Noah's dove with her olive-branch, or, The happy tidings of the abatement of the flood of England's civil discords as it was delivered in a sermon preached at Preston in the county-palatine of Lancaster on the 24th of May, 1660, being the publick day of thanksgiving for the restoring of His Sacred and Most Excellent Majesty, Charles the Second / by William Cole ...
IN the midst of those Threats which are given forth from God by the Prophet against Israel, for the sin thereof, these Words do interweave a Promise of Mercie.
IN the midst of those Treats which Are given forth from God by the Prophet against Israel, for the since thereof, these Words do interweave a Promise of Mercy.
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It's Calvin 's observation on the Text, That this is a constant method of God, in the Prophecies of Judgement to interlineate some comfortable Promise, to give some lucida intervalla; and that, Ne de Ecclesi• pror sus actum esse putent, ne terroribus fracti animos despondeant;
It's calvin is observation on the Text, That this is a constant method of God, in the Prophecies of Judgement to interlineate Some comfortable Promise, to give Some lucida intervalla; and that, Ne de Ecclesi• prior sus Acts esse putent, ne terroribus fracti Animos despondeant;
left his People should think he hath cast them off, (a thing which he so much abhors the very apprehension of, Rom. 11. 1.) lest their hearts should faint under the hopelesness of deliverance.
left his People should think he hath cast them off, (a thing which he so much abhors the very apprehension of, Rom. 11. 1.) lest their hearts should faint under the hopelessness of deliverance.
And indeed, however both the threats against, and present seizures of wrath upon a people, be lightly esteemed by the Sons of •elial, the seated sinners of this generation, whose Brow hath Brass,
And indeed, however both the Treats against, and present seizures of wrath upon a people, be lightly esteemed by the Sons of •elial, the seated Sinners of this generation, whose Brow hath Brass,
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That Mercy, that signal and capital Deliverance which is promised here, and promised to be as the pregnant Womb of many subordinate Blessings, which were to have their birth upon the restauration of this, of it, the Verses I have read give us to observe,
That Mercy, that signal and capital Deliverance which is promised Here, and promised to be as the pregnant Womb of many subordinate Blessings, which were to have their birth upon the restauration of this, of it, the Verses I have read give us to observe,
He that shall consider the resolution of the Lord, heightned with some vehemencie of passion (if I may so speak of that impassible blessed Deity) expressed vers. 24. and part of this, cannot but admire at the connexion of that with this;
He that shall Consider the resolution of the Lord, heightened with Some vehemency of passion (if I may so speak of that impassable blessed Deity) expressed vers. 24. and part of this, cannot but admire At the connexion of that with this;
At the same time when he is irat••s peccatis, he is propitius peccatoribus, as á Lapide comments on the Text. When one would think they had been smitten by God with an incurable blow, that they were even dropping into the pit,
At the same time when he is irat••s peccatis, he is Propitius peccatoribus, as á Lapide comments on the Text. When one would think they had been smitten by God with an incurable blow, that they were even dropping into the pit,
and Expectation hath groan'd out its last, then I will restore thy Iudges as at the first, and thy, &c. 2. God would bring this about by such means, in such a way, and by the influence of such things:
and Expectation hath groaned out its last, then I will restore thy Judges as At the First, and thy, etc. 2. God would bring this about by such means, in such a Way, and by the influence of such things:
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and cause the strongest Axletrees of Government to crush in pieces under it; the little finger of his displeasure is heavier then the loyns of humane revenge;
and cause the Strongest Axletrees of Government to crush in Pieces under it; the little finger of his displeasure is Heavier then the loins of humane revenge;
and yet he will lay his hand, his whole hand upon them, and yet he will do it again and again: for so the Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET imports, reducam & reversabo manum: and the whole is brought in with this NONLATINALPHABET from God.
and yet he will lay his hand, his Whole hand upon them, and yet he will do it again and again: for so the Hebrew imports, reducam & reversabo manum: and the Whole is brought in with this from God.
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Ita fissores lignorum gravem daturi ictum, cum gemitu & suspirio eum eliciunt; the blow shall be so grievous, that he himself shall as it were gather up all his spirits to set it home with the greatest violence;
Ita fissores lignorum Gravem daturi ictum, cum gemitu & suspirio Eum eliciunt; the blow shall be so grievous, that he himself shall as it were gather up all his spirits to Set it home with the greatest violence;
He oftentimes saves a soul through the operation of affliction and unsettlement, as Petrus de Valdo (from whom the Waldenses ) was converted by a sudden judgement upon one of his Company;
He oftentimes saves a soul through the operation of affliction and unsettlement, as Peter de Valdo (from whom the Waldenses) was converted by a sudden judgement upon one of his Company;
and this is that stroak with which God hath afflicted any people, in such a case, Motion and Unsettlement, is most probable to prove the means of Restitution, Authority having a natural tendency to its proper centre,
and this is that stroke with which God hath afflicted any people, in such a case, Motion and Unsettlement, is most probable to prove the means of Restitution, authority having a natural tendency to its proper centre,
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But yet in the State of Israel, distress and trouble after the Revolt of the Tribes under Ieroboam, did not help but hinder Deliverance, did not save but sacrifice the people to be the Victims of Divine Revenge, till the Assyrian had swallowed up both the usurping Princes, and People too.
But yet in the State of Israel, distress and trouble After the Revolt of the Tribes under Jeroboam, did not help but hinder Deliverance, did not save but sacrifice the people to be the Victims of Divine Revenge, till the assyrian had swallowed up both the usurping Princes, and People too.
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and in its Effects natural, but in its Effects supernatural, and in its sanctification by God, vers. 25. I will thereby purely purge away thy dross, and take away thy tinne.
and in its Effects natural, but in its Effects supernatural, and in its sanctification by God, vers. 25. I will thereby purely purge away thy dross, and take away thy tin.
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The affliction of Israel, as to its causual relation to, and influence upon this promised happy settlement, is not considered in the Text, otherwise then as blessed by God to be the means of refining the people,
The affliction of Israel, as to its causual Relation to, and influence upon this promised happy settlement, is not considered in the Text, otherwise then as blessed by God to be the means of refining the people,
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Should I have prophesied the issues of our sad calamities, by the observation of their effects upon the hearts of this people, finding what is observable in the growth of Popery and Profaneness, Errour and Unrighteousness to any common eye, what word of peace could any Prophet have had from God,
Should I have prophesied the issues of our sad calamities, by the observation of their effects upon the hearts of this people, finding what is observable in the growth of Popery and Profaneness, Error and Unrighteousness to any Common eye, what word of peace could any Prophet have had from God,
as gold from the fire, and as silver purified from the furnace? And although the glory of the Churches Deliverance be no wayes impartable or divi•ble betwixt man and God;
as gold from the fire, and as silver purified from the furnace? And although the glory of the Churches Deliverance be no ways impartable or divi•ble betwixt man and God;
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yet let not those persons think they have any share or part in being the reason of this our present Mercie, whose lives have not been bettered by their losses; who have carried their wickedness, their lusts, their continued course of Atheism and Irreligion, their evil spirits along with them, through these evil times: that happiness of the Nation.
yet let not those Persons think they have any share or part in being the reason of this our present Mercy, whose lives have not been bettered by their losses; who have carried their wickedness, their Lustiest, their continued course of Atheism and Irreligion, their evil spirits along with them, through these evil times: that happiness of the nation.
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Yet this I would have marked, that indeed the sanctified Ones are those ten in Sodom, for whose sakes the Lord will not pour out his wrath, if found in it;
Yet this I would have marked, that indeed the sanctified Ones Are those ten in Sodom, for whose sakes the Lord will not pour out his wrath, if found in it;
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True it is, there is no effect falls out in the world, but what doth owe its origination and production to the concourse of Providence, separating the action,
True it is, there is no Effect falls out in the world, but what does owe its origination and production to the concourse of Providence, separating the actium,
as to its physical being, from the moral obliquity and irrectitude thereof, which is to be fastened upon its next and most approximate agent and principle:
as to its physical being, from the moral obliquity and irrectitude thereof, which is to be fastened upon its next and most approximate agent and principle:
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The Restitution of a Kingdom to the rightful establishment of its State & Government, is no smal, no easie work, is a work can be done by none but God.
