A sermon preached in the Cathedral Church of Rochester, on the 29th of May, 1684 being the anniversary of His most sacred Majesty's birth, and happy restauration to these his undoubted realms and dominions / by John Clerke ...
In which account, my Text brings in that Cardinal Sin of murmuring against their Rulers, of repining against Gods heavenly Dispensations, in governing all the Nations upon Earth, according to his Divine Will and Pleasure.
In which account, my Text brings in that Cardinal since of murmuring against their Rulers, of repining against God's heavenly Dispensations, in governing all the nations upon Earth, according to his Divine Will and Pleasure.
That in truth, they took too much upon them, seeing all the Congregation were holy every one of them, and the Lord was alike among them. Whence they proceeded to demand that uncivil question, Wherefore then did these two Brethren arrogantly lift up themselves above the Congregation of the Lord?
That in truth, they took too much upon them, seeing all the Congregation were holy every one of them, and the Lord was alike among them. Whence they proceeded to demand that Uncivil question, Wherefore then did these two Brothers arrogantly lift up themselves above the Congregation of the Lord?
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Thus do we find, that in all Ages before and from the Jewish times, even down to our own later unhappy dayes of utter confusion and ineffable misery, the Trumpet never yet sounded an Alarm for battle;
Thus do we find, that in all Ages before and from the Jewish times, even down to our own later unhappy days of utter confusion and ineffable misery, the Trumpet never yet sounded an Alarm for battle;
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and evermore will be those false suggestions, that their Rulers take away from them their Property and Liberty, their Religion and freedom of Conscience.
and evermore will be those false suggestions, that their Rulers take away from them their Property and Liberty, their Religion and freedom of Conscience.
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how suddenly those malecontents perished and came to a fearful end, unanimously resolve Rebellion to be in truth (according to the Scripture comparison made thereof) as the sin of Witchcraft.
how suddenly those malecontents perished and Come to a fearful end, unanimously resolve Rebellion to be in truth (according to the Scripture comparison made thereof) as the since of Witchcraft.
that most obstinately persevere by their daily practices and nightly Studies, to cause unhappy divisions amongst us, in the words St. Paul does his foolish Galatians, namely, who hath bewitched you? Who, by the Hellish power of magick Fascination has so far infatuated you,
that most obstinately persevere by their daily practices and nightly Studies, to cause unhappy divisions among us, in the words Saint Paul does his foolish Galatians, namely, who hath bewitched you? Who, by the Hellish power of magic Fascination has so Far infatuated you,
so strangely depriv'd you of that natural reason you were born into the World with, as to make you so erroneously prefer Changes and War, before Establishment and Peace?
so strangely deprived you of that natural reason you were born into the World with, as to make you so erroneously prefer Changes and War, before Establishment and Peace?
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1. That in these later times of Usurpation, Liberty and Property, Religion and Freedom of Conscience were most unjustly taken away from the oppressed Inhabitants of these three then wretched Kingdoms.
1. That in these later times of Usurpation, Liberty and Property, Religion and Freedom of Conscience were most unjustly taken away from the oppressed Inhabitants of these three then wretched Kingdoms.
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2. That God has been pleased in a most wonderful manner to restore unto us of these ravaged Nations, together with our King, our Liberty and Property, our Religion and Freedom of Conscience, in the highest degree of perfection.
2. That God has been pleased in a most wondered manner to restore unto us of these ravaged nations, together with our King, our Liberty and Property, our Religion and Freedom of Conscience, in the highest degree of perfection.
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3. That notwithstanding this, an ungrateful murmuring against the Government is still the English, as it was then the Israelitish Sin, which cries aloud to Heaven for Vengeance. And then
3. That notwithstanding this, an ungrateful murmuring against the Government is still the English, as it was then the Israelitish since, which cries aloud to Heaven for Vengeance. And then
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and First, That in these later times of Usurpation, Liberty and Property, Religion and Freedom of Conscience were most unjustly taken away from the oppressed Inhabitants of these three then wretched Kingdoms.
and First, That in these later times of Usurpation, Liberty and Property, Religion and Freedom of Conscience were most unjustly taken away from the oppressed Inhabitants of these three then wretched Kingdoms.
