and turn it into a Bochim. But because the best sorrow is amendment, and Reformation the truest Repentance, I therefore thought our most unfeigned mourning for a slaughtred Monarch, would be to learn,
and turn it into a Bochim. But Because the best sorrow is amendment, and Reformation the Truest Repentance, I Therefore Thought our most unfeigned mourning for a slaughtered Monarch, would be to Learn,
and account those hands accursed that were so impiously imbrewed in the Royal, and Sacred bloud of their Soveraign, and Gods Anointed. Let us therefore testifie our abhorrence of that bloudy crime by our present submission:
and account those hands accursed that were so impiously imbrued in the Royal, and Sacred blood of their Sovereign, and God's Anointed. Let us Therefore testify our abhorrence of that bloody crime by our present submission:
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for the Lords sake, &c. And they are one of those many rules, prescribed in this latter part of the Chapter for the right ordering of a Christian conversation, that it might be blameless, and inoffensive.
for the lords sake, etc. And they Are one of those many rules, prescribed in this latter part of the Chapter for the right ordering of a Christian Conversation, that it might be blameless, and inoffensive.
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For though it were both the primitive Principle and Practice, in all lawfull things, to yield ready obedience to the will and command of their Magistrates;
For though it were both the primitive Principle and Practice, in all lawful things, to yield ready Obedience to the will and command of their Magistrates;
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Certainly, if onely a conceit and fancy of Superstition, could now leavy Armies, and draw out the sword against those, who were acknowledgedly of the same Doctrine,
Certainly, if only a conceit and fancy of Superstition, could now leavy Armies, and draw out the sword against those, who were acknowledgedly of the same Doctrine,
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and Faith with themselves, who held the same Profession, the same Baptism, the same Head, the same God, and Father of all, and agreed in all the substantials of one,
and Faith with themselves, who held the same Profession, the same Baptism, the same Head, the same God, and Father of all, and agreed in all the substantials of one,
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when no other choice lay before them, but either Death, or Idolatry. Those who could now think it lawful to depose and murder a Christian King, would, no doubt, have thought it meritorious to assassinate a Pagan Persecutor. The Church had been then militant in another sense, than it was:
when no other choice lay before them, but either Death, or Idolatry. Those who could now think it lawful to depose and murder a Christian King, would, no doubt, have Thought it meritorious to assassinate a Pagan Persecutor. The Church had been then militant in Another sense, than it was:
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Such multitudes perisht, of each sex, of all ages, by wild beasts, by fire, by the Cross, by the sword, by all the witty cruelties, that rage could invent,
Such Multitudes perished, of each sex, of all ages, by wild beasts, by fire, by the Cross, by the sword, by all the witty cruelties, that rage could invent,
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and resistance, wearied out their Tormenters, who had not strength enough to inflict, what the Christians had strength enough to suffer. Yea so thick was this seed sown, that St. Jerome assignes no less than the bloud of five thousand Martyrs, to every day in the year;
and resistance, wearied out their Tormenters, who had not strength enough to inflict, what the Christians had strength enough to suffer. Yea so thick was this seed sown, that Saint Jerome assigns no less than the blood of five thousand Martyrs, to every day in the year;
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onely excepting the first of January from so deep a Rubrick: And that which I cannot but account the hardest and sorest tryal of their patience, was, that whensoever it pleased Almighty God to send any notable plague upon the world,
only excepting the First of January from so deep a Rubric: And that which I cannot but account the Hardest and Sorest trial of their patience, was, that whensoever it pleased Almighty God to send any notable plague upon the world,
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whensoever the Sea, or Rivers broke out, or a worse deluge of Barbarous, and Savage Nations broke in, upon the Roman Confines, streight the out-cry of the Rabble was, Christianos ad Leones, Away with the Christians to the Lyons, as Tertullian witnesseth in his Apologetick: streight the anger of the Gods must be appeased with the bloud of Christians, who for refusing to Sacrifice, must themselves be made victimes.
whensoever the Sea, or rivers broke out, or a Worse deluge of Barbarous, and Savage nations broke in, upon the Roman Confines, straight the outcry of the Rabble was, Christians ad Leones, Away with the Christians to the Lyons, as Tertullian Witnesseth in his Apologetic: straight the anger of the God's must be appeased with the blood of Christians, who for refusing to Sacrifice, must themselves be made victims.
yet, saith our Apostle, though you are so dealt with, spoken against and Persecuted as evil doers, herein shew your selves to be Christians, that aim at greater matters than what your Emperours are jealous you will attempt to take from them;
yet, Says our Apostle, though you Are so dealt with, spoken against and Persecuted as evil doers, herein show your selves to be Christians, that aim At greater matters than what your emperors Are jealous you will attempt to take from them;
and be not onely victorious in your Constancy under sufferings, but loyal also in your Obedience, under suspicions, and false accusations. Though they speak against you as evil doers,
and be not only victorious in your Constancy under sufferings, but loyal also in your obedience, under suspicions, and false accusations. Though they speak against you as evil doers,
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First, An Authoritative Command of Obedience. Submit your selves. Secondly, The Object to which this Obedience must be yeilded. Every Ordinance of man.
First, an Authoritative Command of obedience. Submit your selves. Secondly, The Object to which this obedience must be yielded. Every Ordinance of man.
or a creature of mans making. For so St. Peter should contradict St. Paul, who tells us, Rom. 13.1. There are no powers but of God, the powers that be are ordained of God;
or a creature of men making. For so Saint Peter should contradict Saint Paul, who tells us, Rom. 13.1. There Are no Powers but of God, the Powers that be Are ordained of God;
Magistracy is an Ordinance of God, in respect of its original Institution: but it is an Ordinance of man, in respect of its particular Constitution, and Modification.
