AS there are some Ages and Times that are more infested with unhappy influences from the Heavens, and noxious reeks from the Earth, which by poysoning the Air, Roots, and Herbs, propagate that deadly venome into mens bodies, that even wearies Death, and gluts the Grave with its slaughters,
AS there Are Some Ages and Times that Are more infested with unhappy influences from the Heavens, and noxious reeks from the Earth, which by poisoning the Air, Roots, and Herbs, propagate that deadly venom into men's bodies, that even wearies Death, and gluts the Grave with its slaughters,
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In like manner there are Times when poysonous Doctrines from the Pulpit, and maligne humours in the Populace, infect the Publick Air, and spread a fatal Contagion into mens Principles and Manners, which flies like Infection, and destroyes like the Plague.
In like manner there Are Times when poisonous Doctrines from the Pulpit, and malign humours in the Populace, infect the Public Air, and spread a fatal Contagion into men's Principles and Manners, which flies like Infection, and Destroys like the Plague.
And if ever Times were under cross and unlucky Aspects, if ever there were a publick Spirit of Phrensie & mischief in the World in any days, since the first ;
And if ever Times were under cross and unlucky Aspects, if ever there were a public Spirit of Frenzy & mischief in the World in any days, since the First;
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wherein mens Principles and Practices contend, which shall out-do the other in the degree of Evil. And 'tis hard to say which are worse, Mens actions or opinions.
wherein men's Principles and Practices contend, which shall outdo the other in the degree of Evil. And it's hard to say which Are Worse, Men's actions or opinions.
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among others, 'tis Religion to be Phantastick, and Conscience to be Turbulent and Ungovernable. Nor have mens Practices come short of the malignity of their Belief ;
among Others, it's Religion to be Fantastic, and Conscience to be Turbulent and Ungovernable. Nor have men's Practices come short of the malignity of their Belief;
and those seditious Principles have shot their poysonous atrows into the vitals of the publick Body. We yet feel the smart of those wounds, and the Generations to come will wear the scarrs and the marks of our misery and our guilt.
and those seditious Principles have shot their poisonous atrows into the vitals of the public Body. We yet feel the smart of those wounds, and the Generations to come will wear the scars and the marks of our misery and our guilt.
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What is past we may lament, but cannot remedy. What we may do, and what we ought, is to inform our selves better of the Duty we owe to God, and those he hath appointed over us;
What is past we may lament, but cannot remedy. What we may do, and what we ought, is to inform our selves better of the Duty we owe to God, and those he hath appointed over us;
And if that fatal Fire which so lately prey'd upon our Peace, and our Properties, our Religion, and our Government, our Persons and our Friends, hath not yet convinced us of the evils and danger of Resistance;
And if that fatal Fire which so lately preyed upon our Peace, and our Properties, our Religion, and our Government, our Persons and our Friends, hath not yet convinced us of the evils and danger of Resistance;
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Which words were spoken in the dayes of NERO, who besides that he was an Heathen, was a Persecutor and a Tyrant, and the most infamous instance in Nature;
Which words were spoken in the days of NERO, who beside that he was an Heathen, was a Persecutor and a Tyrant, and the most infamous instance in Nature;
and yet this Monster is not excepted as to the Tribute of Obedience. Whereas had this been said in the dayes of such a Prince as our CHARLES the First, it might have been supposed that the vertue of the person claimed the reverence and subjection, and not the capacity of the Prince. And that 'twas damnable to resist because he was Good, not because he was Supream ;
and yet this Monster is not excepted as to the Tribute of obedience. Whereas had this been said in the days of such a Prince as our CHARLES the First, it might have been supposed that the virtue of the person claimed the Reverence and subjection, and not the capacity of the Prince. And that 'twas damnable to resist Because he was Good, not Because he was Supreme;
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because he was a Nursing Father of the Church, not because the Ruling Father of his Country. 'Twas an happy coincidence therefore to secure the Authority of the Magistrate, which answers the greatest pretensions of Rebellion. If Religion be pretended,
Because he was a Nursing Father of the Church, not Because the Ruling Father of his Country. 'Twas an happy coincidence Therefore to secure the authority of the Magistrate, which answers the greatest pretensions of Rebellion. If Religion be pretended,
If Tyranny, 'tis damnation to oppose a Nero. They that resist shall receive — NONLATINALPHABET, the wrath and judgment of God, which implies the guilt, and expresseth the danger.
If Tyranny, it's damnation to oppose a Nero. They that resist shall receive —, the wrath and judgement of God, which Implies the guilt, and Expresses the danger.
1 The Kings person is said to be God's; Great deliverance giveth He to HIS King, 2 Sam. xxii. 51. and He shall give strength unto HIS King, 1 Sam. ii. 10.
1 The Kings person is said to be God's; Great deliverance gives He to HIS King, 2 Sam. xxii. 51. and He shall give strength unto HIS King, 1 Sam. ii. 10.
And as the name of God is called upon his person, so also is it (2) upon his Throne. Then Solomon sate upon the Throne of the Lord as King, instead of DAVID his Father, 1 Chron. xxix. 23.
And as the name of God is called upon his person, so also is it (2) upon his Throne. Then Solomon sat upon the Throne of the Lord as King, instead of DAVID his Father, 1 Chronicles xxix. 23.
