and acted at their pleasure without controul and government, they would soon degenerate and grow into Wolves, they would soon become a mutual vexation,
and acted At their pleasure without control and government, they would soon degenerate and grow into Wolves, they would soon become a mutual vexation,
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To prevent which, Nature it self hath made a very large and ample provision, as having implanted in humane race an inclination to Society, as also an understanding to know,
To prevent which, Nature it self hath made a very large and ample provision, as having implanted in humane raze an inclination to Society, as also an understanding to know,
Neither is the Eternal Author of Nature less careful in declaring himself in this matter, he having Enacted and Decreed in his revealed Will (and all his Decrees like those of the Medes are unchangeable) that Men should be United together,
Neither is the Eternal Author of Nature less careful in declaring himself in this matter, he having Enacted and Decreed in his revealed Will (and all his Decrees like those of the Medes Are unchangeable) that Men should be United together,
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but that which we are obliged to pay unto them who are honoured with his Signature and Name, Kings and Princes. To omit other places at present, that alone of my Text, is an unquestionable evidence, the Apostle in his name commanding Subjection so plainly and universally, that nothing but Sophistry and Hell can evade it.
but that which we Are obliged to pay unto them who Are honoured with his Signature and Name, Kings and Princes. To omit other places At present, that alone of my Text, is an unquestionable evidence, the Apostle in his name commanding Subjection so plainly and universally, that nothing but Sophistry and Hell can evade it.
Let every soul be subject unto the Higher Powers — The word NONLATINALPHABET translated here Soul, if we respect its first and original intendment, signifies Breath ;
Let every soul be Subject unto the Higher Powers — The word translated Here Soul, if we respect its First and original intendment, signifies Breath;
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but according to the more common and general use, it imports the rational Soul of Man, which therefore is called in Gen. 2.7. the breath of life. Now because the Soul animates and enlivens the body, otherwise a dull & unactive mass, it is somtimes taken for life, which it gives. Thus the lxxii. Gen. 17.14. the Uncircumcised Man-child, whose flesh of his fore-skin is not Circumcised, NONLATINALPHABET, i. e.
but according to the more Common and general use, it imports the rational Soul of Man, which Therefore is called in Gen. 2.7. the breath of life. Now Because the Soul animates and enlivens the body, otherwise a dull & unactive mass, it is sometimes taken for life, which it gives. Thus the lxxii. Gen. 17.14. the Uncircumcised Manchild, whose Flesh of his foreskin is not Circumcised,, i. e.
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it must therefore be taken for the Person impower'd, for him in whom power and dominion are lawfully seated, by virtue whereof, he is superior to others;
it must Therefore be taken for the Person Empowered, for him in whom power and dominion Are lawfully seated, by virtue whereof, he is superior to Others;
The meaning then of the words, Let every soul be subject to the Higher Powers, is this, Every person, of what quality or condition soever he be, must yield Subjection to the Supream Lawful Magistrate,
The meaning then of the words, Let every soul be Subject to the Higher Powers, is this, Every person, of what quality or condition soever he be, must yield Subjection to the Supreme Lawful Magistrate,
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Pursuant to which, I shall make it the subject of my following Discourse, to evince by plain Arguments the Necessity of our submission and obedience to the Civil Magistrate.
Pursuant to which, I shall make it the Subject of my following Discourse, to evince by plain Arguments the Necessity of our submission and Obedience to the Civil Magistrate.
Although the Divine Image is stamp'd upon man in general, and indulg'd indiscriminately to all; yet it is peculiarly imprinted upon Princes, and therefore in Scripture they are called Gods ;
Although the Divine Image is stamped upon man in general, and indulged indiscriminately to all; yet it is peculiarly imprinted upon Princes, and Therefore in Scripture they Are called God's;
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What though Bellarmine [ De Concil. l. 2. c. 19. ] and Buchanan, [ De jure Regni apud Scotos p. 50. ] the one a Pillar of the Synagogue of Rome, and the other an Advocate of popular confusion, have met in the point, Men who would willingly be thought as averse in their Principles,
What though Bellarmine [ De Council. l. 2. c. 19. ] and Buchanan, [ De jure Regni apud Scots p. 50. ] the one a Pillar of the Synagogue of Room, and the other an Advocate of popular confusion, have met in the point, Men who would willingly be Thought as averse in their Principles,
And inasmuch as Corah and his Seditious followers rebel'd against their lawful Governour, it is said by the Holy Ghost, that they were gathered together against the Lord, Numb. 16.11.
