The power of kings, particularly the British monarchy asserted and vindicated, in a sermon preached at Wakefield in the county of York, Sunday, October the 30th, 1681 by William Clifford.
SInce it is become one of the great Masterpieces of our Incendiaries, to magnifie the Power of the People, to break open the Cabinet of State, to push forward the heady and raging Multitude, with fictitious Devices;
SInce it is become one of the great Masterpieces of our Incendiaries, to magnify the Power of the People, to break open the Cabinet of State, to push forward the heady and raging Multitude, with fictitious Devices;
and to promote that Diabolical Dialect, of Speaking evil of Dignities; I shall this day make it my business, to undeceive such as have been misled by those false Fires.
and to promote that Diabolical Dialect, of Speaking evil of Dignities; I shall this day make it my business, to undeceive such as have been misled by those false Fires.
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Thou shalt not revile the Gods, nor speak evil of the Ruler of thy People, saith Moses. Curse not the King, no not in thy thought, saith Solomon. And a greater than Solomon was obedient to Caesar. Two of the Twelve Apostles bear record, that there cannot be a surer note of a Schismatick,
Thou shalt not revile the God's, nor speak evil of the Ruler of thy People, Says Moses. Curse not the King, no not in thy Thought, Says Solomon. And a greater than Solomon was obedient to Caesar. Two of the Twelve Apostles bear record, that there cannot be a Surer note of a Schismatic,
What St. Hierom hath observed in the front of many of the Psalms, (which he probably had out of Origen, with whose Volumes his Juvenile Studies abounded;
What Saint Hieronymus hath observed in the front of many of the Psalms, (which he probably had out of Origen, with whose Volumes his Juvenile Studies abounded;
Which, if we do consult, it directeth us to the Second Book of Samuel, the 12th Chapter, where we find the Prophet Nathan, in his Message from God to David; reproving him for his Sin in the matter of Ʋriah. Whereupon the relenting Prince (being filled with the aggravating Circumstances of so great a Crime) presently falleth into that Pious Confession, in the 13th Verse of that Chapter;
Which, if we do consult, it directeth us to the Second Book of Samuel, the 12th Chapter, where we find the Prophet Nathan, in his Message from God to David; reproving him for his since in the matter of Ʋriah. Whereupon the relenting Prince (being filled with the aggravating circumstances of so great a Crime) presently falls into that Pious Confessi, in the 13th Verse of that Chapter;
And, as if that had been too small a Pennance, upon second thoughts (which are always presumed, to be the most sound and searching) he composeth this Psalm;
And, as if that had been too small a Penance, upon second thoughts (which Are always presumed, to be the most found and searching) he composeth this Psalm;
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yet it is the Sacred Priviledge of Kings only for their Offences, to be exempted from all Humane Jurisdiction. 3. That such are the Impetuosities of the Vulgar, that notwithstanding this Sacred Reserve, Majesty it self can scarce any where be inviolable. 4. That since the Persons,
yet it is the Sacred Privilege of Kings only for their Offences, to be exempted from all Humane Jurisdiction. 3. That such Are the Impetuosity of the vulgar, that notwithstanding this Sacred Reserve, Majesty it self can scarce any where be inviolable. 4. That since the Persons,
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when both They and We (Mortality being laid aside) shall be equally exempted. Till then both Gratitude and Interest, oblige us to cover the Faults of our Superiours.
when both They and We (Mortality being laid aside) shall be equally exempted. Till then both Gratitude and Interest, oblige us to cover the Faults of our Superiors.
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are not able so far to smother the Embryon of Original Depravity, but that it will (in spight of the utmost care and vigilance) burst from the Seed to the Fruit, into actual Impiety and Transgression.
Are not able so Far to smother the Embryon of Original Depravity, but that it will (in spite of the utmost care and vigilance) burst from the Seed to the Fruit, into actual Impiety and Transgression.
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Another, as a Private Person. (If these be not the Notions of Forty Eight let the World judge.) As he was a Private Person (say they) he was offensive to his Neighbour,
another, as a Private Person. (If these be not the Notions of Forty Eight let the World judge.) As he was a Private Person (say they) he was offensive to his Neighbour,
and by how much the more he knew himself exempted from the Mosaical Law, by so much the more earnest here he seemeth to be with God for a Pardon, to whose greater Tribunal only he could be accountable.
and by how much the more he knew himself exempted from the Mosaical Law, by so much the more earnest Here he seems to be with God for a Pardon, to whose greater Tribunal only he could be accountable.
