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ROM. 13.1. Let every Soul be Subject to the Higher Powers.
ROM. 13.1. Let every Soul be Subject to the Higher Powers.
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IF This Text, and its import were not sufficiently known, and almost every day Discours'd upon, I might minutely insist upon its Coherence and Explication;
IF This Text, and its import were not sufficiently known, and almost every day Discoursed upon, I might minutely insist upon its Coherence and Explication;
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discourse more largely upon the Origine, and necessity of Government;
discourse more largely upon the Origine, and necessity of Government;
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distinguish it into its kinds, and set down some Rules, by which inferior Governours, both Ecclesiastical and Civil ought to go:
distinguish it into its Kinds, and Set down Some Rules, by which inferior Governors, both Ecclesiastical and Civil ought to go:
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But as this would not be altogether so pertinent to such an Audience, so would it rob me of that time, which I hope more usefully to imploy in this place.
But as this would not be altogether so pertinent to such an Audience, so would it rob me of that time, which I hope more usefully to employ in this place.
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And therefore without any such farther Disquisition, I shall briefly and generally Discourse, I. Of the Necessity of our Subjection to the Higher Powers:
And Therefore without any such farther Disquisition, I shall briefly and generally Discourse, I. Of the Necessity of our Subjection to the Higher Powers:
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And then more particularly. II. Of the strick Obedience we owe to the higher Powers, or the Kings of this Realm. III. Of the Reasonableness of our Obedience to the King in the present juncture of Affairs.
And then more particularly. II Of the strick obedience we owe to the higher Powers, or the Kings of this Realm. III. Of the Reasonableness of our obedience to the King in the present juncture of Affairs.
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I.
I.
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There is a Necessity of Subjection to the higher Powers, because such a Subjection to Man is the Effect of our Obedience we owe to God.
There is a Necessity of Subjection to the higher Powers, Because such a Subjection to Man is the Effect of our obedience we owe to God.
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For God-Almighty has so far secured our subjection, to lawful higher Powers, that we are not only peremptorily forbidden to do 'em Violence,
For God-Almighty has so Far secured our subjection, to lawful higher Powers, that we Are not only peremptorily forbidden to do they Violence,
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or to speak Evil of 'em;
or to speak Evil of they;
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but we have Injunctions moreover from Heaven, not so much as to have a disrespectful thought of 'em,
but we have Injunctions moreover from Heaven, not so much as to have a disrespectful Thought of they,
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and not to Curse them even in our private Resentments.
and not to Curse them even in our private Resentments.
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And indeed, since the Higher Powers are constituted by God's Designation, and subjected immediately to the Great Creatour, it will not appear reasonable for any Man by Rebellion, to endeavour the subjection of God's immediate Minister,
And indeed, since the Higher Powers Are constituted by God's Designation, and subjected immediately to the Great Creator, it will not appear reasonable for any Man by Rebellion, to endeavour the subjection of God's immediate Minister,
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and to pull down beneath our selves, what Heaven has set up next to its Divine Majesty.
and to pull down beneath our selves, what Heaven has Set up next to its Divine Majesty.
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And tho perhaps a Supreme Power can shew no just Grounds for some of it's actions,
And though perhaps a Supreme Power can show no just Grounds for Some of it's actions,
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yet the heigth of the Seat, in which 'tis enthron'd by God Almighty, priviledges it from being call'd to an account for such actions by any of its Subjects.
yet the heighth of the Seat, in which it's Enthroned by God Almighty, privileges it from being called to an account for such actions by any of its Subject's.
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And therefore David, after all his injuries to Ʋriah, saith, Against thee only have I sinned,
And Therefore David, After all his injuries to Ʋriah, Says, Against thee only have I sinned,
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and done this evil in thy Sight.
and done this evil in thy Sighed.
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And this he says, because God-Almighty, who was only above him, had a Rightful Power alone of exacting a Punishment of him.
And this he Says, Because God-Almighty, who was only above him, had a Rightful Power alone of exacting a Punishment of him.
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And this was a Duty men ow'd to God, not only before the Advent of our Saviour;
And this was a Duty men owed to God, not only before the Advent of our Saviour;
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but since his coming 'tis an obligation upon them:
but since his coming it's an obligation upon them:
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For our Saviour, his Apostles, and the Primitive Christians taught it at once and practic'd it.
For our Saviour, his Apostles, and the Primitive Christians taught it At once and practiced it.
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Their Doctrine was absolute obedience to the Higher Powers, and their Menaces for rebellion and resistance, were no less than Threats of Damnation.
Their Doctrine was absolute Obedience to the Higher Powers, and their Menaces for rebellion and resistance, were no less than Treats of Damnation.
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And, moreover, that all future Christians should not think the Doctrine of Subjection Trivial, or Temporary, the Apostles submitted even to those higher Powers, who were foretold to be Persecutors of them and their Religion.
And, moreover, that all future Christians should not think the Doctrine of Subjection Trivial, or Temporary, the Apostles submitted even to those higher Powers, who were foretold to be Persecutors of them and their Religion.
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The Primitive Christians obey'd the Sentence of Death, even when they might have made a prevalent resistance,
The Primitive Christians obeyed the Sentence of Death, even when they might have made a prevalent resistance,
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and Seal'd the horrid unlawfulness of shedding the Blood of Kings, by patiently permitting the Spilling of their own.
and Sealed the horrid unlawfulness of shedding the Blood of Kings, by patiently permitting the Spilling of their own.
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And therefore 'tis impossible, that a Rebel to his Prince should ever be a good Disciple to his Saviour,
And Therefore it's impossible, that a Rebel to his Prince should ever be a good Disciple to his Saviour,
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and that because he wants one of the great Vertues of Christianity, which is meekness of Spirit in subjection to the higher Powers.
and that Because he Wants one of the great Virtues of Christianity, which is meekness of Spirit in subjection to the higher Powers.
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And therefore, by the way, we may remark, That when Rebellion is stirred up upon the account of Religion, Religion cannot be the true and just Ground,
And Therefore, by the Way, we may remark, That when Rebellion is stirred up upon the account of Religion, Religion cannot be the true and just Ground,
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but only the pretended cause of such a Rebellion.
but only the pretended cause of such a Rebellion.
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and it thus frequently comes to pass, when the Ambitious States-man is defeated of his extravagant aimes, either by his own ill menage of his affaires,
and it thus frequently comes to pass, when the Ambitious Statesman is defeated of his extravagant aims, either by his own ill manage of his affairs,
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or by the Wisdom of the Prince, he presently grows enrag'd and discontented, and being unable to satisfie his revenge,
or by the Wisdom of the Prince, he presently grows enraged and discontented, and being unable to satisfy his revenge,
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or retrieve his Interest but by Rebellion, or too proud to do it by a just Submission, he presently contrives how to make a Powerful disturbance in the Kingdom,
or retrieve his Interest but by Rebellion, or too proud to do it by a just Submission, he presently contrives how to make a Powerful disturbance in the Kingdom,
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and finds no way more likely to succeed, than a pretence of Religion.
and finds no Way more likely to succeed, than a pretence of Religion.
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And thus like the Man who finding himself not able to Sleep, resolv'd his Nighbours should take as little rest as himself, which he effected by running about the Streets at Mid-night, and crying Fire;
And thus like the Man who finding himself not able to Sleep, resolved his Neighbours should take as little rest as himself, which he effected by running about the Streets At Midnight, and crying Fire;
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Thus, I say, the discontented and restless States-man, rouzes the unintelligent Rabble with a Clamour of Religion,
Thus, I say, the discontented and restless Statesman, rouzes the unintelligent Rabble with a Clamour of Religion,
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and half Frantick himself by some precedent disappointment, provokes the People to madness too.
and half Frantic himself by Some precedent disappointment, provokes the People to madness too.
