A discourse of the soveraign power in a sermon preached at St. Mary Le Bow, Nov. 28, 1682, before the Artillery Company of London, and now published at their desire / by George Hickes ...
as in Aristocracies, were then in the Wombs of their special causes, being afterwards introduced either by the compact and agreement of Men, free to choose their own Government,
as in Aristocracies, were then in the Wombs of their special Causes, being afterwards introduced either by the compact and agreement of Men, free to choose their own Government,
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upon whom first under the name of Prince, and then under the Titles of Emperor, and Augustus, the Senat, and People, not able to secure the publick Peace without a Soveraign Head, conferred all their Power;
upon whom First under the name of Prince, and then under the Titles of Emperor, and Augustus, the Senate, and People, not able to secure the public Peace without a Sovereign Head, conferred all their Power;
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and as the Greek, and Latin Historians, observe, really made them Kings, altho, to prevent offence on both sides, they must not forsooth be so called.
and as the Greek, and Latin Historians, observe, really made them Kings, although, to prevent offence on both sides, they must not forsooth be so called.
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or Nero the Sixth of these Emperours, that St. Paul wrote this Epistle unto the Romans, in which it is to be observed, that he asserts the Roman Emperor to be the Minister of God,
or Nero the Sixth of these emperors, that Saint Paul wrote this Epistle unto the Roman, in which it is to be observed, that he asserts the Roman Emperor to be the Minister of God,
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altho he was chosen by the Army, or the People, or sometimes by both, for even in Elective Monarchies, where the People choose the Soveraign, he hath not his Authority from his Electors,
although he was chosen by the Army, or the People, or sometime by both, for even in Elective Monarchies, where the People choose the Sovereign, he hath not his authority from his Electors,
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but from God, as in Oeconomical Government, the Prince of the Family, if I may so speak, hath not his Autority as an Husband, from the Wife, who chose him for her Husband,
but from God, as in Economical Government, the Prince of the Family, if I may so speak, hath not his authority as an Husband, from the Wife, who chosen him for her Husband,
But his Conjugal, and Despotical Autority are both from God, who hath made the Husband the head of his Wife, as Christ is the head of the Church, and the Master Lord,
But his Conjugal, and Despotical authority Are both from God, who hath made the Husband the head of his Wife, as christ is the head of the Church, and the Master Lord,
Just so is it in Elective Monarchies, the People or their Deputies may choose the Man whom they will have for their Prince, but they do not give him his Autority;
Just so is it in Elective Monarchies, the People or their Deputies may choose the Man whom they will have for their Prince, but they do not give him his authority;
that he hath from God upon their Election, which made Valentinian when the Army, that chose him Emperor, cry'd out, that he should take a partner in the Government, answer them upon this principle thus:
that he hath from God upon their Election, which made Valentinian when the Army, that chosen him Emperor, cried out, that he should take a partner in the Government, answer them upon this principle thus:
He beareth not the Sword in Vain, for he is the Minister of God. According to which explication of the words, I shall undertake to prove two propositions.
He bears not the Sword in Vain, for he is the Minister of God. According to which explication of the words, I shall undertake to prove two propositions.
And these two Propositions being proved, I shall make some practical inferences from this Loyal Doctrin, proper to this Audience and the exgence of the Times, in which we live.
And these two Propositions being proved, I shall make Some practical inferences from this Loyal Doctrine, proper to this Audience and the exgence of the Times, in which we live.
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I. First then, that Soveraign Princes are Gods Ministers, and Vice-Gerents, and Reign by his special ordinance, is plain from many express texts of the Old and New Testament, which are the Loyallest,
I. First then, that Sovereign Princes Are God's Ministers, and Vicegerents, and Reign by his special Ordinance, is plain from many express texts of the Old and New Testament, which Are the Loyalest,
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I will begin with the Old Testament, whose Autority, were it not of divine inspiration, ought upon the account of its antiquity, to preponderate with us above any other Volume in the World.
I will begin with the Old Testament, whose authority, were it not of divine inspiration, ought upon the account of its antiquity, to preponderate with us above any other Volume in the World.
and given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me, and now I have given all these Lands into the hands of Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babylon my Servant, and all Nations shall serve him,
and given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me, and now I have given all these Lands into the hands of Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babylon my Servant, and all nations shall serve him,
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for the God of Heaven, hath given thee a Kingdom, Power, and Strength, and Glory. Chap. 2.37. and afterwards speaking of him unto Belshazzar his Son, he said.
for the God of Heaven, hath given thee a Kingdom, Power, and Strength, and Glory. Chap. 2.37. and afterwards speaking of him unto Belshazzar his Son, he said.