And inasmuch as Corah and his Seditious followers rebelled against their lawful Governor, it is said by the Holy Ghost, that they were gathered together against the Lord, Numb. 16.11.
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which plainly intimates, that Dominion is founded and established by God, he accounting this Faction against Moses his Representative, as form'd against Himself;
which plainly intimates, that Dominion is founded and established by God, he accounting this Faction against Moses his Representative, as formed against Himself;
and making an assault upon the very Godhead? do they not in effect rebel against Heaven it self, who rebel against Him whom Heaven has set up the anointed of the Lord? is not Magistracy according to our Apostle's express words an Ordinance of God, and therefore sacred and inviolable, not to be blasted by venemous breath,
and making an assault upon the very Godhead? do they not in Effect rebel against Heaven it self, who rebel against Him whom Heaven has Set up the anointed of the Lord? is not Magistracy according to our Apostle's express words an Ordinance of God, and Therefore sacred and inviolable, not to be blasted by venomous breath,
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as they ought, the Divine original of Government, they would soon discern the necessity of Subjection, Opposition against the lawful Powers upon earth (for from Him their Authority proceeds) being level'd at a distance against the greater one in Heaven.
as they ought, the Divine original of Government, they would soon discern the necessity of Subjection, Opposition against the lawful Powers upon earth (for from Him their authority proceeds) being leveled At a distance against the greater one in Heaven.
although the Holy Jesus is the great and everlasting God, God blessed for ever; yet like the meanest of humane Race he subjected Himself to the Dominion of men,
although the Holy jesus is the great and everlasting God, God blessed for ever; yet like the Meanest of humane Raze he subjected Himself to the Dominion of men,
although he had the immortal Scepter of Heaven, and an immarcessible Crown of endless Glory, yet he yielded submission to the frail Scepters, and the fading Crowns of the earth;
although he had the immortal Sceptre of Heaven, and an Immarcessible Crown of endless Glory, yet he yielded submission to the frail Sceptres, and the fading Crowns of the earth;
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witness the whole course of his life, which he led with so much Meekness and Obedience, that his implacable enemies, the Jews, could not find whereof to accuse him.
witness the Whole course of his life, which he led with so much Meekness and obedience, that his implacable enemies, the jews, could not find whereof to accuse him.
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The Pharisees in particular endeavoured to ensnare Him in this matter, and therefore as flatteringly as insidiously say, Master we know that thou art true,
The Pharisees in particular endeavoured to ensnare Him in this matter, and Therefore as flatteringly as insidiously say, Master we know that thou art true,
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Thus by giving him the specious Title of Master, and such soft and pleasing words which in their opinion might be grateful unto him, they thought to induce him to speak as they would have him, i. e. Factiously:
Thus by giving him the specious Title of Master, and such soft and pleasing words which in their opinion might be grateful unto him, they Thought to induce him to speak as they would have him, i. e. Factiously:
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at last drawing nigh to his mournful death, the Sun of Righteousness being to set in blood, he gave a never-dying instance of his peaceable Submission, the occasion was this, he being apprehended by a multitude of People which Judas brought, a multitude armed with Swords and sharper Revenge, St. Peter in the heat of his Passion drew,
At last drawing High to his mournful death, the Sun of Righteousness being to Set in blood, he gave a never-dying instance of his peaceable Submission, the occasion was this, he being apprehended by a multitude of People which Judas brought, a multitude armed with Swords and sharper Revenge, Saint Peter in the heat of his Passion drew,
and with an unhappy success cut off the High Priests servant's ear, the Holy Jesus resented this unlawful action so much, that he sharply and severely rebuked him for it,
and with an unhappy success Cut off the High Priests servant's ear, the Holy jesus resented this unlawful actium so much, that he sharply and severely rebuked him for it,
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and plainly told him, that they who without deriving any Authority from him that bears the Sword will yet presume to use it, shall find it fatal to their own ease and quiet, they shall fall themselves by it;
and plainly told him, that they who without deriving any authority from him that bears the Sword will yet presume to use it, shall find it fatal to their own ease and quiet, they shall fallen themselves by it;
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and further continues he, Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he will presently give me more than ten Legions of Angels. St. Matt. 26.53.
and further continues he, Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he will presently give me more than ten Legions of Angels. Saint Matt. 26.53.