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Religion is still the specious Cry, when alas all his Religion is either Pride, Interest, Revenge for lost Honour,
Religion is still the specious Cry, when alas all his Religion is either Pride, Interest, Revenge for lost Honour,
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or a wild humour for innovation. For 'tis utterly impossible that any Man can have a serious awe of his Maker,
or a wild humour for innovation. For it's utterly impossible that any Man can have a serious awe of his Maker,
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or a Love and Adoration for his Saviour, and yet, contrary to the Dictates of Heaven,
or a Love and Adoration for his Saviour, and yet, contrary to the Dictates of Heaven,
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and the Doctrine of the Blessed Jesus, make it his business to speak evil of Dignities,
and the Doctrine of the Blessed jesus, make it his business to speak evil of Dignities,
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and disturb the Peace of the Kingdom in which he lives.
and disturb the Peace of the Kingdom in which he lives.
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II. I Proceed to shew, that we owe a strict obedience to the Higher Powers of this Realm.
II I Proceed to show, that we owe a strict Obedience to the Higher Powers of this Realm.
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Which is easily evinc'd, because they are such Powers which are Sovereign, and as they are absolutely Supream,
Which is Easily evinced, Because they Are such Powers which Are Sovereign, and as they Are absolutely Supreme,
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so ought we to be absolutely obedient.
so ought we to be absolutely obedient.
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The Kings of this Realm are said crimine vacare, because they owe an account of their Offences only to Heaven.
The Kings of this Realm Are said crimine vacare, Because they owe an account of their Offences only to Heaven.
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They are said to be Laws to themselves;
They Are said to be Laws to themselves;
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because, tho in the Court of their own Consciences they are oblig'd to reign according to Law,
Because, though in the Court of their own Consciences they Are obliged to Reign according to Law,
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yet they are absolv'd of all Laws in relation to an earthly Tribunal.
yet they Are absolved of all Laws in Relation to an earthly Tribunal.
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The Kings of this Realm like those of the Jews may do whatsoever they think fit without Controlment from the Subject:
The Kings of this Realm like those of the jews may do whatsoever they think fit without Controlment from the Subject:
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For since they are Gods Lieutenants, can they be accountable to any but their Almighty Captain? Since they are Heads of the Common-wealth, what Member shall call them to Question? and since they have the sole power of the Sword, what hand can justly draw it without their Commission.
For since they Are God's Lieutenants, can they be accountable to any but their Almighty Captain? Since they Are Heads of the Commonwealth, what Member shall call them to Question? and since they have the sole power of the Sword, what hand can justly draw it without their Commission.
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The Kings of this Realm by vertue their Prerogatives, when Laws become sharp may soften them as they please,
The Kings of this Realm by virtue their Prerogatives, when Laws become sharp may soften them as they please,
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and when too cruel totally, pro tempore, suspend them.
and when too cruel totally, Pro tempore, suspend them.
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To the Prerogative we owe the calling of Parliaments, the proroguing of the good, and the dissolution of the bad.
To the Prerogative we owe the calling of Parliaments, the proroguing of the good, and the dissolution of the bad.
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To the merciful exercise of the Prerogative we owe, that we our selves sit every Man under his own Vine,
To the merciful exercise of the Prerogative we owe, that we our selves fit every Man under his own Vine,
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and drink the waters of his own Cistern:
and drink the waters of his own Cistern:
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For by the same undoubted Rights of Soveraignty, that the King in dispensing with the Laws shews the light of his Countenance to some of his Subjects, by the same he may,
For by the same undoubted Rights of Sovereignty, that the King in dispensing with the Laws shows the Light of his Countenance to Some of his Subject's, by the same he may,
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if he please, become a Cloud, and darkness to the rest: For by the Rights of Supremacy he may do all things without Controlment and Coertion:
if he please, become a Cloud, and darkness to the rest: For by the Rights of Supremacy he may do all things without Controlment and Coercion:
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And altho he at any time act, as he may do, contrary to the Laws, which himself,
And although he At any time act, as he may do, contrary to the Laws, which himself,
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or his Ancestors have ratified, yet at the same time he Acts but according to the natural Laws and Rights of his Prerogative.
or his Ancestors have ratified, yet At the same time he Acts but according to the natural Laws and Rights of his Prerogative.
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And indeed if we consider the Natural Laws and Rights of Soveraignty, no Law can be made by a Soveraign,
And indeed if we Consider the Natural Laws and Rights of Sovereignty, no Law can be made by a Sovereign,
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but there must be this tacit Reserve in't, viz. That it shall continue in force only so long as the Supreme Power thinks it necessary and convenient.
but there must be this tacit Reserve in't, viz. That it shall continue in force only so long as the Supreme Power thinks it necessary and convenient.
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And thus since the Kings of this Realm are Supreme, we ought strictly to pay them such an humble Obedience,
And thus since the Kings of this Realm Are Supreme, we ought strictly to pay them such an humble obedience,
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as may be answerable to the greatness of their Power.
as may be answerable to the greatness of their Power.
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III.
III.
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I come now to shew the reasonableness of our Obedience to the King in this present juncture of Affairs, that is,
I come now to show the reasonableness of our obedience to the King in this present juncture of Affairs, that is,
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why we ought to comply, and cooperate with his Majesty in the repeal of the Tests and Penal Laws,
why we ought to comply, and cooperate with his Majesty in the repeal of the Tests and Penal Laws,
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and setling a lasting Indulgence in relation to Conscience, for Matters of meer Religion.
and settling a lasting Indulgence in Relation to Conscience, for Matters of mere Religion.
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And this I shall evince from these Eight following considerations. 1. From the Nature of Conscience as to Matters of meer Religion. 2. From the Genius of the Christian Religion, consider'd in its first Planting and Propagation. 3. From the ill consequence of Force,
And this I shall evince from these Eight following considerations. 1. From the Nature of Conscience as to Matters of mere Religion. 2. From the Genius of the Christian Religion, considered in its First Planting and Propagation. 3. From the ill consequence of Force,
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and the happy Effects of Clemency in affairs of Religion. 4. From the Allegiance and Gratitude we owe-to His Majesty. 5. From the Liberty that is due to the Subject. 6. From the Consideration of the Interest of the Church. 7. From the Duties we owe toour Neighbours. 8. From the Kindness that is due to our Country.
and the happy Effects of Clemency in affairs of Religion. 4. From the Allegiance and Gratitude we owe-to His Majesty. 5. From the Liberty that is due to the Subject. 6. From the Consideration of the Interest of the Church. 7. From the Duties we owe toour Neighbours. 8. From the Kindness that is due to our Country.
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First, From the Nature of Conscience, as to Matters of meer Religion.First, From the Nature of Conscience, as to Matters of mere Religion.
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Now Conscience in relation to Matters of meer Religion in the present case, is a Conclusion of the reason.
Now Conscience in Relation to Matters of mere Religion in the present case, is a Conclusion of the reason.
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ableness or unreasonableness of our Belief drawn from Scriptures.
ableness or unreasonableness of our Belief drawn from Scriptures.
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Thus when Men say they cannot believe such a particular point of Divinity, or they must dissent from any parricular way of Divine Worship;
Thus when Men say they cannot believe such a particular point of Divinity, or they must dissent from any parricular Way of Divine Worship;
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'tis as much as to say, that their understanding tells them, that such a point of Faith,
it's as much as to say, that their understanding tells them, that such a point of Faith,
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or such a way of Worship, is not consentaneous to the Scripture.
or such a Way of Worship, is not consentaneous to the Scripture.
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And when Men say, they Believe and Worship according to their Consciences, 'tis as much as to say, that they do both,
And when Men say, they Believe and Worship according to their Consciences, it's as much as to say, that they do both,
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because their understanding concludes, that they act according to Gods Word.
Because their understanding concludes, that they act according to God's Word.
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Thus Conscience in Matters of Belief, is purely an act of the Soul, and since 'tis so, 'tis impossible it should be forc'd,
Thus Conscience in Matters of Belief, is purely an act of the Soul, and since it's so, it's impossible it should be forced,
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and the impossibility of it ought to supersede all endeavonrs towards it.
and the impossibility of it ought to supersede all endeavours towards it.
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Nay, Conscience in relation to matters of Worship, which is the effect only of the former,
Nay, Conscience in Relation to matters of Worship, which is the Effect only of the former,
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tho you may obstruct its publick Exercise, yet without converting Men into Statues, you can never hinder its private;
though you may obstruct its public Exercise, yet without converting Men into Statues, you can never hinder its private;
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and therefore when the Peace of the Kingdom is concern'd, it ought to be permitted.
and Therefore when the Peace of the Kingdom is concerned, it ought to be permitted.
