Parallēla dysparallēla, or, The loyal subjects indignation for his royal sovereign's decollation expressed in an unparallel'd parallel between the professed murtherer of K. Saul and the horrid actual murtherers of King Charles I the substance whereof was delivered in a sermon preached at Allhallows Church in Northhampton on (the day appointed for an anniversary humiliation in reference to that execrable fact) Jan. 30, 1660 / by Simon Ford.
THis Chapter contains in it a relation of certain passages concerning the death of King Saul, (which whether true or false (seeing we must take them upon the credit of a fugitive souldier) can hardly be put out of question;
THis Chapter contains in it a Relation of certain passages Concerning the death of King Saul, (which whither true or false (seeing we must take them upon the credit of a fugitive soldier) can hardly be put out of question;
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The whole story whereof seems to be recorded of purpose for the vindication of the holy man, from the unjust imputation of designing and conspiring to take away his Sovereigns life, by the defensive Arms which he had formerly born against him.
The Whole story whereof seems to be recorded of purpose for the vindication of the holy man, from the unjust imputation of designing and conspiring to take away his Sovereigns life, by the defensive Arms which he had formerly born against him.
and appointed in succeeding Ages to be sung in a solemn manner by the children of Judah. To which purpose, he caused it to be recorded in a book kept (as it seems by Josh. 10. 13.) of purpose, to preserve the memorials of eminent men, called the book of Jasher, or the Upright; and gave it (in remembrance of the weapons of warre which (it appears by 1 Sam. 31. 3.) were most fatall in that battel wherein Saul received his foyl,
and appointed in succeeding Ages to be sung in a solemn manner by the children of Judah. To which purpose, he caused it to be recorded in a book kept (as it seems by Josh. 10. 13.) of purpose, to preserve the memorials of eminent men, called the book of Jasher, or the Upright; and gave it (in remembrance of the weapons of war which (it appears by 1 Sam. 31. 3.) were most fatal in that battle wherein Saul received his foil,
My Text comes under the second of these mentioned particulars, and is the verse wherein David expresseth his deep resentment of the related fact, with a just horrour and indignation:
My Text comes under the second of these mentioned particulars, and is the verse wherein David Expresses his deep resentment of the related fact, with a just horror and Indignation:
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Which words, because rhey relate to a preceding Narrative, made by an Amalekite (a mercenary of Sauls, as is likely, escaped out of that battel before mentioned) concerning the manner of the Kings death:
Which words, Because rhey relate to a preceding Narrative, made by an Amalekite (a mercenary of Saul's, as is likely, escaped out of that battle before mentioned) Concerning the manner of the Kings death:
First, Confidence, in that he took the boldnesse to be the Relator of such a story concerning himself, and that in the face of Authority, which an ordinary person would have trembled to have been charged withall by another. And that which most sets off his confidence, is, that the person before whom he confesseth himself guilty of promoting Sauls death, was his immediate Successoun ▪ David, who by his death became actually King. Had he been never so slightly read in politicks, he might have learned, that succeeding Kings, (however, they may look on the news of their Predecessors death as acceptable tidings,
First, Confidence, in that he took the boldness to be the Relator of such a story Concerning himself, and that in the face of authority, which an ordinary person would have trembled to have been charged withal by Another. And that which most sets off his confidence, is, that the person before whom he Confesses himself guilty of promoting Saul's death, was his immediate Successoun ▪ David, who by his death became actually King. Had he been never so slightly read in politics, he might have learned, that succeeding Kings, (however, they may look on the news of their Predecessors death as acceptable tidings,
as considering that the same persons who have been so kind to them, upon like inducements, may be easily tempted to do the like courtesie for others, as occasion serves.
as considering that the same Persons who have been so kind to them, upon like inducements, may be Easily tempted to do the like courtesy for Others, as occasion serves.
1. That David, being by Gods appointment and Samuels unction, the next in succession to Saul, might by his greedinesse to grasp the Scepter, be tempted to make another judgement of the fact, then otherwise he would;
1. That David, being by God's appointment and Samuels unction, the next in succession to Saul, might by his greediness to grasp the Sceptre, be tempted to make Another judgement of the fact, then otherwise he would;
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He made an ill conjecture (it appears) at the temper of Davids spirit, which was not so sharp-set upon the dish of Royalty (however tempting in it self,
He made an ill conjecture (it appears) At the temper of Davids Spirit, which was not so sharp-set upon the dish of Royalty (however tempting in it self,
How much mind soever he had to the golden apple, which sets all the world at odds, Dominion, yet had he no mind to have the Tret on which it grew, battered, to make it fall before the time.
How much mind soever he had to the golden apple, which sets all the world At odds, Dominion, yet had he no mind to have the Tret on which it grew, battered, to make it fallen before the time.
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when he understood in what manner divine vengeance had overtaken his deadly enemy, and implacable persecutor. But David had learned, that a gracious soul is frequently the more endangered by being secure from dangers.
when he understood in what manner divine vengeance had overtaken his deadly enemy, and implacable persecutor. But David had learned, that a gracious soul is frequently the more endangered by being secure from dangers.
That, be the benefit accrewing by the fall of ones enemy never so great, yet to rejoyce at the destruction of him that hateth us when evil hath found him, is not only a vicious disposition in morality, but a sin of no ordinary size in Divinity, Job 35. 15. and especially,
That, be the benefit accrueing by the fallen of ones enemy never so great, yet to rejoice At the destruction of him that hates us when evil hath found him, is not only a vicious disposition in morality, but a since of no ordinary size in Divinity, Job 35. 15. and especially,
when the person so suffering is the Lords anointed; and so, the private advantage accrewing thereby to any person, is too inconsiderable a compensation to be laid in ballance against a publique losse. And upon this account his politicks failed the Relator in his second presumption.
when the person so suffering is the lords anointed; and so, the private advantage accrueing thereby to any person, is too inconsiderable a compensation to be laid in balance against a public loss. And upon this account his politics failed the Relator in his second presumption.
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3. That David had been in Arms against Saul for divers years, and was at this time in a posture of defence against him in a frontier Town of an enemies Country.
3. That David had been in Arms against Saul for diverse Years, and was At this time in a posture of defence against him in a frontier Town of an enemies Country.
These considerations gave very great suspicion that he designed the death of Saul himself, and so was (at least intentionally) a partner in guilt with him who effected it.
These considerations gave very great suspicion that he designed the death of Saul himself, and so was (At least intentionally) a partner in guilt with him who effected it.
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and lastly, that he had more then once given evidence of no lesse, when both opportunity, and tentation from his most intimate friends, had put it to the utmost trial, 1 Sam. 24. & 26. And thus was he mistaken in his third conjecture, which bottomed his Confidence. And possibly, he himself might have some twinges and wrenches of suspicion that he might be so;
and lastly, that he had more then once given evidence of no less, when both opportunity, and tentation from his most intimate Friends, had put it to the utmost trial, 1 Sam. 24. & 26. And thus was he mistaken in his third conjecture, which bottomed his Confidence. And possibly, he himself might have Some twings and wrenches of suspicion that he might be so;
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Secondly, Caution: Which appears in several particulars observable in his carriage and narrative, whereby he seems of purpose to design the extenuation of this fact which he assumed the boldnesse thus to relate. As
Secondly, Caution: Which appears in several particulars observable in his carriage and narrative, whereby he seems of purpose to Design the extenuation of this fact which he assumed the boldness thus to relate. As
1. That though he brought the tidings of both Sauls and Jonathans death, yet he pretends not to have any such particular knowledge of Jonathans death,
1. That though he brought the tidings of both Saul's and Jonathans death, yet he pretends not to have any such particular knowledge of Jonathans death,
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as he had of Sauls, though David asked him concerning them both; lest David should by the circumstances of his own relation, have suspected him guilty of Jonathans death also,
as he had of Saul's, though David asked him Concerning them both; lest David should by the Circumstances of his own Relation, have suspected him guilty of Jonathans death also,
as he confessed himself of Sauls. He knew that friendship which was between David and Jonathan, would have endangered him to a more severe scrutiny, then he hoped he should undergo for Sauls. At least, he was not so ready to insist on that part of the story, which he knew was the most unwelcome, and therefore chose to insist only on that which he hoped would be better entertained. He had indeed slain Davids enemy, and so could give the most perfect relation of his death:
as he confessed himself of Saul's. He knew that friendship which was between David and Johnathan, would have endangered him to a more severe scrutiny, then he hoped he should undergo for Saul's. At least, he was not so ready to insist on that part of the story, which he knew was the most unwelcome, and Therefore chosen to insist only on that which he hoped would be better entertained. He had indeed slave Davids enemy, and so could give the most perfect Relation of his death:
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He said unto him, stand upon me, I pray thee, and slay me, ver. 9. Now, volenti non fit injuria; and how much lesse, roganti? No man is injured, but against his will;
He said unto him, stand upon me, I pray thee, and slay me, ver. 9. Now, volenti non fit injuria; and how much less, roganti? No man is injured, but against his will;
and therefore, it cannot (in any reason) come under the notion of Injury, to satisfie anothers Request, which hath in it a superlative degree of Voluntariness. Besides, he was his Sovereign, and so his Requests adopted the Authority of Commands. And if his Soveraigns Command might warrant him to take away the life of another, why might it not justifie him rather in the case of his own? seeing what is a mans own, is more properly and directly in his power to dispose of,
and Therefore, it cannot (in any reason) come under the notion of Injury, to satisfy another's Request, which hath in it a superlative degree of Voluntariness. Beside, he was his Sovereign, and so his Requests adopted the authority of Commands. And if his Sovereigns Command might warrant him to take away the life of Another, why might it not justify him rather in the case of his own? seeing what is a men own, is more properly and directly in his power to dispose of,
And how could his eyes endure to see his Beloved Soveraign lie in that misery, wherein Life was his greatest Burden, and not ease him of it? Besides, Had there been any grounds to hope, he might recover of the wound he had given himself, no Subject he had, should have been more ready to have bound it up,
And how could his eyes endure to see his beloved Sovereign lie in that misery, wherein Life was his greatest Burden, and not ease him of it? Beside, Had there been any grounds to hope, he might recover of the wound he had given himself, no Subject he had, should have been more ready to have bound it up,
as served to augment the anguish of his death, had been the greatest Cruelty. So that, his condition considered, he could not but highly merit, by dispatching him quickly.
as served to augment the anguish of his death, had been the greatest Cruelty. So that, his condition considered, he could not but highly merit, by dispatching him quickly.
4. That had he not done him the kindness of releasing his weary soul, he had undoubtedly faln into the hands of the uncircumcised Philistines, which he professed to be his great fear, 1 Sam. 31. 4. And so had doubly died by the Wounds and Sarcasmes of his Heathen Enemies. For, the Chariots and Horsemen followed hard after him, V. 6. 5. That he brought no design with him to the place, where he did that Unhappy Act. For he was by meer Providence, while he fled for his own life, cast upon that lamentable Object:
4. That had he not done him the kindness of releasing his weary soul, he had undoubtedly fallen into the hands of the uncircumcised philistines, which he professed to be his great Fear, 1 Sam. 31. 4. And so had doubly died by the Wounds and Sarcasms of his Heathen Enemies. For, the Chariots and Horsemen followed hard After him, V. 6. 5. That he brought no Design with him to the place, where he did that Unhappy Act. For he was by mere Providence, while he fled for his own life, cast upon that lamentable Object:
And this consideration will clear him from all prepensed malice, which is essentially requisite to constitute a Murderer: So that in this case killing was no Murder, Besides, such was his hast, that he was in, to escape with his own life, that he had not the least time to deliberate upon any such course as might have saved Sauls, or to debate with himself concerning the Lawfulness or Unlawfulness of the Fact, being hardly himself, through his own fear, and the suddenness of the surprize by so unexpected a Providence.
And this consideration will clear him from all prepensed malice, which is essentially requisite to constitute a Murderer: So that in this case killing was no Murder, Beside, such was his hast, that he was in, to escape with his own life, that he had not the least time to deliberate upon any such course as might have saved Saul's, or to debate with himself Concerning the Lawfulness or Unlawfulness of the Fact, being hardly himself, through his own Fear, and the suddenness of the surprise by so unexpected a Providence.
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This, though it be not recorded as the Language of his Lips, yet so much is recorded, v. 2. concerning the Garb in which he presented himself to David, as may justifie a conjecture, that he intended it as no small part of his vindication:
This, though it be not recorded as the Language of his Lips, yet so much is recorded, v. 2. Concerning the Garb in which he presented himself to David, as may justify a conjecture, that he intended it as no small part of his vindication:
He had rent his cloaths, to testifie the rending of his heart, and covered himself with ashes, to shew how willingly he could have laid himself down in the dust for his dear Master,
He had rend his clothes, to testify the rending of his heart, and covered himself with Ashes, to show how willingly he could have laid himself down in the dust for his dear Master,
After which, we may suppose him pausing a while, and travelling with expectation of some great reward from David, before whom he feemed to himself to have so well acquitted himself, that he doubted not,
After which, we may suppose him pausing a while, and traveling with expectation of Some great reward from David, before whom he seemed to himself to have so well acquitted himself, that he doubted not,
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how David disappointed his expectations, took down his confidence, and answered all his pleadings, by setting before him the atrociousness of his Fact, nakedly, and in it self considered in mitigation whereof, no Circumstances ought to be admitted to consideration:
how David disappointed his Expectations, took down his confidence, and answered all his pleadings, by setting before him the atrociousness of his Fact, nakedly, and in it self considered in mitigation whereof, no circumstances ought to be admitted to consideration:
And thus have I led you through the Context to the Text, by a Preface somwhat tedious (I confess) but yet very necessary, to the full understanding and profitable improvement of it, as you shall see hereafter.
And thus have I led you through the Context to the Text, by a Preface somewhat tedious (I confess) but yet very necessary, to the full understanding and profitable improvement of it, as you shall see hereafter.
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I. The Aggravations of the Crime here condemned, taken from, 1. The Person that committed, but ought to have avoided it with holy Fear; Thou, under a twofold Capacity: 1. Thou, a Private man.
I. The Aggravations of the Crime Here condemned, taken from, 1. The Person that committed, but ought to have avoided it with holy fear; Thou, under a twofold Capacity: 1. Thou, a Private man.
and who ought to have been otherwise dealt withal, considered in a double Capacity. 1. Of his Civil Quality; He was Unctus, a Person who had received Regal Unction, and was thereby separated from the Vulgus, or common sort of men, a King solemnly inaugurated, The Anointed. 2. Of his Sacred Relation, and so he was Messiah Jehovae, the Lords Anointed, Gods Deputy and Vicegerent by special Commission. 3. The Fact it self, which was, 1. In its Nature, bloudy, he destroyed him. 2. In its Principle, voluntary, he stretched forth his hand to do it, which imports a purpose and resolution of heart to do it. 3. In its Manner, it was done NONLATINALPHABET, without fear;
and who ought to have been otherwise dealt withal, considered in a double Capacity. 1. Of his Civil Quality; He was Anointed, a Person who had received Regal Unction, and was thereby separated from the Vulgus, or Common sort of men, a King solemnly inaugurated, The Anointed. 2. Of his Sacred Relation, and so he was Messiah Jehovae, the lords Anointed, God's Deputy and Vicegerent by special Commission. 3. The Fact it self, which was, 1. In its Nature, bloody, he destroyed him. 2. In its Principle, voluntary, he stretched forth his hand to do it, which imports a purpose and resolution of heart to do it. 3. In its Manner, it was done, without Fear;
According to what he truly and indeed was. 1. As a man; one truly pious, and incomparably tenderconscienced, [ David (the Saint) said ] 2. As a King; For Sauls death actually possessed him of the Throne, though he were not possessed of the Kingdom: [ David (the King) said. ] II. According to the mistaken Idea or Notion under which the Malefactor represented him to himself in the grounds of his forementioned Confidence; and so he comes under a threefold view: 1. As a Person mortally persecuted by Saul; who never left hunting him as a partridge upon the Mountaines, till he had hunted him into a Forreign Countrey, where now he was. 2. As a Person formerly in Arms against him, and yet standing upon his guard, in Ziglag, the place of his present Retreat. 3. As the Person who had long (by divine Warrant) expected the devolution of Sauls Crown upon himself.
According to what he truly and indeed was. 1. As a man; one truly pious, and incomparably tenderconscienced, [ David (the Saint) said ] 2. As a King; For Saul's death actually possessed him of the Throne, though he were not possessed of the Kingdom: [ David (the King) said. ] II According to the mistaken Idea or Notion under which the Malefactor represented him to himself in the grounds of his forementioned Confidence; and so he comes under a threefold view: 1. As a Person mortally persecuted by Saul; who never left hunting him as a partridge upon the Mountains, till he had hunted him into a Foreign Country, where now he was. 2. As a Person formerly in Arms against him, and yet standing upon his guard, in Ziklag, the place of his present Retreat. 3. As the Person who had long (by divine Warrant) expected the devolution of Saul's Crown upon himself.
Thirdly, Quomodo, or the manner of his Reply; which imports an unusual heat and eagerness, a strange concitation of passions. For it is by way of vehement Interrogation, aculeated with abundance of quick Tartness.
Thirdly, Quomodo, or the manner of his Reply; which imports an unusual heat and eagerness, a strange concitation of passion. For it is by Way of vehement Interrogation, aculeated with abundance of quick Tartness.
Nor barely, Quaestio discentis, an enquiry concerning the temper (or distemper rather) wherein he did it, which might have been sufficiently expressed thus;
Nor barely, Question discentis, an enquiry Concerning the temper (or distemper rather) wherein he did it, which might have been sufficiently expressed thus;
In a word, it speaks three Passions, which David felt upon the sad Relation. 1. Grief; For so do we find that Passion venting it self by a doleful Interrogation, Lam. 4. 1. & Isa. 1. 21. &c. 2. Wonder and Astonishment; that a Person so abject and contemptible, should arrive at the confidence to direct a steady blow at the heart of his Soveraign. And such [ How's ] do we also find in Scripture:
In a word, it speaks three Passion, which David felt upon the sad Relation. 1. Grief; For so do we find that Passion venting it self by a doleful Interrogation, Lam. 4. 1. & Isaiah 1. 21. etc. 2. Wonder and Astonishment; that a Person so abject and contemptible, should arrive At the confidence to Direct a steady blow At the heart of his Sovereign. And such [ How's ] do we also find in Scripture:
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And thus, having crumbled my Text to pieces, for the fuller Explication of it, by the due weighing of every Word contained in it, it will be needful to look them over severally.
And thus, having crumbled my Text to Pieces, for the fuller Explication of it, by the due weighing of every Word contained in it, it will be needful to look them over severally.
And First, As they relate to the Chapter and its Narrative, it will be useful to consider the three Parts of the Text distinctly, the first, by way of Doctrine, the second and third by way of Inference or Application.
