A sermon preached before the Artillery-Company of London at St. Mary-le-Bow, December 2, 1684, and now published at their desire by Benjamin Calamy ...
I Can easily imagine some amongst you upon the first hearing of these words ready to tell me, that this advice of our Lords is by no means suited or proper to this illustrious Assembly, consisting of Men so long Trained up,
I Can Easily imagine Some among you upon the First hearing of these words ready to tell me, that this Advice of our lords is by no means suited or proper to this illustrious Assembly, consisting of Men so long Trained up,
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To bid those, who so well know the use of the Sword, to put it into its place, and suffer it to rust in its Scabbard, sounds like a dismission or disbanding of this renowned and honourable Society,
To bid those, who so well know the use of the Sword, to put it into its place, and suffer it to rust in its Scabbard, sounds like a dismission or disbanding of this renowned and honourable Society,
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But if we better consider what our Saviour here saith, we shall not find any thing in this Text against the use of the Sword upon a just and necessary occasion,
But if we better Consider what our Saviour Here Says, we shall not find any thing in this Text against the use of the Sword upon a just and necessary occasion,
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our blessed Lord but a little before, viz. the very same Night in which he spake the words of my Text, had advised his Disciples, those of them who had no Swords, to sell their Garments and buy one;
our blessed Lord but a little before, viz. the very same Night in which he spoke the words of my Text, had advised his Disciples, those of them who had no Swords, to fell their Garments and buy one;
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thereby allowing them to provide Arms sufficient for their defence against lawless Robbers and Cut-throats, who were very common and numerous in those Countries, through which they were to pass for the propagation of Christianity.
thereby allowing them to provide Arms sufficient for their defence against lawless Robbers and Cutthroats, who were very Common and numerous in those Countries, through which they were to pass for the propagation of Christianity.
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To oppose force against unjust force is allow'd to every Man by the Law of Nature, which natural right our Religion hath not cancel'd nor restrained, provided always that we thus draw our Swords only against private Persons,
To oppose force against unjust force is allowed to every Man by the Law of Nature, which natural right our Religion hath not canceled nor restrained, provided always that we thus draw our Swords only against private Persons,
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and that it be in such cases of extremity, where we cannot defend our selves by the regular course of calling in the Assistance of the Law or Magistrate.
and that it be in such cases of extremity, where we cannot defend our selves by the regular course of calling in the Assistance of the Law or Magistrate.
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and the Soveraigns of every Nation and Kingdom have the same power over their Subjects persons, fortunes and lives, that they had before Christianity appeared in the World, that they had from the beginning,
and the Sovereigns of every nation and Kingdom have the same power over their Subject's Persons, fortune's and lives, that they had before Christianity appeared in the World, that they had from the beginning,
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A great company of Souldiers, and other Officers from the chief Priests and Pharisees, with the Traitour Judas to conduct them, were sent to Apprehend our Blessed Saviour in the Garden, whither he had retired.
A great company of Soldiers, and other Officers from the chief Priests and Pharisees, with the Traitor Judas to conduct them, were sent to Apprehend our Blessed Saviour in the Garden, whither he had retired.
This the Disciples thought a fit opportunity to shew their courage and constancy to their Lord and Master, by venturing their own Lives to rescue him from the mercyless hands of his bloody enemies.
This the Disciples Thought a fit opportunity to show their courage and constancy to their Lord and Master, by venturing their own Lives to rescue him from the mercyless hands of his bloody enemies.
They asked him therefore, Lord shall we smite with the Sword? and St. Peter, who was naturally of a more hot temper and bolder spirit than the rest of the Apostles, without tarrying for an Answer drew his Sword,
They asked him Therefore, Lord shall we smite with the Sword? and Saint Peter, who was naturally of a more hight temper and bolder Spirit than the rest of the Apostles, without tarrying for an Answer drew his Sword,
But our Saviour liked not this rash and ungovernable zeal, and therefore intreated those who had him in their power to suffer him but so long, till by a Miraculous touch he healed the Wound,
But our Saviour liked not this rash and ungovernable zeal, and Therefore entreated those who had him in their power to suffer him but so long, till by a Miraculous touch he healed the Wound,
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For at present there was not the least just occasion for it, (as great an one as he might think was now offered to him) that his Cause stood not in need of any such irregular defence.
For At present there was not the least just occasion for it, (as great an one as he might think was now offered to him) that his Cause stood not in need of any such irregular defence.
