Honour the king a sermon preached on the solemn fast, January 30, 1672/3 : wherein the duty of subjects to their sovereign is opened and asserted, the principles and practices inconsistent therewith are directed and condemned, and the innocent vindicated from unjust censures : at Birmingham in Warwick shire at the publick meeting-place there licensed according to His Majesties gracious declaration / by Samuel Fisher, M.A., late preacher of the word at Thornton in Cheshire.
him whom the Apostle calls Supream, by way of distinction, NONLATINALPHABET, ut qui superemineat, or supereminently, 1 Pet. 2.13. or synechdochically, as comprehending all others of what kind soever, the rest that are subordinate being but sprigs from this root; and so Calvin understands it:
him whom the Apostle calls Supreme, by Way of distinction,, ut qui superemineat, or supereminently, 1 Pet. 2.13. or synecdochically, as comprehending all Others of what kind soever, the rest that Are subordinate being but sprigs from this root; and so calvin understands it:
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whether the supream and most excellent amongst men in his Territories, (for in no other sense do we give Supremacy to any) the highest among men having one above him, i. e. God, by whom he reigns,
whither the supreme and most excellent among men in his Territories, (for in no other sense do we give Supremacy to any) the highest among men having one above him, i. e. God, by whom he reigns,
I say this Honour is comprehensive of all duties, as we find it in the fifth Commandment, where the wisdom of God (which delights to express much in little) coucheth all relative duties in a word, Honour thy Father and Mother:
I say this Honour is comprehensive of all duties, as we find it in the fifth Commandment, where the Wisdom of God (which delights to express much in little) couches all relative duties in a word, Honour thy Father and Mother:
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and for the benefit of the People, yet they are still subject to the chief Magistrate, to whom from them the meanest Subject may appeal in case of mal-administration.
and for the benefit of the People, yet they Are still Subject to the chief Magistrate, to whom from them the Meanest Subject may appeal in case of maladministration.
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and this is both inward in the heart, in the high estimation of them, and maintaining awful and reverential thoughts towards them, 2 Sam. 14.17. and Chap. 19.27. the contrary forbidden Eccles. 10.20.
and this is both inward in the heart, in the high estimation of them, and maintaining awful and reverential thoughts towards them, 2 Sam. 14.17. and Chap. 19.27. the contrary forbidden Eccles. 10.20.
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1. Divinae ordinationis agnitio, the owning of Gods Ordinance and Institution, Rom. 13, 1 Pet. 2.13. 2. Honesta de Magistrat• existimatio, an honourable esteem of the Magistrate:
1. Divinae ordinationis agnitio, the owning of God's Ordinance and Institution, Rom. 13, 1 Pet. 2.13. 2. Honesta de Magistrat• existimatio, an honourable esteem of the Magistrate:
as it was observed of Ioseph 's Brethren to Ioseph, as Lord of the Country, Gen. 42.6. in Nathan to Solomon, 1 Kings 23. and in Bathsheba 's Mother 36.31. 5. Infirmitatum condonatio, or rather obtectio: I shall render it, the charitable covering of their infirmities.
as it was observed of Ioseph is Brothers to Ioseph, as Lord of the Country, Gen. 42.6. in Nathan to Solomon, 1 Kings 23. and in Bathsheba is Mother 36.31. 5. Infirmitatum condonatio, or rather obtectio: I shall render it, the charitable covering of their infirmities.
this common charity requires to our Brethren, Prov. 10.12. and 17.9. 1 Cor. 13.5. much more to our Rulers, because their places are higher, and their temptations greater;
this Common charity requires to our Brothers, Curae 10.12. and 17.9. 1 Cor. 13.5. much more to our Rulers, Because their places Are higher, and their temptations greater;
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Doubtless it is a fault to inhance, to aggravate, and much more to divulge and spread with an evil intention the errata, especially of those that are chief;
Doubtless it is a fault to inhance, to aggravate, and much more to divulge and spread with an evil intention the errata, especially of those that Are chief;
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There may be many things that we know not of to excuse a tanto, either ignorance, provocation, evil counsel, or want of those that should and would deal faithfully with them:
There may be many things that we know not of to excuse a tanto, either ignorance, provocation, evil counsel, or want of those that should and would deal faithfully with them:
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when it comes to be taken in sunder, and the duties of Inferiours to Superiours particularly applied, it makes obedience a special part of this Honour, Wives must obey, Ephes. 5.22, 24. Children obey, Ephes. 6.1. Col. 3.20. Servants obey, Col. 3.22. People obey their Ministers, Heb. 13.17.
when it comes to be taken in sunder, and the duties of Inferiors to Superiors particularly applied, it makes Obedience a special part of this Honour, Wives must obey, Ephesians 5.22, 24. Children obey, Ephesians 6.1. Col. 3.20. Servants obey, Col. 3.22. People obey their Ministers, Hebrew 13.17.
The command of God, Titus 3. the celsitude and dignity of Magistra•y, Rom. 13. the utility and profit that ▪ comes to subjects by the vigilant ca•e of Rulers, Rom. 13. the necessity of subjection,
The command of God, Titus 3. the celsitude and dignity of Magistra•y, Rom. 13. the utility and profit that ▪ comes to subject's by the vigilant ca•e of Rulers, Rom. 13. the necessity of subjection,
There be examples enough of the judgments of God, upon those that have rebelled against Authority, Numb. 16.3, 29, 30, 31, 32. And we need not to go far for the proof of it,
There be Examples enough of the Judgments of God, upon those that have rebelled against authority, Numb. 16.3, 29, 30, 31, 32. And we need not to go Far for the proof of it,
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It obedience be required to things unlawful, we must flie to that of the Apostle, Acts 4.19. & 5.29. Whether it be lawful to obey God or Man, judg ye.
It Obedience be required to things unlawful, we must fly to that of the Apostle, Acts 4.19. & 5.29. Whither it be lawful to obey God or Man, judge you.
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1. To offer our protestations, that we refuse not out of perverseness, but conscience. 2. To use the mediation of Friends to beget a right understanding.
