Loyalty essential to Christianity being a sermon preached the thirtieth of June, 1685 upon the occasion of the news of the damnable rebellion in the west and in the course of the constant lecture in the parish church of Dedham in Essex / by Thomas Grey.
A Doctrine that is at all times proper and useful to be taught, though it has had the misfortune that attends several other excellent parts of Christian Religion, I mean, to be looked upon,
A Doctrine that is At all times proper and useful to be taught, though it has had the misfortune that attends several other excellent parts of Christian Religion, I mean, to be looked upon,
and if it be acknowledged to contain any thing of necessity in it, yet some evil instructors of our People have taught them to clog it with so many limitations, that in truth it comes but to very little with some of them.
and if it be acknowledged to contain any thing of necessity in it, yet Some evil instructors of our People have taught them to clog it with so many limitations, that in truth it comes but to very little with Some of them.
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But however that be, yet they have effectually discovered their endeavours to remove this necessary and excellent Doctrine of our Religion as far from that,
But however that be, yet they have effectually discovered their endeavours to remove this necessary and excellent Doctrine of our Religion as Far from that,
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Certain it is, and our sad experience has but too too much confirmed it, that in despight of all our Exhortations to the contrary, they had so far insinuated their own prejudices into the minds of all that did but a little favour them, that those of them that would not altogether disown the Obligations of our Religion in this particular portion of it, did yet freely and openly censure our publick Discourses on that Subject,
Certain it is, and our sad experience has but too too much confirmed it, that in despite of all our Exhortations to the contrary, they had so Far insinuated their own prejudices into the minds of all that did but a little favour them, that those of them that would not altogether disown the Obligations of our Religion in this particular portion of it, did yet freely and openly censure our public Discourses on that Subject,
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as they imagin, which the Leaders of the Faction have invented, thereby to render our Exhortations to the Performance of the very chiefest parts of Practical Religion despicable,
as they imagine, which the Leaders of the Faction have invented, thereby to render our Exhortations to the Performance of the very chiefest parts of Practical Religion despicable,
and so ineffectual to those for whose sakes we chiefly intended them, and who in truth, through the crafty insinuations of such designing Guides, did most need them.
and so ineffectual to those for whose sakes we chiefly intended them, and who in truth, through the crafty insinuations of such designing Guides, did most need them.
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and of Submission and Obedience to their lawful Governours in Church and State, Those Fundamentals of our Religion, it would quickly and unavoidably have defeated all their Factious and Schismatical Designs, which most palpably have succeeded,
and of Submission and obedience to their lawful Governors in Church and State, Those Fundamentals of our Religion, it would quickly and avoidable have defeated all their Factious and Schismatical Designs, which most palpably have succeeded,
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and that have the impudence to Publish the maintaining and supporting that, for their design, which they have already, by their desperate Actions, violated and dishonoured in one of its most sacred sanctions,
and that have the impudence to Publish the maintaining and supporting that, for their Design, which they have already, by their desperate Actions, violated and dishonoured in one of its most sacred sanctions,
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but yet to discover the steadiness of our own Principles, that I might prevent any of you from being so much as alienated from your Duty in your Affections,
but yet to discover the steadiness of our own Principles, that I might prevent any of you from being so much as alienated from your Duty in your Affections,
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I have chosen to be obedient to this Apostolical Injunction, Put them in mind to be subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, to be ready to every good Work.
I have chosen to be obedient to this Apostolical Injunction, Put them in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, to be ready to every good Work.
Secondly, That all Ministers of the Evangelick Dispensation are entirely obliged to exhort their several Hearers to the careful and conscionable Practise of this,
Secondly, That all Ministers of the Evangelic Dispensation Are entirely obliged to exhort their several Hearers to the careful and conscionable practice of this,
and the Casuists of both extremes from us have equally conspired it, and to that purpose have clog'd it with a whole number of Limitations and Proviso's,
and the Casuists of both extremes from us have equally conspired it, and to that purpose have clogged it with a Whole number of Limitations and Proviso's,
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and in this also it agrees with the rest of those incomparable Virtues in the Christian Institution, that are of equal Necessity and Glory with it self.
and in this also it agrees with the rest of those incomparable Virtues in the Christian Institution, that Are of equal Necessity and Glory with it self.
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That that Obedience which by the Laws of Christianity we owe to our Governours, must be Active in all cases whatsoever, where we are not certain that the same Laws have laid upon us any prior Obligation to the contrary;
That that obedience which by the Laws of Christianity we owe to our Governors, must be Active in all cases whatsoever, where we Are not certain that the same Laws have laid upon us any prior Obligation to the contrary;
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for then the Apostles, St. Peter and St. John have answered for us, to the Council that commanded them to preach no more in the name of Jesus, Acts 4. 18, 19, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken to you more than unto God, judg you.
for then the Apostles, Saint Peter and Saint John have answered for us, to the Council that commanded them to preach no more in the name of jesus, Acts 4. 18, 19, Whither it be right in the sighed of God to harken to you more than unto God, judge you.
And further, the safer side must be chosen, which is, that we do not make our selves guilty of a certain sin by declining Obedience to the Magistrate, upon the score of avoiding that, which we cannot affirm to be evil.
And further, the safer side must be chosen, which is, that we do not make our selves guilty of a certain since by declining obedience to the Magistrate, upon the score of avoiding that, which we cannot affirm to be evil.
And moreover in such cases, where 'tis most plain that the Laws of our Religion will not allow us to be Active, in our Obedience to the Commands of our Governours,
And moreover in such cases, where it's most plain that the Laws of our Religion will not allow us to be Active, in our obedience to the Commands of our Governors,
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to withdraw our positive Obedience, in such cases where, because of our Obligations to a greater Authority, we dare not comply with theirs, with Modesty, Meekness, Respect and Reverence to their Persons and Authority,
to withdraw our positive obedience, in such cases where, Because of our Obligations to a greater authority, we Dare not comply with theirs, with Modesty, Meekness, Respect and reverence to their Persons and authority,
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The first is, that when I affirm the Doctrine of Loyalty and Obedience to our Prince, to be Essential to Christianity, I do not intend to be understood that it is peculiar to that body of Laws,
The First is, that when I affirm the Doctrine of Loyalty and obedience to our Prince, to be Essential to Christianity, I do not intend to be understood that it is peculiar to that body of Laws,
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or that it was first made a Law by Christ, but that 'tis strictly provided for by his Religion, so that he cannot be a good Christian that is not a Loyal Subject;
or that it was First made a Law by christ, but that it's strictly provided for by his Religion, so that he cannot be a good Christian that is not a Loyal Subject;
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nay, I am sure 'tis no venture to affirm, That this Doctrine is better taught and more strongly enforced by the Laws of the Gospel than by those of any other Religion in the World.
nay, I am sure it's no venture to affirm, That this Doctrine is better taught and more strongly Enforced by the Laws of the Gospel than by those of any other Religion in the World.
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Secondly, I would have it be observed that I reckon and take it for granted, that all the Laws of common Reason and Equity, and such as are the foundations of all Humane Societies are part of the Laws of the Gospel, so that whatever Duty we owe to Governours by virtue of any of the Laws of Nature or Society, that we must acknowledg to be part of our Christian Duty.
