The beauty of magistracy with other observations concerning government, represented in an assize-sermon preach'd in St. Mary's Church in Leicester, the 26th day of March, 1697 / by John Foxcroft.
TO begin our great Affairs with Offices of Religion and Devotion towards God, is a Custom very excellent and commendable, and highly becoming all Christians.
TO begin our great Affairs with Offices of Religion and Devotion towards God, is a Custom very excellent and commendable, and highly becoming all Christians.
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And Hierocles gives the Reasons, why that Custom of praying to the Gods did so obtain and prevail among the Heathen Nations, viz. That they might procure the Divine Assistance in what they went about;
And Hierocles gives the Reasons, why that Custom of praying to the God's did so obtain and prevail among the Heathen nations, viz. That they might procure the Divine Assistance in what they went about;
This Practice, and these Considerations of theirs, were the Result and Effect of the Law written in their Hearts, of that Natural Religion engraven there.
This Practice, and these Considerations of theirs, were the Result and Effect of the Law written in their Hearts, of that Natural Religion engraven there.
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But as for us, we have a more plain and sure Word of Prophecy, whereunto we are commanded to give heed. We are instructed by our Christian Rule, in every thing, by Prayer and Supplication, to make our Request known unto God, Phil. 4.6.
But as for us, we have a more plain and sure Word of Prophecy, whereunto we Are commanded to give heed. We Are instructed by our Christian Rule, in every thing, by Prayer and Supplication, to make our Request known unto God, Philip 4.6.
The Magistrate has certainly a very high and peculiar Obligation to this Duty, (that this Preface may not seem altogether foreign to the Text ) for as he is the Minister of God, and receives his Commission,
The Magistrate has Certainly a very high and peculiar Obligation to this Duty, (that this Preface may not seem altogether foreign to the Text) for as he is the Minister of God, and receives his Commission,
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For (as that Father argues) if it be a Duty to be kind and bountiful to our Enemies, much more ought we to submit to those who do good to us, and deserve well of us.
For (as that Father argues) if it be a Duty to be kind and bountiful to our Enemies, much more ought we to submit to those who do good to us, and deserve well of us.
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But tho this Consequence and Account may be rational, yet there seems to have been a more considerable and probable Occasion of the Apostle's Discourse in this Chapter, which indeed St. Chrysostom takes notice of:
But though this Consequence and Account may be rational, yet there seems to have been a more considerable and probable Occasion of the Apostle's Discourse in this Chapter, which indeed Saint Chrysostom Takes notice of:
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The World had spread abroad a scandalous and traducing Fame at that time, that the Apostles were a Company of innovating and seditious Persons, whose Lives and Doctrines had a general Tendency to subvert the common Laws and Government of the World.
The World had spread abroad a scandalous and traducing Fame At that time, that the Apostles were a Company of innovating and seditious Persons, whose Lives and Doctrines had a general Tendency to subvert the Common Laws and Government of the World.
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Therefore St. Chrysostom adds, When the Apostle brings in our Great Lord and Master, injoining Subjection and Obedience to all his Followers, he shuts the Mouths,
Therefore Saint Chrysostom adds, When the Apostle brings in our Great Lord and Master, enjoining Subjection and obedience to all his Followers, he shuts the Mouths,
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And this Account we have from the best Expositor of Scripture amongst all the Greek Fathers. 'Tis plain that the Christians suffer'd long under this Imputation, of being Enemies to Civil Magistracy and Government:
And this Account we have from the best Expositor of Scripture among all the Greek Father's. It's plain that the Christians suffered long under this Imputation, of being Enemies to Civil Magistracy and Government:
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And in the succeeding Ages, both Justin Martyr and Tertullian, and other Doctors and Fathers of the Church, were constrain'd to write Apologies to the Roman Emperors and Magistrates on their Behalf.
And in the succeeding Ages, both Justin Martyr and Tertullian, and other Doctors and Father's of the Church, were constrained to write Apologies to the Roman Emperor's and Magistrates on their Behalf.
