Wonderful, and a Glorious Work for these Realms of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND, for their Friends and Allies.
First, GOD hath done a Great, and a Gracious, a Wondered, and a Glorious Work for these Realms of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND, for their Friends and Allies.
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For such a marvellous Scene of high Atchievements may entertain our Contemplations, if we let loose the Springs of our Minds to ponder aright upon those noble Passages of GOD's Providence, the Palladium of our Safety, which will give Wings to our Fancies, that they may mount from our gross Tabernacles into the delectable Regions of more clear,
For such a marvellous Scene of high Achievements may entertain our Contemplations, if we let lose the Springs of our Minds to ponder aright upon those noble Passages of GOD's Providence, the Palladium of our Safety, which will give Wings to our Fancies, that they may mount from our gross Tabernacles into the delectable Regions of more clear,
and distinct Ideas and Apprehensions of GOD's Grace and Glory shining upon us, and allure our Souls to take frequent Flights, not into some sorrowful Deserts of Lamentation,
and distinct Ideas and Apprehensions of GOD's Grace and Glory shining upon us, and allure our Souls to take frequent Flights, not into Some sorrowful Deserts of Lamentation,
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but into the solacing Mountain of the Lord's House, where we shall find that a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful for His blessed Visitation of us in our distress, dispelling the thick Mists of our anxious Fears by the Light of his Countenance darting radiant and gladsom Beams into our Hearts,
but into the solacing Mountain of the Lord's House, where we shall find that a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful for His blessed Visitation of us in our distress, dispelling the thick Mists of our anxious Fears by the Light of his Countenance darting radiant and gladsome Beams into our Hearts,
and sorely troubled their whole Host, for their Destruction was the more visible and approaching by the Sea of their own Wickedness returning strongly upon them,
and sorely troubled their Whole Host, for their Destruction was the more visible and approaching by the Sea of their own Wickedness returning strongly upon them,
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though with ill Wills and heavy Hearts they drove on, but with almost as quick dispatch as Asahel himself could make, who was as light of foot as a wild Roe;
though with ill Wills and heavy Hearts they drove on, but with almost as quick dispatch as Ashahel himself could make, who was as Light of foot as a wild Roe;
compassing Sea and Land, not to make Proselytes, those days were elapsed, but to seek a Refuge to escape the Vengeance due unto their Demerits, the Sentence whereof their guilty Consciences pronounced loudly unto them,
compassing Sea and Land, not to make Proselytes, those days were elapsed, but to seek a Refuge to escape the Vengeance due unto their Demerits, the Sentence whereof their guilty Consciences pronounced loudly unto them,
and the Terror of it, which God struck into them, made the Wicked flee, but not without hopes of returning with Fury to play a bloody and fiery after-Game with us;
and the Terror of it, which God struck into them, made the Wicked flee, but not without hope's of returning with Fury to play a bloody and fiery after-Game with us;
and to work their Ends by Craft, and Artifice, and many Stratagems projected in their deepest Counsels, whose Arcana 's were often, perhaps, sealed up by the greatest Art of their wisest Heads, with purpose not to be disclosed, till like the opening of Pandora 's Box, they might produce the most Epidemical Mischiefs.
and to work their Ends by Craft, and Artifice, and many Stratagems projected in their Deepest Counsels, whose Arcana is were often, perhaps, sealed up by the greatest Art of their Wisest Heads, with purpose not to be disclosed, till like the opening of Pandora is Box, they might produce the most Epidemical Mischiefs.
and their Errors with a Hiss instead of a Plaudite: This was GOD's Work, a great Act of his Grace and Favour to us, that no Ahithophel 's Counsel could give us the mortal Blow.
and their Errors with a Hiss instead of a Plaudite: This was GOD's Work, a great Act of his Grace and Favour to us, that no Ahithophel is Counsel could give us the Mortal Blow.
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And then, when WAR was necessary to produce PEACE and Safety to us and Europe, it was a wonderful and glorious thing, that a CONFEDERACY of many PRINCES and POTENTATES of different Nations and People should be so closely cemented in the firmest Union, that no Policy or Inchantment could dissolve it,
And then, when WAR was necessary to produce PEACE and Safety to us and Europe, it was a wondered and glorious thing, that a CONFEDERACY of many PRINCES and POTENTATES of different nations and People should be so closely cemented in the firmest union, that no Policy or Enchantment could dissolve it,
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or cause any to violate the League of mutual Amity, and Defence for Publick Preservation; unless from the ALPS we may behold One who courted imaginary Interest before real Honour.
or cause any to violate the League of mutual Amity, and Defence for Public Preservation; unless from the ALPS we may behold One who courted imaginary Interest before real Honour.
Again, it has been the good Effect of God's mighty and powerful Operations, that our KING should be preserved safe in various Perils by Land and Sea, in his generous and heroick Enterprizes, through the many Fatigues and uncertain Chances of WAR.
Again, it has been the good Effect of God's mighty and powerful Operations, that our KING should be preserved safe in various Perils by Land and Sea, in his generous and heroic Enterprises, through the many Fatigues and uncertain Chances of WAR.