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And saith the Queen of Sheba, Blessed be the Lord thy God which delighteth in thee, to set thee on HIS Throne, 2 Chron ix. 8. To a like sense also is that of Nestor to Agamemnon in Homer ;
And Says the Queen of Sheba, Blessed be the Lord thy God which delights in thee, to Set thee on HIS Throne, 2 Chronicles ix. 8. To a like sense also is that of Nestor to Agamemnon in Homer;
NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET — Iove lent thee thy Scepter and Jurisdiction (3) The Kings Titles also relate him to God, viz. those of Gods Anointed, and his Servant :
— Iove lent thee thy Sceptre and Jurisdiction (3) The Kings Titles also relate him to God, viz. those of God's Anointed, and his Servant:
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The former given even to Saul, 1 Sam xii. 3. and Cyrus, Isa. xlv. 1. and the later to Nebuchadnezzar, Ier. xxv. 9. The same also Athanasius gives to Constantius the great Favourer of the Arrians. (4) The Kings power likewise is from God ;
The former given even to Saul, 1 Same xii. 3. and Cyrus, Isaiah xlv. 1. and the later to Nebuchadnezzar, Jeremiah xxv. 9. The same also Athanasius gives to Constantius the great Favourer of the Arians. (4) The Kings power likewise is from God;
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There is no power but of God, and the powers that are, are ordained of God, saith the Apostle. And the Pythagorean, NONLATINALPHABET. God hath given him Dominion. Upon which account also Themistius, NONLATINALPHABET.
There is no power but of God, and the Powers that Are, Are ordained of God, Says the Apostle. And the Pythagorean,. God hath given him Dominion. Upon which account also Themistius,.
And that a Kingdom is NONLATINALPHABET, a Divine Good, is the assertion of Plato, and confession of Cyrus: All the Kingdoms of the Earth hath the Lord of Heaven given me, 2 Chron. xxxvi.
And that a Kingdom is, a Divine Good, is the assertion of Plato, and Confessi of Cyrus: All the Kingdoms of the Earth hath the Lord of Heaven given me, 2 Chronicles xxxvi.
These, I think, are testimonies enough to prove that Kings wear Gods Image and Authority. And therefore Menander calls the King, NONLATINALPHABET, God's living Image;
These, I think, Are testimonies enough to prove that Kings wear God's Image and authority. And Therefore Menander calls the King,, God's living Image;
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But besides all this, there is evidence enough in the nature of the thing to prove, that Kings have their Power and Authority from God, and are no Substitutes of the People : which I thus inferr.
But beside all this, there is evidence enough in the nature of the thing to prove, that Kings have their Power and authority from God, and Are no Substitutes of the People: which I thus infer.
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Upon the whole then I conclude, that the same Commands and Authority that oblige us to obey God, bind us to revere those that so signally wear his Image :
Upon the Whole then I conclude, that the same Commands and authority that oblige us to obey God, bind us to revere those that so signally wear his Image:
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and he that disobeys the Vice-Roy, affronts the Soveraign. He that resists, resists the Ordinance of God, saith the Apostle, and who can lift up himself against the Lords Anointed and be guiltless? saith David in the case of Saul.
and he that disobeys the Vice-Roy, affronts the Sovereign. He that resists, resists the Ordinance of God, Says the Apostle, and who can lift up himself against the lords Anointed and be guiltless? Says David in the case of Saul.
It subdues our passions, and governs our appetites ; it destroyes our pride and sordid selfishness ; it allays the tempests, and speaks down the storms of our natures;
It subdues our passion, and governs our appetites; it Destroys our pride and sordid selfishness; it allays the tempests, and speaks down the storms of our nature's;
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and the Apostles who lived among his enemies and theirs, and met with severity enough to have sowred their Spirits, and exasperated their Pens to contrary resolutions and instructions.
and the Apostles who lived among his enemies and theirs, and met with severity enough to have soured their Spirits, and exasperated their Pens to contrary resolutions and instructions.
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Yet as true Followers of their dear Lord, they faithfully transmit to us what they had learnt from him, viz. That we should obey those that have the rule over us;
Yet as true Followers of their dear Lord, they faithfully transmit to us what they had learned from him, viz. That we should obey those that have the Rule over us;
who lived in the Fire, and went to Heaven wrapt in those Flames that had less ardor than their love. These, I say, amidst the greatest and fiercest Fires that Cruelty and Barbarism had kindled, paid the Tribute of a peaceable and quiet subjection to their Murderers, and made unforced acknowledgments of the right they had to their obedience.
who lived in the Fire, and went to Heaven wrapped in those Flames that had less ardor than their love. These, I say, amid the greatest and Fiercest Fires that Cruelty and Barbarism had kindled, paid the Tribute of a peaceable and quiet subjection to their Murderers, and made unforced acknowledgments of the right they had to their Obedience.
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Nor do we ever read of any attempts they made to free themselves by resistance, though (as Tertullian saith) they were in powerful numbers mingled in their Villages, and in their Cities ;
Nor do we ever read of any attempts they made to free themselves by resistance, though (as Tertullian Says) they were in powerful numbers mingled in their Villages, and in their Cities;
yea, in their Castles, and in their Armies. Yea, there is an illustrious instance of passive obedience in the Thebaean Legion, whose tenth man being executed for not offering Sacrifice to Idols, they quietly submitted to the cruelty.
yea, in their Castles, and in their Armies. Yea, there is an illustrious instance of passive Obedience in the Theban Legion, whose tenth man being executed for not offering Sacrifice to Idols, they quietly submitted to the cruelty.