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I shall not stand to make any curious Division of the Text, but, with some regard to the Context, lay down some Propositions or Conclusions deducible therefrom.
I shall not stand to make any curious Division of the Text, but, with Some regard to the Context, lay down Some Propositions or Conclusions deducible therefrom.
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Equality is the Mother of Confusion, the Author of much Inconvenience and Disorder, as St. Chrysostom notes from the Son of Syrach; therefore (says he) God has made many Principalities, and many Subordinations:
Equality is the Mother of Confusion, the Author of much Inconvenience and Disorder, as Saint Chrysostom notes from the Son of Sirach; Therefore (Says he) God has made many Principalities, and many Subordinations:
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'Tis a natural Dictate and Instinct, and was afterward form'd into a moral and positive Law, which Christ himself tells us he came not to destroy, but to fulfil.
It's a natural Dictate and Instinct, and was afterwards formed into a moral and positive Law, which christ himself tells us he Come not to destroy, but to fulfil.
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And as the Romans of old made their Tribunes sacred and inviolable, so has God secur'd Magistracy from Resistance, by denouncing Judgment to the Resisters and Opposers of it.
And as the Romans of old made their Tribunes sacred and inviolable, so has God secured Magistracy from Resistance, by denouncing Judgement to the Resisters and Opposers of it.
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And this is plainly demonstrable, both from the Maxims of St. Paul and St. Peter, and by the Doctrine and Practice of the Great Exemplar and Author of Christianity, Christ Jesus: So that when he was tempted upon the Question, Is it lawful to give Tribute unto Caesar, or not? he soon determin'd it with a Date Caesari :
And this is plainly demonstrable, both from the Maxims of Saint Paul and Saint Peter, and by the Doctrine and Practice of the Great Exemplar and Author of Christianity, christ jesus: So that when he was tempted upon the Question, Is it lawful to give Tribute unto Caesar, or not? he soon determined it with a Date Caesari:
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And this is the Point that the Fathers mostly insisted upon in their Apologies, that their Principles were not opposite to, or inconsistent with Magistratical Authority.
And this is the Point that the Father's mostly insisted upon in their Apologies, that their Principles were not opposite to, or inconsistent with Magistratical authority.
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nor did he who has promis'd to, and came into the World to purchase a Heavenly Kingdom for his faithful Subjects and Followers, ever go about to take away Earthly Kingdoms and Governments .
nor did he who has promised to, and Come into the World to purchase a Heavenly Kingdom for his faithful Subject's and Followers, ever go about to take away Earthly Kingdoms and Governments.
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But certainly, that such a Temporal Kingdom is so near, as shall supplant and put a Period to the Temporal Civil Magistracy as it now obtains, is more than any sober Christian will affirm,
But Certainly, that such a Temporal Kingdom is so near, as shall supplant and put a Period to the Temporal Civil Magistracy as it now obtains, is more than any Sobrium Christian will affirm,
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The main Design and Intention of Government, is to procure the Happiness and Prosperity of the Weal Publick, whereunto the Magistrates are appointed as so many NONLATINALPHABET, Ministers or Servants.
The main Design and Intention of Government, is to procure the Happiness and Prosperity of the Weal Public, whereunto the Magistrates Are appointed as so many, Ministers or Servants.
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The New Testament calls them, Dignities, Principalities, Powers, yea the very Heathen Magistrates, Ministers, and Officers of God; but then 'tis for the good of Humane Society, the Safety and Benefit of Mankind.
The New Testament calls them, Dignities, Principalities, Powers, yea the very Heathen Magistrates, Ministers, and Officers of God; but then it's for the good of Humane Society, the Safety and Benefit of Mankind.
The Heathens themselves, Plato and Homer , stile them NONLATINALPHABET, Saviours and Shepherds of the People; and so they are by the Designation and Intention of their Place and Office.
The heathens themselves, Plato and Homer, style them, Saviors and Shepherd's of the People; and so they Are by the Designation and Intention of their Place and Office.