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As also that, when for our Ingratitude and Wickedness our late Soveraign Lady the QUEEN of ever Glorious and Blessed Memory, received a sudden Call to depart from us, her unworthy Subjects, into the Society of blessed Spirits,
As also that, when for our Ingratitude and Wickedness our late Sovereign Lady the QUEEN of ever Glorious and Blessed Memory, received a sudden Call to depart from us, her unworthy Subject's, into the Society of blessed Spirits,
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And with what a deep sense must we confess it to be a most gracious Act of GOD's special and glorious Providence in saving his Anointed by his Right hand, and preserving his LIFE from fear of the Enemy, hiding him from the secret Counsel of the Wicked, from the Insurrection of the Workers of Iniquity? when a profoundly impious,
And with what a deep sense must we confess it to be a most gracious Act of GOD's special and glorious Providence in Saving his Anointed by his Right hand, and preserving his LIFE from Fear of the Enemy, hiding him from the secret Counsel of the Wicked, from the Insurrection of the Workers of Iniquity? when a profoundly impious,
and (O I am almost at a loss for apt words to decipher the Horror and Malignity of the Crime!) a malicious and diabolical PLOT was conceived and forster'd, with all the Hellish Art against the SACRED LIFE of our most GRACIOUS SOVERAIGN;
and (Oh I am almost At a loss for apt words to decipher the Horror and Malignity of the Crime!) a malicious and diabolical PLOT was conceived and forstered, with all the Hellish Art against the SACRED LIFE of our most GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN;
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and by others forwarded with Venom, Spite, and the full power of that pernicious Race of Men, who were united into such a Body as formed a monstrous Hydra, with the most direful Intentions of Regicide and Assassination,
and by Others forwarded with Venom, Spite, and the full power of that pernicious Raze of Men, who were united into such a Body as formed a monstrous Hydra, with the most direful Intentions of Regicide and Assassination,
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For having carved out our Destruction in Essigie, they were so full of it in their Ambition and Fancies, that rather than fail of real Success, they seemed willing (being instigated thereto by their implacable Wrath) to venture two Deaths, might we but fall a Victim to their Rage by one:
For having carved out our Destruction in Effigy, they were so full of it in their Ambition and Fancies, that rather than fail of real Success, they seemed willing (being instigated thereto by their implacable Wrath) to venture two Death's, might we but fallen a Victim to their Rage by one:
GOD's Blessing thereon, which was infinitely more than a bare Counterpoise against those Children of Men that were but Vanity, those Children of Men that were deceitful upon the Weights, and altogether lighter than Vanity it self.
GOD's Blessing thereon, which was infinitely more than a bore Counterpoise against those Children of Men that were but Vanity, those Children of Men that were deceitful upon the Weights, and altogether lighter than Vanity it self.
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Finally, Behold we GOD's Work displayed with all the eminent Symbols and Characters of Greatness and Favour, of Admiration and Glory in the Eyes of all considering Men,
Finally, Behold we GOD's Work displayed with all the eminent Symbols and Characters of Greatness and Favour, of Admiration and Glory in the Eyes of all considering Men,
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He hath fought for us, and we do now (blessed be his holy Name) see the Salvation of the LORD, which he hath shewed to us, by making the Ensigns and Trophies of WAR fall down at the appearance of PEACE arising by his Gracious Providence like the SUN in his Brightness, pleasant and comfortable both in the Prospect and happy Enjoyment of all those Bene•its its Influences produce to the Sons of Men.
He hath fought for us, and we do now (blessed be his holy Name) see the Salvation of the LORD, which he hath showed to us, by making the Ensigns and Trophies of WAR fallen down At the appearance of PEACE arising by his Gracious Providence like the SUN in his Brightness, pleasant and comfortable both in the Prospect and happy Enjoyment of all those Bene•its its Influences produce to the Sons of Men.
And an honourable PEACE it is that God hath wrought for our Liege Lord KING WILLIAM, and the Princes and States, his ALLIES, with no small ▪ Advantage to such a most High and Potent Confederacy;
And an honourable PEACE it is that God hath wrought for our Liege Lord KING WILLIAM, and the Princes and States, his ALLIES, with no small ▪ Advantage to such a most High and Potent Confederacy;
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for which prosperous Issue of Affairs, a Blessing of Blessings, a Celestial Happiness on Earth, we are here assembled this Day to celebrate a devout and joyful Thanksgiving.
for which prosperous Issue of Affairs, a Blessing of Blessings, a Celestial Happiness on Earth, we Are Here assembled this Day to celebrate a devout and joyful Thanksgiving.
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as the Finger of GOD hath ordered every particular Motion to have its effect, according to the good Purpose of his holy Will, in the weighty business we have hitherto discoursed of, the total Sum of all in general, made up by the Addition or Induction of every singular Blessing, must, of necessary consequence from the Maxims of Reason, inferr that it is GOD's WORK,
as the Finger of GOD hath ordered every particular Motion to have its Effect, according to the good Purpose of his holy Will, in the weighty business we have hitherto discoursed of, the total Sum of all in general, made up by the Addition or Induction of every singular Blessing, must, of necessary consequence from the Maxims of Reason, infer that it is GOD's WORK,
and a very Great and Gracious, a Wonderful and Glorious WORK, that He hath wrought for these Realms of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND, for their Friends and Allies. Wherefore this conducts us to our
and a very Great and Gracious, a Wondered and Glorious WORK, that He hath wrought for these Realms of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND, for their Friends and Allies. Wherefore this conducts us to our
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Second General Head; That like a Moses to us, GOD's Anointed Servant, Our Dread Soveraign Lord KING WILLIAM the Third, hath been the Happy Instrument of effecting this Great and Mighty Work, in the Deliverance of EƲROPE.
