Three sermons preached in Lent and summer assizes last at Lancaster, and on one of the Lords days in the late Guild of Preston : wherein the nature of subjection to the civil magistrate is explained, the duty proved, and the clergy justified in pressing the same upon their fellow-subjects / by Thomas Gipps.
THERE is nothing under the Sun, but is lyable to Alteration, the best and purest things ordinarily in the Change degenerating into the filthyest and most unsavoury.
THERE is nothing under the Sun, but is liable to Alteration, the best and Purest things ordinarily in the Change degenerating into the filthyest and most unsavoury.
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and even the Revelations of God himself, when abus'd to loose and ambitious Ends, when corrupted by the false glosses of deceitful Men, prove most destructive to the Peace and Welfare of the World.
and even the Revelations of God himself, when abused to lose and ambitious Ends, when corrupted by the false Glosses of deceitful Men, prove most destructive to the Peace and Welfare of the World.
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Hence it comes to pass, that W•rs Commenced upon the Account of Religion, and carried on under pretence of Conscience, have evermore been the bloodyest, seldom or never ceasing,
Hence it comes to pass, that W•rs Commenced upon the Account of Religion, and carried on under pretence of Conscience, have evermore been the bloodiest, seldom or never ceasing,
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2. And for the same Reason Disobedience to Authority, and Rebellion against the Prince, when grounded on the mistaken Doctrines of the Gospel, are usually found most Obstinate, the Plague of the Common-wealth, and an incurable Disease.
2. And for the same Reason Disobedience to authority, and Rebellion against the Prince, when grounded on the mistaken Doctrines of the Gospel, Are usually found most Obstinate, the Plague of the Commonwealth, and an incurable Disease.
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unless every point be gain'd exactly Conform to that Enthusiastical Model, to those conceited Schemes of Divine Worship, which every Zealous Bigot lays down for the undoubted Law of the Gospel.
unless every point be gained exactly Conform to that Enthusiastical Model, to those conceited Schemes of Divine Worship, which every Zealous Bigot lays down for the undoubted Law of the Gospel.
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She will never give over the pursuit, till glutted with the Blood of her Adversaries, her self bursts asunder into Faction, Heresie, and the most Irreligious Separations.
She will never give over the pursuit, till glutted with the Blood of her Adversaries, her self bursts asunder into Faction, Heresy, and the most Irreligious Separations.
To Defend the Purity of the Gospel is thought (as indeed it is if rightly manag'd) a Glorious work, it appearing to most of us the greatest instance of gratitude we can return to God,
To Defend the Purity of the Gospel is Thought (as indeed it is if rightly managed) a Glorious work, it appearing to most of us the greatest instance of gratitude we can return to God,
and to embrace the Truths of the Gospel, seems at first blush, a Noble and Heroick piece of Christian Charity, worthy the Zeal and Pains of every one to effect as well in his Enemy as Friend.
and to embrace the Truths of the Gospel, seems At First blush, a Noble and Heroic piece of Christian Charity, worthy the Zeal and Pains of every one to Effect as well in his Enemy as Friend.
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like Paul in his Journey to Damascus, are indeed struck blind with the abundance of Revelation and Knowledge (falsly so called:) And from thence forward know not,
like Paul in his Journey to Damascus, Are indeed struck blind with the abundance of Revelation and Knowledge (falsely so called:) And from thence forward know not,
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neither will suffer others to take them by the Hand, and Conduct them to the Infallible Oracles of God, where they may understand what it is which God would have them do, satisfying themselves with the uprightness of their remote intentions,
neither will suffer Others to take them by the Hand, and Conduct them to the Infallible Oracles of God, where they may understand what it is which God would have them doe, satisfying themselves with the uprightness of their remote intentions,
Hence both Ambitious Princes, and Rebellious Subjects in their Foreign Invasions, or Civil Wars still either in pretence or Truth, have Painted Conscience and the Glory of God on their Ensigns;
Hence both Ambitious Princes, and Rebellious Subject's in their Foreign Invasions, or Civil Wars still either in pretence or Truth, have Painted Conscience and the Glory of God on their Ensigns;
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Some of you I know have read of the Holy War, carried on by the blind Zeal of Christendom against the Saracens; some have heard of the Holy League in France; many of you of the Spaniards Invincible Armado, Equip'd at the Request of his Holiness,
some of you I know have read of the Holy War, carried on by the blind Zeal of Christendom against the Saracens; Some have herd of the Holy League in France; many of you of the Spanish Invincible Armado, Equipped At the Request of his Holiness,
as much as any among us ever did, arrogating to themselves the Name of Gnosticks (i. e.) (as the word imports) Knowing Men, who (as they thought) were fully acquainted with the Doctrine of God:
as much as any among us ever did, arrogating to themselves the Name of Gnostics (i. e.) (as the word imports) Knowing Men, who (as they Thought) were Fully acquainted with the Doctrine of God:
Yet among many other freakish Opinions, deny'd Subjection due to the Magistrate, and are describ'd as such by St. Jude — Filthy Dreamers, who defile the Flesh, despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignities.
Yet among many other freakish Opinions, denied Subjection due to the Magistrate, and Are described as such by Saint U^de — Filthy Dreamers, who defile the Flesh, despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignities.
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Thus it hath been from the beginning, and will continue thus to be notwithstanding our Blessed Lord and his Holy Apostles took the greatest care imaginable, both by Example and Doctrine to prevent these Mischiefs.
Thus it hath been from the beginning, and will continue thus to be notwithstanding our Blessed Lord and his Holy Apostles took the greatest care imaginable, both by Exampl and Doctrine to prevent these Mischiefs.
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St. Paul, among the rest, intending in these words now read either first (as some imagine) to overthrow that Rebellious Principle of the Gnosticks, just now mentioned, Despising Dominion, and speaking evil of Dignities, and to prevent its further growth among the new Converts at Rome. Or,
Saint Paul, among the rest, intending in these words now read either First (as Some imagine) to overthrow that Rebellious Principle of the Gnostics, just now mentioned, Despising Dominion, and speaking evil of Dignities, and to prevent its further growth among the new Converts At Room. Or,
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Secondly, as Grotius conjectures to obviate that plausible Argument, which the Jewish Christians might possibly be ready to draw from that passage of Moses (viz.) Thou shalt in any wise set him King over thee, whom the Lord thy God shall chuse, one from among thy Brethren shalt thou set King over thee, thou mayest not set a stranger over thee which is not thy Brother;
Secondly, as Grotius Conjectures to obviate that plausible Argument, which the Jewish Christians might possibly be ready to draw from that passage of Moses (viz.) Thou shalt in any wise Set him King over thee, whom the Lord thy God shall choose, one from among thy Brothers shalt thou Set King over thee, thou Mayest not Set a stranger over thee which is not thy Brother;
6. The Grammatical form of the words is Imperative, NONLATINALPHABET, and by Consequence the words are Praeceptive, importing a Duty properly so called,
6. The Grammatical from of the words is Imperative,, and by Consequence the words Are Preceptive, importing a Duty properly so called,
unto which we are indispensably Oblig'd, and which the Apostle more peremptorily presses in the 5 th. Verse following, Wherefore ye must needs be subject, there is a Necessity laid upon you all.
unto which we Are indispensably Obliged, and which the Apostle more peremptorily presses in the 5 th. Verse following, Wherefore you must needs be Subject, there is a Necessity laid upon you all.
The Romish Divines tell us that this is only Prudential Advice, suited to the present Condition of the Christians, who were then few and poor, and unable to make resistance;
The Romish Divines tell us that this is only Prudential advice, suited to the present Condition of the Christians, who were then few and poor, and unable to make resistance;
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therefore was it unseasonable for them to exasperate the Emperour, but their Interest rather and Wisdom to sit down patiently under Persecution, waiting a more favourable time of asserting their Civil Rights,
Therefore was it unseasonable for them to exasperate the Emperor, but their Interest rather and Wisdom to fit down patiently under Persecution, waiting a more favourable time of asserting their Civil Rights,
This Gap was first opened by the Papists, through which, many, even Protestants in Profession, have entred into the Field of Rebellion, choosing rather to become Companions with those unruly Beasts in the Transgression,
This Gap was First opened by the Papists, through which, many, even Protestants in Profession, have entered into the Field of Rebellion, choosing rather to become Sodales with those unruly Beasts in the Transgression,
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But what (I pray ye) is or can be the meaning of those words, Ye must needs be subject? Not only for Wrath, or fear of Punishment, that is indeed a Prudential Motive fit for every reasonable Man to consider for his Worldly Interest;
But what (I pray you) is or can be the meaning of those words, You must needs be Subject? Not only for Wrath, or Fear of Punishment, that is indeed a Prudential Motive fit for every reasonable Man to Consider for his Worldly Interest;
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Every Soul. This Expression is borrowed from the Jewish Writers, with whom it is very familiar to call Man Soul, as indeed 'tis not an unusual Idiom in our own Language, that being a principal part Synechdochically put for the Man himself:
Every Soul. This Expression is borrowed from the Jewish Writers, with whom it is very familiar to call Man Soul, as indeed it's not an unusual Idiom in our own Language, that being a principal part Synecdochically put for the Man himself:
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if we would render it to the full, Let every living Man. For so much the word NONLATINALPHABET denotes, which most commonly in Scripture Language signifies the Life, the Animal Life, that Life which is common to him with the brute Beasts;
if we would render it to the full, Let every living Man. For so much the word denotes, which most commonly in Scripture Language signifies the Life, the Animal Life, that Life which is Common to him with the brutus Beasts;
Whence St. Paul opposes NONLATINALPHABET, the Natural Man, to NONLATINALPHABET, to the Spiritual Man. From whence I draw this Conclusion, that every true and sincere Disciple of Christ,
Whence Saint Paul opposes, the Natural Man, to, to the Spiritual Man. From whence I draw this Conclusion, that every true and sincere Disciple of christ,
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although he may and ought to preserve his Reasonable Soul, his Conscience pure and unspotted from Actual Complyance with the sinful Commands of his Superiours (Conscience and the Rational Soul,
although he may and ought to preserve his Reasonable Soul, his Conscience pure and unspotted from Actual Compliance with the sinful Commands of his Superiors (Conscience and the Rational Soul,
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and Spiritual things are not in their Nature capable of being subjected to the external Power of a Prince,) yet the NONLATINALPHABET, the Animal Life, all Temporal Civil Affairs being by God committed to the Supream Magistrate, we ought in all those respects to be Subject to the Will and Governance of the Prince.
and Spiritual things Are not in their Nature capable of being subjected to the external Power of a Prince,) yet the, the Animal Life, all Temporal Civil Affairs being by God committed to the Supreme Magistrate, we ought in all those respects to be Subject to the Will and Governance of the Prince.
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So St. Paul expounds himself, backing this Precept with several Reasons, ver. 3. for Rulers, NONLATINALPHABET, ver. 4. For he is the Minister of God (NONLATINALPHABET) he beareth not the Sword in vain:
So Saint Paul expounds himself, backing this Precept with several Reasons, ver. 3. for Rulers,, ver. 4. For he is the Minister of God () he bears not the Sword in vain:
He is NONLATINALPHABET a Revenger. All which passages clear the Apostles meaning, that he treats not of the Supream Authority separate from the Person of the Prince;
He is a Revenger. All which passages clear the Apostles meaning, that he treats not of the Supreme authority separate from the Person of the Prince;
This I the rather take notice of, because there are a sort of Critical, Pedantical Politicians, that distinguish betwixt the Government and the Governour;
This I the rather take notice of, Because there Are a sort of Critical, Pedantical Politicians, that distinguish betwixt the Government and the Governor;
But as for the Person of the Prince, how rudely do they treat him? How little do they Honour him? Making him a King of Clouts rather than what indeed he is, the Minister, the Ordinance of God.
But as for the Person of the Prince, how rudely do they Treat him? How little do they Honour him? Making him a King of Clouts rather than what indeed he is, the Minister, the Ordinance of God.
and those abusive Pasquils sent forth for the wounding his Honour? And some have had the Confidence to threaten a Writ of Quo Warranto against his Authority.
and those abusive Pasquils sent forth for the wounding his Honour? And Some have had the Confidence to threaten a Writ of Quo Warranto against his authority.
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and unto Magistrates, and unto Powers, NONLATINALPHABET, says St. Luke; which St. Matthew expresses more simply, NONLATINALPHABET Kings and Governours, or Emperours.
and unto Magistrates, and unto Powers,, Says Saint Lycia; which Saint Matthew Expresses more simply, Kings and Governors, or emperors.
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Thus we style a Notorious Malefactor, Villany it self, Villany in the Abstract, which some express in a more Comical way, a Rogue in grain, (i. e.) one who like Cloath dyed with Scarlet, has imbib'd the Principles of Naughtiness as a durable and inseparable Property.
Thus we style a Notorious Malefactor, Villainy it self, Villainy in the Abstract, which Some express in a more Comical Way, a Rogue in grain, (i. e.) one who like Cloth died with Scarlet, has imbibed the Principles of Naughtiness as a durable and inseparable Property.
In like manner, to an Inferiour Magistrate we Address Your Worship; to a Peer of the Realm, Your Honour; to a General of an Army, Your Excellency; to one of the Blood Royal, Your Highness; to a Prince, Your Grace, Your Majesty.
In like manner, to an Inferior Magistrate we Address Your Worship; to a Peer of the Realm, Your Honour; to a General of an Army, Your Excellency; to one of the Blood Royal, Your Highness; to a Prince, Your Grace, Your Majesty.