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It cannot indeed be denied by any ingenuous person, but that (contrary to the Roman Observation) at the same time when the shriller sound of the Trumpet, the noise of Horses, and the noise of a great Host pierced our Fathers tender ears, Justice, however, was heard to utter her still small voice in our Streets, whilst (in the words of the Psalmist) the Throne of Iniquity, which then bore the Soveraign Sway, framed all their Mischief by a Law.
It cannot indeed be denied by any ingenuous person, but that (contrary to the Roman Observation) At the same time when the shriller found of the Trumpet, the noise of Horses, and the noise of a great Host pierced our Father's tender ears, justice, however, was herd to utter her still small voice in our Streets, while (in the words of the Psalmist) the Throne of Iniquity, which then boar the Sovereign Sway, framed all their Mischief by a Law.
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For whosoever shall compare the Tryal of our Blessed Saviour Jesus Christ, before Pontius Pilate 's first High Court of Justice, with the Arraignment of our late most barbarously murdered King, before John Bradshaw 's second, shall find them to differ no more,
For whosoever shall compare the Trial of our Blessed Saviour jesus christ, before Pontius Pilate is First High Court of justice, with the Arraignment of our late most barbarously murdered King, before John Bradshaw is second, shall find them to differ no more,
But to proceed, As it fared with Him, who sate upon the Throne, even so did it fare with him, that was humbled in Earth and Ashes, Wrath and Envy, Trouble and Ʋnquietness, fear of Death,
But to proceed, As it fared with Him, who sat upon the Throne, even so did it fare with him, that was humbled in Earth and Ashes, Wrath and Envy, Trouble and Ʋnquietness, Fear of Death,
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and the little Houses with Clefts. The Princes and People, the Potentates and Peasants, in proportion to their respective Estates, were equally damnified and oppressed.
and the little Houses with Clefts. The Princes and People, the Potentates and Peasants, in proportion to their respective Estates, were equally damnified and oppressed.
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Then was the time, when the Loyal Party having a matter against another, durst not go to Law before the Ʋnjust. Then was the Apostle's Injunction easily observed by all good men, rather to take wrong, rather to suffer themselves to be defrauded by their false Brethren, who were for them;
Then was the time, when the Loyal Party having a matter against Another, durst not go to Law before the Ʋnjust. Then was the Apostle's Injunction Easily observed by all good men, rather to take wrong, rather to suffer themselves to be defrauded by their false Brothers, who were for them;
and implead them before those Heathen Tribunals. Then, in Short, was Judgment turned into Wormwood; then did they leave off righteousness in the Earth.
and implead them before those Heathen Tribunals. Then, in Short, was Judgement turned into Wormwood; then did they leave off righteousness in the Earth.
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Whilst they exercised the most tyrannical, high, arbitrary Government over the Lives, Liberties and Properties of the English, Scotch and Irish Nations, ever yet read or heard of amongst us.
While they exercised the most tyrannical, high, arbitrary Government over the Lives, Liberties and Properties of the English, Scotch and Irish nations, ever yet read or herd of among us.
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Whilst Volumes will not contain the Murders, Rapines, Oppressions, Sequestrations, Decimations, Imprisonments, and whatsoever else can be thought of, that was cruel, unjust,
While Volumes will not contain the Murders, Rapines, Oppressions, Sequestrations, Decimations, Imprisonments, and whatsoever Else can be Thought of, that was cruel, unjust,
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We then (instead thereof) most wretchedly heard the contrary baleful Notes, the ill-boding voices of those melancholy Birds mentioned by the Prophet Isaiah: The Cormorant and the Bittern, which possess'd those Places;
We then (instead thereof) most wretchedly herd the contrary baleful Notes, the ill-boding voices of those melancholy Birds mentioned by the Prophet Isaiah: The Cormorant and the Bittern, which possessed those Places;
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Those that lifted up the Axes before upon the thick Trees (the Psalmist tells us) were renowned as such, who intended to bring a thing to an holy perfection: but, lo!
Those that lifted up the Axes before upon the thick Trees (the Psalmist tells us) were renowned as such, who intended to bring a thing to an holy perfection: but, lo!
