A sermon preached before the Right Honorable the Lord Mayor of the city of London and the court of Aldermen at Bow-Church, on the feast of S. Michael, 1682 : the day for election of a Lord Mayor / by Henry Dove ...
VVHen S. Paul had converted the Cretians to the Faith of Christ, and was constrained to leave the Island that he might Preach the Gospel to other Countries;
When S. Paul had converted the Cretians to the Faith of christ, and was constrained to leave the Island that he might Preach the Gospel to other Countries;
And to the end, both He and They might discharge their duty to the benefit of the Church, he gives him instructions in this Epistle how he should govern himself and those committed to his charge:
And to the end, both He and They might discharge their duty to the benefit of the Church, he gives him instructions in this Epistle how he should govern himself and those committed to his charge:
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what Doctrine he should Preach, and what Discipline he should use throughout his Province; and that not only with an eye to the general duties of the Gospel, which are here compendiously laid down for all orders and degrees of men;
what Doctrine he should Preach, and what Discipline he should use throughout his Province; and that not only with an eye to the general duties of the Gospel, which Are Here compendiously laid down for all order and Degrees of men;
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There are many (says he) unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucres sake:
There Are many (Says he) unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, who subvert Whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucres sake:
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This witness is true; wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the Faith, ver. 13. There are some that give heed to Jewish Fables, and Pharisaical Traditions, teaching the commandments of men for the doctrines of God,
This witness is true; Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be found in the Faith, ver. 13. There Are Some that give heed to Jewish Fables, and Pharisaical Traditions, teaching the Commandments of men for the doctrines of God,
and evil speaking, chap. 3. 2. and they were probably such as were taxed before for idleness, such as spent their time like the men of Athens in hearing or talking of some new matter;
and evil speaking, chap. 3. 2. and they were probably such as were taxed before for idleness, such as spent their time like the men of Athens in hearing or talking of Some new matter;
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which is the importance of those phrases, Be careful to maintain good works, ver. 8. and let ours learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, ver. 14. This is the way to preserve Unity in the Church, and Peace in the State;
which is the importance of those phrases, Be careful to maintain good works, ver. 8. and let ours Learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, ver. 14. This is the Way to preserve Unity in the Church, and Peace in the State;
And to name no more, for the Country was full of the like disorders; there were others addicted to Faction and Sedition, especially those of the Jewish party;
And to name no more, for the Country was full of the like disorders; there were Others addicted to Faction and Sedition, especially those of the Jewish party;
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and having been once Gods peculiar people under his immediate government and care, (though by the just judgment of God upon 'em they had now forfeited that high Prerogative) they could not endure to think of submitting themselves to Strangers,
and having been once God's peculiar people under his immediate government and care, (though by the just judgement of God upon they they had now forfeited that high Prerogative) they could not endure to think of submitting themselves to Strangers,
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Nay, there was one Sect among 'em infatuated with the error of Judas of Galilee, Acts 5. 37. who in the days of taxing had drawn away much people under this pretence, that the children of Abraham ought not to be subject to the Pagan Emperors, because they were aliens from the loins of Abraham, and the Commonwealth of Israel.
Nay, there was one Sect among they infatuated with the error of Judas of Galilee, Acts 5. 37. who in the days of taxing had drawn away much people under this pretence, that the children of Abraham ought not to be Subject to the Pagan Emperor's, Because they were aliens from the loins of Abraham, and the Commonwealth of Israel.
These were scatter'd up and down in most quarters of the Empire, and doubtless they swarm'd in that rich and populous Island, renowned for no less than an hundred Cities, since they were likely to gain most Proselytes and Abettors in such places.
These were scattered up and down in most quarters of the Empire, and doubtless they swarmed in that rich and populous Island, renowned for no less than an hundred Cities, since they were likely to gain most Proselytes and Abettors in such places.
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and particularly here in the Text, was to cure the scandal which the seditious practices of these men had brought upon other Christians, who were generally traduc'd as evil doers,
and particularly Here in the Text, was to cure the scandal which the seditious practices of these men had brought upon other Christians, who were generally traduced as evil doers,
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and sometimes suffer'd Persecution upon this score, and to vindicate the honor of Christianity it self, which was blasphemed among the Gentiles for their sakes.
and sometime suffered Persecution upon this score, and to vindicate the honour of Christianity it self, which was blasphemed among the Gentiles for their sakes.
