They making a sad and lamentable Report of a double Murder. The one committed upon the Person of Innocent Abel, the other upon the Sacred Majesty of King Charles the First of ever happy Memory.
They making a sad and lamentable Report of a double Murder. The one committed upon the Person of Innocent Abel, the other upon the Sacred Majesty of King Charles the First of ever happy Memory.
For Methods sake we shall begin First with the Text, and then Conclude with the Occasion and Matter of the Day. As for the Text, The Lord set a Mark upon Cain, &c. It is necessary we Inquire, First, Into the Occasion of these Words.
For Methods sake we shall begin First with the Text, and then Conclude with the Occasion and Matter of the Day. As for the Text, The Lord Set a Mark upon Cain, etc. It is necessary we Inquire, First, Into the Occasion of these Words.
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especially, seeing the chiefest (if not the only) provocation he had for this his unheard of Fratricide, was nothing else but his own inveterate emulation,
especially, seeing the chiefest (if not the only) provocation he had for this his unheard of Fratricide, was nothing Else but his own inveterate emulation,
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And here by the way, we cannot but take notice, how much Eva was deceived and disappointed in her Expectations, (a sufficient Argument of Humane Frailty:) For after her Fall, God having blessed the Conception of her Womb,
And Here by the Way, we cannot but take notice, how much Eve was deceived and disappointed in her Expectations, (a sufficient Argument of Humane Frailty:) For After her Fallen, God having blessed the Conception of her Womb,
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and Names this her First-born (NONLATINALPHABET) Cain, that is, Possession and Fullness. But her Second Son She calls (NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET) Abel, that is, Vanity and Unprofitableness. By which diversity of Names evidently appears a diversity of affection in the Mother, and it shews us the preposterous Love of lapsed Mankind,
and Names this her Firstborn () Cain, that is, Possession and Fullness. But her Second Son She calls (or) Abel, that is, Vanity and Unprofitableness. By which diversity of Names evidently appears a diversity of affection in the Mother, and it shows us the preposterous Love of lapsed Mankind,
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as also the shallowness of our Judgments, in that we oftimes highly esteem, and eagerly value that most, which in truth is worst, and make that the object of our choice, which God refuseth;
as also the shallowness of our Judgments, in that we Oftimes highly esteem, and eagerly valve that most, which in truth is worst, and make that the Object of our choice, which God Refuseth;
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Further, this minds us of another Truth, to wit, that innocent good Men in this World, many times (even like Christ and Abel from their Minority) are had in less regard, Reputation,
Further, this minds us of Another Truth, to wit, that innocent good Men in this World, many times (even like christ and Abel from their Minority) Are had in less regard, Reputation,
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and esteem, then the Wicked and Debauched Bravado's of the Age. Thus we find impartial Aristides Banished for his Virtues, Pious Socrates Martyred for his Religion,
and esteem, then the Wicked and Debauched Bravado's of the Age. Thus we find impartial Aristides Banished for his Virtues, Pious Socrates Martyred for his Religion,
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Thus an Esau is preferred before a Jacob by his Indulgent Father Isaac, and here, a Cain before an Abel by his fond Mother Eva. Whereas God Almighty looks not at the outward Features and Beauty of the Body,
Thus an Esau is preferred before a Jacob by his Indulgent Father Isaac, and Here, a Cain before an Abel by his found Mother Eve. Whereas God Almighty looks not At the outward Features and Beauty of the Body,
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And upon this account it was (as Justin Martyr well expresseth it) that God rather accepted of Abel 's than Cain 's Offering, Scil; Because Abel gave God of the Best,
And upon this account it was (as Justin Martyr well Expresses it) that God rather accepted of Abel is than Cain is Offering, Scil; Because Abel gave God of the Best,
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whereas Devout Abel thought nothing too Good, too Rich, or too Costly for that God who had been the bountiful Doner and Bestower of all that he enjoyed.
whereas Devout Abel Thought nothing too Good, too Rich, or too Costly for that God who had been the bountiful Doner and Bestower of all that he enjoyed.
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And therefore God (the searcher of Hearts) does most righteously reject Cain 's Person and Oblation, the which unexpected accident Cain enviously observing, does immediately boyl with anger,
And Therefore God (the searcher of Hearts) does most righteously reject Cain is Person and Oblation, the which unexpected accident Cain enviously observing, does immediately boil with anger,
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Nor does his Rage stop here, but presently in despite and Revenge to God (the Discoverer of his Hypocrisie) he Plots the Felonious Murther and Slaughter of one of his Innocent and chiefest Creatures:
Nor does his Rage stop Here, but presently in despite and Revenge to God (the Discoverer of his Hypocrisy) he Plots the Felonious Murder and Slaughter of one of his Innocent and chiefest Creatures:
2. In the next place, we are to enquire into the nature of this Mark, which God affixed upon Cain, and truly here we are at a loss, not having any certain Rule to guide us, the Holy Scriptures (for Reasons best known to the Omniscient Spirit ) being wholly silent in this particular:
2. In the next place, we Are to inquire into the nature of this Mark, which God affixed upon Cain, and truly Here we Are At a loss, not having any certain Rule to guide us, the Holy Scriptures (for Reasons best known to the Omniscient Spirit) being wholly silent in this particular:
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So that, what we have concerning it, we must borrow from Tradition, which at the best is but fallible (in as much as 'tis humane:) But yet not to be despised,
So that, what we have Concerning it, we must borrow from Tradition, which At the best is but fallible (in as much as it's humane:) But yet not to be despised,
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and some of them fruitless, being little else but the extravagant fancy, and incredible product of a wild Brain, such as that which the great Antiquary Selden mentions in his Synedria veterum Hebraeorum, when speaking of Adams punishment for eating the forbidden fruit, he tells us, that it was a Tradition, that Adam sat many years (some say an 130) before he begat Seth, in Water up to his Nostrils ( in aquâ sederit us { que } ad nares, ob peccatum illud, quod de Arbare vitae comedendo commisisset &c.) And from hence rose many Superstitious Customs and Ceremonies used by the Jewish PENITENTIARIES, as Buxtorf. has noted to our hand.
and Some of them fruitless, being little Else but the extravagant fancy, and incredible product of a wild Brain, such as that which the great Antiquary Selden mentions in his Synedria veterum Hebrews, when speaking of Adams punishment for eating the forbidden fruit, he tells us, that it was a Tradition, that Adam sat many Years (Some say an 130) before he begat Seth, in Water up to his Nostrils (in aquâ sederit us { que } ad nares, ob peccatum illud, quod de Arbare vitae comedendo commisisset etc.) And from hence rose many Superstitious Customs and Ceremonies used by the Jewish PENITENTIARIES, as Buxtorf. has noted to our hand.
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And 'tis believed by some, that Cain, being accursed, Banished, or rather excommunicated from the Society of the Church of God, for so NONLATINALPHABET:
And it's believed by Some, that Cain, being accursed, Banished, or rather excommunicated from the Society of the Church of God, for so:
which we translate Vagabond and Wanderer, do signifie, (as hereafter more at large.) Did in the like manner do Pennance in Water for his notorious Fratricid.
which we translate Vagabond and Wanderer, do signify, (as hereafter more At large.) Did in the like manner do Penance in Water for his notorious Fratricid.
