A looking-glass for religious princes, or, The character and work of Josiah delivered in a sermon upon 2 Kings XXIII.XXV : the substance whereof was preached April 5 1691 at Pershore in Worcester-shire ... / by Richard Claridge ...
or Bodies Politick, there cannot be conceived a greater than good and wholsome Laws, Agreed upon and Enacted for the benefit and Emolument of the whole Society,
or Bodies Politic, there cannot be conceived a greater than good and wholesome Laws, Agreed upon and Enacted for the benefit and Emolument of the Whole Society,
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who will take care for the Enacting and Executing of good Laws, always observing a due distance between the two Extreams, Softness and Tyranny, into one of which most Princes both of later and former days have fall'n.
who will take care for the Enacting and Executing of good Laws, always observing a due distance between the two Extremes, Softness and Tyranny, into one of which most Princes both of later and former days have fallen.
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and put them as choice Shafts in the Quiver of his special Providence. In their day the Government shall triumph, it shall bid defiance to Treachery at Home,
and put them as choice Shafts in the Quiver of his special Providence. In their day the Government shall triumph, it shall bid defiance to Treachery At Home,
When the Government is Administred by a Pious, Prudent and upright Prince, who hath nothing equal in his Prospect to the Honour of God, and the Common Welfare;
When the Government is Administered by a Pious, Prudent and upright Prince, who hath nothing equal in his Prospect to the Honour of God, and the Common Welfare;
For tho' they are sometimes called Gods in Scripture, yet they are but earthly ones, and by way of Similitude, as Agapetus told Justinian, and therefore should ever remember themselves to be the Subjects of the Most High. There is all the reason in the World that Gods Honour should be first regarded by Princes in their Dominions,
For though they Are sometime called God's in Scripture, yet they Are but earthly ones, and by Way of Similitude, as Agapetus told Justinian, and Therefore should ever Remember themselves to be the Subject's of the Most High. There is all the reason in the World that God's Honour should be First regarded by Princes in their Dominions,
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I shall not here enquire whether NONLATINALPHABET, Righteousness, is to be restrained to Moral Justice, or to be taken in a more comprehensive sense for Religion and Vertue in general.
I shall not Here inquire whither, Righteousness, is to be restrained to Moral justice, or to be taken in a more comprehensive sense for Religion and Virtue in general.
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and how weak Humane Laws are of themselves to make a Nation truly happy, is sadly apparent, from the many woful distresses the Nations are under at this day, by reason of their Apostacy from God.
and how weak Humane Laws Are of themselves to make a nation truly happy, is sadly apparent, from the many woeful Distresses the nations Are under At this day, by reason of their Apostasy from God.
Thus wicked Ahab charged the Prophet Elijah with being the cause of the sore Famine in Samaria, when the Heaven was shut up three years and six months, saying, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? Thus the innocent Apostles were accused for being Disturbers of the Publick Peace, and Turners of the World upside down.
Thus wicked Ahab charged the Prophet Elijah with being the cause of the soar Famine in Samaria, when the Heaven was shut up three Years and six months, saying, Art thou he that Troubles Israel? Thus the innocent Apostles were accused for being Disturbers of the Public Peace, and Turners of the World upside down.
Paul was impleaded by Tertullus for a pestilent fellow, and a mover of Sedition. And the Primitive Christians were traduced by the Heathen Persecutors, as the Pests and Enemies of Mankind, and that they and their Doctrine procured all the Evils that so frequently befell the Roman Empire.
Paul was impleaded by Tertullus for a pestilent fellow, and a mover of Sedition. And the Primitive Christians were traduced by the Heathen Persecutors, as the Pests and Enemies of Mankind, and that they and their Doctrine procured all the Evils that so frequently befell the Roman Empire.
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Hence arose that general outcry against the Christians in those days, when any misfortune happened, Christianos ad Leones, Away with the Christians to the Lions.
Hence arose that general outcry against the Christians in those days, when any misfortune happened, Christians ad Leones, Away with the Christians to the Lions.
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as if they were the Procurers of their Misfortunes, and the Troublers of their Israel? How often do we hear it urg'd, That Dissenters are worse than Papists? that 'twill never be well in England so long as the Act of Indulgence stands? and that Liberty of Conscience is Omnium malorum Fons, the Fountain of all Mischiefs?
as if they were the Procurers of their Misfortunes, and the Troublers of their Israel? How often do we hear it urged, That Dissenters Are Worse than Papists? that it'll never be well in England so long as the Act of Indulgence Stands? and that Liberty of Conscience is Omnium malorum Fons, the Fountain of all Mischiefs?
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yea, to execute the Writ de Haeretico comburendo. But till it be proved from Scripture, that I may lawfully persecute my Neighbour purely for Religion,
yea, to execute the Writ de Heretic comburendo. But till it be proved from Scripture, that I may lawfully persecute my Neighbour purely for Religion,
To correct these Mens Mistakes, is to shew them the true Cause of all their Troubles, by resolving them into their proper Originals, their Sins and Apostacies from God.
