The magistrates concern in Christ's kingdom a sermon preached at the assizes at Winchester, July 14, 1697 / by Roger Farbrother, Vicar of Holy-Rhoods in Southampton.
THE Psalmist here, whether by extatick rapture, or by the softer Whispers and Inspirations of the Holy Spirit (more common to him) was favour'd with a prospect of the Messiah 's Kingdom, of its Rise and Power.
THE Psalmist Here, whither by ecstatic rapture, or by the Softer Whispers and Inspirations of the Holy Spirit (more Common to him) was favoured with a prospect of the Messiah is Kingdom, of its Rise and Power.
One thing there was in this great Work which shews it to be more than Humane, a thing so unlikely in reason to come to pass, that it could never have entred into the Prophets thoughts, had not some Being of higher rank and greater foresight discovered it, which might have tempted the Prophet to, and almost have excus'd him in, the disbelief of the whole Scene.
One thing there was in this great Work which shows it to be more than Humane, a thing so unlikely in reason to come to pass, that it could never have entered into the prophets thoughts, had not Some Being of higher rank and greater foresight discovered it, which might have tempted the Prophet to, and almost have excused him in, the disbelief of the Whole Scene.
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And which may seem so strange to us, that did not our times produce instances of it more than enough, we should hardly believe those Histories that did relate it, viz.
And which may seem so strange to us, that did not our times produce instances of it more than enough, we should hardly believe those Histories that did relate it, viz.
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That when God would erect a Kingdom so glorious and so great, redounding every way to the Honour and Advantage of Mankind, would repair our corrupted Nature and miserable State, make us a gracious tender of all the Happiness both of this and of a future Life;
That when God would erect a Kingdom so glorious and so great, redounding every Way to the Honour and Advantage of Mankind, would repair our corrupted Nature and miserable State, make us a gracious tender of all the Happiness both of this and of a future Life;
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who first should signifie his love by such a surprising instance, as to lay down his worthier Life a ransom for ours, by whom also the Father would give us a most perfect Law,
who First should signify his love by such a surprising instance, as to lay down his Worthier Life a ransom for ours, by whom also the Father would give us a most perfect Law,
and that not only the ruder People, but their Governours also should conspire against it, and with attempts as furious, as they were unreasonable and vain, oppose the Omnipotent Hand,
and that not only the Ruder People, but their Governors also should conspire against it, and with attempts as furious, as they were unreasonable and vain, oppose the Omnipotent Hand,
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yet, as it betrays the overgrown corruption of our State, so to any Man that has a competent sense of those Mercies, which the Father tenders to all Mankind in the erection of this Kingdom of his Son, it may justly seem a wonder.
yet, as it betrays the overgrown corruption of our State, so to any Man that has a competent sense of those mercies, which the Father tenders to all Mankind in the erection of this Kingdom of his Son, it may justly seem a wonder.
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And these Bands were the wholsome Laws of the Gospel, just and reasonable, such as the Magistrate needed not to be jealous of, nor the People uneasie under;
And these Bans were the wholesome Laws of the Gospel, just and reasonable, such as the Magistrate needed not to be jealous of, nor the People uneasy under;
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and to dispose and fit us for that complete felicity hereafter, to bring us to which was the great end for which this holy Oeconomy and Spiritual Kingdom was erected.
and to dispose and fit us for that complete felicity hereafter, to bring us to which was the great end for which this holy Oeconomy and Spiritual Kingdom was erected.
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therefore he addresses to them, to perswade them as a consequence of all this, to pay a voluntary Homage and loving submission to this great Prince, to promote his Government, and to seek his favour.
Therefore he Addresses to them, to persuade them as a consequence of all this, to pay a voluntary Homage and loving submission to this great Prince, to promote his Government, and to seek his favour.
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and to shew, who are the Persons spoken to, who this Son or the Person spoken of, what it is to kiss the Son, and what is meant by perishing from the way.
and to show, who Are the Persons spoken to, who this Son or the Person spoken of, what it is to kiss the Son, and what is meant by perishing from the Way.
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which we find apply'd, Act. 4. to Herod and Pontius Pilate, the Rulers of the Jews, the Elders and Scribes whilst they were forming their several Oppositions and Persecutions against Christ and his Apostles.
which we find applied, Act. 4. to Herod and Pontius Pilate, the Rulers of the jews, the Elders and Scribes while they were forming their several Oppositions and Persecutions against christ and his Apostles.