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Of the first sort are those who make this Mark to consist in a Paralytical fearful trembling of all his joynts, Head, Hands and whole Body, especially at the sight and occurrency of any living Creature,
Of the First sort Are those who make this Mark to consist in a Paralytical fearful trembling of all his Joints, Head, Hands and Whole Body, especially At the sighed and occurrency of any living Creature,
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whether Man or Beast, such being his dreadful reflections upon his horrid Guilt, as that he feared every Creature he met with would prove the Harbinger of Death unto him, notwithstanding God had (to the contrary) passed his word and promise for his preservation:
whither Man or Beast, such being his dreadful reflections upon his horrid Gilded, as that he feared every Creature he met with would prove the Harbinger of Death unto him, notwithstanding God had (to the contrary) passed his word and promise for his preservation:
Fagius confirms this opinion with the following Reason, Scil. Because God said to Cain. v. 12. Thou shalt be a Fugitive and Vagabond in the Earth, that is,
Fagius confirms this opinion with the following Reason, Scil. Because God said to Cain. v. 12. Thou shalt be a Fugitive and Vagabond in the Earth, that is,
as the Septuagint render it, NONLATINALPHABET &c. Thou shalt go sobbing and sighing, trembling and quaking on the Earth. Which is the just reward of Murther.
as the septuagint render it, etc. Thou shalt go sobbing and sighing, trembling and quaking on the Earth. Which is the just reward of Murder.
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Others are of opinion, that God did not set on Cain any other visible NONLATINALPHABET, Mark or Sign (for so the word NONLATINALPHABET, Oth, signifies) but what did appear unto the view of every one, in his Physiognomy, frightful gashly look, and dejected countenance.
Others Are of opinion, that God did not Set on Cain any other visible, Mark or Signen (for so the word, Oath, signifies) but what did appear unto the view of every one, in his Physiognomy, frightful gashly look, and dejected countenance.
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when he was a Murtherer only in intention as v. 6. God said to Cain, why art thou wroth? and why is thy Countenance fillen? if thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lyeth at the door:
when he was a Murderer only in intention as v. 6. God said to Cain, why art thou wroth? and why is thy Countenance fillen? if thou dost well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou dost not well, since lies At the door:
I know by thy knitted Browe and frowning Countenance, that thou hast not done well, NONLATINALPHABET; thy mad hellish look discovers the naughtiness of thy heart;
I know by thy knitted Brow and frowning Countenance, that thou hast not done well,; thy mad hellish look discovers the naughtiness of thy heart;
thy very Fore-head speaks thy guilt, therefore tell me the truth, hast thou not plotted some mischief, such as the Murthering of thy dear Brother? Surely,
thy very Forehead speaks thy guilt, Therefore tell me the truth, hast thou not plotted Some mischief, such as the Murdering of thy dear Brother? Surely,
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if Cain looked thus rufully discontented before he had Slain his innocent Brother, we may be consident, that after the perpetration of so execrable a Fact, nothing but Horror and Amazement seized upon him;
if Cain looked thus ruefully discontented before he had Slave his innocent Brother, we may be confident, that After the perpetration of so execrable a Fact, nothing but Horror and Amazement seized upon him;
It is observable that the Hebrew Word NONLATINALPHABET does not only signifie Anger, but also, and that very frequently, a Countenance and Face, and sometimes an Angry Countenance, and next because the Countenance is, irae index, as Buxtorf. notes, the Discoverer of a Mans inward wrath and Anger. And 'tis believed by some that Cain looked thus, i. e. furiously, angrily, and discontentedly; so that who ever saw him might easily conjecture him to be the Murtherer, none ever looking with such an unkind Aspect and frightful hugh as did Cain, in so much as that his Murther might be read in his Eye, and by the wretched forlorn cast thereof, Men might soon perceive the late Murtherous Act, bad habit and intent of his Mind:
It is observable that the Hebrew Word does not only signify Anger, but also, and that very frequently, a Countenance and Face, and sometime an Angry Countenance, and next Because the Countenance is, irae index, as Buxtorf. notes, the Discoverer of a men inward wrath and Anger. And it's believed by Some that Cain looked thus, i. e. furiously, angrily, and discontentedly; so that who ever saw him might Easily conjecture him to be the Murderer, none ever looking with such an unkind Aspect and frightful Hugh as did Cain, in so much as that his Murder might be read in his Eye, and by the wretched forlorn cast thereof, Men might soon perceive the late Murderous Act, bad habit and intent of his Mind:
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For you know who says it, Animus habitat in oculis, the Mind dwelleth in the Eye, and by the several Aspects and Casts of the Eye, many intrinsecal Vices (as well as Virtues ) are commonly discerned.
For you know who Says it, Animus habitat in oculis, the Mind dwells in the Eye, and by the several Aspects and Cast of the Eye, many intrinsical Vices (as well as Virtues) Are commonly discerned.
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(NONLATINALPHABET) that is, eat not the Bread of him who hath a Covetous Eye, and in 2. Pet. 2.14. We read of an Adulterous Eye, as also in Deut. 15.9. of an Envious Eye. Take heed that thine Eye be not evil against thy Brother. And in 1. Sam. 18.9. we read of a Murthering Eye, for 'tis said, that Saul eyed David from that day forward.
() that is, eat not the Bred of him who hath a Covetous Eye, and in 2. Pet. 2.14. We read of an Adulterous Eye, as also in Deuteronomy 15.9. of an Envious Eye. Take heed that thine Eye be not evil against thy Brother. And in 1. Sam. 18.9. we read of a Murdering Eye, for it's said, that Saul eyed David from that day forward.
So that, who ever had then beheld Sauls Eye, might easily have perceived the Murtherous intent of his Mind against innocent David; and from hence (I mean, from the Evil, Cruel, Envious,
So that, who ever had then beheld Saul's Eye, might Easily have perceived the Murderous intent of his Mind against innocent David; and from hence (I mean, from the Evil, Cruel, Envious,
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for the contrary appears, in that Cain had Society with, and a plentiful issue by, a Wife, whom (if he did not Marry) he knew after he was thus stigmatized by God. v. 17.
for the contrary appears, in that Cain had Society with, and a plentiful issue by, a Wife, whom (if he did not Marry) he knew After he was thus stigmatized by God. v. 17.
But to wave this, the generality of writers conclude, that God did set some peculiar and visible Mark on Cain, and that from hence after Ages (in imitation of the Divinity) did fix Marks on persons,
But to wave this, the generality of writers conclude, that God did Set Some peculiar and visible Mark on Cain, and that from hence After Ages (in imitation of the Divinity) did fix Marks on Persons,
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as Characteristical notes and signs, sometimes of their Honor and Renown, other while, of their Shame and Naughtiness. And these Marks were either Divine, Ecclesiastick, or Civil; Divine was that Mark which we read of in Ezek. 9.4.
as Characteristical notes and Signs, sometime of their Honour and Renown, other while, of their Shame and Naughtiness. And these Marks were either Divine, Ecclesiastic, or Civil; Divine was that Mark which we read of in Ezekiel 9.4.
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When God Commanded the Angel to Mark the Fore-heads of all the Men that sighed and Mourned for the Abominatious that were done in the midst of the City.
