A sermon preached at Edinburgh, in the East-Church of St. Giles, upon the 30th of January, 1689 being the anniversary of the martyrdome of King Charles the first / by James Canaries ...
IT is the peculiar Excellency and Perfection of the Christian Religion, beyond any other Institution that was ever set up in the World, that, what-ever corner of it we shall turn about, it does still show it self to be of a piece, to be throughly adapted for rendering Mankind compleatly happy, both as to this life,
IT is the peculiar Excellency and Perfection of the Christian Religion, beyond any other Institution that was ever Set up in the World, that, whatever corner of it we shall turn about, it does still show it self to be of a piece, to be thoroughly adapted for rendering Mankind completely happy, both as to this life,
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but also that outward peace and tranquillity, whereby, as we are Members of Societies and Common-wealths, we are Cemented together, are Incorporated into one accomplished Body and Constitution.
but also that outward peace and tranquillity, whereby, as we Are Members of Societies and Commonwealths, we Are Cemented together, Are Incorporated into one accomplished Body and Constitution.
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And what-ever that has suffered since the Fall, yet it has always preserved so much strength as was sufficient to pursue, in one degree or other, such an Universal Peace.
And whatever that has suffered since the Fallen, yet it has always preserved so much strength as was sufficient to pursue, in one degree or other, such an Universal Peace.
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For the apprehension of some Supream Beeing never fail'd to possess their Minds, nor some secret pangs and horrour upon any vitious Neglect or Performance to cruciat and torment them;
For the apprehension of Some Supreme Being never failed to possess their Minds, nor Some secret pangs and horror upon any vicious Neglect or Performance to cruciate and torment them;
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Such ingenuous and proper accounts of things has the very remotest, the very obscurest instinct of Religion, that is essentially interwoven with the Reasonable Minds of Men, obliged them, notwithstanding all their acquired fierceness, to entertain.
Such ingenuous and proper accounts of things has the very Remotest, the very obscurest instinct of Religion, that is essentially interwoven with the Reasonable Minds of Men, obliged them, notwithstanding all their acquired fierceness, to entertain.
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so no spurious or pretended Religion can be more convincingly upbraided as such, than when it is redargu'd of owning any such Principle or Tenet as in its consequence introduces any of these;
so no spurious or pretended Religion can be more convincingly upbraided as such, than when it is redargued of owning any such Principle or Tenet as in its consequence introduces any of these;
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or when it is hiss'd off the Stage for maintaining what at long run comes forcibly to contradict the most Vulgar Notion, that ever was imagin'd of Religion by any of the Sons of Men.
or when it is hissed off the Stage for maintaining what At long run comes forcibly to contradict the most vulgar Notion, that ever was imagined of Religion by any of the Sons of Men.
and such the odd mistakes and fond delusions of the most part of Mankind, that in stead of performing those suitable Duties which are incumbent from Religion,
and such the odd mistakes and found delusions of the most part of Mankind, that in stead of performing those suitable Duties which Are incumbent from Religion,
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but that they have bungled extreamly in their most elabourated Contrivances, and have sadly blurr'd over that Copy, they endeavoured to draw from so Divine an Original.
but that they have bungled extremely in their most elaborated Contrivances, and have sadly blurred over that Copy, they endeavoured to draw from so Divine an Original.
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Their nearest Resemblances were still Faint, and the liveliest, vividest Representations they could form, bore but rudly the Picture of the Beauty of Holiness.
Their nearest Resemblances were still Faint, and the Liveliest, vividest Representations they could from, boar but rudely the Picture of the Beauty of Holiness.
As their thoughts were narrow and cloudy; so their Religion was always puddled and impersit; it savoured more of the polluted Subject, than of the brightest Object of one;
As their thoughts were narrow and cloudy; so their Religion was always puddled and impersit; it savoured more of the polluted Subject, than of the Brightest Object of one;
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Their Fears prompted them to snatch hold of the first Crocodile they could get by the Tail, to be the Divinity, which they should adore, Their Shame chiefly restrain'd them from those outward Enormities, which rais'd Vermilion, and the Blush in a Modest Face;
Their Fears prompted them to snatch hold of the First Crocodile they could get by the Tail, to be the Divinity, which they should adore, Their Shame chiefly restrained them from those outward Enormities, which raised Vermilion, and the Blush in a Modest Face;
And it was mostly their Interest, that mounded them within certain confines they saw were not to be transgressed without engaging a Pother about their ears.
And it was mostly their Interest, that mounded them within certain confines they saw were not to be transgressed without engaging a Pother about their ears.
for all those under whose Yoke they should happen to fall) was but built on Wrath, on that dastardly awe which the dread of Temporal Punishment compels unto;
for all those under whose Yoke they should happen to fallen) was but built on Wrath, on that dastardly awe which the dread of Temporal Punishment compels unto;
Wherefore it was by the Divine Providence reserved to our Blessed Saviour, to bring from Heaven with him, the exactest Form that could best qualifie Mankind for that Fellowship with God, with the Holy Angels,
Wherefore it was by the Divine Providence reserved to our Blessed Saviour, to bring from Heaven with him, the Exactest From that could best qualify Mankind for that Fellowship with God, with the Holy Angels,
And the fulness of time, at which he took upon him the form of a Servant, was little less so upon the account of our need of a Preacher of Righteousness, than of a Redeemer to be crucified for our sins.
And the fullness of time, At which he took upon him the from of a Servant, was little less so upon the account of our need of a Preacher of Righteousness, than of a Redeemer to be Crucified for our Sins.
Then were we instructed to worship God in Spirit and in Truth, to cleanse our selves from all filthiness both of flesh and spirit, to follow peace with all men, and to be subject, not only for wrath, but for conscience sake.
Then were we instructed to worship God in Spirit and in Truth, to cleanse our selves from all filthiness both of Flesh and Spirit, to follow peace with all men, and to be Subject, not only for wrath, but for conscience sake.
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And certainly such a Subjection as is the Drift of this, and all other Texts in the New Testament to this purpose, cannot but be highly endear'd to us Christians, by its being so very peculiar to that Holy Faith upon which we rest all the Hope of our Immortal Souls,
And Certainly such a Subjection as is the Drift of this, and all other Texts in the New Testament to this purpose, cannot but be highly endeared to us Christians, by its being so very peculiar to that Holy Faith upon which we rest all the Hope of our Immortal Souls,
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as to have kept an equal pace with all those Fundamental Excellencies of it, which rais'd it so far above, either the attempts of the greatest Philosophers, that shone most conspicuously in the Heathen World;
as to have kept an equal pace with all those Fundamental Excellencies of it, which raised it so Far above, either the attempts of the greatest Philosophers, that shone most conspicuously in the Heathen World;
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But now I come to speak more closely to the Theme of my Text. And therefore I shall, through the assistance of God, shew First, That the Christian Religion does, not only engadge us to be subject unto Soveraign Authority,
But now I come to speak more closely to the Theme of my Text. And Therefore I shall, through the assistance of God, show First, That the Christian Religion does, not only engage us to be Subject unto Sovereign authority,
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Secondly, That those Motives by which it recommends such a Subjection unto us, do fix the most immoveable Hinges, upon which any Government can sureliest turn.
Secondly, That those Motives by which it recommends such a Subjection unto us, do fix the most immoveable Hinges, upon which any Government can sureliest turn.
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Were there no more in all the New Testament but this Text, and the four foregoing, with the two subsequent Verses, to devolve the obligation of this Subjection upon all Christians;
Were there no more in all the New Testament but this Text, and the four foregoing, with the two subsequent Verses, to devolve the obligation of this Subjection upon all Christians;
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none of them would ever find a shift whereby to divert it, unless they should furnish themselves at the same time with such a store of Evasions and Subterfuges as might quite baffle and evacuate the entire scope of the whole Book.
none of them would ever find a shift whereby to divert it, unless they should furnish themselves At the same time with such a store of Evasions and Subterfuges as might quite baffle and evacuate the entire scope of the Whole Book.
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For what can be more pat and express for any thing, than is here the Apostles command for this Duty? Not only does he directly condescend upon the Matter it self, be subject to the higher Powers;
For what can be more pat and express for any thing, than is Here the Apostles command for this Duty? Not only does he directly condescend upon the Matter it self, be Subject to the higher Powers;
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whosoever therefore resisteth the Power, resisteth the Ordinance of God; Not only does he declare the end for which these Powers were appointed by God,
whosoever Therefore Resisteth the Power, Resisteth the Ordinance of God; Not only does he declare the end for which these Powers were appointed by God,
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Not only does he thence infer the Title that these Powers have to our Subjection even upon the point of the strictest Justice, Render therefore to them their dues,
Not only does he thence infer the Title that these Powers have to our Subjection even upon the point of the Strictest justice, Render Therefore to them their dues,
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But does also in the most peremptory terms show from all this the absolute and indispensible necessity of being subject, wherefore ye must needs be subject.
But does also in the most peremptory terms show from all this the absolute and indispensible necessity of being Subject, Wherefore you must needs be Subject.
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But that God, who attests all his Works towards Mankind even with a Cloud of Witnesses, has by his Providence ordered that to the Apostle of the Gentiles, that of the Jews should be joyned in laying on this Duty of Subjection.
But that God, who attests all his Works towards Mankind even with a Cloud of Witnesses, has by his Providence ordered that to the Apostle of the Gentiles, that of the jews should be joined in laying on this Duty of Subjection.
The Rise then he got to the first, was when the Herodians upon a very insidious design asked him, St. Mark chap. 12. ver. 14. Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not? shall we give,
The Rise then he god to the First, was when the Herodians upon a very insidious Design asked him, Saint Mark chap. 12. ver. 14. Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not? shall we give,
He first calls for a peice of their Money, that by their acknowledging, from the Image and Superscription it carried, that the Original was their Cesar, their Soveraign, he might out of their own Mouths establish their being Subjects unto him:
He First calls for a piece of their Money, that by their acknowledging, from the Image and Superscription it carried, that the Original was their Cesar, their Sovereign, he might out of their own Mouths establish their being Subject's unto him:
So to state the Comparison betwixt the Obligation from his Doctrine to perform their bounden Duty to Cesar, and that from Religion in the general to be subject unto the Rights God has over his Creatures.
So to state the Comparison betwixt the Obligation from his Doctrine to perform their bounden Duty to Cesar, and that from Religion in the general to be Subject unto the Rights God has over his Creatures.
since such an immediat Position of any like two Clauses together, naturally suggests, a mutual reference of Analogy from each other, where the Matter can bear it.
since such an immediate Position of any like two Clauses together, naturally suggests, a mutual Referente of Analogy from each other, where the Matter can bear it.
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And what he taught, he examplified in an instance so very decisive, that if any thing of that nature can be allowed to Preach, it cannot be denyed a most eminent share of that.
And what he taught, he examplified in an instance so very decisive, that if any thing of that nature can be allowed to Preach, it cannot be denied a most eminent share of that.
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And this was when he himself payed the Tribute-money, lest he should have offended the Governours that were then in the Land, Matth. chap. 17. vers. 27. He reasoned the Case with St. Peter about the priviledge and exemption of the free-born Subjects;
And this was when he himself paid the Tribute-money, lest he should have offended the Governors that were then in the Land, Matthew chap. 17. vers. 27. He reasoned the Case with Saint Peter about the privilege and exemption of the freeborn Subject's;
But whoever shall consider the whole Series of his Conversation among men, will find the most perfect Patern of Submission to the higher Powers, that the very nicest fancy could imagine to it self:
But whoever shall Consider the Whole Series of his Conversation among men, will find the most perfect Pattern of Submission to the higher Powers, that the very nicest fancy could imagine to it self:
So, tho he had all Power in Heaven and in Earth given to him, yet he never stepped but one Hairs-breadth beyond the borders of that private Station,
So, though he had all Power in Heaven and in Earth given to him, yet he never stepped but one Hair's-breadth beyond the borders of that private Station,
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I might bring down the Argument to the Lives of the Apostles, and to the Doctrine and Practice of the first and purest Lights of the Christian Church throughout those Centuries, wherein our Holy Faith flourish'd in its greatest glory and perfection.
I might bring down the Argument to the Lives of the Apostles, and to the Doctrine and Practice of the First and Purest Lights of the Christian Church throughout those Centuries, wherein our Holy Faith flourished in its greatest glory and perfection.
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That the Obligation from Conscience to be subject to the Supream Authority, layes the surest foundation that can be for supporting the whole weight of Government from crumbling down into pieces.
That the Obligation from Conscience to be Subject to the Supreme authority, lays the Surest Foundation that can be for supporting the Whole weight of Government from crumbling down into Pieces.
whereas all other engagments are but the rolling Sand, which every Wind of Tumult, and every Floud of Rebellion, drives from under the tottering Fabrick that leans upon it.
whereas all other engagements Are but the rolling Sand, which every Wind of Tumult, and every Flood of Rebellion, drives from under the tottering Fabric that leans upon it.
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And so whereever the unadulterated Principles of pure Reason were exactly observed, there would be no possibility there for any such Invasions upon the Government,
And so wherever the unadulterated Principles of pure Reason were exactly observed, there would be no possibility there for any such Invasions upon the Government,
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Because every individual Member of it acting rationally, and therefore conform to the Genuine Designs of his own Interest, all would unanimously conspire in promoting what all were equally concerned in.