To correct these Men's Mistakes, is to show them the true Cause of all their Troubles, by resolving them into their proper Originals, their Sins and Apostasies from God.
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Thus Elijah told Ahab, I have not troubled Israel, but thou and thy Fathers House, in that ye have forsaken the Commandments of the Lord, and thou hast followed Baalim.
Thus Elijah told Ahab, I have not troubled Israel, but thou and thy Father's House, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord, and thou hast followed Baalim.
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And the ancient Apologists, Tertullian, Cyprian, Arnobius, and others, took this as the most successful course to stop the slanderous mouths of their Adversaries.
And the ancient Apologists, Tertullian, Cyprian, Arnobius, and Others, took this as the most successful course to stop the slanderous mouths of their Adversaries.
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the Christians cleared themselves from those Aspersions, and shew'd their Adversaries how to resolve their Evils into their true Causes, such as Idolatry, Debauchery,
the Christians cleared themselves from those Aspersions, and showed their Adversaries how to resolve their Evils into their true Causes, such as Idolatry, Debauchery,
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All the Veneration, says he, that the Papist expresses before Images, whether by kneeling, praying, lifting up the eyes, burning Candles, Incense, &c. 'tis not at all done for the Image,
All the Veneration, Says he, that the Papist Expresses before Images, whither by kneeling, praying, lifting up the eyes, burning Candles, Incense, etc. it's not At all done for the Image,
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Now the Idolatry of these men consists in Performing that unto the True God, which hath a Similitue, Show and Resemblance of his Service, but is not so indeed;
Now the Idolatry of these men consists in Performing that unto the True God, which hath a Similitue, Show and Resemblance of his Service, but is not so indeed;
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because he requireth it not at our hands, and therefore is but a Will-worship, or voluntary Religion, a thing devised and done according to our own understanding.
Because he requires it not At our hands, and Therefore is but a Will-worship, or voluntary Religion, a thing devised and done according to our own understanding.
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and it forbiddeth 1. All Inventions of our own to worship God by, voluntary Religion, Opinions and Doctrines of men. 2. All Imitations of Heathens or Antichristians in their God services, to do the like unto the Lord our God. 3. All Imitation or Counterfeiting of Gods own Ordinances and Institutions,
and it forbiddeth 1. All Inventions of our own to worship God by, voluntary Religion, Opinions and Doctrines of men. 2. All Imitations of heathens or Antichristians in their God services, to do the like unto the Lord our God. 3. All Imitation or Counterfeiting of God's own Ordinances and Institutions,
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as to make Temples like his Temple, Feasts like his Feasts, Altars like his, Ministers like his, which was the Sin of Israel. 4. All neglect of Gods Services,
as to make Temples like his Temple, Feasts like his Feasts, Altars like his, Ministers like his, which was the since of Israel. 4. All neglect of God's Services,
or of the Means and Instruments by him ordained; all irreligious profaneness or hypocrisie; together with all communion with such kind of Idolatry, all causes, occasions, and provocation thereunto.
or of the Means and Instruments by him ordained; all irreligious profaneness or hypocrisy; together with all communion with such kind of Idolatry, all Causes, occasions, and provocation thereunto.
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God puts the Crown upon their Heads, and Scepter into their Hands, for other purposes, than to suffer Jeroboams Calves, Omri's Statutes, and the Works of the House of Ahab.
God puts the Crown upon their Heads, and Sceptre into their Hands, for other Purposes, than to suffer Jeroboams Calves, Omri's Statutes, and the Works of the House of Ahab.
Herein we have an Example of a King the most illustrious Scripture History affords, and who hath left a Copy of Extraordinary Zeal for God to all succeeding Kings to write after, 'tis Josiah King of Judah.
Herein we have an Exampl of a King the most illustrious Scripture History affords, and who hath left a Copy of Extraordinary Zeal for God to all succeeding Kings to write After, it's Josiah King of Judah.
But in the Reigns of his Grandfather Manasseh, and Father Amon, whose History is set down 2 Kings 21. and 2 Chron. 33. Idolatry increased like Hydra 's heads,
But in the Reigns of his Grandfather Manasses, and Father Amon, whose History is Set down 2 Kings 21. and 2 Chronicles 33. Idolatry increased like Hydra is Heads,
But how can this be, when the same Character is given of Hezekiah? For 'tis said 2 Kings 18.5. After him was none like him, among all the Kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.
But how can this be, when the same Character is given of Hezekiah? For it's said 2 Kings 18.5. After him was none like him, among all the Kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.
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Secondly, The Phrase denotes them both to have been eminently Religious. Thirdly, They had their particular Excellencies, wherein they both outstript.
Secondly, The Phrase denotes them both to have been eminently Religious. Thirdly, They had their particular Excellencies, wherein they both outstripped.