And First, As they relate to the Chapter and its Narrative, it will be useful to Consider the three Parts of the Text distinctly, the First, by Way of Doctrine, the second and third by Way of Inference or Application.
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1. First then, The Quid or Doctrine which is by David in the Text in ended, to be amplified to the utmost, is, the horrid wickedness of this particular Fact of the Amalekites killing of King Saul (in Hypothesi) and thence (in Thesi) or generally, the hainousness of the sin of murdering Kings, under whatever diminutive considerations it may be presented.
1. First then, The Quid or Doctrine which is by David in the Text in ended, to be amplified to the utmost, is, the horrid wickedness of this particular Fact of the Amalekites killing of King Saul (in Hypothesis) and thence (in Thessia) or generally, the heinousness of the since of murdering Kings, under whatever diminutive considerations it may be presented.
1. The Considerations under which the Murderer came, (viz.) of a private person, and one who (of a Forreigner, an Amalekite, whose life Saul had spared, contrary to the express Command of God, 1 S•m. 15.) was admitted into the condition of a Subject and Souldier under him;
1. The Considerations under which the Murderer Come, (viz.) of a private person, and one who (of a Foreigner, an Amalekite, whose life Saul had spared, contrary to the express Command of God, 1 S•m. 15.) was admitted into the condition of a Subject and Soldier under him;
and (if the conjecture of some, that this Amalekite was Doegs Son, be true) had received a peculiar Obligation from him, in the advancement bestowed upon his Father.
and (if the conjecture of Some, that this Amalekite was Doegs Son, be true) had received a peculiar Obligation from him, in the advancement bestowed upon his Father.
but being only received from Jewish-Tradition, and not asserted in the Text, I shall make no further use of them) in that he was (confessedly) a private person, and a Subject, it was evidence sufficient of the horridness of the Fact, that he did it. For,
but being only received from Jewish-Tradition, and not asserted in the Text, I shall make no further use of them) in that he was (confessedly) a private person, and a Subject, it was evidence sufficient of the horridness of the Fact, that he did it. For,
for a private man to execu•e a power of Life and death, was an high presumption, and would amount to no less than Murder, if acted upon the Meanest and most Criminal Person in the world:
for a private man to execu•e a power of Life and death, was an high presumption, and would amount to no less than Murder, if acted upon the Meanest and most Criminal Person in the world:
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Had the Amalekite slain his equal, he had been a Murderer; but the slaying his Superior, to whom he was lawfully subject, rendered him a Parricide. They that justifie the power of Subjects over the Lives of their Lawful Superiors, had need find out a Logick, that can verifie Contradictions; for such must that Doctrine necessarily maintain, that renders the same Persons ad invicem, towards each other,
Had the Amalekite slave his equal, he had been a Murderer; but the slaying his Superior, to whom he was lawfully Subject, rendered him a Parricide. They that justify the power of Subject's over the Lives of their Lawful Superiors, had need find out a Logic, that can verify Contradictions; for such must that Doctrine necessarily maintain, that renders the same Persons ad invicem, towards each other,
and at once, Soveraign and Subject; the Subject his own Princes Soveraign, and the Soveraign his own Subjects Vassal. So that the sin of King-killing, acted by the hands of Subjects, upon this bare account, amounts to no lesse than an Usurpation of a Jurisdiction inconsistent with all Principles or right Reason,
and At once, Sovereign and Subject; the Subject his own Princes Sovereign, and the Sovereign his own Subject's Vassal. So that the since of Regicide, acted by the hands of Subject's, upon this bore account, amounts to no less than an Usurpation of a Jurisdiction inconsistent with all Principles or right Reason,
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II. The Fact is yet rendred more hainous, by the Second Emphatical aggravation in the Text, taken from the Person slain, Saul, under a double Consideration:
II The Fact is yet rendered more heinous, by the Second Emphatical aggravation in the Text, taken from the Person slave, Saul, under a double Consideration:
an Anointed King. Anointing (or whatever Ceremony of Investiture is, (by the Customs of Particular Nations) equivalent thereunto) puts a Note of highest difference between the Persons dignified therewith, and others.
an Anointed King. Anointing (or whatever Ceremony of Investiture is, (by the Customs of Particular nations) equivalent thereunto) puts a Note of highest difference between the Persons dignified therewith, and Others.
Three high and honourable Functions in the Scripture were conferred by this Ceremony of Anointing, and all of them senced and priviledged from Injuries by vertue of that Holy Oyle; the Priestly, Prophetical and Royal Offices.
Three high and honourable Functions in the Scripture were conferred by this Ceremony of Anointing, and all of them sensed and privileged from Injuries by virtue of that Holy Oil; the Priestly, Prophetical and Royal Offices.
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Not to instance in the two former, (upon which (whatever these confused times have suggested to the contrary) it were easie to prove, that God hath written a Nolitetangere, a Priviledge from common handling) to be sure the Last, (the Royal) is so highly secured by the holy Scriptures, that they exact from Subjects such a special Awe and Reverence towards Kings, as not only binds the Hand and Tongue, but the very Heart also, to the good behaviour: Whence in the case of this very Saul, when he was once anointed King, the Holy Ghost puts the Brand of Sons of Belial upon all those who despised or spake contemptuously of him, 1 Sam. 10. 27. And Solomon strictly forbids us to curse, or wish evil to the King, even in our very thoughts, Eccles. 10. 20. So that this Consideration was very effectually conducing to the aggravation of the Amalekites in the Text, and (in him) of every King-killers offence:
Not to instance in the two former, (upon which (whatever these confused times have suggested to the contrary) it were easy to prove, that God hath written a Nolitetangere, a Privilege from Common handling) to be sure the Last, (the Royal) is so highly secured by the holy Scriptures, that they exact from Subject's such a special Awe and reverence towards Kings, as not only binds the Hand and Tongue, but the very Heart also, to the good behaviour: Whence in the case of this very Saul, when he was once anointed King, the Holy Ghost puts the Brand of Sons of Belial upon all those who despised or spoke contemptuously of him, 1 Sam. 10. 27. And Solomon strictly forbids us to curse, or wish evil to the King, even in our very thoughts, Eccles. 10. 20. So that this Consideration was very effectually conducing to the aggravation of the Amalekites in the Text, and (in him) of every King-killers offence:
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II. To strengthen this consideration further, David cals him not only Unctum, [ Anointed, ] but Unctum Domini, [ the Lords Anointed ] Which Title peculiarly relates him to God as his Vicegerent and Lieutenant,
II To strengthen this consideration further, David calls him not only Unctum, [ Anointed, ] but Unctum Domini, [ the lords Anointed ] Which Title peculiarly relates him to God as his Vicegerent and Lieutenant,
That the Title of the Lords Anointed, is attributed to other Kings besides Saul, as to all the Jewish Kings, yea and Heathen Kings also (instance Cyrus, Isa. 45. 1) argues that the same security belongs to all other Kings, as being no less related to God, and commissioned under him:
That the Title of the lords Anointed, is attributed to other Kings beside Saul, as to all the Jewish Kings, yea and Heathen Kings also (instance Cyrus, Isaiah 45. 1) argues that the same security belongs to all other Kings, as being no less related to God, and commissioned under him:
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and is delegated to Kings from them, as their servants intrusted by them, and for male-administration accountable to them, is a Doctrine that savours so much of a spirit quite alien from the Scriptures, that I shall almost as soon turn Mahometan, as believe it.
and is delegated to Kings from them, as their Servants Entrusted by them, and for maladministration accountable to them, is a Doctrine that savours so much of a Spirit quite alien from the Scriptures, that I shall almost as soon turn Mahometan, as believe it.
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Surely in that the Holy Ghost cals them Gods, he cannot be thought to assign them an humane Original, without allowing the Creature a power (which he every where denies him) of conferring a Divinity upon the work of his hands. Man, whilst he attempts to make a God, doth no other,
Surely in that the Holy Ghost calls them God's, he cannot be Thought to assign them an humane Original, without allowing the Creature a power (which he every where Denies him) of conferring a Divinity upon the work of his hands. Man, while he attempts to make a God, does not other,
than the Child, that attempts with a Bundle of Clouts, to make a Babe. They that say to the works of their hands, ye are gods, Hos. 14. 3. are no other,
than the Child, that attempts with a Bundle of Clouts, to make a Babe. They that say to the works of their hands, you Are God's, Hos. 14. 3. Are not other,
than blasphemous Idolaters; and the gods they make, are Elilim, vain Idols, not Elohim, true Gods, Jer. 16. 20. Psal. 96. 5. Yea, it is a strong Scripture-consequence against the Divinity of such Puppet-gods; [ The workman made it,
than blasphemous Idolaters; and the God's they make, Are Elilim, vain Idols, not Elohim, true God's, Jer. 16. 20. Psalm 96. 5. Yea, it is a strong Scripture-consequence against the Divinity of such Puppet-gods; [ The workman made it,
and that so great, that (in reference to this very claim) the Great Antichrist is justly charged with lifting himself up above all that is called God, 2 Thes. 2. 4. And to set up Kings without God, (Kings of humane Constitution, contrary to Gods appointed Order of Succession) when it was acted by the Ten Tribes, in the case of Jeroboam, and the succeeding Kings of Israel, is yoaked (as a parallel piece of presumptuous Impiety) in one and the same verse, with making Idols of Silver and Gold, Hos. 8. 4. Indeed a God and a King of mans making, are both alike, Idols both; and they that make them, are like unto them.
and that so great, that (in Referente to this very claim) the Great Antichrist is justly charged with lifting himself up above all that is called God, 2 Thebes 2. 4. And to Set up Kings without God, (Kings of humane Constitution, contrary to God's appointed Order of Succession) when it was acted by the Ten Tribes, in the case of Jeroboam, and the succeeding Kings of Israel, is yoked (as a parallel piece of presumptuous Impiety) in one and the same verse, with making Idols of Silver and Gold, Hos. 8. 4. Indeed a God and a King of men making, Are both alike, Idols both; and they that make them, Are like unto them.
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It is He alone that hath it to give, who confers the least spark of Divinity, Political, as well as Natural: and he that saies to a man of his own setting up, Thou art Gods Deputy, first, robs the True God of that power,
It is He alone that hath it to give, who confers the least spark of Divinity, Political, as well as Natural: and he that Says to a man of his own setting up, Thou art God's Deputy, First, robs the True God of that power,
and then bestows it upon a Counterfeit. And although the Constitutions of some Nations, where Popular Election disposeth of the Crown, may seem to invalidate this Doctrine, I must tell you, that (besides that ab initio non fuit ita, the Original of all Governments was from Paternal Jurisdiction, and next that hereditary Succession (both appointed by God) and all Forms varying from those, are too novel to prescribe against an ancienter Constitution) even there where Election (according to Law and Custom) designes the Person, Gods Ordination confers the Power, that he is invested withall;
and then bestows it upon a Counterfeit. And although the Constitutions of Some nations, where Popular Election Disposeth of the Crown, may seem to invalidate this Doctrine, I must tell you, that (beside that ab initio non fuit ita, the Original of all Governments was from Paternal Jurisdiction, and next that hereditary Succession (both appointed by God) and all Forms varying from those, Are too novel to prescribe against an ancienter Constitution) even there where Election (according to Law and Custom) designs the Person, God's Ordination confers the Power, that he is invested withal;
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And with this distinction, (though it may possibly be, orthodox enough to interpret St. Peters NONLATINALPHABET, (Pet. 2. 13.) of a person according to the Laws and Customs of a Nation elected, or acknowledged for King, that thereby he becomes (so far) an Ordinance or Creature of man: yet) when this Creature of man is so far made, as mans Votes or Laws or Consents can make him, he receiveth (over and above this) by a Divine Dixi, a word of Authority, to make him the Object of conscientious Obedience, which the same Apostle intimates in the next words, Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man for the Lords sake, i. e.
And with this distinction, (though it may possibly be, orthodox enough to interpret Saint Peter's, (Pet. 2. 13.) of a person according to the Laws and Customs of a nation elected, or acknowledged for King, that thereby he becomes (so Far) an Ordinance or Creature of man: yet) when this Creature of man is so Far made, as men Votes or Laws or Consents can make him, he receives (over and above this) by a Divine i have said, a word of authority, to make him the Object of conscientious obedience, which the same Apostle intimates in the next words, Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man for the lords sake, i. e.
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So till the Word of God come to men, (as our Saviour phraseth it, John 10. 35.) and say Ye are Gods, they are but (as Sampson bereft of his Locks) like other men: But when once Gods dixi, is past,
So till the Word of God come to men, (as our Saviour Phraseth it, John 10. 35.) and say You Are God's, they Are but (as Sampson bereft of his Locks) like other men: But when once God's I have said, is passed,
It is true indeed, that (for the ascertaining of mens Consciences in the Object of their Civil Worship) Gods dixi, alwaies concurs with the just and lawful Issue of Humane Constitutions and Customs, so that God hath given us this Infallible Note, to discern who is Unctus Domini, his Vicegerent and Deputy, that he comes to govern according to the Laws of the Kingdom. But yet you may not ascribe the Authority he hath, to the Laws which assert his Right,
It is true indeed, that (for the ascertaining of men's Consciences in the Object of their Civil Worship) God's I have said, always concurs with the just and lawful Issue of Humane Constitutions and Customs, so that God hath given us this Infallible Note, to discern who is Anointed Domini, his Vicegerent and Deputy, that he comes to govern according to the Laws of the Kingdom. But yet you may not ascribe the authority he hath, to the Laws which assert his Right,
And hence, it will not follow, that the Peoples consent (which made those Laws, upon the determination of which the divine Constitution is necessarily attendant) renders the Person invested with Authority according to those Laws, at all, much less altogether, dependant upon the People for that Authority; and that therefore in case of male-administration, he may be unmade by them who made him, more than it will follow, that because (according to the standing Law of Nature) the rational Soul is necessarily annexed to the Substance of the Body, in the instant of Generation; therefore we owe our Spirits to our Parents,
And hence, it will not follow, that the Peoples consent (which made those Laws, upon the determination of which the divine Constitution is necessarily attendant) renders the Person invested with authority according to those Laws, At all, much less altogether, dependant upon the People for that authority; and that Therefore in case of maladministration, he may be unmade by them who made him, more than it will follow, that Because (according to the standing Law of Nature) the rational Soul is necessarily annexed to the Substance of the Body, in the instant of Generation; Therefore we owe our Spirits to our Parents,
as well as our Bodies, or that (upon that Supposition) the Natural Parent may dismiss the Soul of his Child from the Body at his pleasure, which he is supposed to have by generation conferred upon it.
as well as our Bodies, or that (upon that Supposition) the Natural Parent may dismiss the Soul of his Child from the Body At his pleasure, which he is supposed to have by generation conferred upon it.
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But rather (as in Nature and Reason the Soul of man, however necessarily tied to the order of Nature in generation, is yet NONLATINALPHABET, Gods Off-spring, Acts 17. Not the Parents, and therefore may not be dislodged our of the Body without a Writ of Revocation, a Redite Filii hominum, from the Father of Spirits, for no man hath power over the Spirit, but only God that gave it, Eccles. 8. 8. 12. 7. So in the true and genuine reason of State-Government, (which is to be fetched from the Scriptures, not mens Politicks) Authority, which is NONLATINALPHABET, the Ordinance of God, (whatever necessary Connexion, by divine appointment, it have to humane Laws and Customs) cannot justly be separated from the Person, whom those Laws and Customs have invested with it, without an Act of divine resumption. He that saith to Princes, Ye are Gods, makes them (in a Political sense) what he saies they are, Civil Deities, and such they must continue, till by a like dixi or word of Repeal, he unmake them again.
But rather (as in Nature and Reason the Soul of man, however necessarily tied to the order of Nature in generation, is yet, God's Offspring, Acts 17. Not the Parents, and Therefore may not be dislodged our of the Body without a Writ of Revocation, a Go back Sons hominum, from the Father of Spirits, for no man hath power over the Spirit, but only God that gave it, Eccles. 8. 8. 12. 7. So in the true and genuine reason of state government, (which is to be fetched from the Scriptures, not men's Politics) authority, which is, the Ordinance of God, (whatever necessary Connexion, by divine appointment, it have to humane Laws and Customs) cannot justly be separated from the Person, whom those Laws and Customs have invested with it, without an Act of divine resumption. He that Says to Princes, You Are God's, makes them (in a Political sense) what he Says they Are, Civil Deities, and such they must continue, till by a like I have said or word of Repeal, he unmake them again.
Now from this Dixi of God, this Divine Constitution it is, that the Persons of Kings have in all places and ages been accounted Sacred. This Unction from the Holy One, (give me leave so to call it in allusion to that of St. John, though by him used in another sense, 1 John 2. 20.) secures them from the gripes of rude hands, with a Nolite tangere. For so (though that Text directly relates to Gods wonderful preservation of the three Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and that under the Notion of Gods Prophets, under which Relation God expresly cautions Abimelech, Gen. 20. 7. And that Passage, it is more than probable, the Psalmist had in his eye,
Now from this i have said of God, this Divine Constitution it is, that the Persons of Kings have in all places and ages been accounted Sacred. This Unction from the Holy One, (give me leave so to call it in allusion to that of Saint John, though by him used in Another sense, 1 John 2. 20.) secures them from the gripes of rude hands, with a Nolite tangere. For so (though that Text directly relates to God's wondered preservation of the three Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and that under the Notion of God's prophets, under which Relation God expressly cautions Abimelech, Gen. 20. 7. And that Passage, it is more than probable, the Psalmist had in his eye,
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when he penned it) the Argument which God useth, Psal. 105. 15. for the Priviledge he gave them, that they were Uncti Domini, will necessarily extend the security there claimed for them, to all who are partakers of a like Unction:
when he penned it) the Argument which God uses, Psalm 105. 15. for the Privilege he gave them, that they were Anointing Domini, will necessarily extend the security there claimed for them, to all who Are partakers of a like Unction:
for only cutting off the Skirt of King Sauls Garment, as if the savour of the Divine Unction by descending (as it is said of Aarons, Psal. 133. 2.) to the Skirts of his Garment, had communicared its Tincture so far to the Royal Robe,
for only cutting off the Skirt of King Saul's Garment, as if the savour of the Divine Unction by descending (as it is said of Aaron's, Psalm 133. 2.) to the Skirts of his Garment, had communicared its Tincture so Far to the Royal Robe,
as to mind him by the Sent it left upon his very fingers ends, that he had made too bold with the Lords Anointed, 1 Sam. 24. 5. And therefore, no wonder, if he charge it so home upon this Amalekite, who had with a murderous touch assaulted that Body that wore it.
as to mind him by the Sent it left upon his very fingers ends, that he had made too bold with the lords Anointed, 1 Sam. 24. 5. And Therefore, no wonder, if he charge it so home upon this Amalekite, who had with a murderous touch assaulted that Body that wore it.
