Insulae fortunatae A discourse shewing the happiness of these nations under our present governours & government, or, How they may be happy if they will themselves : delivered for substance in a sermon on a late solemn day appointed by authority for imploring the blessing of God upon his Majesty and the present Parliament / by R.A., pastor of the church at Henfield.
Blessed be the Lord God of our Fathers, who hath put such a thing as this in the Kings Heart, to Beautifie the House of the Lord which is in Jerusalem.
Blessed be the Lord God of our Father's, who hath put such a thing as this in the Kings Heart, to Beautify the House of the Lord which is in Jerusalem.
The Temple at Jerusalem was burnt with Fire by the Chaldees, restored again by the Kings of Persia; Cyrus laid the Foundation, Darius finisht the Building, Artaxerxes furnisht the House with all Necessaries for the Service of God;
The Temple At Jerusalem was burned with Fire by the Chaldees, restored again by the Kings of Persiam; Cyrus laid the Foundation, Darius finished the Building, Artaxerxes furnished the House with all Necessaries for the Service of God;
At the same time the Jews were restored to the enjoyment of many Temporal Blessings and sweet comforts in their own Country, a Land flowing with Milk and Honey:
At the same time the jews were restored to the enjoyment of many Temporal Blessings and sweet comforts in their own Country, a Land flowing with Milk and Honey:
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But Ezra passeth by all these, as of small value, in comparison, and blesseth God for restoring his Holy Worship and Service in his own House at Jerusalem.
But Ezra passes by all these, as of small valve, in comparison, and Blesses God for restoring his Holy Worship and Service in his own House At Jerusalem.
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It is the Excellency of our Strength; the main Bulwark of our Peace and Safety; the surest Ground or Foundation of all true Happiness, National or Personal.
It is the Excellency of our Strength; the main Bulwark of our Peace and Safety; the Surest Ground or Foundation of all true Happiness, National or Personal.
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and when those things were well setled, then followed Affairs of the Commonwealth: Our Pious Ancestors rightly conceiving, that Religion was the principal and most precious;
and when those things were well settled, then followed Affairs of the Commonwealth: Our Pious Ancestors rightly conceiving, that Religion was the principal and most precious;
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Now it cannot be denied, but that this Nation hath received of God, by the hands of our Gracious Soveraign, many rich Mercies, which call aloud for returns of Thankfulness unto God, of Love and Loyalty to our Soveraign;
Now it cannot be denied, but that this nation hath received of God, by the hands of our Gracious Sovereign, many rich mercies, which call aloud for returns of Thankfulness unto God, of Love and Loyalty to our Sovereign;
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But we have as much cause to bless God for our Good King, as ever Ezra had for the Great King. To stop the mouths then of such querulous people that are never content, I shall endeavour to shew you,
But we have as much cause to bless God for our Good King, as ever Ezra had for the Great King. To stop the mouths then of such querulous people that Are never content, I shall endeavour to show you,
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First, It is not so long since, but that we may remember, when we were under the Conduct of Blind Guides, who knew not what they did, nor whither they were roaving;
First, It is not so long since, but that we may Remember, when we were under the Conduct of Blind Guides, who knew not what they did, nor whither they were roving;
for they were in the Dark themselves, (witness their own confession in the Armies Remonstrance ) and led us into such a miserable Confusion, that none but our Soveraign did,
for they were in the Dark themselves, (witness their own Confessi in the Armies Remonstrance) and led us into such a miserable Confusion, that none but our Sovereign did,
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Secondly, His Majesty was no sooner returned to the exercise of his Royal Authority, but his first care was for the House of God, to cast out the Filth and Rubbish,
Secondly, His Majesty was no sooner returned to the exercise of his Royal authority, but his First care was for the House of God, to cast out the Filth and Rubbish,
In his Proclamation ( May 30. 1660.) against Impiety and Licentiousness, Drunkenness, Swearing, Railing at good things, &c. against Vicious, Debauched and Prophane people, who in in truth (saith his Majesty) have discredited my Cause, and are a discredit to any Cause they pretend to favour.
In his Proclamation (May 30. 1660.) against Impiety and Licentiousness, drunkenness, Swearing, Railing At good things, etc. against Vicious, Debauched and Profane people, who in in truth (Says his Majesty) have discredited my Cause, and Are a discredit to any Cause they pretend to favour.
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Thirdly, His Majesties next care for the House of God, was in his Proclamation ( Aug. 20. 1663.) for better Sanctifying or keeping Holy the Lords Day, that his Holy Service might be more frequented,
Thirdly, His Majesties next care for the House of God, was in his Proclamation (Aug. 20. 1663.) for better Sanctifying or keeping Holy the lords Day, that his Holy Service might be more frequented,
and to prepare more severe Laws against Impiety and Licentiousness, are a sure Evidence of his Pious Resolution to maintain the true Protestant Religion, Piety and Vertue:
and to prepare more severe Laws against Impiety and Licentiousness, Are a sure Evidence of his Pious Resolution to maintain the true Protestant Religion, Piety and Virtue:
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And their Return of Thankfulness to his Majesty for those Solemn Endearing Invitations, and their making such good Laws for securing our Religion, Peace and Safety (whereto also the Royal Assent gave Life and Being) give assurance of their Faithfulness, Piety and Zeal for the Glory of God, and good of their Country.