1. To offer our protestations, that we refuse not out of perverseness, but conscience. 2. To use the mediation of Friends to beget a right understanding.
and to compensate the want of active, by a passive obedience, chosing affliction rather then sin, mourning that we should be put upon it to suspend our active obedience to our Superiours for the preventing of God's wrath,
and to compensate the want of active, by a passive Obedience, choosing affliction rather then since, mourning that we should be put upon it to suspend our active Obedience to our Superiors for the preventing of God's wrath,
Besides, we are under the sense of the warm and benevolent beams of our politick Sun, who hath given the world to know, that he carries tender bowels towards his Subjects tender consciences, who must be convinced by Arguments, rather then forced by penalties.
Beside, we Are under the sense of the warm and benevolent beams of our politic Sun, who hath given the world to know, that he carries tender bowels towards his Subject's tender Consciences, who must be convinced by Arguments, rather then forced by penalties.
he hath pleased to suspend the execution of the paenal Laws against such, and to indulge his Subjects of different perswasions, a liberty to worship God as they are fully perswaded in their own minds that they ought to worship him.
he hath pleased to suspend the execution of the penal Laws against such, and to indulge his Subject's of different persuasions, a liberty to worship God as they Are Fully persuaded in their own minds that they ought to worship him.
And shall ever pray that he may never want mercy from our gracious God, that hath so freely shewed mercy to us, in setting both our hearts and tongues at liberty to utter the high praises of the eternal God,
And shall ever pray that he may never want mercy from our gracious God, that hath so freely showed mercy to us, in setting both our hearts and tongues At liberty to utter the high praises of the Eternal God,
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I shall neither trouble my self nor you with the etymology of the words, tributum, vectigal, redditus, nor with the several distinctions that some of the Learned do give, in reference to the persons,
I shall neither trouble my self nor you with the etymology of the words, Tributum, vectigal, redditus, nor with the several Distinctions that Some of the Learned do give, in Referente to the Persons,
And this was the determination of the case by our Lord Iesus Christ, when he was maliciously set upon by the Pharisees, sending the glavering Herodians by propounding a Question to get an advantage in the Answer;
And this was the determination of the case by our Lord Iesus christ, when he was maliciously Set upon by the Pharisees, sending the glavering Herodians by propounding a Question to get an advantage in the Answer;
the Question was, Whether lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not? ushered in with a subtile insinuation, Matth. 22, 11, 16, 17. Christ though well aware of their wicked hypocrisie,
the Question was, Whither lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not? ushered in with a subtle insinuation, Matthew 22, 11, 16, 17. christ though well aware of their wicked hypocrisy,
And you may see how wisely, and how justly he determines the case, Matth. 22.19, 20, 21. Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's:
And you may see how wisely, and how justly he determines the case, Matthew 22.19, 20, 21. Render unto Caesar the things that Are Caesar's, and to God the things that Are God's:
2. Christ himself he might have challenged freedom, yet to avoid offence did himself pay tribute, the Didrachma, which was of the value of fifteen pence,
2. christ himself he might have challenged freedom, yet to avoid offence did himself pay tribute, the Didrachma, which was of the valve of fifteen pence,
when it was demanded, as you see Matth. 17.24, 25, 26, 27. for Peter was sent to the sea to take a Fish, in whose mouth he should find a piece of Money, i. e. a Stater, which was half an ounce, to serve for them both;
when it was demanded, as you see Matthew 17.24, 25, 26, 27. for Peter was sent to the sea to take a Fish, in whose Mouth he should find a piece of Money, i. e. a Stater, which was half an ounce, to serve for them both;
3. The Apostle gives a special reason for this exhibition of tribute and custome, because they are the Ministers of God, that do continually attend upon ▪ this very thing, Rom. 13.6. It is the imployment of Princes to wait upon Government, as the Ministers of God;
3. The Apostle gives a special reason for this exhibition of tribute and custom, Because they Are the Ministers of God, that do continually attend upon ▪ this very thing, Rom. 13.6. It is the employment of Princes to wait upon Government, as the Ministers of God;
and a recompence answerable to the dignity of their place, and nobleness of their employment. Shall the Ministers of Men in the lowest services be rewarded, and taken care for,
and a recompense answerable to the dignity of their place, and nobleness of their employment. Shall the Ministers of Men in the lowest services be rewarded, and taken care for,
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and shall it be worse with the Ministers of God in so great a service? Rom. 13.6. 4. There lies a necessity upon it, for the service of the Common-wealth;
and shall it be Worse with the Ministers of God in so great a service? Rom. 13.6. 4. There lies a necessity upon it, for the service of the Commonwealth;
Tributa illa sunt ornamenta pacis, subsidia belli & nervi Reipub. And Cicero saith, Impossibile est ut sacris tributis non illatis, alioqui Respublica conservetur.
Tributa illa sunt Ornamenta pacis, Subsidia Belli & nervi Reipub And Cicero Says, Impossibile est ut sacris tributis non illatis, Otherwise Respublica conservetur.
Ministers for Embassies, Negotiations, Counsels, Intelligence be provided for, military Forces, whether for Sea or Land, towards the defence of Kingdoms be maintained, Palaces of Princes raised or repaired, besides many other Publick services, nisi tributa sisco Magistratus inferantur? I• is a saying of Menenius Agrippa, As the whole body must needs be brought to a mouldring condition, alimentis ventriculo denegatis ▪: so it m•st needs fare with the Commonwe•lth,
Ministers for Embassies, Negotiations, Counsels, Intelligence be provided for, military Forces, whither for Sea or Land, towards the defence of Kingdoms be maintained, Palaces of Princes raised or repaired, beside many other Public services, nisi Tributa sisco Magistratus inferantur? I• is a saying of Menenius Agrippa, As the Whole body must needs be brought to a mouldering condition, alimentis ventriculo denegatis ▪: so it m•st needs fare with the Commonwe•lth,
5. Thus it hath been from the beginning, and all Nations wh••soever have still paid tribute and cu〈 … 〉 their Lords and Rulers, our Saviour takes it for gr•nted ▪ Matth. 17.25. 1 Sam. 8.11. 1 Kings 4.6.2 S••. 8.2.