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and so being brought before Pontius Pilate, he neither disclaim'd nor opposed his Authority, but was obedient in the highest degree, obedient to the painful and infamous death of the Cross.
and so being brought before Pontius Pilate, he neither disclaimed nor opposed his authority, but was obedient in the highest degree, obedient to the painful and infamous death of the Cross.
Now our Saviour that was thus submissive hath left these commands upon Record, Learn of me, St. Matt. 11.29. and very often, follow me; St. Matt. 4.19. St. Luke 5.27. from whence there is an indispensable necessity to follow his example, and he being obedient to the supream Magistrate, the same indispensable necessity lies upon us to be obedient also.
Now our Saviour that was thus submissive hath left these commands upon Record, Learn of me, Saint Matt. 11.29. and very often, follow me; Saint Matt. 4.19. Saint Lycia 5.27. from whence there is an indispensable necessity to follow his Exampl, and he being obedient to the supreme Magistrate, the same indispensable necessity lies upon us to be obedient also.
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In his steps did his Primitive followers afterwards tread, as is evident from what is Recorded of them by St. Luke in the Acts of the Apostles, and by Ecclesiastical Writers. I shall instance at present but in one,
In his steps did his Primitive followers afterwards tread, as is evident from what is Recorded of them by Saint Lycia in the Acts of the Apostles, and by Ecclesiastical Writers. I shall instance At present but in one,
namely, St. Paul, both because he was the Penman of my Text, and likewise brought up in a Religion that discountenanced, 'tis true, all manner of Rebellion,
namely, Saint Paul, both Because he was the Penman of my Text, and likewise brought up in a Religion that discountenanced, it's true, all manner of Rebellion,
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He, as it is recorded in Acts 9. was Converted to Christianity by the miraculous appearance of the Blessed Jesus, his journey to Damascus becoming to him the way to Heaven;
He, as it is recorded in Acts 9. was Converted to Christianity by the miraculous appearance of the Blessed jesus, his journey to Damascus becoming to him the Way to Heaven;
after which his happy Conversion, he gained many Proselytes to the Christian Faith, confounding the obstinacy of the stubborn Jew, the Philosophy of the learned Greek, and the strength of the powerful Roman :
After which his happy Conversion, he gained many Proselytes to the Christian Faith, confounding the obstinacy of the stubborn Jew, the Philosophy of the learned Greek, and the strength of the powerful Roman:
but amongst all that he acted or spoke in order to bring them to the obedience of God, he never utter'd a syllable that countenanced their disobedience to man.
but among all that he acted or spoke in order to bring them to the Obedience of God, he never uttered a syllable that countenanced their disobedience to man.
the former is founded upon eternal Reason as well as the latter, and so it would be highly incongruous that one should abolish the other, he therefore was so far from pulling down the Thrones of Kings, from weakning or diminishing their Power and Authority, that as occasion served, he vindicated their cause both by Precept and Example.
the former is founded upon Eternal Reason as well as the latter, and so it would be highly incongruous that one should Abolah the other, he Therefore was so Far from pulling down the Thrones of Kings, from weakening or diminishing their Power and authority, that as occasion served, he vindicated their cause both by Precept and Exampl.
