if the ground of your hearts be not brasse or adamant, not only cause the seed of the word which ye haue so often receiued, to bring forth in you the herbe of an holy profession,
if the ground of your hearts be not brass or adamant, not only cause the seed of the word which you have so often received, to bring forth in you the herb of an holy profession,
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and fruite of an holy life, but moreouer & besides that, might make way to the better planting of any other good and godly instruction in your minds, I doubt not,
and fruit of an holy life, but moreover & beside that, might make Way to the better planting of any other good and godly instruction in your minds, I doubt not,
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and as I doubt not, but yee remember these things, so I charitablie perswade my selfe, that yee make enquirie and demande of your owne soules, by what dueties towards God the author,
and as I doubt not, but ye Remember these things, so I charitably persuade my self, that ye make enquiry and demand of your own Souls, by what duties towards God the author,
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and by what reuerence toward the Prince the instrument of this our common safetie and welfare, ye may shew your selues thankfull receiuers of so great a benefite.
and by what Reverence towards the Prince the Instrument of this our Common safety and welfare, you may show your selves thankful Receivers of so great a benefit.
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Moses the lawgiuer of Israel, Leuit. 19. 14. saith to the inheritance of the Lord the children which came out of th loynes of Iacob, Thoushalt feare (saith he) the Lord thy God. Againe, Leuit. 25. 17. he saith, Let euerie one feare his God.
Moses the lawgiver of Israel, Levites 19. 14. Says to the inheritance of the Lord the children which Come out of that loins of Iacob, Thou shalt Fear (Says he) the Lord thy God. Again, Levites 25. 17. he Says, Let every one Fear his God.
And besides this place of saint Peter, saint Iohn also, Reuelations the fourteenth and the seuenth, hauing seene and Angell flying thorough the midst of heauen, which had an euerlasting Gospel to preach vnto them that dwell on the earth,
And beside this place of saint Peter, saint John also, Revelations the fourteenth and the Seventh, having seen and Angel flying through the midst of heaven, which had an everlasting Gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth,
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euen to euery nation and kinred, and tongue, and people, testifieth howe this Angel cried with a lowd voice, saying, Feare God, and giue glorie to him.
even to every Nation and kindred, and tongue, and people, Testifieth how this Angel cried with a loud voice, saying, fear God, and give glory to him.
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To know then, whether we be endewed with this true and earnest feare of God or no, there are among other, three especiall wayes whereby ye shal certainly know the same.
To know then, whither we be endued with this true and earnest Fear of God or no, there Are among other, three especial ways whereby you shall Certainly know the same.
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For doubtlesse euerie thing, especially the motions of Gods spirite, working not counterfaitly but according to it owne nature, it must needs be a false and bastardly feare of God, which vttereth not it selfe in conuenient measure by the proper effects of true feare.
For doubtless every thing, especially the motions of God's Spirit, working not counterfaitly but according to it own nature, it must needs be a false and bastardly Fear of God, which uttereth not it self in convenient measure by the proper effects of true Fear.
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and meditation of the surpassing power, bottomlesse wise dome, infallible prouidence, vndefiled iustice, incomparable goodnes, and other such heauenly attributes of Gods nature, as the scripture giueth vnto it.
and meditation of the surpassing power, bottomless wise dome, infallible providence, undefiled Justice, incomparable Goodness, and other such heavenly attributes of God's nature, as the scripture gives unto it.
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For when the consideration of mans mind is truely fixed and set vpon the inward view & beholding of these things, the glorie of them is such, that it doth strike & possesse the heart with an vnfained reuerence of that person, who is of such a nature,
For when the consideration of men mind is truly fixed and Set upon the inward view & beholding of these things, the glory of them is such, that it does strike & possess the heart with an unfeigned Reverence of that person, who is of such a nature,
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to shew what this meditation bredde in him, and what it worketh in all the children of God, he bursteth forth into these words, Who shall not feare thee O king of nations? As if he should say, that whosoeuer did rightly meditate and studie vpon these things, could not but hereby grow into a true feare of God,
to show what this meditation bred in him, and what it works in all the children of God, he bursteth forth into these words, Who shall not Fear thee Oh King of Nations? As if he should say, that whosoever did rightly meditate and study upon these things, could not but hereby grow into a true Fear of God,
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Here is then the first point whereby yee may know whether yee feare God truely (as saint Peter commandeth.) Haue ye exercised your wits in this meditation? haue yee taken a diligent view of these things out of the most faithfull assertions and examples of the word of God? and hath that feare of God which is in you, proceeded and risen hereof? then is there hope, that the feare of God in you is not counterfait.
Here is then the First point whereby ye may know whither ye Fear God truly (as saint Peter commands.) Have you exercised your wits in this meditation? have ye taken a diligent view of these things out of the most faithful assertions and Examples of the word of God? and hath that Fear of God which is in you, proceeded and risen hereof? then is there hope, that the Fear of God in you is not counterfeit.
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2 The second meanes, whereby yee may know and discerne whether your hearts be possessed with a true feare of the Almightie, is by the effects, which are diuerse, the chiefe and principall whereof are these that follow.
2 The second means, whereby ye may know and discern whither your hearts be possessed with a true Fear of the Almighty, is by the effects, which Are diverse, the chief and principal whereof Are these that follow.
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First, the true feare of God is of such force and working, that it maketh him in whom it is, to hate and decline that which is euill and vngodly in the sight of the Lord, I say not,
First, the true Fear of God is of such force and working, that it makes him in whom it is, to hate and decline that which is evil and ungodly in the sighed of the Lord, I say not,
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and haue such a watchword giuen them continually in their hearts, that they are not easily drawne to any notorious breach and transgression of Gods commandements.
and have such a watchword given them continually in their hearts, that they Are not Easily drawn to any notorious breach and Transgression of God's Commandments.
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This effect of this true feare of God is noted by Abraham the father of the faith full, Gen. 20. For when Abimelech the king of Gerar, who had taken away his wife, being brought to the knowledge of his iniquitie, demanded of Abraham what he saw in the land, that he manifested not that she was his wife: Abraham answered, saying;
This Effect of this true Fear of God is noted by Abraham the father of the faith full, Gen. 20. For when Abimelech the King of Gerar, who had taken away his wife, being brought to the knowledge of his iniquity, demanded of Abraham what he saw in the land, that he manifested not that she was his wife: Abraham answered, saying;
how that when Pharao had commanded-the midwines to make away the men children of the Israelites, that which restrained them from committing so horrible a fact, was the true feare of God which they had before their eyes:
how that when Pharaoh had commanded-the midwines to make away the men children of the Israelites, that which restrained them from committing so horrible a fact, was the true Fear of God which they had before their eyes:
for so Moses testifieth of them, saying, But the midvvines feared God, and did not according to the commandement of the king, but saued the men children.
for so Moses Testifieth of them, saying, But the midvvines feared God, and did not according to the Commandment of the King, but saved the men children.
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There are infinite in a manner, which being vnable for want of gifts to fulfill any the least part of the ministers office and charge truely, notwithstanding presume and boost themselues to be sufficient men for that calling when it is nothing so,
There Are infinite in a manner, which being unable for want of Gifts to fulfil any the least part of the Ministers office and charge truly, notwithstanding presume and boost themselves to be sufficient men for that calling when it is nothing so,
Of this sort are many professors now adayes, which hauing not as yet profited so farre as that they know the word of the beginning of Christ Iesu, or first principles of religion,
Of this sort Are many professors now adays, which having not as yet profited so Far as that they know the word of the beginning of christ Iesu, or First principles of Religion,
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yet boast themselues to be rich in the knowledge of God & of Christ Iesu. Of the same stampe generally are Papists, who arro gating to themselues by nature freewil to forsake cuill & to do good, which they haue not power to merit heauen by their works which all men lacke, shew the true feare of God not to be in them.
yet boast themselves to be rich in the knowledge of God & of christ Iesu. Of the same stamp generally Are Papists, who arro gating to themselves by nature freewill to forsake cuill & to do good, which they have not power to merit heaven by their works which all men lack, show the true Fear of God not to be in them.
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The second enormitie is Pride, which is, achalenging of glorie, praise, and dignitie to ones selfe, in respect of those graces and giftes which are in him.