Obj. True, (will the Anti-monarchist say) whilst Princes keep to the Rules by which they are to govern; but if they transgress them, do they not thereby forfeit their Priviledge, and become as other men; yea, far worse, by being Tyrants: Is it not lawful to kill a Tyrant, that preys upon the Lives and estates of his Subjects,
Object True, (will the Antimonarchist say) while Princes keep to the Rules by which they Are to govern; but if they transgress them, do they not thereby forfeit their Privilege, and become as other men; yea, Far Worse, by being Tyrants: Is it not lawful to kill a Tyrant, that preys upon the Lives and estates of his Subject's,
1. Was not this very Saul as properly a Tyrant in this kind, as any recorded in Scripture or History? Was he impowered by the Law of God (by which he was to govern, Deut. 17. 14, 15. &c. to the end) to persecute an innocent David, as he did? or to attempt the murder of his own Son Jonathan, as he did? 1 Sam. 20. 33. Or, was he impowered to destroy a whole City of Priests, for the supposed offence of one Ahimilech, as he did? 1 Sam. 22. 18. Was he impowered by that Law to do many other irregular Acts, which Samuel reckons up by way of Prophesie concerning him,
1. Was not this very Saul as properly a Tyrant in this kind, as any recorded in Scripture or History? Was he Empowered by the Law of God (by which he was to govern, Deuteronomy 17. 14, 15. etc. to the end) to persecute an innocent David, as he did? or to attempt the murder of his own Son Johnathan, as he did? 1 Sam. 20. 33. Or, was he Empowered to destroy a Whole city of Priests, for the supposed offence of one Ahimilech, as he did? 1 Sam. 22. 18. Was he Empowered by that Law to do many other irregular Acts, which Samuel reckons up by Way of Prophesy Concerning him,
when he made him King? 1 Sam. 8. 11, 12. And yet was he still Unctus Domini, under the Protection of his Divine Unction, and not to be touched with a violent hand.
when he made him King? 1 Sam. 8. 11, 12. And yet was he still Anointed Domini, under the Protection of his Divine Unction, and not to be touched with a violent hand.
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and a Tyrant by unjust Acts in his Government, though his Title to Government be never so just. He that is Tyrannus Titulo, and hath no Title to govern,
and a Tyrant by unjust Acts in his Government, though his Title to Government be never so just. He that is Tyrannus Titulo, and hath no Title to govern,
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And (although it be not (in my judgment) a safe Principle, which permits every private Person to destroy such a Tyrant, (seeing hereby private men are made competent Judges of Soveraign Rights, and the most Lawful Prince cannot be safe,
And (although it be not (in my judgement) a safe Principle, which permits every private Person to destroy such a Tyrant, (seeing hereby private men Are made competent Judges of Sovereign Rights, and the most Lawful Prince cannot be safe,
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if that be allowed) yet) no question, the Collective Body of a Nation, headed by an Usurper against the general sense of those who have the ordinary power of interpreting and executing Laws, may (upon their call) rise up against, dispossesse,
if that be allowed) yet) no question, the Collective Body of a nation, headed by an Usurper against the general sense of those who have the ordinary power of interpreting and executing Laws, may (upon their call) rise up against, dispossess,
But where a Prince lawfully intituled to his Government, is yet Tyrannus exercitio, abuseth that Government, to unjust and illegal Barbarities, (though herein he offend as highly against God,
But where a Prince lawfully entitled to his Government, is yet Tyrannus exercitio, abuseth that Government, to unjust and illegal Barbarities, (though herein he offend as highly against God,
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and reflects the partnership of his guilt upon God, whom he represents, as authorizing him to such enormities, which the power received from him (only) capacitateth him to act:
and reflects the partnership of his guilt upon God, whom he represents, as authorizing him to such enormities, which the power received from him (only) capacitate him to act:
yet) because they are the Legitimate Issue of a Divine Commission, and so truly Filii Excelsi, the Sons of the most High, having the true stamp of his Image upon them, must be still owned as such,
yet) Because they Are the Legitimate Issue of a Divine Commission, and so truly Sons Excelsi, the Sons of the most High, having the true stamp of his Image upon them, must be still owned as such,
Shall the Prince himself? I doubt they will think that unreasonable, because in this case he is a meer Party, and so will undergo the suspicion of Partiality to himself, from a Principle of self-Love.
Shall the Prince himself? I doubt they will think that unreasonable, Because in this case he is a mere Party, and so will undergo the suspicion of Partiality to himself, from a Principle of self-Love.
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Who must then? The Collective body of the Subjects? And do not the Objectors see that the same reason excludes them? Will not the Principle of Self-Love,
Who must then? The Collective body of the Subject's? And do not the Objectors see that the same reason excludes them? Will not the Principle of Self-Love,
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and that is the offending Israelites Question to Moses, Who made thee a Judge? Exod. 2. 14. By what Law either Divine or humane, (was the Question of our Late martyred Soveraign) can the Subject be impowered to sit in Judgment upon his King? And indeed,
and that is the offending Israelites Question to Moses, Who made thee a Judge? Exod 2. 14. By what Law either Divine or humane, (was the Question of our Late martyred Sovereign) can the Subject be Empowered to fit in Judgement upon his King? And indeed,
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and considering the prevalency of prejudices against Governours, and the frequency of successeful attempts of ill-meaning persons, to spread those prejudices, together with the incapacity of the People to know and judge of the true reason of State-Actions, &c.) and tell me,
and considering the prevalency of prejudices against Governors, and the frequency of successful attempts of ill-meaning Persons, to spread those prejudices, together with the incapacity of the People to know and judge of the true reason of State-Actions, etc.) and tell me,
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whether it would ever (in likelihood be the felicity of any King (how just soever) without a miracle, to escape being deposed or murthered, at one time or other by his subjects.
whither it would ever (in likelihood be the felicity of any King (how just soever) without a miracle, to escape being deposed or murdered, At one time or other by his subject's.
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The Complices and Partners in guilt of every mal•factor whom he hath put to death, though never so justly, would before a Popular Judicatory arraign him for Murther; the persons concerned in confiscated Estates, would Indite him for theft and robbery: the Fanatick punished by his Laws,
The Accomplices and Partners in guilt of every mal•factor whom he hath put to death, though never so justly, would before a Popular Judicatory arraign him for Murder; the Persons concerned in confiscated Estates, would Indite him for theft and robbery: the Fanatic punished by his Laws,
for never so horrid Blasphemies, and pretended consciencious Conspiracies, &c. would prosecute him for a Persecutor: insomuch that the only way for a King to be secure in such a Kingdom, were to let all justice go at sixes and sevens, and then he would be obnoxious to the displeasure of none but (those, who though by this dissolution of Government they would be the deepest Sufferers,
for never so horrid Blasphemies, and pretended conscientious Conspiracies, etc. would prosecute him for a Persecutor: insomuch that the only Way for a King to be secure in such a Kingdom, were to let all Justice go At sixes and sevens, and then he would be obnoxious to the displeasure of none but (those, who though by this dissolution of Government they would be the Deepest Sufferers,
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yet by their conscientious Principles are remotest from all likelihood of revenging themselves upon their Sovereign) the truly Godly. Nay (I will speak a big word for once) it would be hard for the most righteous Governour of the whole world, to carry himself so inoffensively towards his Subjects, but that the major part of them, were his actions to be scanned by their Judgement, would think it fit to Vote the reins out of his hand for male-administration.
yet by their conscientious Principles Are Remotest from all likelihood of revenging themselves upon their Sovereign) the truly Godly. Nay (I will speak a big word for once) it would be hard for the most righteous Governor of the Whole world, to carry himself so inoffensively towards his Subject's, but that the Major part of them, were his actions to be scanned by their Judgement, would think it fit to Vote the reins out of his hand for maladministration.
And if neither Prince nor subjects in general be fit to determine in this Controversie, who shall then? Will they say, the Representatives of the People? If so, in what capacity shall they undertake it? Not of Inferiors surely,
And if neither Prince nor subject's in general be fit to determine in this Controversy, who shall then? Will they say, the Representatives of the People? If so, in what capacity shall they undertake it? Not of Inferiors surely,
Of Superiors? From whence shall they derive that power? If from Law, shew that Law? If from popular election, then their power can be no other then before was in the body collective by whom they are chosen;
Of Superiors? From whence shall they derive that power? If from Law, show that Law? If from popular election, then their power can be no other then before was in the body collective by whom they Are chosen;
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so that except the people be superiour to their Sovereigns (which hath before been disproved,) they cannot delegate that superiority to others, which they never had themselves.
so that except the people be superior to their Sovereigns (which hath before been disproved,) they cannot delegate that superiority to Others, which they never had themselves.
For (besides that Sovereign Princes are equals in Authority, (though not in Dominions it may be) and so the former maxim recurres, Par in parem non habet imperium, and that none is likely (because of the precedent) to be courted to such an Imployment, (except the Pope, who challengeth a Supremacy over Princes as Christs universal Vicar,
For (beside that Sovereign Princes Are equals in authority, (though not in Dominions it may be) and so the former maxim recurres, Par in Parem non habet imperium, and that none is likely (Because of the precedent) to be courted to such an Employment, (except the Pope, who Challengeth a Supremacy over Princes as Christ universal Vicar,
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and whose claims in this kind have been over and over refuted:) how shall a Forreign Prince be enabled to excercise this Jurisdiction, but by the success of a Warre? And for subjects to call in a Forreign force to arbitrate the differences between them and their Sovereign, what can it amount unto but the highest of traiterous Conspiracies?
and whose claims in this kind have been over and over refuted:) how shall a Foreign Prince be enabled to Exercise this Jurisdiction, but by the success of a War? And for subject's to call in a Foreign force to arbitrate the differences between them and their Sovereign, what can it amount unto but the highest of traitorous Conspiracies?
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4. (and lastly) Suppose the case were unquestionable, and the forfeiture made and justly so judged, yet, to whom doth the seizure upon this forfeited Authority belong? Not to man (certainly) for it hath been before proved that all Authority is Gods Ordinance, a Flower of his Prerogative, a Jewel of his Crown, and so can fall (upon forfeiture) only into his hands who derived it.
4. (and lastly) Suppose the case were unquestionable, and the forfeiture made and justly so judged, yet, to whom does the seizure upon this forfeited authority belong? Not to man (Certainly) for it hath been before proved that all authority is God's Ordinance, a Flower of his Prerogative, a Jewel of his Crown, and so can fallen (upon forfeiture) only into his hands who derived it.
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or for other holy ends of his own) shall think fit, for a while, not to enter upon the forfeiture, it will be high presumption in any men to precipitate the judgement of God, and enter before his time (though in his Name and right) upon his peculiar.
or for other holy ends of his own) shall think fit, for a while, not to enter upon the forfeiture, it will be high presumption in any men to precipitate the judgement of God, and enter before his time (though in his Name and right) upon his peculiar.
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as under Gods scourges, and referred their cases to him who judgeth uprightly: and even in their complaints to him, have expressed so much Christian temper and moderation, that they have rather praied for the conversion and pardon of their persecutors, than wished vengeance upon them.
as under God's scourges, and referred their cases to him who Judgeth uprightly: and even in their complaints to him, have expressed so much Christian temper and moderation, that they have rather prayed for the conversion and pardon of their persecutors, than wished vengeance upon them.
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However (to be sure) they never put forth their hands to the iniquity of self-reparation, but patiently expected the coming of the Lord, Ja. 5. 6, 7. And upon this ground David checks the forwardnesse of Abishai, (who offered him the service of smiting Saul dead) Destroy him not,
However (to be sure) they never put forth their hands to the iniquity of self-reparation, but patiently expected the coming of the Lord, Ja. 5. 6, 7. And upon this ground David Checks the forwardness of Abishai, (who offered him the service of smiting Saul dead) Destroy him not,
for either the Lord shall smite him (with a disease) or his day (in the course of nature) shall come to die, or he shall descend into the battel and perish:
for either the Lord shall smite him (with a disease) or his day (in the course of nature) shall come to die, or he shall descend into the battle and perish:
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but the Lord forbid that I should stretch forth my hand against the Lords Anointed, 1 Sam. 26. 8, 9, 10. And yet (which makes this Answer more considerable) the Crown of Saul was not only actually forfeited, but adjudged so by God himself, and the reversion of it bestowed upon David, 1 Sam. 15. 28. Notwithstanding all which, you see, the holy man will not be perswaded to make a forcible entry, but waits till God by his providence devolves that upon him which he had demised by promise.
but the Lord forbid that I should stretch forth my hand against the lords Anointed, 1 Sam. 26. 8, 9, 10. And yet (which makes this Answer more considerable) the Crown of Saul was not only actually forfeited, but adjudged so by God himself, and the reversion of it bestowed upon David, 1 Sam. 15. 28. Notwithstanding all which, you see, the holy man will not be persuaded to make a forcible entry, but waits till God by his providence devolves that upon him which he had demised by promise.
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whether the Gospel (introducing a state of Liberty, beyond that which the Jewes enjoyed,) the same immunity belong to Princes since the coming of Christ?
whither the Gospel (introducing a state of Liberty, beyond that which the Jews enjoyed,) the same immunity belong to Princes since the coming of christ?
2. That the immunity of Jewish Kings belonged not to them as such, but as Gods Anointed, as deputed Gods under the most high. And the Gospel owns the Supream power, even in the hands of persecuting Heathens as an Ordinance of God, Rom. 13. 2.
2. That the immunity of Jewish Kings belonged not to them as such, but as God's Anointed, as deputed God's under the most high. And the Gospel owns the Supreme power, even in the hands of persecuting heathens as an Ordinance of God, Rom. 13. 2.
3. And it is evident that the ancient Christians thought so, who after they had adventured their lives in the field for persecuting Emperours, as Souldiers, laid them down for their Religion, in obedience to their commands (though unjust and barbarous) as Martyrs.
3. And it is evident that the ancient Christians Thought so, who After they had adventured their lives in the field for persecuting emperors, as Soldiers, laid them down for their Religion, in Obedience to their commands (though unjust and barbarous) as Martyrs.
And thus have I dispatched the second consideration, (that of the person slain) made use of in the Text for the second Aggravation of the sin of King-killing: that Saul slain was not only Unctus, an anointed King, by his civil Quality, but Unctus Domini, one who was Gods Vicegerent, by sacred Relation. And (by consequence) am now at liberty to insist a while on the third Aggravation taken from the fact it self, as the Text states it.
And thus have I dispatched the second consideration, (that of the person slave) made use of in the Text for the second Aggravation of the since of Regicide: that Saul slave was not only Anointed, an anointed King, by his civil Quality, but Anointed Domini, one who was God's Vicegerent, by sacred Relation. And (by consequence) am now At liberty to insist a while on the third Aggravation taken from the fact it self, as the Text states it.
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but an actual murther. And yet, had he not effected it, the very attempt (considering the quality of the Person) had been so hainous a crime, that the Laws of Nature and Nations would have punished it with death.
but an actual murder. And yet, had he not effected it, the very attempt (considering the quality of the Person) had been so heinous a crime, that the Laws of Nature and nations would have punished it with death.
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But here the guilt is infinitely aggravated by the execution of that which had been so highly criminal but to attempt. For a King, (however attempted against) whiles he is but in being, fils the Royal Seat,
But Here the guilt is infinitely aggravated by the execution of that which had been so highly criminal but to attempt. For a King, (however attempted against) while he is but in being, fills the Royal Seat,
yea, laies some restraint upon the most lawlesse and dissolute persons, on the account of a possibility of being called to account for their outrages and enormities.
yea, lays Some restraint upon the most lawless and dissolute Persons, on the account of a possibility of being called to account for their outrages and enormities.
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But the actual taking away of a Kings life, exposeth the empty Throne to the next potent Usurper, silenceth the Laws, annulleth all deputed Powers, by the expiration of their Commissions, renders every man (in a sort) his own Master,
But the actual taking away of a Kings life, exposeth the empty Throne to the next potent Usurper, silenceth the Laws, annulleth all deputed Powers, by the expiration of their Commissions, renders every man (in a sort) his own Master,
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And although these evils are not equally felt in hereditary Kingdoms, as in others, (because in such the King never dies) yet, they are all equally chargeable upon all Regicides;
And although these evils Are not equally felt in hereditary Kingdoms, as in Others, (Because in such the King never die) yet, they Are all equally chargeable upon all Regicides;
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and the Fact in its own nature being every where of like pernicious tendency, and such as (even in the best constituted Governments) may give advantage of opportunity to the designs of those who shall desire to improve the alteration of affairs, to the subversion of the Fundamentals of Government, by which succession is secured;
and the Fact in its own nature being every where of like pernicious tendency, and such as (even in the best constituted Governments) may give advantage of opportunity to the designs of those who shall desire to improve the alteration of affairs, to the subversion of the Fundamentals of Government, by which succession is secured;
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Had the King accidentally rushed upon his drawn weapon, or had his armed hand, by impression from some external force, been made the instrumental cause of taking away the life of the Lords anointed, or any other like accident had rendred him the destroyer of the King, though besides his intention; it had been an infelicity to have been bewailed all the daies of his life:
Had the King accidentally rushed upon his drawn weapon, or had his armed hand, by impression from Some external force, been made the instrumental cause of taking away the life of the lords anointed, or any other like accident had rendered him the destroyer of the King, though beside his intention; it had been an infelicity to have been bewailed all the days of his life:
But to reach forth his armed hand to lend him a voluntary wound, with a purpose to take away his life, was a crime, not to be expiated with his life it self.
But to reach forth his armed hand to lend him a voluntary wound, with a purpose to take away his life, was a crime, not to be expiated with his life it self.
because the greater an evil is in it self, the more perversion of the will (whose only proper object is good) must there needs be, to render it capable of choosing it.
Because the greater an evil is in it self, the more perversion of the will (whose only proper Object is good) must there needs be, to render it capable of choosing it.
and muzzle fear, and stifle conscience in sinning, implies a kind of absolute Sovereignty and Dominion in wickednesse, and renders the person so qualified, a kind of omnipotent sinner, and (by consequence) the most remote from all possibility of repentance. And such a Wretch doth David imply that man to be, whom neither Religion towards God, nor reverence to Majesty will restrain from so horrid a crime,
and muzzle Fear, and stifle conscience in sinning, Implies a kind of absolute Sovereignty and Dominion in wickedness, and renders the person so qualified, a kind of omnipotent sinner, and (by consequence) the most remote from all possibility of Repentance. And such a Wretch does David imply that man to be, whom neither Religion towards God, nor Reverence to Majesty will restrain from so horrid a crime,
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Which brings me to the second particular evidence which David gives to the Quid or matter of his Answer, (the first General part of my Text) which hath waited a long while for its dispatch,
Which brings me to the second particular evidence which David gives to the Quid or matter of his Answer, (the First General part of my Text) which hath waited a long while for its dispatch,
And that is, [ the invalidity of all that had been, or might be pleaded on this malefactors behalf, ] implied in the connexion of this sowre and severe expression, with the Amalekites garb and Narrative, before improved for his vindication. Notwithstanding all which David pronounceth him guilty of the horrid sin of murthering the Lords anointed, and sentenceth him accordingly.