And their Return of Thankfulness to his Majesty for those Solemn Endearing Invitations, and their making such good Laws for securing our Religion, Peace and Safety (whereto also the Royal Assent gave Life and Being) give assurance of their Faithfulness, Piety and Zeal for the Glory of God, and good of their Country.
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It was not called by that Name, till the Assembly at Spires: but yet that Religion that Protestants profess, was taught by Christ and his holy Apostles,
It was not called by that Name, till the Assembly At Spires: but yet that Religion that Protestants profess, was taught by christ and his holy Apostles,
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The Famous Qu. Elizabeth maintained the same against all opposition, and raised a Fort-Royal out of Holy Scripture in our 39. Articles, against the future Invasion of Heresie, Idolatry, and Superstition.
The Famous Qu. Elizabeth maintained the same against all opposition, and raised a Fort-Royal out of Holy Scripture in our 39. Articles, against the future Invasion of Heresy, Idolatry, and Superstition.
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and our Dread Soveraign that now is, like a Royal Confesfor, made open and constant Profession of it, in the midst of strong Temptations to the contrary.
and our Dread Sovereign that now is, like a Royal Confesfor, made open and constant Profession of it, in the midst of strong Temptations to the contrary.
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And now our Pious Soveraign, insisting in the steps of those glorious Princes, his most Noble Progenitors, hath done like a Tender Father of his Country;
And now our Pious Sovereign, insisting in the steps of those glorious Princes, his most Noble Progenitors, hath done like a Tender Father of his Country;
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and the Honourable Parliament, like Faithful Patriots, in maintaining the Church of England, and the true Protestant Religion, against the Encroachments of Popery,
and the Honourable Parliament, like Faithful Patriots, in maintaining the Church of England, and the true Protestant Religion, against the Encroachments of Popery,
First, Because the Church of Rome sets up a Power over Soveraign Princes, to control them in their own Dominions, to the great disturbance of Publick Peace.
First, Because the Church of Room sets up a Power over Sovereign Princes, to control them in their own Dominions, to the great disturbance of Public Peace.
Pope Gregory the Third Excommunicated the Emperour Leo, called Iconomachus; which caused such a mischievous breach in the Empire, that proved the Ruine of Christendom.
Pope Gregory the Third Excommunicated the Emperor Leo, called Iconoclast; which caused such a mischievous breach in the Empire, that proved the Ruin of Christendom.
whereof our Fifth of November is a Perpetual Memorial, and the World a Witness. The Church of England teacheth us to love one another, and pray for our Enemies.
whereof our Fifth of November is a Perpetual Memorial, and the World a Witness. The Church of England Teaches us to love one Another, and pray for our Enemies.
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and instead thereof, feeding them with Trash, Fabulous Legends, Dreams, Visions, Revelations, &c. teaching for Doctrines the Commandments of men, and making the Word of God of no effect, through their Traditions:
and instead thereof, feeding them with Trash, Fabulous Legends, Dreams, Visions, Revelations, etc. teaching for Doctrines the commandments of men, and making the Word of God of no Effect, through their Traditions:
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and their Reliques, &c. Pope Boniface the Fourth, who begged the Pantheon of Phocas the Emperour, in place of the Heathen Gods and Goddesses set up the Images of the Virgin Mary, and all Saints;
and their Relics, etc. Pope Boniface the Fourth, who begged the Pantheon of Phocas the Emperor, in place of the Heathen God's and Goddesses Set up the Images of the Virgae Marry, and all Saints;
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For (1) The Heathen had Tutelar Gods and Goddesses for Countries, Cities, Hills, Dales, &c. so now there be Titular Saints for all places and purposes;
For (1) The Heathen had Tutelar God's and Goddesses for Countries, Cities, Hills, Dales, etc. so now there be Titular Saints for all places and Purposes;
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Vigilius, the Tutelar Saint of the Valley of Trent, &c. (2) The Heathen acknowledged one Supreme God, accounting all the rest as Mediators of Intercession;
Vigilius, the Tutelar Saint of the Valley of Trent, etc. (2) The Heathen acknowledged one Supreme God, accounting all the rest as Mediators of Intercession;
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Prayer was made in the Council of Trent for Divine Assistance, by the Intercession of Vigilius. (3) The Heathen were not so bruitish to take Idols of Wood and Stone for Gods able to help them;
Prayer was made in the Council of Trent for Divine Assistance, by the Intercession of Vigilius. (3) The Heathen were not so brutish to take Idols of Wood and Stone for God's able to help them;
For this Reason, the Pagan-Romans at first had no Images, accounting it Sacriledge, &c. (Plutarch in Numa. ) The Council of Trent hath made some provision against the superstitious abuse of Images, Reliques, &c. but to no purpose:
For this Reason, the Pagan-Romans At First had not Images, accounting it Sacrilege, etc. (Plutarch in Numa.) The Council of Trent hath made Some provision against the superstitious abuse of Images, Relics, etc. but to no purpose:
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not from Idolatry, but from Idols: For the holy Apostle knew well the corrupt Nature of Man is such, that if Idols be in sight, Idolatry will certainly follow.
not from Idolatry, but from Idols: For the holy Apostle knew well the corrupt Nature of Man is such, that if Idols be in sighed, Idolatry will Certainly follow.