The second enormity is Pride, which is, achalenging of glory, praise, and dignity to ones self, in respect of those graces and Gifts which Are in him.
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Such are in the ministrie those now a dayes, who knowing themselues to haue those good graces and giftes which their betters in ecclesiasticall place and calling do want, thinke much that their place is none higher, their liuings no larger, their estimation no greater,
Such Are in the Ministry those now a days, who knowing themselves to have those good graces and Gifts which their betters in ecclesiastical place and calling do want, think much that their place is none higher, their livings no larger, their estimation no greater,
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The third enormitie abhorred of such as feare God truelie, is the euil may, that is to say, all course and trade of life and liuing, which sauoureth of vngodlinesse:
The third enormity abhorred of such as Fear God truly, is the evil may, that is to say, all course and trade of life and living, which savoureth of ungodliness:
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This course whosoeuer taketh (as the world is full of such now adaies) they can by no coulourable meanes be shewed to fear God aright, whatsoeuer they outwardly pretend.
This course whosoever Takes (as the world is full of such now adais) they can by no colourable means be showed to Fear God aright, whatsoever they outwardly pretend.
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The fourth enormitie which cannot stand nor dwell togither with the true feare of God, is adouble tongue: with which sinne there are specially two kinds of people infected:
The fourth enormity which cannot stand nor dwell together with the true Fear of God, is adouble tongue: with which sin there Are specially two Kinds of people infected:
and minding to shew what would be auailable to make them so to do, he attributeth this glorious effect to the true feare of God, saying, Thus shall ye do in the feare of God, and by way of exposition addeth, faith fully and with a perfect heart:
and minding to show what would be available to make them so to do, he attributeth this glorious Effect to the true Fear of God, saying, Thus shall you do in the Fear of God, and by Way of exposition adds, faith Fully and with a perfect heart:
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notwithstanding, that which my commandement cannot worke in you, that the true feare of God (if ye haue the same) will effectually bring to passe in you.
notwithstanding, that which my Commandment cannot work in you, that the true Fear of God (if you have the same) will effectually bring to pass in you.
Now therefore, if ye feare God aright as ye pretend to do, then shew it by the true effect of that feare, that is to say, by faithfull and vpright dealing in this charge and burthen that is laid vpon you.
Now Therefore, if you Fear God aright as you pretend to do, then show it by the true Effect of that Fear, that is to say, by faithful and upright dealing in this charge and burden that is laid upon you.
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If such as are in authoritle, be not faithfull in ministring iustice, and suppressing the aduersaries of truth and godlines, it is cuident hereby what they are.
If such as Are in authoritle, be not faithful in ministering Justice, and suppressing the Adversaries of truth and godliness, it is cuident hereby what they Are.
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If trades men haue and vse a false weight, and a false measure, or seeke to inriche them selues by any manner of false dealing, there is no question but that so long as they continue such and so minded, the vnfained and true feare of God hath no dwelling place, nor abiding in them.
If trades men have and use a false weight, and a false measure, or seek to enrich them selves by any manner of false dealing, there is no question but that so long as they continue such and so minded, the unfeigned and true Fear of God hath no Dwelling place, nor abiding in them.
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3 A third effect wherby the true feare of God is made knowne to be in a má, is, that it maketh him not onely to separate himselfe from the defilings and corruptions of the world,
3 A third Effect whereby the true Fear of God is made known to be in a má, is, that it makes him not only to separate himself from the defilings and corruptions of the world,
when he heareth them rebuked by the word of God, but moreouer speaketh earnestly to his neighbors, whom he seeth entangled with such vngodlinesse, vpon purpose and intent to draw them also away from those iniquities.
when he hears them rebuked by the word of God, but moreover speaks earnestly to his neighbours, whom he sees entangled with such ungodliness, upon purpose and intent to draw them also away from those iniquities.
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Forhe hath euermore his heart meditating vpon the commandemèt of the Lord, which chargeth him not onely to have no fellovvship, vvith the vnfruitfull vvorks of darknesse,
Forhe hath evermore his heart meditating upon the commandemèt of the Lord, which charges him not only to have no fellowship, with the unfruitful works of darkness,
but moreouver to reproue them, as is set downe Ephes. 5. This effect of the true feare of God yee may finde in the prophecie of Malachie, chap. 3. 16. For albeit the people of that generation were exceeding wicked,
but moreouver to reprove them, as is Set down Ephesians 5. This Effect of the true Fear of God ye may find in the prophecy of Malachi, chap. 3. 16. For albeit the people of that generation were exceeding wicked,
& laboring to draw others to gither with them, which persons the prophet noteth to haue bin led to such encouragement of their neighbors by this true feare of God, which the Lord endued thè withal:
& labouring to draw Others to gither with them, which Persons the Prophet notes to have been led to such encouragement of their neighbours by this true Fear of God, which the Lord endued thè withal:
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yee have heard the prophets of the Lord in the spirite and zeale of Malachie, reprooue gentlemen & others for robbing the Lord of his portion, of his tythes, & offrings, as Malachie did:
ye have herd the Prophets of the Lord in the Spirit and zeal of Malachi, reprove gentlemen & Others for robbing the Lord of his portion, of his Tithes, & offerings, as Malachi did:
ye haue heard them roproue ministers for not keping knowledge in their lippes, that the people might aske the lawe of God at theyr mouth, as the Prophet did:
you have herd them roproue Ministers for not keeping knowledge in their lips, that the people might ask the law of God At their Mouth, as the Prophet did:
and seeme to leaue and forsake them your owne selues, but yet are in opinion (a great number of you) howe it is not within the compasse of your seuerall duties, to labour in calling other aware from the fame corruptions, out of which yee are escaped.
and seem to leave and forsake them your own selves, but yet Are in opinion (a great number of you) how it is not within the compass of your several duties, to labour in calling other aware from the fame corruptions, out of which ye Are escaped.
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Marke therefore this third effect of the true feare of God, & be well assured, that it is euerie mans ductie which will shew himselfe to feare God aright, not onelie to leaue these enormities their own selues,
Mark Therefore this third Effect of the true Fear of God, & be well assured, that it is every men duty which will show himself to Fear God aright, not only to leave these enormities their own selves,
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but moreouer to exhort euene man his neighbors, be they Gentlemen or other, in ecclesiafticall or temporall vocation, to leaue these iniquities with them,
but moreover to exhort euene man his neighbours, be they Gentlemen or other, in ecclesiafticall or temporal vocation, to leave these iniquities with them,
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and to become newe men, otherwise the true feare of God raigneth not in them. 3 The third waie and meanes whereby ye may take intelligence of your owne soules,
and to become new men, otherwise the true Fear of God Reigneth not in them. 3 The third Way and means whereby you may take intelligence of your own Souls,
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for the true feare of God is, as one verie fitlie tearmeth it, Tanquam seta sutoria trabens, post se filum delectionis, as it were the shoomakers haire drawing after it the threed of loue, which infinite examples of Gods faithful children, mentioned in the Scripture, do confirme & proue:
for the true Fear of God is, as one very fitly termeth it, Tanquam seta sutoria trabens, post se filum delectionis, as it were the shoemakers hair drawing After it the thread of love, which infinite Examples of God's faithful children, mentioned in the Scripture, do confirm & prove:
auouched trulie of himself, that he loued the Lord, Yea and Moses which in the places before mentioned gaue commandement to the people of Israel to feare the Lord, doeth also charge them to loue him with all their heart, vvith all their soule,
avouched truly of himself, that he loved the Lord, Yea and Moses which in the places before mentioned gave Commandment to the people of Israel to Fear the Lord, doth also charge them to love him with all their heart, with all their soul,
Besides, the manifolde examples of Gods scruants endued with a right feare of him, who albeit wrestling with the multitude of their sinnes, seemed to shut the doore of their harts against assured trust in the Lorde for a season,
Beside, the manifold Examples of God's scruants endued with a right Fear of him, who albeit wrestling with the multitude of their Sins, seemed to shut the door of their hearts against assured trust in the Lord for a season,
but if your feare of God bee ioyned with an heartie loue of him, and ye so feare his punishing iustice, that notwithstanding ye trust in his forgiuing mercie,
but if your Fear of God be joined with an hearty love of him, and you so Fear his punishing Justice, that notwithstanding you trust in his forgiving mercy,
not to stande in avve so of Gods vengeance onelie, that there vpon vve dare not follovve those abhominations vvhich othervvise our hearts are vvell pleased vvith,
not to stand in awe so of God's vengeance only, that there upon we Dare not follow those abominations which otherwise our hearts Are well pleased with,
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but vpon a due and deep consideration of Gods povver, vvisdome, prouidence, iustice, &c, to stande in such godlie avve of him, that by meanes therof we are brought from the liking and following of vngodlines, to deale faithfullie in all things, to dehort other from those corruptions vvhich our selues haue forsaken,
but upon a due and deep consideration of God's power, Wisdom, providence, Justice, etc., to stand in such godly awe of him, that by means thereof we Are brought from the liking and following of ungodliness, to deal faithfully in all things, to dehort other from those corruptions which our selves have forsaken,
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and in all this to be so affectioned, that vvee delight in the Lord and loue him, at no time vtterlie despairing though vve fulfill not our duties so fullie as wee ought,
and in all this to be so affectioned, that we delight in the Lord and love him, At no time utterly despairing though we fulfil not our duties so Fully as we ought,
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This is now the true feare of God, whereof Saint Peter speaketh, & these are some meanes whereby yee may know and discerne whether the same bee in your selues or other.