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So that by Kings and Rulers in the second v. that oppos'd this Messias and his Kingdom, by Kings and Judges in the 10th. v. that are exhorted to a better carriage, to submit to this Government and to kiss the Son; are meant Magistrates of all ranks;
So that by Kings and Rulers in the second v. that opposed this Messias and his Kingdom, by Kings and Judges in the 10th. v. that Are exhorted to a better carriage, to submit to this Government and to kiss the Son; Are meant Magistrates of all ranks;
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not only Kings the Supreme, but all subordinate Magistrates also, to which is committed in any degree the execution of the Laws. 2ly. Who this Son is? The ancient Jews make no question of it, but this was meant of the Messias the Son of God;
not only Kings the Supreme, but all subordinate Magistrates also, to which is committed in any degree the execution of the Laws. 2ly. Who this Son is? The ancient jews make no question of it, but this was meant of the Messias the Son of God;
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and we find the Apostles arguing from it amongst the Jews of their time without any contradiction, which shews it to be the known and approved sense amongst them,
and we find the Apostles arguing from it among the jews of their time without any contradiction, which shows it to be the known and approved sense among them,
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but the modern Jews since, who had occasion to argue against the Minaei, or Hereticks (as they opprobriously call'd the Christians) and the Socinians, who like not to hear so much of the Son of God, and of his Inheritance;
but the modern jews since, who had occasion to argue against the Minaei, or Heretics (as they opprobriously called the Christians) and the socinians, who like not to hear so much of the Son of God, and of his Inheritance;
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as well as this, and the frequent and express application of this Psalm, and of this title of Son in it, to the Messias the Son of God in the New Testament, is a sufficient Proof against all that call themselves Christians, that it is Christ the Son of God, the great Mediatorial King that is here spoken of. 3ly.
as well as this, and the frequent and express application of this Psalm, and of this title of Son in it, to the Messias the Son of God in the New Testament, is a sufficient Proof against all that call themselves Christians, that it is christ the Son of God, the great Mediatorial King that is Here spoken of. 3ly.
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but that it was an usual rite, in the Idol Worship, we find (which gives us sufficient light into the Phrase) 1 Kings 19. the number which God had reserved to himself, were every Knee that had not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth that had not kissed him;
but that it was an usual rite, in the Idol Worship, we find (which gives us sufficient Light into the Phrase) 1 Kings 19. the number which God had reserved to himself, were every Knee that had not bowed unto Baal, and every Mouth that had not kissed him;
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or the Moon walking in brightness, and my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand, — then I should have denied the God that is above;
or the Moon walking in brightness, and my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my Mouth hath kissed my hand, — then I should have denied the God that is above;
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to own him for our King, being ready to perform to him all Holy Adoration, Honour, Service, and Subjection. 4thly. What we ought to understand by perishing from the way.
to own him for our King, being ready to perform to him all Holy Adoration, Honour, Service, and Subjection. 4thly. What we ought to understand by perishing from the Way.
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From which words thus explain'd I shall raise these three enquiries. I. How Magistrates as such are concern'd with this exalted King the Son of God. Kiss the Son.
From which words thus explained I shall raise these three Enquiries. I How Magistrates as such Are concerned with this exalted King the Son of God. Kiss the Son.
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Then how Magistrates as such are concern'd with this exalted King the Son of God? Kiss the Son. Where I shall first shew the Nature of his Kingdom, and 2ly. The Magistrates concern in it. 1st.
Then how Magistrates as such Are concerned with this exalted King the Son of God? Kiss the Son. Where I shall First show the Nature of his Kingdom, and 2ly. The Magistrates concern in it. 1st.
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Acting in pursuit of that great end of his own Glory, to magnifie his Goodness and Wisdom towards Man, the supreme Inhabitant of this lower World, which he had not presently upon his first Production advanc'd (as he had done the Angels) to the utmost height of created Dignity, of seeing his Face, and ministring in his Presence.
Acting in pursuit of that great end of his own Glory, to magnify his goodness and Wisdom towards Man, the supreme Inhabitant of this lower World, which he had not presently upon his First Production advanced (as he had done the Angels) to the utmost height of created Dignity, of seeing his Face, and ministering in his Presence.