Magistracy is an Ordinance of God, in respect of its original Institution: but it is an Ordinance of man, in respect of its particular Constitution, and Modification.
they are his Lieutenants in the world, and therefore to disobey them, is to rebel against that Sovereign and Divine Authority by which they reign. Hence therefore let us observe;
they Are his Lieutenants in the world, and Therefore to disobey them, is to rebel against that Sovereign and Divine authority by which they Reign. Hence Therefore let us observe;
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The Image of Divinity is so conspicuous in their Dominion and Soveraignty, that upon this very account alone, God takes them into co-partnership of that glorious name, whereby himself is known, Psal. 82.6. I have said ye are Gods. Whatsoever they be for other indowments;
The Image of Divinity is so conspicuous in their Dominion and Sovereignty, that upon this very account alone, God Takes them into copartnership of that glorious name, whereby himself is known, Psalm 82.6. I have said you Are God's Whatsoever they be for other endowments;
Never certainly was it more needful than now, rightly to state how farr, and upon what grounds we are obliged to obey the Powers that God hath set over us.
Never Certainly was it more needful than now, rightly to state how Far, and upon what grounds we Are obliged to obey the Powers that God hath Set over us.
First we must distinguish of Rulers: For they are either lawful Magistrates, or Ʋsurpers. And blessed be God, that we may now without danger, make such a distinction as this is.
First we must distinguish of Rulers: For they Are either lawful Magistrates, or Ʋsurpers. And blessed be God, that we may now without danger, make such a distinction as this is.
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First, Therefore, No subjection is due to an unlawful and Ʋsurping Power, upon Gods Command, and for Conscience sake. Some of late years who have been mighty loth to dispute Titles against their present Interest and advantage, have earnestly opposed this Assertion:
First, Therefore, No subjection is due to an unlawful and Ʋsurping Power, upon God's Command, and for Conscience sake. some of late Years who have been mighty loath to dispute Titles against their present Interest and advantage, have earnestly opposed this Assertion:
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affirming that Ʋsurped Power though it be unlawful in the Acquisition; yet becomes so farr lawful when acquired, as to oblige Conscience it self to submission.
affirming that Ʋsurped Power though it be unlawful in the Acquisition; yet becomes so Far lawful when acquired, as to oblige Conscience it self to submission.
as if that became lawful by being accomplisht, which was wicked and sinful in being but attempted. Then must prosperous wickedness, hereafter be taken for vertue:
as if that became lawful by being accomplished, which was wicked and sinful in being but attempted. Then must prosperous wickedness, hereafter be taken for virtue:
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and the onely way to justifie a bad undertaking must be to go thorough with it. No, It is not a rude, boistrous Power, that may perhaps be like an irresistible Torrent,
and the only Way to justify a bad undertaking must be to go through with it. No, It is not a rude, boisterous Power, that may perhaps be like an irresistible Torrent,
it is not this, but Right, and Title that invests a Magistrate. Magistracy and Authority, is too Sacred a thing to be intaild upon the longest sword, and the strongest arm. And certainly if actual possession of Sovereignty can make good any Ʋsurpers Title unto it,
it is not this, but Right, and Title that invests a Magistrate. Magistracy and authority, is too Sacred a thing to be intailed upon the longest sword, and the Strongest arm. And Certainly if actual possession of Sovereignty can make good any Ʋsurpers Title unto it,
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and of all, that place is especially insisted on, Rom. 13.1. There is no power but of God, the powers that be, are ordained of God Hence they collect, that the very Being or Existence of a Power, makes it the Ordinance of God, and obligeth even Conscience it self to Obedience.
and of all, that place is especially insisted on, Rom. 13.1. There is no power but of God, the Powers that be, Are ordained of God Hence they collect, that the very Being or Existence of a Power, makes it the Ordinance of God, and obliges even Conscience it self to obedience.
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and they that resist, shall receive unto themselves damnation, verse 2. But now that Power which hath no Title to Sovereignty, besides present Possession, may be lawfully resisted, without the sad doom of incurring damnation for so doing.
and they that resist, shall receive unto themselves damnation, verse 2. But now that Power which hath no Title to Sovereignty, beside present Possession, may be lawfully resisted, without the sad doom of incurring damnation for so doing.
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Often in the Possession, and under the oppression of their neighbouring Kings, till God raised them up deliverers to rescue them from that bondage, and slavery.
Often in the Possession, and under the oppression of their neighbouring Kings, till God raised them up deliverers to rescue them from that bondage, and slavery.
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Not to instance in all the particulars I might, (for that would be too tedious) what shall we think of Jehoiada 's proceedings, not onely in resisting, but in deposing, and putting Athaliah to death.
Not to instance in all the particulars I might, (for that would be too tedious) what shall we think of Jehoiada is proceedings, not only in resisting, but in deposing, and putting Athaliah to death.
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Yet none (I hope) will affirm, that Jehoiada resisted Gods Ordinance, or incurred damnation, by deposing her, and restoring his rightful Prince. Again
Yet none (I hope) will affirm, that Jehoiada resisted God's Ordinance, or incurred damnation, by deposing her, and restoring his rightful Prince. Again
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Thirdly, Since the onely Title that an Ʋsurper hath to Soveraignty, is his resisting, and destroying the lawful power, it will follow, that a damnable act,
Thirdly, Since the only Title that an Ʋsurper hath to Sovereignty, is his resisting, and destroying the lawful power, it will follow, that a damnable act,
as this is, may of it self conferr a lawful power, if invasion, or possession alone can make it such, which is an opinion so wild, that sobriety, and reason abhorr it.
as this is, may of it self confer a lawful power, if invasion, or possession alone can make it such, which is an opinion so wild, that sobriety, and reason abhor it.
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or that God should give a man such a form of Deputation, as doth at once confirm his Authority, and Seal his damnation. It is evident therefore that lawful Soveraignty is not founded upon actual possession,
or that God should give a man such a from of Deputation, as does At once confirm his authority, and Seal his damnation. It is evident Therefore that lawful Sovereignty is not founded upon actual possession,
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if not all other Governments) might be unjust enough, yet it is certain, and as clear as History can make any thing, that they were by the free votes both of Senate and People, and all the Authority of that State setled and acknowledged for their rightful Magistrates,
if not all other Governments) might be unjust enough, yet it is certain, and as clear as History can make any thing, that they were by the free votes both of Senate and People, and all the authority of that State settled and acknowledged for their rightful Magistrates,
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And therefore Obedience was due to them, upon the account of Conscience, and for Gods sake. But it no way follows, that because the Powers that then were, were Gods Ordinance, that therefore every Power that is at any time existent, must needs be so too. That's the first Position.
