A sermon preached before the King at Whitehall, on the second of December, 1697 being the day of thanksgiving for the peace / by Gilbert, Lord Bishop of Sarum.
THESE are the words of an Arabian Queen, who was so moved with a Noble Curiosity, raised by the fame of Solomon 's Wisdom, that she undertook a Journey from the utmost parts of the earth, furnished herself both with an Equipage and Presents suitable to her Rank,
THESE Are the words of an Arabian Queen, who was so moved with a Noble Curiosity, raised by the fame of Solomon is Wisdom, that she undertook a Journey from the utmost parts of the earth, furnished herself both with an Equipage and Presents suitable to her Rank,
So that while he employed his Thoughts in the Sublimest Enquiries, he did not neglect even those lesser ones, of External Grandeur, which how inconsiderable soever they may seem, to a Soul capable of vaster things,
So that while he employed his Thoughts in the Sublimest Enquiries, he did not neglect even those lesser ones, of External Grandeur, which how inconsiderable soever they may seem, to a Soul capable of vaster things,
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yet are necessary to maintain those Impressions of Awe and Respect which give Authority to Government ▪ When she saw the State in which he was served, the Pomp of his Retinue,
yet Are necessary to maintain those Impressions of Awe and Respect which give authority to Government ▪ When she saw the State in which he was served, the Pomp of his Retinue,
From hence she concluded, That certainly God loved that Nation, whom he had blessed with such a Prince, by whose Wisdom and Conduct they were in all probability to be established on the firmest Basis:
From hence she concluded, That Certainly God loved that nation, whom he had blessed with such a Prince, by whose Wisdom and Conduct they were in all probability to be established on the firmest Basis:
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Establish them for ever. For she could not think but that so extraordinary a Blessing must be designed for great Ends. Such a King would certainly govern them both with Judgment and Justice. Two words that seem to signify the same thing;
Establish them for ever. For she could not think but that so extraordinary a Blessing must be designed for great Ends. Such a King would Certainly govern them both with Judgement and justice. Two words that seem to signify the same thing;
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The Blessings we now enjoy, and that great One which at this time we do particularly acknowledge, do so naturally carry us to Devotions like those in my Text, that all my Hearers must be beforehand with me in the Application.
The Blessings we now enjoy, and that great One which At this time we do particularly acknowledge, do so naturally carry us to Devotions like those in my Text, that all my Hearers must be beforehand with me in the Application.
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But in our case there are some Specialities that give it a peculiar Exaltation; Solomon had his Crown, his Treasures and Armies transmitted down to him;
But in our case there Are Some Specialities that give it a peculiar Exaltation; Solomon had his Crown, his Treasures and Armies transmitted down to him;
If then the Queen of Sheba was so struck with seeing Solomon in all his glory, with how much lou•er Accents ought we to carry on the Hallelujahs of this Day, who see a Prince Raised and Conducted by such a special Train of Amazing Providences, without any of those Supports, that every Step he has made, carries in it Characters of a particular Direction from Heaven!
If then the Queen of Sheba was so struck with seeing Solomon in all his glory, with how much lou•er Accents ought we to carry on the Hallelujahs of this Day, who see a Prince Raised and Conducted by such a special Train of Amazing Providences, without any of those Supports, that every Step he has made, carries in it Characters of a particular Direction from Heaven!
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The two great Heroes of the last Age, the Defenders of Religion, and the Patrons of Liberty, were proper Sources to give Life and Descent to One, in whom their Characters were to be Exalted,
The two great Heroes of the last Age, the Defenders of Religion, and the Patrons of Liberty, were proper Sources to give Life and Descent to One, in whom their Characters were to be Exalted,
but what might be wanting in the Extent of their Territories, and the Lustre of their Coronets, was fully made up in those truly Royal Accomplishments of their Minds.
but what might be wanting in the Extent of their Territories, and the Lustre of their Coronets, was Fully made up in those truly Royal Accomplishments of their Minds.
They never had better Armies about them, than soon after they had met with such Checks, that their Enemies look'd on them as lost, without a Possibility af Recovery.