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and had set himself by the Rebellion he had committed, and by the disorder he had contracted, at a wider distance from that end for which God had made him;
and had Set himself by the Rebellion he had committed, and by the disorder he had contracted, At a wider distance from that end for which God had made him;
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but yet prov'd effectual even then, to reform some of these degenerate Creatures, and by an anticipation of the future Sufferings to bring them to the intended Glory.
but yet proved effectual even then, to reform Some of these degenerate Creatures, and by an anticipation of the future Sufferings to bring them to the intended Glory.
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That when he said, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesars, he, as a new advanced King renew'd the Pattent of all Temporal Powers, which since they hold only under him. 2ly. Christ this Son of God, being invested with this Universal Dominion, and Authority, for the good of the Church;
That when he said, Render to Caesar the things that Are Caesars, he, as a new advanced King renewed the Patent of all Temporal Powers, which since they hold only under him. 2ly. christ this Son of God, being invested with this Universal Dominion, and authority, for the good of the Church;
whatsoever Power he, as Mediator, does any where delegate, he does it to this end, That, that Power may in its kind be serviceable to his Church. Which shews, 2ly. The Magistrates concern in this Kingdom.
whatsoever Power he, as Mediator, does any where delegate, he does it to this end, That, that Power may in its kind be serviceable to his Church. Which shows, 2ly. The Magistrates concern in this Kingdom.
and tho this Union be not Natural, but Mystical and Spiritual, neither do we comprehend the Nature of it, what it is now, much less what it will be hereafter:
and though this union be not Natural, but Mystical and Spiritual, neither do we comprehend the Nature of it, what it is now, much less what it will be hereafter:
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Yet we know that the Principle of this Union is the Holy Ghost, and this great King has signified himself to be linked to the Members of his Church in such strict Bands,
Yet we know that the Principle of this union is the Holy Ghost, and this great King has signified himself to be linked to the Members of his Church in such strict Bans,
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as the Vine and the Branches, the Head and the Members, Bone of his Bone, he calls them, and Flesh of his Flesh, and intimates his design to be, to make them hereafter one with himself and with his Father.
as the Vine and the Branches, the Head and the Members, Bone of his Bone, he calls them, and Flesh of his Flesh, and intimates his Design to be, to make them hereafter one with himself and with his Father.
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Now the Church being a Society of Men to which this great King is thus intimately united, which have entred into Covenant with him, engag'd to perform strict and sincere Allegiance to him,
Now the Church being a Society of Men to which this great King is thus intimately united, which have entered into Covenant with him, engaged to perform strict and sincere Allegiance to him,
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and to maintain Charity and Communion with one another, in order to their glorifying him here, and becoming the Trophies of his Love hereafter: and this Society being capable of much advantage,
and to maintain Charity and Communion with one Another, in order to their glorifying him Here, and becoming the Trophies of his Love hereafter: and this Society being capable of much advantage,
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as Mediatorial King (for under that formality 'tis given to him, and so also he imparts it) it appears that the Magistrate hath a great concern in this Kingdom, to execute the Power he has receiv'd to the good thereof.
as Mediatorial King (for under that formality it's given to him, and so also he imparts it) it appears that the Magistrate hath a great concern in this Kingdom, to execute the Power he has received to the good thereof.
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when he looks upon himself as a Minister of this Kingdom, and with the greatest application of mind, suitable to that Love and Reverence which is due to this great King, takes the Interest of this Kingdom to be the great concern of his Office, the greatest end for which he came into the World,
when he looks upon himself as a Minister of this Kingdom, and with the greatest application of mind, suitable to that Love and reverence which is due to this great King, Takes the Interest of this Kingdom to be the great concern of his Office, the greatest end for which he Come into the World,
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and that the Glory and Excellency of his Character consists in this, that it gives him the grateful opportunities of bearing a part in this great Work.
and that the Glory and Excellency of his Character consists in this, that it gives him the grateful opportunities of bearing a part in this great Work.
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He expects then in general, that by an impartial and vigorous use of that Sword, that he has put into their Hands, they should encourage Vertue and restrain Vice.
He expects then in general, that by an impartial and vigorous use of that Sword, that he has put into their Hands, they should encourage Virtue and restrain Vice.