5. Thus it hath been from the beginning, and all nations wh••soever have still paid tribute and cu〈 … 〉 their lords and Rulers, our Saviour Takes it for gr•nted ▪ Matthew 17.25. 1 Sam. 8.11. 1 Kings 4.6.2 S••. 8.2.
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And it is as true, that the priviledg not being of Divine right, it is no less in the power of succeeding Princes, to require both tribute, obedience and service from them,
And it is as true, that the privilege not being of Divine right, it is no less in the power of succeeding Princes, to require both tribute, Obedience and service from them,
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an aequum sit in tant• honorum Ecclesiasticorum affluentia, istis immunitatibus tot otiosorum ventrium luxum atque ignavia• foveri, atque interim reliquos subditos tanto gravioribus vectigalibus onerari ?
an Aequum sit in tant• honorum Ecclesiasticorum affluentia, istis immunitatibus tot otiosorum ventrium luxum atque ignavia• foveri, atque interim Reliquos Subject tanto gravioribus vectigalibus onerari?
and just Rights against all Invasions by forraign Enemies, all usurpations of Men that ambitiously hunt after unjust Dominion, all cursed As•assinations or murderous intentions against their Persons, with all trayterous Conspiracies,
and just Rights against all Invasions by foreign Enemies, all usurpations of Men that ambitiously hunt After unjust Dominion, all cursed As•assinations or murderous intentions against their Persons, with all traitorous Conspiracies,
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1. The ground of this is not only the general Rule of the sixth Commandment, which engages every man to be his Brothers keeper, and to endeavor the preservation of his Brother's person,
1. The ground of this is not only the general Rule of the sixth Commandment, which engages every man to be his Brother's keeper, and to endeavour the preservation of his Brother's person,
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And God hath given a peculiar charge, saying, Touch not mine Anointed, do my Prophets no harm, Psal. 105.15. Kings, Priests, and Prophets, were all anointed under the Law, as typifying the triple Office of Christ the Mediator:
And God hath given a peculiar charge, saying, Touch not mine Anointed, do my prophets no harm, Psalm 105.15. Kings, Priests, and prophets, were all anointed under the Law, as typifying the triple Office of christ the Mediator:
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and of these consecrated ones God took a special care, and gave a special charge, Touch them not ( i. e. ) to offer any violence; to do them any injury.
and of these consecrated ones God took a special care, and gave a special charge, Touch them not (i. e.) to offer any violence; to do them any injury.
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he is a publick, yea the most publick Person, in a sort the breath of the Peoples nostrils, Lam. 4.20. their lives, peace and welfare are much what bound up in his;
he is a public, yea the most public Person, in a sort the breath of the Peoples nostrils, Lam. 4.20. their lives, peace and welfare Are much what bound up in his;
he cannot fall, especially in a way of violence, without the disturbance, nay hazard and confusion of the whole Body, to which he is the politick Head. We have had woful experience of this in our own times, in the wicked and monstrous Usupations of some, who by the cutting off of the supream Magistrate, under specious pretences, took the reins of Government into their own hands, not only to the great dissatisfaction, discontent,
he cannot fallen, especially in a Way of violence, without the disturbance, nay hazard and confusion of the Whole Body, to which he is the politic Head. We have had woeful experience of this in our own times, in the wicked and monstrous Usupations of Some, who by the cutting off of the supreme Magistrate, under specious pretences, took the reins of Government into their own hands, not only to the great dissatisfaction, discontent,
if not repented of, Rom. 13. You see how tender David was of the person of Saul, though he was David 's enemy, one that did persecute him with deadly rage, Psal. 7.4. Psal. 143.3. one that in his persecution hunted after his precious blood, and ingaged all that he could to be serviceable to him in his design, 1 Sam. 18.25. and 19.2, 10, 11, 20, 21. and 22.7, 8. and 23.7, 8. one that hated and persecuted him without a cause;
if not repented of, Rom. 13. You see how tender David was of the person of Saul, though he was David is enemy, one that did persecute him with deadly rage, Psalm 7.4. Psalm 143.3. one that in his persecution hunted After his precious blood, and engaged all that he could to be serviceable to him in his Design, 1 Sam. 18.25. and 19.2, 10, 11, 20, 21. and 22.7, 8. and 23.7, 8. one that hated and persecuted him without a cause;
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a man that not only had never done him h•rt, but had been the choicest instrument of service for the preservation of him and his Kingdom, 1 Sam. 19.4, 5. Psal. 7.3, 4. and 35.7.
a man that not only had never done him h•rt, but had been the Choicest Instrument of service for the preservation of him and his Kingdom, 1 Sam. 19.4, 5. Psalm 7.3, 4. and 35.7.
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yea though he were himself anointed to be King in his room, and had the prom•se of the Kingdom, 1 Sam. 16.12, 13. yea further ▪ though he had the opportunity,
yea though he were himself anointed to be King in his room, and had the prom•se of the Kingdom, 1 Sam. 16.12, 13. yea further ▪ though he had the opportunity,
and the life of Saul, his bloody enemy, put into his hand more then once, 1 Sam. 24.4. and the 26 8 ▪ 9. yet he would not ▪ he durst not put forth his hand against the Lord's Anointed:
and the life of Saul, his bloody enemy, put into his hand more then once, 1 Sam. 24.4. and the 26 8 ▪ 9. yet he would not ▪ he durst not put forth his hand against the Lord's Anointed:
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As the rebellion of Absalom was most unnatural and accursed, for which himself and his confederates were involved under the just wrath of God, 2 Sam 15. and 18.6, 7, 8, 9. so was the faithfulness of Hushai, and those that went with David, highly renowned;
As the rebellion of Absalom was most unnatural and accursed, for which himself and his confederates were involved under the just wrath of God, 2 Same 15. and 18.6, 7, 8, 9. so was the faithfulness of Hushai, and those that went with David, highly renowned;
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you have the story of Hushai seeking to defeat the counsel of Ahitophel, 2 Sam. 17. 7, 8. But that which I would present you withal, is the loyal and most memorable expression of the tenderness of those that adhered to David, when he was deserted of other of his Subjects, you have it 2 Sam. 18.2, 3. I pray read it.
you have the story of Hushai seeking to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel, 2 Sam. 17. 7, 8. But that which I would present you withal, is the loyal and most memorable expression of the tenderness of those that adhered to David, when he was deserted of other of his Subject's, you have it 2 Sam. 18.2, 3. I pray read it.