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They are appointed for publick Good, to be a Terror to the Wicked, a Shield to the Godly, a Husband to the Widow, a Father to the Orphan, a Patron to the Poor,
They Are appointed for public Good, to be a Terror to the Wicked, a Shield to the Godly, a Husband to the Widow, a Father to the Orphan, a Patron to the Poor,
The great Arbiter and Judg of the World is pleas'd to make an Appeal to his Subjects of the Jewish Nation, Mic. 6.3. O my People, what have I done unto thee, and wherein have I wearied thee? testify against me.
The great Arbiter and Judge of the World is pleased to make an Appeal to his Subject's of the Jewish nation, Mic. 6.3. Oh my People, what have I done unto thee, and wherein have I wearied thee? testify against me.
He makes himself the Defendant (as one glosses upon that Text) and bids them put in their Declaration or Bill of Complaint against him, freely and without Fear.
He makes himself the Defendant (as one Glosses upon that Text) and bids them put in their Declaration or Bill of Complaint against him, freely and without fear.
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And Samuel, one of his subordinate Magistrates, a famous Judg amongst the Israelites, makes this protestation of his Integrity, 1 Sam. 12.3. Behold, here I am, witness against me before the Lord, and before his Anointed:
And Samuel, one of his subordinate Magistrates, a famous Judge among the Israelites, makes this protestation of his Integrity, 1 Sam. 12.3. Behold, Here I am, witness against me before the Lord, and before his Anointed:
Whose Ox have I taken? or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose Hand have I received any Bribe to blind mine Eyes therewith? and I will restore it.
Whose Ox have I taken? or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose Hand have I received any Bribe to blind mine Eyes therewith? and I will restore it.
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When Magistrates are righteous, and do righteous Things, respecting every Man's Cause, and no Man's Person, they are the Glory of Heaven, the Ornament of the Earth, the Joy of the Just, the Desire of all, and Blessed themselves.
When Magistrates Are righteous, and do righteous Things, respecting every Man's Cause, and no Man's Person, they Are the Glory of Heaven, the Ornament of the Earth, the Joy of the Just, the Desire of all, and Blessed themselves.
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And now having, I hope, clear'd these Propositions, which seem to carry in them the chief Import and Design of this Scripture, I would beg the Patience of this Honourable Auditory, whilst I make some brief Reflections upon them,
And now having, I hope, cleared these Propositions, which seem to carry in them the chief Import and Design of this Scripture, I would beg the Patience of this Honourable Auditory, while I make Some brief Reflections upon them,
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Inference 1. These Truths present to our View and Admiration, the Infinite Goodness of God, in his Wisdom and Care for the Happiness and Preservation of Humane Society.
Inference 1. These Truths present to our View and Admiration, the Infinite goodness of God, in his Wisdom and Care for the Happiness and Preservation of Humane Society.
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To this end he instituted and establish'd the Law of Magistracy, and Civil Subordination, even in Paradise it self, which would not have been abrogated,
To this end he instituted and established the Law of Magistracy, and Civil Subordination, even in Paradise it self, which would not have been abrogated,
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And in that wonderful and famous Promulgation of the Moral Law, or Ten Precepts, upon Mount Sinai , there are more of them ordain'd for the Support and Welfare of Humane Society,
And in that wondered and famous Promulgation of the Moral Law, or Ten Precepts, upon Mount Sinai, there Are more of them ordained for the Support and Welfare of Humane Society,
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And throughout his whole revealed Will, not only that part which was calculated for the Jews, but compil'd for the whole World, he has establish'd Rules for the ordering all kinds of Government and Subordination, from the greatest to the least.
And throughout his Whole revealed Will, not only that part which was calculated for the jews, but compiled for the Whole World, he has established Rules for the ordering all Kinds of Government and Subordination, from the greatest to the least.
