A discourse concerning the nature of Christ's Kingdom with relation to the kingdoms of this world in two sermons preach'd at St. Maries before the University of Cambridge by Miles Barne.
whether He were guilty of the Crimes laid to his charge by his goodly Accusers the Chief Priests, which were no less than High Treason and Blasphemy, gave Him an opportunity to discourse of the Nature of His Kingdom; And from thence to shew the Malice and Falsity of their Accusation.
whither He were guilty of the Crimes laid to his charge by his goodly Accusers the Chief Priests, which were no less than High Treason and Blasphemy, gave Him an opportunity to discourse of the Nature of His Kingdom; And from thence to show the Malice and Falsity of their Accusation.
He did not deny Himself to be a King, but from the Quality of his Kingdom, gave sufficient Proof, that He was falsely accused as a Traitour and Enemy to Caesar. As much as if He had said, I confess my self to be a King, yet by renouncing all earthly Sovereignty, I make it plainly appear to you Pilate, whom I own to be my Lawfull Judge, for as much as you are commissioned by Caesar, as He is by God;
He did not deny Himself to be a King, but from the Quality of his Kingdom, gave sufficient Proof, that He was falsely accused as a Traitor and Enemy to Caesar. As much as if He had said, I confess my self to be a King, yet by renouncing all earthly Sovereignty, I make it plainly appear to you Pilate, whom I own to be my Lawful Judge, for as much as you Are commissioned by Caesar, as He is by God;
That my Accusers the Chief Priests and their Accomplices are a Pack of Profligate Villains, resolv'd to take away my Life, either through Malice, Revenge, or what is worse, the Unnatural Pleasure they take in shedding of Innocent Bloud. And to effect this their Hellish Design, they have no surer method, no more plausible Pretence,
That my Accusers the Chief Priests and their Accomplices Are a Pack of Profligate Villains, resolved to take away my Life, either through Malice, Revenge, or what is Worse, the Unnatural Pleasure they take in shedding of Innocent Blood. And to Effect this their Hellish Design, they have no Surer method, no more plausible Pretence,
They would persuade you, That I am a dangerous Person, an Enemy to Caesar, and a Conspiratour against the Government. That I would subvert the establish'd, and introduce a false Religion of my own.
They would persuade you, That I am a dangerous Person, an Enemy to Caesar, and a Conspirator against the Government. That I would subvert the established, and introduce a false Religion of my own.
But like your Emperours I had march'd with my Guards about me, and appear'd at the Head of twelve Legions of Arm'd Angels, who should have fought my B•ttels, confounded mine Enemies, and not have suffered me to have been deliver'd into their Hands. And therefore believe me Pilate, Caesars Kingdom is in no danger of being overthrown by mine;
But like your emperors I had marched with my Guards about me, and appeared At the Head of twelve Legions of Armed Angels, who should have fought my B•ttels, confounded mine Enemies, and not have suffered me to have been Delivered into their Hands. And Therefore believe me Pilate, Caesars Kingdom is in no danger of being overthrown by mine;
A Kingdom which would make Caesar Great and Happy, by making His Subjects Obedient and Loyal to Him, whilst he approves Himself so to the King of Heaven. This seems to be truly the Reason of Christs Declaration ▪ My Kingdom is not of this world.
A Kingdom which would make Caesar Great and Happy, by making His Subject's Obedient and Loyal to Him, while he approves Himself so to the King of Heaven. This seems to be truly the Reason of Christ Declaration ▪ My Kingdom is not of this world.
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From which Explication of the words, and the several Circumstances of our Saviours Tryal we may observe: 1. Under what vizard Calumny commonly wreaks its malice upon Innocent Persons.
From which Explication of the words, and the several circumstances of our Saviors Trial we may observe: 1. Under what vizard Calumny commonly wreaks its malice upon Innocent Persons.
But because these observations seem rather to arise from the previous and subsequent Circumstances of our Saviour's Tryal, than any immediate foundation in the Text it self, I shall be very brief in their Illustration.
But Because these observations seem rather to arise from the previous and subsequent circumstances of our Saviour's Trial, than any immediate Foundation in the Text it self, I shall be very brief in their Illustration.
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Humane Nature notwithstanding all the Affronts and Indignities which Mr Hobs hath thrown upon it, is of it self very civil, obliging and compassionate.
Humane Nature notwithstanding all the Affronts and Indignities which Mr Hobs hath thrown upon it, is of it self very civil, obliging and compassionate.
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Nothing makes a deeper impression upon our minds, than to see Virtue oppress'd, nothing is more grating than to see Villany prosper: As the wisest men have not been free from Resentments of this Kind; so the Best have not always been able to abstain from making some undue Reflections upon Providence upon this account.
Nothing makes a Deeper impression upon our minds, than to see Virtue oppressed, nothing is more grating than to see Villainy prosper: As the Wisest men have not been free from Resentments of this Kind; so the Best have not always been able to abstain from making Some undue Reflections upon Providence upon this account.
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The Heroick Patience of Job as 'twas admirable, so 'twas singular, He being the only Example of a meer man, who ran through all the Dolorous Stages of Affliction, with an unwearied and unblameable Constancy, He alone deserv'd tha• great Character, In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
The Heroic Patience of Job as 'twas admirable, so 'twas singular, He being the only Exampl of a mere man, who ran through all the Dolorous Stages of Affliction, with an unwearied and unblameable Constancy, He alone deserved tha• great Character, In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
This being truly the State of Humane Nature. Whenever it has or shall be the Fate of Innocent persons to suffer in this Life, to accomplish their Triumphs in the other, it must be by making them Guilty of the blackest Crimes. I shall keep my self to the Instance of my Text, our blessed Saviour; who though He had done no violence,
This being truly the State of Humane Nature. Whenever it has or shall be the Fate of Innocent Persons to suffer in this Life, to accomplish their Triumphos in the other, it must be by making them Guilty of the Blackest Crimes. I shall keep my self to the Instance of my Text, our blessed Saviour; who though He had done no violence,
neither was deceit found in his mouth, yet He was accused by a Band of Priests; His Accusation was Blasphemy and High Treason. And so the Son of God was found Guilty of Blasphemy against God. The Great Exemplar of Loyalty and Obedience was Sentenc'd to die,
neither was deceit found in his Mouth, yet He was accused by a Band of Priests; His Accusation was Blasphemy and High Treason. And so the Son of God was found Guilty of Blasphemy against God. The Great Exemplar of Loyalty and obedience was Sentenced to die,
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and executed as the worst of Malefactors, a Traitor against Caesar. The Stedfast meen, and Undaunted Behaviour of Innocency under all the Injuries of its Oppressors.
and executed as the worst of Malefactors, a Traitor against Caesar. The Steadfast Men, and Undaunted Behaviour of Innocency under all the Injuries of its Oppressors's.
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And indeed who but an Innocent Person could have sustain'd, with so much Bravery and Greatness of Mind, all those undeserv'd Indignities which were thrown upon Our Saviour? For He was Judas-like betrayed, by That which should be a Token of the Dearest Friendship, a Kiss. Rudely apprehended by Ruffians. Cowardly deserted by his Disciples. Inhumanely Buffeted and Scourged by the Rude Soldiers. Mockingly Arrayed in a Purple Robe. Falsely Sentenc'd to Death by Cowardly Pilate. And all along His tedious and painfull Crucifixion, mock'd and revil'd by His unrelenting Executioners. Now as that Heroick Patience, which shined forth in our Saviour, under and above all these Cruelties, convinc'd All but the Contrivers of them, of His Innocency, and extorted that Noble Confession from the Centurion; Certainly this was a Righteous man.
And indeed who but an Innocent Person could have sustained, with so much Bravery and Greatness of Mind, all those undeserved Indignities which were thrown upon Our Saviour? For He was Judas-like betrayed, by That which should be a Token of the Dearest Friendship, a Kiss. Rudely apprehended by Ruffians. Cowardly deserted by his Disciples. Inhumanely Buffeted and Scourged by the Rude Soldiers. Mockingly Arrayed in a Purple Robe. Falsely Sentenced to Death by Cowardly Pilate. And all along His tedious and painful Crucifixion, mocked and reviled by His unrelenting Executioners. Now as that Heroic Patience, which shined forth in our Saviour, under and above all these Cruelties, convinced All but the Contrivers of them, of His Innocency, and extorted that Noble Confessi from the Centurion; Certainly this was a Righteous man.
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So if the like Patience, does not produce the like Effect in us towards all His Followers, whom He out of His mighty Love has enabled to Drink of that bitter Cup, which He Bless'd and Sweetn'd with His Sacred Lips, 'tis not a Sign of their Guilt, but of a Jewish Obdurateness in our Hearts.
So if the like Patience, does not produce the like Effect in us towards all His Followers, whom He out of His mighty Love has enabled to Drink of that bitter Cup, which He Blessed and Sweetened with His Sacred Lips, it's not a Signen of their Gilded, but of a Jewish Obdurateness in our Hearts.