And that is, [ the invalidity of all that had been, or might be pleaded on this malefactors behalf, ] implied in the connexion of this sour and severe expression, with the Amalekites garb and Narrative, before improved for his vindication. Notwithstanding all which David pronounceth him guilty of the horrid since of murdering the lords anointed, and Sentenceth him accordingly.
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To clear the Justice of which Censure and Sentence, (seeing it will much conduce to the main Hypothesis [ the setting forth the horrid wickednesse of King-killing ] and be of much use to us in our application) we will consider every one of his real or possible Plea's apart,
To clear the justice of which Censure and Sentence, (seeing it will much conduce to the main Hypothesis [ the setting forth the horrid wickedness of Regicide ] and be of much use to us in our application) we will Consider every one of his real or possible Plea's apart,
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though he (in hope of reward) might take it upon himself? For the story tels us, that when Saul had desired his Armour-bearer to do him the kindnesse to dispatch him,
though he (in hope of reward) might take it upon himself? For the story tells us, that when Saul had desired his Armour-bearer to do him the kindness to dispatch him,
and that he died of that wound by his own hand, seems probable by what is immediatly subjoined, that Sauls Armour-bearer seeing that he was dead, fell likewise upon his own sword and died.
and that he died of that wound by his own hand, seems probable by what is immediately subjoined, that Saul's Armour-bearer seeing that he was dead, fell likewise upon his own sword and died.
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From hence (with much likelihood) some Interpreters confidently acquit the Amalekite from the Fact. Nor shall I much contend with them about it, seeing I shall (upon other accounts) clear Davids justice upon him anon.
From hence (with much likelihood) Some Interpreters confidently acquit the Amalekite from the Fact. Nor shall I much contend with them about it, seeing I shall (upon other accounts) clear Davids Justice upon him anon.
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Though I might tell them that there is no cogent reason to demonstrate a contradiction between the relation of the History, and the Amalekites Narrative. For what if Saul fell upon his own sword, and the Amalekite sayes he found him leaning upon his Spear? Both may be true;
Though I might tell them that there is no cogent reason to demonstrate a contradiction between the Relation of the History, and the Amalekites Narrative. For what if Saul fell upon his own sword, and the Amalekite Says he found him leaning upon his Spear? Both may be true;
and make a Second Attempt with his Spear, but could not make way through his Coat of Mayle, as the Margin to v. 9. renders his words to the Amalekite. And what if it be subjoyned,
and make a Second Attempt with his Spear, but could not make Way through his Coat of Mail, as the Margin to v. 9. renders his words to the Amalekite. And what if it be subjoined,
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after his falling on his Sword, that his Armour-bearer saw that he was dead? Doth it therefore follow, that he died immediately of that Wound? The Armour-bearer might conclude him dead, seeing him so wounded and faln; when yet he might struggle longer with death,
After his falling on his Sword, that his Armour-bearer saw that he was dead? Does it Therefore follow, that he died immediately of that Wound? The Armour-bearer might conclude him dead, seeing him so wounded and fallen; when yet he might struggle longer with death,
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1. Voluntary Confession (especially, where no Force is used to extort it, upon publick arraignment, in the presence of a Judge) is Conviction sufficient, to justifie the condemnation of the person confessing.
1. Voluntary Confessi (especially, where no Force is used to extort it, upon public arraignment, in the presence of a Judge) is Conviction sufficient, to justify the condemnation of the person confessing.
1. That he was an Amalekite, and so one that upon a National quarrel, might be supposed to owe Saul a Mischief, who had put the whole Nation of which he was, excepting only himself,
1. That he was an Amalekite, and so one that upon a National quarrel, might be supposed to owe Saul a Mischief, who had put the Whole nation of which he was, excepting only himself,
and some few more (it is probable) carried away contrary to Gods Command alive for Slaves, 1 Sam. 15. And it may be (upon this account, in his Examination) David asked him again, whence he was? V. 13. (though in his Relation of the Discourse between Saul and himself, he had let fall no less before) that he might judicially confess that Circumstance,
and Some few more (it is probable) carried away contrary to God's Command alive for Slaves, 1 Sam. 15. And it may be (upon this account, in his Examination) David asked him again, whence he was? V. 13. (though in his Relation of the Discourse between Saul and himself, he had let fallen no less before) that he might judicially confess that Circumstance,
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2. The Crown and Bracelet, which were known to be Sauls, gave evidence, that in all probability, he had the Rifling of dead Saul, and probably, might kill him, that he might plunder him.
2. The Crown and Bracelet, which were known to be Saul's, gave evidence, that in all probability, he had the Rifling of dead Saul, and probably, might kill him, that he might plunder him.
3. That whether he committed the Fact, or no, yet was he guilty of it, in intention (at least) otherwise he would not have made so formal a story to gain from David the reputation of having done it,
3. That whither he committed the Fact, or no, yet was he guilty of it, in intention (At least) otherwise he would not have made so formal a story to gain from David the reputation of having done it,
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Insomuch, that if he were not really guilty of the Fact, David was upon these evidences, guiltless of his Blood, and as he tels him, V. 16. that his Blood lay upon his own head.
Insomuch, that if he were not really guilty of the Fact, David was upon these evidences, guiltless of his Blood, and as he tells him, V. 16. that his Blood lay upon his own head.
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And thus hath the first Plea made by Interpreters on his behalf, no other strength than this, to give farther evidence to the horrid guilt of King-killing, even though it be granted.
And thus hath the First Plea made by Interpreters on his behalf, no other strength than this, to give farther evidence to the horrid guilt of Regicide, even though it be granted.
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But it may be further said (as was before urged) that Saul was a Tyrant, a Persecutor of David, and his deadly Enemy. And it is hard measure that he should die by Davids Command, who had by this very Fact saved Davids Life.
But it may be further said (as was before urged) that Saul was a Tyrant, a Persecutor of David, and his deadly Enemy. And it is hard measure that he should die by Davids Command, who had by this very Fact saved Davids Life.
He was indeed Davids Enemy, but he was Davids Soveraign, and the Lords Anointed. Besides, Had David been so desirous to be rid of his Enemy in such a way, he needed not to have left that work to be done by an Amalekite, seeing he had refused such a Service, when offered by better Friends. Lastly,
He was indeed Davids Enemy, but he was Davids Sovereign, and the lords Anointed. Beside, Had David been so desirous to be rid of his Enemy in such a Way, he needed not to have left that work to be done by an Amalekite, seeing he had refused such a Service, when offered by better Friends. Lastly,
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If he were Davids Enemy, he ought the rather to do him Justice upon his Murderer, that he might declare himself in the execution of Law the more impartial; and learn others, that the private Injuries received from our just and lawful Soveraigns, ought to make no Impressions upon our Allegiance to the Lords Anointed.
If he were Davids Enemy, he ought the rather to do him justice upon his Murderer, that he might declare himself in the execution of Law the more impartial; and Learn Others, that the private Injuries received from our just and lawful Sovereigns, ought to make no Impressions upon our Allegiance to the lords Anointed.
Fear, and Guilt, and Anguish, and Loss of Blood and Spirits, and (it may be, over and above) an evil Spirit from the Lord (with which he was wont to be haunted) may be supposed at this time, to intercept the exercise of his Reason.
fear, and Gilded, and Anguish, and Loss of Blood and Spirits, and (it may be, over and above) an evil Spirit from the Lord (with which he was wont to be haunted) may be supposed At this time, to intercept the exercise of his Reason.
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And is it the part of a Sober man to kill another at his Request, when he is out of his wits, and understands not what he saies? Will no Law allow a madman to dispose of his Goods and Lands, and will it warrant him to dispose of his Life? Besides, Who is there that thinks himself obliged to gratifie the desires,
And is it the part of a Sobrium man to kill Another At his Request, when he is out of his wits, and understands not what he Says? Will no Law allow a madman to dispose of his Goods and Lands, and will it warrant him to dispose of his Life? Beside, Who is there that thinks himself obliged to gratify the Desires,
and the Lives of whole Nations are bound up in his? So that the best obedience, in such a case as this, had been, by Principles of Religion and Reason to have endeavoured the reducing of his Soveraign to a sober temper, and till that could have been effected, to have taken from him all Instruments of death, bound up his wound, and saved his Life (as far as in him lay) though against his Will.
and the Lives of Whole nations Are bound up in his? So that the best Obedience, in such a case as this, had been, by Principles of Religion and Reason to have endeavoured the reducing of his Sovereign to a Sobrium temper, and till that could have been effected, to have taken from him all Instruments of death, bound up his wound, and saved his Life (as Far as in him lay) though against his Will.
Besides, Nature and Reason incline every man to a desire of enjoying his Friends, as long as possibly he can, though all Prognosticks assure him, that enjoyment cannot be long. We do not think a Cordial cast away upon a near Relation, the utmost effect whereof, we are assured, cannot be more,
Beside, Nature and Reason incline every man to a desire of enjoying his Friends, as long as possibly he can, though all Prognostics assure him, that enjoyment cannot be long. We do not think a Cordial cast away upon a near Relation, the utmost Effect whereof, we Are assured, cannot be more,
To be sure, all Nations that are never so little reclaimed from Barbarism, would with one mouth condemn him, who when a dear friend lies strugling with the pangs of death it self, should knock him on the head, to put him out of his Pain. And therefore, what in a like case, had been unlawful for the Amalekite to have done to a private Relation, was notoriously criminal towards the Lords Anointed.
To be sure, all nations that Are never so little reclaimed from Barbarism, would with one Mouth condemn him, who when a dear friend lies struggling with the pangs of death it self, should knock him on the head, to put him out of his Pain. And Therefore, what in a like case, had been unlawful for the Amalekite to have done to a private Relation, was notoriously criminal towards the lords Anointed.
If it were (as he farther alleadged) really true, that the Philistines were in never so hot a Pursuit of the flying King, yet had this Amalekite no warrant to kill him for prevention: For, might not Providence have led them another way, and suffered none of them to light upon that place where he lay? The Divine Protections of Soveraign Princes are many times of kin to Miracle.
If it were (as he farther alleged) really true, that the philistines were in never so hight a Pursuit of the flying King, yet had this Amalekite no warrant to kill him for prevention: For, might not Providence have led them Another Way, and suffered none of them to Light upon that place where he lay? The Divine Protections of Sovereign Princes Are many times of kin to Miracle.
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Great deliverances giveth he to his Kings, and sheweth mercy to his Anointed, Psal. 18. 50. Again, admit, he were never so much in danger of falling into the hands of his pursuing enemies,
Great Deliverances gives he to his Kings, and shows mercy to his Anointed, Psalm 18. 50. Again, admit, he were never so much in danger of falling into the hands of his pursuing enemies,
yet who knowes, but he might have lighted into the hand of some Noble Personage, that (in honour) would have spared the Royal Blood, and thought it more generous, to take a King Captive, then (in cold Blood) to have murdered him, when he was not capable of resistance? Or if it had been the Lot of a Mercenary Souldier to have lighted upon him, might he not have endeavoured the Preservation of such a Noble Prisoner in hope of a Ransom? Nay, had this Amalekite been sure, that all the Philistines were so barbarous, that never an one of them, would have saved the Kings Life, out of hatred to his Religion, as well as Person; yet (had he consulted either the honour of his Soveraign dying, or the safety of his Soul after death) it had been far better for him to have left him to their Swords, t•en to perform his Request with his own. For had an Uncircumcised Philistine for his Religions sake, slain him, his death had been his Infelicity, but not his guilt: Nay, those hands that slew him upon that account, had advanced him to the honour of Martyrdom; whereas, to die precariously, by the hands of a Subject, whom his own pusillanimous intreaty had prevailed with, to take away his life, rendred him a cowardly self-murderer (by Proxie) and lost him not his Life only,
yet who knows, but he might have lighted into the hand of Some Noble Personage, that (in honour) would have spared the Royal Blood, and Thought it more generous, to take a King Captive, then (in cold Blood) to have murdered him, when he was not capable of resistance? Or if it had been the Lot of a Mercenary Soldier to have lighted upon him, might he not have endeavoured the Preservation of such a Noble Prisoner in hope of a Ransom? Nay, had this Amalekite been sure, that all the philistines were so barbarous, that never an one of them, would have saved the Kings Life, out of hatred to his Religion, as well as Person; yet (had he consulted either the honour of his Sovereign dying, or the safety of his Soul After death) it had been Far better for him to have left him to their Swords, t•en to perform his Request with his own. For had an Uncircumcised Philistine for his Religions sake, slave him, his death had been his Infelicity, but not his guilt: Nay, those hands that slew him upon that account, had advanced him to the honour of Martyrdom; whereas, to die precariously, by the hands of a Subject, whom his own pusillanimous entreaty had prevailed with, to take away his life, rendered him a cowardly self-murderer (by Proxy) and lost him not his Life only,
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Besides, If this Principle be but admitted, [ That it is not criminal to take away a Kings Life, provided it be done to prevent the killing of him by other hands, ] How can any Princes life be secure? For may not any one of many Conspirators, justifie himself, (by this excuse) for killing the King, that he did it, to prevent his Fellows? And would it not be the greatest and subtillest piece of ambition that could be, in such a case, to be the first of a traiterous Crew, that should strike the mortal Blow, seeing he of all the Company, would be secured of Indempnity, upon this Principle, who could obtain the precedency in the horrid Fact? Nay,
Beside, If this Principle be but admitted, [ That it is not criminal to take away a Kings Life, provided it be done to prevent the killing of him by other hands, ] How can any Princes life be secure? For may not any one of many Conspirators, justify himself, (by this excuse) for killing the King, that he did it, to prevent his Fellows? And would it not be the greatest and subtlest piece of ambition that could be, in such a case, to be the First of a traitorous Crew, that should strike the Mortal Blow, seeing he of all the Company, would be secured of Indemnity, upon this Principle, who could obtain the precedency in the horrid Fact? Nay,
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how easie would it be, for any person, (especially, if his own Suspitions may be admitted for evidence) to conceit a Plot against the Kings Life to be contrived by others, and then account himself at liberty to kill him for prevention? However, Suppose there could be a case in which so dangerous a Principle might be admited,
how easy would it be, for any person, (especially, if his own Suspicions may be admitted for evidence) to conceit a Plot against the Kings Life to be contrived by Others, and then account himself At liberty to kill him for prevention? However, Suppose there could be a case in which so dangerous a Principle might be admitted,
yet (surely) it must be the last Refuge, when a sufficient Trial hath been made of all Means to prevent that danger, which threatens a Princes Life, and all prove ineffectual.
yet (surely) it must be the last Refuge, when a sufficient Trial hath been made of all Means to prevent that danger, which threatens a Princes Life, and all prove ineffectual.
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Had this Amalekite done his best to have saved him from the Philistines; had he put his shoulder under his faln Soveraign, to lift him out of the common Road, into some by-place, had he taken some course to disguise him, that the Pursuers, had they lighted on him, might not have known him to be the King; or any other way tried his utmost to secure him, he might with more appearance of Innocence, have done him this kindness at the very last, to have slain him himself.
Had this Amalekite done his best to have saved him from the philistines; had he put his shoulder under his fallen Sovereign, to lift him out of the Common Road, into Some by-place, had he taken Some course to disguise him, that the Pursuers, had they lighted on him, might not have known him to be the King; or any other Way tried his utmost to secure him, he might with more appearance of Innocence, have done him this kindness At the very last, to have slave him himself.
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Was Mount Gilboa, or the Coast near it, so barren of Bushes, or Pits, or Thickets, or Hollow Trees, or Cottages, that might have given a distressed King shelter, till the Pursuit was over;
Was Mount Gilboa, or the Coast near it, so barren of Bushes, or Pits, or Thickets, or Hollow Trees, or Cottages, that might have given a distressed King shelter, till the Pursuit was over;
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that no shift could be made, to shew a Subjects Loyalty, whatever the Success had been? Well fare the hearts of such Subjects, who in like exigences, would have tried 1000 homely Artifices, to have secured their Liege Soveraign, rather than have taken this course of preventing the cruelty of pursuing Enemies, by murdering him more charitably with their own Hands:
that no shift could be made, to show a Subject's Loyalty, whatever the Success had been? Well fare the hearts of such Subject's, who in like exigences, would have tried 1000 homely Artifices, to have secured their Liege Sovereign, rather than have taken this course of preventing the cruelty of pursuing Enemies, by murdering him more charitably with their own Hands:
and then have opposed their own Breasts against the drawn Swords of bloody Pursuers, though they had been sure to die with him; as considering, that the Life of the Lords Anointed, was worth 10000 of theirs, and that (next him that dies for Gods-sake, there is none who comes so near the honour of Martyrdom, as he that dies for Gods Vice-gerents sake, his Lawful Soveraign.
and then have opposed their own Breasts against the drawn Swords of bloody Pursuers, though they had been sure to die with him; as considering, that the Life of the lords Anointed, was worth 10000 of theirs, and that (next him that die for God's sake, there is none who comes so near the honour of Martyrdom, as he that die for God's Vicegerents sake, his Lawful Sovereign.
Lastly, Had the Philistines killed him, they were in a double capacity more excusable than this Amalekite: For they were Conquerors in a Battel newly gained,
Lastly, Had the philistines killed him, they were in a double capacity more excusable than this Amalekite: For they were Conquerors in a Battle newly gained,
and in the heat of pursuit; (and in National Wars, the Conquered forfeits his life to the Conquerors mercy) Nay, they were Subjects of another Countrey, and so Saul was to them but an Ordinary Person: But this Murderer was not only of the same conquered party with Saul, and so had no claim to a power of his life by the Success of the Day, but one of his own Subjects and Souldiers, raised for the defence of his Person,
and in the heat of pursuit; (and in National Wars, the Conquered forfeits his life to the Conquerors mercy) Nay, they were Subject's of Another Country, and so Saul was to them but an Ordinary Person: But this Murderer was not only of the same conquered party with Saul, and so had no claim to a power of his life by the Success of the Day, but one of his own Subject's and Soldiers, raised for the defence of his Person,
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and so was obliged by all means (even with the loss of his own) to preserve (not take away,) the Life of his Soveraign and General, and the Lords Anointed.
and so was obliged by all means (even with the loss of his own) to preserve (not take away,) the Life of his Sovereign and General, and the lords Anointed.