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According to this Doctrine also God calleth Cyrus his Shepherd, and Anointed; the very Titles, which he gave the Kings of Israel, whom he set over his own People.
According to this Doctrine also God calls Cyrus his Shepherd, and Anointed; the very Titles, which he gave the Kings of Israel, whom he Set over his own People.
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Thus saith the Lord, I am the Lord that maketh all things, that Stretcheth forth the Heavens alone, that saith of Cyrus he is my Shepherd; and, Thus saith the Lord to Cyrus his Anointed, I have even called thee by thy name, I have surnamed thee,
Thus Says the Lord, I am the Lord that makes all things, that Stretcheth forth the Heavens alone, that Says of Cyrus he is my Shepherd; and, Thus Says the Lord to Cyrus his Anointed, I have even called thee by thy name, I have surnamed thee,
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Thou shalt not revile the Gods (saith God) nor curse the ruler of thy People, and saith the Psalmist, Ps. 82. God standeth in the Congregation of the Mighty, he Judgeth among the Gods;
Thou shalt not revile the God's (Says God) nor curse the ruler of thy People, and Says the Psalmist, Ps. 82. God Stands in the Congregation of the Mighty, he Judgeth among the God's;
and their Empire a similitude of his Empire, they are Supream on Earth, as he is in Heaven, they derive not their Autority from their Subjects (for that would be a contradiction) as he derives not his from his creatures,
and their Empire a similitude of his Empire, they Are Supreme on Earth, as he is in Heaven, they derive not their authority from their Subject's (for that would be a contradiction) as he derives not his from his creatures,
but from him alone they derive it, they are his Lieutenants, and Trustees, the honor or dishonor we do them terminates in him, who gives them their Scepters,
but from him alone they derive it, they Are his Lieutenants, and Trustees, the honour or dishonour we do them terminates in him, who gives them their Sceptres,
This is further evident out of the New Testament, from that solemn acknowledgment which our blessed Saviour as a Subject of the Empire, made of the Soveraign Power of Tiberius, whom he owned, by paying the Tribute, which was due unto him, for the Minister of God.
This is further evident out of the New Testament, from that solemn acknowledgment which our blessed Saviour as a Subject of the Empire, made of the Sovereign Power of Tiberius, whom he owned, by paying the Tribute, which was due unto him, for the Minister of God.
Let every soul be subject to the higher powers, for there is no power but of God, the powers that be are ordained of God, whosoever therefore resisteth the power resisteth the ordinance of God,
Let every soul be Subject to the higher Powers, for there is no power but of God, the Powers that be Are ordained of God, whosoever Therefore Resisteth the power Resisteth the Ordinance of God,
Wherefore, you ought to be subject not only for wrath, but also for Conscience sake. Here you see how Emphatically the Apostle styleth the Power, the Ordinance, and the Potentate,
Wherefore, you ought to be Subject not only for wrath, but also for Conscience sake. Here you see how Emphatically the Apostle styleth the Power, the Ordinance, and the Potentate,
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So Athenagoras Addressing his speech to Marcus Antoninus, and his Son Commodus: to you (saith he) the power of all things is committed, you have received the Empire from above.
So Athenagoras Addressing his speech to Marcus Antoninus, and his Son Commodus: to you (Says he) the power of all things is committed, you have received the Empire from above.
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and giveth them Power to Reign, and in Eusebius, Dionysius of Alexandria saith in the name of the Christians, we worship, and adore the one God, who hath committed the Kingdom to out Sacred Emperors Valcrianus, and Gallienus? And Prenoeus Bishops,
and gives them Power to Reign, and in Eusebius, Dionysius of Alexandria Says in the name of the Christians, we worship, and adore the one God, who hath committed the Kingdom to out Sacred Emperor's Valcrianus, and Gallienus? And Prenoeus Bishops,
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as being ordained by our God. Apol. c. 30.33. and in another place, a Christian is an Enemy to no man, much less to the Emperor, whom he knows to be appointed by God, ad Scapul.
as being ordained by our God. Apollinarian c. 30.33. and in Another place, a Christian is an Enemy to no man, much less to the Emperor, whom he knows to be appointed by God, and Scapul.