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But being frighted, He was at length overcome by the Outragious Glamors of the People; And then against Law and His own Conscience, He deliver'd Him to the Will of His Adversaries. Against Law, for the Witnesses did not agree;
But being frighted, He was At length overcome by the Outrageous Glamors of the People; And then against Law and His own Conscience, He Delivered Him to the Will of His Adversaries. Against Law, for the Witnesses did not agree;
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against His own Conscience, for He took water and wash'd His Hands, and Foolishly thought by that water to wash away the Guilt of shedding that Innocent Bloud, not to be wash'd away but by the Virtue of that Bloud which He caus'd to be shed.
against His own Conscience, for He took water and washed His Hands, and Foolishly Thought by that water to wash away the Gilded of shedding that Innocent Blood, not to be washed away but by the Virtue of that Blood which He caused to be shed.
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I do not find in the whole Tragical story of our Saviours Tryal, but that Pilate was of Himself a very Good Judge. That He carried a fair mixture of Justice and Mercy. For though He understood not the Great Worth of the Prisoner brought before Him,
I do not find in the Whole Tragical story of our Saviors Trial, but that Pilate was of Himself a very Good Judge. That He carried a fair mixture of justice and Mercy. For though He understood not the Great Worth of the Prisoner brought before Him,
He seem'd rather to pity, than upbraid His Calamities. He forbore all Bitter Sarcasms, and used no Reproachfull Language towards His Person; so far was He from encouraging the Furious Proceedings of His Malicious Accusers, by any Incentive Harangues, That he endeavour'd, what he could, to mollifie and asswage them, by Grave and Sober Speeches. He was as willing to hear the Defence of the Prisoner, as the Indictment which was alledg'd against Him.
He seemed rather to pity, than upbraid His Calamities. He forbore all Bitter Sarcasms, and used no Reproachful Language towards His Person; so Far was He from encouraging the Furious Proceedings of His Malicious Accusers, by any Incentive Harangues, That he endeavoured, what he could, to mollify and assuage them, by Grave and Sobrium Speeches. He was as willing to hear the Defence of the Prisoner, as the Indictment which was alleged against Him.
But notwithstanding all these promising Signs of Justice, and an Impartial Tryal; when He perceiv'd that the Chief Priests and Elders, had got the Cry on their side,
But notwithstanding all these promising Signs of justice, and an Impartial Trial; when He perceived that the Chief Priests and Elders, had god the Cry on their side,
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and that there was Danger of loosing His Judges Place, if he did not comply with the unruly Multitude; when the bloudy-minded implacable Priests began to Brave him on the Bench, and tell him to his face, that if he let the Prisoner go he was not Caesars Friend; he deliver'd Him up to the Will of his Crucifiers. And neither his pretended Clemency, the Intercession of his Beloved Wife, the apparent,
and that there was Danger of losing His Judges Place, if he did not comply with the unruly Multitude; when the bloody-minded implacable Priests began to Brave him on the Bench, and tell him to his face, that if he let the Prisoner go he was not Caesars Friend; he Delivered Him up to the Will of his Crucifiers. And neither his pretended Clemency, the Intercession of his beloved Wife, the apparent,
and by him confess'd, Innocency of the Prisoner could save Him from the Cross. And thus the Great Sacrifice of the World, was Sacrific'd to Interest, and Popular Fury. O Let all the Judges of the Earth take warning from Pilat's Frailty, and learn to do Justice, in spite of the Threats, and Allurements of the world.
and by him confessed, Innocency of the Prisoner could save Him from the Cross. And thus the Great Sacrifice of the World, was Sacrificed to Interest, and Popular Fury. Oh Let all the Judges of the Earth take warning from Pilat's Frailty, and Learn to do justice, in spite of the Treats, and Allurements of the world.
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Because Jesus declar'd His Kingdom not to be of this world, therefore had He not a Kingdom in this world? did not all the Titles to Dominion meet and concenter in him? For had not He the Right of Primogeniture, whom the Father appointed Heir of all things? Had not He the Right of Creation, by whom He made the worlds? The Right of similitude;
Because jesus declared His Kingdom not to be of this world, Therefore had He not a Kingdom in this world? did not all the Titles to Dominion meet and concenter in him? For had not He the Right of Primogeniture, whom the Father appointed Heir of all things? Had not He the Right of Creation, by whom He made the world's? The Right of similitude;
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for was He not the Brightness of his Glory, and the express Image of his Person? The Right of conservation, for does He not uphold all things by the word of His Power? The Right of Redemption,
for was He not the Brightness of his Glory, and the express Image of his Person? The Right of conservation, for does He not uphold all things by the word of His Power? The Right of Redemption,
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And does He not now enjoy the Right of Exaltation, and Possession, for is He not set down on the Right Hand of the Majesty on High? Which of the Potentates of the earth can shew more Glorious, or just Titles to the Sceptres which they sway?
And does He not now enjoy the Right of Exaltation, and Possession, for is He not Set down on the Right Hand of the Majesty on High? Which of the Potentates of the earth can show more Glorious, or just Titles to the Sceptres which they sway?
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as to exclude Christs Right to a Kingdom in this world, for in the next verse it follows expressly, for this end; viz. That I might be a King, came I into the world.
as to exclude Christ Right to a Kingdom in this world, for in the next verse it follows expressly, for this end; viz. That I might be a King, Come I into the world.
And then wee'll be content to submit to their Government; But if they can produce no such Instrument, how Impious and Sacrilegious are they, in challenging to themselves the Origine of Dominion, which belongs solely to Jehovah.
And then We'll be content to submit to their Government; But if they can produce no such Instrument, how Impious and Sacrilegious Are they, in challenging to themselves the Origine of Dominion, which belongs solely to Jehovah.
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Force and Might may, But NONLATINALPHABET the word used in the New Testament to signifie Power is Originally in God, and Derivatively in Kings, as Gods Vicegerents.
Force and Might may, But the word used in the New Testament to signify Power is Originally in God, and Derivatively in Kings, as God's Vicegerents.
He arrived at Sovereignty without Raising of Armies, or Fighting of Battels; neither did He measure the Greatness of His Kingdom, from the Bodily Strength, the Numbers of His Subjects, or the Largeness of his Territories. But contrariwise His Kingdom was founded in the submission of the soul; He set up His Standard in the Inward Man; And His Power was chiefly manifested in the Noble Conquests which He wrought over the Rebellious Wills, and unruly Affections of men.
He arrived At Sovereignty without Raising of Armies, or Fighting of Battles; neither did He measure the Greatness of His Kingdom, from the Bodily Strength, the Numbers of His Subject's, or the Largeness of his Territories. But contrariwise His Kingdom was founded in the submission of the soul; He Set up His Standard in the Inward Man; And His Power was chiefly manifested in the Noble Conquests which He wrought over the Rebellious Wills, and unruly Affections of men.
And this mighty work He effected after a spiritual manner. By the Reasonableness of His Doctrine, and the Exemplariness of His Life. By the Majesty of His Miracles, and the Energie of His Spirit. By strict Fastings, and fervent Prayers; and all other severities of an Holy Life. Lastly, by Attesting the Truth, and Dignity of His Kingdom by His Bloud. And thus the Kingdom of Christ, in a short time, spread its Triumphant Arms throughout the world.
And this mighty work He effected After a spiritual manner. By the Reasonableness of His Doctrine, and the Exemplariness of His Life. By the Majesty of His Miracles, and the Energy of His Spirit. By strict Fastings, and fervent Prayers; and all other severities of an Holy Life. Lastly, by Attesting the Truth, and Dignity of His Kingdom by His Blood. And thus the Kingdom of christ, in a short time, spread its Triumphant Arms throughout the world.
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But dispossess'd none of the Kings of the earth of their Dominions. It committed an holy violence upon mens minds, but left their Bodies, and Estates free.
But dispossessed none of the Kings of the earth of their Dominions. It committed an holy violence upon men's minds, but left their Bodies, and Estates free.
It conquer'd Kings, and subdued their Subjects, and yet at the same time establish'd the Crown upon the Head of the one, by making Obedience an indispensable Duty in the other.
It conquered Kings, and subdued their Subject's, and yet At the same time established the Crown upon the Head of the one, by making obedience an indispensable Duty in the other.
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The Obedience of His Subjects proceeds from a Principle of Filial Love, not of Servile Fear. He secures them in their Allegeance by His Invisible Power, but never constrains them by any Visible Force. He Raised no Taxes for the support of His Government, but Religiously paid them, where they were due.
The obedience of His Subject's proceeds from a Principle of Filial Love, not of Servile fear. He secures them in their Allegiance by His Invisible Power, but never constrains them by any Visible Force. He Raised no Taxes for the support of His Government, but Religiously paid them, where they were due.