Now, as it would be thought an high Act of presumption and Atheism for any Man to distinguish betwixt the Person of God ▪ and his Essential Attributes, (that is) to pretend to be subject to the Wisdom, Holiness, Righteousness,
Now, as it would be Thought an high Act of presumption and Atheism for any Man to distinguish betwixt the Person of God ▪ and his Essential Attributes, (that is) to pretend to be Subject to the Wisdom, Holiness, Righteousness,
but a modest and sincere Christian is to take it as he finds it. Outward Force, yea, Obstinate Petitions, and Importunate Addresses, when the State is in a Commotion,
but a modest and sincere Christian is to take it as he finds it. Outward Force, yea, Obstinate Petitions, and Importunate Addresses, when the State is in a Commotion,
If it had been the mind of God, and the sense of the Apostle, to permit these things to our Deliberation, the words rather should thus have run, NONLATINALPHABET. Let every Soul subject himself.
If it had been the mind of God, and the sense of the Apostle, to permit these things to our Deliberation, the words rather should thus have run,. Let every Soul Subject himself.
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Government only in general would have been Ordained, but the Specification of it, and the Choice of the Governours left to the Peoples Suffrage and Election.
Government only in general would have been Ordained, but the Specification of it, and the Choice of the Governors left to the Peoples Suffrage and Election.
Or else thus, Secondly, Negatively, not to resist him, not to Wound his Honour with Reproaches and Back-bitings, not to give him any just Offence, not to do or say any thing which may render him Odious to his People, or Contemptible to his Neighbours;
Or Else thus, Secondly, Negatively, not to resist him, not to Wound his Honour with Reproaches and Backbitings, not to give him any just Offence, not to do or say any thing which may render him Odious to his People, or Contemptible to his Neighbours;
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All which being a weakening of his Government, a lessening of his Interest and Authority over the Hearts of his People, is no less than Disloyalty by Consequence,
All which being a weakening of his Government, a lessening of his Interest and authority over the Hearts of his People, is no less than Disloyalty by Consequence,
or to Publish the Secrets of your Families, or to expose you for any weakness or ill Conduct in your Domestick Affairs? What the Pater familias is in the Oeconomy of the House, the same is Pater Patriae in the Polity of the State.
or to Publish the Secrets of your Families, or to expose you for any weakness or ill Conduct in your Domestic Affairs? What the Pater familias is in the Oeconomy of the House, the same is Pater Patriae in the Polity of the State.
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To uncover the Nakedness of the Father of thy Countrey is inconsistent with all those foresaid Duties of Fearing and Honouring him, no less a violation of this Duty,
To uncover the Nakedness of the Father of thy Country is inconsistent with all those foresaid Duties of Fearing and Honouring him, no less a violation of this Duty,
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when a Brother or Sister was Naked and destitute of daily Food, said unto him, Be thou warmed and filled, notwithstanding gave them not those things which were needful.
when a Brother or Sister was Naked and destitute of daily Food, said unto him, Be thou warmed and filled, notwithstanding gave them not those things which were needful.
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Those who would have themselves believed His Majesties Loyal Subjects, and Declare they will stand by him with their Lives and Fortunes, Prosecuting him indeed with good wishes,
Those who would have themselves believed His Majesties Loyal Subject's, and Declare they will stand by him with their Lives and Fortune's, Prosecuting him indeed with good wishes,
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nor for what end demanded? who is David? and who is the Son of Jesse? are not these sort of men in Scripture-language called Wicked, Churlish, evil doers, Fools, Railers, Sons of Belial, such as requite evil for good, (that is) give nothing for their Peace and Protection, which they enjoy through the Providence of the Prince:
nor for what end demanded? who is David? and who is the Son of Jesse? Are not these sort of men in Scripture-language called Wicked, Churlish, evil doers, Fools, Railers, Sons of Belial, such as requite evil for good, (that is) give nothing for their Peace and Protection, which they enjoy through the Providence of the Prince:
Should five hundred at once forbid you to supply the Supream Power, yet I must let you know, that the will of God cannot be dispensed with by the Law of Men;
Should five hundred At once forbid you to supply the Supreme Power, yet I must let you know, that the will of God cannot be dispensed with by the Law of Men;
that (as our Lord reply'd to the Pharisees) the Kings Image and Superscription, being on their Gold and Silver, you are to render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's;
that (as our Lord replied to the Pharisees) the Kings Image and Superscription, being on their Gold and Silver, you Are to render unto Caesar the things that Are Caesar's;
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Hitherto we have explained the nature of the Duty, we proceed unto the Reason of it, in the latter part of the Text. — for there is no power but of God, &c. I shall easily give it for Granted, that a Prince may be an Usurper,
Hitherto we have explained the nature of the Duty, we proceed unto the Reason of it, in the latter part of the Text. — for there is no power but of God, etc. I shall Easily give it for Granted, that a Prince may be an Usurper,
There was not wanting plausible pleas against Monarchy it self in the Roman State, (which was a Common-wealth from the beginning even in Romulus time, in the opinion of a late Author) at least in behalf of the Peoples right in choosing their own Supream Magistrate,
There was not wanting plausible pleasant against Monarchy it self in the Roman State, (which was a Commonwealth from the beginning even in Romulus time, in the opinion of a late Author) At least in behalf of the Peoples right in choosing their own Supreme Magistrate,
Thus much might have then been with truth argued, against the Emperors Government, but still for all this the Powers then in being were of God, had a lawful,
Thus much might have then been with truth argued, against the Emperor's Government, but still for all this the Powers then in being were of God, had a lawful,
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I shall allow, if you please, as before I intimated, that the Emperour was not strictly and in every respect, NONLATINALPHABET a lawful Governour, not in foro Conscientiae, not in foro Coeli; for he had no true Natural or Civil Right to the Throne, antecedent to his Usurpation,
I shall allow, if you please, as before I intimated, that the Emperor was not strictly and in every respect, a lawful Governor, not in foro Conscientiae, not in foro Coeli; for he had no true Natural or Civil Right to the Throne, antecedent to his Usurpation,
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after God has once declared his allowance of him by the success, NONLATINALPHABET a Violent and originally Unjust Power may become NONLATINALPHABET a Legal and Righteous Authority:
After God has once declared his allowance of him by the success, a Violent and originally Unjust Power may become a Legal and Righteous authority:
However, neither will this pretence serve the turn of our Common-wealths-men, for if you will but consider those forementioned passages in Hypothesi as well as Thesi: if you will remember who was then the higher Power at Rome when St. Paul wrote this Epistle,
However, neither will this pretence serve the turn of our Commonwealths men, for if you will but Consider those forementioned passages in Hypothesis as well as Thessia: if you will Remember who was then the higher Power At Room when Saint Paul wrote this Epistle,
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namely Nero, one of the most cruel impious and debaucht Princes, that ever sway'd Scepter, you will not then think that the Apostle here speaks strictly of some great and Heroick Prince then in being, (for Nero was not such an one) nor that the Precept is laid down as only obligatory,
namely Nero, one of the most cruel impious and debauched Princes, that ever swayed Sceptre, you will not then think that the Apostle Here speaks strictly of Some great and Heroic Prince then in being, (for Nero was not such an one) nor that the Precept is laid down as only obligatory,
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The Apostle in this description, lays down one especial reason and ground of Subjection, fetch't from the benefit generally redounding to the People thereby,
The Apostle in this description, lays down one especial reason and ground of Subjection, fetched from the benefit generally redounding to the People thereby,
nor fall under the lash of his severity, they should live quietly and innocently, not exasperating him by any indecent words or tumultuous behaviour;
nor fallen under the lash of his severity, they should live quietly and innocently, not exasperating him by any indecent words or tumultuous behaviour;
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Which that you may after this large explanation, remember and distinctly comprehend, I shall reduce it into this short Proposition, (viz.) That it is the duty of every man, every Christian, to love, honour, to reverence and obey,
Which that you may After this large explanation, Remember and distinctly comprehend, I shall reduce it into this short Proposition, (viz.) That it is the duty of every man, every Christian, to love, honour, to Reverence and obey,
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men are and will be otherwise minded, their heads begin to turn round again, so tender of their own personal Rights and Properties, that like the Sensitive Plant, do but touch them, they Shrink, as if Wounded to death:
men Are and will be otherwise minded, their Heads begin to turn round again, so tender of their own personal Rights and Properties, that like the Sensitive Plant, do but touch them, they Shrink, as if Wounded to death:
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or, as untoward Children, when disciplin'd for their faults, cry out Murder, and make hideous Complaints of Tyranny, Arbritrary Government, and Oppression.
or, as untoward Children, when disciplined for their Faults, cry out Murder, and make hideous Complaints of Tyranny, Arbitrary Government, and Oppression.
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The rights of the People are of late so swell'd, their Properties so enlarg'd, their Liberties so extended, that the Body Politick may not unfitly be resembled to those Crooked men, whom in abuse we call Lords, whose Heads are almost Shrunk down into their Breasts,
The rights of the People Are of late so swelled, their Properties so enlarged, their Liberties so extended, that the Body Politic may not unfitly be resembled to those Crooked men, whom in abuse we call lords, whose Heads Are almost Shrunk down into their Breasts,
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So that indeed the Princes Person, his Honour, his Liberty and Property (i. e.) his Royalties and Prerogatives are in danger to be wrested from him by Force and Craft,
So that indeed the Princes Person, his Honour, his Liberty and Property (i. e.) his Royalties and Prerogatives Are in danger to be wrested from him by Force and Craft,
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For otherwise I must declare, that I am nothing terrified from this Task by the scornful Abuses of those late Demagogues, who in their Pamphlets are pleased to call us Ministers Sycophants,
For otherwise I must declare, that I am nothing terrified from this Task by the scornful Abuses of those late Demagogues, who in their Pamphlets Are pleased to call us Ministers sycophants,
I say then, I wish (were not the thing impossible, and therefore in vain to wish, otherwise I could wish) that we were once again in Paradise, in the state of Innocence and Perfection, that there were no need of Government or Governours;
I say then, I wish (were not the thing impossible, and Therefore in vain to wish, otherwise I could wish) that we were once again in Paradise, in the state of Innocence and Perfection, that there were no need of Government or Governors;
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that those especially had their Freedom, who could so use it, as not to abuse it for a Cloak of Maliciousness. But since this is not to be expected from the far greatest part of Mankind,
that those especially had their Freedom, who could so use it, as not to abuse it for a Cloak of Maliciousness. But since this is not to be expected from the Far greatest part of Mankind,
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And in particular, since we Preachers of the Gospel are Commanded to put you in mind that ye be subject to Principalities and Powers, and that ye Obey Magistrates.
And in particular, since we Preachers of the Gospel Are Commanded to put you in mind that you be Subject to Principalities and Powers, and that you Obey Magistrates.
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that they are Ordain'd of God: I cannot pass by observing on the other hand, how that God ▪ condescends also to assume the Titles of Earthly Governours;
that they Are Ordained of God: I cannot pass by observing on the other hand, how that God ▪ condescends also to assume the Titles of Earthly Governors;
And whereas God by way of Excellence is styled King of Kings; nevertheless the Prophet Daniel scrupled not to give the same Appellation unto Nebuchadnezzar also.
And whereas God by Way of Excellence is styled King of Kings; nevertheless the Prophet daniel scrupled not to give the same Appellation unto Nebuchadnezzar also.
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In fine, there being you see so near an Affinity between God and the King, 'tis not to be wondred, that we make so great a difference between the Prince and the Subject:
In fine, there being you see so near an Affinity between God and the King, it's not to be wondered, that we make so great a difference between the Prince and the Subject:
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as St. Paul before us has done, teaching no other Doctrine than what the Holy Ghost has warranted and Commanded us to Teach, That ye be subject to the Higher Powers, which are of God, that they who resist, resist the Ordinance of God: And oh!
as Saint Paul before us has done, teaching no other Doctrine than what the Holy Ghost has warranted and Commanded us to Teach, That you be Subject to the Higher Powers, which Are of God, that they who resist, resist the Ordinance of God: And o!
that ye would lay to Heart that terrible Punishment, which awaits all Rebellious and Disobedient Subjects, They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation.
that you would lay to Heart that terrible Punishment, which awaits all Rebellious and Disobedient Subject's, They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation.
but a considerable part of the Legislative Power is in the People? For Answer, I say, that this notwithstanding, the King is the Higher Power, that Ordinance of God, in the Defence of whose Person and Authority this Discourse is intended.
but a considerable part of the Legislative Power is in the People? For Answer, I say, that this notwithstanding, the King is the Higher Power, that Ordinance of God, in the Defence of whose Person and authority this Discourse is intended.
Or do I say it only? Does not the Municipal Law of the Land say as much? And this is I am certain (I speak it with somewhat more than ordinary Confidence) an Universal,
Or do I say it only? Does not the Municipal Law of the Land say as much? And this is I am certain (I speak it with somewhat more than ordinary Confidence) an Universal,
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an Infallible way of knowing the Supream Power in order to our Non-resistance, according to the Doctrine of the Gospel, (viz.) He that beareth not the Sword in vain, in whom alone the Military Power remains.
an Infallible Way of knowing the Supreme Power in order to our Nonresistance, according to the Doctrine of the Gospel, (viz.) He that bears not the Sword in vain, in whom alone the Military Power remains.
Nay, I shall further add (though I will not positively affirm it, submitting my self herein to better Judgments) That Prince who is not responsible to the People, is in effect the sole Soveraign Power,
Nay, I shall further add (though I will not positively affirm it, submitting my self herein to better Judgments) That Prince who is not responsible to the People, is in Effect the sole Sovereign Power,
For I cannot apprehend that any resistance can be Lawful in point of Conscience, that is forbidden by the Positive Law of the Land, which is our Case in this Nation.