And Therefore obedience was due to them, upon the account of Conscience, and for God's sake. But it no Way follows, that Because the Powers that then were, were God's Ordinance, that Therefore every Power that is At any time existent, must needs be so too. That's the First Position.
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Secondly, Upon prudential and self-preserving Principles, Submission may sometimes be yielded to the lawful commands of an unlawful and usurping Power.
Secondly, Upon prudential and self-preserving Principles, Submission may sometime be yielded to the lawful commands of an unlawful and usurping Power.
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yet Prudence, and that Soveraign Law of self preservation must dictate to him the way and manner how it may be accomplisht, which till it be found feasible, it is but precipitateness for any man to oppose himself naked and defenceless against armed violence.
yet Prudence, and that Sovereign Law of self preservation must dictate to him the Way and manner how it may be accomplished, which till it be found feasible, it is but precipitateness for any man to oppose himself naked and defenceless against armed violence.
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This rashness doth but throw away a life, which if preserved till fairer opportunity presents it self, might become greatly serviceable to the rightful Prince,
This rashness does but throw away a life, which if preserved till Fairer opportunity presents it self, might become greatly serviceable to the rightful Prince,
and instead of deposing, doth but secure the Usurper, alarming him against the future attempts of others, to which Confidence, and security might else expose him.
and instead of deposing, does but secure the Usurper, alarming him against the future attempts of Others, to which Confidence, and security might Else expose him.
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and our indispensable duty; and that not only out of Conscience to God, but also out of Conscience to him. Such are all the duties of the law, of nature,
and our indispensable duty; and that not only out of Conscience to God, but also out of Conscience to him. Such Are all the duties of the law, of nature,
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But yet when the Magistrate shall interpose his Authority, and injoyn the very same; these duties lye then more pressing and binding upon our Consciences.
But yet when the Magistrate shall interpose his authority, and enjoin the very same; these duties lie then more pressing and binding upon our Consciences.
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For then the strength of divers Commands is put together into one; and we are doubly obliged to their duties, both by these Laws of God which expresly require them;
For then the strength of diverse Commands is put together into one; and we Are doubly obliged to their duties, both by these Laws of God which expressly require them;
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For though after the Magistrate hath interposed his Authority, the thing remains in it self still indifferent, yet it no longer remains so, as to our practice;
For though After the Magistrate hath interposed his authority, the thing remains in it self still indifferent, yet it no longer remains so, as to our practice;
And therefore it is a most absurd opinion, which some have taken up, that things in themselves indifferent, become unlawful when imposed. As if that were unlawful to be done when commanded, which was lawful to be done,
And Therefore it is a most absurd opinion, which Some have taken up, that things in themselves indifferent, become unlawful when imposed. As if that were unlawful to be done when commanded, which was lawful to be done,
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And see what a wild consequence will follow upon this Tenent: For if things indifferently lawful, become sinful when imposed, then by the same reason they must needs become necessary, when they are forbidden. And so consequently, whatsoever of this nature the Magistrate shall forbid, men must look upon themselves as bound in Conscience to practice:
And see what a wild consequence will follow upon this Tenent: For if things indifferently lawful, become sinful when imposed, then by the same reason they must needs become necessary, when they Are forbidden. And so consequently, whatsoever of this nature the Magistrate shall forbid, men must look upon themselves as bound in Conscience to practice:
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What is this, but to spell the Magistrates Authority backwards; and to give him that power over your Consciences by his Prohibitions, which you deny to his Commands and Injunctions? This Tenent therefore is most ridiculous; most foolish, and most pernicious.
What is this, but to spell the Magistrates authority backwards; and to give him that power over your Consciences by his Prohibitions, which you deny to his Commands and Injunctions? This Tenent Therefore is most ridiculous; most foolish, and most pernicious.
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We ought then in all things, which are in themselves indifferent, and appear so to us, to give ready and chearful obedience to the Commands of our lawful Magistrates;
We ought then in all things, which Are in themselves indifferent, and appear so to us, to give ready and cheerful Obedience to the Commands of our lawful Magistrates;
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and that for the Lords sake. And here they are not little prejudices, nor little inconveniencies; because such a Command crosseth my former custome, or my present humour, that can supersede my obligation.
and that for the lords sake. And Here they Are not little prejudices, nor little inconveniences; Because such a Command Crosseth my former custom, or my present humour, that can supersede my obligation.
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No, nor is it lawful, without very great and pressing reasons, and almost a necessity, to chuse the passive part of the Command, to undergo the Penalty, rather than fulfill the Precept. And that because the Penalty is onely annexed,
No, nor is it lawful, without very great and pressing Reasons, and almost a necessity, to choose the passive part of the Command, to undergo the Penalty, rather than fulfil the Precept. And that Because the Penalty is only annexed,
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and necessitating reasons urging us thereunto, cannot altogether be excused from Disobedience; because it comes not up to that Conformity which the Magistrate principally intends. That's the fourth Position.
and necessitating Reasons urging us thereunto, cannot altogether be excused from Disobedience; Because it comes not up to that Conformity which the Magistrate principally intends. That's the fourth Position.
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Fifthly, If the thing be indifferently lawful in it self; but appears doubtful unto us, and we cannot resolve our selves whether it be lawful, or evil;
Fifthly, If the thing be indifferently lawful in it self; but appears doubtful unto us, and we cannot resolve our selves whither it be lawful, or evil;
Because the Obligation that lies upon us to obey the Magistrates Commands, is certain; but the unlawfulness of what thou doubtest is not so: and therefore his Authority ought to preponderate with us,
Because the Obligation that lies upon us to obey the Magistrates Commands, is certain; but the unlawfulness of what thou doubtest is not so: and Therefore his authority ought to preponderate with us,
and make that our undoubted duty, which was before, but a doubted and suspected sin. Indeed the Apostle tells us, Rom. 14.23. That whatsoever is not of Faith, i. e.
and make that our undoubted duty, which was before, but a doubted and suspected since. Indeed the Apostle tells us, Rom. 14.23. That whatsoever is not of Faith, i. e.