This is now the true Fear of God, whereof Saint Peter speaks, & these Are Some means whereby ye may know and discern whither the same be in your selves or other.
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then that all men may atraine to this feare, & retaine it also cuen to the end, it is needfull for vs to consider what those things are which may serue as the ordinatie meanes to draw men vnto,
then that all men may atraine to this Fear, & retain it also cuen to the end, it is needful for us to Consider what those things Are which may serve as the ordinatie means to draw men unto,
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and also to keep and preserue in them that grace and gift of God: wherof the first is the excellencie and peerelesse dignitie and worthinesse of this grace.
and also to keep and preserve in them that grace and gift of God: whereof the First is the excellency and peerless dignity and worthiness of this grace.
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The worthines of this feare of God the Scripture fetteth foorth, in that it spoiling the men of this worlde of those gracious titles wherein they make all true honour and commendation to stand and consist, it attributeth them notwithstanding to those that feare the Lord.
The worthiness of this Fear of God the Scripture fetteth forth, in that it spoiling the men of this world of those gracious titles wherein they make all true honour and commendation to stand and consist, it attributeth them notwithstanding to those that Fear the Lord.
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It is a thing which men most desire of all other things, to be truly wise, insomuch that for the bare name therof, infinite persons of all ages and degrees, haue thought neither any cost il bestowed,
It is a thing which men most desire of all other things, to be truly wise, insomuch that for the bore name thereof, infinite Persons of all ages and Degrees, have Thought neither any cost ill bestowed,
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For when the iudgment is brough to the throne of God, they are all condemed of folly as Saint Paul declareth 1. Corinth. 1. wher he saith, hovv the vvisdome of this vvorld is foolishnes vvith God.
For when the judgement is borough to the throne of God, they Are all condemned of folly as Saint Paul Declareth 1. Corinth. 1. where he Says, how the Wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.
For the patient Iob saieth, The feare of the Lord is wisedome in deede, chap. 28 Whereunto agreeth Salomon, who Prouerbs 1. auoucheth the feare of the Lord to be Reshith dagnath, the beginning of knovvledge,
For the patient Job Saith, The Fear of the Lord is Wisdom in deed, chap. 28 Whereunto agreeth Solomon, who Proverbs 1. avoucheth the Fear of the Lord to be Reshith dagnath, the beginning of knowledge,
and to shew how that should be done, he addeth immediatlie by wale of exposition, Let him bee your feare, by that meanes adorning the true feare of God, with that most honorable name and title of sanctifying the Lorde of hosts.
and to show how that should be done, he adds immediately by wale of exposition, Let him be your Fear, by that means adorning the true Fear of God, with that most honourable name and title of sanctifying the Lord of hosts.
Adde hereunto, that the prophet Esay chap. 33.6, maketh account how The feare of God is a treasure to the godly, enriching them aboundantly which haue it, in the sight of God;
Add hereunto, that the Prophet Isaiah chap. 33.6, makes account how The Fear of God is a treasure to the godly, enriching them abundantly which have it, in the sighed of God;
whereuppon it must needes ensue, that they which are destitute of this grace, are starke beggers before God, howsoeuer they flow & swimme in outward wealth and prosperitie.
whereupon it must needs ensue, that they which Are destitute of this grace, Are stark beggars before God, howsoever they flow & swim in outward wealth and Prosperity.
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Thus ye see of what great dignitie the true feare of God is, which ought to rauish you with a desire both to subject your selues to this commandement of S. Peter, that the holy Ghost mare worke this true feare in your heartes;
Thus you see of what great dignity the true Fear of God is, which ought to ravish you with a desire both to Subject your selves to this Commandment of S. Peter, that the holy Ghost mare work this true Fear in your hearts;
and also to take heed, that the manifolde entisementes of the worlde and flesh which are laid as baites to beguile sillie soules eueric where, bereaue you not of it beeing once setled in your hearts, considering how excellent a thing it is in the iudgement of the holy Ghost.
and also to take heed, that the manifold enticements of the world and Flesh which Are laid as baits to beguile silly Souls eueric where, bereave you not of it being once settled in your hearts, considering how excellent a thing it is in the judgement of the holy Ghost.
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yea and of God himselfe? Then Feare the Lord (saith the spirite) and he will deliuer you out of the hands of your enimies. 2. Reg. 17.39. Would yee haue your posteritie that they shall stand vp in your place successiuely, to encrease and prosper:
yea and of God himself? Then fear the Lord (Says the Spirit) and he will deliver you out of the hands of your enemies. 2. Reg. 17.39. Would ye have your posterity that they shall stand up in your place successively, to increase and prosper:
14. and the 26. verse. Againe, would yee be out of doubt which is the right and true waie, among so great diuersitie of opinions as are now in the world? Feare the Lorde, and he vvill teach you in the vvaie that ye shall choose,
14. and the 26. verse. Again, would ye be out of doubt which is the right and true Way, among so great diversity of opinions as Are now in the world? fear the Lord, and he will teach you in the Way that you shall choose,
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1 One cause then why men feare not the Lord, is the want of teaching and hearing the word of God, by which as by an instrument sanctified to that purpose, the Lorde distilleth his feare into the heartes of men.
1 One cause then why men Fear not the Lord, is the want of teaching and hearing the word of God, by which as by an Instrument sanctified to that purpose, the Lord distilleth his Fear into the hearts of men.
This may be gathered out of Deut. 31. where Moses giuing charge to Iosua concerning the reading of the Law in the eares of the whole congregation of Israel, sheweth also wherefore it was to be done;
This may be gathered out of Deuteronomy 31. where Moses giving charge to Iosua Concerning the reading of the Law in the ears of the Whole congregation of Israel, shows also Wherefore it was to be done;
If then the publishing of the word be the meanes to learne men the feare of the Lord, it must needs be, that the want of this blessing is a reason why manie are destitute of the true feare of God.
If then the publishing of the word be the means to Learn men the Fear of the Lord, it must needs be, that the want of this blessing is a reason why many Are destitute of the true Fear of God.
This cause of mens not fearing the Lord, the Prophet Malachie declareth, Chapt. 3. for hauing spoken of certaine which feared not the Lord, vers. 5. he doth afterward shew their reason that perswaded them to set the Lord at naught and to giue out stoure words against him, which was,
This cause of men's not fearing the Lord, the Prophet Malachi Declareth, Chapter 3. for having spoken of certain which feared not the Lord, vers. 5. he does afterwards show their reason that persuaded them to Set the Lord At nought and to give out stour words against him, which was,
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because in their corrupt iudgement, it was in vaine to serue God, and it was no profite to them that they walked humblie before the Lord of hostes, vers.
Because in their corrupt judgement, it was in vain to serve God, and it was no profit to them that they walked humbly before the Lord of hosts, vers.