For I cannot apprehend that any resistance can be Lawful in point of Conscience, that is forbidden by the Positive Law of the Land, which is our Case in this nation.
Common Reason and Equity, the Law of Nature, and the Original of Government, and extream Necessity, will by no means Justifie such violent Attempts upon the Supream Magistrate.
Common Reason and Equity, the Law of Nature, and the Original of Government, and extreme Necessity, will by no means Justify such violent Attempts upon the Supreme Magistrate.
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If the Subject might be permitted to fly in the Face of Authority, and to Assault him when ever he apprehends himself injur'd, we should but be Populus virorum, an Independent Herd of Licentious and ungovernable Men;
If the Subject might be permitted to fly in the Face of authority, and to Assault him when ever he apprehends himself injured, we should but be Populus virorum, an Independent Heard of Licentious and ungovernable Men;
But it is commonly Argued, Is not the Prince Oblig'd to Govern by Law, and if he transcends that Power, by Invading the Peoples Liberty and Property, are we bound to Obey him? I Answer, He is Oblig'd,
But it is commonly Argued, Is not the Prince Obliged to Govern by Law, and if he transcends that Power, by Invading the Peoples Liberty and Property, Are we bound to Obey him? I Answer, He is Obliged,
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Supposing then that the Prince would not give to the People this Assurance, I ask whether he is then Oblig'd to Govern strictly by the present Law? 'Tis my Judgment, he is not Obliged.
Supposing then that the Prince would not give to the People this Assurance, I ask whither he is then Obliged to Govern strictly by the present Law? It's my Judgement, he is not Obliged.
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or but Comparatively not so effectual thereunto, may he not, nay, is he not in Conscience bound to lay down to himself some other Rules, in Order to that End? Fourthly, I might Answer, that seeing all Men look upon themselves as freed from the punctual Observation of Positive Laws in the Case of extream Necessity (this equitable Liberty God himself allows, I will have Mercy, and not Sacrifice;) and our Municipal Law indemnifies the Subject, in many such Cases:) And seeing the Security the King gives to his Subjects is a Voluntary Act,
or but Comparatively not so effectual thereunto, may he not, nay, is he not in Conscience bound to lay down to himself Some other Rules, in Order to that End? Fourthly, I might Answer, that seeing all Men look upon themselves as freed from the punctual Observation of Positive Laws in the Case of extreme Necessity (this equitable Liberty God himself allows, I will have Mercy, and not Sacrifice;) and our Municipal Law indemnifies the Subject, in many such Cases:) And seeing the Security the King gives to his Subject's is a Voluntary Act,
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and in the Exercise of his Dominion? And shall he be indispensably Oblig'd by the Letter of the Law, in Governing, not allow'd to plead Nature and Equity, the Reason and Ends of Government,
and in the Exercise of his Dominion? And shall he be indispensably Obliged by the letter of the Law, in Governing, not allowed to plead Nature and Equity, the Reason and Ends of Government,
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and extream Necessity? And yet the People be at their own Liberty in Arbitrarily Obeying as they shall Judge it Reasonable and Agreeable to the Ends of Government? Some of these foresaid Considerations (which I must repeat, are offered as Problems only,
and extreme Necessity? And yet the People be At their own Liberty in Arbitrarily Obeying as they shall Judge it Reasonable and Agreeable to the Ends of Government? some of these foresaid Considerations (which I must repeat, Are offered as Problems only,
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and with Submission) or something like them might, I imagine, be in the Mind of that Eminent Lawyer, Serjeant Hale, one of the House of Commons in the 43 d. Year of Queen Elizabeth, who spake there to this Effect.
and with Submission) or something like them might, I imagine, be in the Mind of that Eminent Lawyer, sergeant Hale, one of the House of Commons in the 43 d. Year of Queen Elizabeth, who spoke there to this Effect.
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But this I shall say, that this one Speech of that Gentleman exceeds all that has of late been said or done (as far as I can learn) for the setting up an Absolute and Despotical Soveraignty:
But this I shall say, that this one Speech of that Gentleman exceeds all that has of late been said or done (as Far as I can Learn) for the setting up an Absolute and Despotical Sovereignty:
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And yet it passed then without noise, or giving any Offence, or creating Jealousies and Fears in the Hearts of the People against the Government. Yet one word more:
And yet it passed then without noise, or giving any Offence, or creating Jealousies and Fears in the Hearts of the People against the Government. Yet one word more:
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to Vilifie their Persons, to Invade their Prerogatives, and through unwearied Clamours and Importunate Complaints, to extort from their Crown the few remaining Flowers of the Regality:
to Vilify their Persons, to Invade their Prerogatives, and through unwearied Clamours and Importunate Complaints, to extort from their Crown the few remaining Flowers of the Regality:
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Hereby the Spirits being Reviv'd, and the Heart putting on her Festival Robes (I mean Joy and Gayety) Mutual Love and Friendship among private Neighbours is easily renew'd, the common Interest of Societies inlarg'd,
Hereby the Spirits being Revived, and the Heart putting on her Festival Robes (I mean Joy and Gaiety) Mutual Love and Friendship among private Neighbours is Easily renewed, the Common Interest of Societies enlarged,
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and by doing and receiving Offices of kindness, the House is Swept and Cleansed from all those impurities of wrath, bitterness, dissentions and animosities;
and by doing and receiving Offices of kindness, the House is Swept and Cleansed from all those Impurities of wrath, bitterness, dissensions and animosities;
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in whose room succeed those sweet and beautiful graces of Joy and Peace and entire Affection one towards another ▪ Wine (saith the Psal.) maketh glad the Heart of Man, and Bread strengtheneth Mans Heart.
in whose room succeed those sweet and beautiful graces of Joy and Peace and entire Affection one towards Another ▪ Wine (Says the Psalm) makes glad the Heart of Man, and Bred strengtheneth men Heart.
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Our Lord himself took a freedom herein, which drew upon him that spiteful Character that he was A Glutton and a Wine-bibber, a friend of Publicans and Sinners.
Our Lord himself took a freedom herein, which drew upon him that spiteful Character that he was A Glutton and a Winebibber, a friend of Publicans and Sinners.
It is in my Judgment an unlucky observation, of one, but has much of truth in it, that they who are backward to bear a part in the Innocent diversions of Feasting and Rejoycing, are for the most part Ill-natur'd Men, Peevish and full of Malice, Men that watch advantages to ensnare their Neighbours,
It is in my Judgement an unlucky observation, of one, but has much of truth in it, that they who Are backward to bear a part in the Innocent diversions of Feasting and Rejoicing, Are for the most part Ill-natured Men, Peevish and full of Malice, Men that watch advantages to ensnare their Neighbours,
But whatever usefullness may be observ'd in Publick Entertainments, yet however this is a more Noble truth — the Kingdom of God is not Meat nor Drink, but Righteousness and Peace;
But whatever usefulness may be observed in Public Entertainments, yet however this is a more Noble truth — the Kingdom of God is not Meat nor Drink, but Righteousness and Peace;
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that Feastings are but the accidental, the circumstantial parts of Unity, the outward expressions of it, not the effectual means of Producing or Continuing it.
that Feastings Are but the accidental, the circumstantial parts of Unity, the outward expressions of it, not the effectual means of Producing or Continuing it.
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and our Love dissolve as soon as our Feasting is over; and all the substantial good design'd by these Festival endearments, will be utterly disappointed.
and our Love dissolve as soon as our Feasting is over; and all the substantial good designed by these Festival endearments, will be utterly disappointed.
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without which it is utterly impossible to maintain a good and lasting correspondence among our selves, in the mutual assistance and defence of one another.
without which it is utterly impossible to maintain a good and lasting correspondence among our selves, in the mutual assistance and defence of one Another.
Whilst therefore you are Managing the external Pomp of your Love-Feasts, 'tis the Preachers business and duty too (I conceive) to lay the lasting Foundation thereof, upon your Hearts;
While Therefore you Are Managing the external Pomp of your Love-Feasts, it's the Preachers business and duty too (I conceive) to lay the lasting Foundation thereof, upon your Hearts;
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it will not be thought impertinent that we, who are invited to carry on the Religious part of these Solemnities, should endeavour to commend unto your Conscience that Evangelical Doctrine of being Subject to Principalities, &c. without which all the shews of Friendship among your selves, of Loyalty to your Prince,
it will not be Thought impertinent that we, who Are invited to carry on the Religious part of these Solemnities, should endeavour to commend unto your Conscience that Evangelical Doctrine of being Subject to Principalities, etc. without which all the shows of Friendship among your selves, of Loyalty to your Prince,
This then shall be my design and task at this time, to lay the Groundwork of Peace and Union among you, (viz.) Submission to the Governours and Government.
This then shall be my Design and task At this time, to lay the Groundwork of Peace and union among you, (viz.) Submission to the Governors and Government.
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that we still resolutly engage in that part of the Quarrel, where our presence and assistance is most useful, where the Enemies of the Publick Peace are most numerous and Powerful.
that we still resolutely engage in that part of the Quarrel, where our presence and assistance is most useful, where the Enemies of the Public Peace Are most numerous and Powerful.
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To omit what might Justly be pleaded in our defence, as considered in our Politick Capacities, (scil.) that we are members of the same Publick Society,
To omit what might Justly be pleaded in our defence, as considered in our Politic Capacities, (scil.) that we Are members of the same Public Society,
yet of some tolerable degree of Sense and Reason, whilst we study to keep our own Ground, to maintain our Rights and Properties, at least we might Pass for such with those Men, who we plainly see resolve to Protect themselves, contrary to the Law of the Land, without any regard to Honour and Conscience and the Religion they profess;
yet of Some tolerable degree of Sense and Reason, while we study to keep our own Ground, to maintain our Rights and Properties, At least we might Pass for such with those Men, who we plainly see resolve to Pact themselves, contrary to the Law of the Land, without any regard to Honour and Conscience and the Religion they profess;
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in spite of that tye of gratitude for the Protection they have hitherto enjoy'd, and of the repeated Assurances, by Oaths and Protestations given to the Government, for their Peaceable demeanour.
in spite of that tie of gratitude for the Protection they have hitherto enjoyed, and of the repeated Assurances, by Oaths and Protestations given to the Government, for their Peaceable demeanour.
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but chiefly when I observe that St. Paul, who himself pressed this duty upon the Christians at Rome, was also careful to instruct the whole Church of God therein,
but chiefly when I observe that Saint Paul, who himself pressed this duty upon the Christians At Room, was also careful to instruct the Whole Church of God therein,
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and among many other Topicks and Heads commended unto Titus Bishop of Crete to Preach upon, charges him in my Text to put them in mind to be Subject, &c. and when, lastly I cannot but think and do Confidently affirm that in the person of Titus, all the Succeeding Preachers of the Gospel, are oblig'd by Vertue of that Apostolical Canon in the dischargè of their Ministerial Office to Urge upon all Christian Subjects Obedience to Authority,
and among many other Topicks and Heads commended unto Titus Bishop of Crete to Preach upon, charges him in my Text to put them in mind to be Subject, etc. and when, lastly I cannot but think and do Confidently affirm that in the person of Titus, all the Succeeding Preachers of the Gospel, Are obliged by Virtue of that Apostolical Canon in the dischargè of their Ministerial Office to Urge upon all Christian Subjects obedience to authority,
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In the handling whereof I shall not need to repeat what was then said, in the Parallel Explacation of that place in the Romans, since many of you were present at that discourse:
In the handling whereof I shall not need to repeat what was then said, in the Parallel Explacation of that place in the Roman, since many of you were present At that discourse:
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First, That St. Paul makes use here of three several Phrases in declaring the Nature of Christian Subjection, (scil.) To be Subjected to Principalities, to be Subjected to Powers, and to Obey Magistrates.
First, That Saint Paul makes use Here of three several Phrases in declaring the Nature of Christian Subjection, (scil.) To be Subjected to Principalities, to be Subjected to Powers, and to Obey Magistrates.
Whence one of these two things plainly follows, either supposing the Apostle to have had different meanings, in those distinct Phrases, he must then be understood to have provided for the Christians Obedience,
Whence one of these two things plainly follows, either supposing the Apostle to have had different meanings, in those distinct Phrases, he must then be understood to have provided for the Christians obedience,
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Or else supposing the Apostle fell as it were accidentally into this variety, intending no more than Subjection to the higher Powers only, it will however follow from the redundancy of expression, that the Apostle was nearly concern'd,
Or Else supposing the Apostle fell as it were accidentally into this variety, intending no more than Subjection to the higher Powers only, it will however follow from the redundancy of expression, that the Apostle was nearly concerned,
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and mighty careful to have the Doctrine of Subjection effectually Imprinted upon the Hearts and Consciences of the Cretians, as a Point of greatest moment:
and mighty careful to have the Doctrine of Subjection effectually Imprinted upon the Hearts and Consciences of the Cretians, as a Point of greatest moment:
Therefore varying the Phrase, and expressing his mind so Copiously (as it were dwelling upon the argument) lest the duty should be slipt over as of small account,
Therefore varying the Phrase, and expressing his mind so Copiously (as it were Dwelling upon the argument) lest the duty should be slipped over as of small account,
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lest his meaning should be mistaken, or any unpeaceable Christian should find a loop hole to creep out at, excusing himself from that indispensable duty by some nice distinction and subtlety.
lest his meaning should be mistaken, or any unpeaceable Christian should find a loop hold to creep out At, excusing himself from that indispensable duty by Some Nicaenae distinction and subtlety.