Second General Head; That like a Moses to us, GOD's Anointed Servant, Our Dread Sovereign Lord KING WILLIAM the Third, hath been the Happy Instrument of effecting this Great and Mighty Work, in the Deliverance of EƲROPE.
The whole Series of Affairs ever since the first Appearances of the Happy REVOLUTION by our High and Mighty MONARCH's Arrival on our Coasts, evinces the positive Verity of so clear and demonstrative an Assertion;
The Whole Series of Affairs ever since the First Appearances of the Happy REVOLUTION by our High and Mighty MONARCH's Arrival on our Coasts, evinces the positive Verity of so clear and demonstrative an Assertion;
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and we will go on to averr that in our Preservation, and the whole Course of the WAR, the Illustrious NASSAW hath been the Man of God's Right Hand, whom he made strong for Himself and Us. He hath gone forth in his Might to fight our Battels,
and we will go on to aver that in our Preservation, and the Whole Course of the WAR, the Illustrious NASSAW hath been the Man of God's Right Hand, whom he made strong for Himself and Us. He hath gone forth in his Might to fight our Battles,
When in the worst Events, the seasonable and auspicious Turn, his Presence and Conduct gave to the Affairs of Christendom, created a new Life, with increase of Spirit and Vigour in them. One Instance for Illustration hereof, I shall produce:
When in the worst Events, the seasonable and auspicious Turn, his Presence and Conduct gave to the Affairs of Christendom, created a new Life, with increase of Spirit and Vigour in them. One Instance for Illustration hereof, I shall produce:
That Summer His MAJESTY made his Royal Expedition into IRELAND, the Campaign frowning upon the Confederates in some of their Countries, by no small Disappointments and Losses, with the unaccountable Misfortune the GRAND FLEET at Sea received about the same time, might have been fatal Miscarriages to the whole Body of the happy and well-form'd Alliance, had not the true Martial Genius of our KING made the River BOYNE for ever memorable and famous,
That Summer His MAJESTY made his Royal Expedition into IRELAND, the Campaign frowning upon the Confederates in Some of their Countries, by no small Disappointments and Losses, with the unaccountable Misfortune the GRAND FLEET At Sea received about the same time, might have been fatal Miscarriages to the Whole Body of the happy and well-formed Alliance, had not the true Martial Genius of our KING made the River BOYNE for ever memorable and famous,
when on its Banks he gathered the Laurels of an intire VICTORY over the Enemy, which crown'd Him a second time KING of that Nation, and was an happy Omen and Prelude of its total Reduction in GOD's good time unto the Obedience of Him their Victorious, Lawful, and Rightful SOVERAIGN.
when on its Banks he gathered the Laurels of an entire VICTORY over the Enemy, which crowned Him a second time KING of that nation, and was an happy Omen and Prelude of its total Reduction in GOD's good time unto the obedience of Him their Victorious, Lawful, and Rightful SOVEREIGN.
This great Action buoy'd up the Spirits of the whole Confederacy, baffled their Enemies, saved EƲROPE from falling into a grand Convulsion, and received the Praise and Thanks of Multitudes of honest and good Men.
This great Actium buoyed up the Spirits of the Whole Confederacy, baffled their Enemies, saved EƲROPE from falling into a grand Convulsion, and received the Praise and Thanks of Multitudes of honest and good Men.
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as gave Magnanimity to his Allies, with Constancy and Resolution to give Life to Heroick Actions; till having cut the way through many rough Difficulties, they have arrived in the end to their desired Haven of Rest and Tranquillity, a blessed and seasonable PEACE, adorned with Honour and Advantage:
as gave Magnanimity to his Allies, with Constancy and Resolution to give Life to Heroic Actions; till having Cut the Way through many rough Difficulties, they have arrived in the end to their desired Haven of Rest and Tranquillity, a blessed and seasonable PEACE, adorned with Honour and Advantage:
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A PEACE, we hope may be as inviolable, as its Sanction and Ratifications are sacred by that great Tie of Princes mutual Oaths and Stipulations, which ought to be, like the Gordian Knot, indissoluble;
A PEACE, we hope may be as inviolable, as its Sanction and Ratifications Are sacred by that great Tie of Princes mutual Oaths and Stipulations, which ought to be, like the Gordian Knot, indissoluble;
And the ancient Heathens will assure the most ambitious Man on Earth, that he can no way obtain true Honour, but by passing first through the Temple of Virtue; and breach of Vows and Covenants hath in all Ages received the Brand of an innate Contradiction and Repugnancy to all that hath the Face or Name of Goodness, Virtue, or Honour.
And the ancient heathens will assure the most ambitious Man on Earth, that he can no Way obtain true Honour, but by passing First through the Temple of Virtue; and breach of Vows and Covenants hath in all Ages received the Brand of an innate Contradiction and Repugnancy to all that hath the Face or Name of goodness, Virtue, or Honour.