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As to his Personal behaviour herein, we find such instances of his loyalty and obedience, that they cannot be deny'd by the greatest Patrons of Anarchy and Confusion:
As to his Personal behaviour herein, we find such instances of his loyalty and Obedience, that they cannot be denied by the greatest Patrons of Anarchy and Confusion:
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or to refuse submission to him, and in truth, if a Superiority over others, as some impiously pretend, was not consistent with that Religion which St. Paul professed, he would never have waved this so fair an opportunity of declaring his mind about it;
or to refuse submission to him, and in truth, if a Superiority over Others, as Some impiously pretend, was not consistent with that Religion which Saint Paul professed, he would never have waved this so fair an opportunity of declaring his mind about it;
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and shew'd great signs of Reverence, particularly when the Governour Faelix did but beckon to him to speak, he immediately comply'd with his silent Command,
and showed great Signs of reverence, particularly when the Governor Felix did but beckon to him to speak, he immediately complied with his silent Command,
and further told him, that he answer'd with more joy and chearfulness than ordinary, because he was to plead before a person that for many years together had exercised judicial Authority;
and further told him, that he answered with more joy and cheerfulness than ordinary, Because he was to plead before a person that for many Years together had exercised judicial authority;
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when he was summoned before the judgment Seat of Festus, the first offer he made in his own defence, was to clear himself of the Calumny of Faction and Rebellion, whereby we may see, what sentiments he had concerning the Rights of the Civil Magistrate;
when he was summoned before the judgement Seat of Festus, the First offer he made in his own defence, was to clear himself of the Calumny of Faction and Rebellion, whereby we may see, what sentiments he had Concerning the Rights of the Civil Magistrate;
Neither, says he, against the law of Jews, neither against the Temple, nor yet against Caesar have I offended any thing at all. Acts 25.8. Once, 'tis true, when the High Priest Ananias commanded that they who stood by should smite him on the mouth, Acts 23.2.
Neither, Says he, against the law of jews, neither against the Temple, nor yet against Caesar have I offended any thing At all. Acts 25.8. Once, it's true, when the High Priest Ananias commanded that they who stood by should smite him on the Mouth, Acts 23.2.
but he charges it wholly upon his ignorance, I wist not, says he, brethren, that he was the High Priest, v. 5. and afterwards to shew how sensible he was that none should speak evil of Dignities, he cites a Text out of the Law to that purpose, Thou shalt not speak evil of the Ruler of thy People ; Exod. 22.28.
but he charges it wholly upon his ignorance, I wist not, Says he, brothers, that he was the High Priest, v. 5. and afterwards to show how sensible he was that none should speak evil of Dignities, he cites a Text out of the Law to that purpose, Thou shalt not speak evil of the Ruler of thy People; Exod 22.28.
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if possible, the intent of the Fable, and the utmost of what was design'd to be represented by it, such a Prince who behaved himself so barbarously whilst alive, that at his death there was an universal joy among the People.
if possible, the intent of the Fable, and the utmost of what was designed to be represented by it, such a Prince who behaved himself so barbarously while alive, that At his death there was an universal joy among the People.
Pars Tiberium in Tiberim, &c. says Suetonius, [ In vitâ Tib. par. 5. ] some cryed, away with him to Tiber, others prayed, that no other place might be assign'd him among the dead,
Pars Tiberium in Tiberim, etc. Says Suetonius, [ In vitâ Tyrius par. 5. ] Some cried, away with him to Tiber, Others prayed, that no other place might be assigned him among the dead,
but that which was given to the wicked, and others threatned to expose his dead body upon the Gibbet, being enraged at the remembrance of his former Cruelty and late Bloodiness ;
but that which was given to the wicked, and Others threatened to expose his dead body upon the Gibbet, being enraged At the remembrance of his former Cruelty and late Bloodiness;
and Tertullian in his Apology, tells us, that all the Arms which the Primitive Christians used under the pressures of the severest Prosecutions, were tears only and humble intreaties.
and Tertullian in his Apology, tells us, that all the Arms which the Primitive Christians used under the pressures of the Severest Prosecutions, were tears only and humble entreaties.
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And now if after all this, any man will doubt, whether subjection is due to his lawful Prince and to them who are deputed by Him, he may as well doubt,
And now if After all this, any man will doubt, whither subjection is due to his lawful Prince and to them who Are deputed by Him, he may as well doubt,
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therefore he has no reason to doubt of the former. III. The Necessity of Subjection is also evident from the nature of Rebellion, which is in it self damnable and destructive of Salvation.