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Government is a Ray, or Beam of Natural Light: 'Tis so consonant and agreeable to Nature, that the Heathens, tho never so rude and barbarous in other Customs and Rites,
Government is a Ray, or Beam of Natural Light: It's so consonant and agreeable to Nature, that the heathens, though never so rude and barbarous in other Customs and Rites,
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yet have had, and do still retain some Forms of Government and Magistracy amongst them. I may say of Government, what Bishop Wilkins has observ'd concerning the Author of it :
yet have had, and do still retain Some Forms of Government and Magistracy among them. I may say of Government, what Bishop Wilkins has observed Concerning the Author of it:
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He that shall traverse over all this habitable Earth, with all those remote Corners of it, reserv'd for the Discovery of the later Ages, may find some Nations without Cities, Schools, Houses, Garments, Coin; but none without Government:
He that shall traverse over all this habitable Earth, with all those remote Corners of it, reserved for the Discovery of the later Ages, may find Some nations without Cities, Schools, Houses, Garments, Coin; but none without Government:
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St. Chrysostom observes, That the Brutes have a Natural Instinct of Government; and he instances in the Bees, the Cranes, and the Flocks of the Fields:
Saint Chrysostom observes, That the Brutus's have a Natural Instinct of Government; and he instances in the Bees, the Cranes, and the Flocks of the Fields:
Nay he adds, That the Sea is not without its Government and Discipline, and that there the Fishes have their Governours and Leaders, under which they perform long Voyages: and he concludes, That a dissolute unruly Liberty, is every where a great Evil,
Nay he adds, That the Sea is not without its Government and Discipline, and that there the Fish have their Governors and Leaders, under which they perform long Voyages: and he concludes, That a dissolute unruly Liberty, is every where a great Evil,
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for as we are by our Profession, the more expos'd to the Envy and Malice of unreasonable and wicked Men; so are we by our Principles, the more disarm'd from private Revenge.
for as we Are by our Profession, the more exposed to the Envy and Malice of unreasonable and wicked Men; so Are we by our Principles, the more disarmed from private Revenge.
Take away Government, and what Rapes and Rapines, what Tumults and Disorders would prevail in the World? It would be a Den of wild Beasts, preying upon one another;
Take away Government, and what Rapes and Rapines, what Tumults and Disorders would prevail in the World? It would be a Den of wild Beasts, preying upon one Another;
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Infer. 4. What great Cause has this or any Nation to bless God for Prudent and Pious Rulers? 'Tis a great Blessing of God to have wise and good Governours, such as seek the Honour and Prosperity of a Nation.
Infer. 4. What great Cause has this or any nation to bless God for Prudent and Pious Rulers? It's a great Blessing of God to have wise and good Governors, such as seek the Honour and Prosperity of a nation.
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and in many Kings, and Queens, and Emperors of the Gentile World, since Christ's Incarnation, who have been indulgent Fathers to the Christian Church and Kingdoms.
and in many Kings, and Queen's, and Emperor's of the Gentile World, since Christ's Incarnation, who have been indulgent Father's to the Christian Church and Kingdoms.
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and Tyrannical Power? A King, who for our sakes has so frequently expos'd and hazarded his Royal Person, in the high Places of the Field? A King, who takes long Marches abroad to fight our Battels,
and Tyrannical Power? A King, who for our sakes has so frequently exposed and hazarded his Royal Person, in the high Places of the Field? A King, who Takes long Marches abroad to fight our Battles,
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as they never before saw? The Time would fail me to recount the many Blessings we enjoy under our Rightful and Gracious Sovereign. For shame, let us not sowr our Spirits into an unthankful Frame, by our Discontents, and private Dissatisfactions.
as they never before saw? The Time would fail me to recount the many Blessings we enjoy under our Rightful and Gracious Sovereign. For shame, let us not sour our Spirits into an unthankful Frame, by our Discontents, and private Dissatisfactions.