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This was the state of the Cretians in those early days of the Gospel, when S. Paul commanded Titus to teach and exhort, and rebuke 'em with all authority;
This was the state of the Cretians in those early days of the Gospel, when S. Paul commanded Titus to teach and exhort, and rebuke they with all Authority;
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And if there be any in these last and perilous times, to whom their character, either in part or in the whole is suited, sure we have so much the more reason now, to warn the unruly and to animate the good Subject, by how much the Government under which we live, (blessed be God for it) is incomparably more easie, just and good,
And if there be any in these last and perilous times, to whom their character, either in part or in the Whole is suited, sure we have so much the more reason now, to warn the unruly and to animate the good Subject, by how much the Government under which we live, (blessed be God for it) is incomparably more easy, just and good,
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unless their own hearts condemn 'em, but to shew the reasonableness and equity of our dutiful Obedience to the Establish'd Government. And for so doing, not only the Doctrine it self,
unless their own hearts condemn they, but to show the reasonableness and equity of our dutiful obedience to the Established Government. And for so doing, not only the Doctrine it self,
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but the discretion of the choice, is sufficiently warranted from this Apostolical Commission. Put them in mind to be subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates.
but the discretion of the choice, is sufficiently warranted from this Apostolical Commission. Put them in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates.
and then conclude with a word in season, to the occasion that brought us hither. 1. Publick Authority presuppos'd under the words [ NONLATINALPHABET ] Principalities and Powers:
and then conclude with a word in season, to the occasion that brought us hither. 1. Public authority presupposed under the words [ ] Principalities and Powers:
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the abstract for the concrete, Luke 12. 11. Rom. 8. 38. And to save me the labour of Quotations, it is twice together in one Verse, Rom. 13. 3. For Rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil;
the abstract for the concrete, Lycia 12. 11. Rom. 8. 38. And to save me the labour of Quotations, it is twice together in one Verse, Rom. 13. 3. For Rulers Are not a terror to good works, but to the evil;
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and by good and evil works is plainly meant, the doers of such works. To be subject therefore to the Power, is to submit to the Persons invested with it;
and by good and evil works is plainly meant, the doers of such works. To be Subject Therefore to the Power, is to submit to the Persons invested with it;
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because he is the most excellent of all the visible Creation, Mark 16. 15. And hence the Syriac renders it, To all the sons of men, that have the preeminence among you;
Because he is the most excellent of all the visible Creation, Mark 16. 15. And hence the Syriac renders it, To all the Sons of men, that have the preeminence among you;
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while one side would have 'em derive it from the Pope, the other from the People; and tho they manage the Argument by different mediums, yet they both agree in the conclusion, which is to bring 'em under,
while one side would have they derive it from the Pope, the other from the People; and though they manage the Argument by different mediums, yet they both agree in the conclusion, which is to bring they under,
and why for his? but because the Lord hath ordain'd him as his Vicegerent upon Earth for the administration of Publick Justice, in dispensing Rewards and Punishments according to mens deserts.
and why for his? but Because the Lord hath ordained him as his Vicegerent upon Earth for the administration of Public justice, in dispensing Rewards and Punishments according to men's deserts.