If you read the Scriptures, you will be furnished with instances of Peoples readiness to go forth to enounter enemies in case of invasion to their greatest hazard, 2 Chron. 14.8, ad 14. and 20.20. Iudges 4.10. and 5.9.
If you read the Scriptures, you will be furnished with instances of Peoples readiness to go forth to enounter enemies in case of invasion to their greatest hazard, 2 Chronicles 14.8, and 14. and 20.20. Judges 4.10. and 5.9.
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How memorable are the names of David, 1 Sam. 17.32, 33. and 19.8. of Mordecai, in discovering the treason against the King, Esther 6.1, 2. of Iohanan, Ier. 40.13, 14, 15. you might be loaded with excellent examples from the Histories of Romans and Greci•ns, running upon death themselves, to rescue and preserve the lives of their famous Governours.
How memorable Are the names of David, 1 Sam. 17.32, 33. and 19.8. of Mordecai, in discovering the treason against the King, Esther 6.1, 2. of Johanan, Jeremiah 40.13, 14, 15. you might be loaded with excellent Examples from the Histories of Roman and Greci•ns, running upon death themselves, to rescue and preserve the lives of their famous Governors.
But I have said enough, to shew that there lies a duty upon Subjects to stand up for the preservation and defence of the lives, government, and safety of their Princes.
But I have said enough, to show that there lies a duty upon Subject's to stand up for the preservation and defence of the lives, government, and safety of their Princes.
And 1. this may serve to discover the degenerate state of the Church of Rome, and those cursed Doctrines and Practices maintained there against this Scripture-loyalty:
And 1. this may serve to discover the degenerate state of the Church of Rome, and those cursed Doctrines and Practices maintained there against this Scripture-loyalty:
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What must we think of their Doctrines, that do teach, That Subjects may lawfully breake their Oathes of Allegiance and Supremacy to their Natural Liege-Lord,
What must we think of their Doctrines, that do teach, That Subject's may lawfully break their Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy to their Natural Liege-Lord,
5. Consecrating Persons, Knives, Pistols, and other deadly Instruments for the Work? 6. And what are their Prayers for success in these hellish Atchievements?
5. Consecrating Persons, Knives, Pistols, and other deadly Instruments for the Work? 6. And what Are their Prayers for success in these hellish Achievements?
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enough of this is held forth in a Piece, called The Mistery of Iesuitism. And for their Practice, Raviliack of France, Faux and his Complices in England, besides many more, have given them their Brand, to be Trayterous, Blood-suckers, and King-killers.
enough of this is held forth in a Piece, called The Mystery of Jesuitism. And for their Practice, Raviliack of France, Faux and his Accomplices in England, beside many more, have given them their Brand, to be Traitorous, Bloodsuckers, and King-killers.
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how execrable in our esteem, and in the eyes of all loyal Subjects, must that design and practice be accounted, which we come this day to acknowledg, bewail,
how execrable in our esteem, and in the eyes of all loyal Subject's, must that Design and practice be accounted, which we come this day to acknowledge, bewail,
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and to witness our abhorrence of, yea and implore the grace of God to wash away the guilt of, that it may not cleave to these Nations? I mean that most horrid,
and to witness our abhorrence of, yea and implore the grace of God to wash away the guilt of, that it may not cleave to these nations? I mean that most horrid,
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and almost unparallelled practice, of putting to Death our late Sovereign Charles the First, Father to His Majesty our now gracious King, and undoubted Ruler:
and almost unparalleled practice, of putting to Death our late Sovereign Charles the First, Father to His Majesty our now gracious King, and undoubted Ruler:
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5. The Consequents of it. 1. The Dispossession and Banishment of the undoubted Heir, with the Banishment of all the Royal Seed. 2. The Intrusion of the Bloody Usurper. 3. The Subverting of Government and Laws. 4. The Confusion of the Nations Order, Peace and Settlement. 5. The Discontent, Grief,
5. The Consequents of it. 1. The Dispossession and Banishment of the undoubted Heir, with the Banishment of all the Royal Seed. 2. The Intrusion of the Bloody Usurper. 3. The Subverting of Government and Laws. 4. The Confusion of the nations Order, Peace and Settlement. 5. The Discontent, Grief,
and Heart-break of all Loyal Subjects. 6. The Shame of the most Glorious and Loyal People in the World. 7. The greatest Scandal of the Reformed Protestant Religion that ever it endured.
and Heartbreak of all Loyal Subject's. 6. The Shame of the most Glorious and Loyal People in the World. 7. The greatest Scandal of the Reformed Protestant Religion that ever it endured.
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Fifthly, Another and great duty that Subjects owe to their Rulers especially to the King as supream, is their prayers and hearty desires for their universal good:
Fifthly, another and great duty that Subject's owe to their Rulers especially to the King as supreme, is their Prayers and hearty Desires for their universal good:
how much more therefore for Princes and Governours, that have rule over us by God's appointment, Rom. 13. 1, 2. and so great an influence upon the Subjects, either for their welfare or their hurt? This duty the Scripture holds forth with as clear and pregnant instances, precepts,
how much more Therefore for Princes and Governors, that have Rule over us by God's appointment, Rom. 13. 1, 2. and so great an influence upon the Subject's, either for their welfare or their hurt? This duty the Scripture holds forth with as clear and pregnant instances, Precepts,
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Gen. 47 — it is said twice, that Iacob blessed Pharaoh, vers. 7, 10. Hoc est (saith one) fausta illi prec•tus est, a• seriis precibus, ipsius •c regni incolumitatem Deo commendavit.
Gen. 47 — it is said twice, that Iacob blessed Pharaoh, vers. 7, 10. Hoc est (Says one) Fausta illi prec•tus est, a• seriis precibus, Himself •c Regni incolumitatem God commendavit.