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Infer. 5. We infer the Reasonableness of our Submission and Obedience to Civil Governours: And 'tis a Conclusion that the Apostle himself makes in the following Verse;
Infer. 5. We infer the Reasonableness of our Submission and obedience to Civil Governors: And it's a Conclusion that the Apostle himself makes in the following Verse;
as it is a means of deterring some from doing Evil, and preserving others from suffering Evil. Conscience is very highly and strongly obliging in this Case, not only upon the Account of God's Will and Command, (which is the highest Reason in the World);
as it is a means of deterring Some from doing Evil, and preserving Others from suffering Evil. Conscience is very highly and strongly obliging in this Case, not only upon the Account of God's Will and Command, (which is the highest Reason in the World);
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yet Subjection becomes a Christian, that he may not appear to want a Conscience, or be found Ingrateful towards a Benefactor. 'Tis through the Magistrate that we live not More Belluino, as an Herd of Beasts;
yet Subjection becomes a Christian, that he may not appear to want a Conscience, or be found Ingrateful towards a Benefactor. It's through the Magistrate that we live not More Belluino, as an Heard of Beasts;
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and as for others, I conclude, that if they had either Conscience or Sense, they would never go about to act the part of Blind Sampson, to pull down the House,
and as for Others, I conclude, that if they had either Conscience or Sense, they would never go about to act the part of Blind Sampson, to pull down the House,
'Tis the common Sentiment of Mankind, deduc'd from Antient Times (as our Greek Homilist remarks ) that Princes should be suppli'd and aided by th• People;
It's the Common Sentiment of Mankind, deduced from Ancient Times (as our Greek Homilist remarks) that Princes should be supplied and aided by th• People;
and they are necessary to supply those vast Expences they are constrain'd to be at for the Security and Welfare of their Subjects, both in time of War and Peace:
and they Are necessary to supply those vast Expenses they Are constrained to be At for the Security and Welfare of their Subject's, both in time of War and Peace:
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And surely if it were a lawful Weapon in the Hand of a Pagan Magistrate, it is not less lawful in a Christian's. The Sense of all Orthodox Christians, from the Apostles to these Days, has subscrib'd to this Truth, That the Magistrate is the Minister of God, his Sword-bearer, his Shield-bearer.
And surely if it were a lawful Weapon in the Hand of a Pagan Magistrate, it is not less lawful in a Christian's. The Sense of all Orthodox Christians, from the Apostles to these Days, has subscribed to this Truth, That the Magistrate is the Minister of God, his Sword-bearer, his Shield-bearer.
These are aiming at a total overthrow of all those great and stupendous Works, that Providence has been so signally engag'd in so many Years on our behalf:
These Are aiming At a total overthrow of all those great and stupendous Works, that Providence has been so signally engaged in so many years on our behalf:
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So that when we reflect upon the many remarkable Instances and Concurrences of the Divine Providence, in our late happy Revolution, we may well take up the Psalmist 's Conclusion, Psal. 107.43. Whoso is wise, and will observe those things, even they shall understand the Loving-kindness of the Lord.
So that when we reflect upon the many remarkable Instances and Concurrences of the Divine Providence, in our late happy Revolution, we may well take up the Psalmist is Conclusion, Psalm 107.43. Whoso is wise, and will observe those things, even they shall understand the Lovingkindness of the Lord.
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yet that God who is pleas'd to make use of second Causes, and to work by Means, expects that we should use all lawful and prudent Means for our Safety and Preservation.
yet that God who is pleased to make use of second Causes, and to work by Means, expects that we should use all lawful and prudent Means for our Safety and Preservation.
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for Men-stealers, for Liars, for perjur'd Persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound Doctrine, and to the wise and just Laws and Establishments of Nations.
for Men-stealers, for Liars, for perjured Persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to found Doctrine, and to the wise and just Laws and Establishments of nations.
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Here the Magistrate is God's Minister, and to vindicate God's Cause, in executing Wrath upon him that doth Evil, whether against the Civil, Moral, or Christian Law.
Here the Magistrate is God's Minister, and to vindicate God's Cause, in executing Wrath upon him that does Evil, whither against the Civil, Moral, or Christian Law.
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and therefore those Persons have very boldly and falsly distinguish'd, who would perswade the World that Magistrates have nothing to do in Matters of Religion:
and Therefore those Persons have very boldly and falsely distinguished, who would persuade the World that Magistrates have nothing to do in Matters of Religion:
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But that the Minister of God should have nothing to do in the Cause of God and Religion, is a Notion that certainly has very much of the Paradox in it.
