Three sermons preached at the cathedral in Norwich, and a fourth at a parochial church in Norfolk humbly recommending I. True reformation of our selves, II. Pious reverence toward God and the King, III. Just abhorrence of usurping republicans, and, IV. Due affection to the monarchy / by John Graile ...
It was the most frequent and constant Message delivered unto the People, by all the Prophets under the Law, I have sent unto you (saith God in the former part of the Verse) all my Servants the Prophets, rising early and sending them, saying, Return ye every man, &c. It is repeated several times both in this Prophecy,
It was the most frequent and constant Message Delivered unto the People, by all the prophets under the Law, I have sent unto you (Says God in the former part of the Verse) all my Servants the prophets, rising early and sending them, saying, Return you every man, etc. It is repeated several times both in this Prophecy,
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It is also the great Design of the Gospel, by the clearest Methods of Instruction, by the most powerful Arts of Persuasion, by all its excellent Precepts, encouraging Promises,
It is also the great Design of the Gospel, by the Clearest Methods of Instruction, by the most powerful Arts of Persuasion, by all its excellent Precepts, encouraging Promises,
And when he ascended to Heaven, he left this Charge with his Apostles, that Repentance and Remission of sins should be preached in his Name among all Nations.
And when he ascended to Heaven, he left this Charge with his Apostles, that Repentance and Remission of Sins should be preached in his Name among all nations.
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He commanded them to publish and declare to all the World, That he, who is the Son of God, having given himself a Ransom for all, and tasted Death for every man;
He commanded them to publish and declare to all the World, That he, who is the Son of God, having given himself a Ransom for all, and tasted Death for every man;
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In Obedience to this Command, and in Imitation of those Examples, the Doctrine of Repentance hath been much insisted on by the Apostles and their Successors in every Age.
In obedience to this Command, and in Imitation of those Examples, the Doctrine of Repentance hath been much insisted on by the Apostles and their Successors in every Age.
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All which Heads of Discourse offer themselves to us in the Text. The first, which is the Nature of Repentance, is here plainly described by Returning from our evil Ways, and Amending our Doings.
All which Heads of Discourse offer themselves to us in the Text. The First, which is the Nature of Repentance, is Here plainly described by Returning from our evil Ways, and Amending our Doings.
I begin with the first, The Nature of Repentance described in my Text, by Returning and Amending. And here I shall not detain you with any long Harangue on an Argument that hath exercised so many Tongues and Pens,
I begin with the First, The Nature of Repentance described in my Text, by Returning and Amending. And Here I shall not detain you with any long Harangue on an Argument that hath exercised so many Tongues and Pens,
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To say nothing of the meer Shadows and Appearances, those Pictures and Images of this Great Duty, the rent Garments, disfigured Faces, demure Looks, Heads bowed down like a Bul-rush, &c. There are many things which, with a more fair and plausible pretence, pass under the Name and Notion of Repentance. There are Convictions and Awakenings of Conscience, Confessions and Supplications,
To say nothing of the mere Shadows and Appearances, those Pictures and Images of this Great Duty, the rend Garments, disfigured Faces, demure Looks, Heads bowed down like a Bulrush, etc. There Are many things which, with a more fair and plausible pretence, pass under the Name and Notion of Repentance. There Are Convictions and Awakenings of Conscience, Confessions and Supplications,
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But all these put together will not constitute us true Penitents, unless we add what the Text requires, a real Conversion and Reformation, a Returning from our evil ways,
But all these put together will not constitute us true Penitents, unless we add what the Text requires, a real Conversion and Reformation, a Returning from our evil ways,
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When Repentance is spoken of, or called for in Holy Scripture, it is usually described by such Phrases as these, Departing from Iniquity, Forsaking our evil ways and thoughts, Breaking off our sins by righteousness, Ceasing to do evil, and learning to do well, Turning and Returning to the Lord, Returning to the Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls, Cleansing our Hands, Purifying our Hearts, and drawing nigh unto God, Casting off the Works of darkness,
When Repentance is spoken of, or called for in Holy Scripture, it is usually described by such Phrases as these, Departing from Iniquity, Forsaking our evil ways and thoughts, Breaking off our Sins by righteousness, Ceasing to do evil, and learning to do well, Turning and Returning to the Lord, Returning to the Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls, Cleansing our Hands, Purifying our Hearts, and drawing High unto God, Casting off the Works of darkness,
and turn your selves from all your Transgressions, so Iniquity shall not be your Ruine. And whenever Repentance is set forth in Scripture by any kind of Convictions, Confessions, Sorrow,
and turn your selves from all your Transgressions, so Iniquity shall not be your Ruin. And whenever Repentance is Set forth in Scripture by any kind of Convictions, Confessions, Sorrow,
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The clearest Convictions, and the most inlightned Apprehensions of all that Evil, which is to be found in any of our Ways or doings, are no Arguments of true Repentance,
The Clearest Convictions, and the most enlightened Apprehensions of all that Evil, which is to be found in any of our Ways or doings, Are no Arguments of true Repentance,
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unless that Light hath a genuine and free Operation upon our Wills and Affections, to move them to such an Abhorrence of all those evil Ways and Doings,
unless that Light hath a genuine and free Operation upon our Wills and Affections, to move them to such an Abhorrence of all those evil Ways and Doings,
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and Felix who trembled at St. Pauls Discourse, yea, and the very Devils, who are said to believe and tremble, must all be placed in the Catalogue of Penitents.
and Felix who trembled At Saint Paul's Discourse, yea, and the very Devils, who Are said to believe and tremble, must all be placed in the Catalogue of Penitents.
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And although these inward Convictions may break out into Confessions and Supplications, yet no Confession or Petition whatsoever, is any Act of sincere Repentance,
And although these inward Convictions may break out into Confessions and Supplications, yet no Confessi or Petition whatsoever, is any Act of sincere Repentance,
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'Tis sad to see, how Men run the Round of Sinning and Confessing, and Sinning again and then Confessing again, all the while conceiting themselves to be secure enough in that black Circle:
It's sad to see, how Men run the Round of Sinning and Confessing, and Sinning again and then Confessing again, all the while Conceit themselves to be secure enough in that black Circle:
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When all the Terrors of his Mind, and all those Anticipations of Hell, those gnawings of the Worm, which he feels in his Conscience, cannot persuade him to amend his doings;
When all the Terrors of his Mind, and all those Anticipations of Hell, those gnawings of the Worm, which he feels in his Conscience, cannot persuade him to amend his doings;
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such a high Fortitude in sin, such a resolute Embracing it under so difficult Circumstances, plainly shews that he is wedded to it with indissoluble Bonds, hath taken it for better and for worse,
such a high Fortitude in since, such a resolute Embracing it under so difficult circumstances, plainly shows that he is wedded to it with indissoluble Bonds, hath taken it for better and for Worse,
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But if the Apprehension of infinite Danger, and the formidable Aspect of insupportable Misery, have some Influence upon him to cool his Affection to his Sins,
But if the Apprehension of infinite Danger, and the formidable Aspect of insupportable Misery, have Some Influence upon him to cool his Affection to his Sins,
and produce Resolutions of Amendment, this indeed is a good Step towards Repentance, but still there may be a considerable Distance, betweeen the Purpose and the Thing it self.
and produce Resolutions of Amendment, this indeed is a good Step towards Repentance, but still there may be a considerable Distance, between the Purpose and the Thing it self.
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and his Vow of Abstinence is either not remembred, or not regarded. But such ineffectual Resolutions, so suddenly broken, do rather enhance, than expiate our Guilt;
and his Voelli of Abstinence is either not remembered, or not regarded. But such ineffectual Resolutions, so suddenly broken, do rather enhance, than expiate our Gilded;
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and do it with some Regret at the sad Consequences of his sins, and some Resolutions against them, he hath not yet repented with that Repentance, which will procure a Pardon from God, unless he return and amend.
and do it with Some Regret At the sad Consequences of his Sins, and Some Resolutions against them, he hath not yet repented with that Repentance, which will procure a Pardon from God, unless he return and amend.
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And thus much is evident, even from the proper and natural signification of those two words in the New Testament, by which Repentance is expressed, NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, the one importing a real change of Mind, the other better care for the future.
And thus much is evident, even from the proper and natural signification of those two words in the New Testament, by which Repentance is expressed, and, the one importing a real change of Mind, the other better care for the future.
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The Reason is, because most men love to reform without their own Province, and beyond their own Jurisdiction, to reform every thing besides themselves.
The Reason is, Because most men love to reform without their own Province, and beyond their own Jurisdiction, to reform every thing beside themselves.
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They are Curiosi in aliena Republica, critically censuring and controlling the Actions of others, without any Authority, intermedling where they have no Commission, dictating Counsel before 'tis asked,
They Are Curiosi in Aliena Republic, critically censuring and controlling the Actions of Others, without any authority, intermeddling where they have no Commission, dictating Counsel before it's asked,
They are very zealous for the Reformation of their Neighbours, yea and their Superiours too, they will teach their Teachers, and direct their Governours.
They Are very zealous for the Reformation of their Neighbours, yea and their Superiors too, they will teach their Teachers, and Direct their Governors.
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As little Friends as some men are to the sacred Episcopal Order, they will needs be, in St. Peter 's Phrase, NONLATINALPHABET, the worst sort of Prelates, the Visiters and Reformers of anothers Diocess:
As little Friends as Some men Are to the sacred Episcopal Order, they will needs be, in Saint Peter is Phrase,, the worst sort of Prelates, the Visiters and Reformers of another's Diocese:
The very Mechanicks and Peasants of this Age have their new Schemes of Theology, and new Models of Government, by which they will undertake to regulate and reform the whole Frame of things among us, both in Church and State;
The very Mechanics and Peasants of this Age have their new Schemes of Theology, and new Models of Government, by which they will undertake to regulate and reform the Whole Frame of things among us, both in Church and State;
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when in the mean time they suffer their most proper Charge, their own souls, to lye under a Chaos of Disorder and Confusion, over-run, wasted, defiled,
when in the mean time they suffer their most proper Charge, their own Souls, to lie under a Chaos of Disorder and Confusion, overrun, wasted, defiled,
never calling their own Ways to Remembrance, nor once considering, how sadly the general and publick Guilt is increased, by the no small Addition of their particular and personal Sins.
never calling their own Ways to Remembrance, nor once considering, how sadly the general and public Gilded is increased, by thee no small Addition of their particular and personal Sins.
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if we learn to suppress the Eruptions of •ash Anger, that our designed Revenge may at a fitter Opportunity be more secretly and effectually accomplished;
if we Learn to suppress the Eruptions of •ash Anger, that our designed Revenge may At a fitter Opportunity be more secretly and effectually accomplished;
what kind of Reformation is this? Can we think our selves grown better Men, by such an Exchange and Bartering of sins? Or, is not this rather the very Policy and Subtilty of Wickedness, whereby we discover our deeper Skill in the Trade and Mystery of Iniquity?
what kind of Reformation is this? Can we think our selves grown better Men, by such an Exchange and Bartering of Sins? Or, is not this rather the very Policy and Subtlety of Wickedness, whereby we discover our Deeper Skill in the Trade and Mystery of Iniquity?
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And yet there is a Generation of men among us, like those Agur speaks of, so pure in their own eyes, that they will not be washed from their filthiness, a sort of Enthusiasts, who pretend to be absolutely perfect with out the least sin in any of their Ways or Doings,
And yet there is a Generation of men among us, like those Agur speaks of, so pure in their own eyes, that they will not be washed from their filthiness, a sort of Enthusiasts, who pretend to be absolutely perfect with out the least since in any of their Ways or Doings,
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and consequently to be priviledged and exempted from all the troublesome work of Reformation. This is the Boast of divers Quakers, and some other Fanatical Spirits.
and consequently to be privileged and exempted from all the troublesome work of Reformation. This is the Boast of diverse Quakers, and Some other Fanatical Spirits.
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Neither shall I stay to represent the grand Imposture of the Roman Indulgences and Dispensations, that vain and ridiculous Purchase of a certain Supersedea• from the Labours of Repentance, or 〈 ◊ 〉 strange kind of Pass-port, by Vertue o• which the miserably deluded sinner think• himself safely conducted in his Evi• … Ways,
Neither shall I stay to represent the grand Imposture of the Roman Indulgences and Dispensations, that vain and ridiculous Purchase of a certain Supersedea• from the Labours of Repentance, or 〈 ◊ 〉 strange kind of Passport, by Virtue o• which the miserably deluded sinner think• himself safely conducted in his Evi• … Ways,
But since the indispensable Obligation that lies upon every man, to return and amend, is so plainly expressed in the Text, I proceed to the third Observable, The Power God gives men to do this;
But since the indispensable Obligation that lies upon every man, to return and amend, is so plainly expressed in the Text, I proceed to the third Observable, The Power God gives men to do this;
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as we must needs acknowledge, if we consider, that this is the great, constant, and peremptory Command of God, delivered by all his Servants the Prophets.
as we must needs acknowledge, if we Consider, that this is the great, constant, and peremptory Command of God, Delivered by all his Servants the prophets.
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For if they had no Power at all to reform their Lives and Actions, if they were forced to go on still in the Ways of Sin their walking in them would not be sinful.
For if they had no Power At all to reform their Lives and Actions, if they were forced to go on still in the Ways of since their walking in them would not be sinful.
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But that which makes men truly criminal, that which makes them Sinners, and guilty before God, is this, That they omit something required, which they might perform if they would,
But that which makes men truly criminal, that which makes them Sinners, and guilty before God, is this, That they omit something required, which they might perform if they would,
and when the Scripture seems to represent their Condition to be such, that they cannot, the Sense of such Texts may be no more than this, That their Wills are so depraved,
and when the Scripture seems to represent their Condition to be such, that they cannot, the Sense of such Texts may be no more than this, That their Wills Are so depraved,
But he means, that through the Love of Sin, and Hatred of the Div•ne Law, they cannot obtain of themselves to be willing to renounce the one, and submit to the other.
But he means, that through the Love of since, and Hatred of the Div•ne Law, they cannot obtain of themselves to be willing to renounce the one, and submit to the other.
And every Sinner hath Faculties and Powers, which he might call off from the Service of Sin to the Service of God, were it not for the Naughtiness of his Heart.
And every Sinner hath Faculties and Powers, which he might call off from the Service of since to the Service of God, were it not for the Naughtiness of his Heart.