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and hope in GOD that this Land, and all others concerned in the late WAR, shall have a long REST, a blessed and lasting REPOSE, by the Period PEACE hath put to War,
and hope in GOD that this Land, and all Others concerned in the late WAR, shall have a long REST, a blessed and lasting REPOSE, by the Period PEACE hath put to War,
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Instead of which undeserved Blessing, what Wo and Misery had triumphed over us? if God, of his In•inite Mercy to us, a wretched and ungrateful Race of Sinners, had not raised up our most Serene and VALIANT KING to be our Deliverer from that deluge of Evils then flowing upon us;
Instead of which undeserved Blessing, what Woe and Misery had triumphed over us? if God, of his In•inite Mercy to us, a wretched and ungrateful Raze of Sinners, had not raised up our most Serene and VALIANT KING to be our Deliverer from that deluge of Evils then flowing upon us;
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the Great Patron and Defender of EƲROPE, not only by his Counsels and Directions, but his Valour in the Field of Battel, sparing neither His ROYAL PERSON,
the Great Patron and Defender of EƲROPE, not only by his Counsels and Directions, but his Valour in the Field of Battle, sparing neither His ROYAL PERSON,
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Our Preservation then in Rest and Ease, hath cost our most GRACIOUS SOVERAIGN unknown Watchings and Labours, all which he hath undergone with great Courage and Conduct, Patience and Constancy, through a various Scene of Circumstances, full of incredible and almost inextricable Labyrinths;
Our Preservation then in Rest and Ease, hath cost our most GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN unknown Watchings and Labours, all which he hath undergone with great Courage and Conduct, Patience and Constancy, through a various Scene of circumstances, full of incredible and almost inextricable Labyrinths;
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if we count from that twice renowned Year and Day of His MAJESTY's auspicious Landing on our Coasts; or from the Alarm and Consternation at Salisbury, to the time wherein many aking Hearts were this last Campaign replenished with a sudden and unexpected Joy by his vigilant Preservation of BRƲSSELS.
if we count from that twice renowned Year and Day of His MAJESTY's auspicious Landing on our Coasts; or from the Alarm and Consternation At Salisbury, to the time wherein many aching Hearts were this last Campaign replenished with a sudden and unexpected Joy by his vigilant Preservation of BRƲSSELS.
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From what hath been delivered upon our two first General Heads, though but a small Epitome of all that might be spoken, it is manifest that without GOD's Aid it would have been utterly impossible,
From what hath been Delivered upon our two First General Heads, though but a small Epitome of all that might be spoken, it is manifest that without GOD's Aid it would have been utterly impossible,
it is most improbable that this great Work, which is wrought for us, had received this joyful Conclusion by a General and Desireable PEACE, instead of all the Miseries and bitter Calamities, which might have long since invaded us, and all our Properties:
it is most improbable that this great Work, which is wrought for us, had received this joyful Conclusion by a General and Desirable PEACE, instead of all the Misery's and bitter Calamities, which might have long since invaded us, and all our Properties:
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And therefore we will close this part of our Discourse with the Israelites Watchword, or Signal to the Battel against their Enemies the Midianites, Judg. 7. 20. The Sword of the Lord, and of Gideon;
And Therefore we will close this part of our Discourse with the Israelites Watchword, or Signal to the Battle against their Enemies the midianites, Judges 7. 20. The Sword of the Lord, and of gideon;
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Third General Head; That all this, which is done for us, shall be a large ▪ Theme of Discourse, of Praise and Thanksgiving, not only in these days, we live in, but to our Posterity also;
Third General Head; That all this, which is done for us, shall be a large ▪ Theme of Discourse, of Praise and Thanksgiving, not only in these days, we live in, but to our Posterity also;
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for then with a lively air it stirs them up to rejoyce in the Lord, and joy in the God of their Salvation: And that the Remembrance of so great a Blessing may not be lost from Posterity, the Alacrity of the Times will summon all Men to declare God's Mercies,
for then with a lively air it stirs them up to rejoice in the Lord, and joy in the God of their Salvation: And that the Remembrance of so great a Blessing may not be lost from Posterity, the Alacrity of the Times will summon all Men to declare God's mercies,
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unto their Graves, continue to sing the Praises of GOD for his mighty Works in these days, together with the Renown of his VICEGERENT, our most Gracious SOVERAIGN, the Glory and Fame of his Valour and mighty Acts, which may so amaze and astonish them,
unto their Graves, continue to sing the Praises of GOD for his mighty Works in these days, together with the Renown of his VICEGERENT, our most Gracious SOVEREIGN, the Glory and Fame of his Valour and mighty Acts, which may so amaze and astonish them,
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so as almost to bereave her of Life, it being recorded that upon her own personal Experience of his Wisdom, and view of all his Glory and Majesty, which more than double exceeded the fame she had heard of him, there was no more Spirit in her, 1 King. 10.
so as almost to bereave her of Life, it being recorded that upon her own personal Experience of his Wisdom, and view of all his Glory and Majesty, which more than double exceeded the fame she had herd of him, there was no more Spirit in her, 1 King. 10.