It afflicted us to view (in the words of Hosea) the Thorn and the Thistle coming up, flourishing and full blown upon our Altars: where the Mystical Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ were usually beheld,
It afflicted us to view (in the words of Hosea) the Thorn and the Thistle coming up, flourishing and full blown upon our Altars: where the Mystical Body and Blood of our Lord jesus christ were usually beheld,
If then our Emanuel, our God with us, had vouchsafed to have bowed the Heavens, to have come down and visited that stubborn, stiff-necked Generation of men, which so often in their hypocritical bablings invoked him by the name of Lord, Lord:
If then our Emmanuel, our God with us, had vouchsafed to have bowed the Heavens, to have come down and visited that stubborn, Stiffnecked Generation of men, which so often in their hypocritical babblings invoked him by the name of Lord, Lord:
They most sacrilegiously made those Church-Lands, dedicated unto God for the maintenance of a religious and learned Clergy, to become the Wages of their Iniquity. They were then guilty of Jeroboam 's evil way, they made the lowest of the People Priests of the High Places:
They most sacrilegiously made those Church lands, dedicated unto God for the maintenance of a religious and learned Clergy, to become the Wages of their Iniquity. They were then guilty of Jeroboam is evil Way, they made the lowest of the People Priests of the High Places:
From thence, we had preached up unto us, for sound, and (as the Cant then was) Soul-saving Doctrine, blasphemous Socinianism, wild Enthusiasm, disguised Popery, which gave execrable Indulgences and Absolutions to men, not to perform their Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, they had so often taken:
From thence, we had preached up unto us, for found, and (as the Cant then was) Soul-saving Doctrine, blasphemous Socinianism, wild Enthusiasm, disguised Popery, which gave execrable Indulgences and Absolutions to men, not to perform their Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, they had so often taken:
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That God has been pleased in a most wonderful manner to restore unto us of these ravaged Nations, together with our King, our Liberty and Property, our Religion and Freedom of Conscience, in the highest degree of Perfection.
That God has been pleased in a most wondered manner to restore unto us of these ravaged nations, together with our King, our Liberty and Property, our Religion and Freedom of Conscience, in the highest degree of Perfection.
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Our Fathers (like the plagued Egyptians, described in the Book of Wisdom) were shut up in their own Houses, and confined by their usurping Governors from maintaining (the sweetest comfort of Humane Life) Society with their Friends:
Our Father's (like the plagued egyptians, described in the Book of Wisdom) were shut up in their own Houses, and confined by their usurping Governors from maintaining (the Sweetest Comfort of Humane Life) Society with their Friends:
A Day, that, next to the Nativity of our blessed Saviour, ought in all Ages to be solemnized with the most gratefull Doxologies of Glory to God in the highest;
A Day, that, next to the Nativity of our blessed Saviour, ought in all Ages to be solemnized with the most grateful doxologies of Glory to God in the highest;
Now the sincere and upright Judges of our Land impartially render to all, their dues; to Caesar the things that are Caesar 's, with an undaunted Loyalty;
Now the sincere and upright Judges of our Land impartially render to all, their dues; to Caesar the things that Are Caesar is, with an undaunted Loyalty;
to God, and his Holy Church, the things that are God's, with pure Religion; to all the King's Subjects the things that belong to them with an even indifferency.
to God, and his Holy Church, the things that Are God's, with pure Religion; to all the King's Subject's the things that belong to them with an even indifferency.
who plainly, and without a Metaphor, made the Church of Christ here on earth to be truly Militant, and terrible as an Army with Banners; forgetting that meekness of Wisdom, which guided our first Reformers in setling that pure, peaceable, Protestant Religion, which this day happily has restored to us.
who plainly, and without a Metaphor, made the Church of christ Here on earth to be truly Militant, and terrible as an Army with Banners; forgetting that meekness of Wisdom, which guided our First Reformers in settling that pure, peaceable, Protestant Religion, which this day happily has restored to us.
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being caught up, as it were, with S. Paul, to the third Heaven) we now joyn with those ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands of Angelical ministring Spirits, in a full Chorus, to sing Psalms and Hymns of Blessing, and Honour, and Glory, and Power unto him that sitteth upon the Throne,
being caught up, as it were, with S. Paul, to the third Heaven) we now join with those ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands of Angelical ministering Spirits, in a full Chorus, to sing Psalms and Hymns of Blessing, and Honour, and Glory, and Power unto him that Sitteth upon the Throne,
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that we alone give unto the Lord the Glory due unto his Name, and worship the Lord in the right beauty of Holiness. Whilst we alike decline the Whorish Gawdry of Babylon, the Idolatrous Pageantry of the Church of Rome, on the one hand;
that we alone give unto the Lord the Glory due unto his Name, and worship the Lord in the right beauty of Holiness. While we alike decline the Whorish Gawdry of Babylon, the Idolatrous Pageantry of the Church of Rome, on the one hand;
where our lawful Soveraign (the only true Vicegerent of Jesus Christ, that supreme Bishop of our Souls) presides over us in all sacred spiritual matters.