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our Blessed Saviour having assured us, that God will give his holy Spirit to them that ask him, Luk. 11. 13. No man therefore is so far void of Power to repent and amend,
our Blessed Saviour having assured us, that God will give his holy Spirit to them that ask him, Luk. 11. 13. No man Therefore is so Far void of Power to Repent and amend,
if he heartily pray for the Grace of the Holy Spirit, and with his Prayers joyn his constant Endeavours to bring his Will to some complyance with the Will of God.
if he heartily pray for the Grace of the Holy Spirit, and with his Prayers join his constant Endeavours to bring his Will to Some compliance with the Will of God.
The Beginning of such a good Disposition and Inclination, is I conceive at some time or other generally wrought by the most just and merciful God in all the Children of Men.
The Beginning of such a good Disposition and Inclination, is I conceive At Some time or other generally wrought by the most just and merciful God in all the Children of Men.
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even that which he hath, Mark 4. 25. In short, The Holy Spirit of God doth sooner or later come home to all our Souls, in some measure, communicating the Aids of his Grace to every one of us.
even that which he hath, Mark 4. 25. In short, The Holy Spirit of God does sooner or later come home to all our Souls, in Some measure, communicating the Aids of his Grace to every one of us.
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or by constant Diversions to false Pleasures, and vain Entertainments of Fancy, which so possess their Imaginations, that they quickly expel all pious Thoughts;
or by constant Diversions to false Pleasures, and vain Entertainments of Fancy, which so possess their Imaginations, that they quickly expel all pious Thoughts;
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if we hearken to his Dictates, and comply with his Motions, he will still come in to our Assistance with greater and greater Aids, and we may be assured, that our Labour shall not be in vain in the Lord.
if we harken to his Dictates, and comply with his Motions, he will still come in to our Assistance with greater and greater Aids, and we may be assured, that our Labour shall not be in vain in the Lord.
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So great is our Encouragement to work out our Salvation, although we are to do it with fear and trembling, when it is God that worketh in us both to Will and to Do of his good pleasure.
So great is our Encouragement to work out our Salvation, although we Are to do it with Fear and trembling, when it is God that works in us both to Will and to Do of his good pleasure.
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And therefore it was good Advice, which a Jewish Doctor gave his Scholar, that he should repent one day before he died, meaning, that he should do it that very day,
And Therefore it was good advice, which a Jewish Doctor gave his Scholar, that he should Repent one day before he died, meaning, that he should do it that very day,
I wish it were as easie, effectually to dissuade these Persons from such Delays, as it is to discover the great and present Danger of the least of them.
I wish it were as easy, effectually to dissuade these Persons from such Delays, as it is to discover the great and present Danger of the least of them.
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As for the first, The putting off Repentance to the Time of Sickness and the Approaches of Death, this is a most unreasonable Presumption and hardly differs from perfect Madness.
As for the First, The putting off Repentance to the Time of Sickness and the Approaches of Death, this is a most unreasonable Presumption and hardly differs from perfect Madness.
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For a Death-bed Repentance is a Thing so very uncertain, whether it will prove Sincere and acceptable to God, that there cannot be a more prodigious Folly,
For a Deathbed Repentance is a Thing so very uncertain, whither it will prove Sincere and acceptable to God, that there cannot be a more prodigious Folly,
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What Assurance can there be of any ones Sincerity, who delays his Return to God, till at the very last he be forced to it, by the Exigence of his dying Condition? 'Tis to be feared, he is not a free and ingenious,
What Assurance can there be of any ones Sincerity, who delays his Return to God, till At the very last he be forced to it, by the Exigence of his dying Condition? It's to be feared, he is not a free and ingenious,
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Being arrived at the Non Ʋltra of his Evil Ways, at the Chambers of Death and the Suburbs of Hell, it is no strange thing, that he should stop his carreer, and begin to give back.
Being arrived At the Non Ʋltra of his Evil Ways, At the Chambers of Death and the Suburbs of Hell, it is no strange thing, that he should stop his career, and begin to give back.
When he stands upon the Brink of the deep and devouring Gulph of Tophet, sees the Mouth of the Infernal Furnace opened to receive him, smells the Brimstone, hears the noise of the Damned,
When he Stands upon the Brink of the deep and devouring Gulf of Tophet, sees the Mouth of the Infernal Furnace opened to receive him, smells the Brimstone, hears the noise of the Damned,
whether there be any possibility of Escape? Now he will cry aloud to God for Mercy, make great Acknowledgments of the Evil of his former Ways, high Professions of his desires to return from them,
whither there be any possibility of Escape? Now he will cry aloud to God for Mercy, make great Acknowledgments of the Evil of his former Ways, high Professions of his Desires to return from them,
But it is a great Question, whether there be any thing of Grace or Goodness in all this Repentance, which is extorted from the dying Sinner, by such a pressing Necessity.
But it is a great Question, whither there be any thing of Grace or goodness in all this Repentance, which is extorted from the dying Sinner, by such a pressing Necessity.
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yet being so late in respect of the Time, when they commence, they are as it were prepared for the Triumphs of the Justice and Indignation of God, who laughs at the Calamity of those, who in their Health and Prosperity have set at nought all his Counsel, and would none of his Reproof.
yet being so late in respect of the Time, when they commence, they Are as it were prepared for the Triumphos of the justice and Indignation of God, who laughs At the Calamity of those, who in their Health and Prosperity have Set At nought all his Counsel, and would none of his Reproof.
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And let us grant it pos•ible, that the holy and righteous God may so far even prostitute his Grace, •s to receive to Favour, one who hath •tood out in Rebellion against him to •he very utmost so long as he was able;
And let us grant it pos•ible, that the holy and righteous God may so Far even prostitute his Grace, •s to receive to Favour, one who hath •tood out in Rebellion against him to •he very utmost so long as he was able;
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and in the sight of his Eyes, he fully intends to return and amend in his old Age, soon enough to prevent his being brought to Judgment for these Things.
and in the sighed of his Eyes, he Fully intends to return and amend in his old Age, soon enough to prevent his being brought to Judgement for these Things.
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how sharply and suddenly was he both confuted and confounded, with that bitter and surprizing Rebuke, Thou Fool, this night shall thy Soul be required of thee.
how sharply and suddenly was he both confuted and confounded, with that bitter and surprising Rebuke, Thou Fool, this night shall thy Soul be required of thee.
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until the years draw nigh in which himself hath no pleasure, who comes with the very Ruines of Nature, with a shatter'd Understanding, a crazy Body, feeble Limbs,
until the Years draw High in which himself hath no pleasure, who comes with the very Ruins of Nature, with a shattered Understanding, a crazy Body, feeble Limbs,
And if we carelessly or wilfully lose those pretious Moments, which now offer themselves to us, it is much to be feared, that we shall still do so with the next,
And if we carelessly or wilfully loose those precious Moments, which now offer themselves to us, it is much to be feared, that we shall still do so with the next,
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The longer men walk in their evil ways, the more strongly are they inclined to continue in them and the Difficulty of forsaking them grows greater and greater by every Delay;
The longer men walk in their evil ways, the more strongly Are they inclined to continue in them and the Difficulty of forsaking them grows greater and greater by every delay;
SERMON II. Preached Feb. 4. 16. 82 / 83 Prov. XXIV. 21, 22. My Son, fear thou the Lord and the King, and meddle not with them that are given to change.
SERMON II Preached Feb. 4. 16. 82 / 83 Curae XXIV. 21, 22. My Son, Fear thou the Lord and the King, and meddle not with them that Are given to change.
whoever considers the admirable Perfections of his Heroick Mind, the vastness of his Understanding, and the Largeness of his Heart, may easily clear him from all Suspicion of that Nature, that can possibly arise from the Quality of his Place and Office.
whoever considers the admirable Perfections of his Heroic Mind, the vastness of his Understanding, and the Largeness of his Heart, may Easily clear him from all Suspicion of that Nature, that can possibly arise from the Quality of his Place and Office.
For since he was not only the King of Israel and Judah, but the Prince of all the Philosophers in the World, the Wisest of all Mankind, his Dictates are worthy to be received as Oracles;
For since he was not only the King of Israel and Judah, but the Prince of all the Philosophers in the World, the Wisest of all Mankind, his Dictates Are worthy to be received as Oracles;
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Melanctho•, and others of the first Reformers, who were for promoting at once both Piety and Peace, have recommended it as one of the Principal Sentences of this Book; and not undeservedly:
Melanctho•, and Others of the First Reformers, who were for promoting At once both Piety and Peace, have recommended it as one of the Principal Sentences of this Book; and not undeservedly:
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Thirdly, A useful Caution against •oyning or associating with Seditious innovators, who are some of the chief Enemies both to Religion and Loyalty, Meddle not with them that are given •o change;
Thirdly, A useful Caution against •oyning or associating with Seditious innovators, who Are Some of the chief Enemies both to Religion and Loyalty, Meddle not with them that Are given •o change;
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Before we consider each of these Particulars distinctly, and by it self, it may not be amiss to take along with us some •rief Remarks upon the close Con•exion of them in the same Rule or •recept.
Before we Consider each of these Particulars distinctly, and by it self, it may not be amiss to take along with us Some •rief Remarks upon the close Con•exion of them in the same Rule or •recept.
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And what God hath joyned, let not vain Man think to put asunder. The most subtle Heads of our separating Factions cannot separate these one from the other.
And what God hath joined, let not vain Man think to put asunder. The most subtle Heads of our separating Factions cannot separate these one from the other.
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how necessary it is, that People should be forewarned of ill men, that they should be cautioned against associating with dangerous Persons, particularly, those that are given to change, those that are for Alterations and Innovations, those factious Male-contents, who being weary of the good and ancient Constitutions ordained by God and the King, make it their Study and Endeavour, to undermine and Subvert the established Religion and Government.
how necessary it is, that People should be forewarned of ill men, that they should be cautioned against associating with dangerous Persons, particularly, those that Are given to change, those that Are for Alterations and Innovations, those factious Malcontents, who being weary of the good and ancient Constitutions ordained by God and the King, make it their Study and Endeavour, to undermine and Subvert the established Religion and Government.
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since none can tell what severe Chastisements a Provoked God, and an angry Prince, may prepare for them, it cleary follows, that those who joyn with the Seditious, are very ill advised,
since none can tell what severe Chastisements a Provoked God, and an angry Prince, may prepare for them, it cleary follows, that those who join with the Seditious, Are very ill advised,
But to come to a more distinct consideration of each Particular observed in the Text; I begin with the first, the Exhortation to Religion, My Son, fear thou the Lord.
But to come to a more distinct consideration of each Particular observed in the Text; I begin with the First, the Exhortation to Religion, My Son, Fear thou the Lord.
If we could behold nothing in God but irresistible Power, soveraign Will, and Severities of Justice, our case would be like that of the Devils, our Fear would then be nothing but pure Dread and Horror,
If we could behold nothing in God but irresistible Power, sovereign Will, and Severities of justice, our case would be like that of the Devils, our fear would then be nothing but pure Dread and Horror,
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and the only Product of our Faith would be to make us tremble. But although the Majesty of God Almighty hath such an overpowring Glory in it, as dazles and confounds all Mortal Creatures, and makes the very Seraphims cover their Faces, yet since the astonishing Terror of it is allayed and mitigated by his Goodness,
and the only Product of our Faith would be to make us tremble. But although the Majesty of God Almighty hath such an overpowering Glory in it, as dazzles and confounds all Mortal Creatures, and makes the very Seraphims cover their Faces, yet since the astonishing Terror of it is allayed and mitigated by his goodness,
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For (if I may take the liberty to borrow some Demonstration of this from a late excellent Divine) suppose we fear any Thing or Person in all the World more than God,
For (if I may take the liberty to borrow Some Demonstration of this from a late excellent Divine) suppose we Fear any Thing or Person in all the World more than God,
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If our Fear of another be in any eminent degree, it will command and exact from us the same degree of Care and Study, to serve and please the Person feared.
If our fear of Another be in any eminent degree, it will command and exact from us the same degree of Care and Study, to serve and please the Person feared.
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Fear implies an Apprehension of Danger, and Danger, so far as 'tis apprehended, will so far excite us to use and employ the best Means we can for our Preservation.
fear Implies an Apprehension of Danger, and Danger, so Far as it's apprehended, will so Far excite us to use and employ the best Means we can for our Preservation.
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But the clear and firm Belief, joyned with the serious consideration, of the Miseries threatned to Disobedience, cannot but restrain and deter us from it.
But the clear and firm Belief, joined with the serious consideration, of the Misery's threatened to Disobedience, cannot but restrain and deter us from it.
While men have real and settled Apprehensions of those Punishments, and while the Remembrance of them, keeps them under the Awe of Fear and Dread, their Sins will appear so grievous to them, that they will be forced to abstain from them for their own Ease and Satisfaction.
While men have real and settled Apprehensions of those Punishments, and while the Remembrance of them, keeps them under the Awe of fear and Dread, their Sins will appear so grievous to them, that they will be forced to abstain from them for their own Ease and Satisfaction.
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then becomes perfect Freedom, so pleasant and so natural to us that to refuse it will be an Extinguishing of our own Joys, a Resisting o• our own Desires, and a Violence to ourselves.
then becomes perfect Freedom, so pleasant and so natural to us that to refuse it will be an Extinguishing of our own Joys, a Resisting o• our own Desires, and a Violence to ourselves.
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Obedience therefore is an Inseparable Effect of filial Fear or Reverence And that which is so, is the most certain• Mark of the Truth and Reality o• our Religion.
obedience Therefore is an Inseparable Effect of filial fear or reverence And that which is so, is the most certain• Mark of the Truth and Reality o• our Religion.
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But do we sincerely endeavour to serve and please him? Are we guilty of no wilful disobedience, no chosen and deliberate violations of his holy Laws? If we indulge any of these, the true Fear of God is not in us.
But do we sincerely endeavour to serve and please him? are we guilty of no wilful disobedience, no chosen and deliberate violations of his holy Laws? If we indulge any of these, the true fear of God is not in us.
These are Affronts and Contempts, bold and Impudent Practices, which carry the Marks of great Irreverence clearly written upon their Brow. When men deliberately chuse to do those things, which they plainly see and know to be contrary to the Divine Laws, this is a manifest Discovery, that there is no Fear of God before their eyes.