And in this (though I cite no• Baruch, because not received as Canonical) where it is said, they were charged to pray for the life of Nebuch•dn•zar, and his So• Beltbazar, ye• it mus• n•ed ▪ be understood, that in praying •or the peace of •he City, they did pray for the King, under ▪ whose go•e•n••nt and protection the City was, and they in the City.
And in this (though I Cite no• baruch, Because not received as Canonical) where it is said, they were charged to pray for the life of Nebuch•dn•zar, and his So• Beltbazar, ye• it mus• n•ed ▪ be understood, that in praying •or the peace of •he city, they did pray for the King, under ▪ whose go•e•n••nt and protection the city was, and they in the city.
When Daniel spake to the King D••ius out of the Lions Den, b•ing miraculously preserv•d from •he •aws and teeth of those ravenous Beast•, upon the King'• appro•ch to the Den, Da•. 6.20 ▪ • King live for e••r. My God •ath s••t his Augel, &c. which was expression of his loyal affection,
When daniel spoke to the King D••ius out of the Lions Den, b•ing miraculously preserv•d from •he •aws and teeth of those ravenous Beast•, upon the King'• appro•ch to the Den, Da•. 6.20 ▪ • King live for e••r. My God •ath s••t his Angel, etc. which was expression of his loyal affection,
which though it look at Christ in the managing and success of his spiritual Kingdom, yet must needs take in David the type, and inspired Pen-man of the Psalm;
which though it look At christ in the managing and success of his spiritual Kingdom, yet must needs take in David the type, and inspired Penman of the Psalm;
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Tertullian in his Apology for the Christians, who were often burthened with false Charges of Sedition and Treason, said, Nos pro salute Imperatorum Deum invocamus, Deum aeternum, Deum vivum.
Tertullian in his Apology for the Christians, who were often burdened with false Charges of Sedition and Treason, said, Nos Pro salute Emperor God invocamus, God aeternum, God Vivum.
We Christians do pray for the safety and prosperity of Emperors to the eternal God, to the living God, whom the Emperors themselves do desire to find propitious to them, besides others, and before all others:
We Christians do pray for the safety and Prosperity of Emperor's to the Eternal God, to the living God, whom the Emperor's themselves do desire to find propitious to them, beside Others, and before all Others:
If we were so ready as we should be to pray for Magistrates, as we are apt to murmur and detract from them, it would be better with us under their government then it is. Question.
If we were so ready as we should be to pray for Magistrates, as we Are apt to murmur and detract from them, it would be better with us under their government then it is. Question.
Whatsoever we read in Scripture of the duties of Princes, of the qualifications of Princes for their duties, of the commendable practice of Princes in any cases, of promises of God made to them in reference to their persons on government,
Whatsoever we read in Scripture of the duties of Princes, of the qualifications of Princes for their duties, of the commendable practice of Princes in any cases, of promises of God made to them in Referente to their Persons on government,
if made to them as such, not with any special or limited reference; whatsoever we read of their sins, failings, miscarriages, or God's •nger and displeasure against them;
if made to them as such, not with any special or limited Referente; whatsoever we read of their Sins, failings, miscarriages, or God's •nger and displeasure against them;
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and those that are under them, there are besides ordina•y and stated cases, many emergencies and extraordinary cases, which may call for alterations, or additions in our prayers.
and those that Are under them, there Are beside ordina•y and stated cases, many emergencies and extraordinary cases, which may call for alterations, or additions in our Prayers.
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and to enquire after them and their government, to know what is meet for us in our capacities to know of the state of their persons and affairs, that we may suitably make our applications to God for them.
and to inquire After them and their government, to know what is meet for us in our capacities to know of the state of their Persons and affairs, that we may suitably make our applications to God for them.
that he may be kept from all Treasonable plots ▪ Conspiracies, and Bloody attempts against his Person, such as have been endeavoured or practiced against other Princes.
that he may be kept from all Treasonable plots ▪ Conspiracies, and Bloody attempts against his Person, such as have been endeavoured or practiced against other Princes.
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That God would lengthen out the thread of their lives, grant them long and many happy dayes, It hath been the ancient Vote of the People, Vivat Rex, Let the King live ▪ and great reason,
That God would lengthen out the thread of their lives, grant them long and many happy days, It hath been the ancient Vote of the People, Vivat Rex, Let the King live ▪ and great reason,
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Be earnest therefore with God •or this, as for your own lives, that God would secure and preserve the life of the King for many dayes, Daniel wished this for Darius ▪ when he was in the Lions Den, Dan. 6.21. O King live• for ever.
Be earnest Therefore with God •or this, as for your own lives, that God would secure and preserve the life of the King for many days, daniel wished this for Darius ▪ when he was in the Lions Den, Dan. 6.21. Oh King live• for ever.
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as may serve to accomplish them for their high and weighty employment; by observing what the Scripture directs to, as qualifications in Persons to be chosen to, or set apart for Government;
as may serve to accomplish them for their high and weighty employment; by observing what the Scripture directs to, as qualifications in Persons to be chosen to, or Set apart for Government;
Now if you read Exod. 18.21. Deut. 1.13, 15. 2 Sam. 23.3. 1 Sam. 13.14. 2 Sam. 22.24. 1 Kings 3.6.5.9. 2 Kings 22.19. In these places you may see some of the excellent qualifications that are fi• to be seated in the heart of a King, viz. 1. The fear of God. 2. Wisdom and ability. 3. Iustice. 4. Vprightness. 5. Hatred of covetousness. 6. Tenderness of heart. 7. Zeal for the Hou•e of God.
Now if you read Exod 18.21. Deuteronomy 1.13, 15. 2 Sam. 23.3. 1 Sam. 13.14. 2 Sam. 22.24. 1 Kings 3.6.5.9. 2 Kings 22.19. In these places you may see Some of the excellent qualifications that Are fi• to be seated in the heart of a King, viz. 1. The Fear of God. 2. Wisdom and ability. 3. Justice 4. Uprightness. 5. Hatred of covetousness. 6. Tenderness of heart. 7. Zeal for the Hou•e of God.