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and in his own Flight stumbled upon Saul unawares, and that the hast he was in to save his own Life, somwhat disordered his Reason, that he had not a like freedom of deliberating what was best to be do•e, as at other times. But yet he was an Amalekite, and there might be somthing of Enmity against Saul, — Altâ mente repostum, upon the account of a National Fewd, and in such a disposition (as malice useth to be quickly up and ready, when Providence offers an opportunity of retaliation) this time (how little soever it was) might be long enough to excite a desire of Revenge, together with a Plot to make it seem innocent, by pleading the suddenness of the Accident in its excuse.
and in his own Flight stumbled upon Saul unawares, and that the hast he was in to save his own Life, somewhat disordered his Reason, that he had not a like freedom of deliberating what was best to be do•e, as At other times. But yet he was an Amalekite, and there might be something of Enmity against Saul, — Altâ mente repostum, upon the account of a National Feud, and in such a disposition (as malice uses to be quickly up and ready, when Providence offers an opportunity of retaliation) this time (how little soever it was) might be long enough to excite a desire of Revenge, together with a Plot to make it seem innocent, by pleading the suddenness of the Accident in its excuse.
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but that he had Reason enough left, to give a direct Answer to Saul's Question, V. 7, 8. and to argue himself into the Commission of that bloudy Fact from the Considerations which he pleads, as moving him unto it;
but that he had Reason enough left, to give a Direct Answer to Saul's Question, V. 7, 8. and to argue himself into the Commission of that bloody Fact from the Considerations which he pleads, as moving him unto it;
and that he was not in so much hast, but that he had time enough (by his own confession) to hold a formal Discourse with Saul, (too long (one would think) for a dying and a flying Person to dialogue together) and surely, he needed not much longer time, than he confessed he had, (especially, seeing he had leisure enough to inform himself, that the Person he discoursed with, was his Soveraign) to reflect upon his own heart this Question, [ What warrant have I to destroy the Lords Anoint•d? ] So that whatever his hast was to save his own life, he made more hast than good speed to take away Sauls.
and that he was not in so much hast, but that he had time enough (by his own Confessi) to hold a formal Discourse with Saul, (too long (one would think) for a dying and a flying Person to dialogue together) and surely, he needed not much longer time, than he confessed he had, (especially, seeing he had leisure enough to inform himself, that the Person he discoursed with, was his Sovereign) to reflect upon his own heart this Question, [ What warrant have I to destroy the lords Anoint•d? ] So that whatever his hast was to save his own life, he made more haste than good speed to take away Saul's.
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And though he would seem free from any covetous design, tempting him to such a Fact, that he might enrich himself with the Royal spoyles; yet, who knows,
And though he would seem free from any covetous Design, tempting him to such a Fact, that he might enrich himself with the Royal spoils; yet, who knows,
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but th•t was first in his Intention, and the ground of his Action, though upon second thoughts, (consideringhow difficult it would be for him, a private Souldier, to make mony of things so commonly known, without being questioned, where he had them? and that to bring them to the next Successour, might yield him more profit, than he could have sold them for) he afterwards thought it fitter to present them to David? However, (be it that he had no intention to dispose of them any other way, when he committed the Fact yet) was he not hereby much furthered in his excuse.
but th•t was First in his Intention, and the ground of his Actium, though upon second thoughts, (consideringhow difficult it would be for him, a private Soldier, to make money of things so commonly known, without being questioned, where he had them? and that to bring them to the next Successor, might yield him more profit, than he could have sold them for) he afterwards Thought it fitter to present them to David? However, (be it that he had no intention to dispose of them any other Way, when he committed the Fact yet) was he not hereby much furthered in his excuse.
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For could he think, that an Intention honestly to dispose of the Royal Ornaments, would make a compensation for the murder of him that wore them? Surely,
For could he think, that an Intention honestly to dispose of the Royal Ornament, would make a compensation for the murder of him that wore them? Surely,
if so, he was much out, in bringing them to David, who had now reason to value a Kings Life higher than so, by the price he could not but set on his own. Nay more, he could not indeed have given more loud evidence against himself,
if so, he was much out, in bringing them to David, who had now reason to valve a Kings Life higher than so, by the price he could not but Set on his own. Nay more, he could not indeed have given more loud evidence against himself,
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for he could not but know, that the Crown he brought, was a Badge of Soveraignty, and therefore in killing him, on whose Head he confessed it was, he confessed that he knowingly killed the Lords Anointed.
for he could not but know, that the Crown he brought, was a Badge of Sovereignty, and Therefore in killing him, on whose Head he confessed it was, he confessed that he knowingly killed the lords Anointed.
And if (seeing how it was like to go with him) he might plead that also; he must know, that repentance, though it may avail a murderer towards the obtaining of his pardon from God, yet it is not a Plea sufficient to indemnifie in a Court of humane Justice. Murderers, especially, such Atrocious Murderers, justly die, by Gods Law and mans,
And if (seeing how it was like to go with him) he might plead that also; he must know, that Repentance, though it may avail a murderer towards the obtaining of his pardon from God, yet it is not a Plea sufficient to indemnify in a Court of humane justice. Murderers, especially, such Atrocious Murderers, justly die, by God's Law and men,
though truly penitent. The Tears of Repentance may do much towards the reparation of a mans own Innocence, but can do nothing towards a reparation for anothers Life.
though truly penitent. The Tears of Repentance may do much towards the reparation of a men own Innocence, but can do nothing towards a reparation for another's Life.
In a word, if indeed he repented of the fact, he could not but be willing to prevent (as far as in him lay) the spreading of the leaven of his example to infect others with a like guilt:
In a word, if indeed he repented of the fact, he could not but be willing to prevent (as Far as in him lay) the spreading of the leaven of his Exampl to infect Others with a like guilt:
And thus have we dispatched the first part of the Text (with its reference to the hypothesis of the Chapter, and the Doctrine couched in it, The hainousnesse of the sin of murthering Kings.) Come we now to the two remaining, which (in the person expressing his sense of it,
And thus have we dispatched the First part of the Text (with its Referente to the hypothesis of the Chapter, and the Doctrine couched in it, The heinousness of the since of murdering Kings.) Come we now to the two remaining, which (in the person expressing his sense of it,
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and the manner how he expresseth it) contain the substance of those practical Inferences which it affords for Application. And we will begin with the second part.
and the manner how he Expresses it) contain the substance of those practical Inferences which it affords for Application. And we will begin with the second part.
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Secondly, Quis, or [ the person expressing his deep sense of this horrid Fact, ] David, who may herein be exemplary to after-Ages, in the twofold Consideration, wherein the distribution of my Text represented him. I.
Secondly, Quis, or [ the person expressing his deep sense of this horrid Fact, ] David, who may herein be exemplary to Afterages, in the twofold Consideration, wherein the distribution of my Text represented him. I.
1. As a man, (in his personal capacity) and so I told you before he was a truly pious person, an eminent Saint, and for nothing more eminent, then for tendernesse of Conscience.
1. As a man, (in his personal capacity) and so I told you before he was a truly pious person, an eminent Saint, and for nothing more eminent, then for tenderness of Conscience.
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That he was a person truly pious and eminent for Saintship, is demonstratively evident in the high characters the Holy Ghost every where bestows upon him.
That he was a person truly pious and eminent for Saintship, is demonstratively evident in the high characters the Holy Ghost every where bestows upon him.
Gods servant David, is a Title wherein (by the mutual, and that frequent enterchanging of it in Scripture) both God and he seem to delight. And such a servant God thought him, that he seems to boast of his findings, when he had met with him,
God's servant David, is a Title wherein (by the mutual, and that frequent interchanging of it in Scripture) both God and he seem to delight. And such a servant God Thought him, that he seems to boast of his findings, when he had met with him,
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as if the like were not to be found again, [ I have found David my servant, Psal. 89. 20. ] So good a servant he was, that (as another high expression carries it) God himself could hardly wish or desire a better, (allowing the imperfections incident to humane frailty) for he was [ a man after his own heart, and one that would stick at none of his Commands,
as if the like were not to be found again, [ I have found David my servant, Psalm 89. 20. ] So good a servant he was, that (as Another high expression carries it) God himself could hardly wish or desire a better, (allowing the imperfections incident to humane frailty) for he was [ a man After his own heart, and one that would stick At none of his Commands,
but do NONLATINALPHABET all his wils. ] A man so good, that God takes measure of the goodness or badness of all his Successors, by the proportion or disproportion they bare to him: as being so far accounted good, as they walked in the way and steps of their Father David;
but do all his wills. ] A man so good, that God Takes measure of the Goodness or badness of all his Successors, by the proportion or disproportion they bore to him: as being so Far accounted good, as they walked in the Way and steps of their Father David;
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Yea, so good, that the best of men that ever was (the Lord Jesus Christ) is by the Holy Ghost, called by the Name of David as his most sutable Type, Jer. 30. 9. Hosea 3. 5. Nor do the Characters given him in that kind, speak more then his own practise justified.
Yea, so good, that the best of men that ever was (the Lord jesus christ) is by the Holy Ghost, called by the Name of David as his most suitable Type, Jer. 30. 9. Hosea 3. 5. Nor do the Characters given him in that kind, speak more then his own practice justified.
Every morning, his waking thoughts conversed with God, Psal. 139. 8. Yea, he was one, who (over and above the seventh day reserved by God for his publique service, which he as constantly attended,
Every morning, his waking thoughts conversed with God, Psalm 139. 8. Yea, he was one, who (over and above the seventh day reserved by God for his public service, which he as constantly attended,
as the door-keepers of Gods house themselves, Psal. 84. 10.) consecrated seven petty Sabbaths a day to devotion, Psal. 119. 164. and broke his sleep at midnight to spend time in religious duties, Psal. 119. 62. and one of so raised a spirit in his pious meditations and devotions, that his remains have been ever since made use of,
as the doorkeepers of God's house themselves, Psalm 84. 10.) consecrated seven Petty Sabbaths a day to devotion, Psalm 119. 164. and broke his sleep At midnight to spend time in religious duties, Psalm 119. 62. and one of so raised a Spirit in his pious meditations and devotions, that his remains have been ever since made use of,
And for the tendernesse of his conscience, there needs no other evidence, then (that one instance already touched at) the disturbance he felt in himself for cutting off but one thred of Sauls garment, though done for a testimony of his own innocency, 1 Sam. 24. 5.
And for the tenderness of his conscience, there needs no other evidence, then (that one instance already touched At) the disturbance he felt in himself for cutting off but one thread of Saul's garment, though done for a testimony of his own innocency, 1 Sam. 24. 5.
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This is the person, whom the relation of this Amalekite, concerning his murthering of Saul, doth so transport into an holy passion, that he cries out, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thy hand to destory the Lords Anointed?
This is the person, whom the Relation of this Amalekite, Concerning his murdering of Saul, does so transport into an holy passion, that he cries out, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thy hand to destory the lords Anointed?
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and gives us of this Age a liberal occasion to wonder at that new-fashion'd, or rather new-fangled garb of Sanctity, which some have assumed to cloak the actual guilt of farre more horrid Villanies,
and gives us of this Age a liberal occasion to wonder At that new-fashioned, or rather newfangled garb of Sanctity, which Some have assumed to cloak the actual guilt of Far more horrid Villainies,
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than this (the very relation whereof so startled David) in my Text; and at that paradoxical notion of tendernesse of conscience, which admits Murthers and Treasons of the most horrid aggravation imaginable, into the reputation of most heroical vertues, and elevated acts of Religion. For surely,
than this (the very Relation whereof so startled David) in my Text; and At that paradoxical notion of tenderness of conscience, which admits Murders and Treasons of the most horrid aggravation imaginable, into the reputation of most heroical Virtues, and elevated acts of Religion. For surely,
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if David were such an eminent Saint, these persons who so directly walk Antipodes to his principles and practise, can pass with all sober Christians for no other then incarnate devils: and if Davids Conscience were so truly and remarkably tender, the Consciences of these men must needs be harder than Adamants, and seared into an incurable dedolency, whose principles and tempers carry so irreconcileable a contradiction to his,
if David were such an eminent Saint, these Persons who so directly walk Antipodes to his principles and practice, can pass with all Sobrium Christians for no other then incarnate Devils: and if Davids Conscience were so truly and remarkably tender, the Consciences of these men must needs be harder than Adamants, and seared into an incurable dedolency, whose principles and tempers carry so Irreconcilable a contradiction to his,
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The Intelligence which this Miscreant brought him (it is probable) gave him the first glimpse, the first intimation of the actual devolution of the Crown upon him:
The Intelligence which this Miscreant brought him (it is probable) gave him the First glimpse, the First intimation of the actual devolution of the Crown upon him:
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And a like piece of Justice doth he (a while afterwards) execute upon the murtherers of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, who had for two years been set up by a Faction,
And a like piece of justice does he (a while afterwards) execute upon the murderers of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, who had for two Years been Set up by a Faction,
as Competitor with him in the Kingdom, chap. 4. Examples, followed by Amaziah King of Judah, upon the murtherers of his father Joash, 2 King. 14. 5. and very ordinarily to be paralell'd in all Histories, wherein there is no piece of Justice more commonly taken notice of,
as Competitor with him in the Kingdom, chap. 4. Examples, followed by Amaziah King of Judah, upon the murderers of his father Joash, 2 King. 14. 5. and very ordinarily to be paralleled in all Histories, wherein there is no piece of justice more commonly taken notice of,
then the severe inquisition and recompense made by succeeding Princes, for the blood of their Predecessors. And indeed, both the Law of God (which admits no compensation for humane blood, but the blood of him that sheds it, and that upon good reason too,
then the severe inquisition and recompense made by succeeding Princes, for the blood of their Predecessors. And indeed, both the Law of God (which admits no compensation for humane blood, but the blood of him that sheds it, and that upon good reason too,
and the Law of man conformably allots an exemplary addition of poenal circumstances, to that severity in the case of King-killing, upon weighty reason, seeing in that prodigious crime there is a defacing of a double Image of God, both Natural and Political.
and the Law of man conformably allots an exemplary addition of penal Circumstances, to that severity in the case of Regicide, upon weighty reason, seeing in that prodigious crime there is a defacing of a double Image of God, both Natural and Political.
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So that if it were possible to inflict a double death upon such malefactours, their double, yea, manifold guilt (for he that murthers a Supream Magistrate, virtually and in effect, murthers a Community) would abundantly justifie the rigour of such an execution.
So that if it were possible to inflict a double death upon such malefactors, their double, yea, manifold guilt (for he that murders a Supreme Magistrate, virtually and in Effect, murders a Community) would abundantly justify the rigour of such an execution.
Severity in such a case, is such a piece of righteousnesse, as establisheth the Throne (Prov. 16. 12.) by scaring those of succeeding Ages from doing so presumptuously.
Severity in such a case, is such a piece of righteousness, as Establisheth the Throne (Curae 16. 12.) by scaring those of succeeding Ages from doing so presumptuously.
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Upon consideration whereof, as those Princes are abundantly justified, who in this piece of justice follow Davids example; so are those persons as much to be blamed, whose either good nature, and softness of disposition, or evil Principles, and partnership of guilt, prejudiceth them against the severe executions of Regicides, which humane Laws every where appoint, and humane Authority (in terrorem) for others terrour, somtimes practiseth. For it is but meet, that exemplary severity should teach men the difference between the value to be put upon the persons of Princes, and Subjects: Otherwise Assasinations would be as frequently acted upon Soveraigns, as Murders upon Private men; yea, hardly would any King that hath an enemy daring enough to adventure a bare life, be translated into Heaven siccâ morte, with an unbloudy death.
Upon consideration whereof, as those Princes Are abundantly justified, who in this piece of Justice follow Davids Exampl; so Are those Persons as much to be blamed, whose either good nature, and softness of disposition, or evil Principles, and partnership of guilt, prejudiceth them against the severe executions of Regicides, which humane Laws every where appoint, and humane authority (in terrorem) for Others terror, sometimes Practiseth. For it is but meet, that exemplary severity should teach men the difference between the valve to be put upon the Persons of Princes, and Subject's: Otherwise Assassinations would be as frequently acted upon Sovereigns, as Murders upon Private men; yea, hardly would any King that hath an enemy daring enough to adventure a bore life, be translated into Heaven siccâ morte, with an unbloody death.
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Whereas (on the other side) experience tels us, that those who can contemn a single death, yet dread it cloathed with such Circumstances, as carry a Brand of eternal ignominy with them, by a Blot upon the Memory, and a Tincture upon the Bloud to all posterity.
Whereas (on the other side) experience tells us, that those who can contemn a single death, yet dread it clothed with such circumstances, as carry a Brand of Eternal ignominy with them, by a Blot upon the Memory, and a Tincture upon the Blood to all posterity.
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for so many years, be thus affected with the Murder of his Implacable Persecutor, if a David, who had fled to Arms for shelter, against his Soveraigns unjust violence, neither dared himself to use those Arms to the prejudice of his Person, when he had him within his power,
for so many Years, be thus affected with the Murder of his Implacable Persecutor, if a David, who had fled to Arms for shelter, against his Sovereigns unjust violence, neither dared himself to use those Arms to the prejudice of his Person, when he had him within his power,
nor would dismiss his actual Murderer without exemplary vengeance; and lastly, if the undoubted right of Succession in his Throne, and the long expected news of an avoydance thereof, could not soften the radicated Principles of Loyalty in David, so far,
nor would dismiss his actual Murderer without exemplary vengeance; and lastly, if the undoubted right of Succession in his Throne, and the long expected news of an avoidance thereof, could not soften the radicated Principles of Loyalty in David, so Far,
as to induce him to admit of a secret titillation of complacency in that Fact, when done to his hand, which made his way plain to the possession of a just Royalty, or sweeten him one jot towards the Person who had been the Instrument of making room for him:
as to induce him to admit of a secret titillation of complacency in that Fact, when done to his hand, which made his Way plain to the possession of a just Royalty, or sweeten him one jot towards the Person who had been the Instrument of making room for him:
doth it not demonstratively follow, that all other Persons, (especially such as are not under the like probable Effects of Tentation in this kind) should be as sowrly irreconcileable to the Agents and Principles, which are in the same condemnation, for prodigious impiety and flagitiousness? Especially,
does it not demonstratively follow, that all other Persons, (especially such as Are not under the like probable Effects of Tentation in this kind) should be as sourly Irreconcilable to the Agents and Principles, which Are in the same condemnation, for prodigious impiety and flagitiousness? Especially,
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when it shall be considered, how emphatically, how pathetically David expresseth his sense of this horrid action, which I shall lay before your consideration in the handing of the Third and Last Part of my Text.
when it shall be considered, how emphatically, how pathetically David Expresses his sense of this horrid actium, which I shall lay before your consideration in the handing of the Third and Last Part of my Text.
Thirdly, The Quomodo, or manner of Davids Expression of the violence of those Passions, which he inwardly felt upon occasion of this Relation; which (as I told you before) is by way of sharp and cutting Interrogation.
Thirdly, The Quomodo, or manner of Davids Expression of the violence of those Passion, which he inwardly felt upon occasion of this Relation; which (as I told you before) is by Way of sharp and cutting Interrogation.