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whatsoever is not done, or forborn with a rational perswasion of the lawfulness of doing or forbearing it, is sin: and that whosoever doubteth is damned if he eat.
whatsoever is not done, or forborn with a rational persuasion of the lawfulness of doing or forbearing it, is since: and that whosoever doubteth is damned if he eat.
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But in this case, the Magistrates Commands do not ingage thee to do any thing doubting, but rather will solve thy doubts, and distinguish thee from the snare in which thy Conscience was held.
But in this case, the Magistrates Commands do not engage thee to do any thing doubting, but rather will solve thy doubts, and distinguish thee from the snare in which thy Conscience was held.
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yet thy doubtful mind may be well setled: for upon his Command, thou hast reason to think that thy duty, which before his Command thou couldst not absolutely conclude to be a sin. That's a fifth Position.
yet thy doubtful mind may be well settled: for upon his Command, thou hast reason to think that thy duty, which before his Command thou Couldst not absolutely conclude to be a since. That's a fifth Position.
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In this case, that plea of the Apostle holds good, and will do so ever, Acts, 5.29. We ought to obey God rather then men. And Acts, 4.19. Wether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you, more than unto God, judge ye.
In this case, that plea of the Apostle holds good, and will do so ever, Acts, 5.29. We ought to obey God rather then men. And Acts, 4.19. Weather it be right in the sighed of God to harken unto you, more than unto God, judge you.
And in this case, it was no rude, nor uncivil, but a noble and truly Heroick answer which the three Worthies gave unto Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 3.18. Be it known unto thee O King, that we will not serve thy Gods, nor worship thy golden Image, which thou hast set up.
And in this case, it was no rude, nor Uncivil, but a noble and truly Heroic answer which the three Worthies gave unto Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 3.18. Be it known unto thee Oh King, that we will not serve thy God's, nor worship thy golden Image, which thou hast Set up.
For when Princes commands contradict the commands of God, they carry no Authority in them to inforce our Active obedience; no more than the Commands of an inferiour Magistrate do,
For when Princes commands contradict the commands of God, they carry no authority in them to enforce our Active Obedience; no more than the Commands of an inferior Magistrate do,
And those who will not follow the voice of Conscience, when they believe its dictates to be the will of God, would not follow them, though indeed they were so.
And those who will not follow the voice of Conscience, when they believe its dictates to be the will of God, would not follow them, though indeed they were so.
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and not take up with doubtful and obscure Texts, and more doubtful and remote consequences to dispense with us from that obedience, which is evidently and frequently required. But
and not take up with doubtful and Obscure Texts, and more doubtful and remote consequences to dispense with us from that Obedience, which is evidently and frequently required. But
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For all humane Laws consist of a Precept, and a penalty; where the Precept may not be obeyed, yet the Penalty must be submitted to, with all patience and quietness,
For all humane Laws consist of a Precept, and a penalty; where the Precept may not be obeyed, yet the Penalty must be submitted to, with all patience and quietness,
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As it is in the Government of a State or Nation, if any inferiour Magistrate abuse his power over thee, thou art not presently to oppose him by any violent or illegal proceedings,
As it is in the Government of a State or nation, if any inferior Magistrate abuse his power over thee, thou art not presently to oppose him by any violent or illegal proceedings,
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so likewise here, if the supream Magistrate should abuse his Soveraign Power, and command thee to do what God, his superiour, hath commanded thee not to do,
so likewise Here, if the supreme Magistrate should abuse his Sovereign Power, and command thee to do what God, his superior, hath commanded thee not to do,
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suppose that Christian Subjects should live under the Dominion of a Prince, who, as he is a God in respect of Power, so he is a Devil in respect of Cruelty, and mischief. Suppose the two worst cases that can befall them.
suppose that Christian Subjects should live under the Dominion of a Prince, who, as he is a God in respect of Power, so he is a devil in respect of Cruelty, and mischief. Suppose the two worst cases that can befall them.
Was there ever a more accomplisht and consummate wretch than Nero? A man that made the Martyrdom of Christians his pastime; and burnt them in the streets of Rome to light him from the stewes.
Was there ever a more accomplished and consummate wretch than Nero? A man that made the Martyrdom of Christians his pastime; and burned them in the streets of Room to Light him from the Stews.
And yet St. Paul commands the Roman Christians to submit to him for Conscience sake, and threatens them with Damnation if they resist. No, we ought in this case (though it be farr from the fiery spirit of our times) to receive blows, but not to strike again, and rather to indure the greatest of Cruelties,
And yet Saint Paul commands the Roman Christians to submit to him for Conscience sake, and threatens them with Damnation if they resist. No, we ought in this case (though it be Far from the fiery Spirit of our times) to receive blows, but not to strike again, and rather to endure the greatest of Cruelties,
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and made his Substitute officers, and Ministers to dispense it, and that is onely the Magistrate. Rom. 13.4. He is the Minister of God, a Revenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil.
and made his Substitute Officers, and Ministers to dispense it, and that is only the Magistrate. Rom. 13.4. He is the Minister of God, a Revenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil.
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None are to be Revengers, but God, and Magistrates. Magistrates upon evil men: and God upon evil Magistrates. Private Christians have nothing to do with Revenge, or punishment;
None Are to be Revengers, but God, and Magistrates. Magistrates upon evil men: and God upon evil Magistrates. Private Christians have nothing to do with Revenge, or punishment;
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Secondly, Princes are supream to all, but God; and therefore accountable to none besides him. All humane power is subordinate to theirs, and derived from it:
Secondly, Princes Are supreme to all, but God; and Therefore accountable to none beside him. All humane power is subordinate to theirs, and derived from it:
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for from the chief, do other Magistrates receive their Authority, and Commission; and therefore cannot any humane Power punish those, on whose Authority they depend.
for from the chief, do other Magistrates receive their authority, and Commission; and Therefore cannot any humane Power Punish those, on whose authority they depend.