This was current Divinity among the Christians under the Pagan and Persecuting Emperors, and what it was after they turned Christians, may be seen in the Apology of St. Athanasrus, unto Constanius, especially from these words:
This was current Divinity among the Christians under the Pagan and Persecuting Emperor's, and what it was After they turned Christians, may be seen in the Apology of Saint Athanasrus, unto Constanius, especially from these words:
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and Authors, of our own Soveraigns, the Kings of the English Empire, to whom God hath given this Imperial Crown, the Statute of Praemunire lb. K. 2. c. 5. declares, that the Crown of England is so free that it is in no Earthly Subjection,
and Authors, of our own Sovereigns, the Kings of the English Empire, to whom God hath given this Imperial Crown, the Statute of Praemunire lb. K. 2. c. 5. declares, that the Crown of England is so free that it is in no Earthly Subjection,
The Church is to admit none into holy orders, but such as will first subscribe, that the Kings Majesty next under God, is the only Supream Governor of all his Realsm and Dominions, and in the Book of Homilies besides the assertion of this Doctrine about Soveraign Princes in general, our late Soveraign King James is acknowledged for the high gift of God. To conclude this head, from hence it comes to pass, that our Kings,
The Church is to admit none into holy order, but such as will First subscribe, that the Kings Majesty next under God, is the only Supreme Governor of all his Realsm and Dominions, and in the Book of Homilies beside the assertion of this Doctrine about Sovereign Princes in general, our late Sovereign King James is acknowledged for the high gift of God. To conclude this head, from hence it comes to pass, that our Kings,
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as the learned Bochart observed, are stiled by the Grace of God, and that the Royal Motto is Dieu et mon Droit; and accordingly this Church which is so Pure,
as the learned Bochart observed, Are styled by the Grace of God, and that the Royal Motto is Dieu et mon Droit; and accordingly this Church which is so Pure,
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and Primitive in her Loyalty hath taught her Children to Pray: Almighty God whose Kingdom is everlasting, and Power infinite, have mercy upon the whole Church,
and Primitive in her Loyalty hath taught her Children to Pray: Almighty God whose Kingdom is everlasting, and Power infinite, have mercy upon the Whole Church,
and so rule the heart of thy Chosen Servant Charles, our King and Governour, that he knowing, whose Minister he is, may above all things seek thy Honour,
and so Rule the heart of thy Chosen Servant Charles, our King and Governor, that he knowing, whose Minister he is, may above all things seek thy Honour,
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This latter Proposition is a very easy and discernable consequence from the former, and may be illustrated from the nature of subordinate Magistrates who are the Kings Ministers, appointed under him,
This latter Proposition is a very easy and discernible consequence from the former, and may be illustrated from the nature of subordinate Magistrates who Are the Kings Ministers, appointed under him,
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and Orders would be vain, precarious and insignificant words, and writings, meer Cobwebs, which the Wasps and Hornets, that swarm in all Governments, would insultingly break through.
and Order would be vain, precarious and insignificant words, and writings, mere Cobwebs, which the Wasps and Hornets, that swarm in all Governments, would insultingly break through.
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or Military Forces, which may be called the Sword of War. Furthermore it is necessary for the Soveraign to bear the Sword of War, not only to defend himself from his own Rebellious Subjects,
or Military Forces, which may be called the Sword of War. Furthermore it is necessary for the Sovereign to bear the Sword of War, not only to defend himself from his own Rebellious Subject's,
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or jealousie of anothe but in all Earthly Kingdoms there must be military Societies, & Preparations ready to oppose foreign violence, actual and Potential Forces, some every where,
or jealousy of anothe but in all Earthly Kingdoms there must be military Societies, & Preparations ready to oppose foreign violence, actual and Potential Forces, Some every where,
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and providing Arms, and Forces, did belong to any other person, than him whom God hath appointed for Soveraign, that person would be Soveraign, and not he.
and providing Arms, and Forces, did belong to any other person, than him whom God hath appointed for Sovereign, that person would be Sovereign, and not he.
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who hath put it in his hand for his Peoples defence and also to be an avenger, to execute wrath upon every soul that is disobedient to the Laws, which are made to defend his rights, against the invasions of his Subjects,
who hath put it in his hand for his Peoples defence and also to be an avenger, to execute wrath upon every soul that is disobedient to the Laws, which Are made to defend his rights, against the invasions of his Subject's,
and death over men Radically, and Originally belongeth, hath committed the Sword of War, and Justice unto him, that he might be Vindex in terris, and not only Command, but Punish in his stead.
and death over men Radically, and Originally belongeth, hath committed the Sword of War, and justice unto him, that he might be Vindex in terris, and not only Command, but punish in his stead.
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Hence the Emperor Justinian, who according to my first proposition, in the first sentence of his Preface to the Pandects solemnly acknowledges, that he received his Empire from God, doth in the beginning of his Proem to the Institutions assert Arms to be primarily necessary for a Prince, in the following words:
Hence the Emperor Justinian, who according to my First proposition, in the First sentence of his Preface to the Pandects solemnly acknowledges, that he received his Empire from God, does in the beginning of his Proem to the Institutions assert Arms to be primarily necessary for a Prince, in the following words:
Imperatoriam Majestatem non solum Armis decoratam, sed etiam legibus oportet esse armatam. The Majesty of a King ought to be fortified and adorned not only with Arms, but Laws.