14. Against this pestilent perswasion which leadeth manie now adayes to the contempt of God, a remedie of soueraigne effect is, the consideration of those promises before propounded to them that feare the Lord, which will be then more effectuall,
14. Against this pestilent persuasion which leads many now adays to the contempt of God, a remedy of sovereign Effect is, the consideration of those promises before propounded to them that Fear the Lord, which will be then more effectual,
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3 A third matter, where upon many take occasion to neglect & cast away the feare of God, is a grosse conceit of the nature of God, inducing them to thinke that the Lord seeth not what men do in the earth,
3 A third matter, where upon many take occasion to neglect & cast away the Fear of God, is a gross conceit of the nature of God, inducing them to think that the Lord sees not what men do in the earth,
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After this sort the wicked in Iobs time surmised, that God vvas so hidden vvith the darke cloudes, that he could not iudge thorough them, and therefore they despised him.
After this sort the wicked in Jobs time surmised, that God was so hidden with the dark Clouds, that he could not judge through them, and Therefore they despised him.
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And so the vngodly in the dayes of David spake fiercely, and the vvorkers of iniquitie vaunted themselues against God, and all was vpon this perswasion, That the Lord did not see it, the God of Iacob did not marke it.
And so the ungodly in the days of David spoke fiercely, and the workers of iniquity vaunted themselves against God, and all was upon this persuasion, That the Lord did not see it, the God of Iacob did not mark it.
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Psal. 94. Against this enchantment, that it may not preuaile in mens hearts to leade them away from the feare of God, it helpeth much to consider, that nothing is hid from the eyes of God.
Psalm 94. Against this enchantment, that it may not prevail in men's hearts to lead them away from the Fear of God, it Helpeth much to Consider, that nothing is hid from the eyes of God.
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and he vvhich formed the eye should not see, Psal. 94. which consideration, if it be deepely imprinted in our minds, it will make vs to see that the darke cloudes are no hinderance to the Lord,
and he which formed the eye should not see, Psalm 94. which consideration, if it be deeply imprinted in our minds, it will make us to see that the dark Clouds Are no hindrance to the Lord,
4 A fourth reason why men regard not the feare of God, is because they see themselues & others, who are with out al true reuerence of the almightie, to prosper well enough in the world,
4 A fourth reason why men regard not the Fear of God, is Because they see themselves & Others, who Are with out all true Reverence of the almighty, to prosper well enough in the world,
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This reason of the wickeds contempt of God, the prophet Dauid saw & acknowledged, Psa. 73. For why (as he saith) because the vvicked come not in trouble,
This reason of the wickeds contempt of God, the Prophet David saw & acknowledged, Psa. 73. For why (as he Says) Because the wicked come not in trouble,
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therefore they glorie in their pride as in a golden chaine, they talke presumptuously, and they set their mouth against heaven, That is to say, they speake in defiance of God him selfe.
Therefore they glory in their pride as in a golden chain, they talk presumptuously, and they Set their Mouth against heaven, That is to say, they speak in defiance of God him self.
Iob. 22. To consider with Dauid, that the Lord hath set such wicked ones in slipperie places, & that the conceit which they haue of their prosperous estate, is no better then the fansie of a dreaming man, who in his sleepe imagineth himselfe and other to bee riche and in good case,
Job 22. To Consider with David, that the Lord hath Set such wicked ones in slippery places, & that the conceit which they have of their prosperous estate, is no better then the fancy of a dreaming man, who in his sleep imagineth himself and other to be rich and in good case,
because they abused them to strengthen their heartes in contempte of the Lord. These are the chiefe things which cause men to reiect the feare of the almightie:
Because they abused them to strengthen their hearts in contempt of the Lord. These Are the chief things which cause men to reject the Fear of the almighty:
these are the stones whereat they stumble, and the rockes against which they make shipwrack, which euerie one must take heed of that is desirous to walk in the obedience of this commandement,
these Are the stones whereat they Stumble, and the Rocks against which they make shipwreck, which every one must take heed of that is desirous to walk in the Obedience of this Commandment,
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Thus haue ye heard vpon occasion of Saint Peters words, exhorting vs to feare God, both how yee may knowe when ye feare him aright, what may serue to inflame you with an earnest desire to feare him truelie,
Thus have you herd upon occasion of Saint Peter's words, exhorting us to Fear God, both how ye may know when you Fear him aright, what may serve to inflame you with an earnest desire to Fear him truly,
Whereas the feare of God which is not in the profession of the mouth, but in the inward affection and feeling of the heart, is here by Saint Peter commanded to those which before hee calleth apeople set at libertie, to shevv forth the vertues of him which hath called the out of darknes into his meruailous light, that is to saie, vnto the professors of christianitie:
Whereas the Fear of God which is not in the profession of the Mouth, but in the inward affection and feeling of the heart, is Here by Saint Peter commanded to those which before he calls apeople Set At liberty, to show forth the Virtues of him which hath called the out of darkness into his marvelous Light, that is to say, unto the professors of christianity:
we must make our reckoning that would gladly be taken for christians, howe it is enough for vs to speake & talke of the maiestie, goodnes, prouidence, power,
we must make our reckoning that would gladly be taken for Christians, how it is enough for us to speak & talk of the majesty, Goodness, providence, power,
& other vertuous attributes ascribed to God, but especiallie it is required, that we be inwardlie touched in our soules with a feare and reuerence of him:
& other virtuous attributes ascribed to God, but especially it is required, that we be inwardly touched in our Souls with a Fear and Reverence of him:
than that christian man which the painter painteth vppon a cloth or wal. For the painters christian is soberly apparelled, and made to loke after the saddest manner:
than that christian man which the painter painteth upon a cloth or wall. For the Painters christian is soberly appareled, and made to look After the Saddest manner:
Besides this lesson, there are other profitable instructions which are offered vnto vs out of the order of this precept, Feare God, compared with that which followeth, honor the king.
Beside this Lesson, there Are other profitable instructions which Are offered unto us out of the order of this precept, fear God, compared with that which follows, honour the King.
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As first of all, saint Peter, setteth this precept before, Feare God, and the other after, honor the king: where by he insinuateth & giueth vs to vnderstand,
As First of all, saint Peter, sets this precept before, fear God, and the other After, honour the King: where by he insinuates & gives us to understand,
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the very same rule & lesson which S. Peter & S. Iohn togither teach vs Act. 4.19. namely, That it is right in the sight of God to obey him rather thā mā, as cōmō reson also maketh vs to know & cōfesse.
the very same Rule & Lesson which S. Peter & S. John together teach us Act. 4.19. namely, That it is right in the sighed of God to obey him rather than man, as Common Reason's also makes us to know & confess.
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For the souerain must be obeied before the lieutenant, the L. of the house before the steward of it, the maister before the seruaunt, and thérfore God before all princes,
For the sovereign must be obeyed before the lieutenant, the L. of the house before the steward of it, the master before the servant, and thérfore God before all Princes,
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and they are his Lieutenants, God is the maister, & they are his seruantes: which admonisheth vs to attempt nothing for any prince vnder the same, which ouerthroweth, impaireth,
and they Are his Lieutenants, God is the master, & they Are his Servants: which Admonisheth us to attempt nothing for any Prince under the same, which Overthroweth, impaireth,
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For by setting Feare God before honour the king, he insinuateth vnto vs, howe that if princes will looke to haue true and faithfull subiects, such as will haue care from the verie bottome of their hearts to yeelde them that due honor which is to them belonging, them must they first prouide, that they be trained vp in the true feare of the almightie:
For by setting fear God before honour the King, he insinuates unto us, how that if Princes will look to have true and faithful Subjects, such as will have care from the very bottom of their hearts to yield them that due honour which is to them belonging, them must they First provide, that they be trained up in the true Fear of the almighty:
as saint Peter saith before in this chapter, they doe it for the Lordes sake: whereupon it followeth that if a man haue not the feare of God him selfe, which is the cause of his faithfull obedience to his prince, it can not well be that he should vnfainedlie and trulie honour his soueraine, which is an effect of that feare of God.
as saint Peter Says before in this chapter, they do it for the lords sake: whereupon it follows that if a man have not the Fear of God him self, which is the cause of his faithful Obedience to his Prince, it can not well be that he should unfeignedly and truly honour his sovereign, which is an Effect of that Fear of God.
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2 Our soueraine Christ in the parable of the wicked iudge, noting the summe of his vngratiousnes, vttereth it in this manner, he neither (saith he) feared God nor reuerenced man, Luke. 18.2.
