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A Sermon preached at Scoon, Jan. 1. 1651. At the Coronation of Charles the Second, King of Seotland, England, France and Ireland. By Robert Dowglas, Minister at Edinburgh, Moderator of the Commission of the General Assembly. 2 KINGS 11. Vers. 12.17.
A Sermon preached At Scoon, Jan. 1. 1651. At the Coronation of Charles the Second, King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland. By Robert Douglas, Minister At Edinburgh, Moderator of the Commission of the General Assembly. 2 KINGS 11. Vers. 12.17.
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And he brought forth the Kings Son, and put the Crown upon him, and gave him the Testimony;
And he brought forth the Kings Son, and put the Crown upon him, and gave him the Testimony;
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and they made him King, and anointed him, and they clape their hands and said, God save the King.
and they made him King, and anointed him, and they clape their hands and said, God save the King.
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And Jehojada made a Covenant between the Lord, and the King, and the People, that they should be the Lords people, between the King also and the people.
And Jehoiada made a Covenant between the Lord, and the King, and the People, that they should be the lords people, between the King also and the people.
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IN this Text of Scripture, you have the Solemn Enthronizing of Joash, a young King, and that in a very troublesome time;
IN this Text of Scripture, you have the Solemn Enthronizing of Joash, a young King, and that in a very troublesome time;
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for Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah ha• cruelly murthered the Royal Seed ▪ and usurped the Kingdome, by th• space of six yeares.
for Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah ha• cruelly murdered the Royal Seed ▪ and usurped the Kingdom, by th• Molle of six Years.
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Onely thi• young Prince was preserved by Iehosheba the sister of Ahaziah, and wife to Jehojada the high Priest, being hid with her in the house o• the Lord all that time.
Only thi• young Prince was preserved by Jehosheba the sister of Ahaziah, and wife to Jehoiada the high Priest, being hid with her in the house o• the Lord all that time.
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Good Interpreters do conjecture ▪ though Joash be called the son of Ahaziah, that he was not his son by nature,
Good Interpreters do conjecture ▪ though Joash be called the son of Ahaziah, that he was not his son by nature,
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but by succession to the Crown.
but by succession to the Crown.
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They say, that the race of Solomon ceased here, and the Kingdome came to the posterity of Nathan the son of David. Because 2 Chron. 22.9. it is said, The house of Ahaziah had no power to keep the Kingdome;
They say, that the raze of Solomon ceased Here, and the Kingdom Come to the posterity of Nathan the son of David. Because 2 Chronicles 22.9. it is said, The house of Ahaziah had no power to keep the Kingdom;
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which they conceive to be for the want of children in that house;
which they conceive to be for the want of children in that house;
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And because of the absurdity and unnaturalnesse of the fact, that Athaliah the Grand-mother should have cut off her sons children.
And Because of the absurdity and unnaturalness of the fact, that Athaliah the Grandmother should have Cut off her Sons children.
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I shall not stand upon the matter, only I may say, if they were Ahaziah his own children, it was a most unnatural and cruel fact of Athaliah to cut off her own posterity.
I shall not stand upon the matter, only I may say, if they were Ahaziah his own children, it was a most unnatural and cruel fact of Athaliah to Cut off her own posterity.
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For the usurpation, there might have been two motives. 1. It seemeth that when Ahaziah went to battel, Athaliah was left to govern the Kingdome;
For the usurpation, there might have been two motives. 1. It seems that when Ahaziah went to battle, Athaliah was left to govern the Kingdom;
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and her son Ahaziah being slain before his return, she thought the Government sweet, and could not part with it;
and her son Ahaziah being slave before his return, she Thought the Government sweet, and could not part with it;
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and because the Royal seed stood in her way, she cruelly destroyed them, that she might raign with the greater freedome. 2. She was earnest to set up a false worship,
and Because the Royal seed stood in her Way, she cruelly destroyed them, that she might Reign with the greater freedom. 2. She was earnest to Set up a false worship,
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even the worship of Baal, which she thought could not be so well done, as by cutting off the Royal race,
even the worship of Baal, which she Thought could not be so well done, as by cutting off the Royal raze,
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and getting the sole power in her hand, that she might do what she pleased. The businesse you are about this day, is not unlike:
and getting the sole power in her hand, that she might do what she pleased. The business you Are about this day, is not unlike:
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You are to invest a young King in the Throne, in a very troublesome time:
You Are to invest a young King in the Throne, in a very troublesome time:
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and wicked men have risen up, and usurped the Kingdome, and put to death the late King most unnaturally.
and wicked men have risen up, and usurped the Kingdom, and put to death the late King most unnaturally.
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The like motives seem to have prevailed with them. 1. These men by falshood and dissimulatio• have gotten power in their hand• which to them is so sweet, that th•• are unwilling to part with it;
The like motives seem to have prevailed with them. 1. These men by falsehood and dissimulatio• have got power in their hand• which to them is so sweet, that th•• Are unwilling to part with it;
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A•• because the King and his seed stoo• in their way, they have made awa• the King,
A•• Because the King and his seed stoo• in their Way, they have made awa• the King,
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and disinherited his chi•dren, that the sole power might b• in their hand. 2. They have 〈 ◊ 〉 number of damnable errors,
and disinherited his chi•dren, that the sole power might b• in their hand. 2. They have 〈 ◊ 〉 number of damnable errors,
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and false worship to set up, and inten• to take away the Ordinances o• Christ, and Government of hi• Kirk.
and false worship to Set up, and inten• to take away the Ordinances o• christ, and Government of hi• Kirk.
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All this cannot be done, unlesse they have the sole power i• their hands, and this they canno• have till the King and his posteri•• be cut off.
All this cannot be done, unless they have the sole power i• their hands, and this they canno• have till the King and his posteri•• be Cut off.
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But I leave this, an• come to the present solemnity ▪ There is a Prince to be inthroned, good Jehojada will have the crown put upon his head.
But I leave this, an• come to the present solemnity ▪ There is a Prince to be Enthroned, good Jehoiada will have the crown put upon his head.
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It may be questioned, why they went about this Coronation in a time of so great hazard,
It may be questioned, why they went about this Coronation in a time of so great hazard,
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when Athaliah had reigned six yeares? Had i• not been better to have defeated Athaliah, and then to have crowned the King? Two reasons may b• rendred,
when Athaliah had reigned six Years? Had i• not been better to have defeated Athaliah, and then to have crowned the King? Two Reasons may b• rendered,
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why they delay not the •oronation.
why they Delay not the •oronation.
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To crown the King •as a duty they were bound to, •azard should not make them leave •heir duty.
To crown the King •as a duty they were bound to, •azard should not make them leave •heir duty.
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They did their duty, •nd left the successe to God. 〈 ◊ 〉. They crowned the young King, •o endear the peoples affections to their own native Prince,
They did their duty, •nd left the success to God. 〈 ◊ 〉. They crowned the young King, •o endear the peoples affections to their own native Prince,
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and to •lienate their hearts from her that had usurped the Kingdome.
and to •lienate their hearts from her that had usurped the Kingdom.
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If they had delayed, the King being known to be preserved, it might have brought on, not only comply•nce with her,
If they had delayed, the King being known to be preserved, it might have brought on, not only comply•nce with her,
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but also subjection to her government, by resting in it, and being content to lay aside the righteous heir of the Crown.
but also subjection to her government, by resting in it, and being content to lay aside the righteous heir of the Crown.
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The same is observed in our Case, and many wonder that you should Crown the King in a dangerous time,
The same is observed in our Case, and many wonder that you should Crown the King in a dangerous time,
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when the usurpers have such power in the land, the same reasons may serve to answer for your doing. 1. It is our necessary duty to crown the King upon all hazards,
when the usurpers have such power in the land, the same Reasons may serve to answer for your doing. 1. It is our necessary duty to crown the King upon all hazards,
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and to leave the successe to God. 2. It appeareth now, it hath been too long delayed.
and to leave the success to God. 2. It appears now, it hath been too long delayed.
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Delay is dangerous, because of the com•••ance of some, and treachery of •thers.
delay is dangerous, Because of the com•••ance of Some, and treachery of •thers.
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If it shall be delayed long it is to be feared, that the m••• part shall sit down under the sh•dow of the Bramble, the destroyi•• usurpers.
If it shall be delayed long it is to be feared, that the m••• part shall fit down under the sh•dow of the Bramble, the destroyi•• usurpers.
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I come to the particular han•ling of this present Text, and 〈 ◊ 〉 speak from it to the present ti•• I have read the 12. and 17. v. 〈 ◊ 〉 cause of these two which meet t•gether, the Crowning of a Kin• and his renewing the Covena•• Amongst many particulars whi•• may be handled from the Text, shall confine my self to these fiv• 1. The Crown, He put the Cro•• upon his head:
I come to the particular han•ling of this present Text, and 〈 ◊ 〉 speak from it to the present ti•• I have read the 12. and 17. v. 〈 ◊ 〉 cause of these two which meet t•gether, the Crowning of a Kin• and his renewing the Covena•• among many particulars whi•• may be handled from the Text, shall confine my self to these fiv• 1. The Crown, He put the Cro•• upon his head:
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2. The Testimon• He gave them the Testimony.
2. The Testimon• He gave them the Testimony.
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3. T•• Anointing, They Anointed hi• These three are in the 12. vers• As for that which is spoken of t•• peoples joy, we shall give it a tou•• when we come to the peoples dut• The covenant between God an• the King,
3. T•• Anointing, They Anointed hi• These three Are in the 12. vers• As for that which is spoken of t•• peoples joy, we shall give it a tou•• when we come to the peoples dut• The Covenant between God an• the King,
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and the people, Jehoja•• made a covenant between God an• the King and the people, that th• should be the Lords people.
and the people, Jehoja•• made a Covenant between God an• the King and the people, that th• should be the lords people.
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5. The Covenant between the King and the people, Between the King also and the people; both in the 17. verse.
5. The Covenant between the King and the people, Between the King also and the people; both in the 17. verse.
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First, the Crown is put upon his Head. A Crown is the most excellent badge of Royal Majesty.
First, the Crown is put upon his Head. A Crown is the most excellent badge of Royal Majesty.
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To discourse on Crowns in a Stateway, I shall leave unto States-men, and lay only these three before you of the Crown.
To discourse on Crowns in a Stateway, I shall leave unto Statesmen, and lay only these three before you of the Crown.
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I. In putting on of the Crown, it would be well fastened, for Kings Crowns are often times tottering;
I In putting on of the Crown, it would be well fastened, for Kings Crowns Are often times tottering;
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and this is a time wherein they totter. There are two things which make Kings Crowns to totter;
and this is a time wherein they totter. There Are two things which make Kings Crowns to totter;
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great sins, and great commotions and troubles; take heed of both. 1. There are many sins upon our King and his Family.
great Sins, and great commotions and Troubles; take heed of both. 1. There Are many Sins upon our King and his Family.
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Sin will make the surest Crown that ever men set on to totter. The sins of former Kings have made this a tottering Crown.
since will make the Surest Crown that ever men Set on to totter. The Sins of former Kings have made this a tottering Crown.
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I shall not insist here, seeing there hath been a solemn day of humiliation through the Land, on Thursday last,
I shall not insist Here, seeing there hath been a solemn day of humiliation through the Land, on Thursday last,
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for the sins of the Royal Family. I wish the Lord may blesse it;
for the Sins of the Royal Family. I wish the Lord may bless it;
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and desire the King may be truly humbled for his own sins, and the sins of his fathers house, which have been great, beware of putting on these sins with the Crown;
and desire the King may be truly humbled for his own Sins, and the Sins of his Father's house, which have been great, beware of putting on these Sins with the Crown;
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For if you put them on, all the well-wishers to a King in the three Kingdomes will not be able to hold on the Crown, and keep it from tottering; yea, from falling.
For if you put them on, all the wellwishers to a King in the three Kingdoms will not be able to hold on the Crown, and keep it from tottering; yea, from falling.
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Lord, take away the controversie with the Royal Family, that the Crown may be fastened sure upon the Kings head, without falling or tottering.
Lord, take away the controversy with the Royal Family, that the Crown may be fastened sure upon the Kings head, without falling or tottering.
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2. Troubles and commotions in a Kingdome, make crowns to totter.
2. Troubles and commotions in a Kingdom, make crowns to totter.
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A Crown at the best, and in the most calme times, is full of trouble, which if it were well weighed by men, there would not be such hunting after Crowns.
A Crown At the best, and in the most Cam times, is full of trouble, which if it were well weighed by men, there would not be such hunting After Crowns.
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I read of a Great man, who considering the trouble and care that accompanied a Crown, said, he would not take it up at his foot,
I read of a Great man, who considering the trouble and care that accompanied a Crown, said, he would not take it up At his foot,
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though he might have it for taking.
though he might have it for taking.
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Now if a Crown at the best be so full of troubles, what shall one think of a Crown at the worst,
Now if a Crown At the best be so full of Troubles, what shall one think of a Crown At the worst,
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when there are so great commotions, wherein the Crown is directly aimed at? Surely it must be a tottering crown at the least, especially when former sins have brought on these troubles.
when there Are so great commotions, wherein the Crown is directly aimed At? Surely it must be a tottering crown At the least, especially when former Sins have brought on these Troubles.
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As the remedy of the former is true humiliation, and turning unto God;
As the remedy of the former is true humiliation, and turning unto God;
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so the remedy of the latter, is Psal. 21.3. (speaking of Davids crown) Thou settest a crown of pure gold upon his head.
so the remedy of the latter, is Psalm 21.3. (speaking of Davids crown) Thou settest a crown of pure gold upon his head.
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God set on Davids crown, and therefore it was setled, notwithstanding of many troubles. Men may set on crowns, and they may be thrown off again;
God Set on Davids crown, and Therefore it was settled, notwithstanding of many Troubles. Men may Set on crowns, and they may be thrown off again;
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but when God setteth them on, they will be fast.
but when God sets them on, they will be fast.
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Enemies have touched the Crown of our King, and casten it off in the other Kingdome,
Enemies have touched the Crown of our King, and casten it off in the other Kingdom,
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and have made it totter in this Kingdome, both the King who is to be crowned,
and have made it totter in this Kingdom, both the King who is to be crowned,
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and you who are to crown him, should deal earnestly with God, to set the Crown on the Kings head,
and you who Are to crown him, should deal earnestly with God, to Set the Crown on the Kings head,
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and to keep it on against all the commotions of this generation. 2. A King should esteem more of the people he raigneth over,
and to keep it on against all the commotions of this generation. 2. A King should esteem more of the people he Reigneth over,
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than of his crown, Kings use to be so taken up with their Crowns, that they despise their people.
than of his crown, Kings use to be so taken up with their Crowns, that they despise their people.
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I would have a King following Christ, the King of his people, who saith of them, Isa. 62.3. Thou shalt be a crown of Glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadene in the hand of thy God.
I would have a King following christ, the King of his people, who Says of them, Isaiah 62.3. Thou shalt be a crown of Glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadene in the hand of thy God.
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Christ counteth his people his Crown and Diadem;
christ counteth his people his Crown and Diadem;
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so should a King esteem the people of the Lord, over whom he ruleth, to be as his Crown and Diadem;
so should a King esteem the people of the Lord, over whom he Ruleth, to be as his Crown and Diadem;
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take away the people, and a Crown is but an empty symbole. 3. A King when he getteth his Crown on his head, should think at the best, it is but a fading Crown.
take away the people, and a Crown is but an empty symbol. 3. A King when he gets his Crown on his head, should think At the best, it is but a fading Crown.
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All the Crowns of Kings are but fading Crowns:
All the Crowns of Kings Are but fading Crowns:
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therefore they should have an eye upon that Crown of Glory, that fadeth not away, 1 Pet. 5.4.
Therefore they should have an eye upon that Crown of Glory, that fades not away, 1 Pet. 5.4.
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And upon a Kingdome that cannot be shaken, Heb. 12.28. that Crown and Kingdome belongeth not to Kings as Kings, but unto believers;
And upon a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, Hebrew 12.28. that Crown and Kingdom belongeth not to Kings as Kings, but unto believers;
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and a believeing King hath this Comfort, that when he hath endured a while, and been tryed, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
and a believing King hath this Comfort, that when he hath endured a while, and been tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
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II. The second thing in this Solemnity, is the Testimony, by this is meant the Law of God;
II The second thing in this Solemnity, is the Testimony, by this is meant the Law of God;
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so called because it testifieth of the mind and will of God.
so called Because it Testifieth of the mind and will of God.
