A sermon preached before the Right Honourable Sir James Edwards, Lord Mayor, in St. Lawrence Church on the feast of St. Michael, 1679, at the election of Sir Robert Clayton to be Lord Mayor for the ensuing year by Greg. Hascard ...
well fore-seeing how these young Disciples (like Adam in his first Plantation, or Hercules in his Cradle by Serpents) would be assaulted by men of subtle interest and sly designs, who would pervert Christianity from its first simple and plain intention of reforming the Minds of Men,
well Foreseeing how these young Disciples (like Adam in his First Plantation, or Hercules in his Cradle by Serpents) would be assaulted by men of subtle Interest and sly designs, who would pervert Christianity from its First simple and plain intention of reforming the Minds of Men,
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and all Religion so hugely changed, as though it had washt an Aethiopian; or the Pagan World, with all its Vices and Idols too, had onely wheel'd about again to be ador'd in a new Christian dress.
and all Religion so hugely changed, as though it had washed an aethiopian; or the Pagan World, with all its Vices and Idols too, had only wheeled about again to be adored in a new Christian dress.
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The apostle like a good Centinel standing upon his guard, and discovering the approaches of the Enemy, sounds an Alarm to his true Disciples, v. 3. and bids them contend earnestly for the Faith that was once delivered unto the Saints.
The apostle like a good Centinel standing upon his guard, and discovering the Approaches of the Enemy, sounds an Alarm to his true Disciples, v. 3. and bids them contend earnestly for the Faith that was once Delivered unto the Saints.
And notwithstanding the dismal Examples of Sodom and Gomorrha, of Corah and his Company, Cain and Balaam, mentioned v. 10, 11. they were resolute and incorrigible in their sins,
And notwithstanding the dismal Examples of Sodom and Gomorrha, of Corah and his Company, Cain and balaam, mentioned v. 10, 11. they were resolute and incorrigible in their Sins,
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By Dominions and Dignities, NONLATINALPHABET (not Orders of spirits above, of which these Hereticks told fine stories) the Abstract for the Concrete, is meant, all sorts of Rulers and Governours, equivalent to St. Paul 's NONLATINALPHABET the higher Powers.
By Dominions and Dignities, (not Order of spirits above, of which these Heretics told fine stories) the Abstract for the Concrete, is meant, all sorts of Rulers and Governors, equivalent to Saint Paul is the higher Powers.
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Political Government and Authority being so clearly founded by Divine Commands, and seconded by the absolute necessity of Humane Nature, with the consent of all Mankind;
Political Government and authority being so clearly founded by Divine Commands, and seconded by the absolute necessity of Humane Nature, with the consent of all Mankind;
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Hence instead of Honour and Fame, Reward and Duty, that we ought justly to pay to our Governours for their care and faithful discharge, the onely assurance of what we call our own;
Hence instead of Honour and Fame, Reward and Duty, that we ought justly to pay to our Governors for their care and faithful discharge, the only assurance of what we call our own;
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we put lewd sences upon their Actions, black censures upon their Persons, Pasquils upon their Place and Authority, making them all like so many Mock-Kings, with a reed for a Scepter,
we put lewd Senses upon their Actions, black censures upon their Persons, Pasquils upon their Place and authority, making them all like so many Mock-Kings, with a reed for a Sceptre,
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Whatever the Names of these men were, against whom the Apostle levels this Epistle, to be sure they were ungodly men, that abused Religion to all manner of Lust and Passion;
Whatever the Names of these men were, against whom the Apostle levels this Epistle, to be sure they were ungodly men, that abused Religion to all manner of Lust and Passion;
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for so the Apostle expressly tells us, v. 4. and the Learned say, that this Epistle was wrote against the Carpocratians, a lewd Sect in the early days of Christianity, (as Irenaeus and Epiphanius, and others set them out) who, that they might be the more secure in their grosser Lusts, affirm'd that nothing was good or evil in it self, but in opinion;
for so the Apostle expressly tells us, v. 4. and the Learned say, that this Epistle was wrote against the Carpocratians, a lewd Sect in the early days of Christianity, (as Irnaeus and Epiphanius, and Others Set them out) who, that they might be the more secure in their grosser Lustiest, affirmed that nothing was good or evil in it self, but in opinion;
He that will sacrifice all to Self-love and Passion, and would have all Enclosures pull'd up, ruat Coelum, &c. that he might walk up and down like a Beast of Lust and Prey with his lawless Passion, 'tis no wonder that he grows angry with his Governour, that bounds him,