for so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men, ver. 15. That you may stop the mouths of the Heathens, who will judg of your Religion by your actions,
for so is the will of God, that with well doing you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men, ver. 15. That you may stop the mouths of the heathens, who will judge of your Religion by your actions,
And the Rule of our Obedience is as plain as the Command is positive, whether we respect Liberty, or Conscience, or both together, which are the usual pleas against it:
And the Rule of our obedience is as plain as the Command is positive, whither we respect Liberty, or Conscience, or both together, which Are the usual pleasant against it:
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And this is implyed in the words immediately following the Text, lest men should think the Apostle requires it right or wrong, Put them in mind to obey Magistrates, to be ready to every good work:
And this is employed in the words immediately following the Text, lest men should think the Apostle requires it right or wrong, Put them in mind to obey Magistrates, to be ready to every good work:
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for seeing Christ hath commanded us to be subject not only for wrath, but for conscience sake, that so we may avoid the guilt of sin, that Obedience which keeps us from sin, (which is the only vassallage of a Christian) can by no means infringe,
for seeing christ hath commanded us to be Subject not only for wrath, but for conscience sake, that so we may avoid the guilt of since, that obedience which keeps us from since, (which is the only vassalage of a Christian) can by no means infringe,
But what if that persuasion be false and erroneous, dost thou not in cur a greater sin? What if it be not assuredly grounded on the clear word of God,
But what if that persuasion be false and erroneous, dost thou not in cur a greater since? What if it be not assuredly grounded on the clear word of God,
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but only in thine own Opinion? must a private Opinion weigh down the ballance against the publick good, the laws of the Community, the conscience of thy Governors,
but only in thine own Opinion? must a private Opinion weigh down the balance against the public good, the laws of the Community, the conscience of thy Governors,
or the Conscience guided by the Word? What a sad condition is that man in, who brings himself into these straits, where Conscience which should be his guide becomes his greatest snare? For such is the nature of an erroneous Conscience, that it unavoidably betrays a man to sin,
or the Conscience guided by the Word? What a sad condition is that man in, who brings himself into these straits, where Conscience which should be his guide becomes his greatest snare? For such is the nature of an erroneous Conscience, that it avoidable betrays a man to since,
What then shall be done, or which way shall he turn him in these perplexities? Why, I know no expedient but one, that he speedily burst his shackles which himself has fastned and not God, by ridding himself of such a Conscience.
What then shall be done, or which Way shall he turn him in these perplexities? Why, I know no expedient but one, that he speedily burst his shackles which himself has fastened and not God, by ridding himself of such a Conscience.
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That he lay by Passion and Prejudice, Partiality and Interest, and sincerely examine the grounds of his persuasion, not as pleasing men, but God, who tryeth our hearts:
That he lay by Passion and Prejudice, Partiality and Interest, and sincerely examine the grounds of his persuasion, not as pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts:
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while he compares his Conscience with the Rule of Gods Word impartially, and God himself hath promis'd that he will not deny his Spirit to such an humble Petitioner and Enquirer.
while he compares his Conscience with the Rule of God's Word impartially, and God himself hath promised that he will not deny his Spirit to such an humble Petitioner and Enquirer.
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The second is this, There is no such phrase throughout the Bible as Liberty of Conscience, not one place in Scripture where these words are joyn'd together,
The second is this, There is no such phrase throughout the bible as Liberty of Conscience, not one place in Scripture where these words Are joined together,
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since they know no better, to their Parish Guide. If he rub up their memories, and touch 'em in a sore place, they have a present remedy for it, by hearing him no more,
since they know no better, to their Parish Guide. If he rub up their memories, and touch they in a soar place, they have a present remedy for it, by hearing him no more,
Now that you may perform this Duty, not grudgingly or barely of necessity, but with chearful and loyal hearts, let me commend these following motives to your serious consideration and conscientious practice.
Now that you may perform this Duty, not grudgingly or barely of necessity, but with cheerful and loyal hearts, let me commend these following motives to your serious consideration and conscientious practice.
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1. Let us consider, That Obedience to Magistrates is a prime Duty of Piety and Religion, wherein the Honor and Authority of God are particularly concerned;
1. Let us Consider, That obedience to Magistrates is a prime Duty of Piety and Religion, wherein the Honour and authority of God Are particularly concerned;
Hence he joyns 'em with himself, and sometimes stiles 'em by his own name, I have said, ye are Gods, Psal. 82. 6. Jo. 10. 34. and frequently also by his Sons title, Mine Anointed. I have found David my Servant, with my Holy Oyl have I Anointed him.
Hence he joins they with himself, and sometime stile they by his own name, I have said, you Are God's, Psalm 82. 6. John 10. 34. and frequently also by his Sons title, Mine Anointed. I have found David my Servant, with my Holy Oil have I Anointed him.
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This was that which influenc'd David's heart, and tyed up his hands from offering Violence towards Saul; and tho' he was next Heir to the Crown, and already anointed to it;
This was that which influenced David's heart, and tied up his hands from offering Violence towards Saul; and though he was next Heir to the Crown, and already anointed to it;
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so that he could as easily have slain him, as he cut his skirt; I say, tho' he had all these plausible incitements, and a whole combination of pretences,
so that he could as Easily have slave him, as he Cut his skirt; I say, though he had all these plausible incitements, and a Whole combination of pretences,
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[ 1 Sam. 24. 6. ] The Lord forbid that I should do this thing unto my Master the Lords Anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, seeing he is the Lords Anointed.