Imperatoriam Majestatem non solum Armis decoratam, sed etiam legibus oportet esse armatam. The Majesty of a King ought to be fortified and adorned not only with Arms, but Laws.
for take away the Teeth, and Talons of the Lyon, and his Roaring, to which Solomon ingeniously compares the wrath of a King, shall be no longer terrible,
for take away the Teeth, and Talons of the lion, and his Roaring, to which Solomon ingeniously compares the wrath of a King, shall be no longer terrible,
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and to this purpose Fleta, habet Rex in manu suâ omnia jura, the King hath all the Laws in his hand, & materialem gladium, qui pertinet, ad Regni gubernaculum, and the Sword, which belongeth to the Government of his Kingdom,
and to this purpose Fleta, habet Rex in manu suâ omnia jura, the King hath all the Laws in his hand, & materialem Gladium, qui pertinet, ad Regni gubernaculum, and the Sword, which belongeth to the Government of his Kingdom,
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In rege, qui reclè regit, necessaria sunt duo baec, arma videlicet, & leges, there are two things necessary for a King, that Governs well, Arms, and Laws.
In rege, qui reclè regit, necessaria sunt duo baec, arma videlicet, & leges, there Are two things necessary for a King, that Governs well, Arms, and Laws.
Hence the Laws of this Kingdom, which acknowledg the imperial Crown, and Jurisdiction of his Realm, to be taken immediately from God, according to my first Proposition, do also according to the second, acknowledg the Kings Power over the Militia,
Hence the Laws of this Kingdom, which acknowledge the imperial Crown, and Jurisdiction of his Realm, to be taken immediately from God, according to my First Proposition, do also according to the second, acknowledge the Kings Power over the Militia,
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and that force of Armour belongs unto him, by vertue of his Royal Seignory, as may be seen in the 7 of Edward I. and in the 13 of our present Soveraign, c. 6. where it is declared, that the supream disposition of the Militia,
and that force of Armour belongs unto him, by virtue of his Royal Seignory, as may be seen in the 7 of Edward I. and in the 13 of our present Sovereign, c. 6. where it is declared, that the supreme disposition of the Militia,
which his Majesty, of his great wisdom, knew very well, when he told that House of Commons, which asked the Militia of him for some weeks, that he would not part with it for an hour.
which his Majesty, of his great Wisdom, knew very well, when he told that House of Commons, which asked the Militia of him for Some weeks, that he would not part with it for an hour.
and that he giveth the former to Emperours and Kings to use it under him; but so, that as his ministers and vicegerents, they depend entirely upon him.
and that he gives the former to emperors and Kings to use it under him; but so, that as his Ministers and vicegerents, they depend entirely upon him.
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and this set the foot of Pope Alexander the 3d upon his Neck, when his Holiness blasphemously misapplyed the words of the Psalmist: Thou shalt tread upon the Lion and Adder, the young Lion and Dragon, thou shalt trample under foot.
and this Set the foot of Pope Alexander the 3d upon his Neck, when his Holiness blasphemously misapplied the words of the Psalmist: Thou shalt tread upon the lion and Adder, the young lion and Dragon, thou shalt trample under foot.
It was upon this account of the Pope's pretended universal Sovereignty that King John surrendred this Kingdom to Pope Innocent the 3d that Henry the 2d submitted to the lashes of the Monks of Canterbury, and that Henry the 4th.
It was upon this account of the Pope's pretended universal Sovereignty that King John surrendered this Kingdom to Pope Innocent the 3d that Henry the 2d submitted to the Lashes of the Monks of Canterbury, and that Henry the 4th.