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for it shall be said how GOD, in his tender Mercy to us, stirred up his Heroick Spirit to cross the Sea with Naval and Land Forces to deliver us from the many Evils that did encompass us;
for it shall be said how GOD, in his tender Mercy to us, stirred up his Heroic Spirit to cross the Sea with Naval and Land Forces to deliver us from the many Evils that did encompass us;
and of the after total Reduction of the whole Kingdom of IRELAND unto the Power of His Scepter. And moreover, a mighty Voice from our Times shall echo in the Ears of future Ages, resounding the farther Praises of GOD's Mercies,
and of the After total Reduction of the Whole Kingdom of IRELAND unto the Power of His Sceptre. And moreover, a mighty Voice from our Times shall echo in the Ears of future Ages, resounding the farther Praises of GOD's mercies,
and the Labours and Successes of His Anointed: The Victory at SEA shall not be overwhelmed with Oblivion in that devouring Element, on whose Surface it was obtained;
and the Labours and Successes of His Anointed: The Victory At SEA shall not be overwhelmed with Oblivion in that devouring Element, on whose Surface it was obtained;
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And HIS MAJESTY's Annual Voyages over the great Deep, with God's stopping the Water-flouds, and commanding the Winds and the Waves to serve Him, may make an Addition, not to Annals and Chronicles only,
And HIS MAJESTY's Annual Voyages over the great Deep, with God's stopping the Water-floods, and commanding the Winds and the Waves to serve Him, may make an Addition, not to Annals and Chronicles only,
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but also to the Book of Nature, in what concerns Spring and Autumn; the former being the usual Season of the Royal Expedition, and the later of a Joyful Return from those Campaigns, which can never be forgotten,
but also to the Book of Nature, in what concerns Spring and Autumn; the former being the usual Season of the Royal Expedition, and the later of a Joyful Return from those Campaigns, which can never be forgotten,
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and kept as such in the Archives of all Ages, till the General Conslagration shall summon Time to conclude all in universal Silence, and to be no more:
and kept as such in the Archives of all Ages, till the General Conflagration shall summon Time to conclude all in universal Silence, and to be no more:
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and the present happy PEACE shall be obvious to the view of all Men, in those Historical Volumes, which from such abundant Matter may be composed by expert and ingenious Pens,
and the present happy PEACE shall be obvious to the view of all Men, in those Historical Volumes, which from such abundant Matter may be composed by expert and ingenious Pens,
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and which shall give a lively prospect of many Heroick Atchievements, and shall present to the Eyes of the Reader the almost impregnable NAMƲR beleaguer'd by our KING,
and which shall give a lively prospect of many Heroic Achievements, and shall present to the Eyes of the Reader the almost impregnable NAMƲR beleaguered by our KING,
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and notwithstanding the powerful Opposition within it, in view of a very numerous Army sent to its Relief, by Him so vanquished, that it was con••rained to a Surrender:
and notwithstanding the powerful Opposition within it, in view of a very numerous Army sent to its Relief, by Him so vanquished, that it was con••rained to a Surrender:
and Sage Conduct, to the finishing Stroke of that Prowess, and Wisdom which is better than Weapons of War, when He so timely saved BRƲSSELS aforementioned, and stemm'd thereby the Tide of many Evils, that might have succeeded thereon, instead of that Blessed PEACE which crowned that Brave and Generous Action,
and Sage Conduct, to the finishing Stroke of that Prowess, and Wisdom which is better than Weapons of War, when He so timely saved BRƲSSELS aforementioned, and stemmed thereby the Tide of many Evils, that might have succeeded thereon, instead of that Blessed PEACE which crowned that Brave and Generous Actium,
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and therein give Glory unto the GOD of Israel for his unspeakable Mercies in that Great Work, which so nearly and highly concerns us and many Nations, which bears the Character and Face of an universal Good to a large part of Mankind,
and therein give Glory unto the GOD of Israel for his unspeakable mercies in that Great Work, which so nearly and highly concerns us and many nations, which bears the Character and Face of an universal Good to a large part of Mankind,
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May then the Return of Gratitude and Praise to the LORD OF HEAVEN and Earth, be made by all far and near, who have tasted or heard of his Great Goodness unto the Children of this Generation,
May then the Return of Gratitude and Praise to the LORD OF HEAVEN and Earth, be made by all Far and near, who have tasted or herd of his Great goodness unto the Children of this Generation,
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and likewise in knitting together many Potentates for the common Defence of EƲROPE, and in so guiding and governing the Stream of the WAR, that according to what measure soever, more or less, the Race hath been to the Swift, or the Battle to the Strong;
and likewise in knitting together many Potentates for the Common Defence of EƲROPE, and in so guiding and governing the Stream of the WAR, that according to what measure soever, more or less, the Raze hath been to the Swift, or the Battle to the Strong;
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it represents on one side Omnipotence, and bears on the Reverse Divine Grace and Favour; and if the Work, GOD hath wrought for us, be truly denominated Great and Gracious, the Sequel or Argument, it infers, is strong and cogent,
it represents on one side Omnipotence, and bears on the Reverse Divine Grace and Favour; and if the Work, GOD hath wrought for us, be truly denominated Great and Gracious, the Sequel or Argument, it infers, is strong and cogent,
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and the Motive is ponderous, both strictly obliging us to a correspondent Performance of our Duty unto the Almighty Benefactor, instantly serving him day and night;
and the Motive is ponderous, both strictly obliging us to a correspondent Performance of our Duty unto the Almighty Benefactor, instantly serving him day and night;
And is this Work of Salvation, the LORD hath wrought for us, magnified by another double and inseparable Motto or Signature, that it is wonderful and glorious? With what pious and holy Admiration of Divine Goodness and Mercy, with what high and noble Contemplations of Adoration and Honour ought we to address our selves unto him? And all this not to be stinted in the Theory of the Mind,
And is this Work of Salvation, the LORD hath wrought for us, magnified by Another double and inseparable Motto or Signature, that it is wondered and glorious? With what pious and holy Admiration of Divine goodness and Mercy, with what high and noble Contemplations of Adoration and Honour ought we to address our selves unto him? And all this not to be stinted in the Theory of the Mind,
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to offer them in doing our Duties unto the Lord, as our reasonable Service, in token that his Benefits are both Spiritual and Temporal, in preserving our RELIGION, our LIVES, our LAWS, and LIBERTIES.