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and shut up the doors of the Temple, 2 Chron. 28.22, 23, 24. Josiah being a Minor of eight years old when he came to the Crown, had no sooner attained to the sixteenth year of his age, most commonly the time of Sport and Dalliance to many other Princes;
and shut up the doors of the Temple, 2 Chronicles 28.22, 23, 24. Josiah being a Minor of eight Years old when he Come to the Crown, had no sooner attained to the sixteenth year of his age, most commonly the time of Sport and Dalliance to many other Princes;
When therefore we read that Hezekiah threw down the High places, and the Altars, not only out of all Judah and Benjamin, but in Ephraim also and Manasseh, which two Tribes were part of the Kingdom of Israel: It is to be understood with restriction to that part of those Tribes, which was subject to the Kings of Judah, either by Conquest,
When Therefore we read that Hezekiah threw down the High places, and the Altars, not only out of all Judah and Benjamin, but in Ephraim also and Manasses, which two Tribes were part of the Kingdom of Israel: It is to be understood with restriction to that part of those Tribes, which was Subject to the Kings of Judah, either by Conquest,
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But Josiah 's Reformation extended to the Altar at Bethel, and all the houses also of the high Places that were in the Cities of Samaria, which the Kings of Israel made to provoke the Lord to anger.
But Josiah is Reformation extended to the Altar At Bethel, and all the houses also of the high Places that were in the Cities of Samaria, which the Kings of Israel made to provoke the Lord to anger.
First, He was prophesied of above three hundred years, before he was born, and mention'd expressly by name, NONLATINALPHABET, Josiah; and which is very remarkable, it was presently after Jeroboam had devised his Calf worship in Dan and Bethel; for as he stood by his new Altar in Bethel to burn Incense,
First, He was prophesied of above three hundred Years, before he was born, and mentioned expressly by name,, Josiah; and which is very remarkable, it was presently After Jeroboam had devised his Calf worship in Dan and Bethel; for as he stood by his new Altar in Bethel to burn Incense,
Thus he dealt with Jeroboam 's Altar, and the Priests of the High Places, and the like dealing may all others dread, who are involved in the like guilt.
Thus he dealt with Jeroboam is Altar, and the Priests of the High Places, and the like dealing may all Others dread, who Are involved in the like guilt.
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Cyrus was foretold, as a Passive Instrument, to bring about the design of God's Providence in the Restauration of the Jews from their Babylonish Captivity,
Cyrus was foretold, as a Passive Instrument, to bring about the Design of God's Providence in the Restauration of the jews from their Babylonish Captivity,
Hezekiah wrought that which was good, and right, and truth before the Lord his God; and in every work that he began in the service of the house of God,
Hezekiah wrought that which was good, and right, and truth before the Lord his God; and in every work that he began in the service of the house of God,
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nor the left, 2 Chron. 34.2, 3. He Consulted not with a Carnal Priesthood, and a sensual Sanhedrim; but he sent to Huldah the Prophetess for Direction.
nor the left, 2 Chronicles 34.2, 3. He Consulted not with a Carnal Priesthood, and a sensual Sanhedrim; but he sent to Huldah the Prophetess for Direction.
Idolatry was so riveted in many of the Princes, Priests and People, that Baal had a remnant among them, for he had his Chemarims, his profess'd Priests,
Idolatry was so riveted in many of the Princes, Priests and People, that Baal had a remnant among them, for he had his Chemarims, his professed Priests,
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And because there is often mention in Scripture of these High Places, and the pulling of them down is recorded as an High Act of Reformation, we will enquire what they were;
And Because there is often mention in Scripture of these High Places, and the pulling of them down is recorded as an High Act of Reformation, we will inquire what they were;
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and this will not be loss of time, because the Heathen had their High Places as well as the Jews. The High Places then Heb. NONLATINALPHABET, Sept. NONLATINALPHABET, were Altars erected upon Hills, upon which they offered Sacrifices, the Heathen to their Idols,
and this will not be loss of time, Because the Heathen had their High Places as well as the jews. The High Places then Hebrew, Sept, were Altars erected upon Hills, upon which they offered Sacrifices, the Heathen to their Idols,
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and his two Sons, Hophni and Phinehas were slain by the Philistines, 1 Sam 4.3, 4, 11. The Jews used the High Places as most proper and convenient for their Worship;
and his two Sons, Hophni and Phinehas were slave by the philistines, 1 Same 4.3, 4, 11. The jews used the High Places as most proper and convenient for their Worship;
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thus Samuel and the People sacrificed in the High Place, 1 Sam. 9.12.19. and so it continued 'till David brought the Ark to Jerusalem, and then it became the People's Duty to Sacrifice where the Ark was.
thus Samuel and the People sacrificed in the High Place, 1 Sam. 9.12.19. and so it continued till David brought the Ark to Jerusalem, and then it became the People's Duty to Sacrifice where the Ark was.