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It was commanded, Deut. 17.18, 19. when the King shall sit upon the throne of his kingdome, he shall write a copy of the book of the Law,
It was commanded, Deuteronomy 17.18, 19. when the King shall fit upon the throne of his Kingdom, he shall write a copy of the book of the Law,
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and it shall be with him, that he may read therein all the dayes of his life. and it shall be with him, that he may read therein all the days of his life.
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The King should have the Testimony for these three main uses. 1. For his information in the way of God, Deut. 17.19. This use of the Kings having the Book of the Law, is expressed, That he may learn to fear the Lord his God;
The King should have the Testimony for these three main uses. 1. For his information in the Way of God, Deuteronomy 17.19. This use of the Kings having the Book of the Law, is expressed, That he may Learn to Fear the Lord his God;
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the reading of other books may do a King good for Government, but no book will teach him the way of salvation, but the book of God.
the reading of other books may do a King good for Government, but no book will teach him the Way of salvation, but the book of God.
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Christ biddeth search the Scriptures, for in them ye think to have eternal life, and they testifie of me, Joh. 5.39.
christ bids search the Scriptures, for in them you think to have Eternal life, and they testify of me, John 5.39.
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He is a blessed man who meditateth in the Law of the Lord, Psal. 1.1, 2. King David was well acquainted herewith,
He is a blessed man who meditateth in the Law of the Lord, Psalm 1.1, 2. King David was well acquainted herewith,
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as appeareth, Psal. 119. Kings should be well exercised in Scripture.
as appears, Psalm 119. Kings should be well exercised in Scripture.
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It is reported of Alphonsus King of Aragon, that he read the Bible fourteen times, with glosses thereupon.
It is reported of Alphonsus King of Aragon, that he read the bible fourteen times, with Glosses thereupon.
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I recommend to the King, to take some houres for reading holy Scripture:
I recommend to the King, to take Some hours for reading holy Scripture:
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It will be a good meanes to make him acquainted with Gods mind, and with Christ as a Saviour.
It will be a good means to make him acquainted with God's mind, and with christ as a Saviour.
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2. For this direction in government, Kings read books that may learn them to govern well, which I condemn not,
2. For this direction in government, Kings read books that may Learn them to govern well, which I condemn not,
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but all the books a King can read, will not make him govern to please God, as this book.
but all the books a King can read, will not make him govern to please God, as this book.
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I know nothing that is good in government, but a King may learn it out of the book of God.
I know nothing that is good in government, but a King may Learn it out of the book of God.
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For this cause Joshua is commanded, Josh. 1.8. That the book of the law shall not depart out of his mouth, and he is commanded to do according to that is written therein.
For this cause joshua is commanded, Josh. 1.8. That the book of the law shall not depart out of his Mouth, and he is commanded to do according to that is written therein.
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He should not only do himself that which is written in it, but do and govern his people according to that is written in it;
He should not only do himself that which is written in it, but do and govern his people according to that is written in it;
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King David knew this use of the Testimony, who said, Psal. 119.24. Thy Testimonies are my delight and my Counsellors.
King David knew this use of the Testimony, who said, Psalm 119.24. Thy Testimonies Are my delight and my Counsellors.
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The best counsels that ever a King getteth, are in the book of God;
The best Counsels that ever a King gets, Are in the book of God;
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yea the testimonies are the best and surest Counsellors, because although Kings Counsellors be never so wise and trusty,
yea the testimonies Are the best and Surest Counsellors, Because although Kings Counsellors be never so wise and trusty,
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yet they use not to be so free with a King as they ought:
yet they use not to be so free with a King as they ought:
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but the Scripture will tell Kings very freely both their sin and their duty. 3. For preservation and custody, the King is Custos utriusque tabulae; the keeper of both tables.
but the Scripture will tell Kings very freely both their since and their duty. 3. For preservation and custody, the King is Custos utriusque tabulae; the keeper of both tables.
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Not that he should take upon him to dispense the Word of God, or to dispence with it;
Not that he should take upon him to dispense the Word of God, or to dispense with it;
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But that he should preserve the Word of God, and the true Religion, according to the Word of God, pure, intire,
But that he should preserve the Word of God, and the true Religion, according to the Word of God, pure, entire,
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and uncorrupted within his dominions, and transmit them to posterity, and also be carefull to see his subjects observe both tables,
and uncorrupted within his Dominions, and transmit them to posterity, and also be careful to see his subject's observe both tables,
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and to punish transgressors of the same. III. The third thing in this solemnity is the anointing of the King.
and to Punish transgressors of the same. III. The third thing in this solemnity is the anointing of the King.
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The anointing of Kings was not absolutely necessary under the Old Testament, for we read not that all the Kings of Judah and Isral were anointed.
The anointing of Kings was not absolutely necessary under the Old Testament, for we read not that all the Kings of Judah and Israel were anointed.
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The Hebrews observe that anointing of Kings was used in three cases.
The Hebrews observe that anointing of Kings was used in three cases.
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1. When the first of a Family was made King, as Saul, David. 2. When there was a question for the Crown,
1. When the First of a Family was made King, as Saul, David. 2. When there was a question for the Crown,
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as in the case of Solomon and Adoniah. 3. When there was an interruption of the lawfull succession by usurpation,
as in the case of Solomon and Adoniah. 3. When there was an interruption of the lawful succession by usurpation,
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as in the case of Joah, there is an interruption by the usurpation of Athaliah; therefore he is anointed.
as in the case of Joah, there is an interruption by the usurpation of Athaliah; Therefore he is anointed.
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If this observation hold, as it is probable, then it was not absolutely necessary under the Old Testament,
If this observation hold, as it is probable, then it was not absolutely necessary under the Old Testament,
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and therefore far lesse under the New.
and Therefore Far less under the New.
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Because it may be said, That in our case there is an interruption by usurpation, let it be considered;
Because it may be said, That in our case there is an interruption by usurpation, let it be considered;
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That the Anointing under the Old Testament was Typicall, although all Kings were not Types of Christ;
That the Anointing under the Old Testament was Typical, although all Kings were not Types of christ;
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yet the Anointing of Kings, Priests, and Prophets, was typical of Christ; and his Offices: but Christ being now come, all these Ceremonies cease.
yet the Anointing of Kings, Priests, and prophets, was typical of christ; and his Offices: but christ being now come, all these Ceremonies cease.
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And therefore the Anointing of Kings, ought not to be used in the New Testament.
And Therefore the Anointing of Kings, ought not to be used in the New Testament.
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If it be said, Anointing of Kings hath been in use among Christians, not only Papists,
If it be said, Anointing of Kings hath been in use among Christians, not only Papists,
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but Protestants, as in the Kingdome of England, and our late King was Anointed with Oyl.
but Protestants, as in the Kingdom of England, and our late King was Anointed with Oil.
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It may be replyed, they who used it under the New Testament took it from the Jews, without warrant.
It may be replied, they who used it under the New Testament took it from the jews, without warrant.
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It was most in use with the Bishops of Rome, who to keep Kings and Emperours subject to themselves, did swear them to the Pope, when they were Anointed, (and yet the Jewish Priests did never swear Kings to themselves) as for England although the Pope was casten off,
It was most in use with the Bishops of Room, who to keep Kings and emperors Subject to themselves, did swear them to the Pope, when they were Anointed, (and yet the Jewish Priests did never swear Kings to themselves) as for England although the Pope was casten off,
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yet the subjection of Kings to Bishops was still retained, for they Anointed the King,
yet the subjection of Kings to Bishops was still retained, for they Anointed the King,
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and sware him to the maintenance of their Prelaticall dignity. They are here who were witnesses at the Coronation of the late King.
and sware him to the maintenance of their Prelatical dignity. They Are Here who were Witnesses At the Coronation of the late King.
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The Bishops behoved to perform that rite, and the King behoved to be sworn to them.
The Bishops behooved to perform that rite, and the King behooved to be sworn to them.
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But now by the blessing of God, Popery and Prelacy are removed: the Bishops as limbs of Antichrist, are put to the door;
But now by the blessing of God, Popery and Prelacy Are removed: the Bishops as limbs of Antichrist, Are put to the door;
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let the Anointing of Kings with oyl go to the door with them, and let them never come in again.
let the Anointing of Kings with oil go to the door with them, and let them never come in again.
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The Anointing with materiall oyle, maketh not a King, the Anointed of the Lord, for he is so without it.
The Anointing with material oil, makes not a King, the Anointed of the Lord, for he is so without it.
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He is the Anointed of the Lord, who by the divine Ordinance, and appointment is a King, Isa. 45.1. God called Cyrus his Anointed;
He is the Anointed of the Lord, who by the divine Ordinance, and appointment is a King, Isaiah 45.1. God called Cyrus his Anointed;
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yet we read not that he was Anointed with oyl.
yet we read not that he was Anointed with oil.
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Kings are the Anointed of the Lord, because by the Ordinance of the Lord, their Authority is sacred and inviolable.
Kings Are the Anointed of the Lord, Because by the Ordinance of the Lord, their authority is sacred and inviolable.
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It is enough for us to have the thing though we want the Ceremony, which being laid aside, I will give some Observations of the thing.
It is enough for us to have the thing though we want the Ceremony, which being laid aside, I will give Some Observations of the thing.
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1. A King being the Lords Anointed, should be thinking upon a better unction, even that spirituall unction, wherewith believers are Anointed, which you have, 1 Joh: 2.27. The Anointing ye have received of him abideth in you:
1. A King being the lords Anointed, should be thinking upon a better unction, even that spiritual unction, wherewith believers Are Anointed, which you have, 1 John: 2.27. The Anointing you have received of him Abideth in you:
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And 2 Cor. 1 21. He that hath Anointed us, is God who hath also sealed us, This Anointing is not proper to Kings, but common to believers. Few Kings are so Anointed.
And 2 Cor. 1 21. He that hath Anointed us, is God who hath also sealed us, This Anointing is not proper to Kings, but Common to believers. Few Kings Are so Anointed.
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A King should strive to be a good Christian, and then a good King: The Anointing with Grace, is better then the Anointing with oyle.
A King should strive to be a good Christian, and then a good King: The Anointing with Grace, is better then the Anointing with oil.
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It is of more worth for a King to be Anointed of the Lord with Grace,
It is of more worth for a King to be Anointed of the Lord with Grace,
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then to be the greatest Monarch of the world without it.
then to be the greatest Monarch of the world without it.
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2. This Anointing may put a King in mind of the gifts, wherewith Kings should be indued,
2. This Anointing may put a King in mind of the Gifts, wherewith Kings should be endued,
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for discharge of the Royal calling. For Anointing did signifie the gifts of Office. It is said of Saul, when he was Anointed King;
for discharge of the Royal calling. For Anointing did signify the Gifts of Office. It is said of Saul, when he was Anointed King;
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As 1 Sam. 10 9. God gave him another heart And Cap. 11.6.
As 1 Sam. 10 9. God gave him Another heart And Cap. 11.6.
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The spirit of God came upon him it is meant, of a heart for this calling,The Spirit of God Come upon him it is meant, of a heart for this calling,
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and a spirit of ability for Government.
and a Spirit of ability for Government.
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It should be our desire this day, that our King may have a spirit for his calling,
It should be our desire this day, that our King may have a Spirit for his calling,
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as the spirit of Wisdome, Fortitude, Justice, and other Princely indowments.
as the Spirit of Wisdom, Fortitude, justice, and other Princely endowments.
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3. This Anointing may put Subjects in mind of the Sacret due of the Authority of a King.
3. This Anointing may put Subject's in mind of the Sacret endue of the authority of a King.
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He should be respected, as the Lords Anointed. There are divers sorts of persons, that are Enemies to the Authory of Kings;
He should be respected, as the lords Anointed. There Are diverse sorts of Persons, that Are Enemies to the Author of Kings;
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As 1. Anabaptists, who deny there should be Kings in the New Testament.
As 1. Anabaptists, who deny there should be Kings in the New Testament.
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They will have no Kings, nor civil Magistrate. 2. The late Photinians, who speak respectively of Kings,
They will have no Kings, nor civil Magistrate. 2. The late Photinians, who speak respectively of Kings,
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and Magistrates, but they take away from them their power, and the exercise of it in the administration of Justice. 3. These who rise against Kings in open Rebellion,
and Magistrates, but they take away from them their power, and the exercise of it in the administration of justice. 3. These who rise against Kings in open Rebellion,
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as Absolom and Sheba, who said, what have we to do with David, the son of Jesse? To your Tents, O Israel 4. They who do not rebel openly,
as Absalom and Sheba, who said, what have we to do with David, the son of Jesse? To your Tents, Oh Israel 4. They who do not rebel openly,
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yet they despise a King in their heart, like the sons of Beliall, 1 Sam. 10. last, who said of Saul after he was Anointed King, shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents.
yet they despise a King in their heart, like the Sons of Belial, 1 Sam. 10. last, who said of Saul After he was Anointed King, shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents.
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1. All these meet in our present age. 1. Anabaptists who are against the being of Kings are very rife:
1. All these meet in our present age. 1. Anabaptists who Are against the being of Kings Are very rife:
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you may find, to your great grief, a great number of them in that Army that have unjustly invaded the Land, who have trampled upon the Authority of Kings. 2. There are also of the second sort, who are secretly Photinians in this point, they allow of Kings in profession,
you may find, to your great grief, a great number of them in that Army that have unjustly invaded the Land, who have trampled upon the authority of Kings. 2. There Are also of the second sort, who Are secretly Photinians in this point, they allow of Kings in profession,
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but they are against the exercise of their power in the Administration of Justice. 3. A third sort in open Rebellion,
but they Are against the exercise of their power in the Administration of justice. 3. A third sort in open Rebellion,
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even all that Generation which are risen up not only against the person of the King but Kingly Government. 4. There is a fourth who professe they acknowledge a King,
even all that Generation which Are risen up not only against the person of the King but Kingly Government. 4. There is a fourth who profess they acknowledge a King,
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but dispise him in their heart saying, Shall this man save us? I wish all had Davids tendernesse, whose heart smote him when he did but cut off the lap of Sauls garment, that we may be far from cutting off a lap of that just power and greatnesse which God hath allowed to the King,
but despise him in their heart saying, Shall this man save us? I wish all had Davids tenderness, whose heart smote him when he did but Cut off the lap of Saul's garment, that we may be Far from cutting off a lap of that just power and greatness which God hath allowed to the King,
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and we have bound our selves by Covenant not to diminish.
and we have bound our selves by Covenant not to diminish.
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I have gone through the three particulars contained in ver. 12. I come to the other two in v. 17. which appertain also to this said work;
I have gone through the three particulars contained in ver. 12. I come to the other two in v. 17. which appertain also to this said work;
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for our King is not only to be crowned but to renew a covenant with God and his people,
for our King is not only to be crowned but to renew a Covenant with God and his people,
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and to make a covenant with the people;
and to make a Covenant with the people;
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Answerable hereto there is a twofold covenant in the words, one between God and the King, and the people;
Answerable hereto there is a twofold Covenant in the words, one between God and the King, and the people;
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God being the one party, the King and the people the other.
God being the one party, the King and the people the other.
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Another between the King and the people, the King being the one party, the people the other.
another between the King and the people, the King being the one party, the people the other.
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The covenant with God is the fourth particular propounded to be spoken of. The sum of the covenant ye may find, 2 King. 23.3.
The Covenant with God is the fourth particular propounded to be spoken of. The sum of the Covenant you may find, 2 King. 23.3.
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in Josiah his renewing the covenant, To walk after the Lord, & keep his commandments and testimonies with all thy heart,
in Josiah his renewing the Covenant, To walk After the Lord, & keep his Commandments and testimonies with all thy heart,
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and to perform the words of the covenant. and to perform the words of the Covenant.
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The renewing of the covenant was after a great defection from God, and the setting up of false worship.
The renewing of the Covenant was After a great defection from God, and the setting up of false worship.
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The King and the people of God bound themselves before the Lord, to set up true worship, and to abolish the false.