Secondly, I would have it be observed that I reckon and take it for granted, that all the Laws of Common Reason and Equity, and such as Are the foundations of all Humane Societies Are part of the Laws of the Gospel, so that whatever Duty we owe to Governors by virtue of any of the Laws of Nature or Society, that we must acknowledge to be part of our Christian Duty.
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And first, Nothing can be more proper to begin with in this case, than the Determinations of our great Law giver, the Author and Founder of our Religion. And he while he was upon Earth did, with great clearness of Doctrine, assert the Obedience that was due to Magistrates, and did deliver it as a part of that Religion he came to establish in the World.
And First, Nothing can be more proper to begin with in this case, than the Determinations of our great Law giver, the Author and Founder of our Religion. And he while he was upon Earth did, with great clearness of Doctrine, assert the obedience that was due to Magistrates, and did deliver it as a part of that Religion he Come to establish in the World.
When the Question was put to him to know his Judgment about one part of the subjection we owe to Governours, he delivers his mind in an Ʋniversal Axiom, establishing all the Royal Prerogatives of a Prince, commanding all his followers that they should, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesars, Luk. 20. 25. Though there were found those that were so impudent as to accuse him of the contrary, Luk. 23. 2.
When the Question was put to him to know his Judgement about one part of the subjection we owe to Governors, he delivers his mind in an Ʋniversal Axiom, establishing all the Royal Prerogatives of a Prince, commanding all his followers that they should, Render to Caesar the things that Are Caesars, Luk. 20. 25. Though there were found those that were so impudent as to accuse him of the contrary, Luk. 23. 2.
for the Preaching of his Religion, from the Rulers of the World, and gives them directions proper to that state, but all of them of a complexion utterly contrary to resisting or despising Magistracy, urging upon all occasions to his followers the quite different Doctrines of denying themselves, taking up the Cross, losing their lives in this World that they might save them in the other;
for the Preaching of his Religion, from the Rulers of the World, and gives them directions proper to that state, but all of them of a complexion utterly contrary to resisting or despising Magistracy, urging upon all occasions to his followers the quite different Doctrines of denying themselves, taking up the Cross, losing their lives in this World that they might save them in the other;
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and every-where establishes, both by Precept and Example, the state and temper of Christians after him to be that of suffering and sorrow, of patience and meekness, and praying for their Enemies under it.
and everywhere establishes, both by Precept and Exampl, the state and temper of Christians After him to be that of suffering and sorrow, of patience and meekness, and praying for their Enemies under it.
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And there is no greater evidence of the truth of all this than that remarkable place, Matt. 26. 52. Locus notandus omnibus subditis, as Musculus: How he reproved the eagerness of St. Peter in resisting those that came to apprehend him,
And there is no greater evidence of the truth of all this than that remarkable place, Matt. 26. 52. Locus notandus omnibus subditis, as Musculus: How he reproved the eagerness of Saint Peter in resisting those that Come to apprehend him,
and designed by them for the utter ruin of himself, and the total suppression of his Doctrine and Religion; yet he positively forbad him to proceed in what he attempted,
and designed by them for the utter ruin of himself, and the total suppression of his Doctrine and Religion; yet he positively forbade him to proceed in what he attempted,
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Secondly, As a further proof of the Proposition, I will examine how the Doctrine of Loyalty is established by the followers of the same Jesus, and who no doubt, being guided by his infallible Spirit, delivered the Precepts of his Religion according to his mind whose it was.
Secondly, As a further proof of the Proposition, I will examine how the Doctrine of Loyalty is established by the followers of the same jesus, and who not doubt, being guided by his infallible Spirit, Delivered the Precepts of his Religion according to his mind whose it was.
and they that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation, or if instead of Damnation there, it should be read Judgment, and that too be understood only of the Magistrate, as some would persuade, viz. That if the King catch those that resist he will hang them;
and they that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation, or if instead of Damnation there, it should be read Judgement, and that too be understood only of the Magistrate, as Some would persuade, viz. That if the King catch those that resist he will hang them;
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yet such a Prediction or Threatning, or if it be less, viz. a determination but of the natural tendency of such practises to lead to a shameful and untimely Death by the hand of Justice; yet that sure, delivered after an Apostolical Judgment upon the whole Cause, is sufficient to deter any thinking Man from them.
yet such a Prediction or Threatening, or if it be less, viz. a determination but of the natural tendency of such practises to led to a shameful and untimely Death by the hand of justice; yet that sure, Delivered After an Apostolical Judgement upon the Whole Cause, is sufficient to deter any thinking Man from them.
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But if it be indeed Eternal Damnation, (as this alone Reason proves, because 'tis a Punishment assigned for Resisting or Despising an Ordinance of God) which is here threatned to those that shall resist Lawful Powers, that is enough to prove obedience and submission to them a necessary Duty in Christian Religion.
But if it be indeed Eternal Damnation, (as this alone Reason Proves, Because it's a Punishment assigned for Resisting or Despising an Ordinance of God) which is Here threatened to those that shall resist Lawful Powers, that is enough to prove Obedience and submission to them a necessary Duty in Christian Religion.
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The Holy Jesus that gave such gifts to men of wonderful and miraculous Abilities, never delegated to any of his followers, the Power of controuling or resisting Magistrates, which yet he could as easily have done.
The Holy jesus that gave such Gifts to men of wondered and miraculous Abilities, never delegated to any of his followers, the Power of controlling or resisting Magistrates, which yet he could as Easily have done.
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and S. Paul that struck Elymas blind, Acts 13. and did such mighty Wonders upon other occasions, must yet make use of none of his Powers against Ananias, Felix or Nero: no Miracles to be wrought to oppose any Judicial Sentences of Magistrates. The wisdom of Heaven had taken others and quite contrary measures for the founding and preserving his Church in the World.
and S. Paul that struck Elymas blind, Acts 13. and did such mighty Wonders upon other occasions, must yet make use of none of his Powers against Ananias, Felix or Nero: no Miracles to be wrought to oppose any Judicial Sentences of Magistrates. The Wisdom of Heaven had taken Others and quite contrary measures for the founding and preserving his Church in the World.
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St. Peter also, 1 Epist. 2. 13. Preaches the same Doctrine; submit your self to every ordinance of man, and founds it upon the Injunctions of the Holy Jesus, for the Lords sake:
Saint Peter also, 1 Epistle 2. 13. Preaches the same Doctrine; submit your self to every Ordinance of man, and founds it upon the Injunctions of the Holy jesus, for the lords sake:
And continues the Obligation to the several Subordinations of Magistrates, Ver. 14. Adding, Ver. 15. that this was the will of God, for the Glory and Honour of his Religion. And, Ver. 20. he puts the Case of unjust suffering from or oppression by Governors, and directs the carriage of all Christians in such a Case.
And continues the Obligation to the several Subordinations of Magistrates, Ver. 14. Adding, Ver. 15. that this was the will of God, for the Glory and Honour of his Religion. And, Ver. 20. he puts the Case of unjust suffering from or oppression by Governors, and directs the carriage of all Christians in such a Case.
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If you be buffeted for your faults and take it patiently, What glory is it? but if you do well and suffer for it, you take it patiently, This is acceptable with God.
If you be buffeted for your Faults and take it patiently, What glory is it? but if you do well and suffer for it, you take it patiently, This is acceptable with God.