He Enacted no Penal Statutes, Leading to Pecuniary ▪ Mulcts, or Corporal Punishments, but yet He submitted to those Laws, and enjoyned His Followers to do the same.
He Enacted no Penal Statutes, Leading to Pecuniary ▪ Mulcts, or Corporal Punishments, but yet He submitted to those Laws, and enjoined His Followers to do the same.
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so far from being served upon the Knee, that He Kneeled down, and wash'd His servants feet; so far from sending forth Embassadors to negotiate the Affairs of this world, that He strictly commanded His Disciples to leave them All, whenever they Hinder, or stand in Competition with the Concerns of His Kingdom. Lastly,
so Far from being served upon the Knee, that He Kneeled down, and washed His Servants feet; so Far from sending forth ambassadors to negotiate the Affairs of this world, that He strictly commanded His Disciples to leave them All, whenever they Hinder, or stand in Competition with the Concerns of His Kingdom. Lastly,
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so far from Constituting Judges with the Power of Life, that He Himself was sentenc'd to the most Ignominious Death ▪ Briefly, as His Kingdom was Spiritual,
so Far from Constituting Judges with the Power of Life, that He Himself was sentenced to the most Ignominious Death ▪ Briefly, as His Kingdom was Spiritual,
so were all His Affairs transacted after a Spiritual manner. I speak not this with the least reflection upon the Greatness of the Kings of the earth, or the Laws, and Proceedings of their Courts of Judicature, whose unhappy Circumstances are often times such, that they cannot assume to themselves too much of outward state to retain the Obedience of their good, nor enact too severe Laws to reclaim the Licentiousness of their bad Subjects. But only to shew the difference of the Kingdoms of this world,
so were all His Affairs transacted After a Spiritual manner. I speak not this with the least reflection upon the Greatness of the Kings of the earth, or the Laws, and Proceedings of their Courts of Judicature, whose unhappy circumstances Are often times such, that they cannot assume to themselves too much of outward state to retain the obedience of their good, nor enact too severe Laws to reclaim the Licentiousness of their bad Subject's. But only to show the difference of the Kingdoms of this world,
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As He Governs His Subjects, so he Conquers His Enemies after a Spiritual, and Heavenly manner, not by the material, but the sword of the spirit. His weapons are not carnal, but mighty to the pulling down of the strong holds of Satan.
As He Governs His Subject's, so he Conquers His Enemies After a Spiritual, and Heavenly manner, not by the material, but the sword of the Spirit. His weapons Are not carnal, but mighty to the pulling down of the strong holds of Satan.
As the Enemies of His Kingdom are chiefly the Invisible Powers of Darkness, Legions of Devils, and Armed Fiends, so He conquers them by the Light of His Word, and the mighty Power of His Spirit. By the Ministry of Angels, He countermines the devices of Satan. The Captain of our Salvation trusted not in His sword, or spear. In His Armoury are found none of the bloudy Engines of War. His Victories consisted not of slaughter'd bodies, but vanquish'd spirits. For He wrestled not against Flesh, and Bloud, but against Principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickednesses in High Places.
As the Enemies of His Kingdom Are chiefly the Invisible Powers of Darkness, Legions of Devils, and Armed Fiends, so He conquers them by the Light of His Word, and the mighty Power of His Spirit. By the Ministry of Angels, He countermines the devices of Satan. The Captain of our Salvation trusted not in His sword, or spear. In His Armoury Are found none of the bloody Engines of War. His Victories consisted not of slaughtered bodies, but vanquished spirits. For He wrestled not against Flesh, and Blood, but against Principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual Wickednesses in High Places.
Which sometimes He Exorciz'd by the Power of his Word; sometimes He cast out by Fasting and Prayer, always subdued by Proportioning His weapons to the strength and cunning of His Adversaries. And thus Briefly we have seen in what Respects Christs Kingdom is said not to be of this world.
Which sometime He Exorcized by the Power of his Word; sometime He cast out by Fasting and Prayer, always subdued by Proportioning His weapons to the strength and cunning of His Adversaries. And thus Briefly we have seen in what Respects Christ Kingdom is said not to be of this world.
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Who under pretence of Zeal for the Kingdom of Heaven, disturb the Kingdoms of the earth; who to Proselyte Souls exercise unheard of Cruelties and Injustice over the Bodies and Estates of men;
Who under pretence of Zeal for the Kingdom of Heaven, disturb the Kingdoms of the earth; who to Proselyte Souls exercise unheard of Cruelties and Injustice over the Bodies and Estates of men;
who found Christs Kingdom in Bloud; and make the Prince of Peace, the Author of unnatural War. Who out of needless Fears, and self-created Jealousies of losing their Religion, are guilty of such Practises, as not only the Christian, but even Natural Religion Detests and Abhors. I hope all men will grant, that the Peace of the Government is of far greater concern, than the Toleration of this,
who found Christ Kingdom in Blood; and make the Prince of Peace, the Author of unnatural War. Who out of needless Fears, and self-created Jealousies of losing their Religion, Are guilty of such Practises, as not only the Christian, but even Natural Religion Detests and Abhors. I hope all men will grant, that the Peace of the Government is of Far greater concern, than the Toleration of this,
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or that private Opinion in matters of Religion. For by disturbing that, the Innocent are often involv'd in Temporal miseries, the Disturbers themselves,
or that private Opinion in matters of Religion. For by disturbing that, the Innocent Are often involved in Temporal misery's, the Disturbers themselves,
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But sure I am, no man shall be call'd to an Account hereafter, for not publickly exercising his own Private Opinions, in opposition to the establish't Religion of the Land;
But sure I am, no man shall be called to an Account hereafter, for not publicly exercising his own Private Opinions, in opposition to the established Religion of the Land;
and which is by Him confess'd to hold all the Fundamentals of Salvation, and to be free from any damnable errour. Briefly the Christian Religion as it is Instituted by Christ, is the greatest security to Temporal Governours; And if it be made use of to the prejudice of the present Possessor, or his Lawfull Successor, 'tis then abused, the Author of it betrayed,
and which is by Him confessed to hold all the Fundamentals of Salvation, and to be free from any damnable error. Briefly the Christian Religion as it is Instituted by christ, is the greatest security to Temporal Governors; And if it be made use of to the prejudice of the present Possessor, or his Lawful Successor, it's then abused, the Author of it betrayed,
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Who take upon them the Ministerial Function, to gratifie their Avarice and Ambition, and make the Patrimony of the Church subservient to base Secular ends. Who if once arriv'd to a pretended unappealable degree of Hierarchy, presently exalt themselves above all that is called God. These are so far from being Faithfull Subjects of Christs Kingdom, that they are the very enemies of Christ. For if the Governours of the Church, of Good Shepherds become Ravenous Wolves; And instead of Reducing the Strays to the Flock in the Spirit of meekness, they shall by their Pride, and Haughtiness Drive the Sheep from thence;
Who take upon them the Ministerial Function, to gratify their Avarice and Ambition, and make the Patrimony of the Church subservient to base Secular ends. Who if once arrived to a pretended unappealable degree of Hierarchy, presently exalt themselves above all that is called God. These Are so Far from being Faithful Subject's of Christ Kingdom, that they Are the very enemies of christ. For if the Governors of the Church, of Good Shepherd's become Ravenous Wolves; And instead of Reducing the Strays to the Flock in the Spirit of meekness, they shall by their Pride, and Haughtiness Drive the Sheep from thence;
what a sad account will they have to make hereafter to the Great Shepherd of Souls. How guilty the Pope and his Ecclesiasticks have been of this Charge, I shall not need declare.
what a sad account will they have to make hereafter to the Great Shepherd of Souls. How guilty the Pope and his Ecclesiastics have been of this Charge, I shall not need declare.
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But so long as the Governours of the Church execute their High Calling, according to Christs Prescript, the Practice of the Apostles, and Primitive Bishops, with Humility, Sobriety, Hospitality, Gravity and Moderation; there is yet great hopes, that the Governed, the People, may yet bring forth the blessed Fruits of Love, Peace, Joy, Obedience, Long-suffering, Goodness, Faith, Meekness and Temperance.
But so long as the Governors of the Church execute their High Calling, according to Christ Prescript, the Practice of the Apostles, and Primitive Bishops, with Humility, Sobriety, Hospitality, Gravity and Moderation; there is yet great hope's, that the Governed, the People, may yet bring forth the blessed Fruits of Love, Peace, Joy, obedience, Long-suffering, goodness, Faith, Meekness and Temperance.
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Thirdly, Let us enquire whose Kingdom they belong to, who would destroy all those whom they account the Enemies of Christs Kingdom, with other weapons, than He hath allowed of.
Thirdly, Let us inquire whose Kingdom they belong to, who would destroy all those whom they account the Enemies of Christ Kingdom, with other weapons, than He hath allowed of.