The Restitution of a Kingdom to the rightful establishment of its State & Government, is no small, no easy work, is a work can be done by none but God.
where the spirits of them that are cordially zealous to its restoring, yet lie at such distance each from other, by reason of controversies that are excentrical at least to common peace,
where the spirits of them that Are cordially zealous to its restoring, yet lie At such distance each from other, by reason of controversies that Are excentrical At least to Common peace,
and maintain such implacability, and unreconcile ableness, although bottom'd onely upon passions and mis-conceptions; where the power of conscientious Principles in Christian Loyalty, is to overcome the disobliging height,
and maintain such implacability, and unreconcile ableness, although bottomed only upon passion and misconceptions; where the power of conscientious Principles in Christian Loyalty, is to overcome the disobliging height,
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where Christians discharged of their duty to their natural Prince, may run their comforts in Gospel-things to a possibility of more or less diminution and eclipse:
where Christians discharged of their duty to their natural Prince, may run their comforts in Gospel things to a possibility of more or less diminution and eclipse:
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but especially, where Magistracie, naked and unarmed of Assistance, is to adventure its Scepter upon the fidelity of Forces too sadly vertiginous and given to change;
but especially, where Magistracy, naked and unarmed of Assistance, is to adventure its Sceptre upon the Fidis of Forces too sadly vertiginous and given to change;
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the Principality was elective by the People and their Parliament, I mean by the Grand Sanhedrim, the Assembly of Seventy Elders, which may be understood in the Text by the word Counsellours, NONLATINALPHABET, as the Septuagint renders it;
the Principality was elective by the People and their Parliament, I mean by the Grand Sanhedrim, the Assembly of Seventy Elders, which may be understood in the Text by the word Counsellors,, as the septuagint renders it;
but compared by Menochius to the Dukedom of Venice. And thus this Prophecie or Promise seems to have had its accomplishment at the return from the Babylonish captivity;
but compared by Menochius to the Dukedom of Venice. And thus this Prophecy or Promise seems to have had its accomplishment At the return from the Babylonish captivity;
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when the Government (till the Roman invasion) was some what like this in the hands of Ezra, Nehemiah, Ioshua the Sonne of Iosedec, Zerubbabel, and others.
when the Government (till the Roman invasion) was Some what like this in the hands of Ezra, Nehemiah, Ioshua the Son of Iosedec, Zerubbabel, and Others.
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The fullest power of Monarchical Government being often expressed by this word, Psal. 75. 7. God is the judge: and when Absalom desires to be King in the room of his Father, 2 Sam. 15. 4. he speaks thus, Oh! that I were judge:
The Fullest power of Monarchical Government being often expressed by this word, Psalm 75. 7. God is the judge: and when Absalom Desires to be King in the room of his Father, 2 Sam. 15. 4. he speaks thus, Oh! that I were judge:
and his own decrees, to be expressed by this word, as may be seen in Isa. 14. 27. Isa. 23. 9. and Counsellors may be as this Sanhedrim afterwards was assistant to Monarchy, besides others particularly chosen to it,
and his own decrees, to be expressed by this word, as may be seen in Isaiah 14. 27. Isaiah 23. 9. and Counsellors may be as this Sanhedrim afterwards was assistant to Monarchy, beside Others particularly chosen to it,
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as 1 Chron. 27. 33. 2. And this sense would too much intrench upon that which was the Authority settled by God in the Family of David, and promised to continue in Iudahs posterity until Shiloh come. 3. Nor was there ever any restoring thereof after the captivity in the exactness of that form by which it was contradistinguished from regal power formerly;
as 1 Chronicles 27. 33. 2. And this sense would too much entrench upon that which was the authority settled by God in the Family of David, and promised to continue in Judas posterity until Shiloh come. 3. Nor was there ever any restoring thereof After the captivity in the exactness of that from by which it was contradistinguished from regal power formerly;
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as might be instanced in divers particulars. 2. Further then, the words may import Government in its full administration and execution. You shall not only have Authority Supreme,
as might be instanced in diverse particulars. 2. Further then, the words may import Government in its full administration and execution. You shall not only have authority Supreme,
as 2 Chron. 19. 8. and these were persons who for the ease and conveniency of the Kingdom, were to be ready to see to the dispensation of right at the appointment of the Soveraign Power.
as 2 Chronicles 19. 8. and these were Persons who for the ease and conveniency of the Kingdom, were to be ready to see to the Dispensation of right At the appointment of the Sovereign Power.
The Apostle Peter makes a distinction betwixt those NONLATINALPHABET, Supreme Authorities, and such as are NONLATINALPHABET, Magistrates sent and deputed by him:
The Apostle Peter makes a distinction betwixt those, Supreme Authorities, and such as Are, Magistrates sent and deputed by him:
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or such persons as Princes chose, out of a design to bottom their Laws and Government upon the deepest reason, most mature deliberation and sound advice.
or such Persons as Princes chosen, out of a Design to bottom their Laws and Government upon the Deepest reason, most mature deliberation and found Advice.
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that as thou shalt have Magistracy restored, so thy Princes shall act by advice, and the Law shall have its full administration in the hands of his Deputies and subordinate Judges.
that as thou shalt have Magistracy restored, so thy Princes shall act by Advice, and the Law shall have its full administration in the hands of his Deputies and subordinate Judges.
for the breach of Israel was not the losse of these, but the losse of the Supreme Authority; the Kingdom was made base, and they had no strong rod to be a Scepter to bear Rule:
for the breach of Israel was not the loss of these, but the loss of the Supreme authority; the Kingdom was made base, and they had no strong rod to be a Sceptre to bear Rule:
for though it is true that after the Babylonish captivity the Tribe of Iudah and family of David recovered not the fullness of Monarchical power and splendor,
for though it is true that After the Babylonish captivity the Tribe of Iudah and family of David recovered not the fullness of Monarchical power and splendour,
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yet then the people had their legal, although not their regal Magistracy. This saith God, I will restore, a lawful, righteous, fixed, settled Authority;
yet then the people had their Legal, although not their regal Magistracy. This Says God, I will restore, a lawful, righteous, fixed, settled authority;
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which may well apolog•ze for the submission to (though dissatisfaction with) usurped powers which hath been yeilded by good men in the time of the violent dispossession and disseisure of our rightful sacred Principality.
which may well apolog•ze for the submission to (though dissatisfaction with) usurped Powers which hath been yielded by good men in the time of the violent dispossession and disseisure of our rightful sacred Principality.
But, saith the Lord, I will restore Authority; the rightfulness and legality thereof is more properly couched under the particle, thy, thy Judges, and thy Counsellors; and this is the next.
But, Says the Lord, I will restore authority; the rightfulness and legality thereof is more properly couched under the particle, thy, thy Judges, and thy Counsellors; and this is the next.
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The Scripture speaks of it as a judgment upon a people from God, to be vassaliz'd to the power of foraign Princes of a strange language, and of a strange god.
The Scripture speaks of it as a judgement upon a people from God, to be vassalized to the power of foreign Princes of a strange language, and of a strange god.
and 'tis promised as a blessing, Ier. 30. 21. their Nobles shall be of themselves, and their Governour shall proceed from the midst of them; which though applicable to Christ,
and it's promised as a blessing, Jeremiah 30. 21. their Nobles shall be of themselves, and their Governor shall proceed from the midst of them; which though applicable to christ,
Secondly, I will restore thee Princes such are thine, as being chosen, accepted, embraced, approved, rightfully established over thee, and sworn allegiance unto by thee;
Secondly, I will restore thee Princes such Are thine, as being chosen, accepted, embraced, approved, rightfully established over thee, and sworn allegiance unto by thee;
thy rightful, lawful powers, such whose authority is thy birthright, comfort, satisfaction. The power and prevailing of persons over a people may produce a Government:
thy rightful, lawful Powers, such whose Authority is thy birthright, Comfort, satisfaction. The power and prevailing of Persons over a people may produce a Government:
but it is not properly [ theirs ] unless it be that, and in the hands of such persons with which and with whom both Right and Law, Justice and the indispensable free Obligations and Oaths of people are fully satisfied.
but it is not properly [ theirs ] unless it be that, and in the hands of such Persons with which and with whom both Right and Law, justice and the indispensable free Obligations and Oaths of people Are Fully satisfied.
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What a people may do if free, and as the Apostle speaks of a woman loosed from the Law of her husband, Rom. 7. by his death (which properly cannot be said of the Supreme Magistracy, however under a present force) is another case;
What a people may do if free, and as the Apostle speaks of a woman loosed from the Law of her husband, Rom. 7. by his death (which properly cannot be said of the Supreme Magistracy, however under a present force) is Another case;
yet lie under the secret disownings, nauseatings and disgusts thereof by them, I need not open to you, whose hearts have been for many years exercised under that affliction,
yet lie under the secret disownings, nauseatings and disgusts thereof by them, I need not open to you, whose hearts have been for many Years exercised under that affliction,
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And yet I do not think that the propriety and title of Kings is dependent on the approbation, Oathes and Covenants of their people, the title of authority being as it was with Israel, as it is with us.