where our lawful Sovereign (the only true Vicegerent of jesus christ, that supreme Bishop of our Souls) presides over us in all sacred spiritual matters.
to the end, that neither Priest nor People should be rash with their mouths, or let their hearts be hasty to utter any unpremeditated thing before God.
to the end, that neither Priest nor People should be rash with their mouths, or let their hearts be hasty to utter any unpremeditated thing before God.
It is she alone that can defie all the studied wit and malice of her Adversaries, to shew any political Article or Canon of her Establishment, whereby it may be proved that any of her true Sons can cry out (with Demetrius) and say, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our Wealth;
It is she alone that can defy all the studied wit and malice of her Adversaries, to show any political Article or Canon of her Establishment, whereby it may be proved that any of her true Sons can cry out (with Demetrius) and say, Sirs, you know that by this craft we have our Wealth;
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The unfained meaning of which Texts, she most candidly refers to those impartial Commentators, those greatest Lovers and most competent Judges of the Divine Truth;
The unfeigned meaning of which Texts, she most candidly refers to those impartial Commentators, those greatest Lovers and most competent Judges of the Divine Truth;
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namely, the uncorrupted Councils, and genuine Works of those ancient Fathers, who came nearest our Blessed Saviour (the first Author, and last Finisher of our Faith) as well in Holiness as time.
namely, the uncorrupted Councils, and genuine Works of those ancient Father's, who Come nearest our Blessed Saviour (the First Author, and last Finisher of our Faith) as well in Holiness as time.
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She most indulgently, and like a true Mother, obliges her Children to the performance of no Duty, which has not the power of God's Law in the first place,
She most indulgently, and like a true Mother, obliges her Children to the performance of no Duty, which has not the power of God's Law in the First place,
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and magnifie his Mercy in restoring to us our Prince, and together with him, our Religion, Laws and Liberties, to our unspeakable present and future Comfort.
and magnify his Mercy in restoring to us our Prince, and together with him, our Religion, Laws and Liberties, to our unspeakable present and future Comfort.
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learn to fear God first, and then honour his Anointed, who draws us to Obedience no otherwise than with the Cords of a Man, and with the Bands of Love.
Learn to Fear God First, and then honour his Anointed, who draws us to obedience no otherwise than with the Cords of a Man, and with the Bans of Love.
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but on the contrary, disturb the Peace and Quiet of these Nations, by their endless Jealousies and Murmurings, Which brings me to the third Proposition; namely,
but on the contrary, disturb the Peace and Quiet of these nations, by their endless Jealousies and Murmurings, Which brings me to the third Proposition; namely,
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That notwithstanding the misery we were in, and the happiness we are restored to, an ungrateful Murmuring against the Government is still the English, as it was then the Israelitish Sin, which cries aloud to Heaven for Vengeance.
That notwithstanding the misery we were in, and the happiness we Are restored to, an ungrateful Murmuring against the Government is still the English, as it was then the Israelitish since, which cries aloud to Heaven for Vengeance.
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He is born with an innate sullen Principle of Discontent, which directly interferes with that inward Quiet, that sedate Serenity of Mind, which alone is able to yield that true Peace and Satisfaction, which all the Affluence, which all the good things of this World besides cannot afford.
He is born with an innate sullen Principle of Discontent, which directly interferes with that inward Quiet, that sedate Serenity of Mind, which alone is able to yield that true Peace and Satisfaction, which all the Affluence, which all the good things of this World beside cannot afford.
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until he has effectually made his Teeth to prove Spears and Arrows, and his Tongue a sharp Sword, wherewith to destroy his lawful Soveraign, and Fellow-Subjects.
until he has effectually made his Teeth to prove Spears and Arrows, and his Tongue a sharp Sword, wherewith to destroy his lawful Sovereign, and Fellow subjects.