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2. For evide•ce of his Deliberate and Solemn Acts, to testifie his hearty sorrow for this doleful accident, we find him, v. 17, 18. (as I told you in the Preface) penning an Epicedium or Funeral-Song,
2. For evide•ce of his Deliberate and Solemn Acts, to testify his hearty sorrow for this doleful accident, we find him, v. 17, 18. (as I told you in the Preface) penning an Epicedium or Funeral-Song,
Nor was Davids example in this kind altogether barren, for we find it afterwards followed by the godly Jews, upon occasion of the untimely death of good Josiah; they mourned so truly and heartily for him, that the greatness of their sorrow in after-ages grew into a Prove•b, [ as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the Valley of Megiddon, Zech. 12. 11. ] And among their Solemn Lamentations, had one kept on record to Posterity, penned by an holy Prophet, Lam. 4. 20. and perpetuated the solemn remembrance of that heavy stroak by publick Command:
Nor was Davids Exampl in this kind altogether barren, for we find it afterwards followed by the godly jews, upon occasion of the untimely death of good Josiah; they mourned so truly and heartily for him, that the greatness of their sorrow in Afterages grew into a Prove•b, [ as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the Valley of Megiddo, Zechariah 12. 11. ] And among their Solemn Lamentations, had one kept on record to Posterity, penned by an holy Prophet, Lam. 4. 20. and perpetuated the solemn remembrance of that heavy stroke by public Command:
And afterwards, when Gedaliah the good Governour left by Nebuzaradan, was treacherously slain by Ishmael, Jer. 41. 1, 2. We find there was an Annual Fast appointed,
And afterwards, when Gedaliah the good Governor left by Nebuzaradan, was treacherously slave by Ishmael, Jer. 41. 1, 2. We find there was an Annual Fast appointed,
and observed till after the return from Captivity, upon the Moneth wherein he was slain, as the most judicious Interpreters expound the Fast of the 7th.
and observed till After the return from Captivity, upon the Monn wherein he was slave, as the most judicious Interpreters expound the Fast of the 7th.
Moneth, Zech. 7. 5. Which Examples loudly call for like deep and solemn Impressions and Expressions of heartiest sorrow from all Loyal Subjects upon like Accidents, and abundantly justifie the Annual Solemnization of this Day; (especially if we consider,
Monn, Zechariah 7. 5. Which Examples loudly call for like deep and solemn Impressions and Expressions of heartiest sorrow from all Loyal Subject's upon like Accidents, and abundantly justify the Annual Solemnization of this Day; (especially if we Consider,
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how great a Losse these Kingdoms suffered, and how great a Guilt they contracted by the Lamentable Providence that occasioned it: Of which, more plentifully anon.
how great a Loss these Kingdoms suffered, and how great a Gilded they contracted by the Lamentable Providence that occasioned it: Of which, more plentifully anon.
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nor can there be a louder attestation to the Deserts of a Prince, than that his Losse is bewailed as a Common Calamity. Upon which account it is, that God promiseth it as a signal Mercy to the hopeful Son of wicked Jeroboam, that all Israel should mourn for him, 1 Kings 14. 13. and threatens it as a heavy judgment on Jehoiakim, the wicked Son of good Josiah, that he should be buried with the Burial of an Asse, thrown in a ditch, without any one to mourn or lament for him, neither Brother, nor Sister, nor Subject, Jer. 22. 18, 19. 2. Wonder and Astonishment, at the strangeness of the accident, and boldness of the Villain, in first daring to act, and then, not blushing to relate that fearful wickedness.
nor can there be a Louder attestation to the Deserts of a Prince, than that his Loss is bewailed as a Common Calamity. Upon which account it is, that God promises it as a signal Mercy to the hopeful Son of wicked Jeroboam, that all Israel should mourn for him, 1 Kings 14. 13. and threatens it as a heavy judgement on Jehoiakim, the wicked Son of good Josiah, that he should be buried with the Burial of an Ass, thrown in a ditch, without any one to mourn or lament for him, neither Brother, nor Sister, nor Subject, Jer. 22. 18, 19. 2. Wonder and Astonishment, At the strangeness of the accident, and boldness of the Villain, in First daring to act, and then, not blushing to relate that fearful wickedness.
And fit it is that such Monsters wherever they are found, should still set the whole world at gaze in a pious Amazement. Which Affection, however in it self it be not so directly moral, as some others are,
And fit it is that such Monsters wherever they Are found, should still Set the Whole world At gaze in a pious Amazement. Which Affection, however in it self it be not so directly moral, as Some Others Are,
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an holy shyness and aversation of mind towards those Tentations, which we are before prepossessed against with a potent prejudice, as so many monstrous and portentous Births of hellish wickedness:
an holy shyness and aversation of mind towards those Tentations, which we Are before prepossessed against with a potent prejudice, as so many monstrous and portentous Births of hellish wickedness:
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For we may very well suppose that his tender and delicate Conscience presently took an Alarm from the Amalekites brazen-faced Relation, and rallied all the Spirits in his Body, to the Fort-Royal of his Heart, to fortifie it against the pestilential breath of such a proditious Monster; and thence it shot forth the Darts of fiery indignation in the Frowns of his Royal Countenance, and sharpned every hair of his head into a Porcupines Quill, which extream horrour erected (as it were of purpose) to fly in the Face of the detestable Object. All this,
For we may very well suppose that his tender and delicate Conscience presently took an Alarm from the Amalekites brazenfaced Relation, and rallied all the Spirits in his Body, to the Fort-Royal of his Heart, to fortify it against the pestilential breath of such a proditious Monster; and thence it shot forth the Darts of fiery Indignation in the Frowns of his Royal Countenance, and sharpened every hair of his head into a Porcupines Quill, which extreme horror erected (as it were of purpose) to fly in the Face of the detestable Object. All this,
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And indeed, nothing lesse than such an Hyperbold of abomination will serve to express, as it ought, the just sense which those who will imitate David in either of his forementioned Capaci•ies, (whether of good men or good Magistrates) ought to have of that NONLATINALPHABET, that monstrous steam of Hell, and stench of the bottomless Pit, which breaths out of the mouths of those unclean Beasts, and Lying Prophets, (whose Throats are worse than an open Sepulcher) by whom the sin of King-killing (which David and every good man so startles at) is not only proclaimed Lawful, but extolled as meritorious; and much more, of that NONLATINALPHABET,
And indeed, nothing less than such an Hyperbold of abomination will serve to express, as it ought, the just sense which those who will imitate David in either of his forementioned Capaci•ies, (whither of good men or good Magistrates) ought to have of that, that monstrous steam of Hell, and stench of the bottomless Pit, which breathes out of the mouths of those unclean Beasts, and Lying prophets, (whose Throats Are Worse than an open Sepulcher) by whom the since of Regicide (which David and every good man so startles At) is not only proclaimed Lawful, but extolled as meritorious; and much more, of that,
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or Abomination of Desolation, (the practise of that monstrous Principle) when (especially) it shall be set up in the holy place, and worshipped in the thoughts of deluded Creatures,
or Abomination of Desolation, (the practise of that monstrous Principle) when (especially) it shall be Set up in the holy place, and worshipped in the thoughts of deluded Creatures,
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And thus (at last, have I done with the Text, as it relates to the Chapter and Narrative contained in it, together with the Doctrine and Inferences (in general) comprehended therein.
And thus (At last, have I done with the Text, as it relates to the Chapter and Narrative contained in it, together with the Doctrine and Inferences (in general) comprehended therein.
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And truly, when I thought of finding out a parallel Text of Scripture to the Text of Providence, which this sad day cals to our Remembrance, I must confesse, I found my self ar an unusual loss.
And truly, when I Thought of finding out a parallel Text of Scripture to the Text of Providence, which this sad day calls to our Remembrance, I must confess, I found my self Are an unusual loss.
Many Kings deaths are recorded in Sacred Writ, and divers of them violent and bloudy; and divers of them brought about by the hands of Rebellious and Traiterous Subjects. But to match all the Circumstances of the most execrable Murder of our Late Gracious Soveraign, I know none that can tolerably pretend unto it.
Many Kings death's Are recorded in Sacred Writ, and diverse of them violent and bloody; and diverse of them brought about by the hands of Rebellious and Traitorous Subject's. But to match all the circumstances of the most execrable Murder of our Late Gracious Sovereign, I know none that can tolerably pretend unto it.
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That which my Text attempts towards it, lies rather in the parallel which should be between Davids Spirit and ours, upon so sad an occasion (for which end mainly I made choice of it) then that which may be supposed between Sauls Person and Death and his Majesties, which are (almost altogether) unparallelable. And therefore in those short Touches of Collation, which I shall bestow upon them, I must of necessity compare them,
That which my Text attempts towards it, lies rather in the parallel which should be between Davids Spirit and ours, upon so sad an occasion (for which end mainly I made choice of it) then that which may be supposed between Saul's Person and Death and his Majesties, which Are (almost altogether) unparallelable. And Therefore in those short Touches of Collation, which I shall bestow upon them, I must of necessity compare them,
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It is true indeed, that in some of the aggravations of the horrid murder committed upon them both, the Parallel holds. That both were Kings, Anointed, and the Lords Anointed, and both murdered by Subjects; but the differences are far more in the rest of the Circumstances,
It is true indeed, that in Some of the aggravations of the horrid murder committed upon them both, the Parallel holds. That both were Kings, Anointed, and the lords Anointed, and both murdered by Subject's; but the differences Are Far more in the rest of the circumstances,
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1. Consider we the Person Murdered (our Late Gracious, and now Glorious Soveraign. A person (take him either as Man, or King) of a Temper so far different from Sauls, that as the one seemed to be composed of Cruelty, so the other seemed to have nothing in his Constitution but Clemency. A person (in both capacities, both of Man and King) so free, not only from the guilt, but even from the suspition of any enormous Crime, that the malice of his Accusers themselves, could find nothing to stuffe out that Black Charge which they laid against him,
1. Consider we the Person Murdered (our Late Gracious, and now Glorious Sovereign. A person (take him either as Man, or King) of a Temper so Far different from Saul's, that as the one seemed to be composed of Cruelty, so the other seemed to have nothing in his Constitution but Clemency. A person (in both capacities, both of Man and King) so free, not only from the guilt, but even from the suspicion of any enormous Crime, that the malice of his Accusers themselves, could find nothing to stuff out that Black Charge which they laid against him,
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but the unhappy Contests between Himself and his Subjects (the sad Issues of mutual Jealousies, blown up into an open War by a Divine Blast upon all those Counsels, which might have prevented it,
but the unhappy Contests between Himself and his Subject's (the sad Issues of mutual Jealousies, blown up into an open War by a Divine Blast upon all those Counsels, which might have prevented it,
and afterwards (as much as in them lay) hindred the making it up, because their own Conscience of having unpardonably offended him, told them, they could expect no Security, but in his Ruine. A Person and King, of so elevated a size, both for Intellectual and Moral Endowments, that the stature of his inward man, as much overtopped the most accomplished of his Subjects,
and afterwards (as much as in them lay) hindered the making it up, Because their own Conscience of having unpardonably offended him, told them, they could expect no Security, but in his Ruin. A Person and King, of so elevated a size, both for Intellectual and Moral Endowments, that the stature of his inward man, as much overtopped the most accomplished of his Subject's,
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For his Intellectuals: He was endowed with such an height of Phancy, as would have won him the Laurel in a Commonwealth of Poets. He was Master of so sublime a Grandeur of Language,
For his Intellectuals: He was endowed with such an height of Fancy, as would have wone him the Laurel in a Commonwealth of Poets. He was Master of so sublime a Grandeur of Language,
and stately Majesticalness, joyned with an amiable fluency of Style, as might have challenged a Dictatorship among the best of Orators; of which his Royal Remains are an indisputable evidence.
and stately Majesticalness, joined with an amiable fluency of Style, as might have challenged a Dictatorship among the best of Orators; of which his Royal Remains Are an indisputable evidence.
And for Soundness of Judgment, both in Points of Controversie, and Cases of Conscience, he might have challenged the Theological Chair, upon the account of meer worth,
And for Soundness of Judgement, both in Points of Controversy, and Cases of Conscience, he might have challenged the Theological Chair, upon the account of mere worth,
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Indeed he was a Prince who might have passed clear with the universal reputation of the best of English Kings, had he not faln into the worst of Times, wherein the English Manners were so debauched with the blandishments of a long continued tranquillity and plenty;
Indeed he was a Prince who might have passed clear with the universal reputation of the best of English Kings, had he not fallen into the worst of Times, wherein the English Manners were so debauched with the blandishments of a long continued tranquillity and plenty;
A King, whom if we had not by our sins rendred our selves unworthy to enjoy longer, we had been (it may be to this day) in danger of nothing more then being surfeited with our own felicity. And that we enjoyed him not, all the world must bear him witness, it was not his fault, seeing in that last and fatall Treaty (as Providence made it) at Newport, he shewed so great a desire in his Gracious Condescensions to make his people happy, that he even forgot he had any share of his own to challenge among them;
A King, whom if we had not by our Sins rendered our selves unworthy to enjoy longer, we had been (it may be to this day) in danger of nothing more then being surfeited with our own felicity. And that we enjoyed him not, all the world must bear him witness, it was not his fault, seeing in that last and fatal Treaty (as Providence made it) At Newport, he showed so great a desire in his Gracious Condescensions to make his people happy, that he even forgotten he had any share of his own to challenge among them;
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having indeed given them all, but (what he could not part with) that Sovereign goodnesse of disposition, which was the only thing (almost) that he had left, besides the redintigrated affections of his people, (divers of whom began then to know him better, and therefore valued him the more, out of conviction that they had ignorantly persecuted him) to support his Throne withall.
having indeed given them all, but (what he could not part with) that Sovereign Goodness of disposition, which was the only thing (almost) that he had left, beside the redintigrated affections of his people, (diverse of whom began then to know him better, and Therefore valued him the more, out of conviction that they had ignorantly persecuted him) to support his Throne withal.
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So that, I must needs say it was the fatall infatuation, and infelicity of these Nations, that they knew not in the day of their visitation the things that belonged to their peace:
So that, I must needs say it was the fatal infatuation, and infelicity of these nations, that they knew not in the day of their Visitation the things that belonged to their peace:
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and therefore were they (by the righteous judgement of God) for a full decad of years and more, justly hid from their eyes. O fortunatos nimium bona si sua nôssent Anglicolas! —
and Therefore were they (by the righteous judgement of God) for a full decade of Years and more, justly hid from their eyes. O fortunatos Nimium Bona si sua nôssent Anglicans! —
but such as all Religions may blush to own, that if the imployment of his serener hours were of a piece with the entertainment of his Solitudes and Sufferings; that man is not enough Christian himself, who can admit a dispute in his own bosom,
but such as all Religions may blush to own, that if the employment of his serener hours were of a piece with the entertainment of his solitudes and Sufferings; that man is not enough Christian himself, who can admit a dispute in his own bosom,
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whether he ought not to be ranked among the chiefest of Christians: or, if (as some suppose) his Afflictions were the School wherein he received the first elements of practical Piety, this (in deed and truth) is so far from being a disparagement to him, that it renders him so much more the subject of all good mens admiration and astonishment, for making so wonderfull a proficiency in so short a time,
whither he ought not to be ranked among the chiefest of Christians: or, if (as Some suppose) his Afflictions were the School wherein he received the First elements of practical Piety, this (in deed and truth) is so Far from being a disparagement to him, that it renders him so much more the Subject of all good men's admiration and astonishment, for making so wonderful a proficiency in so short a time,
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as the digesting into practice the whole Doctrine and Example of his Master Christ, and especially so much as related to the last passages of his life, proclaims to all the world.
as the digesting into practice the Whole Doctrine and Exampl of his Master christ, and especially so much as related to the last passages of his life, proclaims to all the world.
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And if in some modes and other circumstantials of his Profession, he pleased not all men, yea possibly might distaste some good men; yet (even in these) his conscientious constancy (and no other principle could prevail with him,
And if in Some modes and other circumstantials of his Profession, he pleased not all men, yea possibly might distaste Some good men; yet (even in these) his conscientious constancy (and no other principle could prevail with him,
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when all his earthly enjoyments were apparently adventured to a desperate irrecoverablenesse by his adhering to them) ought not to be displeasing to any. Especially when we consider,
when all his earthly enjoyments were apparently adventured to a desperate irrecoverableness by his adhering to them) ought not to be displeasing to any. Especially when we Consider,
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how many principles and practises of far greater incompatibility with true piety, must be allowed, to make the Religion of some persons currant, who most disparage His.
how many principles and practises of Far greater incompatibility with true piety, must be allowed, to make the Religion of Some Persons currant, who most disparage His.
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how much the Protestant Cause was concerned in his preservation: and especially, the sad face of this Orphan-Church of ours, which from that time forwards, became the lamentablest scene of Anarchy and Confusion, that ever was seen in the Christian world, not excepting Munster it self, that saw but the prologue to our Tragedy. For who knows not, that whatever Persons or Parties stepped up into •••s vacant Seat, made it the M•ster-piece of their policy (like selfseeking Chirurgions) to keep our wounds open, that they might keep themselves in practise: and to maintain opposite Factions to peck at one another, that whiles the people were busied in private contests, they might be the lesse sensible of their publique oppressions. Insomuch, that the sad revival of old Heresies and Schismes (every one of which carried a Legion of new ones in its belly) together with the apparent dangers of extirpation to the true Protestant Religion, and all its Professors, for many years together since our sins removed Him from us, have convinced not a few, that he was not so much to blame,
how much the Protestant Cause was concerned in his preservation: and especially, the sad face of this Orphan-Church of ours, which from that time forward, became the lamentablest scene of Anarchy and Confusion, that ever was seen in the Christian world, not excepting Munster it self, that saw but the prologue to our Tragedy. For who knows not, that whatever Persons or Parties stepped up into •••s vacant Seat, made it the M•ster-piece of their policy (like Self-seeking Chirurgeons) to keep our wounds open, that they might keep themselves in practise: and to maintain opposite Factions to peck At one Another, that while the people were busied in private contests, they might be the less sensible of their public oppressions. Insomuch, that the sad revival of old Heresies and Schisms (every one of which carried a Legion of new ones in its belly) together with the apparent dangers of extirpation to the true Protestant Religion, and all its Professors, for many Years together since our Sins removed Him from us, have convinced not a few, that he was not so much to blame,
as was too commonly thought, for not giving His consent to those violent and sudden changes which their misguided zeal (among many others alike mis-led,) in those times too importunately called for. And no doubt,
as was too commonly Thought, for not giving His consent to those violent and sudden changes which their misguided zeal (among many Others alike misled,) in those times too importunately called for. And no doubt,
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if he had lived to have perfected his own designed Modell for the Churches settlement, most of those dissentions that have been of late (and yet are) too flagrant among us, had long before they arrived at this maturity, been buried in the grave of oblivion, not so much by suppressing, as by reconciling the Dissenters.
if he had lived to have perfected his own designed Model for the Churches settlement, most of those dissensions that have been of late (and yet Are) too flagrant among us, had long before they arrived At this maturity, been buried in the grave of oblivion, not so much by suppressing, as by reconciling the Dissenters.