to offer them in doing our Duties unto the Lord, as our reasonable Service, in token that his Benefits Are both Spiritual and Temporal, in preserving our RELIGION, our LIVES, our LAWS, and LIBERTIES.
may all become true Saints militant in Lives and Conversations, and with the innumerable Multitude of the Saints triumphant, break forth into that sacred Cry, Salvation to our GOD which sitteth upon the Throne, and unto the LAMB;
may all become true Saints militant in Lives and Conversations, and with the innumerable Multitude of the Saints triumphant, break forth into that sacred Cry, Salvation to our GOD which Sitteth upon the Throne, and unto the LAMB;
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And hence I pass, from thus rendring unto God the things that are God's, to render also unto Caesar the things which are Caesar ' s: For hath our Most Excellent and Serene Soveraign Lord the KING been, under GOD, the Principal and Happy Instrument of the Preservation of our NATIONS,
And hence I pass, from thus rendering unto God the things that Are God's, to render also unto Caesar the things which Are Caesar ' s: For hath our Most Excellent and Serene Sovereign Lord the KING been, under GOD, the Principal and Happy Instrument of the Preservation of our NATIONS,
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and most Parts of EƲROPE? Hath he been a Moses, and a Deliverer unto us all? Hath he undergone a long and tedious Scene of Toil and Trouble, of Disquiet and Anxious Cares, as so many Thorns in his Crowns, with his Watchings and perpetual Labours, to indulge us all with Quiet and sweet Repose, in saving us by a great Deliverance? Our Duty then commencing from hence is, That we copy out to our selves the Men of Judah 's Fidelity unto their Royal David, and cleave unto our KING; and as with one Heart,
and most Parts of EƲROPE? Hath he been a Moses, and a Deliverer unto us all? Hath he undergone a long and tedious Scene of Toil and Trouble, of Disquiet and Anxious Cares, as so many Thorns in his Crowns, with his Watchings and perpetual Labours, to indulge us all with Quiet and sweet Repose, in Saving us by a great Deliverance? Our Duty then commencing from hence is, That we copy out to our selves the Men of Judah is Fidis unto their Royal David, and cleave unto our KING; and as with one Heart,
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and next, that we set the most fervent Affections of our Souls to work in Prayer, that His MAJESTY may long reap the Fruits of His Labours in Joy and Tranquillity,
and next, that we Set the most fervent Affections of our Souls to work in Prayer, that His MAJESTY may long reap the Fruits of His Labours in Joy and Tranquillity,
and honour Him with many Honours, whom the LORD himself hath thus far dignified as a lively Pattern of Solomon, a noble Transcript of that Great Original, in as much as he hath magnified him exceedingly in the sight of all Men,
and honour Him with many Honours, whom the LORD himself hath thus Far dignified as a lively Pattern of Solomon, a noble Transcript of that Great Original, in as much as he hath magnified him exceedingly in the sighed of all Men,
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for the black and odious Vice of Ingratitude to GOD, and the KING, if for our Salvation we are not willing and obedient in all our Duties unto the Lord,
for the black and odious Vice of Ingratitude to GOD, and the KING, if for our Salvation we Are not willing and obedient in all our Duties unto the Lord,
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and his Anointed, considering how great things are done for us, beginning auspiciously with a Revolution too marvellous at first to find Faith in some,
and his Anointed, considering how great things Are done for us, beginning auspiciously with a Revolution too marvellous At First to find Faith in Some,
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but it hath been carried on with such Steps and Marks of Providence from on high, such a vein of Diligence and Dexterity here below, to an happy Termination of War by the Blessing of PEACE descending from the Soveraign Fountain of all Happiness, that it hath Rhetorick sufficient to perswade all reasonable Men to fear God and honour the KING.
but it hath been carried on with such Steps and Marks of Providence from on high, such a vein of Diligence and Dexterity Here below, to an happy Termination of War by the Blessing of PEACE descending from the Sovereign Fountain of all Happiness, that it hath Rhetoric sufficient to persuade all reasonable Men to Fear God and honour the KING.