These Are Affronts and Contempts, bold and Impudent Practices, which carry the Marks of great Irreverence clearly written upon their Brow. When men deliberately choose to do those things, which they plainly see and know to be contrary to the Divine Laws, this is a manifest Discovery, that there is no fear of God before their eyes.
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And so I come to the second part of Solomon 's Advice, wherein we are admonished unto the Fear of God, to subjoyn the Fear of the King, who is Gods Vicegerent.
And so I come to the second part of Solomon is advice, wherein we Are admonished unto the fear of God, to subjoin the fear of the King, who is God's Vicegerent.
First, As for the Nature of the Fear, which we owe unto the King, 'tis very much of the same nature, with that Fear which is due to God himself, onely 'tis inferior and subordinate to it.
First, As for the Nature of the fear, which we owe unto the King, it's very much of the same nature, with that fear which is due to God himself, only it's inferior and subordinate to it.
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And the Laws of England looking upon the King as a God upon Earth, do attribute unto him in some Analogy diverse Excellencies, that belong properly to God alone;
And the Laws of England looking upon the King as a God upon Earth, do attribute unto him in Some Analogy diverse Excellencies, that belong properly to God alone;
a certain Omnipresency, by his numerous Officers, who every where represent him; and little less than an Infallibility, and an absolute Perfection of Wisdom and Righteousness:
a certain Omnipresency, by his numerous Officers, who every where represent him; and little less than an Infallibility, and an absolute Perfection of Wisdom and Righteousness:
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For the King is the Father of our Country, by whose Providence and Protection, we are supported and defended, by whose vigilant Care and Conduct we quietly enjoy all that we possess.
For the King is the Father of our Country, by whose Providence and Protection, we Are supported and defended, by whose vigilant Care and Conduct we quietly enjoy all that we possess.
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Of this (as St. Jerom hath observed) even the Philistines were so sensible, that it was a constant Custom among them, to call all their Princes by the name of Abimelech, which signifies both Father and King.
Of this (as Saint Jerome hath observed) even the philistines were so sensible, that it was a constant Custom among them, to call all their Princes by the name of Abimelech, which signifies both Father and King.
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Since then by being born the Kings Subjects, we have the Happiness to be his Children, the very law of Nature doth oblige us, to pay him all the Awfulness,
Since then by being born the Kings Subject's, we have the Happiness to be his Children, the very law of Nature does oblige us, to pay him all the Awfulness,
If I be a Father (saith God) where is mine Honour? If I be a Master, where is my Fear? Now the King next and immediately under God, is the great and common Father, the supreme Lord and Master of us all.
If I be a Father (Says God) where is mine Honour? If I be a Master, where is my fear? Now the King next and immediately under God, is the great and Common Father, the supreme Lord and Master of us all.
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Yea all the States of the Realm joyned together, all the Nobles and Commons, and the whole Body of the People have not a Power and Authority equal to his.
Yea all the States of the Realm joined together, all the Nobles and Commons, and the Whole Body of the People have not a Power and authority equal to his.
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but only a King of single men separately taken, and so he would be a strange kind of Chimerical and imaginary Prince, a King of nothing but a Rope of sands.
but only a King of single men separately taken, and so he would be a strange kind of Chimerical and imaginary Prince, a King of nothing but a Rope of sands.
and to all other Magistrates, whether taken collectively or distributively, We are to submit to the King as Supreme, to all others as his Officers and Delegates Sent and Commissioned by him;
and to all other Magistrates, whither taken collectively or distributively, We Are to submit to the King as Supreme, to all Others as his Officers and Delegates Sent and Commissioned by him;
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but also the Catholick Doctrine of the Christian Church for many hundreds of years together, that a Monarch or Soveraign in his own Dominions hath no Superior, but God Almighty.
but also the Catholic Doctrine of the Christian Church for many hundreds of Years together, that a Monarch or Sovereign in his own Dominions hath no Superior, but God Almighty.
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for the Lords both Spiritual and Temporal, together with all the Commons assembled in Parliament, do by a Solemn Oath acknowledge the King to be Supreme,
for the lords both Spiritual and Temporal, together with all the Commons assembled in Parliament, do by a Solemn Oath acknowledge the King to be Supreme,
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and that both or either Houses of Parliament cannot, nor lawfully may raise or levy any War, offensive or defensive, against his Majesty his Heirs and lawful Successors.
and that both or either Houses of Parliament cannot, nor lawfully may raise or levy any War, offensive or defensive, against his Majesty his Heirs and lawful Successors.
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These are the Essentials of Soveraignty, or supreme Power, to have the sole Power of the Sword, to have the Legislative Power, to have a Power which is irresistible and unaccountable,
These Are the Essentials of Sovereignty, or supreme Power, to have the sole Power of the Sword, to have the Legislative Power, to have a Power which is irresistible and unaccountable,
Every compleat and Imperial Soveraign hath all these? And that we are under such a Soveraign, the whole Parliament did acknowledge in the 24. H. 8. c. 12. in which it was Resolved, That by sundry Authentick Histories and Chronicles, it is manifestly declared and expressed, that this Realm of England is an Empire,
Every complete and Imperial Sovereign hath all these? And that we Are under such a Sovereign, the Whole Parliament did acknowledge in the 24. H. 8. c. 12. in which it was Resolved, That by sundry Authentic Histories and Chronicles, it is manifestly declared and expressed, that this Realm of England is an Empire,
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but by Emanation from him, ought to be revered by us, with the highest Degrees of Awfulness and Veneration, that can justly be paid to any Person or Power upon Earth.
but by Emanation from him, ought to be revered by us, with the highest Degrees of Awfulness and Veneration, that can justly be paid to any Person or Power upon Earth.
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For in the fourth and last Place, it is to be remembred, that all Acts of wickedly presumptuous Disobedience, all Oppositions by Force of Arms, all reviling Expressions,
For in the fourth and last Place, it is to be remembered, that all Acts of wickedly presumptuous Disobedience, all Oppositions by Force of Arms, all reviling Expressions,
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Is it fit to say to a King, thou art Wicked, or to Princes, ye are Ʋngodly? Job. 34. 18. No, it is very unfit, it is one of the highest Instances of Impudence, Rudeness, and Unmannerliness.
Is it fit to say to a King, thou art Wicked, or to Princes, you Are Ʋngodly? Job. 34. 18. No, it is very unfit, it is one of the highest Instances of Impudence, Rudeness, and Unmannerliness.
or Civility, we will abhor the thoughts of ever joyning with such salvage, untamed, ungovernable Creatures, such Wolves and Tygers in humane Shape as Rebels and Traitors are ▪ Yea if we desire to keep our selves out of danger, we will have nothing to do with any of the Friends or Correspondents of such ill men, with any factious Designers, who do more remotely attempt to destroy the Government, by introducing the Changes and alterations of it. Which brings me to
or Civility, we will abhor the thoughts of ever joining with such salvage, untamed, ungovernable Creatures, such Wolves and Tigers in humane Shape as Rebels and Traitors Are ▪ Yea if we desire to keep our selves out of danger, we will have nothing to do with any of the Friends or Correspondents of such ill men, with any factious Designers, who do more remotely attempt to destroy the Government, by introducing the Changes and alterations of it. Which brings me to
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The third Observable in the Text, The useful Caution against Joyning or Associating with seditious Innovators, Meddle not with them that are given to change.
The third Observable in the Text, The useful Caution against Joining or Associating with seditious Innovators, Meddle not with them that Are given to change.
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Now by how much the better the established Religion and Government is, by so much the worse and the more detestable are all such Combinations and Confederacies for the Change of either of them.
Now by how much the better the established Religion and Government is, by so much the Worse and the more detestable Are all such Combinations and Confederacies for the Change of either of them.
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Our Religion is the true Christian Religion restored to its primitive Purity, and reformed from the Corruptions and Abuses both of Hereticks and Schismaticks.
Our Religion is the true Christian Religion restored to its primitive Purity, and reformed from the Corruptions and Abuses both of Heretics and Schismatics.
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or the Follies of Superstition, the Delusions of the Sectaries, or the Idolatries of the Romanists? Shall we joyn with those, who would exchange decent and duly regulated Ceremonies, either for rude and unseemly Gestures on the one side,
or the Follies of Superstition, the Delusions of the Sectaries, or the Idolatries of the Romanists? Shall we join with those, who would exchange decent and duly regulated Ceremonies, either for rude and unseemly Gestures on the one side,
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or for a Multitude of ridiculous and pompous Rites on the other; who would turn pious and primitive Discipline into lawless liberty, or intolerable Impositions;
or for a Multitude of ridiculous and pompous Rites on the other; who would turn pious and primitive Discipline into lawless liberty, or intolerable Impositions;
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sound and ancient Doctrine, in all Points agreeable to the written Word of God, either into uncertain and unwritten Traditions, or into novel Enthusiastick Divinity;
found and ancient Doctrine, in all Points agreeable to the written Word of God, either into uncertain and unwritten Traditions, or into novel Enthusiastic Divinity;
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It is a great and a most true commendation of our Religion, worthy to be ever remembred, which was given by his late Sacred Majesty, in some of his last Words to the then Prince of Wales, our now most Gracious Soveraign.
It is a great and a most true commendation of our Religion, worthy to be ever remembered, which was given by his late Sacred Majesty, in Some of his last Words to the then Prince of Wales, our now most Gracious Sovereign.
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It is a Monarchy, and the best sort of Monarchy, not a Despotical and Arbitrary, but a Political or Paternal Monarchy, such as is administred by Just and equal Laws;
It is a Monarchy, and the best sort of Monarchy, not a Despotical and Arbitrary, but a Political or Paternal Monarchy, such as is administered by Just and equal Laws;
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and the Soveraign Majesty of the King. It is a Monarchy of great Antiquity. We have been under the Government of Kings, beyond the utmost Records of all History.
and the Sovereign Majesty of the King. It is a Monarchy of great Antiquity. We have been under the Government of Kings, beyond the utmost Records of all History.
For it was our Island, that yielded the first King, and the first Emperor, that ever embraced the Faith of Christ, Lucius and Constantine, Princes who in the Glory,
For it was our Island, that yielded the First King, and the First Emperor, that ever embraced the Faith of christ, Lucius and Constantine, Princes who in the Glory,
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and Stability of their Actions, abundantly answered the significant Omens of their Illustrious Names. One of our Kings also was the first, who cast of the Antichristian Usurpations of the Church of Rome, and settled the Reformation by a Law.
and Stability of their Actions, abundantly answered the significant Omens of their Illustrious Names. One of our Kings also was the First, who cast of the Antichristian Usurpations of the Church of Rome, and settled the Reformation by a Law.
Shall we then be so unwise, as to hearken to the Antimonarchical Insinuations of those restless Demagogues, who would alter and change, subvert and destroy this most excellent this most ancient, Form of Government? And what if some Men, will not,
Shall we then be so unwise, as to harken to the Antimonarchical Insinuations of those restless Demagogues, who would altar and change, subvert and destroy this most excellent this most ancient, From of Government? And what if Some Men, will not,
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or cannot apprehend, that our Government deserves to be thus extolled? What if they suppose this Constitution to be none of the best? Yet every plain Countryman may understand, That the Mischiefs of a Change are unspeakable.
or cannot apprehend, that our Government deserves to be thus extolled? What if they suppose this Constitution to be none of the best? Yet every plain Countryman may understand, That the Mischiefs of a Change Are unspeakable.
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proceeds by armed Force, and all the Ways of secret Stratagem or open Assault; and ends in Blood and Slaughter, Spoil and Devastation, Rapine and Plunder, Oppression and Sacriledge;
proceeds by armed Force, and all the Ways of secret Stratagem or open Assault; and ends in Blood and Slaughter, Spoil and Devastation, Rapine and Plunder, Oppression and Sacrilege;
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throws down the Fences of Law, and leaves all open to the Incursions of Violence; gathers mens Lusts into a common Storm, and fills all things with Horror and Confusion;
throws down the Fences of Law, and leaves all open to the Incursions of Violence; gathers men's Lustiest into a Common Storm, and fills all things with Horror and Confusion;
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and at the End of all this Blood-shed, Ruine, and Devastation, they expect nothing less than the rich Spoils of a happy Victory, and the Glory of Triumph.
and At the End of all this Bloodshed, Ruin, and Devastation, they expect nothing less than the rich Spoils of a happy Victory, and the Glory of Triumph.
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Who can tell what terrible Judgment, what heavy Punishment, both God and his Vicegerent may inflict upon them? Who can measure the divine Vengeance, which is armed with infinite Power? Who can limite or appease the Wrath of a King, which is as the Roaring of a Lyon, or as a Messenger of Death.
Who can tell what terrible Judgement, what heavy Punishment, both God and his Vicegerent may inflict upon them? Who can measure the divine Vengeance, which is armed with infinite Power? Who can limit or appease the Wrath of a King, which is as the Roaring of a lion, or as a Messenger of Death.
If we take the Word in the mildest Sense, the meaning is, that according to the ordinary Course of Gods Providence, they shall receive some grievous Punishment, here in this World.
If we take the Word in the Mildest Sense, the meaning is, that according to the ordinary Course of God's Providence, they shall receive Some grievous Punishment, Here in this World.
That first Sedition (of which we have a large and full Account in the sixteen Chapter of Numbers ) was the Insurrection of Corah and his Accomplices against Moses and Aaron, under pretence of asserting the Rights and Liberties of the People, in Opposition to the arbitrary Government of Moses, whom they accused of Tyranny (as Josephus expresly saith, agreeably to what the Scripture it self doth imply) and the freeing themselves from the Incroachments upon their spiritual Priviledges, by the Usurpations of Aaron and the Priesthood.
That First Sedition (of which we have a large and full Account in the sixteen Chapter of Numbers) was the Insurrection of Corah and his Accomplices against Moses and Aaron, under pretence of asserting the Rights and Liberties of the People, in Opposition to the arbitrary Government of Moses, whom they accused of Tyranny (as Josephus expressly Says, agreeably to what the Scripture it self does imply) and the freeing themselves from the Encroachments upon their spiritual Privileges, by the Usurpations of Aaron and the Priesthood.