They never had better Armies about them, than soon After they had met with such Checks, that their Enemies looked on them as lost, without a Possibility of Recovery.
The Two greatest Powers then in Europe, after they had found them too hard for them in the Galanter Methods of War, were not ashamed to betake themselves to the Baser ones of Treachery and Assassination.
The Two greatest Powers then in Europe, After they had found them too hard for them in the Galanter Methods of War, were not ashamed to betake themselves to the Baser ones of Treachery and Assassination.
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A Greatness that passed down through Three Successors, who maintained the Lustre of the First Raiser of that Estate, with a Glory suitable to its wonderful Beginnings, was at last brought under a Cloud, that so the Favour of Heaven might shine the brighter on Him in whom it was to be revived The Accession of Royal Blood had indeed exalted the Race,
A Greatness that passed down through Three Successors, who maintained the Lustre of the First Raiser of that Estate, with a Glory suitable to its wondered Beginnings, was At last brought under a Cloud, that so the Favour of Heaven might shine the Brighter on Him in whom it was to be revived The Accession of Royal Blood had indeed exalted the Raze,
The Prospect was on all hands so black, that Posterity will reckon their Recovery with that of the Romans after Cannae. If it were proper for this Places, it were easy to shew that theirs was the much more desperate State of the two:
The Prospect was on all hands so black, that Posterity will reckon their Recovery with that of the Romans After Cannae. If it were proper for this Places, it were easy to show that theirs was the much more desperate State of the two:
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it was better to prevent the Violence of Conquest, by submitting to what Terms could be got, none being thought worse than what was like to be the Issue of the War.
it was better to prevent the Violence of Conquest, by submitting to what Terms could be god, none being Thought Worse than what was like to be the Issue of the War.
and yet none was more freely exposed, not only in the constant Fatigue of perpetual Journeys and Voyages, in the worst Seasons, with such an uninterrupted Continuance of lengthen'd Campaigns, that these alone might have worn out the firmest Stock of Health and Strength;
and yet none was more freely exposed, not only in the constant Fatigue of perpetual Journeys and Voyages, in the worst Seasons, with such an uninterrupted Continuance of lengthened Campaigns, that these alone might have worn out the firmest Stock of Health and Strength;
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This was a fair offering himself to danger: Gallant Men knew where to find him. In this only he seemed to forget the great Concern that others had in him,
This was a fair offering himself to danger: Gallant Men knew where to find him. In this only he seemed to forget the great Concern that Others had in him,
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But whil Angels kept Guard about him on all Honourable Occasions, they were no less watchful in discovering and disappointing Blacker Methods, and Baser Designs.
But While Angels kept Guard about him on all Honourable Occasions, they were no less watchful in discovering and disappointing Blacker Methods, and Baser Designs.
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Those who thought not fit to venture on him in the Day of Battel, betook themselves to the most Infamous Practices ▪ Designs of Assassination were pursued with such unrelenting Eagerness, that as soon as one failed, another was set on foot.
Those who Thought not fit to venture on him in the Day of Battle, betook themselves to the most Infamous Practices ▪ Designs of Assassination were pursued with such unrelenting Eagerness, that as soon as one failed, Another was Set on foot.
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There was no extraordinary Caution used, neither for penetrating into such Secrets, nor of keeping so strict a Guard, as appeared afterwards was necessary.
There was no extraordinary Caution used, neither for penetrating into such Secrets, nor of keeping so strict a Guard, as appeared afterwards was necessary.
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And now at last, after so hard a Struggle, such a lengthned War, so vast a Consumption of Men and Treasure, we celebrate the happy Peace and Tranquility that we,
And now At last, After so hard a Struggle, such a lengthened War, so vast a Consumption of Men and Treasure, we celebrate the happy Peace and Tranquillity that we,
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The critical Turns of those Winds that brought him first hither, were so amazing, that those who observed them, can never reflect on it without a constant freshness of Admiration.
The critical Turns of those Winds that brought him First hither, were so amazing, that those who observed them, can never reflect on it without a constant freshness of Admiration.