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Can Men then be ungrateful for such Blessings, and Miracles of Kindness? If they can, they may provoke GOD to recompense their Folly by a suitable Calamity,
Can Men then be ungrateful for such Blessings, and Miracles of Kindness? If they can, they may provoke GOD to recompense their Folly by a suitable Calamity,
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and Love, and Congratulation, which become Men, who have received many and most exalted Benefits by Him, the Dishonour will be theirs by rendring themselves unworthy of Him;
and Love, and Congratulation, which become Men, who have received many and most exalted Benefits by Him, the Dishonour will be theirs by rendering themselves unworthy of Him;
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and yet they shall honour Him too, notwithstanding their bitterest Envy and worst Wishes, when thereby they place Him in the Rank of those ancient Heroes and Worthies, who for their many good Offices received bad Requitals;
and yet they shall honour Him too, notwithstanding their Bitterest Envy and worst Wishes, when thereby they place Him in the Rank of those ancient Heroes and Worthies, who for their many good Offices received bad Requitals;
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yea, to carry this infinitely higher than Men, how hath GOD himself been slighted for his Mercies? and CHRIST, who came to save us all, suffered on Earth the highest Indignities and Affronts:
yea, to carry this infinitely higher than Men, how hath GOD himself been slighted for his mercies? and CHRIST, who Come to save us all, suffered on Earth the highest Indignities and Affronts:
But to exemplifie the World's cross Dealings to some Men of no small Merit, we may introduce on this Theatre the valiant Gideon, to whose House the Children of Israel shewed not Kindness, according to all the Goodness which he had shewed unto them, as it is written, Judg. 8. 35. and no wonder,
But to exemplify the World's cross Dealings to Some Men of no small Merit, we may introduce on this Theatre the valiant gideon, to whose House the Children of Israel showed not Kindness, according to all the goodness which he had showed unto them, as it is written, Judges 8. 35. and no wonder,
if we consider the Remark of the foregoing Verse, that they remember'd not the Lord their God, who had delivered them out of the hands of all their Enemies on every side.
if we Consider the Remark of the foregoing Verse, that they remembered not the Lord their God, who had Delivered them out of the hands of all their Enemies on every side.
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Next we will subjoin some in the Heathen World, as Aristides, Sirnamed the Just; Lycurgus, that famous Lacedemonian Legislator, of whom the Oracle could not determin,
Next we will subjoin Some in the Heathen World, as Aristides, Surnamed the Just; Lycurgus, that famous Lacedaemonian Legislator, of whom the Oracle could not determine,
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The Greater Scipio Africanus, the Restorer of his Country, when almost lost, heartless, and even expiring by the Conquests of the Carthaginians, was ungratefully rewarded,
The Greater Scipio Africanus, the Restorer of his Country, when almost lost, heartless, and even expiring by the Conquests of the Carthaginians, was ungratefully rewarded,
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and he as handsomly ordered to be engraven on his Tomb at the place of his Exile, where he died, this home Exprobation; INGRATA. PATRIA. NE. OSSA. QUIDEM. MEA. HABES:
and he as handsomely ordered to be engraven on his Tomb At the place of his Exile, where he died, this home Exprobration; INGRATA. PATRIA. NE. OSSA. QUIDEM. MEA. HABES:
to let the Romans know that they were unworthy of his Dust and Ashes after his Death, who used him so barbarously in his Life, that had delivered their State from perishing in the Ashes of Destruction,
to let the Romans know that they were unworthy of his Dust and Ashes After his Death, who used him so barbarously in his Life, that had Delivered their State from perishing in the Ashes of Destruction,
nor stain their own Reputation by any want of Esteem or Dutifulness to His Most Sacred MAJESTY, who hath approved Himself to be, not only the Father of our Country, but of EƲROPE; and who with Achilles should have an Homer, to set forth and extol his Virtues in a true Stile, heroick like themselves, that they may never be defaced for want of such lasting Monuments,
nor stain their own Reputation by any want of Esteem or Dutifulness to His Most Sacred MAJESTY, who hath approved Himself to be, not only the Father of our Country, but of EƲROPE; and who with Achilles should have an Homer, to Set forth and extol his Virtues in a true Style, heroic like themselves, that they may never be defaced for want of such lasting Monuments,
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that Love, Honour, and Faithful Obedience unto Him may continually circulate through every Vein of all His Dominions, that he may enjoy a good Reward of his Merits, a Crown of Gladness, of Peace, and Prosperity here.
that Love, Honour, and Faithful obedience unto Him may continually circulate through every Vein of all His Dominions, that he may enjoy a good Reward of his Merits, a Crown of Gladness, of Peace, and Prosperity Here.
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And as we would that His REIGN be long and glorious on Earth, may it be incomprehensibly so in eternal Rest in the Kingdom of our GOD, and his Saints, in the World to come.
And as we would that His REIGN be long and glorious on Earth, may it be incomprehensibly so in Eternal Rest in the Kingdom of our GOD, and his Saints, in the World to come.