Which specious Designs drew into the Conspiracy a great Number of Considerable Persons, even two hundred and fifty Princes of the Assembly, famous in the Congregation, Men of Renown. But notwithstanding their Popular Pretences, (which were,
Which specious Designs drew into the conspiracy a great Number of Considerable Persons, even two hundred and fifty Princes of the Assembly, famous in the Congregation, Men of Renown. But notwithstanding their Popular Pretences, (which were,
when such an Assembly of Princes and Great Men joyned with them; (as our Rebels also endeavoured to justifie their Proceedings, by the pretended Power of a Parliament;) although, I say, they had such fair Colours,
when such an Assembly of Princes and Great Men joined with them; (as our Rebels also endeavoured to justify their Proceedings, by the pretended Power of a Parliament;) although, I say, they had such fair Colours,
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for what they did, and such Eminent Men on their side, they were made to suffer the just desert of their Sin. Both Earth and Heaven conspired to punish them,
for what they did, and such Eminent Men on their side, they were made to suffer the just desert of their Sin. Both Earth and Heaven conspired to Punish them,
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and breaks into a Chasm in the Place where they stood, that they might go down quick into the Pit of Destruction, Death and the Grave both seizing them at once.
and breaks into a Chasm in the Place where they stood, that they might go down quick into the Pit of Destruction, Death and the Grave both seizing them At once.
And when the Israelites, instead of learning their Duty by these dreadful Spectacles, took upon them the next Day in another Insurrection to justifie the Plea of Corah, to own those Rebels as the People of the Lord,
And when the Israelites, instead of learning their Duty by these dreadful Spectacles, took upon them the next Day in Another Insurrection to justify the Plea of Corah, to own those Rebels as the People of the Lord,
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although Aaron with all possible Haste made an Atonement for them, there were destroyed by the Plague, no less than Fourteen thousand and seven hundred.
although Aaron with all possible Haste made an Atonement for them, there were destroyed by the Plague, no less than Fourteen thousand and seven hundred.
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But to come to the Instance nearer home, What, I pray were the Effects of the late Rebellion in our Native Land? Was it not in the Event most pernicious and destructive to the Rebels themselves, at least to the Chiefest of them? Did not their Calamity arise suddenly,
But to come to the Instance nearer home, What, I pray were the Effects of the late Rebellion in our Native Land? Was it not in the Event most pernicious and destructive to the Rebels themselves, At least to the Chiefest of them? Did not their Calamity arise suddenly,
but what a Change did themselves meet with, when they were thrown down from the Top of all their vain False Glory, to be the Hatred and the Hissing of the People? They had divided the Kingdom,
but what a Change did themselves meet with, when they were thrown down from the Top of all their vain False Glory, to be the Hatred and the Hissing of the People? They had divided the Kingdom,
God therefore divided them among themselves, and made them their own Scourges, like an Army of Philistines, still beating and threshing down one another,
God Therefore divided them among themselves, and made them their own Scourges, like an Army of philistines, still beating and threshing down one Another,
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And after such a Pardon of such Guilt, if any Subjects of this Crown have a mind to rebel again, let them take heed lest they sin beyond all Possibility of Forgiveness and barr themselves eternally, not only from the Mercies of the King,
And After such a Pardon of such Gilded, if any Subject's of this Crown have a mind to rebel again, let them take heed lest they sin beyond all Possibility of Forgiveness and bar themselves eternally, not only from the mercies of the King,
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But as it was Prophesied by Hosea of the Children of Israel, That after their Captivity they should return and seek the Lord their God and David their King;
But as it was Prophesied by Hosea of the Children of Israel, That After their Captivity they should return and seek the Lord their God and David their King;
and all his Lawful Successors, without any change of our excellently established Religion, or our happy Constitution of Government, to the End of the World.
and all his Lawful Successors, without any change of our excellently established Religion, or our happy Constitution of Government, to the End of the World.
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if the one be the benigne Favours of Almighty God, the liberal Emanations of his Immense Goodness, wherewith he rewards and encourages Piety and Virtue;
if the one be the benign Favours of Almighty God, the liberal Emanations of his Immense goodness, wherewith he rewards and encourages Piety and Virtue;
and introduced the plentiful Calamities of a Civil War, together with the numerous Plagues of many Princes, many Tyrannical Usurpers of Royal Authority, swell'd at length into such a Deluge of boundless Wickedness,
and introduced the plentiful Calamities of a Civil War, together with the numerous Plagues of many Princes, many Tyrannical Usurpers of Royal authority, swelled At length into such a Deluge of boundless Wickedness,
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as no Nation had felt before, the most barbarous and unparallel'd Murder of one of the best Kings •hat ever sat upon a Throne, our late most Gracious Soveraign.
as no nation had felt before, the most barbarous and unparalleled Murder of one of the best Kings •hat ever sat upon a Throne, our late most Gracious Sovereign.
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From hence 〈 ◊ 〉 say it will appear, that this Days humble and mournful Reflection, on •hat blackest of Britain's Tragedies, is 〈 ◊ 〉 great and common Duty, to which • … ll,
From hence 〈 ◊ 〉 say it will appear, that this Days humble and mournful Reflection, on •hat Blackest of Britain's Tragedies, is 〈 ◊ 〉 great and Common Duty, to which • … ll,
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Thirdly, the opposite National Mercy, or the Happiness of a Nation under a well settled Monarchy, when 〈 ◊ 〉 a man of understanding and knowledge the State thereof is prolonged:
Thirdly, the opposite National Mercy, or the Happiness of a nation under a well settled Monarchy, when 〈 ◊ 〉 a man of understanding and knowledge the State thereof is prolonged:
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by many of whom may be meant, either many lawful Soveraigns, or many Usurpers; both which are publick Evils, although the latter be the more signal Judgment.
by many of whom may be meant, either many lawful Sovereigns, or many Usurpers; both which Are public Evils, although the latter be the more signal Judgement.
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and dangerous Revolutions, arising from the opposite Interests, Affections, and Inclinations of various Families, and consequently of such Persons as are chosen out of them.
and dangerous Revolutions, arising from the opposite Interests, Affections, and Inclinations of various Families, and consequently of such Persons as Are chosen out of them.
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Blessed art thou, O Land, when thy King is the Son of Nobles, Eccles. 10. 17. But if it so fall out (as it often may i• an Arbitrary Election) that the Prince be chosen out of the meanest of the People;
Blessed art thou, Oh Land, when thy King is the Son of Nobles, Eccles. 10. 17. But if it so fallen out (as it often may i• an Arbitrary Election) that the Prince be chosen out of the Meanest of the People;
Sometimes also by the Will and Pleasure of Heaven, and by the Visitation of God, there may be many Princes successively even in an Hereditary Monarchy,
Sometime also by the Will and Pleasure of Heaven, and by the Visitation of God, there may be many Princes successively even in an Hereditary Monarchy,
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and when the Crown thus swiftly passing from one to another, is devolved upon Infants, who are unskilful in the Arts of Empire, obnoxious to the unfaithfulness of Tutors,
and when the Crown thus swiftly passing from one to Another, is devolved upon Infants, who Are unskilful in the Arts of Empire, obnoxious to the unfaithfulness of Tutors,
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Wo to thee, O Land, when thy King is a Child, Eccles. 10. 16. Although this Wo may be in good measure prevented, where the Change and the loss of Princes, is recompensed by the continuance of the same wise Counsellors,
Woe to thee, Oh Land, when thy King is a Child, Eccles. 10. 16. Although this Woe may be in good measure prevented, where the Change and the loss of Princes, is recompensed by the Continuance of the same wise Counsellors,
Long Possession may give them a Title, and as bad as they are, Use and Custom and the Situation of some Countries, may make them tolerable in some few particular places.
Long Possession may give them a Title, and as bad as they Are, Use and Custom and the Situation of Some Countries, may make them tolerable in Some few particular places.
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Neither will I say, that Solomon did expresly and designedly pronounce this Sentence concerning them. The truth is, they cannot boast of so great Antiquity.
Neither will I say, that Solomon did expressly and designedly pronounce this Sentence Concerning them. The truth is, they cannot boast of so great Antiquity.
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whether these rare Models of Government, although they do not fall directly under Solomon's Censure, be really any better than the many Princes in my Text are supposed to be? Whether they be not,
whither these rare Models of Government, although they do not fallen directly under Solomon's Censure, be really any better than the many Princes in my Text Are supposed to be? Whither they be not,
For what was it that brought Republicks into the World? Was it not Faction and Sedition? Were they not all at first meer Usurpations? Where is then any People, Nation,
For what was it that brought Republics into the World? Was it not Faction and Sedition? Were they not all At First mere Usurpations? Where is then any People, nation,
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And if we search after the first Rise and Birth of Aristocratical or Democratical States, we shall constantly find upon Record, that they were the natural products of Perfidiousness and Rebellion.
And if we search After the First Rise and Birth of Aristocratical or Democratical States, we shall constantly find upon Record, that they were the natural products of Perfidiousness and Rebellion.
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then they Erected a Common-Wealth Thus the Roman Republick began by a Regifugium, the fickle and inconstant People changing the very Form of their Government,
then they Erected a commonwealth Thus the Roman Republic began by a Regifugium, the fickle and inconstant People changing the very From of their Government,
Thus the united Netherlands upon their Defection from the King of Spain, made up a Combination of many Independent Jurisdictions, joyning together of meer necessity, to keep themselves from being punished,
Thus the united Netherlands upon their Defection from the King of Spain, made up a Combination of many Independent Jurisdictions, joining together of mere necessity, to keep themselves from being punished,
Thus the Swiss Cantons revolting from the House of Austria, Genoa from the Empire, and Geneva from the Duke of Savoy, set up for themselves as Common-Wealths or free States,
Thus the Swiss Cantons revolting from the House of Austria, Genoa from the Empire, and Geneva from the Duke of Savoy, Set up for themselves as Common-Wealths or free States,
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as they love to be called, casting off their ancient, and for the most part easie dependance upon their lawful Soveraigns, that they might aspire to the Name and Shadow of a troublesome Freedom.
as they love to be called, casting off their ancient, and for the most part easy dependence upon their lawful Sovereigns, that they might aspire to the Name and Shadow of a troublesome Freedom.
If we look into their Administration, we shall find them attended with so many and so great Inconveniences, that the chief end of Government, which is the publick Peace and Happiness,
If we look into their Administration, we shall find them attended with so many and so great Inconveniences, that the chief end of Government, which is the public Peace and Happiness,
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For since all Men naturally desire to have their own advice followed, those that are out-voted will be apt to look upon themselves as both disparaged and disappointed, from whence will arise Anger, Hatred, and Discontent;
For since all Men naturally desire to have their own Advice followed, those that Are outvoted will be apt to look upon themselves as both disparaged and disappointed, from whence will arise Anger, Hatred, and Discontent;
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which Passions, if there be opportunity, will break out into Conspiracies and Insurrections, to suppress and ruine those whom they could not counterballance.
which Passion, if there be opportunity, will break out into Conspiracies and Insurrections, to suppress and ruin those whom they could not counterbalance.
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And the Reason why there are no greater Tumults and Seditions in our Modern Republicks, is because being almost perpetually engaged, either as Principals or Confederates in Forraign Wars, the Factious Spirits have not leisure to quarrel at home.
And the Reason why there Are no greater Tumults and Seditions in our Modern Republics, is Because being almost perpetually engaged, either as Principals or Confederates in Foreign Wars, the Factious Spirits have not leisure to quarrel At home.
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and by these the most flourishing of them, might long ago have been ruined, had it not been for the little mixture of Monarchy, with which their Constitutions are compounded;
and by these the most flourishing of them, might long ago have been ruined, had it not been for the little mixture of Monarchy, with which their Constitutions Are compounded;
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and where ten or twenty of those fifty (as it usually happens) dissent from the rest? Will not these be hugely tempted to revenge the neglect and refusal of their own Advice, by divulging the most important Secrets of the prevailing Faction?
and where ten or twenty of those fifty (as it usually happens) dissent from the rest? Will not these be hugely tempted to revenge the neglect and refusal of their own advice, by divulging the most important Secrets of the prevailing Faction?
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yet the Debates and Consultations among so many different Judgments, are commonly so long protracted, that before they can arrive at a Resolution, many favourable opportunities for Action are irrecoverably lost,
yet the Debates and Consultations among so many different Judgments, Are commonly so long protracted, that before they can arrive At a Resolution, many favourable opportunities for Actium Are irrecoverably lost,
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But beyond all that hath been said, there is this great mischief in every Aristocratical or Democratical Common-Wealth, that the many Princes or chief Magistrates by which it is governed, being only temporary Officers of no long continuance, have a separate Interest of their own, distinct from that of the Publick;
But beyond all that hath been said, there is this great mischief in every Aristocratical or Democratical commonwealth, that the many Princes or chief Magistrates by which it is governed, being only temporary Officers of no long Continuance, have a separate Interest of their own, distinct from that of the Public;
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But it is otherwise in a Common-Wealth, where some that sit at the Helm of State, may have the opportunity both to secure and to enrich their own private Vessel, by sinking the publick Bottom.
But it is otherwise in a commonwealth, where Some that fit At the Helm of State, may have the opportunity both to secure and to enrich their own private Vessel, by sinking the public Bottom.
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when by selling that Power, which they must shortly resign, and bartering away the publick Interest together with it, they purchase a higher and a more durable Grandeur,
when by selling that Power, which they must shortly resign, and bartering away the public Interest together with it, they purchase a higher and a more durable Grandeur,
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but being inspired by insatiable Ambition, possess'd with unbounded Hopes, and mounted on the soaring Wings of Arrogance and Presumption, raise themselves with an insuperable boldness,
but being inspired by insatiable Ambition, possessed with unbounded Hope's, and mounted on the soaring Wings of Arrogance and Presumption, raise themselves with an insuperable boldness,
that by exciting the wild Commotion of Popular Fury, and the restless Ferment of blind and bitter Zeal, they may have Instruments and Tools ready whet and prepared, for the great Work of a thorow Reformation, that is to say, of hewing down,
that by exciting the wild Commotion of Popular Fury, and the restless Ferment of blind and bitter Zeal, they may have Instruments and Tools ready whet and prepared, for the great Work of a thorough Reformation, that is to say, of hewing down,
They fill all places with false Fears and groundless Jealousies of Arbritary Government, that when their successful and triumphant Rebellion hath dethroned their Rightful Prince, themselves may Reign in his stead, with the greatest Heights of Arbitrariness.
