A persuasive to peaceableness and obedience, seasonable and proper for these times being a sermon preached at Bury Saint Edmunds in Suffolk, on July 29, 1683, in the time of the assizes held there / by Nicholas Clagett ...
but I think it never more needed to be Taught and Inculcated than in our dayes, wherein Parties and Dissentions, Factions and Seditions, Conspiracies and Treasons make no little noise in the world.
but I think it never more needed to be Taught and Inculcated than in our days, wherein Parties and Dissensions, Factions and Seditions, Conspiracies and Treasons make no little noise in the world.
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It is thought he was at the University of Athens when he wrote this Epistle to the Thessalonians; and being there amongst the busie Students of the Arts and Sciences, he sends his Advice to the Scholars under his instruction, what sort of Students he would have them to be,
It is Thought he was At the university of Athens when he wrote this Epistle to the Thessalonians; and being there among the busy Students of the Arts and Sciences, he sends his advice to the Scholars under his instruction, what sort of Students he would have them to be,
and his counsel to them is to study to be quiet: And the Apostle seems to have given this precept with regard to the great fault of the people all thereabouts,
and his counsel to them is to study to be quiet: And the Apostle seems to have given this precept with regard to the great fault of the people all thereabouts,
and went about Scoffing and Tatling, and according to the account of them which we have in the Acts, took delight and spent their time in nothing else but either to tell,
and went about Scoffing and Tattling, and according to the account of them which we have in the Acts, took delight and spent their time in nothing Else but either to tell,
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and we must take some care and pains with our selves before we can attain this skill, the way hereunto lying through a great many parts and duties of Religion that are not suted to the corrupt dispositions of men? For there are several lusts to be subdued in order to it, from them St. James tells us, come Wars and Contentions, Jam. 4.1. There are Passions and inordinate Desires to be ruled;
and we must take Some care and pains with our selves before we can attain this skill, the Way hereunto lying through a great many parts and duties of Religion that Are not suited to the corrupt dispositions of men? For there Are several Lustiest to be subdued in order to it, from them Saint James tells us, come Wars and Contentions, Jam. 4.1. There Are Passion and inordinate Desires to be ruled;
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and besides there is a busie Devil too that stirs about, and always puts in for the furthering of Discord and Confusion, where he can do it with advantage;
and beside there is a busy devil too that stirs about, and always puts in for the furthering of Discord and Confusion, where he can do it with advantage;
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Finally, we may happen to fail of gaining the point with others, though we study it to the utmost our selves, in which case the best that we can do is what is required of us,
Finally, we may happen to fail of gaining the point with Others, though we study it to the utmost our selves, in which case the best that we can do is what is required of us,
as a thing not to be found without seeking for: Seek Peace and pursue it, Psal. 34.14. Which two expressions put together do import how much is to be done, for the sake of Quietness.
as a thing not to be found without seeking for: Seek Peace and pursue it, Psalm 34.14. Which two expressions put together do import how much is to be done, for the sake of Quietness.
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though I conceive he principally respects here the Political quiet, wishing and begging that all who are called Christians would do nothing against that.
though I conceive he principally respects Here the Political quiet, wishing and begging that all who Are called Christians would do nothing against that.
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Wherefore designing from the Apostles advice to discourse of quiet in humane Life, I shall persuade men to live peaceably amongst themselves in common Conversation,
Wherefore designing from the Apostles Advice to discourse of quiet in humane Life, I shall persuade men to live peaceably among themselves in Common Conversation,
yet, however, for as much as the way we take, and the Rules we follow to be quiet in common Society, will also dispose us to live quietly under the Government;
yet, however, for as much as the Way we take, and the Rules we follow to be quiet in Common Society, will also dispose us to live quietly under the Government;
The Wise Man tells us, He that is of a proud Heart stirreth up strife, Prov. 28.25. and from Pride cometh Contention, Prov. 13.10. and a great many stirs are made about Honour and Priority of place.
The Wise Man tells us, He that is of a proud Heart stirs up strife, Curae 28.25. and from Pride comes Contention, Curae 13.10. and a great many stirs Are made about Honour and Priority of place.
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(3.) To be of a fair ingenuous and tractable disposition, not given to humoursomness, which is a very troublesome quality, nothing being more destructive of quiet,
(3.) To be of a fair ingenuous and tractable disposition, not given to humoursomness, which is a very troublesome quality, nothing being more destructive of quiet,
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to be always ready to interpret every thing you hear of them or see in them, in as favourable a sence as it will bear, extenuating what is faulty in them,
to be always ready to interpret every thing you hear of them or see in them, in as favourable a sense as it will bear, extenuating what is faulty in them,
Thus in order to Quiet, you are to begin with studying to rectify your own Tempers, labouring to mend them where they are not right and fitted for Peaceableness,
Thus in order to Quiet, you Are to begin with studying to rectify your own Tempers, labouring to mend them where they Are not right and fitted for Peaceableness,
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very needful it is for the quiet of common society that we should take notice what men are as to their particular dispositions and constitutions wherein they differ from others,
very needful it is for the quiet of Common society that we should take notice what men Are as to their particular dispositions and constitutions wherein they differ from Others,
That you allow not your selves in speaking reproachingly and undervaluingly of others, The same Apostle who would have us study to be quiet, advising us for that end to speak evil of no man, Tit. 3.2.