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and proclaim that he had equity, and justice on his side, and so hurl all into Tumults and wild confusion? But though thou maist have suffered real injustice;
and proclaim that he had equity, and Justice on his side, and so hurl all into Tumults and wild confusion? But though thou Mayest have suffered real injustice;
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and an acceptable service to God patiently to indure when we suffer evil for doing well. 1 Pet. 2.19, 20, 21. What glory is it if when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if when ye do well,
and an acceptable service to God patiently to endure when we suffer evil for doing well. 1 Pet. 2.19, 20, 21. What glory is it if when you be buffeted for your Faults, you shall take it patiently? but if when you do well,
or Discipline, that men are zealous for, they may lawfuly oppose, yea and depose the Authority that God hath set over them, is a Tenent utterly irreligious. And truly Religion can never so much suffer by the fiercest Persecution, as by such wild and rebellious Principles. It is a Doctrine quite contrary to the true Genius and Constitution of Christianity.
or Discipline, that men Are zealous for, they may lawfully oppose, yea and depose the authority that God hath Set over them, is a Tenent utterly irreligious. And truly Religion can never so much suffer by the Fiercest Persecution, as by such wild and rebellious Principles. It is a Doctrine quite contrary to the true Genius and Constitution of Christianity.
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In the primitive times, for the long space of three hundred years, till at length the Roman Emperours gave up their names to Christ, those who commanded the whole world, set all their wit and force to crush this growing Doctrine; but were still disappointed in this attempt, whence this defeat? was it because they were overborn by the too powerful resistance that the Christians made against them? Nothing less For though almost every City, every Village, every Family;
In the primitive times, for the long Molle of three hundred Years, till At length the Roman emperors gave up their names to christ, those who commanded the Whole world, Set all their wit and force to crush this growing Doctrine; but were still disappointed in this attempt, whence this defeat? was it Because they were overborne by the too powerful resistance that the Christians made against them? Nothing less For though almost every city, every Village, every Family;
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yea their Camps, and Armies abounded with Christians, as Tertullian witnesseth in his Apologetick; yet under all those savage and barbarous presecutions, that butcher'd them up like sheep appointed to the slaughter, we never read of any insurrection against the lawful Magistrate.
yea their Camps, and Armies abounded with Christians, as Tertullian Witnesseth in his Apologetic; yet under all those savage and barbarous presecutions, that butchered them up like sheep appointed to the slaughter, we never read of any insurrection against the lawful Magistrate.
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Nay the Fathers boast and glory of this conquering patience of the Christians, and challenge the Heathen to produce any one instance of a mutiny or sedition, wherein a Christian was ingaged.
Nay the Father's boast and glory of this conquering patience of the Christians, and challenge the Heathen to produce any one instance of a mutiny or sedition, wherein a Christian was engaged.
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Notwithstanding their vast numbers, that might make them potent; notwithstanding they were all devoted to ruine and destruction, which might make them desperate, and despair added to power makes it invincible; yet we read of no tumults, no uproars, no warrs raised by them in the State;
Notwithstanding their vast numbers, that might make them potent; notwithstanding they were all devoted to ruin and destruction, which might make them desperate, and despair added to power makes it invincible; yet we read of no tumults, no uproars, no wars raised by them in the State;
for the Peace and Prosperity of which they prayed dying, and took the sword, rather into their throats, than into their hands: nor was it their method to propagate Christianity,
for the Peace and Prosperity of which they prayed dying, and took the sword, rather into their throats, than into their hands: nor was it their method to propagate Christianity,
and true Religion, by any other bloud, but their own. This was the way, by which the Primitive Church thrived, which sent more Christians to Heaven, and gained more to be Christians on Earth, than ever the pomp, and splendour of it hath done since.
and true Religion, by any other blood, but their own. This was the Way, by which the Primitive Church thrived, which sent more Christians to Heaven, and gained more to be Christians on Earth, than ever the pomp, and splendour of it hath done since.
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This was the true Evangelical Spirit, which taught them to obey their Magistrates Commands, in what was lawful, and in what was otherwise, either prudently to avoid their rage by flight, or patiently to indure it by dying. They had not learn't that lirry, that the Saints are the onely Lords of the world;
This was the true Evangelical Spirit, which taught them to obey their Magistrates Commands, in what was lawful, and in what was otherwise, either prudently to avoid their rage by flight, or patiently to endure it by dying. They had not learnt that lirry, that the Saints Are the only lords of the world;
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that all the ungodly (and all must be such, whom they pleased) were but Ʋsurpers and Intruders upon their Rights: That they must Overturn, Overturn, Overturn, to make way for the Kingdom of Christ; intending, no doubt, to set themselves, one at his right hand, and another at his left, in that his Kingdom. The Doctrine of the Gospel taught them not these violent and rebellious Principles;
that all the ungodly (and all must be such, whom they pleased) were but Ʋsurpers and Intruders upon their Rights: That they must Overturn, Overturn, Overturn, to make Way for the Kingdom of christ; intending, no doubt, to Set themselves, one At his right hand, and Another At his left, in that his Kingdom. The Doctrine of the Gospel taught them not these violent and rebellious Principles;
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but it is as full of Peace as it is of Purity; and instructed them to acknowledg their Magistrates Authority, to pray for their Prosperity, to obey their commands chearfully, or quietly to suffer punishment:
but it is as full of Peace as it is of Purity; and instructed them to acknowledge their Magistrates authority, to pray for their Prosperity, to obey their commands cheerfully, or quietly to suffer punishment:
and this though they had abundant Provocation to resist, and Probability of being successful. Much more damnable, therefore is it, when there is no such provocation given;
and this though they had abundant Provocation to resist, and Probability of being successful. Much more damnable, Therefore is it, when there is no such provocation given;
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when Religion, and Piety, and justice, are onely pretended; when Godly Princes discharge their Conscience, and their Christian duty in the Government committed unto them; much more damnable is it;
when Religion, and Piety, and Justice, Are only pretended; when Godly Princes discharge their Conscience, and their Christian duty in the Government committed unto them; much more damnable is it;
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And now had this Doctrine been more prest, and more ponder'd of late years, we had not this day had this sad occasion to be humbled for the unparallel'd wickedness of Yesterday. A day it was, that were it not it afforded us an opportunity to testifie our abhorrency and detestation of that bloudy vilany it once saw, we might well wish that the year would skip it over;
And now had this Doctrine been more pressed, and more pondered of late Years, we had not this day had this sad occasion to be humbled for the unparalleled wickedness of Yesterday. A day it was, that were it not it afforded us an opportunity to testify our abhorrency and detestation of that bloody villainy it once saw, we might well wish that the year would skip it over;
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and imprecate it as Job doth the day of his birth, Job. 3.3.4. Let that day perish, let it be darkness, let not God regard it, neither let the light shine upon it;
and imprecate it as Job does the day of his birth, Job. 3.3.4. Let that day perish, let it be darkness, let not God regard it, neither let the Light shine upon it;
And what is worse, it hath exposed Religion it self to contempt and hatred, and made it a reproach to scorners, who whilest they saw those very men that so highly pretended Reformation, and the Power of Godliness, imbrew their hands in Royal and Sacred bloud, have been ready to conclude, that to profess Religion, is nothing else but to seek a varnish and colour for some black and horrid wickedness.