The King and the people of God bound themselves before the Lord, to Set up true worship, and to Abolah the false.
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Scotland hath a preference in this before other Nations. In time of defection they have renewed a covenant with God to reform all:Scotland hath a preference in this before other nations. In time of defection they have renewed a Covenant with God to reform all:
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And because the King after a great defection in that family is to renew the covenant, I shall mention some particulars from the League and Covenant.
And Because the King After a great defection in that family is to renew the Covenant, I shall mention Some particulars from the League and Covenant.
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1. We are bound to maintain the true Reformed Religion in Doctrine Worship, Discipline and Government established in this kingdome,
1. We Are bound to maintain the true Reformed Religion in Doctrine Worship, Discipline and Government established in this Kingdom,
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and to endeavour the Reformation of Religion in the other two kingdoms according to the word of God and the best reformed Kirks.
and to endeavour the Reformation of Religion in the other two kingdoms according to the word of God and the best reformed Kirks.
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By this Article the King is obliged not onely to maintain Religion as it is established in Scotland, but also to endeavour the reformation of Religion in his other kingdoms:
By this Article the King is obliged not only to maintain Religion as it is established in Scotland, but also to endeavour the Reformation of Religion in his other kingdoms:
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The King should consider well, when it shall please God to restore him to his Government there, that he is bound to endeavour the establishment of the work of Reformation there,
The King should Consider well, when it shall please God to restore him to his Government there, that he is bound to endeavour the establishment of the work of Reformation there,
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as wel as to maintain it here.
as well as to maintain it Here.
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According to the second article, the King is bound without respect of persons to extirpate Popery, Prelacy, Superstition, Heresie, Scheism & Prophanesse, and whatsoever shall be found contrary to sound Doctrine and the power of godlinesse;
According to the second article, the King is bound without respect of Persons to extirpate Popery, Prelacy, Superstition, Heresy, Scheism & Profaneness, and whatsoever shall be found contrary to found Doctrine and the power of godliness;
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and therefore Popery is not to be suffred in his Royall family, nor within his Dominions;
and Therefore Popery is not to be suffered in his Royal family, nor within his Dominions;
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Prelacy once pluck up by the root is not to be permitted to take root again;Prelacy once pluck up by the root is not to be permitted to take root again;
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all Heresie and Error whatsoever must be opposed by him to the utmost of his power;
all Heresy and Error whatsoever must be opposed by him to the utmost of his power;
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and by the covenant the K. must be farre from tolleration of any false Religion within his Dominions.
and by the Covenant the K. must be Far from toleration of any false Religion within his Dominions.
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3. As the people are bound to maintain the Kings person and authority in the maintenance of the true Religion and liberties of the kingdom:
3. As the people Are bound to maintain the Kings person and Authority in the maintenance of the true Religion and Liberties of the Kingdom:
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So the King is bound with them to maintain the rights and priviledges of the Parliament,
So the King is bound with them to maintain the rights and privileges of the Parliament,
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and liberties of the subjects, according to the third article.
and Liberties of the subject's, according to the third article.
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4. We are bound to discover, and to bring unto condign punishment all such as have been or shall be Incendiaries, Malignants, or evil instruments, in hindring the reformation of Religion, dividing the king from the people,
4. We Are bound to discover, and to bring unto condign punishment all such as have been or shall be Incendiaries, Malignants, or evil Instruments, in hindering the Reformation of Religion, dividing the King from the people,
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or one of the kingdoms from another, or making any faction or parties amongst them, hereby the king is bound to have an eye upon such,
or one of the kingdoms from Another, or making any faction or parties among them, hereby the King is bound to have an eye upon such,
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and neither allow them, nor comply with them, but to concur according to his power to have them censured and punished,
and neither allow them, nor comply with them, but to concur according to his power to have them censured and punished,
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as is expressed in the fourth article.
as is expressed in the fourth article.
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I shall sum up all this, That a K. entring in covenant with God, should doe as the kings did of old when they entred into covenant, they and their people went on in the work of Reformation,
I shall sum up all this, That a K. entering in Covenant with God, should do as the Kings did of old when they entered into Covenant, they and their people went on in the work of Reformation,
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as appears there, vers. 8. And all the people of the Lord went to the house of Baal,
as appears there, vers. 8. And all the people of the Lord went to the house of Baal,
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and brake it down, &c. And godly Josiah when he entred in covenant made a thorow reformation.and brake it down, etc. And godly Josiah when he entered in Covenant made a thorough Reformation.
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There is a fourfold reformation in Scripture, and contained in the League and Covenant. 1. A personal Reformation. 2. A Family reformation. 3. A reformation of Judicatories. 4. A reformation of the whole Land:
There is a fourfold Reformation in Scripture, and contained in the League and Covenant. 1. A personal Reformation. 2. A Family Reformation. 3. A Reformation of Judges. 4. A Reformation of the Whole Land:
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Kings have had their hand in all the Four, and therefore I recommend them to our King.
Kings have had their hand in all the Four, and Therefore I recommend them to our King.
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1. A personal Reformation, A King should reform his own life, that he may be a pattern of godlinesse to others,
1. A personal Reformation, A King should reform his own life, that he may be a pattern of godliness to Others,
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and to this he is tied by the Covenants. The godly reformers of Judah were pious and religious men.
and to this he is tied by the Covenants. The godly reformers of Judah were pious and religious men.
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A King should not follow Machiavell his counsel, who requireth not that a Prince should be truly religious,
A King should not follow Machiavell his counsel, who requires not that a Prince should be truly religious,
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but saith, that a shadow of it, and external simulation are sufficient:
but Says, that a shadow of it, and external simulation Are sufficient:
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A divellish counsel, and it is just with God to bring a King to the shadow of a Kingdom, who hath but the shadow of Religion.
A devilish counsel, and it is just with God to bring a King to the shadow of a Kingdom, who hath but the shadow of Religion.
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We know that dissembling Kings have been punished of God; and let our King know that no King but a religious king can please God.
We know that dissembling Kings have been punished of God; and let our King know that no King but a religious King can please God.
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David is highly commended for godlinesse;David is highly commended for godliness;
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Hezekiah a man eminent for piety, Josiah a young king, commended for the tendernesse of his heart when he heard the law of the Lord read;Hezekiah a man eminent for piety, Josiah a young King, commended for the tenderness of his heart when he herd the law of the Lord read;
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he was much troubled before the Lord when he heard the judgements threatned against his Fathers house and his people, it is earnestly wished that our Kings heart may be tender,
he was much troubled before the Lord when he herd the Judgments threatened against his Father's house and his people, it is earnestly wished that our Kings heart may be tender,
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and be truly humbled before the Lord for the sins of his Fathers house, and of the land;
and be truly humbled before the Lord for the Sins of his Father's house, and of the land;
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and for the many evils that are upon that Family and upon that Kingdome. 2. A Family Reformation.
and for the many evils that Are upon that Family and upon that Kingdom. 2. A Family Reformation.
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The King should reform his Family, after the example of godly kings; Asa when he entred in covenant, spared not his Mothers Idolatry.
The King should reform his Family, After the Exampl of godly Kings; Asa when he entered in Covenant, spared not his Mother's Idolatry.
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The house of our king hath been much defiled by Idolatry.
The house of our King hath been much defiled by Idolatry.
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The king is now in covenant, and to renew the covenant, let the Royal Family be reformed;
The King is now in Covenant, and to renew the Covenant, let the Royal Family be reformed;
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and that it may be a religious Family wherein God will have pleasure.
and that it may be a religious Family wherein God will have pleasure.
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Let it be purged not only of Idolatry but of prophanity and loosness, which hath abounded in it.
Let it be purged not only of Idolatry but of profanity and looseness, which hath abounded in it.
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Much hath been spoken of this matter, but little hath been done in it.
Much hath been spoken of this matter, but little hath been done in it.
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Let the king and others who have charge in that family think it lieth upon them as a duty to purge it.
Let the King and Others who have charge in that family think it lies upon them as a duty to purge it.
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And if you would have a Famiy well purged and constitute, take David for a pattern, in the purgation and constitution of his Psalm 10. The froward heart, wicked persons,
And if you would have a Famiy well purged and constitute, take David for a pattern, in the purgation and constitution of his Psalm 10. The froward heart, wicked Persons,
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and slanderers he will have far from him;
and slanderers he will have Far from him;
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but his eyes are upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with him. but his eyes Are upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with him.
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Ye may extent this Reformation to the Court. A prophane Court is dangerous for a king;
You may extent this Reformation to the Court. A profane Court is dangerous for a King;
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it hath been observed as a provoking sin in England, which hath drawn down judgement upon King and Court, as appeareth this day.
it hath been observed as a provoking since in England, which hath drawn down judgement upon King and Court, as appears this day.
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It is to be wished that such were in the Court as David speaketh of in that Psalm.
It is to be wished that such were in the Court as David speaks of in that Psalm.
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Let the King see to it and resolve with David, Psal. 101.7. That he who worketh deceit shall not dwell within his house;
Let the King see to it and resolve with David, Psalm 101.7. That he who works deceit shall not dwell within his house;
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and he who telleth lies shall not tarry in his sight. 3. Reformation in Judicatories. It should be carefully seen to, that Judicatories be reformed;and he who Telleth lies shall not tarry in his sighed. 3. Reformation in Judges. It should be carefully seen to, that Judges be reformed;
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and that men fearing God, and hating covetousnesse, may be placed in them:
and that men fearing God, and hating covetousness, may be placed in them:
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a King in covenant should do as Jehoshaphat did, 2 Chron. 19.5, 6 7. He set Judges in the land,
a King in Covenant should do as Jehoshaphat did, 2 Chronicles 19.5, 6 7. He Set Judges in the land,
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and said, Take heed what you doe: ye judge not for men, but for the Lord, who is with you in judgment:
and said, Take heed what you do: you judge not for men, but for the Lord, who is with you in judgement:
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wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be before you, &c. 4. The Reformation of the whole land:Wherefore now let the Fear of the Lord be before you, etc. 4. The Reformation of the Whole land:
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the Kings eye should be upon it, 2 Chron. 19.4. Jehoshaphat went out through the people, from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back to the Lord God of their fathers.
the Kings eye should be upon it, 2 Chronicles 19.4. Jehoshaphat went out through the people, from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back to the Lord God of their Father's.
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Our land hath great need of reformation;
Our land hath great need of Reformation;
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for there is a part of it, that hath scarce ever yet found the benefit of it;
for there is a part of it, that hath scarce ever yet found the benefit of it;
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they are lying without the Gospel.
they Are lying without the Gospel.
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It will be a work of a covenanted King to have a care that the Gospel may be preached through the whole land:
It will be a work of a covenanted King to have a care that the Gospel may be preached through the Whole land:
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care also would be taken that they who have the Gospel may live suitably thereto.
care also would be taken that they who have the Gospel may live suitably thereto.
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If a king would be a through Reformer, he must reformed himself, other wayes he will never lay reformation to heart.
If a King would be a through Reformer, he must reformed himself, other ways he will never lay Reformation to heart.
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To make a king a good Reformer, I wish him these qualifications according to the truth,
To make a King a good Reformer, I wish him these qualifications according to the truth,
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and in sincerity, wherewith they report Trajan the Emperour to have been indued.
and in sincerity, wherewith they report Trajan the Emperor to have been endued.
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He was 1. Devote at home. 2. Couragious in War. 3. Just in his Judicatories. 4. Prudent in all his affairs.
He was 1. Devote At home. 2. Courageous in War. 3. Just in his Judges. 4. Prudent in all his affairs.
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True Piety, Fortitude, Justice, and Prudency are notable qualifications in a Prince, who would reform a kingdome, and reform well.
True Piety, Fortitude, justice, and Prudency Are notable qualifications in a Prince, who would reform a Kingdom, and reform well.
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5. I come now to the fifth and last particular, and that is the Covenent made between the king and the people.
5. I come now to the fifth and last particular, and that is the Covenant made between the King and the people.
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When a king is Crowned, and received by the people, there is a Covenant or mutuall contract between him and them, containing conditions, mutually to be observed.
When a King is Crowned, and received by the people, there is a Covenant or mutual contract between him and them, containing conditions, mutually to be observed.
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Time will not suffer to insist upon many particulars, I shall only lay before you three.
Time will not suffer to insist upon many particulars, I shall only lay before you three.
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First, it is clear from this Covenant, That a king hath not absolute power to do what he pleaseth, he is tyed to conditions, by vertue of a Covenant.
First, it is clear from this Covenant, That a King hath not absolute power to do what he Pleases, he is tied to conditions, by virtue of a Covenant.
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Secondly, it is clear from this Covenant, that a people are bound to obey their king in the Lord.
Secondly, it is clear from this Covenant, that a people Are bound to obey their King in the Lord.
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Thirdly, I shall present the king with directions, for the Government of the people, who are bound to obey.
Thirdly, I shall present the King with directions, for the Government of the people, who Are bound to obey.
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1. It is clear, That the kings power is not absolute, as kings and flattering Courtiers apprehend, a kings power is a limited power, by this Covenant.
1. It is clear, That the Kings power is not absolute, as Kings and flattering Courtiers apprehend, a Kings power is a limited power, by this Covenant.
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And there is a threefold limitation of the kings power. 1. In regard of subordination. There is a power above his, even Gods power, whom he is obliged to obey;
And there is a threefold limitation of the Kings power. 1. In regard of subordination. There is a power above his, even God's power, whom he is obliged to obey;
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and to whom he must give an account of his administration. Ye heard yesterday the Text, By me Kings Raign, Prov. 8.15. kings have not only their Crowns from God, but they must Reign according to his will, which is clear from Rom. 8.13. He is called the Minister of God He is but Gods servant.
and to whom he must give an account of his administration. You herd yesterday the Text, By me Kings Reign, Curae 8.15. Kings have not only their Crowns from God, but they must Reign according to his will, which is clear from Rom. 8.13. He is called the Minister of God He is but God's servant.
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I need not stay upon this, kings and all others will acknowledge this limitation.
I need not stay upon this, Kings and all Others will acknowledge this limitation.
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2. In regard of Laws, a king is sworn at his coronation to rule according to the standing received Laws of the kingdom.
2. In regard of Laws, a King is sworn At his coronation to Rule according to the standing received Laws of the Kingdom.
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The Laws he is sworn to, limit him that he cannot do against them, without a sinfull breach of this Covenant between the king and the people. 3. In rgard of government:
The Laws he is sworn to, limit him that he cannot do against them, without a sinful breach of this Covenant between the King and the people. 3. In rgard of government:
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The totall government is not upon a king.
The total government is not upon a King.
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He hath Counsellors, a Parliament, or Estates in the Land, who share in the burden of government.
He hath Counsellors, a Parliament, or Estates in the Land, who share in the burden of government.
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It was never the mind of these who receive a king to rule them, to lay all their government upon him, to doe what he pleaseth, without controlement.
It was never the mind of these who receive a King to Rule them, to lay all their government upon him, to do what he Pleases, without controlment.
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There is no man able alone to govern all. The kingdome should not lay that upon one man, who may easily miscarry.
There is no man able alone to govern all. The Kingdom should not lay that upon one man, who may Easily miscarry.
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The Estates of the Land are bound in this contract to bear a burden with him.
The Estates of the Land Are bound in this contract to bear a burden with him.
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These men who have flattered Kings, to take unto them an absolute •ower, to do what they please, have wronged Kings and kingdomes.
These men who have flattered Kings, to take unto them an absolute •ower, to do what they please, have wronged Kings and kingdoms.
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It •ad been good that Kings of late had carried themselves so, as this question of Kings power might never have come in debate;
It •ad been good that Kings of late had carried themselves so, as this question of Kings power might never have come in debate;
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for they have been great loosers thereby, Kings are very desirous to have things spoken and written to hold up their arbitrary and unlimitted power;
for they have been great Losers' thereby, Kings Are very desirous to have things spoken and written to hold up their arbitrary and unlimited power;
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but that way doth exceedingly wrong them.
but that Way does exceedingly wrong them.
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There is one, a learned man, I confesse, who hath written a book for the maintenance of the absolute power of Kings called Defensio Regia whereby he hath wronged himself in his reputation,
There is one, a learned man, I confess, who hath written a book for the maintenance of the absolute power of Kings called Defense Regia whereby he hath wronged himself in his reputation,
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and the King in his Government.
and the King in his Government.
