A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Chief Justice Treby at the Assizes held at Horsham in the County of Sussex, on the 23d day of March, 1696[/]7. By Peter Heald, A.M. and prebendary in the Cathedral Church of Chichester.
A SERMON Preached before the RIGHT HONOURABLE THE Lord Chief Justice TREBY. Titus III. 1. Put them in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to Obey Magistrates.
A SERMON Preached before the RIGHT HONOURABLE THE Lord Chief justice TREBY. Titus III. 1. Put them in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to Obey Magistrates.
THE Apostle in this Epistle gives Instructions to Titus, what Doctrines he should principally insist upon in Preaching to the People of Crete, amongst whom, there were some Unruly, Men that were Wilful and Obstinate in their own way, who would not submit to Peace and Order.
THE Apostle in this Epistle gives Instructions to Titus, what Doctrines he should principally insist upon in Preaching to the People of Crete, among whom, there were Some Unruly, Men that were Wilful and Obstinate in their own Way, who would not submit to Peace and Order.
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Others were Vain Talkers and Deceivers, who vented their own Idle Fancies, with such Sly Insinuations, that they Corrupted others into the Belief of them.
Others were Vain Talkers and Deceivers, who vented their own Idle Fancies, with such Sly Insinuations, that they Corrupted Others into the Belief of them.
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Some were Factious and Seditious, always complaining against the Government, and what they did in Obedience to it seem'd to be against their Wills, with Wrath or Grudging,
some were Factious and Seditious, always complaining against the Government, and what they did in obedience to it seemed to be against their Wills, with Wrath or Grudging,
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And there was good Reason for it, for they were indeed Hypocrites, who Practic'd upon the Weak and the Credulous, by pretending they knew more of God and his Religion than other Men,
And there was good Reason for it, for they were indeed Hypocrites, who Practiced upon the Weak and the Credulous, by pretending they knew more of God and his Religion than other Men,
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but yet their Actions were contrary to true Piety, for altho' in Words they profest that they knew God, 1.16. in Works they deny'd him, being abominable and disobedient.
but yet their Actions were contrary to true Piety, for although in Words they professed that they knew God, 1.16. in Works they denied him, being abominable and disobedient.
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and Taught so to be by the Principles of their Religion, he enjoins Titus the Metropolitan of Crete, to put the Christians under his Care and Charge, in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to Obey Magistrates.
and Taught so to be by the Principles of their Religion, he enjoins Titus the Metropolitan of Crete, to put the Christians under his Care and Charge, in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to Obey Magistrates.
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and thereby to baffle the Objections of their Enemies, St. Paul thought it necessary, that they should be put in mind of this considerable part of the Christian Religion, that none might plead Ignorance or Forgetfulness,
and thereby to baffle the Objections of their Enemies, Saint Paul Thought it necessary, that they should be put in mind of this considerable part of the Christian Religion, that none might plead Ignorance or Forgetfulness,
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Now, in Compliance with this Apostolical Precept, which gives a Commission to all Ministers, to inculcate the same Doctrine for the same good Purposes, I intreat your Patience and Attention,
Now, in Compliance with this Apostolical Precept, which gives a Commission to all Ministers, to inculcate the same Doctrine for the same good Purposes, I entreat your Patience and Attention,
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Whence we may conclude, Government as Natural as Self-preservation, and the same God, that planted the one in the Minds of Men, appointed the other, who supposes Humane Laws to make Property,
Whence we may conclude, Government as Natural as Self-preservation, and the same God, that planted the one in the Minds of Men, appointed the other, who supposes Humane Laws to make Property,
Although Men least complain of want of Knowledge, of any one thing, yet 'tis certain, the want of it has made many to be the Authors of great Confusion and Disorder in the World.
Although Men lest complain of want of Knowledge, of any one thing, yet it's certain, the want of it has made many to be the Authors of great Confusion and Disorder in the World.