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For Subjects to question the Actions (tho Offensive) or the Authority of their Princes, is a thing that is most clearly Repugnant to Primitive Custom:
For Subject's to question the Actions (though Offensive) or the authority of their Princes, is a thing that is most clearly Repugnant to Primitive Custom:
Thus the thing was amongst the Hebrews: when they requested for a King to rule over them, like as other Nations had, the Prophet answereth them, that they should have a King;
Thus the thing was among the Hebrews: when they requested for a King to Rule over them, like as other nations had, the Prophet Answers them, that they should have a King;
as you may read at large Sam. 1. 8. But that which is very observable, is, that the Prophet in the whole description of that their King, who we know was none of the best, never so much as setteth the least bound or limitation to his Power, maketh no observations of the extent of his Authority.
as you may read At large Sam. 1. 8. But that which is very observable, is, that the Prophet in the Whole description of that their King, who we know was none of the best, never so much as sets the least bound or limitation to his Power, makes no observations of the extent of his authority.
Who can lift up his hands against Gods Anointed, and be guiltless? That Golden Sentence of the Psalmist therefore must of necessity have a like Relation to all Rulers;
Who can lift up his hands against God's Anointed, and be guiltless? That Golden Sentence of the Psalmist Therefore must of necessity have a like Relation to all Rulers;
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Touch not mine Anointed. And as the Law, so the Gospel, runneth high concerning Majesty. Our Saviour prohibiteth us from doing any man Injury or Injustice:
Touch not mine Anointed. And as the Law, so the Gospel, Runneth high Concerning Majesty. Our Saviour prohibiteth us from doing any man Injury or Injustice:
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Nevertheless (saith he) lest we be troublesom, go thou to the Sea, and taking up a Fish, in his mouth thou shalt find a piece of Money, that give them for thee and me.
Nevertheless (Says he) lest we be troublesome, go thou to the Sea, and taking up a Fish, in his Mouth thou shalt find a piece of Money, that give them for thee and me.
Thus also we find the Disciples treading in their Masters steps, St. Peter, and St. Paul, those two great Doctors of the Circumcision and Uncircumcision asserting this Royal Prerogative;
Thus also we find the Disciples treading in their Masters steps, Saint Peter, and Saint Paul, those two great Doctors of the Circumcision and Uncircumcision asserting this Royal Prerogative;
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Submit your selves unto every Ordinance of Man, (saith Peter, whatsoever some of his Successours have to say to the contrary) for the Lords sake, whether it be unto the King,
Submit your selves unto every Ordinance of Man, (Says Peter, whatsoever Some of his Successors have to say to the contrary) for the lords sake, whither it be unto the King,
since Mr. Calvins Reduction of Geneva, at Strasbourg. So they tell us, that they are willing to Obey Powers, could they have such Powers as the Apostle meant of, when he writ this Epistle.
since Mr. Calvins Reduction of Geneva, At Strasbourg. So they tell us, that they Are willing to Obey Powers, could they have such Powers as the Apostle meant of, when he writ this Epistle.
And that which claimeth the next degree of our Assent, after our Saviours Doctrine, and the Apostles, is the Suffrage of the Universal Church, together with the Practice of Primitive Christianity, the best (if not only) Interpreter of the New Testament.
And that which claimeth the next degree of our Assent, After our Saviors Doctrine, and the Apostles, is the Suffrage of the Universal Church, together with the Practice of Primitive Christianity, the best (if not only) Interpreter of the New Testament.