Therefore he has no reason to doubt of the former. III. The Necessity of Subjection is also evident from the nature of Rebellion, which is in it self damnable and destructive of Salvation.
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Pride and Ambition so swel'd their minds beyond their just and natural proportion, that they grew big with the most deformed and mis-shapen of all Monsters, with unnatural Rebellion against the Lord their God,
Pride and Ambition so swelled their minds beyond their just and natural proportion, that they grew big with the most deformed and misshapen of all Monsters, with unnatural Rebellion against the Lord their God,
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but they found it so hazardous to themselves in the event, that they were forced from the joys and happiness of Heaven, the Morning Stars fell devested of their radiant glory, they fell from immarcessible light to the Regions of eternal darkness,
but they found it so hazardous to themselves in the event, that they were forced from the Joys and happiness of Heaven, the Morning Stars fell devested of their radiant glory, they fell from Immarcessible Light to the Regions of Eternal darkness,
and what do we think will become of them, who treading in their steps rebel against Gods Vicegerent upon earth? 'tis easie enough to foretel the sadness of their punishment from what our Apostle says in v. 2. of this Chap. they that resist shall receive to themselves Damnation.
and what do we think will become of them, who treading in their steps rebel against God's Vicegerent upon earth? it's easy enough to foretell the sadness of their punishment from what our Apostle Says in v. 2. of this Chap. they that resist shall receive to themselves Damnation.
Nay to shew Gods just Indignation against this Sin, he punished it even here in such a manner that was never before seen or heard in Israel, Numb. 16.32.
Nay to show God's just Indignation against this since, he punished it even Here in such a manner that was never before seen or herd in Israel, Numb. 16.32.
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but they afterwards went from one deep to another, and to enhanse the guilt thereof, it is compared in Scripture to that which of all others seems the most unnatural and horrid impiety;
but they afterwards went from one deep to Another, and to enhance the guilt thereof, it is compared in Scripture to that which of all Others seems the most unnatural and horrid impiety;
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Rebellion is as the sin of Witchcraft. 1 Sam. 15.23. To omit then those Tragical confusions and disorders which are the natural off-spring and product of Rebellion, to pass by in silence those execrable outrages and murders it causes, they speaking of themselves and loudly declaring the malignity of its nature;
Rebellion is as the since of Witchcraft. 1 Sam. 15.23. To omit then those Tragical confusions and disorders which Are the natural offspring and product of Rebellion, to pass by in silence those execrable outrages and murders it Causes, they speaking of themselves and loudly declaring the malignity of its nature;
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IV. And lastly, The Necessity of Subjection is likewise confirm'd by the universal consent of the Reformed Christian Churches, who unanimously agree in it.
IV. And lastly, The Necessity of Subjection is likewise confirmed by the universal consent of the Reformed Christian Churches, who unanimously agree in it.
but as Abominations and Blasphemies reject and condemn those strange and erroneous Doctrines which the spirits of Sedition among other damnable opinions bring forth, saying, that Magistrates cannot be Christians.
but as Abominations and Blasphemies reject and condemn those strange and erroneous Doctrines which the spirits of Sedition among other damnable opinions bring forth, saying, that Magistrates cannot be Christians.
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In the confession of Bohemia, c. 16. we find these words, the People are taught, and by the word of God effectually enforced thereunto, that all and every of them in all things,
In the Confessi of Bohemia, c. 16. we find these words, the People Are taught, and by the word of God effectually Enforced thereunto, that all and every of them in all things,
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Agreeable to which is that of Ausburg, Art. 16. wherein they affirm, that Christians must of necessity obey the Magistrates Laws that now are, save only where they command and enjoyn sin.
Agreeable to which is that of Augsburg, Art. 16. wherein they affirm, that Christians must of necessity obey the Magistrates Laws that now Are, save only where they command and enjoin since.
In that of Suedeland, cap. 23. it is said, we have declared that our Preachers do place that obedience which is given to the Magistrates among good works of the first degree,
In that of Suedeland, cap. 23. it is said, we have declared that our Preachers do place that Obedience which is given to the Magistrates among good works of the First degree,
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and that they teach, that every man ought so much the more diligently to apply himself to the publick Laws, by how much he is a more sincere Christian and richer in Faith.
and that they teach, that every man ought so much the more diligently to apply himself to the public Laws, by how much he is a more sincere Christian and Richer in Faith.