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As for the fact of taking away the life of the late King (whatever was Gods justice in it) I do agree with him to condemn it,
As for the fact of taking away the life of the late King (whatever was God's Justice in it) I do agree with him to condemn it,
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as a most unjust and horrid fact, upon their part who did it:
as a most unjust and horrid fact, upon their part who did it:
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But when he cometh to speak to the power of Kings, in giving unto them an absolute and illimited power, urging the damnahle Maxime, Quod libet licet, he will have a King to do what 〈 ◊ 〉 pleaseth impune, and without co•trolement.
But when he comes to speak to the power of Kings, in giving unto them an absolute and illimited power, urging the damnahle Maxim, Quod libet licet, he will have a King to do what 〈 ◊ 〉 Pleases impune, and without co•trolement.
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In this I cannot bu• dissent from him. In regard of subordination, some say, That a King is countable to none but God:
In this I cannot bu• dissent from him. In regard of subordination, Some say, That a King is countable to none but God:
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Do what he will, let God take order with it;
Do what he will, let God take order with it;
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This leadeth Kings to Atheism, let them do what they please, and take God in their own hand, in regard of Laws, they teach nothing to Kings but Tyranny:
This leads Kings to Atheism, let them do what they please, and take God in their own hand, in regard of Laws, they teach nothing to Kings but Tyranny:
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And in regard of Government, they teach a King to take an arbitrary power himself to do what he pleaseth without controlement.
And in regard of Government, they teach a King to take an arbitrary power himself to do what he Pleases without controlment.
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How dangerous this hath been to Kings, is clear by sad experience.
How dangerous this hath been to Kings, is clear by sad experience.
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Abuse of Power and Arbitrary Government, hath been one of Gods great controversies, with our kings and Predecessors;
Abuse of Power and Arbitrary Government, hath been one of God's great controversies, with our Kings and Predecessors;
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God in his Justice, because power hath been abused, hath thrown it out of their hands.
God in his justice, Because power hath been abused, hath thrown it out of their hands.
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And I may confidently say, that Gods controversie with the kings of the Earth, is for their Arbitrary and Tyrannical Government.
And I may confidently say, that God's controversy with the Kings of the Earth, is for their Arbitrary and Tyrannical Government.
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It is good for our king to learn to be wise in time; and know, that he receiveth this day a power to govern;
It is good for our King to Learn to be wise in time; and know, that he receives this day a power to govern;
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but a power limited by contract; and these conditions he is bound by Oath to stand to.
but a power limited by contract; and these conditions he is bound by Oath to stand to.
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Kings are deceived, who think that the people are ordained for the king; and not the king for the people.
Kings Are deceived, who think that the people Are ordained for the King; and not the King for the people.
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The Scripture sheweth the contrary, Romans 13.4. The king is the Minister of God, for the Peopes good.
The Scripture shows the contrary, Romans 13.4. The King is the Minister of God, for the Peopes good.
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God will not have a king in an arbitrary way, to encroach upon the possessions of Subjects Ezekiel 45.7.8. A portion is appointed for the Prince.
God will not have a King in an arbitrary Way, to encroach upon the possessions of Subject's Ezekielem 45.7.8. A portion is appointed for the Prince.
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And it is said, My Princes shall no more oppresse my people;
And it is said, My Princes shall no more oppress my people;
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and the rest of the Land shall he give unto the House of Israel, according to their Tribes. and the rest of the Land shall he give unto the House of Israel, according to their Tribes.
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The king hath his distinct possessions and Revenues from the peoples;
The King hath his distinct possessions and Revenues from the peoples;
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he must not oppress and do what he pleaseth, there must be no Tyranny upon the Throne.
he must not oppress and do what he Pleases, there must be no Tyranny upon the Throne.
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I desire not to speak much of this Subject. Men have been very tender in medling with the power of kings;
I desire not to speak much of this Subject. Men have been very tender in meddling with the power of Kings;
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yet seeing these dayes have brought forth debates concerning the power of kings, it will be necessary to be clear in the matter. Extremities should be shunned.
yet seeing these days have brought forth debates Concerning the power of Kings, it will be necessary to be clear in the matter. Extremities should be shunned.
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A king should keep within the bounds of the Covenant made with the people, in the exercise of his power:
A King should keep within the bounds of the Covenant made with the people, in the exercise of his power:
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concerning the last, I shall propound these three to your consideration.
Concerning the last, I shall propound these three to your consideration.
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1. A king abusing his power, to the overthrow of Religion, Laws and Liberties, which are the very fundamentalls of this contract and Covenant, may be controled and opposed:
1. A King abusing his power, to the overthrow of Religion, Laws and Liberties, which Are the very fundamentals of this contract and Covenant, may be controlled and opposed:
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and if he set himself to overthrow all these by Arms, then they who have power,
and if he Set himself to overthrow all these by Arms, then they who have power,
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as the Estates of a Land, may and ought to resist by Arms;
as the Estates of a Land, may and ought to resist by Arms;
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Because he doth, by that opposition, break the very bonds, and overthrow the essentials of this contract and Covenant.
Because he does, by that opposition, break the very bonds, and overthrow the essentials of this contract and Covenant.
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This may serve to justifie the proceedings of this kingdome against the late king, who in an hostile way set himself to overthrow Religion, Parliaments, Laws and Liberties.
This may serve to justify the proceedings of this Kingdom against the late King, who in an hostile Way Set himself to overthrow Religion, Parliaments, Laws and Liberties.
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2. Every breach of Covenant wherein a king faileth, after he hath entred in Covenant, doth not dissolve the bond of the Covenant.
2. Every breach of Covenant wherein a King Faileth, After he hath entered in Covenant, does not dissolve the bound of the Covenant.
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Neither should Subjects lay aside a king for every breach, except the breaches be such as overthrow the Fundamentals of the Covenant with the people.
Neither should Subjects lay aside a King for every breach, except the Breaches be such as overthrow the Fundamentals of the Covenant with the people.
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Many examples of this may be brought from Scripture. I shall give but one.
Many Examples of this may be brought from Scripture. I shall give but one.
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King Asa entered solemnly in Covenant with God and his People, 2 Chron. 15. After that he falleth in gross transgressions and breaches, 2 Chron. 16. He associates himself and entered in League with Benhadad king of Syria, an Idolater, he imprisoned Hanani the Lords Prophet, who reproved him,
King Asa entered solemnly in Covenant with God and his People, 2 Chronicles 15. After that he falls in gross transgressions and Breaches, 2 Chronicles 16. He associates himself and entered in League with Benhadad King of Syria, an Idolater, he imprisoned Hanani the lords Prophet, who reproved him,
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and threatned judgement against that association; and at the same time he oppressed some of the people:
and threatened judgement against that association; and At the same time he oppressed Some of the people:
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and yet, for all this, they neither lay aside, nor count him an Hypocrite.
and yet, for all this, they neither lay aside, nor count him an Hypocrite.
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3. Private persons should be very circumspect about that which they do in relation to the Authority of kings.
3. Private Persons should be very circumspect about that which they do in Relation to the authority of Kings.
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It is very dangerous for private men to meddle with the power of kings, and the suspending of them from the exercise thereof.
It is very dangerous for private men to meddle with the power of Kings, and the suspending of them from the exercise thereof.
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I do ingeniously confess, that I find no example of it:
I do ingeniously confess, that I find no Exampl of it:
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The Prophets taught not such doctrine to their people, nor the Apostles nor the reformed kirks.
The prophets taught not such Doctrine to their people, nor the Apostles nor the reformed kirks.
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Have ever private men, Pastours, or Professors, given into the Estates of a Land, as their judgement,
Have ever private men, Pastors, or Professors, given into the Estates of a Land, as their judgement,
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unto which they resolved to adhere, That a king should be suspended from the exercise of his power? And if we look upon those Godly Pastours who lived in king James his time, of whom one may truly say, more faithful men lived not in these last times:
unto which they resolved to adhere, That a King should be suspended from the exercise of his power? And if we look upon those Godly Pastors who lived in King James his time, of whom one may truly say, more faithful men lived not in these last times:
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For they spared not to tell the king his faults to his face: Yea, some of them suffered persecution for their honesty and freedom;
For they spared not to tell the King his Faults to his face: Yea, Some of them suffered persecution for their honesty and freedom;
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Yet we never read, nor have heard, that any of those godly Pastours joyned with other private men, did never remonstrate to Parliament or Estate,
Yet we never read, nor have herd, that any of those godly Pastors joined with other private men, did never remonstrate to Parliament or Estate,
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as their judgement, that the king should be suspended from the exercise of his Royal power.
as their judgement, that the King should be suspended from the exercise of his Royal power.
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2. It is clear from this Covenant, that people should obey their King in the Lord:
2. It is clear from this Covenant, that people should obey their King in the Lord:
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for as the king is bound by Covenant to make use of his power to their good:
for as the King is bound by Covenant to make use of his power to their good:
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so are they bound to obey him in the Lord in the exercise of that power.
so Are they bound to obey him in the Lord in the exercise of that power.
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About the peoples duty to their King take these four Observations. 1. That the obedience of the people is in subordination to God;
About the peoples duty to their King take these four Observations. 1. That the Obedience of the people is in subordination to God;
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For the Covenant is first with God, and then with the King.
For the Covenant is First with God, and then with the King.
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If a King command any thing contrary to the will of God, in this case Peter saith, It is better to obey God then man.
If a King command any thing contrary to the will of God, in this case Peter Says, It is better to obey God then man.
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There is a line drawn from God to the people they are lowest in the line,
There is a line drawn from God to the people they Are lowest in the line,
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and have Magistrates superiour and supreme above them, and God above all.
and have Magistrates superior and supreme above them, and God above all.
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When the King commandeth the people that which is lawful and commanded by God, then he should be obeyed,
When the King commands the people that which is lawful and commanded by God, then he should be obeyed,
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because he standeth in the right line under God, who hath put him in his place.
Because he Stands in the right line under God, who hath put him in his place.
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But if he command that which is unlawful, and forbidden of God, in that he shall not be obeyed to do it;
But if he command that which is unlawful, and forbidden of God, in that he shall not be obeyed to do it;
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because he is out of his line. That a King is to be obeyed with this subordination, is evident from Scripture;
Because he is out of his line. That a King is to be obeyed with this subordination, is evident from Scripture;
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take one place for all, Rom. 13. at the beginning, ye have both obedience urged to Superiour Powers at the ordinance of God,
take one place for all, Rom. 13. At the beginning, you have both Obedience urged to Superior Powers At the Ordinance of God,
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and damnation threatned against those who resist the lawfull power.
and damnation threatened against those who resist the lawful power.
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It is said by some, that many Ministers in Scotland will not have King Jesus, but King Charles to reign.
It is said by Some, that many Ministers in Scotland will not have King jesus, but King Charles to Reign.
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Faithful men are wronged by such speeches. I do not understand these men. For if they think that a King and Jesus are inconsistent;
Faithful men Are wronged by such Speeches. I do not understand these men. For if they think that a King and jesus Are inconsistent;
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then they will have no King. But I shall be far from entertaining such thoughts of them.
then they will have no King. But I shall be Far from entertaining such thoughts of them.
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If they think the doing of a necessary duty for King Charles is to prefer his Interest to Christs, this also is an errour.
If they think the doing of a necessary duty for King Charles is to prefer his Interest to Christ, this also is an error.
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Honest Ministers can very well discern between the interest of Christ and of the King. I know no Ministers that setting up King Charles with prejudice to Christs in erest.
Honest Ministers can very well discern between the Interest of christ and of the King. I know no Ministers that setting up King Charles with prejudice to Christ in erst.
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3. The third particular about this Covenant resteth to be spoken of, to wit, some directions to the King,
3. The third particular about this Covenant rests to be spoken of, to wit, Some directions to the King,
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for the right performing of his Duty, whereof I shall give seven.
for the right performing of his Duty, whereof I shall give seven.
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1. A King, meeting with many difficulties in doing of duty, by reason of strong corruption within, and many tentations without;
1. A King, meeting with many difficulties in doing of duty, by reason of strong corruption within, and many tentations without;
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he should be careful to seek GOD by Prayer for grace to overcome these Impediments, and for an understanding heart to Govern his people.
he should be careful to seek GOD by Prayer for grace to overcome these Impediments, and for an understanding heart to Govern his people.
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Solomon having in his option to ask what he would, he asked an Understanding Heart, to go out and in before his people:Solomon having in his option to ask what he would, he asked an Understanding Heart, to go out and in before his people:
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knowing that the Government of a people was a very difficile work, and needed more then ordinary understanding.
knowing that the Government of a people was a very difficile work, and needed more then ordinary understanding.
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A King also hath many enemies (as our King hath this day) and a Praying King is a Prevailing King.
A King also hath many enemies (as our King hath this day) and a Praying King is a Prevailing King.
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Asa when he had to do with a mighty enemy, 2 Chron. 14. prayed fervently and prevailed.Asa when he had to do with a mighty enemy, 2 Chronicles 14. prayed fervently and prevailed.
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Jehoshaphat was invaded with a mighty enemy, 2 Chron. 20. He prayed and did prevail. Hezekiah prayed against Senucherib 's huge Army and prevailed, 2 Chron. 32. Sir, you have many difficulties and oppositions to meet with; acquaint your self with Prayer;Jehoshaphat was invaded with a mighty enemy, 2 Chronicles 20. He prayed and did prevail. Hezekiah prayed against Senucherib is huge Army and prevailed, 2 Chronicles 32. Sir, you have many difficulties and oppositions to meet with; acquaint your self with Prayer;
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be instant with GOD, and he will fight for You. Prayers are not in much request at Court;
be instant with GOD, and he will fight for You. Prayers Are not in much request At Court;
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but a Covenanted King must bring them in request.
but a Covenanted King must bring them in request.
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I know a King is burthened with multiplicity of affairs, and will meet with many diversions:
I know a King is burdened with Multiplicity of affairs, and will meet with many diversions:
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But, Sir, you must not be diverted; and take hours and set them apart for that exercise;
But, Sir, you must not be diverted; and take hours and Set them apart for that exercise;
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men being once acquainted with your way way, will not dare to divert you. Prayer to God will make your affairs easie all the day.
men being once acquainted with your Way Way, will not Dare to divert you. Prayer to God will make your affairs easy all the day.
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I read of a king of whom his Courtiers said, He spoke oftner with God, then with men.
I read of a King of whom his Courtiers said, He spoke oftener with God, then with men.
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If you be frequent in Prayer you may expect the blessing of the most high upon your self, and your Government.
If you be frequent in Prayer you may expect the blessing of the most high upon your self, and your Government.
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2. A king must be carefull of the kingdom which he hath sworn to maintain We have had many of too private a spirit, by whom self-interest hath been preferred to the publick.
2. A King must be careful of the Kingdom which he hath sworn to maintain We have had many of too private a Spirit, by whom self-interest hath been preferred to the public.
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It becommeth a king well to be of a publick spirit, to care more for the publick then his own interest.
It becomes a King well to be of a public Spirit, to care more for the public then his own Interest.
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Senates and States have had Motto's written over the doors of the Meeting-places; Over the Senates house at Rome was written, Ne quid Republica detrimenti capiat;
Senates and States have had Motto's written over the doors of the Meeting-places; Over the Senates house At Room was written, Ne quid Republic Detrimenti Capita;
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I shall wish this may be written over your Assembly-houses:
I shall wish this may be written over your Assembly-houses:
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But there is another which I would have written with it, Ne quid Ecclesia detrimenti capiat. Be carefull of both;
But there is Another which I would have written with it, Ne quid Ecclesia Detrimenti Capita. Be careful of both;
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let not kirk nor State suffer hurt; let them go together. The best way for standing of a kingdome, is a well constitute kirk:
let not kirk nor State suffer hurt; let them go together. The best Way for standing of a Kingdom, is a well constitute kirk:
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They deceive kings who make them believe that the Government of the kirk, I mean Presbyterial Government, cannot sute with Monarchy.
They deceive Kings who make them believe that the Government of the kirk, I mean Presbyterial Government, cannot suit with Monarchy.
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They sute well, it being the Ordinance of Christ, rendring to God what is Gods, and to Caesar what is Caesars.