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Our Ancestours themselves were never able to bear it, as appears from the resolve of the Lords and Commons in Parliament, in the 40 year of Edward the 3d who when the Pope by his Ambassadour demanded Homage of the King for his two Kingdoms, answered, that King John (upon whose surrender the Pope grounded his claim) could not put his Realm in any such subjection without his peoples consent, that it was against his Coronation Oath,
Our Ancestors themselves were never able to bear it, as appears from the resolve of the lords and Commons in Parliament, in the 40 year of Edward the 3d who when the Pope by his Ambassador demanded Homage of the King for his two Kingdoms, answered, that King John (upon whose surrender the Pope grounded his claim) could not put his Realm in any such subjection without his peoples consent, that it was against his Coronation Oath,
And in the Stature of Praemunire, wherein as I have shew'd, the three Estates of this Realm acknowledged the King to be immediately subject to God, they also promised and bound themselves to defend the King's Crown and Regality against the Papal Jurisdiction,
And in the Stature of Praemunire, wherein as I have showed, the three Estates of this Realm acknowledged the King to be immediately Subject to God, they also promised and bound themselves to defend the King's Crown and Regality against the Papal Jurisdiction,
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And in the 35 Hen. VIII. 11. the first oath of Supremacy, which acknowledges the King supreme Head upon earth under God, was also formed against the Papal Jurisdiction;
And in the 35 Hen. VIII. 11. the First oath of Supremacy, which acknowledges the King supreme Head upon earth under God, was also formed against the Papal Jurisdiction;
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which made Arch-Bishop Cranmer, in Queen Mary 's days, refuse to answer the Bishop of Glocester, who sate in judgment upon him by commission from Rome; for which refusal he apologized in a Letter to the Queen, urging his Oath of Allegiance to the contrary,
which made Arch-Bishop Cranmer, in Queen Marry is days, refuse to answer the Bishop of Gloucester, who sat in judgement upon him by commission from Room; for which refusal he apologized in a letter to the Queen, urging his Oath of Allegiance to the contrary,
and telling her Majesty, that it could not but grieve the heart of any natural Subject to be accused, as he was, of his own Sovereign within her own Realm, before an outward Judge.
and telling her Majesty, that it could not but grieve the heart of any natural Subject to be accused, as he was, of his own Sovereign within her own Realm, before an outward Judge.
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But in the second place, we may observe what an absurd doctrine it is, and how disagreeable to Christian divinity, to assert that the sovereign Power is radically and originally seated in the People,
But in the second place, we may observe what an absurd Doctrine it is, and how disagreeable to Christian divinity, to assert that the sovereign Power is radically and originally seated in the People,
as sormerly in Athens, and now in the Cantons of Switzerland, and that, as formerly in Sparta, they may commit the exercise of it unto a single person under the character of King;
as formerly in Athens, and now in the Cantons of Switzerland, and that, as formerly in Sparta, they may commit the exercise of it unto a single person under the character of King;
and have the People for their sovereign Lord, who in these unhappy governments, as Themistocles calls them in his Epistles, are indeed the Ministers of God,
and have the People for their sovereign Lord, who in these unhappy governments, as Themistocles calls them in his Epistles, Are indeed the Ministers of God,
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But the opinion that I am speaking against is this, that the People are the fountain and foundation of all power and dominion, which is understood to be derived from them even upon those whom Custom calls sovereign Princes, who are but their trustees, or siduciary ministers; with whom they have at least a virtual contract,
But the opinion that I am speaking against is this, that the People Are the fountain and Foundation of all power and dominion, which is understood to be derived from them even upon those whom Custom calls sovereign Princes, who Are but their trustees, or siduciary Ministers; with whom they have At least a virtual contract,
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I am confident this doctrine cannot be strange to any man, that hath cast his eyes never so little upon the seditious Pamphlets of these, or the late times.
I am confident this Doctrine cannot be strange to any man, that hath cast his eyes never so little upon the seditious Pamphlets of these, or the late times.
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It is expressed, or implyed, taught, or insinuated in most of them, which infect the unwary, the unthinking Vulgar with this Popish principle of Rebellion, before they are aware.
It is expressed, or employed, taught, or insinuated in most of them, which infect the unwary, the unthinking vulgar with this Popish principle of Rebellion, before they Are aware.