2 Our sovereign christ in the parable of the wicked judge, noting the sum of his vngratiousnes, uttereth it in this manner, he neither (Says he) feared God nor reverenced man, Lycia. 18.2.
and shall we then thinke (brethren) that men which haue not the true feare of God planted in their hearts, can euer faithfully and truly honor their prince?
and shall we then think (brothers) that men which have not the true Fear of God planted in their hearts, can ever faithfully and truly honour their Prince?
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4 It is not to be looked for (derely beloued) that he wil regard the blasing of a candle, which is not moued with the most glorious brightnesse of the sunne.
4 It is not to be looked for (dearly Beloved) that he will regard the blazing of a candle, which is not moved with the most glorious brightness of the sun.
It is not for anie to perswade men, that he will euer regarde the value of a pennie, which despiseth the full storehouse of all riche things, &c. no more is it likely that he which feareth not the God of vnspeakeable glory, will giue any vnfained honor to his prince, &c. the summe is, it is hard to deeme otherwise,
It is not for any to persuade men, that he will ever regard the valve of a penny, which despises the full storehouse of all rich things, etc. no more is it likely that he which fears not the God of unspeakable glory, will give any unfeigned honour to his Prince, etc. the sum is, it is hard to deem otherwise,
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I deny not, but the Lord so restraineth oftentimes many godles persons with the bridle of a certaine feare that they breake not forth into outragious rebelliō against their prince,
I deny not, but the Lord so restraineth oftentimes many godless Persons with the bridle of a certain Fear that they break not forth into outrageous rebellion against their Prince,
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Againe, I speake of that honouring of the prince which is a christian vertue and a worke of the spirit of sanctification, not of that seruice whereunto many are brought by the spirit (as they tearme it) repressing vices.
Again, I speak of that honouring of the Prince which is a christian virtue and a work of the Spirit of sanctification, not of that service whereunto many Are brought by the Spirit (as they term it) repressing vices.
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They that are gentlemen, & by reason of their calling haue necessarily to retaine manie in their seruice to waite vpon them, let them consider this well that I say.
They that Are gentlemen, & by reason of their calling have necessarily to retain many in their service to wait upon them, let them Consider this well that I say.
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Alas (brethren) are they not too many alredie, which in hellish madnesse without all feare of God, go about to bereaue out gracious soueraine of her life, the whole realme of peace, the gospel of passage? Alas than,
Alas (brothers) Are they not too many already, which in hellish madness without all Fear of God, go about to bereave out gracious sovereign of her life, the Whole realm of peace, the gospel of passage? Alas than,
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why should ye also sinne against God and against your owne soules, by increasing the number of rebellious and disloyal persons? Ye will say peraduenture, we do it not:
why should you also sin against God and against your own Souls, by increasing the number of rebellious and disloyal Persons? You will say Peradventure, we do it not:
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Honor the king. Ye haue hither to heard me patientlie, concerning the feare of God: heare me nowe (I beseech you) concerning our dutie toward the king.
Honour the King. You have hither to herd me patiently, Concerning the Fear of God: hear me now (I beseech you) Concerning our duty towards the King.
for the maintenance as well of ciuill, as of ecclesiasticall society. Consider what I say. To honour the king, is first to acknowledge him for the annointed of the Lord, and also for our annointed:
for the maintenance as well of civil, as of ecclesiastical society. Consider what I say. To honour the King, is First to acknowledge him for the anointed of the Lord, and also for our anointed:
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For they did not only showre altogether, saying, God sane the king, but moreouer all the godlie despoled browght him presentes. 1. Sam. 10.24. 27. and they which did not so, are noted by the spirit of God for wicked mē & are held guilty of despising him before the iudgement seat of the almightie.
For they did not only shower altogether, saying, God sane the King, but moreover all the godly despoled brought him presents. 1. Sam. 10.24. 27. and they which did not so, Are noted by the Spirit of God for wicked men & Are held guilty of despising him before the judgement seat of the almighty.
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and other a throne to sit ouer them: (as the Papists make the King the vassal of their pope) but we must vnfeinedly confesse them with S. Peter the chiefest persons,
and other a throne to fit over them: (as the Papists make the King the vassal of their pope) but we must unfeignedly confess them with S. Peter the chiefest Persons,
& to them giue the soueraigntie and preheminence here in this worlde, assuring our selues, that he is Antechrist, which exalteth himself aboue them. 2. Thess. 2.4.
& to them give the sovereignty and pre-eminence Here in this world, assuring our selves, that he is Antichrist, which Exalteth himself above them. 2. Thess 2.4.
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To conclude, we must not looke vpon them as vpon disguised Kinges, browght forth on a stage or theater, which beside their gaie garments and great wordes haue nothing in them aboue the common sorte,
To conclude, we must not look upon them as upon disguised Kings, brought forth on a stage or theater, which beside their gay garments and great words have nothing in them above the Common sort,
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yea and suche power and authoritie, as whereof the best, the wisest, the richest, the godliest, shall haue neede to maintaine them in outward societies whether ciuill or ecclesiasticall, considering they are thereunto sanctified and sent of the Lorde, whose onely blessing enableth euerie man to worke the good of his people.
yea and such power and Authority, as whereof the best, the Wisest, the Richest, the Godliest, shall have need to maintain them in outward societies whither civil or ecclesiastical, considering they Are thereunto sanctified and sent of the Lord, whose only blessing enableth every man to work the good of his people.
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2. The partes of his honour which here is commanded by Saint Peter to be done vnto the Kinge, are three, to wit, Reuerence, Obedience, and Paying of such tribute, or other dewes or renenewes,
2. The parts of his honour which Here is commanded by Saint Peter to be done unto the King, Are three, to wit, reverence, obedience, and Paying of such tribute, or other dews or renenewes,
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as also to frame and dispose all their outward gestures and speech in such sort, that it may carrie with it and in it a signe of their vnfained subiection to such persons.
as also to frame and dispose all their outward gestures and speech in such sort, that it may carry with it and in it a Signen of their unfeigned subjection to such Persons.
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Of mens reuerend thinking of such, we reade in the booke of the preacher chap. 10. where the wisedome of God in Solomō giueth charge on this wife, Curse not (saith he) the king no not in thy thought.
Of men's reverend thinking of such, we read in the book of the preacher chap. 10. where the Wisdom of God in Solomō gives charge on this wife, Curse not (Says he) the King no not in thy Thought.
For the bridling of our toong from all vnreuerende woordes against such, Moses giueth a commandement Exod. 22.28. on this manner, Thou shalt not (saith he) curse the ruler of thy people.
For the bridling of our tongue from all vnreuerende words against such, Moses gives a Commandment Exod 22.28. on this manner, Thou shalt not (Says he) curse the ruler of thy people.
Whereunto adde that saint Peter 2. Epist. 2.2.10.11. and saint Iude also do account them to be vngodly persons and bringers in of damnable heresie, which speake ouil of those which are in dignity:
Whereunto add that saint Peter 2. Epistle 2.2.10.11. and saint Iude also do account them to be ungodly Persons and bringers in of damnable heresy, which speak ouil of those which Are in dignity:
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yea, they account them as presumptuous persons daring to speake that in contempt of princes & princely gouernement, which the angels durst not speake against the verie deuill him selfe.
yea, they account them as presumptuous Persons daring to speak that in contempt of Princes & princely government, which the Angels durst not speak against the very Devil him self.
Of mans duty praying for princes, we reade 1. Tim. 2. Of the reuerend gesture which we are to vse towards such persons, we haue exáple in Nathan the prophet, who made obeisance before king Dauid vppon his face vnto the grounde. 1. Reg. 1.23. These are continuall and ordinarie rules and examples, for the gouerning & directing of our behauiour toward persons of that authority.
Of men duty praying for Princes, we read 1. Tim. 2. Of the reverend gesture which we Are to use towards such Persons, we have exáple in Nathan the Prophet, who made obeisance before King David upon his face unto the ground. 1. Reg. 1.23. These Are continual and ordinary rules and Examples, for the governing & directing of our behaviour towards Persons of that Authority.