Because every Individu Member of it acting rationally, and Therefore conform to the Genuine Designs of his own Interest, all would unanimously conspire in promoting what all were equally concerned in.
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And we may think as soon to rear a Castle upon our Summers Breath, as to put the stress of Government upon the Reason and Ingenuity of Mankind in that deprav'd estate it now wallows in.
And we may think as soon to rear a Castle upon our Summer's Breath, as to put the stress of Government upon the Reason and Ingenuity of Mankind in that depraved estate it now wallows in.
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What haughty and aspiring Ambition puffs up the lofty Imaginations of some People so, as nothing can put a stop to their climbing Designs, till either a Crown,
What haughty and aspiring Ambition puffs up the lofty Imaginations of Some People so, as nothing can put a stop to their climbing Designs, till either a Crown,
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but the Swilling up the sweet, because satiating Blood of those from whom such an offence took its Birth? What unbounded Avarice and Covetousness so Widens the desires of others,
but the Swilling up the sweet, Because satiating Blood of those from whom such an offence took its Birth? What unbounded Avarice and Covetousness so Widens the Desires of Others,
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and the expectation of what can be squeezed from the Subjects to Boot? And what Medling and Pragmatical Humor so busies the Vanity of others, that their Volatile and Mercurial Disposition can never be fixed till it be tempered with the Gold of the Diadem,
and the expectation of what can be squeezed from the Subject's to Boot? And what Meddling and Pragmatical Humour so busies the Vanity of Others, that their Volatile and Mercurial Disposition can never be fixed till it be tempered with the Gold of the Diadem,
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or the Lead upon the Block? Would to God this day had never prov'd the fatal Demonstration how sadly such unweildy Passions can triumph and vapour it over all the Rational Powers of Mankind!
or the Led upon the Block? Would to God this day had never proved the fatal Demonstration how sadly such unwieldy Passion can triumph and vapour it over all the Rational Powers of Mankind!
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Or yet whose Itch and Affectation of being men of Intrigue and business makes uncessantly to gape after Changes and Novelties, that may afford Imployment enough to their restless, their impatient Fingers.
Or yet whose Itch and Affectation of being men of Intrigue and business makes uncessantly to gape After Changes and Novelties, that may afford Employment enough to their restless, their impatient Fingers.
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Now when the Mobile, when the unthinking Multitude, is either put on the Wheels, and set a-going by those more designing States-men, who take advantage of its Temper, to bring about their own Turn;
Now when the Mobile, when the unthinking Multitude, is either put on the Wheels, and Set going by those more designing Statesmen, who take advantage of its Temper, to bring about their own Turn;
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And thus Reason is always at such a loss in all kinds of men, that a Supream Power that would lean upon it, would find it that bruised Egyptian Reed, which at once disappoints, and wounds too.
And thus Reason is always At such a loss in all Kinds of men, that a Supreme Power that would lean upon it, would find it that Bruised Egyptian Reed, which At once disappoints, and wounds too.
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And the preference we daily give to the enjoyments of this World before our biggest hopes of all that Eternity can bestow upon us, does not a little confirm it.
And the preference we daily give to the enjoyments of this World before our biggest hope's of all that Eternity can bestow upon us, does not a little confirm it.
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but especially when Both is but at the Venture, and This at a certain Remove has a more promising countenance than their present Possession makes a shew of.
but especially when Both is but At the Venture, and This At a certain Remove has a more promising countenance than their present Possession makes a show of.
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There are besides so many strange Vicissitudes and Alterations incident to Humane Affairs, as frequently afford occasion to those who are lying in wait for it, to set their fore-thought Conspiracies a-work,
There Are beside so many strange Vicissitudes and Alterations incident to Humane Affairs, as frequently afford occasion to those who Are lying in wait for it, to Set their forethought Conspiracies awork,
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And therefore unless a Civil Constitution could reach further than the Publick and notour actions of Men, it must be acknowledged to come vastly short of what we are seeking.
And Therefore unless a Civil Constitution could reach further than the Public and notour actions of Men, it must be acknowledged to come vastly short of what we Are seeking.
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For Conscience makes us content in every Condition, and not to be still at Grasping more than is convenient for that Station Providence has assigned us.
For Conscience makes us content in every Condition, and not to be still At Grasping more than is convenient for that Station Providence has assigned us.
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And therefore checks all those first inclinations to vanity, that turn us out a rambling, and let us seldom return, till we have gone about some hazardous Exploit or other.
And Therefore Checks all those First inclinations to vanity, that turn us out a rambling, and let us seldom return, till we have gone about Some hazardous Exploit or other.
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Yet few are to be found of such a Sanguine Temer, but that the fearful expectation of Judgement from Heaven upon their Souls, will Damp and Appal them, will make their honest Blood to shiver,
Yet few Are to be found of such a Sanguine Temer, but that the fearful expectation of Judgement from Heaven upon their Souls, will Damp and Appal them, will make their honest Blood to shiver,
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And consequently that will always prove most effectual to all the Designs of Government, which proposeth the most transcendent Rewards, and Punishments;
And consequently that will always prove most effectual to all the Designs of Government, which Proposeth the most transcendent Rewards, and Punishments;
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And so when Conscience obliges to no more, but a short, and yet peaceable and quiet life, in all godliness and honesty, under those whom Providence has plac'd over us;
And so when Conscience obliges to no more, but a short, and yet peaceable and quiet life, in all godliness and honesty, under those whom Providence has placed over us;
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when this World, and all the Glory of it, has drawn its Skreen upon us. And beyond this, the Wit of Man cannot invent any more pressing, and inviolable••ty.
when this World, and all the Glory of it, has drawn its Skreen upon us. And beyond this, the Wit of Man cannot invent any more pressing, and inviolable••ty.
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And such Palpable Indications there were, that the Worm that never dies, had already begun to gnaw upon his soul, to torment him before hand; That our most extended Charity toward him, will allow him no milder thoughts,
And such Palpable Indications there were, that the Worm that never die, had already begun to gnaw upon his soul, to torment him before hand; That our most extended Charity towards him, will allow him no milder thoughts,
unless that Mercy, which is infinite, did vouchsafe such a Wretch Repentance, like that of the Theif upon the Cross, to prove a second evidence what Mercy can do,
unless that Mercy, which is infinite, did vouchsafe such a Wretch Repentance, like that of the Thief upon the Cross, to prove a second evidence what Mercy can do,
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Wherefore it was the Policy, tho not the Religion, of Numa Pompilius, that made him lay the first Stones of his Empire upon the belief of the Gods. And Matchiavell himself could invent no more suitable Maxime for the security of his Prince,
Wherefore it was the Policy, though not the Religion, of Numa Pompilius, that made him lay the First Stones of his Empire upon the belief of the God's And Machiavelli himself could invent no more suitable Maxim for the security of his Prince,
And hence it is, that the stoutest calumny that was ever fixt upon Conscience by those that had gone farthest into Athiesm itself, never mounted higher,
And hence it is, that the Stoutest calumny that was ever fixed upon Conscience by those that had gone farthest into Atheism itself, never mounted higher,
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And a false Religion is so far from being a sufficient security for any Government, that it is the only wonder why it does not always redound to the greatest prejudice to it, that it can suffer.
And a false Religion is so Far from being a sufficient security for any Government, that it is the only wonder why it does not always redound to the greatest prejudice to it, that it can suffer.
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as the Wind is to vere about from all Quarters â–ª And so that Religion which goes no deeper than these two, may indeed chance to continue a long time;
as the Wind is to vere about from all Quarters â–ª And so that Religion which Goes no Deeper than these two, may indeed chance to continue a long time;
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And therefore all Governours whose Subjects were in a wrong Perswasion, had need in time to cast about for some other more permanent Basis upon which to build their Security,
And Therefore all Governors whose Subject's were in a wrong Persuasion, had need in time to cast about for Some other more permanent Basis upon which to built their Security,
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as well as to the Magistrat, as to any other Being, be flung away â–ª and not without a certain disdain and rage for having ever been so miserably gull'd and befool'd.
as well as to the Magistrate, as to any other Being, be flung away â–ª and not without a certain disdain and rage for having ever been so miserably gulled and befooled.
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I might now from all this draw several Inferences, which tho a little out of my Road, might not be thought wholly impertinent â–ª I shall only mention this one;
I might now from all this draw several Inferences, which though a little out of my Road, might not be Thought wholly impertinent â–ª I shall only mention this one;
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That therefore it is the Interest of all Government to settle and establish the true Religion by the most sacred and inviolable Laws that possibly can prove effectual to such a purpose.
That Therefore it is the Interest of all Government to settle and establish the true Religion by the most sacred and inviolable Laws that possibly can prove effectual to such a purpose.
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and as little strange Revolutions in those, who either have no Conscience at all, or at best but a very Erronious one, whereupon to settle their Foundations;
and as little strange Revolutions in those, who either have no Conscience At all, or At best but a very Erroneous one, whereupon to settle their Foundations;
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I must confess that our Christianity has been so ill abused by us, that instead of our being conformed by it, to the Image of its Blessed Author, the event has rather Metamorphos'd us to that horrible Shape, which ends in a cloven Foot.
I must confess that our Christianity has been so ill abused by us, that instead of our being conformed by it, to the Image of its Blessed Author, the event has rather Metamorphosed us to that horrible Shape, which ends in a cloven Foot.
yet were our Lives and Practises throughly Examined by any Stranger, they could not but be a shrewd Temptation to him to conclude, that all the glittering shew our Religion makes amongst us, serves only the most sinistrously to guild over as ill,
yet were our Lives and Practises thoroughly Examined by any Stranger, they could not but be a shrewd Temptation to him to conclude, that all the glittering show our Religion makes among us, serves only the most sinistrously to guild over as ill,
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And no doubt it will the more Amazingly confound us one day, when we shall be so far from having those excuses, the Pagans will then have, to shroud ourselves from the Dregs of the Cup of Wrath and Indignation;
And no doubt it will the more Amazingly confound us one day, when we shall be so Far from having those excuses, the Pagans will then have, to shroud ourselves from the Dregs of the Cup of Wrath and Indignation;
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But however, nothing follows upon all this, but that our Religion, notwithstanding all its intrinsecal perfection, has not yet prevail'd over that stubborness of our Nature, which, not Religion, but Miracle, can only overcome.
But however, nothing follows upon all this, but that our Religion, notwithstanding all its intrinsical perfection, has not yet prevailed over that Stubbornness of our Nature, which, not Religion, but Miracle, can only overcome.
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And of all the fallacious consequences imaginable, none can be more unworthy, than those by which the genius of Principles is inferr'd from that of Practice.
And of all the fallacious consequences imaginable, none can be more unworthy, than those by which the genius of Principles is inferred from that of Practice.
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And this, as I have shown, is so fully accommodated to settle the Interest of Government upon the most unmoveable Foundations, that it fears not to be outvyed by any other Scheme the greatest of its Enemies can set in competition with it.
And this, as I have shown, is so Fully accommodated to settle the Interest of Government upon the most Unmovable Foundations, that it fears not to be outvied by any other Scheme the greatest of its Enemies can Set in competition with it.
And since the thing is sufficiently accomplished for such an end, who knows how soon it shall please God, in his infinite mercy, to make it take effect upon our most Reluctant, most Obstinate Hearts and Temper.
And since the thing is sufficiently accomplished for such an end, who knows how soon it shall please God, in his infinite mercy, to make it take Effect upon our most Reluctant, most Obstinate Hearts and Temper.
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What if the Supream Powers should have ventured too far out upon the Confidence of that Doctrine about Subjection, which perhaps was scru'd up by some till it left Christianity to become a Complement? What if too many Subjects have so pared and minced their Subjection,
What if the Supreme Powers should have ventured too Far out upon the Confidence of that Doctrine about Subjection, which perhaps was screwed up by Some till it left Christianity to become a Compliment? What if too many Subject's have so pared and minced their Subjection,
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because an Ape has done some trick or other? shall they be-spatter Christianity, because the Mis-representations of it have occasioned such wrong Steps? But that Objection will best be unravelled by what I am further to say.
Because an Ape has done Some trick or other? shall they be-spatter Christianity, Because the Misrepresentations of it have occasioned such wrong Steps? But that Objection will best be unraveled by what I am further to say.
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But before I can enter upon this, I must first tell you, That our Blessed Lord, foreseeing what vast Confusions any Alterations in any of the Governments in the World would produce, did attemperate his Religion,
But before I can enter upon this, I must First tell you, That our Blessed Lord, Foreseeing what vast Confusions any Alterations in any of the Governments in the World would produce, did attemperate his Religion,
so to all of them, that none could have but reason to thank him for that Great Accession to all their former Constitutions, which the Obligation from Conscience added;
so to all of them, that none could have but reason to thank him for that Great Accession to all their former Constitutions, which the Obligation from Conscience added;
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and as few could have pretence to blame him for any innovation he had introduc'd upon the Ancient Terms of Subjection, whereby each individual Form subsisted before.
and as few could have pretence to blame him for any innovation he had introduced upon the Ancient Terms of Subjection, whereby each Individu From subsisted before.