When God Commanded the Angel to Mark the Foreheads of all the Men that sighed and Mourned for the Abominatious that were done in the midst of the city.
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As for Marks Ecclesiastick, Justin Martyr makes mention of them in his 118 Question, where he tells us, it was the Custom of the Church, that the Minister (NONLATINALPHABET &c. with his right hand did set a Mark on those that were baptized,
As for Marks Ecclesiastic, Justin Martyr makes mention of them in his 118 Question, where he tells us, it was the Custom of the Church, that the Minister (etc. with his right hand did Set a Mark on those that were baptised,
Civil Marks were such as the Supream Authority did affix unto Men, either as Demonstrations of their Worth and Renown, or else of their Guilt and Punishment, and these latter had commonly a mixture of justice and Mercy, they being inflicted not only as Signs of punishment,
Civil Marks were such as the Supreme authority did affix unto Men, either as Demonstrations of their Worth and Renown, or Else of their Gilded and Punishment, and these latter had commonly a mixture of Justice and Mercy, they being inflicted not only as Signs of punishment,
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but were for certain wise politick Reasons Reprieved, however Branded for Peccants. Of this nature was both the Graecian and Roman Mark with which they were wont to Stigmatize Capital Malefactors,
but were for certain wise politic Reasons Reprieved, however Branded for Peccants. Of this nature was both the Grecian and Roman Mark with which they were wont to Stigmatize Capital Malefactors,
and usually they set either Theta or the first Letter of the Malefactors name: In like manner 'tis thought by some that Cain was Marked in the Fore-head with (NONLATINALPHABET) Coph, the first Letter of his Name.
and usually they Set either Theta or the First letter of the Malefactors name: In like manner it's Thought by Some that Cain was Marked in the Forehead with () Coph, the First letter of his Name.
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And it is probable from hence the Romans borrowed their Custom of setting the Letter C: (which is equivalent with the Hebrew Letter Coph ) on the Fore-heads of Notorious Transgressors:
And it is probable from hence the Romans borrowed their Custom of setting the letter C: (which is equivalent with the Hebrew letter Coph) on the Foreheads of Notorious Transgressors:
For with them (I mean the Romans ), was frequently tearmed Litera Condemnationis, as, A, was Litera Salutaris. What ever Cain 's Mark was, we may be assured, it poined out Gods Mercy and Cain 's guilt,
For with them (I mean the Romans), was frequently termed Letter Condemnationis, as, A, was Letter Salutaris. What ever Cain is Mark was, we may be assured, it poined out God's Mercy and Cain is guilt,
and consequently did declare his disgrace and ignominy, like those Stigmatici or Malefactors (for the tearms are Synonimous ) among the Romans, whose lives indeed were spared but yet they were Branded with some infamous Letter in the Hand or Fore-head, whence Pliny call'd them Inscriptos: and others call'd them Literatos, from the Letters set upon them,
and consequently did declare his disgrace and ignominy, like those Stigmatici or Malefactors (for the terms Are Synonymous) among the Roman, whose lives indeed were spared but yet they were Branded with Some infamous letter in the Hand or Forehead, whence pliny called them Inscriptos: and Others called them Literatos, from the Letters Set upon them,
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though others (and they of no small fame) Conclude, that Cain 's Mark was indeed in his Fore-head, and that it resembled the figure and aspect of one of the Seven Planets, and that in after ages the Sons of Men (which were the Posterity of Cain ) soon became Idolatrous and Worshipped the Hoast of Heaven, to wit, the Sun, Moon and Stars:
though Others (and they of no small fame) Conclude, that Cain is Mark was indeed in his Forehead, and that it resembled the figure and aspect of one of the Seven Planets, and that in After ages the Sons of Men (which were the Posterity of Cain) soon became Idolatrous and Worshipped the Host of Heaven, to wit, the Sun, Moon and Stars:
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and the Star of your God Remphan, Figures which ye made to worship them &c. On which place Occumenius writes, that this Remphan was a Star painted in the Fore-head of Moloch, and that it was usual for the Heathens of old thus to paint their Gods. And our English Histories assure us, that here in Great Britain (whose Radix signifies to paint, ) about the time of the Trojan War, Men were wont to paint and Mark not only their Idol-Gods but themselves also with a Star in their Fore-heads.
and the Star of your God Remphan, Figures which you made to worship them etc. On which place Oecumenius writes, that this Remphan was a Star painted in the Forehead of Moloch, and that it was usual for the heathens of old thus to paint their God's And our English Histories assure us, that Here in Great Britain (whose Radix signifies to paint,) about the time of the Trojan War, Men were wont to paint and Mark not only their Idol-Gods but themselves also with a Star in their Foreheads.
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and 'tis probable after Ages did this in honor and in imitation of Old Cain, whom Tradition makes to be thus Stigmatized and Marked, in the Fore-head, with a Star: And thus Cain 's posterity made and accounted that Mark a Badge and Emblem of honor, which God instituted to be not only a Token of future security and preservation,
and it's probable After Ages did this in honour and in imitation of Old Cain, whom Tradition makes to be thus Stigmatized and Marked, in the Forehead, with a Star: And thus Cain is posterity made and accounted that Mark a Badge and Emblem of honour, which God instituted to be not only a Token of future security and preservation,
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There is one opinion more (the most probable of all) and it is that which the Learned Gregory of Oxford mentions, to wit, that God did set some certain Letter of the Hebrew Alphabet on Cain: And this his conjecture is borrowed from that incomparable Critick Gerundensis, who tells us, that the Hebrew word (NONLATINALPHABET) Oth, signifies an Alphabetical Letter, as well as signum, a Mark,
There is one opinion more (the most probable of all) and it is that which the Learned Gregory of Oxford mentions, to wit, that God did Set Some certain letter of the Hebrew Alphabet on Cain: And this his conjecture is borrowed from that incomparable Critic Gerundensis, who tells us, that the Hebrew word () Oath, signifies an Alphabetical letter, as well as signum, a Mark,
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and that the Hebrew Text (NONLATINALPHABET) which we translate, the Lord set a Mark upon Cain, may as well be read thus, the Lord set a Letter upon Cain &c. Which Letter he and others think probably to be the Hebrew Letter (NONLATINALPHABET) Tau, which is the first Letter of the word (NONLATINALPHABET) Teshuvah, that is, Repentance, for God did primarily design by this Mark, Cain 's Repentance and conversion:
and that the Hebrew Text () which we translate, the Lord Set a Mark upon Cain, may as well be read thus, the Lord Set a letter upon Cain etc. Which letter he and Others think probably to be the Hebrew letter () Tau, which is the First letter of the word () Teshuvah, that is, Repentance, for God did primarily Design by this Mark, Cain is Repentance and conversion:
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And it is not to be forgot, that the very same Letter (NONLATINALPHABET) Tau, God Commanded the destroying Angel to set on the Fore-heads of all those good Men who repented,
And it is not to be forgotten, that the very same letter () Tau, God Commanded the destroying Angel to Set on the Foreheads of all those good Men who repented,
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For because the above mentioned devout Persons, did seriously and after a godly manner, sorrow and grieve for the Sins of the Land: God Almighty when he commissioned his Angel to Kill and Destroy all the ungodly and wicked in the Land, gave to the said Angel a special Charge first to Mark with the Letter Tau, all those that truly Repented, and that were to be preserved from that common Destruction; for Ezek. 9.4.