They fill all places with false Fears and groundless Jealousies of arbitrary Government, that when their successful and triumphant Rebellion hath dethroned their Rightful Prince, themselves may Reign in his stead, with the greatest Heights of Arbitrariness.
But O the Insolencies, the Oppressions, the Sacriledge, the Murders, Desolations, and Confusions, the Crimes and Calamities of all sorts, that such a Land must suffer under!
But Oh the Insolences, the Oppressions, the Sacrilege, the Murders, Desolations, and Confusions, the Crimes and Calamities of all sorts, that such a Land must suffer under!
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What Preys and Sacrifices must they be to those great Thieves and Oppressors, under the glorious Titles of Patriots and Protectors, those bloody Murderers in the room of Nursing Fathers, those ravenous Wolves in the Shepherd's place!
What Preys and Sacrifices must they be to those great Thieves and Oppressors's, under the glorious Titles of Patriots and Protectors, those bloody Murderers in the room of Nursing Father's, those ravenous Wolves in the Shepherd's place!
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O the sudden Convulsions, surprizing Paroxysms, insupportable Agonies of the Body Politick, when she is forced to be the Patient of such cruel Physitians, who pretend to heal her Breaches, by giving her the widest and deepest Wounds,
O the sudden Convulsions, surprising Paroxysms, insupportable Agonies of the Body Politic, when she is forced to be the Patient of such cruel Physicians, who pretend to heal her Breaches, by giving her the Widest and Deepest Wounds,
I must crave your Patience, while I briefly reflect on the Plagues and Mischiefs of those old Treasons and Usurpations, that we may be the more awakened, by all lawful means vigorously to oppose the first beginnings of any new ones.
I must crave your Patience, while I briefly reflect on the Plagues and Mischiefs of those old Treasons and Usurpations, that we may be the more awakened, by all lawful means vigorously to oppose the First beginnings of any new ones.
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For whoever shall consider our numerous Calamities, under the Infamous Reign of our numerous Usurpers, those before the Murder of the King, that horrid Fact it self, the very Center of all the rest,
For whoever shall Consider our numerous Calamities, under the Infamous Reign of our numerous Usurpers, those before the Murder of the King, that horrid Fact it self, the very Centre of all the rest,
and instead of offering their humble Advice in dutiful Counsels, endeavoured to obtrude their imperious Dictates, by an overbearing Force, our Land was immediately under many Princes;
and instead of offering their humble advice in dutiful Counsels, endeavoured to obtrude their imperious Dictates, by an overbearing Force, our Land was immediately under many Princes;
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These heady Demagogues, after they had reproached the Government in contumelious Harangues, and injuriously Impeached the Chief Ministers of State, that the most able and faithful Servants being removed, they might more easily wound their Lord and Master;
These heady Demagogues, After they had reproached the Government in contumelious Harangues, and injuriously Impeached the Chief Ministers of State, that the most able and faithful Servants being removed, they might more Easily wound their Lord and Master;
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after they had largly Remonstrated the Nations Grievances, among which they reckoned all the Complaints that Malecontents, with whom the easiest subjection is a Yoke and Bondage, could frame or imagine;
After they had largely Remonstrated the nations Grievances, among which they reckoned all the Complaints that Malecontents, with whom the Easiest subjection is a Yoke and Bondage, could frame or imagine;
excluded the Bishops from their Rights of sitting in the House of Lords, and affronted the King with the highest Irreverences, animating the insolent and clamorous Crowd in great Numbers to assault his Majesty, with their unreasonable Demands and tumultuous Petitions;
excluded the Bishops from their Rights of sitting in the House of lords, and affronted the King with the highest Irreverences, animating the insolent and clamorous Crowd in great Numbers to assault his Majesty, with their unreasonable Demands and tumultuous Petitions;
By these Artifices they strangely •rought upon the cheated People, yea upon divers of the better sort of men, •hose Wisdom and Virtue might have •ade them eminent,
By these Artifices they strangely •rought upon the cheated People, yea upon diverse of the better sort of men, •hose Wisdom and Virtue might have •ade them eminent,
By these Methods, I say, they obtained large Contributions from Persons of all Conditions, and all Sexes, who freely sacrificed their Moneys to the Treasury,
By these Methods, I say, they obtained large Contributions from Persons of all Conditions, and all Sexes, who freely sacrificed their Moneys to the Treasury,
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Hence it came to pass, that a formidable strength was gathered to them, and great Multitudes amassed in such considerable Bodies, that they confidently promised themselves an easie Triumph over Captive Majesty.
Hence it Come to pass, that a formidable strength was gathered to them, and great Multitudes amassed in such considerable Bodies, that they confidently promised themselves an easy Triumph over Captive Majesty.
And then, after various Skirmishes, and Battels, Sieges and Storms, after innumerable Butcheries, and boundless Outrages of Violence and Cruelty, Spoil,
And then, After various Skirmishes, and Battles, Sieges and Storms, After innumerable Butcheries, and boundless Outrages of Violence and Cruelty, Spoil,
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or Maimed, o• Imprisoned, or Impoverished, by the Permission of Heaven, Villany and Treason was Crowned with succes• the Friends of Loyalty were scattered,
or Maimed, o• Imprisoned, or Impoverished, by the Permission of Heaven, Villainy and Treason was Crowned with succes• the Friends of Loyalty were scattered,
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But how did they now manage their Victory, and what was the blessed Reformation they purchased at the expense of so much Blood and Treasure? They reformed the Church, by pulling down her Walls and Pillars, by devouring her Lands, destroying her Ornaments, Vestments,
But how did they now manage their Victory, and what was the blessed Reformation they purchased At the expense of so much Blood and Treasure? They reformed the Church, by pulling down her Walls and Pillars, by devouring her Lands, destroying her Ornament, Vestments,
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and Utensils, defacing her Beauty, sequestring her regular Ministry, extirpating her Primitive and Apostolick Government, abolishing her excellent Liturgy, throwing away all Forms of Publick Worship,
and Utensils, defacing her Beauty, sequestering her regular Ministry, extirpating her Primitive and Apostolic Government, abolishing her excellent Liturgy, throwing away all Forms of Public Worship,
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They reformed the State by the oppression of the People, the invading and exhausting the Wealth of the Kingdom, the Subversion of the Fundamental Laws, the Violating those before accounted so sacred Priviledges of Parliament,
They reformed the State by the oppression of the People, the invading and exhausting the Wealth of the Kingdom, the Subversion of the Fundamental Laws, the Violating those before accounted so sacred Privileges of Parliament,
They brought us to a glorious Liberty indeed, when the King and the Lords being laid aside as useless, the Nations Ears were nailed to the Door-posts of the House of Commons,
They brought us to a glorious Liberty indeed, when the King and the lords being laid aside as useless, the nations Ears were nailed to the Door-posts of the House of Commons,
and when that House too, having Imprisoned or Excluded the far greater and sounder part of her own Members, acted all things according to the meer Will and Pleasure of a whole Legion of Arbitrary Princes,
and when that House too, having Imprisoned or Excluded the Far greater and sounder part of her own Members, acted all things according to the mere Will and Pleasure of a Whole Legion of Arbitrary Princes,
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But then at the Perpetration of that incomparable and unexampled Wickedness, all manner of Sins and Mischiefs seemed to be as it were concentred in one Point.
But then At the Perpetration of that incomparable and unexampled Wickedness, all manner of Sins and Mischiefs seemed to be as it were concentred in one Point.
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That execrable Murder and Martyrdom of the most Sacred British Monarch, Charles the First, of Glorious Memory, taking it with all its Circumstances, was perhaps the greatest and most comprehensive Sin, next to the Crucifixion of the Son of God,
That execrable Murder and Martyrdom of the most Sacred Brit Monarch, Charles the First, of Glorious Memory, taking it with all its circumstances, was perhaps the greatest and most comprehensive since, next to the Crucifixion of the Son of God,
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before the Sun at Noon Day, before thousands of his own Subjects, before divers Foreigners of all Neighbouring Countries, this is such a monstrous Parricide,
before the Sun At Noon Day, before thousands of his own Subject's, before diverse Foreigners of all Neighbouring Countries, this is such a monstrous Parricide,
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one who was so great a Patren of the Church, so tender a Father of his Country, should be persecuted and driven out of the World, by his own rebellious Children, with all this hellish Insolency and Indignity;
one who was so great a Patren of the Church, so tender a Father of his Country, should be persecuted and driven out of the World, by his own rebellious Children, with all this hellish Insolency and Indignity;
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And that far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory, which turned his Loss of three Temporal Crowns into a light Affliction to himself, made his three Kingdoms Loss of so Glorious a Prince the heavier Judgment upon them.
And that Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory, which turned his Loss of three Temporal Crowns into a Light Affliction to himself, made his three Kingdoms Loss of so Glorious a Prince the Heavier Judgement upon them.
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Had our many Usurpers, been only the Authors of this one Mischief, this alone would have abundantly proved them, the great Plague of Heaven for the Transgression of our Land.
Had our many Usurpers, been only the Authors of this one Mischief, this alone would have abundantly proved them, the great Plague of Heaven for the Transgression of our Land.
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The King being Murdered, his only lawful Successor, the Heir apparent both of his Virtues and his Kingdoms, was forced to be an Exile for his own safety,
The King being Murdered, his only lawful Successor, the Heir apparent both of his Virtues and his Kingdoms, was forced to be an Exile for his own safety,
Those who had the boldness to Arraign sacred and inviolable Majesty, made no scruple to pass their unrighteous Sentence on the most Innocent of the People.
Those who had the boldness to Arraign sacred and inviolable Majesty, made no scruple to pass their unrighteous Sentence on the most Innocent of the People.
The Ax, which had tasted Royal Blood, could not afterwards be satisfied, without frequent Sacrifices of the most Dutiful Subjects, whom the devouring Sword had spared.
The Ax, which had tasted Royal Blood, could not afterwards be satisfied, without frequent Sacrifices of the most Dutiful Subject's, whom the devouring Sword had spared.
at length a leading Member of their Tyrannical Juncto, who also bore the greatest sway in their Murdering Army, being a more cunning Impostor than the rest, out-wits them all, pulls them down,
At length a leading Member of their Tyrannical Juncto, who also boar the greatest sway in their Murdering Army, being a more cunning Impostor than the rest, outwits them all, pulls them down,
This English Grand Seignior set over the Land a company of Bashaws, under the Title of Major-Generals, who in their respective Provinces, according to the Command of their Imperious Master, insolently domineered over the Nobility and Gentry, disarming, decimating,
This English Grand Seignior Set over the Land a company of Bashaws, under the Title of Major-Generals, who in their respective Provinces, according to the Command of their Imperious Master, insolently domineered over the Nobilt and Gentry, disarming, decimating,
and banishing several miles from London, all whom they pleased to call Malignants, that is to say, all the Kings Friends, that had survived the soregoing Miseries.
and banishing several miles from London, all whom they pleased to call Malignants, that is to say, all the Kings Friends, that had survived the soregoing Misery's.
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And so I come to the Second Observable in the Text, the cause of this National Judgement, which is the same, that is the cause of all other Publick Judgments,
And so I come to the Second Observable in the Text, the cause of this National Judgement, which is the same, that is the cause of all other Public Judgments,
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In such a Kingdom he often suffers a fawning Absolom to steal away the Hearts of the People, or a cursed Sheba to blow a Trumpet and cry, To your Tents O Israel.
In such a Kingdom he often suffers a fawning Absalom to steal away the Hearts of the People, or a cursed Sheba to blow a Trumpet and cry, To your Tents Oh Israel.
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so he many times permits the best of Governments to be subverted, because Men will not lead under it a quiet and peaceable life in all Godliness and Honesty.
so he many times permits the best of Governments to be subverted, Because Men will not led under it a quiet and peaceable life in all Godliness and Honesty.
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but shall grow discontented and clamorous, and affect a Change, when they know not what to wish, it is just with Heaven to plague such a froward and ungrateful People with Changes enough, with all the various Miseries and Confusions, with which prosperous Rebellions and Usurpations are constantly attended.
but shall grow discontented and clamorous, and affect a Change, when they know not what to wish, it is just with Heaven to plague such a froward and ungrateful People with Changes enough, with all the various Misery's and Confusions, with which prosperous Rebellions and Usurpations Are constantly attended.
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And therefore one usual Method, which God takes, to punish the Sins of Subjects, is to deprive them of their Lawful Soveraign, of him who is the Breath of their Nostrils, the very Soul of the Body Politick,
And Therefore one usual Method, which God Takes, to Punish the Sins of Subject's, is to deprive them of their Lawful Sovereign, of him who is the Breath of their Nostrils, the very Soul of the Body Politic,
Samuel plainly told the Israelites, that if they should do wickedly, they should be destroyed, both they and their King, 1 Sam. 12. 25. This was verified in good King Josiah; He must fall, When God would remove Judah out of his sight. He who did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in all the ways of David his Father, and turned not aside to the right hand, or to the left;
Samuel plainly told the Israelites, that if they should do wickedly, they should be destroyed, both they and their King, 1 Sam. 12. 25. This was verified in good King Josiah; He must fallen, When God would remove Judah out of his sighed. He who did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord, and walked in all the ways of David his Father, and turned not aside to the right hand, or to the left;
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even he must be cut off in the Prime of his Days, when the Wrath of Heaven was kindled against the Sins and Provocations, not of himself, but of his Subjects.
even he must be Cut off in the Prime of his Days, when the Wrath of Heaven was kindled against the Sins and Provocations, not of himself, but of his Subject's.
when God hath determined to visit the Transgressions of such a People with Rods, and their Iniquities with Stripes, with the worst of Rods, the Scorpions of Usurpers, with the heaviest Stripes, the Lashes of base-bred, and new-rais'd Tyrants.
when God hath determined to visit the Transgressions of such a People with Rods, and their Iniquities with Stripes, with the worst of Rods, the Scorpions of Usurpers, with the Heaviest Stripes, the Lashes of base-bred, and new-raised Tyrants.