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and by that means to revenge themselves upon the Princes that would not submit unto the Pope. And indeed there never was any doctrine better sitted and invented to destroy Monarchi•s, than this is:
and by that means to revenge themselves upon the Princes that would not submit unto the Pope. And indeed there never was any Doctrine better sitted and invented to destroy Monarchi•s, than this is:
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for as the unchristian opinion, that Episcopacy is an usurpation over the Church, makes many people sit so uneasy and discontented under the Episcopal Jurisdiction, and hate Bishops:
for as the unchristian opinion, that Episcopacy is an usurpation over the Church, makes many people fit so uneasy and discontented under the Episcopal Jurisdiction, and hate Bishops:
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So this unchristian doctrine, which makes sovereign and independent Princes Usurpers over the peoples liberties, must also make all people that believe it, uneasy and discontented under Monarchical government,
So this unchristian Doctrine, which makes sovereign and independent Princes Usurpers over the peoples Liberties, must also make all people that believe it, uneasy and discontented under Monarchical government,
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unscriptural I call it, because it is so contrary to the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, which assert such wicked Princes as Tiberius, Nebuchadnezzar, Claudius and Nero, to be the ministers of God,
unscriptural I call it, Because it is so contrary to the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, which assert such wicked Princes as Tiberius, Nebuchadnezzar, Claudius and Nero, to be the Ministers of God,
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For first, if the sovereign Power be radically and fundamentally seated in the people, then there is but one sort of sovereign government in the World, viz. Democracy, and by consequence all other Sovereigns,
For First, if the sovereign Power be radically and fundamentally seated in the people, then there is but one sort of sovereign government in the World, viz. Democracy, and by consequence all other Sovereigns,
Secondly, They cannot tell us upon this hypothesis, whether the supreme Power belongs to all the people promiscuously, that have the use of reason, without any regard to Sex or condition,
Secondly, They cannot tell us upon this hypothesis, whither the supreme Power belongs to all the people promiscuously, that have the use of reason, without any regard to Sex or condition,
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when Histories teach us that they have weilded Sceptres, as well as Men, and Experience shews, that there is no natural difference between their understandings and ours,
when Histories teach us that they have wielded Sceptres, as well as Men, and Experience shows, that there is no natural difference between their understandings and ours,
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If all, then young and old, masters and servants, fathers and children, poor and rich must have an equal share and suffrage in the Government, which would make an intolerable confusion;
If all, then young and old, Masters and Servants, Father's and children, poor and rich must have an equal share and suffrage in the Government, which would make an intolerable confusion;
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or authority those without the limits, which must be the more numerous part of the people, are shut out from the Government and from the concerns of the Commonwealth, of which they are the greatest part.
or Authority those without the Limits, which must be the more numerous part of the people, Are shut out from the Government and from the concerns of the Commonwealth, of which they Are the greatest part.
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Or if you will suppose a great Number of people not yet under any contract or regular association, who can have power to convene them together, to appoint times or places for meeting to preside in their assemblies, to determine arising doubts, to draw up articles of agreement, form the scheme of the future Government, compute voices,
Or if you will suppose a great Number of people not yet under any contract or regular association, who can have power to convene them together, to appoint times or places for meeting to preside in their assemblies, to determine arising doubts, to draw up Articles of agreement, from the scheme of the future Government, compute voices,
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or would not come? When you have well considered all these difficult and p•rplexed points, which attend this hypothesis of placing all power in the People, you will easily perceive the excellency of the Scriptural hypothesis above it.
or would not come? When you have well considered all these difficult and p•rplexed points, which attend this hypothesis of placing all power in the People, you will Easily perceive the excellency of the Scriptural hypothesis above it.
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and compleat account of Government, to say, that sovereign States and Princes, are God's ministers and not the peoples, that they derive their power from heaven, and not from men;
and complete account of Government, to say, that sovereign States and Princes, Are God's Ministers and not the peoples, that they derive their power from heaven, and not from men;
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and States, you may perceive what a great sin it is for the subjects of any government upon any pretence whatsoever, to take up Arms without authority from the lawfull Sovereign, be it in riots, tumults,
and States, you may perceive what a great since it is for the subject's of any government upon any pretence whatsoever, to take up Arms without Authority from the lawful Sovereign, be it in riots, tumults,
Put up thy Sword again (saith he unto Saint Peter, who drew it to defend his Master against the officers of the persecuting Sanhedrim,) for all, that take the sword, shall perish by the sword;
Put up thy Sword again (Says he unto Saint Peter, who drew it to defend his Master against the Officers of the persecuting Sanhedrim,) for all, that take the sword, shall perish by the sword;
To bear the Sword, or have the supreme disposition of the Sword, is one of the jura majestatis, or essential rights of Sovereignty, which belongs to the Sovereign by the Imperial laws of all governments,
To bear the Sword, or have the supreme disposition of the Sword, is one of the jura majestatis, or essential rights of Sovereignty, which belongs to the Sovereign by the Imperial laws of all governments,
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for were there any other power to which he was accountable, or which had a right to resist him by violence or force of armour, that power would be Caesar, or Sovereign, and not he.
for were there any other power to which he was accountable, or which had a right to resist him by violence or force of armour, that power would be Caesar, or Sovereign, and not he.
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and so had not come as he said, to save mens lives, but to destroy them, and as he spoke in another sense, not to send Peace upon the earth, but a Sword.
and so had not come as he said, to save men's lives, but to destroy them, and as he spoke in Another sense, not to send Peace upon the earth, but a Sword.