They suit well, it being the Ordinance of christ, rendering to God what is God's, and to Caesar what is Caesars.
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Sir, kings who have a tender care of the kirk, Isa. 41.3. are called Nursing Fathers.
Sir, Kings who have a tender care of the kirk, Isaiah 41.3. Are called Nursing Father's.
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You would be careful that the Gospel may have free passage through the kingdome, and that the Government of the kirk may be preserved intire, according to your Solemn Engagement.
You would be careful that the Gospel may have free passage through the Kingdom, and that the Government of the kirk may be preserved entire, according to your Solemn Engagement.
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The kirk hath met with many enemies, as Papists, Prelates, Malignants, which I passe as known enemies.
The kirk hath met with many enemies, as Papists, Prelates, Malignants, which I pass as known enemies.
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But there are two sorts more, who at this time would be carefully looked on.
But there Are two sorts more, who At this time would be carefully looked on.
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1. Sectaries, great enemies to the kirk, and to all the Ordinances of Christ, and more particularly to Presbyterian Government, which they have and would have altogether destroyed.
1. Sectaries, great enemies to the kirk, and to all the Ordinances of christ, and more particularly to Presbyterian Government, which they have and would have altogether destroyed.
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A king should set himself against these, because they are enemies as well to the king as to the kirk,
A King should Set himself against these, Because they Are enemies as well to the King as to the kirk,
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and strive to make both fall together.
and strive to make both fallen together.
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2. Erastians, more dangerous snares to kings, than Sectaries; because kings can look well enough to these, who are against themselves and their power,
2. Erastians, more dangerous snares to Kings, than Sectaries; Because Kings can look well enough to these, who Are against themselves and their power,
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as Sectaries, who will have no king:
as Sectaries, who will have no King:
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But Erastians give more power to kings than they should have, and are great enemies to Presbyterial Government:
But Erastians give more power to Kings than they should have, and Are great enemies to Presbyterial Government:
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For they would make kings believe that there is no Government but the Civil, and derived from thence;
For they would make Kings believe that there is no Government but the Civil, and derived from thence;
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which is a great wrong to the Son of God, who hath the Government of the kirk distinct from the Civil,
which is a great wrong to the Son of God, who hath the Government of the kirk distinct from the Civil,
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yet no wayes prejudicial to it, being spiritual, and of another nature.
yet no ways prejudicial to it, being spiritual, and of Another nature.
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Christ did put the Magistrate out of suspition, that his kingdom was prejudicial to Civil Government, affirming, My Kingdom is not of this world.
christ did put the Magistrate out of suspicion, that his Kingdom was prejudicial to Civil Government, affirming, My Kingdom is not of this world.
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This Government Christ hath not committed to kings, but to the Office-bearers of his house; who in regard of civil subjection, are under the civil power as well as others;
This Government christ hath not committed to Kings, but to the Office-bearers of his house; who in regard of civil subjection, Are under the civil power as well as Others;
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but in their spiritual administration they are under Christ, who hath not given to any king upon earth, the dispensation of spiritual things to his people.
but in their spiritual administration they Are under christ, who hath not given to any King upon earth, the Dispensation of spiritual things to his people.
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SIR, You are in covenant with God and his people, and are obliged to maintain Presbyterial Government, as well against Erastians as Sectaries. I know this Erastian humour aboundeth at Court.SIR, You Are in Covenant with God and his people, and Are obliged to maintain Presbyterial Government, as well against Erastians as Sectaries. I know this Erastian humour Aboundeth At Court.
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It may be some endeavour to make your reproach upon that, for which God hath punished your Predecessors.
It may be Some endeavour to make your reproach upon that, for which God hath punished your Predecessors.
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Be who he will that medleth with this Government to overturn it, it shall be as heavy to him as the burthensome stone to the enemies of the kirk, They are cut in pieces who burthen themselves with it, Zach. 12. 3. A King in Covenant with the people of God, should make much of those who are in Covenant with him;
Be who he will that meddleth with this Government to overturn it, it shall be as heavy to him as the burdensome stone to the enemies of the kirk, They Are Cut in Pieces who burden themselves with it, Zach 12. 3. A King in Covenant with the people of God, should make much of those who Are in Covenant with him;
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having in high estimation the faithful Servants of Christ, and the godly people of the Land. It is rare to find kings lovers of faithful Ministers, and pious people.
having in high estimation the faithful Servants of christ, and the godly people of the Land. It is rare to find Kings lovers of faithful Ministers, and pious people.
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It hath been the fault of our own Kings to persecute the godly. 1. Let the King love the Servant• of Christ, who speak the truth.
It hath been the fault of our own Kings to persecute the godly. 1. Let the King love the Servant• of christ, who speak the truth.
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Evi• Kings are branded with this, tha• they contemned the Prophets, 2 Chron. 25. when Amaziah had taken the gods of Seir, and set them up for his gods, a Prophet came to him and reproved him,
Evi• Kings Are branded with this, tha• they contemned the prophets, 2 Chronicles 25. when Amaziah had taken the God's of Seir, and Set them up for his God's, a Prophet Come to him and reproved him,
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unto whom the King said, Who made thee of the King counsel, forbear lest thou be smitten This contempt of the Prophets warning, is a fore-runner of following destruction.
unto whom the King said, Who made thee of the King counsel, forbear lest thou be smitten This contempt of the prophets warning, is a forerunner of following destruction.
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Be a careful hearer o• Gods Word; take with reproof, esteem of it as David did, Psal. 141.5. An excellent oyl which shall not brea• the head.
Be a careful hearer o• God's Word; take with reproof, esteem of it as David did, Psalm 141.5. an excellent oil which shall not brea• the head.
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To make much of the faithful Servants of Christ, will be an evidence of reality. 2. Let the King esteem well o• godly Professors. Let Piety be in accompt.
To make much of the faithful Servants of christ, will be an evidence of reality. 2. Let the King esteem well o• godly Professors. Let Piety be in account.
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It is a fault very common, that pious men, because of their conscientious and strict walking, are hated by the Prophane, who love to live loosely.
It is a fault very Common, that pious men, Because of their conscientious and strict walking, Are hated by the Profane, who love to live loosely.
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It is usual with prophane men to labour to bring kings unto a distaste of the godly;
It is usual with profane men to labour to bring Kings unto a distaste of the godly;
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especially when men who have professed Piety becomes scandalous;
especially when men who have professed Piety becomes scandalous;
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whereupon they are ready to judge all pious men to be like them, and take occasion to speak evil of Piety.
whereupon they Are ready to judge all pious men to be like them, and take occasion to speak evil of Piety.
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I fear at this time when men who have been commended for Piety, have fallen fouly, and betrayed their trust;
I Fear At this time when men who have been commended for Piety, have fallen foully, and betrayed their trust;
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that men will take advantage to speak against the godly of the Land. Beware of this,
that men will take advantage to speak against the godly of the Land. Beware of this,
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for its Satans policy to put piety out of request.
for its Satan policy to put piety out of request.
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Let not this move any, Fall who will, Piety is still the same, and pious men will make conscience both of their wayes and trust.
Let not this move any, Fallen who will, Piety is still the same, and pious men will make conscience both of their ways and trust.
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Remember, they are precious in Gods eyes, who will not suffer men to despise them, without their reward.
remember, they Are precious in God's eyes, who will not suffer men to despise them, without their reward.
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Sir, let not your heart be from the godly in the Land, whatever hath fain out at this time.
Sir, let not your heart be from the godly in the Land, whatever hath fain out At this time.
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I dare affirm that there are very many really godly men, who by their prayers are supporting your Throne.
I Dare affirm that there Are very many really godly men, who by their Prayers Are supporting your Throne.
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4. A king should be carefull whom he putteth in places of trust, as a main thing for the good of the kingdome.
4. A King should be careful whom he putteth in places of trust, as a main thing for the good of the Kingdom.
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It is a Maxime that Trust should not be put in their hands who have oppressed the people, or have betrayed their trust.
It is a Maxim that Trust should not be put in their hands who have oppressed the people, or have betrayed their trust.
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There is a passage in story, meet for this purpose. One Septimius Arabmus, a man famous or rather infamous for Oppression was put out of the Senate but re-admitted.
There is a passage in story, meet for this purpose. One Septimius Arabmus, a man famous or rather infamous for Oppression was put out of the Senate but readmitted.
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About this time Alexander Severus being chosen to the Empire, the Senators did entertain him with publick salutations and congratulations, Severus espying Arabinus, amongst the Senators, cryed, O Numina! Arabinus non solum vivit, sed in Senatum venit.
About this time Alexander Severus being chosen to the Empire, the Senators did entertain him with public salutations and congratulations, Severus espying Arabinus, among the Senators, cried, O Numina! Arabinus non solum vivit, sed in Senatum venit.
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Ah! Arabinus not onely liveth, but he is in the Senate.Ah! Arabinus not only lives, but he is in the Senate.
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Out of just indignation he could not endure to see him As all are not meet for places of trust in Judicatures,
Out of just Indignation he could not endure to see him As all Are not meet for places of trust in Judicatures,
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so all are not meet for places of trust in Armies. Men would be chosen who are godly and able for the charge.
so all Are not meet for places of trust in Armies. Men would be chosen who Are godly and able for the charge.
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But there are some who are not meet for trust. 1. They who are godly, but have no skil nor ability for the place;
But there Are Some who Are not meet for trust. 1. They who Are godly, but have no skill nor ability for the place;
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a man may be a truly godly man, who is not fit for such a place,
a man may be a truly godly man, who is not fit for such a place,
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and no wrong is done to him, nor to godliness, when the place is denied to him.
and no wrong is done to him, nor to godliness, when the place is denied to him.
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I wonder how a godly man can take upon him a place whereof he hath no skill. 2. They who have neither skill nor courage are very unmeet,
I wonder how a godly man can take upon him a place whereof he hath no skill. 2. They who have neither skill nor courage Are very unmeet,
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for if it be a place of never so great moment, faint-heartedness wil make them quit it. 3. They who are both skilfull and stout,
for if it be a place of never so great moment, faintheartedness will make them quit it. 3. They who Are both skilful and stout,
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yet are not honest, but persidious, and treacherous should have no trust at all.
yet Are not honest, but perfidious, and treacherous should have no trust At all.
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Of all these we have sad experience which should not move you to make choice of prophane,
Of all these we have sad experience which should not move you to make choice of profane,
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and godless men, by whom a blessing is not to be expected, but it should move you to be wary in your choice, I am confident such may be had, who will be faithful for religion, king and kingdome.
and godless men, by whom a blessing is not to be expected, but it should move you to be wary in your choice, I am confident such may be had, who will be faithful for Religion, King and Kingdom.
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There hath been much debate about the exercise of the kings power, yet he is put in the exercise of his power,
There hath been much debate about the exercise of the Kings power, yet he is put in the exercise of his power,
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and this day put in a better capacity to exercise it by his Coronation. Many are affraid that the exercise of his power, shall prove dangerous to the cause,
and this day put in a better capacity to exercise it by his Coronation. Many Are afraid that the exercise of his power, shall prove dangerous to the cause,
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and indeed I confesse there is a ground of fear, when we consider how this power hath been abused by former Kings therefore Sir, make good use of your power,
and indeed I confess there is a ground of Fear, when we Consider how this power hath been abused by former Kings Therefore Sir, make good use of your power,
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and see that you rather keep within bounds, then exceed in the exercise of it.
and see that you rather keep within bounds, then exceed in the exercise of it.
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I may very well give such a counsel, as an old Counsellour gave to a king of France. He having spent many years at Court, desired to retire into the Country for enjoying privacy fit for his age;
I may very well give such a counsel, as an old Counselor gave to a King of France. He having spent many Years At Court, desired to retire into the Country for enjoying privacy fit for his age;
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and having obtained leave, the King his Master required him to set down and write some advice of Government, to leave behind him, which he out of Modesty declined.
and having obtained leave, the King his Master required him to Set down and write Some Advice of Government, to leave behind him, which he out of Modesty declined.
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The King would not be denyed, but left with him Pen and Ink, and a sheet paper.
The King would not be denied, but left with him Pen and Ink, and a sheet paper.
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He being alone after some thoughts, wrote with fair and legible Characters in the head of the sheet, Modus, in the middle of the sheet, Modus, and in the foot of the sheet, Modus, and wrote no more in all his paper which he wrapped up and delivered to the King, meaning that the best counsel he could give him, was, that he should keep temper in all things.
He being alone After Some thoughts, wrote with fair and legible Characters in the head of the sheet, Modus, in the middle of the sheet, Modus, and in the foot of the sheet, Modus, and wrote no more in all his paper which he wrapped up and Delivered to the King, meaning that the best counsel he could give him, was, that he should keep temper in all things.
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Nothing more fit for a young King, then to keep temper in all. Take his Counsell Sir, and be mod•rate in the use of your power.
Nothing more fit for a young King, then to keep temper in all. Take his Counsel Sir, and be mod•rate in the use of your power.
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The best way to keep power is moderation in the use of it.
The best Way to keep power is moderation in the use of it.
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6. The King hath many Enemies, even such as are enemies to his Family, and to all Kingly Government,
6. The King hath many Enemies, even such as Are enemies to his Family, and to all Kingly Government,
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and are now in the bowells of this kingdome wasting and destroying:
and Are now in the bowels of this Kingdom wasting and destroying:
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bestir your self according to Vows and Oaths that are upon you, to be active for the relief of Christs kingdome born down by them in all the three kingdomes;
Bestir your self according to Vows and Oaths that Are upon you, to be active for the relief of Christ Kingdom born down by them in all the three kingdoms;
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and for the relief of this kingdome grievously oppressed by them.
and for the relief of this Kingdom grievously oppressed by them.
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We shall earnestly desire, that God would put that spirit upon our King, now entered upon publick Government, which he hath put upon the Deliverers of his people from their cruell oppressors.
We shall earnestly desire, that God would put that Spirit upon our King, now entered upon public Government, which he hath put upon the Deliverers of his people from their cruel Oppressors's.
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In speaking of the Kings behaviour to Enemies. One thing I cannot passe.
In speaking of the Kings behaviour to Enemies. One thing I cannot pass.
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There is much spoken of a Treaty with his Enemy, I am not of the judgement of some, who distinguish a Treaty before invasion,
There is much spoken of a Treaty with his Enemy, I am not of the judgement of Some, who distinguish a Treaty before invasion,
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and after invasion, and say, treating is very lawfull before invasion; because it is supposed there is little wrong done;
and After invasion, and say, treating is very lawful before invasion; Because it is supposed there is little wrong done;
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but after invasion when a kingdome is wronged, and put to infinite losses, then say a Treaty is to be shunned:
but After invasion when a Kingdom is wronged, and put to infinite losses, then say a Treaty is to be shunned:
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but in my judgement a Treaty may be lawfull after invasion, and wrongs susteined.
but in my judgement a Treaty may be lawful After invasion, and wrongs sustained.
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The end of war is peace, neither should desire of revenge obstruct it, providing it be such a Treaty,
The end of war is peace, neither should desire of revenge obstruct it, providing it be such a Treaty,
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and Peace, as is not prejudiciall to Religion nor to the safety of the Kingdome,
and Peace, as is not prejudicial to Religion nor to the safety of the Kingdom,
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nor to the undoubted right of the King, nor the League and Covenant whereunto we are solemnly engaged.
nor to the undoubted right of the King, nor the League and Covenant whereunto we Are solemnly engaged.
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But I must break off this Treaty with a story related in Plutarch. The City of Athens was in a great strait, wherein they knew not what to do.
But I must break off this Treaty with a story related in Plutarch. The city of Athens was in a great strait, wherein they knew not what to do.
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Themistocles in this strait said, he had something wherein to give his opinion, for the behoof of the State;Themistocles in this strait said, he had something wherein to give his opinion, for the behoof of the State;
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but he thought it not fit to deliver himself publickly:
but he Thought it not fit to deliver himself publicly:
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Aristides, a man of great trust, is appointed to hear him privately, and to make an account as he thought meet.Aristides, a man of great trust, is appointed to hear him privately, and to make an account as he Thought meet.
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When Aristides came to make his report to the Senate, he told them that Themistocles his advice was indeed profitable, but not honest:
When Aristides Come to make his report to the Senate, he told them that Themistocles his Advice was indeed profitable, but not honest:
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Whereupon the people would not so much as hear it.