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But secondly, I again remark, that the Persons whom the Apostle directs Titus to admonish and put in remembrance, were the Cretians, who (as most Islanders) were of old noted as Faithless and Treacherous, apt to waver and be toss'd about with every Tempestuous Wind,
But secondly, I again remark, that the Persons whom the Apostle directs Titus to admonish and put in remembrance, were the Cretians, who (as most Islanders) were of old noted as Faithless and Treacherous, apt to waver and be tossed about with every Tempestuous Wind,
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Crete was always Turbulent and Seditious, and St. Paul would have them Admonished of those Faults, to which they were Naturally addicted, and by inveterate Custom inclin'd:
Crete was always Turbulent and Seditious, and Saint Paul would have them Admonished of those Faults, to which they were Naturally addicted, and by inveterate Custom inclined:
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From this Observation you may be inform'd, as of the reason why St. Paul charges Titus to insist upon that point among the Cretians, so have you a fair and Justifiable Account why we at this day so frequently take pains to press it upon our Fellow-Citizens in this Kingdom.
From this Observation you may be informed, as of the reason why Saint Paul charges Titus to insist upon that point among the Cretians, so have you a fair and Justifiable Account why we At this day so frequently take pains to press it upon our Fellow-Citizens in this Kingdom.
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and because what I shall deliver upon this Argument, will in the end, if carefully attended to, conduce much to the Confirmation of that Doctrine which is my chief Aim to commend unto you this day, Scil. Subjection to the Legal Prince:
and Because what I shall deliver upon this Argument, will in the end, if carefully attended to, conduce much to the Confirmation of that Doctrine which is my chief Aim to commend unto you this day, Scil. Subjection to the Legal Prince:
I Answer therefore in the Affirmative, that though he is an Usurper, yet still he is the Ordinance of God, the success of his Arms being a clear Indication of the Mind and Will of God, bearing on it the stamp of Divine Approbation,
I Answer Therefore in the Affirmative, that though he is an Usurper, yet still he is the Ordinance of God, the success of his Arms being a clear Indication of the Mind and Will of God, bearing on it the stamp of Divine Approbation,
and indispensably Obliging the People unto Patient and Peaceable Subjection. This was (I conceive) the Case of the Christians, under the Roman Emperours;
and indispensably Obliging the People unto Patient and Peaceable Subjection. This was (I conceive) the Case of the Christians, under the Roman emperors;
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At least I make account that that Despotical and Arbitrary Power, which they assumed and exercised over the People, was Unnatural, Unjust, and Usurpation;
At least I make account that that Despotical and Arbitrary Power, which they assumed and exercised over the People, was Unnatural, Unjust, and Usurpation;
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that is, have permitted thee to take upon thee the Supream Authority, by prospering, or suffering thy Ambition to Succeed against the Ancient known Law of Succession, in Egypt. Yet neither Moses nor the Israelites took this Advantage against him,
that is, have permitted thee to take upon thee the Supreme authority, by prospering, or suffering thy Ambition to Succeed against the Ancient known Law of Succession, in Egypt. Yet neither Moses nor the Israelites took this Advantage against him,
nor did God himself any other ways design their Deliverance at first, than by Ordering them in his Name Peaceably to Supplicate for leave to go into the Wilderness to Sacrifice.
nor did God himself any other ways Design their Deliverance At First, than by Ordering them in his Name Peaceably to Supplicate for leave to go into the Wilderness to Sacrifice.
and Confederating with them in Wars against their Common Enemies, sufficiently acknowledge their Providential Right unto the Kingdom? The Prophet Jeremy is clear in this matter, — I have made the Earth (says God by his Prophet to the Jews) the Men, and the Beasts that are upon the Ground, in my great Power,
and Confederating with them in Wars against their Common Enemies, sufficiently acknowledge their Providential Right unto the Kingdom? The Prophet Jeremiah is clear in this matter, — I have made the Earth (Says God by his Prophet to the jews) the Men, and the Beasts that Are upon the Ground, in my great Power,
and received Zedekiah, Jehojakim 's Brother, as their Deputy-Governour under Nebuchadnezzar. These things were done not by vertue of any express Revelation from God,
and received Zedekiah, Jehoiakim is Brother, as their Deputy-Governour under Nebuchadnezzar. These things were done not by virtue of any express Revelation from God,
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then did Zedekiah and the Jews sin in thus owning and swearing Fealty to the King of Babylon, in prejudice of Jehojakim, which is evident they did not;
then did Zedekiah and the jews since in thus owning and swearing Fealty to the King of Babylon, in prejudice of Jehoiakim, which is evident they did not;
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Therefore does Jeremy in that Chapter chide the Jews for practising a Revolt, and the Spirit of God calls it Rebellion. I shall confess here that Zedekiah had Sworn Allegiance to the Conquerour, that an unlawful Oath may bind,
Therefore does Jeremiah in that Chapter chide the jews for practising a Revolt, and the Spirit of God calls it Rebellion. I shall confess Here that Zedekiah had Sworn Allegiance to the Conqueror, that an unlawful Oath may bind,
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but then I must say in Answer, First, That if it had been unlawful for Zedekiah and the Jews following the intimations of Providence, to Swear unto Nebuchadnezzar, either the Prophet,
but then I must say in Answer, First, That if it had been unlawful for Zedekiah and the jews following the intimations of Providence, to Swear unto Nebuchadnezzar, either the Prophet,
Or, Secondly, if we grant the Oath unlawful, then it could not have Obliged them against the Antecedent and Lawful Oath given to Jehojakim. For where there are two repugnant Oaths, 'tis more reasonable that the former should bind:
Or, Secondly, if we grant the Oath unlawful, then it could not have Obliged them against the Antecedent and Lawful Oath given to Jehoiakim. For where there Are two repugnant Oaths, it's more reasonable that the former should bind:
at least, that the lawful Oath (that given formerly to Jehojakim) should take Place of the unlawful (that given to Nebuchadnezzar;) so that in this instance it appears that the resistance of an Usurper is sinful, a resistance of the Ordinance;
At least, that the lawful Oath (that given formerly to Jehoiakim) should take Place of the unlawful (that given to Nebuchadnezzar;) so that in this instance it appears that the resistance of an Usurper is sinful, a resistance of the Ordinance;
He was indeed oft times pleas'd to discover his mind to the Israelites by his Prophets. What Prophesy and Revelation was to them, the same is Providence unto us, a manifest and sufficient Proof of the Divine Will.
He was indeed oft times pleased to discover his mind to the Israelites by his prophets. What Prophesy and Revelation was to them, the same is Providence unto us, a manifest and sufficient Proof of the Divine Will.
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and this not only in the beginning of Rebellion ▪ (which should always be nipt in the Bud) but continue so doing with the hazard of his Life and Fortune,
and this not only in the beginning of Rebellion ▪ (which should always be nipped in the Bud) but continue so doing with the hazard of his Life and Fortune,
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No, it will not be easy for a Loyal and Religious Subject, to prostitute his Conscience upon every first appearance of danger or to violate his Contracts by a ready complyance with the Usurper,
No, it will not be easy for a Loyal and Religious Subject, to prostitute his Conscience upon every First appearance of danger or to violate his Contracts by a ready compliance with the Usurper,
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And this may happen two ways: 1. When 'tis become morally impossible to restore the oppressed Prince (as appears to have been the case of the Jews, when Jehojakim was captive in Babylon) then the hand of Providence has laid a necessity upon us to acquiesce in the Alteration of Government.
And this may happen two ways: 1. When it's become morally impossible to restore the oppressed Prince (as appears to have been the case of the jews, when Jehoiakim was captive in Babylon) then the hand of Providence has laid a necessity upon us to acquiesce in the Alteration of Government.
This is taken for granted by all men, and even the supreme Rulers themselves approve it, No one is or can in the Nature of the thing be oblig'd to impossibilities either by God or Man:
This is taken for granted by all men, and even the supreme Rulers themselves approve it, No one is or can in the Nature of the thing be obliged to impossibilities either by God or Man:
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neither will the Powers in this Extremity require Subjects out of Fondness to run themselves head long into destruction in vain and to no purpose at all.
neither will the Powers in this Extremity require Subject's out of Fondness to run themselves head long into destruction in vain and to no purpose At all.
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We are not strictly tied to the observation of his Positive Precepts. His negative Laws oblige semper & ad semper, as the Learned speak. That is plainly thus;
We Are not strictly tied to the observation of his Positive Precepts. His negative Laws oblige semper & ad semper, as the Learned speak. That is plainly thus;
and we are not always bound to publish our Opinions, or to profess our Faith. (tho we may not deny it.) The Goodness and the mercy of the Divine Nature thus far indulges us as to the performance of our Duty to him.
and we Are not always bound to publish our Opinions, or to profess our Faith. (though we may not deny it.) The goodness and the mercy of the Divine Nature thus Far indulges us as to the performance of our Duty to him.
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And may we not reasonably expect the same Measure from our Earthly Governours? It can never, I own, be lawful for us to blaspheme their Honour, to fight against them or murder them,
And may we not reasonably expect the same Measure from our Earthly Governors? It can never, I own, be lawful for us to Blaspheme their Honour, to fight against them or murder them,
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because 'tis said, Thou shalt not speak evil of the Rulers, thou shalt not resist them, (these negative Dutys oblige ad semper;) but 'tis not always our indispensible Duty to fight for them.
Because it's said, Thou shalt not speak evil of the Rulers, thou shalt not resist them, (these negative Duties oblige ad semper;) but it's not always our indispensible Duty to fight for them.
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Our Religion, our Conscience and Fidelity to our Soveraign being to be guided by the Rule of Reason and Discretion, to be concluded by the almighty Power of Providence, we must sit down,
Our Religion, our Conscience and Fidis to our Sovereign being to be guided by the Rule of Reason and Discretion, to be concluded by the almighty Power of Providence, we must fit down,
As the Prince deprived cannot be taxt justly, because in the Discharge of his publick Trust, he does not desperately run himself into certain ruine for the Protection of his Subjects:
As the Prince deprived cannot be taxed justly, Because in the Discharge of his public Trust, he does not desperately run himself into certain ruin for the Protection of his Subject's:
Both the one and the other are patiently to suffer under the Disappointment. Reservare se meliori fortunoe, waiting a more favourable conjuncture of asserting their Rights and Liberties.
Both the one and the other Are patiently to suffer under the Disappointment. Reservare se meliori fortunoe, waiting a more favourable conjuncture of asserting their Rights and Liberties.
Secondly when the Natural Prince and his Legal Heirs are all extinct, or lost, then certainly the Usurper is the Divine Ordinance and ought to be recogniz'd as such, having the best visible Title, i. e. actual Possession of the Crown;
Secondly when the Natural Prince and his Legal Heirs Are all extinct, or lost, then Certainly the Usurper is the Divine Ordinance and ought to be recognized as such, having the best visible Title, i. e. actual Possession of the Crown;
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When I affirm we may and ought to be Subject to a Usurper, yet (if there be but a bare Natural Possibility of our Soveraigns return) I would be understood to speak of an unactive Submission, (as I may call it) that is, of sitting down patiently under his Dominion as Sufferers,
When I affirm we may and ought to be Subject to a Usurper, yet (if there be but a bore Natural Possibility of our Sovereigns return) I would be understood to speak of an unactive Submission, (as I may call it) that is, of sitting down patiently under his Dominion as Sufferers,
and as a conquered People, not actual Promoters or Defenders of the Change. For considering our former Oaths, 'tis Indecent and Treacherous so far to comply with Usurpation,
and as a conquered People, not actual Promoters or Defenders of the Change. For considering our former Oaths, it's Indecent and Treacherous so Far to comply with Usurpation,
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at least may bring our Consciences into such a Snare, that if ever Providence turns our Captivity and Restores our Soveraign, we are reduc't into this Streight of Necessarily forswearing our selves.
At least may bring our Consciences into such a Snare, that if ever Providence turns our Captivity and Restores our Sovereign, we Are reduced into this Straight of Necessarily forswearing our selves.
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For to adhere to the Usurper, to be active in his Defence, is a Violation of our first Oath, which Eternally obliges us not to resist our natural Prince:
For to adhere to the Usurper, to be active in his Defence, is a Violation of our First Oath, which Eternally obliges us not to resist our natural Prince:
But if any think to avoid this Dilemma by being a Neuter, he is so grossly mistaken, that he is perjur'd in both Respects, and doubly forswears himself.
But if any think to avoid this Dilemma by being a Neuter, he is so grossly mistaken, that he is perjured in both Respects, and doubly forswears himself.
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Thus Jeremy after he had exhorted the Jews to be subject to Nebuchadnezzar, to his Sons and to his Sons Sons, adds — after shall many Nations and great Kings serve themselves of him, that is,
Thus Jeremiah After he had exhorted the jews to be Subject to Nebuchadnezzar, to his Sons and to his Sons Sons, adds — After shall many nations and great Kings serve themselves of him, that is,
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and of that renown'd Roman Knight Pomponius Atticus, whose Life the said Eminent Lawyer has publish'd, having I suppose, singled if out for a Pattern and Coppy of his own Life.
and of that renowned Roman Knight Pomponius Atticus, whose Life the said Eminent Lawyer has published, having I suppose, singled if out for a Pattern and Copy of his own Life.
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I proceed now to a second Query, what if the Natural Prince stretches his Dominion beyond the Line, exercises his Power beyond the Compass & against the Rule of the Law? To this I reply, He is still the Higher Power, the Ordinance of God.