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It was not for lack of help, that he thus quietly submitted himself, but out of respect to that Authority, which imploy'd these Souldiers and Officers.
It was not for lack of help, that he thus quietly submitted himself, but out of respect to that authority, which employed these Soldiers and Officers.
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Our Saviour here plainly condemns all resistance of Lawful Authority by force and violence, since he would not suffer the Sword to be drawn against those, who acted by a just Authority,
Our Saviour Here plainly condemns all resistance of Lawful authority by force and violence, since he would not suffer the Sword to be drawn against those, who acted by a just authority,
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Whether it be in any case lawful by force and violence to resist Authority, is truly stiled the greatest case of Conscience in the world, since so very much doth depend upon the right resolution of it.
Whither it be in any case lawful by force and violence to resist authority, is truly styled the greatest case of Conscience in the world, since so very much does depend upon the right resolution of it.
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For it would be an eternal scandal, and indelible reproach against our Religion, if it countenanced any thing, that was so manifestly inconsistent with the peace of Societies and civil Government.
For it would be an Eternal scandal, and indelible reproach against our Religion, if it countenanced any thing, that was so manifestly inconsistent with the peace of Societies and civil Government.
There is nothing more evident than that this principle, that it is Lawful in some cases for Subjects by force to resist their King and Sovereign, doth open a wide door to all manner of disorder and confusion.
There is nothing more evident than that this principle, that it is Lawful in Some cases for Subject's by force to resist their King and Sovereign, does open a wide door to all manner of disorder and confusion.
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whether their present case be such, as that they may Lawfully resist in, and if they be Judges, this Proposition that subjects may resist in some cases, of which themselves are Judges, is the same,
whither their present case be such, as that they may Lawfully resist in, and if they be Judges, this Proposition that subject's may resist in Some cases, of which themselves Are Judges, is the same,
and thus any suspicion or discontent taken up against the Government, any grievance we can fancy, any thing our Governour doth that is misconstrued or misinterpreted, will be thought a justifiable pretence for taking up Arms against him, which necessarily lays the Foundation of everlasting Wars and troubles.
and thus any suspicion or discontent taken up against the Government, any grievance we can fancy, any thing our Governor does that is misconstrued or Misinterpreted, will be Thought a justifiable pretence for taking up Arms against him, which necessarily lays the Foundation of everlasting Wars and Troubles.
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or any Authorised by the King, whom we all acknowledge in the Oath of Supremacy to be the only Supreme Governour of this Realm, and if he be the only Supreme, there is no power on Earth equal or co-ordinate to his any more, than there is any Superiour.
or any Authorised by the King, whom we all acknowledge in the Oath of Supremacy to be the only Supreme Governor of this Realm, and if he be the only Supreme, there is no power on Earth equal or coordinate to his any more, than there is any Superior.
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Had we no other proof of this, as we have abundance, but these words of our Saviour to St. Peter, we might from them sufficiently learn his Mind and Will concerning resistance of the Supreme Power.
Had we no other proof of this, as we have abundance, but these words of our Saviour to Saint Peter, we might from them sufficiently Learn his Mind and Will Concerning resistance of the Supreme Power.
and surely if ever there was or can be any case, wherein resistance of Lawful Authority by force is justifiable, it must had been so in this we are now discoursing of. For
and surely if ever there was or can be any case, wherein resistance of Lawful authority by force is justifiable, it must had been so in this we Are now discoursing of. For
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Here was no Plot or design laid against the Chief Priests or Elders of the Jews, much less against the Life or Dignity of Caesar, or the Authority of his Deputy in Judaea. No Combination nor Association for the defence of our Saviour, no holy League or Covenant taken,
Here was no Plot or Design laid against the Chief Priests or Elders of the jews, much less against the Life or Dignity of Caesar, or the authority of his Deputy in Judaea. No Combination nor Association for the defence of our Saviour, no holy League or Covenant taken,
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which if they had by force effected, and actually delivered him out of the hands of the Officers that came to apprehend him, there in all probability the Tumult would have stopped,
which if they had by force effected, and actually Delivered him out of the hands of the Officers that Come to apprehend him, there in all probability the Tumult would have stopped,
but their greatest fault seems to be only a disorderly zeal for the Life and safety of their Lord and Master, to preserve which they thought themselves in gratitude and honour bound.
but their greatest fault seems to be only a disorderly zeal for the Life and safety of their Lord and Master, to preserve which they Thought themselves in gratitude and honour bound.