And yet I do not think that the propriety and title of Kings is dependent on the approbation, Oaths and Covenants of their people, the title of Authority being as it was with Israel, as it is with us.
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for so there should be as many sorts of Kings, as Israel had of gods, and as many sorts of Governments, as distemper'd brains could fancie to themselves.
for so there should be as many sorts of Kings, as Israel had of God's, and as many sorts of Governments, as distempered brains could fancy to themselves.
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whether accepted or not accepted by thee, yet if they come with a mission and unction from God in the active and approbative influx of his will, this is a mercy for thee;
whither accepted or not accepted by thee, yet if they come with a mission and unction from God in the active and approbative influx of his will, this is a mercy for thee;
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not he whom the people shall chuse (for the people chose Absalom, and outed David; chose Ieroboam, and rejected the son of Solomon ) but he whom God shall chuse.
not he whom the people shall choose (for the people chosen Absalom, and outed David; chosen Jeroboam, and rejected the son of Solomon) but he whom God shall choose.
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And lastly, I will restore thee Princes that shall be thine, as being such as seek not thine but thee, such as do possess that honour, splendor, power and greatness not for themselves but for thee:
And lastly, I will restore thee Princes that shall be thine, as being such as seek not thine but thee, such as do possess that honour, splendour, power and greatness not for themselves but for thee:
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The Question is, to what time the Prophet relates in those expressions, at the first, and at the beginning. It may refer either to that time when Israel began to be a distinct people from the rest of the Nations,
The Question is, to what time the Prophet relates in those expressions, At the First, and At the beginning. It may refer either to that time when Israel began to be a distinct people from the rest of the nations,
and thy Princes shall be such as was Moses and Ioshua, and my servant David. And then this promise had its full accomplishment in the Government of Ezra, Ioshua, Zerubbabel, and others,
and thy Princes shall be such as was Moses and Ioshua, and my servant David. And then this promise had its full accomplishment in the Government of Ezra, Ioshua, Zerubbabel, and Others,
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3. Lastly, The words set before you that influence of this mercy upon the people, upon the account whereof it is a mercy of so great and precious value.
3. Lastly, The words Set before you that influence of this mercy upon the people, upon the account whereof it is a mercy of so great and precious valve.
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the very face and countenance of such a Government shall cause errour, wickednesse, prophanesse, falsenesse and deceitfulness to wither away, what rooting soever it have got in this interregna, in this time of the destruction or usurpation of Authority.
the very face and countenance of such a Government shall cause error, wickedness, profaneness, falseness and deceitfulness to wither away, what rooting soever it have god in this interregna, in this time of the destruction or usurpation of authority.
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This is that in which thou shalt receive the greatest good by 〈 … 〉 of thy lawful Princes, that their Authority shall be influential and successful to make thee become, and be called, The City of righteousnesse.
This is that in which thou shalt receive the greatest good by 〈 … 〉 of thy lawful Princes, that their authority shall be influential and successful to make thee become, and be called, The city of righteousness.
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The whole of these words being thus opened, I shall set before you out of that abundance which the Text affords, onely three Considerations p••tinent and proper to the occasion of this Thanksgiving,
The Whole of these words being thus opened, I shall Set before you out of that abundance which the Text affords, only three Considerations p••tinent and proper to the occasion of this Thanksgiving,
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It is a choice and singular mercy to any Kingdom, Nation or People, when (especially after a breach made upon it) God doth restore to them such a Government and Authority as was that of Moses, Ioshua, David and Solomon to his people Israel.
It is a choice and singular mercy to any Kingdom, nation or People, when (especially After a breach made upon it) God does restore to them such a Government and authority as was that of Moses, Ioshua, David and Solomon to his people Israel.
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but even sets the heart in flames of affection, transported with an holy joy; when blessed by God with such a deliverance, and at such a time. Consider therefore,
but even sets the heart in flames of affection, transported with an holy joy; when blessed by God with such a deliverance, and At such a time. Consider Therefore,
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1. If God do restore to a people such a Government as was that of Moses, Ioshua, David and Solomon, then they have [ a Government ] and Authority settled over them.
1. If God do restore to a people such a Government as was that of Moses, Ioshua, David and Solomon, then they have [ a Government ] and authority settled over them.
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What the Apostle Paul speaks of the Gospel, however in the Ministry of evil principled or unduly officed men, Phil. 1. 18. However Christ is preached; the same I may translate to this case:
What the Apostle Paul speaks of the Gospel, however in the Ministry of evil principled or unduly officed men, Philip 1. 18. However christ is preached; the same I may translate to this case:
When the Author of the Book of Iudges (whom some would suppose to be Samuel, other Hezekiah, and other Ezra, &c.) would set forth the sad estate of Israel, the expression is considerable, Iudg 21. 25. In those days there was no King in Israel.
When the Author of the Book of Judges (whom Some would suppose to be Samuel, other Hezekiah, and other Ezra, etc.) would Set forth the sad estate of Israel, the expression is considerable, Judge 21. 25. In those days there was no King in Israel.
I do not suppose that text or the other in that Book, where the same thing is expressed, to point at the want of a regal form of Magistracy, (for neither in those days nor in any former days till after, had there been any such constitution with that people) but to signifie those intervals and interregna that fell out betwixt the times of their Judges,
I do not suppose that text or the other in that Book, where the same thing is expressed, to point At the want of a regal from of Magistracy, (for neither in those days nor in any former days till After, had there been any such constitution with that people) but to signify those intervals and interregna that fell out betwixt the times of their Judges,
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which some apply to the time of the captivity, others to the days of Antiochus, and some to this present state of that people since the time of Christ.
which Some apply to the time of the captivity, Others to the days of Antiochus, and Some to this present state of that people since the time of christ.
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yet the world knows, that the Scepter is departed from that people, and that they live under the powers and pleasures of others, subjected to the Laws to which their wandring estate upon the earth doth bring them in several States, Principalities and Kingdoms.
yet the world knows, that the Sceptre is departed from that people, and that they live under the Powers and pleasures of Others, subjected to the Laws to which their wandering estate upon the earth does bring them in several States, Principalities and Kingdoms.
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2. If God do restore a Kingdom to such a Government as that of Moses, Ioshua, David and Solomon, then they are restored to a legal, rightful and just Government and Authority.
2. If God do restore a Kingdom to such a Government as that of Moses, Ioshua, David and Solomon, then they Are restored to a Legal, rightful and just Government and authority.
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they did not pawn their Consciences, and stain their reputation, as Tertullian speaks of some in his time, propter unius anni volaticum gaudium, for the fleeting glory of a short time;
they did not pawn their Consciences, and stain their reputation, as Tertullian speaks of Some in his time, propter unius anni Volaticum gaudium, for the fleeting glory of a short time;
He that would have satisfaction in that point, I shall desire him but to do his own understanding that right as to consult and ponder that renowned and elaborate Tractate of our reverend Neighbour, Mr. Edward Gee, about usurped powers, Printed and Published in the worst of times, with no lesse boldnesse of his blessed soul for God and the vindication of his people,
He that would have satisfaction in that point, I shall desire him but to do his own understanding that right as to consult and ponder that renowned and elaborate Tractate of our reverend Neighbour, Mr. Edward Gee, about usurped Powers, Printed and Published in the worst of times, with no less boldness of his blessed soul for God and the vindication of his people,
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First, Usurpers in Magistracy usually fall most foul upon God and the interest of Religion, either imposing and enforcing corrupt and wicked innovations upon the people,
First, Usurpers in Magistracy usually fallen most foul upon God and the Interest of Religion, either imposing and enforcing corrupt and wicked innovations upon the people,
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or Jesus Christ whom he hath sent.) No sooner was he setled in that Throne which of right belonged to the Son of Solomon, but the whole course of sacred worship is changed,
or jesus christ whom he hath sent.) No sooner was he settled in that Throne which of right belonged to the Son of Solomon, but the Whole course of sacred worship is changed,
It is one of the Rules and Principles of Machiavil, about persons that invade the regal power, In id unice intendat oportet ut sicut ipse novus princeps est, it a in suo principatu innovet omnia;
It is one of the Rules and Principles of machiavelli, about Persons that invade the regal power, In id unice intendat oportet ut sicut ipse Novus princeps est, it a in Sue principatu innovet omnia;
or at least the most active, stirring and tumultuous part of it (for such usually is that part which is the most corruptly principled) or may lay the greatest foundations for their own possession of their unjust Authority;
or At least the most active, stirring and tumultuous part of it (for such usually is that part which is the most corruptly principled) or may lay the greatest foundations for their own possession of their unjust authority;
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this is that Pole-Star by which Usurpation steers its course. And therefore wo unto thee, thou sacred and blessed interest of truth and true Religion,
this is that Pole-Star by which Usurpation steers its course. And Therefore woe unto thee, thou sacred and blessed Interest of truth and true Religion,
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though the most hateful enemies to a just Authority, yet are the fastest friends and fittest Instruments for arbitrary Powers, as being principled to own or approve any Authority only as it is fitted to countenance and support their way;
though the most hateful enemies to a just authority, yet Are the fastest Friends and Fittest Instruments for arbitrary Powers, as being principled to own or approve any authority only as it is fitted to countenance and support their Way;
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what woful troubles, what scruples to Conscience, what wracking and tentering of invention and understanding, to finde out nice and subtle distinctions and evasions, doth this produce? for although the imposition and command of sinful and unlawful things be possible to the most approved and sacred powers,
what woeful Troubles, what scruples to Conscience, what wracking and tentering of invention and understanding, to find out Nicaenae and subtle Distinctions and evasions, does this produce? for although the imposition and command of sinful and unlawful things be possible to the most approved and sacred Powers,
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or to quit their house and home and all they had, you may read in the case of Ieroboam, in 2 Chron. 11. 16. And upon this ground, in the imposition of Engagements, Oaths, Fasts and Thanksgivings, some in this Congregation what they have suffered know abundantly.