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and the Ark placed in it, the People were to bring their Sacrifices thither, according to that in Deut. 12.13, 14. Take heed to thy self, that thou offer not thy burnt-offerings in every place that thou seest;
and the Ark placed in it, the People were to bring their Sacrifices thither, according to that in Deuteronomy 12.13, 14. Take heed to thy self, that thou offer not thy Burnt offerings in every place that thou See;
they fell to Worshipping of Baal or the Sun, and other Idols of the Nations, which Worship, notwithstanding they pretended it was for the Honour of the True God, is every where condemned for abominable Idolatry.
they fell to Worshipping of Baal or the Sun, and other Idols of the nations, which Worship, notwithstanding they pretended it was for the Honour of the True God, is every where condemned for abominable Idolatry.
I know they endeavour to excuse their Innovations, as Aaron did his Golden Calf, who made proclamation, and said, To morrow is a Feast to the Lord, Exod. 32.5. Not a Feast to the Calf;
I know they endeavour to excuse their Innovations, as Aaron did his Golden Calf, who made proclamation, and said, To morrow is a Feast to the Lord, Exod 32.5. Not a Feast to the Calf;
Neither is there only a Natural Inclination, but some Persons are possessed with such a mighty Fondness for Additions, which Custom or Inrerest hath decoy'd them into, that they cannot think God well-Worshipt without the sinful Pageantry of their Ceremonious Decency and Order;
Neither is there only a Natural Inclination, but Some Persons Are possessed with such a mighty Fondness for Additions, which Custom or Inrerest hath decoyed them into, that they cannot think God well-Worshipt without the sinful Pageantry of their Ceremonious Decency and Order;
they had the Examples of several Kings, the approbation of Princes and People, their Idols were only Symbols or Medium's through which their Worship pass'd to the Supream Being,
they had the Examples of several Kings, the approbation of Princes and People, their Idols were only Symbols or Medium's through which their Worship passed to the Supreme Being,
and makes that which antecedent to his Sanction was indifferent, become immediately after to be Necessary, that is, Necessary because Commanded by the Magistrate.
and makes that which antecedent to his Sanction was indifferent, become immediately After to be Necessary, that is, Necessary Because Commanded by the Magistrate.
But all his Attempts will not do, for weak sinful Man is not able to stand out against the Omnipotent and most Holy God, who will maintain his Cause against all Opposers,
But all his Attempts will not do, for weak sinful Man is not able to stand out against the Omnipotent and most Holy God, who will maintain his Cause against all Opposers,
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First, He took care about the Temple at Jerusalem, that was much dilapidated through the Neglect of his Idolatrous Predecessors, and gave Hilkiah Orders to repair the Breaches thereof.
First, He took care about the Temple At Jerusalem, that was much dilapidated through the Neglect of his Idolatrous Predecessors, and gave Hilkiah Order to repair the Breaches thereof.
and he heard the Wrath of God denounc'd against Idolatry, he was mightily concern'd thereat, and rent his Cloaths; he consider'd himself as obnoxious to the Threatning as his People,
and he herd the Wrath of God denounced against Idolatry, he was mightily concerned thereat, and rend his Clothes; he considered himself as obnoxious to the Threatening as his People,
Herein, the King and his Subjects prov'd themselves to be Religious indeed, for all True Religion is an entring into Solemn League and Covenant with God, to be true to him and his Appointments.
Herein, the King and his Subject's proved themselves to be Religious indeed, for all True Religion is an entering into Solemn League and Covenant with God, to be true to him and his Appointments.
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for as they boasted of their being the Seed of Abraham, and Disciples of Moses, but erred not knowing the Scriptures: So our Modern Pharisees talk much of their being the True Sons of the Church, and Lovers of the Common-Prayer, when they are, many of them,
for as they boasted of their being the Seed of Abraham, and Disciples of Moses, but erred not knowing the Scriptures: So our Modern Pharisees talk much of their being the True Sons of the Church, and Lovers of the Common prayer, when they Are, many of them,
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but that Popish, Childish, perfunctory and unwarrantable one, of Godfathers and Godmothers for them in their Infancy, which when they come to Age, they are usually as careless altogether to perform,
but that Popish, Childish, perfunctory and unwarrantable one, of Godfathers and Godmothers for them in their Infancy, which when they come to Age, they Are usually as careless altogether to perform,
Fifthly, He and his People having taken the Covenant, to walk after the Lord, and to keep his Commandments, &c. there was no delay, no fear of precipitation,
Fifthly, He and his People having taken the Covenant, to walk After the Lord, and to keep his commandments, etc. there was no Delay, no Fear of precipitation,
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Sixthly, He restored the Passeover to its right Observation, commanding it to be kept exactly according to what was written in the Book of the Covenant, from which he turned not aside, by putting to, or taking from.
Sixthly, He restored the Passover to its right Observation, commanding it to be kept exactly according to what was written in the Book of the Covenant, from which he turned not aside, by putting to, or taking from.