He that will sacrifice all to Self-love and Passion, and would have all Enclosures pulled up, ruat Coelum, etc. that he might walk up and down like a Beast of Lust and Prey with his lawless Passion, it's no wonder that he grows angry with his Governor, that bounds him,
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The Extravagant know very well, that Governours are design'd for Champions of Religion and Virtue, the common Patrons of all good Men, the terrour of the bad, and the scourge of Vice;
The Extravagant know very well, that Governors Are designed for Champions of Religion and Virtue, the Common Patrons of all good Men, the terror of the bad, and the scourge of Vice;
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and he that Governs, and Commands us onely to be happy and truely Men, we ought not to look upon as the Jaylor of our Liberties, the great Retrencher of our Freedoms, to bespatter and despise;
and he that Governs, and Commands us only to be happy and truly Men, we ought not to look upon as the Jailor of our Liberties, the great Retrencher of our Freedoms, to bespatter and despise;
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(2.) From a silly Opinion that all Dominion is founded in Grace, there was a sort of Christians who bestow'd upon themselves alone the fine names of Elect and Gracious; and upon this title challeng'd Empire;
(2.) From a silly Opinion that all Dominion is founded in Grace, there was a sort of Christians who bestowed upon themselves alone the fine names of Elect and Gracious; and upon this title challenged Empire;
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For if upon the score of Saintship a Right to rule the world is derived, our Saviour's Kingdome (notwithstanding his declaration before Pontius Pilate ) is of this world, by a new Title which he brought down with him.
For if upon the score of Saintship a Right to Rule the world is derived, our Saviour's Kingdom (notwithstanding his declaration before Pontius Pilate) is of this world, by a new Title which he brought down with him.
These are the men indeed that have turn'd the world and Christian Religion upside down: which Christ gave to Mankind to reform their manners, and to save them;
These Are the men indeed that have turned the world and Christian Religion upside down: which christ gave to Mankind to reform their manners, and to save them;
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all these will set up their Standards for the Empire too, and lay all the blood and confusion following from these several Titles at the door of Grace.
all these will Set up their Standards for the Empire too, and lay all the blood and confusion following from these several Titles At the door of Grace.
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But the Pope his Judge hath baptized himself into the Heresie of his Malefactor, and upon account of Christian Religion and Grace committed to him to manage, ought to be the onely Universal Monarch.
But the Pope his Judge hath baptised himself into the Heresy of his Malefactor, and upon account of Christian Religion and Grace committed to him to manage, ought to be the only Universal Monarch.
this is the way to make men earthly and sensual, and to be Religious onely because ambitious and proud, to sway the world by this new Title, which (they say) Christ gave, to be as bountiful to Christians,
this is the Way to make men earthly and sensual, and to be Religious only Because ambitious and proud, to sway the world by this new Title, which (they say) christ gave, to be as bountiful to Christians,
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and to settle licentiousness, or freedome from Temporal Laws, by a pretended Spiritual one, That onely Saints have a right to rule and possess the Earth.
and to settle licentiousness, or freedom from Temporal Laws, by a pretended Spiritual one, That only Saints have a right to Rule and possess the Earth.
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for who knows where such freaks will end? Had this been a genuine Doctrine of Christianity in the first times, it had certainly been confin'd to a narrower compass than now 'tis in:
for who knows where such freaks will end? Had this been a genuine Doctrine of Christianity in the First times, it had Certainly been confined to a narrower compass than now it's in:
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That Philosophy that resolves all beings and actions into matter and motion, lays the foundation too of all Obedience not Conscience and Divine Commands,
That Philosophy that resolves all beings and actions into matter and motion, lays the Foundation too of all obedience not Conscience and Divine Commands,
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and are really weaker, because their Subjects too, like them, are onely Arms, but no Heart or Conscience, no internal principle to oblige unto Obedience.
and Are really Weaker, Because their Subject's too, like them, Are only Arms, but no Heart or Conscience, no internal principle to oblige unto obedience.