or to quit their house and home and all they had, you may read in the case of Jeroboam, in 2 Chronicles 11. 16. And upon this ground, in the imposition of Engagements, Oaths, Fasts and Thanksgivings, Some in this Congregation what they have suffered know abundantly.
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But besides all this, there lies no small difficulty upon the People of God, as to obedience of unlawful Powers in even lawful things: what conflicts of the soul betwixt the goodness and necessity of the action, on the one hand, inducing and perswading to the acting of it;
But beside all this, there lies no small difficulty upon the People of God, as to Obedience of unlawful Powers in even lawful things: what conflicts of the soul betwixt the Goodness and necessity of the actium, on the one hand, inducing and persuading to the acting of it;
and betwixt the illegality of the Power that commands it, on the other hand, and the unwillingness of any sober spirit to do even good it self to the strengthening of the hands and claim of violence!
and betwixt the illegality of the Power that commands it, on the other hand, and the unwillingness of any Sobrium Spirit to do even good it self to the strengthening of the hands and claim of violence!
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yet when the honest and rational ends of men have been abused to the injury and wrong of the Supreme Authority, it is not unobserved by every common understanding,
yet when the honest and rational ends of men have been abused to the injury and wrong of the Supreme authority, it is not unobserved by every Common understanding,
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but that they sit solitary as a Widow that hath none to comfort her? When it shall be Treason, Death, Destruction, what not? so much as to Preach or Pray for their natural Lords,
but that they fit solitary as a Widow that hath none to Comfort her? When it shall be Treason, Death, Destruction, what not? so much as to Preach or Pray for their natural lords,
Fourthly, Usurpation in Magistracy commonly proves the extirpation of the Ministry, in Christian States and Kingdoms, amongst a People that worship the true God.
Fourthly, Usurpation in Magistracy commonly Proves the extirpation of the Ministry, in Christian States and Kingdoms, among a People that worship the true God.
and flock'd in such numbers to Ierusalem from all their Cities. I know it is possible for the Ministers of Christ to lie under deep affliction, even under lawful Powers;
and flocked in such numbers to Ierusalem from all their Cities. I know it is possible for the Ministers of christ to lie under deep affliction, even under lawful Powers;
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yet we are not without the pre-conception and foresight of the evil use which evil men may make of this deliverance, to vassallize and persecute the dearest of the Truths, Ordinances and Interests, and Ministers of Jesus Christ.
yet we Are not without the preconception and foresight of the evil use which evil men may make of this deliverance, to vassallize and persecute the dearest of the Truths, Ordinances and Interests, and Ministers of jesus christ.
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For besides that obligation which lies upon usurped Powers to serve the satisfactions of such a Clergy as have been the Stirr•p to help them to mount the Saddle of Authority;
For beside that obligation which lies upon usurped Powers to serve the satisfactions of such a Clergy as have been the Stirr•p to help them to mount the Saddle of authority;
the very truth of God, which is and ought to be in the mouth of his faithful Prophets, that (be sure) never speaks good of or to either wicked or usurping Princes, is a continual torture and vexation to their spirits, a continual dissettlement and disquiet to their Power.
the very truth of God, which is and ought to be in the Mouth of his faithful prophets, that (be sure) never speaks good of or to either wicked or usurping Princes, is a continual torture and vexation to their spirits, a continual dissettlement and disquiet to their Power.
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I know the intermeddling of us with matters of State hath been mightily cried against, as a thing out of the Commission of the Ministers of the Gospel;
I know the intermeddling of us with matters of State hath been mightily cried against, as a thing out of the Commission of the Ministers of the Gospel;
When Ieroboam had set up his Idols, the Prophet (and he was sent of God) cried out to his face against his Idols and Idolatry, Oh Altar, Altar, 1 King. 13. Although it was the grief of Ahab, yet it was the grace of Elijah in a right sense, that he was the man that troubled Israel, that set his face and sharpned his Ministry against the wickedness of that Idolatrous Usurper.
When Jeroboam had Set up his Idols, the Prophet (and he was sent of God) cried out to his face against his Idols and Idolatry, O Altar, Altar, 1 King. 13. Although it was the grief of Ahab, yet it was the grace of Elijah in a right sense, that he was the man that troubled Israel, that Set his face and sharpened his Ministry against the wickedness of that Idolatrous Usurper.
if the Ministers of the Gospel do as they ought to do, publish freely the mind of God against the horrid encroachments are made upon Magistracy by force and violence,
if the Ministers of the Gospel do as they ought to do, publish freely the mind of God against the horrid encroachments Are made upon Magistracy by force and violence,
or if they have not a freedom to take all such Engagements, Oaths and Promises as are imposed upon them to the renouncing of the just Authority of their legal Princes, the very interest of usurpation is bound up and concerned in the extirpation of such;
or if they have not a freedom to take all such Engagements, Oaths and Promises as Are imposed upon them to the renouncing of the just authority of their Legal Princes, the very Interest of usurpation is bound up and concerned in the extirpation of such;
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Certainly never did Nation know more fearful vexations, more scornful contempts, more treasonable charges against, more horrid abuses, more universal dislocations of the most godly Ministers,
Certainly never did nation know more fearful vexations, more scornful contempts, more treasonable charges against, more horrid Abuses, more universal dislocations of the most godly Ministers,
It was not long before every man that pissed against the wall was cut off from the race of Ieroboam, 1 King. 14. 10. 1 King. 15. 29. Baasha left not any of his house that breathed;
It was not long before every man that pissed against the wall was Cut off from the raze of Jeroboam, 1 King. 14. 10. 1 King. 15. 29. Baasha left not any of his house that breathed;
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And had Zimri peace who slew his Master? 2 King. 9. 31. or had the Family of Iehu any durable possession of that Crown which they unjustly as to themselves,
And had Zimri peace who slew his Master? 2 King. 9. 31. or had the Family of Iehu any durable possession of that Crown which they unjustly as to themselves,
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although justly as to God took off from the head of Ahab? No, Usurpers have ever this fate attending their Principality, that by their own justification of force upon their lawful Soveraigns, they have left that example of liberty to men, that in no long time proves the cut-throat and destruction of their own Authority;
although justly as to God took off from the head of Ahab? No, Usurpers have ever this fate attending their Principality, that by their own justification of force upon their lawful Sovereigns, they have left that Exampl of liberty to men, that in no long time Proves the cutthroat and destruction of their own authority;
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And therefore when God shall restore to a people their rightful Power and Authority, and free them from these inseparable evils of usu•pation, this is a mercy of no small obligation and advantage.
And Therefore when God shall restore to a people their rightful Power and authority, and free them from these inseparable evils of usu•pation, this is a mercy of no small obligation and advantage.
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3. If God do restore to a people such a Government as that of Moses, Ioshua, David, and Solomon, then they have Government vested in the hands of them who are good and holy,
3. If God do restore to a people such a Government as that of Moses, Ioshua, David, and Solomon, then they have Government vested in the hands of them who Are good and holy,
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Such Persons, and Princes of such blessed tempers, may well be (as was said of Titus) Deliciae humani generis, The Darlings and Delights of all the People.
Such Persons, and Princes of such blessed tempers, may well be (as was said of Titus) Deliciae Humani Generis, The Darlings and Delights of all the People.