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But when he better understood himself, he confest he did these ill things ign•rantly in Ʋnbelief. This has kindled the Flames of many Cruel Persecutions,
But when he better understood himself, he confessed he did these ill things ign•rantly in Ʋnbelief. This has kindled the Flames of many Cruel Persecutions,
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It is reasonable indeed that Ignorant People should be Modest, willing to hearken to good Instructions, and ready to follow the Directions of their Superiors:
It is reasonable indeed that Ignorant People should be Modest, willing to harken to good Instructions, and ready to follow the Directions of their Superiors:
But on the contrary, a Zealous Ignorance, which is usually accompanied with Opinionativeness and Bigotry, Partiality and Self-conceit, Pride and Prejudice, makes Men Bold above measure,
But on the contrary, a Zealous Ignorance, which is usually accompanied with Opinionativeness and Bigotry, Partiality and Self-conceit, Pride and Prejudice, makes Men Bold above measure,
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And as Error in Judgment produces Mischief in Practice, they think themselves Obliged to do Evil. Now there is no Cure for such an Ignorance as this,
And as Error in Judgement produces Mischief in Practice, they think themselves Obliged to doe Evil. Now there is no Cure for such an Ignorance as this,
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like Laws and Punishments, for many who have not Wisdom enough to know their Duty, have Wit enough to fear the Punishment for the Transgression of it. 2. From Vice.
like Laws and Punishments, for many who have not Wisdom enough to know their Duty, have Wit enough to Fear the Punishment for the Transgression of it. 2. From Vice.
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and chuse to practice their Villanous Projects in as Morally a wicked, but as they think a safer way, by Fraud and Falshood, Injustice and Oppression, Forgery and Perjury, they all know the Shame and Punishment due to their Crimes,
and choose to practice their Villainous Projects in as Morally a wicked, but as they think a safer Way, by Fraud and Falsehood, Injustice and Oppression, Forgery and Perjury, they all know the Shame and Punishment due to their Crimes,
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and the standing Terrours of the Law, against the Desperately Violent, and Cunningly Dishonest part of Mankind, what could we expect but the Abomination of Desolation in every Corner of the Countrey, were Criminals suffer'd to Riot, at the Expence of other Men's Lives and Fortunes, with Impunity?
and the standing Terrors of the Law, against the Desperately Violent, and Cunningly Dishonest part of Mankind, what could we expect but the Abomination of Desolation in every Corner of the Country, were Criminals suffered to Riot, At the Expense of other Men's Lives and Fortune's, with Impunity?
and to Repeal them, when upon change of Circumstances, and unforeseen Inconveniences, which no Humane Wisdom can provide against, the Publick Benefit requires it:
and to Repeal them, when upon change of circumstances, and unforeseen Inconveniences, which no Humane Wisdom can provide against, the Public Benefit requires it:
and to Secure their Dominions from the Dangerous Greatness of False and Faithelss Neighbours: And to make Peace upon the Offer or Acceptance of Just and Honourable Terms; to Send and Receive Ambassadors;
and to Secure their Dominions from the Dangerous Greatness of False and Faithelss Neighbours: And to make Peace upon the Offer or Acceptance of Just and Honourable Terms; to Send and Receive ambassadors;
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and to Appoint Ministers of State, Great Officers, Judges and Magistrates, such as St. Peter tells us, are Sent or Commissioned by the King for the Punishment of Evil-doers,
and to Appoint Ministers of State, Great Officers, Judges and Magistrates, such as Saint Peter tells us, Are Sent or Commissioned by the King for the Punishment of Evildoers,
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2. There is a Necessity of Subordinate Governours and Magistrates, to Administer Justice in their Respective Places and Stations, according to Jethro 's Advice to Moses, for the Ease of the Prince, in bearing part of the Burden with him,
2. There is a Necessity of Subordinate Governors and Magistrates, to Administer justice in their Respective Places and Stations, according to Jethro is advice to Moses, for the Ease of the Prince, in bearing part of the Burden with him,