Make these therefore, and whatsoever else you find, as • Jewel in the Crowns of Princes, which hath rendr•d th•m famous and illustrious, whether Meekness, Mercy, Magnanimity, Curtesie, Liberality, Truth and Faithfulness in performing Promises, &c. the object of your Prayers;
Make these Therefore, and whatsoever Else you find, as • Jewel in the Crowns of Princes, which hath rendr•d th•m famous and illustrious, whither Meekness, Mercy, Magnanimity, Courtesy, Liberality, Truth and Faithfulness in performing Promises, etc. the Object of your Prayers;
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and be earnest with God to enrich and enoble His Royal Majesty, our King, with all these excellent Graces, by which he may be furnished and fitted for all the parts of His Government.
and be earnest with God to enrich and ennoble His Royal Majesty, our King, with all these excellent Graces, by which he may be furnished and fitted for all the parts of His Government.
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3. Pray also that in the execution of His Government, all things may be rightly administred according to the rule of God's Word, that he may shew forth the beauty and glo•y of such rare and virtuous endowments as we have spoken of.
3. prey also that in the execution of His Government, all things may be rightly administered according to the Rule of God's Word, that he may show forth the beauty and glo•y of such rare and virtuous endowments as we have spoken of.
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1. That in His and Their personal carriage, He may be free from all that may in the least eclipse His glory, that His graces may sparkle in His conversation,
1. That in His and Their personal carriage, He may be free from all that may in the least eclipse His glory, that His graces may sparkle in His Conversation,
Regis •d exemplum, &c. Psal. 101.1, 2, 3, 4. 2 Kings 20.3. It is a shame for Subjects to appear vitious, when the Prince draws such fair lines in His course to be their Copies.
Regis •d exemplum, etc. Psalm 101.1, 2, 3, 4. 2 Kings 20.3. It is a shame for Subject's to appear vicious, when the Prince draws such fair lines in His course to be their Copies.
as are themselves most careful to serve God. It is noble for a Prince to take up Ioshuah 's resolution, Iosh. 24.15. and add David 's to it, Psal. 101.6, 7. and to follow Abraham 's practice;
as Are themselves most careful to serve God. It is noble for a Prince to take up Joshua is resolution, Joshua 24.15. and add David is to it, Psalm 101.6, 7. and to follow Abraham is practice;
1. Always, in the first place, look to the Interest of God and Religion, above any of their own Interests and Concernments, Psalm 132.2, 3, 4. Psalm 69.9. becau•e the settlement and security of theirs, lieth principally in the maintenance and security of God's Right, 2 Chron. 29.3. and 34.3. It cannot be expected that God should indulge them theirs, if they be careless of his Property. Pray
1. Always, in the First place, look to the Interest of God and Religion, above any of their own Interests and Concernments, Psalm 132.2, 3, 4. Psalm 69.9. becau•e the settlement and security of theirs, lies principally in the maintenance and security of God's Right, 2 Chronicles 29.3. and 34.3. It cannot be expected that God should indulge them theirs, if they be careless of his Property. prey
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4. To see whatsoever is wanting to the Worship of God, which God hath appointed, be restored, 2 Chron. 30.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. and if any thing be crept in, which is not of God's institution,
4. To see whatsoever is wanting to the Worship of God, which God hath appointed, be restored, 2 Chronicles 30.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. and if any thing be crept in, which is not of God's Institution,
5. That the Lord's Ministers, who labour faithfully in the Word and Doctrine, may be encouraged to th•ir Work, by having their Portion set out for them,
5. That the Lord's Ministers, who labour faithfully in the Word and Doctrine, may be encouraged to th•ir Work, by having their Portion Set out for them,
6. That care may be taken for the preserving, encouraging, and keeping pure the Fountains and Nurseries of Learning and Religion, the Universities, that from thence may still be raised up a learned and godly Ministry, to officiate in God's House,
6. That care may be taken for the preserving, encouraging, and keeping pure the Fountains and Nurseries of Learning and Religion, the Universities, that from thence may still be raised up a learned and godly Ministry, to officiate in God's House,
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and therefore God is earnestly to be sought, that herein principally our Princes may approve themselves, that they may have God with them and for them:
and Therefore God is earnestly to be sought, that herein principally our Princes may approve themselves, that they may have God with them and for them:
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and lead quiet and peaceable lives under them, in all godliness and honesty, 2 Tim. 2.2. that every man may be encouraged to serve God, and follow his particular calling for the publick good;
and led quiet and peaceable lives under them, in all godliness and honesty, 2 Tim. 2.2. that every man may be encouraged to serve God, and follow his particular calling for the public good;
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2. With learned, religious, and righteous Judges, Justices, and inferiour Magistrates, seeing the execution of the Laws lies especially in the hands of these subordinate Ministers of State;
2. With learned, religious, and righteous Judges, Justices, and inferior Magistrates, seeing the execution of the Laws lies especially in the hands of these subordinate Ministers of State;
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men of truth, and hating covetousness, Exod. 18.21. Pray to God to restore Iudges as at the first, and Counsellors as at the beginning, Isaiah 1.26. and 60.17.
men of truth, and hating covetousness, Exod 18.21. prey to God to restore Judges as At the First, and Counsellors as At the beginning, Isaiah 1.26. and 60.17.
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To make our Officers peace, and our Exactors righteousness, Ier. 7.5, 6, 7. and 22.3, 4. It is the great happiness of a Kingdom to have judgment executed faithfully,
To make our Officers peace, and our Exactors righteousness, Jeremiah 7.5, 6, 7. and 22.3, 4. It is the great happiness of a Kingdom to have judgement executed faithfully,
sin suppressed, disco•nte•anced, punished, godliness, sobriety, justice, •ruth, mercies, and all good works praised and countenanced, this is the end of Magistracy;
since suppressed, disco•nte•anced, punished, godliness, sobriety, Justice, •ruth, Mercies, and all good works praised and countenanced, this is the end of Magistracy;
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And if these, Religion and Righteousness, according to the just measure of them in the Word of God, be established, we may conclude, the King's Throne,
And if these, Religion and Righteousness, according to the just measure of them in the Word of God, be established, we may conclude, the King's Throne,
3. It behoves us, as a thing that may have much influence into the happiness of King and Kingdom, to pray to God to bless the Royal Bed, to raise up a numerous and virtuous Issue, that there may never fail of the Branches of that Royal Stock to sit upon the Throne:
3. It behoves us, as a thing that may have much influence into the happiness of King and Kingdom, to pray to God to bless the Royal Bed, to raise up a numerous and virtuous Issue, that there may never fail of the Branches of that Royal Stock to fit upon the Throne:
132.11, 12. And I do not know but that (with submission to God's will) we may pray, that our Kings and Princes may never want of their Seed to sway the Sceptres of these Kingdoms.