And now if after all this, and infinitely more that might be said on the subject, to pretend Religion, and plead Scripture for Rebellion, is impudent and shameful, an affront to Religion,
And now if After all this, and infinitely more that might be said on the Subject, to pretend Religion, and plead Scripture for Rebellion, is impudent and shameful, an affront to Religion,
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and could spye the shadows made by the Mountains in the Moon, but could not discern the greater spots upon its visible surface. And for men to strain at the decency of an Habit, or the usage of a Ceremony, when they can swallow Rebellion and Sacriledge without chewing;
and could spy the shadows made by the Mountains in the Moon, but could not discern the greater spots upon its visible surface. And for men to strain At the decency of an Habit, or the usage of a Ceremony, when they can swallow Rebellion and Sacrilege without chewing;
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is to be like him who durst not eat an Egg on Saturday, but made nothing to kill a Man. Doubtless had the Scripture said by a thousand part so much for the Ius Divinum of Presbytery, as it hath for obedience to Authority; had there been one plain word against Conformity, as there are many against Rebellion ;
is to be like him who durst not eat an Egg on Saturday, but made nothing to kill a Man. Doubtless had the Scripture said by a thousand part so much for the Just Divinum of Presbytery, as it hath for Obedience to authority; had there been one plain word against Conformity, as there Are many against Rebellion;
But the Injunctions and Commands of Obedience are against our humours and opinions, against the darlings of our phansies, and the interest of our Party :
But the Injunctions and Commands of obedience Are against our humours and opinions, against the darlings of our fancies, and the Interest of our Party:
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and therefore here we must shuffle and evade, cogg and interpret by Analogies of our own making, by the Rules of our Sect, and the Authority we worship, by Necessity and Providence, and any thing that will colour Sin,
and Therefore Here we must shuffle and evade, clog and interpret by Analogies of our own making, by the Rules of our Sect, and the authority we worship, by Necessity and Providence, and any thing that will colour since,
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and send any light or advantage to the Favourites of their affections: But when they cross their Models, oppose the people of their imaginations, and call them upon duties that are displeasant ;
and send any Light or advantage to the Favourites of their affections: But when they cross their Models, oppose the people of their Imaginations, and call them upon duties that Are displeasant;
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and a mischief be to be measured by its reference to the Publick, for ought I know, Rebellion will be the next sin to that which is unpardonable, in the degree of guilt, as well as it is near it in the penalty threatned.
and a mischief be to be measured by its Referente to the Public, for ought I know, Rebellion will be the next sin to that which is unpardonable, in the degree of guilt, as well as it is near it in the penalty threatened.
(1) Then both doctrine and practice of resistance is destructive to Government. For if Subjects may resist the Powers over them, no Government in the World can stand longer,
(1) Then both Doctrine and practice of resistance is destructive to Government. For if Subjects may resist the Powers over them, no Government in the World can stand longer,
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Thus every fit of discontent will stir up the various and inconstant People to seek an alteration. And there was never any Government so exactly framed in the World,
Thus every fit of discontent will stir up the various and inconstant People to seek an alteration. And there was never any Government so exactly framed in the World,
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and if they feel themselves pained by any thing (and it may be too, the Grief is but in their Imagination ) they are for present deliverance from that Evil by any means ;
and if they feel themselves pained by any thing (and it may be too, the Grief is but in their Imagination) they Are for present deliverance from that Evil by any means;
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and so upon every discontent the people are inflamed, and upon every occasion, rebel. And thus is a Kingdom laid open to inevitable devastation and ruine:
and so upon every discontent the people Are inflamed, and upon every occasion, rebel. And thus is a Kingdom laid open to inevitable devastation and ruin:
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than to endeavour violent alterations. When the Sword is drawn, no man knows where, and when it will be sheathed. When the Stone is out of a mans hand, he cannot direct it as he pleaseth.
than to endeavour violent alterations. When the Sword is drawn, no man knows where, and when it will be sheathed. When the Stone is out of a men hand, he cannot Direct it as he Pleases.
yet the Murders and Rapes, the Spoils and devastations, which are the natural issues of a Civil War, are worse than any inconveniencies in any Government possible.
yet the Murders and Rapes, the Spoils and devastations, which Are the natural issues of a Civil War, Are Worse than any inconveniences in any Government possible.
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yet Civil War is like the heat of a Fever, ruinous and destructive. Besides, those that resist, either overcome the supream Power, or are conquered by it.
yet Civil War is like the heat of a Fever, ruinous and destructive. Beside, those that resist, either overcome the supreme Power, or Are conquered by it.
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and so from the just authority of their lawful Rulers, they fall under the insolence of their licentious Vassals. Or suppose they get the Government to themselves, all the evils will follow, which usually do upon Competitions and variety of Claims, which will breed everlasting disturbance, and eternal fears. Such evils will follow if the resisters prevail :
and so from the just Authority of their lawful Rulers, they fallen under the insolence of their licentious Vassals. Or suppose they get the Government to themselves, all the evils will follow, which usually do upon Competitions and variety of Claims, which will breed everlasting disturbance, and Eternal fears. Such evils will follow if the resisters prevail:
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and if they chance to be supprest and overcome by the Powers they oppose, they can expect nothing less than to be crusht and ruined. So that those that resist, whether they conquer, or are overcome, draw inevitable ruine upon themselves,
and if they chance to be suppressed and overcome by the Powers they oppose, they can expect nothing less than to be crushed and ruined. So that those that resist, whither they conquer, or Are overcome, draw inevitable ruin upon themselves,
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WHEN fair Weather and a warm Sun, the indulgence of Heaven, and a long tranquility, had made us fat and frolick, rich and full, our prosperity made us wanton, and our riches insolent. We began to murmur we knew not why;
WHEN fair Weather and a warm Sun, the indulgence of Heaven, and a long tranquillity, had made us fat and frolic, rich and full, our Prosperity made us wanton, and our riches insolent. We began to murmur we knew not why;
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We began to invade the Government with malicious whispers, and private Preachments, with Libels and Declamations, with Insolencies and Tumults. And when Sedition had incouraged it self by Noise and Numbers, by Popular zeal and talk of Reformation, it flew into the highest irreverencies towards the King, and the most violent proceedings against his Ministers, that the nearest Trees being removed, they might have a full stroke at the Cedar. Nor did things stop here.
We began to invade the Government with malicious whispers, and private Preachments, with Libels and Declamations, with Insolences and Tumults. And when Sedition had encouraged it self by Noise and Numbers, by Popular zeal and talk of Reformation, it flew into the highest irreverencies towards the King, and the most violent proceedings against his Ministers, that the nearest Trees being removed, they might have a full stroke At the Cedar. Nor did things stop Here.