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St. Jude also in his Epistle sharply reproves those that despise dominions and speak evil of dignities, Ver. 8. denouncing God's severest Judgments against the Gnostick Hereticks for this among other of their impieties.
Saint U^de also in his Epistle sharply reproves those that despise Dominions and speak evil of dignities, Ver. 8. denouncing God's Severest Judgments against the Gnostic Heretics for this among other of their impieties.
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And the afore-named Apostle St. Peter, in his second Epistle, Chap. 2. Ver. 1. speaking of damnable Heresies; afterward, Ver. 10. mentions those that despise Government, and are not afraid to speak evil of Dignities.
And the aforenamed Apostle Saint Peter, in his second Epistle, Chap. 2. Ver. 1. speaking of damnable Heresies; afterwards, Ver. 10. mentions those that despise Government, and Are not afraid to speak evil of Dignities.
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I shall think now that you truly believe this Doctrine of Submission to Governors, abundantly proved to be a Necessary and Essential part of Christian Religion, by the concurring testimonies of the sacred Pages, when I have only added;
I shall think now that you truly believe this Doctrine of Submission to Governors, abundantly proved to be a Necessary and Essential part of Christian Religion, by the concurring testimonies of the sacred Pages, when I have only added;
that Rebellion and Sedition, Heresie and Schism, which are Disobediences to Governors in Church and State, are ranked by the Holy Ghost among the works of the Flesh, viz. as that is opposed to the Spiritual and Holy Doctrine of the Gospel, Gal. 5. 19, 20, Now the works of the flesh are manifest, i. e.
that Rebellion and Sedition, Heresy and Schism, which Are Disobediences to Governors in Church and State, Are ranked by the Holy Ghost among the works of the Flesh, viz. as that is opposed to the Spiritual and Holy Doctrine of the Gospel, Gal. 5. 19, 20, Now the works of the Flesh Are manifest, i. e.
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notoriously known to be impure and contrary to the commands of Jesus, such as these, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance, — Seditions, Heresies, — Murders, Drunkenness, &c. Now we may see by the companions which the Spirit of God has assigned to, Seditions and Heresies, that these are of the same Immoral and Damnable nature with the other.
notoriously known to be impure and contrary to the commands of jesus, such as these, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance, — Seditions, Heresies, — Murders, drunkenness, etc. Now we may see by the Sodales which the Spirit of God has assigned to, Seditions and Heresies, that these Are of the same Immoral and Damnable nature with the other.
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And now for a Conclusion to all this, suffer me to repeat to you, that numerous Catalogue of Prodigious Impieties in men, which the same Apostle St. Paul, in his second Epistle to Timothy, Chap. 3. foretells should over-run the World in the latter days, in the midst almost of which you will find Traytors to be reckoned.
And now for a Conclusion to all this, suffer me to repeat to you, that numerous Catalogue of Prodigious Impieties in men, which the same Apostle Saint Paul, in his second Epistle to Timothy, Chap. 3. foretells should overrun the World in the latter days, in the midst almost of which you will find Traitors to be reckoned.
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Men shall be Lovers of their own selves, Covetous, Boasters, Proud, Blasphemers, Disobedient to Parents, Ʋnthankful, Ʋnholy, without Natural Affection, Truce-breakers, false Accusers, Incontinent, Fierce, Despisers of those that are Good, Traytors, Heady, High-minded, Lovers of Pleasure more than Lovers of God, having a form of Godliness,
Men shall be Lovers of their own selves, Covetous, Boaster's, Proud, Blasphemers, Disobedient to Parents, Ʋnthankful, Ʋnholy, without Natural Affection, truce-breakers, false Accusers, Incontinent, Fierce, Despisers of those that Are Good, Traitors, Heady, High-minded, Lovers of Pleasure more than Lovers of God, having a from of Godliness,
Enough it is sure to affright any man that has but a tolerable value for the Holy Book, from ever being a Traytor to his Prince, when he shall but consider what company the Holy Scriptures have placed such guilty and miserable Wretches with.
Enough it is sure to affright any man that has but a tolerable valve for the Holy Book, from ever being a Traitor to his Prince, when he shall but Consider what company the Holy Scriptures have placed such guilty and miserable Wretches with.
And it is a Conclusive Argument that that Religion never came from Heaven, that teaches or encourages any opposition of that Authority, which God himself has set up in the World:
And it is a Conclusive Argument that that Religion never Come from Heaven, that Teaches or encourages any opposition of that authority, which God himself has Set up in the World:
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Now that the Origine of Sovereign Power is from God, is evident from many places of Holy Writ. Hence Kings are called Gods, Psal. 82. 6, And the Children of the most Highest.
Now that the Origine of Sovereign Power is from God, is evident from many places of Holy Writ. Hence Kings Are called God's, Psalm 82. 6, And the Children of the most Highest.
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Not only as being concerned in his especial care, maintenance and provision, but also as partaking of his Authority, and having that in them which is an emanation from,
Not only as being concerned in his especial care, maintenance and provision, but also as partaking of his authority, and having that in them which is an emanation from,
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and that they which resist the Power, resist the Ordinance of God, which 'tis evident that nothing that comes from God can in the ordinary establishment of things teach to do.
and that they which resist the Power, resist the Ordinance of God, which it's evident that nothing that comes from God can in the ordinary establishment of things teach to do.
and consequently if our Religion be so too, it must teach a reverence and submission to those, that have their Powers delegate from the Great Governor of the World.
and consequently if our Religion be so too, it must teach a Reverence and submission to those, that have their Powers delegate from the Great Governor of the World.
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Fourthiy, If it be considered that Obedience to Magistrates, and the not resisting their Authority, be absolutely necessary for the Peace of the World, and to secure the undeniable Interest of all Mankind; it will from thence, I think, clearly follow, that 'tis a necessary portion of Christian Religion: For, I think, 'tis a Proposition Universally true, That whatsoever is truly necessary for the Interest of Mankind in their several Societies and Relations to each other, is in the Moral Obligations to it, effectually provided for,
Fourthiy, If it be considered that obedience to Magistrates, and the not resisting their authority, be absolutely necessary for the Peace of the World, and to secure the undeniable Interest of all Mankind; it will from thence, I think, clearly follow, that it's a necessary portion of Christian Religion: For, I think, it's a Proposition Universally true, That whatsoever is truly necessary for the Interest of Mankind in their several Societies and Relations to each other, is in the Moral Obligations to it, effectually provided for,
There is nothing the whole World has more entirely agreed in than the absolute necessity of Government; without which all those intolerable mischiefs would ensue, which every gratification of a private Humour or Eust could Produce.
There is nothing the Whole World has more entirely agreed in than the absolute necessity of Government; without which all those intolerable mischiefs would ensue, which every gratification of a private Humour or Eust could Produce.