132.11, 12. And I do not know but that (with submission to God's will) we may pray, that our Kings and Princes may never want of their Seed to sway the Sceptres of these Kingdoms.
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4. It is of concernment to pray, that God would bless his Majesty with loyal, faithful, couragious Armies, that both Officers and Souldiers may be men of clean conscience, and great courage;
4. It is of concernment to pray, that God would bless his Majesty with loyal, faithful, courageous Armies, that both Officers and Soldiers may be men of clean conscience, and great courage;
and indeed it is hardly to be expected they should be of good courage, if they be of debau•hed carriage and guilty conscience, Iosh. 7.1, 4, 5, 10, 11. That such they may be that are intrusted with Martial Affairs,
and indeed it is hardly to be expected they should be of good courage, if they be of debau•hed carriage and guilty conscience, Joshua 7.1, 4, 5, 10, 11. That such they may be that Are Entrusted with Martial Affairs,
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and that God would bless the King and Kingdom with Peace) yet seeing War in some cases is an Ordinance of God, Deut. 10.1, 2, 3. it is not below prayers to desire (if War must be) that it may have a just ground, be against the Enemies of God, not Friends;
and that God would bless the King and Kingdom with Peace) yet seeing War in Some cases is an Ordinance of God, Deuteronomy 10.1, 2, 3. it is not below Prayers to desire (if War must be) that it may have a just ground, be against the Enemies of God, not Friends;
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and all Rulers, from every evil way, and from all evil counsels, because both themselves and their Kingdoms are subject to a great deal of hazard and mischief thereby;
and all Rulers, from every evil Way, and from all evil Counsels, Because both themselves and their Kingdoms Are Subject to a great deal of hazard and mischief thereby;
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but if they do sin, whether it arise from their own inclination, or the provocation of evil Counsellors, ( and who is it that lives and sins not? Eccles. 7.20. 1 Kings 8.40.) then it is our duty to be instant with God,
but if they do sin, whither it arise from their own inclination, or the provocation of evil Counsellors, (and who is it that lives and Sins not? Eccles. 7.20. 1 Kings 8.40.) then it is our duty to be instant with God,
and ought to pray as the Church doth, Psal. 20 ▪ 3, 4, 5. that God would fulfil & grant him all his righteous desires and petitions, that the King may be a Iedidiah to God, 2 Sam. 12.24, 25. that God may singularly delight and take pleasure in his Anointed,
and ought to pray as the Church does, Psalm 20 ▪ 3, 4, 5. that God would fulfil & grant him all his righteous Desires and petitions, that the King may be a Jedidiah to God, 2 Sam. 12.24, 25. that God may singularly delight and take pleasure in his Anointed,
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and that therefore nothing may be done on either part to provoke the jealousie of God, by any sweeping judgment to •ut off and lessen the number of his Subjects,
and that Therefore nothing may be done on either part to provoke the jealousy of God, by any sweeping judgement to •ut off and lessen the number of his Subject's,
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I would beg of you this day, as oft as you bow your knees before the eternal God for your selves, to make conscience to lift up your hearts to God, who hath the life and hearts of Kings in his hand,
I would beg of you this day, as oft as you bow your knees before the Eternal God for your selves, to make conscience to lift up your hearts to God, who hath the life and hearts of Kings in his hand,
Almost every thing be speaks this at your hand; 1. The command of God, 1 Tim. 2.2.2. The dignity and celsitude of his place, 2 Sam. 23.3.3. The worth of his Person, better then thousands of us, 2 Sam. 18.3.4. Our relation to him, as Subjects to their Prince, Titus 3.1. Sheep to their Shepherd, Isai. 44.28. Children to their Father, Commandment 5.5. The influence that their government hath upon us, either for ou• good or •urt, our good if it 〈 ◊ 〉 with them ▪ our hurt •f they miscarry. •. Th••r business and their burden is exceeding great;
Almost every thing be speaks this At your hand; 1. The command of God, 1 Tim. 2.2.2. The dignity and celsitude of his place, 2 Sam. 23.3.3. The worth of his Person, better then thousands of us, 2 Sam. 18.3.4. Our Relation to him, as Subject's to their Prince, Titus 3.1. Sheep to their Shepherd, Isaiah 44.28. Children to their Father, Commandment 5.5. The influence that their government hath upon us, either for ou• good or •urt, our good if it 〈 ◊ 〉 with them ▪ our hurt •f they miscarry. •. Th••r business and their burden is exceeding great;
O• the wisdom care, watchfulness, sedulity, patience, magnanimity, required in so great a charge, as the preservation and well ordering of such vast bodies, such great vessels,
O• the Wisdom care, watchfulness, sedulity, patience, magnanimity, required in so great a charge, as the preservation and well ordering of such vast bodies, such great vessels,
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so richly laden with the lives, peace, wealth, yea souls of Subjects, especially the steering of them amongst rocks and shelves in the midst of storms and tempests.
so richly laden with the lives, peace, wealth, yea Souls of Subject's, especially the steering of them among Rocks and shelves in the midst of storms and tempests.
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Their temptations (not inferiour) indeed much greater then any of their Subjects; it is not ordinarily considered how dangerous their standing is, and its the more dangerous, because it is so high.
Their temptations (not inferior) indeed much greater then any of their Subject's; it is not ordinarily considered how dangerous their standing is, and its the more dangerous, Because it is so high.