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And what good Laws were made for securing the Royal Rights of Kings, I shall refer the more, Intelligent to read in the Universal Code, wherein you have the Four General Councils of Nice, Constantinople, Ephesus, and Chalcedon; with the Five Primitive Synods, of Ancyra, Neocesaria, Gangres, Antioch, and Laodicea; all which have been all along received,
And what good Laws were made for securing the Royal Rights of Kings, I shall refer the more, Intelligent to read in the Universal Code, wherein you have the Four General Councils of Nicaenae, Constantinople, Ephesus, and Chalcedon; with the Five Primitive Synods, of Ancyra, Neocaesarea, Gangres, Antioch, and Laodicea; all which have been all along received,
And as this was the Opinion of the whole Catholick Church, so doth it still remain, (and long may it do so;) there being no one Church in the known World asserting otherwise;
And as this was the Opinion of the Whole Catholic Church, so does it still remain, (and long may it do so;) there being no one Church in the known World asserting otherwise;
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by asserting that, which the uninterrupted Opinion, and Universal Practice of the Christian Church for Fifteen Hundred years, and upwards, hath flatly contradicted.
by asserting that, which the uninterrupted Opinion, and Universal Practice of the Christian Church for Fifteen Hundred Years, and upward, hath flatly contradicted.
It is the greatest wickedness in the World, to resist the Supream Power, saith Clemens in his Constitutions. And tho you blast our Fame ( saith Tertullian speaking to the Romans) by saying, we are Injurions to Majesty,
It is the greatest wickedness in the World, to resist the Supreme Power, Says Clemens in his Constitutions. And though you blast our Fame (Says Tertullian speaking to the Romans) by saying, we Are Injurious to Majesty,
Our Saviour hath taught us, and St. Peter hath taught us ( saith Nazianzen against Julian) not to resist Lawful Authority, ( meaning the Emperour, ) but rather to suffer;
Our Saviour hath taught us, and Saint Peter hath taught us (Says Nazianzen against Julian) not to resist Lawful authority, (meaning the Emperor,) but rather to suffer;
it is lawful for us to flee, our Saviour hath permitted it, so did St. Athanasius, so did St. Cyprian; neither have we any other Remedy left us, but Prayers and Tears.
it is lawful for us to flee, our Saviour hath permitted it, so did Saint Athanasius, so did Saint Cyprian; neither have we any other Remedy left us, but Prayers and Tears.
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And when an Emperour offered Violence to some of the Christians, what Pious Advice doth Ambrose, writing to Auxentius) give them: Beware ( saith he ) of any weapons, but your Tears;
And when an Emperor offered Violence to Some of the Christians, what Pious advice does Ambrose, writing to Auxentius) give them: Beware (Says he) of any weapons, but your Tears;
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as it will likewise be the shame of those that contrived, and acted that Tragedy, an-indelible Example of Christian Patience, is that of the Theban Legion;
as it will likewise be the shame of those that contrived, and acted that Tragedy, an-indelible Exampl of Christian Patience, is that of the Theban Legion;
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and modest Christian, with that which St. Chrysostom hath said upon the words of St. Paul, Rom. 13. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, whosoever ye be,
and modest Christian, with that which Saint Chrysostom hath said upon the words of Saint Paul, Rom. 13. Wherefore you must needs be Subject, whosoever you be,
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That the Gospel is a more exact Rule, and a more pure Institution than ever yet appeared in the World, and consequently doth require a more perfect and intire Patience, and Obedience;
That the Gospel is a more exact Rule, and a more pure Institution than ever yet appeared in the World, and consequently does require a more perfect and entire Patience, and obedience;
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that when he suffered he threatned not, but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously, in all things leaving us his Example, that we should tread in his steps. Thus Grotius.
that when he suffered he threatened not, but committed himself to him that Judgeth righteously, in all things leaving us his Exampl, that we should tread in his steps. Thus Grotius.
It appears by what hath been spoken, that we must be so far from questioning the Royal Prerogatives, that we are obliged both by the Law of God, Nature,
It appears by what hath been spoken, that we must be so Far from questioning the Royal Prerogatives, that we Are obliged both by the Law of God, Nature,
We must lay our hands upon our Mouths, and suffer with that Meekness which becometh our Profession, remembring the Examples of our Saviour and the Primitive Christians, whereof I have given you a full (and I hope satisfactory) account.