Whereupon the people would not so much as hear it.
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There is much whispering of a Treaty, they are not willing to speak publickly of it.
There is much whispering of a Treaty, they Are not willing to speak publicly of it.
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Hear them in private, and it may be the best advice shall be profitable, but not honest.
Hear them in private, and it may be the best Advice shall be profitable, but not honest.
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If a Treaty should be, let it be both profitable and honest, and no lover of peace will be against it.
If a Treaty should be, let it be both profitable and honest, and no lover of peace will be against it.
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7. Seeing the King is now upon renewing of the Covenants, it would be remembred, that we enter into Covenant, according to our profession therein, with reality, sincerity,
7. Seeing the King is now upon renewing of the Covenants, it would be remembered, that we enter into Covenant, according to our profession therein, with reality, sincerity,
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and constancy, which are the qualifications of good Covenanters. Many doubt of your reality in the Covenant:
and constancy, which Are the qualifications of good Covenanters. Many doubt of your reality in the Covenant:
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Let your sincerity and reality be evidenced by your stedfastnesse and constancy; for many have begun well, but have not been constant.
Let your sincerity and reality be evidenced by your steadfastness and constancy; for many have begun well, but have not been constant.
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In the sacred History of Kings, we find a note put upon Kings according to their carriages. One of three sentences written upon them. 1. Some Kings have this written on them, He did evil in the sight of the Lord.
In the sacred History of Kings, we find a note put upon Kings according to their carriages. One of three sentences written upon them. 1. some Kings have this written on them, He did evil in the sighed of the Lord.
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They neither begin well, nor end well.
They neither begin well, nor end well.
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Such an one was Ahaz King of Judah, and divers others in that History. 2. Others have this written on them, He did that which was right in the sight of the Lord,
Such an one was Ahaz King of Judah, and diverse Others in that History. 2. Others have this written on them, He did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord,
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but not with a perfect heart. Such a one was Amaziah King of Judah, 2 Chron. 25.2. He was neither sincere nor constant:but not with a perfect heart. Such a one was Amaziah King of Judah, 2 Chronicles 25.2. He was neither sincere nor constant:
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when God blessed him with victory against the Edomites, he sell fouly from the true worship of God,
when God blessed him with victory against the Edomites, he fell foully from the true worship of God,
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and set up the gods of Edom. 3. A third sentence is written upon the godly Kings of Judah, He did right in the sight of the Lord, with a perfect heart;
and Set up the God's of Edom. 3. A third sentence is written upon the godly Kings of Judah, He did right in the sighed of the Lord, with a perfect heart;
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as Asa, Hezekiah, Jehosaphat and Josiah. They were both sincere and constant.
as Asa, Hezekiah, Jehoshaphat and Josiah. They were both sincere and constant.
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Let us neither have the first nor the second, but the third written upon our King, He did right in the sight of the Lord, with a perfect heart. Begin well, and continue constant.
Let us neither have the First nor the second, but the third written upon our King, He did right in the sighed of the Lord, with a perfect heart. Begin well, and continue constant.
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Before I close, I shall seek leave to lay before our young King two examples, to beware of;
Before I close, I shall seek leave to lay before our young King two Examples, to beware of;
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and one to follow, the two warning examples one of them is in my text, another in our own History.
and one to follow, the two warning Examples one of them is in my text, Another in our own History.
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The first example of Joash, he began well, and went on in godly Reformation all the dayes of Jehojada; but it is observed 2 Chron. 2.17.
The First Exampl of Joash, he began well, and went on in godly Reformation all the days of Jehoiada; but it is observed 2 Chronicles 2.17.
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after the dayes of Jehojada, the Princes of Judah came, and did obeysance to the King,
After the days of Jehoiada, the Princes of Judah Come, and did obeisance to the King,
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and he hearkened unto them, ver. 18. It appeareth they had been at wait till the death of Jehojada; and took that opportunity to destroy the true worship of God,
and he harkened unto them, ver. 18. It appears they had been At wait till the death of Jehoiada; and took that opportunity to destroy the true worship of God,
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and set up false worship, flattering the King to that effect:
and Set up false worship, flattering the King to that Effect:
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For it is said, They left the house of the Lord, and served groves and Idols, and were so far from being reclaimed by the Prophet of the Lord, that was sent unto them, that they conspired against Zechariah the son of Jehojada, who reproved them mildly for their Idolatry, and stoned him with stones,
For it is said, They left the house of the Lord, and served groves and Idols, and were so Far from being reclaimed by the Prophet of the Lord, that was sent unto them, that they conspired against Zechariah the son of Jehoiada, who reproved them mildly for their Idolatry, and stoned him with stones,
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and flew him at the Kings commandment.
and flew him At the Kings Commandment.
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And ver. 22. it is said, Joash remembred not the kindnesse that Jehojada his Father had done to him, but slew his Son.
And ver. 22. it is said, Joash remembered not the kindness that Jehoiada his Father had done to him, but slew his Son.
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Sir, Take this example for a warning:Sir, Take this Exampl for a warning:
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You are obliged by the Covenant, to go on in the work of Reformation, it may be some great ones are waiting their time, not having opportunity to work for the present, till afterward they may make obeysance,
You Are obliged by the Covenant, to go on in the work of Reformation, it may be Some great ones Are waiting their time, not having opportunity to work for the present, till afterwards they may make obeisance,
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and perswade you to destroy all that hath been done in the work of God these divers years.
and persuade you to destroy all that hath been done in the work of God these diverse Years.
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Beware of it, Let no allurement of perswasion prevail with you to fall from that, which this day you bind your self to maintain.
Beware of it, Let no allurement of persuasion prevail with you to fallen from that, which this day you bind your self to maintain.
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Another example I give you, yet in recent memory, of your Grandfather King James. He fell to be King very young, in a time full of difficulties;
another Exampl I give you, yet in recent memory, of your Grandfather King James. He fell to be King very young, in a time full of difficulties;
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yet there was a godly party in the Land, who did put the Crown upon his head.
yet there was a godly party in the Land, who did put the Crown upon his head.
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And when he came to some years, He and and his people entred in a Covenant with God, he was much commended by godly and faithful men, comparing him to young Josiah standing at the Altar, renewing a Covenant with God;
And when he Come to Some Years, He and and his people entered in a Covenant with God, he was much commended by godly and faithful men, comparing him to young Josiah standing At the Altar, renewing a Covenant with God;
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and he himself did thank God that he was born in a reformed Kirk, better reformed then England; for they retained many Popish ceremonies:
and he himself did thank God that he was born in a reformed Kirk, better reformed then England; for they retained many Popish ceremonies:
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yea, better reformed then Geneva; for they keep some holy days:
yea, better reformed then Geneva; for they keep Some holy days:
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charging his people to be constant, and promising himself to continue in that Reformation, and to maintain the same.
charging his people to be constant, and promising himself to continue in that Reformation, and to maintain the same.
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Notwithstanding of all this, he made a foul defection: He remembred not the kindness of them who had held the Crown upon his head;
Notwithstanding of all this, he made a foul defection: He remembered not the kindness of them who had held the Crown upon his head;
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yea, he persecuted faithful Ministers, for opposing that course of defection. He never rested till he had undone Presbyterial Government, and Kirk Assemblies, setting up Bishops,
yea, he persecuted faithful Ministers, for opposing that course of defection. He never rested till he had undone Presbyterial Government, and Kirk Assemblies, setting up Bishops,
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and bringing in ceremonies, against which he had formerly given large testimonies.
and bringing in ceremonies, against which he had formerly given large testimonies.
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In a word, he laid the foundation, whereupon his Son our late King did build much mischief in Religion all the days of his life.
In a word, he laid the Foundation, whereupon his Son our late King did built much mischief in Religion all the days of his life.
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Sir, I lay this example before you the rather, because it is so near you, that the guiltinesse of the transgression lieth upon the Throne and Family,
Sir, I lay this Exampl before you the rather, Because it is so near you, that the guiltiness of the Transgression lies upon the Throne and Family,
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and it is one of the sins for which you have professed humiliation very lately. Let it be laid to heart, take warning, requite not faithful mens kindnesse with persecution;
and it is one of the Sins for which you have professed humiliation very lately. Let it be laid to heart, take warning, requite not faithful men's kindness with persecution;
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yea, requite not the Lord so, who hath preserved you to this time, and is setting a Crown upon your head.
yea, requite not the Lord so, who hath preserved you to this time, and is setting a Crown upon your head.
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Requite not the Lord with apostasie and defection from a sworn Covenant, but be stedfast in the Covenant,
Requite not the Lord with apostasy and defection from a sworn Covenant, but be steadfast in the Covenant,
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as you would give testimony of your true humiliation for the defection of those that went before you.
as you would give testimony of your true humiliation for the defection of those that went before you.
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I have set these two examples before you as Beacons to warn you to keep off such dangerous courses,
I have Set these two Examples before you as Beacons to warn you to keep off such dangerous courses,
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and shall add one of that godly mans adherence to God.
and shall add one of that godly men adherence to God.
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The example is of Hezekiah, who did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, 2 Kings 18.6, 6. It is said of him, he trusted in the Lord God of Israel,
The Exampl is of Hezekiah, who did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord, 2 Kings 18.6, 6. It is said of him, he trusted in the Lord God of Israel,
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and he clave unto the Lord, and departed not from following him, but kept his Commandments. and he clave unto the Lord, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments.
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And ver. 7. The Lord was with him, and he prospered whithersoever he went forth.
And ver. 7. The Lord was with him, and he prospered whithersoever he went forth.
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Sir, follow this example, cleave unto the Lord, and depart not from following him, and the Lord will be with you,
Sir, follow this Exampl, cleave unto the Lord, and depart not from following him, and the Lord will be with you,
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and prosper you whithersoever you go.
and prosper you whithersoever you go.
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To this Lord, from whom we expect a blessing on this dayes work, be glory and praise for ever. Amen.
To this Lord, from whom we expect a blessing on this days work, be glory and praise for ever. Amen.
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Sermon being ended, Prayer was made for a blessing upon the Doctrine delivered.
Sermon being ended, Prayer was made for a blessing upon the Doctrine Delivered.
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The King being to renew the Covenants first the National Covenant, then the solemn League and Covenant were distinctly read.
The King being to renew the Covenants First the National Covenant, then the solemn League and Covenant were distinctly read.
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After the reading of these Covenants the Minister prayed for grace to perform the contents of the Covenants,
After the reading of these Covenants the Minister prayed for grace to perform the contents of the Covenants,
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and for faithful stedfastness in the Oath of God;
and for faithful steadfastness in the Oath of God;
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and then (the Ministers, and Commissioners of the General Assembly, desired to be present, standing before the Pulpit) he ministed the Oath unto the King who kneeling,
and then (the Ministers, and Commissioners of the General Assembly, desired to be present, standing before the Pulpit) he ministed the Oath unto the King who kneeling,
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and lifting up his right hand, did swear in the words following.
and lifting up his right hand, did swear in the words following.
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I CHARLES King of Great Brittain, France, and Ireland, do assure and declare by solemn Oath, in the presence of Almighty God, the Searcher of hearts, my allowance and approbation of the National Covenant,
I CHARLES King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, do assure and declare by solemn Oath, in the presence of Almighty God, the Searcher of hearts, my allowance and approbation of the National Covenant,
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and of the solemn League and Covenant above written, and faithfully obliege my self, to prosecute the ends thereof in my Station and Calling;
and of the solemn League and Covenant above written, and faithfully oblige my self, to prosecute the ends thereof in my Station and Calling;
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And that I for my self and Successors, shall consent and agree to all Acts of Parliament enjoyning the Nationall Covenant,
And that I for my self and Successors, shall consent and agree to all Acts of Parliament enjoining the National Covenant,
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and of the Solemne League and Covenant, and fully establish Presbyteriall Government, the Directory of Worship, Confession of Faith,
and of the Solemn League and Covenant, and Fully establish Presbyterial Government, the Directory of Worship, Confessi of Faith,
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and Catechisms in the Kingdome of Scotland, as they are approved by the Generall Assemblies of this Kirk and Parliament of this Kingdome:
and Catechisms in the Kingdom of Scotland, as they Are approved by the General Assemblies of this Kirk and Parliament of this Kingdom:
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And that I shall give my Royall assent to Acts and Ordinances of Parliament passed or to be passed, enjoyning the same in my other Dominions:
And that I shall give my Royal assent to Acts and Ordinances of Parliament passed or to be passed, enjoining the same in my other Dominions:
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And that I shall observe these in my own practise and Family, and shall never make oppositon to any of these, or endeavour any change thereof. And that I shall observe these in my own practice and Family, and shall never make oppositon to any of these, or endeavour any change thereof.
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After the King had thus solemnly sworn the Nationall Covenant, the League and Covenant, and the Kings Oath subjoyned unto both being drawn up into a fair Partchment;
After the King had thus solemnly sworn the National Covenant, the League and Covenant, and the Kings Oath subjoined unto both being drawn up into a fair Parchment;
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the King did subscribe the same in presence of all. Thereafter the King ascendeth the Stage, and sitteth down in the Chair of State.
the King did subscribe the same in presence of all. Thereafter the King Ascendeth the Stage, and Sitteth down in the Chair of State.
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Then the Lords, great Constable, and Marshall, went to the four corners of the Stage with the Lyon going before them;
Then the lords, great Constable, and Marshal, went to the four corners of the Stage with the lion going before them;
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who spoke to the people these words;
who spoke to the people these words;
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Sirs, I do present unto you the King, Charles, the rightfull and undoubted Heir of the Crown and Dignity of this Realm;
Sirs, I do present unto you the King, Charles, the rightful and undoubted Heir of the Crown and Dignity of this Realm;
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this day is by the Parliament of this Kingdome appointed for his Coronation.
this day is by the Parliament of this Kingdom appointed for his Coronation.
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And are you not willing to have him for your King, and become Subjects to his Commandments. And Are you not willing to have him for your King, and become Subject's to his commandments.
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In which action, the Kings Majesty stood up, showing himself to the people in each corner,
In which actium, the Kings Majesty stood up, showing himself to the people in each corner,
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And the penple expressed their willingnesse, by chearful acclamations, in these words, God save the King, Charles the Second.
And the penple expressed their willingness, by cheerful acclamations, in these words, God save the King, Charles the Second.
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Thereafter the Kings Majesty supported by the Constable and Marshall, cometh down from the Stage, and sitteth down in the Chair, where he heard the Sermon.
Thereafter the Kings Majesty supported by the Constable and Marshal, comes down from the Stage, and Sitteth down in the Chair, where he herd the Sermon.
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The Minister, accompanied with the Ministers before mentioned, cometh from the Pulpit toward the King;
The Minister, accompanied with the Ministers before mentioned, comes from the Pulpit towards the King;
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and requireth, If he was willing to take the Oath, appointed to be taken at the Coronation.
and requires, If he was willing to take the Oath, appointed to be taken At the Coronation.
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The King answered, he was most willing.
The King answered, he was most willing.