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unless he might pay him the value of it, 2 Sam. 24. 24. Of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen, 1 King. 9. 22. but preserved them in the possession of those rights which God had given them, Lev. 25. 39. and such was the administration of his power, that the whole earth sought unto him to hear his wisdom, 1 King. 10. 24. To enumerate the particular acts of righteousness in these Princes, would be too long, the sacred story affords you abundant satisfaction.
unless he might pay him the valve of it, 2 Sam. 24. 24. Of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen, 1 King. 9. 22. but preserved them in the possession of those rights which God had given them, Lev. 25. 39. and such was the administration of his power, that the Whole earth sought unto him to hear his Wisdom, 1 King. 10. 24. To enumerate the particular acts of righteousness in these Princes, would be too long, the sacred story affords you abundant satisfaction.
True it is, the best of Saints have a spot in their Chronicle, and the best of Kings are liable to have their NONLATINALPHABET, some rash and inconsiderate actions, to let them and those that dei•ie them know they are but men.
True it is, the best of Saints have a spot in their Chronicle, and the best of Kings Are liable to have their, Some rash and inconsiderate actions, to let them and those that dei•ie them know they Are but men.
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because he went not with him in his departing from Ierusalem, although he had more affection to his King then Ziba that wretchedly misreported him to get his estate.
Because he went not with him in his departing from Ierusalem, although he had more affection to his King then Ziba that wretchedly misreported him to get his estate.
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Medean•ur morbis non indigenentur •grotis, saith Masius in his observations upon Ioshua 's speech to Achan: and Tacitus tells us, a good Prince non poenâ semper, sed saepius poenitentia contentus esse debet, should take more satisfaction in the penitency then the punishment of transgressors;
Medean•ur morbis non indigenentur •grotis, Says Masius in his observations upon Ioshua is speech to achan: and Tacitus tells us, a good Prince non poenâ semper, sed Saepius Penitence Contentus esse debet, should take more satisfaction in the Penitency then the punishment of transgressors;
and besides the natural beauty of clemency and mercy in Supreme Authorities, all Politicks inform us it is no less the pleasure of the people, then it is the preservation of the Prince.
and beside the natural beauty of clemency and mercy in Supreme Authorities, all Politics inform us it is no less the pleasure of the people, then it is the preservation of the Prince.
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What a remarkable president of this was that blessed David, 2 Sam. 19. 22. when he looked upon the sons of Zerviah as his enemies for counselling him to destroy that Shimei who had cursed him in the day of his flight? and raised up Amasa who was General of the host of Absalom his rebellious son, to be Captain of his own Army continually in the room of Ioab, 2 Sam. 19. 13. by which carriages he bowed the heart of all the men of Iudah to him as one man,
What a remarkable president of this was that blessed David, 2 Sam. 19. 22. when he looked upon the Sons of Zeruiah as his enemies for counseling him to destroy that Shimei who had cursed him in the day of his flight? and raised up Amasa who was General of the host of Absalom his rebellious son, to be Captain of his own Army continually in the room of Ioab, 2 Sam. 19. 13. by which carriages he bowed the heart of all the men of Iudah to him as one man,
then they are solicitous for his good, and afraid of evil to befal him. 3. They were such as preferred the peoples good above their own, their Subjects were more dear unto them then their Scepter, their Kingdom then their Crown.
then they Are solicitous for his good, and afraid of evil to befall him. 3. They were such as preferred the peoples good above their own, their Subject's were more dear unto them then their Sceptre, their Kingdom then their Crown.
so mean that St. Hierom speaks in his Epitaph of Parlea, that she was amazed when she came to the Tomb of Joshua, quod ipse possessionum omnium distributor montana sibi & aspera loca delegisset, had ask'd for himself such a mountainous and mean possession in comparison of that of others.
so mean that Saint Hieronymus speaks in his Epitaph of Parley, that she was amazed when she Come to the Tomb of joshua, quod ipse possessionum omnium distributor montana sibi & Aspera loca delegisset, had asked for himself such a mountainous and mean possession in comparison of that of Others.
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Such Princes are indeed not princeps but patres, the Fathers of their Countries, and do exercise as Seneca calls it, potestatem patriam. But further, 4. They were such as were zealous for God and godliness, set and sharpned the edge of their royal sword against sin and wickedness.
Such Princes Are indeed not princeps but patres, the Father's of their Countries, and do exercise as Senecca calls it, potestatem Patriam. But further, 4. They were such as were zealous for God and godliness, Set and sharpened the edge of their royal sword against since and wickedness.
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How passionately zealous in the cause of God was Moses, when he sees the Idolatry of the people? how earnest in his adjuring and exhorting the people to stick fast to their Religion before he went up to Neb• to dye there? Ioshua could not 〈 … 〉 till first he had engaged the people to God in a sole•• Covenant.
How passionately zealous in the cause of God was Moses, when he sees the Idolatry of the people? how earnest in his adjuring and exhorting the people to stick fast to their Religion before he went up to Neb• to die there? Ioshua could not 〈 … 〉 till First he had engaged the people to God in a sole•• Covenant.
Quis mente sobrius regibus dicat, saith St. Aug. Nolite curare in regno vestro à quo tueatur vel oppugnetur ecclesia domini vestri? quis velit esse religiosus vel sacrilegus? This is the glory and excellency of Princes, that as they are Gods, and Gods Vicegerents upon earth;
Quis mente Sobrius regibus dicat, Says Saint Aug. Nolite curare in regno Vestro à quo tueatur vel oppugnetur Church domini Yours? quis velit esse Religious vel Sacrilegious? This is the glory and excellency of Princes, that as they Are God's, and God's Vicegerents upon earth;
and what mercy greater can befal a people then such a Magistracy? For if the delirium regis, the miscarriage of the Prince do cause such punishments on the whole body;
and what mercy greater can befall a people then such a Magistracy? For if the delirium regis, the miscarriage of the Prince do cause such punishments on the Whole body;
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if the excellency and glory of any Government lie in the serviceableness thereof to promote and honour truth and godliness, to discountenance and discourage errour and prophaness;
if the excellency and glory of any Government lie in the serviceableness thereof to promote and honour truth and godliness, to discountenance and discourage error and profaneness;
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as what they were, the same they continued to be till the end of their race, till death it self made their sacred heads to stoop to its impartial stroke.
as what they were, the same they continued to be till the end of their raze, till death it self made their sacred Heads to stoop to its impartial stroke.
Indeed in the latter days of Solomon, there arose some cloud upon the splendor of his former Government, occasion'd by the influence of his Idolatrous Wives upon him,
Indeed in the latter days of Solomon, there arose Some cloud upon the splendour of his former Government, occasioned by the influence of his Idolatrous Wives upon him,
when his own experience had enabled him to pen the Book of Ecclesiastes. Moses, and Ioshua, and David, their care of their people lived till they died;
when his own experience had enabled him to pen the Book of Ecclesiastes. Moses, and Ioshua, and David, their care of their people lived till they died;
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when he got that Chair himself, he was no more Aeneas Sylvius. I shall not need to lay open the disadvantages of vertue that fall upon Princes when peaceably setled in the Throne:
when he god that Chair himself, he was no more Aeneas Sylvius. I shall not need to lay open the disadvantages of virtue that fallen upon Princes when peaceably settled in the Throne:
the Lord I hope will give us to see the piety and integrity, the moderation and clemency, the unalterable zeal to the Protestant cause, the fixed detestation of debauchery and prophaness, the right understanding and apprehension of the principles and deportments of honest men (however now aspersed) all these,
the Lord I hope will give us to see the piety and integrity, the moderation and clemency, the unalterable zeal to the Protestant cause, the fixed detestation of debauchery and profaneness, the right understanding and apprehension of the principles and deportments of honest men (however now aspersed) all these,
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and more then these precious pearls in the Imperial Crown of his sacred Majesty, shall yet keep their orient lustre and unspotted brightness, notwithstanding what attempts may be made by temptation to eclipse them,
and more then these precious Pearls in the Imperial Crown of his sacred Majesty, shall yet keep their orient lustre and unspotted brightness, notwithstanding what attempts may be made by temptation to eclipse them,
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4. I might add, if God do restore to a people such a Government, then their Government is vested in the hands of such as have parts and abilities from God for the fitting of them to manage their Authority.
4. I might add, if God do restore to a people such a Government, then their Government is vested in the hands of such as have parts and abilities from God for the fitting of them to manage their authority.