[ 1 Sam. 24. 6. ] The Lord forbid that I should do this thing unto my Master the lords Anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, seeing he is the lords Anointed.
Our Saviour own'd the Authority of Pilate, even when he Condemned him, to be from above, Joh. 19. 11. Thou couldst have no Authority at all against me,
Our Saviour owned the authority of Pilate, even when he Condemned him, to be from above, John 19. 11. Thou Couldst have no authority At all against me,
And Nero was Emperor when Saint Paul wrote to the Romans, and yet observe in that Chapter of Loyalty and Allegiance, Rom. 13. 1. The Powers (says he) that be [ NONLATINALPHABET that are now in being ] are Ordained of God, ver.
And Nero was Emperor when Saint Paul wrote to the Roman, and yet observe in that Chapter of Loyalty and Allegiance, Rom. 13. 1. The Powers (Says he) that be [ that Are now in being ] Are Ordained of God, ver.
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but that it hath still the same Original, For he that ordained David did also set up Saul, Solomon, and Jeroboam, Ezekias and Ahab, Manasses and Josias, Nero and Constantine, Julian and Theodosius, alternately good and bad;
but that it hath still the same Original, For he that ordained David did also Set up Saul, Solomon, and Jeroboam, Ezekias and Ahab, Manasses and Josiah, Nero and Constantine, Julian and Theodosius, alternately good and bad;
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and he that hath said in one place, By me Kings Reign, Prov. 8. 15. hath said also in another, I gave 'em a King in mine Anger, Hosea 13. 11. And from Elihu in Job, we gather, That he maketh an Hypocrite to Reign,
and he that hath said in one place, By me Kings Reign, Curae 8. 15. hath said also in Another, I gave they a King in mine Anger, Hosea 13. 11. And from Elihu in Job, we gather, That he makes an Hypocrite to Reign,
he that can kill his Neighbor, will take his Possessions too, and the World would soon become a Den of Thieves. The only Remedy against this intolerable inconvenience is being determined by Laws under a common Judge and Arbitrator of differences, who is equally concern'd and indifferently affected towards all, endued with Authority to decide emergent Cases,
he that can kill his Neighbour, will take his Possessions too, and the World would soon become a Den of Thieves. The only Remedy against this intolerable inconvenience is being determined by Laws under a Common Judge and Arbitrator of differences, who is equally concerned and indifferently affected towards all, endued with authority to decide emergent Cases,
Wherefore let us unanimously shew forth our thankfulness by our Obedience, and chearfully endeavour in our several stations to uphold and maintain that Government that maintains and secures us:
Wherefore let us unanimously show forth our thankfulness by our obedience, and cheerfully endeavour in our several stations to uphold and maintain that Government that maintains and secures us:
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And if it be Equity to uphold the Government because it upholds us, what is it but great Iniquity to oppose or disturb that to which we stand so much indebted?
And if it be Equity to uphold the Government Because it upholds us, what is it but great Iniquity to oppose or disturb that to which we stand so much indebted?
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but for our advantage also they undergo many cares and troubles, great toyl and labour, attending continually for this very thing, Rom. 13. 6. It is a great mistake in those that judge only by appearances, to think the Lives of our Governours more pleasant and easie than other mens;
but for our advantage also they undergo many Cares and Troubles, great toil and labour, attending continually for this very thing, Rom. 13. 6. It is a great mistake in those that judge only by appearances, to think the Lives of our Governors more pleasant and easy than other men's;
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Their splendor and Attendances, their Riches and affluence of outward things, and whatever else is necessary to support their State and Grandeur, does not half countervail their continual sollicitudes and cares from within, their crosses and disappointments from without, the censures and obloquies of querulous and peevish persons, the want of ease and liberty they sustain,
Their splendour and Attendances, their Riches and affluence of outward things, and whatever Else is necessary to support their State and Grandeur, does not half countervail their continual solicitudes and Cares from within, their Crosses and disappointments from without, the censures and Obloquies of querulous and peevish Persons, the want of ease and liberty they sustain,
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In regard of what they do and endure for us, watching early and late for our good, they are deservedly stiled Parents of their Countrey: and therefore 'tis an ungrateful thing to add to their burden,
In regard of what they do and endure for us, watching early and late for our good, they Are deservedly styled Parents of their Country: and Therefore it's an ungrateful thing to add to their burden,
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'tis not only disingenuous but unjust, not to render 'em freely what may encourage and comfort 'em in the discharge of their arduous Office, that they may do it with joy and not with grief.
it's not only disingenuous but unjust, not to render they freely what may encourage and Comfort they in the discharge of their arduous Office, that they may do it with joy and not with grief.