For if no inward perswasion and dread of an Higher Power, but onely fear and interest, weakness and convenience, are the bottom and reason of our Obedience;
For if no inward persuasion and dread of an Higher Power, but only Fear and Interest, weakness and convenience, Are the bottom and reason of our obedience;
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when these shall change, and the man hath swell'd his Coffers, procur'd firm Alliances, and muster'd up his Armies and Confederates, and other instruments of Rebellion;
when these shall change, and the man hath swelled his Coffers, procured firm Alliances, and mustered up his Armies and Confederates, and other Instruments of Rebellion;
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if onely external power must be their keeper? This makes a Christian Government the rule of Brutes and Infidels, where onely rage and fury, Tyranny and Oppression,
if only external power must be their keeper? This makes a Christian Government the Rule of Brutus's and Infidels, where only rage and fury, Tyranny and Oppression,
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but out of a sordid principle of fear and weakness, as becomes Brutes or Vassals. 4. This contempt upon Government, ariseth from an Atheistical principle.
but out of a sordid principle of Fear and weakness, as becomes Brutus's or Vassals. 4. This contempt upon Government, arises from an Atheistical principle.
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than to perswade them they shall survive their body, and wear a Crown? For he onely fears to dye, who knows not how to live, nor what betides him afterwards;
than to persuade them they shall survive their body, and wear a Crown? For he only fears to die, who knows not how to live, nor what betides him afterwards;
Is a faithful secrecy, frugality, thriftiness, sobriety, and temperance, care and diligence, lookt upon as the perfection of a people? These are the commands and genuine issues of a Religious life.
Is a faithful secrecy, frugality, thriftiness, sobriety, and temperance, care and diligence, looked upon as the perfection of a people? These Are the commands and genuine issues of a Religious life.
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that when Princes should embrace the Christian Religion, and become its nursing Fathers, the belief of Immortality should beger more obedient Sons and Loyal Subjects.
that when Princes should embrace the Christian Religion, and become its nursing Father's, the belief of Immortality should beger more obedient Sons and Loyal Subject's.
yet not to have an influence upon his mind to guard his actions; and therefore dares not despise Dominion, lest he forfeits that which he most desires:
yet not to have an influence upon his mind to guard his actions; and Therefore dares not despise Dominion, lest he forfeits that which he most Desires:
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like St. Pauls bonds, to oblige the Subject unto Obedience; allowing all earthly power; but to make it invincible, hath added the dread of an omnipotent arm.
like Saint Paul's bonds, to oblige the Subject unto obedience; allowing all earthly power; but to make it invincible, hath added the dread of an omnipotent arm.
and wounds the Authority of Princes, laughing at the mighty argument of Conscience and Immortality, as much as ever Clement or Ravilliac did their persons.
and wounds the authority of Princes, laughing At the mighty argument of Conscience and Immortality, as much as ever Clement or Ravaillac did their Persons.
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This is the mighty interest by Christianity; Princes grow stronger, and Subjects safer; that Obedience shall not be sowr'd into Slavery, nor Liberty swell into Rebellion;
This is the mighty Interest by Christianity; Princes grow Stronger, and Subject's safer; that obedience shall not be soured into Slavery, nor Liberty swell into Rebellion;
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which are not purely NONLATINALPHABET, Humane Creatures, made onely for, and by a mutable convenience, but indispensable, by reason of mens necessities and imperfections, and created by God.
which Are not purely, Humane Creatures, made only for, and by a mutable convenience, but indispensable, by reason of men's necessities and imperfections, and created by God.