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Besides, let us consider, that every Soul is only the Empire of Heaven, & God Almighty has set Conscience there,
Beside, let us Consider, that every Soul is only the Empire of Heaven, & God Almighty has Set Conscience there,
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as he has plac'd particular Kings in their respective Kingdoms, & that is, as his sole Vice gerent.
as he has placed particular Kings in their respective Kingdoms, & that is, as his sole Vice gerent.
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Whosoever therefore, violently Fights against Conscience, fights against Heaven, because he endeavours by undue means to subject Gods immediate Minister.
Whosoever Therefore, violently Fights against Conscience, fights against Heaven, Because he endeavours by undue means to Subject God's immediate Minister.
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And tho Conscience, like some Heathen Kings, prove many times erroneous, because it draws undue conclusions from Gods sacred word;
And though Conscience, like Some Heathen Kings, prove many times erroneous, Because it draws undue conclusions from God's sacred word;
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yet it is, like those Emperors, only answerable to Heaven for such Errors.
yet it is, like those Emperor's, only answerable to Heaven for such Errors.
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If it be here Objected, That men justly ought to be punished, if they will not believe when Scripture is rightly Interpreted:
If it be Here Objected, That men justly ought to be punished, if they will not believe when Scripture is rightly Interpreted:
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I answer, That I should have thought, that the Eye of Faith is only the Gift of the Lord of Light,
I answer, That I should have Thought, that the Eye of Faith is only the Gift of the Lord of Light,
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and he only can incline the Heart who made it;
and he only can incline the Heart who made it;
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and therefore to pretend to bestow the Gift of God, is to usurp the Prerogative of Heaven.
and Therefore to pretend to bestow the Gift of God, is to usurp the Prerogative of Heaven.
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No, this Gift of God can no more be conferr'd by Penal Laws, and taking away Money,
No, this Gift of God can no more be conferred by Penal Laws, and taking away Money,
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than that which Simon hop'd to enjoy by giving money; Heaven never opens the understanding by unlocking the Chest:
than that which Simon hoped to enjoy by giving money; Heaven never Opens the understanding by unlocking the Chest:
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nor does it prick and wound the Conscience by mangling an Estate and ruining the possessor.
nor does it prick and wound the Conscience by mangling an Estate and ruining the possessor.
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But, some say, Dissenters are not punish'd as religious and conscientious, but for their disobedience to the Laws of the Nation:
But, Some say, Dissenters Are not punished as religious and conscientious, but for their disobedience to the Laws of the nation:
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But this Fallacy is so palpable, that 'tis easily solv'd by asking one plain Question, viz. Why were those Laws made? And the answer must be, that the Spring which first mov'd their debate, was Religion,
But this Fallacy is so palpable, that it's Easily solved by asking one plain Question, viz. Why were those Laws made? And the answer must be, that the Spring which First moved their debate, was Religion,
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and the end for which they were made, was, that a religious Uniformity might be observ'd by all the Subjects of this Realm;
and the end for which they were made, was, that a religious Uniformity might be observed by all the Subject's of this Realm;
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so that whosoever is punished by the force of those Laws, whose source is from,
so that whosoever is punished by the force of those Laws, whose source is from,
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and whose ends are for Religion, is really punish'd as religious, and if he suffer not besides as an evil doer, his punishment is unjust.
and whose ends Are for Religion, is really punished as religious, and if he suffer not beside as an evil doer, his punishment is unjust.
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For in such a Punishment the Body suffers, because the Soul is not of the same stamp with that of his Neighbour;
For in such a Punishment the Body suffers, Because the Soul is not of the same stamp with that of his Neighbour;
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and for the same reason a Man may be lash'd, because he has not as an agreeable a Face as those that liv'd around him:
and for the same reason a Man may be lashed, Because he has not as an agreeable a Face as those that lived around him:
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for neither his Face nor his Soul were of his own fashioning. Thus force is most improper in relation to Conscience, not only because it ought not,
for neither his Face nor his Soul were of his own fashioning. Thus force is most improper in Relation to Conscience, not only Because it ought not,
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but because it cannot effect what is design'd by it.
but Because it cannot Effect what is designed by it.
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Force applyed for the Errors of the Mind, is like pulling a String for the untying of a Knot, your stress only serves to make it the faster.
Force applied for the Errors of the Mind, is like pulling a String for the untying of a Knot, your stress only serves to make it the faster.
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By undue pressure, you shut the Box closer, which you design to open; and too much heat contracts the thing it should dilate.
By undue pressure, you shut the Box closer, which you Design to open; and too much heat contracts the thing it should dilate.
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And therefore since Violence has been ineffectual, the King is pleas'd to propose a softer method for the Peace of his Subjects.
And Therefore since Violence has been ineffectual, the King is pleased to propose a Softer method for the Peace of his Subject's.
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Since Conscience can't conform to the Laws already made, His Majesty proposes Laws that may conform to the Conscience.
Since Conscience can't conform to the Laws already made, His Majesty proposes Laws that may conform to the Conscience.
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And since a Kings Proposals are Virtually his Commands, every good Subject will not only be oblig'd by his reason,
And since a Kings Proposals Are Virtually his Commands, every good Subject will not only be obliged by his reason,
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but by his allegiance, to contribute what in him lyes towards the repealing of those Laws, which are so uneasie to the King,
but by his allegiance, to contribute what in him lies towards the repealing of those Laws, which Are so uneasy to the King,
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and the Burthen of the Kingdom.
and the Burden of the Kingdom.
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Secondly, 'Twill appear reasonable to comply with His Majesty in the Repeal of the Test and Penal Laws, from the Genius of the Christian Religion,Secondly, It'll appear reasonable to comply with His Majesty in the Repeal of the Test and Penal Laws, from the Genius of the Christian Religion,
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and that consider'd in its first planting or its propagation.
and that considered in its First planting or its propagation.
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Our Saviour chose rather to make his approach to Man-kind in the Form of a Servant, than of a Triumphant Monarch:
Our Saviour chosen rather to make his approach to Mankind in the From of a Servant, than of a Triumphant Monarch:
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and the reason may be assign'd, Because if the Christian religion had assaulted Men with violent Power, it had perswaded them that it contain'd some secret weakness,
and the reason may be assigned, Because if the Christian Religion had assaulted Men with violent Power, it had persuaded them that it contained Some secret weakness,
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and the World would have conjectured that That Piety was a meer imposture which required so much Tyranny for it's Establishment, By force, indeed, Christ might have Conquer'd,
and the World would have conjectured that That Piety was a mere imposture which required so much Tyranny for it's Establishment, By force, indeed, christ might have Conquered,
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but not with that only have converted the World;
but not with that only have converted the World;
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and his rigour might have regulated the Body, but never put any influence upon the Soul. He therefore chose to plant his religion rather by Doctrine, than by the Sword;
and his rigour might have regulated the Body, but never put any influence upon the Soul. He Therefore chosen to plant his Religion rather by Doctrine, than by the Sword;
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by his own meek Mouth, rather than by loud Clamours of War, and to give life to those who were dead in Trespasses and Sins, by living and dying innocently himself.
by his own meek Mouth, rather than by loud Clamours of War, and to give life to those who were dead in Trespasses and Sins, by living and dying innocently himself.
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And by this gentle Method as the Church was planted;
And by this gentle Method as the Church was planted;
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so by the same only it thriv'd, it grew when it was moistened with the Blood of its Members,
so by the same only it thrived, it grew when it was moistened with the Blood of its Members,
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but fell when it self shed the Blood of Dissenters;
but fell when it self shed the Blood of Dissenters;
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it increas'd when its Votaries fell a Sacrifice to the Heathen Penal Statutes, but decay'd apace,
it increased when its Votaries fell a Sacrifice to the Heathen Penal Statutes, but decayed apace,
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when by vertue of her own Penal Laws she turn'd the Sacrificer, and the Ecclesiastick Ark that sail'd secure when storms were rais'd for ruin by Pagan Persecutors, was always wrack'd,
when by virtue of her own Penal Laws she turned the Sacrificer, and the Ecclesiastic Ark that sailed secure when storms were raised for ruin by Pagan Persecutors, was always wracked,
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and that without pity, when it self had rais'd the Hurricane for Persecution:
and that without pity, when it self had raised the Hurricane for Persecution:
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For when all around cry Peace, Peace, a Lasting Peace, none scarcely will compassionate the defeat,
For when all around cry Peace, Peace, a Lasting Peace, none scarcely will compassionate the defeat,
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if, in spite of all, a Man makes himself ready for Battel;
if, in spite of all, a Man makes himself ready for Battle;
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especially when by love & peace only as the Victory may, so it ought to be obtained.
especially when by love & peace only as the Victory may, so it ought to be obtained.