I proceed now to a second Query, what if the Natural Prince stretches his Dominion beyond the Line, exercises his Power beyond the Compass & against the Rule of the Law? To this I reply, He is still the Higher Power, the Ordinance of God.
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when he had perswaded Submission to the King, and Subjection to Masters, even to the froward, backs his Doctrine thus — For this is Thank-worthy, if a Man for Conscience towards God indures grief, suffering wrongfully;
when he had persuaded Submission to the King, and Subjection to Masters, even to the froward, backs his Doctrine thus — For this is Thankworthy, if a Man for Conscience towards God endures grief, suffering wrongfully;
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Now because, there are among us many, that ridicule this Doctrine, and with much Confidence explode that Principle of betaking our selves only to Prayers and Tears, humble and modest Petitions, which the Primitive Saints,
Now Because, there Are among us many, that ridicule this Doctrine, and with much Confidence explode that Principle of betaking our selves only to Prayers and Tears, humble and modest Petitions, which the Primitive Saints,
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but as became good Subjects and Preachers of righteousness, dealt plainly with them, putting them in Remembrance, what they were to trust unto, scil. to the righteous Judgment of God, to the future Recompence of reward,
but as became good Subject's and Preachers of righteousness, dealt plainly with them, putting them in Remembrance, what they were to trust unto, scil. to the righteous Judgement of God, to the future Recompense of reward,
nor muster whole Legions of Angels in their own just Defence and Preservation: much less not insist upon their Natural Right against the Publick Peace.
nor muster Whole Legions of Angels in their own just Defence and Preservation: much less not insist upon their Natural Right against the Public Peace.
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Whence I conclude, that in Case of Injury and Oppression, God is the onely Judg, to him we are to appeal, to his Care and Goodness is the Cause to be committed.
Whence I conclude, that in Case of Injury and Oppression, God is the only Judge, to him we Are to appeal, to his Care and goodness is the Cause to be committed.
If any should now reply, that the foresaid Passages concern the Duty of Servants to their Masters, not of Subjects to the Higher Powers, I shall answer, that St. Peters Discourse and St. Pauls in Titus seems plainly intended of both:
If any should now reply, that the foresaid Passages concern the Duty of Servants to their Masters, not of Subjects to the Higher Powers, I shall answer, that Saint Peter's Discourse and Saint Paul's in Titus seems plainly intended of both:
that is, as Erasmus glosses upon that Place, to bear their Lot with contended minds, not to plead the Law of Nature against the Dominion of their Masters,
that is, as Erasmus Glosses upon that Place, to bear their Lot with contended minds, not to plead the Law of Nature against the Dominion of their Masters,
if it were thus with Christian Slaves, it must be understood thus by parity of Reason with Christian Subjects, tho they suffer unjustly, NONLATINALPHABET, illegally.
if it were thus with Christian Slaves, it must be understood thus by parity of Reason with Christian Subjects, though they suffer unjustly,, illegally.
But if in contempt and spite of the Municipal Law the Subjects of a limited Monarch may fly to the Law of Nature, their Moral transcendent Power for the Defence of their just Rights and Properties, I see no Reason,
But if in contempt and spite of the Municipal Law the Subject's of a limited Monarch may fly to the Law of Nature, their Moral transcendent Power for the Defence of their just Rights and Properties, I see no Reason,
To make an End of this, It is acknowledg'd by most of our ingenuous Adversaries, that even in mixt Monarchy as great Deference, Obedience and Submission is done to the Person of the King, as to an absolute Prince.
To make an End of this, It is acknowledged by most of our ingenuous Adversaries, that even in mixed Monarchy as great Deference, obedience and Submission is done to the Person of the King, as to an absolute Prince.
Now, because when we back this Doctrine with the Christians Practice in the Primitive days, we are wont to meet with Scornful Men, such as will by no means admit the Holy Apostles and Martyrs,
Now, Because when we back this Doctrine with the Christians Practice in the Primitive days, we Are wont to meet with Scornful Men, such as will by no means admit the Holy Apostles and Martyrs,
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as the Pattern, but Reproach them for tame Fools, as I have my self heard some Censuring those Famous Souldiers of the Thebean Legion, I shall give you further to understand, that our Predecessors in the Faith were not so weak, not so Stoical, not so Prodigal of their Estates,
as the Pattern, but Reproach them for tame Fools, as I have my self herd Some Censuring those Famous Soldiers of the Theban Legion, I shall give you further to understand, that our Predecessors in the Faith were not so weak, not so Stoical, not so Prodigal of their Estates,
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and requiring at least some Honourable Satisfactions, sends them this Couragious Message — They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into Prison;
and requiring At least Some Honourable Satisfactions, sends them this Courageous Message — They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Roman, and have cast us into Prison;
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Somewhat alike Story you will meet with in the 22 th. of the Acts, and in the 19 th. where Paul Appealed unto Caesar. But when he stood before the High Priest,
Somewhat alike Story you will meet with in the 22 th. of the Acts, and in the 19 th. where Paul Appealed unto Caesar. But when he stood before the High Priest,
on which Account Paul having Reproved him unmannerly, upon the very first check and Intimation of hi• •ault confess'd, I wist not, Brethren, that he was the High Priest:
on which Account Paul having Reproved him unmannerly, upon the very First check and Intimation of hi• •ault confessed, I wist not, Brothers, that he was the High Priest:
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I did not remember, nor carefully enough consider it with my self (for Paul could not be Ignorant who he was) I acknowledge my Error, my Passion herein.
I did not Remember, nor carefully enough Consider it with my self (for Paul could not be Ignorant who he was) I acknowledge my Error, my Passion herein.
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What can be the sense of these words, Let every Soul be subject to Higher Powers — Be subject to Principalities — Obey Magistrates — Submit your selves to,
What can be the sense of these words, Let every Soul be Subject to Higher Powers — Be Subject to Principalities — Obey Magistrates — Submit your selves to,
and Honour the King — Resist not the Ordinance? Even in the present Case put of his Acting Illegally, 'tis so far from being Lawful to defend our selves,
and Honour the King — Resist not the Ordinance? Even in the present Case put of his Acting Illegally, it's so Far from being Lawful to defend our selves,
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I should now go on to two other remaining Queries, but it being not fit for me to intrench farther upon your Patience, I shall reserve them to the Afternoon.
I should now go on to two other remaining Queries, but it being not fit for me to entrench farther upon your Patience, I shall reserve them to the Afternoon.
and in a few words expostulate with our Adversaries about those unreasonable Clamours they raise against us, who endeavour to inform our Congregations of the Nature, Duty,
and in a few words expostulate with our Adversaries about those unreasonable Clamours they raise against us, who endeavour to inform our Congregations of the Nature, Duty,
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If indeed we would become Leaders of the People, and draw them forth into the Wilderness, the Field of Rebellion, we need not then Question at our descent from the Pulpit,
If indeed we would become Leaders of the People, and draw them forth into the Wilderness, the Field of Rebellion, we need not then Question At our descent from the Pulpit,
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Might we Preach to the People what is grateful to their Ears and corrupt Hearts, our Task would be easie, our Labours acceptable, and in some measure successful.
Might we Preach to the People what is grateful to their Ears and corrupt Hearts, our Task would be easy, our Labours acceptable, and in Some measure successful.
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If we could, or might be so wise in our Generation, as to suit our Discourses to the prevailing Distemper of the Times, letting our words drop smoothly,
If we could, or might be so wise in our Generation, as to suit our Discourses to the prevailing Distemper of the Times, letting our words drop smoothly,
That is in Truth, that say nothing; that is, nothing to purpose; that is, nothing towards the Information and Amendment of the present Disorders among us.
That is in Truth, that say nothing; that is, nothing to purpose; that is, nothing towards the Information and Amendment of the present Disorders among us.
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We might then be an happy sort of Men, always in Favour, and evermore surrounded with Applauses, which are the most bewitching Temptations to sinful Silence and Moderation falsly so called.
We might then be an happy sort of Men, always in Favour, and evermore surrounded with Applauses, which Are the most bewitching Temptations to sinful Silence and Moderation falsely so called.
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Publick Performanc• here, did I not verily think it both seasonable, and my indispensable Duty to urge the Doctrine of obedience to the Higher Powers at this time, I might have remain'd lurking at home quiet, not have raised the malice and hatred of this pievish Generation against me,
Public Performanc• Here, did I not verily think it both seasonable, and my indispensable Duty to urge the Doctrine of Obedience to the Higher Powers At this time, I might have remained lurking At home quiet, not have raised the malice and hatred of this peevish Generation against me,
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I might have been content with my private solitude, sometimes with Democritus, Laughing at the Folly and Madness of this unquiet World, sometimes with Heraclitus bewailing the Giddiness of the sinful People,
I might have been content with my private solitude, sometime with Democritus, Laughing At the Folly and Madness of this unquiet World, sometime with Heraclitus bewailing the Giddiness of the sinful People,
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And so much the stronger obligation lies upon us to Preach up any Evangelical Precept, by how much the more we see the Peoples Principles and Practices running counter to the Doctrine of the Gospel.
And so much the Stronger obligation lies upon us to Preach up any Evangelical Precept, by how much the more we see the Peoples Principles and Practices running counter to the Doctrine of the Gospel.
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when 'tis told me, you lose this Friends kindness, that Neighbours good Opinion, you forfeit such a Persons Favour by your indiscreet and resolute ingagement on these ungrateful Points.
when it's told me, you loose this Friends kindness, that Neighbours good Opinion, you forfeit such a Persons Favour by your indiscreet and resolute engagement on these ungrateful Points.
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The Favour of God and some few good Men, the inward Peace and Satisfaction, that in simplicity and Godly sincerity, I have held forth the words of Truth and Soberness; and the Recompence of Reward promis'd to all the faithful dispensers of the Gospel, will infinitely outweigh those ▪ Vain and Momentary advantages.
The Favour of God and Some few good Men, the inward Peace and Satisfaction, that in simplicity and Godly sincerity, I have held forth the words of Truth and Soberness; and the Recompense of Reward promised to all the faithful dispensers of the Gospel, will infinitely outweigh those ▪ Vain and Momentary advantages.
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It is (I'le assure you) one great design of the Gospel to settle the unstable minds of the Multitude in Civil Peace and Patient Obedience, to compose them unto chearfulness,
It is (I'll assure you) one great Design of the Gospel to settle the unstable minds of the Multitude in Civil Peace and Patient obedience, to compose them unto cheerfulness,
And it is by consequence our Duty, and ought to be our endeavour to Promote the same to the utmost of our Power, to put an hook in the Nostrils of the Leviathans of our unhappy Age, to chastise such as make sport and play the Wantons in the Disturbances of the Common-wealth.
And it is by consequence our Duty, and ought to be our endeavour to Promote the same to the utmost of our Power, to put an hook in the Nostrils of the Leviathans of our unhappy Age, to chastise such as make sport and play the Wantons in the Disturbances of the Commonwealth.
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For is it not reasonable thus to Judge, of the Wisdom, and Righteousness, and Goodness of God? That he who takes care of the Lillies of the Field, of the Sparrow on the House top,
For is it not reasonable thus to Judge, of the Wisdom, and Righteousness, and goodness of God? That he who Takes care of the Lilies of the Field, of the Sparrow on the House top,
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that he who regards every particular Mans welfare, and is pleased to make known our mutual Duty one toward another in our private Relation, should much more provide for the Honour and safety of Principalities and Powers, of the Publick Peace and the relative Offices between the Prince and the Subject.
that he who regards every particular men welfare, and is pleased to make known our mutual Duty one towards Another in our private Relation, should much more provide for the Honour and safety of Principalities and Powers, of the Public Peace and the relative Offices between the Prince and the Subject.
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Is not this Publick, this General good of infinite more Value to the World, and more worthy the Providential care and gracious regard of God by Revelation? He that Quarrels the Gospel (and all Revelation) as a Trick of State, a Politick contrivance of Priests,
Is not this Public, this General good of infinite more Valve to the World, and more worthy the Providential care and gracious regard of God by Revelation? He that Quarrels the Gospel (and all Revelation) as a Trick of State, a Politic contrivance of Priests,
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and Damns the Ministers of the Gospel, as base Instruments of the Princes Tyranny, because both it and they teach Obedience to the Soveraign Magistrate;
and Damns the Ministers of the Gospel, as base Instruments of the Princes Tyranny, Because both it and they teach obedience to the Sovereign Magistrate;
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may as well argue against our Religion and us, because we instruct Children to Obey their Parents, Servants to be subject to their Masters, and exhort you all to mutual Love, Peace, Charity, Justice and Uprightness one towards another.
may as well argue against our Religion and us, Because we instruct Children to Obey their Parents, Servants to be Subject to their Masters, and exhort you all to mutual Love, Peace, Charity, justice and Uprightness one towards Another.
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I maintain then, that Peace on Earth, National Peace, is one principal aim of our Christianity, one of the Chief blessings design'd us here below, by Christs appearance in the Flesh,
I maintain then, that Peace on Earth, National Peace, is one principal aim of our Christianity, one of the Chief blessings designed us Here below, by Christ appearance in the Flesh,
How beautiful on the Mountains are the feet of them that bring good Tidings, and publish Peace? who in the Name of God charge the People with the Kings Peace.
How beautiful on the Mountains Are the feet of them that bring good Tidings, and publish Peace? who in the Name of God charge the People with the Kings Peace.