Some will say, if it be so, then did Elisha offende in calling Ichoram the murtherers sonne. 2. Reg. 6.32. and our Sauiour him selfe in calling Herode a fox. Luke 13.32.
some will say, if it be so, then did Elisha offend in calling Ihoram the murderers son. 2. Reg. 6.32. and our Saviour him self in calling Herod a fox. Luke 13.32.
then also did the aforesaid Elisha breake the cōmandement of God in demeaning him selfe so towarde the said Ichoram, that hee would not once haue looked vpō him had it not bin for regard that he had to the presence of Ichosaphat 2. Re. 3. the was Michaiah to be reproued for speking in manner of derision to Ahab. 2. Chron. 18. Hereunto I answer,
then also did the aforesaid Elisha break the Commandment of God in demeaning him self so toward the said Ihoram, that he would not once have looked upon him had it not been for regard that he had to the presence of Jehoshaphat 2. Re. 3. the was Michaiah to be reproved for speaking in manner of derision to Ahab. 2. Chronicles 18. Hereunto I answer,
& also may vse the seruice of whome it pleaseth him in that behalse, neither shall he sinne, that hauing the extraordinarie commandement of the Lord, speaketh so vnto them in Gods name, which yet is no common rule for euerie bodie,
& also may use the service of whom it Pleases him in that behalse, neither shall he sin, that having the extraordinary Commandment of the Lord, speaks so unto them in God's name, which yet is no Common Rule for every body,
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if some great monarch hauing vnder him manie prouinces, & ech it own king as his lieutenant, make it a common lawe, that no person of what degree socuer within his dominion, shall behaue himself vnreuerently in worde or decde against anie his lieutenants:
if Some great monarch having under him many Provinces, & each it own King as his lieutenant, make it a Common law, that no person of what degree socuer within his dominion, shall behave himself unreverently in word or decde against any his Lieutenants:
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this letteth not, but that the afore said monarch hauing knowledge and intelligence of anie his lieutenantes vngodly practises, may him selfe commande whome hee thinkes good as Ambassadour from him to go vnto that lieutenant,
this lets not, but that the afore said monarch having knowledge and intelligence of any his Lieutenants ungodly practises, may him self command whom he thinks good as Ambassador from him to go unto that lieutenant,
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yet this letteth not but that when princes despise and breake the commandements of God whose lieutenants they are, the Lorde may make who me he listeth his Ambassadour to them ward,
yet this lets not but that when Princes despise and break the Commandments of God whose Lieutenants they Are, the Lord may make who me he lists his Ambassador to them ward,
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& cause the said Ambassador (without any his offense) to rebuke them with what hard maner of speach foeuer, according to their desertes, it shall please his diuine maiesty to put into the mouth of that his messenger, which yet euery one may not do,
& cause the said Ambassador (without any his offence) to rebuke them with what hard manner of speech foeuer, according to their deserts, it shall please his divine majesty to put into the Mouth of that his Messenger, which yet every one may not do,
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Which euerie true subiect is to note & obserue, not onelie for intent that the deuill may not leade him by misconstruction of Gods word, to vnreuerent handling of his soueraigne,
Which every true Subject is to note & observe, not only for intent that the Devil may not lead him by misconstruction of God's word, to unreverent handling of his sovereign,
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but moreouer that we may vnderstand for a suretie, that they are nothing else but deuillish treachers and hellish blasphemies, where with our English traitours haue opposed themselues against our annointed of the Lorde, calling her vsurping competitour, and laboring by all wicked pollicie to shed her bloud, in consideration they had no commandement from the Lorde,
but moreover that we may understand for a surety, that they Are nothing Else but devilish treachers and hellish Blasphemies, where with our English Traitors have opposed themselves against our anointed of the Lord, calling her usurping competitor, and labouring by all wicked policy to shed her blood, in consideration they had no Commandment from the Lord,
2. The second parte of the kings honour is obedience, which is a performing of all the Princes lavvfull commandements (that is to saie, which iustle not against the truth of Gods worde) ioyned vvith a quiet suffering at their handes for vnlavvfull things refused.
2. The second part of the Kings honour is Obedience, which is a performing of all the Princes lawful Commandments (that is to say, which justle not against the truth of God's word) joined with a quiet suffering At their hands for Unlawful things refused.
And for the first point, that the Prince is to be honored with sueh fulfilling of all his lawfull and godly ordinances, by the Scripture may bee plainlie shewed and declared vnto vs. For in as much as the worde of God maketh reckoning how the king is the chiefest of all here in this world, 1. Pet. 2. it were absurd to thinke,
And for the First point, that the Prince is to be honoured with sueh fulfilling of all his lawful and godly ordinances, by the Scripture may be plainly showed and declared unto us For in as much as the word of God makes reckoning how the King is the chiefest of all Here in this world, 1. Pet. 2. it were absurd to think,
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Whervpon it followeth, that seeing S. Paule cammandeth seruants to be obedient vnto them that are their maisters according vnto the flesh in all things, that is to saie, in all lawfull things, Collossians the third Chapter and two and twentith verse.
Whereupon it follows, that seeing S. Paul cammandeth Servants to be obedient unto them that Are their masters according unto the Flesh in all things, that is to say, in all lawful things, Colossians the third Chapter and two and Twentieth verse.
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and that he was annointed of the Lord to be their gonernor now after the death of Moses, they knowing what dutie they ought vnto one in that place & dignity, with great reuerence submit them selues vnto him,
and that he was anointed of the Lord to be their gonernor now After the death of Moses, they knowing what duty they ought unto one in that place & dignity, with great Reverence submit them selves unto him,
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This is the promise of the people, approued of God, receaued of Ioshua, sot downe in the worde for a president to after generations, whereby we are put out of all dout, that the prince is to be honored with fulfilling & performing of all his lawfull & godly commandements.
This is the promise of the people, approved of God, received of Ioshua, sot down in the word for a president to After generations, whereby we Are put out of all doubt, that the Prince is to be honoured with fulfilling & performing of all his lawful & godly Commandments.
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or some other yere past of her reigne, or if not commanded her selfe, yet ratified some statute of her noble an cestours, commanding that after such time no vnlearned and vnsufficient minister should be admitted to preach the worde or to administer the sacraments.
or Some other year passed of her Reign, or if not commanded her self, yet ratified Some statute of her noble an cestours, commanding that After such time no unlearned and unsufficient minister should be admitted to preach the word or to administer the Sacraments.
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This if it were so, it were a most lawfull commandement, because it accordeth and is agreeable with the word of God, which not only alloweth none other person to haue cure of soules,
This if it were so, it were a most lawful Commandment, Because it accords and is agreeable with the word of God, which not only alloweth none other person to have cure of Souls,
but also teacheth how if the salt, that is the minister, haue lost his saltnesse, that is, the abillitie to teach the people of God, he is thence forth (not to be imployed to meaner partes of that calling,
but also Teaches how if the salt, that is the minister, have lost his saltness, that is, the ability to teach the people of God, he is thence forth (not to be employed to meaner parts of that calling,
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Considering than how this commandement were most lawfull, whosoeuer should after the time aforesaid wittingly and wilfully make by such vnlearned minister, disobey;
Considering than how this Commandment were most lawful, whosoever should After the time aforesaid wittingly and wilfully make by such unlearned minister, disobey;
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namely, because obedience or fulfilling of the Princes lawfull commandements and lawes, is one part of the Princes honour, which cannot be denyed him but so much of his princely honor must be denied him also.
namely, Because Obedience or fulfilling of the Princes lawful Commandments and laws, is one part of the Princes honour, which cannot be denied him but so much of his princely honour must be denied him also.
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In like maner I say of such law of our Soueraine, as commandeth cuerie subject of this realme to come and resort to church at time sanctified and set a part for ye same purpose by the Lord;
In like manner I say of such law of our Sovereign, as commands cuerie Subject of this realm to come and resort to Church At time sanctified and Set a part for you same purpose by the Lord;
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For it is euery way agreeable to the word of God, commanding all men to keepe his Sabbathes and to reuerence his sanctuarie, Leuit. 19.30. wherefore when our English Papists refuse this, they do (for the reason aforesaid) so far forth dishonor the Prince which commandeth it.
For it is every Way agreeable to the word of God, commanding all men to keep his Sabbaths and to Reverence his sanctuary, Levites 19.30. Wherefore when our English Papists refuse this, they do (for the reason aforesaid) so Far forth dishonour the Prince which commands it.