And it is greatly to the People's Benefit, and to Supply their Necessities, that there are Subordinate Magistrates, in several Parts of the Kingdom, Appointed by the Authority and Fatherly Care of the Prince, from whom,
And it is greatly to the People's Benefit, and to Supply their Necessities, that there Are Subordinate Magistrates, in several Parts of the Kingdom, Appointed by the authority and Fatherly Care of the Prince, from whom,
for the space of Five Days after the Death of one of their Kings, permitted the People to live Lawless, that after the Experience of the Slaughters, Rapines and Outrages, committed in that short Interval, they might learn to hold their Kings in more high Esteem,
for the Molle of Five Days After the Death of one of their Kings, permitted the People to live Lawless, that After the Experience of the Slaughters, Rapines and Outrages, committed in that short Interval, they might Learn to hold their Kings in more high Esteem,
But how much better is it for Men, to learn Wisdom by others Experience, than feel the Miseries of a Trial by their own? III. I proceed now in the Third place, to put you in mind of the Duty of Subjection and Obedience to Governours, which is to be exprest in several Instances, as for Example;
But how much better is it for Men, to Learn Wisdom by Others Experience, than feel the Misery's of a Trial by their own? III. I proceed now in the Third place, to put you in mind of the Duty of Subjection and obedience to Governors, which is to be expressed in several Instances, as for Exampl;
by Speaking well of them, with Veneration and Esteem, that we be not of the number of those Sons of Belial, Jude 6, 7. who despise Dominions, and speak evil of Dignities;
by Speaking well of them, with Veneration and Esteem, that we be not of the number of those Sons of Belial, U^de 6, 7. who despise Dominions, and speak evil of Dignities;
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by Observing their Laws, and doing their Just Commands with Chearfulness, that we be not like them, whom the Apostle calls, Presumptuous and Self-will'd, who either refus'd to Obey the Laws of their Governours,
by Observing their Laws, and doing their Just Commands with Cheerfulness, that we be not like them, whom the Apostle calls, Presumptuous and Self-willed, who either refused to Obey the Laws of their Governors,
or else did it grudgingly, with great unwillingness; by an humble Submission to their Reproofs, Corrections and Punishments, with Meekness and Patience;
or Else did it grudgingly, with great unwillingness; by an humble Submission to their Reproofs, Corrections and Punishments, with Meekness and Patience;
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by Paying Tribute and Legal Taxes, Ordinary and Extraordinary, for so we are Taught to render to all their Dues, Rom. 13.7 Tribute to whom Tribute is due;
by Paying Tribute and Legal Taxes, Ordinary and Extraordinary, for so we Are Taught to render to all their Dues, Rom. 13.7 Tribute to whom Tribute is due;
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And all Christians are obliged to observe these Instances of their Duty, in their respective Stations, according to their Abilities and Opportunities, of what Condition or Order soever they be,
And all Christians Are obliged to observe these Instances of their Duty, in their respective Stations, according to their Abilities and Opportunities, of what Condition or Order soever they be,
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whether High or Low, whether Secular or Spiritual Persons, both Hearers and Teachers, for they, who are to put others in mind of their Duty of Obedience, they especially ought to practice it themselves.
whither High or Low, whither Secular or Spiritual Persons, both Hearers and Teachers, for they, who Are to put Others in mind of their Duty of obedience, they especially ought to practice it themselves.
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And our Duty in all these Particulars, I hope will be the better observ'd, if we consider, 1. Our Obligations to the Government. 2. Our Advantages by it. 3. The Gratitude that is due to it.
And our Duty in all these Particulars, I hope will be the better observed, if we Consider, 1. Our Obligations to the Government. 2. Our Advantages by it. 3. The Gratitude that is due to it.
and Advanced by his Providence, which Over-rules all Second Causes (when sometimes very unlikely for such a purpose) into a subserviency to promote to Empire such Persons, whom he first Approves.
and Advanced by his Providence, which Overrules all Second Causes (when sometime very unlikely for such a purpose) into a subserviency to promote to Empire such Persons, whom he First Approves.