We must lay our hands upon our Mouths, and suffer with that Meekness which Becometh our Profession, remembering the Examples of our Saviour and the Primitive Christians, whereof I have given you a full (and I hope satisfactory) account.
nor in the constant and unerring Practice of the Primitive Christians; nor in any of the Writings of the Apostles, or Apostolick Men. I proceed therefore to shew,
nor in the constant and unerring Practice of the Primitive Christians; nor in any of the Writings of the Apostles, or Apostolic Men. I proceed Therefore to show,
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Thus he saith, By me Kings Reign. Of this Power King Solomons Sentence is very absolute, Who shall say to a King, what dost thou? and of the unquestionableness,
Thus he Says, By me Kings Reign. Of this Power King Solomons Sentence is very absolute, Who shall say to a King, what dost thou? and of the unquestionableness,
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how Proteus - like would Government be? How would the Laws of Mercy, and Justice, which are so essential to the Being of a Government, that it cannot subsist without them, be either wrested,
how Proteus - like would Government be? How would the Laws of Mercy, and justice, which Are so essential to the Being of a Government, that it cannot subsist without them, be either wrested,
or quite antiquated, by the Prevalency of a Party? Admit but this, and then we should soon be sensible of the Prophets complaint, Justice is gone away backward;
or quite antiquated, by the Prevalency of a Party? Admit but this, and then we should soon be sensible of the prophets complaint, justice is gone away backward;
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We are subjected unto lawful Earthly Powers, That under them we may lead godly, and peaceable lives, saith the Great Apostle. And that (according to the Prophet ) Every man might fit under his own Vine,
We Are subjected unto lawful Earthly Powers, That under them we may led godly, and peaceable lives, Says the Great Apostle. And that (according to the Prophet) Every man might fit under his own Vine,
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because his Sacred Majesty, and his Predecessors, (and long may He, and His Successors be equally prosperous,) have hitherto dispelled all those abominable Mists, of Schism, Sacriledge, and Idolatry, which they raised amongst us.
Because his Sacred Majesty, and his Predecessors, (and long may He, and His Successors be equally prosperous,) have hitherto dispelled all those abominable Mists, of Schism, Sacrilege, and Idolatry, which they raised among us.
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wherein tho Religion, and Liberty were the Pretence, yet Prophanity, Atheism, and Slavery were the Event? Wherein our greatest Enjoyment was the blessed Hotchpotch of Democracy:
wherein though Religion, and Liberty were the Pretence, yet Profanity, Atheism, and Slavery were the Event? Wherein our greatest Enjoyment was the blessed Hotchpotch of Democracy:
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And that which Crown'd the Happiness, we had Reformation thrown amongst us with a Sword in its hand, to let us see how basely we had abused the Power of the Sword, in taking it from him, who alone (by the Law of God, Nature,
And that which Crowned the Happiness, we had Reformation thrown among us with a Sword in its hand, to let us see how basely we had abused the Power of the Sword, in taking it from him, who alone (by the Law of God, Nature,
And thus, at the long run, should we be brought into the lamentable condition of the wretched Hebrews, of whom we find this Melancholy Complaint registred by the Prophet no less than four times together:
And thus, At the long run, should we be brought into the lamentable condition of the wretched Hebrews, of whom we find this Melancholy Complaint registered by the Prophet no less than four times together:
yet there are a sort of Men in the World, and the very Pest they are of all Order and Society, the great Principles of whose Religion, are to vilifie and blaspheme Magistracy,
yet there Are a sort of Men in the World, and the very Pest they Are of all Order and Society, the great Principles of whose Religion, Are to vilify and Blaspheme Magistracy,
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purchasing to themselves the Applause of the Popularity by wild Ʋtopian Notions, wherewith they do easily prevail upon, and seduce the giddy Multitude.
purchasing to themselves the Applause of the Popularity by wild Ʋtopian Notions, wherewith they do Easily prevail upon, and seduce the giddy Multitude.
The most Lunatic Fancies being once broached, do not long want Abettors. And hence there are several Objections raised, to strengthen this Antimonarchical Fabrick.
The most Lunatic Fancies being once broached, do not long want Abettors. And hence there Are several Objections raised, to strengthen this Antimonarchical Fabric.
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the other hereby striving to vindicate the Supream Power of Classes and Synods. And the Answer of the one, will be the sufficient conviction of either.
the other hereby striving to vindicate the Supreme Power of Classes and Synods. And the Answer of the one, will be the sufficient conviction of either.