First, Josiah 's personal Eminency above all other Kings, Like unto him was there no King before him, &c. Which is to be taken as in the Instances above mentioned,
First, Josiah is personal Eminency above all other Kings, Like unto him was there no King before him, etc. Which is to be taken as in the Instances above mentioned,
or the Canons of the Clergy, or the Parliamentary Acts of the Sanhedrin; but the Law of Moses; according to which he strictly acted in all his Proceedings about the Reformation.
or the Canonas of the Clergy, or the Parliamentary Acts of the Sanhedrin; but the Law of Moses; according to which he strictly acted in all his Proceedings about the Reformation.
But then we must remember what God himself says of such, He gives them to a People in his Anger; and consider in what sence they are constituted by him, ut flagella Dei, as the Scourge to punish the Rebellions of a Nation.
But then we must Remember what God himself Says of such, He gives them to a People in his Anger; and Consider in what sense they Are constituted by him, ut flagella Dei, as the Scourge to Punish the Rebellions of a nation.
So that the Powers that be in the World, whether Good or Bad, are ordained of God; that is, Bad Princes are Gods Ordinance of Wrath and Permission, Good Princes of special Love, Choice and Approbation.
So that the Powers that be in the World, whither Good or Bad, Are ordained of God; that is, bade Princes Are God's Ordinance of Wrath and Permission, Good Princes of special Love, Choice and Approbation.
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Others understand Authority or Right to Govern, observing a Criticism between NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, which some think will not bear the Test. And others comprehend both lawful Authority, and the Persons exercising it:
Others understand authority or Right to Govern, observing a Criticism between, and, which Some think will not bear the Test. And Others comprehend both lawful authority, and the Persons exercising it:
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the thing is much the same, for Authority it self is certainly Gods Ordinance, and the persons exercising it, are placed so by his permissive or Effective Providence.
the thing is much the same, for authority it self is Certainly God's Ordinance, and the Persons exercising it, Are placed so by his permissive or Effective Providence.
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Or thus it may be answered, this place in Hosea respects the Israelites revolt from Rehoboam to Jeroboam; and if we weigh the thing well, the Translation of the Kingdom was from God,
Or thus it may be answered, this place in Hosea respects the Israelites revolt from Rehoboam to Jeroboam; and if we weigh the thing well, the translation of the Kingdom was from God,
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But his falling away immediately after he was made King from the true Worship of God, to that of the Golden Calves, which he had set up in Dan and Bethel, and causing the People to sin therewith, was from the Devil, and so God renounces him.
But his falling away immediately After he was made King from the true Worship of God, to that of the Golden Calves, which he had Set up in Dan and Bethel, and causing the People to sin therewith, was from the devil, and so God renounces him.
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yea, he must turn them, or they can never be turned, for no less Power than Omnipotence can convert a Soul. But when the Soul is effectually converted,
yea, he must turn them, or they can never be turned, for no less Power than Omnipotence can convert a Soul. But when the Soul is effectually converted,
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but they are secured against total and final Apostacy, by Gods everlasting Covenant of Free-Grace, sealed and ratified in the Blood of Christ, by many sweet and precious promises to keep them from falling away, by vertue of their Mystical Union with Christ,
but they Are secured against total and final Apostasy, by God's everlasting Covenant of Free-Grace, sealed and ratified in the Blood of christ, by many sweet and precious promises to keep them from falling away, by virtue of their Mystical union with christ,
the way of their Salvation is of Gods own ordering and appointing, and it is this, They are Elect according to the fore-knowledge of God the Father, through Sanctification of the Spirit unto Obedience,
the Way of their Salvation is of God's own ordering and appointing, and it is this, They Are Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through Sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience,
they are not Elected to Salvation without the Spirits Sanctification unto Obedience, but they are Elected to attain Salvation by Sanctification as the means to the End:
they Are not Elected to Salvation without the Spirits Sanctification unto obedience, but they Are Elected to attain Salvation by Sanctification as the means to the End:
than they who believe that 'tis Gods method in their Salvation to bring them to it of Free Grace, through Sanctification of the Spirit unto Obedience,
than they who believe that it's God's method in their Salvation to bring them to it of Free Grace, through Sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience,
Upon this Score it is, namely, Election in Christ, and Sanctification of the Spirit, that Princes become truly Religious, and so highly eminent in the sight of God;
Upon this Score it is, namely, Election in christ, and Sanctification of the Spirit, that Princes become truly Religious, and so highly eminent in the sighed of God;
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Impious Rulers are compared by Solomon to roaring Lyons and ranging Bears, the most savage Beasts of prey, to set forth their Violence, Cruelty and Oppression.
Impious Rulers Are compared by Solomon to roaring Lyons and ranging Bears, the most savage Beasts of prey, to Set forth their Violence, Cruelty and Oppression.
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Lyons and Bears, the Naturalists tell us, are naturally crueller than other Wild Creatures, but when pinch'd with hunger, they exceed the cruelty of their Natures.
Lyons and Bears, the Naturalists tell us, Are naturally Crueler than other Wild Creatures, but when pinched with hunger, they exceed the cruelty of their Nature's.