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But if he had taken upon him to change the External Forms and Polities of civil Governments, he had done a thing so far from establishing Peace on the Earth, that he had intentionally done what was to be but an accidental event of his coming â–ª he had sent fire on the earth;
But if he had taken upon him to change the External Forms and Polities of civil Governments, he had done a thing so Far from establishing Peace on the Earth, that he had intentionally done what was to be but an accidental event of his coming â–ª he had sent fire on the earth;
For if the Christian Religion had invaded the Rights of the Supreme Powers, had curtail'd any of those Royalties that were inherent in their Crowns, by the Laws of Nature,
For if the Christian Religion had invaded the Rights of the Supreme Powers, had curtailed any of those Royalties that were inherent in their Crowns, by the Laws of Nature,
and the Rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his Anointed; saying, let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
and the Rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his Anointed; saying, let us break their bans asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
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Since there are such Charmes and Allurements in the very remissest degree of Liberty and Property, that no consideration can be able to dull or blunt them,
Since there Are such Charms and Allurements in the very remissest degree of Liberty and Property, that no consideration can be able to dull or blunt them,
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or the Civil Constitution of the Common-wealth, by the prevalency of Conscience; without laying any further tye upon Subjects, as to the Matter of their Duty;
or the Civil Constitution of the Commonwealth, by the prevalency of Conscience; without laying any further tie upon Subject's, as to the Matter of their Duty;
as would have been the setting a new Pattern for Government upon the Obligation from Conscience, would have been past over in silence by those inspired Writers, who were only so, to leave sufficient Rules for every thing that concerned the substance of our Religion.
as would have been the setting a new Pattern for Government upon the Obligation from Conscience, would have been passed over in silence by those inspired Writers, who were only so, to leave sufficient Rules for every thing that concerned the substance of our Religion.
as is manifest by that fore-cited Passage touching our Saviours answer to the Herodians: And I shall not need to say more to it upon the present occasion,
as is manifest by that forecited Passage touching our Saviors answer to the Herodians: And I shall not need to say more to it upon the present occasion,
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than what Doctor Sherlock inferrs in his lately cited Book, Pag. 55, 56. First, sayes he, That our Saviour did not intend to make any alteration in the Rights of Soveraignty,
than what Doctor Sherlock infers in his lately cited Book, Page 55, 56. First, Says he, That our Saviour did not intend to make any alteration in the Rights of Sovereignty,
for had he intended to make any change in this matter, he would not have given such a general Rule, To render to Cesar the things which are Cesar's, without specifying what these things are.
for had he intended to make any change in this matter, he would not have given such a general Rule, To render to Cesar the things which Are Cesar's, without specifying what these things Are.
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Secondly, And therefore he leaves them to the known Laws of the Empire to determine what is Cesars Right. Whatever is essential to the notion of Soveraign Power, whatever the Laws and Customs of Nations determine to be Cesars Right, that they must render to him;
Secondly, And Therefore he leaves them to the known Laws of the Empire to determine what is Caesars Right. Whatever is essential to the notion of Sovereign Power, whatever the Laws and Customs of nations determine to be Caesars Right, that they must render to him;
And Thirdly, That when our Saviour joyns our duty to our Prince, with our duty to our God, he excepts nothing from Cesar's Right, which by the Laws of Nations is due to Soveraign Princes,
And Thirdly, That when our Saviour joins our duty to our Prince, with our duty to our God, he excepts nothing from Cesar's Right, which by the Laws of nations is due to Sovereign Princes,
but what is a violation of, and an encroachment on Gods Right and Soveraignty. Now what he sayes here of the Rights of Princes, is by consequence the same,
but what is a violation of, and an encroachment on God's Right and Sovereignty. Now what he Says Here of the Rights of Princes, is by consequence the same,
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This then, as it is a general Principle about our Saviours Doctrine concerning Subjection, is quite out of doors as to any debate, either among the Divines of our own,
This then, as it is a general Principle about our Saviors Doctrine Concerning Subjection, is quite out of doors as to any debate, either among the Divines of our own,
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First then, all Subjects are upon their Conscience to yield their Soveraign all those Rights and Dues which by the peculiar Constitution in which they live, He can Legally exact of them â–ª Otherwise our Saviour had Abridg'd the Rights of the Supream Powers.
First then, all Subject's Are upon their Conscience to yield their Sovereign all those Rights and Dues which by the peculiar Constitution in which they live, He can Legally exact of them â–ª Otherwise our Saviour had Abridged the Rights of the Supreme Powers.
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On the contrary, the whole Body of the Subjects is not obliged by Conscience to give the Soveraign more than what by the established Form of the Government he has a just Title to;
On the contrary, the Whole Body of the Subjects is not obliged by Conscience to give the Sovereign more than what by the established From of the Government he has a just Title to;
because no private man has any Right by vertue of the Constitution of the Government, but only as he is a Member of the Common-wealth, under that Reduplication;
Because no private man has any Right by virtue of the Constitution of the Government, but only as he is a Member of the Commonwealth, under that Reduplication;
Secondly, The Soveraign is, either invested with such an Absolute Power, as leaves the whole Body of the Subjects no Right at all, nothing that is further their own than as he pleases;
Secondly, The Sovereign is, either invested with such an Absolute Power, as leaves the Whole Body of the Subject's no Right At all, nothing that is further their own than as he Pleases;
Or he is not, and the Subjects have an entire and uncontrovertible Right to such and such things as by the Constitution of the Government are reserved to them so, that the Fundamental Constitution must be violated by every attempt the Soveraign makes upon them. If the former;
Or he is not, and the Subject's have an entire and uncontrovertible Right to such and such things as by the Constitution of the Government Are reserved to them so, that the Fundamental Constitution must be violated by every attempt the Sovereign makes upon them. If the former;
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If the latter, then there must be fixt and settled Laws whereby the Rights betwixt the Soveraign and the Subject are contradistinguished from each other;
If the latter, then there must be fixed and settled Laws whereby the Rights betwixt the Sovereign and the Subject Are contradistinguished from each other;
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as presumably would have been determined by the Law to have required such an interposition of the Soveraign, had they been thought upon when Laws were a making.
as presumably would have been determined by the Law to have required such an interposition of the Sovereign, had they been Thought upon when Laws were a making.
Since otherwise the obligation from it would directly contradict that Trust, or essential ingredient of the Soveraignty, which the not prognosticated exigencies of the Common-wealth do render necessary to be repos'd,
Since otherwise the obligation from it would directly contradict that Trust, or essential ingredient of the Sovereignty, which the not prognosticated exigencies of the Commonwealth do render necessary to be reposed,
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When therefore that eminent exercise of the Subjects Liberty happens to become indispensable, unless he should suffer himself to degenerate below that Title;
When Therefore that eminent exercise of the Subject's Liberty happens to become indispensable, unless he should suffer himself to degenerate below that Title;
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Then, if the Constitution under which the Subject lives does allow it, the Subject may by all the just Means he can be master of, vindicate his own Right,
Then, if the Constitution under which the Subject lives does allow it, the Subject may by all the just Means he can be master of, vindicate his own Right,
But whatever be in this, Conscience is not at all concerned since it lays no check upon the Subject from making use of that Civil Right he can claim by the Laws of that Government of which he is a Member.
But whatever be in this, Conscience is not At all concerned since it lays no check upon the Subject from making use of that Civil Right he can claim by the Laws of that Government of which he is a Member.
In short then, whatever Subjects can lawfully do by vertue of the special Constitution in which their lot is cast, that Conscience permits unto them, without any restriction or limitation.
In short then, whatever Subject's can lawfully do by virtue of the special Constitution in which their lot is cast, that Conscience permits unto them, without any restriction or limitation.
Otherwise all their Right in the Laws, and all their Right to Means whereby they may possess themselves of what the Laws provide for them, were necessarily incapable of bettering their estate, more than when they were under the most absolute and illimited Government.
Otherwise all their Right in the Laws, and all their Right to Means whereby they may possess themselves of what the Laws provide for them, were necessarily incapable of bettering their estate, more than when they were under the most absolute and illimited Government.
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and they ought still to choose the safest side, and that too with such a latitude as does not manifestly infer some most considerable prejudice to the primitive design,
and they ought still to choose the Safest side, and that too with such a latitude as does not manifestly infer Some most considerable prejudice to the primitive Design,
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and when the Subjects Liberty takes place, he must not without certain, and imminent, and extraordinary danger threatning him, adventure to assert it.
and when the Subject's Liberty Takes place, he must not without certain, and imminent, and extraordinary danger threatening him, adventure to assert it.
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as composing that entire Body from which the Soveraign Authority does flow; the Princes Sanction being materially no more but the expression of his Consent.
as composing that entire Body from which the Sovereign authority does flow; the Princes Sanction being materially no more but the expression of his Consent.
It is evident that, whatever eminent Power the Prince is invested with, yet that which is entirely Absolute and Supreme, in the present Sense, does not wholly reside in his Person.
It is evident that, whatever eminent Power the Prince is invested with, yet that which is entirely Absolute and Supreme, in the present Sense, does not wholly reside in his Person.
Otherwise, why were the Subjects Consent so indispensaby necessary in the most important matter that concerns the Government? and why would not the Princes mere Arbitrary Will be as valid,
Otherwise, why were the Subject's Consent so indispensaby necessary in the most important matter that concerns the Government? and why would not the Princes mere Arbitrary Will be as valid,
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as the most solemnly approved Laws can be? The great difference then between a limited and an illimited Soveraignty is, that in the former the Prince has no more but a certain share of the Supreme Power,
as the most solemnly approved Laws can be? The great difference then between a limited and an illimited Sovereignty is, that in the former the Prince has no more but a certain share of the Supreme Power,
And, as far as I could, I have only carried along with me the Threed of those Consequences which freely arise from that general Principle told you before,
And, as Far as I could, I have only carried along with me the Thread of those Consequences which freely arise from that general Principle told you before,
Secondly, That it is consonant to the design of my Text, and those other Scriptures that I adduced for proving in the general, that our Religion imposes upon us the duty of Subjection to the Higher Powers;
Secondly, That it is consonant to the Design of my Text, and those other Scriptures that I adduced for proving in the general, that our Religion imposes upon us the duty of Subjection to the Higher Powers;
And then, That those Exceptions that may be made to it, are founded upon sad mistakes, both as to the intention of our Saviour and his Apostles, in commanding that Duty,
And then, That those Exceptions that may be made to it, Are founded upon sad mistakes, both as to the intention of our Saviour and his Apostles, in commanding that Duty,
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than of Fear and Awe? But a King that rules over Subjects and Freemen, cannot but gain proportionably more by their being oblig'd from Conscience to pay their Duty to him;
than of fear and Awe? But a King that rules over Subject's and Freemen, cannot but gain proportionably more by their being obliged from Conscience to pay their Duty to him;
than there does upon themselves, to bear down and suppress those Inclinations to Liberty, which are inseparable from all men, that had ever the least glimpse of what it was.
than there does upon themselves, to bear down and suppress those Inclinations to Liberty, which Are inseparable from all men, that had ever the least glimpse of what it was.
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What must it be when Conscience improves all? When Inclination has it to second its influence? And when it has no just provocation to graple with it? Let the most Speculative Wits, let the best contriv'd Romances,
What must it be when Conscience improves all? When Inclination has it to second its influence? And when it has no just provocation to grapple with it? Let the most Speculative Wits, let the best contrived Romances,
a King that has free Subjects left to the swing of their Conscience, and not Slaves, in which hardly the Embers of Conscience can sparkle through those Ashes of Illimited Power by which it is smothered;
a King that has free Subjects left to the swing of their Conscience, and not Slaves, in which hardly the Embers of Conscience can sparkle through those Ashes of Illimited Power by which it is smothered;
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And hence it has frequently come to pass that those, whose first Right to it was only that of Conquest, have been so sensible of this, that they have voluntarily granted to their People such Rights and Priviledges,
And hence it has frequently come to pass that those, whose First Right to it was only that of Conquest, have been so sensible of this, that they have voluntarily granted to their People such Rights and Privileges,
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and too ticklish for their security to vapour it over those who could not. For whatever they saw was to be reposed in Force, and Conscience, when abstractly viewed;
and too ticklish for their security to vapour it over those who could not. For whatever they saw was to be reposed in Force, and Conscience, when abstractly viewed;
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And we have an eminent instance of this in the Emperour Theodosius, Cod. Lib. 1. Tit. 14. Leg. 4. Digna vox est Majestate regnanis, legibus allegatum se principem profiteri.
And we have an eminent instance of this in the Emperor Theodosius, Cod. Lib. 1. Tit. 14. Leg. 4. Digna vox est Majestate regnanis, legibus allegatum se principem profiteri.
Adeo de authoritate juris, nostra pendet authoritas: & revera majus imperio est submit•ere legibus principatum. Et oraculo praesentis edicti, quod nobis licere non p•tiniur, aliis indicamus.
Adeo de authoritate Juris, nostra Pendet Authoritas: & Indeed Majus Imperial est submit•ere legibus Principatum. Et oraculo praesentis Edict, quod nobis licere non p•tiniur, Others indicamus.
As, Leg. 8. Humanum esse probamus, si quid de caetero in publica privatave causa emerserit necessarium, quod formam generalem & antiquis legibus non insertam exposcat, id ab omnibus antea tam proceribus nostri palatii, quam gloriosissimo •aetu vestro ▪ Patres conscripti, tractari:
As, Leg. 8. Humanum esse probamus, si quid de caetero in Public privatave causa emerserit Necessary, quod formam General & antiquis legibus non insertam exposcat, id ab omnibus Antea tam proceribus Our Palatii, quam gloriosissimo •aetu Vestro ▪ Patres conscripti, tractari:
& cum omnes consenserint, tunc demum in sacro nostri numinis consistorio recitari, ut universorum consensus, nostrae serenitatis auctoritate •i•metur.