That you allow not your selves in speaking reproachingly and undervaluingly of Others, The same Apostle who would have us study to be quiet, advising us for that end to speak evil of no man, Tit. 3.2.
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That you be not the Tatlers the Apostle condemns, making idle inquiries into other persons circumstances which you are nothing concern'd in, going about with Tales to disaffect people towards each other, Speaking things you ought not, and censuring what you do not understand.
That you be not the Tattlers the Apostle condemns, making idle inquiries into other Persons Circumstances which you Are nothing concerned in, going about with Tales to disaffect people towards each other, Speaking things you ought not, and censuring what you do not understand.
That you manage your tongues aright in advising and reproving of others, that is, with a care that you do it seasonably and prudently upon all accounts,
That you manage your tongues aright in advising and reproving of Others, that is, with a care that you do it seasonably and prudently upon all accounts,
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you are not to suffer your thoughts concerning any person or your affections towards him to be presently altered upon the talk of some backbiting ill-willer,
you Are not to suffer your thoughts Concerning any person or your affections towards him to be presently altered upon the talk of Some backbiting ill-willer,
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We must study quiet by weighing the nature of things thoroughly before we go about to contend, considering with our selves that every little thing ought not to disturb the quiet of Society,
We must study quiet by weighing the nature of things thoroughly before we go about to contend, considering with our selves that every little thing ought not to disturb the quiet of Society,
7. For the preservation of peace study to be exact and punctual in giving impartially every man his due, in giving men their due of that respect which belongs to them in the place or station they are in, their due of all other kinds, by being just and honest in your dealings with all,
7. For the preservation of peace study to be exact and punctual in giving impartially every man his endue, in giving men their endue of that respect which belongs to them in the place or station they Are in, their endue of all other Kinds, by being just and honest in your dealings with all,
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as you are not much the worse for your selves, considering that in humane conversation there cannot well be that exactness but that now and then something will be amiss,
as you Are not much the Worse for your selves, considering that in humane Conversation there cannot well be that exactness but that now and then something will be amiss,
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and a sincere concern for Gods Honour and Glory, and a real love of our neighbour and desire of his good and welfare, could not justly and laudably engage us in the matters and concernments of others, the Apostle exhorting us in another place not to look every man on his own things,
and a sincere concern for God's Honour and Glory, and a real love of our neighbour and desire of his good and welfare, could not justly and laudably engage us in the matters and concernments of Others, the Apostle exhorting us in Another place not to look every man on his own things,
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and censure their proceedings, and molest them at their employments is an immodest and pragmatical meddling that destroys all peace and quiet in Society:
and censure their proceedings, and molest them At their employments is an immodest and pragmatical meddling that Destroys all peace and quiet in Society:
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And therefore to be quiet with others be busie with your selves, serving God and doing good in your Generation in that place and profession of life to which God hath called you.
And Therefore to be quiet with Others be busy with your selves, serving God and doing good in your Generation in that place and profession of life to which God hath called you.
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for while we labour for the things which make for peace we are then in the fairest way to edifie one another, and we shall avoid several sins which strife and contention doth mostly engage men in;
for while we labour for the things which make for peace we Are then in the Fairest Way to edify one Another, and we shall avoid several Sins which strife and contention does mostly engage men in;
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and being at quiet our selves and studying to continue so with all men, we must needs then be the best disposed to do the business of our particular Calling as it should be done;
and being At quiet our selves and studying to continue so with all men, we must needs then be the best disposed to do the business of our particular Calling as it should be done;
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and whilst we are no wayes diverted and distracted by Temporal disturbances and unquiet circumstances here, we can also be the better intent upon the great Affairs of Eternity,
and while we Are no ways diverted and distracted by Temporal disturbances and unquiet Circumstances Here, we can also be the better intent upon the great Affairs of Eternity,
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and when we are quiet without on every side, having discharged all those Christian duties which contribute to peace, we shall be sure to have the quieter minds and consciences within,
and when we Are quiet without on every side, having discharged all those Christian duties which contribute to peace, we shall be sure to have the quieter minds and Consciences within,
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Which is all that shall be said concerning the study of quiet in common conversation. I proceed then to discourse of the Political quiet, and of the study of that;
Which is all that shall be said Concerning the study of quiet in Common Conversation. I proceed then to discourse of the Political quiet, and of the study of that;
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And to be quiet Subjects, and to be peaceably submissive to the Government is what men are chiefly to be perswaded to, the mischief of the contrary being far more fatal than what comes only by private differences and disturbances between man and man:
And to be quiet Subject's, and to be peaceably submissive to the Government is what men Are chiefly to be persuaded to, the mischief of the contrary being Far more fatal than what comes only by private differences and disturbances between man and man:
For whereas the Apostle and they that were with him were reported of as troublesome men that turn'd the world upside down, upon which a Tumult began, he makes away to Athens, begging of the Thessalonian Converts he had left,
For whereas the Apostle and they that were with him were reported of as troublesome men that turned the world upside down, upon which a Tumult began, he makes away to Athens, begging of the Thessalonian Converts he had left,
As to the first, how the Apostles Advice here may best be followed by us, and what is studying to live peaceably under Government, I shall insist upon four Particulars,
As to the First, how the Apostles advice Here may best be followed by us, and what is studying to live peaceably under Government, I shall insist upon four Particulars,
and shew, 1. What we are to be in our Selves, if we would be rightly disposed to be thus Quiet. 2. What ought to be our care in our carriage towards Others for the Preservation of this Quiet. 3. What Rules of Prudence are to be observed that we may not be influenced by others to be unquiet. 4. Why the Apostle prescribes this Expedient in particular, that we would mind to do our own business.