For Because the above mentioned devout Persons, did seriously and After a godly manner, sorrow and grieve for the Sins of the Land: God Almighty when he commissioned his Angel to Kill and Destroy all the ungodly and wicked in the Land, gave to the said Angel a special Charge First to Mark with the letter Tau, all those that truly Repented, and that were to be preserved from that Common Destruction; for Ezekiel 9.4.
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as Junius observes, &c. NONLATINALPHABET that is, set a Tau upon the Fore-heads of the Men that sigh, &c. And Vatablus quoting the Hebrew Rabbies, says, they thus read the place,
as Junius observes, etc. that is, Set a Tau upon the Foreheads of the Men that sighs, etc. And Vatablus quoting the Hebrew Rabbies, Says, they thus read the place,
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but rather of (NONLATINALPHABET) Torah, which signifies the Law, and then the meaning of the place is this, go set a Tau on all them who have conscientiously kept (the Torah ) the Law of God,
but rather of () Torah, which signifies the Law, and then the meaning of the place is this, go Set a Tau on all them who have conscientiously kept (the Torah) the Law of God,
Thirdly, It follows that we enquire out the end and final Cause for which God was pleased to set a Mark on Cain, and in all likely hood, Gods end was Two fold, either in respect to Cain himself,
Thirdly, It follows that we inquire out the end and final Cause for which God was pleased to Set a Mark on Cain, and in all likely hood, God's end was Two fold, either in respect to Cain himself,
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Ignatius in his Epistle to the Ephesians, excellently describes the Priviledges of Church-Fellowship, when he says, that if the Prayers of One Holy Man (such as Moses, David, or Jacob ) have been so prevalent and powerful with God Almighty as to divert immanent Judgments,
Ignatius in his Epistle to the Ephesians, excellently describes the Privileges of Church fellowship, when he Says, that if the Prayers of One Holy Man (such as Moses, David, or Jacob) have been so prevalent and powerful with God Almighty as to divert immanent Judgments,
and to bring in Personal and National Blessings, if so, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. How much more perswasive then are the Prayers of the Bishops and whole Church unanimously met togerher as in one Chorus to Laud and Praise God.
and to bring in Personal and National Blessings, if so,, etc. How much more persuasive then Are the Prayers of the Bishops and Whole Church unanimously met togerher as in one Chorus to Laud and Praise God.
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and as the sweet Harmony and Melodious Consort of Celestial Musick, sounding in the Ears of the Divine Goodness? And as it is Heaven upon Earth thus to enjoy the Rayes and Beams of the Glorious Sun of Righteousness, shining full bright within the pale and Bounds of his Church; so on the other hand, it is the greatest punishment imaginable;
and as the sweet Harmony and Melodious Consort of Celestial Music, sounding in the Ears of the Divine goodness? And as it is Heaven upon Earth thus to enjoy the Rays and Beams of the Glorious Sun of Righteousness, shining full bright within the pale and Bounds of his Church; so on the other hand, it is the greatest punishment imaginable;
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And such was the punishment of Wicked Cain, implyed and signified in his being Stigmatized. Now that Cain was thus Excommunicated and Banished from the Church of God, Paulus Fagius, Bonfrenus (as quoted in the Synops. Crit. ) and the Learned Bochartus proves.
And such was the punishment of Wicked Cain, employed and signified in his being Stigmatized. Now that Cain was thus Excommunicated and Banished from the Church of God, Paulus Fagius, Bonfrenus (as quoted in the Synopsis Crit.) and the Learned Bochartus Proves.
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Secondly, In that Cain is said (in the Verse immediately following the Text) to go out from the presence of the Lord, &c. Discessit ab co loco ubi Dominus illum convenerat, ubi tum erat Ecclesia & Caetus piorum ad Cultum Dei Confluentium, &c. The summ whereof is this, that Cain departed from the place where God met him,
Secondly, In that Cain is said (in the Verse immediately following the Text) to go out from the presence of the Lord, etc. Discessit ab counterfeit loco ubi Dominus Ilum convenerat, ubi tum erat Ecclesia & Caetus Piorum ad Cultum Dei Confluentium, etc. The sum whereof is this, that Cain departed from the place where God met him,
and welf they might, being given up to vileness of affection, Reprobateness of Mind, and being shut up in Darkness and Spiritual Ignorance, they might soon be alienated from the true Church,
and welf they might, being given up to vileness of affection, Reprobateness of Mind, and being shut up in Darkness and Spiritual Ignorance, they might soon be alienated from the true Church,
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For as God Almighty at the Judgment Day will make a Separation between the Sheep and the Goats: So does he Authorize his Bishops, Pastors, and Governors of the Church Militant here upon Earth, to Separate the Notoriously Bad from the Eminently Good. As for Hypocrites and such Wicked Men, whose Naughtiness cannot be discovered nor proved, they being Masked over with an outward Profession and Form of Religion,
For as God Almighty At the Judgement Day will make a Separation between the Sheep and the Goats: So does he Authorise his Bishops, Pastors, and Governors of the Church Militant Here upon Earth, to Separate the Notoriously Bad from the Eminently Good. As for Hypocrites and such Wicked Men, whose Naughtiness cannot be discovered nor proved, they being Masked over with an outward Profession and From of Religion,
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and so lying undiscovered, must be tolerated in the Church, for they are the Tares which will grow up with the wheat: But as for all Cain's who are openly wicked, whose Villanies may be read in their Fore-heads, they are not to be permitted to enjoy so transcendent a Priviledge as Church Fellowship, but ought to be presented in due Course of Law.
and so lying undiscovered, must be tolerated in the Church, for they Are the Tares which will grow up with the wheat: But as for all Cain's who Are openly wicked, whose Villainies may be read in their Foreheads, they Are not to be permitted to enjoy so transcendent a Privilege as Church Fellowship, but ought to be presented in due Course of Law.
A Wicked Man Excommunicated, like Cain, is from under the Protection and guard of Divine Providence, he is exposed to Mens Malice, to the Beasts cruelty,
A Wicked Man Excommunicated, like Cain, is from under the Protection and guard of Divine Providence, he is exposed to Men's Malice, to the Beasts cruelty,
and become the Executioner of Gods Anger, and so pay unto him the Wages of his sin, which is Death; and that which is worst of all, he being Excommunicated Gods Church and Favor, is given up unto a Reprobate Mind,
and become the Executioner of God's Anger, and so pay unto him the Wages of his since, which is Death; and that which is worst of all, he being Excommunicated God's Church and Favour, is given up unto a Reprobate Mind,
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and unto all manner of Profaness, as was Cain and his whole Generation. But Secondly, this Mark set on Cain, was not only for a punishment to him as it denoted his rejectment and Excommunication out of Gods Church and Favor,
and unto all manner of Profaneness, as was Cain and his Whole Generation. But Secondly, this Mark Set on Cain, was not only for a punishment to him as it denoted his rejectment and Excommunication out of God's Church and Favour,
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but also in that it was a perpetual Brand and Mark of Infamy and Ignominy set upon him on purpose to discover unto all Persons his foul fact, his horrid Murther and Guilt:
but also in that it was a perpetual Brand and Mark of Infamy and Ignominy Set upon him on purpose to discover unto all Persons his foul fact, his horrid Murder and Gilded:
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Yea, briefly, it was as the Hand-writing on the wall, or as the Finger of God Pointing out and declaring to the whole world, This, This is the Murtherer, This is that cursed Cain who so maliciously slew his pious and innocent Brother Abel.
