The damning nature of rebellion, or, The universal unlawfulness of resistance under pain of damnation, in the saddest sense asserted in a sermon preached at the cathedral of Norwich, May 29, 1685, being the anniversary-day of the birth of His late Majesty Charles II, and of the happy restauration both of him and of the government from the great rebellion / by William Jegon ...
'Tis true, we have lost, to the great and general grief of all good People, the principal subject of this days Anniversary Solemnity, our Late Excellent Sovereign, who was this day wonderfully born,
It's true, we have lost, to the great and general grief of all good People, the principal Subject of this days Anniversary Solemnity, our Late Excellent Sovereign, who was this day wonderfully born,
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we have lost him indeed, and such is our loss, so very great and so justly deplorable, that I could almost be tempted to laments on this very day of publick festivity and rejoycing:
we have lost him indeed, and such is our loss, so very great and so justly deplorable, that I could almost be tempted to laments on this very day of public festivity and rejoicing:
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But however that be, and whatever the Church of England is for outward splendour and beauty of Holiness, all is the effect of this days Mercy, which ought therefore to be ever sacred and memorable with us,
But however that be, and whatever the Church of England is for outward splendour and beauty of Holiness, all is the Effect of this days Mercy, which ought Therefore to be ever sacred and memorable with us,
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and devoutly and earnestly pray for the continuance of that happiness she was this day restor'd to, that Peace may still be within her Walls, and plenteousness within her Palaces:
and devoutly and earnestly pray for the Continuance of that happiness she was this day restored to, that Peace may still be within her Walls, and plenteousness within her Palaces:
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And as to the Church which was most concerned in them, notwithstanding what was hinted of her resurrection this day by way of allusion, 'tis to be consider'd she is not yet Triumphant (God knows ▪) but too plainly Militant still,
And as to the Church which was most concerned in them, notwithstanding what was hinted of her resurrection this day by Way of allusion, it's to be considered she is not yet Triumphant (God knows ▪) but too plainly Militant still,
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and both so constant in their malicious opposition to her, that she seems indeed (as she hath been represented) the very transcript of her Saviour suffering between two Malefactors, with this difference still, that both revile her, and but one her Saviour.
and both so constant in their malicious opposition to her, that she seems indeed (as she hath been represented) the very transcript of her Saviour suffering between two Malefactors, with this difference still, that both revile her, and but one her Saviour.
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Not all her Vindications and repeated Victories by her invincible Champions over all her Adversaries of the Roman Communion, can either convince or satisfie,
Not all her Vindications and repeated Victories by her invincible Champions over all her Adversaries of the Roman Communion, can either convince or satisfy,
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or at least silence her domestick Opposers, but still she is exclaim'd against as Popish, plainly Popish in her Government, in her Liturgies, and in her Ceremonies:
or At least silence her domestic Opposers, but still she is exclaimed against as Popish, plainly Popish in her Government, in her Liturgies, and in her Ceremonies:
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and by the ingenuous of that Church reputed rather not Catholicks than Hereticks, as the rest style them, are yet at home, by her true Protestant sticklers, loudly represented as Papists in Masquerade, if not plainly and openly Popish.
and by the ingenuous of that Church reputed rather not Catholics than Heretics, as the rest style them, Are yet At home, by her true Protestant sticklers, loudly represented as Papists in Masquerade, if not plainly and openly Popish.
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As for her Doctrine, it is, as Reform'd, wholly oppos'd to Popery, and therefore sure by no means censurable as Popish: Well, I meddle not with other points of her Doctrine now,
As for her Doctrine, it is, as Reformed, wholly opposed to Popery, and Therefore sure by no means censurable as Popish: Well, I meddle not with other points of her Doctrine now,
but I am very sure it can never be thought either Popish or Phanatical in the point of Obedience to the Higher Powers, which is the subject of my Text:
but I am very sure it can never be Thought either Popish or Fanatical in the point of obedience to the Higher Powers, which is the Subject of my Text:
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For this she as clearly asserts, as firmly establishes, and faithfully and constantly practised as ever was done in any of the purest and best Ages of Christianity.
For this she as clearly asserts, as firmly establishes, and faithfully and constantly practised as ever was done in any of the Purest and best Ages of Christianity.
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She does not derive her Sovereign's Authority either from the Pope immediately, or from the People: She does not subject him to a Conclave or a Consistory, or a High Court of Justice: She does not allow him to be sentenc'd and depos'd by a General Council or a General Assembly: To be cut off by a Knife, nor yet by an Axe:
She does not derive her Sovereign's authority either from the Pope immediately, or from the People: She does not Subject him to a Conclave or a Consistory, or a High Court of justice: She does not allow him to be sentenced and deposed by a General Council or a General Assembly: To be Cut off by a Knife, nor yet by an Axe:
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Accordingly I have chosen a Text, the clearest and severest against Resisting, of any in the whole Bible, They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation.
Accordingly I have chosen a Text, the Clearest and Severest against Resisting, of any in the Whole bible, They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation.
It has been observed from sundry of the Antients, that in the Infancy of Christianity, there was a rumour spread (which is suppos'd to have taken its rise from Judas of Galilee, mention'd, Act. 5.37.) that the Gospel was design'd to undermine Kingdoms and Commonwealths;
It has been observed from sundry of the Ancients, that in the Infancy of Christianity, there was a rumour spread (which is supposed to have taken its rise from Judas of Galilee, mentioned, Act. 5.37.) that the Gospel was designed to undermine Kingdoms and Commonwealths;
as if indeed the design of our Saviours first coming were the same with that which is reserv'd for his second, To put down all rule, and all authority, and power:
as if indeed the Design of our Saviors First coming were the same with that which is reserved for his second, To put down all Rule, and all Authority, and power:
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And that for this reason our Saviour himself, and his Apostles, did so frequently and so earnestly inculcate the Doctrine of Obedience to the Higher Powers, that the Religion might not incur an odium.
And that for this reason our Saviour himself, and his Apostles, did so frequently and so earnestly inculcate the Doctrine of obedience to the Higher Powers, that the Religion might not incur an odium.
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I say nothing now to the reason alledged, but that both our Saviour himself and his Apostles did actually inculcate so the said Doctrine, is obvious to all that are never so little conversant in the Sacred Writings; and were there no other Instances to be produced thence,
I say nothing now to the reason alleged, but that both our Saviour himself and his Apostles did actually inculcate so the said Doctrine, is obvious to all that Are never so little conversant in the Sacred Writings; and were there no other Instances to be produced thence,
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the word NONLATINALPHABET, Powers, being afterwards explained by NONLATINALPHABET, Rulers, Ver. 3. and NONLATINALPHABET, the Ministers of God, Ver. 4. and NONLATINALPHABET being ordinarily us'd both by Classic Authors, and by St. Peter himself for supream,
the word, Powers, being afterwards explained by, Rulers, Ver. 3. and, the Ministers of God, Ver. 4. and being ordinarily used both by Classic Authors, and by Saint Peter himself for supreme,
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To these Higher or Supream Powers, the Apostle requires expresly that every soul be subject: And here 'tis pertinently remark'd by Origen, that the Apostle has put his injunction in a term the most general and comprehensive that could be,
To these Higher or Supreme Powers, the Apostle requires expressly that every soul be Subject: And Here it's pertinently remarked by Origen, that the Apostle has put his injunction in a term the most general and comprehensive that could be,
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We ought diligently to obey St. Paul, that dear and chosen Apostle of Christ, even as we would obey our Saviour Christ himself if he were here present;
We ought diligently to obey Saint Paul, that dear and chosen Apostle of christ, even as we would obey our Saviour christ himself if he were Here present;
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Forasmuch as they be God's Lieutenants, God's Presidents, God's Commissioners, God's Judges, ordained of God himself, of whom alone they have all their Power and all their Authority;
Forasmuch as they be God's Lieutenants, God's Presidents, God's Commissioners, God's Judges, ordained of God himself, of whom alone they have all their Power and all their authority;
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and the same St. Paul threatneth no less pain than everlasting damnation to all disobedient Persons, to all resisters against this general and common Authority:
and the same Saint Paul threatens no less pain than everlasting damnation to all disobedient Persons, to all resisters against this general and Common authority:
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This is sufficiently plain, and this must be granted the standing sense of the Church of England touching this place of the Apostle, because these Homilies, and the Doctrine contained in them, are establish'd by publick Authority.
This is sufficiently plain, and this must be granted the standing sense of the Church of England touching this place of the Apostle, Because these Homilies, and the Doctrine contained in them, Are established by public authority.
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and so Nero 's Power who was then regnant) are ordained of God. Can any thing possibly be more plain than this for the Divine Institution of Sovereignty? a thing so plain indeed, not only from this and sundry other places of Holy Writ, but from natural reason too, that one of the Antients affirms, they who have not read the Scriptures do think it (as very many Learned Heathens have declar'd they did) and they who have read them do know it.
and so Nero is Power who was then regnant) Are ordained of God. Can any thing possibly be more plain than this for the Divine Institution of Sovereignty? a thing so plain indeed, not only from this and sundry other places of Holy Writ, but from natural reason too, that one of the Ancients affirms, they who have not read the Scriptures do think it (as very many Learned heathens have declared they did) and they who have read them do know it.