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and the murmurs of the Street into the sound of the Trumpet. The Cloud like an hand, became a Magazine of Storms, and our New lights set us all on Fire. The Pulpit sounded as much Warr as the Drum ;
and the murmurs of the Street into the found of the Trumpet. The Cloud like an hand, became a Magazine of Storms, and our New lights Set us all on Fire. The Pulpit sounded as much War as the Drum;
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and glorified by being affronted in his Authority and his Laws. The King was honoured by the persecution of his Person, and murder of his Friends; submisly addrest by the civilities of a Rabble, and petitioned in the humble form of Drums and Granadoes. Welcomed at his Cities by the shutting of their Gates, and entertained in the Country with the glittering of Swords, and the noise of War. Fought against for his defence, and his life sought, for the preservation of the King.
and glorified by being affronted in his authority and his Laws. The King was honoured by the persecution of his Person, and murder of his Friends; submissly addressed by the civilities of a Rabble, and petitioned in the humble from of Drums and Granades. Welcomed At his Cities by the shutting of their Gates, and entertained in the Country with the glittering of Swords, and the noise of War. Fought against for his defence, and his life sought, for the preservation of the King.
Thus happy were our Reformers in twisting Contradictions, and they would be so indeed, could they reconcile one more, viz. That they are the good People and sure Heirs of Heaven,
Thus happy were our Reformers in twisting Contradictions, and they would be so indeed, could they reconcile one more, viz. That they Are the good People and sure Heirs of Heaven,
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prosperous wickedness finally prevailed, the friends of Loyalty and Iustice were scattered and destroyed. Majesty is made a prey to the sons of a Dunghil ;
prosperous wickedness finally prevailed, the Friends of Loyalty and justice were scattered and destroyed. Majesty is made a prey to the Sons of a Dunghill;
and afflicted innocence falls into the hands of the Hunters. And after He had been infamously sold like a Slave, and imprisoned like a vile Malefactor :
and afflicted innocence falls into the hands of the Hunters. And After He had been infamously sold like a Slave, and imprisoned like a vile Malefactor:
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after He had made concessions to all their Demands, and for the sake of the Peace and Settlement of his Kingdoms, had granted things that Subjects had never the insolence to ask. I say after these and a thousand instances of barbarism and indignity more, that his cruel Persecutors might transcend all examples of wickednesse ;
After He had made concessions to all their Demands, and for the sake of the Peace and Settlement of his Kingdoms, had granted things that Subject's had never the insolence to ask. I say After these and a thousand instances of barbarism and indignity more, that his cruel Persecutors might transcend all Examples of wickedness;
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and that they might deserve a deeper damnation than that threatned by the Apostle to bare Resisters. They summon their SOVERAIGN to their Bar, and trie Him by a company of Petty-fellows, that called themselves by a great Name :
and that they might deserve a Deeper damnation than that threatened by the Apostle to bore Resisters. They summon their SOVEREIGN to their Bar, and try Him by a company of Petty-fellows, that called themselves by a great Name:
contrary to their Allegiance, and their Covenant, to their duty to God, and their professions to the People, to the obligation of all Laws and Common Right.
contrary to their Allegiance, and their Covenant, to their duty to God, and their professions to the People, to the obligation of all Laws and Common Right.
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because this Day fell a Prince, one of the best, the wisest, and most generous, and the most gracious that ever swayed these Scepters. He fell, and fell by violence, and the violent hands of his own, who ought to have sacrificed their lives to the preservation of His. He fel to the dishonour of God, to the grief of good Men ;
Because this Day fell a Prince, one of the best, the Wisest, and most generous, and the most gracious that ever swayed these Sceptres. He fell, and fell by violence, and the violent hands of his own, who ought to have sacrificed their lives to the preservation of His. He fell to the dishonour of God, to the grief of good Men;
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to the scandal of Religion, to the shame of Protestantism, to the overthrow of Government, and ruine of the Nation. This is a Lamentation, and to all Generations it shall be for a LAMENTATION.
to the scandal of Religion, to the shame of Protestantism, to the overthrow of Government, and ruin of the nation. This is a Lamentation, and to all Generations it shall be for a LAMENTATION.
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But Oh Heavens! oh Providence! must Vertue be dethroned, and Villany be crowned! must Victory and Successe wait upon Treasons and Paracides, while infamy and losse dogg Innocence to the Grave!
But O Heavens! o Providence! must Virtue be dethroned, and Villainy be crowned! must Victory and Success wait upon Treasons and Parricides, while infamy and loss dog Innocence to the Grave!
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and shall the wicked lift up their hands in an appeal to Heaven, and bring them down to the destruction of the Iust! Shall Villany raise its head to the Clouds, and meet no Thunderbolts there;
and shall the wicked lift up their hands in an appeal to Heaven, and bring them down to the destruction of the Just! Shall Villainy raise its head to the Clouds, and meet no Thunderbolts there;
Then shall we see that afflicted Vertue shoots up on the other side the Grave, and sends its branches into a flowring Paradise, where they shall be green and verdant in an eternal Spring, while every Tree that Vertue hath not planted shall be rooted up and wither in a moment.
Then shall we see that afflicted Virtue shoots up on the other side the Grave, and sends its branches into a flowering Paradise, where they shall be green and verdant in an Eternal Spring, while every Tree that Virtue hath not planted shall be rooted up and wither in a moment.
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lest the successes of the wicked, and misfortunes of the Iust, in instances so great and so near, might tempt any to think, that there is no GOD that judgeth in the Earth.
lest the Successes of the wicked, and misfortunes of the Just, in instances so great and so near, might tempt any to think, that there is no GOD that Judgeth in the Earth.
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And thus I am arrived at the first period of the miseries that we brought upon our selves by Resistance, which concludes in the ruine and dissolution of Government, and this runs into all the mischiefs to which humane Nature is obnoxious.
And thus I am arrived At the First Period of the misery's that we brought upon our selves by Resistance, which concludes in the ruin and dissolution of Government, and this runs into all the mischiefs to which humane Nature is obnoxious.
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prevents confusion, and that deluge of Debauches that Anarchy lets in upon the World. And how far we felt this also in the consequent Calamities, would be considered.
prevents confusion, and that deluge of Debauches that Anarchy lets in upon the World. And how Far we felt this also in the consequent Calamities, would be considered.