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for without this, the other is but a name and a speculation, impossible to subsist or to serve any of the needs of Mankind. I will name a few of those horrible mischiefs, that would certainly destroy the Peace of the World,
for without this, the other is but a name and a speculation, impossible to subsist or to serve any of the needs of Mankind. I will name a few of those horrible mischiefs, that would Certainly destroy the Peace of the World,
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if the resisting Governors were upon any pretext allowed lawful. And first, Every private mans Rights, Liberty and Property, would be exposed to every Invasion,
if the resisting Governors were upon any pretext allowed lawful. And First, Every private men Rights, Liberty and Property, would be exposed to every Invasion,
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Search the Annals of the World, and see if these darlings of Mankind were not always exposed to Rapine and Ruin, whenever the Sovereign Power has been resisted;
Search the Annals of the World, and see if these darlings of Mankind were not always exposed to Rapine and Ruin, whenever the Sovereign Power has been resisted;
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It was to secure these as they pretended, that they raised that Horrid Rebellion during the Reign of that Royal Martyr of Blessed Memory, the Father of our present Glorious Monarch, and the remaining Ruins of many Families and Estates can witness how well they did it.
It was to secure these as they pretended, that they raised that Horrid Rebellion during the Reign of that Royal Martyr of Blessed Memory, the Father of our present Glorious Monarch, and the remaining Ruins of many Families and Estates can witness how well they did it.
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And the Present Rebellion will give a good account, no question, of the preservation of the Liberties and Properties of men when we shall know how many honest People are undone by their Violences and Outrages, besides what the Actors in it have exposed themselves to from publick Justice, which if God be merciful to us will shortly overtake them.
And the Present Rebellion will give a good account, no question, of the preservation of the Liberties and Properties of men when we shall know how many honest People Are undone by their Violences and Outrages, beside what the Actors in it have exposed themselves to from public justice, which if God be merciful to us will shortly overtake them.
Secondly, If it might be admitted lawful on any Pretext whatsoever, to resist Governors, unless the reserved cases were effectually stated, published and owned, which I think is not possible to be supposed, the mischievous effects would be the same,
Secondly, If it might be admitted lawful on any Pretext whatsoever, to resist Governors, unless the reserved cases were effectually stated, published and owned, which I think is not possible to be supposed, the mischievous effects would be the same,
and are so ready to receive any impressions that may prejudice them against their Governors, and so easie and forward to determine in favour of those that dare to oppose them, that if there should have been but one reserved case in which it were lawful to resist, 'tis no hard thing to believe that all and every thing would have been drawn to it;
and Are so ready to receive any impressions that may prejudice them against their Governors, and so easy and forward to determine in favour of those that Dare to oppose them, that if there should have been but one reserved case in which it were lawful to resist, it's no hard thing to believe that all and every thing would have been drawn to it;
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and liable to be unhinged by every Designing Rebel, that has but cunning enough to manage the Many Headed Beast, into the clamouring up of his Pretences and abetting his Designs, than which nothing can sooner or more certainly destroy the best and wisest establishments of any Society of men in the World.
and liable to be unhinged by every Designing Rebel, that has but cunning enough to manage the Many Headed Beast, into the clamouring up of his Pretences and abetting his Designs, than which nothing can sooner or more Certainly destroy the best and Wisest establishments of any Society of men in the World.
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Thirdly, Another mischievous effect of opposing Magistrates, is the Letting and Disturbing the course of publick Justice, in all its Branches, which thing alone necessitates the decay of a Community;
Thirdly, another mischievous Effect of opposing Magistrates, is the Letting and Disturbing the course of public justice, in all its Branches, which thing alone necessitates the decay of a Community;
For when Governors are forced to take care to secure themselves against Rebellion and Invasion of their Authority, how can they be at Liberty or indeed have the Power, (if the Party that opposes them be Formidable) of securing the Rights of their Subjects by the peaceable Administrations of Justice.
For when Governors Are forced to take care to secure themselves against Rebellion and Invasion of their authority, how can they be At Liberty or indeed have the Power, (if the Party that opposes them be Formidable) of securing the Rights of their Subject's by the peaceable Administrations of justice.
And in the mean time 'tis not unlikely that all that do wrong will be at least abettors of those that oppose Authority, if it be but that they may the longer continue their Ʋsurpations upon the Rights of their Neighbours; and the injured Person has his wrong greatned to him by the delay,
And in the mean time it's not unlikely that all that do wrong will be At least abettors of those that oppose authority, if it be but that they may the longer continue their Ʋsurpations upon the Rights of their Neighbours; and the injured Person has his wrong greatened to him by the Delay,
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It shall be sufficient to add, the consideration of the sad stories of our Late Confusions. How many are there still among us that need no more than their own Memory and Observation to convince them, that nothing can be a greater plague to a Society of men in every respect,
It shall be sufficient to add, the consideration of the sad stories of our Late Confusions. How many Are there still among us that need no more than their own Memory and Observation to convince them, that nothing can be a greater plague to a Society of men in every respect,
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yet cannot sure be altogether ignorant of the wretched effects of that Ʋnchristian Anarchy, if we have but a little considered the occurrences of our own time.
yet cannot sure be altogether ignorant of the wretched effects of that Ʋnchristian Anarchy, if we have but a little considered the occurrences of our own time.
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And moreover, every man, I think, can bear a wrong or injury from his Prince with more patience and less vexation, than he can from the unruly Rage of his Inferior or Servant, or those that he has maintained by his Charity; and yet these we must expect,
And moreover, every man, I think, can bear a wrong or injury from his Prince with more patience and less vexation, than he can from the unruly Rage of his Inferior or Servant, or those that he has maintained by his Charity; and yet these we must expect,
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I am persuaded that I am not mistaken when I affirm that there were more Acts of Violence, Rapine, Cruelty, Injustice and Irreligion, committed in this our Nation, during the few years of the prevailing of that Fatal and Execrable Rebellion over us,
I am persuaded that I am not mistaken when I affirm that there were more Acts of Violence, Rapine, Cruelty, Injustice and Irreligion, committed in this our nation, during the few Years of the prevailing of that Fatal and Execrable Rebellion over us,
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than can be found in all our Histories to have been done by all the Male-Administrations of Government, though surveyed with never so much prejudiced Judgments.
than can be found in all our Histories to have been done by all the Maladministrations of Government, though surveyed with never so much prejudiced Judgments.
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How many among us, both in their Persons and Estates, do bear those scars, that are at once the loud Proclaimers of the Loyalty and Glory of them that wear them,
How many among us, both in their Persons and Estates, do bear those scars, that Are At once the loud Proclaimers of the Loyalty and Glory of them that wear them,
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If then it be evident, as I think 'tis, from all has been offered on this particular, that Obedience, Loyalty and Submission to Governors, is the undeniable Interest of Mankind, it follows strongly, that 'tis effectually provided for and secured by the Doctrines of Jesus. For the Son of God,
If then it be evident, as I think it's, from all has been offered on this particular, that obedience, Loyalty and Submission to Governors, is the undeniable Interest of Mankind, it follows strongly, that it's effectually provided for and secured by the Doctrines of jesus. For the Son of God,
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and particularly Princes and Governors, might not want any sort of motives that might be proper to recommend it to their Love and Protection of it, took effectual care, by establishing the Duties of men one to another,
and particularly Princes and Governors, might not want any sort of motives that might be proper to recommend it to their Love and Protection of it, took effectual care, by establishing the Duties of men one to Another,
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and of all men to their Rulers, upon the same forcible Obligations and Penalties, that he did those to God himself, to secure so persuasive an Argument,
and of all men to their Rulers, upon the same forcible Obligations and Penalties, that he did those to God himself, to secure so persuasive an Argument,
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Fifthly, I will go on to prove the truth of my Proposition, from one of the Grand Designs and Intendments of Christian Religion in the World, to which, resisting of Governors is utterly contrary.