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if I needed one, for this my particular application to him, at this opening of the Circuit; ) The first appears Deut. 23. 9. When the Host goeth forth against thine Enemies,
if I needed one, for this my particular application to him, At this opening of the Circuit;) The First appears Deuteronomy 23. 9. When the Host Goes forth against thine Enemies,
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as every one in his Station should be diligent to divert, and do what he can towards the appeasing of this great King, upon whom alone all our safety does depend;
as every one in his Station should be diligent to divert, and do what he can towards the appeasing of this great King, upon whom alone all our safety does depend;
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and here, particularly he expects of the Magistrate, that he should advance the Interest of the Holy Kingdom he has set up, by the promotion of Vertue, and restraining of Vice.
and Here, particularly he expects of the Magistrate, that he should advance the Interest of the Holy Kingdom he has Set up, by the promotion of Virtue, and restraining of Vice.
How far the promotion of Vertue, and extirpation of Vice by a vigorous execution of the Laws, may serve the Interest of this Mediatorial Kingdom of the Son of God, may be seen (as also, the Magistrates concern in that Kingdom which I disputed before) by comparing the Laws of our Nation, with those of this great King of Heaven;
How Far the promotion of Virtue, and extirpation of Vice by a vigorous execution of the Laws, may serve the Interest of this Mediatorial Kingdom of the Son of God, may be seen (as also, the Magistrates concern in that Kingdom which I disputed before) by comparing the Laws of our nation, with those of this great King of Heaven;
and to promote the keeping of his Laws is to promote the Interest of his Kingdom, which is, to bring as many as can be prevail'd upon, by obedience here to be happy hereafter.
and to promote the keeping of his Laws is to promote the Interest of his Kingdom, which is, to bring as many as can be prevailed upon, by Obedience Here to be happy hereafter.
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Now his Laws are a complete Compendium of all that is just and reasonable, and fit for Man to do, which display to us the greatest Goodness, suited exactly to our condition and circumstances,
Now his Laws Are a complete Compendium of all that is just and reasonable, and fit for Man to do, which display to us the greatest goodness, suited exactly to our condition and Circumstances,
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and particularly furnishing us with the best and most perfect Rules of living, fit for God to require and Man to perform, comporting with the Glory of the one, and the Happiness of the other; and also perfectly adjusted to the benefit of Civil Societies.
and particularly furnishing us with the best and most perfect Rules of living, fit for God to require and Man to perform, comporting with the Glory of the one, and the Happiness of the other; and also perfectly adjusted to the benefit of Civil Societies.
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and the Honour of their Author) that they make up a Rule of Practice of the greatest Perfection, proper to make the observers of them, Good and Happy, both here and hereafter, recommending as the Apostle has summ'd it up to our hand:
and the Honour of their Author) that they make up a Rule of Practice of the greatest Perfection, proper to make the observers of them, Good and Happy, both Here and hereafter, recommending as the Apostle has summed it up to our hand:
Philip. 4. Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, — just, — pure, — lovely, — of good report, — are vertuous and worthy of true commendation.
Philip. 4. Whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, — just, — pure, — lovely, — of good report, — Are virtuous and worthy of true commendation.
Now (thanks to the Grace of God, and the Wisdom of our Ancestors) our National Laws differ little from these; our Lawgivers having piously taken their Pattern and Directions from these Laws of our Mediator, especially as to Vertue and Vice; the great Concerns of both Kingdoms;
Now (thanks to the Grace of God, and the Wisdom of our Ancestors) our National Laws differ little from these; our Lawgivers having piously taken their Pattern and Directions from these Laws of our Mediator, especially as to Virtue and Vice; the great Concerns of both Kingdoms;
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And altho' this be done from different Principles, the one of Reason, the other of Revelation, under a different cognisance, one taking account of the outward Actions only, the other of the Heart and Affections,
And although this be done from different Principles, the one of Reason, the other of Revelation, under a different cognisance, one taking account of the outward Actions only, the other of the Heart and Affections,
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On the one part, these Laws of our great Mediator, were they universally observ'd, would do in a manner all the Business that Humane Laws are intended to do:
On the one part, these Laws of our great Mediator, were they universally observed, would do in a manner all the Business that Humane Laws Are intended to do:
nor Oppression, nor any Invasion of the Rights either of God or Man, but Vertue would be every Man's Guide, and every Man's Defence. So that the Magistrate has no wrong done him by the setting up of this Kingdom,
nor Oppression, nor any Invasion of the Rights either of God or Man, but Virtue would be every Man's Guide, and every Man's Defence. So that the Magistrate has no wrong done him by the setting up of this Kingdom,
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but has great reason to propagate Christianity, were it only for the sake of that Peace and good Order, the proper end of his Function, which it would produce.
but has great reason to propagate Christianity, were it only for the sake of that Peace and good Order, the proper end of his Function, which it would produce.