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When the Nation then had lost its Head, and its Glory, 'twas turned with its Heels upwards, and governed by a Thing as infamous in its Quality, as its Name. The Dreggs of the Populace, the Creatures of a Sectarian Army, the worst part of a Body, that was bad enough in its best ;
When the nation then had lost its Head, and its Glory, 'twas turned with its Heels upward, and governed by a Thing as infamous in its Quality, as its Name. The Dregs of the Populace, the Creatures of a Sectarian Army, the worst part of a Body, that was bad enough in its best;
and that was so glorious in our mouths, and so pleasant in our hopes. Were not all miscarriages of Government well mended, when Government was thrown up by the roots, and was not the disease well cured, when the Body was destroyed? Were we not well freed from evil Counsellours, when we made Kings of the worst we had.
and that was so glorious in our mouths, and so pleasant in our hope's. Were not all miscarriages of Government well mended, when Government was thrown up by the roots, and was not the disease well cured, when the Body was destroyed? Were we not well freed from evil Counsellors, when we made Kings of the worst we had.
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But the glorious things are to come, and we must be cast into New Models. And when the Birds of Prey have divided the Spoil, and satisfied the cravings of their appetites and ambition, the Nation shall be made happy with New-nothings, and golden Mountains ;
But the glorious things Are to come, and we must be cast into New Models. And when the Birds of Prey have divided the Spoil, and satisfied the cravings of their appetites and ambition, the nation shall be made happy with New nothings, and golden Mountains;
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with Chimoeraes of Common-wealths, and fine names for Slavery. In the mean while Loyalty must be scourged with the Scorpions that are due to Rebellion. And those that feared the damnation of the Apostle, shall be sure to incurr the damnation of the Reformers ;
with Chimoera's of Commonwealths, and fine names for Slavery. In the mean while Loyalty must be scourged with the Scorpions that Are due to Rebellion. And those that feared the damnation of the Apostle, shall be sure to incur the damnation of the Reformers;
He made himself after the Image of a King, and invested his Sword with the authority of Law. He ruled us with the Rod of Iron we deserved, and made us feel a difference between the silken Reins of a lawful Authority, and the heavy yoke of an insolent Usurpation.
He made himself After the Image of a King, and invested his Sword with the Authority of Law. He ruled us with the Rod of Iron we deserved, and made us feel a difference between the silken Reins of a lawful authority, and the heavy yoke of an insolent Usurpation.
nor did our Lords themselves know to day, by what Laws they would Rule to morrow. Confusion was in their Councils, as well as Tyranny in their Actions;
nor did our lords themselves know to day, by what Laws they would Rule to morrow. Confusion was in their Councils, as well as Tyranny in their Actions;
and there was but one thing they seemed to be agreed upon, which was to inslave the Nation. And if we would not believe that this was Liberty, we must be knockt in the head with our chains ;
and there was but one thing they seemed to be agreed upon, which was to enslave the nation. And if we would not believe that this was Liberty, we must be knocked in the head with our chains;
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if the Sheep would not take the Wolves for their Guardians, 'twas fault enough, and good reason why they should be devoured. And were not things come at length to a pretty pass,
if the Sheep would not take the Wolves for their Guardians, 'twas fault enough, and good reason why they should be devoured. And were not things come At length to a pretty pass,
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if we would not be in love with infamous Usurpers, and a worse Powder-plot than Faux 's was acting in the face of the Sun. The strength, the riches, the beauty, yea, the almost All of the Nation was designed a Sacrifice to the rage and revenge of our Oppressors ;
if we would not be in love with infamous Usurpers, and a Worse Powder plot than Faux is was acting in the face of the Sun. The strength, the riches, the beauty, yea, the almost All of the nation was designed a Sacrifice to the rage and revenge of our Oppressors's;
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Thus were we tost up and down from one wave to another, and made the sport of the proud and insulting billows, till Almighty Goodness setled us again upon our old basis, and by a Miracle of Providence restored us our PRINCE and our Government which our sins had deprived us of, to re-establish us upon the sure Foundations of Righteousness and Peace.
Thus were we tossed up and down from one wave to Another, and made the sport of the proud and insulting billows, till Almighty goodness settled us again upon our old basis, and by a Miracle of Providence restored us our PRINCE and our Government which our Sins had deprived us of, to re-establish us upon the sure Foundations of Righteousness and Peace.
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These are some sprinklings of that deluge of Wo that we brought upon our selves by resistance, which I have briefly described to this purpose, that the remembrance of these miseries, may beget a sense of our sins, and the truth of the particular Proposition I have been discoursing under this Head, viz. That Resistance is fatal to Government.
These Are Some sprinklings of that deluge of Woe that we brought upon our selves by resistance, which I have briefly described to this purpose, that the remembrance of these misery's, may beget a sense of our Sins, and the truth of the particular Proposition I have been discoursing under this Head, viz. That Resistance is fatal to Government.
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yet they lose much of their reverence and strength by such dissettlements. And the People that have rebelled once, and successfully, will be ready to do so often. As water that hath been boyled, will boyl again the sooner.
yet they loose much of their Reverence and strength by such dissettlements. And the People that have rebelled once, and successfully, will be ready to do so often. As water that hath been boiled, will boil again the sooner.
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Rebellion layes the Reins on mens necks, and takes off the restraints of their appetites; it opens the flood-gates of Impiety, and lets loose the brats of extravagant Imagination. It destroys the reverence of all things sacred, and drives Vertue to Corners.
Rebellion lays the Reins on men's necks, and Takes off the restraints of their appetites; it Opens the floodgates of Impiety, and lets lose the brats of extravagant Imagination. It Destroys the Reverence of all things sacred, and drives Virtue to Corners.