and show, 1. What we Are to be in our Selves, if we would be rightly disposed to be thus Quiet. 2. What ought to be our care in our carriage towards Others for the Preservation of this Quiet. 3. What Rules of Prudence Are to be observed that we may not be influenced by Others to be unquiet. 4. Why the Apostle prescribes this Expedient in particular, that we would mind to do our own business.
Wherefore that we may be qualified aright to be peaceable Subjects, I shall take notice of those things which dispose men to unquietness under Government,
Wherefore that we may be qualified aright to be peaceable Subject's, I shall take notice of those things which dispose men to unquietness under Government,
1. Ambition; for that is a restless thing, and will not suffer those to be quiet in whom it is predominant, where any thing is to be done in the prosecution of its own designs;
1. Ambition; for that is a restless thing, and will not suffer those to be quiet in whom it is predominant, where any thing is to be done in the prosecution of its own designs;
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it will make way and break through where it can, stopping at nothing, nor regarding at all the Rules of Religion, the Good of the Publick, or the Sacredness of Soveraignty.
it will make Way and break through where it can, stopping At nothing, nor regarding At all the Rules of Religion, the Good of the Public, or the Sacredness of Sovereignty.
The Government is not secure of those that would fain be uppermost themselves: Ambition always inclines me ntobe troublesom to the State, and they who are thus disposed,
The Government is not secure of those that would fain be uppermost themselves: Ambition always inclines me ntobe troublesome to the State, and they who Are thus disposed,
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2. Private Discontent: For that is another thing disposing men to be restless and unquiet, especially when it happens to be their condition, who are Great Persons,
2. Private Discontent: For that is Another thing disposing men to be restless and unquiet, especially when it happens to be their condition, who Are Great Persons,
And no doubt, where the Devil finds Male-contents of this sort, and sees how they are disposed, he takes advantage against them, managing his Suggestions accordingly, to push them forward to the most desperate attempts.
And no doubt, where the devil finds Malcontents of this sort, and sees how they Are disposed, he Takes advantage against them, managing his Suggestions accordingly, to push them forward to the most desperate attempts.
Study then to live quietly under the Government, by studying contentment in your private Circumstances, though they be not just as you would have them:
Study then to live quietly under the Government, by studying contentment in your private circumstances, though they be not just as you would have them:
For when a Party is discontented, and there is a common dissatisfaction amongst a great many people, they will often rage together against the Government,
For when a Party is discontented, and there is a Common dissatisfaction among a great many people, they will often rage together against the Government,
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and the Church and State are the most firmly established, then no wonder if a Party of Male-contents be driven to the desperate resolution not to sit down quietly by the Government,
and the Church and State Are the most firmly established, then no wonder if a Party of Malcontents be driven to the desperate resolution not to fit down quietly by the Government,
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Whenever then the Constitution of Affairs quite spoils a design you have very earnestly pursued, take heed that you harbour no angry discontents in your breasts,
Whenever then the Constitution of Affairs quite spoils a Design you have very earnestly pursued, take heed that you harbour no angry discontents in your breasts,
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but study a quiet submission to the present condition of things, believing rather whatever point you have lost, which you could wish to have gain'd, that what is order'd and disposed by God and your Superiors, will prove best in the end.
but study a quiet submission to the present condition of things, believing rather whatever point you have lost, which you could wish to have gained, that what is ordered and disposed by God and your Superiors, will prove best in the end.
whence I infer, That if people were duly thankful to God for National Blessings here in England, and knew when they were well, the King and Government were as safe as possible:
whence I infer, That if people were duly thankful to God for National Blessings Here in England, and knew when they were well, the King and Government were as safe as possible:
Wherefore, as the Case is with us, would you study this Quiet, viz. to be as Loyal to the King as you ought to be, study then to be as Thankful to God as you should be.