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They are array'd with such Titles as will command more reverence than all their Purples and Ensigns of Honour, being call'd the Deputies of God, and adopted into his Family;
They Are arrayed with such Titles as will command more Reverence than all their Purples and Ensigns of Honour, being called the Deputies of God, and adopted into his Family;
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and are stiled God's Anointed: their judgment and decisions are God's: Rebellion is branded by the name of Witchcraft, an Apostacy from God or his Authority;
and Are styled God's Anointed: their judgement and decisions Are God's: Rebellion is branded by the name of Witchcraft, an Apostasy from God or his authority;
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And St. Peter, to strike an awe upon mens minds towards their Governours, tells them, 'twas the aggravation of these Carpocratians, and their followers Crime, That they were bold and contumacious men, and did not tremble when they blasphemed Dignities:
And Saint Peter, to strike an awe upon men's minds towards their Governors, tells them, 'twas the aggravation of these Carpocratians, and their followers Crime, That they were bold and contumacious men, and did not tremble when they blasphemed Dignities:
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And this Apostle, to set them an excellent President of Honour and Respect to Governours, tells them, that when the mighty Archangel Michael, (whose Feast the Church this day celebrates) when contending with the Devil,
And this Apostle, to Set them an excellent President of Honour and Respect to Governors, tells them, that when the mighty Archangel Michael, (whose Feast the Church this day celebrates) when contending with the devil,
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if ease and quiet, property and security, be the mighty blessings of the world, we owe this to the Magistrates care and resolution in the execution of Laws, without which, they would be but imaginary guards and formality.
if ease and quiet, property and security, be the mighty blessings of the world, we owe this to the Magistrates care and resolution in the execution of Laws, without which, they would be but imaginary guards and formality.
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So that the Magistrate gives life to the dead letter of the Law, and in that gives the shadow and fruit to our Vines, Titles to our Possessions, security to our Lives,
So that the Magistrate gives life to the dead Letter of the Law, and in that gives the shadow and fruit to our Vines, Titles to our Possessions, security to our Lives,
First, from these things consider'd, let us here lay a particular Charge against the Church of Rome, who doth most eminently despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignities;
First, from these things considered, let us Here lay a particular Charge against the Church of Rome, who does most eminently despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignities;
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to proclaim their Wars, and conclude their Peace; to contract or dissolve their Mariages; to press the Prince and the People to Holy Wars, or his private Quarrels;
to proclaim their Wars, and conclude their Peace; to contract or dissolve their Marriages; to press the Prince and the People to Holy Wars, or his private Quarrels;
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in plain, to shew a great deal of Pride and earthliness, disguised by Spiritual Names and Titles, to advance the Kingdom of Christ, which he hathh made as Temporal as any.
in plain, to show a great deal of Pride and earthliness, disguised by Spiritual Names and Titles, to advance the Kingdom of christ, which he hathh made as Temporal as any.
but then Christian were few and weak, (to this purpose their two Cardinals Bellarmine and Allen have spoke:) but the case is alter'd, they are now more numerous and strong;
but then Christian were few and weak, (to this purpose their two Cardinals Bellarmine and Allen have spoke:) but the case is altered, they Are now more numerous and strong;
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when thou told'st the Judge and the Jews this truth, thou didst it with the greatest sincerity, in the plainest terms, that thy Kingdom was not of this World, and would not clash with Secular Princes;
when thou toldest the Judge and the jews this truth, thou didst it with the greatest sincerity, in the Plainest terms, that thy Kingdom was not of this World, and would not clash with Secular Princes;
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and make the sturdy Monarchs submit their Necks unto him, by kissing his feet, holding his stirrup, waiting at his Gates, and other slavish acknowledgments.
and make the sturdy Monarchs submit their Necks unto him, by kissing his feet, holding his stirrup, waiting At his Gates, and other slavish acknowledgments.
though he wears the Robes of another World? For the humble and Spiritual Names of Bishop and Pastor, Servant of Servants, Silver and Gold have I none, the Seal of the Fisherman in Lead,
though he wears the Robes of Another World? For the humble and Spiritual Names of Bishop and Pastor, Servant of Servants, Silver and Gold have I none, the Seal of the Fisherman in Led,
and the like, turn all into Scene and Laughter, when they are contradicted by the swelling Titles that their flattering Canonists and others bestow upon him;
and the like, turn all into Scene and Laughter, when they Are contradicted by the swelling Titles that their flattering Canonists and Others bestow upon him;
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These and many more are the great swelling words which these Carpocratians vented, v. 16. far beyond what ever the Asiatick Princes in their greatest Luxury and Pride did ever affect.
These and many more Are the great swelling words which these Carpocratians vented, v. 16. Far beyond what ever the Asiatic Princes in their greatest Luxury and Pride did ever affect.