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But if there were nothing else to prove it, yet the Power of the Sword, or the Power of Life and Death, which is an essential branch of Sovereignty, undeniably evinces it to be originally from God, who alone could give the said Power; and I would fain see it prov'd, that the King-creating People ever had this Power: And if they never had it themselves,
But if there were nothing Else to prove it, yet the Power of the Sword, or the Power of Life and Death, which is an essential branch of Sovereignty, undeniably evinces it to be originally from God, who alone could give the said Power; and I would fain see it proved, that the King-creating People ever had this Power: And if they never had it themselves,
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But notwithstanding so general and unanimous a consent both of Churches and Persons, as well Antient as Modern, in a point so very plain from the Apostle, and in a manner self-evident, great numbers in the Church of Rome, and the Jesuits especially, assert the contrary,
But notwithstanding so general and unanimous a consent both of Churches and Persons, as well Ancient as Modern, in a point so very plain from the Apostle, and in a manner self-evident, great numbers in the Church of Rome, and the Jesuits especially, assert the contrary,
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I shall not stand to dispute the Point with them now, but bating the invincible evidence to the contrary of this from the Power of the Sword, wherewith Sovereign Princes are invested, I shall only put this Query, Whether more deference in point of credit and authority be due to St. Paul, and the most eminent Divines of the Church of Christ in all Ages, and these back'd with the concurrent sense of all sober Heathens, or to the Romish and Protestant Jesuits in this point,
I shall not stand to dispute the Point with them now, but bating the invincible evidence to the contrary of this from the Power of the Sword, wherewith Sovereign Princes Are invested, I shall only put this Query, Whither more deference in point of credit and Authority be due to Saint Paul, and the most eminent Divines of the Church of christ in all Ages, and these backed with the concurrent sense of all Sobrium heathens, or to the Romish and Protestant Jesuits in this point,
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I have hitherto insisted upon the Context, and shewn how it has been (as St. Peter signifi'd of old, concerning some other passages of our Apostle ) wrested by (the unlearned and unstable shall I say? yea, rather by) the malitious and seditious to their own destruction, eternal, 'tis to be fear'd;
I have hitherto insisted upon the Context, and shown how it has been (as Saint Peter signified of old, Concerning Some other passages of our Apostle) wrested by (the unlearned and unstable shall I say? yea, rather by) the malicious and seditious to their own destruction, Eternal, it's to be feared;
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and how justly to be fear'd, will appear by enquirng into the Words I have chosen for my Text, which are as plain and express against resisting, as the Context for obeying the Higher Powers, They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation.
and how justly to be feared, will appear by enquirng into the Words I have chosen for my Text, which Are as plain and express against resisting, as the Context for obeying the Higher Powers, They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation.
Which Words, as they stand in our Translation, are plain indeed, but as they are in the Original, they are more liable to cavil and exception, and then 'tis not to be expected they should escape it,
Which Words, as they stand in our translation, Are plain indeed, but as they Are in the Original, they Are more liable to cavil and exception, and then it's not to be expected they should escape it,
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To the Term of resisting there is not much exception made, for tho' it may sometimes signifie no more than to act contrary to the Command of the Higher Powers, yet it cannot bear that signification in my Text, because the Higher Powers may possibly command that which we are oblig'd, by a Power Superiour to theirs, to act contrary to,
To the Term of resisting there is not much exception made, for though it may sometime signify no more than to act contrary to the Command of the Higher Powers, yet it cannot bear that signification in my Text, Because the Higher Powers may possibly command that which we Are obliged, by a Power Superior to theirs, to act contrary to,
but to act contrary to their Command: And that, for certain, is not to incur Damnation in the saddest sense, of which the word, NONLATINALPHABET here is confessedly capable.
but to act contrary to their Command: And that, for certain, is not to incur Damnation in the Saddest sense, of which the word, Here is confessedly capable.
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and that is to incur Damnation, according to our rendring the word NONLATINALPHABET, which the Apostle uses in the Text; but whether the word does really import here Damnation in the saddest sense, that is, eternal Condemnation from God, or only some Temporal Mulct or Punishment from the Magistrate, Whether it be unto Death,
and that is to incur Damnation, according to our rendering the word, which the Apostle uses in the Text; but whither the word does really import Here Damnation in the Saddest sense, that is, Eternal Condemnation from God, or only Some Temporal Mulct or Punishment from the Magistrate, Whither it be unto Death,
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A learned man, of the late times, hath told us indeed, That the Analogy of the place will sufficiently evince the Point, that this word, NONLATINALPHABET, is like a sword with two edges, fitted not only to kill the Body,
A learned man, of the late times, hath told us indeed, That the Analogy of the place will sufficiently evince the Point, that this word,, is like a sword with two edges, fitted not only to kill the Body,
1. I shall endeavour to prove, that NONLATINALPHABET, in this place, does really signifie Damnation in the saddest sense, that is, eternal Condemnation from God, tho' not excluding the other more gentle sense of Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate.
1. I shall endeavour to prove, that, in this place, does really signify Damnation in the Saddest sense, that is, Eternal Condemnation from God, though not excluding the other more gentle sense of Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate.
2. I shall shew that there is nothing to take off the force of this intermination, no just case of exception against the rule of my Text, no pretence allowable;
2. I shall show that there is nothing to take off the force of this intermination, no just case of exception against the Rule of my Text, no pretence allowable;
but for Subjects to resist, I mean, forcibly to resist their Lawful Sovereign, is absolutely and universally to incur Damnation, and nothing to atone for the Crime, in the sight of God, or to prevent the Punishment threatned here,
but for Subject's to resist, I mean, forcibly to resist their Lawful Sovereign, is absolutely and universally to incur Damnation, and nothing to atone for the Crime, in the sighed of God, or to prevent the Punishment threatened Here,
Now, 'tis granted, the Word does signifie, in Scripture, sometimes Human Judgment, sometimes Capital Punishment, or the Sentence of Death inflicted upon Malefactors: But then it must be granted too, that, in many more places of Scripture, it signifies Divine and Eternal Punishment, or Damnation in the saddest sense:
Now, it's granted, the Word does signify, in Scripture, sometime Human Judgement, sometime Capital Punishment, or the Sentence of Death inflicted upon Malefactors: But then it must be granted too, that, in many more places of Scripture, it signifies Divine and Eternal Punishment, or Damnation in the Saddest sense:
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And that not only where it is joyned with other words, that plainly point and direct to that sense, but where it stands by it self alone, without any additional note or point of direction: And this hath been shewed at large by learned men, and so need not be stood upon now.
And that not only where it is joined with other words, that plainly point and Direct to that sense, but where it Stands by it self alone, without any additional note or point of direction: And this hath been showed At large by learned men, and so need not be stood upon now.
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But this being taken for granted, that more generally the Scripture uses the Word for Damnation in the saddest sense, the only question is, Whether so here in my Text,
But this being taken for granted, that more generally the Scripture uses the Word for Damnation in the Saddest sense, the only question is, Whither so Here in my Text,
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where it is applied to Ʋnworthy Communicants: He that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh NONLATINALPHABET, we read, Damnation to himself: But whatever the real sense of NONLATINALPHABET be there, it has been very pertinently observ'd, that in the late unhappy times, when the question was most stifly canvass'd about the sense of my Text, most of those who were hottest for the gentler sense in the place of my Text, as making for their Interest who were actually in Arms against their Sovereign, and little fear'd any Temporal Punishment, were as hot for the sadder sense of the same Word in that other place to the Corinthians: And the result was, that effectual care was taken men should not incur Damnation for Communicating unworthily, by keeping them from Communicating at all, for several years together.
where it is applied to Ʋnworthy Communicants: He that Eateth and Drinketh unworthily, Eateth and Drinketh, we read, Damnation to himself: But whatever the real sense of be there, it has been very pertinently observed, that in the late unhappy times, when the question was most stiffly canvased about the sense of my Text, most of those who were hottest for the Gentler sense in the place of my Text, as making for their Interest who were actually in Arms against their Sovereign, and little feared any Temporal Punishment, were as hight for the sadder sense of the same Word in that other place to the Corinthians: And the result was, that effectual care was taken men should not incur Damnation for Communicating unworthily, by keeping them from Communicating At all, for several Years together.