And what is Worse, it hath exposed Religion it self to contempt and hatred, and made it a reproach to Scorner's, who whilst they saw those very men that so highly pretended Reformation, and the Power of Godliness, embrue their hands in Royal and Sacred blood, have been ready to conclude, that to profess Religion, is nothing Else but to seek a varnish and colour for Some black and horrid wickedness.
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who whilest they saw none priviledged to act their rapines, revenge, injustice, and most wrongful Ʋsurpation and Tyranny, but those whose mouths were as full of a glorious Profession, as their hands: were of wicked deeds, have charged all those impieties upon the score of Religion, and made it bear the burthen of those Crimes with which it is not consistent.
who whilst they saw none privileged to act their rapines, revenge, injustice, and most wrongful Ʋsurpation and Tyranny, but those whose mouths were as full of a glorious Profession, as their hands: were of wicked Deeds, have charged all those impieties upon the score of Religion, and made it bear the burden of those Crimes with which it is not consistent.
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It was once the glory of the Protestant Religion, that it taught Subjects to account the persons of their Princes Sacred and Inviolable; supream to all under God,
It was once the glory of the Protestant Religion, that it taught Subject's to account the Persons of their Princes Sacred and Inviolable; supreme to all under God,
But now our Adversaries triumph in the shame of our Profession, when the most notorious Regicides, who not not onely avow the Doctrine but publickly perpetrate the fact of deposing and killing a King, are found among those who pretended to be at the greatest distance from Romish Principles and practices. There is indeed a great difference between the Doctrine of a schism; and the Doctrine of a Church: between the practice of a Nation, and the practice of a prevalent Faction in the Nation.
But now our Adversaries triumph in the shame of our Profession, when the most notorious Regicides, who not not only avow the Doctrine but publicly perpetrate the fact of deposing and killing a King, Are found among those who pretended to be At the greatest distance from Romish Principles and practices. There is indeed a great difference between the Doctrine of a Schism; and the Doctrine of a Church: between the practice of a nation, and the practice of a prevalent Faction in the nation.
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And blessed be God, we have this still left to silence the recriminations of all Antichristian Adversaries, that to depose and assassinate Kings, is not the Doctrine of the Protestant Church, but of the Romish Synagogue. And as it was not the Doctrine of the Church, but of a schism; so neither was it the Fact of the Nation, but of a Rebellious and prevailing Faction in it;
And blessed be God, we have this still left to silence the recriminations of all Antichristian Adversaries, that to depose and assassinate Kings, is not the Doctrine of the Protestant Church, but of the Romish Synagogue. And as it was not the Doctrine of the Church, but of a Schism; so neither was it the Fact of the nation, but of a Rebellious and prevailing Faction in it;
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yet we may still remarke that their wickedness was either so Timorous, or so Modest, as to indeavour to hide the bloud they shed, and durst not be otherwise guilty, but with those advantages of night and secrecy, that might make them appear Innocent. But here Royal and Sacred bloud is Theatrically split,
yet we may still remark that their wickedness was either so Timorous, or so Modest, as to endeavour to hide the blood they shed, and durst not be otherwise guilty, but with those advantages of night and secrecy, that might make them appear Innocent. But Here Royal and Sacred blood is Theatrically split,
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summon the Throne to appear before the Bar; arraign Majesty, before which awe and reverence should have made them tremble condemn him for their own Crimes; and execute that wicked Sentence with all the Ostentation that triumphant spight and malice could invent.
summon the Throne to appear before the Bar; arraign Majesty, before which awe and Reverence should have made them tremble condemn him for their own Crimes; and execute that wicked Sentence with all the Ostentation that triumphant spite and malice could invent.
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And that which makes all this the more odious, and execrable, all this was transacted under forms of Justice, and specious pretexts of the Glory of God, and the Interests of Religion.
And that which makes all this the more odious, and execrable, all this was transacted under forms of justice, and specious pretexts of the Glory of God, and the Interests of Religion.
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And it is likely to suffer an eternal reproach, as long as there are any Popish blasphemers, to cast it into the teeth of Protestants, that they never thought their Religion pure enough, till it was washt in the blood of a Christian King, of the same profession with themselves. O prodigy of wickedness!
And it is likely to suffer an Eternal reproach, as long as there Are any Popish blasphemers, to cast it into the teeth of Protestants, that they never Thought their Religion pure enough, till it was washed in the blood of a Christian King, of the same profession with themselves. O prodigy of wickedness!