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And indeed whosoever endeaveurs to get it by other means, are still suspected to be in the wrong,
And indeed whosoever endeaveurs to get it by other means, Are still suspected to be in the wrong,
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and all conclude, that the best deciding Argument for what they profess, is only the sharp Sword which they draw.
and all conclude, that the best deciding Argument for what they profess, is only the sharp Sword which they draw.
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And moreover, suppose the suffering Parties to be what you will, yet the Sanguinary Method must be unreasonable.
And moreover, suppose the suffering Parties to be what you will, yet the Sanguinary Method must be unreasonable.
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For if they should be in the right, they suffer as Martyrs, and you are guilty of their Blood;
For if they should be in the right, they suffer as Martyrs, and you Are guilty of their Blood;
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if in the wrong, your Violence makes them esteem their wrong just, and so they dye to go to Hell, who might have lived by a gentle way of Demonstration, have seen their Errors,
if in the wrong, your Violence makes them esteem their wrong just, and so they die to go to Hell, who might have lived by a gentle Way of Demonstration, have seen their Errors,
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and rise at last to Heaven.
and rise At last to Heaven.
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If then we consider the Genius of Christianity, we must not take up the Tests and Penall Laws,
If then we Consider the Genius of Christianity, we must not take up the Tests and Penal Laws,
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but the meekness of the Cross, to be the true followers of our Lord and Master;
but the meekness of the Cross, to be the true followers of our Lord and Master;
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For whosoever pretends otherwise to follow the Lamb, follows him only as a roaring Lyon, and endeavours to tear and devour that Flock which he dyed to protect.
For whosoever pretends otherwise to follow the Lamb, follows him only as a roaring lion, and endeavours to tear and devour that Flock which he died to Pact.
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But suppose, say some, that Men Blaspheme; have their Hands in Blood, Vitiate the Virgin, Ravish the Wife, and commit all Villany,
But suppose, say Some, that Men Blaspheme; have their Hands in Blood, Vitiate the Virgae, Ravish the Wife, and commit all Villainy,
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and that out of Principles of Religion, should not Penal Laws be made and Executed against such? I Answer, Yes, by all means, let all such be severely punish'd.
and that out of Principles of Religion, should not Penal Laws be made and Executed against such? I Answer, Yes, by all means, let all such be severely punished.
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He that sheds Mans Blood out of a Principle of Religion, by Man let his Blood be shed.
He that sheds men Blood out of a Principle of Religion, by Man let his Blood be shed.
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Let the Sword cut off those who sin against the Unwritten Laws of God, and let the Darkness of Death be a Recompence for those who dare to Transgress against Natures apparent Light.
Let the Sword Cut off those who since against the Unwritten Laws of God, and let the Darkness of Death be a Recompense for those who Dare to Transgress against Nature's apparent Light.
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But, in the mean time, let no Man forfeit his Head for the Frail Error of his Brain, let no Mans Breath be stopp'd by Law,
But, in the mean time, let no Man forfeit his Head for the Frail Error of his Brain, let no men Breath be stopped by Law,
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because he does not rightly open a Text in the Gospel, and since no man shall be Damn'd for his meer opinion in the next World, let him not be made miserable for it in this.
Because he does not rightly open a Text in the Gospel, and since no man shall be Damned for his mere opinion in the next World, let him not be made miserable for it in this.
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But for the Sake of Christ's Religion, must not Error be Penally punish'd, the false Religion chastis'd,
But for the Sake of Christ's Religion, must not Error be Penally punished, the false Religion chastised,
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and Antichrist unseated? I Answer, By the same Rule every Church must fall foul upon her Sister,
and Antichrist unseated? I Answer, By the same Rule every Church must fallen foul upon her Sister,
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and because she would think her self a Rachel, not only conclude, but endeavour to make her Neighbour the Blear-ey'd Leah: For every particular one is apt to Stigmatize the rest by the Name of Antichrist, to declare it in the wrong,
and Because she would think her self a Rachel, not only conclude, but endeavour to make her Neighbour the Blear-eyed Leah: For every particular one is apt to Stigmatize the rest by the Name of Antichrist, to declare it in the wrong,
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and avow it self only in the right;
and avow it self only in the right;
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it thinks like some imperious School-master, it ought to have the sole power of the Rod,
it thinks like Some imperious Schoolmaster, it ought to have the sole power of the Rod,
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and triumphantly above all others to be exempted from the Terror of the Lash.
and triumphantly above all Others to be exempted from the Terror of the Lash.
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And so consequently the pulling down Antichrist, must dethrone Kings, depopulate Nations, and ruin the Christian World.
And so consequently the pulling down Antichrist, must dethrone Kings, depopulate nations, and ruin the Christian World.
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If we pretend to be inspired with the true Genius of Christianity, let us not pretend to fear Fire and Fagot our selves,
If we pretend to be inspired with the true Genius of Christianity, let us not pretend to Fear Fire and Faggot our selves,
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and at the same time heap Coals of Fire upon the Heads of our Brethren; let us not seem ro dread the Rubrick of a Massacre to our own Persons,
and At the same time heap Coals of Fire upon the Heads of our Brothers; let us not seem ro dread the Rubric of a Massacre to our own Persons,
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and at the same time take all imaginable care for the Slaughter of others;
and At the same time take all imaginable care for the Slaughter of Others;
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nor let us, lest Smithfield should be in a Blaze by Popery, set the whole Nation in a Flame by Protestancy:
nor let us, lest Smithfield should be in a Blaze by Popery, Set the Whole nation in a Flame by Protestancy:
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For this is, whilst we condemn the Crimson Dye in others, to wear the Bloody Colours our selves,
For this is, while we condemn the Crimson Die in Others, to wear the Bloody Colours our selves,
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and whilst we blame the Dissenter for not being as white as Snow, 'tis at the same instant to put on the guilty Blush of the Scarlet No, let the cool sedateness of primitive Christianity control the growing heats of Sedition;
and while we blame the Dissenter for not being as white as Snow, it's At the same instant to put on the guilty Blush of the Scarlet No, let the cool sedateness of primitive Christianity control the growing heats of Sedition;
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instead of Halters, let us meditate only the gentle Bonds of Peace;
instead of Halters, let us meditate only the gentle Bonds of Peace;
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instead of Imprisoning our Neighbours, let us put religious restraints upon our imperious desires, instead of Levying Fines for Religions sake on Earth, let us by Acts of Love secure a Treasure in Heaven;
instead of Imprisoning our Neighbours, let us put religious restraints upon our imperious Desires, instead of Levying Fines for Religions sake on Earth, let us by Acts of Love secure a Treasure in Heaven;
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And let Charity be what it really ought to be, the true and a chief Test of the Christian Religion.
And let Charity be what it really ought to be, the true and a chief Test of the Christian Religion.
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Such was the Spirit of pure Christianity, when all Pride, Envy, and Interest were Sacrific'd to the Christian Peace;
Such was the Spirit of pure Christianity, when all Pride, Envy, and Interest were Sacrificed to the Christian Peace;
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Then, when St. Chrysostom would rather part with an Arch-Bishoprick, then ruin the Tranquil•ity of the Church,
Then, when Saint Chrysostom would rather part with an Arch-Bishoprick, then ruin the Tranquil•ity of the Church,
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when one Father relinquish'd the See of Constantinople; to avoid an approaching division, when Clemens Romanus forsook the Wealth and Honour of the Chair of Rome, rather than foment arising Differences,
when one Father relinquished the See of Constantinople; to avoid an approaching division, when Clemens Romanus forsook the Wealth and Honour of the Chair of Rome, rather than foment arising Differences,
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when Exile was more Eligible with Peace, then shining greatness without it, when private interest and safety threw 'em selves away,
when Exile was more Eligible with Peace, then shining greatness without it, when private Interest and safety threw they selves away,
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like Jonah, to prevent a publick ruin, and when Christians like that Prophet were more ready to endure the storm themselves,
like Jonah, to prevent a public ruin, and when Christians like that Prophet were more ready to endure the storm themselves,
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than to maintain it, tho with their own security, to the Detriment of others.
than to maintain it, though with their own security, to the Detriment of Others.