In this case Fire hath come out of the Bramble to consume the Cedars of Lebanon; or to speak plainly, zealous Incendiaries, those crackling blazing Thorns, being all in a flame, have burnt down the Royal Palaces,
In this case Fire hath come out of the Bramble to consume the Cedars of Lebanon; or to speak plainly, zealous Incendiaries, those crackling blazing Thorns, being all in a flame, have burned down the Royal Palaces,
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but their sound hath been as of many Horses and Chariots, running to the Battel, loudly proclaiming an offensive War. And they have had Tails like unto Scorpions,
but their found hath been as of many Horses and Chariots, running to the Battle, loudly proclaiming an offensive War. And they have had Tails like unto Scorpions,
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They have had a King too, a King like the Angel of the bottomless Pit, in Hebrew Abaddon, in Greek Apollyon. Such horrible Plagues as these, have been sometimes used to chastise a Land,
They have had a King too, a King like the Angel of the bottomless Pit, in Hebrew Abaddon, in Greek Apollyon. Such horrible Plagues as these, have been sometime used to chastise a Land,
Neither are these Calamities only sent down from the Justice of Divine Providence, they also naturally spring up from the Transgression of a Land. The prevalency of Vice,
Neither Are these Calamities only sent down from the justice of Divine Providence, they also naturally spring up from the Transgression of a Land. The prevalency of Vice,
Pride and Self-conceit, Ambition and Covetousness, Uncharitableness and Animosity, Hatred and Envy, Malice and Revenge, are the very Seed and Spawn of all Factions and Seditions, Treasons and Conspiracies, Insurrections and Rebellions, Subversions of Government, and Changes of Governours.
Pride and Self-conceit, Ambition and Covetousness, Uncharitableness and Animosity, Hatred and Envy, Malice and Revenge, Are the very Seed and Spawn of all Factions and Seditions, Treasons and Conspiracies, Insurrections and Rebellions, Subversions of Government, and Changes of Governors.
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and suffer'd the promiscuous Democratical Crowd of •ebellious Passions, to usurp that Royal •uthority, it is no wonder that being •laves to so many Lords and Tyrants within themselves, they desire to bring ••eir Country under as many and as 〈 ◊ 〉 Princes too;
and suffered the promiscuous Democratical Crowd of •ebellious Passion, to usurp that Royal •uthority, it is no wonder that being •laves to so many lords and Tyrants within themselves, they desire to bring ••eir Country under as many and as 〈 ◊ 〉 Princes too;
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The restless Lusts of Men, if predo••nant and generally raging in a Nation, must inevitably excite and foment mutual Enmities and Discords, intestine Commotions, Civil Wars,
The restless Lustiest of Men, if predo••nant and generally raging in a nation, must inevitably excite and foment mutual Enmities and Discords, intestine Commotions, Civil Wars,
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Isa. 57. 20. Wickedness brings a Land into such an unquiet and tumultuous State, that the very mire and dirt, the vile dregs of the Populace do often times get uppermost ▪ Thus we plainly see, that the Tyranny of many Princes,
Isaiah 57. 20. Wickedness brings a Land into such an unquiet and tumultuous State, that the very mire and dirt, the vile dregs of the Populace do often times get uppermost ▪ Thus we plainly see, that the Tyranny of many Princes,
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or the Happiness of a Lan• under a well settled Monarchy, whe• by one Soveraign Prince, When by 〈 ◊ 〉 man of understanding and knowledge the State thereof is prolonged;
or the Happiness of a Lan• under a well settled Monarchy, whe• by one Sovereign Prince, When by 〈 ◊ 〉 man of understanding and knowledge the State thereof is prolonged;
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and the principal means, whereby so great a Mercy is procured, The Wisdom of the Monarch, his understanding and knowledge. But that I may not be thought guilty my self of a bold Usurpation, in detaining you too long beyond my Commission, I shall omit what I had prepared to speak upon these copious Heads of Discourse,
and the principal means, whereby so great a Mercy is procured, The Wisdom of the Monarch, his understanding and knowledge. But that I may not be Thought guilty my self of a bold Usurpation, in detaining you too long beyond my Commission, I shall omit what I had prepared to speak upon these copious Heads of Discourse,
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for the Transgression of a Land; how great is the Folly of their Wickedness, who desire and chuse Gods Plagues, who contend and wrestle for the Vengeance of Heaven,
for the Transgression of a Land; how great is the Folly of their Wickedness, who desire and choose God's Plagues, who contend and wrestle for the Vengeance of Heaven,
for the subversion of our Lawful Government, the extirpation of our excellently tempered Monarchy, and the setting up the Usurping Powers of a many-headed Democracy.
for the subversion of our Lawful Government, the extirpation of our excellently tempered Monarchy, and the setting up the Usurping Powers of a manyheaded Democracy.
yea some of their Lay-Preachers solemnly praised God for that very prodigious Sin and Judgment, which was the cause of this days Fasting and Humiliation.
yea Some of their Lay-Preachers solemnly praised God for that very prodigious since and Judgement, which was the cause of this days Fasting and Humiliation.
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after all that our Eyes have seen, and our Ears heard of the Miseries and Calamities, which Seditious Republicans have brought upon us, Men should attempt the dissolving the Ligaments of the Monarchy a second time,
After all that our Eyes have seen, and our Ears herd of the Misery's and Calamities, which Seditious Republicans have brought upon us, Men should attempt the dissolving the Ligaments of the Monarchy a second time,
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and the opening a Door to let in another Scene of numerous Usurpers, to enslave and ruine us? That the Machinations of the late Conspirators had a direct tendency this way, needs no Proof.
and the opening a Door to let in Another Scene of numerous Usurpers, to enslave and ruin us? That the Machinations of the late Conspirators had a Direct tendency this Way, needs no Proof.
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or the violating the Fundamental Hereditary Right of Lineal Succession to this Imperial Crown, would not be like to have the very same pernicious Effects?
or the violating the Fundamental Hereditary Right of Lineal Succession to this Imperial Crown, would not be like to have the very same pernicious Effects?
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Will our Fears of our Roman Adversaries justifie a Contrivance, so manifestly contrary to Law and Equity, to our most Solemn Oaths both of Allegiance and Supremacy,
Will our Fears of our Roman Adversaries justify a Contrivance, so manifestly contrary to Law and Equity, to our most Solemn Oaths both of Allegiance and Supremacy,
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in which we shall have many Princes, and no Government, but all contending for the Supremacy, one to obtain his just Right, others to acquire or to hold an unjust Possession? Is the imitating of the Papists themselves in some of the worst of their wicked Practices a good Expedient to keep out Popery? Or can this sinful Nation reasonably hope to prevent those Judgments of Almighty God, which may be still hanging over us,
in which we shall have many Princes, and no Government, but all contending for the Supremacy, one to obtain his just Right, Others to acquire or to hold an unjust Possession? Is the imitating of the Papists themselves in Some of the worst of their wicked Practices a good Expedient to keep out Popery? Or can this sinful nation reasonably hope to prevent those Judgments of Almighty God, which may be still hanging over us,
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And what if it should be granted, that the Cause of mens Fears, and Jealousies concerning the Future State of a Kingdom, is true and real? The worst that any good man can fear, from any lawful Soveraign whatsoever, is suffering under him;
And what if it should be granted, that the Cause of men's Fears, and Jealousies Concerning the Future State of a Kingdom, is true and real? The worst that any good man can Fear, from any lawful Sovereign whatsoever, is suffering under him;
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And when suffering cannot be avoided, (as in this World it sometimes cannot) 'tis far more tolerable to suffer under the severest Government of one rightful Prince,
And when suffering cannot be avoided, (as in this World it sometime cannot) it's Far more tolerable to suffer under the Severest Government of one rightful Prince,
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Secondly, do we desire never more to behold the infinite Outrages of an Army of Rebels, with all the calamitous Appendages of Civil Broyls? Are we unwilling to change again the Golden Scepter of our Ancient Monarchy into the Iron Rods of Republican Usurpers? Let us then unfeignedly lament,
Secondly, do we desire never more to behold the infinite Outrages of an Army of Rebels, with all the calamitous Appendages of Civil Broils? are we unwilling to change again the Golden Sceptre of our Ancient Monarchy into the Iron Rods of Republican Usurpers? Let us then unfeignedly lament,
If Atheism and Profaneness, Swearing and Cursing, Drunkenness and Debauchery, Fraud and Oppression abound among us, shall not God visit for such Transgressions as these? especially when men glory in them,
If Atheism and Profaneness, Swearing and Cursing, drunkenness and Debauchery, Fraud and Oppression abound among us, shall not God visit for such Transgressions as these? especially when men glory in them,
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Let us not therefore joyn with any Wicked men in their God-provoking and King-killing Sins, whereby we shall contract at once the complicated Guilt, Infamy and Misery of being Promoters of the Common Ruine.
Let us not Therefore join with any Wicked men in their God-provoking and King-killing Sins, whereby we shall contract At once the complicated Gilded, Infamy and Misery of being Promoters of the Common Ruin.
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Lastly since it is by a Wise Monarch, by a man of understanding and knowledge, that the happy State of a Nation is prolonged; let us bless and praise God for remembring Mercy in the midst of Wrath,
Lastly since it is by a Wise Monarch, by a man of understanding and knowledge, that the happy State of a nation is prolonged; let us bless and praise God for remembering Mercy in the midst of Wrath,
for wonderfully delivering him from all Hellish Plots and Conspiracies, and for lengthening out our Tranquility, under his most just, and gentle, and prudent Government;
for wonderfully delivering him from all Hellish Plots and Conspiracies, and for lengthening out our Tranquillity, under his most just, and gentle, and prudent Government;
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and strengthen what hath been wrought for him, that (as our Church prays) He may still continue to be a Religious Defender of the true Christian Faith, a mighty Protector of his People,
and strengthen what hath been wrought for him, that (as our Church prays) He may still continue to be a Religious Defender of the true Christian Faith, a mighty Protector of his People,
ON the last Anniversary of our late Soveraign's Martyrdom, the former part of this Verse, which begins thus, For the Transgression of a Land, many are the the Princes thereof, gave me occasion to consider the Plagues and Mischiefs of numerous Usurpers,
ON the last Anniversary of our late Sovereign's Martyrdom, the former part of this Verse, which begins thus, For the Transgression of a Land, many Are the the Princes thereof, gave me occasion to Consider the Plagues and Mischiefs of numerous Usurpers,
Arguments suitable to that Day of Darkness, that Day of trouble, and rebuke, and blasphemy. The latter Part of it will now furnish me with no less suitable matter of Discourse on this Day of Joy and Thanksgiving,
Arguments suitable to that Day of Darkness, that Day of trouble, and rebuke, and blasphemy. The latter Part of it will now furnish me with no less suitable matter of Discourse on this Day of Joy and Thanksgiving,
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for the Birth and Happy Return of our present most August Monarch, by whom, through the great Blessing of Almighty God, the flourishing condition of these Kingdoms was most auspiciously restored, and hath been hitherto preserved.
for the Birth and Happy Return of our present most August Monarch, by whom, through the great Blessing of Almighty God, the flourishing condition of these Kingdoms was most auspiciously restored, and hath been hitherto preserved.
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Thirdly, the opposite National Mercy, or the Happiness of a Nation under a well settled Monarchy, When by a man of understanding and knowledge, the State thereof is prolonged.
Thirdly, the opposite National Mercy, or the Happiness of a nation under a well settled Monarchy, When by a man of understanding and knowledge, the State thereof is prolonged.
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And how great a Blessing a well settled Monarchy must needs be unto any Nation, we may more than conjecture from the following Particulars, in which I shall endeavour to give some account of its incomparable Dignity and Excellency, beyond all other Models of Government.
And how great a Blessing a well settled Monarchy must needs be unto any nation, we may more than conjecture from the following Particulars, in which I shall endeavour to give Some account of its incomparable Dignity and Excellency, beyond all other Models of Government.
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Theocracy or the Government of God himself is most perfectly and necessarily Monarchical, which is a clear Indication of the supereminent Excellency of this Form of Government,
Theocracy or the Government of God himself is most perfectly and necessarily Monarchical, which is a clear Indication of the supereminent Excellency of this From of Government,
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so he hath ordained finite, and limited Monarchies, in the several Regions of the Earth, in each of which it pleased his Divine Providence always to set up one Deputy,
so he hath ordained finite, and limited Monarchies, in the several Regions of the Earth, in each of which it pleased his Divine Providence always to Set up one Deputy,
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And therefore such sort of Governours, and Governments, as by his Providence have been most anciently and universally established, ought by infinite Degrees to be preferred before any of the new Models, which have been contrived and introduced by those Troublers of the World that are given to Change.
And Therefore such sort of Governors, and Governments, as by his Providence have been most anciently and universally established, ought by infinite Degrees to be preferred before any of the new Models, which have been contrived and introduced by those Troublers of the World that Are given to Change.
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and all his numerous Posterity were as much his Subjects as they were his Children, being obliged by the Law of God and Nature to revere his irresistible Authority,
and all his numerous Posterity were as much his Subject's as they were his Children, being obliged by the Law of God and Nature to revere his irresistible authority,
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After his Death (his second Son Abel being slain, and Cain the Eldest cursed by God for the Murder of him) the Empire descended to Seth his third Son, who,
After his Death (his second Son Abel being slave, and Cain the Eldest cursed by God for the Murder of him) the Empire descended to Seth his third Son, who,
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After Enosh, the following Patriarchs. And so long as the World was but one Nation, and of one Language, we may rationally suppose, that they had but one King.
After Enosh, the following Patriarchs. And so long as the World was but one nation, and of one Language, we may rationally suppose, that they had but one King.
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But at the Confusion of Languages, each Division of People had their Head, who undertook to conduct them to some convenient Region, where they might dwell together;
But At the Confusion of Languages, each Division of People had their Head, who undertook to conduct them to Some convenient Region, where they might dwell together;
And such was the firm and stable Foundation which Monarchy had in all the former Ages of the World, that the Earth knew no other Power for above three thousand years.
And such was the firm and stable Foundation which Monarchy had in all the former Ages of the World, that the Earth knew no other Power for above three thousand Years.
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Afterwards Sparta, Corinth, Thebes, and other Cities of Greece followed the Example of Athens. But those little Common-Wealths were continually plagued, either with intestine Broils, or Foreign Wars;
Afterwards Sparta, Corinth, Thebes, and other Cities of Greece followed the Exampl of Athens. But those little Common-Wealths were continually plagued, either with intestine Broils, or Foreign Wars;
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After these, I have not read of any Republick of Note in the World, besides the Roman, until our few Modern Common-wealths were set up, whose later Date is easily known.