In those Creatures we have a lively portraicture of Arbitrary and Tyrannical Governours,, who as cruelly prey upon the poor oppressed People, as they do upon the Beasts of the Field.
In those Creatures we have a lively portraiture of Arbitrary and Tyrannical Governors,, who as cruelly prey upon the poor oppressed People, as they do upon the Beasts of the Field.
With a little variation of the Apostles words, we may say of them, They are a terror to good works, and Revengers to execute wrath upon them that do well.
With a little variation of the Apostles words, we may say of them, They Are a terror to good works, and Revengers to execute wrath upon them that do well.
and how Jeroboam's, Herods, Maximines, Dioclesians, and Julians, Idolaters, Adulterers, bloody Persecutors, and infamous Apostates, are complemented with the glorious Appellations of the Lords Anointed, and Ministers of God,
and how Jeroboam's, Herods, Maximines, Diocletians, and Julians, Idolaters, Adulterers, bloody Persecutors, and infamous Apostates, Are Complemented with the glorious Appellations of the lords Anointed, and Ministers of God,
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but whence sprang this adventurous Love? from natural Courage, Ambition, vain Glory, Affectation of a Statue, superstitious observation of Oracles, or the like.
but whence sprang this adventurous Love? from natural Courage, Ambition, vain Glory, Affectation of a Statue, superstitious observation of Oracles, or the like.
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But truly Religious Princes act from Nobler Principles, and are moved by the mighty impulse of him, who sits upon the Circle of the Earth, and the Inhabitants thereof are as Grashoppers;
But truly Religious Princes act from Nobler Principles, and Are moved by the mighty impulse of him, who sits upon the Circle of the Earth, and the Inhabitants thereof Are as Grasshoppers;
The Text describes them to us by an universal Conformity to the Law of God, in turning to him with all their heart, with all their Soul, and with all their might:
The Text describes them to us by an universal Conformity to the Law of God, in turning to him with all their heart, with all their Soul, and with all their might:
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It is no part of my present work to speak of the power of Princes in matters Civil and Political, the Laws and Constitutions of the Government must be the Rule there:
It is no part of my present work to speak of the power of Princes in matters Civil and Political, the Laws and Constitutions of the Government must be the Rule there:
and this I shall do with humble reverence to Almighty God, and a due respect to those whom he hath set over us in the Government of this Realm, by laying down a few Theses or Positions.
and this I shall do with humble Reverence to Almighty God, and a due respect to those whom he hath Set over us in the Government of this Realm, by laying down a few Theses or Positions.
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for neither Pope, nor general Councils, nor National Synods, nor the Civil Magistrate singly, or with the Body Representative in Parliament, have any Soveraign Authority in Church Affairs.
for neither Pope, nor general Councils, nor National Synods, nor the Civil Magistrate singly, or with the Body Representative in Parliament, have any Sovereign authority in Church Affairs.
Ye are my Friends if ye do whatsoever I command you, John 15.14. I your sole Lord, Head, and Master, to whom all Power in Heaven and Earth is given, Mat. 28.18.
You Are my Friends if you do whatsoever I command you, John 15.14. I your sole Lord, Head, and Master, to whom all Power in Heaven and Earth is given, Mathew 28.18.
and given him to be the Head over all things to the Church, Eph. 1.22. To admit of any other Head, whether Polilical or Ministerial, were to deny his Headship.
and given him to be the Head over all things to the Church, Ephesians 1.22. To admit of any other Head, whither Polilical or Ministerial, were to deny his Headship.
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The Argument that the Sticklers for Magistratical Authority in Religion draw from the Jewish Kings, is of no force under the Dispensation of the Gospel, could they prove what they are never able to do, that they were Heads of the Church:
The Argument that the Sticklers for Magistratical authority in Religion draw from the Jewish Kings, is of no force under the Dispensation of the Gospel, could they prove what they Are never able to do, that they were Heads of the Church:
or any other Nations had de Jure any such Dominion or Power over their Subjects, as to make Laws, introduce Constitutions of their own framing, in Matters relating to Worship,
or any other nations had de Jure any such Dominion or Power over their Subject's, as to make Laws, introduce Constitutions of their own framing, in Matters relating to Worship,
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As little success they have had, who urge the Power assumed by the first Christian Emperours; for if they took upon them the Headship of the Church, they invaded Christs Prerogative;
As little success they have had, who urge the Power assumed by the First Christian emperors; for if they took upon them the Headship of the Church, they invaded Christ Prerogative;
Those Jewish Kings, David, Hezekiah, and Josiah, had Divine Warrant for what they did; and Solomon in deposing Abiathar from the Priesthood, acted not as Head of the Church,
Those Jewish Kings, David, Hezekiah, and Josiah, had Divine Warrant for what they did; and Solomon in deposing Abiathar from the Priesthood, acted not as Head of the Church,
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But though Christ hath constituted no Heads, Vicars, or Deputies over his Churches, yet he hath not left them without a Power to act by in Church Society:
But though christ hath constituted no Heads, Vicars, or Deputies over his Churches, yet he hath not left them without a Power to act by in Church Society:
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and have voluntarily joyn'd themselves into Church Fellowship, for the mutual participation of all the Ordinances of Christ, they have then a power to Elect such Persons as they shall judge fitted with Spiritual Gifts and Qualifications for the Ministry and Exercise of the same Power,
and have voluntarily joined themselves into Church Fellowship, for the mutual participation of all the Ordinances of christ, they have then a power to Elect such Persons as they shall judge fitted with Spiritual Gifts and Qualifications for the Ministry and Exercise of the same Power,
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To prevent all Mistakes touching the Power and Authority which Christ hath given to his Church, I do not assert any Soveraign, Legislative or Lordly Power,
To prevent all Mistakes touching the Power and authority which christ hath given to his Church, I do not assert any Sovereign, Legislative or Lordly Power,
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From whence the Conclusion is plain, that all such Acts and Exercise of Rule or Government, from any Interest in Church Affairs, which are Carnal, Political, Despotical, of External Operation,
From whence the Conclusion is plain, that all such Acts and Exercise of Rule or Government, from any Interest in Church Affairs, which Are Carnal, Political, Despotical, of External Operation,
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1. About Church Officers, they must have a Divine Call and Mission, Mark 16.15. and John 20.21. 2. About Church Duties, as Prayer, Preaching, &c. which must all be performed according to the Word.