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Thirdly, 'Twill appear reasonable to comply with the King in the repeal of the Tests and Penall Laws, from the consideration of the ill consequence of force,Thirdly, It'll appear reasonable to comply with the King in the repeal of the Tests and Penal Laws, from the consideration of the ill consequence of force,
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and the happy Effects of Clemency in Matters of Religion.
and the happy Effects of Clemency in Matters of Religion.
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1. We have known that the Fights for Religion were in the late time but so many Battels against it.
1. We have known that the Fights for Religion were in the late time but so many Battles against it.
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Atheism and Schism sprang up with a greater Luxuriancy, and Faction grew double like an Hydras 's Head, by cutting off of the Conscientious.
Atheism and Schism sprang up with a greater Luxuriancy, and Faction grew double like an Hydras is Head, by cutting off of the Conscientious.
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The force that has been us'd in former Ages against Persons for Conscience and meer Religion, hath been so sinistrously prevalent,
The force that has been used in former Ages against Persons for Conscience and mere Religion, hath been so sinistrously prevalent,
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as to shake Establish'd Kingdoms, to Degrade Royal Palaces into Recesses of Murtherers, and Conver• Gods House of Prayer into a Den of Thieves.
as to shake Established Kingdoms, to Degrade Royal Palaces into Recesses of Murderers, and Conver• God's House of Prayer into a Den of Thieves.
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What confusion has not force for Religion introduc'd? A Throne has been chang'd into a Scaffold, a Royal Court into a Slaughter-house,
What confusion has not force for Religion introduced? A Throne has been changed into a Scaffold, a Royal Court into a Slaughterhouse,
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and the ignoble Shrub exalted into the place of the Heavenly Cedar.
and the ignoble Shrub exalted into the place of the Heavenly Cedar.
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Hath not the Veil of our Temple been Rent from the Top to the Bottom, our Churches render'd as poor as the Beggars which usually attend their Gates,
Hath not the Veil of our Temple been Rend from the Top to the Bottom, our Churches rendered as poor as the Beggars which usually attend their Gates,
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and the Altar it self made a Sacrilegious Sacrifice? Our Mountains have been made to resemble Calvary; each Field almost has been turn'd into an Aceldama, and our Rivers like those of Egypt convertrd into Blood.
and the Altar it self made a Sacrilegious Sacrifice? Our Mountains have been made to resemble Calvary; each Field almost has been turned into an Aceldama, and our rivers like those of Egypt convertrd into Blood.
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Nor have the very Dead been spar'd, Graves have been rifled, Sepulchres despoil'd, and Tombs stripp'd and ruined,
Nor have the very Dead been spared, Graves have been rifled, Sepulchres despoiled, and Tombs stripped and ruined,
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as if the deceased had been guilty of Ceremonies, because they were adorn'd with an Escutcheon and a Monument.
as if the deceased had been guilty of Ceremonies, Because they were adorned with an Escutcheon and a Monument.
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Have not our Rocks resounded with the dying Groans of the Wounded? Have not our Houses Echo'd with Widdows sighs,
Have not our Rocks resounded with the dying Groans of the Wounded? Have not our Houses Echoed with Widows sighs,
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and bereaved Parents Moans? And hath not ev'ry Pavement almost flow'd with the Tears of the Weeping Virgin,
and bereft Parents Moans? And hath not every Pavement almost flowed with the Tears of the Weeping Virgae,
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and the distressed Orphan? And did not the Church of England expire with the loss and death of her Martyr'd Head? Nor hath severity for matters of meer Religion had any good success since the Restauration of his Late Majesty.
and the distressed Orphan? And did not the Church of England expire with the loss and death of her Martyred Head? Nor hath severity for matters of mere Religion had any good success since the Restauration of his Late Majesty.
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For 'tis too well known that the Penal Laws destroy'd that very Unity and Uniformity which they were design'd to preserve;
For it's too well known that the Penal Laws destroyed that very Unity and Uniformity which they were designed to preserve;
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They drove whole Multitudes from that Church to which they should have drawn 'em, and the Excommunication from the Congregation very often prov'd an Extermination out of the Kingdom.
They drove Whole Multitudes from that Church to which they should have drawn they, and the Excommunication from the Congregation very often proved an Extermination out of the Kingdom.
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Nor can it be otherwise, for (as I intimated before) Divine Love is no more obtainable by force, than humane Affection:
Nor can it be otherwise, for (as I intimated before) Divine Love is no more obtainable by force, than humane Affection:
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The Conscience, like Wax, grows still more stubborn by the coldness of its usage, and nothing can so well bend the Spirit of Man,
The Conscience, like Wax, grows still more stubborn by the coldness of its usage, and nothing can so well bend the Spirit of Man,
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as the soft Whispers of the Holy Ghost.
as the soft Whispers of the Holy Ghost.
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Since His Majesty therefore has been pleas'd to Grant an Indulgence, let us, like the good Samaritan, instead of the Corrosive Method, pour Oyl and Wine into the Wounds of our bleeding Neighbours.
Since His Majesty Therefore has been pleased to Grant an Indulgence, let us, like the good Samaritan, instead of the Corrosive Method, pour Oil and Wine into the Wounds of our bleeding Neighbours.
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Let me not be the unfriendly Priest, or uncharitable Levite, to pass regardless by my Brethren, who like the Man going from Jerusalem to Jerico are fall'n among Thieves, stripp'd and left half dead.
Let me not be the unfriendly Priest, or uncharitable Levite, to pass regardless by my Brothers, who like the Man going from Jerusalem to Jericho Are fallen among Thieves, stripped and left half dead.
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No, let us have compassion on them, bind up their gaping Wounds, and instead of Levying Money for their ruin, contribute a far greater Summ than the Samaritans Two pence for their recovery.
No, let us have compassion on them, bind up their gaping Wounds, and instead of Levying Money for their ruin, contribute a Far greater Sum than the Samaritans Two pence for their recovery.
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This way our Blessed Saviour, this the Apostles, this the Primitive Christians took; by meekness and suffering for Religion, they won the Hearts of the World to it;
This Way our Blessed Saviour, this the Apostles, this the Primitive Christians took; by meekness and suffering for Religion, they wone the Hearts of the World to it;
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they us'd no Sword but that of the Spirit, but brake the Flinty Hearts of the Heathen by the soft and downy Methods of the Gospel.
they used no Sword but that of the Spirit, but brake the Flinty Hearts of the Heathen by the soft and downy Methods of the Gospel.
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Can we imagine that the way for our Brethren to hear our winning Arguments, is to banish 'em our Conversation, to give occasion of a Voluntary Exile that they may become good Subjects,
Can we imagine that the Way for our Brothers to hear our winning Arguments, is to banish they our Conversation, to give occasion of a Voluntary Exile that they may become good Subject's,
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and to exalt our selves against them, that they may see our meekness in Christ? No;
and to exalt our selves against them, that they may see our meekness in christ? No;
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the Bonds which bind the Dissenter serve too but to confirm his dissention:
the Bonds which bind the Dissenter serve too but to confirm his dissension:
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stripes, indeed, may soften his Flesh, but never mollifie his Spirit, and the Penal Laws, which violently open his Purse, will serve but more closely to tye him up,
stripes, indeed, may soften his Flesh, but never mollify his Spirit, and the Penal Laws, which violently open his Purse, will serve but more closely to tie him up,
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and oblige him to stick to his opinion.
and oblige him to stick to his opinion.