Yea, briefly, it was as the Handwriting on the wall, or as the Finger of God Pointing out and declaring to the Whole world, This, This is the Murderer, This is that cursed Cain who so maliciously slew his pious and innocent Brother Abel.
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As this Mark of Cain 's was for his punishment, so likewise, was it for a special Token and Sign of Gods clemency and Mercy towards him, and that first, in as much as it was a Mark of Preservation, and the assurance of a Long Life. God might in his rigor and Justice have cut him off, in the very Act of Sin,
As this Mark of Cain is was for his punishment, so likewise, was it for a special Token and Signen of God's clemency and Mercy towards him, and that First, in as much as it was a Mark of Preservation, and the assurance of a Long Life. God might in his rigor and justice have Cut him off, in the very Act of since,
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but (NONLATINALPHABET!) unfathomable is the depth of Gods love, unconceivable is the immensity of his Clemency, unsearchable are the Riches of his Mercies towards the Sons of Apostolized Man;
but (!) unfathomable is the depth of God's love, unconceivable is the immensity of his Clemency, unsearchable Are the Riches of his mercies towards the Sons of Apostolized Man;
he saves a live when he might justly have kill'd, and suffers them to tread upon his Earth, whose heavy load of guilt and sin might well have pressed and sunked them down to the centre of it.
he saves a live when he might justly have killed, and suffers them to tread upon his Earth, whose heavy load of guilt and since might well have pressed and sunked them down to the centre of it.
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Such is the Superlativeness of Gods Benignity, such are the yearnings of his Bowels of Compassion towards Guilty-Cain, as that he does not only here in the Text, Reprieve him from the sudden Execution of the Sentence of a speedy Death, according to the Tenor of the Law made against Murther, but bestowed also Long life upon him, which was a Mercy so great, as that 'tis beyond conception and expression.
Such is the Superlativeness of God's Benignity, such Are the yearnings of his Bowels of Compassion towards Guilty-Cain, as that he does not only Here in the Text, Reprieve him from the sudden Execution of the Sentence of a speedy Death, according to the Tenor of the Law made against Murder, but bestowed also Long life upon him, which was a Mercy so great, as that it's beyond conception and expression.
And that Cain lived long (as the premises speak) is an universal Tradition, and the Sacred Scriptures (those infallible Oracles of Truth) assure us that he lived to see his Childrens Children, it was a general opinion among the Jews that Cain lived unto the Seventh Generation: to this purpose, they read the words immediatly before our Text.
And that Cain lived long (as the premises speak) is an universal Tradition, and the Sacred Scriptures (those infallible Oracles of Truth) assure us that he lived to see his Children's Children, it was a general opinion among the jews that Cain lived unto the Seventh Generation: to this purpose, they read the words immediately before our Text.
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Whosoever Slayeth Cain, at the Seventh Generation Vengeance shall take hold on him. And thus they make the words prophetical of Cain 's living unto the Seventh Generation,
Whosoever Slays Cain, At the Seventh Generation Vengeance shall take hold on him. And thus they make the words prophetical of Cain is living unto the Seventh Generation,
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but God would suffer Lamech (who had at the worst committed only Man-slaughter unawares by mere casualty ) to live not only unto seven, but also unto Seven times seven Generations, that is,
but God would suffer Lamech (who had At the worst committed only Manslaughter unawares by mere casualty) to live not only unto seven, but also unto Seven times seven Generations, that is,
unto a far greater number of years, then did Cain. St. Chrysostome is of opinion that Lamech was a very good and just man, and that because, NONLATINALPHABET &c. a good man is always the first accuser of himself;
unto a Far greater number of Years, then did Cain. Saint Chrysostom is of opinion that Lamech was a very good and just man, and that Because, etc. a good man is always the First accuser of himself;
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But to conclude this particular, we will no longer traverse the above mentioned Tradition, nor dispute its verity or falsity, only this we are assured of, scil. That Cain lived long after the Commission of his detestable Fact, and the Signature on his Fore-head was a confirmation and sealing of the lease of a Long Life to him, all which was an undenyable Argument of Gods Goodness and Mercy towards him.
But to conclude this particular, we will no longer traverse thee above mentioned Tradition, nor dispute its verity or falsity, only this we Are assured of, scil. That Cain lived long After the Commission of his detestable Fact, and the Signature on his Forehead was a confirmation and sealing of the lease of a Long Life to him, all which was an undeniable Argument of God's goodness and Mercy towards him.
For by thus delaying his Execution, God primarily aimed at Teshuvah his sincere Repentance and conversion, expecting that now he should redeem time, expiate and wash out (as much as in him lay) the stain of his Blood-guiltiness in the Tears of Godly sorrow, of unfeigned Contrition and hearty Repentance: It being an unexpressible Mercy to have a Moment of time to repent in,
For by thus delaying his Execution, God primarily aimed At Teshuvah his sincere Repentance and conversion, expecting that now he should Redeem time, expiate and wash out (as much as in him lay) the stain of his Bloodguiltiness in the Tears of Godly sorrow, of unfeigned Contrition and hearty Repentance: It being an unexpressible Mercy to have a Moment of time to Repent in,
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It follows, that we enquire wherein it concerns us, and All men. The which it does, In as much as it is a Mark of Caution and Warning unto all men, that they do not presume to commit the same, or any other, sin;
It follows, that we inquire wherein it concerns us, and All men. The which it does, In as much as it is a Mark of Caution and Warning unto all men, that they do not presume to commit the same, or any other, since;
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And although Cain found Mercy, yet it is a great question whether any who shall dare presumptuously to commit the like Transgression shall find the least Mercy,
And although Cain found Mercy, yet it is a great question whither any who shall Dare presumptuously to commit the like Transgression shall find the least Mercy,
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2. This was a Mark of Instruction unto others, that they should not without special Commission from God and lawful Authority Kill any Man, no though he, were a Cain, a Murtherer, and this is St. Chrysostomes note on the place, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Seeing all Vengeance belongs unto God and unto his Vice-Gerents, i. e.
2. This was a Mark of Instruction unto Others, that they should not without special Commission from God and lawful authority Kill any Man, no though he, were a Cain, a Murderer, and this is Saint Chrysostomes note on the place,, etc. Seeing all Vengeance belongs unto God and unto his Vicegerents, i. e.
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nor to Kill any Man though never so criminal without a particular Warrant from lawful Authority. ( Non licere privato cui { que } vel paricidam occidere, &c.) It being contrary to the very Law of Nature for one person-to Kill another though he be never so Peccant: And although we read of private persons Killing of others,
nor to Kill any Man though never so criminal without a particular Warrant from lawful authority. (Non licere privato cui { que } vel paricidam occidere, etc.) It being contrary to the very Law of Nature for one person-to Kill Another though he be never so Peccant: And although we read of private Persons Killing of Others,
And consider, That, As, in the Context, We have an Holy and Innocent Abel; who is, in Sacred Writ, styled, The Beloved, or Accepted of God, as also, NONLATINALPHABET, the Just and Righteous Man, Heb. 11.4.