But then, that men might not be as much deterr'd from resisting, or taking up Arms against the King, or continuing in them, by any fear or apprehension of NONLATINALPHABET, signifying Damnation indeed in this place of my Text; it was eagerly contended for the gentler sense to be affix'd to this place, that NONLATINALPHABET here should signifie only some Temporal Punishment, which the King might inflict, if he happened to Conquer his Rebels up in Arms against him:
But then, that men might not be as much deterred from resisting, or taking up Arms against the King, or Continuing in them, by any Fear or apprehension of, signifying Damnation indeed in this place of my Text; it was eagerly contended for the Gentler sense to be affixed to this place, that Here should signify only Some Temporal Punishment, which the King might inflict, if he happened to Conquer his Rebels up in Arms against him:
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Then resisting, or taking up Arms, would be plain down-right Rebellion, and of a most horrid nature, but not 'till then, according to Cromwel 's Doctrine, who, in the midst of the late War, declar'd, (it seems) That if he and his Party prevail'd, their opposers would be accounted the grandest Traytors, to the State, that ever were:
Then resisting, or taking up Arms, would be plain downright Rebellion, and of a most horrid nature, but not till then, according to Cromwell is Doctrine, who, in the midst of the late War, declared, (it seems) That if he and his Party prevailed, their opposers would be accounted the grandest Traitors, to the State, that ever were:
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No, that was no part of their care or fear, and, indeed, Why should it? If taking up Arms against their Sovereign, were neither threatned, nor like to be attended with any worse consequence, than only some Temporal Mulct or Punishment, which were certain to be avoided by Conquest, if that were the issue: Or,
No, that was no part of their care or Fear, and, indeed, Why should it? If taking up Arms against their Sovereign, were neither threatened, nor like to be attended with any Worse consequence, than only Some Temporal Mulct or Punishment, which were certain to be avoided by Conquest, if that were the issue: Or,
if the worst should happen, it were more than possible to be avoided by flight or concealment, or perhaps by the clemency of the Conqueror, or at least the number of Resisters would secure the far greatest part from the utmost severities.
if the worst should happen, it were more than possible to be avoided by flight or concealment, or perhaps by the clemency of the Conqueror, or At least the number of Resisters would secure the Far greatest part from the utmost severities.
And when there was so many starting holes, so many, ( possible, shall I say? nay,) probable ways of escaping this NONLATINALPHABET of the Apostle, in their sense of it, who would needs have it import only some Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate, Why should they fear resisting or taking up Arms, or continuing in them,
And when there was so many starting holes, so many, (possible, shall I say? nay,) probable ways of escaping this of the Apostle, in their sense of it, who would needs have it import only Some Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate, Why should they Fear resisting or taking up Arms, or Continuing in them,
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For if to resist be not to incur Damnation in the saddest sense, but barely and simply some Temporal Mulct or Punishment from the Magistrate, and that too not certain, not inevitable, and far from that, What should hinder resisting at any time upon a prospect of Conquest, or at least a considerable advantage?
For if to resist be not to incur Damnation in the Saddest sense, but barely and simply Some Temporal Mulct or Punishment from the Magistrate, and that too not certain, not inevitable, and Far from that, What should hinder resisting At any time upon a prospect of Conquest, or At least a considerable advantage?
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But, God be thanked, the case is not altogether so clear for them, for 'tis certainly possible, that NONLATINALPHABET, in this place, may signifie Damnation in the saddest sense, as it does confessedly in sundry other places of Holy Writ; and,
But, God be thanked, the case is not altogether so clear for them, for it's Certainly possible, that, in this place, may signify Damnation in the Saddest sense, as it does confessedly in sundry other places of Holy Writ; and,
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But not to rest here, I shall forthwith betake me to the clearing my first Proposition, that NONLATINALPHABET, in this place of my Text, does really signifie Damnation in the saddest sense: And this I shall shew,
But not to rest Here, I shall forthwith betake me to the clearing my First Proposition, that, in this place of my Text, does really signify Damnation in the Saddest sense: And this I shall show,
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And here, 1. Let every soul be subject to the Higher Powers, is plainly the Precept establish'd upon this Penalty, whatever it be that NONLATINALPHABET imports;
And Here, 1. Let every soul be Subject to the Higher Powers, is plainly the Precept established upon this Penalty, whatever it be that imports;
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and we are pretty well agreed about the Notion of the Higher Powers: However, I have prov'd already that it signifies the supream Authority of a Nation, in whomsoever vested.
and we Are pretty well agreed about the Notion of the Higher Powers: However, I have proved already that it signifies the supreme authority of a nation, in whomsoever vested.
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That we be subject to this Authority, is an Apostolical Precept; and our Blessed Saviour has expresly given the same Authority to his Apostles Doctrine, as to his own delivered by himself, and commanded them to be received with the same deference of belief and submission, as what they deliver in point of Doctrine or Precept as himself: He that receiveth you, receiveth me,
That we be Subject to this authority, is an Apostolical Precept; and our Blessed Saviour has expressly given the same authority to his Apostles Doctrine, as to his own Delivered by himself, and commanded them to be received with the same deference of belief and submission, as what they deliver in point of Doctrine or Precept as himself: He that receives you, receives me,
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Whatever then the Apostles deliver, as the Doctrine of Christ, is Gospel as much as any thing Recorded by the four Evangelists: And the Apostle is very plain for this, That all who obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, shall be punish'd with everlasting destruction, 2 Thess. 1.8, 9. Subjection to the Higher Powers is here expresly injoyned by the Apostle, and consequently is a Gospel Precept: And notwithstanding Mr. Baxter 's nicety of a Resistance not contrary to subjection, certainly all forcible Resistance, which is plainly the Apostles meaning here, is sufficiently contrary to subjection. Now,
Whatever then the Apostles deliver, as the Doctrine of christ, is Gospel as much as any thing Recorded by the four Evangelists: And the Apostle is very plain for this, That all who obey not the Gospel of our Lord jesus christ, shall be punished with everlasting destruction, 2 Thess 1.8, 9. Subjection to the Higher Powers is Here expressly enjoined by the Apostle, and consequently is a Gospel Precept: And notwithstanding Mr. Baxter is nicety of a Resistance not contrary to subjection, Certainly all forcible Resistance, which is plainly the Apostles meaning Here, is sufficiently contrary to subjection. Now,
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whether to resist the Higher Powers, and consequently to disobey the Gospel, be not to incur everlasting Destruction, or Damnation in the saddest sense, I leave to be consider'd.
whither to resist the Higher Powers, and consequently to disobey the Gospel, be not to incur everlasting Destruction, or Damnation in the Saddest sense, I leave to be considered.
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Again, 2. All Power, and by a necessary consequence the Higher Powers, are of Divine Institution: This is expresly asserted by the Apostle here, There is no Power but of God:
Again, 2. All Power, and by a necessary consequence the Higher Powers, Are of Divine Institution: This is expressly asserted by the Apostle Here, There is no Power but of God:
Now, whether to resist a plain Ordinance of God, an institution founded and established by Divine Authority, if we will take the Apostles word for it, be not to offer contempt to the sacred Authority of God himself,
Now, whither to resist a plain Ordinance of God, an Institution founded and established by Divine authority, if we will take the Apostles word for it, be not to offer contempt to the sacred authority of God himself,
if that were all that is meant by NONLATINALPHABET in the Text, it could not be true, much less concluded thence, that men must be subject, not only for wrath;
if that were all that is meant by in the Text, it could not be true, much less concluded thence, that men must be Subject, not only for wrath;
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but if we must needs be subject, and by, at least, an equal necessity, not resist, not only for wrath, or for fear of Temporal Punishment, then he that does actually resist, shall receive or incur more than a Temporal Punishment, even all the consequence of a mounded, grieved conscience, which,
but if we must needs be Subject, and by, At least, an equal necessity, not resist, not only for wrath, or for Fear of Temporal Punishment, then he that does actually resist, shall receive or incur more than a Temporal Punishment, even all the consequence of a mounded, grieved conscience, which,
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when it accuses, binds over to eternal wrath, or Damnation in the saddest sense, without repentance, as no man doubts, that pretends any acquaintance with the Christian Doctrine. If therefore we will allow the Apostle to speak sense here, we must grant there lies on us, from these words, a necessity of subjection, and consequently of not resisting for some higher and further reason, than only a fear of temporal punishment; and what that can be other than eternal, or Damnation in the saddest sense, I leave again to be consider'd.
when it accuses, binds over to Eternal wrath, or Damnation in the Saddest sense, without Repentance, as no man doubts, that pretends any acquaintance with the Christian Doctrine. If Therefore we will allow the Apostle to speak sense Here, we must grant there lies on us, from these words, a necessity of subjection, and consequently of not resisting for Some higher and further reason, than only a Fear of temporal punishment; and what that can be other than Eternal, or Damnation in the Saddest sense, I leave again to be considered.
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But here it is urged bo way of Objection, and that from the Context too, that NONLATINALPHABET, in this place, must signifie only some Temporal Punishment from the Higher Powers, because it follows immediately, Rulers are not a terror to good Works, but to the evil.
But Here it is urged Bo Way of Objection, and that from the Context too, that, in this place, must signify only Some Temporal Punishment from the Higher Powers, Because it follows immediately, Rulers Are not a terror to good Works, but to the evil.