And therefore 'tis well the Captain of our Salvation hath told us what kind of Armes we are to use in its Defence; otherwise the Christian Camp, through the Perversness of the Commanders, had made but one common Field of Bloud. Lukewarmness in Religion, or an Indifferency to All Religions, is as bad as if we profess'd none at all.
And Therefore it's well the Captain of our Salvation hath told us what kind of Arms we Are to use in its Defence; otherwise the Christian Camp, through the Perverseness of the Commanders, had made but one Common Field of Blood. Lukewarmness in Religion, or an Indifferency to All Religions, is as bad as if we professed none At all.
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or his Religion a Countenancer of Injustice. He who out of Zeal to God, robbeth Caesar of his Dues, were it in his power, would de-throne God, and set himself up in His Room. Jesus answer'd, My Kingdom is not of this world.
or his Religion a Countenancer of Injustice. He who out of Zeal to God, robbeth Caesar of his Dues, were it in his power, would dethrone God, and Set himself up in His Room. jesus answered, My Kingdom is not of this world.
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What then shall we think of His pretended Vicar, who impudently claimeth a Right to all the Kingdoms of this world? Who whilst he hypocritically stiles himself a servant of the meanest of the servants of Jesus Christ, Usurps the Power of deposing Kings, and disposing of their Kingdoms. To deal sincerely with you, I think this Impious Practice to be one of the most Irrefragable Arguments, to prove him to be The Anti-Christ. That whereas some have taken a great deal of Pains, to prove Him so, from the obscure Prophecies of Daniel; And others with great Labour, and Difficulties have applied all the Phaenomena, and Characters of the Apocalyptical False Prophet to the Pope;
What then shall we think of His pretended Vicar, who impudently claimeth a Right to all the Kingdoms of this world? Who while he hypocritically stile himself a servant of the Meanest of the Servants of jesus christ, Usurps the Power of deposing Kings, and disposing of their Kingdoms. To deal sincerely with you, I think this Impious Practice to be one of the most Irrefragable Arguments, to prove him to be The Antichrist. That whereas Some have taken a great deal of Pains, to prove Him so, from the Obscure Prophecies of daniel; And Others with great Labour, and Difficulties have applied all the Phaenomena, and Characters of the Apocalyptical False Prophet to the Pope;
This is a more sure, and compendious way of stamping upon him the Mark of the Beast. Christ was both a King, and a Priest. His Priestly Office, in the most solemn manner, He conferr'd upon the Apostles; His Kingly He left where He founded It, Delegated by His Father, upon the Emperours of the world,
This is a more sure, and compendious Way of stamping upon him the Mark of the Beast. christ was both a King, and a Priest. His Priestly Office, in the most solemn manner, He conferred upon the Apostles; His Kingly He left where He founded It, Delegated by His Father, upon the emperors of the world,
and confirm'd that Delegation to us, by His own Obedience to Them. Now then if the Pope, out of Great solicitude for the Churches committed to His charge, makes any unjust Attempts, upon their Regalities, He strikes at the Kingly Office of Christ, and endeavours — Solvere Jesum, the Dissolution of Jesus, as the Vulgar Translation, and those Greek Copies it follows, have it.
and confirmed that Delegation to us, by His own obedience to Them. Now then if the Pope, out of Great solicitude for the Churches committed to His charge, makes any unjust Attempts, upon their Regalities, He strikes At the Kingly Office of christ, and endeavours — Solvere Jesus, the Dissolution of jesus, as the vulgar translation, and those Greek Copies it follows, have it.
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Now since He dares not pretend to this Power immediately from Christ, for He cannot find any such Donation, amongst all the Rights, He pretends to as St Peters Successor; His Indirect Power, and in Order to Spirituals will not serve his Turn. For to suppose the worst;
Now since He dares not pretend to this Power immediately from christ, for He cannot find any such Donation, among all the Rights, He pretends to as Saint Peter's Successor; His Indirect Power, and in Order to Spirituals will not serve his Turn. For to suppose the worst;
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That the Kings of the earth should stand up, and take Council together to destroy Christs Kingdom, shall therefore his Holiness add Impiety to their madness, by Deposing them,
That the Kings of the earth should stand up, and take Council together to destroy Christ Kingdom, shall Therefore his Holiness add Impiety to their madness, by Deposing them,
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All that the Governours of the Church can do in this Extremity, is to Advise, Admonish, Rebuke with all Gravity and Humility; to set before them the Folly and Danger of such Councils, and the certain Destruction, which always attends them.
All that the Governors of the Church can do in this Extremity, is to advice, Admonish, Rebuke with all Gravity and Humility; to Set before them the Folly and Danger of such Councils, and the certain Destruction, which always attends them.
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And if such, with all other Christian means prove ineffectual, they having discharg'd their Duty, must commit Themselves, and Their Cause to God, in Tears, Fasting and Prayers; And in those very Prayers they must remember more especially their Persecutors. Lastly,
And if such, with all other Christian means prove ineffectual, they having discharged their Duty, must commit Themselves, and Their Cause to God, in Tears, Fasting and Prayers; And in those very Prayers they must Remember more especially their Persecutors. Lastly,
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if God so willeth, in a Patient suffering the Loss of Life. These are the only justifiable weapons, by which the Church of Christ opposeth Her Enemies.
if God so wills, in a Patient suffering the Loss of Life. These Are the only justifiable weapons, by which the Church of christ Opposeth Her Enemies.
None of us have been so closely Immur'd in our Studies, but we must have observ'd something of the present State of Affairs. How that our Church hath two Potent, and Restless Enemies to Encounter, the Romanists, and the Presbyterians, with all the Inferior Sects, that fight under their Banner. We have been sufficiently Alarm'd by the Hellish Plots of the one;
None of us have been so closely Immured in our Studies, but we must have observed something of the present State of Affairs. How that our Church hath two Potent, and Restless Enemies to Encounter, the Romanists, and the Presbyterians, with all the Inferior Sects, that fight under their Banner. We have been sufficiently Alarmed by the Hellish Plots of the one;
Yet God forbid, that we should serve Them, as they would do Us; Defend Our Religion by the same unwarrantable Practices, by which they would Destroy It. The Reformed Religion of the Church of England, as it has the most of Primitive Purity in worship, Doctrine, and Discipline;
Yet God forbid, that we should serve Them, as they would do Us; Defend Our Religion by the same unwarrantable Practices, by which they would Destroy It. The Reformed Religion of the Church of England, as it has the most of Primitive Purity in worship, Doctrine, and Discipline;
And 'tis our Happiness to live under as Gracious a Prince, as ever Sway'd the English Sceptre, since the Conquest; Who has through his whole Reign been more Tender of the Liberty and Property of the Subject, than of his own Prerogative. Whence then these Hideous Murmurings and Complainings in our Streets? Whence these Daily Outcries, and Fears of being led into Captivity? Are they not from hence, that there are a sort of restless ungratefull people amongst us, who under pretence of Securing the Protestant Religion, would ruine the Church of England, the best and surest Guard against Popery? Who by wheadling the People, with the specious Names of Liberty and Property, would undermine Monarchy, the strongest bullwark against Tyranny, and Arbitrary Power? But is it possible, that the same cheats, should pass twice upon a Nation, in the same Age? Have we so soon forgot the Miseries, and Desolations of the late Usurpation? or being surfited with Plenty, do we nauseat the Blessings of his Majesties happy Restauration? We have indeed had our Portion in this Life. And our Kingdom, seems to have been too much of this world. Our present Distemper proceeds from a Fullness of Humors, and Rankness of Bloud. Now if we would take the Gentlest way of Cure, we are not to let out,
And it's our Happiness to live under as Gracious a Prince, as ever Swayed the English Sceptre, since the Conquest; Who has through his Whole Reign been more Tender of the Liberty and Property of the Subject, than of his own Prerogative. Whence then these Hideous Murmurings and Complainings in our Streets? Whence these Daily Outcries, and Fears of being led into Captivity? are they not from hence, that there Are a sort of restless ungrateful people among us, who under pretence of Securing the Protestant Religion, would ruin the Church of England, the best and Surest Guard against Popery? Who by wheadling the People, with the specious Names of Liberty and Property, would undermine Monarchy, the Strongest bulwark against Tyranny, and Arbitrary Power? But is it possible, that the same cheats, should pass twice upon a nation, in the same Age? Have we so soon forgotten the Misery's, and Desolations of the late Usurpation? or being surfited with Plenty, do we Nauseate the Blessings of his Majesties happy Restauration? We have indeed had our Portion in this Life. And our Kingdom, seems to have been too much of this world. Our present Distemper proceeds from a Fullness of Humours, and Rankness of Blood. Now if we would take the Gentlest Way of Cure, we Are not to let out,
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but by Mortification, by strict Fastings, Watchings and Prayers. Our Kingdom is not of this world, and all that we have to do in it, is to promote the Peace and Prosperity of it,
but by Mortification, by strict Fastings, Watchings and Prayers. Our Kingdom is not of this world, and all that we have to do in it, is to promote the Peace and Prosperity of it,
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The Founder of this our Kingdom spent much of his time in solitude, prayer, and abstaining from the common converse of the world. When He was fullest of business, He often went into solitude for Prayer. And when He was on the last Stage of His Life, even at Jerusalem, He retired to the Mount of Olives to betake Himself to Private Prayer, and was apprehended performing the Duty of solitary Prayer. Let us in Imitation of Him, and in Conformity to the Laws of His Kingdom, Betake our selves frequently to solitary Prayers. And in our Devout Recesses, and Holy Retreats from the Noise, and Impertinent business of this world, Let us commend our Souls to God. And in our prayers bewail more especially our sins of Murmuring and Ingratitude, the Cause of our present Distractions, and which will,
The Founder of this our Kingdom spent much of his time in solitude, prayer, and abstaining from the Common converse of the world. When He was Fullest of business, He often went into solitude for Prayer. And when He was on the last Stage of His Life, even At Jerusalem, He retired to the Mount of Olive to betake Himself to Private Prayer, and was apprehended performing the Duty of solitary Prayer. Let us in Imitation of Him, and in Conformity to the Laws of His Kingdom, Betake our selves frequently to solitary Prayers. And in our Devout Recesses, and Holy Retreats from the Noise, and Impertinent business of this world, Let us commend our Souls to God. And in our Prayers bewail more especially our Sins of Murmuring and Ingratitude, the Cause of our present Distractions, and which will,
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if not repented of, Involve us in a more Terrible Destruction, than the utmost Rage of our Enemies is able to effect: But most especially let us pray for the safety of His Majesties Sacred Person, and the Long continuance of His Life;
if not repented of, Involve us in a more Terrible Destruction, than the utmost Rage of our Enemies is able to Effect: But most especially let us pray for the safety of His Majesties Sacred Person, and the Long Continuance of His Life;
for the Peace of Jerusalem, and the Prosperity of Sion. That He would confound His Enemies, and make all His Royal Friends to Rejoyce. That He would deliver the Innocent from the Oppressor, and bring the perjur'd man to condign punishment. That He would preserve the purity of the Religion establish'd amongst us, from Superstition and Enthusiasm. In a word, That He would infuse Grace into all our Hearts, that we may in all things walk worthy of our High calling, and shew our selves Loyal Subjects of Christs Kingdom, by our stedfast Obedience to our Supreme Governour the King, and to all Subordinate Magistrates, as sent and Commissioned by Him.