That ever Justice should be pretended to the committing of a Crime so full of dread and horrour, that it might well puzzle and nonplus Justice, how to punish it,
That ever justice should be pretended to the committing of a Crime so full of dread and horror, that it might well puzzle and nonplus justice, how to Punish it,
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That ever the increase of true Piety, and the advancement of the honour of Religion should be made a colour to the shedding the blood of a King, a Fact that gave Religion the most mortal wound that ever it received,
That ever the increase of true Piety, and the advancement of the honour of Religion should be made a colour to the shedding the blood of a King, a Fact that gave Religion the most Mortal wound that ever it received,
and natural consequence was to overthrow, and root them all out: and when they had cast out and slaughtred, not onely their Brethren, but their common Father, set up their cry with those hypocrites in Isaiah, Now the Lord be glorified.
and natural consequence was to overthrow, and root them all out: and when they had cast out and slaughtered, not only their Brothers, but their Common Father, Set up their cry with those Hypocrites in Isaiah, Now the Lord be glorified.
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And as this Fact was in it self most impious, so it was most fatal in all its Train of consequents. Nothing but ruins and mischiefs, extortion, distraction, sacriledg, injustice, the blood of many,
And as this Fact was in it self most impious, so it was most fatal in all its Train of consequents. Nothing but ruins and mischiefs, extortion, distraction, sacrilege, injustice, the blood of many,
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and the tears of all, personal, domestick, and publick evils, rents and divisions at home, scorn and contempt abroad, have almost ever since followed one upon the neck of another:
and the tears of all, personal, domestic, and public evils, rends and divisions At home, scorn and contempt abroad, have almost ever since followed one upon the neck of Another:
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Nor indeed, was it fit, that so horrid a Crime should have any better Attendants. And truly how could it be otherwise, where Oppression and Violence were the onely legislative power, where Anarchy and Tyranny, the two Extri•••es 〈 ◊ 〉 Government, were alwayes striving for the upper hand? Where ou• lives, liberties, and estates depended onely upon the rude vote of the sword? Our Law, the common sence and security of the Nation;
Nor indeed, was it fit, that so horrid a Crime should have any better Attendants. And truly how could it be otherwise, where Oppression and Violence were the only legislative power, where Anarchy and Tyranny, the two Extri•••es 〈 ◊ 〉 Government, were always striving for the upper hand? Where ou• lives, Liberties, and estates depended only upon the rude vote of the sword? Our Law, the Common sense and security of the nation;
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And yet some easie minds are ready to think those times happy, because of the Liberty, or rather indeed the licenciousness of Religion. But was Religion indeed in so good a plight,
And yet Some easy minds Are ready to think those times happy, Because of the Liberty, or rather indeed the licentiousness of Religion. But was Religion indeed in so good a plighted,
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when in a Juncto the necessity, and usefulness of the Ministry was put to the Question? when learning, Religion, and the holy and precious Ordinances of God, depended upon the rotten breath of a Company of men of rotten and corrupt minds, whose gain w•s their Godliness, and had nothing holy belonging to them,
when in a Juncto the necessity, and usefulness of the Ministry was put to the Question? when learning, Religion, and the holy and precious Ordinances of God, depended upon the rotten breath of a Company of men of rotten and corrupt minds, whose gain w•s their Godliness, and had nothing holy belonging to them,
but what they got by Sacriledge? Was Religion in so good a plight when we daily feared an Interdict upon our publick Assemblies? When the Solemne Worship of God was interrupted and affronted by every one that had but Impudence and Enthusiasme enough to do it? Nay indeed Religion was vanish't into canting Phrases, into an empty and notional profession,
but what they god by Sacrilege? Was Religion in so good a plighted when we daily feared an Interdict upon our public Assemblies? When the Solemn Worship of God was interrupted and affronted by every one that had but Impudence and Enthusiasm enough to do it? Nay indeed Religion was vanished into canting Phrases, into an empty and notional profession,
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as if within a while they would have excepted the true. For certainly, when once men in Power can allow of false Doctrines, the next step is to imbrace them, the next to impose them.
as if within a while they would have excepted the true. For Certainly, when once men in Power can allow of false Doctrines, the next step is to embrace them, the next to impose them.
When one swarm of our Governours had their greediness, & avarice some what glutted, then were we consigned over unto another, who eat the very flesh of these Nations,
When one swarm of our Governors had their greediness, & avarice Some what glutted, then were we consigned over unto Another, who eat the very Flesh of these nations,
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Yea and what was both the reproach, and aggravation of our misery, those flyes were but the off-spring of dirt and dunghills. Our plague was like that of Egypt, the very dust of the Earth crawl'd upon us.
Yea and what was both the reproach, and aggravation of our misery, those flies were but the offspring of dirt and dunghills. Our plague was like that of Egypt, the very dust of the Earth crawled upon us.
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The meanest of the people were our Rulers, and out of those brambles proceeded fire, that consumed the Cedars of Lebanon. And according to the Pedigree of our Princes, such were our Priests and Teachers. If any could but prate nonsence, and prove it by Blasphemy, this was a sufficient Consecration into the Office. This was enough to make him a most admired light, who indeed was but an Ignis fatuus, leading the silly and deluded rout, through the bogs and precipices of Error, and Heresy, into perdition.
The Meanest of the people were our Rulers, and out of those brambles proceeded fire, that consumed the Cedars of Lebanon. And according to the Pedigree of our Princes, such were our Priests and Teachers. If any could but prate nonsense, and prove it by Blasphemy, this was a sufficient Consecration into the Office. This was enough to make him a most admired Light, who indeed was but an Ignis fatuus, leading the silly and deluded rout, through the bogs and precipices of Error, and Heresy, into perdition.
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and which were so highly advanced by those mens zealous indeavours, that they were grown quite out of reach, and almost out of sight: and had not God by a Miracle of Divine mercy interposed, within a while we should neither have had the face,
and which were so highly advanced by those men's zealous endeavours, that they were grown quite out of reach, and almost out of sighed: and had not God by a Miracle of Divine mercy interposed, within a while we should neither have had the face,
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God punisheth the whole Camp of Israel for it, and causeth them to flee, and fall before their Enemies. Joshua 7.11. Israel hath sinned, for they have taken of the accursed thing, and have also stollen and dissembled.