Wherefore, as the Case is with us, would you study this Quiet, viz. to be as Loyal to the King as you ought to be, study then to be as Thankful to God as you should be.
5. A distrusting of Gods Providence and care of us for the Future, and an impatience to be at an end of some present fears, is another thing disposing men to unquietness:
5. A distrusting of God's Providence and care of us for the Future, and an impatience to be At an end of Some present fears, is Another thing disposing men to unquietness:
even by the Diabolical ones of Treasonable Associations, Assassinations, and Insurrections. Popery may come in, and that is to be kept out; and pray God it may;
even by the Diabolical ones of Treasonable Associations, Assassinations, and Insurrections. Popery may come in, and that is to be kept out; and pray God it may;
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men had better leave the matter to God, and stay his leisure, and trust in his care of his Church, which he hath somiraculously manifested in all Ages,
men had better leave the matter to God, and stay his leisure, and trust in his care of his Church, which he hath somiraculously manifested in all Ages,
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and to acquiesce chearfully in his Providential Disposal of things, without having any wicked designs against the Government, to prevent what is feared.
and to acquiesce cheerfully in his Providential Disposal of things, without having any wicked designs against the Government, to prevent what is feared.
For, when the Religious Phrensie is at the height, and mens heads run upon the goodness of a Cause, wherein they are perswaded Gods Honour is concerned, they are commonly intemperately hot in the service of such a Cause, insomuch that no place is left for a Deliberate Prudence and careful Consideration,
For, when the Religious Frenzy is At the height, and men's Heads run upon the Goodness of a Cause, wherein they Are persuaded God's Honour is concerned, they Are commonly intemperately hight in the service of such a Cause, insomuch that no place is left for a Deliberate Prudence and careful Consideration,
but they are ready to embrace all Motions, and to engage furiously in any Enterprizes that look that way, till at length perhaps the Zeal for Religion ends in a Damnable Plot,
but they Are ready to embrace all Motions, and to engage furiously in any Enterprises that look that Way, till At length perhaps the Zeal for Religion ends in a Damnable Plot,
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but let your Zeal for Religion appear to be right and true, by its imploying you most of all in the practice of all the known Duties of Religion, by its making you constant and resolute there,
but let your Zeal for Religion appear to be right and true, by its employing you most of all in the practice of all the known Duties of Religion, by its making you constant and resolute there,
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and then moreover be as stirring and industrious as you can in the Cause of Religion, to promote its interest in the world, where you can do it lawfully and prudently;
and then moreover be as stirring and Industria as you can in the Cause of Religion, to promote its Interest in the world, where you can do it lawfully and prudently;
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and hath reason enough to be so, especially since the Old open Rebellion, and the New close Conspiracy. And by this time, I suppose, we see sufficiently what little reason the King hath to suffer and persons to be Orators to great Assemblies,
and hath reason enough to be so, especially since the Old open Rebellion, and the New close conspiracy. And by this time, I suppose, we see sufficiently what little reason the King hath to suffer and Persons to be Orators to great Assemblies,
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That it is lawful for Subjects to enter into Covenants and Associations for the Defence of themselves and their Religion, against the command of the Prince;
That it is lawful for Subject's to enter into Covenants and Associations for the Defence of themselves and their Religion, against the command of the Prince;
That when a King is excommunicate by the Kirk, and cast into Hell, he is not fit to live upon the earth, and the like, which are the Doctrines of Jesuits and Fanaticks, Doctrines of so pernicious a consequence to the publick Peace, that it is enough to make us reject them as false without examining them further;
That when a King is excommunicate by the Kirk, and cast into Hell, he is not fit to live upon the earth, and the like, which Are the Doctrines of Jesuits and Fanatics, Doctrines of so pernicious a consequence to the public Peace, that it is enough to make us reject them as false without examining them further;
And thus having reckon'd up those several things which dispose men to unpeaceableness under the Government, we may see that to be quiet Subjects we must study to be meekly minded, to be content with our private circumstances,
And thus having reckoned up those several things which dispose men to Unpeaceableness under the Government, we may see that to be quiet Subject's we must study to be meekly minded, to be content with our private Circumstances,
and with the publick Administration of Affairs, to be duly thankful to God for publick Blessings, to conside in him for the future, to regulate our Zeal, to revere the Authority of the Government,
and with the public Administration of Affairs, to be duly thankful to God for public Blessings, to Consider in him for the future, to regulate our Zeal, to revere the authority of the Government,
lest by our means People come to be startled and disquieted, and then remain Enemies to the Government, tumultuously given, and inflamable to Rebellion.
lest by our means People come to be startled and disquieted, and then remain Enemies to the Government, tumultuously given, and inflammable to Rebellion.