After these, I have not read of any Republic of Note in the World, beside the Roman, until our few Modern Commonwealths were Set up, whose later Date is Easily known.
for so many thousand years, it is not probable, that the happy State of a Land should be so well prolonged under any sort of Popular Government, which turbulent Innovations have introduced.
for so many thousand Years, it is not probable, that the happy State of a Land should be so well prolonged under any sort of Popular Government, which turbulent Innovations have introduced.
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so it is particularly most clear and certain from Holy Scripture, that it was of Gods own especial Designation and Appointment, among his peculiar People, the Children of Israel, whom he had chosen above all other Nations, to be the Objects of his singular Favour.
so it is particularly most clear and certain from Holy Scripture, that it was of God's own especial Designation and Appointment, among his peculiar People, the Children of Israel, whom he had chosen above all other nations, to be the Objects of his singular Favour.
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for their horrid Impiety, in rejecting and crucifying that Prince of Peace. The first Governour God placed over them was Moses, who was their Lawgiver and Judge,
for their horrid Impiety, in rejecting and crucifying that Prince of Peace. The First Governor God placed over them was Moses, who was their Lawgiver and Judge,
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and all the most difficult and weighty Causes were brought to him, that they might be decided by his final and determinative Sentence, from whence there was no Appeal.
and all the most difficult and weighty Causes were brought to him, that they might be decided by his final and determinative Sentence, from whence there was no Appeal.
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And after the Death of Moses, the Supreme Authority of the Jewish Nation was still in a single Person, being committed by God, either to the High Priest,
And After the Death of Moses, the Supreme authority of the Jewish nation was still in a single Person, being committed by God, either to the High Priest,
For, that the High Priest or the Judge, when there was one in those days, had the Soveraign Power invested in him, is evident from that Command of God, Deut. 17. 12. And the man that will do presumptuously,
For, that the High Priest or the Judge, when there was one in those days, had the Sovereign Power invested in him, is evident from that Command of God, Deuteronomy 17. 12. And the man that will do presumptuously,
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Is not this as great an Authority as any Monarch in the World can desire, thus to have all Persons obliged to acquiesce in his determinative Sentence and final Decree,
Is not this as great an authority as any Monarch in the World can desire, thus to have all Persons obliged to acquiesce in his determinative Sentence and final decree,
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Isti verò Judices planè similes erant Romanis Interregibus, nisi quòd Satellitium, & Pompam Regiam non habebant; ac propterea nec Vectigalia exigebant.
Isti verò Judges planè similes Erant Romans Interregibus, nisi quòd Satellitium, & Pompam Regiam non habebant; ac propterea nec Vectigalia exigebant.
The meaning of those places is not, that the Judges were not real Monarchs, but that at some certain times there was no particular Judge, who sat as their Supreme Dictator,
The meaning of those places is not, that the Judges were not real Monarchs, but that At Some certain times there was no particular Judge, who sat as their Supreme Dictator,
the monstrous wickedness of the Benjamites of Gibeah towards the travelling Levite and his Concubine; the dire effusions of Blood in the Civil War that ensued;
the monstrous wickedness of the Benjamites of Gibeah towards the traveling Levite and his Concubine; the dire effusions of Blood in the Civil War that ensued;
the Destruction of forty thousand Men of Israel, and the allowed Rape of six hundred young Women, against their wills, without the consent of their Parents,
the Destruction of forty thousand Men of Israel, and the allowed Rape of six hundred young Women, against their wills, without the consent of their Parents,
These, and no better than these, were the unhappy concomitants and consequents of having no King in Israel, that is to say, of having no Supreme Ruler, who exercised a Soveraign Power among them,
These, and no better than these, were the unhappy concomitants and consequents of having no King in Israel, that is to say, of having no Supreme Ruler, who exercised a Sovereign Power among them,
From whence some of our Republicans conclude, That Regal Power and Authority is so far from being of Divine Appointment, that it is such a humane Invention as is displeasing unto God.
From whence Some of our Republicans conclude, That Regal Power and authority is so Far from being of Divine Appointment, that it is such a humane Invention as is displeasing unto God.
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And although his divinely inspired Wisdom, and immediate direction from Heaven, abundantly com••ensated all the defects of External Magnificence, they were unwilling to be under such a Governour;
And although his divinely inspired Wisdom, and immediate direction from Heaven, abundantly com••ensated all the defects of External Magnificence, they were unwilling to be under such a Governor;
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but being ambitious of worldly Glory, they would have such a Soveraign Prince, as the other Nations had, they would have a King to go out and in before them, with all the visible Splendor of Royal Majesty.
but being ambitious of worldly Glory, they would have such a Sovereign Prince, as the other nations had, they would have a King to go out and in before them, with all the visible Splendour of Royal Majesty.
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For it was when they were in fear of an Invasion by Nahash King of Ammon. And that it was this Diffidence of theirs, rather than the Form of Kingly Government, that God was displeased at, is evident from Samuels Expostulation with them, in which he briefly recounts Gods constant care for their Preservation in all their former Dangers;
For it was when they were in Fear of an Invasion by Nahash King of Ammon. And that it was this Diffidence of theirs, rather than the From of Kingly Government, that God was displeased At, is evident from Samuels Expostulation with them, in which he briefly recounts God's constant care for their Preservation in all their former Dangers;
Thirdly, They desired a King without any just Cause, or legal Warrant or due Advice, in a rash Tumultuous and Seditious manner, at such a time when they had a Supreme Judge (who was a Lawful Soveraign) of Gods own Appointment.
Thirdly, They desired a King without any just Cause, or Legal Warrant or due advice, in a rash Tumultuous and Seditious manner, At such a time when they had a Supreme Judge (who was a Lawful Sovereign) of God's own Appointment.
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They had not the Patience to expect his natural Exit by Death, but they would have this excellent Governour, who deserved so well of their Nation, Deposed,
They had not the Patience to expect his natural Exit by Death, but they would have this excellent Governor, who deserved so well of their nation, Deposed,
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For God himselfe was in a peculiar manner King of Israel, and by asking a King to go out and in before them, they threw off the Government of God himself.
For God himself was in a peculiar manner King of Israel, and by asking a King to go out and in before them, they threw off the Government of God himself.
They have not rejected thee (says God to Samuel, when he appeared discontented at their Propositions) but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
They have not rejected thee (Says God to Samuel, when he appeared discontented At their Propositions) but they have rejected me, that I should not Reign over them.
For during the Times of Moses, and Joshuah, and the Judges, they being inspired Persons, who acted by a Divine Impulse, the exercise of their Authority was under Gods own immediate direction.
For during the Times of Moses, and Joshua, and the Judges, they being inspired Persons, who acted by a Divine Impulse, the exercise of their authority was under God's own immediate direction.
because when he foresaw that the Israelites would in time be weary of his immediate Government, he gave direction in their Law for setting up a King, not for erecting a Republick or Popular State;
Because when he foresaw that the Israelites would in time be weary of his immediate Government, he gave direction in their Law for setting up a King, not for erecting a Republic or Popular State;
as a Description of Arbitrary Tyranny, is supposed by others to be only an account of what is necessary to the due support of Regal Power, according to the just Grandeur and Dignity thereof.
as a Description of Arbitrary Tyranny, is supposed by Others to be only an account of what is necessary to the due support of Regal Power, according to the just Grandeur and Dignity thereof.
He tells them, that their King should take their Sons, and appoint them for himself, for his Chariots, and to be his Horsmen, &c. and to be Captains over Thousands,
He tells them, that their King should take their Sons, and appoint them for himself, for his Chariots, and to be his Horsemen, etc. and to be Captains over Thousands,
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the Tenth of their Seed, and of their Vineyards, and the Tenth of their Sheep, &c. All which seems to be absolutely requisite to the Royal State of a Soveraign Prince, who cannot subsist without Servants and Officers of all sorts, both for his Domestick Affairs,
the Tenth of their Seed, and of their Vineyards, and the Tenth of their Sheep, etc. All which seems to be absolutely requisite to the Royal State of a Sovereign Prince, who cannot subsist without Servants and Officers of all sorts, both for his Domestic Affairs,
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because the necessary supports and expences of Royal Power would seem oppressive and burdensome to them, who had been hitherto free from such Charges and Exactions.
Because the necessary supports and expenses of Royal Power would seem oppressive and burdensome to them, who had been hitherto free from such Charges and Exactions.
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And the Judge, whom God extraordinarily raised up, was secured and supported in his Government by the extraordinary Presence of the Divine Power, without the Aids of Men or Money, without any Mass of Treasure,
And the Judge, whom God extraordinarily raised up, was secured and supported in his Government by the extraordinary Presence of the Divine Power, without the Aids of Men or Money, without any Mass of Treasure,
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The Israelites then were at length, by Gods own Wise Institution, placed under the Conduct and Dominion of compleat and perfect Kings, who had not only the Power and Office,
The Israelites then were At length, by God's own Wise Institution, placed under the Conduct and Dominion of complete and perfect Kings, who had not only the Power and Office,
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The first of these Kings was Saul, of the Tribe of Benjamin, who, after God had chosen and exalted him to that high Dignity, was received as a great Blessing from Heaven, with the most joyful Acclamations of the People.
The First of these Kings was Saul, of the Tribe of Benjamin, who, After God had chosen and exalted him to that high Dignity, was received as a great Blessing from Heaven, with the most joyful Acclamations of the People.
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And the Holy Ghost hath thought fit to leave it upon Record, that they were only the Children of Belial that said, how shall this Man save us, and that such Miscreants were the only men, who despised him and brought him no Presents.
And the Holy Ghost hath Thought fit to leave it upon Record, that they were only the Children of Belial that said, how shall this Man save us, and that such Miscreants were the only men, who despised him and brought him no Presents.
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For when he took the Kingdom over Israel, he fought against all their Enemies, on every side, against Moab, Ammon, Edom, Zobah, and the Philistins, and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them.
For when he took the Kingdom over Israel, he fought against all their Enemies, on every side, against Moab, Ammon, Edom, Zobah, and the philistines, and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them.
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Indeed it was ever his purpose to settle the Kingdom in Judah; and therefore he took occasion from Saul's Sins, to bestow the Crown upon David and his Line, who were of that Tribe, making the Succession to it Hereditary in the Days of Solomon, when it was in its most flourishing and glorious State And when he had thus fixed the Scepter of that Kingdom, according to Jacob 's Prophecy, he never suffered it to depart from Judah until Shiloh came.
Indeed it was ever his purpose to settle the Kingdom in Judah; and Therefore he took occasion from Saul's Sins, to bestow the Crown upon David and his Line, who were of that Tribe, making the Succession to it Hereditary in the Days of Solomon, when it was in its most flourishing and glorious State And when he had thus fixed the Sceptre of that Kingdom, according to Jacob is Prophecy, he never suffered it to depart from Judah until Shiloh Come.
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Thus we see the Government of the Jewish Nation was all along Monarchical, even from the Days of Moses unto the coming of the Messias, and it is not to be imagined,
Thus we see the Government of the Jewish nation was all along Monarchical, even from the Days of Moses unto the coming of the Messias, and it is not to be imagined,
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If it be said, that the Jewish Kings were not real Soveraigns, but were (as is affirmed by some of the Rabbins) accountable to the Sanhedrim or Senate of Seventy one Persons,
If it be said, that the Jewish Kings were not real Sovereigns, but were (as is affirmed by Some of the Rabbis) accountable to the Sanhedrim or Senate of Seventy one Persons,
only by the great Sanhedrim at Jerusalem, say some, yea, say others, by the less Sanhedrim of twenty three, which was the Government of every particular City;
only by the great Sanhedrim At Jerusalem, say Some, yea, say Others, by the less Sanhedrim of twenty three, which was the Government of every particular city;
as their prodigious Story in the Talmud of the number of Horses for Solomon 's own Stables, which are there summed up to an hundred and sixty Millions, accounting a thousand thousand to a Million.
as their prodigious Story in the Talmud of the number of Horses for Solomon is own Stables, which Are there summed up to an hundred and sixty Millions, accounting a thousand thousand to a Million.
And although both Romish Writers, and others of an Antimonarchical strain, in managing their respective Designs, have frequent recourse to this Plea of the Jewish Synedrial Power,
And although both Romish Writers, and Others of an Antimonarchical strain, in managing their respective Designs, have frequent recourse to this Plea of the Jewish Synedrial Power,
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and the Ancient Christian Church, such men have understandings of a fit size, and suitable disposition, to receive these Rabbinical Traditions concerning the Synedrial Authority and Supremacy.
and the Ancient Christian Church, such men have understandings of a fit size, and suitable disposition, to receive these Rabbinical Traditions Concerning the Synedrial authority and Supremacy.
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Fourthly, After our Saviours coming, Monarchy being the Universal Government, settled and established in all considerable Nations and Countries, he was so far from changing and altering this most ancient and universal Polity, that he required and commanded all his Disciples to live in Obedience and Subjection to it.
Fourthly, After our Saviors coming, Monarchy being the Universal Government, settled and established in all considerable nations and Countries, he was so Far from changing and altering this most ancient and universal Polity, that he required and commanded all his Disciples to live in obedience and Subjection to it.
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That the Jewish Monarchy was of the same Nature with the Jewish Priesthood, tht Kingly Government was a Figure and a Shadow in that Oeconomy, a part of the Legal Paedagogie, inconsistent with Christian Liberty,
That the Jewish Monarchy was of the same Nature with the Jewish Priesthood, that Kingly Government was a Figure and a Shadow in that Oeconomy, a part of the Legal Pedagogy, inconsistent with Christian Liberty,
He never claimed a Power of judging, censuring, and deposing Soveraign Princes, although some of his professed Servants in Rome, in Geneva, in Scotland, and (I wish I could not say) in England, have.
He never claimed a Power of judging, censuring, and deposing Sovereign Princes, although Some of his professed Servants in Room, in Geneva, in Scotland, and (I wish I could not say) in England, have.
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The Son of God was no Enemy to Caesar, but acknowledged his Imperial Authority, and commanded men to render to him all the Rights which belong to Soveraign Majesty.
The Son of God was no Enemy to Caesar, but acknowledged his Imperial authority, and commanded men to render to him all the Rights which belong to Sovereign Majesty.