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The way to convice the Papist, that there is no Transubstantiation in the Eucharist, is not to force him to experience a fatal change in his Estate;
The Way to convice the Papist, that there is no Transubstantiation in the Eucharist, is not to force him to experience a fatal change in his Estate;
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the way to demonstrate that there is only a bare possibility for him of going to Heaven, is not to compel him to feel that 'tis impossible he should live upon Earth;
the Way to demonstrate that there is only a bore possibility for him of going to Heaven, is not to compel him to feel that it's impossible he should live upon Earth;
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nor is the tying him up from serving his King any good Method to evince, that he does not rightly worship his Maker.
nor is the tying him up from serving his King any good Method to evince, that he does not rightly worship his Maker.
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The light of the Spirit grew still more hot and zealous by being Dark-lanthorn'd in a Dungeon;
The Light of the Spirit grew still more hight and zealous by being Dark-lanthorned in a Dungeon;
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the Goal that redue'd the Non-conformist almost to rottenness, could never yet mellow him into compliance,
the Goal that redueed the Nonconformist almost to rottenness, could never yet mellow him into compliance,
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and the reduction of a Conventicler to a Morsel of Bread, never made him one jot the less in love with the Barn.
and the reduction of a Conventicler to a Morsel of Bred, never made him one jot the less in love with the Barn.
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'Tis not difference in, but the Penalties for opinion, that infringes the Christian Love and Charity:
It's not difference in, but the Penalties for opinion, that infringes the Christian Love and Charity:
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The Person suffering envies his Neighbour that lives at ease, hates the insulting Party, and murmurs against the Fountain of his pressure.
The Person suffering envies his Neighbour that lives At ease, hates the insulting Party, and murmurs against the Fountain of his pressure.
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For Love and Stripes are consistent to no Nature but of a Spaniel, and tho an irresistable force may procure quiet,
For Love and Stripes Are consistent to no Nature but of a Spaniel, and though an irresistible force may procure quiet,
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yet it never can beget a lasting peace.
yet it never can beget a lasting peace.
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Most men like Steel springs, tho they violently stand bent, yet they have a strong aptitude of coming into their places,
Most men like Steel springs, though they violently stand bent, yet they have a strong aptitude of coming into their places,
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like Bows they will break the string that crooks 'em, and will be humble no longer than the pressure of their Chaines make 'em so.
like Bows they will break the string that crooks they, and will be humble no longer than the pressure of their Chains make they so.
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But now kindness smooths the Furrows which the Iron Tests and Penal Laws had deeply plowed, sweetens the Vinegar and Gall which harsh mulcts, fines and confiscations had gencrated,
But now kindness smooths the Furrows which the Iron Tests and Penal Laws had deeply plowed, sweetens the Vinegar and Gall which harsh mulcts, fines and confiscations had gencrated,
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and wins so upon all those who have the least Generosity in their Natures, that they who would passively have dyed under an oppressor, will dye for him when he appears and becomes merciful.
and wins so upon all those who have the least Generosity in their Nature's, that they who would passively have died under an oppressor, will die for him when he appears and becomes merciful.
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Clemency makes the Loyal Cement stick, which the roughness of severity would probably have fretted off;
Clemency makes the Loyal Cement stick, which the roughness of severity would probably have fretted off;
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'tis the great Elixir of a State, which must probably Transmute every Subject into the golden temper of Loyalty,
it's the great Elixir of a State, which must probably Transmute every Subject into the golden temper of Loyalty,
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and ferment the whole Nation into the decent Crasis of a willing obedience:
and ferment the Whole nation into the decent Crasis of a willing Obedience:
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For all true Sons of the Common-wealth must surely be pleased, when they perceive the King is not at all confin'd to one Party, that he has Blessings in store for more than one of his Children, that he will suffer no rapacious Excrescence in the Body Politick, to draw the whole Nutriment from the useful Members,
For all true Sons of the Commonwealth must surely be pleased, when they perceive the King is not At all confined to one Party, that he has Blessings in store for more than one of his Children, that he will suffer no rapacious Excrescence in the Body Politic, to draw the Whole Nutriment from the useful Members,
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but that Gods Vice-gerent is such, that, like God himself, with him there is no respect of Persons,
but that God's Vicegerent is such, that, like God himself, with him there is no respect of Persons,
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but every one of every profession that feareth God is accepted with him. I he fatal consequence of the contrary to this, no man can be ignorant of,
but every one of every profession that fears God is accepted with him. I he fatal consequence of the contrary to this, no man can be ignorant of,
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but must know that oppressed Parties have grown closer by the weight of their Affliction,
but must know that oppressed Parties have grown closer by the weight of their Affliction,
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and and their Stripes have been able to beat 'em into the solid consistence of a confederacy:
and and their Stripes have been able to beatrice they into the solid consistence of a confederacy:
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For many Men, tho never so dastardly before, yet when press'd and coop'd up, have been apt to turn again upon the Government,
For many Men, though never so dastardly before, yet when pressed and cooped up, have been apt to turn again upon the Government,
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and when they have been run as it were to the Wall, they have thought it extreamly lawful to draw upon the adverse Party.
and when they have been run as it were to the Wall, they have Thought it extremely lawful to draw upon the adverse Party.
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Whereas give but their religious Zeal room enough, tho never so fiery, like Lightning in open Air, it does no harm,
Whereas give but their religious Zeal room enough, though never so fiery, like Lightning in open Air, it does not harm,
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but stopp'd, it melts the obstructing Sword, and shatters the opposing Oak;
but stopped, it melts the obstructing Sword, and shatters the opposing Oak;
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and that current of Conscience, which at liberty calmly slides along, when 'tis once damn'd up, has grown impatient, ruin'd its Bars,
and that current of Conscience, which At liberty calmly slides along, when it's once damned up, has grown impatient, ruined its Bars,
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and delug'd the adjoyning guiltless Neighbour-hood.
and deluged the adjoining guiltless Neighbourhood.
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So that as those undue restrictions have overturn'd Governments, their Relaxation is most likely to set 'em upright and preserve 'em:
So that as those undue restrictions have overturned Governments, their Relaxation is most likely to Set they upright and preserve they:
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For if a Kingdom be compar'd to a Ship, we may conclude, that by taking in an over-ballast of Tests she may probably sink,
For if a Kingdom be compared to a Ship, we may conclude, that by taking in an over-ballast of Tests she may probably sink,
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and insisting too much on Penal Laws, she may easily over-set.
and insisting too much on Penal Laws, she may Easily overset.
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And therefore let us comply with His Sacred Majesty in taking 'em away, and not let our Eyes be so dazled with the false Lustre of private Interest,
And Therefore let us comply with His Sacred Majesty in taking they away, and not let our Eyes be so dazzled with the false Lustre of private Interest,
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as not to see, or our Faces so exalted with Pride, as to over-look in this our Day the things that belong to our Nations Peace.
as not to see, or our Faces so exalted with Pride, as to overlook in this our Day the things that belong to our nations Peace.
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By such a Lenity Faction will be ruin'd;
By such a Lenity Faction will be ruined;
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and one mighty advantage that such a Liberty will moreover procure, is the Separation of the Sheep from the Goats, the distinction of the unconvertible Rebel from the Honest Man;
and one mighty advantage that such a Liberty will moreover procure, is the Separation of the Sheep from the Goats, the distinction of the unconvertible Rebel from the Honest Man;
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for when all have Liberty to separate like consistent Heterogeneous Bodies in a large quantity of Liquor, every one will take his natural place,
for when all have Liberty to separate like consistent Heterogeneous Bodies in a large quantity of Liquour, every one will take his natural place,
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and he that runs may read, who are Dissenters for Rebellion, and who the well meaning Separatist for Conscience sake.
and he that runs may read, who Are Dissenters for Rebellion, and who the well meaning Separatist for Conscience sake.
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Fourthly, From the consideration of the Allegiance and Gratitude we owe to His Majesty, we ought to comply with the King in the Repeal of the Tests and Penal Laws.Fourthly, From the consideration of the Allegiance and Gratitude we owe to His Majesty, we ought to comply with the King in the Repeal of the Tests and Penal Laws.