It gathers mens lusts into a common storm, and fills all things with Chaos and confusion. Religion cannot be heard in the noise of battail, but is trampled under-foot in the hurry and the tumult. Faith and love, humility and meekness, purity and patience are overcast and silenced by Atheism and cruelty, pride and barbarism, lust and revenge. Thus Rebellion by breaking up the foundations of the Earth, lets in an Hell upon us,
It gathers men's Lustiest into a Common storm, and fills all things with Chaos and confusion. Religion cannot be herd in the noise of battle, but is trampled underfoot in the hurry and the tumult. Faith and love, humility and meekness, purity and patience Are overcast and silenced by Atheism and cruelty, pride and barbarism, lust and revenge. Thus Rebellion by breaking up the foundations of the Earth, lets in an Hell upon us,
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Nor do I believe, or say, that the whole Mass of their Religion was so monstrously vitiated and depraved. I profess Universal Charity, and have perhaps, more for the worst of them,
Nor do I believe, or say, that the Whole Mass of their Religion was so monstrously vitiated and depraved. I profess Universal Charity, and have perhaps, more for the worst of them,
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than what the sober and intelligent among themselves will acknowledge to be justly chargeable upon some or other of the Sects bred by our late Disorders ;
than what the Sobrium and intelligent among themselves will acknowledge to be justly chargeable upon Some or other of the Sects bred by our late Disorders;
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and not to expose to hatred or contempt the persons of any that are serious in the way of their profession, though I judge it never so obnoxious and mistaken. And having said this out of a tender charity, that none may be wronged by misinterpretation, nor any offended that are not concerned ;
and not to expose to hatred or contempt the Persons of any that Are serious in the Way of their profession, though I judge it never so obnoxious and mistaken. And having said this out of a tender charity, that none may be wronged by misinterpretation, nor any offended that Are not concerned;
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I come with freedom to describe some of the injuries our unhappy resistance hath done Religion, notwithstanding that both Arms and Tongues so highly pretended its defence.
I come with freedom to describe Some of the injuries our unhappy resistance hath done Religion, notwithstanding that both Arms and Tongues so highly pretended its defence.
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and 'twas most peoples business to chatter like Pyes, rather than to live like Christians, or like Men. And if Religion had been computed by mens talk, and dispute about it, those later dayes of the declining World had been its best;
and 'twas most peoples business to chatter like Pies, rather than to live like Christians, or like Men. And if Religion had been computed by men's talk, and dispute about it, those later days of the declining World had been its best;
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and this in its growth and wayes of highest improvement, when all things else were verging to their fatal Cell and Period. But alass, the Tongue was the most, if not the onely religious Member. And many of the Pretenders, like the Aegyptian Temples, were fair without, but Beasts and Serpents, and Crocodiles within. Or like the Bird of Paradise, they had Wings to flye in the Clouds of Imagination, but no Feet to walk on the Ground of a vertuous practice. Yea, some had found the way to swim to Heaven in the Current of their appetites, and to reconcile Covetousness, Rapine, Cruelty, and Spiritual Pride, with the glorious names of the Elect, the People of God, the Church of Christ, and the good Party. Religion with Rebellion, and Sacriledge with Saintship. These had learnt to be godly without goodness, and Christians without Christianity.
and this in its growth and ways of highest improvement, when all things Else were verging to their fatal Cell and Period. But alas, the Tongue was the most, if not the only religious Member. And many of the Pretenders, like the Egyptian Temples, were fair without, but Beasts and Serpents, and Crocodiles within. Or like the Bird of Paradise, they had Wings to fly in the Clouds of Imagination, but no Feet to walk on the Ground of a virtuous practice. Yea, Some had found the Way to swim to Heaven in the Current of their appetites, and to reconcile Covetousness, Rapine, Cruelty, and Spiritual Pride, with the glorious names of the Elect, the People of God, the Church of christ, and the good Party. Religion with Rebellion, and Sacrilege with Saintship. These had learned to be godly without Goodness, and Christians without Christianity.
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Very godly though cruel, and unjust. True penitents, though they returned to their sins, as soon as they had complained and wept. Their hearts were good, though their actions were dishonest ;
Very godly though cruel, and unjust. True penitents, though they returned to their Sins, as soon as they had complained and wept. Their hearts were good, though their actions were dishonest;
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and they had the root of the matter in them, though that root were a dry stump, and had no branches. They were regenerated, but not reformed; converted, but not a jot the better. Devout Worshippers, but bad Neighbours. Lovers of God, but no haters of Covetousness. Had power in Heaven, but none over themselves. They were Gods Servants, though they obeyed their appetites :
and they had the root of the matter in them, though that root were a dry stump, and had no branches. They were regenerated, but not reformed; converted, but not a jot the better. Devout Worshippers, but bad Neighbours. Lovers of God, but no haters of Covetousness. Had power in Heaven, but none over themselves. They were God's Servants, though they obeyed their appetites:
and his children, though no better than those, that they accounted of their Father the Devil. Thus had men got the knack to be religious without religion, and were in the way to be saved, without salvation.
and his children, though no better than those, that they accounted of their Father the devil. Thus had men god the knack to be religious without Religion, and were in the Way to be saved, without salvation.
This was one of the grossest abuses of Religion that our Disorders brought upon us, whereby it was taken from its foundation of Vertue and Holy living, and placed in emotions, raptures, and swelling words of vanity.
This was one of the Grossest Abuses of Religion that our Disorders brought upon us, whereby it was taken from its Foundation of Virtue and Holy living, and placed in emotions, raptures, and swelling words of vanity.