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And if they demand our Reason, for this we remit them to the Canons of our Church, which tell us, That the Kings of England claim no more Power in Ecclesiastical Matters,
And if they demand our Reason, for this we remit them to the Canonas of our Church, which tell us, That the Kings of England claim no more Power in Ecclesiastical Matters,
But if they go about by this Phrase, to subject a King to the slavish humors of his People, we must take leave to dissent, Servire Ecclesiae, according to the mind of such Authors as use it, is no more than Necessitatibus Ecclesiae consulere, and in this sence the greatest Monarch will not refuse it:
But if they go about by this Phrase, to Subject a King to the slavish humours of his People, we must take leave to dissent, Serve Ecclesiae, according to the mind of such Authors as use it, is no more than Necessitatibus Ecclesiae Consult, and in this sense the greatest Monarch will not refuse it:
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but if they will not, we must needs say, they are very bad Etymologists, in striving to frame such Sences, with which Antiquity is utterly unacquainted.
but if they will not, we must needs say, they Are very bad Etymologists, in striving to frame such Senses, with which Antiquity is utterly unacquainted.
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with respect to whom, they are no more than Private Persons, (as I have already shewed,) and so liable to be by him punished, for their Miscarriages, as Private.
with respect to whom, they Are no more than Private Persons, (as I have already showed,) and so liable to be by him punished, for their Miscarriages, as Private.
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4. If the Inferiour Magistrates be Negligent, then the Pastors, and People, have solemn leave to Depose (nay Martyr) Kings, to defend themselves (in such Unchristian Actions) with the Power of the Sword,
4. If the Inferior Magistrates be Negligent, then the Pastors, and People, have solemn leave to Depose (nay Martyr) Kings, to defend themselves (in such Unchristian Actions) with the Power of the Sword,
Horresco referens. This, and much more such horrid Stuff, may be found in the Commentaries of Pareus, upon the 13th Chapter to the Romans. Neither could it ever have been better confuted,
Horresco referens. This, and much more such horrid Stuff, may be found in the Commentaries of Pareus, upon the 13th Chapter to the Romans. Neither could it ever have been better confuted,
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than it was by King JAMES of Blessed Memory, and the Loyal University of Oxford, who gave Order, That the Commentaries of Pareus should be hurnt (as they well deserved) in Public, by the hands of the Common Hangman.
than it was by King JAMES of Blessed Memory, and the Loyal university of Oxford, who gave Order, That the Commentaries of Pareus should be hurnt (as they well deserved) in Public, by the hands of the Common Hangman.
And for the utter extirpation of such Seditious, Impious, and Antimonarchical Doctrines, it was decreed by the Oxonian University, in a full Convocation, June the 5th, 1622. That every Person that was to be honoured with a Degree, in any Faculty whatsoever, should before Admission Swear, (in an Oath framed for that very purpose) to alienate such Principles: As may be seen at large in the Decree, and Oath.
And for the utter extirpation of such Seditious, Impious, and Antimonarchical Doctrines, it was decreed by the Oxonian university, in a full Convocation, June the 5th, 1622. That every Person that was to be honoured with a Degree, in any Faculty whatsoever, should before Admission Swear, (in an Oath framed for that very purpose) to alienate such Principles: As may be seen At large in the decree, and Oath.
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and that the King might be killed in his Personal, or Private Capacity, (as they called it,) and yet his Power never the worse for it, his Authority not suffering. A strange Metaphysical Notion!
and that the King might be killed in his Personal, or Private Capacity, (as they called it,) and yet his Power never the Worse for it, his authority not suffering. A strange Metaphysical Notion!
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If it be so, to what purpose are those significant Solemnities used at the Coronations? Why are they Crown'd, Inthroned, Inoyled? but to shew their Personal, and Imperial Power and Supremacy:
If it be so, to what purpose Are those significant Solemnities used At the Coronations? Why Are they Crowned, Enthroned, Inoyled? but to show their Personal, and Imperial Power and Supremacy:
How dull were the Primitive Christians, that could not bethink themselves of this Distinction! what Blood and Martyrdom might it have saved? But let these faint Chimera's vanish.
How dull were the Primitive Christians, that could not bethink themselves of this Distinction! what Blood and Martyrdom might it have saved? But let these faint Chimera's vanish.