I may well call their spite against him invincible, since those marvellous good works he had done amongst them, all the kindnesses they had received from him, the incomparable sweetness and obligingness of his temper and deportment could not subdue it.
I may well call their spite against him invincible, since those marvellous good works he had done among them, all the Kindnesses they had received from him, the incomparable sweetness and obligingness of his temper and deportment could not subdue it.
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They knew how the Rulers of the Jews had all along laid their traps to ensnare him, invented their Sham-plots to find matter of accusation against him, with what unwearied diligence they had Persecuted him,
They knew how the Rulers of the jews had all along laid their traps to ensnare him, invented their Sham-plots to find matter of accusation against him, with what unwearied diligence they had Persecuted him,
And who could be safe in their Lives and Estates, if such exemplary vertue and innocence could not protect our Blessed Saviour? So that here their civil Liberties and Properties were highly concerned.
And who could be safe in their Lives and Estates, if such exemplary virtue and innocence could not Pact our Blessed Saviour? So that Here their civil Liberties and Properties were highly concerned.
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If our Governours prevail, and by such manifest injustice take away this Mans Life, the Lord knows who of us by such wicked Arts and subornation of witnesses and methods of violence shall go next.
If our Governors prevail, and by such manifest injustice take away this men Life, the Lord knows who of us by such wicked Arts and subornation of Witnesses and methods of violence shall go next.
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This person in whose defence St. Peter drew his Sword was no other than the Son of God, the Saviour of the World, that great Prophet of whom Moses spake of old time,
This person in whose defence Saint Peter drew his Sword was no other than the Son of God, the Saviour of the World, that great Prophet of whom Moses spoke of old time,
Now this feizing of his Person was a downright rejecting the true Messiah, a design to root out his holy Doctrine, which his enemies doubted not but would dy with him.
Now this feizing of his Person was a downright rejecting the true Messiah, a Design to root out his holy Doctrine, which his enemies doubted not but would die with him.
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Who would not stretch a little and venture something in so Sacred and so Glorious a Cause? Did it become the Disciples to stand upon little niceties and punctilio's of duty,
Who would not stretch a little and venture something in so Sacred and so Glorious a Cause? Did it become the Disciples to stand upon little niceties and punctilio's of duty,
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when they were haling away the Son of God himself, as the vilest Malafactor, and all that was dear to them lay at stake? or needed they to fear Gods displeasure,
when they were haling away the Son of God himself, as the Vilest Malafactor, and all that was dear to them lay At stake? or needed they to Fear God's displeasure,
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for rescuing one so dear to him out of the hands of those wretched Miscreants, who would treat him with all imaginable spite and cruelty? Thus you see it was their Love only and concern for the best person, the best Religion, that inspirited St. Peter and the Disciples with courage and resolution to attack the Souldiers and Officers that came against their Master.
for rescuing one so dear to him out of the hands of those wretched Miscreants, who would Treat him with all imaginable spite and cruelty? Thus you see it was their Love only and concern for the best person, the best Religion, that inspirited Saint Peter and the Disciples with courage and resolution to attack the Soldiers and Officers that Come against their Master.
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The Sword was drawn neither against Caesar himself, nor any sent by him as Herod or Pilate, nor yet against any of the Chief Priests and Elders of the Jews themselves,
The Sword was drawn neither against Caesar himself, nor any sent by him as Herod or Pilate, nor yet against any of the Chief Priests and Elders of the jews themselves,
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St. Peter might have pleaded, that he design'd no hurt or mischief to the persons of his Governours, whom he acknowledged to be Sacred and Inviolable;
Saint Peter might have pleaded, that he designed no hurt or mischief to the Persons of his Governors, whom he acknowledged to be Sacred and Inviolable;
but for them against their unjust Ministers, who came treacherously in the Night to surprize our Saviour, that they might deliver him up to Pilate the Roman President;
but for them against their unjust Ministers, who Come treacherously in the Night to surprise our Saviour, that they might deliver him up to Pilate the Roman President;
Yet notwithanding all these Circumstances, which I have alledged in his favour, he was severely reprehended by our Saviour for drawing his Sword, the fact was condemned,
Yet notwithstanding all these circumstances, which I have alleged in his favour, he was severely reprehended by our Saviour for drawing his Sword, the fact was condemned,
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2. I proceed to enquire into the grounds and reasons, upon which our Saviour blamed and condemned this Fact of St. Peter, and we shall find these two.