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and when it was mounted on the Wings of the Wind, and got into the Revelations to loosen the seals, pour out the vials, and phantastically to interpret the fates of Kingdoms ;
and when it was mounted on the Wings of the Wind, and god into the Revelations to loosen the Seals, pour out the vials, and fantastically to interpret the fates of Kingdoms;
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I say, when the diseased and disturbed phansie thus variously displayed it self, many made themselves believe that they were acted by the Spirit, and that those wild agitations of sick Imagination, were divine motions. And when this fire was descended from the phansie to the affections, and these being exceedingly moved by those vain and proud conceits, caused tremblings and fomings, convulsions and extasies in the body, (all which are but natural diseases, if not worse;
I say, when the diseased and disturbed fancy thus variously displayed it self, many made themselves believe that they were acted by the Spirit, and that those wild agitations of sick Imagination, were divine motions. And when this fire was descended from the fancy to the affections, and these being exceedingly moved by those vain and proud conceits, caused tremblings and fomings, convulsions and ecstasies in the body, (all which Are but natural diseases, if not Worse;
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and just like those odd exstatical motions of the Devils Priests when they come foming from his Altars ) these, I say, the wild phantasticks had learnt to ascribe to the blessed and adorable Spirit And when their phansies being full of turgid notions, and their bodies in an extasie, they dream'd of strange sights, voices, and wonderful discoveries, which were nothing but the unquiet agitations of their own disordered brains.
and just like those odd ecstatical motions of the Devils Priests when they come foaming from his Altars) these, I say, the wild phantastics had learned to ascribe to the blessed and adorable Spirit And when their fancies being full of turgid notions, and their bodies in an ecstasy, they dreamed of strange sights, voices, and wondered discoveries, which were nothing but the unquiet agitations of their own disordered brains.
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these were divine Illapses, the Joys and Incomes of the Holy Ghost. When heated Melancholy had kindled the busie and active phansie, the Enthusiast talks of Illuminations, New Lights, Revelations, and many wonderful fine things, which were ascribed to the same Spirit. And when Phlegm prevailed,
these were divine Illapses, the Joys and Incomes of the Holy Ghost. When heated Melancholy had kindled the busy and active fancy, the Enthusiast talks of Illuminations, New Lights, Revelations, and many wondered fine things, which were ascribed to the same Spirit. And when Phlegm prevailed,
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then the Spirit was withdrawn, and the man under spiritual darknesse and desertion. And when again Choler was boyled up into rage and fury against every thing that was not of the fond Cut and Measure ;
then the Spirit was withdrawn, and the man under spiritual darkness and desertion. And when again Choler was boiled up into rage and fury against every thing that was not of the found cut and Measure;
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And now, after that which I have said on this occasion, it may perhaps be necessary to add, that I hope none here will be so uncharitable, or so unjust, as to think that I go about to disparage the Spirit of God and its influence ;
And now, After that which I have said on this occasion, it may perhaps be necessary to add, that I hope none Here will be so uncharitable, or so unjust, as to think that I go about to disparage the Spirit of God and its influence;
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and because I do so, I think it fit to represent, and shame the blasphemous abuses of it, which would expose the most Divine things to scorn, and make them ridiculous. And that the Holy Spirit hath been thus traduced and injured,
and Because I do so, I think it fit to represent, and shame the blasphemous Abuses of it, which would expose the most Divine things to scorn, and make them ridiculous. And that the Holy Spirit hath been thus traduced and injured,
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And I add, that my zeal and reverence for the realities, make me thus sharp and severe to the Counterfeits. Nor do I think that folly and phantastry is to be spared,
And I add, that my zeal and Reverence for the realities, make me thus sharp and severe to the Counterfeits. Nor do I think that folly and phantastry is to be spared,
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A Religion conceived in the Imagination and begot by Pride and Self-Love, which gilded the Professors of it with all the glorious names and priviledges of the Gospel. And when they had encircled their Heads with their own phantastick rayes,
A Religion conceived in the Imagination and begotten by Pride and Self-Love, which gilded the Professors of it with all the glorious names and privileges of the Gospel. And when they had encircled their Heads with their own fantastic rays,
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and swoln their Imaginations into a Tympany of ridiculous greatness, they scornfully contemned all but their Darling - selves, under the notion of the Formal, the Moral, and the Wicked :
and swollen their Imaginations into a Tympany of ridiculous greatness, they scornfully contemned all but their Darling - selves, under the notion of the Formal, the Moral, and the Wicked:
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they herded together, drew the Church into their little Corners, and withdrew from the communion of others, who had less conceit, though more Christianity. They bid us stand off, lest we should have polluted them by our unhallowed approaches;
they herded together, drew the Church into their little Corners, and withdrew from the communion of Others, who had less conceit, though more Christianity. They bid us stand off, lest we should have polluted them by our unhallowed Approaches;
The true Church, soundness of Iudgment, purity of Doctrine and of Worship (if men would believe them) was confined to their gang, just as they were to the Corners of Africa of old,
The true Church, soundness of Judgement, purity of Doctrine and of Worship (if men would believe them) was confined to their gang, just as they were to the Corners of Africa of old,
when their Friends the Donatists were there. Thus did they swell and swagger in their Imaginations, till some other Sect, as well conceited as themselves, endeavoured to take their Plumes from them,
when their Friends the Donatists were there. Thus did they swell and swagger in their Imaginations, till Some other Sect, as well conceited as themselves, endeavoured to take their Plumes from them,
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This among some was the power of Godliness, this the spirituality of Religion, under pretence of which, all reverence to things sacred was destroyed. For when this Spirit had got into the Pulpit, and set up the Cry of the Purity and Spirituality of Worship, it never left canting on the Subject, till mens Tongues and Minds were fired against every matter of decency and order, as formal and Antichristian. And so far had it prevailed,
This among Some was the power of Godliness, this the spirituality of Religion, under pretence of which, all Reverence to things sacred was destroyed. For when this Spirit had god into the Pulpit, and Set up the Cry of the Purity and Spirituality of Worship, it never left canting on the Subject, till men's Tongues and Minds were fired against every matter of decency and order, as formal and Antichristian. And so Far had it prevailed,
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And these well meaning people being frighted with the terrible noise of Popery, Superstition, and Antichristianism, (things they had learnt to hate, but not to understand ) boggled and flew off from every thing their furious Guides had marked with these abhorred Characters, though it were never so innocent and becoming. And thus a rude and slovenly Religion had made its way into the World,
And these well meaning people being frighted with the terrible noise of Popery, Superstition, and Antichristianism, (things they had learned to hate, but not to understand) boggled and flew off from every thing their furious Guides had marked with these abhorred Characters, though it were never so innocent and becoming. And thus a rude and slovenly Religion had made its Way into the World,
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and such a sordid carelessness in matters of divine Worship, that should a Stranger have come into the Assemblies that were acted by this Spirit, he would not have imagined what they had been doing:
and such a sordid carelessness in matters of divine Worship, that should a Stranger have come into the Assemblies that were acted by this Spirit, he would not have imagined what they had been doing:
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Thus bold and sawcy talk had crept into mens Prayers, under pretence of Holy Familiarity with God, nauseous impertinent Gibberish, under the notion of Praying by the Spirit, and all kind of irreverences in external demeanor, under the shelter of a pretended spiritual Worship.