So on the other part, where Humane Laws are executed with that vigour, which the naughtiness of the Times requires (for the Laws are made for the lawless and disobedient) so far as Vertue is encouraged,
So on the other part, where Humane Laws Are executed with that vigour, which the naughtiness of the Times requires (for the Laws Are made for the lawless and disobedient) so Far as Virtue is encouraged,
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and the Offender himself is brought to some thought and sobriety, and some taste of morality, which by the Grace of God he may fall in love with, it may ripen in him in time to a full conversion,
and the Offender himself is brought to Some Thought and sobriety, and Some taste of morality, which by the Grace of God he may fallen in love with, it may ripen in him in time to a full conversion,
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and avoid those Paths which they saw discouraged by the best of Men, and duly rewarded with Shame and Punishment. To consider then 2ly. How this may be done.
and avoid those Paths which they saw discouraged by the best of Men, and duly rewarded with Shame and Punishment. To Consider then 2ly. How this may be done.
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for Vice is always sneaking and cowardly, shrinks and is out of countenance at the sight of goodness, especially when it has the advantage of Eminence and Authority:
for Vice is always sneaking and cowardly, shrinks and is out of countenance At the sighed of Goodness, especially when it has the advantage of Eminence and authority:
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Whereas if the Magistrate should be notoriously Wicked, the Offender would blame not his Crimes but his Fortune, which whilst the other sat upon the Bench, brought him to the Bar, where of right they ought both to have stood.
Whereas if the Magistrate should be notoriously Wicked, the Offender would blame not his Crimes but his Fortune, which while the other sat upon the Bench, brought him to the Bar, where of right they ought both to have stood.
'Tis hard to suffer from ones own Party, this is ingrossing of Vice, and looks like a personal Pique, that he should punish the Offender, that loves the Offence.
It's hard to suffer from ones own Party, this is engrossing of Vice, and looks like a personal Pique, that he should Punish the Offender, that loves the Offence.
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with equal Zeal at least against Blasphemy and Profaneness, the direct oppugners of Christ's Kingdom, as against Murther and Theft, the disturbers of the Publick Peace and Safety:
with equal Zeal At least against Blasphemy and Profaneness, the Direct oppugners of Christ's Kingdom, as against Murder and Theft, the disturbers of the Public Peace and Safety:
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That he is set over Men, that have Immortal Souls, and an Eternal Interest to be secur'd, to which a due execution of the Laws may contribute very much:
That he is Set over Men, that have Immortal Souls, and an Eternal Interest to be secured, to which a due execution of the Laws may contribute very much:
That he's fallen into those times, in which his diligence and courage are necessary, where threatning Judgments call for Reformation, where great Men as well as small want to be reformed,
That he's fallen into those times, in which his diligence and courage Are necessary, where threatening Judgments call for Reformation, where great Men as well as small want to be reformed,
doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it, and he that keepeth thy Soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he reward every Man according to his Works? That where new Vices spring up, (in this prolifick Age) those that have a hand in the making of our Laws, would take care to provide against them.
does not he that pondereth the heart Consider it, and he that Keepeth thy Soul, does not he know it? and shall not he reward every Man according to his Works? That where new Vices spring up, (in this prolific Age) those that have a hand in the making of our Laws, would take care to provide against them.
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And so I proceed to my III. Enquiry, how the Magistrate may most effectually secure both himself and those under his care, from this particular effect of the Sons displeasure;
And so I proceed to my III. Enquiry, how the Magistrate may most effectually secure both himself and those under his care, from this particular Effect of the Sons displeasure;
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and to pay a due deference to Temporal Powers; their Minds will be less wanton and better dispos'd to submit to a Spiritual Authority. This is the general part of the Magistrates Duty towards this great King.
and to pay a due deference to Temporal Powers; their Minds will be less wanton and better disposed to submit to a Spiritual authority. This is the general part of the Magistrates Duty towards this great King.
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and then after the Nature of this Church or Kingdom of the Messias, and its extent are declar'd, Kings and Judges of the Earth are commanded to serve in this Church with fear, and to perform all loving and respectful Duty to the Son,
and then After the Nature of this Church or Kingdom of the Messias, and its extent Are declared, Kings and Judges of the Earth Are commanded to serve in this Church with Fear, and to perform all loving and respectful Duty to the Son,
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and in their way to propagate his Church, to be nursing Fathers to it, and to take all care that his Truth and Worship be cherished amongst us, is here meant by Kissing the Son lest they perish from the way.
and in their Way to propagate his Church, to be nursing Father's to it, and to take all care that his Truth and Worship be cherished among us, is Here meant by Kissing the Son lest they perish from the Way.