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and he cannot but conceive himself under a natural obligation of Obedience to the Laws of the Community, of which Providence and Nature have made him a Member.
and he cannot but conceive himself under a natural obligation of obedience to the Laws of the Community, of which Providence and Nature have made him a Member.
Now this can never take place when we swear Allegiance only to our Lawful Governours, according to the will of God, the dictates of Nature, the reason of the thing, the Example of all Ages,
Now this can never take place when we swear Allegiance only to our Lawful Governors, according to the will of God, the dictates of Nature, the reason of the thing, the Exampl of all Ages,
Wherefore I counsel thee to keep the Kings Commandment, and to live in Obedience to his Government, and that in regard of the Oath of God, 'Tis the Counsel of the Preacher Eccl. 8. 2. and 'tis my Duty to mind you of it.
Wherefore I counsel thee to keep the Kings Commandment, and to live in obedience to his Government, and that in regard of the Oath of God, It's the Counsel of the Preacher Ecclesiastes 8. 2. and it's my Duty to mind you of it.
and such as are conscious of the guilt would gladly avoid the reproach of it; a plain indication of guilt, as guilt is a manifest Argument of Sin and Wickedness.
and such as Are conscious of the guilt would gladly avoid the reproach of it; a plain indication of guilt, as guilt is a manifest Argument of since and Wickedness.
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And therefore it is well compared by the Prophet Samuel to Witchcraft, 1 Sam. 15. 23. Rebellion is as the Sin of Witchcraft, and stubborness is as Iniquity and Idolatry.
And Therefore it is well compared by the Prophet Samuel to Witchcraft, 1 Sam. 15. 23. Rebellion is as the since of Witchcraft, and Stubbornness is as Iniquity and Idolatry.
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and 'tis rare very rare to find a Repenting Rebel. How 'tis directly opposite to the Spirit and Power of Christianity, which is as its Author, holy and harmless, calm and gentle, meek and peaceable;
and it's rare very rare to find a Repenting Rebel. How it's directly opposite to the Spirit and Power of Christianity, which is as its Author, holy and harmless, Cam and gentle, meek and peaceable;
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And this Experience hath sadly shewn, for there is nothing hath prejudic'd and disparag'd Religion among unconcern'd lookers on, more than the Factions and Seditions it hath caused;
And this Experience hath sadly shown, for there is nothing hath prejudiced and disparaged Religion among unconcerned lookers on, more than the Factions and Seditions it hath caused;
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And if my time were not almost spent, I might also examine the pretences that have been made for Disobedience and Resistance, and the evasions men have found to elude (if possible) those glorious patterns:
And if my time were not almost spent, I might also examine the pretences that have been made for Disobedience and Resistance, and the evasions men have found to elude (if possible) those glorious patterns:
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[ So Bellarmine. ] Another sticks not to say, that the Apostles themselves in Prescribing Subjection and Obedience, did it only to flatter the Emperours, and curry favour with them.
[ So Bellarmine. ] another sticks not to say, that the Apostles themselves in Prescribing Subjection and obedience, did it only to flatter the emperors, and curry favour with them.
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and pinch'd with the Evidence of a Plain Truth? The Blessed Apostles shall be called Parasites and Daubers, rather than a Jesuite will confess himself in the wrong;
and pinched with the Evidence of a Plain Truth? The Blessed Apostles shall be called Parasites and Daubers, rather than a Jesuit will confess himself in the wrong;
than the pretence of Religion and Zeal, which hath been thought so creditable a Cause to engage in, that it could once convert the infamous title of Rebel or Traytor, to that of Patriot or Saint; and among those that are easily blinded by their interest or success, it hath quite smother'd the Odium of such Engagements: Besides which, it has had this advantage, That it always makes Conscience of its Party,
than the pretence of Religion and Zeal, which hath been Thought so creditable a Cause to engage in, that it could once convert the infamous title of Rebel or Traitor, to that of Patriot or Saint; and among those that Are Easily blinded by their Interest or success, it hath quite smothered the Odium of such Engagements: Beside which, it has had this advantage, That it always makes Conscience of its Party,
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so have some biggoted zealots enur'd their minds so much to Rebellious Principles, that they think at last they are bound in Conscience to put 'em in execution.
so have Some biggoted zealots enured their minds so much to Rebellious Principles, that they think At last they Are bound in Conscience to put they in execution.