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and by a great variety of Circumstances, as happy to us as cross to our Enemies, we had the most glorious Day that ever the Channel saw; Beacons of a new form;
and by a great variety of circumstances, as happy to us as cross to our Enemies, we had the most glorious Day that ever the Channel saw; Beacons of a new from;
and while our Neighbours (for we have now no more any Enemies ) were much pressed with even the extremities of Want, under those vast Impositions that lay on them, we had enough and to spare;
and while our Neighbours (for we have now no more any Enemies) were much pressed with even the extremities of Want, under those vast Impositions that lay on them, we had enough and to spare;
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yet if it had not been for the wicked Practises of those Corrupters of our Coin at home, with all the Train of mischievous Consequences that have followed upon them, which was an Evil of our own growth,
yet if it had not been for the wicked Practises of those Corrupters of our Coin At home, with all the Train of mischievous Consequences that have followed upon them, which was an Evil of our own growth,
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and now so happily finished the other, is a secret Indication of the Power and Riches of the Nation, in this Reign, of which perhaps the most Sanguine could not have been convinced,
and now so happily finished the other, is a secret Indication of the Power and Riches of the nation, in this Reign, of which perhaps the most Sanguine could not have been convinced,
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Add to all this, the noble Triumphs of Liberty. One of the Common Topicks of the Enemies of Publick Liberty, is, That upon great occasions, the Divisions in Councils,
Add to all this, the noble Triumphos of Liberty. One of the Common Topicks of the Enemies of Public Liberty, is, That upon great occasions, the Divisions in Councils,
and the length of Debates that do naturally arise in Free Assemblies, bring such a backwardness and slowness on their Deliberations, that the best Opportunities of acting are lost while they are consulting.
and the length of Debates that do naturally arise in Free Assemblies, bring such a backwardness and slowness on their Deliberations, that the best Opportunities of acting Are lost while they Are consulting.
Here the Publick Interest was so visible, that a concurrence beyond all former Examples, has appeared in supporting Undertakings that seemed above the Strength and Wealth of the Nation.
Here the Public Interest was so visible, that a concurrence beyond all former Examples, has appeared in supporting Undertakings that seemed above the Strength and Wealth of the nation.
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for nothing but the Certainties of the Faith given by the Body of the Nation, could have created the Credit that was necessary in such unsual Supplies.
for nothing but the Certainties of the Faith given by the Body of the nation, could have created the Credit that was necessary in such unusual Supplies.
These went on with that Unanimity and Heartiness, that we have reason to put this among the great Articles of that over ruling Providence that has watched over us.
These went on with that Unanimity and Heartiness, that we have reason to put this among the great Articles of that over ruling Providence that has watched over us.
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If at any time insuperable Difficulties made the Publick Consultations go heavily, the Season was stopt, the Course of Nature seem'd to stand still, till we were ready for it.
If At any time insuperable Difficulties made the Public Consultations go heavily, the Season was stopped, the Course of Nature seemed to stand still, till we were ready for it.
I reckon not among the happy Instances of God's Care of us, our being preserved from the restless Attempts of some wretched Incendiaries among our selves, those Betrayers of Religion and their Countrey.
I reckon not among the happy Instances of God's Care of us, our being preserved from the restless Attempts of Some wretched Incendiaries among our selves, those Betrayers of Religion and their Country.
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and while the much greater half of Europe own him to be its Recoverer and Restorer, the rest do now unanimously call him that, which He is, Independent on all Foreign Acknowledgments, THE RIGHTFUL AND LAWFUL KING OF THESE REALMS.
and while the much greater half of Europe own him to be its Recoverer and Restorer, the rest do now unanimously call him that, which He is, Independent on all Foreign Acknowledgments, THE RIGHTFUL AND LAWFUL KING OF THESE REALMS.