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and by the Gospel, which confirms them, that passive obedience, or non-resistence becomes the double duty of Christian subjects, who cannot take up the Sword against their Sovereign without resisting God, whose Minister he is,
and by the Gospel, which confirms them, that passive Obedience, or nonresistance becomes the double duty of Christian subject's, who cannot take up the Sword against their Sovereign without resisting God, whose Minister he is,
I need not send you far off to prove what I say, for in this little Island since the beginning of the Reformation, there hath been perhaps as much Christian bloud shed in pretended defensive Wars, by the Anti-Episcopal Reformers,
I need not send you Far off to prove what I say, for in this little Island since the beginning of the Reformation, there hath been perhaps as much Christian blood shed in pretended defensive Wars, by the Anti-Episcopal Reformers,
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But in the fourth place, To pass over many other usefull observations, as what a strong obligation this doctrine lays upon the consciences of all Christian States,
But in the fourth place, To pass over many other useful observations, as what a strong obligation this Doctrine lays upon the Consciences of all Christian States,
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I say, to pass over these considerations, which would effectually vindicate the Church and Clergy of England, and discover the malice of their factious enemies, we may see how much it is the special duty of all inferiour Magistrates whether Civil or Military, to take care that they employ not their power, which they have from their Sovereign against him,
I say, to pass over these considerations, which would effectually vindicate the Church and Clergy of England, and discover the malice of their factious enemies, we may see how much it is the special duty of all inferior Magistrates whither Civil or Military, to take care that they employ not their power, which they have from their Sovereign against him,
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I make this observation, because it hath been, and I am afraid still is, a principle among our new Reformers, that the inferiour Magistrates have their power immediately from God,
I make this observation, Because it hath been, and I am afraid still is, a principle among our new Reformers, that the inferior Magistrates have their power immediately from God,
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But as this opinion is utterly against Scripture, the Histories of all times, and the practice of all civil governments, wherein all inferiour Magistrates have their commissions from the Supreme: So is it utterly against reason,
But as this opinion is utterly against Scripture, the Histories of all times, and the practice of all civil governments, wherein all inferior Magistrates have their commissions from the Supreme: So is it utterly against reason,
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and if there be any man here so absurd, that is not convinced of the danger and absurdity of it at first hearing, I desire him to admit this hypothesis but for one year into his own family:
and if there be any man Here so absurd, that is not convinced of the danger and absurdity of it At First hearing, I desire him to admit this hypothesis but for one year into his own family:
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but if he abhor this as an absurd and impious proposal, and as utterly inconsistent with the just exercise of the paternal authority in Families, it is every whit as bad in sovereign States and Kingdoms,
but if he abhor this as an absurd and impious proposal, and as utterly inconsistent with the just exercise of the paternal Authority in Families, it is every whit as bad in sovereign States and Kingdoms,
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I have also made this observation, because many inferiour Powers and Magistrates have formerly, and I wish I could not say of late, done very much harm to the Crown,
I have also made this observation, Because many inferior Powers and Magistrates have formerly, and I wish I could not say of late, done very much harm to the Crown,
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Every lawfull Souldier whether Common, or Commander is God's Souldier, and what Jehosaphat said unto his Judges, 2 Chron. 19. may with a little alteration, be said by the King to his Militia, or Army, Let the fear of Gob be upon you,
Every lawful Soldier whither Common, or Commander is God's Soldier, and what Jehoshaphat said unto his Judges, 2 Chronicles 19. may with a little alteration, be said by the King to his Militia, or Army, Let the Fear of Gob be upon you,
I profess, I wonder what can be the ground of such an absurd opinion, and how the Socinians, who pretend to be Masters of Reason, can teach such an unreasonable thing.
I profess, I wonder what can be the ground of such an absurd opinion, and how the socinians, who pretend to be Masters of Reason, can teach such an unreasonable thing.
and laudable to bear it under him, just as because he is the supreme Minister of Justice, some must needs serve under him in the administration and execution of Justice,
and laudable to bear it under him, just as Because he is the supreme Minister of justice, Some must needs serve under him in the administration and execution of justice,
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and necessary for the support of Government, and therefore I confess, I cannot understand, why it should be more unlawfull for a Christian to buckle on the Sword at the command of his Prince,
and necessary for the support of Government, and Therefore I confess, I cannot understand, why it should be more unlawful for a Christian to buckle on the Sword At the command of his Prince,
as they did not many days ago, my Lord Mayor's Janizaries, my Lord Mayor's Army, and as they think very wittily, my Lord Mayor's Guards. These people are themselves an argument to prove,
as they did not many days ago, my Lord Mayor's Janizaries, my Lord Mayor's Army, and as they think very wittily, my Lord Mayor's Guards. These people Are themselves an argument to prove,
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how necessary the Sword is for the quiet and welfare of Government, according to the moto of your Shield, arma pacis fulcra, that arms are the cause of peace.