& cum omnes consenserint, tunc demum in Sacred Our numinis Consistory recitari, ut universorum consensus, Nostrae serenitatis auctoritate •i•metur.
and that they are never with a sufficient Ray about their Heads, nor have their Thrones fastned with Chains enough Adamantine for their establishment,
and that they Are never with a sufficient Ray about their Heads, nor have their Thrones fastened with Chains enough Adamantine for their establishment,
Neither have ever any Vermine holl'd the Throne more, than these flattering Parasites, that, contrary to the inward Sentiments of their own Minds, contrary to the Dictats of their Consciences before God,
Neither have ever any Vermin holled the Throne more, than these flattering Parasites, that, contrary to the inward Sentiments of their own Minds, contrary to the Dictates of their Consciences before God,
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and as much contrary to the true Interest of the Monarch, as of the Subject, have laid themselves most out to infuse the biggest, the most swoln thoughts of the Soveraign Authority into his Imagination who possest it.
and as much contrary to the true Interest of the Monarch, as of the Subject, have laid themselves most out to infuse the biggest, the most swollen thoughts of the Sovereign authority into his Imagination who possessed it.
But to make Religion a pretence for all, and under the colour of it to steal in the deadliest Poyson into the heart of a King, is to vouch Wickedness by Almighty God,
But to make Religion a pretence for all, and under the colour of it to steal in the deadliest Poison into the heart of a King, is to vouch Wickedness by Almighty God,
By this time then, I hope none will think that those Measures to which I have fixt our Subjection upon the point of Conscience, are not fully more Loyal, because more solid;
By this time then, I hope none will think that those Measures to which I have fixed our Subjection upon the point of Conscience, Are not Fully more Loyal, Because more solid;
For it is palpable by what S. Paul sayes in those preceeding and following verses, and by that Passage I cited from St Peter, that the Question among those to whom they Wrot was not, Whether or not Subjects were bound by their Consciences to be subject to the Higher Powers beyond those Limits which the Constitution under which they lived set them;
For it is palpable by what S. Paul Says in those preceding and following Verses, and by that Passage I cited from Saint Peter, that the Question among those to whom they Wrote was not, Whither or not Subject's were bound by their Consciences to be Subject to the Higher Powers beyond those Limits which the Constitution under which they lived Set them;
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and proclaimed to them an absolute and universal Liberty from all submission to those Powers that Govern'd at the time? Otherwise S. Paul had argued very impertinently,
and proclaimed to them an absolute and universal Liberty from all submission to those Powers that Governed At the time? Otherwise S. Paul had argued very impertinently,
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The truth is, the most probable Conjecture that can be made of the occasion, why these two Apostles wrot upon this Point, is, that the believing Jews, who were mingled among the Gentile Converts, had made it their business to draw over These to that Doctrine concerning Subjection to the Supreme Powers, which themselves,
The truth is, the most probable Conjecture that can be made of the occasion, why these two Apostles wrote upon this Point, is, that the believing jews, who were mingled among the Gentile Converts, had made it their business to draw over These to that Doctrine Concerning Subjection to the Supreme Powers, which themselves,
We are not ignorant, how tenacious that People was of every Circumstance, every Punctilio of their old Religion, that was not Diametrically opposite to the bare Profession of the Christian.
We Are not ignorant, how tenacious that People was of every Circumstance, every Punctilio of their old Religion, that was not Diametrically opposite to the bore Profession of the Christian.
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Why then do you refuse Subjection to Higher Powers, for there is none of them, but whom God has Authorized in their Office, and invested with Power by his Sanction.
Why then do you refuse Subjection to Higher Powers, for there is none of them, but whom God has Authorized in their Office, and invested with Power by his Sanction.
However, it is manifest to the half of an eye, that no such Subjection can be meant by those Apostles, as is inconsistent with those Rights the Subject has in vertue of that Constitution in which he lives,
However, it is manifest to the half of an eye, that no such Subjection can be meant by those Apostles, as is inconsistent with those Rights the Subject has in virtue of that Constitution in which he lives,
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And if such a Subjection had been then in either of these Apostles view, they had certainly been more Express and Particular in Determining the Extent of it;
And if such a Subjection had been then in either of these Apostles view, they had Certainly been more Express and Particular in Determining the Extent of it;
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as is quite irreconciliable with any other Obedience in the Subjects, than what is such, that the greatest wrongs they can suffer, can never justifie their not behaving Passively at least:
as is quite irreconciliable with any other obedience in the Subject's, than what is such, that the greatest wrongs they can suffer, can never justify their not behaving Passively At least:
And it is an infinite Error for one to let his thoughts pore constantly upon the Notion of a King, without allowing some cool ones to reflect what kind of Creatures a King is to Rule over.
And it is an infinite Error for one to let his thoughts poor constantly upon the Notion of a King, without allowing Some cool ones to reflect what kind of Creatures a King is to Rule over.
because over Subjects, need not grudge Him the Monopoly of the Title; and whatever other they shall assume, as their peculiar, will sound as much more big,
Because over Subject's, need not grudge Him the Monopoly of the Title; and whatever other they shall assume, as their peculiar, will found as much more big,
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Because no Government can be so very exactly well ballanced, but that there will always be many discontented Persons under it, either because things do not answer their own expectations,
Because no Government can be so very exactly well balanced, but that there will always be many discontented Persons under it, either Because things do not answer their own Expectations,
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or else laid bonds upon all Subjects to carry patiently under all the injuries they could suffer from their Princes, this being the only way possible to prevent such disorders, and perpetual Insurrections.
or Else laid bonds upon all Subject's to carry patiently under all the injuries they could suffer from their Princes, this being the only Way possible to prevent such disorders, and perpetual Insurrections.
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as is manifest by what was said in these Inferences, by which I deduc'd that, against which this Objection is Levelled, upon the meer supposition of a certain Right and Property lodged in the Subject.
as is manifest by what was said in these Inferences, by which I deduced that, against which this Objection is Leveled, upon the mere supposition of a certain Right and Property lodged in the Subject.
Therefore I doubt not, but all will acknowledge that, if it proves a Subject to be the same with a Slave, it proves too much â–ª and this ends in a short way of Arguing.
Therefore I doubt not, but all will acknowledge that, if it Proves a Subject to be the same with a Slave, it Proves too much â–ª and this ends in a short Way of Arguing.
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And I told you before, that the Subjects are obliged by Conscience not to bestir themselves till a most important and impendent Danger should threaten the Subversion of the Government it self.
And I told you before, that the Subject's Are obliged by Conscience not to Bestir themselves till a most important and impendent Danger should threaten the Subversion of the Government it self.
Where ever then Conscience gets freedom to work, it will undoubtedly secure the peace of any People, whose Soveraign has not been so excessively unjust unto them, that if a storm falls upon him, he has only himself to blame for it.
Where ever then Conscience gets freedom to work, it will undoubtedly secure the peace of any People, whose Sovereign has not been so excessively unjust unto them, that if a storm falls upon him, he has only himself to blame for it.
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And that Our Saviour, should have rais'd such a Fence about those, who could so little merit it at his hands (when they must first violate their Consciences,
And that Our Saviour, should have raised such a Fence about those, who could so little merit it At his hands (when they must First violate their Consciences,
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certainly it would far less do so, when the instigations that flow from Self-preservation would drive on our deprav'd Natures to gagg it for a while, till we should put our selves in the condition of being more at Gods mercy,
Certainly it would Far less doe so, when the instigations that flow from Self-preservation would drive on our depraved Nature's to gag it for a while, till we should put our selves in the condition of being more At God's mercy,
as rather to choose once for all to give our Conscience a pull, and to attempt a Freedom, which needed not occasion its being so troublesome to us any more.
as rather to choose once for all to give our Conscience a pull, and to attempt a Freedom, which needed not occasion its being so troublesome to us any more.
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so as they would never repeat the Mischief, let them beware not to reiterate the Causes of it â–ª And at least this advantage may be gathered from it, that the most foreward and heated People have an example before their eyes,
so as they would never repeat the Mischief, let them beware not to reiterate the Causes of it â–ª And At least this advantage may be gathered from it, that the most forward and heated People have an Exampl before their eyes,
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This then being without question, it naturally follows, according to the Consequences I drew before, that the Subject may justly vindicat his Right in the Laws, if it be attempted.
This then being without question, it naturally follows, according to the Consequences I drew before, that the Subject may justly Vindicates his Right in the Laws, if it be attempted.
And they, who drive any issue of the Matter upon a King's being Superiour over his People, seem only to be fondly possest with the abstract Notion of Superiority, without considering that his Power, whom they stile Superior, is really confin'd within certain bounds.
And they, who drive any issue of the Matter upon a King's being Superior over his People, seem only to be fondly possessed with the abstract Notion of Superiority, without considering that his Power, whom they style Superior, is really confined within certain bounds.
for his heart smote him for it, 1 Sam. 24. ver. 4. 5. And it is the duty of every Subject to say with him, vers. 6. The Lord forbid that I should do this thing unto my master the Lords anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, seing he is the annointed of the Lord.
for his heart smote him for it, 1 Sam. 24. ver. 4. 5. And it is the duty of every Subject to say with him, vers. 6. The Lord forbid that I should do this thing unto my master the lords anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, sing he is the anointed of the Lord.
And there is still such a silial regard to be had to the Person of a King, that nothing less than the Barbarity, of which a Son that would cut his Fathers Throat could not but be horridly guilty, could suffer any Subject, to put hand in the Father of his Countrey;
And there is still such a silial regard to be had to the Person of a King, that nothing less than the Barbarity, of which a Son that would Cut his Father's Throat could not but be horridly guilty, could suffer any Subject, to put hand in the Father of his Country;
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and on the other hand the whole Body can never combine together against the Soveraign, unless the particular Members shall in their private capacity work the Design against him.
and on the other hand the Whole Body can never combine together against the Sovereign, unless the particular Members shall in their private capacity work the Design against him.
And of how pernicious consequence this were to any State, is easie to be told? Neither could any Subject be justly brought to Punishment for entering into Conspiracies against the Government,
And of how pernicious consequence this were to any State, is easy to be told? Neither could any Subject be justly brought to Punishment for entering into Conspiracies against the Government,
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And consequently the Means that any single Subject can pretend to for making his Right in the Laws to be effectual to him, must have a special regard, in the very nature of the thing, to the publick advantage of the Common-wealth.
And consequently the Means that any single Subject can pretend to for making his Right in the Laws to be effectual to him, must have a special regard, in the very nature of the thing, to the public advantage of the Commonwealth.
Now when, as things stand in the World, it is absolutely impossible for Subjects to Cope with their Soveraign, without the greatest danger to the Common Good of the Commonwealth:
Now when, as things stand in the World, it is absolutely impossible for Subject's to Cope with their Sovereign, without the greatest danger to the Common Good of the Commonwealth:
Indeed if he shall lay aside his Title to his own Preservation, upon the Principles of being a Member of the Common wealth, it is palpable, that if any other ground justifie him to shift the best way he can for himself, he must do it, not as a Subject,
Indeed if he shall lay aside his Title to his own Preservation, upon the Principles of being a Member of the Common wealth, it is palpable, that if any other ground justify him to shift the best Way he can for himself, he must do it, not as a Subject,
Then every particular Subject not only may, but, by the terms of his being a Member with the rest of the Subjects, ought to do whatever he can contribute to the relieving the whole Subjects Right in the Laws, from that Tyranny and Oppression it is falling,
Then every particular Subject not only may, but, by the terms of his being a Member with the rest of the Subject's, ought to do whatever he can contribute to the relieving the Whole Subject's Right in the Laws, from that Tyranny and Oppression it is falling,
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Because, according to the ground this Objection went upon, the whole Body of the Subjects can never, Morally speaking, jump out at once into a common Vindication of their Right, without matters had been previously concerted by single persons.
Because, according to the ground this Objection went upon, the Whole Body of the Subject's can never, Morally speaking, jump out At once into a Common Vindication of their Right, without matters had been previously concerted by single Persons.
And supposing the Prince to be engaged in a desperate resolve to break through all difficulties, rather than not possess himself of an, as mistaken, as illimited Power;
And supposing the Prince to be engaged in a desperate resolve to break through all difficulties, rather than not possess himself of nias, as mistaken, as illimited Power;
I confess that the evidence of Oppression had need be very great and common, before one apprehended in any design against the Soveraign, can be presum'd to have been about the Publick,
I confess that the evidence of Oppression had need be very great and Common, before one apprehended in any Design against the Sovereign, can be presumed to have been about the Public,
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Otherwise this would never fail to be perverted unto a pretence for the most villanous and wicked Plots against the Government, that the most furious Traitors can Embarque into.
Otherwise this would never fail to be perverted unto a pretence for the most villainous and wicked Plots against the Government, that the most furious Traitors can Embark into.