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To study to be Quiet, and to keep men so, is rather to do all we can to reconcile Men to the Government, who it may be are apt enough of themselves to fly out against it,
To study to be Quiet, and to keep men so, is rather to do all we can to reconcile Men to the Government, who it may be Are apt enough of themselves to fly out against it,
And indeed it is not likely that you should meet with any Doctrines of Obedience in such Assemblies, where their very meeting together is an act of Disobedience;
And indeed it is not likely that you should meet with any Doctrines of obedience in such Assemblies, where their very meeting together is an act of Disobedience;
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And therefore your Loyalty and Peaceableness will be much hazzarded, if you venture amongst People got together in Crowds, contrary to the Law and Establishment;
And Therefore your Loyalty and Peaceableness will be much hazarded, if you venture among People god together in Crowds, contrary to the Law and Establishment;
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for when you happen to hear canting Reflections upon the Government in great Assemblies, you know not how far they may work upon you, especially if all the while you perceive the Rabble about you are deeply affected therewith,
for when you happen to hear canting Reflections upon the Government in great Assemblies, you know not how Far they may work upon you, especially if all the while you perceive the Rabble about you Are deeply affected therewith,
They that would make you out of Love with the Government, by their scribling or talking, may in all likelihood be mis-informed, and take things wrong themselves:
They that would make you out of Love with the Government, by their scribbling or talking, may in all likelihood be misinformed, and take things wrong themselves:
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For how hath a Government been reviled, which continues the Envy of the World, and is so admirably fitted and constituted for the good of those that are under it,
For how hath a Government been reviled, which continues the Envy of the World, and is so admirably fitted and constituted for the good of those that Are under it,
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and what numbers of Libellous things have flown about to alienate mens Affections from a Prince, that sincerely intends and studies the Prosperity of his Subjects,
and what numbers of Libellous things have flown about to alienate men's Affections from a Prince, that sincerely intends and studies the Prosperity of his Subject's,
and hath managed things so Happily by his Wise and Prudent Conduct, A Prince of whom I may say what King David truly did of himself, that he hath all along fed his people according to the integrity of his heart,
and hath managed things so Happily by his Wise and Prudent Conduct, A Prince of whom I may say what King David truly did of himself, that he hath all along fed his people according to the integrity of his heart,
and not to read or hear with content their Intentions blamed, or their Proceedings Censured, let it rather always be your Rule to suspect them that would tempt you to suspect your Prince, and his Government.
and not to read or hear with content their Intentions blamed, or their Proceedings Censured, let it rather always be your Rule to suspect them that would tempt you to suspect your Prince, and his Government.
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3. Stand up vigorously to oppose the very first Motions to Sedition, whenever you are surprised with any beginnings of discourse tending to that purpose;
3. Stand up vigorously to oppose the very First Motions to Sedition, whenever you Are surprised with any beginnings of discourse tending to that purpose;
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For by checking and discouraging unquiet Talkers of this kind you will not only in some measure rescue and save your selves from being attempted any more by them,
For by checking and discouraging unquiet Talkers of this kind you will not only in Some measure rescue and save your selves from being attempted any more by them,
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For we know what dreadful Rebellions, Parricides, and Revolutions have arisen from small beginnings, and do remember for instance, that the Miseries of the late times had their rise at first from seditious Talk, which grew afterwards to downright Treason, and the next thing was Remonstrating, and at last it came to Arms, Arms.
For we know what dreadful Rebellions, Parricides, and Revolutions have arisen from small beginnings, and do Remember for instance, that the Misery's of the late times had their rise At First from seditious Talk, which grew afterwards to downright Treason, and the next thing was Remonstrating, and At last it Come to Arms, Arms.
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4. We are to consider in the fourth place, why the Apostle exhorting us to study to be quiet, prescribes this Expedient in particular, that we would do our own business; and he thus advises to denote that there are two things very prejudicial to the publick quiet, viz. Idleness and Medling; and sometimes they meet together both in the same persons;
4. We Are to Consider in the fourth place, why the Apostle exhorting us to study to be quiet, prescribes this Expedient in particular, that we would do our own business; and he thus advises to denote that there Are two things very prejudicial to the public quiet, viz. Idleness and Meddling; and sometime they meet together both in the same Persons;
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We read a story in Tertullian of a woman that had been newly proselyted to the Faith of Christ, who going to the Theatre, returned from thence possessed of the Devil;
We read a story in Tertullian of a woman that had been newly proselyted to the Faith of christ, who going to the Theatre, returned from thence possessed of the devil;
as in particular, are easily dealt withal to be in a Plot, and the more there are of such, the greater are the dangers of the State, for as much as such people are alwaies ready to be called in to be Parties,
as in particular, Are Easily dealt withal to be in a Plot, and the more there Are of such, the greater Are the dangers of the State, for as much as such people Are always ready to be called in to be Parties,
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For when mens busie thoughts carry them abroad, and they are all for prying into the Affairs of other, which do not belong to them, ten to one if at length they do not look so high as the Government it self,
For when men's busy thoughts carry them abroad, and they Are all for prying into the Affairs of other, which do not belong to them, ten to one if At length they do not look so high as the Government it self,
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and imagining some pressure there, and disliking the Conduct of Political Affairs, turn grave Medlers in the Reformation of Church and State, taxing in the mean while what is done by their Superiors.
and imagining Some pressure there, and disliking thee Conduct of Political Affairs, turn grave Meddlers in the Reformation of Church and State, taxing in the mean while what is done by their Superiors.