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From whence else have arose those contumelious Reproaches, whereby the blasphemous Rabshakehs of our Age, with the pestilential Breath of their Mouths, have in vain endeavoured to blast the verdant flourishing honour of the most just Bench,
From whence Else have arose those contumelious Reproaches, whereby the blasphemous Rabshakehs of our Age, with the pestilential Breath of their Mouths, have in vain endeavoured to blast the verdant flourishing honour of the most just Bench,
But the English Men will prove themselves Hebrews of the Hebrews; descended, as it were, on both sides from those murmuring Israelites my Text relates to.
But the English Men will prove themselves Hebrews of the Hebrews; descended, as it were, on both sides from those murmuring Israelites my Text relates to.
For how do they remember their past Affliction and Misery? the Wormwood and Gall, they so lately fed upon? Why, most truly like that unthankful people, they have their Souls dried away, because they have nothing else but this Manna, this Angels Food before their Eyes to nourish them.
For how do they Remember their past Affliction and Misery? the Wormwood and Gall, they so lately fed upon? Why, most truly like that unthankful people, they have their Souls dried away, Because they have nothing Else but this Manna, this Angels Food before their Eyes to nourish them.
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For otherwise how comes it to pass, That they will forsake the true Fountain of living Waters, the Church of England, which not long since their Souls seemed to pant after; and perversly hew them out Cisterns, broken Cisterns, that can hold no Water, unless corrupted and poysoned.
For otherwise how comes it to pass, That they will forsake the true Fountain of living Waters, the Church of England, which not long since their Souls seemed to pant After; and perversely hew them out Cisterns, broken Cisterns, that can hold no Water, unless corrupted and poisoned.
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What other Reason can be assigned, That when the Fathers of our time are asked by their Children for the Bread of Life, they will give them (but at best) an insipid Stone, in which there is no delight or nourishment, either to Body or Soul;
What other Reason can be assigned, That when the Father's of our time Are asked by their Children for the Bred of Life, they will give them (but At best) an insipid Stone, in which there is no delight or nourishment, either to Body or Soul;
as new born Babes, they desire the sincere Milk of the Word, they send them in their tender years, to suck in those deadly envenom'd Principles, that are but too commonly prated up in Conventicles;
as new born Babes, they desire the sincere Milk of the Word, they send them in their tender Years, to suck in those deadly envenomed Principles, that Are but too commonly prated up in Conventicles;
those Seminaries of Murmuring, and Nurseries of Rebellion? And when they desire the strong Meat of the Gospel, that they may grow thereby unto perfect Men,
those Seminaries of Murmuring, and Nurseries of Rebellion? And when they desire the strong Meat of the Gospel, that they may grow thereby unto perfect Men,
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they (instead thereof) actually engage their unstable minds in Leagues, Covenants and Associations against the King's sacred Person, his serene and happy Government.
they (instead thereof) actually engage their unstable minds in Leagues, Covenants and Associations against the King's sacred Person, his serene and happy Government.
But whenever they put them in practice, they will (without a speedy Repentance, and God's great Mercy) most assuredly find Misery and Destruction to be the Reward of their Unrighteousness.
But whenever they put them in practice, they will (without a speedy Repentance, and God's great Mercy) most assuredly find Misery and Destruction to be the Reward of their Unrighteousness.
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For though they may chance to escape the stroak of Justice here, yet, Behold, the Lord cometh (saith St. Jude) with ten thousands of his Saints, to execute Judgment upon all such as are Murmurers, Complainers, walking after their own Lusts,
For though they may chance to escape the stroke of justice Here, yet, Behold, the Lord comes (Says Saint U^de) with ten thousands of his Saints, to execute Judgement upon all such as Are Murmurers, Complainers, walking After their own Lustiest,
Our blessed Saviour, although Truth it self in the Abstract, when he found he could not gain Belief to his Doctrine amongst the hardned Scribes and Pharisees;
Our blessed Saviour, although Truth it self in the Abstract, when he found he could not gain Belief to his Doctrine among the hardened Scribes and Pharisees;
condescended so low as to refer them unto Moses and the Prophets: and tells them, they were they which testified of him. St. Paul condescended yet lower;
condescended so low as to refer them unto Moses and the prophets: and tells them, they were they which testified of him. Saint Paul condescended yet lower;
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whilst I shall only refer those turbulent Spirits, who refuse to be convinced from the Holy Bible, the Oracles of God, that they ought to possess their Souls, not only in patience,
while I shall only refer those turbulent Spirits, who refuse to be convinced from the Holy bible, the Oracles of God, that they ought to possess their Souls, not only in patience,
That God has not in a most gracious manner been pleased to appear to us of these Fortunate Islands, under his kinder Titles, The God of Peace and of Order:
That God has not in a most gracious manner been pleased to appear to us of these Fortunate Islands, under his kinder Titles, The God of Peace and of Order:
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Whilst God has been pleased mercifully to crown our Years with his Goodness, and to cause the Clouds continually to drop down Fatness; yea, to drop even upon the barren Dwellings of the Wilderness.