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But to answer directly to the Objection; 1. It is not deny'd, but Resistance is a matter which the Magistrate is concern'd to punish; and they that actually resist him, may secure themselves:
But to answer directly to the Objection; 1. It is not denied, but Resistance is a matter which the Magistrate is concerned to Punish; and they that actually resist him, may secure themselves:
he will punish them for it, if it be in his power, and he be not some way appeas'd, or otherwise prevented. But who can persuade himself, that the Blessed Apostle, by the Spirit of God directing him, should threaten so great a Crime as Resisting, which is no better than Rebellion, and that is as the sin of witchcraft, with an award which is common to it, with the meanest offences in the World? nay, that the Great and Learned Apostle should argue against resisting from so poor a Topick, as fear of Temporal Punishment only, seems to me so jejune and flat, as is infinitely below his Character, as the great Doctor of the Gentiles: He needed not his Education at the feet of Gamaliel, much less his Infallibility as an Apostle to dictate this,
he will Punish them for it, if it be in his power, and he be not Some Way appeased, or otherwise prevented. But who can persuade himself, that the Blessed Apostle, by the Spirit of God directing him, should threaten so great a Crime as Resisting, which is no better than Rebellion, and that is as the since of witchcraft, with an award which is Common to it, with the Meanest offences in the World? nay, that the Great and Learned Apostle should argue against resisting from so poor a Topic, as Fear of Temporal Punishment only, seems to me so jejune and flat, as is infinitely below his Character, as the great Doctor of the Gentiles: He needed not his Education At the feet of Gamaliel, much less his Infallibility as an Apostle to dictate this,
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for certainly Nokes or a Styles, a Cade or a Kett, or any of the Rabble of Resisters, need not be told that they incur a Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate, if they be subdued and taken in the Act of Resisting, or deprehended in the Attempt or Design of it.
for Certainly Nokes or a Styles, a Cade or a Kett, or any of the Rabble of Resisters, need not be told that they incur a Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate, if they be subdued and taken in the Act of Resisting, or deprehended in the Attempt or Design of it.
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But if they happen to subdue or awe the Magistrate, or some way or other to escape, as 'tis odds but they may, at least the more inconsiderable among them, What signifies the intermination of the Magistrates Anger, and the consequence of it, some Temporal Punishment, to deter them from resisting?
But if they happen to subdue or awe the Magistrate, or Some Way or other to escape, as it's odds but they may, At least the more inconsiderable among them, What signifies the intermination of the Magistrates Anger, and the consequence of it, Some Temporal Punishment, to deter them from resisting?
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Why should he particularly apply it to the instance of resisting? the supream Magistrate might be said indeed not to bear the sword altogether in vain, if he did bear it only against Treason, Rebellion, and such like violations of Majesty, as immediately concern his own Person: But certainly he could not be said to bear it to any great purposes of advantage to the Commonwealth, or Community of his Subjects, if he did not bear it against other Criminals and Malefactors as well as against Resisters or Traytors, and if equally against all,
Why should he particularly apply it to the instance of resisting? the supreme Magistrate might be said indeed not to bear the sword altogether in vain, if he did bear it only against Treason, Rebellion, and such like violations of Majesty, as immediately concern his own Person: But Certainly he could not be said to bear it to any great Purposes of advantage to the Commonwealth, or Community of his Subject's, if he did not bear it against other Criminals and Malefactors as well as against Resisters or Traitors, and if equally against all,
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If the event, it will not always hold, for certain, it will not in the ca•e of a prosperous Rebellion, or flight, or concealment, or some other way of avoidance.
If the event, it will not always hold, for certain, it will not in the ca•e of a prosperous Rebellion, or flight, or concealment, or Some other Way of avoidance.
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And now to sum up what has been said upon this first Argument taken from the Context; Seeing, 1. It is an Apostolical, and consequently a Gospel Precept, That we be subject to the Higher Powers;
And now to sum up what has been said upon this First Argument taken from the Context; Seeing, 1. It is an Apostolical, and consequently a Gospel Precept, That we be Subject to the Higher Powers;
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and to resist them, in the plain sense of my Text, must be granted not to be subject, and not to be subject, is not to obey the Gospel, and not to obey the Gospel, is, to incur everlasting Destruction, without Repentance.
and to resist them, in the plain sense of my Text, must be granted not to be Subject, and not to be Subject, is not to obey the Gospel, and not to obey the Gospel, is, to incur everlasting Destruction, without Repentance.
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Seeing in the second place, that to resist the Higher Powers is evidently to resist the Ordinance of God, and that is to offer contempt to the sacred Authority of God himself,
Seeing in the second place, that to resist the Higher Powers is evidently to resist the Ordinance of God, and that is to offer contempt to the sacred authority of God himself,
3. Seeing we must needs be subject, and, by consequence, not resist, not only for wrath, or for fear of Temporal Punishment, it must be for some other reason, or on some further account, and that is, plainly,
3. Seeing we must needs be Subject, and, by consequence, not resist, not only for wrath, or for Fear of Temporal Punishment, it must be for Some other reason, or on Some further account, and that is, plainly,
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4. And lastly, Seeing it were exceedingly below the Apostle to argue against Resisting, from so poor a Topick, as fear of Temporal Punishment only, which all the World knows will certainly attend the Crime of Resisting, if not some way or other prevented, and which might as well be urged against any other instance of offending the Laws. I shall not make my own reference, but leave it as before to be consider'd, whether the Apostle can reasonably be suppos'd to intend by the word NONLATINALPHABET, in this place, any thing less that eternal Damnation, without Repentance, as the punishment of Resisting.
4. And lastly, Seeing it were exceedingly below the Apostle to argue against Resisting, from so poor a Topic, as Fear of Temporal Punishment only, which all the World knows will Certainly attend the Crime of Resisting, if not Some Way or other prevented, and which might as well be urged against any other instance of offending the Laws. I shall not make my own Referente, but leave it as before to be considered, whither the Apostle can reasonably be supposed to intend by the word, in this place, any thing less that Eternal Damnation, without Repentance, as the punishment of Resisting.
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And here I might urge what I find asserted to my hand, that not one Writer for a thousand years, of any credit in the Church, did ever doubt or question the Doctrine of Obedience to the Higher Powers, as 'tis maintained by the Church of England, or the unlawfulness of resisting them, upon any pretence whatever:
And Here I might urge what I find asserted to my hand, that not one Writer for a thousand Years, of any credit in the Church, did ever doubt or question the Doctrine of obedience to the Higher Powers, as it's maintained by the Church of England, or the unlawfulness of resisting them, upon any pretence whatever:
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And why? but because the Holy Scripture so frequently, and particularly St. Paul, here in this Chapter has so plainly stated it, made it so clear and manifest, and so formidably threatned the oppugners of it.
And why? but Because the Holy Scripture so frequently, and particularly Saint Paul, Here in this Chapter has so plainly stated it, made it so clear and manifest, and so formidably threatened the oppugners of it.
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And for the practice of the Primitive Christians in all parts of the Word (which is incomparably the best Comment upon the Scriptures of the New Testament ) 'tis very certain they were universally subject to their Governors, in omnibus licitis, and never resisted them, whatever ground or pretence they might have for it;
And for the practice of the Primitive Christians in all parts of the Word (which is incomparably the best Comment upon the Scriptures of the New Testament) it's very certain they were universally Subject to their Governors, in omnibus Licitis, and never resisted them, whatever ground or pretence they might have for it;
Their Demeanour was perpetually and invincibly Loyal towards their Temporal Governors, without any the least Resistance, propter Dominum eternum, for fear of offending their great and eternal Sovereign, the Lord of Heaven and Earth,
Their Demeanour was perpetually and invincibly Loyal towards their Temporal Governors, without any the least Resistance, propter Dominum eternum, for Fear of offending their great and Eternal Sovereign, the Lord of Heaven and Earth,
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Among the Antients, St. Chrysostom, and those who follow'd by way of expounding the Scriptures nearest the Letter, for the rest, almost all before him, were mostly given to Allegorical Expositions: St. Chrysostom, I say,
Among the Ancients, Saint Chrysostom, and those who followed by Way of expounding the Scriptures nearest the letter, for the rest, almost all before him, were mostly given to Allegorical Expositions: Saint Chrysostom, I say,
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and his followers, as Theophylact and Oecumenius, I may add Photius too, for so much as remains of his Comments, are generally accounted the best Commentators. St. Chrysostom (says a Learned Man of our own Church ) had so happy a Talent in expounding the Scripture, in the most obvious and litteral sense, that,
and his followers, as Theophylact and Oecumenius, I may add Photius too, for so much as remains of his Comments, Are generally accounted the best Commentators. Saint Chrysostom (Says a Learned Man of our own Church) had so happy a Talon in expounding the Scripture, in the most obvious and literal sense, that,
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as an Antient Writer assures us, his judgment herein was accounted the common standard of the Church, and out-weigh'd the Expositions of all the other Fathers: Now he and his followers, with one consent, declare plainly, if not expresly too,
as an Ancient Writer assures us, his judgement herein was accounted the Common standard of the Church, and outweighed the Expositions of all the other Father's: Now he and his followers, with one consent, declare plainly, if not expressly too,
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St. Chrysostom's NONLATINALPHABET, no light, but very severe vengeance, and that from God, who is NONLATINALPHABET, a severe avenger of all such as contemn these Higher Powers, and thereby, NONLATINALPHABET, exceedingly provoke God, is sufficiently clear for my purpose; and so Theophylact, NONLATINALPHABET, he that resists shall be punish'd by God himself:
Saint Chrysostom's, no Light, but very severe vengeance, and that from God, who is, a severe avenger of all such as contemn these Higher Powers, and thereby,, exceedingly provoke God, is sufficiently clear for my purpose; and so Theophylact,, he that resists shall be punished by God himself:
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And to the same purpose, Photius in Oecumenius (whom I may therefore cite as one) expresly interprets the word NONLATINALPHABET here, by NONLATINALPHABET, Condemnation from God. I deny not but all these,
And to the same purpose, Photius in Oecumenius (whom I may Therefore Cite as one) expressly interprets the word Here, by, Condemnation from God. I deny not but all these,
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how much soever they are for the sadder sense of NONLATINALPHABET here, do withal include the other sense too of Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate; which I know none that offers to exclude, though I think it not very necessary to be urgent for it,
how much soever they Are for the sadder sense of Here, do withal include the other sense too of Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate; which I know none that offers to exclude, though I think it not very necessary to be urgent for it,
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or lay any great stress upon it, because so likely to follow in all cases of Resisting that are improsperous, and do not prevail upon the Legal establish'd Authoity.