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Now when every little place is a Counsel-Table, and every ordinary fellow a States-man, and men that have nothing to do in the thing, will be modelling the Government according to their own fancy,
Now when every little place is a Counsel-Table, and every ordinary fellow a Statesman, and men that have nothing to do in the thing, will be modelling the Government according to their own fancy,
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and giving out their Politicks, and correcting the Constitution, as if it was defective, it is not like to be a quiet world. Men would do God and their Country better service,
and giving out their Politics, and correcting the Constitution, as if it was defective, it is not like to be a quiet world. Men would do God and their Country better service,
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if they would keep close to the business of their particular vocations; and strive to excel in that, not troubling others with their conceits concerning State matters,
if they would keep close to the business of their particular vocations; and strive to excel in that, not troubling Others with their conceits Concerning State matters,
when they are neither sought for, nor desired, nor needed, leaving the Administration of the Government to God and our Superiours who are intrusted with it,
when they Are neither sought for, nor desired, nor needed, leaving the Administration of the Government to God and our Superiors who Are Entrusted with it,
and are most concern'd therein, and have greater helps from Almighty God in their judging and managing of Affairs, than pragmatical Medlers can expect.
and Are most concerned therein, and have greater helps from Almighty God in their judging and managing of Affairs, than pragmatical Meddlers can expect.
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or what is studying to be quiet Subjects, and to live peaceably under the Government. What remains in the second place, is to persuade men to this study of Quiet,
or what is studying to be quiet Subject's, and to live peaceably under the Government. What remains in the second place, is to persuade men to this study of Quiet,
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and that by arguments from sundry Considerations, which however I shall put all together at this time, that being jointly considered, they might have the more force to check and correct the unquiet and disloyal humours of the present times. As,
and that by Arguments from sundry Considerations, which however I shall put all together At this time, that being jointly considered, they might have the more force to check and correct the unquiet and disloyal humours of the present times. As,
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for then Arts and Sciences are improved, Traffic and Trade goes on, Riches increase, and so doth Religion too, St James telling us that the fruits of righteousness are sown in peace, and righteousness and peace kiss each other;
for then Arts and Sciences Are improved, Traffic and Trade Goes on, Riches increase, and so does Religion too, Saint James telling us that the fruits of righteousness Are sown in peace, and righteousness and peace kiss each other;
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For he is stiled the God of peace, peace is said to come from him, and the wisdom from above is peaceable, and our Saviour pronounces them the beloved and blessed children of God that are peace-makers, and so do resemble their Heavenly Father as his true Sons:
For he is styled the God of peace, peace is said to come from him, and the Wisdom from above is peaceable, and our Saviour pronounces them the Beloved and blessed children of God that Are peacemakers, and so do resemble their Heavenly Father as his true Sons:
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And therefore methinks they cannot well pass for the Godly Party, or the people of God, that are the unquiet Troublers of our Israel, and are the Children of Sedition and Rebellion.
And Therefore methinks they cannot well pass for the Godly Party, or the people of God, that Are the unquiet Troublers of our Israel, and Are the Children of Sedition and Rebellion.
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3. From the nature of the Religion we profess, which is an Institution of Peace, all the Gospel Doctrines of Humility, Meekress, Patience, Contentedness, and Contempt of the World, being calculated for the making men quiet.
3. From the nature of the Religion we profess, which is an Institution of Peace, all the Gospel Doctrines of Humility, Meekress, Patience, Contentedness, and Contempt of the World, being calculated for the making men quiet.
And we know what was the Legacy he bequeathed to his Disciples, and in them to all Christians when he left the World, My PEACE I leave with you: and therefore it is strange that Christians, should be the turbulent Men, that Christians should be Rebels,
And we know what was the Legacy he bequeathed to his Disciples, and in them to all Christians when he left the World, My PEACE I leave with you: and Therefore it is strange that Christians, should be the turbulent Men, that Christians should be Rebels,
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as we are Subjects and under Government, as not to resist the Power, because it is the Ordinance of God, to be subject to Principalities and Powers, to Honour the King, to submit to him as Supreme,
as we Are Subject's and under Government, as not to resist the Power, Because it is the Ordinance of God, to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to Honour the King, to submit to him as Supreme,
and them that are next him in the Government, by hasty Assassinations, our Religion bids us pray for Kings and all that are in Authority, that under them we might lead quiet and peaceable lives in all godliness and honesty.
and them that Are next him in the Government, by hasty Assassinations, our Religion bids us pray for Kings and all that Are in authority, that under them we might led quiet and peaceable lives in all godliness and honesty.