Thus bold and saucy talk had crept into men's Prayers, under pretence of Holy Familiarity with God, nauseous impertinent Gibberish, under the notion of Praying by the Spirit, and all kind of irreverences in external demeanour, under the shelter of a pretended spiritual Worship.
AND now to gather up all, Religion being thus multiplyed, corrupted and debaucht, being made the Game of the Tongue, and the Frolick of Imagination; phantastick in its principles, sordid in its practices, separated from the foundation of a vertuous life, and made to serve the ends of Pride and Avarice ;
AND now to gather up all, Religion being thus multiplied, corrupted and debauched, being made the Game of the Tongue, and the Frolic of Imagination; fantastic in its principles, sordid in its practices, separated from the Foundation of a virtuous life, and made to serve the ends of Pride and Avarice;
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what was like to follow, according to the nature and order of things, but Atheism and contempt of all Religion? And when one sayes, here's Religion, and another sayes, there's Religion ;
what was like to follow, according to the nature and order of things, but Atheism and contempt of all Religion? And when one Says, here's Religion, and Another Says, there's Religion;
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a third will contemningly ask, where's Religion, and what's Religion? When the Heathen Deities were so multiplied, that every thing was made a God; Protagoras, Diagoras, and others,
a third will contemningly ask, where's Religion, and what's Religion? When the Heathen Deities were so multiplied, that every thing was made a God; Protagoras, Diagoras, and Others,
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They made their Gods contemptible and vile, by deifying things that were so, and we had no less detracted from the credit of Religion, by bringing it down to things of the lowest and vilest rank and nature.
They made their God's contemptible and vile, by deifying things that were so, and we had no less detracted from the credit of Religion, by bringing it down to things of the lowest and Vilest rank and nature.
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Our Idolized Opinions were no better than their Garlick and Onyons. The diseases of the Mind, Phrensie and Enthusiasm, which our dayes have worshipped, were no better than those of the Body which they adored. And they never raised Altars to worse Vices than REBELLION, FRAUD,
Our Idolized Opinions were no better than their Garlic and Onions. The diseases of the Mind, Frenzy and Enthusiasm, which our days have worshipped, were no better than those of the Body which they adored. And they never raised Altars to Worse Vices than REBELLION, FRAUD,
and VIOLENCE, which our Age hath hallowed and made sacred. So that notwithstanding all the glorious pretensions of those Times, Religion was, among many, taken off all its Foundations, and the World prepared for Atheism. The Follies and Divisions of one Age, make way for Atheism in the next.
and VIOLENCE, which our Age hath hallowed and made sacred. So that notwithstanding all the glorious pretensions of those Times, Religion was, among many, taken off all its Foundations, and the World prepared for Atheism. The Follies and Divisions of one Age, make Way for Atheism in the next.
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It remains that we humble our selves under the sense of the publick guilt, as well as complain of the consequent miseries. That we may not draw down new judgments, by repeating old provocations ;
It remains that we humble our selves under the sense of the public guilt, as well as complain of the consequent misery's. That we may not draw down new Judgments, by repeating old provocations;
and adding our particular sins to the common score. And I think we shall do well to consider, what we, who abhorre Rebellion, have contributed to the fatal evils that followed it.
and adding our particular Sins to the Common score. And I think we shall do well to Consider, what we, who abhor Rebellion, have contributed to the fatal evils that followed it.
and with grief and shame acknowledge that our sins and Debauches, our contempt of God and scorn of Religion, have helpt towards the plucking down that sad judgment upon the Nation, which we lament this Day.
and with grief and shame acknowledge that our Sins and Debauches, our contempt of God and scorn of Religion, have helped towards the plucking down that sad judgement upon the nation, which we lament this Day.
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but to humble our selves under the apprehension of our own, and to teach us to shew our love to the King, and readiness to obey him, by subjecting our selves first unto God, whose Vice-gerent HE is.
but to humble our selves under the apprehension of our own, and to teach us to show our love to the King, and readiness to obey him, by subjecting our selves First unto God, whose Vicegerent HE is.
and to break the plainest, most earnest, and most express of his Laws, will be with-held by considerations of Duty or Conscience from rebelling against their King, or affronting HIS,
and to break the Plainest, most earnest, and most express of his Laws, will be withheld by considerations of Duty or Conscience from rebelling against their King, or affronting HIS,
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If therefore we would give any evidence of a serious humiliation at present, or any security of a future loyalty, let us do so by confessing our particular sins, and forsaking them;
If Therefore we would give any evidence of a serious humiliation At present, or any security of a future loyalty, let us do so by confessing our particular Sins, and forsaking them;
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and in doing so we shall be blest with his influence, and deserve his protection. And thus demeaning our selves like Professors of the Gospel of Peace, and Subjects of the Prince of Peace, the Peace He left with his Disciples will be with us here,
and in doing so we shall be blessed with his influence, and deserve his protection. And thus demeaning our selves like Professors of the Gospel of Peace, and Subject's of the Prince of Peace, the Peace He left with his Disciples will be with us Here,
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and everlasting Peace will encircle our heads with rays of glory in the Kingdom of Peace. And so the Peace of God which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Iesus :
and everlasting Peace will encircle our Heads with rays of glory in the Kingdom of Peace. And so the Peace of God which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in christ Iesus:
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