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The King, who is the Supream Law, is so gracious as to endeavour to have all uneasie Laws made void;
The King, who is the Supreme Law, is so gracious as to endeavour to have all uneasy Laws made void;
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whosoever therefore is so turbulent as to obstruct the Halciondays designed, may be esteemed little less than doubly rebellious;
whosoever Therefore is so turbulent as to obstruct the Halciondays designed, may be esteemed little less than doubly rebellious;
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for he not only contradicts his Majesties inclinations, which should have with all Loyal Subjects the force of Commands,
for he not only contradicts his Majesties inclinations, which should have with all Loyal Subject's the force of Commands,
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but he likewise so far encroacheth upon the Prerogative of Heaven it self, as to pursue the supposed Transgressions of his Fellow Subjects,
but he likewise so Far encroacheth upon the Prerogative of Heaven it self, as to pursue the supposed Transgressions of his Fellow Subject's,
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ev'n beyond the Third and Fourth Generation, for of such an extent is the designed severity of the Penal Laws and Tests.
even beyond the Third and Fourth Generation, for of such an extent is the designed severity of the Penal Laws and Tests.
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Nor let any man say, that he does not obstruct his Majestie's Inclination, because he takes up no Arms against him:
Nor let any man say, that he does not obstruct his Majesty's Inclination, Because he Takes up no Arms against him:
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For if Adultery may be committed in the Heart, Rebellion may be so too. You may Stab your Prince with a Traiterous Thought;
For if Adultery may be committed in the Heart, Rebellion may be so too. You may Stab your Prince with a Traitorous Thought;
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'tis possible to be a Regicide by the Two-edged Sword which proceeds out of a Malicious Mouth;
it's possible to be a Regicide by the Two-edged Sword which proceeds out of a Malicious Mouth;
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yea, a Smile and Complaisant Carriage, at the hearing of a Seditious Discourse, is no less then Treason in the sight of God-Almighty:
yea, a Smile and Complaisant Carriage, At the hearing of a Seditious Discourse, is no less then Treason in the sighed of God-Almighty:
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And to pray for the Destruction of my Prince, is not only to Levy War upon Earth,
And to pray for the Destruction of my Prince, is not only to Levy War upon Earth,
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but to endeavour to Arm Heaven against him too, and to instruct the great Creator in that Vengeance which is alone his Perogative,
but to endeavour to Arm Heaven against him too, and to instruct the great Creator in that Vengeance which is alone his Prerogative,
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as well how and when, as where and of whom to take.
as well how and when, as where and of whom to take.
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And thus he that even for Religions sake shoots out his Arrows, even bitter Words, is as disobedient,
And thus he that even for Religions sake shoots out his Arrows, even bitter Words, is as disobedient,
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as he that throws a Javelin;
as he that throws a Javelin;
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and to unsheath a Pen against his Prince, makes a Man in common Sence as great Rebel,
and to unsheath a Pen against his Prince, makes a Man in Common Sense as great Rebel,
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as he that draws his Sword.
as he that draws his Sword.
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And therefore since to think write or speak disloyally upon the account of our Relion, is certainly resistance for it,
And Therefore since to think write or speak disloyally upon the account of our Religion, is Certainly resistance for it,
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and since resistance for it is equally as damning as the denyal of it: Let every Man conclude, that he can't lift up even his Soul against his Prince,
and since resistance for it is equally as damning as the denial of it: Let every Man conclude, that he can't lift up even his Soul against his Prince,
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but 'tis in God's account the same thing as listing up his Hand against him,
but it's in God's account the same thing as listing up his Hand against him,
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and against Heaven it self too, for which, without sound Repentance, he must expect certain Damnation.
and against Heaven it self too, for which, without found Repentance, he must expect certain Damnation.
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Let none therefore by disloyal Zeal force up the ill Seeds of unquietness and dissatisfaction: Let none sit sullenly in close Cabals, to Hatch the Cockatrice of Jealousies and Fears;
Let none Therefore by disloyal Zeal force up the ill Seeds of unquietness and dissatisfaction: Let none fit sullenly in close Cabals, to Hatch the Cockatrice of Jealousies and Fears;
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nor let their Blood boyl up in Passion against the approaching Peace of their Fellow Subjects:
nor let their Blood boil up in Passion against the approaching Peace of their Fellow Subject's:
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For whosoever do so, will declare themselves to be no less than Antichristians, Friends of the Father of Lies,
For whosoever do so, will declare themselves to be no less than Antichristians, Friends of the Father of Lies,
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and to owe their Sanguinary Cruelty to him only, who was a Murtherer from the Beginning.
and to owe their Sanguinary Cruelty to him only, who was a Murderer from the Beginning.
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But can we be disloyal, say some, if we are for keeping up the Laws and the Government by Law Establish'd? Yes certainly, I answer,
But can we be disloyal, say Some, if we Are for keeping up the Laws and the Government by Law Established? Yes Certainly, I answer,
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for you cannot be Loyal, unless you pay true Allegiance, which is not payed unless you obey your King,
for you cannot be Loyal, unless you pay true Allegiance, which is not paid unless you obey your King,
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and that actively, in all those his commands and desires, which are not contradictory to the will of God.
and that actively, in all those his commands and Desires, which Are not contradictory to the will of God.
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Now when the King desires you to send such men to Parliament, that may repeal the Penal Laws and Tests, He desires nothing but what is the Duty of every Free-holder to do;
Now when the King Desires you to send such men to Parliament, that may repeal the Penal Laws and Tests, He Desires nothing but what is the Duty of every Freeholder to do;
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who ought to choose such men that may as well repeal Old Laws that are become grievous,
who ought to choose such men that may as well repeal Old Laws that Are become grievous,
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as contribute to the making of New Ones, that may be more easie.
as contribute to the making of New Ones, that may be more easy.
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The Government by Law Establish'd, is so Establish'd pro tempore, for the bene esse of the Kingdom;
The Government by Law Established, is so Established Pro tempore, for the bene esse of the Kingdom;
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and when it ceases to be so, all ought to concurr, that by another Law the grievous Statutes might be dis-established;
and when it ceases to be so, all ought to concur, that by Another Law the grievous Statutes might be dis-established;
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for such Statutes are and ought to be mutable according to the various Face of Affairs.
for such Statutes Are and ought to be mutable according to the various Face of Affairs.
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The same Remedy even for the same Distemper, will not alway prove effectual.
The same Remedy even for the same Distemper, will not always prove effectual.
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I say therefore, to those who insist so much upon the Law, that 'tis possible that those Laws which were made for us,
I say Therefore, to those who insist so much upon the Law, that it's possible that those Laws which were made for us,
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and pleas'd us one Year, may not be for us but dissatisfie us the next;
and pleased us one Year, may not be for us but dissatisfy us the next;
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and miserable surely would it be for this Kingdom, if the Supream Power were not upon all occasions a Dispensing one too.
and miserable surely would it be for this Kingdom, if the Supreme Power were not upon all occasions a Dispensing one too.
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I might urge against the Validity of the Test, that the Kings Concurrence being rather forc'd than voluntarily had, it must necessarily want the Essential Form of a Law.
I might urge against the Validity of the Test, that the Kings Concurrence being rather forced than voluntarily had, it must necessarily want the Essential From of a Law.
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But 'tis certain, that such Acts as tend to lessen the Kings Pretogative, are adjudg'd void in themselves,
But it's certain, that such Acts as tend to lessen the Kings Prerogative, Are adjudged void in themselves,
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tho made by the Kings consent.
though made by the Kings consent.