or lay any great stress upon it, Because so likely to follow in all cases of Resisting that Are improsperous, and do not prevail upon the Legal established Authority.
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But be it that the Apostle implied, in the word NONLATINALPHABET here, a Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate, so it be granted, as 'tis by these Antients expresly, that he meant by it,
But be it that the Apostle implied, in the word Here, a Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate, so it be granted, as it's by these Ancients expressly, that he meant by it,
And with these of the Greek Church, agree St. Ambrose and St. Austin for the Latin. St. Ambrose upon those words, Ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, id est, ultionem presentem;
And with these of the Greek Church, agree Saint Ambrose and Saint Austin for the Latin. Saint Ambrose upon those words, You must needs be Subject, not only for wrath, id est, ultionem presentem;
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that is, says he, for fear of present or temporal vengeance, sed & propter futurum judicium, but also for fear of the judgment to come, quia si hic evascerint, illic eos poena expectat ubi ipsa accusante conscientia punientur:
that is, Says he, for Fear of present or temporal vengeance, said & propter Future judicium, but also for Fear of the judgement to come, quia si hic evascerint, illic eos poena Expects ubi ipsa accusante conscientia punientur:
And St. Austin says, concerning Resisters, that besides what they may suffer from men, apud Deum fortem non habebunt, they shall have no part with God;
And Saint Austin Says, Concerning Resisters, that beside what they may suffer from men, apud God fortem non habebunt, they shall have no part with God;
Patet (says he) mortale peccatum esse potestati civili resistere, 'tis evident, that to resist the Civil Power is a Mortal Sin: And by Mortal, we know he means a Sin of a damning nature, that fearfully exposes to the wrath and indignation of Almighty God.
Patet (Says he) mortale peccatum esse Power civili resistere, it's evident, that to resist the Civil Power is a Mortal since: And by Mortal, we know he means a since of a damning nature, that fearfully exposes to the wrath and Indignation of Almighty God.
And with these consents St. Bernard too, though living in an Age when the Papal Power had not a little encroach'd upon the Imperial, but much corrupted the Christian Doctrine in point of Obedience to the Higher Power: Yet he,
And with these consents Saint Bernard too, though living in an Age when the Papal Power had not a little encroached upon the Imperial, but much corrupted the Christian Doctrine in point of obedience to the Higher Power: Yet he,
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yet, which is all one, for the damning nature of Resistance; even Paraeus, who has been censur'd for some unadvised expressions in the Case, is very clear and right with others in his Comment upon my Text, not only affiring that NONLATINALPHABET here may be taken in either sense, of Temporal or Eternal Punishment: But that however Resisters may escape the hands of Men, yet, Certe a Deo, from God they are sure of a severe award.
yet, which is all one, for the damning nature of Resistance; even Pareus, who has been censured for Some unadvised expressions in the Case, is very clear and right with Others in his Comment upon my Text, not only affiring that Here may be taken in either sense, of Temporal or Eternal Punishment: But that however Resisters may escape the hands of Men, yet, Certain a God, from God they Are sure of a severe award.
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And to Contract, the most eminent Divines of the Reformation, though they meddle not with the word NONLATINALPHABET in my Text, yet they agree in the substance of it, generally asserting it damnable to resist; and none,
And to Contract, the most eminent Divines of the Reformation, though they meddle not with the word in my Text, yet they agree in the substance of it, generally asserting it damnable to resist; and none,
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or very few of those that call themselves Protestant Divines, are Dissenters in this, but only those of the Kirk of Scotland, and their Brethren here, the Presbyterians and Phanaticks.
or very few of those that call themselves Protestant Divines, Are Dissenters in this, but only those of the Kirk of Scotland, and their Brothers Here, the Presbyterians and Fanatics.
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As for the sense of the Church of England, and all her Divines, or true and regular Sons, as well as Fathers in the case, 'tis so plain and clear, and so very well known that, it were an inexcusable impertinence to insist particularly upon it at this time of day.
As for the sense of the Church of England, and all her Divines, or true and regular Sons, as well as Father's in the case, it's so plain and clear, and so very well known that, it were an inexcusable impertinence to insist particularly upon it At this time of day.
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And now being compassed with so great a Cloud of Witnesses, having such a concurrent stream of Expositors and others on my side, I hope I may venture to assert, from the importance of the word NONLATINALPHABET in my Text, that it is a sin of a damning nature to resist the Higher Powers.
And now being compassed with so great a Cloud of Witnesses, having such a concurrent stream of Expositors and Others on my side, I hope I may venture to assert, from the importance of the word in my Text, that it is a sin of a damning nature to resist the Higher Powers.
But I shall add to the Confirmation of it, from my third proposed Topick, and that is, from parallel places of Holy Writ, which represent resisting as a Crime of a most horrid nature, or at least a very great sin against God, and consequently of a damning nature.
But I shall add to the Confirmation of it, from my third proposed Topic, and that is, from parallel places of Holy Writ, which represent resisting as a Crime of a most horrid nature, or At least a very great sin against God, and consequently of a damning nature.
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Ye are gathered together, says he to Korah the Ring-leader, thou and all thy Company are gathered together against the Lord, Numb. 16.11. They were not so senseless as to gather together intentionally against the Lord; no, but they were gathered together against Moses, their supream Civil Governor appointed so by God, against Aaron the chief in the Ecclesiastical Administration: And this Moses calls their gathering together against the Lord.
You Are gathered together, Says he to Korah the Ringleader, thou and all thy Company Are gathered together against the Lord, Numb. 16.11. They were not so senseless as to gather together intentionally against the Lord; no, but they were gathered together against Moses, their supreme Civil Governor appointed so by God, against Aaron the chief in the Ecclesiastical Administration: And this Moses calls their gathering together against the Lord.
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And, as Arch-Bishop Ʋsher observes, even Women did see plainly that in opposing Moses and Aaron in such a manner, they opposed God himself, the ordainer of their Authority, for so the Daughters of Zelophehad, Mumb. 27.3.
And, as Arch-Bishop Ʋsher observes, even Women did see plainly that in opposing Moses and Aaron in such a manner, they opposed God himself, the ordainer of their authority, for so the Daughters of Zelophehad, Mumb 27.3.
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as sufficiently shew'd his extream indignation against it, and consign'd, to all succeeding Ages, his utter abhorrence and detestation of Resisting, as a Crime of a most highly dreadful, and consequently damning nature; and certainly, (as one observes) that some have smarted for it eternally, is for ever enough to convince us, that God is highly dispeased with every one that thrusts himself into the guilt of it.
as sufficiently showed his extreme Indignation against it, and consigned, to all succeeding Ages, his utter abhorrence and detestation of Resisting, as a Crime of a most highly dreadful, and consequently damning nature; and Certainly, (as one observes) that Some have smarted for it eternally, is for ever enough to convince us, that God is highly displeased with every one that thrusts himself into the guilt of it.
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But of these first Resisters, the Text tells us, That they went down alive into the Pit, according to our Translation; but the Margin reads into Hell, which Optatus understands literally, Tartareo carcere subito clausi: For certain to such as follow their steps, St. Jude saith, Is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever, St. Jude 13. and St. Peter says the same, 2 Pet. 2.17.