2. I proceed to inquire into the grounds and Reasons, upon which our Saviour blamed and condemned this Fact of Saint Peter, and we shall find these two.
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So saith our Saviour, All they that take the Sword, of their own heads, who without leave or Commission usurp the right of the Magistrate, shall suffer the punishment due by Law to Murderers, who so sheddeth Mans Blood, by Man shall his Blood be shed.
So Says our Saviour, All they that take the Sword, of their own Heads, who without leave or Commission usurp the right of the Magistrate, shall suffer the punishment due by Law to Murderers, who so sheds men Blood, by Man shall his Blood be shed.
and Commission from God, (which is all imposture) or it makes every private person a Soveraign, which is indeed to destroy the Nature both of Soveraign and Subject.
and Commission from God, (which is all imposture) or it makes every private person a Sovereign, which is indeed to destroy the Nature both of Sovereign and Subject.
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Now by this one precept of non-Resistance to the higher Powers our Saviour hath best secured the Rights of Princes, the liberty of the Subject and the Peace of Societies.
Now by this one precept of non-Resistance to the higher Powers our Saviour hath best secured the Rights of Princes, the liberty of the Subject and the Peace of Societies.
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1. By this our Saviour hath secured the Rights of Soveraign Princes. This being an essential part of the Soveraign power to be unaccountable and irresistable.
1. By this our Saviour hath secured the Rights of Sovereign Princes. This being an essential part of the Sovereign power to be unaccountable and irresistible.
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And it is truly said, that He hath only an empty shadow of Power and Authority, who is cloathed with the Robes of Majesty, and is entrusted with the Scepter, whilst the power of the Sword is in another hand.
And it is truly said, that He hath only an empty shadow of Power and authority, who is clothed with the Robes of Majesty, and is Entrusted with the Sceptre, while the power of the Sword is in Another hand.
If by our Religion it had been on any pretence permitted to have resisted, our Saviour had utterly destroyed all the rights of Government, Kings would have had a very uncertain precarious Title to their Crowns, he had made their Subjects Judges of their Soveraigns actions, and consequently superiour to them;
If by our Religion it had been on any pretence permitted to have resisted, our Saviour had utterly destroyed all the rights of Government, Kings would have had a very uncertain precarious Title to their Crowns, he had made their Subject's Judges of their Sovereigns actions, and consequently superior to them;
in a word, he had dethroned all Monarchs by transferring that absolute uncontrollable Power, which in all Governments must be lodged somewhere, from the King to the people.
in a word, he had dethroned all Monarchs by transferring that absolute uncontrollable Power, which in all Governments must be lodged somewhere, from the King to the people.
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2. By forbidding resistance our Saviour hath most effectually secured the Rights, Liberties and Properties of the subject, which certainly are best preserved under Government.
2. By forbidding resistance our Saviour hath most effectually secured the Rights, Liberties and Properties of the Subject, which Certainly Are best preserved under Government.
and for this purpose God hath instituted Government to secure us from the violence of other injurious persons, without which we should live as amongst Bears and Tygers, nay without it neither House, nor City,
and for this purpose God hath instituted Government to secure us from the violence of other injurious Persons, without which we should live as among Bears and Tigers, nay without it neither House, nor city,
nor Nation, nor Mankind, nor Nature, nor the World it self can subsist, as Tully speaks in his Third Book of Laws. When the Hedge and Wall is once broken down,
nor nation, nor Mankind, nor Nature, nor the World it self can subsist, as Tully speaks in his Third Book of Laws. When the Hedge and Wall is once broken down,
This Doctrine therefore is so far from enslaving the people, or destroying their Natural right of self-preservation, that it indeed teacheth us the best way to defend our selves, and secure our Liberties.
This Doctrine Therefore is so Far from enslaving the people, or destroying their Natural right of self-preservation, that it indeed Teaches us the best Way to defend our selves, and secure our Liberties.
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and therefore to resist, or to endeavour to overthrow the Government at any time, is to take away and destroy the best means we have of defending our own Lives, Properties, and Rights.
and Therefore to resist, or to endeavour to overthrow the Government At any time, is to take away and destroy the best means we have of defending our own Lives, Properties, and Rights.