And Consider, That, As, in the Context, We have an Holy and Innocent Abel; who is, in Sacred Writ, styled, The beloved, or Accepted of God, as also,, the Just and Righteous Man, Hebrew 11.4.
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So, in the Day, we have a Pious and Religious CHARLES; the Etymologie of whose very Name, if taken from the Latin and Hebrew, speaks him to be Charus-El, one Dear to, and Beloved of God: Or,
So, in the Day, we have a Pious and Religious CHARLES; the Etymology of whose very Name, if taken from the Latin and Hebrew, speaks him to be Charus-El, one Dear to, and beloved of God: Or,
Or else, from NONLATINALPHABET, one that ever was the Grace, and Glory of his People: And which is infinitely more, he was, NONLATINALPHABET, The Anointed of God, and represented the Divine Majesty it self.
Or Else, from, one that ever was the Grace, and Glory of his People: And which is infinitely more, he was,, The Anointed of God, and represented the Divine Majesty it self.
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And further, that he was like Ahel also, NONLATINALPHABET, The Just and Righteous Man, is evident in that, rather than he would be unjust and unfaithful to his Trust, he chose to exchange a Corruptible Crown on Earth,
And further, that he was like Ahel also,, The Just and Righteous Man, is evident in that, rather than he would be unjust and unfaithful to his Trust, he chosen to exchange a Corruptible Crown on Earth,
And, as in the Context, Divine Providence declared, that Virtue and Goodness being (Caelitùs Natae) Heaven born, are no proper Inhabitants of this lower sinful World;
And, as in the Context, Divine Providence declared, that Virtue and goodness being (Caelitùs Natae) Heaven born, Are no proper Inhabitants of this lower sinful World;
And therefore, God, in order to the Exaltation of his Devout Servant Abel, unto his promised Mansion of ever lasting kest, did permit wicked and envious Cain to give him an Exit hence, by treacherously and forcibly dislodging his Immortal Soul out of its Terrestrial and Fleshly Tabernacle.
And Therefore, God, in order to the Exaltation of his Devout Servant Abel, unto his promised Mansion of ever lasting kest, did permit wicked and envious Cain to give him an Exit hence, by treacherously and forcibly dislodging his Immortal Soul out of its Terrestrial and Fleshly Tabernacle.
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as on this Day, to loosen the Reins of Government, and to give Liberty unto Licentious Wicked Men, Sons of Belial, to vent their Spleen and Malice, in Assassinating the Sacred Person of our Dread Soveraign King CHARLES the 1. (who was too good to Associate any longer with sinful Mortals) that so he might the sooner be Translated from these inferiour Regions of Sin and Misery,
as on this Day, to loosen the Reins of Government, and to give Liberty unto Licentious Wicked Men, Sons of Belial, to vent their Spleen and Malice, in Assassinating the Sacred Person of our Dread Sovereign King CHARLES the 1. (who was too good to Associate any longer with sinful Mortals) that so he might the sooner be Translated from these inferior Regions of since and Misery,
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In the Former, You have the true Cause of Abels Death and Murther, to wit, his hearty Devotion, and sincere Piety towards God. 1 John c. 3. v. 12. In this Latter, You have the Chief (if not the only) occasion of King CHARLES his being so Barbarcusly and Cruelly Murdered, to be His Pious and Heroick Resolution, to maintain the True Protestant Religion, in which he had been Educated and brought up;
In the Former, You have the true Cause of Abel's Death and Murder, to wit, his hearty Devotion, and sincere Piety towards God. 1 John c. 3. v. 12. In this Latter, You have the Chief (if not the only) occasion of King CHARLES his being so Barbarcusly and Cruelly Murdered, to be His Pious and Heroic Resolution, to maintain the True Protestant Religion, in which he had been Educated and brought up;
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which highly incensed the Papists: As also, his unalterable Resolution, to preserve inviolably the wholsome Laws of the Realm; together with the just Rights and Priviledges of the Episcopal-Protestant Church; which hugely enflamed the Dissenters, and made them miscall his firm Perseverance in true Virtue and Honesty, a Stubborness of Will,
which highly incensed the Papists: As also, his unalterable Resolution, to preserve inviolably the wholesome Laws of the Realm; together with the just Rights and Privileges of the Episcopal-Protestant Church; which hugely inflamed the Dissenters, and made them miscall his firm Perseverance in true Virtue and Honesty, a Stubbornness of Will,
and a Pertinacious Obstinacy: This was the prime Cause, for which Jesuitical Papists, and Deluded, Furious Dissenters, so unanimously Conspired the Ruin of that so excellent a Prince.
and a Pertinacious Obstinacy: This was the prime Cause, for which Jesuitical Papists, and Deluded, Furious Dissenters, so unanimously Conspired the Ruin of that so excellent a Prince.
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So must King CHARLES die, not by the hand of Justice, but of Treachery, and all Because, he would not be perjured in violating his Coronation Oath, nor become Fedisragous and false to God and his Country.
So must King CHARLES die, not by the hand of justice, but of Treachery, and all Because, he would not be perjured in violating his Coronation Oath, nor become Fedisragous and false to God and his Country.
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nor would he present God with the Sacrifices of Fools; but gave him the best of his Flock, and did Worship him in Spirit and in Truth, and did maintain the Orthodox Religion in its Power and Purity,
nor would he present God with the Sacrifices of Fools; but gave him the best of his Flock, and did Worship him in Spirit and in Truth, and did maintain the Orthodox Religion in its Power and Purity,
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and for so doing, both His Person and Oblation found Acceptance with the Alenighty: Whereas on the other hand, irreligious Cain valued not the Laws of his Maker,
and for so doing, both His Person and Oblation found Acceptance with the Alenighty: Whereas on the other hand, irreligious Cain valued not the Laws of his Maker,
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for which Dissimulation His Person and Oblation was deservedly rejected by God. And Cain being thus rejected, does immediately revenge himself upon his Innocent Brother.
for which Dissimulation His Person and Oblation was deservedly rejected by God. And Cain being thus rejected, does immediately revenge himself upon his Innocent Brother.
For his Breast boyling with Choler and Anger, his Heart swelling with Envy and Malice against Abel; he does without farther Deliberation, not only Plot and Contrive,
For his Breast boiling with Choler and Anger, his Heart swelling with Envy and Malice against Abel; he does without farther Deliberation, not only Plot and Contrive,
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So King CHARLES in the Day, is most Inhumanely Destroyed and Murthered, for his constant maintaining the True Reformed Religion, the established Episcopal Government of the Church of England, the Righteous and Equitable Laws of the Kingdom.
So King CHARLES in the Day, is most Inhumanely Destroyed and Murdered, for his constant maintaining the True Reformed Religion, the established Episcopal Government of the Church of England, the Righteous and Equitable Laws of the Kingdom.
for his Zeal towards the Protestant Church, in defending her Doctrine and Discipline, her Rites and Government, in opposition unto all Jesuitical, Factious Innovators; witness his Learned Dispute with that Incomparable Scholar, the Old Earl of Worcester.
for his Zeal towards the Protestant Church, in defending her Doctrine and Discipline, her Rites and Government, in opposition unto all Jesuitical, Factious Innovators; witness his Learned Dispute with that Incomparable Scholar, the Old Earl of Worcester.