Fifthly, I will go on to prove the truth of my Proposition, from one of the Grand Designs and Intendments of Christian Religion in the World, to which, resisting of Governors is utterly contrary.
and the Leopard shall lye down with the Kid — And the Lyon shall eat straw like the Oxe — And the Reason is given, Ver. 9, For the Earth shall be full of the knowledg of the Lord as the Waters cover the Seas.
and the Leopard shall lie down with the Kid — And the lion shall eat straw like the Ox — And the Reason is given, Ver. 9, For the Earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the Waters cover the Seas.
The Author of our Religion is called, The Prince of Peace, was born in a time of Ʋniversal Peace, and at his Birth the Heavenly Anthem sung by Angels, was, Peace on Earth, Good Will towards, or among men: When he was going out of the World, his Blessing was, Peace I leave with you, my Peace I give unto you, Joh. 14. 27. And while he conversed with his Disciples, he makes Charity to become the very Character of a Christian, Joh. 13. 35, Hereby shall all men know that you are my Disciples,
The Author of our Religion is called, The Prince of Peace, was born in a time of Ʋniversal Peace, and At his Birth the Heavenly Anthem sung by Angels, was, Peace on Earth, Good Will towards, or among men: When he was going out of the World, his Blessing was, Peace I leave with you, my Peace I give unto you, John 14. 27. And while he conversed with his Disciples, he makes Charity to become the very Character of a Christian, John 13. 35, Hereby shall all men know that you Are my Disciples,
The whole Institution that he left, I mean the Gospel, is called the Gospel of Peace. He that sent him to reveal it, is the God of Peace, the Message and Commands it carries do correspond, Live peaceably with all men.
The Whole Institution that he left, I mean the Gospel, is called the Gospel of Peace. He that sent him to reveal it, is the God of Peace, the Message and Commands it carries do correspond, Live peaceably with all men.
Follow Peace, without which no man shall see God, is the one half of that which is of so absolute necessity to happiness, that it can never be attained without it.
Follow Peace, without which no man shall see God, is the one half of that which is of so absolute necessity to happiness, that it can never be attained without it.
And moreover, which was hinted before, 'tis utterly inconsistent with that temper of mind that Christianity requires in all that pretend to espouse it;
And moreover, which was hinted before, it's utterly inconsistent with that temper of mind that Christianity requires in all that pretend to espouse it;
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All which it requires so strictly and absolutely, so universally, and without the least colour of exception, that 'tis impossible for him to be a Hypocrite, I mean, to be able to pretend to the least shadow of Piety, that acts contray to such a temper;
All which it requires so strictly and absolutely, so universally, and without the least colour of exception, that it's impossible for him to be a Hypocrite, I mean, to be able to pretend to the least shadow of Piety, that acts country to such a temper;
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for he is a notorious opposer of the Religion of Christ in its greatest Fundamentals, and in despight of all other Varnishes and Pretences whatever, this alone pulls of the Vizard, and presents him to the World as a stranger to the efficacy of Christian Principles, if he be a Contentious and Ʋncharitable man, Gal. 5. 22, 23, The fruit of the spirit, i. e.
for he is a notorious opposer of the Religion of christ in its greatest Fundamentals, and in despite of all other Varnishes and Pretences whatever, this alone pulls of the Vizard, and presents him to the World as a stranger to the efficacy of Christian Principles, if he be a Contentious and Ʋncharitable man, Gal. 5. 22, 23, The fruit of the Spirit, i. e.
what it certainly works in that mind where it inhabits, is Love — Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Meekness, &c. so many several names being given to the same Essential Virtue of Charity does easily teach us how it delighted the holy, kind and charitable Spirit of Jesus, to impress such Characters upon all that should own and believe its Revelations. And again, Col. 3. 12, 13, Put on therefore as the Elect of God, i. e.
what it Certainly works in that mind where it inhabits, is Love — Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, goodness, Meekness, etc. so many several names being given to the same Essential Virtue of Charity does Easily teach us how it delighted the holy, kind and charitable Spirit of jesus, to Impress such Characters upon all that should own and believe its Revelations. And again, Col. 3. 12, 13, Put on Therefore as the Elect of God, i. e.
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because they do constitute in us a God-like temper of mind, and make us the Children of our Father which is in Heaven, and because the Practise of them renders our Religion truly Glorious and Lovely in the World.
Because they do constitute in us a Godlike temper of mind, and make us the Children of our Father which is in Heaven, and Because the practice of them renders our Religion truly Glorious and Lovely in the World.
forasmuch as it arises from Rancour, Discontent, Malice, Ambition, Cruelty, Impatience, Pride, Peevishness, and the like evil habits of mind, which how well they agree with what the Evangelick Institutes do require and promote in us, let all men that know them judg.
forasmuch as it arises from Rancour, Discontent, Malice, Ambition, Cruelty, Impatience, Pride, Peevishness, and the like evil habits of mind, which how well they agree with what the Evangelic Institutes do require and promote in us, let all men that know them judge.
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or a patient abiding the Will of Heaven concerning us is our Duty. And a very little of Discourse will shew you how contrary resisting of supream Powers is to all that. For,
or a patient abiding the Will of Heaven Concerning us is our Duty. And a very little of Discourse will show you how contrary resisting of supreme Powers is to all that. For,
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and if we Contrive and Endeavour to free our selves from it by force of Arms, what is it but violent and desperate resisting the Ordinance of God, concerning our selves? 'Tis Rebellion against the Great Monarch of the Ʋniverse, and declining that service he enjoyns us.
and if we Contrive and Endeavour to free our selves from it by force of Arms, what is it but violent and desperate resisting the Ordinance of God, Concerning our selves? It's Rebellion against the Great Monarch of the Ʋniverse, and declining that service he enjoins us.
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What is it but a wicked Resolve to break the Mighty Course of his Counsels? or at best but a fruitless Attempt to free our selves by our own force from that condition of life, which not so much his Vice-gerent, as he himself has disposed to us? 'Tis telling the World, and God Almighty to his face, we will not be as he would have us.
What is it but a wicked Resolve to break the Mighty Course of his Counsels? or At best but a fruitless Attempt to free our selves by our own force from that condition of life, which not so much his Vicegerent, as he himself has disposed to us? It's telling the World, and God Almighty to his face, we will not be as he would have us.
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Seventhly, And to conclude this whole matter, I have to prove, that Obedience and Subjection to Magistrates is a necessary part of Christian Religion, the example of Jesus and his Apostles, and of the Martyrs and Confessors of old.
Seventhly, And to conclude this Whole matter, I have to prove, that obedience and Subjection to Magistrates is a necessary part of Christian Religion, the Exampl of jesus and his Apostles, and of the Martyrs and Confessors of old.
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The Doctrine of the Messiah I have accounted for before, and now I super-add, that he did further explain and enforce that by his example. How willingly he yielded himself to those that accompanied the Traytor that delivered him!
The Doctrine of the Messiah I have accounted for before, and now I superadd, that he did further explain and enforce that by his Exampl. How willingly he yielded himself to those that accompanied the Traitor that Delivered him!