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But, as David when he had collected materials for the building of the Temple, was fain to leave ▪ them with his Advice and Benediction to his Son Solomon to make use of:
But, as David when he had collected materials for the building of the Temple, was fain to leave ▪ them with his advice and Benediction to his Son Solomon to make use of:
So our Gracious Soveraign, being not permitted by Providence to live to see the Rearing of that Structure, which he intended, hath left such Materials behind him, together with his Fatherly Charge and Blessing, for this happy work, to his Genuine Son and Lawful Successor, our present Gracious King (whom God long preserve) that we no waies doubt,
So our Gracious Sovereign, being not permitted by Providence to live to see the Rearing of that Structure, which he intended, hath left such Materials behind him, together with his Fatherly Charge and Blessing, for this happy work, to his Genuine Son and Lawful Successor, our present Gracious King (whom God long preserve) that we not ways doubt,
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but (as they are wonderful sutable to the Moderation of his Majesties temper, so) they will in due time be successefully made use of by him to the Happy Settlement of these Churches with the infinite Contentment of all those that love the Peace of Jerusalem.
but (as they Are wondered suitable to the Moderation of his Majesties temper, so) they will in due time be successfully made use of by him to the Happy Settlement of these Churches with the infinite Contentment of all those that love the Peace of Jerusalem.
In the mean while, if by what I have said concerning the Person, whose Funeral Anniversary, this Day is appointed to solemnize (and I am afraid I have rather injur'd his Memory, by saying too little, than the Truth, by saying too much of him) you be in any measure sensible of the Loss you suffered by his violent removal, I hope you are the better prepared to entertain the next Consideration, wherein this accursed Paricide exceeded that of Saul in my Text; and that is,
In the mean while, if by what I have said Concerning the Person, whose Funeral Anniversary, this Day is appointed to solemnize (and I am afraid I have rather injured his Memory, by saying too little, than the Truth, by saying too much of him) you be in any measure sensible of the Loss you suffered by his violent removal, I hope you Are the better prepared to entertain the next Consideration, wherein this accursed Parricide exceeded that of Saul in my Text; and that is,
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Had they been Native Forreigners, as the Amalekite in my Text was, and as he was (in probability) educated in a Heathen Religion, and sowred with the Leaven of National Enmity, heightned with the provocation of an universal Massacre, acted by the person they so barbarously murdered, upon all their dearest Relations, the Crime had been more pardonable; but these Paricides were his Majesties Native Subjects, that had drawn their first Breath in his Hereditary Dominions, & to this Natural Bond of Allegiance, had voluntarily added divers stronger Tyes of religious Oaths, Protestations and Covenants;
Had they been Native Foreigners, as the Amalekite in my Text was, and as he was (in probability) educated in a Heathen Religion, and soured with the Leaven of National Enmity, heightened with the provocation of an universal Massacre, acted by the person they so barbarously murdered, upon all their dearest Relations, the Crime had been more pardonable; but these Parricides were his Majesties Native Subject's, that had drawn their First Breath in his Hereditary Dominions, & to this Natural Bound of Allegiance, had voluntarily added diverse Stronger Ties of religious Oaths, Protestations and Covenants;
yea, some of those that lifted up not their Heels only, but their Hands against him, were such as did eat of his Bread, his own sworn Servants, none of them disobliged by any such Provocations of cruel Usages, so that it is hard to imagine,
yea, Some of those that lifted up not their Heels only, but their Hands against him, were such as did eat of his Bred, his own sworn Servants, none of them disobliged by any such Provocations of cruel Usages, so that it is hard to imagine,
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how it might be possible to load a Malefactor with more personal aggravating Considerations, to render him monstrously criminal, than these were notoriously guilty of;
how it might be possible to load a Malefactor with more personal aggravating Considerations, to render him monstrously criminal, than these were notoriously guilty of;
except only, that one (which like a vast Mountain, overtops all the rest) that they were Persons of the Professed True Religion, and in that Profession, coveted to engross the Reputation of the most eminently strict and Conscientious. And indeed, this is an aggravation, which ought beyond all others, to whet the indignation of every Conscientious Christian to a keenness beyond all moderation,
except only, that one (which like a vast Mountain, overtops all the rest) that they were Persons of the Professed True Religion, and in that Profession, coveted to engross the Reputation of the most eminently strict and Conscientious. And indeed, this is an aggravation, which ought beyond all Others, to whet the Indignation of every Conscientious Christian to a keenness beyond all moderation,
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What sport hath this sad scandal already made, and hovv much more may it yet make, to the Romish Emissaries, vvhose Religion hath been vvonted to raise Rebellions, and to canonize for Saints, the most prodigious Traytors; and hath alone born the odium of monopolizing the guilt of murdering Princes, for many ages;
What sport hath this sad scandal already made, and how much more may it yet make, to the Romish Emissaries, whose Religion hath been wonted to raise Rebellions, and to canonise for Saints, the most prodigious Traitors; and hath alone born the odium of monopolizing the guilt of murdering Princes, for many ages;
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that they have novv too colourable a pretence to discharge a part of that guilt upon those of the Protestant Communion, as being hereby become Fratres in malo, Brethren in this horrid vvickedness vvith themselves!
that they have now too colourable a pretence to discharge a part of that guilt upon those of the Protestant Communion, as being hereby become Brothers in Malo, Brothers in this horrid wickedness with themselves!
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But vve must vvithal tell them, that vve think our Profession no vvay touched in its reputation thereby, in the judgment of any vvhom inveterate Malice doth not prejudicate against us.
But we must withal tell them, that we think our Profession no Way touched in its reputation thereby, in the judgement of any whom inveterate Malice does not prejudicate against us.
than a Renegado 's miscarriages can concern the Troop vvhich he hath forsaken) Let the Romanist knovv, that no such Fruit ever grevv upon the root of Protestant Doctrines, vvhich abhor and detest all such Principles, and execrate all such Offenders;
than a Renegado is miscarriages can concern the Troop which he hath forsaken) Let the Romanist know, that no such Fruit ever grew upon the root of Protestant Doctrines, which abhor and detest all such Principles, and execrate all such Offenders;
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and (by consequence) if any persons vvho professed themselves Protestants, vvere guilty of this Barbarous Fact, Protestancy it self is no more concerned in it,
and (by consequence) if any Persons who professed themselves Protestants, were guilty of this Barbarous Fact, Protestancy it self is no more concerned in it,
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vvhich sufficiently vindicates it self, by the Laws provided against such Crimes, and the Severity executed upon those vvho commit them, from any partnership in them.
which sufficiently vindicates it self, by the Laws provided against such Crimes, and the Severity executed upon those who commit them, from any partnership in them.
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In a word, when the Romanist can shew us any such Tenets as these, publickly avowed by general consent of Protestants, [ That Christ hath left a power to any Person or Persons in his Church to dispose of all Crowns and Scepters,
In a word, when the Romanist can show us any such Tenets as these, publicly avowed by general consent of Protestants, [ That christ hath left a power to any Person or Persons in his Church to dispose of all Crowns and Sceptres,
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and that Subjects (in such a case) are absolved from all Oaths of Fealty and Allegiance to them, &c. ] let them impute the guilt of this horrid Crime to us, and spare not:
and that Subjects (in such a case) Are absolved from all Oaths of Fealty and Allegiance to them, etc. ] let them impute the guilt of this horrid Crime to us, and spare not:
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but so long as we, and they notoriously know, whose Doctrines these are, it is no hard matter to guess, what Heifer those Seditious Seminaries ploughed with, and at whose Forge they sharpned their Goads, and Plow-shares, who sowed the Tares, of such Traiterous Principles, in the field of our English Church and Commonwealth.
but so long as we, and they notoriously know, whose Doctrines these Are, it is no hard matter to guess, what Heifer those Seditious Seminaries ploughed with, and At whose Forge they sharpened their Goads, and Ploughshares, who sowed the Tares, of such Traitorous Principles, in the field of our English Church and Commonwealth.
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and detest their Principles, who have thus opened the mouths of our Adversaries against our Religion, and laid such a stumbling-block of prejudice in the way of those poor seduced creatures among us, who are thereby hardned in the distance they keep from us and our Communion.
and detest their Principles, who have thus opened the mouths of our Adversaries against our Religion, and laid such a stumbling-block of prejudice in the Way of those poor seduced creatures among us, who Are thereby hardened in the distance they keep from us and our Communion.
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3. A Third Consideration to amplifie the horrid murder of our Late Soveraign, beyond that of Saul, may be taken from the Fact it self: Which although (in the case of Saul) it hath already been charged with,
3. A Third Consideration to amplify the horrid murder of our Late Sovereign, beyond that of Saul, may be taken from the Fact it self: Which although (in the case of Saul) it hath already been charged with,
But this was a Publick Tragedy, in all the Acts of it, wherein the Conspirators, made all the world Spectators of their audacious Effrontery. Here was a Pageantry of Publick Justice, an High Court solemnly convened, a Bench, and a Bar, a President, and a Prisoner, an Inditement, and a Prosecution, and a Sentence, and all these, in the most publick place of Judicature in the three Nations.
But this was a Public Tragedy, in all the Acts of it, wherein the Conspirators, made all the world Spectators of their audacious Effrontery. Here was a Pageantry of Public justice, an High Court solemnly convened, a Bench, and a Bar, a President, and a Prisoner, an Indictment, and a Prosecution, and a Sentence, and all these, in the most public place of Judicature in the three nations.
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And after this, a Bloudy Execution, not in a Corner, but in the open Street, in the Face of the Sun, as if they meant (with a kind of def•nce to God himself) to call him in,
And After this, a Bloody Execution, not in a Corner, but in the open Street, in the Face of the Sun, as if they meant (with a kind of def•nce to God himself) to call him in,
as a publick Spectator, to behold how insolently they trampled upon his Authority, in his undoubted Vicegerent. A Tragedy, which in all the Acts and Scenes of it, I am confident all the Histories in the world cannot match.
as a public Spectator, to behold how insolently they trampled upon his authority, in his undoubted Vicegerent. A Tragedy, which in all the Acts and Scenes of it, I am confident all the Histories in the world cannot match.
Many Kings have died by the Sword, by the Dagger and the Pistol; many by poysonous Drugs, and other such Instruments of private and clandestine ambition, or revenge:
Many Kings have died by the Sword, by the Dagger and the Pistol; many by poisonous Drugs, and other such Instruments of private and clandestine ambition, or revenge:
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and taxed the Author with an unpardonable Errour, for transgressing the ordinary Rule of Fiction, the subject matter whereof, must be such as seems to carry an appearance of Truth, and though it be not verum, yet it is verisimile. So that here was a confluence of all that wilful projected Cruelty and Insolence could contribute to the aggravation of a Villany.
and taxed the Author with an unpardonable Error, for transgressing the ordinary Rule of Fiction, the Subject matter whereof, must be such as seems to carry an appearance of Truth, and though it be not verum, yet it is verisimile. So that Here was a confluence of all that wilful projected Cruelty and Insolence could contribute to the aggravation of a Villainy.
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4. To shew the Parallel yet more unparallel, in the case of our late Soveraign, his Murderers had none of all those Pleas to excuse their wickedness, which before have been urged on the behalf of the Amalekite. For,
4. To show the Parallel yet more unparallel, in the case of our late Sovereign, his Murderers had none of all those Pleasant to excuse their wickedness, which before have been urged on the behalf of the Amalekite. For,
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2. So far was our murdered Soveraign from being (as Saul was) a Tyrant and a Murderer; that none ever lost Life or Limb by his Authority, but in a course of Justice, or by the chance of war. And if he were an Enemy to any true Davids (which some object to him as a Crime) it was his Infelicity not to understand them to be such, which occasioned it;
2. So Far was our murdered Sovereign from being (as Saul was) a Tyrant and a Murderer; that none ever lost Life or Limb by his authority, but in a course of justice, or by the chance of war. And if he were an Enemy to any true Davids (which Some Object to him as a Crime) it was his Infelicity not to understand them to be such, which occasioned it;
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and I am confident, if any such there be, who had cause to complain of hard usage from him, they are so far Davids still, that they will give the Murderers as little thanks for rescuing them from their Sufferings, in such a way, as he did this Amalekite.
and I am confident, if any such there be, who had cause to complain of hard usage from him, they Are so Far Davids still, that they will give the Murderers as little thanks for rescuing them from their Sufferings, in such a Way, as he did this Amalekite.
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3. So far was he from being weary of his Life, and desiring the courtesie of a dispatch out of it, that he strongly and unanswerably asserted to the faces of his Murderers his Right both to his Life and Crown.
3. So Far was he from being weary of his Life, and desiring the courtesy of a dispatch out of it, that he strongly and unanswerably asserted to the faces of his Murderers his Right both to his Life and Crown.
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4. So far was he from an inevitable necessity of dying at that time, either by natural Infirmity, or accidental stroak of Providence, that he was in the very Prime of his Age, Health and Strength.
4. So Far was he from an inevitable necessity of dying At that time, either by natural Infirmity, or accidental stroke of Providence, that he was in the very Prime of his Age, Health and Strength.
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5. So far was he from being pursued by any Enemies but themselves, that he had but newly concluded a reconciling Treaty with those who had fought against him, whose Arms and Hearts were with a wonderful alacrity open to receive him,
5. So Far was he from being pursued by any Enemies but themselves, that he had but newly concluded a reconciling Treaty with those who had fought against him, whose Arms and Hearts were with a wondered alacrity open to receive him,
and expiate all former unkindnesses with all possible Demonstrations of Affectionate Loyalty. 6. So far were his Murderers from lighting occasionally upon a tentation to this Fact,
and expiate all former Unkindnesses with all possible Demonstrations of Affectionate Loyalty. 6. So Far were his Murderers from lighting occasionally upon a tentation to this Fact,
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7. So far were they from being clear of the design of enriching themselves with the Royal Spoyles, that (like Ahab) they had no sooner killed, but they presently fell to taking possession of all the Royal Lands and Revenews, and distributed them amongst themselves:
7. So Far were they from being clear of the Design of enriching themselves with the Royal Spoils, that (like Ahab) they had no sooner killed, but they presently fell to taking possession of all the Royal Lands and Revenues, and distributed them among themselves:
And whereas this Amalekite, after he had done the Fact, he took the Crown and Bracelet of Saul, & returned them to his Lawful Successor; these barbarous Murderers to make good their unjust possession) exclude his undoubted Heir and Successor, for many years, from his unquestionable Rights, and put God himself to the expense of a Miracle at last to restore him.
And whereas this Amalekite, After he had done the Fact, he took the Crown and Bracelet of Saul, & returned them to his Lawful Successor; these barbarous Murderers to make good their unjust possession) exclude his undoubted Heir and Successor, for many Years, from his unquestionable Rights, and put God himself to the expense of a Miracle At last to restore him.
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when Gods Justice and mans overtook them, and brought them to deserved Execution, took the Confidence to challenge a Crown of Martyrdom in the Kingdom of Glory,
when God's justice and men overtook them, and brought them to deserved Execution, took the Confidence to challenge a Crown of Martyrdom in the Kingdom of Glory,
and abused themselves with a Rodomantick perswasion, that it were a piece of ambition, becoming the most eminont of that noble Society, to desire an Exchange of condition with them.
and abused themselves with a Rodomantick persuasion, that it were a piece of ambition, becoming the most eminont of that noble Society, to desire an Exchange of condition with them.
And thus have I done with my Parallel so far as it concerns the Circumstances of the two Facts, the one of the Text, and the other of the Time; wherein there is little to be seen,
And thus have I done with my Parallel so Far as it concerns the circumstances of the two Facts, the one of the Text, and the other of the Time; wherein there is little to be seen,
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and the Generations that are to come, in reference to the other ] containing the due sense which as he had, so we ought to have, of so detestable and piacular a Fact, and dismal a Providence:
and the Generations that Are to come, in Referente to the other ] containing the due sense which as he had, so we ought to have, of so detestable and piacular a Fact, and dismal a Providence:
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1. Of the Loss received: Which (in Davids case) was inconsiderable, if compared with ours, He indeed lost a Soveraign, valiant enough to fight the Lords Battels, and one, who by his conduct, had divers times saved Israel; but one who was now in his Wane and Declination; so that (whatsoever David in modesty thought of him) the Loss of Saul was Israels gain, by making room for a better Successor, himself.
1. Of the Loss received: Which (in Davids case) was inconsiderable, if compared with ours, He indeed lost a Sovereign, valiant enough to fight the lords Battles, and one, who by his conduct, had diverse times saved Israel; but one who was now in his Wane and Declination; so that (whatsoever David in modesty Thought of him) the Loss of Saul was Israel's gain, by making room for a better Successor, himself.
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But our loss was like the dropping of a skilful Pilot overboard, when the Ship under his conduct, was in the very Mouth of the haven, and big with expectation of landing its precious Merchandise,
But our loss was like the dropping of a skilful Pilot overboard, when the Ship under his conduct, was in the very Mouth of the Haven, and big with expectation of landing its precious Merchandise,
but (by that sad accident) cast into the hands of raw, and rash and mutinous Seamen; whose indiscretions and animosities have cast us back again into a tempestuous Sea, where we have for many years been tossed up and down, with unspeakable hazard, till at last God by a Miraculous Providence, brought to our help, a Phoenix raised out of his Ashes, the true Heir, both of his Kingdoms and Vertues, who hath once more brought us within sight of Land, and we hope will (if our sins obstruct not his endeavours) set us safe on shore.
but (by that sad accident) cast into the hands of raw, and rash and mutinous Seamen; whose indiscretions and animosities have cast us back again into a tempestuous Sea, where we have for many Years been tossed up and down, with unspeakable hazard, till At last God by a Miraculous Providence, brought to our help, a Phoenix raised out of his Ashes, the true Heir, both of his Kingdoms and Virtues, who hath once more brought us within sighed of Land, and we hope will (if our Sins obstruct not his endeavours) Set us safe on shore.