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Conformable to all which is the Doctrine of our own Church, as is clear from her 7. Art. and from the Homilies of Obedience and Rebellion confirm'd by the 35th.
Conformable to all which is the Doctrine of our own Church, as is clear from her 7. Art. and from the Homilies of obedience and Rebellion confirmed by the 35th.
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as it is highly agreeable to Reason, can hardly be a failure of truth; and seeing in this Doctrine of subjection to Magistrates, so many vast and flourishing Kingdoms,
as it is highly agreeable to Reason, can hardly be a failure of truth; and seeing in this Doctrine of subjection to Magistrates, so many vast and flourishing Kingdoms,
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so many large and populous Principalities, so many strong and powerful Commonwealths unanimously agreed, and that at such a time too when they first withdrew from the blindness and corruptions of Rome, in which they had been so long educated;
so many large and populous Principalities, so many strong and powerful Commonwealths unanimously agreed, and that At such a time too when they First withdrew from the blindness and corruptions of Room, in which they had been so long educated;
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and pretending to such Visions and Revelations which they themselves never saw or heard, openly maintain'd, that it was not only lawful to resist the Magistrate,
and pretending to such Visions and Revelations which they themselves never saw or herd, openly maintained, that it was not only lawful to resist the Magistrate,
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and it was afterwards followed with so signal a judgment upon the maintainers and abetters thereof, that the Sword gave a period to their madness and lives together,
and it was afterwards followed with so signal a judgement upon the maintainers and abetters thereof, that the Sword gave a Period to their madness and lives together,
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and with them it might possibly have ended, with them it might have dyed and perished for ever, had not Satan the Prince of Rebels for a reason best known to Himself, cherished and fomented it in others:
and with them it might possibly have ended, with them it might have died and perished for ever, had not Satan the Prince of Rebels for a reason best known to Himself, cherished and fomented it in Others:
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but their number formerly was, and I hope at present is so small and inconsiderable, that it takes little strength from the Argument I pursue, nothing having been ever so plain and evident, that hath not had many opposers.
but their number formerly was, and I hope At present is so small and inconsiderable, that it Takes little strength from the Argument I pursue, nothing having been ever so plain and evident, that hath not had many opposers.
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And now, what shall we say to those of the Roman Church, who have so far perverted Reason and corrupted Religion, that in one of their most solemn Assemblies in a Council which they extol and magnifie for the number and learning of their Prelats, they have pronounced and decreed it lawful to dethrone and destroy Princes;
And now, what shall we say to those of the Roman Church, who have so Far perverted Reason and corrupted Religion, that in one of their most solemn Assemblies in a Council which they extol and magnify for the number and learning of their Prelates, they have pronounced and decreed it lawful to dethrone and destroy Princes;
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they are willing indeed under a pious disguise seemingly to qualifie this bloody Sanction, by adding thereunto the word Heretique. But how can even their own Princes be secure from the fatal effects thereof,
they Are willing indeed under a pious disguise seemingly to qualify this bloody Sanction, by adding thereunto the word Heretic. But how can even their own Princes be secure from the fatal effects thereof,
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when they are so minded, will suffice to make a Heretique. Will the pretended Vicar of Christ usurp a power of resisting and deposing soveraign Magistrates,
when they Are so minded, will suffice to make a Heretic. Will the pretended Vicar of christ usurp a power of resisting and deposing sovereign Magistrates,
when Christ himself yielded all due subjection unto them? will he who style himself St. Peter's Successor, act so contrary to St. Peter's Command, as it is, 1 Ep. 2.13, 14. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man for the Lords sake,
when christ himself yielded all due subjection unto them? will he who style himself Saint Peter's Successor, act so contrary to Saint Peter's Command, as it is, 1 Epistle 2.13, 14. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man for the lords sake,
This certainly is no other than to infuse into Religion which naturally breaths submission and meekness the unnatural spirit of Treason, Disloyalty and Blood.