But of these First Resisters, the Text tells us, That they went down alive into the Pit, according to our translation; but the Margin reads into Hell, which Optatus understands literally, Tartareo carcere subito clausi: For certain to such as follow their steps, Saint U^de Says, Is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever, Saint U^de 13. and Saint Peter Says the same, 2 Pet. 2.17.
after the manner of their Neighbouring Nations, when indeed they were under a Theocracy, God himself being immediately their King: Samuel, I say, telling them the manner of a King, in such Instances as some will have to savour of an Arbitrary Power, tho' others reckon them only the necessary burdens and charges of Government. However that be, the Prophet adds, that when they had once subjected themselves to that Power, and felt themselves aggrieved by it, they should cry out in that day,
After the manner of their Neighbouring nations, when indeed they were under a Theocracy, God himself being immediately their King: Samuel, I say, telling them the manner of a King, in such Instances as Some will have to savour of an Arbitrary Power, though Others reckon them only the necessary burdens and charges of Government. However that be, the Prophet adds, that when they had once subjected themselves to that Power, and felt themselves aggrieved by it, they should cry out in that day,
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3. But we have yet a plainer instance of the criminal nature of Resisting. 1 Sam. 26, where David having opportunity, which alone is oftentimes incentive enough in such cases, and absolute Power to have destroy'd the King his Enemy, when 'tis certain he could as easily have taken away Saul 's Life as his Spear, and we may suppose him prompted to it by two powerful motives, Interest and Revenge. And whatever there might be of guilt in it, Abishai offer'd to take that upon himself by perpetrating the fact, and laying violent hands upon Saul: Yet David would by no means suffer it,
3. But we have yet a plainer instance of the criminal nature of Resisting. 1 Sam. 26, where David having opportunity, which alone is oftentimes incentive enough in such cases, and absolute Power to have destroyed the King his Enemy, when it's certain he could as Easily have taken away Saul is Life as his Spear, and we may suppose him prompted to it by two powerful motives, Interest and Revenge. And whatever there might be of guilt in it, Abishai offered to take that upon himself by perpetrating the fact, and laying violent hands upon Saul: Yet David would by no means suffer it,
Who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord's Anointed and be guiltless? But before whom should David have been guilty? Or to whom accountable, if he had consented? for he was (as I may say) Heir apparent to the Crown by Divine Designation: And was not the King his implacable Enemy, that had persecuted him with the utmost of malice and virulency, against Law and against Reason? and had not God (as Abishai urged to him) delivered his Enemy into his hand, by casting all his Army into a deep sleep? and had cut them off, and the King with them, Who should have called David to an account for it?
Who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord's Anointed and be guiltless? But before whom should David have been guilty? Or to whom accountable, if he had consented? for he was (as I may say) Heir apparent to the Crown by Divine Designation: And was not the King his implacable Enemy, that had persecuted him with the utmost of malice and virulency, against Law and against Reason? and had not God (as Abishai urged to him) Delivered his Enemy into his hand, by casting all his Army into a deep sleep? and had Cut them off, and the King with them, Who should have called David to an account for it?
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Why truly nothing of all this was in the least to be feared in the Case: And yet David was infinitely afraid of stretching forth his hand against the Lords Anointed, or suffering another to do it,
Why truly nothing of all this was in the least to be feared in the Case: And yet David was infinitely afraid of stretching forth his hand against the lords Anointed, or suffering Another to do it,
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No! As the sense of the Church of England is in her Homilies, concerning this very instance, David durst not for fear of offending God and his own Conscience (tho' he had occasion and opportunity for it) once lay his hand upon God's High Officer, whom he did know to be a Person reserved and kept for his Office-sake only to God's Punishment and Judgment. And from this instance of David 's invincible Loyalty, so clear and manifest, so abundantly evident (one would think) beyond contradiction, the Homily aforesaid infers, that it is an intolerable ignorance, madness and wickedness, for Subjects to make any Murmuring, Rebellion, Resistance, or Withstanding, Commotion or Insurrection against their most Dear and most Dread Sovereign Lord and King, ordained of God's Goodness for their Commodity, Peace and Quietness.
No! As the sense of the Church of England is in her Homilies, Concerning this very instance, David durst not for Fear of offending God and his own Conscience (though he had occasion and opportunity for it) once lay his hand upon God's High Officer, whom he did know to be a Person reserved and kept for his Office-sake only to God's Punishment and Judgement. And from this instance of David is invincible Loyalty, so clear and manifest, so abundantly evident (one would think) beyond contradiction, the Homily aforesaid infers, that it is an intolerable ignorance, madness and wickedness, for Subject's to make any Murmuring, Rebellion, Resistance, or Withstanding, Commotion or Insurrection against their most Dear and most Dread Sovereign Lord and King, ordained of God's goodness for their Commodity, Peace and Quietness.
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When the first and most remarkable instance of it he punished by an astonishing Miracle, the Earth opening and swallowing up all the Resisters: And tho' 'tis true, nothing of this did ever happen again, yet that it did so once, is enough to assure us of God's eternal detestation of the Crime.
When the First and most remarkable instance of it he punished by an astonishing Miracle, the Earth opening and swallowing up all the Resisters: And though it's true, nothing of this did ever happen again, yet that it did so once, is enough to assure us of God's Eternal detestation of the Crime.
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And in the next remarkable instance, I mean that of Absalom, so strangely infatuating the Counsels of the most politick, and so amazingly bringing the miserable Ringleader to his end, by making the Hair of his Head instrumental to his ruin, and cutting him off thus in the very act of his Crime, notwithstanding all the care his Royal Father took to prevent it:
And in the next remarkable instance, I mean that of Absalom, so strangely infatuating the Counsels of the most politic, and so amazingly bringing the miserable Ringleader to his end, by making the Hair of his Head instrumental to his ruin, and cutting him off thus in the very act of his Crime, notwithstanding all the care his Royal Father took to prevent it:
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Sure if we reflect seriously upon God's severe displeasure, so signally evinced by such astonishing instances of it, we cannot, with any shadow of reason, imagine that Resisting should be so light and trivial a matter,
Sure if we reflect seriously upon God's severe displeasure, so signally evinced by such astonishing instances of it, we cannot, with any shadow of reason, imagine that Resisting should be so Light and trivial a matter,
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And now, I would fain persuade my self, I have made it seem very probable, at least, that NONLATINALPHABET in this place of my Text, does really signifie Damnation in the saddest sense, by what I have urged, 1. From the Context, which I am sure very strongly inclines to it,
And now, I would fain persuade my self, I have made it seem very probable, At least, that in this place of my Text, does really signify Damnation in the Saddest sense, by what I have urged, 1. From the Context, which I am sure very strongly inclines to it,
From the concurrent sense of the most approved Expositors, as well Antient as Modern: And, 3. From parallel places of Holy Writ, which very plainly shew, that Resisting is a sin exceedingly displeasing, or rather detestable in the sight of God, and consequently, I may say, of a damning nature. I am sure our Church is very clear for the damning nature of it, declaring in express terms, that eternal Damnation is prepared for all impenitent Rebels in Hell with Satan, the first founder of Rebellion,
From the concurrent sense of the most approved Expositors, as well Ancient as Modern: And, 3. From parallel places of Holy Writ, which very plainly show, that Resisting is a sin exceedingly displeasing, or rather detestable in the sighed of God, and consequently, I may say, of a damning nature. I am sure our Church is very clear for the damning nature of it, declaring in express terms, that Eternal Damnation is prepared for all impenitent Rebels in Hell with Satan, the First founder of Rebellion,
And 'tis plain, that all Resisters with Her are Rebels. And the first Council that ever made any Canons against Resisting, was the fourth Council of Toledo in Spain, Anno 633. for there never was any occasion for the Churches provision against it before that, say some:
And it's plain, that all Resisters with Her Are Rebels. And the First Council that ever made any Canonas against Resisting, was the fourth Council of Toledo in Spain, Anno 633. for there never was any occasion for the Churches provision against it before that, say Some:
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but adjudging them to be damned in God's future Judgment, and to have their part with Judas Iscariot: And this Sentence was confirmed in the Fifth Council that followed there,
but adjudging them to be damned in God's future Judgement, and to have their part with Judas Iscariot: And this Sentence was confirmed in the Fifth Council that followed there,
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But after all, supposing it could not be made so clear as it may seem to be, that NONLATINALPHABET signifies in this place of my Text, eternal Damnation, without Repentance, yet what assurance can be given to any Christian, that makes the least doubt or scruple whether it does not,
But After all, supposing it could not be made so clear as it may seem to be, that signifies in this place of my Text, Eternal Damnation, without Repentance, yet what assurance can be given to any Christian, that makes the least doubt or scruple whither it does not,
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I cannot conceive any other way of satisfying the doubt, or silencing the scruple, but one of these two; either a plain Demonstration, or a new Revelation to the contrary.
I cannot conceive any other Way of satisfying the doubt, or silencing the scruple, but one of these two; either a plain Demonstration, or a new Revelation to the contrary.
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And for the other way of a new Revelation, however the Person pretending to it may satisfie himself, he cannot another, of the truth of his Revelation without a Miracle, or somewhat equivalent to attest it:
And for the other Way of a new Revelation, however the Person pretending to it may satisfy himself, he cannot Another, of the truth of his Revelation without a Miracle, or somewhat equivalent to attest it:
And without that, what security can he give that he does not incur that Anathema of the Apostle, against Angel or Man that should Preach another Gospel, or the contrary to that he had Preached? Gal. 1.8, 9.