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David k•ew, that God had cast off formerly, and now out off Saul for his own sins, not his. But we have cause enough to charge this losse upon our own provoking sins, which (at that time,
David k•ew, that God had cast off formerly, and now out off Saul for his own Sins, not his. But we have cause enough to charge this loss upon our own provoking Sins, which (At that time,
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and barbarous spoyling and destroying one another with a rage reaching up to Heaven, Notorious Debauchery and Prophaness in all sorts and degrees of men, which spared neither Gods Name,
and barbarous spoiling and destroying one Another with a rage reaching up to Heaven, Notorious Debauchery and Profaneness in all sorts and Degrees of men, which spared neither God's Name,
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and other dangerous Errors and Heresies, and (to make our Ephah of sins yet fuller) a spirit of Rebellion spread over the whole Nation, against just and lawful Authority; and many more might be added to this Black Roll, but that I hasten to an end.
and other dangerous Errors and Heresies, and (to make our Ephah of Sins yet fuller) a Spirit of Rebellion spread over the Whole nation, against just and lawful authority; and many more might be added to this Black Roll, but that I hasten to an end.
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And was it not time (think you) for God to be avenged of such a Nation as this was? and I would to God (I could with a clear Conscience) stop at was: But I fear, it may, with too much evidence of Truth be added,
And was it not time (think you) for God to be avenged of such a nation as this was? and I would to God (I could with a clear Conscience) stop At was: But I Fear, it may, with too much evidence of Truth be added,
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and yet is. And who could tax that Justice, which by his Providence suffered us to cut through that Bank with our own hands, which (under himself) kept out that Deluge of Miseries, which our sins deserved,
and yet is. And who could Tax that justice, which by his Providence suffered us to Cut through that Bank with our own hands, which (under himself) kept out that Deluge of Misery's, which our Sins deserved,
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Let us fear, lest by the continued guilt of the same sins, we procure a Decree of the Watchers, to cut down those Royal shoots, that have grown up in his stead (and he hath begun with them already, to our sad losse) and not leave so much as a stump in the earth, out of which a Rod may grow, to make a Scepter of.
Let us Fear, lest by the continued guilt of the same Sins, we procure a decree of the Watchers, to Cut down those Royal shoots, that have grown up in his stead (and he hath begun with them already, to our sad loss) and not leave so much as a stump in the earth, out of which a Rod may grow, to make a Sceptre of.
But (possibly) here I may be interrupted with a Question: whether all the Fault which provoked God to inflict such a severe stroak, were in the People, and the Throne altogether guiltless.
But (possibly) Here I may be interrupted with a Question: whither all the Fault which provoked God to inflict such a severe stroke, were in the People, and the Throne altogether guiltless.
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To which I answer, That I doubt not but personal sins, and acts of misgovernment towards the people under their charge, are incident to Kings as well as to persons of a lower degree. And I dare not perswade my self or others, that our late Sovereign was so much Saint, as to be altogether free; nay he was so much Saint, as (more then once) to confesse miscarriages in his Government.
To which I answer, That I doubt not but personal Sins, and acts of misgovernment towards the people under their charge, Are incident to Kings as well as to Persons of a lower degree. And I Dare not persuade my self or Others, that our late Sovereign was so much Saint, as to be altogether free; nay he was so much Saint, as (more then once) to confess miscarriages in his Government.
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that because of their eminency and publique influence, the Tempter thrusts sorer at them then ordinary, that they may fall; that God doth sometimes lead them into Tentation, because his wrath is kindled against their people;
that Because of their eminency and public influence, the Tempter thrusts Sorer At them then ordinary, that they may fallen; that God does sometime led them into Tentation, Because his wrath is kindled against their people;
that (in Scripture) those who have the commendation of Gods Spirit for the best of Kings, (David and Solomon) have yet more and fouler spots upon their Names,
that (in Scripture) those who have the commendation of God's Spirit for the best of Kings, (David and Solomon) have yet more and Fowler spots upon their Names,
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than K. Charles; and that were the busie enquirers into, and censurers of Kings faults a while in their places, I fear they would commit more and greater. Let the Questionist if he can, answer me this Question, Si fueris•tu Leo, qualis eris?
than K. Charles; and that were the busy enquirers into, and censurers of Kings Faults a while in their places, I Fear they would commit more and greater. Let the Questionist if he can, answer me this Question, Si fueris•tu Leo, qualis eris?
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In a word, Were I sufficiently instructed in the Cabinet affairs of our late Sovereign, and had I a revelation withall afforded me, to discover the secret springs of those Counsels upon which he acted,
In a word, Were I sufficiently instructed in the Cabinet affairs of our late Sovereign, and had I a Revelation withal afforded me, to discover the secret springs of those Counsels upon which he acted,
and were I inabled thereby to conclude him really guilty of whatever, and more, then what malice and prejudice have ever charged him withall, I should think my self obliged to do (what is the duty of every good man) that right to his memory, as to bury his errours and miscarriages in his grave,
and were I enabled thereby to conclude him really guilty of whatever, and more, then what malice and prejudice have ever charged him withal, I should think my self obliged to doe (what is the duty of every good man) that right to his memory, as to bury his errors and miscarriages in his grave,
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The Lord discover to his Sacred Majesty, who now fils his Seat, (to whom this enquiry is more proper then to us) both these and those, that he may render his vertues immortal by imitation, and wash off the guilt of his failings, (if any such adhere to the Throne) by deprecating the imputation of them,
The Lord discover to his Sacred Majesty, who now fills his Seat, (to whom this enquiry is more proper then to us) both these and those, that he may render his Virtues immortal by imitation, and wash off the guilt of his failings, (if any such adhere to the Throne) by deprecating the imputation of them,
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And let us help him herein in our prayers, and encourage him by our loyal affections and obedience; and amend our own lives the rather, upon the account of the Love we bear to his prosperity; to whom our sins (whatever they are) are Traitors, though our selves be never so loyal and affectionate subjects.
And let us help him herein in our Prayers, and encourage him by our loyal affections and Obedience; and amend our own lives the rather, upon the account of the Love we bear to his Prosperity; to whom our Sins (whatever they Are) Are Traitors, though our selves be never so loyal and affectionate subject's.
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3. Let us grieve (and herein I am sure David had not so much cause by Sauls own frequent confession) for that special guilt which the Nation in general, and particular persons in great multitudes every where have contracted, by any way furthering antecedently, or abetting consequentially, so horrid and execrable a murther.
3. Let us grieve (and herein I am sure David had not so much cause by Saul's own frequent Confessi) for that special guilt which the nation in general, and particular Persons in great Multitudes every where have contracted, by any Way furthering antecedently, or abetting consequentially, so horrid and execrable a murder.
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Let no Person or Party think to shift off this duty, as that which only concerns such and such, who had the unhappinesse to appear in a contrary engagement to him in the field, (divers of whom,
Let no Person or Party think to shift off this duty, as that which only concerns such and such, who had the unhappiness to appear in a contrary engagement to him in the field, (diverse of whom,
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as hath appeared by many real evidences, have vindicated their integrity (with David) in this particular, notwithstanding the foul reflections of some irreconcileable Zealots, (whose heat no Acts of Imdemp•ity or Oblivion can slake) I say, let no man shift off this guilt upon others, because he was engaged in a Party or Interest lesse obnoxious to such an imputation:
as hath appeared by many real evidences, have vindicated their integrity (with David) in this particular, notwithstanding the foul reflections of Some Irreconcilable Zealots, (whose heat no Acts of Imdemp•ity or Oblivion can slake) I say, let no man shift off this guilt upon Others, Because he was engaged in a Party or Interest less obnoxious to such an imputation:
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For, by that time we all have seriously examined our selves upon these weighty Interrogatories, Whether we have not (antecedently to this sad accident) had an hand in the heightning animosities, and fomenting the differences, whether Religious or Civil,
For, by that time we all have seriously examined our selves upon these weighty Interrogatories, Whither we have not (antecedently to this sad accident) had an hand in the heightening animosities, and fomenting the differences, whither Religious or Civil,
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and sowing prejudices and jealousies, which gave occasion to the publick contests? Nay, whether we did what we might, and to the utmost of our power, to keep them from arriving at such an height? And whether (during the civil broyls) we (setting aside the consideration of the Quarrel, which (I hope) we shall all strive to remember no more) have not been guilty of such unjust oppressions, and exactions, and violences, as exasperated opposite parties into an irreconcileablenesse? Nay further,
and sowing prejudices and jealousies, which gave occasion to the public contests? Nay, whither we did what we might, and to the utmost of our power, to keep them from arriving At such an height? And whither (during the civil broils) we (setting aside the consideration of the Quarrel, which (I hope) we shall all strive to Remember no more) have not been guilty of such unjust oppressions, and exactions, and violences, as exasperated opposite parties into an irreconcileablenesse? Nay further,
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whether we interposed (at the time wherein that bloody Tragedy was acting) in all such waies as were within the compasse of our capacity to hinder it? Some did indeed,
whither we interposed (At the time wherein that bloody Tragedy was acting) in all such ways as were within the compass of our capacity to hinder it? some did indeed,
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yet, whether we mourned for it, and deprecated the guilt of it? Whether we declared (after the sad blow given) our just abomination and detestation of the fact in our several places and capacities? Some indeed did (and let it be remembred to their everlasting honour that they did so,) but how many were there (who should have been more bold in such a cause) in whose mouthes there were no reproofs? And lastly,
yet, whither we mourned for it, and deprecated the guilt of it? Whither we declared (After the sad blow given) our just abomination and detestation of the fact in our several places and capacities? some indeed did (and let it be remembered to their everlasting honour that they did so,) but how many were there (who should have been more bold in such a cause) in whose mouths there were no reproofs? And lastly,
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Whether (ex post facto) we have not justified the fact, by flattering Addresses to the pretended Authority, of those who usurped the Royal Power successively? Whether we have not laid our hands unjustly upon any of the Royal Revenues? Whether we have not contributed Money or Arms towards the opposition of his present Majesties restitution? And (in a word) Whether we swallowed not the execrable Engagement against Kingship it self, which very few (except only some nice Consciences here and there, who valued their Allegiance at an higher rate) refused to subscribe? I say, by that time every ones Conscience hath seriously answered these Interrogatories, and many such more as may be made, it will be well if Centesimus quis { que } one of an hundred can before God and his own serious Conscience, say, I am altogether innocent of this blood.
Whither (ex post facto) we have not justified the fact, by flattering Addresses to the pretended authority, of those who usurped the Royal Power successively? Whither we have not laid our hands unjustly upon any of the Royal Revenues? Whither we have not contributed Money or Arms towards the opposition of his present Majesties restitution? And (in a word) Whither we swallowed not the execrable Engagement against Kingship it self, which very few (except only Some Nicaenae Consciences Here and there, who valued their Allegiance At an higher rate) refused to subscribe? I say, by that time every ones Conscience hath seriously answered these Interrogatories, and many such more as may be made, it will be well if Centesimus quis { que } one of an hundred can before God and his own serious Conscience, say, I am altogether innocent of this blood.
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O, that our Repentance might be as general as our Guilt; and that we might not by casting it in each others Faces, think to clear our selves from that which must be discharged and blotted out only upon our particular and personal repentance.
Oh, that our Repentance might be as general as our Gilded; and that we might not by casting it in each Others Faces, think to clear our selves from that which must be discharged and blotted out only upon our particular and personal Repentance.
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4. And Lastly, Let us (as common Christianity blinds us) grieve for those who will not be perswaded to grieve for themselves, but are so obdurate in the error of their seduced Consciences, that they secretly applaud themselves, and canonize others for Saints of an eminent Rank, upon the bare account of their influence upon,
4. And Lastly, Let us (as Common Christianity blinds us) grieve for those who will not be persuaded to grieve for themselves, but Are so obdurate in the error of their seduced Consciences, that they secretly applaud themselves, and canonise Others for Saints of an eminent Rank, upon the bore account of their influence upon,
and contemn, and injure (with the utmost indignity) his own deputed Authority? Would any of you, si parvis componere magna liceret, account your selves obliged by him who with the utmost strength he can make, attempts the molestation or dispossession of a Tenant that holds in your right? Did you ever read in any Scriptural or Church-Records, that any Person was ever accounted a Martyr, that suffered for conspiring, and much less,
and contemn, and injure (with the utmost indignity) his own deputed authority? Would any of you, si parvis componere Magna liceret, account your selves obliged by him who with the utmost strength he can make, attempts the molestation or dispossession of a Tenant that holds in your right? Did you ever read in any Scriptural or Church-Records, that any Person was ever accounted a Martyr, that suffered for conspiring, and much less,
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for murdering his Lawful Soveraign; excepting only the Black Kalendar of the Apostate Church of Rome? And shall those who bid the greatest defiance to Popery in their Profession, forsake all the Churches of Christ in all Ages of the world, to adhere to them, in a matter of such concernment,
for murdering his Lawful Sovereign; excepting only the Black Calendar of the Apostate Church of Rome? And shall those who bid the greatest defiance to Popery in their Profession, forsake all the Churches of christ in all Ages of the world, to adhere to them, in a matter of such concernment,
and justifie Beckets and Garnets, and other such Traytor-Saints, by vindicating them, in comparison to whom, they were Saints indeed? O, let us pray for the Conviction of these deluded Souls,
and justify Beckets and Garnetus, and other such Traytor-Saints, by vindicating them, in comparison to whom, they were Saints indeed? O, let us pray for the Conviction of these deluded Souls,
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2. Wonder and Astonishment, at •he monstrous Confidence which animated those Wretches who presumed to sit in Judgment, and pass Sentence of Condemnation upon their Lawful Soveraign, and (after 12 years time vouchsafed them by God to repent in,
2. Wonder and Astonishment, At •he monstrous Confidence which animated those Wretches who presumed to fit in Judgement, and pass Sentence of Condemnation upon their Lawful Sovereign, and (After 12 Years time vouchsafed them by God to Repent in,
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before his Vengeance found them out) would fain perswade God by their Prayers, and the World by their Speeches, that they dyed with Consciences so innocent, in this matter, as to need no repentance. I profess solemnly, I was never more surprized with admiration, at any thing in my life,
before his Vengeance found them out) would fain persuade God by their Prayers, and the World by their Speeches, that they died with Consciences so innocent, in this matter, as to need no Repentance. I profess solemnly, I was never more surprised with admiration, At any thing in my life,
than I was upon the accidental view of that dangerous insinuating piece (the poyson whereof (I fear) hath i•fected hundreds of ignorant and well-meaning people) The Relation of the last Passages of the late detestable Traytors; and that, to see how Omnipotent a Deceiver (if I may so speak) that Spirit of Error and Delusion is, that can so artificially extract Heaven out of Hell, and not only Charm Conscience (even upon the very Brink of Eternity) into a sleep, but impose upon it with such a Cheat as to absolve and justifie in so high a manner those Offenders, and so many of them (except we will suppose a Confederacy in such an uniform resolution, of purpose designed for the animating the relicks of a broken Party, which I can hardly be so uncharitable as to believe) whom both the Law of God, and the Dictates of Nature in the Principles of all Nations under Heaven condemn.
than I was upon the accidental view of that dangerous insinuating piece (the poison whereof (I Fear) hath i•fected hundreds of ignorant and well-meaning people) The Relation of the last Passages of the late detestable Traitors; and that, to see how Omnipotent a Deceiver (if I may so speak) that Spirit of Error and Delusion is, that can so artificially extract Heaven out of Hell, and not only Charm Conscience (even upon the very Brink of Eternity) into a sleep, but impose upon it with such a Cheat as to absolve and justify in so high a manner those Offenders, and so many of them (except we will suppose a Confederacy in such an uniform resolution, of purpose designed for the animating the Relics of a broken Party, which I can hardly be so uncharitable as to believe) whom both the Law of God, and the Dictates of Nature in the Principles of all nations under Heaven condemn.
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For my part, I dare not judge their eternal estate: But this I must say (for the prevention of any evil Influence from their examples) that I would not for 10000 worlds run their hazard, for all their Confidences and Comforts.
For my part, I Dare not judge their Eternal estate: But this I must say (for the prevention of any evil Influence from their Examples) that I would not for 10000 world's run their hazard, for all their Confidences and Comforts.
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And if I had an Infallible Revelation, to tell me they were gone to Heaven, I should think my self bound, to keep it in my own Bosom, lest the publishing of it should occasion the leading Millions to Hell; and pray God, to lead me to Heaven in a more ordinary and unsuspected Rode, and keep me from being carried up to a Pinacle of spiritual Pride upon the Devils shoulders in the shape of an Angel of Light.
And if I had an Infallible Revelation, to tell me they were gone to Heaven, I should think my self bound, to keep it in my own Bosom, lest the publishing of it should occasion the leading Millions to Hell; and pray God, to led me to Heaven in a more ordinary and unsuspected Road, and keep me from being carried up to a Pinnacle of spiritual Pride upon the Devils shoulders in the shape of an Angel of Light.
3. Abomination of those principles which tend to the like Practis•s. Of all which (and these late years have been as fruitfull in Doctrines of this tendency,
3. Abomination of those principles which tend to the like Practis•s. Of all which (and these late Years have been as fruitful in Doctrines of this tendency,
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as Aff•ica is of Monsters) there are none more desperate, than those of the Expectants of a Fifth Monarchy to be begun in the personal appearance of Christ upon earth to crush all Earthly Powers,
as Aff•ica is of Monsters) there Are none more desperate, than those of the Expectants of a Fifth Monarchy to be begun in the personal appearance of christ upon earth to crush all Earthly Powers,
and reign visibly with his Saints a thousand years before the ge•eral Resurrection, which fancy with abundance more strange conceits of like nature, some confident new Doctors among them, pretend to gather from the Prophesies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse so eviden•ly, that they have often presumed to set and fix the time of his appearance.
and Reign visibly with his Saints a thousand Years before the ge•eral Resurrection, which fancy with abundance more strange conceits of like nature, Some confident new Doctors among them, pretend to gather from the prophecies of daniel, and the Apocalypse so eviden•ly, that they have often presumed to Set and fix the time of his appearance.
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What a spirit these Princ•ples can conjure up, there needs no further evidence then the desperate attempt made so lately, by an inconsiderable number of the men of that perswasion; whiles they are seduced to believe, that to make way for this Kingdom of Christ, the horridest murthers are meritorius, and the justest executions for those murthers, Martyrdom. But alas!
What a Spirit these Princ•ples can conjure up, there needs no further evidence then the desperate attempt made so lately, by an inconsiderable number of the men of that persuasion; while they Are seduced to believe, that to make Way for this Kingdom of christ, the horridest murders Are Meritorious, and the Justest executions for those murders, Martyrdom. But alas!
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2. The second particular evidence in reference to the matter of Davids reply (or the doctrine of the hainousnes of King-killing) The invalidity of all Pleas made for it.
2. The second particular evidence in Referente to the matter of Davids reply (or the Doctrine of the hainousnes of Regicide) The invalidity of all Pleasant made for it.
The Conclusion in a serious application of the other two parts of the Text, expressing a defi•e that in these the Parallel may hold between David and us: Or rather that we may excced him (as there is great cause)
The Conclusion in a serious application of the other two parts of the Text, expressing a defi•e that in these the Parallel may hold between David and us: Or rather that we may excced him (as there is great cause)