This Certainly is not other than to infuse into Religion which naturally breathes submission and meekness the unnatural Spirit of Treason, Disloyalty and Blood.
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as if because the Angel of the Lord denounces a curse against the Inhabitants of Meroz for standing in a cold neutrality, and not resisting a forein Enemy,
as if Because the Angel of the Lord denounces a curse against the Inhabitants of Meroz for standing in a cold neutrality, and not resisting a foreign Enemy,
Lastly, not to rake into all their abuses, they have cited and grosly misapplyed to themselves that saying of the Apostles, we ought rather to obey God than men ; Acts 5.29.
Lastly, not to rake into all their Abuses, they have cited and grossly misapplied to themselves that saying of the Apostles, we ought rather to obey God than men; Acts 5.29.
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however they encouraged the people to Arm, as if to unsheath the Sword against the Lords Anointed was to fight the Lords Battels. This is undeniably certain, that no pretence whatever can justifie such proceedings;
however they encouraged the people to Arm, as if to unsheath the Sword against the lords Anointed was to fight the lords Battles. This is undeniably certain, that no pretence whatever can justify such proceedings;
as we apparently must, if we resist the lawful Magistrate, whom Christ hath commanded us to obey? This is such a solecism and wild contradiction, that nothing but deep Atheism,
as we apparently must, if we resist the lawful Magistrate, whom christ hath commanded us to obey? This is such a solecism and wild contradiction, that nothing but deep Atheism,
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but they protest too against the truths of God, and what distracting Schisms in the Church and convulsive Agonies in the State, this at last may produce, is easie enough to foresee without a Prophetique Spirit;
but they protest too against the truths of God, and what distracting Schisms in the Church and convulsive Agonies in the State, this At last may produce, is easy enough to foresee without a Prophetic Spirit;
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and therefore how justly they would appropriate to themselves this name, when they who were first called thereby acted upon different principles, I leave all considering men to judge.
and Therefore how justly they would Appropriate to themselves this name, when they who were First called thereby acted upon different principles, I leave all considering men to judge.
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and authorizes your judiciary proceedings among us, give me leave to be your remembrancer, that what subjection soever we owe to the higher Powers, your selves are subject to the highest of all, God;
and authorizes your judiciary proceedings among us, give me leave to be your remembrancer, that what subjection soever we owe to the higher Powers, your selves Are Subject to the highest of all, God;
if it should be your unhappiness (which God forbid) to tread in the path of violence or wrong, you cannot but expect a heavier doom than that which you here pronounce against the guilty.
if it should be your unhappiness (which God forbid) to tread in the path of violence or wrong, you cannot but expect a Heavier doom than that which you Here pronounce against the guilty.
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But if you observe the rules of Justice, and determine according to the tenor of it, you will surely receive most righteous Judgment, Judgment temper'd and sweetned with Mercy at the great Tribunal of Heaven;
But if you observe the rules of justice, and determine according to the tenor of it, you will surely receive most righteous Judgement, Judgement tempered and sweetened with Mercy At the great Tribunal of Heaven;
and then it will be a comfort and pleasure unto you to behold your omniscient Judge and King, whose countenance otherwise will shoot forth horror and dart amazing fearfulness;
and then it will be a Comfort and pleasure unto you to behold your omniscient Judge and King, whose countenance otherwise will shoot forth horror and dart amazing fearfulness;
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Let me therefore intreat you in the name of God to cast up your Eyes towards this glorious Eternity, that neither fear nor 〈 ◊ 〉, those spiritual Traitors, may cause you 〈 … 〉 of it.
Let me Therefore entreat you in the name of God to cast up your Eyes towards this glorious Eternity, that neither Fear nor 〈 ◊ 〉, those spiritual Traitors, may cause you 〈 … 〉 of it.
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and that God would so direct your design'd proceedings in this City and elsewhere, that they may tend to the honour of our Soveraign Lord the King who sent you, to the peace and welfare of this, I wish I could not say, divided People,
and that God would so Direct your designed proceedings in this city and elsewhere, that they may tend to the honour of our Sovereign Lord the King who sent you, to the peace and welfare of this, I wish I could not say, divided People,
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