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And to make the Parallel to my Text run exactly, a much greater King, lying at a vaster Distance, leaves his Throne and Dominions in the midst of War, struck with the Fame,
And to make the Parallel to my Text run exactly, a much greater King, lying At a vaster Distance, leaves his Throne and Dominions in the midst of War, struck with the Fame,
But while we humbly adore those Instances of the good Pleasure of our God towards his Anointed; let us also with the same holy Gratitude observe how he has shewed that he loved us, as well as that he delighted in him, who now sits on the Throne.
But while we humbly adore those Instances of the good Pleasure of our God towards his Anointed; let us also with the same holy Gratitude observe how he has showed that he loved us, as well as that he delighted in him, who now sits on the Throne.
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All this, how flourishing soever, yet gave us but a melancholy Prospect, while we saw a mighty Rival so near us, rising up to an Equality with us, in that which was our Strength as well as our Glory.
All this, how flourishing soever, yet gave us but a melancholy Prospect, while we saw a mighty Rival so near us, rising up to an Equality with us, in that which was our Strength as well as our Glory.
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The Laws of England, the Charters of our Towns, as well at the Great Charter of the Nation ▪ our Religion and Liberty, were all the Conquests that were then projected ▪ while the Safety of the Whole at home,
The Laws of England, the Charters of our Towns, as well At the Great Charter of the nation ▪ our Religion and Liberty, were all the Conquests that were then projected ▪ while the Safety of the whole At home,
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We fell into Contentions at home, by the Direction of our Enemies, who plaid us so dexterously one against another, that we hoped to have done the best half of their Work, by making us first hate and then destroy one another;
We fell into Contentions At home, by the Direction of our Enemies, who played us so dexterously one against Another, that we hoped to have done the best half of their Work, by making us First hate and then destroy one Another;
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Yet many thought it was too great an Attempt to be expected from the cold and cautions Counsels of a State, naturally slow, and apprehensive of Danger.
Yet many Thought it was too great an Attempt to be expected from the cold and cautions Counsels of a State, naturally slow, and apprehensive of Danger.
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The STATES seemed to rejoyce, that an Opportunity offer'd is self in this Age, for them to repay what they had been owing to England ever since the last.
The STATES seemed to rejoice, that an Opportunity offered is self in this Age, for them to repay what they had been owing to England ever since the last.
then God commanded the Winds, and rebuked the Seas, and after that first Rub, all our Affairs were so conducted, that every thing succeeded beyond our Hopes, I had almost said, beyond our Wishes.
then God commanded the Winds, and rebuked the Seas, and After that First Rub, all our Affairs were so conducted, that every thing succeeded beyond our Hope's, I had almost said, beyond our Wishes.
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An orderly March of a friendly tho' foreign Army, an unslained Victory, an overturning of that which had design'd all our Ruine, by their own Counsels and Practices, a sinking of Heart and a Giddiness of Head among them, made the way smooth.
an orderly March of a friendly though foreign Army, an unslained Victory, an overturning of that which had designed all our Ruin, by their own Counsels and Practices, a sinking of Heart and a Giddiness of Head among them, made the Way smooth.
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We pass'd from the Extremities of Danger, to an entire Establishment, without those Intervals of Confusion, that may be well look'd for in so great a Turn.
We passed from the Extremities of Danger, to an entire Establishment, without those Intervals of Confusion, that may be well looked for in so great a Turn.
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When we reflect on all this, and on what has happened since, which must be too present to our Thoughts to need any further Enlargement, have we not reason to conclude, that God loved our Nation; and that because he has loved us, he has set such a King over us? Indeed it is much easier to observe,
When we reflect on all this, and on what has happened since, which must be too present to our Thoughts to need any further Enlargement, have we not reason to conclude, that God loved our nation; and that Because he has loved us, he has Set such a King over us? Indeed it is much Easier to observe,
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We must without any Compliment acknowledge, it is not for our sake, for any Worth or previous Merit in us ▪ but we may allow our selves to hope, that tho' we have no Title to this Love,
We must without any Compliment acknowledge, it is not for our sake, for any Worth or previous Merit in us ▪ but we may allow our selves to hope, that though we have no Title to this Love,
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Who knows the Secrets of Gods Counsels, or what lies hid under all that train of extraordinary Circumstances that we have seen? Whether we are at last to be reformed by them,
Who knows the Secrets of God's Counsels, or what lies hid under all that train of extraordinary circumstances that we have seen? Whither we Are At last to be reformed by them,
There is no need of great Meditation, of much searching into History, and a depth of Thought ▪ to comprehend this, That Good and Bad Princes are among the chief Instances, in which the Love or Anger of Heaven do discover themselves.