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6. From the great injury we do our Religion, and the reputation of our Profession in the world by unquietness under Government, nothing being more likely to render it odious in the eyes of others,
6. From the great injury we do our Religion, and the reputation of our Profession in the world by unquietness under Government, nothing being more likely to render it odious in the eyes of Others,
For which reason in particular, as we see in the verse after the Text, the Apostle counsels the Thessalonian Believers to study to be quiet, viz. That they might walk honestly towards them that are without.
For which reason in particular, as we see in the verse After the Text, the Apostle Counsels the Thessalonian Believers to study to be quiet, viz. That they might walk honestly towards them that Are without.
and would not have the name of the Lord blasphemed, nor the best and most Divine Religion and Institution of our dear Saviour suffer amongst Turks and In•idels, Study to be quiet,
and would not have the name of the Lord blasphemed, nor the best and most Divine Religion and Institution of our dear Saviour suffer among Turks and In•idels, Study to be quiet,
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and let not the world hear of Conspiracies and Treasons amongst Christian People, let no such thing be told in Gath, or published in the streets of Askelon.
and let not the world hear of Conspiracies and Treasons among Christian People, let no such thing be told in Gaza, or published in the streets of Ashkelon.
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and in our days I suppose it is he that hath moved a Party of men to take a survey of their Numbers, and to examine their strength, in order to Insurrections, a Rebellion, and National Desolation;
and in our days I suppose it is he that hath moved a Party of men to take a survey of their Numbers, and to examine their strength, in order to Insurrections, a Rebellion, and National Desolation;
And it may be said, Cursed are the Peace-breakers, those chiefly that disquiet Governments, those yet more especially that Conspire against the best of Kings and Governments,
And it may be said, Cursed Are the Peace-breakers, those chiefly that disquiet Governments, those yet more especially that Conspire against the best of Kings and Governments,
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And had this detestable Conspiracy succeeded, and the Waters of our Israel been troubled, some of the filth of the Land would soon have been uppermost,
And had this detestable conspiracy succeeded, and the Waters of our Israel been troubled, Some of the filth of the Land would soon have been uppermost,
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For when a Change in the Government is once begun, men do not know when or where to make an end, having gone from better to worse, they still go on from worse to worse, till either they return thither again, from whence they have wandered,
For when a Change in the Government is once begun, men do not know when or where to make an end, having gone from better to Worse, they still go on from Worse to Worse, till either they return thither again, from whence they have wandered,
9. From its being the very first thing insisted on in the Proverbial Instructions of the wisest of meer men, that we would be persuaded to have no hand in wicked Conspiracies.
9. From its being the very First thing insisted on in the Proverbial Instructions of the Wisest of mere men, that we would be persuaded to have no hand in wicked Conspiracies.
His first Advice is this, which immediately follows, My Son, if sinners entice thee consent thou not, v. 10. What Sinners in particular? Bloody Associators: as appears by what follows.
His First advice is this, which immediately follows, My Son, if Sinners entice thee consent thou not, v. 10. What Sinners in particular? Bloody Associators: as appears by what follows.
So he advises at the very first, which makes me wonder that Men of any Prudence or Gravity at all, should be found in an horrible Conspiracy, contrary to the ancient Advice of the Wise Man, who was so much against bloody Confederacies, that he begins his Instructions with expressing his great detestation of them:
So he advises At the very First, which makes me wonder that Men of any Prudence or Gravity At all, should be found in an horrible conspiracy, contrary to the ancient advice of the Wise Man, who was so much against bloody Confederacies, that he begins his Instructions with expressing his great detestation of them:
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or of none; and the Government is a Grievance and Bondage, because not fix'd in the People, and mens Rights are invaded, because they are Govern'd, and they are Slaves only because they are not Kings themselves, and if it be so, God keep us in our Happy Slavery,
or of none; and the Government is a Grievance and Bondage, Because not fixed in the People, and men's Rights Are invaded, Because they Are Governed, and they Are Slaves only Because they Are not Kings themselves, and if it be so, God keep us in our Happy Slavery,
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In the Parable of the Lord and his Servants we read, that he came and found some of them smiting their fellow Servants, (and had not this Plot been detected, what smiting work would there have been of fellow-servants and fellow-subjects?) And the Lord commanded that these Smiters should be cut asunder; where their punishment in the other world is threatned to be very Grievous,
In the Parable of the Lord and his Servants we read, that he Come and found Some of them smiting their fellow Servants, (and had not this Plot been detected, what smiting work would there have been of Fellow servants and Fellow subjects?) And the Lord commanded that these Smiters should be Cut asunder; where their punishment in the other world is threatened to be very Grievous,
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as it is represented bearing some Analogy to that Temporal punishment which the Law here inflicts upon Traitors, which is Quartering of them, a Punishment they justly deserve, who go about to tear whole Societies and Kingdoms to pieces.
as it is represented bearing Some Analogy to that Temporal punishment which the Law Here inflicts upon Traitors, which is Quartering of them, a Punishment they justly deserve, who go about to tear Whole Societies and Kingdoms to Pieces.