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Wherefore I must here again inculcate, that all along in what I have been saying upon this Head, I have walked upon this supposition, That the Princes invasion of the Subjects, strikes manifestly at their Right in the Laws,
Wherefore I must Here again inculcate, that all along in what I have been saying upon this Head, I have walked upon this supposition, That the Princes invasion of the Subject's, strikes manifestly At their Right in the Laws,
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For in so far, as they proceed upon Reasons of an antecedent consequence to the Institution of the Christian Religion, they cannot be brought against this Principle, That our Saviour never meant by his Doctrine about subjection to alter the Rights of Soveraigns,
For in so Far, as they proceed upon Reasons of an antecedent consequence to the Institution of the Christian Religion, they cannot be brought against this Principle, That our Saviour never meant by his Doctrine about subjection to altar the Rights of Sovereigns,
The only thing therefore that such Objections ought to be adduced for, is, That whoever is a Monarch, cannot but be Invested with such an Absolute and Illimited Power as the Great Turk enjoys:
The only thing Therefore that such Objections ought to be adduced for, is, That whoever is a Monarch, cannot but be Invested with such an Absolute and Illimited Power as the Great Turk enjoys:
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Truly, if there could be a midle Estate found out betwixt such a Subjection, (as envolves the Right, I have inferr'd all I have spoke from,) and Slavery;
Truly, if there could be a middle Estate found out betwixt such a Subjection, (as envolves the Right, I have inferred all I have spoke from,) and Slavery;
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but a Subject is of such a limited Monarch, as has his Soveraign Power regulated by known and standing Laws, which indeed he cannot make nor repeal without the consent of the People.
but a Subject is of such a limited Monarch, as has his Sovereign Power regulated by known and standing Laws, which indeed he cannot make nor repeal without the consent of the People.
yet even then the Inconveniences of the Common-wealth, would be so far from being redress'd, that on the contrary, all would be expos'd a Prey to Factious and Designing men:
yet even then the Inconveniences of the Commonwealth, would be so Far from being Redressed, that on the contrary, all would be exposed a Prey to Factious and Designing men:
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and then Divisions, and Sub divisions would harrass all, till either the Strength of the whole Commonwealth were so exhausted, that the extreamest Misery should only give Quiet and Peace to it;
and then Divisions, and Sub divisions would harrass all, till either the Strength of the Whole Commonwealth were so exhausted, that the Extremest Misery should only give Quiet and Peace to it;
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The second must suppose, that all the uneasiness a Prince may meet with in ruling contrary to the Laws, flowes merely from his being conscious that the People has Right to vindicate their Right in the Laws.
The second must suppose, that all the uneasiness a Prince may meet with in ruling contrary to the Laws, flows merely from his being conscious that the People has Right to vindicate their Right in the Laws.
Otherwise why should there be such Bonds upon the Ministers of State? But when a Prince gets himself furnished with such Parasites, who will not stick upon any Considerations to embark their whole Fortunes into that Bottom wherein their Princes is Aboard;
Otherwise why should there be such Bonds upon the Ministers of State? But when a Prince gets himself furnished with such Parasites, who will not stick upon any Considerations to embark their Whole Fortune's into that Bottom wherein their Princes is Aboard;
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Must therefore all the Right of the Subjects ly as so much dead unactive Lumber beside them? Moreover, such corrupt Ministers will endeavour to make Hay while the Sun shines,
Must Therefore all the Right of the Subject's lie as so much dead unactive Lumber beside them? Moreover, such corrupt Ministers will endeavour to make Hay while the Sun shines,
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as not to owne their Right to preserve themselves from Tyranny, if they had not such a Right? And on the other hand it supposes such an Ambition in all Princes to be Absolute,
as not to own their Right to preserve themselves from Tyranny, if they had not such a Right? And on the other hand it supposes such an Ambition in all Princes to be Absolute,
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And it is worth Consideration, whether it is not a more forcible Temptation to any Prince that can aspire after an illimited Power, to adventure upon Subjects that he knows before hand will go like Sheep to the Slaughter,
And it is worth Consideration, whither it is not a more forcible Temptation to any Prince that can aspire After an illimited Power, to adventure upon Subject's that he knows before hand will go like Sheep to the Slaughter,
than to assault those who he is sure will use all just means to secure themselves? And the last only poizes the Inconveniencies of Tyranny and of a Civil War together.
than to assault those who he is sure will use all just means to secure themselves? And the last only poizes the Inconveniences of Tyranny and of a Civil War together.
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And therefore he checked St. Peter, when officiously interposing in his Quarrel, with this, Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall give me more than twelve Legions of Angels Math. 26. vers. 53. But let him be suppos â–ª d to be quite stripped of his Omnipotency,
And Therefore he checked Saint Peter, when officiously interposing in his Quarrel, with this, Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall give me more than twelve Legions of Angels Math. 26. vers. 53. But let him be Suppose â–ª d to be quite stripped of his Omnipotency,
The groanings of the Jews under the Roman Yoke, then vyed with their languishing pantings after their Messias, to restore the Kingdom again to Israel, even in their own fulsome sense.
The groanings of the jews under the Roman Yoke, then vied with their languishing pantings After their Messias, to restore the Kingdom again to Israel, even in their own fulsome sense.
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14. And all of them had done so, had he but bestowed that single instance, of pretending to the Crown, to have vouched himself according to their earnest expectation of the Man they imagin'd should be that second Moses, greater than was their First.
14. And all of them had done so, had he but bestowed that single instance, of pretending to the Crown, to have vouched himself according to their earnest expectation of the Man they imagined should be that second Moses, greater than was their First.
Nay, as he himself was preparing immortal Crowns of Righteousness, for all those that should walk in those Paths he had so clearly chalked out unto them.
Nay, as he himself was preparing immortal Crowns of Righteousness, for all those that should walk in those Paths he had so clearly chalked out unto them.
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If my kingdom were of this World, said he, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews, Joh. 18. vers. 36. So that if he had thought it lawful for Subjects â–ª either to shake off their Governours,
If my Kingdom were of this World, said he, then would my Servants fight, that I should not be Delivered to the jews, John 18. vers. 36. So that if he had Thought it lawful for Subject's â–ª either to shake off their Governors,
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or to resist them, when they fall to oppress them â–ª he had never cast such a Copy to his Followers, who could not but be presum'd not to follow the Actions of their Master, as much as his Words.
or to resist them, when they fallen to oppress them â–ª he had never cast such a Copy to his Followers, who could not but be presumed not to follow the Actions of their Master, as much as his Words.
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Mat. 26. vers. 52. And thus he did at once condemn the Doctrine of its being lawful for Subjects to resist the Supreme Authority â–ª even when they suffer the most unjustly by it;
Mathew 26. vers. 52. And thus he did At once condemn the Doctrine of its being lawful for Subject's to resist the Supreme authority â–ª even when they suffer the most unjustly by it;
But, however much this has been urged, I would fain know whether or not our Saviour design'd by such an Example to entrench upon the Right of the Subject. Yet to answer by piecemeal;
But, however much this has been urged, I would fain know whither or not our Saviour designed by such an Exampl to entrench upon the Right of the Subject. Yet to answer by piecemeal;
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I say to his refusing to be King, That then Jacobs Prophecy was fulfilled, and the Scepter was departed from Judah, because Shilo was come. And so that Constitution which was appointed by God to be peculiar to that People, was then expir'd:
I say to his refusing to be King, That then Jacobs Prophecy was fulfilled, and the Sceptre was departed from Judah, Because Shilo was come. And so that Constitution which was appointed by God to be peculiar to that People, was then expired:
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And the Romans were become their lawful Governours, not only by their right of Conquest, but even by their own Sollicitation of the Protection of their Power, as Josephus reports.
And the Romans were become their lawful Governors, not only by their right of Conquest, but even by their own Solicitation of the Protection of their Power, as Josephus reports.
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Unless therefore it could be made out, that the Romans were then usurping over them, by violating the fundamental Constitution of their new Government, our Saviour acted but conformably to the Principles I have laid down about Subjection;
Unless Therefore it could be made out, that the Romans were then usurping over them, by violating the fundamental Constitution of their new Government, our Saviour acted but conformably to the Principles I have laid down about Subjection;
neither would he have yielded to the desire of the People to be their King, without overturning those Measures and Rules of Government, which were then established both by the Law of Nature, and of Nations.
neither would he have yielded to the desire of the People to be their King, without overturning those Measures and Rules of Government, which were then established both by the Law of Nature, and of nations.
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And when he only departed alone into the Mountain, to escape the design of making him King, without reproving it of injustice, as wronging the rightful Soveraign;
And when he only departed alone into the Mountain, to escape the Design of making him King, without reproving it of injustice, as wronging the rightful Sovereign;
For he who taught openly in the Temple those things that were most distasteful to the Jews, cannot reasonably be construed to have dar'd in the Mountain to have expos'd such a wicked Error,
For he who taught openly in the Temple those things that were most distasteful to the jews, cannot reasonably be construed to have dared in the Mountain to have exposed such a wicked Error,
It seems then that it was sufficient to his Purpose to let them understand, that whomever they designd to make their King, 'tis like (because of the Oppressions they were lying under), he was not the Person that could embrace it, his Errand to this World being only to dispose them for a Kingdom in that which is to come.
It seems then that it was sufficient to his Purpose to let them understand, that whomever they designed to make their King, it's like (Because of the Oppressions they were lying under), he was not the Person that could embrace it, his Errand to this World being only to dispose them for a Kingdom in that which is to come.
Then, as to our Saviours Behaviour in the Presence of, and Answer to, Pilate, He both shew â–ª he was not to go over the limites of that Private Station he had confin'd himself unto;
Then, as to our Saviors Behaviour in the Presence of, and Answer to, Pilate, He both show â–ª he was not to go over the Limits of that Private Station he had confined himself unto;
his Kingdom being a Spiritual one, that involved quite other Rights, than those that were repugnant to the Subjection, he as a Member of the Common-wealth, was oblig'd to pay.
his Kingdom being a Spiritual one, that involved quite other Rights, than those that were repugnant to the Subjection, he as a Member of the Commonwealth, was obliged to pay.
first from his Accusers the Jews, and then from the Governour Pilate; yet, in the capacity of a single Subject, he reckoned it unlawful to gainstand such an act of Oppression,
First from his Accusers the jews, and then from the Governor Pilate; yet, in the capacity of a single Subject, he reckoned it unlawful to gainstand such an act of Oppression,
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For it were blasphemous to think that our Saviour, under any kind of Supposition about himself, would have given his Verdict to what in it self was unjust and unwarrantable.
For it were blasphemous to think that our Saviour, under any kind of Supposition about himself, would have given his Verdict to what in it self was unjust and unwarrantable.
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And as to the Reprimand St. Peter got, it is palpable that our Saviour only intended by it, to show, that altho the Sword was lawful against the Assaults of privat Invaders;
And as to the Reprimand Saint Peter god, it is palpable that our Saviour only intended by it, to show, that although the Sword was lawful against the Assaults of private Invaders;
It is also observable, that the Verse 54, But how then shall the Scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? denotes that there was something particular in that whole Affair relating to his Person;
It is also observable, that the Verse 54, But how then shall the Scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? denotes that there was something particular in that Whole Affair relating to his Person;
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and that in a certain Subordination to the End why he took our Nature upon him, he was necessitated to submit to the Governing Power that then was in the Nation, notwithstanding it was infinitely abus'd in its management toward him.
and that in a certain Subordination to the End why he took our Nature upon him, he was necessitated to submit to the Governing Power that then was in the nation, notwithstanding it was infinitely abused in its management towards him.
It cannot indeed be denyed but that St. Peter, in his first Epistle, Chap. 2. Verse 21. tells us that one end of his suffering was for our Imitation;
It cannot indeed be denied but that Saint Peter, in his First Epistle, Chap. 2. Verse 21. tells us that one end of his suffering was for our Imitation;
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having, says he â–ª suffered for us, to leave us an example that we should follow his steps â–ª But then our Sufferings must resemble the Motives and Limitations of his â–ª And it were very odd to Dream,
having, Says he â–ª suffered for us, to leave us an Exampl that we should follow his steps â–ª But then our Sufferings must resemble the Motives and Limitations of his â–ª And it were very odd to Dream,
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Namely, I am to take notice of those Errours that most commonly •pp•s• themselves to our Christian Doctrine about Subjection, and which do little better than entirely evacuate the whole design of it.
Namely, I am to take notice of those Errors that most commonly •pp•s• themselves to our Christian Doctrine about Subjection, and which doe little better than entirely evacuate the Whole Design of it.
They have been warranted by that God, from whom they derive their Beeings, and the rational consideration of their own interest has also prompted them, to enter into mutual Compacts and Agreements;
They have been warranted by that God, from whom they derive their Beings, and the rational consideration of their own Interest has also prompted them, to enter into mutual Compacts and Agreements;
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And also, there is always a necessary construction of the direct and unforced Consequences, where-ever there is that Principle from whence they do spring.
And also, there is always a necessary construction of the Direct and unforced Consequences, wherever there is that Principle from whence they do spring.