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How meekly he behaved himself when before their Judicatures! How evidently he declared (when he told Pilate, My Kingdom is not of this World) that nothing of that Power he then managed himself,
How meekly he behaved himself when before their Judicatures! How evidently he declared (when he told Pilate, My Kingdom is not of this World) that nothing of that Power he then managed himself,
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or tend to lessen the Authority that was derived to him from Caesar, or that of any other publick Magistrate to the end of the World! How calmly he received the Sentence of Death, the most Ʋnjust that ever was Pronounced! How patiently he resigned himself to the Execution, the most Barbarous that ever was Perpetrated!
or tend to lessen the authority that was derived to him from Caesar, or that of any other public Magistrate to the end of the World! How calmly he received the Sentence of Death, the most Ʋnjust that ever was Pronounced! How patiently he resigned himself to the Execution, the most Barbarous that ever was Perpetrated!
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for though there have been found that have impudently enough Blasphemed the patience of Martyrs and Confessors, with this false and malicious suggestion, yet here I hope they will be silent.
for though there have been found that have impudently enough Blasphemed the patience of Martyrs and Confessors, with this false and malicious suggestion, yet Here I hope they will be silent.
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and that all the reason of his submission was the fulfilling of the Scriptures, and the capacitating himself for that great Work of Expiation, and Attoning Divine Displeasure, if they do but remember, that we are commanded by the Spirit of Jesus, speaking in one of his Apostles, Heb. 12. 2, •, To look unto Jesus, the Author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame — And to consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself,
and that all the reason of his submission was the fulfilling of the Scriptures, and the capacitating himself for that great Work of Expiation, and Atoning Divine Displeasure, if they do but Remember, that we Are commanded by the Spirit of jesus, speaking in one of his Apostles, Hebrew 12. 2, •, To look unto jesus, the Author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was Set before him endured the cross, despising the shame — And to Consider him that endured such contradiction of Sinners against himself,
And moreover when we consider all the Glorious Patterns of an Illustrious Patience, set before us by men of like Passions with our selves, the Holy Martyrs of Antient times, who amidst all the severities of an enraged Power, Heb. 11. 36, 37, 38. They had Tryals of cruel mockings and scourgings,
And moreover when we Consider all the Glorious Patterns of an Illustrious Patience, Set before us by men of like Passion with our selves, the Holy Martyrs of Ancient times, who amid all the severities of an enraged Power, Hebrew 11. 36, 37, 38. They had Trials of cruel mockings and scourgings,
to Apostatize, by flatteries and promises, which the Apostle justly reckons among the severest of their sufferings; were slain with the sword, they wandred about in Sheep-skins and Goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
to Apostatise, by flatteries and promises, which the Apostle justly reckons among the Severest of their sufferings; were slave with the sword, they wandered about in Sheepskins and Goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
of whom the World was not worthy, and yet took all this joyfully, never tumultuously resisted the Powers that thus cruelly and unreasonably persecuted them,
of whom the World was not worthy, and yet took all this joyfully, never tumultuously resisted the Powers that thus cruelly and unreasonably persecuted them,
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and if it had been only for want of Power, Why did the Inspired Pen-man of this Epistle, attribute it to and commend it as an effect of their Faith and Hope? I say,
and if it had been only for want of Power, Why did the Inspired Penman of this Epistle, attribute it to and commend it as an Effect of their Faith and Hope? I say,
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when we consider all these Examples, we may, I think, believe that the force of them would have passed into a Law, if there had been none in explicite terms Recorded in the Christian Institutes; but when the Laws are plainly delivered,
when we Consider all these Examples, we may, I think, believe that the force of them would have passed into a Law, if there had been none in explicit terms Recorded in the Christian Institutes; but when the Laws Are plainly Delivered,
and backed by these Examples, none but a Prodigious Impiety would go about to baffle this Glorious Principle of our Religion, which at once gives us the opportunity of Publishing to the World the Highest Testimonies of our true and unfeigned Love to God, even of suffering for his sake, which is indeed the Complement and fulfilling of all that God has enjoyned us as the Conditions of our Eternal Happiness, and also is the great recommendation of it to all the Powers upon Earth.
and backed by these Examples, none but a Prodigious Impiety would go about to baffle this Glorious Principle of our Religion, which At once gives us the opportunity of Publishing to the World the Highest Testimonies of our true and unfeigned Love to God, even of suffering for his sake, which is indeed the Compliment and fulfilling of all that God has enjoined us as the Conditions of our Eternal Happiness, and also is the great recommendation of it to all the Powers upon Earth.
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Having in these particulars fully asserted, and I hope to your satisfactions, the Doctrine of Loyalty and Submission to Kings and Rulers, as a Fundamental Portion of our Religion. I pass now to the second part of my Discourse, which I shall briefly touch, viz.
Having in these particulars Fully asserted, and I hope to your satisfactions, the Doctrine of Loyalty and Submission to Kings and Rulers, as a Fundamental Portion of our Religion. I pass now to the second part of my Discourse, which I shall briefly touch, viz.
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II. That all the Ministers of the Evangelick Dispensation are strictly obliged by it, to exhort their Hearers to the careful and conscionable Practise of this part of their Religion as their just and necessary Duty.
II That all the Ministers of the Evangelic Dispensation Are strictly obliged by it, to exhort their Hearers to the careful and conscionable practice of this part of their Religion as their just and necessary Duty.
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and 'tis plain enough without this particular Command, that we that are Preachers of the Gospel, being bound to declare the whole Counsel of God, that we might escape the Penalties that justly belong to those, that handle the Word of God deceitfully, and that we might be clear from the Blood of all men, could never with safety to ourselves, silently permit men to be mistaken in,
and it's plain enough without this particular Command, that we that Are Preachers of the Gospel, being bound to declare the Whole Counsel of God, that we might escape the Penalties that justly belong to those, that handle the Word of God deceitfully, and that we might be clear from the Blood of all men, could never with safety to ourselves, silently permit men to be mistaken in,
and such as should afterwards arise, Preaching another Doctrine, and also to give still more publick security to all Powers in every place where the Gospel came, that the Religion established by it, was so far from making any Invasion upon their Rights, that it did oblige all its Followers, upon stricter grounds than any other Institution in the World, to be Obedient to their Authority.
and such as should afterwards arise, Preaching Another Doctrine, and also to give still more public security to all Powers in every place where the Gospel Come, that the Religion established by it, was so Far from making any Invasion upon their Rights, that it did oblige all its Followers, upon Stricter grounds than any other Institution in the World, to be Obedient to their authority.
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whether it does not much better become a Minister of the Gospel of Peace, in speeding his Commission from the God and Prince of Peace, to Preach this Doctrine of Peace, Meekness and Obedience to Magistrates, than to hear them not only vary from,
whither it does not much better become a Minister of the Gospel of Peace, in speeding his Commission from the God and Prince of Peace, to Preach this Doctrine of Peace, Meekness and obedience to Magistrates, than to hear them not only vary from,
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but act quite contrary to their Instructions, in thundring out the furious and extravagant noises, of Curse you Meroz — And of fighting the Lords Battels. In Elijah 's Vision, 1 Kings 19. 11, The Lord was not in the Earth-quake,
but act quite contrary to their Instructions, in thundering out the furious and extravagant noises, of Curse you Meroz — And of fighting the lords Battles. In Elijah is Vision, 1 Kings 19. 11, The Lord was not in the Earthquake,
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I am persuaded there are none here but are satisfied of the mischief of all such Principles as tend to Rebellion. And therefore am under no fear of displeasing any of you by this necessary freedom.