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For, here we must premise, that if King CHARLES would have yielded unto the unreasonable and unconscionable Demands of his Enemies both Papists and Dissenters, who joyntly desired an Abolition of the known and ratified Laws of the Realm,
For, Here we must premise, that if King CHARLES would have yielded unto the unreasonable and unconscionable Demands of his Enemies both Papists and Dissenters, who jointly desired an Abolition of the known and ratified Laws of the Realm,
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as also, an utter Extirpation of the established Government of the Church, and the Introduction of either the old Superstitious Mode of Rome, or the new fangled Mode and Form of Geneva, in Divine Worship:
as also, an utter Extirpation of the established Government of the Church, and the Introduction of either the old Superstitious Mode of Room, or the new fangled Mode and From of Geneva, in Divine Worship:
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And, as, Righteousness and justice towards God and Man had been the drist and design of all his Actions, so, eternal Glory and happiness for himself, was the ultimate end of all his Dusires and enterprises.
And, as, Righteousness and Justice towards God and Man had been the drist and Design of all his Actions, so, Eternal Glory and happiness for himself, was the ultimate end of all his Dusires and enterprises.
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And therefore, as he had not failed in the former, so, that he might not miss of the-latter, he does most meekly and patiently submit to the cruel stroke of an unjust Death,
And Therefore, as he had not failed in the former, so, that he might not miss of the-latter, he does most meekly and patiently submit to the cruel stroke of an unjust Death,
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and that, not clarcarly, or privately, in a Cellar, nor covertly in a Bed: But, Audaciously in the open Field, in the full view of Heaven and Earth, which cirenmstance extreamly argued the Brazen-Fore-head, the Monstrous Impudency of Cain the Murderer.
and that, not clarcarly, or privately, in a Cellar, nor covertly in a Bed: But, Audaciously in the open Field, in the full view of Heaven and Earth, which cirenmstance extremely argued the Brazen-Fore-head, the Monstrous Impudence of Cain the Murderer.
as Ehud did Fgglon, or in a Bed, as Hazael did Benhadad, do, with a most prodigious Audacity, erect a Stage and Scaff•ld under the open Canopie of the Heavens, on which they Act this Black and Horrid Tragedy, in the eye and view of the whole World.
as Ehud did Fgglon, or in a Bed, as hazael did Benhadad, do, with a most prodigious Audacity, erect a Stage and Scaff•ld under the open Canopy of the Heavens, on which they Act this Black and Horrid Tragedy, in the eye and view of the Whole World.
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and did become in the World a very Great and Potent Man, and made himself an absolute Prince and Monarch. And as he was the first (we read of) who builded a City, so, he and his posterity were the first that Lorded it, and Tyrannized in the World.
and did become in the World a very Great and Potent Man, and made himself an absolute Prince and Monarch. And as he was the First (we read of) who built a city, so, he and his posterity were the First that Lorded it, and Tyrannized in the World.
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So, in the Day, God set a double Mark upon the Regicides, one of Favor and Mercy, the other of Justice and Indignation. Of Faver, in that the hand of the Divine Nemesis, did not presently and immediately seize upon them according to their deserts,
So, in the Day, God Set a double Mark upon the Regicides, one of Favour and Mercy, the other of justice and Indignation. Of Faver, in that the hand of the Divine Nemesis, did not presently and immediately seize upon them according to their deserts,
And which is very remarkable, Many of them became great and potent; especially, as you all know, one among them Masantello like ) exalted himself up into the very Threne, and became an abiolute Monarch; making his own Will the Law and Standard of his Actions.
And which is very remarkable, Many of them became great and potent; especially, as you all know, one among them Masantello like) exalted himself up into the very Threne, and became an abiolute Monarch; making his own Will the Law and Standard of his Actions.
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And further, as in the Text, God to shew his wonderful Mercy and Clemen•y, did six a Mark upon Cain, which probably was (as you have heard) the Hebrew Letter, NONLATINALPHABET, Tau, the first of Torah, the Law, and the first of Teshuvah, Repentance, thereby mumating, that this Mark should be his Memento, timely and heartily to Resent of his sin and Murther, by which he had wittingly transgressed,
And further, as in the Text, God to show his wondered Mercy and Clemen•y, did six a Mark upon Cain, which probably was (as you have herd) the Hebrew letter,, Tau, the First of Torah, the Law, and the First of Teshuvah, Repentance, thereby mumating, that this Mark should be his Memento, timely and heartily to Resent of his since and Murder, by which he had wittingly transgressed,
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So, in the Day, God out of tender Bowels of Compassion, suspended and deserred the Execution of his Vengeance upon the fore mentioned Delinquents: Graciously adds, unto their Days, many years;
So, in the Day, God out of tender Bowels of Compassion, suspended and deserred the Execution of his Vengeance upon the before mentioned Delinquents: Graciously adds, unto their Days, many Years;
hoping, that, as Murthering Manasses and David, so they, would at last, with a broken and bleeding heart, with a mournful and penitent eye, reflect back upon their unheard of Wickedness,
hoping, that, as Murdering Manasses and David, so they, would At last, with a broken and bleeding heart, with a mournful and penitent eye, reflect back upon their unheard of Wickedness,
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Secondly, as in the Text, Cain 's Mark was a Token of the Divine Justice and Indignation; hinting to him, that although his Life for a while was reprieved and spared,
Secondly, as in the Text, Cain is Mark was a Token of the Divine justice and Indignation; hinting to him, that although his Life for a while was reprieved and spared,
and Repent, in, yet that Forbearance and Indulgence did not declare them pardoned and absolved: For, at last, their sin found them out, the impartial hand of justice laid hold upon them,
and repent, in, yet that Forbearance and Indulgence did not declare them pardoned and absolved: For, At last, their since found them out, the impartial hand of Justice laid hold upon them,
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And as Cain, so, many of them, had a Reprieve after Sentence: For, such was the unparalel'd Clemency of our present Leige Lord and Sovereign CHARLES the second, as that several of the Regicides had the Execution of their fatal Sentence suspended,
And as Cain, so, many of them, had a Reprieve After Sentence: For, such was the unparalleled Clemency of our present Liege Lord and Sovereign CHARLES the second, as that several of the Regicides had the Execution of their fatal Sentence suspended,
and our Mouthes in the dust, Lament and Mourn for the detestable wickedness and Murder of the Day. And pray Almighty God, of his infinite Mercy, to forget and forgive the same:
and our Mouths in the dust, Lament and Mourn for the detestable wickedness and Murder of the Day. And pray Almighty God, of his infinite Mercy, to forget and forgive the same:
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For otherwise, if we, ( though possibly not born in 48, yet if we) should fail in this Duty, we shall contract to our selves the Guilt of the Day, and shall make our selves Accessory to the Murther thereof:
For otherwise, if we, (though possibly not born in 48, yet if we) should fail in this Duty, we shall contract to our selves the Gilded of the Day, and shall make our selves Accessory to the Murder thereof:
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Here is plainly a Murther committed, yea, the most malicious and most Barbarous one that ever was (except that of Christs. ) And it is as plain and true, that we all know of it,
Here is plainly a Murder committed, yea, the most malicious and most Barbarous one that ever was (except that of Christ.) And it is as plain and true, that we all know of it,
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and with one Heart, with one Mouth, to lament the Wicked and Anti-Christian Fact of the Day, and say, Psal. 51.14. Deliver us from Blood-Guiltiness, O God, thou God of our Salvation, and our Tongues shall sing aloud of thy Righteousness.
and with one Heart, with one Mouth, to lament the Wicked and Antichristian Fact of the Day, and say, Psalm 51.14. Deliver us from Blood-Guiltiness, Oh God, thou God of our Salvation, and our Tongues shall sing aloud of thy Righteousness.