There is no need of great Meditation, of much searching into History, and a depth of Thought ▪ to comprehend this, That Good and Bad Princes Are among the chief Instances, in which the Love or Anger of Heaven do discover themselves.
What greater Blessings can be hoped for on Earth, than from the Reign of PRINCES, that have in them the true Elevations of Greatness, tempered with the Bowels and Compassions of good Nature;
What greater Blessings can be hoped for on Earth, than from the Reign of PRINCES, that have in them the true Elevations of Greatness, tempered with the Bowels and Compassions of good Nature;
how little soever they may press forward themselves, being as modest as they are deserving PRINCE•, I say, who treasure up the Services of their People,
how little soever they may press forward themselves, being as modest as they Are deserving PRINCE•, I say, who treasure up the Services of their People,
So that the Fortunes of their Subjects are owing to the Value they set on them, without those Abatements that will always be made in the Acknowledgments,
So that the Fortune's of their Subject's Are owing to the Valve they Set on them, without those Abatements that will always be made in the Acknowledgments,
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who is satisfied with this, that it is apparent what all Men most think, tho' it is not easie to them to find out the properest Methods of setting that forth;
who is satisfied with this, that it is apparent what all Men most think, though it is not easy to them to find out the properest Methods of setting that forth;
But the Happiness of good Government is then best felt, when set in opposition to all that Train of Blood and Cruelty, of Injustice and Rapine, of a dissolution of Morals,
But the Happiness of good Government is then best felt, when Set in opposition to all that Train of Blood and Cruelty, of Injustice and Rapine, of a dissolution of Morals,
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and worse of Religion, who are corrupted by their own Principles, and more by the Power that they suffer others to have over them, are apt to grow to Excesses that are as insufferable to Mankind,
and Worse of Religion, who Are corrupted by their own Principles, and more by the Power that they suffer Others to have over them, Are apt to grow to Excesses that Are as insufferable to Mankind,
Justinian the second, delivered himself up to Tyranny and to Favourites to whom he gave up such unbounded Authority, that his nearest Relations felt a large measure of it, and that in barbarous Instances.
Justinian the second, Delivered himself up to Tyranny and to Favourites to whom he gave up such unbounded authority, that his nearest Relations felt a large measure of it, and that in barbarous Instances.
Discontents arose at last, and a proper Season appear'd for him to attempt again. A great Party of Justinianites was formed in Constantinople, who invited him over;
Discontents arose At last, and a proper Season appeared for him to attempt again. A great Party of Justinianites was formed in Constantinople, who invited him over;
One about him ventur'd in that Extremity, to suggest to him that he should now, that if God would deliver him from that imminent Danger, he would pardon all his Enemies:
One about him ventured in that Extremity, to suggest to him that he should now, that if God would deliver him from that imminent Danger, he would pardon all his Enemies:
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He resolv'd to satiate his Revenge, even with the b•ood of Innocents; and ordered them all all to be shipt and brough• to him. They were upwares o• Seventy-Thousand.
He resolved to satiate his Revenge, even with the b•ood of Innocents; and ordered them all all to be shipped and brough• to him. They were upwares o• Seventy-Thousand.
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it had been greater, if he had glutted his own Eyes with so inh•mane 〈 ◊ 〉 sight but the Pleasure lasted not long, he had now raised all Mankind against him his own Army abhorr'd him.
it had been greater, if he had glutted his own Eyes with so inh•mane 〈 ◊ 〉 sighed but the Pleasure lasted not long, he had now raised all Mankind against him his own Army abhorred him.