Now the Church of England, as a careful Mother, cast out the Worship of Saints, their Images, Reliques, &c. to keep her Children from the great peril of Idolatry;
Now the Church of England, as a careful Mother, cast out the Worship of Saints, their Images, Relics, etc. to keep her Children from the great peril of Idolatry;
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They are angry with us, because we will not take their bare word without proof, nor grant that which they could never yet shew us any certain ground for:
They Are angry with us, Because we will not take their bore word without proof, nor grant that which they could never yet show us any certain ground for:
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And how can any man rest satisfied in the Judgment and Decision of men, that understand not the matters in question? For in the Debate between Soto and Catharinus about two most important Articles of Faith, some of the Prelates confessed openly, that they understood not the differences.
And how can any man rest satisfied in the Judgement and Decision of men, that understand not the matters in question? For in the Debate between Soto and Catharinus about two most important Articles of Faith, Some of the Prelates confessed openly, that they understood not the differences.
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Is it Monarchy? that is asserted by its worst Enemies, who after they had marched thorough all forms of Government, at last saw a necessity of retiring back to a Single Person, who wanted nothing of a King but Right and Title.
Is it Monarchy? that is asserted by its worst Enemies, who After they had marched through all forms of Government, At last saw a necessity of retiring back to a Single Person, who wanted nothing of a King but Right and Title.
Do our Laws dislike any? they are justified by our late Reformers themselves, who after long Consultation could find nothing to amend, save only in the practise,
Do our Laws dislike any? they Are justified by our late Reformers themselves, who After long Consultation could find nothing to amend, save only in the practice,
The Kings Laws against Impiety, Licentiousness, Drunkenness, &c. are but a Transcript or Copy of Gods Law, in keeping whereof there is great reward, ( Psal. 19.) In keeping whereof you do good to your selves and your Children after you, ( Deut. 4.40.) In keeping those good Laws, you glorifie God, honour the King and his Government,
The Kings Laws against Impiety, Licentiousness, drunkenness, etc. Are but a Transcript or Copy of God's Law, in keeping whereof there is great reward, (Psalm 19.) In keeping whereof you do good to your selves and your Children After you, (Deuteronomy 4.40.) In keeping those good Laws, you Glorify God, honour the King and his Government,
Be obedient to your Mother the Church of England, who hath bred you, and brought you forth to the first light and knowledge of Christ, who hath fed you with the sincere Milk of Gods Word;
Be obedient to your Mother the Church of England, who hath bred you, and brought you forth to the First Light and knowledge of christ, who hath fed you with the sincere Milk of God's Word;
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but now they are grown up, some run after Painted Harlots, and follow New Lights, that darken Counsel by words without knowledge, ( Job 38.) are weary of the Heavenly Manna, longing after Onions and Garlick.
but now they Are grown up, Some run After Painted Harlots, and follow New Lights, that darken Counsel by words without knowledge, (Job 38.) Are weary of the Heavenly Manna, longing After Onions and Garlic.
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In the Church of England the pure Word of God is plainly taught, the Sacraments duly administred, the precious Legacies that Christ hath left you are faithfully delivered unto you;
In the Church of England the pure Word of God is plainly taught, the Sacraments duly administered, the precious Legacies that christ hath left you Are faithfully Delivered unto you;
3. Let every man study to be quiet, and follow his own business (1 Thes. 4.11.) Keep within the compass of your own Calling, meddle not with things too high for you.
3. Let every man study to be quiet, and follow his own business (1 Thebes 4.11.) Keep within the compass of your own Calling, meddle not with things too high for you.
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and if any calamity happen, blame their Superiours both unthankfully and unjustly. (1) Unthankful they are to God and Man, to murmure at those whom God hath made Instruments of so much good to us. (2) Unjust they are, to blame those for things whereof themselves are the cause.
and if any calamity happen, blame their Superiors both unthankfully and unjustly. (1) Unthankful they Are to God and Man, to murmur At those whom God hath made Instruments of so much good to us. (2) Unjust they Are, to blame those for things whereof themselves Are the cause.
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David was a Man after Gods own Heart, yet fell into a great Errour, for a Judgment on the people for their sins, (2 Sam. 24.) Again the Anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel,
David was a Man After God's own Heart, yet fell into a great Error, for a Judgement on the people for their Sins, (2 Sam. 24.) Again the Anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel,
Vicious, debauched, and profane people are the Troublers of our Israel: These are the Schismaticks that make such a Rent in our Church by their disobedience to her holy Orders, that may probably be the most cause of our troubles.
Vicious, debauched, and profane people Are the Troublers of our Israel: These Are the Schismatics that make such a Rend in our Church by their disobedience to her holy Order, that may probably be the most cause of our Troubles.