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as to Obey the Ordinance of God. And therefore the Apostie goes on to teach his Christian Romans, Ver. 5. That they must needs be subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake.
as to Obey the Ordinance of God. And Therefore the Apostle Goes on to teach his Christian Romans, Ver. 5. That they must needs be Subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake.
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while they disobey the other, for our Obedience is requir'd to both, NONLATINALPHABET, for the Lord's sake; and because it is the Will of God, and no good Man will oppose the Will of God to follow his own.
while they disobey the other, for our obedience is required to both,, for the Lord's sake; and Because it is the Will of God, and no good Man will oppose the Will of God to follow his own.
Thus these Two Great Apostles press the Duty of Obedience upon the Consciences of Christians by the strongest Arguments, with the greatest Earnestness;
Thus these Two Great Apostles press the Duty of obedience upon the Consciences of Christians by the Strongest Arguments, with the greatest Earnestness;
Who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? Against Modesty, Meekness, Temperance, Peaceableness, there is no Law. No Government ever made Laws against such Virtues as are necessary to the support of it, The Law is not made for a Righteous Man,
Who is he that will harm you, if you be followers of that which is good? Against Modesty, Meekness, Temperance, Peaceableness, there is no Law. No Government ever made Laws against such Virtues as Are necessary to the support of it, The Law is not made for a Righteous Man,
Against such Evil doers, every Wise Government provides Penalties proportionable to their Crimes; whether by Pecuniary Mulcts, or Corporal Punishments;
Against such Evil doers, every Wise Government provides Penalties proportionable to their Crimes; whither by Pecuniary Mulcts, or Corporal Punishments;
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But all Temporal Punishments in this World, are but little in Comparison of Eternal Damnation, which St. Paul tells us, the Disobedient Resisters of Authority shall receive in the next, which is certainly the Merit, whatever the Event may be of so great a Wickedness.
But all Temporal Punishments in this World, Are but little in Comparison of Eternal Damnation, which Saint Paul tells us, the Disobedient Resisters of authority shall receive in the next, which is Certainly the Merit, whatever the Event may be of so great a Wickedness.
Besides the Doctrine of the Scriptures, which will effectually ingage the Obedience of good Christians, we are under the Obligation of an Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity, the Greatest Security, that can be given against Perfidiousness,
Beside the Doctrine of the Scriptures, which will effectually engage the obedience of good Christians, we Are under the Obligation of an Oath of Allegiance and Fidis, the Greatest Security, that can be given against Perfidiousness,
But if we regard the Honour of our Holy Religion, which by the Providence of God is most likely to prosper, by the sincere Obedience of the Professors of it,
But if we regard the Honour of our Holy Religion, which by the Providence of God is most likely to prosper, by the sincere obedience of the Professors of it,
and to suffer Reproach with many Inconveniences by the Seditious Practices of the Disobedient, as Christianity at first did, by the Factious Behaviour of some pretended Christians, who made their Religion a Cloak for their Maliciousness.
and to suffer Reproach with many Inconveniences by the Seditious Practices of the Disobedient, as Christianity At First did, by the Factious Behaviour of Some pretended Christians, who made their Religion a Cloak for their Maliciousness.
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If we have any Value for our Laws and Liberties, which were so Dear to our Wise Ancestors, that sooner than part with them, they would have parted with their Lives.