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For what Design is more foolish, or what Attempt is more unlikely to take effect than a Treasonable Confederacy, especially when many are engaged in it? And whereas infinite are those Accidents which may hinder the success of a Plot, one of them may be enough to occasion its Discovery, and ruin the Conspirators.
For what Design is more foolish, or what Attempt is more unlikely to take Effect than a Treasonable Confederacy, especially when many Are engaged in it? And whereas infinite Are those Accidents which may hinder the success of a Plot, one of them may be enough to occasion its Discovery, and ruin the Conspirators.
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Lastly, From the wonderful Providence of God, whereby he brings to nought the Counsels, and defeats the Purposes of those who Conspire the ruin of Governments.
Lastly, From the wondered Providence of God, whereby he brings to nought the Counsels, and defeats the Purposes of those who Conspire the ruin of Governments.
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Nay do not wonder if by his Providences he shews his dislike of such things, which he hath expresly forbidden in his word, viz. of Treasonable designs, in not suffering them to take effect,
Nay do not wonder if by his Providences he shows his dislike of such things, which he hath expressly forbidden in his word, viz. of Treasonable designs, in not suffering them to take Effect,
There are many devices in the hearts of Traytors, but the Counsel of the Lord that shall stand, and unless you knew what his secret Counsel was, it is in vain to attempt those things which he is mighty like to hinder;
There Are many devices in the hearts of Traitors, but the Counsel of the Lord that shall stand, and unless you knew what his secret Counsel was, it is in vain to attempt those things which he is mighty like to hinder;
because in their Preservation and Deliverances his providence shews it self the most illustriously to be taken notice of by the Inhabitants of the earth:
Because in their Preservation and Deliverances his providence shows it self the most illustriously to be taken notice of by the Inhabitants of the earth:
Moreover if Gods Providence be not unconcern'd in lesser matters, and private persons are under the shadow of his wings, most assuredly he is intent upon the good of Governments, wherein the happiness of Thousands is involved.
Moreover if God's Providence be not unconcerned in lesser matters, and private Persons Are under the shadow of his wings, most assuredly he is intent upon the good of Governments, wherein the happiness of Thousands is involved.
Accordingly the Wise Man, in that first Chapter of the Proverbs before mentioned, where he expresses his hatred of bloudy Combinations, speaks in like manner:
Accordingly the Wise Man, in that First Chapter of the Proverbs before mentioned, where he Expresses his hatred of bloody Combinations, speaks in like manner:
and to lift up their Heel no more against us, lest they be found fighting against God, and striving with a Reprobate Impudence against all those Repulses Heaven hath given them;
and to lift up their Heel no more against us, lest they be found fighting against God, and striving with a Reprobate Impudence against all those Repulses Heaven hath given them;
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and learn to be Loyal to a Prince whose Government over us is mightily asserted by Providence, whom God hath so frequently delivered from the Sons of Violence, and hath so miraculously preserved, that we may well think him to be the Care of Heaven,
and Learn to be Loyal to a Prince whose Government over us is mightily asserted by Providence, whom God hath so frequently Delivered from the Sons of Violence, and hath so miraculously preserved, that we may well think him to be the Care of Heaven,
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And in the mean while let us beseech God that he would be pleased to discourage our ill-willers and ill-affected Men from all Unquiet and Treasonable Attempts, by still appearing graciously for us, that he would still go on to let the World know that he is our Saviour and mighty Deliverer:
And in the mean while let us beseech God that he would be pleased to discourage our ill-willers and ill-affected Men from all Unquiet and Treasonable Attempts, by still appearing graciously for us, that he would still go on to let the World know that he is our Saviour and mighty Deliverer:
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And so let us Conclude all with an excellent Collect of our Church for this purpose, which we use in our daily Devotions, O God, who art the Author of Peace,
And so let us Conclude all with an excellent Collect of our Church for this purpose, which we use in our daily Devotions, Oh God, who art the Author of Peace,
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Defend us thy humble servants in all assaults of our Enemies, that we surely trusting in thy defence, may not fear the power of any Adversaries, through the might of Iesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
Defend us thy humble Servants in all assaults of our Enemies, that we surely trusting in thy defence, may not Fear the power of any Adversaries, through the might of Iesus christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