how necessary the Sword is for the quiet and welfare of Government, according to the moto of your Shield, arma pacis fulcra, that arms Are the cause of peace.
and God be praised, that both the King, and the Lord Mayor have their Guards to defend them, otherwise, I fear, the spirit of Corah, which reigns still in these men, would soon push them on to pull his Lordship out of his Chair,
and God be praised, that both the King, and the Lord Mayor have their Guards to defend them, otherwise, I Fear, the Spirit of Corah, which reigns still in these men, would soon push them on to pull his Lordship out of his Chair,
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So is it to be wished, and all possible Endeavours ought to be used by you, who are Members of this Honourable Company, that none be admitted into it, at least into the Government of it, who will likely so misemploy their Swords.
So is it to be wished, and all possible Endeavours ought to be used by you, who Are Members of this Honourable Company, that none be admitted into it, At least into the Government of it, who will likely so misemploy their Swords.
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You are the Chef d'ordre, the Chief Academy of this kind in His Majesties Dominions; and as you are the most Illustrious for the Number, and Quality of your Members,
You Are the Chef d'ordre, the Chief Academy of this kind in His Majesties Dominions; and as you Are the most Illustrious for the Number, and Quality of your Members,
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May you all (according to the Ancient Oath of Allegiance wont to be Administred in Courts of Leet) Be Faithful and Loyal to our Sovereign Lord the King,
May you all (according to the Ancient Oath of Allegiance wont to be Administered in Courts of Leet) Be Faithful and Loyal to our Sovereign Lord the King,
But if notwithstanding your Care, and Endeavours to the contrary, any disaffected Persons have, or may hereafter creep in among you, let their Right-hands forget their Cunning,
But if notwithstanding your Care, and Endeavours to the contrary, any disaffected Persons have, or may hereafter creep in among you, let their Right-hands forget their Cunning,
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Let their Calamity, as Solomon saith, rise suddenly: Let swift Destruction, as David pray'd against his Enemies, come upon them unawares; let them be as the Chaff before the Wind,
Let their Calamity, as Solomon Says, rise suddenly: Let swift Destruction, as David prayed against his Enemies, come upon them unawares; let them be as the Chaff before the Wind,
Let all this come upon them as upon Absalom, Brutus, Cassius, and Choerea; and I hope there is none so disloyal in this Audience, at least in this Honourable Company, that will not heartily say Amen.
Let all this come upon them as upon Absalom, Brutus, Cassius, and Choerea; and I hope there is none so disloyal in this Audience, At least in this Honourable Company, that will not heartily say Amen.
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There are other Excellent Uses to be made of this Doctrine, especially against the unchristian Practises of those Men, who not having the fe•r of the King of Kings before their Eyes, love to speak and do every thing,
There Are other Excellent Uses to be made of this Doctrine, especially against the unchristian Practises of those Men, who not having the fe•r of the King of Kings before their Eyes, love to speak and do every thing,
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standring his Person and Government, belying or mis-construing his best Proceedings, blaming, or Censuring his most Innocent Actions, delighting in his Misfortunes, Triumphing in his Wants, Aggravating his Infirmities, dispersing Stories and Rumours to his Prejudice,
standring his Person and Government, belying or misconstruing his best Proceedings, blaming, or Censuring his most Innocent Actions, delighting in his Misfortunes, Triumphing in his Wants, Aggravating his Infirmities, dispersing Stories and Rumours to his Prejudice,
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If you ask these Men with what Conscience they can thus treat their Soveraign, they will tell you, they do nothing but what they can Justifie by Law; as if the Laws of the Land,
If you ask these Men with what Conscience they can thus Treat their Sovereign, they will tell you, they do nothing but what they can Justify by Law; as if the Laws of the Land,
nor furnished by them unto every good Work, but quite contrary, the Laws of the Realm will allow us to do many grievous things against Father, Mother, Wife, Children,
nor furnished by them unto every good Work, but quite contrary, the Laws of the Realm will allow us to do many grievous things against Father, Mother, Wife, Children,
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as it is plain from the Verse after my Text, where the Apostle having told the Romans, that the Emperour was the Minister of God, he then adds, Wherefore you must needs be subject, not only for Wrath, or fear of Legal Punishment, but also for Conscience-sake. To Conclude all;
as it is plain from the Verse After my Text, where the Apostle having told the Roman, that the Emperor was the Minister of God, he then adds, Wherefore you must needs be Subject, not only for Wrath, or Fear of Legal Punishment, but also for Conscience-sake. To Conclude all;
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