for the Peace of Jerusalem, and the Prosperity of Sion. That He would confound His Enemies, and make all His Royal Friends to Rejoice. That He would deliver the Innocent from the Oppressor, and bring the perjured man to condign punishment. That He would preserve the purity of the Religion established among us, from Superstition and Enthusiasm. In a word, That He would infuse Grace into all our Hearts, that we may in all things walk worthy of our High calling, and show our selves Loyal Subject's of Christ Kingdom, by our steadfast obedience to our Supreme Governor the King, and to all Subordinate Magistrates, as sent and Commissioned by Him.
That so with St Luke, whose Praise is in the Gospel, and all the Glorious Army of Saints and Martyrs, we may at length Arrive at the Kingdom of Heaven. Amen. The End.
That so with Saint Lycia, whose Praise is in the Gospel, and all the Glorious Army of Saints and Martyrs, we may At length Arrive At the Kingdom of Heaven. Amen. The End.
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A SERMON Preach'd before the University OF CAMBRIDGE. St John 18. 36. — If my Kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight that I should not be deliver'd to the Jews.
A SERMON Preached before the university OF CAMBRIDGE. Saint John 18. 36. — If my Kingdom were of this world, then would my Servants fight that I should not be Delivered to the jews.
Kings by their Coronation Oaths, have made themselves Accountable to God Almighty, and Him alone, if they fail in their Duty of defending the Liberties and Properties of their People:
Kings by their Coronation Oaths, have made themselves Accountable to God Almighty, and Him alone, if they fail in their Duty of defending the Liberties and Properties of their People:
And the People have indispensably obliged themselves by Oaths of Allegeance and Fidelity, to afford them such Assistance both from their Persons and Estates,
And the People have indispensably obliged themselves by Oaths of Allegiance and Fidis, to afford them such Assistance both from their Persons and Estates,
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— If my Kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight that I should not be deliver'd to the Jews — If the Kingdom, which I have been promoting ever since I was born into the world,
— If my Kingdom were of this world, then would my Servants fight that I should not be Delivered to the jews — If the Kingdom, which I have been promoting ever since I was born into the world,
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The words then of my Text, without force or wresting, afford these three following Positions. 1. That 'tis Lawfull and the Duty of Christians to draw their swords in defence of their Sovereign. 2. That 'tis not Lawfull but highly impious in Christians to Rebel against their Sovereign,
The words then of my Text, without force or wresting, afford these three following Positions. 1. That it's Lawful and the Duty of Christians to draw their swords in defence of their Sovereign. 2. That it's not Lawful but highly impious in Christians to Rebel against their Sovereign,
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or disturb the Government, under the specious pretence of defending their Religion. 3. That 'tis the Duty of Christians patiently to suffer for their Religion,
or disturb the Government, under the specious pretence of defending their Religion. 3. That it's the Duty of Christians patiently to suffer for their Religion,
It was therefore a rash Determination in Tertullian, from our Saviours command to St Peter to sheath his sword, to infer it unlawfull for Christians at any time to draw theirs.
It was Therefore a rash Determination in Tertullian, from our Saviors command to Saint Peter to sheath his sword, to infer it unlawful for Christians At any time to draw theirs.
What is this but to make Christianity a prey to the Unsatiable, a laughing-stock to the Insolent, to prostitute the Lives and Fortunes of Christians to the pleasure of the Outragious,
What is this but to make Christianity a prey to the Unsatiable, a laughingstock to the Insolent, to prostitute the Lives and Fortune's of Christians to the pleasure of the Outrageous,
This were to deprive Subjects of the opportunities of shewing their Loyalty; of the Rewards due to those who bravely venture their Lives to relieve Widows, Orphans,
This were to deprive Subject's of the opportunities of showing their Loyalty; of the Rewards due to those who bravely venture their Lives to relieve Widows, Orphans,
Because Christ commanded St Peter to put up his sword, thereby to give a check to private Revenge, shall it not therefore be Lawfull for Magistrates to draw theirs, to retaliate Publick Injuries? Therefore as to those Sayings of some ancient Fathers, which are urg'd by some to oppose the Lawfullness of Christians going to War,
Because christ commanded Saint Peter to put up his sword, thereby to give a check to private Revenge, shall it not Therefore be Lawful for Magistrates to draw theirs, to retaliate Public Injuries? Therefore as to those Sayings of Some ancient Father's, which Are urged by Some to oppose the Lawfulness of Christians going to War,
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That they were such Doctors as affected an harmless kind of singularity, and lov'd to be reputed the Founders of some more Sublime and Magnificent Opinions;
That they were such Doctors as affected an harmless kind of singularity, and loved to be reputed the Founders of Some more Sublime and Magnificent Opinions;
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as Origen, Tertullian, &c. Lastly, That they were not always consistent with themselves, as will appear to any one who shall compare their Writings on this subject.
as Origen, Tertullian, etc. Lastly, That they were not always consistent with themselves, as will appear to any one who shall compare their Writings on this Subject.
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2. Secondly, The Primitive Christians did often times refuse, at least decline, Listing themselves in the Wars, by reason that the circumstances of the times wherein they liv'd, did oblige them to such conditions as were not so well consistent with their holy Profession:
2. Secondly, The Primitive Christians did often times refuse, At least decline, Listing themselves in the Wars, by reason that the Circumstances of the times wherein they lived, did oblige them to such conditions as were not so well consistent with their holy Profession:
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so Josephus tells us the Jews desired an exemption from Military Expeditions, least by their being in conjunction with Aliens, they should not be able punctually to observe the Rites of their Law,
so Josephus tells us the jews desired an exemption from Military Expeditions, lest by their being in conjunction with Aliens, they should not be able punctually to observe the Rites of their Law,
The like Dangers Tertullian might object to the Christians against the Wars of his time. Non convenit sacramento divino & humano, signo crucis & Diaboli, castris lucis, & castris tenebrarum:
The like Dangers Tertullian might Object to the Christians against the Wars of his time. Non convenit sacramento divino & Human, Sign crucis & Diaboli, Castris lucis, & Castris tenebrarum:
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neither can ye fairly bear the sign of the Cross and the Roman Ensigns, alluding to the Oaths which the Soldiers were injoyn'd to take by the false Gods;
neither can you fairly bear the Signen of the Cross and the Roman Ensigns, alluding to the Oaths which the Soldiers were enjoined to take by the false God's;
they oftentimes chose rather to loose their right, than go to Law, and thought it praise worthy in Christians to abstain as well from sharing in the Triumphs of War,
they oftentimes chosen rather to lose their right, than go to Law, and Thought it praise worthy in Christians to abstain as well from sharing in the Triumphos of War,
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Not that they look'd upon these as forbidden by the Law of Christ, but because in their exalted Judgments and pious Raptures they thought the contrary more rewardable and highly acceptable to God.