God Punisheth the Whole Camp of Israel for it, and Causes them to flee, and fallen before their Enemies. joshua 7.11. Israel hath sinned, for they have taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen and dissembled.
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Such a malignant influence hath the very community with wicked men, though we have no communion with their wickedness, to diffuse guilt and judgments upon a whole Nation.
Such a malignant influence hath the very community with wicked men, though we have no communion with their wickedness, to diffuse guilt and Judgments upon a Whole nation.
Gen. 4.10, The voice of thy Brothers bloud cryeth to me from the ground. And Revel. 6.10. The soules under the Altar cry with a loud voice, how long O Lord holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them which dwell on the Earth.
Gen. 4.10, The voice of thy Brother's blood Cries to me from the ground. And Revel. 6.10. The Souls under the Altar cry with a loud voice, how long Oh Lord holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them which dwell on the Earth.
when the blood, and oppression, and ruines of so many thousands as were involved in the direful consequences of that fatal day, joyn their voices with it, assault heaven, and cry aloud for vengeance.
when the blood, and oppression, and ruins of so many thousands as were involved in the direful consequences of that fatal day, join their voices with it, assault heaven, and cry aloud for vengeance.
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and beg of God, that he would powre out a plentiful effusion of the blood of Christ, to cleanse these Nations from the guilt of blood: for nothing less than the blood of God, which could expiate even for the shedding of it self, can expiate for shedding the blood of a King. FINIS.
and beg of God, that he would pour out a plentiful effusion of the blood of christ, to cleanse these nations from the guilt of blood: for nothing less than the blood of God, which could expiate even for the shedding of it self, can expiate for shedding the blood of a King. FINIS.
Quid sentis de carne cum suppliciis erogatur, enisa reddere Christo vicem moriendi pro ipso, & quidem per eandem crucem saepe, nedum per atrociora quoque ingenia poenarum. Tertul de Resurrect.
Quid Sentis de Carnem cum Supplication erogatur, enisa reddere Christ vicem moriendi Pro ipso, & quidem per eandem crucem saepe, nedum per atrociora quoque Ingenia Poenarum. Tertulian the Resurrect.
Pereuntibus (Christianis) ludibria addita, ut ferarum tergis contecti, laniatu canum interirent, aut crucibus affixi aut flammandi; at { que } ubi defecisset dies, in usumnocturni luminis urerentur. Tacit. Annal. lib. 15.
Pereuntibus (Christianis) Ludibria addita, ut ferarum tergis contecti, laniatu Dogs interirent, Or crucibus affixi Or flammandi; At { que } ubi defecisset dies, in usumnocturni luminis urerentur. Tacit. Annal. lib. 15.
Si enim hostes apertos, non tantum vindicesoce••tos agere vellemus, deesset nobis vis numerorum & copiarum? Plures nimirum Mauri & Marcomanni, ipsi { que } Parthi, vel quantaecun { que } unius tamen loci, & suorum finium gentes, quam totius orbis? Externi sumus & vestra omnia implevimus, urbes, insulas, castella, municipia, conciliabula, castra ipsa, tribus, decurias, palatium, senatum, sorum; sola vobis reliquimus Templa. Cui bello non idonei, non prompti fuissemus, etiam copiis impares, qui tam li•enter trucidamur, si non apud islam disciplinam, magis occidi liceret quam occidere? Tertul. Apol.
Si enim hosts apertos, non Tantum vindicesoce••tos agere vellemus, Deceit nobis vis numerorum & copiarum? Plures Nimirum Mauri & Marcomanni, ipsi { que } Parthi, vel quantaecun { que } unius tamen loci, & suorum finium gentes, quam totius Orbis? Externi sumus & Vestra omnia implevimus, Cities, insulas, Castella, municipia, conciliabula, Castles ipsa, tribus, decurias, Palatium, senatum, sorum; sola vobis reliquimus Templa. Cui bello non idonei, non prompti fuissemus, etiam copiis impares, qui tam li•enter trucidamur, si non apud islam Disciplinam, magis occidi liceret quam occidere? Tertulian Apollinarian
Circa Majestatem Imperatoris infamamur; tamen unúquam Albiniani, vel Nigriani, vel Cassiani, in•••i•i po•e runt Christiani. Tertul ad scapulam, 〈 ◊ 〉 Ca••ij, & Nigri, & Albini? unde qui inter duas •a•ro• obsident Caesarem? Ʋnde qui •aucibus ejus exprimendis palaestricam ex•rcent 〈 ◊ 〉 De Romanis, ni fallor, id est, de non Christi•••. Tert. Apol. vid. Aug. de civ. Dei. l. 22. c. 6.
Circa Majestatem Imperatoris infamamur; tamen unúquam Albiniani, vel Nigriani, vel Cassiani, in•••i•i po•e runt Christians. Tertulian ad scapulam, 〈 ◊ 〉 Ca••ij, & Black, & Albini? unde qui inter Duas •a•ro• obsident Caesarem? Ʋnde qui •aucibus His exprimendis palaestricam ex•rcent 〈 ◊ 〉 De Romans, ni fallor, id est, de non Christi•••. Tert Apollinarian vid. Aug. the civ. Dei. l. 22. c. 6.
No• nos adversum te Imperator, armavit ipsa, quae fortissima est in periculis desperatio. Tenemus ecce arma, & non resistimus, quia •••i m••i•, quam vincere volumus, & innocentes inte•••• •••m noxij vivere prae•ptamus. Exuperius legionis Thebaea signifer, ad Maximinian.
No• nos adversum te Imperator, armavit ipsa, Quae fortissima est in Periculis desperatio. Tenemus ecce arma, & non resistimus, quia •••i m••i•, quam vincere volumus, & innocentes inte•••• •••m noxij vivere prae•ptamus. Exuperius legionis Thebaea signifer, ad Maximinian.