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Then the Oath of Coronation, as it contained in the eighth Act of the first Parliament of King James, being read by the Lyon, the Tenour whereof followeth:
Then the Oath of Coronation, as it contained in the eighth Act of the First Parliament of King James, being read by the lion, the Tenor whereof follows:
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Because, that the increase of Vertue, and suppressing of Idolatry, craveth, That the Prince and the people be of one perfect Religion, which of Gods mercy is now presently professed within this Realm: Because, that the increase of Virtue, and suppressing of Idolatry, craves, That the Prince and the people be of one perfect Religion, which of God's mercy is now presently professed within this Realm:
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Therefore it is statuted and ordained, by our Soveraign Lord, my Lord Regent, and three estates of this present Parliament:
Therefore it is Statuted and ordained, by our Sovereign Lord, my Lord Regent, and three estates of this present Parliament:
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that all Kings, Princes, and Magistrates whatsoever, holding their place which hereafter at any time shall happen to Raign,
that all Kings, Princes, and Magistrates whatsoever, holding their place which hereafter At any time shall happen to Reign,
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and bear rule over this Realm, at the time of their Coronation, and receipt of their Princely Authority, make their faithful promise in the presence of the eternal God:
and bear Rule over this Realm, At the time of their Coronation, and receipt of their Princely authority, make their faithful promise in the presence of the Eternal God:
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That enduring the whole course of their lives, they shall serve the same Eternal God, to the uttermost of their power, according as he hath required in his most holy Word, revealed and contained in the New and Old Testaments;
That enduring the Whole course of their lives, they shall serve the same Eternal God, to the uttermost of their power, according as he hath required in his most holy Word, revealed and contained in the New and Old Testaments;
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And according to the same Word, shall maintain the true Religion of Christ Jesus, the preaching of his Holy Word,
And according to the same Word, shall maintain the true Religion of christ jesus, the preaching of his Holy Word,
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and due and right Ministration of the Sacraments now received, and preached within this Realm. And shall abolish and gainstand all false religions, contrary to the same:
and due and right Ministration of the Sacraments now received, and preached within this Realm. And shall Abolah and gainstand all false Religions, contrary to the same:
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and shall rule the people committed to their charge, according to the will and command of God revealed in his foresaid Word,
and shall Rule the people committed to their charge, according to the will and command of God revealed in his foresaid Word,
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and according to the Loveable Lawes, and Constitutions received in this Realm, no wayes repugnant to the said Word of the Eternall God,
and according to the Loveable Laws, and Constitutions received in this Realm, no ways repugnant to the said Word of the Eternal God,
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And shall procure to the uttermost of their power, to the Kirk of God and whole Christian people, true and perfect peace, in time coming.
And shall procure to the uttermost of their power, to the Kirk of God and Whole Christian people, true and perfect peace, in time coming.
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The right, and •ents, with all just priviledges of the Crown of Scotland, to preserve and keep inviolated:
The right, and •ents, with all just privileges of the Crown of Scotland, to preserve and keep inviolated:
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Neither shall they transfer, nor alienate the same.
Neither shall they transfer, nor alienate the same.
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They shall forbid and represse in all Estates, and degrees, reaf, oppression, and all kind of wrong;
They shall forbid and repress in all Estates, and Degrees, Reaf, oppression, and all kind of wrong;
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In all judgements they shall command and procure that justice, and equity be kept to all creatures, without exception,
In all Judgments they shall command and procure that Justice, and equity be kept to all creatures, without exception,
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as the Lord and Father of Mercies, be mercifull unto them:
as the Lord and Father of mercies, be merciful unto them:
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and out of their Lands and Empire they shall be careful to root out all Hereticks,
and out of their Lands and Empire they shall be careful to root out all Heretics,
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and enemies to the true worship of God, that shall be convict by the true Kirk of God, of the aforesaid crimes;
and enemies to the true worship of God, that shall be convict by the true Kirk of God, of the aforesaid crimes;
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and that they shall faithfully affirm the things above written, by their Solemn Oath. and that they shall faithfully affirm the things above written, by their Solemn Oath.
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The Minister tendered the Oath unto the King, who kneeling, and holding up his right hand, swore in these words.
The Minister tendered the Oath unto the King, who kneeling, and holding up his right hand, swore in these words.
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By the Eternall and Almighty God, who liveth and reigneth for ever, I shall observe and keep all that is contained in this Oath. By the Eternal and Almighty God, who lives and Reigneth for ever, I shall observe and keep all that is contained in this Oath.
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This done the Kings Majesty sitteth down in his Chair, and reposeth himself a little.
This done the Kings Majesty Sitteth down in his Chair, and reposes himself a little.
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Then the King ariseth from his chair, and is dis-robed by the Lord great Chamberlain, of the Princely robe, wherewith he entred the Kirk,
Then the King arises from his chair, and is disrobed by the Lord great Chamberlain, of the Princely robe, wherewith he entered the Kirk,
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and is invested by the said Chamberlain in his Royal Robes.
and is invested by the said Chamberlain in his Royal Robes.
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Thereafter, the King being brought to the Chair on the North side of the Kirk, s•pported as formerly, the Sword was brought by Sir William Cockburn of Langtown, Gentleman ush•r, from the table,
Thereafter, the King being brought to the Chair on the North side of the Kirk, s•pported as formerly, the Sword was brought by Sir William Cockburn of Langtown, Gentleman ush•r, from the table,
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and delivered to the Lyon King of Armes, who giveth it to the Lord great Constable, who putteth the same in the Kings hand, saying, Sir, Receive this Kingly Sword, for the defence of the Faith of Christ,
and Delivered to the lion King of Arms, who gives it to the Lord great Constable, who putteth the same in the Kings hand, saying, Sir, Receive this Kingly Sword, for the defence of the Faith of christ,
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and protection of his Kirk, and of the true Religion, as it is presently professed within this Kingdome,
and protection of his Kirk, and of the true Religion, as it is presently professed within this Kingdom,
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and according to the National Covenant, and League and Covenant, and for executing Equity and Justice,
and according to the National Covenant, and League and Covenant, and for executing Equity and justice,
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and for punishment of all iniquity and injustice. and for punishment of all iniquity and injustice.
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This done, the great Constable receiveth the Sword from the King, and girdeth the same about his side.
This done, the great Constable receives the Sword from the King, and Girdeth the same about his side.
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Thereafter the King sitteth down in his Chair; and then the Spurs were put on him by the Earl Marshal.
Thereafter the King Sitteth down in his Chair; and then the Spurs were put on him by the Earl Marshal.
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Thereafter, Archibald Marquis of Argyle having taken the Crown in his hands, the Minister prayed to this purpose:
Thereafter, Archibald Marquis of Argyle having taken the Crown in his hands, the Minister prayed to this purpose:
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That the Lord would purge the Crown from the sins and transgressions of them that did reign before him: That the Lord would purge the Crown from the Sins and transgressions of them that did Reign before him:
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That it might be a pure Crown; That God would settle the Crown upon the kings head:
That it might be a pure Crown; That God would settle the Crown upon the Kings head:
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and since men that set it on, were not able to settle it, that the Lord would put it on, and preserve it. and since men that Set it on, were not able to settle it, that the Lord would put it on, and preserve it.
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And then the said Marquis put the Crown on the Kings head.
And then the said Marquis put the Crown on the Kings head.
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Which done, Lyon King of Armes, the great Constable standing b• •im, causeth an Herauld to call the whole Noble men, one by one, according to their ranks;
Which done, lion King of Arms, the great Constable standing b• •im, Causes an Herald to call the Whole Noble men, one by one, according to their ranks;
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who coming before the King, kneeling, and with their hand touching the Crown on the Kings head, swore these words;
who coming before the King, kneeling, and with their hand touching the Crown on the Kings head, swore these words;
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By the Eternal and Almighty God, who liveth and reigneth for ever, I shall support thee to my utmost. By the Eternal and Almighty God, who lives and Reigneth for ever, I shall support thee to my utmost.
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And when they had done, then all the Nobility held up their hands, and sware to be loyal and true subjects, and true to the Crown.
And when they had done, then all the Nobilt held up their hands, and sware to be loyal and true subject's, and true to the Crown.
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The Earl Marshal, with the Lyon, going to the four corners of the Stage, the Lyon proclaimeth the Obligatory Oath of the people.
The Earl Marshal, with the lion, going to the four corners of the Stage, the lion proclaims the Obligatory Oath of the people.
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And the people holding up their hands all the time, did swear, By the Eternal and Almighty God, who liveth and reigneth for ever, we become your liege men,
And the people holding up their hands all the time, did swear, By the Eternal and Almighty God, who lives and Reigneth for ever, we become your liege men,
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and Truth and Faith shall bear unto you, and live and dye with you, against all manner of folks whatsoever, in your service, according to the National Covenant, and solemne League and Covenant. and Truth and Faith shall bear unto you, and live and die with you, against all manner of folks whatsoever, in your service, according to the National Covenant, and solemn League and Covenant.
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Then did the Earles and Vicounts put on their Crowns, and the Lyon likewise put on his.
Then did the Earls and Viscounts put on their Crowns, and the lion likewise put on his.
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Then did the Lord Chamberlain loose the Sword wherewith the King was girded, and drew it;
Then did the Lord Chamberlain lose the Sword wherewith the King was girded, and drew it;
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and delivered it drawn into the Kings hands, and the King put it into the hands of the great Constable, to carry it naked before him.
and Delivered it drawn into the Kings hands, and the King put it into the hands of the great Constable, to carry it naked before him.
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Then John Earl of Crawford and Lindesay took the Scepter and put it in the Kings right hand, saying, Sir, Receive this Scepter, the sign of Royal power of the Kingdome, that you may govern your self right,
Then John Earl of Crawford and Lindesay took the Sceptre and put it in the Kings right hand, saying, Sir, Receive this Sceptre, the Signen of Royal power of the Kingdom, that you may govern your self right,
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and defend all the Christian people committed by God to your charge, punishing the wicked, and protecting the just. and defend all the Christian people committed by God to your charge, punishing the wicked, and protecting the just.
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Then did the King ascend the Stage, attended by the Officers of the Crown, and Nobility,
Then did the King ascend the Stage, attended by the Officers of the Crown, and Nobilt,
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and was installed in the Royal Throne by Archibald Marquis of Argyle, saying, Stand, and hold fast from henceforth, the place whereof you are the lawful and righteous heir, by a long and lineal succession of your Fathers, which is now delivered unto you by authority of Almighty God.
and was installed in the Royal Throne by Archibald Marquis of Argyle, saying, Stand, and hold fast from henceforth, the place whereof you Are the lawful and righteous heir, by a long and lineal succession of your Father's, which is now Delivered unto you by Authority of Almighty God.
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When the King was set down upon the Throne, the Minister spoke to him a word of Exhortation, as followeth.
When the King was Set down upon the Throne, the Minister spoke to him a word of Exhortation, as follows.
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Sir, You are set down upon the throne in a very difficil time:
Sir, You Are Set down upon the throne in a very Difficil time:
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I shall therefore put you in mind of a Scriptural expression of a Throne, 1 Chron. 29.23. It is said, Solomon sate on the Throne of the Lord.I shall Therefore put you in mind of a Scriptural expression of a Throne, 1 Chronicles 29.23. It is said, Solomon sat on the Throne of the Lord.
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Sir, you are a King and a King in Covenant with the Lord, if You would have the Lord to own you to be his king, Sir, you Are a King and a King in Covenant with the Lord, if You would have the Lord to own you to be his King,
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and his Torone to be your Throne, I desire you may have some thoughts of this expression. and his Torone to be your Throne, I desire you may have Some thoughts of this expression.
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1 It is the Lords Throne;
1 It is the lords Throne;
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Remember you have a King above you, the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, who commandeth Thrones:
remember you have a King above you, the King of Kings, and Lord of lords, who commands Thrones:
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He setteth kings and Thrones, and dethroneth them at his pleasure: Therefore take a word of advice;
He sets Kings and Thrones, and dethroneth them At his pleasure: Therefore take a word of Advice;
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be thankful to him, who hath brought you through many wanderings to set you on this Throne:
be thankful to him, who hath brought you through many wanderings to Set you on this Throne:
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kisse the son lest he be angry, and learn to serve him with fear, who is terrible to the kings of the earth. kiss the son lest he be angry, and Learn to serve him with Fear, who is terrible to the Kings of the earth.
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2. Your throne is the Lords throne, and your people the Lords people; Let not your heart be lifted up above your brethren, Deut. 17.20. They are your brethren, not only flesh of your flesh, but brethren by Covenant with God;
2. Your throne is the lords throne, and your people the lords people; Let not your heart be lifted up above your brothers, Deuteronomy 17.20. They Are your brothers, not only Flesh of your Flesh, but brothers by Covenant with God;
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let your Government be refreshing unto them, as the rain on the mowen grasse. 3. Your Throne is the Lords Throne;
let your Government be refreshing unto them, as the rain on the mowen grass. 3. Your Throne is the lords Throne;
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beware of making his Throne a Throne of iniquity: There is such a throne, Psal. 94.20. Which frameth mischief by Law;beware of making his Throne a Throne of iniquity: There is such a throne, Psalm 94.20. Which frameth mischief by Law;
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God will not own such a throne, it hath no fellowship with him. God will not own such a throne, it hath no fellowship with him.
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Sir, there is too much iniquity upon the throne by your predecessors, who framed mischief by a Law;
Sir, there is too much iniquity upon the throne by your predecessors, who framed mischief by a Law;
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such lawes as have been destructive to Religion, and grievous to the Lords people: You are on the Throne, and have the Scepter, beware of touching mischievous laws therewith.
such laws as have been destructive to Religion, and grievous to the lords people: You Are on the Throne, and have the Sceptre, beware of touching mischievous laws therewith.
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But as the Throne is the Lords Throne, let the lawes be the Lords lawes, agreeable to his Word, such as are terrible to evil doers,
But as the Throne is the lords Throne, let the laws be the lords laws, agreeable to his Word, such as Are terrible to evil doers,
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and comfortable to the godly, and a relief to the poor and oppressed in the Land. 4. The Lords Throne putteth you in mind whom you shall have about the throne;
and comfortable to the godly, and a relief to the poor and oppressed in the Land. 4. The lords Throne putteth you in mind whom you shall have about the throne;
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wicked Counsellors are not for a King upon the Lords Throne: Solomon knew this, who said, Prov. 25.5. Take away the wicked from before the King, and his Throne shall be established in righteousnesse. And Prov. 20.8. A King upon the Throne scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 5 The Lords throne putteth you in mind, that the judgement on the throne should be the Lords.
wicked Counsellors Are not for a King upon the lords Throne: Solomon knew this, who said, Curae 25.5. Take away the wicked from before the King, and his Throne shall be established in righteousness. And Curae 20.8. A King upon the Throne Scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 5 The lords throne putteth you in mind, that the judgement on the throne should be the lords.
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Take the exhortation Jer. 22. from the beginning, the Prophet hath a command to go to the house of the King of Judah,
Take the exhortation Jer. 22. from the beginning, the Prophet hath a command to go to the house of the King of Judah,
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and say, Hear the word of the Lord, O King of Judah, that sitteth upon the Throne,
and say, Hear the word of the Lord, Oh King of Judah, that Sitteth upon the Throne,
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& thy servants, and thy people, execute ye judgement and righteousnesse, and deliver the spoil out of the hand of the oppressour:
& thy Servants, and thy people, execute you judgement and righteousness, and deliver the spoil out of the hand of the oppressor:
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and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherlesse, nor the widow, neither shed innocent bloud in this place.
and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.
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If ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter by the gates of this house, Kings sitting upon the throne of David.If you do this thing indeed, then shall there enter by the gates of this house, Kings sitting upon the throne of David.
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But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by my self, saith the Lord, this house shall become a desolation. But if you will not hear these words, I swear by my self, Says the Lord, this house shall become a desolation.
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And ver. 7. I will prepare destroyers against thee. And ver. 7. I will prepare destroyers against thee.
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Sir, Destroyers are prepared for the injustice of the Throne, I intreat you execute righteous judgment;
Sir, Destroyers Are prepared for the injustice of the Throne, I entreat you execute righteous judgement;
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if you do it not, your house will be a desolation:
if you do it not, your house will be a desolation:
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But if you do that which is right, God shall remove the destroyers, and you shall be established on your Throne:
But if you do that which is right, God shall remove the destroyers, and you shall be established on your Throne:
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and there shall yet be Dignity in your house, for your servants and for your people.
and there shall yet be Dignity in your house, for your Servants and for your people.
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Lastly, If your Throne be the Throne of the Lord take a word of encouragement against Throne-adversaries.
Lastly, If your Throne be the Throne of the Lord take a word of encouragement against Throne-adversaries.
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Your enemies are the enemies of the Lords Throne:
Your enemies Are the enemies of the lords Throne:
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Make your peace with God in Christ, and the Lord shall scatter your enemies from the Throne,
Make your peace with God in christ, and the Lord shall scatter your enemies from the Throne,
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and he shall magnifie you yet in the sight of these Nations, and make the mis-led people submit themselves willingly to your government.
and he shall magnify you yet in the sighed of these nations, and make the misled people submit themselves willingly to your government.
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Sir, if you use well the Lords throne, on which you are set, then the two words in the place cited, 1 Chron. 29.23.
Sir, if you use well the lords throne, on which you Are Set, then the two words in the place cited, 1 Chronicles 29.23.