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For can any thing we may do for His MAJESTY be too great? Can all, that we are able to think or act for Him, be any sufficient Compensation for all those repeated Blessings we by Him enjoy,
For can any thing we may do for His MAJESTY be too great? Can all, that we Are able to think or act for Him, be any sufficient Compensation for all those repeated Blessings we by Him enjoy,
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and for the Fatigue He hath to that end sustained, and the great Salvation which under GOD He hath wrought for us? So that as Samuel, when (he praying and sacrificing) the Lord thundered with a great Thunder upon the Philistines, and discomfited them, and they were smitten before Israel, set up a Stone or Monument in token thereof, we may erect some memorable Pillar or Trophy in honour of our Deliverance, bearing the same Inscription as did that Prophet's;
and for the Fatigue He hath to that end sustained, and the great Salvation which under GOD He hath wrought for us? So that as Samuel, when (he praying and sacrificing) the Lord thundered with a great Thunder upon the philistines, and discomfited them, and they were smitten before Israel, Set up a Stone or Monument in token thereof, we may erect Some memorable Pillar or Trophy in honour of our Deliverance, bearing the same Inscription as did that Prophet's;
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And hath the LORD helped us hitherto? Hath his Anointed KING WILLIAM the Third been the Mighty Man of Valour, by whom he hath thus helped and saved us;
And hath the LORD helped us hitherto? Hath his Anointed KING WILLIAM the Third been the Mighty Man of Valour, by whom he hath thus helped and saved us;
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and influenced by such powerful Motives is, that in our Retributions to GOD and the KING, we so demean our selves, that we become more worthy Members of that blessed Oeconomy, we rejoyce in under them both;
and influenced by such powerful Motives is, that in our Retributions to GOD and the KING, we so demean our selves, that we become more worthy Members of that blessed Oeconomy, we rejoice in under them both;
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and how hath he sustained us, as he did them, laying his left Hand under our Heads, and with his right Hand embracing and defending us? May we then be what they were required to be,
and how hath he sustained us, as he did them, laying his left Hand under our Heads, and with his right Hand embracing and defending us? May we then be what they were required to be,
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and in time to come it may be said what a Wise and Understanding People we were, upon whom the Riches of GOD's Goodness wrought its Proper and Genuin Effect, in that it made us rich in Good Works.
and in time to come it may be said what a Wise and Understanding People we were, upon whom the Riches of GOD's goodness wrought its Proper and Genuine Effect, in that it made us rich in Good Works.
but ascribe the whole Power and Praise of all to GOD: let us evermore Rej•yce in his Salvation, in the Blessings of PEACE and Tranquility, wherewith he Crowns us,
but ascribe the Whole Power and Praise of all to GOD: let us evermore Rej•yce in his Salvation, in the Blessings of PEACE and Tranquillity, wherewith he Crowns us,
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may our Gladness then no way degenerate into Luxury or Wantonness, Profaneness, or any thing Dishonourable to our Merciful and most Holy LORD GOD, who hath now granted us PEACE, one of the Blessings that Crowned Solomon 's Glory;
may our Gladness then no Way degenerate into Luxury or Wantonness, Profaneness, or any thing Dishonourable to our Merciful and most Holy LORD GOD, who hath now granted us PEACE, one of the Blessings that Crowned Solomon is Glory;
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And seeing God's Mercy and Truth are met together, let us so live, that our Righteousness and this blessed and happy PEACE may embrace and kiss each other. To this end may we be Righteous in our Retributions of our Duty and Services to GOD; Righteous in our Tribute of Fealty and Homage to the KING; Righteous in all our Transactions towards our Neighbours, and Righteous to our Selves, that we Sin not against our own Souls.
And seeing God's Mercy and Truth Are met together, let us so live, that our Righteousness and this blessed and happy PEACE may embrace and kiss each other. To this end may we be Righteous in our Retributions of our Duty and Services to GOD; Righteous in our Tribute of Fealty and Homage to the KING; Righteous in all our Transactions towards our Neighbours, and Righteous to our Selves, that we since not against our own Souls.
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May the World see that GOD hath Built us, and hath not broken us down; he hath Planted us, and not plucked us up. May the Romish Enemies of our Religion be now advertised of the Vanity of their Attempts against our Church, whose Basis is on the Rock of GOD's Word, which can never be prevailed against:
May the World see that GOD hath Built us, and hath not broken us down; he hath Planted us, and not plucked us up. May the Romish Enemies of our Religion be now advertised of the Vanity of their Attempts against our Church, whose Basis is on the Rock of GOD's Word, which can never be prevailed against:
May her many signal Deliverances, especially this last, work such a precaution in them, that they may never make any farther approaches against Her, lest haply they be found even to fight against GOD.
May her many signal Deliverances, especially this last, work such a precaution in them, that they may never make any farther Approaches against Her, lest haply they be found even to fight against GOD.
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and then, if it be so, that they will not desist from evil Practices against us, we may boldly take up the three Holy Childrens couragious Resolution to Nebuchadnezzar, when his Fiery Furnace was in view, as their next Moment's Fate;
and then, if it be so, that they will not desist from evil Practices against us, we may boldly take up the three Holy Children's courageous Resolution to Nebuchadnezzar, when his Fiery Furnace was in view, as their next Moment's Fate;
and let our Foes know, we are not careful to answer them in this matter, for our GOD, whom we serve, is able to deliver us from their hottest Fury, and he will deliver us out of their Hands:
and let our Foes know, we Are not careful to answer them in this matter, for our GOD, whom we serve, is able to deliver us from their hottest Fury, and he will deliver us out of their Hands:
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From all which let them be seasonably admonished, and receive this Instruction in Relation to our Church; That surely there is no Inchantment against Jacob,
From all which let them be seasonably admonished, and receive this Instruction in Relation to our Church; That surely there is no Enchantment against Jacob,
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