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and oppression, under the worst Government is not so great an evil, as the devastations and desolations that are made by subjects resisting, and rebelling against their Soveraign.
and oppression, under the worst Government is not so great an evil, as the devastations and desolations that Are made by subject's resisting, and rebelling against their Sovereign.
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On which account it is reported of the old Persians, that upon the Death of any of their Kings the people were allowed some few days freedom from all Government, that by the mischiefs, slaughters, outrages and rapines, committed in that short interval, they might be convinced of the necessity and usefulness of Government, and that the worst was vastly better than none at all.
On which account it is reported of the old Persians, that upon the Death of any of their Kings the people were allowed Some few days freedom from all Government, that by the mischiefs, slaughters, outrages and rapines, committed in that short interval, they might be convinced of the necessity and usefulness of Government, and that the worst was vastly better than none At all.
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Lastly, By this precept of non-resistance our Saviour hath provided for the peace of Societies, which can never be maintained, where this principle is once admitted, that it is lawful in some cases to resist the Supreme Authority.
Lastly, By this precept of nonresistance our Saviour hath provided for the peace of Societies, which can never be maintained, where this principle is once admitted, that it is lawful in Some cases to resist the Supreme authority.
It is impossible that things should be always administred with that exact fairness, and proportion, and success too, as not to offend some, who shall think themselves oppress'd and wrong'd;
It is impossible that things should be always administered with that exact fairness, and proportion, and success too, as not to offend Some, who shall think themselves oppressed and wronged;
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continual undermining and weakning one anothers interest and force; and nothing could be the result of such a constitution, but endless tumult and confusion.
continual undermining and weakening one another's Interest and force; and nothing could be the result of such a constitution, but endless tumult and confusion.
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than it can well be under the most absolute and illimited Monarchy. I know here very Tragical Stories are told, and strange consequences drawn from this Doctrine;
than it can well be under the most absolute and illimited Monarchy. I know Here very Tragical Stories Are told, and strange consequences drawn from this Doctrine;
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that this makes us all slaves to the will and lust of any vile wretch, that happens to be in the Throne, such as were Tyberius, Nero, and the like, that one Arm unresisted may Butcher and Massacre an whole City or Nation, that this is enough to turn a Kingdom into a Shambles, that it is not to be thought that God would ever trust one Man with such unbounded power of doing mischief, that to submit and sit still under such oppression and Tyranny,
that this makes us all slaves to the will and lust of any vile wretch, that happens to be in the Throne, such as were Tiberius, Nero, and the like, that one Arm unresisted may Butcher and Massacre an Whole city or nation, that this is enough to turn a Kingdom into a Shambles, that it is not to be Thought that God would ever trust one Man with such unbounded power of doing mischief, that to submit and fit still under such oppression and Tyranny,
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whilst they are denied the Liberty of resisting, than it would have been had the same been indulged to them, the inconveniences on both sides being truly stated and weighed:
while they Are denied the Liberty of resisting, than it would have been had the same been indulged to them, the inconveniences on both sides being truly stated and weighed:
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So that it is for the good and interest of every subject, that would live quietly and peaceably and safely, that the Soveraign power should be invested with an absolute unaccountable, irresistible Authority, Subordinate to none but God himself.
So that it is for the good and Interest of every Subject, that would live quietly and peaceably and safely, that the Sovereign power should be invested with an absolute unaccountable, irresistible authority, Subordinate to none but God himself.
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and what security can there be for the Lives, Estates, and Liberties of the subjects in the midst of such continual disorders and revolutions? This therefore is no hard Law of our Saviours, that we should not take up Arms in our own defence against the Magistrate,
and what security can there be for the Lives, Estates, and Liberties of the subject's in the midst of such continual disorders and revolutions? This Therefore is no hard Law of our Saviors, that we should not take up Arms in our own defence against the Magistrate,
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Since it is so easy a matter to cheat the common people into a bad opinion of their Governours, who are always apt to suspect the worst of those above them.
Since it is so easy a matter to cheat the Common people into a bad opinion of their Governors, who Are always apt to suspect the worst of those above them.
This is the first reason why our Saviour on this occasion forbad St. Peter the use of the Sword, not only because the time was now come wherein the Messiah was to suffer and dy,
This is the First reason why our Saviour on this occasion forbade Saint Peter the use of the Sword, not only Because the time was now come wherein the Messiah was to suffer and die,
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but he sent them out as Sheep amongst Wolves, exposed to all manner of evil treatment, which they were bravely and generously to endure for the sake of their Master,
but he sent them out as Sheep among Wolves, exposed to all manner of evil treatment, which they were bravely and generously to endure for the sake of their Master,
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Force of Arms and the Sword were no likely means to beget in Men that Dovelike, Childlike, innocent and quiet, meek and gentle Spirit, which his Doctrine was designed to implant in all that were called after his Name.