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It remains that we look at the Ends of Government as they are expres'd by the Queen in my Text. The two great ones are in these words, with relation to God, to be King for the Lord thy God, and with relation to the People, to establish them for ever:
It remains that we look At the Ends of Government as they Are expressed by the Queen in my Text. The two great ones Are in these words, with Relation to God, to be King for the Lord thy God, and with Relation to the People, to establish them for ever:
Solomon began his Reign with the Executing David 's Designs, and the employing his Treasures in building a Temple of that Glory and Magnificence, that it may be justly reckoned among the Wonders of the World.
Solomon began his Reign with the Executing David is Designs, and the employing his Treasures in building a Temple of that Glory and Magnificence, that it may be justly reckoned among the Wonders of the World.
which was to have its last finishing, in this great Structure, and in the exact Observance of all those Rules and Orders that had been settled by David. In all this, he was to Reign for the Lord his God, to reduce the People that was so fond of outward State and Solemnity, that they were thereby much disposed to Idolatry,
which was to have its last finishing, in this great Structure, and in the exact Observance of all those Rules and Order that had been settled by David. In all this, he was to Reign for the Lord his God, to reduce the People that was so found of outward State and Solemnity, that they were thereby much disposed to Idolatry,
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Certainly those who reckon the Title of Defender of the Faith one of the peculiar Glo•ie• of the Crown, will apply their Thoughts with a particular Zeal to every thing that may promo•e Religion, both in their own Dominions, and out of them.
Certainly those who reckon the Title of Defender of the Faith one of the peculiar Glo•ie• of the Crown, will apply their Thoughts with a particular Zeal to every thing that may promo•e Religion, both in their own Dominions, and out of them.
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The Decencies as well as the Solemnities of the Worship of God, will not be thought below their Care But above all things, the Contempt and Scorn of Sacred matters, is that against which they will turn their Indignation with the warmest Zeal,
The Decencies as well as the Solemnities of the Worship of God, will not be Thought below their Care But above all things, the Contempt and Scorn of Sacred matters, is that against which they will turn their Indignation with the warmest Zeal,
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Such persons instead of Sup porting the Throne, pull it down, by engaging Heaven against all that they undertake It is a degree of Compliance with their wickedness, to be pleased with them to trust them, or to shew them favour.
Such Persons instead of Sup porting the Throne, pull it down, by engaging Heaven against all that they undertake It is a degree of Compliance with their wickedness, to be pleased with them to trust them, or to show them favour.
An unblemish't Pattern set by themselves in the Purity and Probity of their own Deportment, will give the fullest Authority to all their other Designs.
an unblemished Pattern Set by themselves in the Purity and Probity of their own Deportment, will give the Fullest authority to all their other Designs.
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The second Design for which such Kings are raised up, is, because God loves their People that by their means they may be established for ever, that is, in the Jewish Phrase for a long time.
The second Design for which such Kings Are raised up, is, Because God loves their People that by their means they may be established for ever, that is, in the Jewish Phrase for a long time.
A happy tempering of Government at home, a subduing of Enemies abroad, and a ballancing of Neighbours so equally, that none of them may grow beyond their pitch, are the surest Methods for arriving at a fixed Establishment.
A happy tempering of Government At home, a subduing of Enemies abroad, and a balancing of Neighbours so equally, that none of them may grow beyond their pitch, Are the Surest Methods for arriving At a fixed Establishment.
Colours were oft given to excuse that, which in it self carried such a Face of Injustice, that without those Masks, i• could not have passed upon a free People.
Colours were oft given to excuse that, which in it self carried such a Face of Injustice, that without those Masks, i• could not have passed upon a free People.