Not that they looked upon these as forbidden by the Law of christ, but Because in their exalted Judgments and pious Raptures they Thought the contrary more rewardable and highly acceptable to God.
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As for those places of Scripture which seemingly forbid all kind of Revenge or Resistance; which recommend the suffering of injuries and indispensably injoyn Beneficence, Love and mutual Friendship.
As for those places of Scripture which seemingly forbid all kind of Revenge or Resistance; which recommend the suffering of injuries and indispensably enjoin Beneficence, Love and mutual Friendship.
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When they are well consider'd, they imply no more, than a prohibition of private Revenge ▪ of Inferiors resisting their Superiors, of one Christians going to Law with another upon frivolous matters, especially when there may be danger of giving offence to an unbeliever:
When they Are well considered, they imply no more, than a prohibition of private Revenge ▪ of Inferiors resisting their Superiors, of one Christians going to Law with Another upon frivolous matters, especially when there may be danger of giving offence to an unbeliever:
or else they are to be look'd upon as extraordinary counsels to some men, who by reason of the Dignity of their Function are obliged to higher and more exemplary Acts of Piety.
or Else they Are to be looked upon as extraordinary Counsels to Some men, who by reason of the Dignity of their Function Are obliged to higher and more exemplary Acts of Piety.
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They shall beat their swords into plow-shares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they any more learn war.
They shall beatrice their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against Nation, neither shall they any more Learn war.
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It must either be understood conditionally, that such indeed should be the happy State of the world, would all men embrace and practise the Christian Religion.
It must either be understood conditionally, that such indeed should be the happy State of the world, would all men embrace and practise the Christian Religion.
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for though some of the ancient Fathers might be so nice and scrupulous in this matter, that they could not upon any terms be persuaded to go to War,
for though Some of the ancient Father's might be so Nicaenae and scrupulous in this matter, that they could not upon any terms be persuaded to go to War,
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our modern Gospellers [ following the steps of their Captain Ignatius Loyala, who instituted a Religious Order according to the Discipline which he had learnt in the Camp ] having it seems received clearer Illuminations,
our modern Evangelists [ following the steps of their Captain Ignatius Loyal, who instituted a Religious Order according to the Discipline which he had learned in the Camp ] having it seems received clearer Illuminations,
and larger Commissions, than the prime and immediate Apostles of Christ, have thought it expedient to propagate their Religion Vi & Armis, and to trust more to the material than the sword of the Spirit;
and larger Commissions, than the prime and immediate Apostles of christ, have Thought it expedient to propagate their Religion Vi & Armis, and to trust more to the material than the sword of the Spirit;
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for why should not Knox enter the List, who was a Ringleader of those commotions in which he had miserably involv'd his Country? or why should Calvin or Beza be excus'd, who have left behind them Positions to justifie the Proceedings? For their tumultuous and inormous Practices are no more a-kin to the regular, peaceable and autorative Reformation of the Church of England, than Babel is to Jerusalem. Now as Quarrels about Religion are of the highest and nearest concern,
for why should not Knox enter the List, who was a Ringleader of those commotions in which he had miserably involved his Country? or why should calvin or Beza be excused, who have left behind them Positions to justify the Proceedings? For their tumultuous and enormous Practices Are no more akin to the regular, peaceable and autorative Reformation of the Church of England, than Babel is to Jerusalem. Now as Quarrels about Religion Are of the highest and nearest concern,
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And we have by sad experience learn'd that those peacefull Ministers of the Gospel, [ as they hypocritically stil'd themselves ] whom the Sacred Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy could not oblige to take up Arms in the Defence of a most Gracious afflicted Prince, did nevertheless Preach Sedition,
And we have by sad experience learned that those peaceful Ministers of the Gospel, [ as they hypocritically Styled themselves ] whom the Sacred Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy could not oblige to take up Arms in the Defence of a most Gracious afflicted Prince, did nevertheless Preach Sedition,
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and sound Rebellion so loud from their Pulpits, till at last they were able to form their deluded Disciples into a Religious Army, who under the holy cheat of fighting the Lords Battels, setting King Jesus on his Throne, establishing the Purity of the Gospel,
and found Rebellion so loud from their Pulpits, till At last they were able to from their deluded Disciples into a Religious Army, who under the holy cheat of fighting the lords Battles, setting King jesus on his Throne, establishing the Purity of the Gospel,
And because we have such manifest Proofs, that the restless Enemies of our King and Church, are ready to act the same Tragedy over again, it cannot be unseasonable to consider my Second Position — That 'tis not Lawfull but highly impious in Christians, to Rebel against their Sovereign,
And Because we have such manifest Proofs, that the restless Enemies of our King and Church, Are ready to act the same Tragedy over again, it cannot be unseasonable to Consider my Second Position — That it's not Lawful but highly impious in Christians, to Rebel against their Sovereign,
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And this Position is usually prov'd from the truth of another more general, viz. That it is not Lawfull upon any pretence whatever to resist the supream Power;
And this Position is usually proved from the truth of Another more general, viz. That it is not Lawful upon any pretence whatever to resist the supreme Power;
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and which, though there were no other argument, does sufficiently confute all those pernicious Proviso's, audacious Limitations, all those Pretences in Ordine ad spiritualia, that Subordination or Coordination of Power, the resolving it finally into the People, at least making it accountable to the Inferior Magistrate;
and which, though there were no other argument, does sufficiently confute all those pernicious Proviso's, audacious Limitations, all those Pretences in Order ad spiritualia, that Subordination or Coordination of Power, the resolving it finally into the People, At least making it accountable to the Inferior Magistrate;
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in short all those monstrous Schemes and Deformities of Government, which either Rome, Geneva, Scotland, or the Republicans of England have sent forth into the world, to the scandal of the Authors and the Christianity they profess.
in short all those monstrous Schemes and Deformities of Government, which either Room, Geneva, Scotland, or the Republicans of England have sent forth into the world, to the scandal of the Authors and the Christianity they profess.
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For if the Precepts of Obedience are made Sacred by the forementioned indispensable Ties, then are they least of all to be violated upon the score of Religion.
For if the Precepts of obedience Are made Sacred by the forementioned indispensable Ties, then Are they least of all to be violated upon the score of Religion.
Consider then with your self how you will ever be able to expiate the impiety of resisting the Magistrate, under pretence of defending that, which is not in his power to take from you.
Consider then with your self how you will ever be able to expiate the impiety of resisting the Magistrate, under pretence of defending that, which is not in his power to take from you.
Is the command of Subjection which St Paul hath made Sacred upon a twofold account, Wrath and Conscience, to be trifled withall? will you stop your ears against the charms of Conscience,
Is the command of Subjection which Saint Paul hath made Sacred upon a twofold account, Wrath and Conscience, to be trifled withal? will you stop your ears against the charms of Conscience,
and provoke the Wrath of him, who beareth not the sword in vain, for nothing at all? Or rather is not the Religion, about which you make such a clamour, only some outward hypocritical Profession, some Politick Disguise to advance your self, by pulling down those who are set over you by the Lord? Is not the Liberty you contend for, Licentiousness, a freedom to do what you list? The Yoke you would throw off, that of Order and Obedience? Would you not exchange Decent, significant Ceremonies,
and provoke the Wrath of him, who bears not the sword in vain, for nothing At all? Or rather is not the Religion, about which you make such a clamour, only Some outward hypocritical Profession, Some Politic Disguise to advance your self, by pulling down those who Are Set over you by the Lord? Is not the Liberty you contend for, Licentiousness, a freedom to do what you list? The Yoke you would throw off, that of Order and obedience? Would you not exchange Decent, significant Ceremonies,
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and take the Cup of Salvation with less Ceremony, than if you were only drinking in Piam Memoriam of some Deceased Friend? If this be the Religion for which you express so sensible a Tenderness;
and take the Cup of Salvation with less Ceremony, than if you were only drinking in Piam Memoriam of Some Deceased Friend? If this be the Religion for which you express so sensible a Tenderness;
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the cooler Breathings of Heaven, the Gentle and Kindely Inspirations of the Spirit may captivate those understandings, Subdue those refractory Wills, which are Proof against all external Force,
the cooler Breathings of Heaven, the Gentle and Kindly Inspirations of the Spirit may captivate those understandings, Subdue those refractory Wills, which Are Proof against all external Force,
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He that raiseth Parties to promote Sedition, and disturb the Peace of the Civil Government, is a Traitour to Christ, a Deserter of the Cross, a Subverter of His Kingdom,
He that Raiseth Parties to promote Sedition, and disturb the Peace of the Civil Government, is a Traitor to christ, a Deserter of the Cross, a Subverter of His Kingdom,
If any crime of this nature had been prov'd against St Paul when He stood before the judgment seat, not Felix, but He himself must have trembled at the sight of his Accusers.