But that the Minister of God should have nothing to do in the Cause of God and Religion, is a Notion that Certainly has very much of the Paradox in it.
'Tis dreadful to consider how greatly Atheism abounds in this Age and Nation; that there should be such Monsters of Mankind amidst these glorious shinings of the Gospel:
It's dreadful to Consider how greatly Atheism abounds in this Age and nation; that there should be such Monsters of Mankind amid these glorious shinings of the Gospel:
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They will not positively deny the Existence of God, but they make no scruple to deny the Authority of his Word, and the Government of his Providence; and this they think the most safe and modish way of denying his Being,
They will not positively deny the Existence of God, but they make no scruple to deny the authority of his Word, and the Government of his Providence; and this they think the most safe and modish Way of denying his Being,
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And as for the Socinians, and Anti-Trinitarians, these are certainly a very blasphemous, and dangerous Generation, Men that stick not in effect to renounce their Christianity,
And as for the socinians, and Anti-Trinitarians, these Are Certainly a very blasphemous, and dangerous Generation, Men that stick not in Effect to renounce their Christianity,
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he thinking to please his Prince, left the Doctrine of Christ's Eternal Consubstantial Deity, and profess'd himself of the Arian Opinion, wherewith he knew his Master to be infected;
he thinking to please his Prince, left the Doctrine of Christ's Eternal Consubstantial Deity, and professed himself of the Arian Opinion, wherewith he knew his Master to be infected;
but Theodorick hearing of it, caus'd his Head to be stricken off, saying, That he who had not kept his Faith with God, would never be loyal to a mortal Man. And Eusebius has recorded a like Passage of Constantius Chlorus, a religious Prince, Father to Constantine the Great:
but Theodorick hearing of it, caused his Head to be stricken off, saying, That he who had not kept his Faith with God, would never be loyal to a Mortal Man. And Eusebius has recorded a like Passage of Constantius Chlorus, a religious Prince, Father to Constantine the Great:
Many of his great Officers and Courtiers thinking to please him, complied with his Proposal of Sacrificing to Demons; but the good Emperor soon discover'd his Design,
Many of his great Officers and Courtiers thinking to please him, complied with his Proposal of Sacrificing to Demons; but the good Emperor soon discovered his Design,
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How shall they retain Fidelity to their Emperor, who have been detected of Perfidiousness towards God? But as for our Racovians, they have no Temptation to this Apostacy and Infidelity,
How shall they retain Fidis to their Emperor, who have been detected of Perfidiousness towards God? But as for our Racovians, they have no Temptation to this Apostasy and Infidelity,
but from the Devil, that grand Apostate, and Anti-Christ, and from the Corruption and Pride of their own Hearts, which have taught them to slight and undervalue their Redeemer;
but from the devil, that grand Apostate, and Antichrist, and from the Corruption and Pride of their own Hearts, which have taught them to slight and undervalue their Redeemer;
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I suppose none will deny, but that Christian Princes, States and Magistrates, may punish Traitors, Murderers, Thieves, Witches, &c. with corporal and capital Punishments, because they are evil Doers:
I suppose none will deny, but that Christian Princes, States and Magistrates, may Punish Traitors, Murderers, Thieves, Witches, etc. with corporal and capital Punishments, Because they Are evil Doers:
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Then by the same Reason they may punish Atheists, Blasphemers, and the Broachers of damnable Heresies, with the same Punishments, who are guilty of High Treason and Blasphemy against God himself, the Father, Son, Spirit, Gospel, and Christian Faith.
Then by the same Reason they may Punish Atheists, Blasphemers, and the Broachers of damnable Heresies, with the same Punishments, who Are guilty of High Treason and Blasphemy against God himself, the Father, Son, Spirit, Gospel, and Christian Faith.
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and hath counted the Blood of the Covenant an unholy thing, and hath done Despite unto the Spirit of Grace? 'Tis necessary such Blasphemies and damnable Doctrines should be restrain'd and punish'd by the Magistrate's Command and Authority.
and hath counted the Blood of the Covenant an unholy thing, and hath done Despite unto the Spirit of Grace? It's necessary such Blasphemies and damnable Doctrines should be restrained and punished by the Magistrate's Command and authority.