However (since 'tis made use of against us) why (I beseech you) may not we acquaint our selves and those that hear us (when the Argument leads us to it,
However (since it's made use of against us) why (I beseech you) may not we acquaint our selves and those that hear us (when the Argument leads us to it,
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and to their Church Governours? Or how is it possible for us, to state the question aright? Unless we first inform the Conscience of the Law of the Land, which (as many contend) is the only Standard of our Duty to the Prince. But 'tis yet farther Objected.
and to their Church Governors? Or how is it possible for us, to state the question aright? Unless we First inform the Conscience of the Law of the Land, which (as many contend) is the only Standard of our Duty to the Prince. But it's yet farther Objected.
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than Sermons to uphold the Peace and Order of the State? Yea, are not the Enemies of Peace more apparently guilty of Flattery? whilst they fawn on the Multitude, Court the Populace, Cajole the People,
than Sermons to uphold the Peace and Order of the State? Yea, Are not the Enemies of Peace more apparently guilty of Flattery? while they fawn on the Multitude, Court the Populace, Cajole the People,
and by these little Arts improving their instability and suspicions of danger, (which blessed be God, is acknowledged uncertain and at a distance) even to the present disquiet of the Nation:
and by these little Arts improving their instability and suspicions of danger, (which blessed be God, is acknowledged uncertain and At a distance) even to the present disquiet of the nation:
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In fine were all the Bishops, Priests, and Holy Men of Old, that laid down their Lives for the Faith, Parasites? Was Tertullian a Sycophant? who Apologizing for the Christians thus boasts on their behalf — We Christians adore the Righteous Judgment of God, who has Ordain'd the Emperor to Govern the Nations:
In fine were all the Bishops, Priests, and Holy Men of Old, that laid down their Lives for the Faith, Parasites? Was Tertullian a Sycophant? who Apologizing for the Christians thus boasts on their behalf — We Christians adore the Righteous Judgement of God, who has Ordained the Emperor to Govern the nations:
Sermon III. Titus 3. Ver. 1. Put them in Mind to be subject, &c. IT must be confess'd that all Parties among us acknowledge (in general) Obedience due to the Supream Magistrate;
Sermon III. Titus 3. Ver. 1. Put them in Mind to be Subject, etc. IT must be confessed that all Parties among us acknowledge (in general) obedience due to the Supreme Magistrate;
but in the mean time are so miserably Divided in Opinion, in what Person or Persons the Supream Power is Lodg'd, that (as our Lord Prophetically describing the Heresies and Divisions of the Church, fore-tells that one Separation would cry, loe, here is Christ; another, loe, he is there:
but in the mean time Are so miserably Divided in Opinion, in what Person or Persons the Supreme Power is Lodged, that (as our Lord Prophetically describing the Heresies and Divisions of the Church, foretells that one Separation would cry, lo, Here is christ; Another, lo, he is there:
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Even thus it fares with us at this day, as to the Higher Power.) We are not yet agreed among our selves, to whom the Supream Authority of the Nation belongs,
Even thus it fares with us At this day, as to the Higher Power.) We Are not yet agreed among our selves, to whom the Supreme authority of the nation belongs,
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Those who of late have wrote on this Argument, have so unmercifully tormented the Doctrine of Subjection with distinctions, that 'tis as hard to come to the knowledge of our Duty, what Governours we are to obey, where and when,
Those who of late have wrote on this Argument, have so unmercifully tormented the Doctrine of Subjection with Distinctions, that it's as hard to come to the knowledge of our Duty, what Governors we Are to obey, where and when,
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For most of these Disputers about the Nature of our Government, do still centre and agree upon this one Pestilent and Ruining Principle, That the People by the Law of Nature, by the first Reason of Government, by a Moral transcendent Power (not express'd,
For most of these Disputers about the Nature of our Government, do still centre and agree upon this one Pestilent and Ruining Principle, That the People by the Law of Nature, by the First Reason of Government, by a Moral transcendent Power (not expressed,
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and pass along the Streets in Masquerade? And sometimes to Attire her self in the Harlotry and Disguise of Rebellion its self? So that an inquisitive Man would have been puzzled to discover her,
and pass along the Streets in Masquerade? And sometime to Attire her self in the Harlotry and Disguise of Rebellion its self? So that an inquisitive Man would have been puzzled to discover her,
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as much as Diogenes was to find out an Honest Man, or Elijah another besides himself, that had not bowed the Knee to Baal. The Matter is (Blessed be God) somewhat amended among us in appearance:
as much as Diogenes was to find out an Honest Man, or Elijah Another beside himself, that had not bowed the Knee to Baal. The Matter is (Blessed be God) somewhat amended among us in appearance:
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What if the Supream Power sets up Idolatry? What if he become an Enemy to Godliness, a Betrayer of the true Reformed Religion of the Nation? Still I Reply, he is thy Natural Leige Prince, and the Ordinance of God.
What if the Supreme Power sets up Idolatry? What if he become an Enemy to Godliness, a Betrayer of the true Reformed Religion of the nation? Still I Reply, he is thy Natural Liege Prince, and the Ordinance of God.
When the Citizens of Delphi, upon the approach of Xerxes in his Formidable Invasion of Greece, Consulted the Oracle, what course they should take for the preservation of their Religion, their Sacred Reliques? They received this Answer — God is able to provide for the Security of his own Honour and Worship.
When the Citizens of Delphi, upon the approach of Xerxes in his Formidable Invasion of Greece, Consulted the Oracle, what course they should take for the preservation of their Religion, their Sacred Relics? They received this Answer — God is able to provide for the Security of his own Honour and Worship.
'Tis not unlikely those wretched People were more sollicitous about the NONLATINALPHABET, those Rich Presents, and Inestimable Treasures, which had been sent to the Idol by Croesus and other Superstitious Princes, more than for the Honour of God.
It's not unlikely those wretched People were more solicitous about the, those Rich Presents, and Inestimable Treasures, which had been sent to the Idol by Croesus and other Superstitious Princes, more than for the Honour of God.
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But whatever it be, and though the Oracle of the Devil seems to deny that People Liberty of using Lawful means for the Security of their Religious Treasure (for certainly 'twas Lawful for them to defend both against the Power and Avarice of an Invader, either by hiding it in the Earth,
But whatever it be, and though the Oracle of the devil seems to deny that People Liberty of using Lawful means for the Security of their Religious Treasure (for Certainly 'twas Lawful for them to defend both against the Power and Avarice of an Invader, either by hiding it in the Earth,
or removing it into a more safe place, which was the only Question put to the Oracle) yet certainly the Infallible Oracles of God does not allow us to maintain his Honour by dishonouring,
or removing it into a more safe place, which was the only Question put to the Oracle) yet Certainly the Infallible Oracles of God does not allow us to maintain his Honour by Dishonoring,
and has taken it into his own immediate Protection, if the Prince apostatizes.) Nor may we upon Pretence of the purity of Divine Worship renounce our Lawful Soveraign.
and has taken it into his own immediate Protection, if the Prince apostatizes.) Nor may we upon Pretence of the purity of Divine Worship renounce our Lawful Sovereign.
That Dominion is founded in Grace is as wild a Paradox as that other of its being founded in Property, and is so much the more dangerous, in that being the Manufacture of Rome, and transported hither by their Spiritual Merchants, the Jesuites, is bought up greedily by our zealous Hucksters, the true Protestant Dissenters.
That Dominion is founded in Grace is as wild a Paradox as that other of its being founded in Property, and is so much the more dangerous, in that being the Manufacture of Room, and transported hither by their Spiritual Merchant's, the Jesuits, is bought up greedily by our zealous Hucksters, the true Protestant Dissenters.
or Threatening to advance another on the Throne, whom we shall please to canonize for a Saint, contrary to the Known and Fundamental Law of Succession.
or Threatening to advance Another on the Throne, whom we shall please to canonise for a Saint, contrary to the Known and Fundamental Law of Succession.
and he shall presently give me more than twelve Legions of Angels for my Defence? But how then shall the Scripture be fulfilled? It was not then (as some are pleas'd to affirm of the Primitive Saints) for want of Power that our Lord would not resist,
and he shall presently give me more than twelve Legions of Angels for my Defence? But how then shall the Scripture be fulfilled? It was not then (as Some Are pleased to affirm of the Primitive Saints) for want of Power that our Lord would not resist,
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Besides, Christ to make amends for the rashness of that hot headed Disciple was pleas'd by a miraculous Cure of the Wound to repair that publick Injury and Breach of the Peace (for such it was, Malchus being one of the High Priests Servants.) This (I imagine) gave such Satisfaction on all sides,
Beside, christ to make amends for the rashness of that hight headed Disciple was pleased by a miraculous Cure of the Wound to repair that public Injury and Breach of the Peace (for such it was, Malchus being one of the High Priests Servants.) This (I imagine) gave such Satisfaction on all sides,
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or the Breach of the Peace, himself overthrowing Pharaoh and his Egyptians in the Red Sea. God, who is the Author of Peace and Order, the Ordainer of Government, seems always to have been so tender in this Point, that he never has made use of his supreme Power and Prerogative,
or the Breach of the Peace, himself overthrowing Pharaoh and his egyptians in the Read Sea. God, who is the Author of Peace and Order, the Ordainer of Government, seems always to have been so tender in this Point, that he never has made use of his supreme Power and Prerogative,
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The Israelites petitioned Rehoboam for redress of Grievances, and after denyal, ten Tribes revolted, but the Spirit of God has all along term'd it Rebellion.
The Israelites petitioned Rehoboam for redress of Grievances, and After denial, ten Tribes revolted, but the Spirit of God has all along termed it Rebellion.
But this Point has been so learnedly handled, and so fully demonstrated by many Excellent Pens of late, that I think it needless at Present to enlarge my self farther on this Subject.
But this Point has been so learnedly handled, and so Fully demonstrated by many Excellent Pens of late, that I think it needless At Present to enlarge my self farther on this Subject.
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If it be objected that our Case is different from the Apostles and Primitive Christians, our Religion being the Religion of the State establish'd by Law: (And blessed be God it is so.
If it be objected that our Case is different from the Apostles and Primitive Christians, our Religion being the Religion of the State established by Law: (And blessed be God it is so.
But if for our Unworthiness and Unfruitfulness under this Spiritual Advantage, God as a Punishment of our Sins shall please to turn the Hearts of our Rulers, against us and the Truths we profess) What then? May we revile them;
But if for our Unworthiness and Unfruitfulness under this Spiritual Advantage, God as a Punishment of our Sins shall please to turn the Hearts of our Rulers, against us and the Truths we profess) What then? May we revile them;
So that look how we are to demean our selves towards our Governours upon the Violation of our Civil Rights (of which I discours'd in the Forenoon) the same Course we must take upon their Breach of Trust in our Spiritual.
So that look how we Are to demean our selves towards our Governors upon the Violation of our Civil Rights (of which I discoursed in the Forenoon) the same Course we must take upon their Breach of Trust in our Spiritual.
We must not bring railing Accusations, nor vent venemous and spiteful Words against their Honour, Safety and Government. One Special Advantage we have as to our Religious concerns above our Temporal, sc. the Promise of the more immediate Care and Protection of God, whose we are,
We must not bring railing Accusations, nor vent venomous and spiteful Words against their Honour, Safety and Government. One Special Advantage we have as to our Religious concerns above our Temporal, sc. the Promise of the more immediate Care and Protection of God, whose we Are,
I proceed to the Second, which is the Grand Query and Difficulty of all, which many Men of Understanding and Sobriety, Men of Interest in their Country make a mighty Question of.
I proceed to the Second, which is the Grand Query and Difficulty of all, which many Men of Understanding and Sobriety, Men of Interest in their Country make a mighty Question of.
may we not by Force resist his evil Counsellours, his wicked Instruments, his Cut-throat Officers, those who for base and ambitious Ends invade the Peoples Liberties and Properties? I reply, No, you may not;
may we not by Force resist his evil Counsellors, his wicked Instruments, his Cutthroat Officers, those who for base and ambitious Ends invade the Peoples Liberties and Properties? I reply, No, you may not;
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If the Kings Ministers should order me to cut my Neighbours Throat, to pillage his House, to levy Taxes upon his Estate contrary to Law, I am not bound to obey,
If the Kings Ministers should order me to Cut my Neighbours Throat, to pillage his House, to levy Taxes upon his Estate contrary to Law, I am not bound to obey,
For they, who by a pretended Secret, or Extraordinary Commissions (unto which the Government is a Stranger) invade my Person or Estate, I may oppose them and repell Force by Force.
For they, who by a pretended Secret, or Extraordinary Commissions (unto which the Government is a Stranger) invade my Person or Estate, I may oppose them and repel Force by Force.
The Kings publick and deliberate Will declared in the known unrepeal'd Laws of the Land is to take Place of his private and sudden Will exprest in a Secret Warrant or Commission:
The Kings public and deliberate Will declared in the known unrepealed Laws of the Land is to take Place of his private and sudden Will expressed in a Secret Warrant or Commission:
When I acknowledge that the Kings Officers not Legally Commissionated may be resisted, I do not thereby intend seditious or Tumultuous Resistance, such as is accompanied with Publick disturbance.
When I acknowledge that the Kings Officers not Legally Commissionated may be resisted, I do not thereby intend seditious or Tumultuous Resistance, such as is accompanied with Public disturbance.
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No Resistance can in Conscience nor with Safety to the Commonwealth be made, but what is permitted us by the express Law of the Land. The Resistance then I allow of in the Case put, is such as I am enabled to by the Politick Contract of the State,
No Resistance can in Conscience nor with Safety to the Commonwealth be made, but what is permitted us by the express Law of the Land. The Resistance then I allow of in the Case put, is such as I am enabled to by the Politic Contract of the State,
as appealing to Superior Courts or Magistrates, or in my single Person resisting the violence Offered to me, such as I may use against an Highway-man, a Fellon or a Murderer.
as appealing to Superior Courts or Magistrates, or in my single Person resisting the violence Offered to me, such as I may use against an Highwayman, a Felon or a Murderer.