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Were not the Religious Rites in Judea altered, according to the Genius of the Prince? Thus we find the Rites of Ahaz altered by his Son Ezechias, which Manasses his Nephew again restored,
Were not the Religious Rites in Judea altered, according to the Genius of the Prince? Thus we find the Rites of Ahaz altered by his Son Hezekiah, which Manasses his Nephew again restored,
Thus, if they demand, why in the Reign of Queen Mary the Romish Religion, and in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth the Reformed Religion, prevailed? there can be no other Reason be given,
Thus, if they demand, why in the Reign of Queen Marry the Romish Religion, and in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth the Reformed Religion, prevailed? there can be no other Reason be given,
But why our King may not be intrusted with the same Power (seeing he cannot well use it worse) wherewith they durst intrust their Protector, is a Paradox to me.
But why our King may not be Entrusted with the same Power (seeing he cannot well use it Worse) wherewith they durst intrust their Protector, is a Paradox to me.
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yet may we have sufficient comfort, if we consider, that the Hearts of all Men are in the hand of the Lord, but more especially are the Hearts of Kings in his Power,
yet may we have sufficient Comfort, if we Consider, that the Hearts of all Men Are in the hand of the Lord, but more especially Are the Hearts of Kings in his Power,
and if he be Ungodly, it will be Evil for the Church, but worse for him, whose Condemnation shall One day be augmented, answerably to the greatness of his Charge.
and if he be Ungodly, it will be Evil for the Church, but Worse for him, whose Condemnation shall One day be augmented, answerably to the greatness of his Charge.
The Duty of Obedience to Kings, was a thing so well known, and so firmly believed in the Primitive Times, that the Christians then stood in need of no other Arguments to perswade them to it,
The Duty of obedience to Kings, was a thing so well known, and so firmly believed in the Primitive Times, that the Christians then stood in need of no other Arguments to persuade them to it,
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Christian had, should go about to raise Arguments, to defend their Taking up of Arms against their Lawful (and Christian) Princes, from the same Sacred Scriptures, which the Ancients thought laid sufficient Obligation upon them (as I have largely shewed in the preceding Parts of this Discourse) to obey even the worst of Heathen Powers.
Christian had, should go about to raise Arguments, to defend their Taking up of Arms against their Lawful (and Christian) Princes, from the same Sacred Scriptures, which the Ancients Thought laid sufficient Obligation upon them (as I have largely showed in the preceding Parts of this Discourse) to obey even the worst of Heathen Powers.
seeing that I am assured, that I have all along Impartially spoken the Mind of the Catholic Church. And that to this very day, there hath not been a General Council, truly so named;
seeing that I am assured, that I have all along Impartially spoken the Mind of the Catholic Church. And that to this very day, there hath not been a General Council, truly so nam;
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But let Us, who have so good Authority for our Warrant, as the Voice, and Universal Practice of the Primitive Church, resolve (in spight of all Contradiction) to be ever Conscious of our Duty.
But let Us, who have so good authority for our Warrant, as the Voice, and Universal Practice of the Primitive Church, resolve (in spite of all Contradiction) to be ever Conscious of our Duty.
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than that the Head should give place to the Supremacy of the Foot? Tho it be true (as the Apostle observeth) that in the Body, no one Member can be without antoher;
than that the Head should give place to the Supremacy of the Foot? Tho it be true (as the Apostle observeth) that in the Body, no one Member can be without antoher;
and so leave some place unfilled; to which Philosophy will in no wise yield. There are not the most uncivilized of all People, but they have something of Subordination:
and so leave Some place unfilled; to which Philosophy will in no wise yield. There Are not the most uncivilized of all People, but they have something of Subordination:
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nay, since God Almighty hath made such Sacred Defences for Kings, let the Majesty of their Countenances dash our daring Fancies into due Allegiance and Subjection.
nay, since God Almighty hath made such Sacred Defences for Kings, let the Majesty of their Countenances dash our daring Fancies into due Allegiance and Subjection.
For further sati•faction in this point of the Authority of Supreme, and Subordinate Magistrates; I shall refer the more Curious, to mine Annotations upon the Church-Catechism (in the Fifth Commandment,) now under the hands of the Amanuensis; and will ( Bono cum Deo ) be ere long ready for the Press.
For further sati•faction in this point of the authority of Supreme, and Subordinate Magistrates; I shall refer the more Curious, to mine Annotations upon the Church-Catechism (in the Fifth Commandment,) now under the hands of the Amanuensis; and will (Bono cum God) be ere long ready for the Press.
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