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For when one by a prevailing Power overcomes another, the competition that he, who is worsted has to make his choise in, is whether or no he will loss his Life for good and all,
For when one by a prevailing Power overcomes Another, the competition that he, who is worsted has to make his choice in, is whither or no he will loss his Life for good and all,
And if Providence shall favour him with an opportunity for that end, before that which is an oppression in his Conqueror, has by time grown to be a Right;
And if Providence shall favour him with an opportunity for that end, before that which is an oppression in his Conqueror, has by time grown to be a Right;
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But when once such a long fruition of that Soveraignity, that even is so illimited, as to have nothing but Slavery below it, comes up to a Prescription;
But when once such a long fruition of that Sovereignty, that even is so illimited, as to have nothing but Slavery below it, comes up to a Prescription;
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And also those who have trudg'd under the Arbitrary Nod of it, have either, like those Gally-Slaves, who have declin'd a manumission when it was offered them, found satisfaction in their Chains,
And also those who have trudged under the Arbitrary Nod of it, have either, like those Gally-Slaves, who have declined a manumission when it was offered them, found satisfaction in their Chains,
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or else are justly to be reputed, not to deserve that greater Enlargement, which their Courage and Conduct was not for many Ages able enough to procure them.
or Else Are justly to be reputed, not to deserve that greater Enlargement, which their Courage and Conduct was not for many Ages able enough to procure them.
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Wherefore, now to return to the matter in hand, it is palpable that nothing can be brought from that Prior Estate to any Positive Constitution, wherein Men are by Nature, to overturn This, or That Government.
Wherefore, now to return to the matter in hand, it is palpable that nothing can be brought from that Prior Estate to any Positive Constitution, wherein Men Are by Nature, to overturn This, or That Government.
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And therefore the Law of Nature, or of Self-preservation, can never take place in any Government, till once the very Fundamental Constitution of that Government shal be attacqued by him, to whom the Consent of being Soveraign was yeilded.
And Therefore the Law of Nature, or of Self-preservation, can never take place in any Government, till once the very Fundamental Constitution of that Government shall be attacked by him, to whom the Consent of being Sovereign was yielded.
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That is, God confirms the Titles which Soveraigns have to rule over their People, and sets his Seal to those Consents upon which all Government at first took Birth;
That is, God confirms the Titles which Sovereigns have to Rule over their People, and sets his Seal to those Consents upon which all Government At First took Birth;
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so that none can resist the Powers, but he must receive to himself damnation, but he must have the Almighty to revenge those injuries which he shall be guilty of toward them.
so that none can resist the Powers, but he must receive to himself damnation, but he must have the Almighty to revenge those injuries which he shall be guilty of towards them.
It is also remarkable, that Our Saviour, when he ordered the Herodians to Render to Caesar the things which were Caesars, made no search at all in the Right that Caesar had to Rule over the Jews; but suppos'd that,
It is also remarkable, that Our Saviour, when he ordered the Herodians to Render to Caesar the things which were Caesars, made no search At all in the Right that Caesar had to Rule over the jews; but supposed that,
An Error that has Sown more Serpents Teeth in Christendome, than ever the Sons of Draco did in Thebes, after his defeat by Cadmus. An Error that has been the Source of more mischief to the Christian Religion,
an Error that has Sown more Serpents Teeth in Christendom, than ever the Sons of Draco did in Thebes, After his defeat by Cadmus. an Error that has been the Source of more mischief to the Christian Religion,
so that none can know when it shall arise, nor how long it shall continue) he should be blown, either from the Rational Liberty of every Mans Soul in choosing a Religion,
so that none can know when it shall arise, nor how long it shall continue) he should be blown, either from the Rational Liberty of every men Soul in choosing a Religion,
and that we were only to talk of the natural tendencies of things, without reflecting upon what has happened in the World, with so much Noise and Thunder, that no Eare could now be one,
and that we were only to talk of the natural tendencies of things, without reflecting upon what has happened in the World, with so much Noise and Thunder, that no Ear could now be one,
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And therefore, if Our Saviour had allowed Christians so to maintain, or to ab•• their Religion, he had Acted the highest contradiction possible to himself,
And Therefore, if Our Saviour had allowed Christians so to maintain, or to ab•• their Religion, he had Acted the highest contradiction possible to himself,
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when he commanded all manner of Subjects to be submissive to their Soveraigns, without disquieting them in the just Possession of their Rights and Prerogatives.
when he commanded all manner of Subject's to be submissive to their Sovereigns, without disquieting them in the just Possession of their Rights and Prerogatives.
And thus the true Religion being the best Means to secure the Government, the Subjects, by their having Right in the End of the Government, have also Right in the surest Means that can advance it.
And thus the true Religion being the best Means to secure the Government, the Subject's, by their having Right in the End of the Government, have also Right in the Surest Means that can advance it.
and not prejudging the Subjects Right in the End of it, did, in pursuance of his Design, lay a necessity upon all Princes, either to Resign their Thrones,
and not prejudging the Subjects Right in the End of it, did, in pursuance of his Design, lay a necessity upon all Princes, either to Resign their Thrones,
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That the Bible being a plain and sufficient Rule of Faith, there is therefore as little reason to suspect that Men, notwithstanding the present depravation of their Nature, will mistake or err in Matters of Religion,
That the bible being a plain and sufficient Rule of Faith, there is Therefore as little reason to suspect that Men, notwithstanding the present depravation of their Nature, will mistake or err in Matters of Religion,
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than is the common Transactions that ordinarily pass betwixt Man and Man. And therefore, when the Event is the thing mainly aimed at, it is very fallacious to argue from the Evidence it self that the Scriptures give us of the true Religion, to that which Subjects have of their Constitution.
than is the Common Transactions that ordinarily pass betwixt Man and Man. And Therefore, when the Event is the thing mainly aimed At, it is very fallacious to argue from the Evidence it self that the Scriptures give us of the true Religion, to that which Subject's have of their Constitution.
'Tis indeed not to be denyed, but that those who most unjustly clamour out against the Government of any Nation, never fail to Load it the most heavily with Tyranny, Oppression, and Arbitrary Power;
It's indeed not to be denied, but that those who most unjustly clamour out against the Government of any nation, never fail to Load it the most heavily with Tyranny, Oppression, and Arbitrary Power;
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But yet when those who do so, fall in the hands of Justice, the Defences they use to make for themselves, do sufficiently betoken the guilt that hovereth over their Consciences;
But yet when those who do so, fallen in the hands of justice, the Defences they use to make for themselves, do sufficiently betoken the guilt that hovereth over their Consciences;
But all that I have alledged upon this Head, goes no further, than that in the nature of the thing it self, nothing can be so proper for the security of any Government,
But all that I have alleged upon this Head, Goes no further, than that in the nature of the thing it self, nothing can be so proper for the security of any Government,
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And consequently that, since the true Religion has all the Evidence for it that can work with sincere and rational Men, it highly concerns all Princes to use their utmost endeavours that Prejudice,
And consequently that, since the true Religion has all the Evidence for it that can work with sincere and rational Men, it highly concerns all Princes to use their utmost endeavours that Prejudice,
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as on the other hand it is the interest of the Subjects to do all that can be lawful for them, to prevent that their Soveraign be not gain'd over to a Religion, from whence they cannot reasonably expect that full security to themselves, which the Profession of the true Religion would afford them.
as on the other hand it is the Interest of the Subject's to do all that can be lawful for them, to prevent that their Sovereign be not gained over to a Religion, from whence they cannot reasonably expect that full security to themselves, which the Profession of the true Religion would afford them.
yet he bestowed no such Right upon them as might overturn that of their Soveraign. And so, however much the true Religion contributes to the advantage of the Government;
yet he bestowed no such Right upon them as might overturn that of their Sovereign. And so, however much the true Religion contributes to the advantage of the Government;
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Otherwise it might as well be said, that Subjects have Right, that the Grace of God should work powerfully upon the Soul of their Prince, that he never but act conscientiously in his administrating the Power he is vested with.
Otherwise it might as well be said, that Subject's have Right, that the Grace of God should work powerfully upon the Soul of their Prince, that he never but act conscientiously in his administrating the Power he is vested with.
Certainly all Subjects owe him the humblest resentments of gratitude, that he settled all the Governments in the World more firmly upon their wonted Pillars and Foundations, than ever they were before;
Certainly all Subject's owe him the Humblest resentments of gratitude, that he settled all the Governments in the World more firmly upon their wonted Pillars and Foundations, than ever they were before;
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Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsly for my sake. Rejoyce, and be exceeding glad;
Blessed Are you when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad;
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Luke 14. from vers. 26. to 33. And in consequence of this Doctrine, he severely rebuked the two Disciples, James and John, when they would have had him command fire to come down from heaven to consume the greatest Hereticks and Schismaticks that were then in the Jewish Church,
Luke 14. from vers. 26. to 33. And in consequence of this Doctrine, he severely rebuked the two Disciples, James and John, when they would have had him command fire to come down from heaven to consume the greatest Heretics and Schismatics that were then in the Jewish Church,
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but only to justifie himself by the most convincing Arguments and Demonstrations, from the Power of working Miracles that was so visibly lodged in him, from the excellency of his Doctrine,
but only to justify himself by the most convincing Arguments and Demonstrations, from the Power of working Miracles that was so visibly lodged in him, from the excellency of his Doctrine,
Thus the Apostle St. Paul recommendeth to the Galatians, Chap. 6. vers. 1. To restore those that have been overtaken in a fault, in the spirit of meekness;
Thus the Apostle Saint Paul recommendeth to the Galatians, Chap. 6. vers. 1. To restore those that have been overtaken in a fault, in the Spirit of meekness;
Yet lest Precept and Teaching had not been enough to have born in this Christian Duty upon us, we have the most uncontrovertible Pattern set before our eyes, that can possibly take with those, who are not resolved, in spight of all the methods of Conviction, to stand out in behalf of their own Opinion and Humour.
Yet lest Precept and Teaching had not been enough to have born in this Christian Duty upon us, we have the most uncontrovertible Pattern Set before our eyes, that can possibly take with those, who Are not resolved, in spite of all the methods of Conviction, to stand out in behalf of their own Opinion and Humour.
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Unless, besides all the respective Circumstances our Saviour stood in, it shall further be granted, that he was bound up by the very tenor of his own Religion neither to call for Legions of Angels,
Unless, beside all the respective circumstances our Saviour stood in, it shall further be granted, that he was bound up by the very tenor of his own Religion neither to call for Legions of Angels,
For it is quite unaccountable, how one that can rescue himself by a proportionable force, can with any justice yield up himself to a cruel and barbarous Execution, tho inflicted by the Magistrat;
For it is quite unaccountable, how one that can rescue himself by a proportionable force, can with any Justice yield up himself to a cruel and barbarous Execution, though inflicted by the Magistrate;
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And there is as little ground to think that the Son of God would, merely to undergo a Death for Mankind, have choos'd to do it in a way, that had made it look so much like a Self-Murder, that the most ingenious Wit of this World could not have even plausibly excus'd it from being one;
And there is as little ground to think that the Son of God would, merely to undergo a Death for Mankind, have choosed to do it in a Way, that had made it look so much like a Self-Murder, that the most ingenious Wit of this World could not have even plausibly excused it from being one;
So that which then rendered this to be lawful in him, was only the Doctrine which himself had taught, the suffering for Righteousness sake. And tho the great Errand for which he came into the World, was to redeem the Inhabitants of it,
So that which then rendered this to be lawful in him, was only the Doctrine which himself had taught, the suffering for Righteousness sake. And though the great Errand for which he Come into the World, was to Redeem the Inhabitants of it,
Nothing then can be more contradictory to the true Spirit of our Christian Religion, than is that fierce, that virulent, that furious, that persecuting, that destructive, that exterminating, that barbarous, that assassinating, that bloody,
Nothing then can be more contradictory to the true Spirit of our Christian Religion, than is that fierce, that virulent, that furious, that persecuting, that destructive, that exterminating, that barbarous, that assassinating, that bloody,
and that it requires Preaching in season and out of season as much as any thing can do so) in the words of the never enough admired Doctor Tillot son, Vol. 3. of his Sermons, Page 15. The Christian Religion, says he, does as plainly teach the contrary as it does any other matter whatsoever;
and that it requires Preaching in season and out of season as much as any thing can do so) in the words of the never enough admired Doctor Tillot son, Vol. 3. of his Sermons, Page 15. The Christian Religion, Says he, does as plainly teach the contrary as it does any other matter whatsoever;
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than that Christians should not kill one another for the misbelief of any Article of revealed Religion; much less for the disbelief of such Articles as are invented by men, and imposed as the Doctrines of Christ.
than that Christians should not kill one Another for the misbelief of any Article of revealed Religion; much less for the disbelief of such Articles as Are invented by men, and imposed as the Doctrines of christ.
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and suffer them to overturn the whole Common-wealth, that they may get such a Religion, as humours them, introduc'd into it? Certainly they can be of no other Rank,
and suffer them to overturn the Whole Commonwealth, that they may get such a Religion, as humours them, introduced into it? Certainly they can be of no other Rank,
And hence, tho the Story of Mahomets Pigeon had been true, yet it had been as much discovered to be a Trick and Imposture, by fixing upon the Pommel of his Sword,
And hence, though the Story of Mahomets Pigeon had been true, yet it had been as much discovered to be a Trick and Imposture, by fixing upon the Pommel of his Sword,
It is therefore quite another thing for Subjects to vindicate the Legal Right they have to profess their Religion, from their sighting for it purely upon its own account.
It is Therefore quite Another thing for Subject's to vindicate the Legal Right they have to profess their Religion, from their sighting for it purely upon its own account.
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so none can doubt, but that it is very just and lawful for any People, to place the liberty of professing and owning their Religion, among the first and most Essential Priviledges, they as Subjects, are to derive from the Constitution of that Government under which they live.
so none can doubt, but that it is very just and lawful for any People, to place the liberty of professing and owning their Religion, among the First and most Essential Privileges, they as Subject's, Are to derive from the Constitution of that Government under which they live.