Force of Arms and the Sword were no likely means to beget in Men that Dovelike, Childlike, innocent and quiet, meek and gentle Spirit, which his Doctrine was designed to implant in all that were called After his Name.
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Thus the posture of St. Peter confessing the name of Christ, with his Arms and Legs stretched out upon the Cross at Rome, was much more becoming an Apostle of the Crucificed Jesus, than brandishing his Sword in his hand,
Thus the posture of Saint Peter confessing the name of christ, with his Arms and Legs stretched out upon the Cross At Room, was much more becoming an Apostle of the Crucificed jesus, than brandishing his Sword in his hand,
and the Apologist for them boasts, that none of them ever were found Guilty of Conspiracies against the Emperours, their holy Discipline teaching them rather to be killed, than to kill.
and the Apologist for them boasts, that none of them ever were found Guilty of Conspiracies against the emperors, their holy Discipline teaching them rather to be killed, than to kill.
Thus Mauritius who Commanded the famous Thebaean Legion, which being all Christians yielded themselves to Death under Maximianus told his fellow Souldiers,
Thus Mauritius who Commanded the famous Theban Legion, which being all Christians yielded themselves to Death under Maximianus told his fellow Soldiers,
how much afraid he was lest they being Armed should under pretence of defending their fellows have resisted the Emperour, and hindered their Martyrdom:
how much afraid he was lest they being Armed should under pretence of defending their Fellows have resisted the Emperor, and hindered their Martyrdom:
It is only to save themselves from suffering for their Religion, if the Supreme Magistrate should at any time Persecute the professors of it, that raises all their intemperate zeal and heat,
It is only to save themselves from suffering for their Religion, if the Supreme Magistrate should At any time Persecute the professors of it, that raises all their intemperate zeal and heat,
I shall only here add one observation, which I find made from this fact of St. Peters; that is, He who was so forward to draw his Sword in defence of his Master, was the first that shamefully denied him,
I shall only Here add one observation, which I find made from this fact of Saint Peter's; that is, He who was so forward to draw his Sword in defence of his Master, was the First that shamefully denied him,
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but however this be, I find this very useful observation made upon it by an excellent Writer of our Church, that thus it very often happens, this is commonly the fate of such Men, who are so ready to draw their Swords upon all occasions for Christ,
but however this be, I find this very useful observation made upon it by an excellent Writer of our Church, that thus it very often happens, this is commonly the fate of such Men, who Are so ready to draw their Swords upon all occasions for christ,
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What zeal for Religion did they first pretend? what tenderness of Conscience, what honesty and integrity did they make shew of? and when they were enter'd and dipt in Rebellion, what Barbarity, what Villany did they stick at? what Law of our Religion did they not violate? what Commandment of our Saviour did they not scandalously break? Mind it when you will, they who are so ready to fight for their Religion, are most afraid to suffer for it.
What zeal for Religion did they First pretend? what tenderness of Conscience, what honesty and integrity did they make show of? and when they were entered and dipped in Rebellion, what Barbarity, what Villainy did they stick At? what Law of our Religion did they not violate? what Commandment of our Saviour did they not scandalously break? Mind it when you will, they who Are so ready to fight for their Religion, Are most afraid to suffer for it.
1. It is generally enquired here, that if St. Peter upon so great an occasion as this might not draw his Sword against the Publick Officers, by what Authority then doth the Bishop of Rome as his Successor challenge to himself a Superiority over Soveraign Kings and Princes,
1. It is generally inquired Here, that if Saint Peter upon so great an occasion as this might not draw his Sword against the Public Officers, by what authority then does the Bishop of Rome as his Successor challenge to himself a Superiority over Sovereign Kings and Princes,
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I say, with what colour of reason can they claim this Right by vertue of their Succession from St. Peter, when you see St. Peter himself had not leave to oppose or resist the meanest Servants or Souldiers that came Armed with Publick Authority? yet we are told that no less a Man than Pope Boniface the Eighth undertakes to prove from this very place, that St. Peter and the Church had the power of the temporal Sword.