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or betray'd by their Fears, that those who understand not how boundless a thing Royal Clemency ought to be, have, from thence, pretended to infer, That the not punishing Offenders, was a Confession, that their actings were Legal and Innocent:
or betrayed by their Fears, that those who understand not how boundless a thing Royal Clemency ought to be, have, from thence, pretended to infer, That the not punishing Offenders, was a Confessi, that their actings were Legal and Innocent:
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as it intended to be exact to provide against the like for the future. The Laws have been fortified by new Explanations, which assure us of their true meaning.
as it intended to be exact to provide against the like for the future. The Laws have been fortified by new Explanations, which assure us of their true meaning.
nor is this all, but where our Ancient Constitution seem'd defective, and had not guarded enough against the Fraud of Sycophants, it has been fortify'd by the addition of further Securities, which as Buttresses were judged necessary to support the Fabrick.
nor is this all, but where our Ancient Constitution seemed defective, and had not guarded enough against the Fraud of sycophants, it has been fortified by the addition of further Securities, which as Buttresses were judged necessary to support the Fabric.
and has provided for our own quiet, by stopp•ng the progress that was made upon our Neighbours, by which we have secured to our selves, all the returns of gratitude, acknowledgment,
and has provided for our own quiet, by stopp•ng the progress that was made upon our Neighbours, by which we have secured to our selves, all the returns of gratitude, acknowledgment,
Both Ancient and Modern Writers have thought that The•dsius Conquering M•ximus, and Restoring Valentinian the Second, not only his own share of the Empire,
Both Ancient and Modern Writers have Thought that The•dsius Conquering M•ximus, and Restoring Valentinian the Second, not only his own share of the Empire,
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neither the Charge nor the Danger were extraordinary Besides, that it was a just gratitude to Grat••ns Memory, who had raised him to a Partnership with him in the Empire, to revenge his Death, and to Restore his Brother.
neither the Charge nor the Danger were extraordinary Beside, that it was a just gratitude to Grat••ns Memory, who had raised him to a Partnership with him in the Empire, to revenge his Death, and to Restore his Brother.
and exposed himself to innumberable hazards, only to maintain others in their Right. If this adds nothing to his Crown, yet as it makes it sit the firmer,
and exposed himself to innumerable hazards, only to maintain Others in their Right. If this adds nothing to his Crown, yet as it makes it fit the firmer,
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The rigour of Punishment being the harder part, not so natural to Minds of the best Mold, is to be left to Persons of that Robe, who ought to be so chosen, that they be Men fearing God, hating Gifts, and eschewing Covetousness.
The rigour of Punishment being the harder part, not so natural to Minds of the best Mould, is to be left to Persons of that Robe, who ought to be so chosen, that they be Men fearing God, hating Gifts, and Eschewing Covetousness.
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or encouragement is given to enormous Criminals, when they have the hopes of Favour, especially when they see that it may be purchased, this will soon dissolve the Strength as well as the Order of Societies.
or encouragement is given to enormous Criminals, when they have the hope's of Favour, especially when they see that it may be purchased, this will soon dissolve the Strength as well as the Order of Societies.
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Princes, by so doing, render themselves, in some sort, accessary to all the Crimes that happen to be committed afterwards, by those whom, thro' a feebleness of Grace, they have rescued from deserved Punishment.
Princes, by so doing, render themselves, in Some sort, accessary to all the Crimes that happen to be committed afterwards, by those whom, through a feebleness of Grace, they have rescued from deserved Punishment.
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and the relieving the Necessitous, beginning at those who are brought low by a heavy share in common Calamities, especially those of War, which entitle them to more special degrees of the Prince's Favour and Bounty.
and the relieving the Necessitous, beginning At those who Are brought low by a heavy share in Common Calamities, especially those of War, which entitle them to more special Degrees of the Prince's Favour and Bounty.
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they will understand one anothers Language, and penetrate into their Thoughts, therefore I will not presume to add to these Words either Paraphrase or Inferences.
they will understand one another's Language, and penetrate into their Thoughts, Therefore I will not presume to add to these Words either paraphrase or Inferences.
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Under God, the Fountain of our Life, as well as the Giver of our Peace, let us make all the Humblest Returns of Duty and Gratitude, of Fidelity and Zeal, to our Great Deliverer: Let us continue our most earnest Prayers,
Under God, the Fountain of our Life, as well as the Giver of our Peace, let us make all the Humblest Returns of Duty and Gratitude, of Fidis and Zeal, to our Great Deliverer: Let us continue our most earnest Prayers,