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And so the suffering meerly for Religion, can only be in those Nations, where it is not the Subjects Right to profess their Religion, in the virtue of their Constitution.
And so the suffering merely for Religion, can only be in those nations, where it is not the Subjects Right to profess their Religion, in the virtue of their Constitution.
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before he can trouble them because of their Religion. So that the Subjects have equal Right to vindicate any encroachments attempted upon their Religion,
before he can trouble them Because of their Religion. So that the Subject's have equal Right to vindicate any encroachments attempted upon their Religion,
as does not interpretatively at least, leave Subjects Right to exercise their Religion: Because, forsooth, all Government owes its Institution to Almighty God;
as does not interpretatively At least, leave Subject's Right to exercise their Religion: Because, forsooth, all Government owes its Institution to Almighty God;
and consequently must always act in a subserviency to the promoting that great End and Design for which he created Mankind, and Government among them too;
and consequently must always act in a subserviency to the promoting that great End and Design for which he created Mankind, and Government among them too;
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And thus the Subjects must always be presumed to have reserved to themselves the Right of Professing that Religion, which they shall think to be true;
And thus the Subject's must always be presumed to have reserved to themselves the Right of Professing that Religion, which they shall think to be true;
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nor yet can any Monarch assume to himself a power, which the Soveraign Lord of Lords has originally precluded him from in the first Ordination of Government.
nor yet can any Monarch assume to himself a power, which the Sovereign Lord of lords has originally precluded him from in the First Ordination of Government.
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Because, we have seen already how expresly God has reveal'd himself upon the point of assertng the Christian Religion by Arms. And what the mind of God was in the first Appointment of Government, we can only learn from the nature of the thing,
Because, we have seen already how expressly God has revealed himself upon the point of assertng the Christian Religion by Arms. And what the mind of God was in the First Appointment of Government, we can only Learn from the nature of the thing,
None will deny that no Magistrate can justly persecute any People, meerly for their Religion, provided it include nothing that tends to the disturbing the Government,
None will deny that no Magistrate can justly persecute any People, merely for their Religion, provided it include nothing that tends to the disturbing the Government,
And so upon this respect it must be granted that Subjects have a certain Right founded on their dependence upon God, to do nothing but what is consonant to the Laws of Nature and Religion.
And so upon this respect it must be granted that Subject's have a certain Right founded on their dependence upon God, to do nothing but what is consonant to the Laws of Nature and Religion.
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in so far, that the primary design of this goes no further, than where mutual Com-propromises and Agreements are settled between a People and their Governours,
in so Far, that the primary Design of this Goes no further, than where mutual Com-propromises and Agreements Are settled between a People and their Governors,
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and has obliged them to suffer patiently, and with a Christian Spirit, when-ever they shall be persecuted by a lawful Authority (tho then acting unjustly) because of not complyance with those things that he has commanded the contrary of;
and has obliged them to suffer patiently, and with a Christian Spirit, whenever they shall be persecuted by a lawful authority (though then acting unjustly) Because of not compliance with those things that he has commanded the contrary of;
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promising to all that shall do so in obedience to his will, that all their light afflictions in this life, that endure but for a moment, shall be recompensed with an eternal weight of glory.
promising to all that shall do so in Obedience to his will, that all their Light afflictions in this life, that endure but for a moment, shall be recompensed with an Eternal weight of glory.
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And I doubt not but all those, who use seriously to think two or three consequences off, will find, that nothing can be a sufficient foundation for any Government, but meer Force and Power;
And I doubt not but all those, who use seriously to think two or three consequences off, will find, that nothing can be a sufficient Foundation for any Government, but mere Force and Power;
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And such an obedience to a Princes command, is so far from being Legittimated by the Shroud of his Authority, that it shares the Guilt betwixt him that performs it, and him that enjoyn'd it.
And such an Obedience to a Princes command, is so Far from being Legitimated by the Shroud of his authority, that it shares the Gilded betwixt him that performs it, and him that enjoined it.
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However there is great circumspection to be used even as to this; that a Princes Commands be not wholly frustrated by groundless pretensions of their being unjust;
However there is great circumspection to be used even as to this; that a Princes Commands be not wholly frustrated by groundless pretensions of their being unjust;
according to what has been said already in the foregoing Head, and This. Having thus abundantly clear'd this matter about fighting merely for Religion;
according to what has been said already in the foregoing Head, and This. Having thus abundantly cleared this matter about fighting merely for Religion;
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and especially for such a Tenet. 'Tis true, I was laid aside from my Charge, from February 1686, to December 1687; meerly for Preaching from this Pulpit a Sermon against Popery;
and especially for such a Tenet. It's true, I was laid aside from my Charge, from february 1686, to December 1687; merely for Preaching from this Pulpit a Sermon against Popery;
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And it is my nature, to hate more to insult over misfortunate Adversaries, than to be oppress'd by them for a thing that becomes a man to do, to owne his Religion â–ª Neither have I any design,
And it is my nature, to hate more to insult over misfortunate Adversaries, than to be oppressed by them for a thing that becomes a man to do, to own his Religion â–ª Neither have I any Design,
and who therefore shew as redoubted a Fortitude and Honesty, in their Masters behalf, as they were of a Religion, that in it self was base and treacherous.
and who Therefore show as redoubted a Fortitude and Honesty, in their Masters behalf, as they were of a Religion, that in it self was base and treacherous.
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And this, I say, not to detract from their Personal Worth, but only to put us in mind what bad influence so ill a Religion can have upon the best Actions;
And this, I say, not to detract from their Personal Worth, but only to put us in mind what bad influence so ill a Religion can have upon the best Actions;
But still they were Persons of the best Quality and Rank that withstood, that overcame the Dictates of Rome. And we shall not need to multiply Figures for the whole Number of Priests and Jesuites, that own'd any further concernment in that Royal Martyr,
But still they were Persons of the best Quality and Rank that withstood, that overcame the Dictates of Room. And we shall not need to multiply Figures for the Whole Number of Priests and Jesuits, that owned any further concernment in that Royal Martyr,
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But still I will say with Cicero (tho adding a word to him), Me Natura misericordem, Patria & Religio severum, crudelem nec Religio nec Patria nec Natura esse voluit.
But still I will say with Cicero (though adding a word to him), Me Nature misericordem, Patria & Religio severum, Cruel nec Religio nec Patria nec Nature esse voluit.
For a Courtly sort of Papists set up in France and Brittain within some years ago, have made it their great business to contradict these with a down-right impudence,
For a Courtly sort of Papists Set up in France and Britain within Some Years ago, have made it their great business to contradict these with a downright impudence,
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Had there been no more writ against them, than what the Bishop of Lincoln has done, one would think, that either such Principles must be rejected by them, or else Popery it self.
Had there been no more writ against them, than what the Bishop of Lincoln has done, one would think, that either such Principles must be rejected by them, or Else Popery it self.
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But some People know how to be Proof against all manner of evidence. Peter Welch has indeed writ well against that Doctrine, tho not against that Bishop.
But Some People know how to be Proof against all manner of evidence. Peter Welch has indeed writ well against that Doctrine, though not against that Bishop.
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He has clearly made it to appear, that by universal Tradition, nothing ought to be admitted by Christians, that savours in the least of such a Treasonable tendencie:
He has clearly made it to appear, that by universal Tradition, nothing ought to be admitted by Christians, that savours in the least of such a Treasonable tendency:
As Mr. Allix has demonstrated, that Transubstantiation was not the belief of the Romish Church before the Council of Trent. And the great thing I admire in the Man, next to his ingenuous following the Truth in it self, is, that he never understood he was pursuing a Protestant Tenet, upon a Protestant Principle.
As Mr. Allix has demonstrated, that Transubstantiation was not the belief of the Romish Church before the Council of Trent. And the great thing I admire in the Man, next to his ingenuous following the Truth in it self, is, that he never understood he was pursuing a Protestant Tenet, upon a Protestant Principle.
And I'll engadge to refute all the Heresies of the Church of Rome, as effectually as he has done That one of it, by the same method he has taken in this affair.
And I'll engage to refute all the Heresies of the Church of Rome, as effectually as he has done That one of it, by the same method he has taken in this affair.
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And when he has, for upwards of sixteen years, been excommunicated by the Pope for such pranks, we may look upon him as a Man of any other Religion, rather than the Popish,
And when he has, for upward of sixteen Years, been excommunicated by the Pope for such pranks, we may look upon him as a Man of any other Religion, rather than the Popish,
Hence the common definition that their Divines give of the Catholick Church, is, That she is a Society of Men joyned together by the Profession of the same Faith,
Hence the Common definition that their Divines give of the Catholic Church, is, That she is a Society of Men joined together by the Profession of the same Faith,
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and by the Communion of the same Sacraments, under the Government of their lawful Pastours, and especially of the Roman Pontife, Christs only Vicar upon Earth.
and by the Communion of the same Sacraments, under the Government of their lawful Pastors, and especially of the Roman Pontiff, Christ only Vicar upon Earth.
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But bating that, I know few contradictions they could be more coursly guilty of, than they would be, should they attempt to defend, that one might be in visible Communion with the Church of Rome, and yet not in visible Communion with her Head, the Pope. But further;
But bating that, I know few contradictions they could be more coursly guilty of, than they would be, should they attempt to defend, that one might be in visible Communion with the Church of Rome, and yet not in visible Communion with her Head, the Pope. But further;
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But why am I pleading only for an equal Jurisdiction in the Pope, over the whole Church, to that which privat Bishops have over their respective Flocks? For that of Primacy must go much higher.
But why am I pleading only for an equal Jurisdiction in the Pope, over the Whole Church, to that which private Bishops have over their respective Flocks? For that of Primacy must go much higher.
And if his Holiness be a Holiness at all, he has committed to him the Superintendency of the Faith and Manners of the whole Church, not only in as immediat a manner as any other Bishop has of that special portion of Christians which is alloted to his Care;
And if his Holiness be a Holiness At all, he has committed to him the Superintendency of the Faith and Manners of the Whole Church, not only in as immediate a manner as any other Bishop has of that special portion of Christians which is allotted to his Care;
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Because (not to speak yet of any infallibility residing in him, when he Acts under the full extent of his Character) he who can immediately command, both those whom another commands,
Because (not to speak yet of any infallibility residing in him, when he Acts under the full extent of his Character) he who can immediately command, both those whom Another commands,
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Now it is without all doubt, that any ptivate Bishop may, in virtue of that Power he has over his Diocess, not only inflict Censures upon the Persons of those who broach,
Now it is without all doubt, that any ptivate Bishop may, in virtue of that Power he has over his Diocese, not only inflict Censures upon the Persons of those who broach,
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And whoever conforms not to their Definitions, are actually excluded Communion with them, and are no more Members of that Body (namely their Diocesian Church) of which they are the Head. From all which it is easie to infer, that the Pope may,
And whoever conforms not to their Definitions, Are actually excluded Communion with them, and Are no more Members of that Body (namely their Diocesan Church) of which they Are the Head. From all which it is easy to infer, that the Pope may,
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and that those who do not submit to his Definitions, are consequently exterminated that visible Communion with him, which is as essentially necessary to the being a Member of that Church,
and that those who do not submit to his Definitions, Are consequently exterminated that visible Communion with him, which is as essentially necessary to the being a Member of that Church,
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And this was very palpable in the fate of the Jansenists, who were forc'd, either to renounce and abjure those Propositions which the Pope had condemn'd,
And this was very palpable in the fate of the Jansenists, who were forced, either to renounce and abjure those Propositions which the Pope had condemned,
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since according to the Power, (all Papists contend) is in the Pope, it is absolutely necessary for being a Member of her, to be in visible Communion with him.
since according to the Power, (all Papists contend) is in the Pope, it is absolutely necessary for being a Member of her, to be in visible Communion with him.
That, as they can condemn Propositions, and therefore all those in their Diocesses, who do not embrace their Condemnation, becomes formally thereby to be excluded visible Communion with them;
That, as they can condemn Propositions, and Therefore all those in their Dioceses, who do not embrace their Condemnation, becomes formally thereby to be excluded visible Communion with them;
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But the Popes Infallibility is deduced as a Result from these three, the first, that as privat Bishops can exclude from Communion with them, those of their Diocess who submit not to their Definitions,
But the Popes Infallibility is deduced as a Result from these three, the First, that as private Bishops can exclude from Communion with them, those of their Diocese who submit not to their Definitions,
Now it not being so requisite for being a Member of the Catholick Church, and so for having the true Faith, to be in visible Communion with any privat Bishop;
Now it not being so requisite for being a Member of the Catholic Church, and so for having the true Faith, to be in visible Communion with any private Bishop;
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What else then remains for demonstrating that all Papists, either are, or ought to be, of that Opinion, whereby it is held lawful for the Pope to Excommunicate all those Princes he shall reckon for Hereticks,
What Else then remains for Demonstrating that all Papists, either Are, or ought to be, of that Opinion, whereby it is held lawful for the Pope to Excommunicate all those Princes he shall reckon for Heretics,
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As also how Cardinal Bellarmine treated our Country-man John Barclay, as a Heretick, for maintaining the Interest of Princes against the Usurpations of the See of Rome; and how this poor mans Circumstances obliged him to Retract at Rome what he had Printed at London, and that in as publick a manner,
As also how Cardinal Bellarmine treated our Countryman John Barclay, as a Heretic, for maintaining the Interest of Princes against the Usurpations of the See of Room; and how this poor men circumstances obliged him to Retract At Room what he had Printed At London, and that in as public a manner,
I my self indeed have been call'd a Liar to my Face for having said, last when I preached in this place, That the Pope is as tenacious of this Doctrine as ever he was.