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For they, who, by Virtue of a private Commission from the King, contrary to his known Publick Will publish'd in his Laws, invade my Person or my Property are no better than Thieves and Rogues,
For they, who, by Virtue of a private Commission from the King, contrary to his known Public Will published in his Laws, invade my Person or my Property Are no better than Thieves and Rogues,
or incroachments upon our Civil Interests, we may in no wise forcibly resist the Kings Legal Ministers, however Exorbitant and Arbitrary they are in the execution of their Power.
or Encroachments upon our Civil Interests, we may in no wise forcibly resist the Kings Legal Ministers, however Exorbitant and Arbitrary they Are in the execution of their Power.
Thus much I hinted in the explication of the Text, that when St. Paul with so much variety of Phrase directs Titus to put the Cretians in mind, that they be Subject to Principalities and Powers,
Thus much I hinted in the explication of the Text, that when Saint Paul with so much variety of Phrase directs Titus to put the Cretians in mind, that they be Subject to Principalities and Powers,
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and Obey Magistrates, he cannot in my Judgment be thought to trifle so long, and by Principalities, Powers and Magistrates, in the Plural number, only intend all that while the person of the Emperour.
and Obey Magistrates, he cannot in my Judgement be Thought to trifle so long, and by Principalities, Powers and Magistrates, in the Plural number, only intend all that while the person of the Emperor.
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He must also mean the Subordinate Ministers in Crete. Besides I cannot conceive that the Apostle should intend to admonish them of their duty towards the Emperour only,
He must also mean the Subordinate Ministers in Crete. Beside I cannot conceive that the Apostle should intend to admonish them of their duty towards the Emperor only,
and to have so little regard to the Publick Peace, as to permit them upon every disgust and grievance, to move Sedition against the Pro-praetors or Deputy Governours of that Island.
and to have so little regard to the Public Peace, as to permit them upon every disgust and grievance, to move Sedition against the Propraetors or Deputy Governors of that Island.
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Lastly, I observe St. Paul exhorts that Supplications and Prayers, Intercessions and Thanksgivings be made for Kings, and for all that are in Authority.
Lastly, I observe Saint Paul exhorts that Supplications and Prayers, Intercessions and Thanksgivings be made for Kings, and for all that Are in authority.
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But if we should Pray for them and at the same time rise up against them, our Actions would contradict our Prayers, we should undo with our hands, what we are bound to interceed for with our Hearts and Lips;
But if we should Pray for them and At the same time rise up against them, our Actions would contradict our Prayers, we should undo with our hands, what we Are bound to intercede for with our Hearts and Lips;
The late Writers about Subjection (the more moderate of them, who maintain the People to have a Power of resisting only the Subordinate Ministers of the King, his destructive Counsellers and Agents) seldom or never take notice of these passages in the word of God,
The late Writers about Subjection (the more moderate of them, who maintain the People to have a Power of resisting only the Subordinate Ministers of the King, his destructive Counsellers and Agents) seldom or never take notice of these passages in the word of God,
He certainly knew best and more exactly weighed our Lords Doctrine, who first violated this Evangelical Canon in cutting off Malchus 's Ear (the High Priests servant) and was roundly reprov'd by Christ for so doing.
He Certainly knew best and more exactly weighed our lords Doctrine, who First violated this Evangelical Canon in cutting off Malchus is Ear (the High Priests servant) and was roundly reproved by christ for so doing.
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as their first Founder did, and yet not, as he did, renounce their error, but stand obstinately in the defence of themselves, no other reason can be given,
as their First Founder did, and yet not, as he did, renounce their error, but stand obstinately in the defence of themselves, not other reason can be given,
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but their blind Zeal of propagating Religion by the Sword, since reason and argument and exemplary Lives (which are the most powerful and the only Gospel motives to perswade) having so long since fail'd them.
but their blind Zeal of propagating Religion by the Sword, since reason and argument and exemplary Lives (which Are the most powerful and the only Gospel motives to persuade) having so long since failed them.
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For my own part I doubt not to affirm, that as the King within his own Dominions is the Image and Representative of God in the Government of the People;
For my own part I doubt not to affirm, that as the King within his own Dominions is the Image and Representative of God in the Government of the People;
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or Passion, or private Interest or Revenge, or Servile Flattery of the Princes Humour, the Subject ought not to seek redress but by such Peaceable methods as the Law prescribes and allows:
or Passion, or private Interest or Revenge, or Servile Flattery of the Princes Humour, the Subject ought not to seek redress but by such Peaceable methods as the Law prescribes and allows:
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For so is the Will of God, that we suffer Patiently, that we Honour and Reverence, not Revile, not Libel the Persons of the Subordinate Governours, sent or commissioned by the King.
For so is the Will of God, that we suffer Patiently, that we Honour and reverence, not Revile, not Libel the Persons of the Subordinate Governors, sent or commissioned by the King.
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Let no one think here to avoid the strength of this Scripture argument, by distinguishing between the Government of an absolute Arbitrary Prince, such were the Emperours of Old,
Let no one think Here to avoid the strength of this Scripture argument, by distinguishing between the Government of an absolute Arbitrary Prince, such were the emperors of Old,
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This makes no difference, gives the Subject no Priviledge of resisting the Kings Ministers The Power of the Subordinate Magistrate, is of the same Nature in both these Governments, limited in the former by the will of the Emperour, in his publick Edicts, and private Instructions;
This makes no difference, gives the Subject no Privilege of resisting the Kings Ministers The Power of the Subordinate Magistrate, is of the same Nature in both these Governments, limited in the former by the will of the Emperor, in his public Edicts, and private Instructions;
though they transgress and depart from their Rule, the People has in neither case Liberty, turbulently to defend themselves, with the breach of the Publick Peace, the preservation whereof is still the Fundamental Principle and Care of every Government, whether Absolute or Limited.
though they transgress and depart from their Rule, the People has in neither case Liberty, turbulently to defend themselves, with the breach of the Public Peace, the preservation whereof is still the Fundamental Principle and Care of every Government, whither Absolute or Limited.
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than patiently to submit to the Will and Providence of God. This I take to be St. Peters Doctrine, and am sure was St. Pauls Practice, as is before prov'd;
than patiently to submit to the Will and Providence of God. This I take to be Saint Peter's Doctrine, and am sure was Saint Paul's Practice, as is before proved;
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What is the meaning of this? We are not to bring into Question his Abilities, his Justice, his Wisdom, his Vigilance, his Integrity, his Fidelity to his Oaths and Assurances given us of Good and Legal Government.
What is the meaning of this? We Are not to bring into Question his Abilities, his justice, his Wisdom, his Vigilance, his Integrity, his Fidis to his Oaths and Assurances given us of Good and Legal Government.
by his turbulency and sturdy resistance of the Magistrate, he does in effect tell the World, that the King is unable or unwilling to Protect him, resolved to crush and oppress him:
by his turbulency and sturdy resistance of the Magistrate, he does in Effect tell the World, that the King is unable or unwilling to Pact him, resolved to crush and oppress him:
No one that judges him upright, but will peaceably appeal to him, none that believes him a Man of Honour and Conscience, will question to be relieved by him,
No one that judges him upright, but will peaceably appeal to him, none that believes him a Man of Honour and Conscience, will question to be relieved by him,
Every Indignity cast upon the Servant, reflects upon the Master, and as Naturally and Necessarily ascends unto the Head, the Supreme Governour of the Body Politick,
Every Indignity cast upon the Servant, reflects upon the Master, and as Naturally and Necessarily ascends unto the Head, the Supreme Governor of the Body Politic,
He that breaks my Bones and bruises my Flesh, and yet tells me he is tender of my Head (the Seat of Sensation) may (if he please) Value his wit upon the distinction,
He that breaks my Bones and bruises my Flesh, and yet tells me he is tender of my Head (the Seat of Sensation) may (if he please) Valve his wit upon the distinction,
And again as upon pretence of Putrefaction to lop off all the Members one after another, is certain destruction both to the Body and the Head, which cannot consist without the Integral parts:
And again as upon pretence of Putrefaction to lop off all the Members one After Another, is certain destruction both to the Body and the Head, which cannot consist without the Integral parts:
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yet forcing him to be thus Naked and to shift for himself, leaving him as it were to wander alone on the Mountains, as a Partridg, to sit as a Pelicane in the Wilderness,
yet forcing him to be thus Naked and to shift for himself, leaving him as it were to wander alone on the Mountains, as a Partridge, to fit as a Pelican in the Wilderness,
For without Order and peaceable Subjection, there is nothing but Confusion and Violence, and perfect Anarchy, our Persons, our Lives, our Liberties and Properties (when once a Civil War is commenc't) being expos'd to the Dominion and Cruelty,
For without Order and peaceable Subjection, there is nothing but Confusion and Violence, and perfect Anarchy, our Persons, our Lives, our Liberties and Properties (when once a Civil War is commenced) being exposed to the Dominion and Cruelty,
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And because I have made the Preservation of the Publick Peace, the Ground of much of my Reasoning in this Discourse ▪ I the rather choose here a little to enlarge my self upon that Topick.
And Because I have made the Preservation of the Public Peace, the Ground of much of my Reasoning in this Discourse ▪ I the rather choose Here a little to enlarge my self upon that Topic.
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I have seldom read (nor does it often happen,) that the Subjects Circumstances were so hard, their Condition so miserable, where 'twas worth their while to hazard their Lives and Fortunes by Civil Discord.
I have seldom read (nor does it often happen,) that the Subject's circumstances were so hard, their Condition so miserable, where 'twas worth their while to hazard their Lives and Fortune's by Civil Discord.
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what Devastations are made, what Detriment sustain'd in private Estates, how much Time and Expense of Treasure is required before any tolerable Settlement can be made;
what Devastations Are made, what Detriment sustained in private Estates, how much Time and Expense of Treasure is required before any tolerable Settlement can be made;
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at least, how strangely the Government is weakened, how universally the People are debauch't, how difficult 'tis for them to recover both their Publick and Private Losses.
At least, how strangely the Government is weakened, how universally the People Are debauched, how difficult it's for them to recover both their Public and Private Losses.
Where is that wise Man, and indued with Knowledge? Let him tell me, whether 'tis not much better, more Honorable and Heroick to flying over Board all his Substance,
Where is that wise Man, and endued with Knowledge? Let him tell me, whither it's not much better, more Honourable and Heroic to flying over Board all his Substance,
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yea and suffer himself, with Jonah to be cast into the Sea, for the Preservation of his Fellow-citizens, rather than the Ship of the Common-wealth should sink in the Waves of Popular Insurrections.
yea and suffer himself, with Jonah to be cast into the Sea, for the Preservation of his Fellow-citizens, rather than the Ship of the Commonwealth should sink in the Waves of Popular Insurrections.
The Safety therefore of the Government and of the Governours, and the Good of the Governed being thus closely twisted with the Publick Peace, they who take upon them violently to resist and engage the People in Rebellion, do by consequence overthrow the Ends of Society,
The Safety Therefore of the Government and of the Governors, and the Good of the Governed being thus closely twisted with the Public Peace, they who take upon them violently to resist and engage the People in Rebellion, do by consequence overthrow the Ends of Society,
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and reduce us into that Condition, (which some Men call the State of Nature,) wherein every Man having a General Right to every thing, but a Particular Right to nothing, we sight and devour one another.
and reduce us into that Condition, (which Some Men call the State of Nature,) wherein every Man having a General Right to every thing, but a Particular Right to nothing, we sighed and devour one Another.
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And which is the worst of all, when we are weary of our Dissensions, and an End is put to the Quarrel, the Issue is seldom to the Advantage of the Subject.
And which is the worst of all, when we Are weary of our Dissensions, and an End is put to the Quarrel, the Issue is seldom to the Advantage of the Subject.
'Tis easy to fore-see these Inconveniencies by the Eye of Reason; and Experience, which is the Mistress of Fools, will abundantly convince us of them. But,
It's easy to foresee these Inconveniences by the Eye of Reason; and Experience, which is the Mistress of Fools, will abundantly convince us of them. But,
or other Instances out of Profane or Ecclesiastical History, still the Diversity of Government is alledged as a sufficient Bar to the Force of the Argument.
or other Instances out of Profane or Ecclesiastical History, still the Diversity of Government is alleged as a sufficient Bar to the Force of the Argument.
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I shall in the last Place make good my Conclusion from the express Statute Law of the Land. And whereas I could produce several Acts of Parliament to this purpose,
I shall in the last Place make good my Conclusion from the express Statute Law of the Land. And whereas I could produce several Acts of Parliament to this purpose,
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yet Choosing rather to keep my self within Compass, within my own Sphere, being unwilling to seem too pert and busy in other Mens Province, I shall not give my self the Trouble to examine Cook and other Learned Digesters of our Laws,
yet Choosing rather to keep my self within Compass, within my own Sphere, being unwilling to seem too pert and busy in other Men's Province, I shall not give my self the Trouble to examine Cook and other Learned Digesters of our Laws,
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You may meet with it in that Publick Act prefixt before the Liturgy in these Words — I do declare that it is not Lawful upon any Pretence, whatever to take Arms against the King,
You may meet with it in that Public Act prefixed before the Liturgy in these Words — I do declare that it is not Lawful upon any Pretence, whatever to take Arms against the King,
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since they have Opportunity (if they will) to debauch the Understandings of their Disciples, our Law-givers judged it necessary to oblige them to that Declaration,
since they have Opportunity (if they will) to debauch the Understandings of their Disciples, our Lawgivers judged it necessary to oblige them to that Declaration,
Hence the Phansie of the Author of that Book, entituled A Treatise of Monarchy, is plainly confuted, who argues tho not for a Legal Power exprest in the Political Contract,
Hence the Fancy of the Author of that Book, entitled A Treatise of Monarchy, is plainly confuted, who argues though not for a Legal Power expressed in the Political Contract,
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To assert this Lawful upon any pretence, whatever is you see traiterous, the enterprice is therefore Treason, strictly and expresly provided against by the Law of the Land. So much for the Reasons of my Answer to this Question.