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'Tis easie to observe, that when God is provoked to punish either a Nation or particular Persons, he frequently does it by themselves ▪ brings the evil he inflicts out of their own miscarriages,
It's easy to observe, that when God is provoked to Punish either a nation or particular Persons, he frequently does it by themselves ▪ brings the evil he inflicts out of their own miscarriages,
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as Sloth is punished with Want, Sedition threatned with the Sword, &c. and therefore the Magistrate is properly exhorted here to take care of the Church lest he be depriv'd of it.
as Sloth is punished with Want, Sedition threatened with the Sword, etc. and Therefore the Magistrate is properly exhorted Here to take care of the Church lest he be deprived of it.
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The Magistrates neglect of the Church, the withdrawing his necessary care of its protection and defence, has both a Moral and Natural efficacy towards the producing this effect.
The Magistrates neglect of the Church, the withdrawing his necessary care of its protection and defence, has both a Moral and Natural efficacy towards the producing this Effect.
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As the want of that regard and care for it which is due, may justly be expected to provoke this great King to withdraw such a mercy, where it is so little deserved, and so ill treated:
As the want of that regard and care for it which is due, may justly be expected to provoke this great King to withdraw such a mercy, where it is so little deserved, and so ill treated:
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And yet those Censures, even then, wanted not a punitive, and vindictive Power, which God (to supply the defect of the Christian Magistrate) inflicted either immediately himself, or by some invisible Ministry.
And yet those Censures, even then, wanted not a punitive, and vindictive Power, which God (to supply the defect of the Christian Magistrate) inflicted either immediately himself, or by Some invisible Ministry.
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So 'tis very certain, that the greater decay there is of true Piety (which in these latter days our Saviour has given us reason to expect) the more need the Church has of a zealous and vigilant Magistrate for her Defence.
So it's very certain, that the greater decay there is of true Piety (which in these latter days our Saviour has given us reason to expect) the more need the Church has of a zealous and vigilant Magistrate for her Defence.
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What Church can it be suppos'd the Magistrate should protect but the Church established by the Law? Neither need I insist, that the soundness of her Doctrine, and the excellency of her Institutions, have been allow'd by the most Learned Minister of the Foreign Reformed Churches,
What Church can it be supposed the Magistrate should Pact but the Church established by the Law? Neither need I insist, that the soundness of her Doctrine, and the excellency of her Institutions, have been allowed by the most Learned Minister of the Foreign Reformed Churches,
when put to them as a Test to distinguish the Members of this Church, from those of any other opposite Communion: And 'tis to be hoped we have very few that either for Honour or Preferment, would prostitute their Consciences at that Holy Table.
when put to them as a Test to distinguish the Members of this Church, from those of any other opposite Communion: And it's to be hoped we have very few that either for Honour or Preferment, would prostitute their Consciences At that Holy Table.
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especially if that be true, that she has reposited in the Government that Original right which she anciently and justly exercis'd, of consulting and adjusting her own Affairs.
especially if that be true, that she has reposited in the Government that Original right which she anciently and justly exercised, of consulting and adjusting her own Affairs.
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And this Mediatorial King does certainly expect of the Magistrate in the Churches behalf, that he should with all Diligence, promote her Interest and Safety;
And this Mediatorial King does Certainly expect of the Magistrate in the Churches behalf, that he should with all Diligence, promote her Interest and Safety;
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as to encourage Men by impunity, to Oppose and Blaspheme this Holy Institution, to permit the Foundations of Christianity to be undermin'd, her most venerable Articles to be disputed and ridicul'd,
as to encourage Men by impunity, to Oppose and Blaspheme this Holy Institution, to permit the Foundations of Christianity to be undermined, her most venerable Articles to be disputed and ridiculed,
Whilst I heartily pray with our Church (in which I know all the True Members of it will joyn with me) That it may please God to bless and keep the Magistrates, giving them grace to execute Justice, and to maintain Truth. FINIS.
While I heartily pray with our Church (in which I know all the True Members of it will join with me) That it may please God to bless and keep the Magistrates, giving them grace to execute justice, and to maintain Truth. FINIS.