If any crime of this nature had been proved against Saint Paul when He stood before the judgement seat, not Felix, but He himself must have trembled At the sighed of his Accusers.
And how would the rest of the Apostles have been confounded, when they were brought before Governours and Kings for his Name, had they been found guilty of Plots against the State,
And how would the rest of the Apostles have been confounded, when they were brought before Governors and Kings for his Name, had they been found guilty of Plots against the State,
or the like Reproof? You who call your selves the Disciples of that Master, who taught Blessed are the Peace-makers, do you disturb the Government? You that pretend to be the Subjects of that King, who renounc'd all earthly Sovereignty, do you Tumultuously affect Dominion? Your Master commanded you to Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesars, and do you withhold from Him the just Tribute of your Obedience? Next the Miracles which He wrought, his peaceable conversation, his exemplary Patience, his Precepts of Obedience had almost persuaded us to turn Christians;
or the like Reproof? You who call your selves the Disciples of that Master, who taught Blessed Are the Peacemakers, do you disturb the Government? You that pretend to be the Subject's of that King, who renounced all earthly Sovereignty, do you Tumultuously affect Dominion? Your Master commanded you to Render unto Caesar the things which Are Caesars, and do you withhold from Him the just Tribute of your obedience? Next the Miracles which He wrought, his peaceable Conversation, his exemplary Patience, his Precepts of obedience had almost persuaded us to turn Christians;
But hearing of his unexampled Charity and humility, in praying for his very Crucifiers, when He hung on the Cross, we could not but altogether confess that He was a very just and Holy Person.
But hearing of his unexampled Charity and humility, in praying for his very Crucifiers, when He hung on the Cross, we could not but altogether confess that He was a very just and Holy Person.
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But what perverse followers are ye of so good a Master? What a scandal to his Cross? and contradiction to your Profession? And were He now upon earth He must either disown his own Doctrine,
But what perverse followers Are you of so good a Master? What a scandal to his Cross? and contradiction to your Profession? And were He now upon earth He must either disown his own Doctrine,
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or you for his Disciples? Your turbulent Behaviour hath justly provok'd Caesar to unsheath his Sword of Justice, to deliver you over to the Executioners.
or you for his Disciples? Your turbulent Behaviour hath justly provoked Caesar to unsheath his Sword of justice, to deliver you over to the Executioners.
And you deserve to be treated with greater severity, than any other sort of Enemy. The rude Scythians seem more capable of the Emperours Clemency, for they profess cruelty;
And you deserve to be treated with greater severity, than any other sort of Enemy. The rude Scythians seem more capable of the emperors Clemency, for they profess cruelty;
who to assure the Empire of your Loyalty and Fidelity have inforc't Obedience upon a Principle of Conscience, as well as Wrath, and entail'd eternal Damnation upon the violation of it;
who to assure the Empire of your Loyalty and Fidis have enforced obedience upon a Principle of Conscience, as well as Wrath, and entailed Eternal Damnation upon the violation of it;
for you at last to be found guilty of Insurrection, Tumult and Violence, makes you fall more unlamented than Catiline, or the most cursed Conspirators ever did.
for you At last to be found guilty of Insurrection, Tumult and Violence, makes you fallen more unlamented than Catiline, or the most cursed Conspirators ever did.
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but sure I am the Apostles could never have avoyded this just Reprimand, for they had every one of them fall'n under that worst of Condemnations, ex ore tuo serve nequam, out of thy own mouth thou wicked servant thou art condemned.
but sure I am the Apostles could never have avoided this just Reprimand, for they had every one of them fallen under that worst of Condemnations, ex over tuo serve nequam, out of thy own Mouth thou wicked servant thou art condemned.
or use violence under the specious pretences of securing their Religion, Because It ought to be preserv'd and continued in the world, by the same methods it was at first propagated.
or use violence under the specious pretences of securing their Religion, Because It ought to be preserved and continued in the world, by the same methods it was At First propagated.
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Now setting aside those mighty Works which our Saviour wrought to convince the Jews, that He was the true Messias, whom their Prophets had foretold should come into the world;
Now setting aside those mighty Works which our Saviour wrought to convince the jews, that He was the true Messias, whom their prophets had foretold should come into the world;
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What was there that did more recommend his Religion to the world, than the kind Aspect It had towards the Peace and Prosperity of the Empire? Than the security It gave to the Civil Magistrate by the Obedience it taught;
What was there that did more recommend his Religion to the world, than the kind Aspect It had towards the Peace and Prosperity of the Empire? Than the security It gave to the Civil Magistrate by the obedience it taught;
and the Protection it might reasonably hope for under them, by a Practice conformable to that Doctrine? This consideration makes it a greater wonder to me, that the Roman Emperours held out so long before they yielded Obedience to Christs Sceptre,
and the Protection it might reasonably hope for under them, by a Practice conformable to that Doctrine? This consideration makes it a greater wonder to me, that the Roman emperors held out so long before they yielded obedience to Christ Sceptre,
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than that Constantine the Great came in so early to make good that Prophecy, Kings shall be nursing Fathers, &c. Among all the Arguments which the Noble Apologists used to persuade the Emperours,
than that Constantine the Great Come in so early to make good that Prophecy, Kings shall be nursing Father's, etc. Among all the Arguments which the Noble Apologists used to persuade the emperors,
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and their Ministers of State to forbear persecuting the Innocent Christians, produce me one which carries the least shew of menace or force along with it;
and their Ministers of State to forbear persecuting the Innocent Christians, produce me one which carries the least show of menace or force along with it;
as well as their Glory to embrace that Religion, which bred such couragious and yet such Obedient Loyal Professors, who could endure the most exquisite Torments rather than deny their Religion,
as well as their Glory to embrace that Religion, which bred such courageous and yet such Obedient Loyal Professors, who could endure the most exquisite Torments rather than deny their Religion,
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Among all the Antidotes which they prescrib'd against the Contagion of Hereticks, show me one that has the least composition of Force or Violence in it.
Among all the Antidotes which they prescribed against the Contagion of Heretics, show me one that has the least composition of Force or Violence in it.
for what has Rome got by her modern bloudy Inquisition? Or Geneva by her Tyrannical Usurpations over the Consciences and Common Liberties of mankind? What did the Council of Constance get by their uncanonical, treacherous, cruel proceedings against those poor men, Jerom of Prague and John Huss. Their putting the later to death contrary to promise and the publick Faith, widened the Schism, brought an odium upon the Council,
for what has Room god by her modern bloody Inquisition? Or Geneva by her Tyrannical Usurpations over the Consciences and Common Liberties of mankind? What did the Council of Constance get by their uncanonical, treacherous, cruel proceedings against those poor men, Jerome of Prague and John Huss. Their putting the later to death contrary to promise and the public Faith, widened the Schism, brought an odium upon the Council,
for in the Ample-safe-Conduct granted in the XVIII Session of Trent, under Pious IV, they recede from the Practice and Decree of Constance, or of any other Council prejudicial to safe Conducts.
for in the Ample-safe-Conduct granted in the XVIII Session of Trent, under Pious IV, they recede from the Practice and decree of Constance, or of any other Council prejudicial to safe Conducts.
But then they mince the matter in these words, In hâc parte, & pro hâc vice derogamus, &c. So that even this Recession was rather extorted from them, by the necessity they lay under,
But then they mince the matter in these words, In hâc parte, & Pro hâc vice derogamus, etc. So that even this Recession was rather extorted from them, by the necessity they lay under,
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'Tis true, He who renounc'd all Sovereignty here on earth, that so the Princes and Emperours of the world might have no suspicion of Him or his followers, did nevertheless keep his Religion under his own Cognizance,
It's true, He who renounced all Sovereignty Here on earth, that so the Princes and emperors of the world might have no suspicion of Him or his followers, did nevertheless keep his Religion under his own Cognizance,
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but moreover encourag'd his Disciples to the like confidence and Resolution. He foretold them that they should be brought before Kings, and Governours for his name;
but moreover encouraged his Disciples to the like confidence and Resolution. He foretold them that they should be brought before Kings, and Governors for his name;
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The Religion for which they express so great Concern, and about which they make such a stir, that Heaven and earth have been disturb'd with their Out-cries, is either from God, or from Men.
The Religion for which they express so great Concern, and about which they make such a stir, that Heaven and earth have been disturbed with their Outcries, is either from God, or from Men.