1. About Church Officers, they must have a Divine Call and Mission, Mark 16.15. and John 20.21. 2. About Church Duties, as Prayer, Preaching, etc. which must all be performed according to the Word.
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(2.) The Churches of Christ have Officers distinct from those of the Civil Magistrate, they are of his sending and appointment, Eph. 4.8.11. and 1 Cor. 12.28; they are elected and ordained by the Church, Acts 6.3, 4, and 14, 23. 1 Tim. 4.14. and Acts 13.1, 2, 3, 4; they act in Christ's Name, and by his Authority, 1 Cor. 4.1. 2 Cor. 5.20. Gal. 1.1. and Mat. 28.19, 20.
(2.) The Churches of christ have Officers distinct from those of the Civil Magistrate, they Are of his sending and appointment, Ephesians 4.8.11. and 1 Cor. 12.28; they Are elected and ordained by the Church, Acts 6.3, 4, and 14, 23. 1 Tim. 4.14. and Acts 13.1, 2, 3, 4; they act in Christ's Name, and by his authority, 1 Cor. 4.1. 2 Cor. 5.20. Gal. 1.1. and Mathew 28.19, 20.
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Thirdly, Religious Princes cannot be capable of a greater Honour in this World, than to be the Instruments of a Godly Reformation among their Subjects.
Thirdly, Religious Princes cannot be capable of a greater Honour in this World, than to be the Instruments of a Godly Reformation among their Subject's.
Some Princes have been bloody Murtherers of their Countrey, and cruel Persecutors of their people, and have made Laws for the Justification of their Barbarities:
some Princes have been bloody Murderers of their Country, and cruel Persecutors of their people, and have made Laws for the Justification of their Barbarities:
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Thus Valerian enacted against the poor Christians, That unless they sacrificed to the Heathen Gods, they should be exposed to divers kinds of Punishments;
Thus Valerian enacted against the poor Christians, That unless they sacrificed to the Heathen God's, they should be exposed to diverse Kinds of Punishments;
The decree of Nebuchadnezzar, for speaking honourably of the God of Shadrach, Meshech and Abednego; of Darius, for worshipping the God of Daniel; and of Cyrus, for building the Temple at Jerusalem, more beautified their Diadem's,
The Decree of Nebuchadnezzar, for speaking honourably of the God of Shadrach, Meshech and Abednego; of Darius, for worshipping the God of daniel; and of Cyrus, for building the Temple At Jerusalem, more beautified their Diadem's,
and they themselves have been rather governed by Schemes and platforms of designing Men, than the unerring Oracles of the Living God, which doubtless has been one main Remora to a thorough Reformation.
and they themselves have been rather governed by Schemes and platforms of designing Men, than the unerring Oracles of the Living God, which doubtless has been one main Remora to a thorough Reformation.
For whiles men advise a Reformation suitable to such Models as they themselves contrive, and refuse to hearken to the Lord Christ commanding and directing in his Word? what ought to be done,
For while men Advice a Reformation suitable to such Models as they themselves contrive, and refuse to harken to the Lord christ commanding and directing in his Word? what ought to be done,
how can it be expected that ever a good End should be attained, when the only adequate means are omitted? When the Affairs of Religion are as carnally debated as Temporal matters,
how can it be expected that ever a good End should be attained, when the only adequate means Are omitted? When the Affairs of Religion Are as carnally debated as Temporal matters,
than what they are told they received by Infant-Sprinkling: in a word, when nothing will content some Men but a Draught of Reformation forg'd in the Shop of their own Brains,
than what they Are told they received by Infant sprinkling: in a word, when nothing will content Some Men but a Draught of Reformation forged in the Shop of their own Brains,
Who art thou, O great Mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain, and he shall bring forth the Head-stone thereof, with shoutings, crying Grace, Grace, unto it.