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hence those pernicious maxims, at once destructive of Religion and Conscience, of Laws and Government, That no Faith is to be kept with Hereticks, and That Dominion is founded in Grace;
hence those pernicious maxims, At once destructive of Religion and Conscience, of Laws and Government, That no Faith is to be kept with Heretics, and That Dominion is founded in Grace;
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I mention both together, not only because they were both broached in the same School, but chiefly because we of this Nation have smarted so deeply from both:
I mention both together, not only Because they were both broached in the same School, but chiefly Because we of this nation have smarted so deeply from both:
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And as 'tis the common Fate of Truth to suffer from both Extreams, while one side hath pleas'd to call us Hereticks, and the other to stile themselves Saints, they have combin'd together,
And as it's the Common Fate of Truth to suffer from both Extremes, while one side hath pleased to call us Heretics, and the other to style themselves Saints, they have combined together,
tho' they would never own the Confederacy, to disturb an happy and well-setled Government, and to ruin (as much as in them lay) the best Constitution of Reformed Religion in the whole world.
though they would never own the Confederacy, to disturb an happy and well-settled Government, and to ruin (as much as in them lay) the best Constitution of Reformed Religion in the Whole world.
The Defender of the Faith of Christ is the Shield and Buckler of his Church amongst us ▪ and by the Divine Protection of him we are also secured in the quiet enjoyment of our Lives and Fortunes, of our Laws and our Immunities,
The Defender of the Faith of christ is the Shield and Buckler of his Church among us ▪ and by the Divine Protection of him we Are also secured in the quiet enjoyment of our Lives and Fortune's, of our Laws and our Immunities,
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and in the free and open Profession of Gods true Religion; Let us not forfeit so great blessings by our Ingratitude to God and the King, by our evil Lives and froward tempers,
and in the free and open Profession of God's true Religion; Let us not forfeit so great blessings by our Ingratitude to God and the King, by our evil Lives and froward tempers,
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unless they be surfeited and sick of Ease and Peace and Plenty. We have a Church whose Doctrine, Discipline and Government, is Apostolical and Primitive;
unless they be surfeited and sick of Ease and Peace and Plenty. We have a Church whose Doctrine, Discipline and Government, is Apostolical and Primitive;
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The hatred and terror of the Romish Party, because they know whereon we bottom, having prescription from the purest Ages against all their intolerable Innovations and Corruptions, maintaining Order and Decency according to the first Pattern,
The hatred and terror of the Romish Party, Because they know whereon we bottom, having prescription from the Purest Ages against all their intolerable Innovations and Corruptions, maintaining Order and Decency according to the First Pattern,
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Oh that our Lives were as good as our Religion, that our conversation were such as becometh the Gospel of Christ, in Purity and Peaceableness, in Gentleness and Meekness, in Brotherly Love and Charity;
O that our Lives were as good as our Religion, that our Conversation were such as Becometh the Gospel of christ, in Purity and Peaceableness, in Gentleness and Meekness, in Brotherly Love and Charity;
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and that we were all united in consulting our Interest as well as Duty, by a dutiful Obedience to the Establish'd Laws: For believe me, among all the Proposals which the various fancies of private men can project, you will find this above all, The truest Expedient for Peace and Ʋnion:
and that we were all united in consulting our Interest as well as Duty, by a dutiful obedience to the Established Laws: For believe me, among all the Proposals which the various fancies of private men can project, you will find this above all, The Truest Expedient for Peace and Ʋnion:
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And more particularly I beseech you, For the sake of God and his Church, the Kings and your own, That you would all as becomes good Subjects give a special Instance of this Duty,
And more particularly I beseech you, For the sake of God and his Church, the Kings and your own, That you would all as becomes good Subject's give a special Instance of this Duty,
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