I am persuaded there Are none Here but Are satisfied of the mischief of all such Principles as tend to Rebellion. And Therefore am under no Fear of displeasing any of you by this necessary freedom.
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I have nothing now to detain me from finishing this Discourse, but only to report the force of all that I have offered you by it in the following Inferences.
I have nothing now to detain me from finishing this Discourse, but only to report the force of all that I have offered you by it in the following Inferences.
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and upon unalterable foundations condemn it, and by all its Powers fortifie Princes in their Governments over their Subjects. And has made a better provision for the true performance of all Allegiance and Homage to Princes, than any other Religion has offered or can ever furnish the World withall.
and upon unalterable foundations condemn it, and by all its Powers fortify Princes in their Governments over their Subject's. And has made a better provision for the true performance of all Allegiance and Homage to Princes, than any other Religion has offered or can ever furnish the World withal.
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and has charged all that Profess it, upon the same Penalties, which are the threats of an endless misery in a future state, with which it establishes all its other Doctrines, and which no other Religion in the World can justly awe the minds of its Followers with, to see to the Pious and Sincere performance of all the Duties they owe one to another,
and has charged all that Profess it, upon the same Penalties, which Are the Treats of an endless misery in a future state, with which it establishes all its other Doctrines, and which not other Religion in the World can justly awe the minds of its Followers with, to see to the Pious and Sincere performance of all the Duties they owe one to Another,
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So that Loyalty to our Prince stands upon the same bottom in our Religion, with Piety to God; nay, God Almighty has declared he will never accept any pretended Worship to himself, from such as are unfaithful in the Duties of their Relations to men.
So that Loyalty to our Prince Stands upon the same bottom in our Religion, with Piety to God; nay, God Almighty has declared he will never accept any pretended Worship to himself, from such as Are unfaithful in the Duties of their Relations to men.
or discontented, malicious or furious thoughts, the sources of all Rebellion, against any man, much more if they be against God's Vice-gerent on Earth, we must not come near his Altar, and if we do, 'tis upon our utmost peril, for we have reason to expect nothing but a Curse.
or discontented, malicious or furious thoughts, the sources of all Rebellion, against any man, much more if they be against God's Vicegerent on Earth, we must not come near his Altar, and if we do, it's upon our utmost peril, for we have reason to expect nothing but a Curse.
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How wretchedly wicked then are those, that Preface their Rebellions with that Glorious Name, that condemns them to Hell, and how wilfully blind must they be that believe them?
How wretchedly wicked then Are those, that Preface their Rebellions with that Glorious Name, that condemns them to Hell, and how wilfully blind must they be that believe them?
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For can we think that the Devils Instruments will ever help to maintain God's Kingdom; or that that Religion can be protected by Impiety and Disorder, whose Principles Proclaim the strictest Holiness and most entire Peace? Is Divine Power so weak that it must call in the Foreign supplies of the Kingdom of Darkness to maintain its own Gospel? Or shall any of us be so gull'd,
For can we think that the Devils Instruments will ever help to maintain God's Kingdom; or that that Religion can be protected by Impiety and Disorder, whose Principles Proclaim the Strictest Holiness and most entire Peace? Is Divine Power so weak that it must call in the Foreign supplies of the Kingdom of Darkness to maintain its own Gospel? Or shall any of us be so gulled,
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as to take part with, or wish well to those, that pretend indeed the safety of our Religion, but in good earnest design only the gratifying of their own Ambitious and Discontented Humours, though it be in the ruin of all that should be dear to us? No! Let us oppose to all the false Colours with which they would Honest their wicked Actions; That they that do evil that good may come, their damnation is just
as to take part with, or wish well to those, that pretend indeed the safety of our Religion, but in good earnest Design only the gratifying of their own Ambitious and Discontented Humours, though it be in the ruin of all that should be dear to us? No! Let us oppose to all the false Colours with which they would Honest their wicked Actions; That they that do evil that good may come, their damnation is just
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Secondly, This Gospel Doctrine of submission to Princes, proves to us, that a Rebel to his King and Sovereign, can never be a good Christian towards God. Sedition is one of the fruits of the flesh, and lodges where the Spirit of Jesus enters not.
Secondly, This Gospel Doctrine of submission to Princes, Proves to us, that a Rebel to his King and Sovereign, can never be a good Christian towards God. Sedition is one of the fruits of the Flesh, and lodges where the Spirit of jesus enters not.
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but especially against his Sovereign, never felt, to be sure, never complyed with, the motions of the Soft and Charitable, Humble and Holy Spirit of Jesus. He that despises his Duty to man can never value his Obligations to God; for so one of the Holy and Infallible Writers has proved by undeniable Argument, as well as determined by unerring Authority, 1 John 4. 20, That he who loveth not his Brother whom he has seen, i. e.
but especially against his Sovereign, never felt, to be sure, never complied with, the motions of the Soft and Charitable, Humble and Holy Spirit of jesus. He that despises his Duty to man can never valve his Obligations to God; for so one of the Holy and Infallible Writers has proved by undeniable Argument, as well as determined by unerring authority, 1 John 4. 20, That he who loves not his Brother whom he has seen, i. e.
He that does not with Charity and Sincerity, carefully perform all the Duties required of him (For Love is the fulfilling of the Law) to his Brother, i. e.
He that does not with Charity and Sincerity, carefully perform all the Duties required of him (For Love is the fulfilling of the Law) to his Brother, i. e.