If we have any Valve for our Laws and Liberties, which were so Dear to our Wise Ancestors, that sooner than part with them, they would have parted with their Lives.
and secret Fraud, by making, fomenting, inflaming Divisions among us, setting on one part of the Nation to provoke, disable, destroy another by turns, thereby to wear off the Scandal and Odium of their Cruelties, by our upbraiding one another with our own, by all possible, insnaring, intriguing Policies, have endeavour'd to Rob us of these Blessings;
and secret Fraud, by making, fomenting, Inflaming Divisions among us, setting on one part of the nation to provoke, disable, destroy Another by turns, thereby to wear off the Scandal and Odium of their Cruelties, by our upbraiding one Another with our own, by all possible, ensnaring, intriguing Policies, have endeavoured to Rob us of these Blessings;
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But should we so far oblige our Enemies (who have been too much, and for many Years obliged already) we should be thought deservedly to suffer all Scorn and Misery, with the Just,
But should we so Far oblige our Enemies (who have been too much, and for many years obliged already) we should be Thought deservedly to suffer all Scorn and Misery, with the Just,
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If there be any Love, if there be any Fear, if we have any Regard to things of the greatest Concernment to us, let us not Undervalue our Blessings, which will be best preserv'd,
If there be any Love, if there be any fear, if we have any Regard to things of the greatest Concernment to us, let us not Undervalue our Blessings, which will be best preserved,
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when we consider that what is descended to us from our Ancestors, or gotten by our Honest Industry, we are secur'd in the Legal Possession and Disposal of, against all Arbitrary Attempts, or Injurious Pretensions.
when we Consider that what is descended to us from our Ancestors, or got by our Honest Industry, we Are secured in the Legal Possession and Disposal of, against all Arbitrary Attempts, or Injurious Pretensions.
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and nothing is wanting that is helpful to forward the Salvation of our Souls, unless it be (that which is in our power to amend) the Conformity of our Practice to the Rules of our Profession.
and nothing is wanting that is helpful to forward the Salvation of our Souls, unless it be (that which is in our power to amend) the Conformity of our Practice to the Rules of our Profession.
or Sinister Designs, no Ends to serve, but those Glorious Ones, of Promoting the Publick Good of these Kingdoms, Preserving the Protestant Religion at Home and Abroad,
or Sinister Designs, no Ends to serve, but those Glorious Ones, of Promoting the Public Good of these Kingdoms, Preserving the Protestant Religion At Home and Abroad,
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They are indeed sensibly the heavier by the Hellish Arts of Wicked Men, who for several Years have been Maliciously breaking our Strength at Home, in Clipping and Debasing the Coin,
They Are indeed sensibly the Heavier by the Hellish Arts of Wicked Men, who for several years have been Maliciously breaking our Strength At Home, in Clipping and Debasing the Coin,
But this we hope will be Repair'd by the Wisdom of our Governours, and that in the Issue we shall be all Recompenced for what we suffer by it, by more Prosperous Events.
But this we hope will be Repaired by the Wisdom of our Governors, and that in the Issue we shall be all Recompensed for what we suffer by it, by more Prosperous Events.
We are Ingaged in War against an Enemy, whose Greatness we have long dreaded, like a direful Comet of Malignant Influence, portending some great Calamity,
We Are Engaged in War against an Enemy, whose Greatness we have long dreaded, like a direful Cometam of Malignant Influence, portending Some great Calamity,
than Relapse into our former Distractions, or submit our selves to Slavery, and be expos'd to the Mercy of French Dragoons, which can have no more Friends in England, than there are Enemies to our Religion and Laws.
than Relapse into our former Distractions, or submit our selves to Slavery, and be exposed to the Mercy of French Dragoons, which can have no more Friends in England, than there Are Enemies to our Religion and Laws.
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It is the nature of weak and impotent Minds, when under any uneasiness, presently upon any Terms to desire to get rid of it, without considering the Dangerous Consequences of their unadvised Impatience,
It is the nature of weak and impotent Minds, when under any uneasiness, presently upon any Terms to desire to get rid of it, without considering the Dangerous Consequences of their unadvised Impatience,
We find in Scripture the People were called upon in time of Difficulty and Danger, to be of good Courage, and to play the Men, as the Apostle exhorts the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 16.13. NONLATINALPHABET, quit your selves like Men, and be strong.