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but such Blasphemers will not be convinc'd, they will not believe our Report. The Sword of the Spirit will not pierce these Atheistical Leviathans, but the Sword of the Magistrate may.
but such Blasphemers will not be convinced, they will not believe our Report. The Sword of the Spirit will not pierce these Atheistical Leviathans, but the Sword of the Magistrate may.
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Infer. 8. Since Magistrates are God's Ministers, and have their Authority and Power from him, 'tis but a reasonable Service, that they should employ that Power to his Honour and Glory.
Infer. 8. Since Magistrates Are God's Ministers, and have their authority and Power from him, it's but a reasonable Service, that they should employ that Power to his Honour and Glory.
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Religion and Piety are the Chariots and Horsemen, the Protection and Defence of a Nation, far exceeding all the other Strength and Policy in the World:
Religion and Piety Are the Chariots and Horsemen, the Protection and Defence of a nation, Far exceeding all the other Strength and Policy in the World:
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as set over you, not by Chance but Providence: And as there is a Stamp or Impress of the Power, Wisdom, Justice and Sovereignty of God upon Magistrates;
as Set over you, not by Chance but Providence: And as there is a Stamp or impress of the Power, Wisdom, justice and Sovereignty of God upon Magistrates;
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as he is NONLATINALPHABET, the Minister of God; and of his Service and Usefulness, as he is appointed NONLATINALPHABET, for thy own and the publick Good: He is the Minister of God to thee, not only for thy civil and external,
as he is, the Minister of God; and of his Service and Usefulness, as he is appointed, for thy own and the public Good: He is the Minister of God to thee, not only for thy civil and external,
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The Kings of the Earth, at that time, were all Heathens, and Enemies to the Christian Religion; and so (generally) were those who were in a subordinate Authority to them;
The Kings of the Earth, At that time, were all heathens, and Enemies to the Christian Religion; and so (generally) were those who were in a subordinate authority to them;
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yet the Apostle commands that Prayers should be made in the Christian Congregations for them. We are not told what the Matter of their Petitions was to be;
yet the Apostle commands that Prayers should be made in the Christian Congregations for them. We Are not told what the Matter of their Petitions was to be;
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but surely (as a judicious Annotator intimates) not to be limited by the next Words, That we may lead a quiet and peaceable Life, in all Godliness and Honesty;
but surely (as a judicious Annotator intimates) not to be limited by the next Words, That we may led a quiet and peaceable Life, in all Godliness and Honesty;
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This was the Purport and Substance of their Petitions, for Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, and other Pagan Emperors: And Tertullian acquaints us , that this was the constant Practice of the Christians in his time:
This was the Purport and Substance of their Petitions, for Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, and other Pagan Emperor's: And Tertullian acquaints us, that this was the constant Practice of the Christians in his time:
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How much rather is it our Duty, to pray for Christian Princes and Magistrates, and particularly for our Lawful and Gracious Sovereign King William, who truly bears,
How much rather is it our Duty, to pray for Christian Princes and Magistrates, and particularly for our Lawful and Gracious Sovereign King William, who truly bears,
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and has fully answered and merited his Royal Title, Defender of the Faith? And therefore I may well be allow'd to add that Prayer for him, which Tertullian says , the Primitive Christians always us'd for the Emmperors, and with which I shall conclude this Discourse;
and has Fully answered and merited his Royal Title, Defender of the Faith? And Therefore I may well be allowed to add that Prayer for him, which Tertullian Says, the Primitive Christians always used for the Emmperors, and with which I shall conclude this Discourse;
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Caeterum, meo judicio, NONLATINALPHABET dicitur Capitatio, id est Tributum quod in Capita Civium, aut viritim, aut pro Censûs ratione imponitur. Annot. in Rom. 13.7.
Caeterum, meo Judicio, dicitur Capitatio, id est Tributum quod in Capita Citizens, Or viritim, Or Pro Censûs ratione imponitur. Annot in Rom. 13.7.