God had put of the spirit of Government upon Moses and Ioshua, and David, and the whole earth came to hear the Wisdom of Solomon. He himself that had had the experience of what was necessary for the Ruler of such a people, cries out, Eccles. 10. 16. Wo unto thee, O land,
God had put of the Spirit of Government upon Moses and Ioshua, and David, and the Whole earth Come to hear the Wisdom of Solomon. He himself that had had the experience of what was necessary for the Ruler of such a people, cries out, Eccles. 10. 16. Woe unto thee, Oh land,
for so the Text speaks, I will restore, or I will cause to return, as the word imports, thy Judges as at the first, &c. I have touched at some inconveniences of the force that may fall out upon legal, gracious, rightful Authorities;
for so the Text speaks, I will restore, or I will cause to return, as the word imports, thy Judges as At the First, etc. I have touched At Some inconveniences of the force that may fallen out upon Legal, gracious, rightful Authorities;
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But in such a day as this, when God doth not only give, but restore, and cause to return, a separated Husband to the bosom of his disconsolate Wife, a banished Father to the arms of his long-lamenting Children:
But in such a day as this, when God does not only give, but restore, and cause to return, a separated Husband to the bosom of his disconsolate Wife, a banished Father to the arms of his long-lamenting Children:
The excellency and the choicest chiefest blessing of Authority is, when it hath an influence upon such persons as live under it, to make them eminent for righteousness and holiness.
The excellency and the Choicest chiefest blessing of authority is, when it hath an influence upon such Persons as live under it, to make them eminent for righteousness and holiness.
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some upon the outward pomp and grandeur of such Kingdoms, some upon the hopes of raising themselves and their Estates and Fortunes by them, some upon the perswasion of the harmony is betwixt their Princes and them in matters of judgment,
Some upon the outward pomp and grandeur of such Kingdoms, Some upon the hope's of raising themselves and their Estates and Fortune's by them, Some upon the persuasion of the harmony is betwixt their Princes and them in matters of judgement,
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as upon their own bewitching dreams and pleasant fancies of revenge, and of opportunities thereby to pour out their wrath upon the people of their hatred (such injury dare wickedness do to sacred Powers,
as upon their own bewitching dreams and pleasant fancies of revenge, and of opportunities thereby to pour out their wrath upon the people of their hatred (such injury Dare wickedness do to sacred Powers,
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such an horrid aspersion dare men, some unhappy men, cast upon the glorious Scepter of Majesty.) And they are not few who this day are therefore blessing God because the Iron-rod of Usurpation is shiver'd to pieces,
such an horrid aspersion Dare men, Some unhappy men, cast upon the glorious Sceptre of Majesty.) And they Are not few who this day Are Therefore blessing God Because the Iron-rod of Usurpation is shivered to Pieces,
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and the building up of Christs body, Ephes. 4. and therefore the Apostle concludes that the influence of his Apostleship upon the Thessalonians suitable to this reason for which he was sent by God, this was his glory and his crown of joy, 1 Thes. 2. 20. True it is that the choicest Instruments are not always bless'd with the real production of that which is the end of their ordination and appointment;
and the building up of Christ body, Ephesians 4. and Therefore the Apostle concludes that the influence of his Apostleship upon the Thessalonians suitable to this reason for which he was sent by God, this was his glory and his crown of joy, 1 Thebes 2. 20. True it is that the Choicest Instruments Are not always blessed with the real production of that which is the end of their ordination and appointment;
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but where there is a disposition, frame and spirit in such persons suitable to the end of their institution, a labouring and wrastling for the effecting thereof,
but where there is a disposition, frame and Spirit in such Persons suitable to the end of their Institution, a labouring and wrestling for the effecting thereof,
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And let me freely speak it, this in the Text was the end thereof, That the societies of men might have truth and justice, righteousness and holiness running down as a mighty stream in the midst of them.
And let me freely speak it, this in the Text was the end thereof, That the societies of men might have truth and Justice, righteousness and holiness running down as a mighty stream in the midst of them.
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This was the glory of Constantine in Lactantius, Thou art he, saith he, qui prim•• Romanorum principum repudiatis erroribus majestatem dei veri & singularis & cognovisti & honor•sti.
This was the glory of Constantine in Lactantius, Thou art he, Says he, qui prim•• Romanorum Principum repudiatis erroribus majestatem dei very & singularis & cognovisti & honor•sti.
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It is a most cursed reflection upon the honour of our Soveraign, that the practice of so many men takes now the liberty to break out in such a violent stream and torrent of prophaness, that men begin to be daring and bold in their Oaths,
It is a most cursed reflection upon the honour of our Sovereign, that the practice of so many men Takes now the liberty to break out in such a violent stream and torrent of profaneness, that men begin to be daring and bold in their Oaths,
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The end of his Royal Power is the punishing, suppressing, restraining of all such Cursers, Swearers, Drunkards, Sabbath-breakes, the lifting up of the happiness and peace of the holy and righteous,
The end of his Royal Power is the punishing, suppressing, restraining of all such Cursers, Swearers, Drunkards, Sabbath-breaks, the lifting up of the happiness and peace of the holy and righteous,
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and yet do thus conceive and represent him by your practise, to the blackest staining of that Princely honour and esteem, which should be sacred amongst all people.
and yet do thus conceive and represent him by your practice, to the Blackest staining of that Princely honour and esteem, which should be sacred among all people.
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To propagate, preserve and prosper righteousness truth and holiness in their Dominions, this is the end of Magistracy, this is the beauty, the most orient perfection in the Imperial Diadem:
To propagate, preserve and prosper righteousness truth and holiness in their Dominions, this is the end of Magistracy, this is the beauty, the most orient perfection in the Imperial Diadem:
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When Iob a person and Prince of great Authority gives an account of the right administration of his power, Iob 29. he tells us, he delivered the poor that cryed, the fatherless and him that had no helper;
When Job a person and Prince of great authority gives an account of the right administration of his power, Job 29. he tells us, he Delivered the poor that cried, the fatherless and him that had no helper;
as it is by Pontius Diaconus concerning Cyprian in the management of his Ecclesiastical power, Nulla vidua reversa est sinu vacuo, nullus indigens lumine non illo comite directus est, nullus nudus auxilio de potentioris manu non illo tutore protectus est!
as it is by Pontius Deacon Concerning Cyprian in the management of his Ecclesiastical power, Nulla vidua reversa est sinu vacuo, nullus indigens lumine non illo comite directus est, nullus Nudus Auxilio de potentioris manu non illo tutore protectus est!
The Author of the Records of the life of St. Cyprian, tells us that he that at that time was to be Bishop of Carthage, had need to be such an one, Qui doceret poenitentiam lapsos, veritatem haereticos, unitatem schismaticos;
The Author of the Records of the life of Saint Cyprian, tells us that he that At that time was to be Bishop of Carthage, had need to be such an one, Qui doceret poenitentiam lapsos, veritatem haereticos, unitatem Schismatics;
and therefore concludes upon the fixing of him in that imployment, benè, benè tunc & verè spiritualiter contigit quod vir tam necessarius tam bonis rebus • martyrio delatus est:
and Therefore concludes upon the fixing of him in that employment, benè, benè tunc & verè spiritualiter contigit quod vir tam Necessary tam bonis rebus • Martyrdom delatus est:
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and therefore need to be such an one as Cyprian was, Ingenii spiritualiter temperati qui inter resultantes collidentium fluctus iter medium librato limite gubernaret.
and Therefore need to be such an one as Cyprian was, Ingeny spiritualiter temperati qui inter resultantes collidentium Fluctus iter medium librato limit gubernaret.
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I remember Iustinian the Emperour in one of his Letters to Mennas Patriarch of Constantinople, tells him that the end of his Office as Imperator was this, NONLATINALPHABET;
I Remember Iustinian the Emperor in one of his Letters to Mennas Patriarch of Constantinople, tells him that the end of his Office as Imperator was this,;
to keep the faith of Christ from being perverted, and the friends of Christ (for in those elder times the name of the Church was not appropriated to the Clergy) from being persecuted;
to keep the faith of christ from being perverted, and the Friends of christ (for in those elder times the name of the Church was not appropriated to the Clergy) from being persecuted;
2. That is the Glory and Crown of Magistracy, which is, and tendeth to the greatest happiness of the people that live under their Government and Authority.
2. That is the Glory and Crown of Magistracy, which is, and tendeth to the greatest happiness of the people that live under their Government and authority.
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And it was no small part of the reason of the deifications of many of the Heathens gods, that they had contributed some remarkable benefit to their people.
And it was no small part of the reason of the deifications of many of the heathens God's, that they had contributed Some remarkable benefit to their people.
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but however it hence is manifest that the glory of their motion in that Orb of Supremacy in which they are fixed by God, depends upon their beneficial communications to the real welfare and happiness of those that are concerned in the fatal effects of their Conjunctions, Aspects or Eclipses.
but however it hence is manifest that the glory of their motion in that Orb of Supremacy in which they Are fixed by God, depends upon their beneficial communications to the real welfare and happiness of those that Are concerned in the fatal effects of their Conjunctions, Aspects or Eclipses.