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and Christianity new policy contrived by Christ, and communicated to St. Peter and his Successor? Their Casuists, with their nice Distinctions, can debauch the minds of men into Treason and Murder, Lying and Hypocrisie, and the lewdest Vices;
and Christianity new policy contrived by christ, and communicated to Saint Peter and his Successor? Their Casuists, with their Nicaenae Distinctions, can debauch the minds of men into Treason and Murder, Lying and Hypocrisy, and the lewdest Vices;
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yet the other is very comprehensive, and can at pleasure throw off the Mask, and face to face tell the Sovereign, that all his power in sending Embassadors, in striking Leagues, in making his Ministers,
yet the other is very comprehensive, and can At pleasure throw off the Mask, and face to face tell the Sovereign, that all his power in sending ambassadors, in striking Leagues, in making his Ministers,
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And whereas the Disciples of Christ were first called Christians at Antioch, they were first call'd Matchiavilians at Rome, the Seat of this new Christian Empire.
And whereas the Disciples of christ were First called Christians At Antioch, they were First called Machiavellians At Room, the Seat of this new Christian Empire.
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blessings he procures to Mankind, and how he serves himself with infinite rewards, and a publick Character of a good Servant, worthy of his Masters joy? This is the best way to silence scurrilous tongues, to be as good in Life, as high in Dignity:
blessings he procures to Mankind, and how he serves himself with infinite rewards, and a public Character of a good Servant, worthy of his Masters joy? This is the best Way to silence scurrilous tongues, to be as good in Life, as high in Dignity:
But if this fail, yet however, like the Roman Senators when the Barbarians should enter Rome, they put on their Senatorian Robes, & Curulibus sellis sese posuerunt, ut cum venisset hostis in suà dignitate morerentur;
But if this fail, yet however, like the Roman Senators when the Barbarians should enter Room, they put on their Senatorian Robes, & Curulibus sellis seize posuerunt, ut cum venisset hostis in suà dignitate morerentur;
and plac't themselves in their Chairs, that if this sight would not procure respect, yet like men of honour and justice, at least they might dye in their Dignities.
and placed themselves in their Chairs, that if this sighed would not procure respect, yet like men of honour and Justice, At lest they might die in their Dignities.
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He that courts Power onely for an opportunity to return some injuries, and serve his spleon, doth blasphemously praise the Deity, whose Deputy he is, that he hath given him an occasion like a monster of nature only to poison and kill.
He that Courts Power only for an opportunity to return Some injuries, and serve his spleon, does blasphemously praise the Deity, whose Deputy he is, that he hath given him an occasion like a monster of nature only to poison and kill.
But instead of prudent concealment, and casting in the grains of charity and favourable Comments upon the Lives and Actions of our Governours, we swell indifferent actions into errors, every slip and infirmity we grime for a mortal sin,
But instead of prudent concealment, and casting in the grains of charity and favourable Comments upon the Lives and Actions of our Governors, we swell indifferent actions into errors, every slip and infirmity we grime for a Mortal since,
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and the spots of their Lives, like those of the Moon, by the glasses of our censorious fancies, we swell into Mountains, to serve our reputation, our party, or our spleen;
and the spots of their Lives, like those of the Moon, by the glasses of our censorious fancies, we swell into Mountains, to serve our reputation, our party, or our spleen;
Such men are uncertain too, dealing with their Rulers as the rabble with Sejanus, or the Barbarians with St. Paul, with their curses and their flatteries, making no middle between a Murderer and a god:
Such men Are uncertain too, dealing with their Rulers as the rabble with Sejanus, or the Barbarians with Saint Paul, with their curses and their flatteries, making no middle between a Murderer and a god:
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Common dangers ought to unite us, — jam Caesar mitte canes: When the Stags are fighting among themselves, it may be kindness in Caesar to throw off his dogs upon them.
Common dangers ought to unite us, — jam Caesar Mitte canes: When the Stags Are fighting among themselves, it may be kindness in Caesar to throw off his Dogs upon them.
yet when they went upon any Forreign Expedition, or Warlike design for their Countrey, inimicitiam it finibus patriae deposuerunt, they left their private quarrels behind them.
yet when they went upon any Foreign Expedition, or Warlike Design for their Country, inimicitiam it finibus patriae deposuerunt, they left their private quarrels behind them.
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