When that ensnaring Interrogation was proposed by the Pharises, Is it lawful to give Tribute unto Caesar? He not only gave a distinct Answer to their particular Enquiry, convincing them of their Obligation to pay Tribute,
When that ensnaring Interrogation was proposed by the Pharisees, Is it lawful to give Tribute unto Caesar? He not only gave a distinct Answer to their particular Enquiry, convincing them of their Obligation to pay Tribute,
so considering the Divine Original of that Power, he meekly submitted even to the most cruel and unjust Exercise of it, not denying the Authority of his Judge,
so considering the Divine Original of that Power, he meekly submitted even to the most cruel and unjust Exercise of it, not denying the authority of his Judge,
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or in the least diminish their Soveraignty, or oppose them with any forcible Resistance, tho' no man ever suffered under them such unjust and inhuman Usage as he met with.
or in the least diminish their Sovereignty, or oppose them with any forcible Resistance, though no man ever suffered under them such unjust and inhuman Usage as he met with.
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as to the Constitution and Appointment of God, and would not give the least encouragement to attempt its alteration, by setting up a Popular Soveraignty;
as to the Constitution and Appointment of God, and would not give the least encouragement to attempt its alteration, by setting up a Popular Sovereignty;
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The same Apostle also manifestly prefers Monarchs, before all other Governours, when he exhorts that Prayers and Supplications be made first for Kings,
The same Apostle also manifestly prefers Monarchs, before all other Governors, when he exhorts that Prayers and Supplications be made First for Kings,
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and so expresly fixeth it there, as any man may see he doth, in the first Epistle of St. Peter, Chap. 2. Verses 13, 14. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man,
and so expressly fixeth it there, as any man may see he does, in the First Epistle of Saint Peter, Chap. 2. Verses 13, 14. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man,
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Although he calls it the Ordinance of man, he exhorts to submit to it, for the Lords sake, which plainly signifies, that whatever hand men have in the establishment and the exercise of Civil Government,
Although he calls it the Ordinance of man, he exhorts to submit to it, for the lords sake, which plainly signifies, that whatever hand men have in the establishment and the exercise of Civil Government,
They were to obey Claudius, the then Roman Emperor, as their highest Lord and Governour, next and immediately under God, they were also to submit to Furius Camillus, Scribonianus, and to the other Roman Procurators in their several Provinces;
They were to obey Claudius, the then Roman Emperor, as their highest Lord and Governor, next and immediately under God, they were also to submit to Furius Camillus, Scribonianus, and to the other Roman Procurators in their several Provinces;
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For the number of Common-wealths that have been erected in the world, compared with the Monarchies and Regal Governments, is as small and inconsiderable,
For the number of Commonwealths that have been erected in the world, compared with the Monarchies and Regal Governments, is as small and inconsiderable,
as the number of strange and monstrous Births, compared with those usual and natural Productions, which daily appear according to the regular course of Things.
as the number of strange and monstrous Births, compared with those usual and natural Productions, which daily appear according to the regular course of Things.
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No other Government hath such a stable Foundation for its own continuance, or for the firm and durable support of the Peace and Happiness of the People governed, as Monarchy hath.
No other Government hath such a stable Foundation for its own Continuance, or for the firm and durable support of the Peace and Happiness of the People governed, as Monarchy hath.
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but the resolving and determining what Counsel is to be followed, the Decreeing and Commanding what shall be done, is best and soonest performed by one.
but the resolving and determining what Counsel is to be followed, the Decreeing and Commanding what shall be done, is best and soonest performed by one.
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He who hath considered, and digested all their Arguments, both on the one side and on the other, may easily and speedily determine the matter, which many cannot do without great difficulty, and long contention.
He who hath considered, and digested all their Arguments, both on the one side and on the other, may Easily and speedily determine the matter, which many cannot do without great difficulty, and long contention.
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this hath been confuted by our own sad experience, under the late Usurping Common-wealth of England, when we saw more Tribunals of Iniquity, more Invasions of Property, more unjust, Arbitrary and Tyrannical Proceedings against our Lives and Liberties,
this hath been confuted by our own sad experience, under the late Usurping Commonwealth of England, when we saw more Tribunals of Iniquity, more Invasions of Property, more unjust, Arbitrary and Tyrannical Proceedings against our Lives and Liberties,
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and all our dearest Enjoyments, in the space of four or five years, than our Ancestors ever suffered under any of the preceding Monarchs (perhaps under all of them) in all the Ages that are past.
and all our dearest Enjoyments, in the Molle of four or five Years, than our Ancestors ever suffered under any of the preceding Monarchs (perhaps under all of them) in all the Ages that Are passed.
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There is no sort of humane Government, which is not liable to some miscarriages; and where the Soveraignty is invested in many, there it is liable unto most.
There is no sort of humane Government, which is not liable to Some miscarriages; and where the Sovereignty is invested in many, there it is liable unto most.
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unless we can imagine that one Tyrant may be guilty of more Outrages and Cruelties than thirty or forty, who may have all the same Will and the same Power to do mischief, that the one hath.
unless we can imagine that one Tyrant may be guilty of more Outrages and Cruelties than thirty or forty, who may have all the same Will and the same Power to do mischief, that the one hath.
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In a word, all those good Offices and beneficial Acts of Government, which the many Chief Magistrates in a Common-wealth can perform by the advantage of their number, may be done much better and easier, by one Soveraign Prince, with the Assistance of his Counsellors and Ministers.
In a word, all those good Offices and beneficial Acts of Government, which the many Chief Magistrates in a Commonwealth can perform by the advantage of their number, may be done much better and Easier, by one Sovereign Prince, with the Assistance of his Counsellors and Ministers.
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and that is the Wisdom of the Monarch, his understanding and knowledge. But by a man of understanding and knowledge the State thereof shall be prolonged.
and that is the Wisdom of the Monarch, his understanding and knowledge. But by a man of understanding and knowledge the State thereof shall be prolonged.
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Niloxenus being asked, what was the best and most useful thing in the world? Answered, A King, who being the Image of God, is above all, and commands all.
Niloxenus being asked, what was the best and most useful thing in the world? Answered, A King, who being the Image of God, is above all, and commands all.
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When Light, and Knoweldge, and Vnderstanding, and an excellent Spirit is found in him, He is then certainly the greatest Blessing that Earth can enjoy, or Heaven bestow.
When Light, and Knoweldge, and Understanding, and an excellent Spirit is found in him, He is then Certainly the greatest Blessing that Earth can enjoy, or Heaven bestow.
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Prov. 20. 8. His Wisdom and Circumspection protects his numerous Subjects, against those injuries which they may receive either from within, by Disorders among themselves,
Curae 20. 8. His Wisdom and Circumspection protects his numerous Subject's, against those injuries which they may receive either from within, by Disorders among themselves,
Thus the King by Judgment stablisheth the Land, Prov. 29. 4. Although the common sort of People be of a perverse Nature, Vain and Ignorant, Proud and Contentious, impatient of Restraint, desirous of unbounded Liberty, unwilling to be tied to Laws, hard to be tamed,
Thus the King by Judgement stablisheth the Land, Curae 29. 4. Although the Common sort of People be of a perverse Nature, Vain and Ignorant, Proud and Contentious, impatient of Restraint, desirous of unbounded Liberty, unwilling to be tied to Laws, hard to be tamed,
yet the Prince, who is well skilled in the Mystery of Empire, bridles this Behemoth, puts his hook into the Nose of this Leviathan, reduceth the wild and boisterous Multitude to some Order and Quietness,
yet the Prince, who is well skilled in the Mystery of Empire, bridles this behemoth, puts his hook into the Nose of this Leviathan, reduceth the wild and boisterous Multitude to Some Order and Quietness,
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The Wise Monarch, being well acquainted with the various Humours and Passions of Mankind, and especially with that diversity of Temper and Manners, which may be observed in his own Subjects, applies himself properly to them, and so manages them as to make their contrary Studies, Inclinations,
The Wise Monarch, being well acquainted with the various Humours and Passion of Mankind, and especially with that diversity of Temper and Manners, which may be observed in his own Subject's, Applies himself properly to them, and so manages them as to make their contrary Studies, Inclinations,
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views things not only in their present Posture and superficial Appearance, but searches them to the bottom, enquires into the probable Issues and Events of them, considers their Causes, Concomitants, Effects,
views things not only in their present Posture and superficial Appearance, but Searches them to the bottom, enquires into the probable Issues and Events of them, considers their Causes, Concomitants, Effects,
The Constancy also of the Prince is a considerable part of his Prudence, and he preserves the Nation he governs in a long and happy stability, by being stable in his own Resolutions, agreeable to himself, suiting his Actions to his Words,
The Constancy also of the Prince is a considerable part of his Prudence, and he preserves the nation he governs in a long and happy stability, by being stable in his own Resolutions, agreeable to himself, suiting his Actions to his Words,
and those to his Principles, and all to the Rule of right Reason. For tho' he accommodates himself to the various circumstances of Things, Persons, Times, and Events,
and those to his Principles, and all to the Rule of right Reason. For though he accommodates himself to the various Circumstances of Things, Persons, Times, and Events,
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so that if any sort of People under his Dominions, be not quickened and warmed by his kind Beams, it is because their free passage is hindered, by the gross Mists of Error, Prejudice,
so that if any sort of People under his Dominions, be not quickened and warmed by his kind Beams, it is Because their free passage is hindered, by the gross Mists of Error, Prejudice,
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But 'tis no wonder, if those men live somewhat uneasily under the most excellent Government, who instead of Loyal Obedience to it are continually misrepresenting, libelling,
But it's no wonder, if those men live somewhat uneasily under the most excellent Government, who instead of Loyal obedience to it Are continually Misrepresenting, libeling,
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'Tis none of the least Benefits which a Kingdom receives from the Prudence of the Soveraign, That it is thereby protected from such a Malevolent Party within it, which,
It's none of the least Benefits which a Kingdom receives from the Prudence of the Sovereign, That it is thereby protected from such a Malevolent Party within it, which,
The best of humane Governments is imperfect, and the best Governour upon Earth cannot infallibly secure the publick Welfare, without the auspicious Superintendency,
The best of humane Governments is imperfect, and the best Governor upon Earth cannot infallibly secure the public Welfare, without the auspicious Superintendency,
All his Wisdom, and all his Power can make but a weak Resistance against consuming Famines, destroying Plagues, violent Tempests, raging Inundations, and fearful Earth-quakes.
All his Wisdom, and all his Power can make but a weak Resistance against consuming Famines, destroying Plagues, violent Tempests, raging Inundations, and fearful Earthquakes.
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These things he only can do, who hath a Supreme Soveraignty over all the World. And therefore the truly Wise Prince doth not confide in his own Policy or Strength,
These things he only can do, who hath a Supreme Sovereignty over all the World. And Therefore the truly Wise Prince does not confide in his own Policy or Strength,
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His Power shall be the support of Virtue, the Shield of Innocence, the Fence of Right, the Shelter of injured and oppressed weakness, the Encouragement of them that do well,
His Power shall be the support of Virtue, the Shield of Innocence, the Fence of Right, the Shelter of injured and oppressed weakness, the Encouragement of them that do well,
and the Divine Providence, which is wont to afford its Concourse to the just and regular Proceedings of private men, is much more concerned for Soveraign Princes, who are Gods Vicegerents and Representatives.
and the Divine Providence, which is wont to afford its Concourse to the just and regular Proceedings of private men, is much more concerned for Sovereign Princes, who Are God's Vicegerents and Representatives.
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Where God exalts a man to a Throne, and makes him his great Instrument in the Government of a Nation, the Person with whom such an Honour and Trust is placed, especially if he be prudent and good, may reasonably hope, that Heaven will afford him all needful Protection,
Where God exalts a man to a Throne, and makes him his great Instrument in the Government of a nation, the Person with whom such an Honour and Trust is placed, especially if he be prudent and good, may reasonably hope, that Heaven will afford him all needful Protection,
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and deliver him up into the Hands of his Enemies, thereby to punish the Transgression of an ingrateful Land, (which was the Case of the Royal Martyr) while the guilty People owe all their Miseries to their own Sins, the end of the Wise and Just Prince shall be Peace, everlasting Peace,
and deliver him up into the Hands of his Enemies, thereby to Punish the Transgression of an ingrateful Land, (which was the Case of the Royal Martyr) while the guilty People owe all their Misery's to their own Sins, the end of the Wise and Just Prince shall be Peace, everlasting Peace,
And the People also, if God be gracious to them, after their own sad Experience hath taught them the difference between the gentle Reign of a rightful Monarch,
And the People also, if God be gracious to them, After their own sad Experience hath taught them the difference between the gentle Reign of a rightful Monarch,
how happy might we be in these Nations, if we would understand our own Happiness? And what abundant cause have we to celebrate this Thansgiving-Day with Hearts and Mouths full of Joy, and full of Praise.
how happy might we be in these nations, if we would understand our own Happiness? And what abundant cause have we to celebrate this Thansgiving-Day with Hearts and Mouths full of Joy, and full of Praise.
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A Prince, whose great Sufferings, and great Wisdom learned by them, whose sad Afflictions, and wonderful Deliverances from them, whose innumerable Dangers and constant Protections against them, no History can parallel.
A Prince, whose great Sufferings, and great Wisdom learned by them, whose sad Afflictions, and wondered Deliverances from them, whose innumerable Dangers and constant Protections against them, no History can parallel.
This Day he had also as it were a second Birth, when after a long Exile, God was pleased in a stupendious manner to bring him back to the Throne of his Fathers,
This Day he had also as it were a second Birth, when After a long Exile, God was pleased in a stupendious manner to bring him back to the Throne of his Father's,
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and to the present Possessor of it, that it alone, if thorowly considered, were enough for ever to silence all these Factions among us, that are any way disaffected, either towards the one, or towards the other.
and to the present Possessor of it, that it alone, if thoroughly considered, were enough for ever to silence all these Factions among us, that Are any Way disaffected, either towards the one, or towards the other.
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And with our Praises, let us joyn our Prayers, That God who hath hitherto so wonderfully delivered our most Gracious Soveraign from Enemies and Dangers of all sorts, would still protect his Royal Person, continue his Health and Vigor, inspire his Mind with Wisdom,
And with our Praises, let us join our Prayers, That God who hath hitherto so wonderfully Delivered our most Gracious Sovereign from Enemies and Dangers of all sorts, would still Pact his Royal Person, continue his Health and Vigor, inspire his Mind with Wisdom,
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