While God has been pleased mercifully to crown our years with his goodness, and to cause the Clouds continually to drop down Fatness; yea, to drop even upon the barren Dwellings of the Wilderness.
Whilst we have been cloathed in soft Raiment, and been gorgeously appparelled; whilst we have lived delicately, and been pampered with all the various parts of Luxury:
While we have been clothed in soft Raiment, and been gorgeously appparelled; while we have lived delicately, and been pampered with all the various parts of Luxury:
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Their Fields have been covered with dead Corps, their Garments rolled in Blood: and those Bodies that surviv'd the common Misery, have been exposed to the scorching heat of the Sun by day,
Their Fields have been covered with dead Corpse, their Garments rolled in Blood: and those Bodies that survived the Common Misery, have been exposed to the scorching heat of the Sun by day,
Whilst (I say) he has of late exempted us from paying the most customary Taxes usually granted him over and above his Annual standing Revenue, the most necessary support of his Crown and Dignity.
While (I say) he has of late exempted us from paying the most customary Taxes usually granted him over and above his Annual standing Revenue, the most necessary support of his Crown and Dignity.
and rather chuse to expose themselves to those ravenous Birds of Prey, her Adversaries:) The People round about us are sent to sing the Songs of the Lord in a strange Land;
and rather choose to expose themselves to those ravenous Birds of Prey, her Adversaries:) The People round about us Are sent to sing the Songs of the Lord in a strange Land;
even whilst they are performing her most holy Rites, to be themselves offered up as Holocausts; and with the surprised Galileans, to have their Blood mingled with their Sacrifices.
even while they Are performing her most holy Rites, to be themselves offered up as Holocausts; and with the surprised Galileans, to have their Blood mingled with their Sacrifices.
On the other side, Snares, Fire and Brimstone, Storm and Tempest have been the dis-relishing Portion of their Cup. And may the over-ruling Providence of God most graciously forbid their being forced ever to wring out the dregs thereof, and drink them.
On the other side, Snares, Fire and Brimstone, Storm and Tempest have been the dis-relishing Portion of their Cup. And may the overruling Providence of God most graciously forbid their being forced ever to wring out the dregs thereof, and drink them.
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They are troubled with Formidable Rumours of Wars, and have but too great reason to fear their speedy breaking out into open Hostility. Their only sad hopes, alas!
They Are troubled with Formidable Rumours of Wars, and have but too great reason to Fear their speedy breaking out into open Hostility. Their only sad hope's, alas!
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And now that God (the Almighty Governor of the World) hath done these great things for us, beyond what he has done for other Nations, it should engage Us to a most hearty Thankfulness for the same.
And now that God (the Almighty Governor of the World) hath done these great things for us, beyond what he has done for other nations, it should engage Us to a most hearty Thankfulness for the same.
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Shall we still dis-believe all these happy signs of his Love, he has shewed among us? Shall we (out of Mockery to his Almighty Power) create to our selves, out of nothing, unreasonable Discontents and Murmurings? This is (like Envy it self) for us to weep,
Shall we still disbelieve all these happy Signs of his Love, he has showed among us? Shall we (out of Mockery to his Almighty Power) create to our selves, out of nothing, unreasonable Discontents and Murmurings? This is (like Envy it self) for us to weep,
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and, like Polycrates, wilfully fling our Rings into the River, that according to the blind Dictates of Humane Nature (which incline us to love Variety) we, with him, may obtain an unsavoury taste of Adversity.
and, like Polycrates, wilfully fling our Rings into the River, that according to the blind Dictates of Humane Nature (which incline us to love Variety) we, with him, may obtain an unsavoury taste of Adversity.