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And 'tis to me a manifest sign that those men who cry out so much of Persecution before hand (And amidst the full Enjoyment of a dangerous Liberty) as if they had a Faggot already Flaming in their Breasts, never intend to resist unto Bloud,
And it's to me a manifest Signen that those men who cry out so much of Persecution before hand (And amid the full Enjoyment of a dangerous Liberty) as if they had a Faggot already Flaming in their Breasts, never intend to resist unto Blood,
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or undergo the fiery Tryal, if they should be really brought to it. Their Religion is too Voluptuous, and the Professors of it too Effeminate to court Martyrdom.
or undergo the fiery Trial, if they should be really brought to it. Their Religion is too Voluptuous, and the Professors of it too Effeminate to court Martyrdom.
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If then sober Advice might take place, I would entreat them in their Zeal to Religion, not to disturb the Peace of the State. In their Fears of Persecution;
If then Sobrium advice might take place, I would entreat them in their Zeal to Religion, not to disturb the Peace of the State. In their Fears of Persecution;
In their just Exclamations against the Superstitions, and Idolatries of the Church of Rome; not to make Shipwrack of the Catholick Faith, in a willfull Separation from their Mother the Church of England. Let them not out of a commendable Indignation against the wicked and Hellish Practices of the Romish Emissaries to establish the Popish Religion, become Guilty of the same in an Obstinate, Illegal, Unchristian Defence of their Own.
In their just Exclamations against the Superstitions, and Idolatries of the Church of Room; not to make Shipwreck of the Catholic Faith, in a wilful Separation from their Mother the Church of England. Let them not out of a commendable Indignation against the wicked and Hellish Practices of the Romish Emissaries to establish the Popish Religion, become Guilty of the same in an Obstinate, Illegal, Unchristian Defence of their Own.
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But thou, O Holy Christian, who art so indeed, and not in outward shew only, as thy heart bleeds within thy Breast, to think that there should be such Miscreants;
But thou, Oh Holy Christian, who art so indeed, and not in outward show only, as thy heart bleeds within thy Breast, to think that there should be such Miscreants;
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to act a part with Him in his Tragedy in the High Priests Hall, as well as attend Him in his Triumphs to Jerusalem. Thou knowest it to be thy Duty not Only to accompany Him to the Judgment Hall,
to act a part with Him in his Tragedy in the High Priests Hall, as well as attend Him in his Triumphos to Jerusalem. Thou Knowest it to be thy Duty not Only to accompany Him to the Judgement Hall,
Thou canst pity those who laugh at the Doctrine of passive Obedience, and conclude their Religion false, which will not sustain suffering for Christ 's sake.
Thou Canst pity those who laugh At the Doctrine of passive obedience, and conclude their Religion false, which will not sustain suffering for christ is sake.
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Jesus answer'd, my Kingdom is not of this world, if my Kingdom were of this world then would my servants fight, that I should not be deliver'd to the Jews.
jesus answered, my Kingdom is not of this world, if my Kingdom were of this world then would my Servants fight, that I should not be Delivered to the jews.
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This is confirm'd to us by the Practice of the Prophets Elias, Jeremias; the Example of the Apostles, particularly Saint Paul 's, who appeals to the Roman Laws;
This is confirmed to us by the Practice of the prophets Elias, Jeremias; the Exampl of the Apostles, particularly Saint Paul is, who appeals to the Roman Laws;
and did not disdain even Humane Policy, for He divided the Multitude, made the Major Part of his side, by Crying out, Men and Brethren I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee, of the hope,
and did not disdain even Humane Policy, for He divided the Multitude, made the Major Part of his side, by Crying out, Men and Brothers I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee, of the hope,
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He who before had furnish'd his Enemies with a Band of Ruffians to apprehend Him, denies Him common Justice from the Bench for fear of displeasing the Jews.
He who before had furnished his Enemies with a Band of Ruffians to apprehend Him, Denies Him Common justice from the Bench for Fear of displeasing the jews.
4. This place gives us comfort in our greatest and most publick Calamities, for since Christ's Kingdom is not of this world, It shall never be overcome or destroyed, by all the united Forces thereof.
4. This place gives us Comfort in our greatest and most public Calamities, for since Christ's Kingdom is not of this world, It shall never be overcome or destroyed, by all the united Forces thereof.
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By this their wicked and Audacious Practice, how ill do they prove their Title to Christ's Vicarage? Do they not rather shew whose servants they are, viz. His who proudly said, All these thingswill I give thee,
By this their wicked and Audacious Practice, how ill do they prove their Title to Christ's Vicarage? Do they not rather show whose Servants they Are, viz. His who proudly said, All these thingswill I give thee,
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If thou wilt fall down and worship me? for by the Vanity and Pageantry of a Pompous Religion, adorn'd with the false Glories of this world, they have bewitch't too Great a Part of the Nations of the earth;
If thou wilt fallen down and worship me? for by the Vanity and Pageantry of a Pompous Religion, adorned with the false Glories of this world, they have bewitched too Great a Part of the nations of the earth;
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for I dare boldly say, that the Doctrines of Image-worship, Invocation and Adoration of Saints, Indulgences, Purgatory, Prayer for the dead, as they are practis'd in the Church of Rome, Transubstantiation, Participation in one Kind, Papal Supremacy; the making which necessary Conditions of Communion, justifies us,
for I Dare boldly say, that the Doctrines of Image-worship, Invocation and Adoration of Saints, Indulgences, Purgatory, Prayer for the dead, as they Are practised in the Church of Room, Transubstantiation, Participation in one Kind, Papal Supremacy; the making which necessary Conditions of Communion, Justifies us,
and laies the Schism at the Imposers Door; I dare boldly affirm that they are fond Things, vainly feigned, that they are contrary to the Simplicity and Truth of the Gospel, that they have no better support,
and lays the Schism At the Imposers Door; I Dare boldly affirm that they Are found Things, vainly feigned, that they Are contrary to the Simplicity and Truth of the Gospel, that they have no better support,
than Credulity, Force, Falsification of Antiquity, humane Romantick Tradition, or the Pride and Coveteousness of the Ecclesiasticks. Indeed, I never thought those the most Eloquent Preachers, who can call Whore, and Antichrist loudest;
than Credulity, Force, Falsification of Antiquity, humane Romantic Tradition, or the Pride and Covetousness of the Ecclesiastics. Indeed, I never Thought those the most Eloquent Preachers, who can call Whore, and Antichrist Loudest;
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and perhaps 'tis not necessary that all our Sermons should be turn'd into invective Harangues against the Idolatries of the Church of Rome; but it has often griev'd me to think that St Peters Successour, hath made that Title so much his own,
and perhaps it's not necessary that all our Sermons should be turned into invective Harangues against the Idolatries of the Church of Room; but it has often grieved me to think that Saint Peter's Successor, hath made that Title so much his own,
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I have always thought I might discharge this part of the Ministerial Function, as much to the benefit of Souls, in pressing upon them the Duties of Love and Obedience, in Defending the Doctrine, Government, Solemn and Publick Prayers of the Church of England, in whose holy Communion I do believe Salvation may be had with greater Certainty, than in any other Church of any Denomination whatsoever.
I have always Thought I might discharge this part of the Ministerial Function, as much to the benefit of Souls, in pressing upon them the Duties of Love and obedience, in Defending the Doctrine, Government, Solemn and Public Prayers of the Church of England, in whose holy Communion I do believe Salvation may be had with greater Certainty, than in any other Church of any Denomination whatsoever.
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which they thought would interrupt their pleasures, and Eclipse their Greatness. And at this day how is the world divided about the great Business of Salvation.
which they Thought would interrupt their pleasures, and Eclipse their Greatness. And At this day how is the world divided about the great Business of Salvation.
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Be the times never so perilous, our dangers never so great, next the Protection of the Almighty, a Christian Holy Life, our stedfast Obedience to the King, Conformity to the Church, will be found our surest Refuge.
Be the times never so perilous, our dangers never so great, next the Protection of the Almighty, a Christian Holy Life, our steadfast obedience to the King, Conformity to the Church, will be found our Surest Refuge.
And of this we, as well as the rest of the Nation, have had a very late confirmation in His Majesties Gracious Reply to that Eloquent and truly Loyal Speech made in behalf of the University.
And of this we, as well as the rest of the nation, have had a very late confirmation in His Majesties Gracious Reply to that Eloquent and truly Loyal Speech made in behalf of the university.
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That so both King and People supporting each other, and Both uniting in an Holy Conspiracy for the good of the Church, We may yet Emerge a Glorious Flourishing Kingdom, to the utter Disappointment and Confusion of all our Enemies, whether Papists or Fanaticks, whom God in his infinite Mercy either convert,
That so both King and People supporting each other, and Both uniting in an Holy conspiracy for the good of the Church, We may yet Emerge a Glorious Flourishing Kingdom, to the utter Disappointment and Confusion of all our Enemies, whither Papists or Fanatics, whom God in his infinite Mercy either convert,
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