And without that, what security can he give that he does not incur that Anathema of the Apostle, against Angel or Man that should Preach Another Gospel, or the contrary to that he had Preached? Gal. 1.8, 9.
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And without such Conviction, as either that of Demonstration, or a new Revelation sufficiently attested, what infinite hazard is it for a Christian to venture upon the guilt of Resisting, which, 'tis more than possible, for certain may be attended with Damnation in the saddest sense? I am pretty sure there is no absolute security against it, in case of actual Resisting, but Repentance only:
And without such Conviction, as either that of Demonstration, or a new Revelation sufficiently attested, what infinite hazard is it for a Christian to venture upon the guilt of Resisting, which, it's more than possible, for certain may be attended with Damnation in the Saddest sense? I am pretty sure there is no absolute security against it, in case of actual Resisting, but Repentance only:
And for a Person to be taken away suddenly by death, in the very act of Resisting, as 'tis possible, yea, probable; nay, let me add, 'tis very great odds but he may,
And for a Person to be taken away suddenly by death, in the very act of Resisting, as it's possible, yea, probable; nay, let me add, it's very great odds but he may,
if engaged in it, and at his first appearance before the grand Tribunal, hear the Holy Spirit, or his Amanuensis St. Paul, avouch, that by NONLATINALPHABET, in this place, was truly meant Damnation in the saddest sense, is infinitely astonishing, and much too dreadful in Theory, ever to be hazarded in Practice by rational Christians, that does indeed believe, and has any tolerable apprehension of Damnation.
if engaged in it, and At his First appearance before the grand Tribunal, hear the Holy Spirit, or his Amanuensis Saint Paul, avouch, that by, in this place, was truly meant Damnation in the Saddest sense, is infinitely astonishing, and much too dreadful in Theory, ever to be hazarded in Practice by rational Christians, that does indeed believe, and has any tolerable apprehension of Damnation.
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No, not any, as I come to shew, according to my second Proposal; namely, that there is no just case of exception against the rule of my Text, no pretence allowable: But for Subjects to resist, I mean, forcibly to resist their Lawful Sovereign, is absolutely and universally to incur Damnation, and nothing to atone for the crime in the sight of God, or to prevent the Punishment threatned here, but Repentance.
No, not any, as I come to show, according to my second Proposal; namely, that there is no just case of exception against the Rule of my Text, no pretence allowable: But for Subject's to resist, I mean, forcibly to resist their Lawful Sovereign, is absolutely and universally to incur Damnation, and nothing to atone for the crime in the sighed of God, or to prevent the Punishment threatened Here, but Repentance.
I confess this assertion cannot but seem a little strange, when there have been so many cases of exception made against this general Rule, so many pretences set on foot, and reckon'd allowable, so many starting holes found out.
I confess this assertion cannot but seem a little strange, when there have been so many cases of exception made against this general Rule, so many pretences Set on foot, and reckoned allowable, so many starting holes found out.
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But I am sure I have very good Authority for what I say, our Laws and Statutes as well as Canons, and the declared Doctrine of our Church being clear on my side:
But I am sure I have very good authority for what I say, our Laws and Statutes as well as Canonas, and the declared Doctrine of our Church being clear on my side:
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And this methinks should seem, in all reason, abundantly sufficient to any professed Member of our Church, who must necessarily renounce such his Membership, and cease to be of the Church of England, before he can allow himself the liberty of resisting.
And this methinks should seem, in all reason, abundantly sufficient to any professed Member of our Church, who must necessarily renounce such his Membership, and cease to be of the Church of England, before he can allow himself the liberty of resisting.
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As for our Laws, that of the 25 of Edw. 3. and those of the 13 & 14 of Charles the second, declare it universally unlawful to make or levy any war against the King, without the allowance of any case or pretence whatsoever;
As for our Laws, that of the 25 of Edward 3. and those of the 13 & 14 of Charles the second, declare it universally unlawful to make or levy any war against the King, without the allowance of any case or pretence whatsoever;
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and the same is expresly required to be acknowledged by all the Clergy in the Act of Ʋniformity; and the same in substance is required of all Civil and Military Officers.
and the same is expressly required to be acknowledged by all the Clergy in the Act of Ʋniformity; and the same in substance is required of all Civil and Military Officers.
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Our Canons declare expresly against all taking up of Arms, whether offensive or defensive, without the Royal Authority, much more against it, upon any pretence whatsoever, under pain of Damnation, for which they cite the words of my Text,
Our Canonas declare expressly against all taking up of Arms, whither offensive or defensive, without the Royal authority, much more against it, upon any pretence whatsoever, under pain of Damnation, for which they Cite the words of my Text,
as some have made this remark upon it, That since the Reformation it is now again current Episcopal Doctrine, as it was always Apostolical, That Subjects ought by no means to resist,
as Some have made this remark upon it, That since the Reformation it is now again current Episcopal Doctrine, as it was always Apostolical, That Subject's ought by no means to resist,
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Well! but does the Church of England agree in the point with the Church of Christ in the primitive and purest ages of it? or with other Churches of the Reformation?
Well! but does the Church of England agree in the point with the Church of christ in the primitive and Purest ages of it? or with other Churches of the Reformation?
so plainly, and so convincingly proved, that the Oppugners of it have been forced to have recourse either to downright Slandering and Lying, or else to Enthusiasm.
so plainly, and so convincingly proved, that the Oppugners of it have been forced to have recourse either to downright Slandering and Lying, or Else to Enthusiasm.
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To the first, affirming, contrary to the faith of antient and approved Histories, and all accounts of those times, that the Doctrine of Non-resistance then generally maintain'd,
To the First, affirming, contrary to the faith of ancient and approved Histories, and all accounts of those times, that the Doctrine of Nonresistance then generally maintained,
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But in answer to it, 1. admitting, but by no means granting, that want of strength or forces was one ground of their constant Loyalty, without the least attempt of resisting;
But in answer to it, 1. admitting, but by no means granting, that want of strength or forces was one ground of their constant Loyalty, without the least attempt of resisting;
when their Apologists and other eminent Writers, lay down unalterable reasons why they would not, did not, durst not resist, even because they thought themselves obliged to suffer any thing from the Government, rather than resist, by the most sacred and indispensable Laws of their Religion,
when their Apologists and other eminent Writers, lay down unalterable Reasons why they would not, did not, durst not resist, even Because they Thought themselves obliged to suffer any thing from the Government, rather than resist, by the most sacred and indispensable Laws of their Religion,
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But, 2. that want of strength or forces was any ground or reason at all of their not resisting, is so far from truth, that there never was a more silly groundless falsity invented,
But, 2. that want of strength or forces was any ground or reason At all of their not resisting, is so Far from truth, that there never was a more silly groundless falsity invented,
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and much about the same time, as may be gather'd from Eusebius, there was a Persecution on foot against the Christians, which might have prompted them to joyn with those Jewish Rebels;
and much about the same time, as may be gathered from Eusebius, there was a Persecution on foot against the Christians, which might have prompted them to join with those Jewish Rebels;
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and that they might have joyned with them if they would, is too certain, when they were used with at least as much cruelty and savageness by the Rebels, meerly because they would not joyn with them,
and that they might have joined with them if they would, is too certain, when they were used with At least as much cruelty and savageness by the Rebels, merely Because they would not join with them,
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as ever they had been by any of their Persecutors, and yet they could never be drawn, by arts or arguments, by persuasion or force, to associate with the Rebels.
as ever they had been by any of their Persecutors, and yet they could never be drawn, by arts or Arguments, by persuasion or force, to associate with the Rebels.
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And this instance seems to me so plain and home to the purpose, that I shall only make this remark upon it, That those of the Church of England in the late Times were not the first Martyrs or Confessors purely for Loyalty, these primitive Christians being their Precedents, and leading them the way.
And this instance seems to me so plain and home to the purpose, that I shall only make this remark upon it, That those of the Church of England in the late Times were not the First Martyrs or Confessors purely for Loyalty, these primitive Christians being their Precedents, and leading them the Way.
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but Tertullian, who lived in those times, says, They filled all places but the Temples, and were of all the standing Offices almost in the whole Empire.
but Tertullian, who lived in those times, Says, They filled all places but the Temples, and were of all the standing Offices almost in the Whole Empire.
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But the prettiest that has been said upon this case of resistance, and St. Paul 's Doctrine about it, is this, that Paul intended his Doctrine of Non-resistance purely with respect to the men he wrote to, of that Age 'tis meant,
But the prettiest that has been said upon this case of resistance, and Saint Paul is Doctrine about it, is this, that Paul intended his Doctrine of Nonresistance purely with respect to the men he wrote to, of that Age it's meant,
nay, and had consulted him personally upon the point, when he so confidently adds, That if Paul were alive, and saw wicked Kings reigning in Christian Commonwealths, he would leave them to their Subjects to be punished by them without blame.
nay, and had consulted him personally upon the point, when he so confidently adds, That if Paul were alive, and saw wicked Kings reigning in Christian Commonwealths, he would leave them to their Subject's to be punished by them without blame.