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spoken of Solomon sitting on the Throne of the Lord, He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him, shall belong unto you, your people shall obey you in the Lord,
spoken of Solomon sitting on the Throne of the Lord, He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him, shall belong unto you, your people shall obey you in the Lord,
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and you shall prosper in the fight of the Nations round about.
and you shall prosper in the fight of the nations round about.
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Then the Lord Chancellor went to the four corners of the Stage, the Lyon King of Armes going before him,
Then the Lord Chancellor went to the four corners of the Stage, the lion King of Arms going before him,
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and proclaimed his Majesties free pardon, to all breakers of penal Statutes, and made offer thereof.
and proclaimed his Majesties free pardon, to all breakers of penal Statutes, and made offer thereof.
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Whereupon the people cryed, God save the King.
Whereupon the people cried, God save the King.
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Then the King supported by the great Constable, Marshal, and accompanied with the Chancellor, arose from the Throne,
Then the King supported by the great Constable, Marshal, and accompanied with the Chancellor, arose from the Throne,
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and went out at a door prepared for that purpose, to a Stage, and sheweth himself to the people without, who clapped their hands,
and went out At a door prepared for that purpose, to a Stage, and shows himself to the people without, who clapped their hands,
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and cryed with a loud voice a long time, God save the King.
and cried with a loud voice a long time, God save the King.
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Then the King returning, and sitting down upon the Throne, delivered the Scepter to the Earl of Crawford and Lindsay, to be carried before him:
Then the King returning, and sitting down upon the Throne, Delivered the Sceptre to the Earl of Crawford and Lindsay, to be carried before him:
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Thereafter the Lyon King of Armes rehearsed the Royal Line of the Kings upwards, to Fergus the first.
Thereafter the lion King of Arms rehearsed the Royal Line of the Kings upward, to Fergus the First.
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Then the Lyon called the Lords one by one, who kneeling, and holding their hands betwixt the Kings hands; did swear these words;
Then the lion called the lords one by one, who kneeling, and holding their hands betwixt the Kings hands; did swear these words;
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By the Eternal and Almighty God, who liveth and reigneth for ever, I become your liege man, By the Eternal and Almighty God, who lives and Reigneth for ever, I become your liege man,
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and Truth, and Faith shall bear unto you, and live and dy with you, against all manner of folks whatsoever, in your service, according to the National Covenant, and Solemn League and Covenant. and Truth, and Faith shall bear unto you, and live and die with you, against all manner of folks whatsoever, in your service, according to the National Covenant, and Solemn League and Covenant.
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And every one of them kissed the Kings left cheek.
And every one of them kissed the Kings left cheek.
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When these Solemnities were ended, the Minister standing before the King on his Throne, pronounced this blessing.
When these Solemnities were ended, the Minister standing before the King on his Throne, pronounced this blessing.
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The Lord blesse thee, and save thee, the Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; The Lord bless thee, and save thee, the Lord hear thee in the day of trouble;
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the Name of the God of Jacob defend thee: the Lord send thee help from the Sanctuary,
the Name of the God of Jacob defend thee: the Lord send thee help from the Sanctuary,
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and strengthen thee out of Sion, Amen: and strengthen thee out of Sion, Amen:
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After the blessing pronounced, the Minister went to the Pulpit, and had the following exhortation, the King sitting still upon the Throne.
After the blessing pronounced, the Minister went to the Pulpit, and had the following exhortation, the King sitting still upon the Throne.
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Ye have this day a King Crowned, and entred into Covenant with God, and his people, look, both King and people, that ye keep his Covenant,
You have this day a King Crowned, and entered into Covenant with God, and his people, look, both King and people, that you keep his Covenant,
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and beware of the breach of it:
and beware of the breach of it:
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that you may be the more careful to keep it, I will lay a few things before you.
that you may be the more careful to keep it, I will lay a few things before you.
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I remember when the solemn League and Covenant was entred by both Nations, the Commissioners from England being present in the East Kirk of Edinburgh, a passage was cited out of Nehe. 6.13. Which I shall now again cite, Nehemiah required an Oath of the Nobles and people, to restore the morgaged Lands, which they promised to do;
I Remember when the solemn League and Covenant was entered by both nations, the Commissioners from England being present in the East Kirk of Edinburgh, a passage was cited out of Neh 6.13. Which I shall now again Cite, Nehemiah required an Oath of the Nobles and people, to restore the mortgaged Lands, which they promised to do;
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after the Oath was tendred, in the 13. ver. he did shake his lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house,
After the Oath was tendered, in the 13. ver. he did shake his lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house,
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and from his labour, that performeth not his promise, even thus be he shaken out and emptied,
and from his labour, that Performeth not his promise, even thus be he shaken out and emptied,
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and all the Congregati•ns said, Amen. Since the time many of those who were in Covenant are shaken out of it,and all the Congregati•ns said, Amen. Since the time many of those who were in Covenant Are shaken out of it,
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yea, they have shaken off the Covenant and laid it aside.
yea, they have shaken off the Covenant and laid it aside.
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It is true they are prospering this day, and think that they prosper by laying aside the Covenant;
It is true they Are prospering this day, and think that they prosper by laying aside the Covenant;
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but they will be deceived, that word spoken then, shall not fall to the ground, God shall shake them out of their possession,
but they will be deceived, that word spoken then, shall not fallen to the ground, God shall shake them out of their possession,
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and empty them for their perfidious breach of Covenant. The same I say to King and Nobles, and all that are in Covenant.
and empty them for their perfidious breach of Covenant. The same I say to King and Nobles, and all that Are in Covenant.
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If you break that Covenant, being so solemnly sworn, all these who had touched your Crown,
If you break that Covenant, being so solemnly sworn, all these who had touched your Crown,
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and sworn to support it, shall not be able to hold it on; but God will shake it off, and turn you from the Throne:
and sworn to support it, shall not be able to hold it on; but God will shake it off, and turn you from the Throne:
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and ye Noble men, who are assistant to the putting on of the Crown, and setting the King upon the Throne,
and you Noble men, who Are assistant to the putting on of the Crown, and setting the King upon the Throne,
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if ye shall either assist, or advise the King to break the Covenant, and overturn the work of God, he shall shake you out of your possessions,
if you shall either assist, or Advice the King to break the Covenant, and overturn the work of God, he shall shake you out of your possessions,
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and empty you of all your glory. Another passage I offer to your consideration, Jer. 34.8.
and empty you of all your glory. another passage I offer to your consideration, Jer. 34.8.
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after that Zedekiah had promised to proclaim liberty to all the people, who were servants,
After that Zedekiah had promised to proclaim liberty to all the people, who were Servants,
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and entred in a Covenant he and his Princes to let them go free, and according to the Oath had let them go, afterwards they caused the Servants to return,
and entered in a Covenant he and his Princes to let them go free, and according to the Oath had let them go, afterwards they caused the Servants to return,
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and brought them in subjection, ver. 11. What followeth upon this breach? ver. 15, 16. Ye were now turned and had done right in my sight in proclaiming liberty,
and brought them in subjection, ver. 11. What follows upon this breach? ver. 15, 16. You were now turned and had done right in my sighed in proclaiming liberty,
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but ye turned and made them servants again. but you turned and made them Servants again.
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And therefore, verse 18, 19, 20, 21. I will give the men who have transgressed my Covenant, who have not performed the words of the Covenant, which they made before me,
And Therefore, verse 18, 19, 20, 21. I will give the men who have transgressed my Covenant, who have not performed the words of the Covenant, which they made before me,
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when they cut the Calf in twain, and passed between the parts thereof, I will even give them into the hands of their enemies, into the hand of them that seek their life,
when they Cut the Calf in twain, and passed between the parts thereof, I will even give them into the hands of their enemies, into the hand of them that seek their life,
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even Zedekiah and his Princes. If the breach of a Covenant made for the liberty of Servants was so punished, what shall be the punishment of the breach of a Covenant for Religion,even Zedekiah and his Princes. If the breach of a Covenant made for the liberty of Servants was so punished, what shall be the punishment of the breach of a Covenant for Religion,
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and liberty of the people of God? There is nothing more terrible to Kings and Princes then to be given into the hands of enemies, that seek their life.
and liberty of the people of God? There is nothing more terrible to Kings and Princes then to be given into the hands of enemies, that seek their life.
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If ye would escape this judgement, let King and Princes keep their Covenant made with God:
If you would escape this judgement, let King and Princes keep their Covenant made with God:
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Your enemies who seek your life, are in the land, if you break the Covenant, it may be feared, God will give you over unto them as a prey:
Your enemies who seek your life, Are in the land, if you break the Covenant, it may be feared, God will give you over unto them as a prey:
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but if ye yet keep Covenant it may be expected, God will keep you out of their hands.
but if you yet keep Covenant it may be expected, God will keep you out of their hands.
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Let not the place ye heard opened be forgotten;
Let not the place you herd opened be forgotten;
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for in it ye have an example of Divine justice against Joash and the Princes for breaking that Covenant, 2 Chron. 24.23. The Princes who inticed that breath, are destroyed:
for in it you have an Exampl of Divine Justice against Joash and the Princes for breaking that Covenant, 2 Chronicles 24.23. The Princes who enticed that breath, Are destroyed:
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and in the 24. ver. it is said:
and in the 24. ver. it is said:
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The Army of the Syrians came with a small company of men, and the Lord delivered a very great Host into their hands: The Army of the Syrians Come with a small company of men, and the Lord Delivered a very great Host into their hands:
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because they had forsaken the Lord God of their Fathers: so they executed judgement aagainst Joash.Because they had forsaken the Lord God of their Father's: so they executed judgement against Joash.
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And ver. 25. His own servants conspired against him, and flew him on his bed, &c. The conspiracy of Servants or Subjects against their King, is a wicked course:
And ver. 25. His own Servants conspired against him, and flew him on his Bed, etc. The Conspiracy of Servants or Subject's against their King, is a wicked course:
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But God in his righteous judgements suffereth Subjects to conspire and rebel against their Princes, because they rebel against the Covenant made with God.
But God in his righteous Judgments suffers Subject's to conspire and rebel against their Princes, Because they rebel against the Covenant made with God.
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I may say freely that a chief cause of the judgement upon the Kings house, hath been the Grandfathers breach of Covenant with God,
I may say freely that a chief cause of the judgement upon the Kings house, hath been the Grandfathers breach of Covenant with God,
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and the fathers following steps, in opposing the work of God, and his Kirk within these Kingdoms;
and the Father's following steps, in opposing the work of God, and his Kirk within these Kingdoms;
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They broke Covenant with God, and men have broken Covenant with them:
They broke Covenant with God, and men have broken Covenant with them:
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yea, most cruelly and perfidiously have invaded the Royal Family, and trodden upon all Princely dignity. Be wise by their example;
yea, most cruelly and perfidiously have invaded the Royal Family, and trodden upon all Princely dignity. Be wise by their Exampl;
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you are now sitting upon the Throne of the Kingdome, and your Nobles about you there is one above you even Jesus the King of Sion; and I,
you Are now sitting upon the Throne of the Kingdom, and your Nobles about you there is one above you even jesus the King of Sion; and I,
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as his Servant dare not but be free with you; I charge you Sir in his Name, that you keep this Covenant in all points;
as his Servant Dare not but be free with you; I charge you Sir in his Name, that you keep this Covenant in all points;
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if you break this Covenant, and come against this cause, I assure you the controversie is not ended between God and your Family,
if you break this Covenant, and come against this cause, I assure you the controversy is not ended between God and your Family,
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but will be carried on to further weakning, if not the overthrow of it;
but will be carried on to further weakening, if not the overthrow of it;
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but if you shall keep this Covenant, and befriend the Kingdome of Christ, it may be from this day God shall begin to do you good,
but if you shall keep this Covenant, and befriend the Kingdom of christ, it may be from this day God shall begin to do you good,
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although your estate be very weak, God is able to raise you, and make you to Reign, maugre the opposition of all your Enemies;
although your estate be very weak, God is able to raise you, and make you to Reign, maugre the opposition of all your Enemies;
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And howsoever it shall please the Lord to dispose, you shall have a peace towards God, through Christ the Mediator.
And howsoever it shall please the Lord to dispose, you shall have a peace towards God, through christ the Mediator.
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As for you who are Nobles and Peers of the Land, your share is great in this day of Coronation ye have come and touched the Crown,
As for you who Are Nobles and Peers of the Land, your share is great in this day of Coronation you have come and touched the Crown,
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and sworn to support it, ye have handled the Sword and Scepter, and have set down the King upon his Throne.
and sworn to support it, you have handled the Sword and Sceptre, and have Set down the King upon his Throne.
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1. I Charge you keep your Covenant with God, and see that ye never be moved your selves to come against it in any head or article thereof,
1. I Charge you keep your Covenant with God, and see that you never be moved your selves to come against it in any head or article thereof,
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and that ye give no counsel to the King to come against that Doctrine, Worship, Government and discipline of the kirk, established in their Land as you would eschew the Judgement of Covenant-breakers.
and that you give no counsel to the King to come against that Doctrine, Worship, Government and discipline of the kirk, established in their Land as you would eschew the Judgement of Covenant-breakers.
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If the King and ye who are engaged to support the Crown, conspire together against the kingdome of Christ, both ye that do support and he that is supported, will fall together.
If the King and you who Are engaged to support the Crown, conspire together against the Kingdom of christ, both you that do support and he that is supported, will fallen together.
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I presse this the more, because it is a rare thing to see a King and great men for Christ;
I press this the more, Because it is a rare thing to see a King and great men for christ;
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in the long Catalogue of Kings which ye have heard recited this day, there will be found few to have been for Christ.
in the long Catalogue of Kings which you have herd recited this day, there will be found few to have been for christ.
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2. I Charge you also, because of your many Oaths to the King, that you keep them invoylably.
2. I Charge you also, Because of your many Oaths to the King, that you keep them invoylably.
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Be Faithfull unto him according to your Covenant;
Be Faithful unto him according to your Covenant;
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the Oaths of God are upon you, if directly or indirectly, you do any thing against his standing, God, by whom ye have sworn will be avenged upon you for the breach of his Oath.
the Oaths of God Are upon you, if directly or indirectly, you do any thing against his standing, God, by whom you have sworn will be avenged upon you for the breach of his Oath.
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And now I will close up all in one word more to You, Sir, You are the onely Covenanted King with God and his people in the world:
And now I will close up all in one word more to You, Sir, You Are the only Covenanted King with God and his people in the world:
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Many have obstructed your entry in it:
Many have obstructed your entry in it:
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now seeing the Lord hath brought you in over all these Obstructions, onely observe to do what is contained therein;
now seeing the Lord hath brought you in over all these Obstructions, only observe to do what is contained therein;
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and it shall prove a happy time for You and Your House.
and it shall prove a happy time for You and Your House.
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And because you are entered in times of great difficulty, wherein small strength seems to remain with you in the eyes of the world for recovering your just power and greatnesse.
And Because you Are entered in times of great difficulty, wherein small strength seems to remain with you in the eyes of the world for recovering your just power and greatness.
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Therefore take counsell which David when he was dying gave to his Sonne Solomon, 1 Kings 2.2, 3. Be strong and shew thy self a man,
Therefore take counsel which David when he was dying gave to his Son Solomon, 1 Kings 2.2, 3. Be strong and show thy self a man,
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and keep the charge of the Lord thy God:
and keep the charge of the Lord thy God:
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to walk in his wayes, and keep his Commandements, that thou mayst prosper in all that thou dost,
to walk in his ways, and keep his commandments, that thou Mayest prosper in all that thou dost,
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and whithersoever thou turnest thy self. After this Exhortation the Minister closed the whole action with prayer, and the xx. Psalm being sung, he dismissed the people with the Blessing.and whithersoever thou Turnest thy self. After this Exhortation the Minister closed the Whole actium with prayer, and the xx. Psalm being sung, he dismissed the people with the Blessing.
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Then did the Kings Majesty descend from the Stage with the Crown upon his head,
Then did the Kings Majesty descend from the Stage with the Crown upon his head,
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and receiving again the Scepter in his hand, returned with the whole Train in solemn manner to his Palace, the Sword being carried before him. FINIS.
and receiving again the Sceptre in his hand, returned with the Whole Train in solemn manner to his Palace, the Sword being carried before him. FINIS.
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