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That he that is not lead by the motives of his Interest for this World, and the opportunities of constant conversation, and experience of the benefits of it, to do his Duty to man, will never be influenced by the motives of another World, which address only Faith and Reason, and to sence appear at a great distance,
That he that is not led by the motives of his Interest for this World, and the opportunities of constant Conversation, and experience of the benefits of it, to do his Duty to man, will never be influenced by the motives of Another World, which address only Faith and Reason, and to sense appear At a great distance,
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And so, that I may apply it to my present scope, 'tis evident, that he that has seen and conversed with his Prince, and beheld his Glory and Power, and those emanations of Mercy and Justice that flow from his Throne, and has had the opportunities of sharing in the Honours and Advantages that attend such as are near it,
And so, that I may apply it to my present scope, it's evident, that he that has seen and conversed with his Prince, and beheld his Glory and Power, and those emanations of Mercy and justice that flow from his Throne, and has had the opportunities of sharing in the Honours and Advantages that attend such as Are near it,
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and yet has so little sence of all, as to be a Traytor to him, must needs have less Reason and Faith, in which only the force of Religious Obligation do consist,
and yet has so little sense of all, as to be a Traitor to him, must needs have less Reason and Faith, in which only the force of Religious Obligation do consist,
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Thirdly, I gather hence, that Preaching of Loyalty to our King is Soul-saving Doctrine, for not to say that Rebellion is as damnable a sin as Witchcraft, and stubbornness as Idolatry:
Thirdly, I gather hence, that Preaching of Loyalty to our King is Soul-saving Doctrine, for not to say that Rebellion is as damnable a since as Witchcraft, and stubbornness as Idolatry:
That Sedition does as certainly lead to Hell, as any other of the Works of the Flesh that are ranked with it, Gal. 5. I thus make it appear that Disloyal and Trayterous Practises are one of the shortest cuts to an Eternal Misery. For,
That Sedition does as Certainly led to Hell, as any other of the Works of the Flesh that Are ranked with it, Gal. 5. I thus make it appear that Disloyal and Traitorous Practises Are one of the Shortest cuts to an Eternal Misery. For,
It will be allowed me that Traytors seldom live long, they are those bloody and deceitful men that shall not live out half their days, Psal. 55. 23. They do rarely escape the hands of Justice, and when they are in them, it is not fit they should long be there to occasion any further Convulsions in the Body Politick; now when a vicious and a bad life towards God ends in a Rebellion against his Prince, and the Traytor is blasted in his Designs, and the Law has seized him,
It will be allowed me that Traitors seldom live long, they Are those bloody and deceitful men that shall not live out half their days, Psalm 55. 23. They do rarely escape the hands of justice, and when they Are in them, it is not fit they should long be there to occasion any further Convulsions in the Body Politic; now when a vicious and a bad life towards God ends in a Rebellion against his Prince, and the Traitor is blasted in his Designs, and the Law has seized him,
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and within a few days he must conclude his miserable life in a more miserable death: Must we not all acknowledg, that 'tis mercy miraculous in the proper sense of that word, that shall receive a few Prayers in lieu of the Obedience of a whole Life, and that shall consign him to a happy Eternity that perseveres in his sin 'till he comes to dye for it.
and within a few days he must conclude his miserable life in a more miserable death: Must we not all acknowledge, that it's mercy miraculous in the proper sense of that word, that shall receive a few Prayers in lieu of the obedience of a Whole Life, and that shall consign him to a happy Eternity that perseveres in his since till he comes to die for it.
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Since then resisting of Government does so apparently hazard our eternal safety, I must certainly appear to you to serve the Interests of your Immortalities,
Since then resisting of Government does so apparently hazard our Eternal safety, I must Certainly appear to you to serve the Interests of your Immortalities,
Lastly, I have opportunity here to present you, as I do, with a most hearty and persuasive Address, that might induce you from the consideration of your Religion, to resolve upon a firm, steady and unstained Loyalty to his Majesty that now is, Our Lawful and Ʋndoubted Sovereign, whom God long preserve;
Lastly, I have opportunity Here to present you, as I do, with a most hearty and persuasive Address, that might induce you from the consideration of your Religion, to resolve upon a firm, steady and unstained Loyalty to his Majesty that now is, Our Lawful and Ʋndoubted Sovereign, whom God long preserve;
that we may none of us so much as seem to wish well to those, that are doing what in them lies to hurry us into the most miserable Anarchy and Confusion.
that we may none of us so much as seem to wish well to those, that Are doing what in them lies to hurry us into the most miserable Anarchy and Confusion.
Consider how contrary to the Religion we all Profess such Accursed Practises are, and let us by all means avoid the encouraging any such Designing and Restless Heads, as can never so much as pretend to protect our Religion, 'till they have first violated it, in the most necessary parts of it.
Consider how contrary to the Religion we all Profess such Accursed Practises Are, and let us by all means avoid the encouraging any such Designing and Restless Heads, as can never so much as pretend to Pact our Religion, till they have First violated it, in the most necessary parts of it.
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Never say to them, God speed; lest if we partake with them in their Sins, God give us to partake with them in their Plagues. But amidst all the Tragical noises with which evil men would Alarm our fears to desperate Actions, let us be persuaded to calm our minds, with the remembrance of the watchful and wise Conduct of Divine Providence, which superintends all affairs below,
Never say to them, God speed; lest if we partake with them in their Sins, God give us to partake with them in their Plagues. But amid all the Tragical noises with which evil men would Alarm our fears to desperate Actions, let us be persuaded to Cam our minds, with the remembrance of the watchful and wise Conduct of Divine Providence, which superintends all affairs below,
and peculiarly those of his Church; let us not forget the experiences of Divine care for our Religion, which has been gloriously discovered for it in all the necessities it has been in, Psal. 22. 4, 5. Let us abide upon the Gracious,
and peculiarly those of his Church; let us not forget the experiences of Divine care for our Religion, which has been gloriously discovered for it in all the necessities it has been in, Psalm 22. 4, 5. Let us abide upon the Gracious,
And that we may be the more engaged to practise what I exhort to, consider we all, that Hereby we shall create to ourselves strong and sure titles to the Divine Protection; for God did never for sake or forget those that in Piety and Charity, submission to his own Appointments, and Obedience to his Deputies in the World, and perseverance in well-doing, have committed their causes to him.
And that we may be the more engaged to practise what I exhort to, Consider we all, that Hereby we shall create to ourselves strong and sure titles to the Divine Protection; for God did never for sake or forget those that in Piety and Charity, submission to his own Appointments, and obedience to his Deputies in the World, and perseverance in welldoing, have committed their Causes to him.
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And let us never forget, That amending our lives, and living strictly according to the rules of our Religion, is the best and only way to Protect that,
And let us never forget, That amending our lives, and living strictly according to the rules of our Religion, is the best and only Way to Pact that,
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To Conclude, and to give you a short but full direction, how you may accomplish all these blessed and happy purposes, I exhort you, in the Name of God, that you go on heartily to espouse, and steadily to persevere in the Communion of the Church of England; to revere her Governours, to value her Teachers, and to practise her Doctrines. By so doing you will be sure to tread aright,
To Conclude, and to give you a short but full direction, how you may accomplish all these blessed and happy Purposes, I exhort you, in the Name of God, that you go on heartily to espouse, and steadily to persevere in the Communion of the Church of England; to revere her Governors, to valve her Teachers, and to practise her Doctrines. By so doing you will be sure to tread aright,
and be out of danger of being beguiled, by any false pretences or insinuations into any actions that may become hurtful to yourselves, or your Religion. Here you will find to be taught unspotted Piety towards God, firm Loyalty to our Prince, hearty and extensive Charity to one another; and if we do,
and be out of danger of being beguiled, by any false pretences or insinuations into any actions that may become hurtful to yourselves, or your Religion. Here you will find to be taught unspotted Piety towards God, firm Loyalty to our Prince, hearty and extensive Charity to one Another; and if we do,
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But amidst all the Changes and Ʋncertainties of an uneasie World, shall be supplied with the fresh assistances of God's Holy Spirit, proper to our states, and so guided by the particular care of his wakeful Providence, that we shall at the last attain the accomplishment of all our Desires, and the reward of all our Labours, in portions of an endless and unconceivable Bliss: Which God of his Infinite Mercy Grant to us All, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with the Father,
But amid all the Changes and Ʋncertainties of an uneasy World, shall be supplied with the fresh assistances of God's Holy Spirit, proper to our states, and so guided by the particular care of his wakeful Providence, that we shall At the last attain the accomplishment of all our Desires, and the reward of all our Labours, in portions of an endless and unconceivable Bliss: Which God of his Infinite Mercy Grant to us All, through jesus christ our Lord, to whom with the Father,
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