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when by the influence of that Power you become a City of righteousness, holiness and truth, having thereby the free distribution of justice amongst all,
when by the influence of that Power you become a city of righteousness, holiness and truth, having thereby the free distribution of Justice among all,
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but it lies in the enforcing of duty, holiness, righteousness and reformation, and the perpetual discouragement of whatsoever intrencheth upon the interest and propagation of grace and truth,
but it lies in the enforcing of duty, holiness, righteousness and Reformation, and the perpetual discouragement of whatsoever intrencheth upon the Interest and propagation of grace and truth,
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but no piety? a lawful, merciful, gracious King to Rule the outward man, but a bloud-thirsty implacable Tyrant the Devil to hurry the souls of men to destruction? Oh! Christians think of it.
but no piety? a lawful, merciful, gracious King to Rule the outward man, but a bloodthirsty implacable Tyrant the devil to hurry the Souls of men to destruction? Oh! Christians think of it.
There are too many who scandalize our Government, and cast dirt upon the royal Scepter, in promising to themselves, I know not what, licentiousness without a Curb, revenge without a Law, destruction of others without distinction, Popery without a penalty,
There Are too many who scandalise our Government, and cast dirt upon the royal Sceptre, in promising to themselves, I know not what, licentiousness without a Curb, revenge without a Law, destruction of Others without distinction, Popery without a penalty,
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Should it be so (which God forbid the thoughts of should enter into my heart) yet were this a good for thee? and that good which God hath raised up his Anointed ones to accomplish for thee? Oh! let it not enter into your thoughts,
Should it be so (which God forbid the thoughts of should enter into my heart) yet were this a good for thee? and that good which God hath raised up his Anointed ones to accomplish for thee? Oh! let it not enter into your thoughts,
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Thus poyson were better for the body then suitable nourishment, and liberty safer then restraint to him who through phrenzies or other strong distemper hunts after nothing more then opportunity to destroy himself.
Thus poison were better for the body then suitable nourishment, and liberty safer then restraint to him who through frenzies or other strong distemper hunt's After nothing more then opportunity to destroy himself.
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but let me say of this, If God shall (as we hope and pray he will) by the influence of the Kings Authority sentence the reproachers of his ways and people into everlasting silence, muzzle the mouth of blasphemous swearers, rout the societies of abominable drunkards into corners that they dare not see the Sun, clear the streets,
but let me say of this, If God shall (as we hope and pray he will) by the influence of the Kings authority sentence the reproachers of his ways and people into everlasting silence, muzzle the Mouth of blasphemous swearers, rout the societies of abominable drunkards into corners that they Dare not see the Sun, clear the streets,
and empty the houses from the provoking crew of Sabbath-breakers, and set up with encouragement the Worship of the Gospel, the practise of holiness in all orders of men, pray let me say of this,
and empty the houses from the provoking crew of Sabbath breakers, and Set up with encouragement the Worship of the Gospel, the practice of holiness in all order of men, pray let me say of this,
yet this would be the greatest mercy to your souls, your eternal precious souls, ten thousand to one to be shipwrack'd and lost if left to the boundless liberty of your own hearts;
yet this would be the greatest mercy to your Souls, your Eternal precious Souls, ten thousand to one to be shipwrecked and lost if left to the boundless liberty of your own hearts;
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For what hopes of any blessing from above, where settlement and prosperity is abused? where that deliverance which should be the grave, is made but the womb and birth of that wickedness, Idolatry and unreformedness, that doth and will keep up the controversie with God without composure.
For what hope's of any blessing from above, where settlement and Prosperity is abused? where that deliverance which should be the grave, is made but the womb and birth of that wickedness, Idolatry and unreformedness, that does and will keep up the controversy with God without composure.
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Hence it hath so often come to pass, that people who have not become holy by being made externally happy in such eminent ways of deliverance as this, have so often seen the speedy eclipse of the brightest Sun of their own prosperity.
Hence it hath so often come to pass, that people who have not become holy by being made externally happy in such eminent ways of deliverance as this, have so often seen the speedy eclipse of the Brightest Sun of their own Prosperity.
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Certainly if the toleration of Prophaness and Heresie and Idolatry in the Church, be crudelis misericordia, a thing that carries in it more of cruelty then of charity to the souls of men;
Certainly if the toleration of Profaneness and Heresy and Idolatry in the Church, be crudelis misericordia, a thing that carries in it more of cruelty then of charity to the Souls of men;
and if the drawing of the sword of Ecclesiastical power in the hands of the Ministers of the Gospel against the growing corruptions of their Flock, be an act of the greatest mercy, as appears 1 Cor. 5. the same will hold in its proportion in Civil Powers;
and if the drawing of the sword of Ecclesiastical power in the hands of the Ministers of the Gospel against the growing corruptions of their Flock, be an act of the greatest mercy, as appears 1 Cor. 5. the same will hold in its proportion in Civil Powers;
they may save souls by the loss of sensuality, save life by the loss of unbounded liberty, save the truth by the casting over-board the sinking weight of humane innovations, save the Church by the necessary allay into some common mediocrity of inconsistent parties and principles,
they may save Souls by the loss of sensuality, save life by the loss of unbounded liberty, save the truth by the casting overboard the sinking weight of humane innovations, save the Church by the necessary allay into Some Common mediocrity of inconsistent parties and principles,
What Cyprian writes to the Confessors, shall close up this, for us in our lower, or Princes in their greater elevations, Ea concedere quae in perniciem populi vertant est decipere;
What Cyprian writes to the Confessors, shall close up this, for us in our lower, or Princes in their greater elevations, Ea concedere Quae in perniciem People vertant est decipere;
The eminent grace of the Thessalonians, their purity and constancy in the faith, the Apostle calls 1 Thes. 2. 19. his hope and the Crown of his triumphing before the face of Jesus Christ at the day of his coming:
The eminent grace of the Thessalonians, their purity and constancy in the faith, the Apostle calls 1 Thebes 2. 19. his hope and the Crown of his triumphing before the face of jesus christ At the day of his coming:
and even an Heathen himself could say, Consulere patriae, parcere afflictis, for â caede abstinere, dare orbis quietem, sacule pacem suo, hac summa virtus, petitur hâc coelum viâ;
and even an Heathen himself could say, Consult patriae, parcere afflictis, for â Kill abstinere, Dare Orbis quietem, sacule pacem Sue, hac summa virtus, petitur hâc coelum viâ;
Oh! what account could Ieroboam give of his Idolatry, Ahab of his cruelty, Gallio of his indifferency, the Arrian Emperours of their Heresie, Nero of his inhumanity, Iulian of his Apostacy,
Oh! what account could Jeroboam give of his Idolatry, Ahab of his cruelty, Gallio of his indifferency, the Arrian emperors of their Heresy, Nero of his inhumanity, Iulian of his Apostasy,
when they stand before the judgment-seat of God, the King of Princes? how would then those things which Lactantius observes made the corrupt and sinful world to repute them as gods,
when they stand before the judgment seat of God, the King of Princes? how would then those things which Lactantius observes made the corrupt and sinful world to repute them as God's,
whether in suffering their Dominions to be an habitation of Devils, a Cage of every unclean Bird, to be Magna latrocinia, the stages of prophaness and impiety, the Nurseries of Heresie, Superstition and Popery, the grief of Saints, and the provocation of God;
whither in suffering their Dominions to be an habitation of Devils, a Cage of every unclean Bird, to be Magna Thefts, the stages of profaneness and impiety, the Nurseries of Heresy, Superstition and Popery, the grief of Saints, and the provocation of God;
To have our Judges restored as at the first, and our Counsellors as at the beginning, our Authority such as shall be 〈 ◊ 〉 to make us a City of faithfulness, truth and righteousness, 〈 ◊ 〉 are mercies which it is the method of God to give a 〈 ◊ 〉,
To have our Judges restored as At the First, and our Counsellors as At the beginning, our authority such as shall be 〈 ◊ 〉 to make us a city of faithfulness, truth and righteousness, 〈 ◊ 〉 Are Mercies which it is the method of God to give a 〈 ◊ 〉,
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and whose 〈 … 〉 report and fa•• 〈 ◊ 〉 him to us as another Titus, d••icia humani generi• ▪ another C•sar, of whom Cicero said, Oblivis•i nihil solet nisi injur• ▪ and as another 〈 ◊ 〉, whose zeal for the truth,
and whose 〈 … 〉 report and fa•• 〈 ◊ 〉 him to us as Another Titus, d••icia Humani generi• ▪ Another C•sar, of whom Cicero said, Oblivis•i nihil Solent nisi injur• ▪ and as Another 〈 ◊ 〉, whose zeal for the truth,
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and strenuous interposings of his Authority for the peace and settlement of the discompo••d Church ma•e 〈 ◊ 〉 the Mir•our of Monarch•, the Pat••n 〈 … 〉 the glory of Christian Princes to this day.
and strenuous interposings of his authority for the peace and settlement of the discompo••d Church ma•e 〈 ◊ 〉 the Mir•our of Monarch•, the Pat••n 〈 … 〉 the glory of Christian Princes to this day.