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It was a temptation to be on a Pinacle, Matth. 4.5. 2. Though they be Princes, Psal. 118.9. Angels, Gods, Psal. 82.6, 7. in their titles, yet in respect of corruptions, infirmities, temptations, they are men:
It was a temptation to be on a Pinnacle, Matthew 4.5. 2. Though they be Princes, Psalm 118.9. Angels, God's, Psalm 82.6, 7. in their titles, yet in respect of corruptions, infirmities, temptations, they Are men:
3. It is Satans great design to corrupt Princes, because if he can get advantage of them, he shall be sure to have company with them, 2 Kings 3.3, 4. they seldom fall but they have others to fall with them;
3. It is Satan great Design to corrupt Princes, Because if he can get advantage of them, he shall be sure to have company with them, 2 Kings 3.3, 4. they seldom fallen but they have Others to fallen with them;
and those that are corrupt will watch their advantage, and use plausible pretences of the Kings honour and profit, as Haman, Esther 3.8. when the bottom of the design is their own advantage, the Kings dishonour, and the Peoples damage.
and those that Are corrupt will watch their advantage, and use plausible pretences of the Kings honour and profit, as Haman, Esther 3.8. when the bottom of the Design is their own advantage, the Kings dishonour, and the Peoples damage.
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it is a hard matter where there is so much comming in, to issue it out again in the service of the Publick, without the gratifying of some sinful Privadoes, that will call for maintenance out of so rich a Treasure:
it is a hard matter where there is so much coming in, to issue it out again in the service of the Public, without the gratifying of Some sinful Privadoes, that will call for maintenance out of so rich a Treasure:
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and such like, which though it may be done, yet will be better done by the help of Gods Peoples prayers, Deut. 32.15. 2 Chron. 26.16. Solomon himself could scarce manage his Prosperity.
and such like, which though it may be done, yet will be better done by the help of God's Peoples Prayers, Deuteronomy 32.15. 2 Chronicles 26.16. Solomon himself could scarce manage his Prosperity.
So on the other hand, the sins of the Rulers may entail a judgment upon the People, 1 Kings 12.28, 29, 30. and 14.15, 16. because for the most part the Peoples sins are the imitations of the Rulers miscarriages;
So on the other hand, the Sins of the Rulers may entail a judgement upon the People, 1 Kings 12.28, 29, 30. and 14.15, 16. Because for the most part the Peoples Sins Are the imitations of the Rulers miscarriages;
and Souldiers do always fight best, that do edge their weapons with their prayers. When Moses prayed the Israelites prevailed, Exod. 17.11. Iehoshaphats and Hezekiahs Prayers did more service then the Souldiers Arms, • Ch•on. 20.3, ad 19. and 32.20, 21. We are b•und to serve th• King with our B•dies, Lives;
and Soldiers do always fight best, that do edge their weapons with their Prayers. When Moses prayed the Israelites prevailed, Exod 17.11. Iehoshaphats and Hezekiah's Prayers did more service then the Soldiers Arms, • Ch•on. 20.3, and 19. and 32.20, 21. We Are b•und to serve th• King with our B•dies, Lives;
but a Friend, that overcomes him, his own spirit in his Peoples prayers, and their conquest over him, brings him a conquest sometimes over Men, sometimes over Lusts, sometimes over Devils,
but a Friend, that overcomes him, his own Spirit in his Peoples Prayers, and their conquest over him, brings him a conquest sometime over Men, sometime over Lustiest, sometime over Devils,
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By this you may serve them in any Case, in every Case, a•d so you cannot do with Arms. Prayers have undoubtedly been the happiest Engines for the bringing in,
By this you may serve them in any Case, in every Case, a•d so you cannot do with Arms. Prayers have undoubtedly been the Happiest Engines for the bringing in,
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His Majesty did most religiously, and affectionatly acknowledg it as he passed through London to the Ministers that humbly presented him with a Bible.
His Majesty did most religiously, and affectionately acknowledge it as he passed through London to the Ministers that humbly presented him with a bible.
Prayer hath done no little for his Majesty and us since his entrance, and I am very hopeful there are yet great things to be done by Prayer for his Majesty:
Prayer hath done no little for his Majesty and us since his Entrance, and I am very hopeful there Are yet great things to be done by Prayer for his Majesty:
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Prayer will stir God, if you stir God, he will stir all things else, and it may be, may stir up the heart of the King to be his Instrument •o do something for him, that we do not dream of.
Prayer will stir God, if you stir God, he will stir all things Else, and it may be, may stir up the heart of the King to be his Instrument •o do something for him, that we do not dream of.
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they little think how Prayers, contemned Prayers of private men, who pray in and by the Spirit, may shake them who fill their Discourses with Invectives against Prayers.
they little think how Prayers, contemned Prayers of private men, who pray in and by the Spirit, may shake them who fill their Discourses with Invectives against Prayers.
Most probably this was the yearly tribute to the Temple, gathered by the Jews according to Exod. 30.13. not a tribute to the Roman Power, but to the King of Heaven; so our Saviour intimates, that he was the Son of God, and therefore, according to the priviledg of Kings Sons; should be free, only (the Jews not being convinced of this) to avoid offenc• he submits to their demand. Vid. Dr. Hammo•d in Matth. 17.26.
Most probably this was the yearly tribute to the Temple, gathered by the jews according to Exod 30.13. not a tribute to the Roman Power, but to the King of Heaven; so our Saviour intimates, that he was the Son of God, and Therefore, according to the privilege of Kings Sons; should be free, only (the jews not being convinced of this) to avoid offenc• he submits to their demand. Vid. Dr. Hammo•d in Matthew 17.26.
Let him that questioneth any of this himself, read but Concil. Lateran. sub Innocent. III. and Concil. Rom. sub Greg. VII. and Henry Fowlis Book of their treasonable Doctrines and Practices, who by a multitude of exact citations proveth it not a few single mens Opinion, but the current Doctrine of their Church, and most famous Doctors; a Book that more fully openeth them to the World then any one that ever was before written.
Let him that questioneth any of this himself, read but Council. Lateran. sub Innocent. III. and Council. Rom. sub Greg. VII. and Henry Fowls Book of their treasonable Doctrines and Practices, who by a multitude of exact citations Proves it not a few single men's Opinion, but the current Doctrine of their Church, and most famous Doctors; a Book that more Fully Openeth them to the World then any one that ever was before written.
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