We find in Scripture the People were called upon in time of Difficulty and Danger, to be of good Courage, and to play the Men, as the Apostle exhorts the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 16.13., quit your selves like Men, and be strong.
And the Consideration that we are English Men, now in a time of Danger and War, with a Strong and Subtile Enemy, should raise in us a Courage suitable to that Name, which has been so Famous in former Ages,
And the Consideration that we Are English Men, now in a time of Danger and War, with a Strong and Subtle Enemy, should raise in us a Courage suitable to that Name, which has been so Famous in former Ages,
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and excite us to give it a new lustre, by Reviving the Virtues of our Forefathers, in giving all possible Testimonies of Fidelity and Good-will to our Countrey.
and excite us to give it a new lustre, by Reviving the Virtues of our Forefathers, in giving all possible Testimonies of Fidis and Goodwill to our Country.
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for besides the Deliverance from past Calamities, which ought not to be forgotten, and our hopes of future Safety and Prosperity, which are not to be despair'd of, we have Peace and Quietness at Home, the free Exercise of our Religion, and other Advantages of Government;
for beside the Deliverance from past Calamities, which ought not to be forgotten, and our hope's of future Safety and Prosperity, which Are not to be despaired of, we have Peace and Quietness At Home, the free Exercise of our Religion, and other Advantages of Government;
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God be Praised, the Blessings we enjoy, do much overballance the Inconveniences we suffer, which are but as gentle Rods, in Comparison of the Scorpions of our Enemies.
God be Praised, the Blessings we enjoy, do much overbalance the Inconveniences we suffer, which Are but as gentle Rods, in Comparison of the Scorpions of our Enemies.
For all these Blessings, which we Enjoy, next to the Goodness of God, we Owe Gratitude to our Governours, who are the Happy Instruments of Preserving them to us.
For all these Blessings, which we Enjoy, next to the goodness of God, we Owe Gratitude to our Governors, who Are the Happy Instruments of Preserving them to us.
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They Attend Continually with great Labour and Difficulty for our Benefit, laying out their Time, Care and Pains, which we have the Fruits of, without our Trouble.
They Attend Continually with great Labour and Difficulty for our Benefit, laying out their Time, Care and Pains, which we have the Fruits of, without our Trouble.
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Ought we not then to be Thankful to our Benefactors? Does it not become us to make them as easie as we can, that they may not be weary in doing good to us?
Ought we not then to be Thankful to our Benefactors? Does it not become us to make them as easy as we can, that they may not be weary in doing good to us?
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And what Government better Deserves to be Supported both in Church and State? Our Church being deservedly Owned to be the Glory of the Reformation, Teaching the Best Religion, Confirm'd by the Laws of God, Establish'd by those of the Land. The Civil Government so Famous all the World over,
And what Government better Deserves to be Supported both in Church and State? Our Church being deservedly Owned to be the Glory of the Reformation, Teaching the Best Religion, Confirmed by the Laws of God, Established by those of the Land. The Civil Government so Famous all the World over,
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when we were in great Trouble and Distress, by a Gracious Providence, in giving His Majesty so Happy a Success for our Seasonable Relief and Deliverance;
when we were in great Trouble and Distress, by a Gracious Providence, in giving His Majesty so Happy a Success for our Seasonable Relief and Deliverance;
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That all, who are in Authority under him, may have Grace to Execute Justice, and Maintain Truth, and that we all may be Conscienciously Subject and Obedient to them,
That all, who Are in authority under him, may have Grace to Execute justice, and Maintain Truth, and that we all may be Conscientiously Subject and Obedient to them,
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Which God of his Infinite Mercy grant, to his Glory and our Comfort, for Jesus Christ his Sake, to whom with the Holy Ghost, be ascribed all Glory, Honour and Power for Evermore. Amen. FINIS.
Which God of his Infinite Mercy grant, to his Glory and our Comfort, for jesus christ his Sake, to whom with the Holy Ghost, be ascribed all Glory, Honour and Power for Evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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