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Bless thou the Lord, Oh! my soul, and all that is within •hee bl••• his holy Name ▪ I •• not unsensible how many 〈 … 〉 others, whose lot it was in 〈 … 〉 of the•• distr•ctions to judge it their duty to 〈 … 〉 Parliament,
Bless thou the Lord, Oh! my soul, and all that is within •hee bl••• his holy Name ▪ I •• not unsensible how many 〈 … 〉 Others, whose lot it was in 〈 … 〉 of the•• distr•ctions to judge it their duty to 〈 … 〉 Parliament,
But if the constant profession of their judgment in point of allegiance even in the saddest times, their Sufferings and Sequestrations for non-compliance with those Anti-monarchical Engagements which overspread so great a part of the Nation pretending to greater loyalty,
But if the constant profession of their judgement in point of allegiance even in the Saddest times, their Sufferings and Sequestrations for noncompliance with those Antimonarchical Engagements which overspread so great a part of the nation pretending to greater loyalty,
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the Lord in his mercy bury those distinctions and animosities among the people, which in their continuation have too ominous an aspect upon the settlement and tranquillity of the Kingdom.
the Lord in his mercy bury those Distinctions and animosities among the people, which in their continuation have too ominous an aspect upon the settlement and tranquillity of the Kingdom.
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Bless him that God hath restored us such a Magistracy whose endowments and qualifications for the regal Office and Imployment carry such a bright and glorious beam of hope to all;
Bless him that God hath restored us such a Magistracy whose endowments and qualifications for the regal Office and Employment carry such a bright and glorious beam of hope to all;
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such a Prince as by his publick Declaration hath held forth such unalterable resolutions of preserving and supporting the Protestant cause, of burying the exorbirancies of our times in everlasting oblivion,
such a Prince as by his public Declaration hath held forth such unalterable resolutions of preserving and supporting the Protestant cause, of burying the exorbirancies of our times in everlasting oblivion,
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and of satisfactory care to the Consciences of good men that they be not tyrannized over by unscriptural impositions ▪ and however God shall issue the results of this mutation,
and of satisfactory care to the Consciences of good men that they be not tyrannized over by unscriptural impositions ▪ and however God shall issue the results of this mutation,
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and the most necessary part of righteousness done to the breath of our nostrils, who is worth ten thousand of us, in that restauration of him which the Saints pray'd for, the World expected, the very Angels themselves approve,
and the most necessary part of righteousness done to the breath of our nostrils, who is worth ten thousand of us, in that restauration of him which the Saints prayed for, the World expected, the very Angels themselves approve,
we are not without much ground to hope that the intended and Coven•nted Reformation of the Church, shall hereby attain some •••ther advance to its full accomplishment;
we Are not without much ground to hope that the intended and Coven•nted Reformation of the Church, shall hereby attain Some •••ther advance to its full accomplishment;
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and that so it may, we shall with all subjection supplicate at his royal feet. If in other things of temporal importance this mutation shall bring any impairing or loss,
and that so it may, we shall with all subjection supplicate At his royal feet. If in other things of temporal importance this mutation shall bring any impairing or loss,
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that forasmuch as their glory lies in the grace and goodness of their people, God would bless them with being effectually instrumental that this Nation may become a City of righteousness, a faithful people.
that forasmuch as their glory lies in the grace and Goodness of their people, God would bless them with being effectually instrumental that this nation may become a city of righteousness, a faithful people.
not only by your practice, that it may be said and observed by all, that since his royal Majesty sat upon his Throne, iniquity and sin wither'd and perished, blush'd and was ashamed in all his people,
not only by your practice, that it may be said and observed by all, that since his royal Majesty sat upon his Throne, iniquity and since withered and perished, blushed and was ashamed in all his people,
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but also by your prayers, that God would under the impressions of his Soveraignty keep his Saints from being persecuted, his Sabbaths from being prophaned, his Ministers from being despised or impoverished, men now pretending to be Ministers,
but also by your Prayers, that God would under the impressions of his Sovereignty keep his Saints from being persecuted, his Sabbaths from being Profaned, his Ministers from being despised or impoverished, men now pretending to be Ministers,
but such whose right eye is utterly darkned, of desperate life and despicable knowledge, from being advanced, his Worship from being corrupted, his Ordinances from being defiled, his Sacraments from being disorderly administred, his Name from being blasphemed, the Antichristian state and apostacy from being encouraged, profession from being scorned,
but such whose right eye is utterly darkened, of desperate life and despicable knowledge, from being advanced, his Worship from being corrupted, his Ordinances from being defiled, his Sacraments from being disorderly administered, his Name from being blasphemed, the Antichristian state and apostasy from being encouraged, profession from being scorned,
and in stead thereof, that God would lay up his precious truths, Ordinances and People in the most intimate shades of the love and protection, advancement and encouragement of his royal Majesty;
and in stead thereof, that God would lay up his precious truths, Ordinances and People in the most intimate shades of the love and protection, advancement and encouragement of his royal Majesty;
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cease not till the way to these royal priviledges be fully prepared by the purging away of that filth from the daughter of Zion, which as hitherto it hath debarr'd us from that mercy we now enjoy,
cease not till the Way to these royal privileges be Fully prepared by the purging away of that filth from the daughter of Zion, which as hitherto it hath debarred us from that mercy we now enjoy,
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but I conclude, Oh! as you have a ••spect to the future honour and excellency of your Pri••• and to the happinesse of this whole body, purge away 〈 ◊ 〉 dross of wickedness from your lives, of Atheism and Irrelig••• from your own persons and practices;
but I conclude, Oh! as you have a ••spect to the future honour and excellency of your Pri••• and to the happiness of this Whole body, purge away 〈 ◊ 〉 dross of wickedness from your lives, of Atheism and Irrelig••• from your own Persons and practices;
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purge away the dross 〈 ◊ 〉 erroniousness, instability and Pyrrhenian fluctuations from yo•• heads; purge away the dross of violence, extortion, •apine a•• injustice from your hands;
purge away the dross 〈 ◊ 〉 erroniousness, instability and Pyrrhenian fluctuations from yo•• Heads; purge away the dross of violence, extortion, •apine a•• injustice from your hands;
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purg••• way the dross and dregs of that bitter cup of animosities, 〈 ◊ 〉 rences & hatred, of which the Nation hath drunk so deeply, 〈 ◊ 〉 all your spirits, expressions, deportments;
purg••• Way the dross and dregs of that bitter cup of animosities, 〈 ◊ 〉 rences & hatred, of which the nation hath drunk so deeply, 〈 ◊ 〉 all your spirits, expressions, deportments;
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purge away the dro•• of an empty profession of God, and zeal to the trifles and fring•• of external forms and worship without the power and life 〈 ◊ 〉 godliness;
purge away the dro•• of an empty profession of God, and zeal to the trifles and fring•• of external forms and worship without the power and life 〈 ◊ 〉 godliness;
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And lastly, purge away the dross of any root of 〈 ◊ 〉 terness against or contradiction to the sacred interest of law 〈 ◊ 〉 Princes, which spirit hath eaten as a Gangrene to the reproa•• of our Religion,
And lastly, purge away the dross of any root of 〈 ◊ 〉 terness against or contradiction to the sacred Interest of law 〈 ◊ 〉 Princes, which Spirit hath eaten as a Gangrene to the reproa•• of our Religion,
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Since the preaching of this he is fallen asleep in Iesus, and gone to his rest; a person of the sad impression upon all good men; of whose loss, I shall only say as August of Cyprian's, Quos asflixerat sollicitudo certaminis, hos consol•ta est corona victoris.
Since the preaching of this he is fallen asleep in Iesus, and gone to his rest; a person of the sad impression upon all good men; of whose loss, I shall only say as August of Cyprian's, Quos asflixerat sollicitudo certaminis, hos consol•ta est corona Victoris.
Exercitus ducere, aliena vastare, urbes delere, oppida excidere, liberos populos aut trucidare aut subjicere servituri. Lact. lib. 1. de falsà relig.
Exercitus ducere, Aliena Vastare, Cities delere, Towns excidere, Liberos populos Or trucidare Or subjicere servituri. Lactantius lib. 1. de falsà relic.