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But here, some flauering courtier will say, you auouch that obedience (that is a fulfilling of the princes lawfull commandementes) is a part of the princes honor:
But Here, Some flauering courtier will say, you avouch that Obedience (that is a fulfilling of the Princes lawful Commandments) is a part of the Princes honour:
If anie thing therefore that is commanded be vnlawfull, and against the words of God, the persourmance thereof can not truely be called by the name of true obedience (whereof we speake) And as the doing of such vnlawfull matters can not shrwde it selfe vnder the name of obedience:
If any thing Therefore that is commanded be unlawful, and against the words of God, the persourmance thereof can not truly be called by the name of true Obedience (whereof we speak) And as the doing of such unlawful matters can not shrwde it self under the name of Obedience:
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yea and on our parts which commit or admit such vnlawfull things, so many furderances & thrustinges forward of the prince vnto death as may easily be discerned by that of Salomon Proue. 28.2.
yea and on our parts which commit or admit such unlawful things, so many furderances & thrustinges forward of the Prince unto death as may Easily be discerned by that of Solomon Prove. 28.2.
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where he sayth, For the transgression of a land ther are manis princes thereof, meaning that sinne, which is a transgression of the law of God, is a cause wherefore the princes liues are shortned through the iust vengeance of God, either against the prince chiefly as one vnworthy to rule Gods people any longer,
where he say, For the Transgression of a land there Are manis Princes thereof, meaning that sin, which is a Transgression of the law of God, is a cause Wherefore the Princes lives Are shortened through the just vengeance of God, either against the Prince chiefly as one unworthy to Rule God's people any longer,
if the people haue sinned at his commandement, or against the people as vnworthy to haue a good prince any longer, if they haue sinned contrary to the princes will and pleasure.
if the people have sinned At his Commandment, or against the people as unworthy to have a good Prince any longer, if they have sinned contrary to the Princes will and pleasure.
and to commit such thinges as God hath forbidden vpon paine of punishment or death may not here one withstande their prince by open warre, rather then to suffer such punishment vniustly at his hand?
and to commit such things as God hath forbidden upon pain of punishment or death may not Here one withstand their Prince by open war, rather then to suffer such punishment unjustly At his hand?
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or lawfull thinges forbidden them vpon paine of such punishment to ensue and followe, to suffer quietely (which is the seconde pointe of true obedience to the prince) and not furiously to rise or rebell against them:
or lawful things forbidden them upon pain of such punishment to ensue and follow, to suffer quietly (which is the seconde point of true Obedience to the Prince) and not furiously to rise or rebel against them:
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and therefore trayterous aboue measure were and are the practises of such as being commanded nothing but that which was godly, haue indeuoured to bereaue our Soueraine of life by open rebellion, rather than they would be obedient to iust lawes & commandements in the feare of the Lorde,
and Therefore traitorous above measure were and Are the practises of such as being commanded nothing but that which was godly, have endeavoured to bereave our Sovereign of life by open rebellion, rather than they would be obedient to just laws & Commandments in the Fear of the Lord,
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and vnto God that vvhich is Gods. His example is to be found Matth. 17.27. where he himselfe, albeit the heire of all things, yet being now in the forme of a seruant & vnder worldly iurisdiction, payeth polemony to the officers which came vnto him for it.
and unto God that which is God's His Exampl is to be found Matthew 17.27. where he himself, albeit the heir of all things, yet being now in the Form of a servant & under worldly jurisdiction, payeth polemony to the Officers which Come unto him for it.
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when he commeth to declare by what practise we are to shew the same subiection, he inferreth on this wise, Giue therefore (saith he) tribute to vvhom tribute appertaineth:
when he comes to declare by what practice we Are to show the same subjection, he infers on this wise, Give Therefore (Says he) tribute to whom tribute appertaineth:
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Concerning the third point of our former diuision, which was touching the persons who are to yeeld this honour to the king, they are people of al degrees and callings whatsocuer, of whom the Prince demandeth the same and imposeth it as from the Lord,
Concerning the third point of our former division, which was touching the Persons who Are to yield this honour to the King, they Are people of all Degrees and callings whatsocuer, of whom the Prince demandeth the same and Imposes it as from the Lord,
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for this the plaine words of the scripture do exact and straightly commande, Rom. 13. Let euery soule be subiect (saith saint Paul) to the higher powers, and S. Peter hath a notable reason hereof comprehended in one word,
for this the plain words of the scripture do exact and straightly command, Rom. 13. Let every soul be Subject (Says saint Paul) to the higher Powers, and S. Peter hath a notable reason hereof comprehended in one word,
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The king or Prince is the chiefe of all, and therefore all other parties, whether they serue the Lord in ciuill or ecclesiasticall vocations, are to honour the Prince in manner aforesaid.
The King or Prince is the chief of all, and Therefore all other parties, whither they serve the Lord in civil or ecclesiastical vocations, Are to honour the Prince in manner aforesaid.
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If a minister of the church, he is taught to reuerēce & honor the king by the example of Aaron, who submitteth himself to Moses, Nu. 12.11. of the priest that obeied Saul, 1. Sa. 14.18.19. of Zadok the priest, who readily performed the commandement & wil of Dauid, 1. Re. 1.33.38. of Hilkian the priestwhich doth as Iosiah cōāded him. 2. Reg. 22. 12.14.
If a minister of the Church, he is taught to Reverence & honour the King by the Exampl of Aaron, who submitteth himself to Moses, Nu. 12.11. of the priest that obeyed Saul, 1. Sa. 14.18.19. of Zadok the priest, who readily performed the Commandment & will of David, 1. Re. 1.33.38. of Hilkian the priestwhich does as Josiah conanded him. 2. Reg. 22. 12.14.
of the Leuits & priests which did as Iehoshaphat charged them, 2. Chro. 19. If one were a prophet, he hath an example in Nathan, who doth humble obeysance in the presence of Dauid,
of the Leuits & Priests which did as Jehoshaphat charged them, 2. Chro 19. If one were a Prophet, he hath an Exampl in Nathan, who does humble obeisance in the presence of David,
as we shewed before in Ieremiah which speaketh most humbly & reuerētly to Zedekiah, calling him his Lord ye king &c. though he had put him in prison wrongfully, Ier. 37.20. in Daniel, who honored Nebuchadnezzar, ca. 4. & Darius ca. 6.21.
as we showed before in Jeremiah which speaks most humbly & reverently to Zedekiah, calling him his Lord you King etc. though he had put him in prison wrongfully, Jeremiah 37.20. in daniel, who honoured Nebuchadnezzar, circa 4. & Darius circa 6.21.
If a man of verie great substance, he hath an example in Barzillai the Gileadite, whose reuerend behauiour and dealing toward the same Dauid is set forth and commended. 2. Sam. 17. & 19. If a most politike counseller, he hath example of his dutifulnesse toward the prince in Hushai the Archite the friend of Dauid. 2. Sam. 15. If a most valiant captaine, he hath example giuen him in Abner. 2. Sam. 3.21. in Ioab 1. Chron. 21.3. in the three mightie men, 2. Sam. 23.16.17. The like examples we may finde in the word for all other estates and degrees whatsoeuer.
If a man of very great substance, he hath an Exampl in Barzillai the Gileadite, whose reverend behaviour and dealing towards the same David is Set forth and commended. 2. Sam. 17. & 19. If a most politic Counsellor, he hath Exampl of his dutifulness towards the Prince in Hushai the Architect the friend of David. 2. Sam. 15. If a most valiant captain, he hath Exampl given him in Abner. 2. Sam. 3.21. in Ioab 1. Chronicles 21.3. in the three mighty men, 2. Sam. 23.16.17. The like Examples we may find in the word for all other estates and Degrees whatsoever.
The Anabaptists denie all magistracie and princely gouernment among Christians, imagining it to be a matter that cannot stand with the nature of true christianitie,
The Anabaptists deny all magistracy and princely government among Christians, imagining it to be a matter that cannot stand with the nature of true christianity,
Were kings at that time fauourers of religion? did they further the preaching of the word, wherof peter was a minister? Did they esteeme Peter or any other the Apostles or faithfull children of God? No such thing;
Were Kings At that time favourers of Religion? did they further the preaching of the word, whereof peter was a minister? Did they esteem Peter or any other the Apostles or faithful children of God? No such thing;
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but contrariwise they were enimies of the gospel, they labored by all meanes to hinder the passage & course of the truth, they persecuted Peter & all the rest of the godly;
but contrariwise they were enemies of the gospel, they laboured by all means to hinder the passage & course of the truth, they persecuted Peter & all the rest of the godly;
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but (as this place declareth) he charged true christians and all that feared God to Honor the king, which as many as feared God & were true christians indeed accounted it their duetie inuiolably to performe & do.
but (as this place Declareth) he charged true Christians and all that feared God to Honour the King, which as many as feared God & were true Christians indeed accounted it their duty inviolably to perform & do.