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Secondly, from hence (aliena pericula cautos) be we cautioned not to Split upon the same Rock, nor to run into the like, nor into any other kind of Disloyalty whatsoever,
Secondly, from hence (Aliena pericula cautos) be we cautioned not to Split upon the same Rock, nor to run into the like, nor into any other kind of Disloyalty whatsoever,
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And although some Delinquents have ended their days in peace upon Earth, yet Guilt has pursued them beyond the Grave, even into the confines of another World,
And although Some Delinquents have ended their days in peace upon Earth, yet Gilded has pursued them beyond the Grave, even into the confines of Another World,
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and there is great Reason for it, because, as, God sev••ely punishes all Rebellion committed immediatly and directly against himself, So, unless he will derogate from his own Glory and Prerogative, he must also severely punish all Disloyalty and Rebellion against his proper Vice gerent the King. And the Reason of the Assertion is this, scil. Because, who ever presumptuously disobeys the King and the Higher Powers lawfully set over him, in truth and reality, Disobeys God himself: For God is struck at through the Loynes and Sides of his Representative by the Hand and Sword of Rebellion:
and there is great Reason for it, Because, as, God sev••ely Punishes all Rebellion committed immediately and directly against himself, So, unless he will derogate from his own Glory and Prerogative, he must also severely Punish all Disloyalty and Rebellion against his proper Vice gerent the King. And the Reason of the Assertion is this, scil. Because, who ever presumptuously disobeys the King and the Higher Powers lawfully Set over him, in truth and reality, Disobeys God himself: For God is struck At through the Loins and Sides of his Representative by the Hand and Sword of Rebellion:
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And this is no other Doctrine than what St. Paul taught the Church of Rome to Practice, Rom. 13.1. Let every Soul be subject unto the Higher Powers, for v. 3. Whosoever resisteth the Power, resisteth the Ordinance of God;
And this is no other Doctrine than what Saint Paul taught the Church of Room to Practice, Rom. 13.1. Let every Soul be Subject unto the Higher Powers, for v. 3. Whosoever Resisteth the Power, Resisteth the Ordinance of God;
and the Apostle enforceth the Duty with a cogent Argument taken, ab incommede, from the evil and direful consequence that will certainly ensue upon Presumptive Disobedience to, and audacious Resisting of, the Higher Powers, to wit, no less then utter Damnation; for They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. v. 2. &c.
and the Apostle enforceth the Duty with a cogent Argument taken, ab incommede, from the evil and direful consequence that will Certainly ensue upon Presumptive Disobedience to, and audacious Resisting of, the Higher Powers, to wit, no less then utter Damnation; for They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. v. 2. etc.
We believe none but Enthusiasts, and Anti-Monarchical, or Fifth-Monarch-Men, will deny their Obedience as to things in themselves Lawful: The only difficulty is,
We believe none but Enthusiasts, and Antimonarchical, or Fifth-Monarch-Men, will deny their obedience as to things in themselves Lawful: The only difficulty is,
As to this Objection, we freely grant the Assertion, to wit, that we have a Christian Liberty in things indifferent before Commanded, to do or not to do, pro re natâ, as prudence shall direct.
As to this Objection, we freely grant the Assertion, to wit, that we have a Christian Liberty in things indifferent before Commanded, to do or not to do, Pro re natâ, as prudence shall Direct.
because otherwise, the Regal Power and Prerogative would be Nullified, and instead of it, an Unbounded and Anti-Christian Libertisme would be introduced destructive of,
Because otherwise, the Regal Power and Prerogative would be Nullified, and instead of it, an Unbounded and Antichristian Libertinism would be introduced destructive of,
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and to impose by Law upon his Subjects not only things in themselves Lawful, But also things indifferent, as in His Royal Wisdom he shall think most Conducing to the Glory of God, to the Honor and Preservation of His own Person,
and to impose by Law upon his Subject's not only things in themselves Lawful, But also things indifferent, as in His Royal Wisdom he shall think most Conducing to the Glory of God, to the Honour and Preservation of His own Person,
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And in our apprehension, nothing can be more Diametrically opposite to Kingly Government, and to true Christianity, then this Disloyal Principle and Practice of disobeying the King in things indifferent, when once lawfully Commanded.
And in our apprehension, nothing can be more Diametrically opposite to Kingly Government, and to true Christianity, then this Disloyal Principle and Practice of disobeying the King in things indifferent, when once lawfully Commanded.
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We are sure, Christ did not Clip the Wings of Regal Power, but strictly Commanded his Disciples, Apostles, and all Men, to give unto God the things which were Gods, and to Caesar the things which were Caesars;
We Are sure, christ did not Clip the Wings of Regal Power, but strictly Commanded his Disciples, Apostles, and all Men, to give unto God the things which were God's, and to Caesar the things which were Caesars;
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And St. Paul and St. Peter do require our Obedience, in all things Lawful and Expedient, unto Kings, and unto all, that are put in Authority over us,
And Saint Paul and Saint Peter do require our obedience, in all things Lawful and Expedient, unto Kings, and unto all, that Are put in authority over us,
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Ans. In this Case, although you must not Actively do what is Commanded; but you must Obey God, rather than Man, as did the Apostles. Act. 4.19. Stil, for all this, although you may not Actively Obey your Prince, by doing what is Commanded:
Ans. In this Case, although you must not Actively do what is Commanded; but you must Obey God, rather than Man, as did the Apostles. Act. 4.19. Still, for all this, although you may not Actively Obey your Prince, by doing what is Commanded:
Yet, you must not rebel, nor take up Arms against your Prince; but, in this Case, you must obey Passively, by patiently and peaceably submitting to what Punishment soever the Supreme Magistrate shall think fit to inflict upon you:
Yet, you must not rebel, nor take up Arms against your Prince; but, in this Case, you must obey Passively, by patiently and peaceably submitting to what Punishment soever the Supreme Magistrate shall think fit to inflict upon you:
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For by so doing, (and by so doing only) you will suffer, as a good Christian, as a Martyr for the Truth, as a Loyal and Obedient Subject to you Prince:
For by so doing, (and by so doing only) you will suffer, as a good Christian, as a Martyr for the Truth, as a Loyal and Obedient Subject to you Prince:
if your Passive Obedience should be unto Death, then you become a Self-Murderer, in that, you wilfully threw away your Life, (which you ought to have preserved) by dying, for Obeying your King only Passively, when in Conscience you ought to have Obeyed him Actively.
if your Passive obedience should be unto Death, then you become a Self-Murderer, in that, you wilfully threw away your Life, (which you ought to have preserved) by dying, for Obeying your King only Passively, when in Conscience you ought to have Obeyed him Actively.