I say, with what colour of reason can they claim this Right by virtue of their Succession from Saint Peter, when you see Saint Peter himself had not leave to oppose or resist the Meanest Servants or Soldiers that Come Armed with Public authority? yet we Are told that no less a Man than Pope Boniface the Eighth undertakes to prove from this very place, that Saint Peter and the Church had the power of the temporal Sword.
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So contrary is the Doctrine of Resistance to the plain Rules of our Religion, that those amongst us who have defended it in Print, have at last acknowledged it a Mystery hid from former Ages,
So contrary is the Doctrine of Resistance to the plain Rules of our Religion, that those among us who have defended it in Print, have At last acknowledged it a Mystery hid from former Ages,
or those Commissionated by him, let the pretence be what it will, is a plain damnable Sin. No subject be he of what rank or order soever, may draw the Sword, let the occasion be never so great, without sufficient Authority, which he can have only from the Supreme Power it self.
or those Commissionated by him, let the pretence be what it will, is a plain damnable Sin. No Subject be he of what rank or order soever, may draw the Sword, let the occasion be never so great, without sufficient authority, which he can have only from the Supreme Power it self.
nor yet by force defend my self, when they go about to punish me for my disobedience, what remedy have I left me? Must we all lose our Rights, Liberties, Religion and Lives, whenever they chance to be invaded by our Governours,
nor yet by force defend my self, when they go about to Punish me for my disobedience, what remedy have I left me? Must we all loose our Rights, Liberties, Religion and Lives, whenever they chance to be invaded by our Governors,
but the providence of God, which is over all his works, and the goodness of our Governours, who are under all possible moral obligations to rule with Justice, mercy and equity,
but the providence of God, which is over all his works, and the Goodness of our Governors, who Are under all possible moral obligations to Rule with justice, mercy and equity,
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But thanks be to God, as to our selves in this Nation, these are only hard cases supposed by those, who wished well at least to the late horrid Conspiracy, on purpose to fright people out of their Allegiance and Obedience.
But thanks be to God, as to our selves in this nation, these Are only hard cases supposed by those, who wished well At least to the late horrid conspiracy, on purpose to fright people out of their Allegiance and obedience.
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For we are so far from having any such occasion or pretence for resisting, or using the Sword amongst us, that besides the plain unlawfulness and wickedness of so doing, we have all the obligations,
For we Are so Far from having any such occasion or pretence for resisting, or using the Sword among us, that beside the plain unlawfulness and wickedness of so doing, we have all the obligations,
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So tender of his peoples welfare, so careful of their Liberties and Properties, that it appears they are far better and more safe in his hands than our own.
So tender of his peoples welfare, so careful of their Liberties and Properties, that it appears they Are Far better and more safe in his hands than our own.
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and of such undaunted Spirits, which if united would be able to grapple with the strongest and most potent Kingdoms in the Earth, that hath all things in it self that can be called good, pleasant or desirable, should yet weaken and destroy our selves by quarrelling amongst our selves or against our own King, this is matter of wonder and astonishment to all the World beside.
and of such undaunted Spirits, which if united would be able to grapple with the Strongest and most potent Kingdoms in the Earth, that hath all things in it self that can be called good, pleasant or desirable, should yet weaken and destroy our selves by quarreling among our selves or against our own King, this is matter of wonder and astonishment to all the World beside.
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The disloyalty of this Nation hath much broken our reputation, and we once thought we had almost recover'd our credit again by the Triumphant Restauration of his present Majesty, (whom God long preserve) till these late divisions,
The disloyalty of this nation hath much broken our reputation, and we once Thought we had almost recovered our credit again by the Triumphant Restauration of his present Majesty, (whom God long preserve) till these late divisions,
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May the King never want such Subjects of such skill and courage, of such Loyalty and honesty to defend his Royal Person and happy Government against Foreign Invasions, and intestine Factions and Rebellions.
May the King never want such Subject's of such skill and courage, of such Loyalty and honesty to defend his Royal Person and happy Government against Foreign Invasions, and intestine Factions and Rebellions.
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And give me leave to end all with this Prayer, and I know you are such lovers of Peace, that you will all say Amen to it, However necessary the terrour of your Arms may be to the defence of the King and Church,
And give me leave to end all with this Prayer, and I know you Are such lovers of Peace, that you will all say Amen to it, However necessary the terror of your Arms may be to the defence of the King and Church,
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