I my self indeed have been called a Liar to my Face for having said, last when I preached in this place, That the Pope is as tenacious of this Doctrine as ever he was.
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And truly, the very nature of the Tenet renders it a matter of such Vulgar knowledge, that it cannot be less notour at Rome, than the great Points of Treason are here;
And truly, the very nature of the Tenet renders it a matter of such vulgar knowledge, that it cannot be less notour At Room, than the great Points of Treason Are Here;
as he might pretend here, that the Sentiments of the Court of Rome are, that St. Pauls Sword as well as St. Peters Keys, was delivered over into the Popes hand,
as he might pretend Here, that the Sentiments of the Court of Room Are, that Saint Paul's Sword as well as Saint Peter's Keys, was Delivered over into the Popes hand,
And we are not ignorant how the present Pope has resented the late Decisions that were made against him by the Clergy of France, at that Temporal Anti-Popes, its Kings Command:
And we Are not ignorant how the present Pope has resented the late Decisions that were made against him by the Clergy of France, At that Temporal Anti-Popes, its Kings Command:
I shall now only, as humbly, as earnestly recommend to all of the Church of Rome, that are especially Persons of any Quality, (for perhaps their Clergy will think themselves obliged by what I have advanced, to prove the Pope Infallible, according to the Principles of the Popish Religion) seriously to consider upon what Bottom they have settled themselves.
I shall now only, as humbly, as earnestly recommend to all of the Church of Rome, that Are especially Persons of any Quality, (for perhaps their Clergy will think themselves obliged by what I have advanced, to prove the Pope Infallible, according to the Principles of the Popish Religion) seriously to Consider upon what Bottom they have settled themselves.
I am very much perswaded that many of them have naturally so much Honour, and such a generous Sense of things, that they would not like their Religion the better, that it obliges them to such rebellious, such destructive Principles,
I am very much persuaded that many of them have naturally so much Honour, and such a generous Sense of things, that they would not like their Religion the better, that it obliges them to such rebellious, such destructive Principles,
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If they will but impartially lay to Heart what I have said, I doubt not but they will find that their Pope is as absolute and illimited a Monarch in Religion,
If they will but impartially lay to Heart what I have said, I doubt not but they will find that their Pope is as absolute and illimited a Monarch in Religion,
But the great mischief of most mens Errours, proceeds from their not pondering sufficiently, what Consequences the general and confus'd Principles they entertain, are originally the Source of.
But the great mischief of most men's Errors, proceeds from their not pondering sufficiently, what Consequences the general and confused Principles they entertain, Are originally the Source of.
And so (having fully discust all that chiefly concerns this famous Text, I thought most suitable to be pitcht upon on such an occasion) my next work is to speak to the Text of the Day.
And so (having Fully discussed all that chiefly concerns this famous Text, I Thought most suitable to be pitched upon on such an occasion) my next work is to speak to the Text of the Day.
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So that the only Guide I have followed is the Holy Scriptures, together with those Suggestions of my own Reason, that needed little or no pains to force them out.
So that the only Guide I have followed is the Holy Scriptures, together with those Suggestions of my own Reason, that needed little or no pains to force them out.
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Wherefore I shall only in a few words, put you in mind, that in King Charles the First's case, the Constitution of our Government was infinitly broke on the Subjects side;
Wherefore I shall only in a few words, put you in mind, that in King Charles the First's case, the Constitution of our Government was infinitely broke on the Subject's side;
But, if you'll reflect upon what I said before, you cannot but necessarily see, That God sometimes permits a People to scourge themselves for their sins, by scourging their Prince;
But, if You'll reflect upon what I said before, you cannot but necessarily see, That God sometime permits a People to scourge themselves for their Sins, by scourging their Prince;
and their no less ungenerous insolencies (which proportionably swell'd as the Kings good nature was express'd) on the other, brought to such an end as happened to it.
and their no less ungenerous insolences (which proportionably swelled as the Kings good nature was expressed) on the other, brought to such an end as happened to it.
For then there had been so much of a Moral Evidence in the matter, as presumably could not have fall'n out, without some correspondent ground in the Object it self.
For then there had been so much of a Moral Evidence in the matter, as presumably could not have fallen out, without Some correspondent ground in the Object it self.
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But when the King of Heaven has, by his Providence, so visibly interposed himself to justifie that as holy a King as ever swayed Scepter upon Earth, against the malicious slanders of his enraged and treacherous Subjects, that we must either make no Arguments from Providence at all,
But when the King of Heaven has, by his Providence, so visibly interposed himself to justify that as holy a King as ever swayed Sceptre upon Earth, against the malicious slanders of his enraged and treacherous Subject's, that we must either make no Arguments from Providence At all,
Now it is the observation of the Great Doctor Tillotson, upon that Text, Righteousness exalteth a Nation: That National sins are only punisht in this World;
Now it is the observation of the Great Doctor Tillotson, upon that Text, Righteousness Exalteth a nation: That National Sins Are only punished in this World;
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It is also the Observation of all Divines, That God does frequently accommodate and proportion his temporal Judgments to those Sins that provoked him to pour them out;
It is also the Observation of all Divines, That God does frequently accommodate and proportion his temporal Judgments to those Sins that provoked him to pour them out;
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But have we not had the most Pompous and Magnificent Preparations made for the Mass it self, in that very place where we would not suffer the Ordinances of the Protestant Religion to be celebrated with a decent Solemnity,
But have we not had the most Pompous and Magnificent Preparations made for the Mass it self, in that very place where we would not suffer the Ordinances of the Protestant Religion to be celebrated with a decent Solemnity,
And whereas too, that Church, to which he wish'd ours to be conformed, has alwayes prov'd to be the Bulwark and just pride and glory of the whole Protestant Side.
And whereas too, that Church, to which he wished ours to be conformed, has always proved to be the Bulwark and just pride and glory of the Whole Protestant Side.
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and will ever be, if our repeated, resolute Provocations, do not at last overcome that Mercy, which hitherto has preserv'd her in so much Purity and Splendor.
and will ever be, if our repeated, resolute Provocations, do not At last overcome that Mercy, which hitherto has preserved her in so much Purity and Splendour.
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And even the most bigotted Enemies she was wont to have, do now by the publick acknowledgements, all Protestants owe to her Bishops, (that have born an eminent Testimony to the Protestant Cause,
And even the most bigoted Enemies she was wont to have, do now by the public acknowledgements, all Protestants owe to her Bishops, (that have born an eminent Testimony to the Protestant Cause,
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and have been vouchaf'd upon these dreggs of time, to preserve us from utter darkness, both here and hereafter) confirm that there was never a Church less infected with Popery, nor more genuinly Christian.
and have been vouchsafed upon these dregs of time, to preserve us from utter darkness, both Here and hereafter) confirm that there was never a Church less infected with Popery, nor more genuinely Christian.
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And therefore let me ask you, if you think God is an idle Spectator of all Humane Affairs? Or that when such sins went before, and such Judgements followed after;
And Therefore let me ask you, if you think God is an idle Spectator of all Humane Affairs? Or that when such Sins went before, and such Judgments followed After;
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there was no more but meer Chance in all this? Or shall we fondly imagine, that the Fates and Revolutions of Nations are matters so very triffling, that he concerns not himself in them, without whose special Providence a Sparrow is not sold at such or such a price in the Mercat? We must then conclude that the Nation was horridly guilty in what they did toward this Royal Martyr, were there no other thing to make us do so,
there was no more but mere Chance in all this? Or shall we fondly imagine, that the Fates and Revolutions of nations Are matters so very trifling, that he concerns not himself in them, without whose special Providence a Sparrow is not sold At such or such a price in the Mercat? We must then conclude that the nation was horridly guilty in what they did towards this Royal Martyr, were there no other thing to make us do so,
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And we rather seem to be itched with them, because of their oddness; than to make that Spiritual Improvement of them, which, as we are Christians, we should,
And we rather seem to be itched with them, Because of their oddness; than to make that Spiritual Improvement of them, which, as we Are Christians, we should,
What! Is our conversation so little in heaven, that the greatest of its Providences work no Heavenly Impression upon us? Or are we so engrost with the interests of this World, that we cannot spare one sober thought to reflect upon those of that to come? Good God! Is it possible that rational men, who believe they have immortal Souls within them, can so squander away such excellent Beings in the drudgery of low and vulgar considerations,
What! Is our Conversation so little in heaven, that the greatest of its Providences work no Heavenly Impression upon us? Or Are we so engrossed with the interests of this World, that we cannot spare one Sobrium Thought to reflect upon those of that to come? Good God! Is it possible that rational men, who believe they have immortal Souls within them, can so squander away such excellent Beings in the drudgery of low and Vulgar considerations,
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then must not Rebellion be the most contradictory thing to them imaginable? Secondly, Did our Saviour lay the surest Foundations for Government upon the Principle of Conscience;
then must not Rebellion be the most contradictory thing to them imaginable? Secondly, Did our Saviour lay the Surest Foundations for Government upon the Principle of Conscience;
must not therefore the tearing up a Government by the roots in despight of him, in the very face of Conscience, be an iniquity not to be thought of without horrour and detestation? Thirdly, Has our Saviour been so very careful of the Rights of Subjects,
must not Therefore the tearing up a Government by the roots in despite of him, in the very face of Conscience, be an iniquity not to be Thought of without horror and detestation? Thirdly, Has our Saviour been so very careful of the Rights of Subject's,
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Are not then the violences of Subjects against their Soveraign, aggravated by all the black circumstances that can render Rebellion abominable? Surely, 'tis a thousand times more intollerable for Subjects, whose Rights are not invaded,
are not then the violences of Subject's against their Sovereign, aggravated by all the black Circumstances that can render Rebellion abominable? Surely, it's a thousand times more intolerable for Subject's, whose Rights Are not invaded,
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these having all the Temptation possible that Reasonable Creatures can have, for prompting them to rise up against that Power, by which they are depressed.
these having all the Temptation possible that Reasonable Creatures can have, for prompting them to rise up against that Power, by which they Are depressed.
And Lastly, Has our Saviour superadded the Obligation of Conscience to that of the Law of Nature, in repressing Subjects from disturbing the Government under which they live, upon the account of that innate Freedom, which afterpretences would strive to Assert;
And Lastly, Has our Saviour superadded the Obligation of Conscience to that of the Law of Nature, in repressing Subject's from disturbing the Government under which they live, upon the account of that innate Freedom, which afterpretences would strive to Assert;
And is not a superstitious rebelling for this or that Pin of the Tabernacle, the most repugnant Sin to the nature and genius of Christianity, that can be next to the shaking it self off for good and all;
And is not a superstitious rebelling for this or that Pin of the Tabernacle, the most repugnant since to the nature and genius of Christianity, that can be next to the shaking it self off for good and all;
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than first to believe nothing, and then to do every thing? And does the Doctrine of Overturning States and Empires, of Deposing Soveraign Princes, &c, merely for the sake of Religion, owe its original to the Popes and Church of Rome: And can there be any more insufferable Scandal upon Protestants and the Protestant Religion,
than First to believe nothing, and then to do every thing? And does the Doctrine of Overturning States and Empires, of Deposing Sovereign Princes, etc., merely for the sake of Religion, owe its original to the Popes and Church of Rome: And can there be any more insufferable Scandal upon Protestants and the Protestant Religion,
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and to play the Boute-feu and Incendiary more violently, than ever the Consistory inspir'd its Votaries to be? I know I need not tell you that the Rebellion against our Holy Martyr, had all these malignant Ingredients in it, to enhanse it unto as terrible a Crime as ever a Nation was guilty of.
and to play the Boute-feu and Incendiary more violently, than ever the Consistory inspired its Votaries to be? I know I need not tell you that the Rebellion against our Holy Martyr, had all these malignant Ingredients in it, to enhance it unto as terrible a Crime as ever a nation was guilty of.
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It is remarkable that the Angel commanded St. John, Rev. 3. v. 19. to tell the Church of Laodicea, that as many as God loves he rebukes and chastens,
It is remarkable that the Angel commanded Saint John, Rev. 3. v. 19. to tell the Church of Laodicea, that as many as God loves he rebukes and chastens,
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And that, not only because we have not throughly enough laid to Heart how unworthy we shewed ourselves to be of so good a King, and so great a Christian;
And that, not only Because we have not thoroughly enough laid to Heart how unworthy we showed ourselves to be of so good a King, and so great a Christian;
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or this or that Interest, has been the great Springs upon which the Religion of the Nation (as to the universality) has chiefly mov'd, ever since the late Troubles began.
or this or that Interest, has been the great Springs upon which the Religion of the nation (as to the universality) has chiefly moved, ever since the late Troubles began.
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And if we love our Peace and Felicity, our Religion and our Conscience, and so our God and our Saviour, let us never bring a Disgrace and Reproach upon our Holy Profession, by doing those things whereof the Heathens are ashamed,
And if we love our Peace and Felicity, our Religion and our Conscience, and so our God and our Saviour, let us never bring a Disgrace and Reproach upon our Holy Profession, by doing those things whereof the heathens Are ashamed,
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