Who art thou, Oh great Mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain, and he shall bring forth the Headstone thereof, with shoutings, crying Grace, Grace, unto it.
but away to the Law and Testimony; Covenant with the Lord, as Josiah and his People did, to keep his Commandments and his Testimonies with all your heart,
but away to the Law and Testimony; Covenant with the Lord, as Josiah and his People did, to keep his commandments and his Testimonies with all your heart,
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And whereas there are some others that would perswade the People, that no Reformation is needful, I would entreat them seriously to answer me these following Questions:
And whereas there Are Some Others that would persuade the People, that no Reformation is needful, I would entreat them seriously to answer me these following Questions:
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1. Was a Reformation necessary in Josiah 's time, and did he well in restoring the true Worship of God? Is the Case of England much different from that of Judah ' s? Nay, is not our Apostacy as palpable as hers? and then are not we in as much need of a Reformation?
1. Was a Reformation necessary in Josiah is time, and did he well in restoring the true Worship of God? Is the Case of England much different from that of Judah ' s? Nay, is not our Apostasy as palpable as hers? and then Are not we in as much need of a Reformation?
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2. Are the Cathedral and Parochial Churches (as they are vulgarly called) of England, called and constituted according to the Rule and Order of the Gospel,
2. are the Cathedral and Parochial Churches (as they Are vulgarly called) of England, called and constituted according to the Rule and Order of the Gospel,
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if not, but their Members are as mix't as the Head, and the major number openly to be profane, carnal, scandalous Livers, such as Swearers, Adulterers, Drunkards, Lyars, Backbiters, Persecutors, Revilers, or at best meer Formalists;
if not, but their Members Are as mixed as the Head, and the Major number openly to be profane, carnal, scandalous Livers, such as Swearers, Adulterers, Drunkards, Liars, Backbiters, Persecutors, Revilers, or At best mere Formalists;
and were all filled with the Holy Ghost, v. 4. By the help whereof Peter proved so convincingly to the Murtherers of Christ, that God hath made the same Jesus whom they, the Jews, had crucified, both Lord and Christ, v. 36. that they were pricked in their heart,
and were all filled with the Holy Ghost, v. 4. By the help whereof Peter proved so convincingly to the Murderers of christ, that God hath made the same jesus whom they, the jews, had Crucified, both Lord and christ, v. 36. that they were pricked in their heart,
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and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and Brethren, what shall we do? verse 37. Peter presently directs them in this their great extremity:
and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and Brothers, what shall we do? verse 37. Peter presently directs them in this their great extremity:
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for the Remission of Sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, ver. 38. Upon testification of their Faith and Repentance, they were Baptized about three thousand Souls, and added to the Church, v. 41. Here is a plain Account of the Apostles manner of receiving persons into Church Fellowship, They that gladly received the Word, were Baptized, and then Added.
for the Remission of Sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, ver. 38. Upon testification of their Faith and Repentance, they were Baptised about three thousand Souls, and added to the Church, v. 41. Here is a plain Account of the Apostles manner of receiving Persons into Church Fellowship, They that gladly received the Word, were Baptised, and then Added.
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do make up the Cathedral and Parochial Societies of England, then they are rightly constituted in respect of Matter; and if Mighty Grace having bowed them to the feet of Jesus, they have freely consented to give up themselves to the Lord,
do make up the Cathedral and Parochial Societies of England, then they Are rightly constituted in respect of Matter; and if Mighty Grace having bowed them to the feet of jesus, they have freely consented to give up themselves to the Lord,
and Preach and Print Apologies and Vindications in Defence of the Excellent Constitution, as they call it, of the Church of England, on purpose to obstruct the searches of the Inquisitive,
and Preach and Print Apologies and Vindications in Defence of the Excellent Constitution, as they call it, of the Church of England, on purpose to obstruct the Searches of the Inquisitive,
this will not justifie them before God at the Great Day, thô now their false Pleas pass undiscovered by the unthinking Croud of poor deluded Wretches.
this will not justify them before God At the Great Day, though now their false Pleasant pass undiscovered by the unthinking Crowd of poor deluded Wretches.
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I am perswaded the Lord would either teach them to discern their Mistakes, or to exercise more Moderation, and Charity towards those whose Judgments are convinc'd of former Errors.
I am persuaded the Lord would either teach them to discern their Mistakes, or to exercise more Moderation, and Charity towards those whose Judgments Are convinced of former Errors.
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I conclude all with a little variation of the Apostles words in another case, Let not him who is in an Error, judge him who is convinc'd, for God hath received him.
I conclude all with a little variation of the Apostles words in Another case, Let not him who is in an Error, judge him who is convinced, for God hath received him.