To assert this Lawful upon any pretence, whatever is you see traitorous, the enterprise is Therefore Treason, strictly and expressly provided against by the Law of the Land. So much for the Reasons of my Answer to this Question.
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And thus I have said, (as breifly, as I could) what I thought fit upon this Argument, expecting now to be answered in the Words of the Disciples — This is an hard Saying, who can hear it? What? may we not defend our selves against Manifest Injury, against Unsupportable Oppression,
And thus I have said, (as briefly, as I could) what I Thought fit upon this Argument, expecting now to be answered in the Words of the Disciples — This is an hard Saying, who can hear it? What? may we not defend our selves against Manifest Injury, against Unsupportable Oppression,
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when all other Relief is denied us, when there is no other Way left to avoid the Miseries of Tyranny and Slavery? If this be our Case, who are Christians (as you have stated it,) then farewell all our Temporal Interests, we are then the most wretched People in the World.
when all other Relief is denied us, when there is no other Way left to avoid the Misery's of Tyranny and Slavery? If this be our Case, who Are Christians (as you have stated it,) then farewell all our Temporal Interests, we Are then the most wretched People in the World.
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With what ease than may ambitious Men and corrupt Magistrates trample on us? Where is the Law of Nature, that Great, that Royal Law of self Preservation? In Answer hereunto, I shall readily grant, that 'tis an hard Chapter, not easily read or believed, not willingly digested by Flesh and Blood.
With what ease than may ambitious Men and corrupt Magistrates trample on us? Where is the Law of Nature, that Great, that Royal Law of self Preservation? In Answer hereunto, I shall readily grant, that it's an hard Chapter, not Easily read or believed, not willingly digested by Flesh and Blood.
and moreover to consider with themselves, how that there are many other strict Precepts laid upon us by our blessed Lord, no less difficult in themselves,
and moreover to Consider with themselves, how that there Are many other strict Precepts laid upon us by our blessed Lord, no less difficult in themselves,
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and the world to us? to mortifie our earthly members, to moderate our selves in the desire and fruition even of such things which nature prompts us to, and allows us;
and the world to us? to mortify our earthly members, to moderate our selves in the desire and fruition even of such things which nature prompts us to, and allows us;
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How frequently are we directed to lay aside those inclinations, which Nature and the God of Nature has implanted in us, to subdue those appetites which our natural temper inclines us to, which Interest, Self love,
How frequently Are we directed to lay aside those inclinations, which Nature and the God of Nature has implanted in us, to subdue those appetites which our natural temper inclines us to, which Interest, Self love,
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yea to many Pretenders unto strict Holiness to hear, that by the Doctrine of God our Saviour, they must not render evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise blessing? That they must not be their own Judges,
yea to many Pretenders unto strict Holiness to hear, that by the Doctrine of God our Saviour, they must not render evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise blessing? That they must not be their own Judges,
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nor revenge their own quarrels; that being the prerogative of God, and is only communicated to our earthly Governours? What will these men say or think,
nor revenge their own quarrels; that being the prerogative of God, and is only communicated to our earthly Governors? What will these men say or think,
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Love your Enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them that despitefully use you and persecute you? What can the Troublers of our Israel answer,
Love your Enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them that despitefully use you and persecute you? What can the Troublers of our Israel answer,
Why do you not rather take wrong? To him that smites thee on the right cheek turn the other also? When and where (I pray) and in what Relation are these Gospel Precepts applicable to us,
Why do you not rather take wrong? To him that smites thee on the right cheek turn the other also? When and where (I pray) and in what Relation Are these Gospel Precepts applicable to us,
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and offences towards our Superiors and Rulers, than towards one another? To suffer patiently from the Civil Magistrate, to take wrong from the Kings Ministers rather than from our equals and Fellow Subjects? I can never enough admire the confidence of some men, who are not asham'd to ascribe the preservation of Gospel Holiness solely to the Dissenters amongst us;
and offences towards our Superiors and Rulers, than towards one Another? To suffer patiently from the Civil Magistrate, to take wrong from the Kings Ministers rather than from our equals and Fellow Subject's? I can never enough admire the confidence of Some men, who Are not ashamed to ascribe the preservation of Gospel Holiness solely to the Dissenters among us;
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Where almost will you find that Modesty, Humility, Peaceableness, Gentleness, easiness to be Intreated, Moderaton, Obedience, Condescention (I shall for once on this occasion call it so) unto Governours which are required in the Scriptures,
Where almost will you find that Modesty, Humility, Peaceableness, Gentleness, easiness to be Entreated, Moderaton, obedience, Condescension (I shall for once on this occasion call it so) unto Governors which Are required in the Scriptures,
Why may not our Religion be suppos'd to restrain and interpret the general Law of Nature Self preservation, in the point of Subjection and Non-resistance of Authority,
Why may not our Religion be supposed to restrain and interpret the general Law of Nature Self preservation, in the point of Subjection and Nonresistance of authority,
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as well as in the case of private Revenge? Why should we not be thought oblig'd to cut off one of our hands, or feet, and to pluck out our right eyes (those darling, usefull and necessary Members) for the sake of Publick Peace,
as well as in the case of private Revenge? Why should we not be Thought obliged to Cut off one of our hands, or feet, and to pluck out our right eyes (those darling, useful and necessary Members) for the sake of Public Peace,
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That God, who best knows our Hearts, the frowardness of our Wills, the violence of our Passions, the stubborness of our Affections, what Lovers of our selves we naturally are, what partial Judgers of our own Rights and Interests, has therefore thought good to inclose that Law of Nature Self preservation, allowing it unto us in no case to the breach or hazard of the publick Peace of the Commonwealth.
That God, who best knows our Hearts, the frowardness of our Wills, the violence of our Passion, the Stubbornness of our Affections, what Lovers of our selves we naturally Are, what partial Judgers of our own Rights and Interests, has Therefore Thought good to enclose that Law of Nature Self preservation, allowing it unto us in no case to the breach or hazard of the public Peace of the Commonwealth.
but as the Law and the Peace of the State permits, how shall I challenge that Liberty in a violent and tumultuous resistance of the Civil Magistrate? God, who is a God of Order and not of Confusion, has himself so dispos'd and methodiz'd the Polities and earthly Governments of men,
but as the Law and the Peace of the State permits, how shall I challenge that Liberty in a violent and tumultuous resistance of the Civil Magistrate? God, who is a God of Order and not of Confusion, has himself so disposed and methodized the Polities and earthly Governments of men,
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as that 'tis impossible (if we would Conscienciously attend our duty) that Wars, and Fightings, and cutting of Throats should in any wise be justifiable.
as that it's impossible (if we would Conscientiously attend our duty) that Wars, and Fightings, and cutting of Throats should in any wise be justifiable.
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For where every one may do what is right in his own eyes, that State which admits the Subject in any case whatever to call the Rulers to account, to punish or to dethrone them,
For where every one may do what is right in his own eyes, that State which admits the Subject in any case whatever to call the Rulers to account, to Punish or to dethrone them,
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To draw to a Conclusion, these Discourses (I confess) administer but cold Comfort to the greatest part of men, who (like Beasts) live by Sense and not by Reason, are led by an excessive Love of themselves, more than by the Will of God,
To draw to a Conclusion, these Discourses (I confess) administer but cold Comfort to the greatest part of men, who (like Beasts) live by Sense and not by Reason, Are led by an excessive Love of themselves, more than by the Will of God,
You have his Almighty Power to rely on, his Unsearchable Wisdom to depend on, his Infinite Goodness to shelter you, his Truth and Faithfulness to trust in,
You have his Almighty Power to rely on, his Unsearchable Wisdom to depend on, his Infinite goodness to shelter you, his Truth and Faithfulness to trust in,
They must (then at least whatever privilege they claim in this life) give an account at the Tribunal of God, where there will be no respect of persons, where there Cruelty and Tyranny (if they are guilty of any) and all their Kingcraft and Mysteries of State will be disclos'd, and must be answer'd.
They must (then At least whatever privilege they claim in this life) give an account At the Tribunal of God, where there will be no respect of Persons, where there Cruelty and Tyranny (if they Are guilty of any) and all their Kingcraft and Mysteres of State will be disclosed, and must be answered.
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Yet farther, you have the consideration of the sturdiness of many ill principled Subjects among you, who (though not to be justified yet) are as a bullwark to the peaceable and conscientious.
Yet farther, you have the consideration of the sturdiness of many ill principled Subjects among you, who (though not to be justified yet) Are as a bulwark to the peaceable and conscientious.
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In the utmost extremities, there will rise up men (not strictly conscientious, but) of undaunted natural spirit and courage, that will not stick to break through all the honds of Duty and Obedience,
In the utmost extremities, there will rise up men (not strictly conscientious, but) of undaunted natural Spirit and courage, that will not stick to break through all the honds of Duty and obedience,
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and with the hazard of their Lives and Fortunes endeavour to redress intolerable Grievances. And thus their Sin through the righteous Judgment of God may prove the security.
and with the hazard of their Lives and Fortune's endeavour to redress intolerable Grievances. And thus their since through the righteous Judgement of God may prove the security.
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An Oath is the end of all strife among men, and 'tis the highest Assurance God has or can give us of the righteousness of his Government and Providence.
an Oath is the end of all strife among men, and it's the highest Assurance God has or can give us of the righteousness of his Government and Providence.
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Besides, it is the Interest of Governours that the Subjects Rights and Properties be maintain'd, that they should be secur'd and encourag'd in their Labours,
Beside, it is the Interest of Governors that the Subject's Rights and Properties be maintained, that they should be secured and encouraged in their Labours,
I shall yet farther add, that you have the Security of your Fellow Subjects, such I mean as are wise and conscientious, that will not be destructive instruments,
I shall yet farther add, that you have the Security of your Fellow Subject's, such I mean as Are wise and conscientious, that will not be destructive Instruments,
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as I take it, for their illegal proceedings, there is little ground to fear, tis hardly possible any barbarous or unsupportable mischief should arise in our Government;
as I take it, for their illegal proceedings, there is little ground to Fear, this hardly possible any barbarous or unsupportable mischief should arise in our Government;
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when I consider the person of our present Prince, the sweetness of his Nature, our long experience of the mildness of his Government, the blessings of Peace, plenty and increase of Trade, which we have long enjoy'd under him:
when I Consider the person of our present Prince, the sweetness of his Nature, our long experience of the mildness of his Government, the blessings of Peace, plenty and increase of Trade, which we have long enjoyed under him:
But otherwise let me ask you, whose Ox has he taken, whose Ass has he seiz'd, who has he Defrauded or Oppressed, whose Life, whose Property has he invaded, whose Liberty has he illegally or unreasonably restrain'd in Prison,
But otherwise let me ask you, whose Ox has he taken, whose Ass has he seized, who has he Defrauded or Oppressed, whose Life, whose Property has he invaded, whose Liberty has he illegally or unreasonably restrained in Prison,
when I here of foreign Princes admiring his Wisdom, and courting his Friendship, as much perhaps as Sheba did Solomons; when I see the miserable and afflicted Subjects of other Nations seeking and finding shelter under his wings;
when I Here of foreign Princes admiring his Wisdom, and courting his Friendship, as much perhaps as Sheba did Solomons; when I see the miserable and afflicted Subject's of other nations seeking and finding shelter under his wings;
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when I read those but just thanks and commendations they return him, whilst they admire the prudence and moderation of his Conduct, the protection and quietness we our selves receive from him:
when I read those but just thanks and commendations they return him, while they admire the prudence and moderation of his Conduct, the protection and quietness we our selves receive from him:
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In fine, since I cannot but behold and admire his Wisdom in the choice of the subordinate Magistrates, whose Piety, Learning and Integrity is conspicuous amongst us, I cannot forbear, not only out of duty to the Divine Ordinance,
In fine, since I cannot but behold and admire his Wisdom in the choice of the subordinate Magistrates, whose Piety, Learning and Integrity is conspicuous among us, I cannot forbear, not only out of duty to the Divine Ordinance,
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And in fine, that God would inspire us all with such a measure of his Grace, that by our patience, peaceableness and chearful subjection, our present happiness may be continued still longer unto us under his Government,
And in fine, that God would inspire us all with such a measure of his Grace, that by our patience, peaceableness and cheerful subjection, our present happiness may be continued still longer unto us under his Government,
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Quos deprebendit Evangelica Doctrina obnoxios servituti, aequo animo ferant, nec ideo se putent manumissos quod a tyrannide vitiorum sint manumissi. Ne pretexiu Religionis Christianae ordo reip. turbetur suam quisque sortem ferat, & in ea perduret.
Quos deprebendit Evangelical Doctrina obnoxios servituti, Aequo animo ferant, nec ideo se putent manumissos quod a Tyrannide Vitiorum sint manumissi. Ne pretexiu Religion Christian ordo Reip. turbetur suam Quisque sortem ferat, & in ea perduret.