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Did Peter commandeuen the vngodly kings & enimies of the truth to be honored of all yt were true christians? and may the blafphemous Pope by that fulnes of iniquitie & deceitfulnes, wherwithal the diuel possesseth him, perswade mē now adays, that they may at his commandement & for wrecke of his anger, blaspheme with mouth,
Did Peter commandeuen the ungodly Kings & enemies of the truth to be honoured of all that were true Christians? and may the blafphemous Pope by that fullness of iniquity & deceitfulness, wherewithal the Devil Possesses him, persuade men now adais, that they may At his Commandment & for wreck of his anger, Blaspheme with Mouth,
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& assalt with sword the maiesty of their souerain prince, who laboreth by al means to bring mē to the knowledge of true godlines & right practise of the same,
& assault with sword the majesty of their sovereign Prince, who Laboureth by all means to bring men to the knowledge of true godliness & right practice of the same,
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& yet be right catholikes, true christiās, & such as do no more thē in duty they are bound to do? O monstrous cōtrariety, declaring their Pope to be Antichrist, in that he taketh vpon him to change this law of God, Dan. 7.25.
& yet be right Catholics, true Christians, & such as do no more them in duty they Are bound to do? O monstrous contrariety, declaring their Pope to be Antichrist, in that he Takes upon him to change this law of God, Dan. 7.25.
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because this vocation is the ordinance of God, against which to spurne, or to worke or speak any thing which carrieth matter of dishonor therewithall, were so far forth to spurne, worke, or speake against God himselfe.
Because this vocation is the Ordinance of God, against which to spurn, or to work or speak any thing which Carrieth matter of dishonour therewithal, were so Far forth to spurn, work, or speak against God himself.
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The Queene of Saba speaking to Solomon, saith on this manner, Blessed (saith she) be the Lord thy God vvhich loued thee to set thee on his throne as king in steede of the Lord thy God,
The Queen of Saba speaking to Solomon, Says on this manner, Blessed (Says she) be the Lord thy God which loved thee to Set thee on his throne as King in steed of the Lord thy God,
and that in this respect the prince is to be honoured, saint Paul in the same place proueth, vsing this verie argument and reason, Because it is the ordinance of God,
and that in this respect the Prince is to be honoured, saint Paul in the same place Proves, using this very argument and reason, Because it is the Ordinance of God,
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Mark (derly beloued) what amōstrous sin this is, which whosoeuer wittingly cōmiteth, walketh presumptuously and with a stiffe necke not against the streame of mans power and strēgth,
Mark (derly Beloved) what amonstrous since this is, which whosoever wittingly Committeth, walks presumptuously and with a stiff neck not against the stream of men power and strength,
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what shal ye that are but dry stubble, yet by suffering your selues to bee carried headlong with the whirlwind of popish doctrine against our God, which is a cōsuming & deuouring fire.
what shall you that Are but dry stubble, yet by suffering your selves to be carried headlong with the whirlwind of popish Doctrine against our God, which is a consuming & devouring fire.
For ther unto he laboreth both by power & by councell, yt the inheritance of ye Lord committed to his charge, may florish, grow & increse outwardly in abūdāce of worldly blessings, inwardly in ye manifold graces of Gods spirit, yt the wicked may be suppressed & feared from breking forth vnto those vngodly actions, wherby loosnes may be brought in amongst men:
For there unto he Laboureth both by power & by council, that the inheritance of the Lord committed to his charge, may flourish, grow & increase outwardly in abundance of worldly blessings, inwardly in you manifold graces of God's Spirit, that the wicked may be suppressed & feared from breaking forth unto those ungodly actions, whereby looseness may be brought in among men:
S. Paul Rom. 13. affirmeth concerning the wel disposed, how the king or higher power is the minister of God to such an one for his good. King Salomon Pro. 20.26. as touching the wicked and hurtful persons, sheweth what a soueraigne remedie is to be found in roial power & authoritie against thē, A wise king (saith Salomon) scattereth the wicked, & causeth the wheele to turne ouer them.
S. Paul Rom. 13. Affirmeth Concerning the well disposed, how the King or higher power is the minister of God to such an one for his good. King Solomon Pro 20.26. as touching the wicked and hurtful Persons, shows what a sovereign remedy is to be found in royal power & Authority against them, A wise King (Says Solomon) Scattereth the wicked, & Causes the wheel to turn over them.
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and danger on the princes behalfe, by reason of the rebellious affections of mans nature where withal he is continually to striue both by rewards and and punishmentes.
and danger on the Princes behalf, by reason of the rebellious affections of men nature where withal he is continually to strive both by rewards and and punishments.
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but with bloudshed, rebellion, or conspiracie, can not but be a sinne vnmeasurablie sinnefull. 3 Not to stand much on this point, I will adioine but this one reason.
but with bloodshed, rebellion, or Conspiracy, can not but be a sin unmeasurably sinful. 3 Not to stand much on this point, I will adjoin but this one reason.
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As touching the state of such persons in the world to come what it shall be, ye may take great aime hereby, considering how it is hardly to be reade in the whole scripture, where the patternes of Gods mercie toward sinners falling into euill are propounded, that euer God suffred any of his elect ones after their effectuall calling, to be carried of the deuill into this sinne of rebellion against the prince.
As touching the state of such Persons in the world to come what it shall be, you may take great aim hereby, considering how it is hardly to be read in the Whole scripture, where the patterns of God's mercy towards Sinners falling into evil Are propounded, that ever God suffered any of his elect ones After their effectual calling, to be carried of the Devil into this sin of rebellion against the Prince.
Adde hereunto, that saint Paule reckoneth this enormity among those which whosoeuer committeth, Shall not inherit the kingdome of heauen. Tit. 1.16. Concerning their most fearefull punishments in this world, marke the most certaine examples of the holy worde of God.
Add hereunto, that saint Paul Reckoneth this enormity among those which whosoever Committeth, Shall not inherit the Kingdom of heaven. Tit. 1.16. Concerning their most fearful punishments in this world, mark the most certain Examples of the holy word of God.
and therefore as hee rod vpon his princely mule vnder a great oake, the verie boughes of the tree would not suffer so wicked a wretch to escape vnpunished,
and Therefore as he rod upon his princely mule under a great oak, the very boughs of the tree would not suffer so wicked a wretch to escape unpunished,
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but caght hold on his head, And he vvas taken vp betvveene the heauen and the earth, there hanging till Ioab his greate friend came & thrust him through vvith three darts, beside the vvounds vvhich ten other men the seruants of Ioab gaue him.
but caght hold on his head, And he was taken up between the heaven and the earth, there hanging till Ioab his great friend Come & thrust him through with three darts, beside the wounds which ten other men the Servants of Ioab gave him.
Yea, so litle was the face of the kings sonne reuerenced because of his treason, that he had none other sepuchre but a dung hil pit in the wood, none other tombe or hearse but a ruinous heape of great stones cast vpon him, 2. Sam. 17. Sheba the sonne of Bichri a man of Iemini rebelled against the same Dauid:
Yea, so little was the face of the Kings son reverenced Because of his treason, that he had none other Sepulchre but a dung hill pit in the wood, none other tomb or hearse but a ruinous heap of great stones cast upon him, 2. Sam. 17. Sheba the son of Bichri a man of Iemini rebelled against the same David:
as Sommeruile, Throgmorton, Babington, & their complices, which like dunghill cockes entending to pearch vppon the head of this realme to the destruction thereof, were iustly constrained to crowe their last vppon the gallowes.
as Sommeruile, Throgmorton, Babington, & their accomplices, which like dunghill cocks intending to perch upon the head of this realm to the destruction thereof, were justly constrained to crow their last upon the gallows.