Whither are we rapt now? into the third Heavens, there to consult Paul? But I told you recourse was to be had of necessity either to downright standering and lying, or else to Enthusiasm;
Whither Are we rapt now? into the third Heavens, there to consult Paul? But I told you recourse was to be had of necessity either to downright standering and lying, or Else to Enthusiasm;
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but kept conceal'd from the Churches of Christ, is fully manifest, that Christians may lawfully, in a lawful way, (that is when they may lawfully) stand up to defend themselves, in case they be able, against any unlawful assaults, by what assailants,
but kept concealed from the Churches of christ, is Fully manifest, that Christians may lawfully, in a lawful Way, (that is when they may lawfully) stand up to defend themselves, in case they be able, against any unlawful assaults, by what assailants,
So Burroughs cants after Goodwin. But a more blunt Enthusiast has told us roundly, That •t was God's will the primitive Christians should confirm the truth by sufferings,
So Burroughs cants After Goodwyn. But a more blunt Enthusiast has told us roundly, That •t was God's will the primitive Christians should confirm the truth by sufferings,
Boldly said indeed, and methinks this Gentleman seems more intimately acquainted with God himself, than the former was with St. Paul, as knowing God's secret will,
Boldly said indeed, and methinks this Gentleman seems more intimately acquainted with God himself, than the former was with Saint Paul, as knowing God's secret will,
as clear as any thing of that nature can possibly be, with meer shams, I say the Doctrine of the Primitive Church is plain and manifest against all Resisting upon any pretence whatsoever,
as clear as any thing of that nature can possibly be, with mere shams, I say the Doctrine of the Primitive Church is plain and manifest against all Resisting upon any pretence whatsoever,
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the Precepts of Christ decrying it, his whole life being opposite to it, the Apostolical Doctrine testifying against it, it being rejected also by so many thousand Martyrs,
the Precepts of christ decrying it, his Whole life being opposite to it, the Apostolical Doctrine testifying against it, it being rejected also by so many thousand Martyrs,
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Let me have leave to add this, as which makes very much for my Assertion of the absolute unlawfulness of resisting, that the Cases of Exception are so very wild and extravagant:
Let me have leave to add this, as which makes very much for my Assertion of the absolute unlawfulness of resisting, that the Cases of Exception Are so very wild and extravagant:
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As for that of Religion, which some insist on, as not only a reasonable, but the very best ground of resisting, 'tis the most senseless imposition upon the common reason of mankind that can well be imagin'd, to pretend it:
As for that of Religion, which Some insist on, as not only a reasonable, but the very best ground of resisting, it's the most senseless imposition upon the Common reason of mankind that can well be imagined, to pretend it:
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for who knows not that our Religion can never be lost or taken from us by all the Powers of Earth and Hell combin'd together against us, without our own consent.
for who knows not that our Religion can never be lost or taken from us by all the Powers of Earth and Hell combined together against us, without our own consent.
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'tis Ambition, or Interest, or Revenge is the Kernel or Substance, for without such mixtures, Religion (as a Learned Gentleman observes ) works no violent effects,
it's Ambition, or Interest, or Revenge is the Kernel or Substance, for without such mixtures, Religion (as a Learned Gentleman observes) works no violent effects,
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We have fought (says he) all this while for Liberty, and are we now whining about Religion? And one Colonel Purefoy, like another Peribonius, was much more ingenious, declaring plainly after the King was beheaded, that it was no more than what he had desir'd,
We have fought (Says he) all this while for Liberty, and Are we now whining about Religion? And one Colonel Purefoy, like Another Peribonius, was much more ingenious, declaring plainly After the King was beheaded, that it was no more than what he had desired,
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besides, that it may be always pretended, if once suffered to pass, and where are we then? Why then we are at the old pass of undermining the Thames: that is of having any the most ridiculous and incredible stories obtruded upon us,
beside, that it may be always pretended, if once suffered to pass, and where Are we then? Why then we Are At the old pass of undermining the Thames: that is of having any the most ridiculous and incredible stories obtruded upon us,
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But the latter, that a Prince should destroy a considerable part of his Subjects, was plainly the case of the Primitive Christians, who were certainly both for number and quality,
But the latter, that a Prince should destroy a considerable part of his Subject's, was plainly the case of the Primitive Christians, who were Certainly both for number and quality,
but especially, for number, a very considerable part of the Roman Empire, pars major Civitatis cujus { que } (saith Tertullian ) the greater part of every City:
but especially, for number, a very considerable part of the Roman Empire, pars Major Civitatis cujus { que } (Says Tertullian) the greater part of every city:
yet they were not only design'd to utter destruction, but actually destroy'd in vast infinite numbers, by the express order of their several Emperours,
yet they were not only designed to utter destruction, but actually destroyed in vast infinite numbers, by the express order of their several emperors,
As that of a company of drunken Villagers, very probably Pagans too, rescuing Dionysius Bishop of Alexandria from the hands of his Prosecutors, who were but private Souldiers neither:
As that of a company of drunken Villagers, very probably Pagans too, rescuing Dionysius Bishop of Alexandria from the hands of his Prosecutors, who were but private Soldiers neither:
And 'tis true, there are Scripture instances alledged, but no otherwise than as Texts of Scripture are by some quoted, only to make a flourish withall,
And it's true, there Are Scripture instances alleged, but not otherwise than as Texts of Scripture Are by Some quoted, only to make a flourish withal,
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The charge here against Resisting is Universal, and there is no limitation of it in the whole Scripture, none in the old Testament, much less in the new,
The charge Here against Resisting is Universal, and there is no limitation of it in the Whole Scripture, none in the old Testament, much less in the new,
and the practice of the best Christians in all ages have been shewn very clear for the absolute unlawfulness of resisting upon what pretence soever under pain of Damnation. And sure,
and the practice of the best Christians in all ages have been shown very clear for the absolute unlawfulness of resisting upon what pretence soever under pain of Damnation. And sure,
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if to resist the higher powers be (as the Apostle asserts in general) to resist the Ordinance of God, it is eo nomine, in that respect alone so far from lawful in any case,
if to resist the higher Powers be (as the Apostle asserts in general) to resist the Ordinance of God, it is eo nomine, in that respect alone so Far from lawful in any case,
but be these what they will, if upon them we resist, we must cease to be Christians, cease to be of the Church of England, and cease to be in a saveable condition,
but be these what they will, if upon them we resist, we must cease to be Christians, cease to be of the Church of England, and cease to be in a saveable condition,
But for that, besides, that it is always infinitely hazardous in case of resisting, such is the criminal nature of resisting, that the Scripture compares it to Witchcraft,
But for that, beside, that it is always infinitely hazardous in case of resisting, such is the criminal nature of resisting, that the Scripture compares it to Witchcraft,
with what a wild Enthusiasm did the Usurper Cromwel go to his own place? What an opinion had he of his Saintship to the very last? as if he were one of those that needed no Repentance.
with what a wild Enthusiasm did the Usurper Cromwell go to his own place? What an opinion had he of his Saintship to the very last? as if he were one of those that needed no Repentance.
And his Brethren in iniquity and bloud, the Regicides that were executed, with what height of Fanaticism went they out of the World? how far from the least shew of Repentance? And oh blessed God! how few publick Recantations have we seen, notwithstanding so very many were engaged in the Great Rebellion?
And his Brothers in iniquity and blood, the Regicides that were executed, with what height of Fanaticism went they out of the World? how Far from the least show of Repentance? And o blessed God! how few public Recantations have we seen, notwithstanding so very many were engaged in the Great Rebellion?
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And as we would not lose our part with God, our share in the Joys and Glories of Jesus, our habitation in the Heavens with Angels and Saints in unspeakable happiness to eternal ages, which is the first sad part of Damnation. And then for the other,
And as we would not loose our part with God, our share in the Joys and Glories of jesus, our habitation in the Heavens with Angels and Saints in unspeakable happiness to Eternal ages, which is the First sad part of Damnation. And then for the other,
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But let us heartily bless Almighty God that we had no share in the great Rebellion, no hand in the Thirtieth of January, nothing to do but to bewail our own sins as accessary, and the sins of others as instrumental in it.
But let us heartily bless Almighty God that we had no share in the great Rebellion, no hand in the Thirtieth of January, nothing to do but to bewail our own Sins as accessary, and the Sins of Others as instrumental in it.
and may it flourish still, as we have just ground to hope it will, under his excellent Parallel, our present gracious Sovereign, whom God long preserve.
and may it flourish still, as we have just ground to hope it will, under his excellent Parallel, our present gracious Sovereign, whom God long preserve.
as is both now and ever abundantly due, to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, all possible Praise, Honour, and Thanksgiving, Amen. FINIS.
as is both now and ever abundantly due, to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, all possible Praise, Honour, and Thanksgiving, Amen. FINIS.
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