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And what can be more against His Prerogative, than those Tests which would deprive him of that Liberty, which even ev'ry Country Farmer enjoys, viz. the Power of choosing his Servants and his Counsellors? To alot a Prince his Counsellors, is like assigning him Tutors,
And what can be more against His Prerogative, than those Tests which would deprive him of that Liberty, which even every Country Farmer enjoys, viz. the Power of choosing his Servants and his Counsellors? To allot a Prince his Counsellors, is like assigning him Tutors,
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and little less than to pretend to Govern him. To preserve his person by such means, looks like its Imprisonment;
and little less than to pretend to Govern him. To preserve his person by such means, looks like its Imprisonment;
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and to exclude all but our selves from being rais'd by him, what is it but unjustly to defraud our honest English Neighbour, to exalt our selves against our Brethren,
and to exclude all but our selves from being raised by him, what is it but unjustly to defraud our honest English Neighbour, to exalt our selves against our Brothers,
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and Lavishly to impose upon the Royal Prerogative? If by former Acts of Parliament, none ought to have a Coercive Power over the Persons of the Kings of this Realm, what shall we think of those, who endeavour their utmost to make His Majesty do what they please? If to be adherent to the Kings Enemies, to give 'em aid and comfort, be Treason;
and Lavishly to impose upon the Royal Prerogative? If by former Acts of Parliament, none ought to have a Coercive Power over the Persons of the Kings of this Realm, what shall we think of those, who endeavour their utmost to make His Majesty do what they please? If to be adherent to the Kings Enemies, to give they aid and Comfort, be Treason;
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what are those Men who adhere to them whom His Majesty esteems his Enemies, aid 'em with invectives against those he accounts his Friends,
what Are those Men who adhere to them whom His Majesty esteems his Enemies, aid they with invectives against those he accounts his Friends,
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and comfort them with the hopes and prospect of a sudden Revolution? By which they must tacitly own, that it is lawful to be Rebellious in present, that they may be Loyal in Reversion.
and Comfort them with the hope's and prospect of a sudden Revolution? By which they must tacitly own, that it is lawful to be Rebellious in present, that they may be Loyal in Reversion.
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If to remove the Kings Counsellors, to assign His Majesty Methods for the disposition of his Forces, of which he had the sole Supream Government, Command and Disposition, be like Overtures to Rebellion;
If to remove the Kings Counsellors, to assign His Majesty Methods for the disposition of his Forces, of which he had the sole Supreme Government, Command and Disposition, be like Overtures to Rebellion;
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the Test cannot be altogether guiltless, which aims at the same things. And whatsoever may be Harang'd, the contrary to abridge the Kings power in granting Commissions,
the Test cannot be altogether guiltless, which aims At the same things. And whatsoever may be Haranged, the contrary to abridge the Kings power in granting Commissions,
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and choosing his Counsellours, is no less than to cut short the Prerogative.
and choosing his Counsellors, is no less than to Cut short the Prerogative.
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Fifthly, We ought to comply with his Majesty in the repeal of the Tests and Penal Laws,Fifthly, We ought to comply with his Majesty in the repeal of the Tests and Penal Laws,
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if we consider the Liberty of the Subject.
if we Consider the Liberty of the Subject.
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As we are Born English Men, we are born Subjects to the lawful Kings of this Realm,
As we Are Born English Men, we Are born Subject's to the lawful Kings of this Realm,
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and being so, we are born to all the Priviledges of Subjects too, and have a right to all the Liberty and Property which Subjects in our stations are capable of,
and being so, we Are born to all the Privileges of Subject's too, and have a right to all the Liberty and Property which Subject's in our stations Are capable of,
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and no Act of Parliament for meer Religion ought to abridge us of those Native Rights,
and no Act of Parliament for mere Religion ought to abridge us of those Native Rights,
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nor can any Law justly take 'em from us, till we forfeit 'em by the Transgression of the Laws of Nature,
nor can any Law justly take they from us, till we forfeit they by the Transgression of the Laws of Nature,
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and those other primitive constitutions of the Government.
and those other primitive constitutions of the Government.
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For the Rights of the Members of Civil Government were unalterably such before the Faith of our Saviour was receiv'd in the World,
For the Rights of the Members of Civil Government were unalterably such before the Faith of our Saviour was received in the World,
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and therefore unless God had revealed it to the contrary, 'tis impossible such rights should be destroyed by the Reception of out Saviours Religion,
and Therefore unless God had revealed it to the contrary, it's impossible such rights should be destroyed by the Reception of out Saviors Religion,
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and there being no such Revelation, they must stand still inviolable; and so stand, that neither the Christian Religion should have any direct influence upon them,
and there being no such Revelation, they must stand still inviolable; and so stand, that neither the Christian Religion should have any Direct influence upon them,
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nor they on the contrary upon the Christians as such, since they originally were and ought still to be harmlesly apart.
nor they on the contrary upon the Christians as such, since they originally were and ought still to be harmlessly apart.
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And hence 'tis possible for a Turk or a Jew to be a good Subject to a Christian King.
And hence it's possible for a Turk or a Jew to be a good Subject to a Christian King.
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Now therefore, if Religion be so different from the Civil Government, as it ought not upon its own account to Rob the Members of such Government of their Civil Rights and Priviledges;
Now Therefore, if Religion be so different from the Civil Government, as it ought not upon its own account to Rob the Members of such Government of their Civil Rights and Privileges;
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'twill then follow, That the Tests are very unreasonable, which upon the account of meer Religion, rob the Subjects of those Liberties and Rights:
it'll then follow, That the Tests Are very unreasonable, which upon the account of mere Religion, rob the Subject's of those Liberties and Rights:
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For my Right as an English Free holder enables me to choose whom I think fit to represent me in Parliament,
For my Right as an English Free holder enables me to choose whom I think fit to represent me in Parliament,
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but the Test disables me from it, and tells me, that unless I choose whom it self only thinks fit, 'twill make my choice vain.
but the Test disables me from it, and tells me, that unless I choose whom it self only thinks fit, it'll make my choice vain.
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The Laws tell me, tho a Man can't be apparently Born to the Bar or Pulpit,
The Laws tell me, though a Man can't be apparently Born to the Bar or Pulpit,
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yet he may be so Born to the Rights of Peerage, and if not Born, he may be made a Peer,
yet he may be so Born to the Rights of Peerage, and if not Born, he may be made a Peer,
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and either way have a sufficient Title to those Priviledges:
and either Way have a sufficient Title to those Privileges:
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But the Casuistical Test says, No Rights of Peerage without Protestanoy, No Rights of Blood without rightly believing that of our Saviour;
But the Casuistical Test Says, No Rights of Peerage without Protestanoy, No Rights of Blood without rightly believing that of our Saviour;
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nor any Seat in the House of Lords, if I adhere to the Chair of Rome. My Birth-right tells me.
nor any Seat in the House of lords, if I adhere to the Chair of Room. My Birthright tells me.
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I'm Born in a Capacity of my Soveraign's Favour, of meriting Rewards from his Hand, and so consequently in a possibility of advancing my Station;
I'm Born in a Capacity of my Sovereign's Favour, of meriting Rewards from his Hand, and so consequently in a possibility of advancing my Station;
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But the predestinating Test saith gruffly and severely, No;
But the predestinating Test Says gruffly and severely, No;
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There is an irresistable Decree of Reprobation gone out against you, Red Letters have certainly mark'd you for bloody Perdition in this World;
There is an irresistible decree of Reprobation gone out against you, Read Letters have Certainly marked you for bloody Perdition in this World;
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and deprives the Papist even of Ability of doing a good Work;
and deprives the Papist even of Ability of doing a good Work;
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or if 'tis possible for him to do Ten Millions, yet the vast heap shall not be able to make the least Step to advance him one Inch towards the happiness of this Life.
or if it's possible for him to do Ten Millions, yet the vast heap shall not be able to make the least Step to advance him one Inch towards the happiness of this Life.
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The Test savagely determines, tho the Papist has the Fidelity of an unfall'n Angel, the King shall never trust him;
The Test savagely determines, though the Papist has the Fidis of an unfallen Angel, the King shall never trust him;
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tho the Valour of Achilles, his Prince shan't give him a Commission;
though the Valour of Achilles, his Prince shan't give him a Commission;
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and tho' he had the Wisdom of Solomon, yet he shan't come near to advise him.
and though he had the Wisdom of Solomon, yet he shan't come near to Advice him.
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What can be more inhumane, what more barbarous, than to rob our Brethren at once of their Birthright and their Blessing,
What can be more inhumane, what more barbarous, than to rob our Brothers At once of their Birthright and their Blessing,
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and to ruine them on Earth, because they take another way of going to Heaven? As if the Sacramental Bread were design'd to rob Men of their vital Morsel:
and to ruin them on Earth, Because they take Another Way of going to Heaven? As if the Sacramental Bred were designed to rob Men of their vital Morsel:
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As if the Cup of Blessing in order to the next Life, was instituted for Mankinds Curse in this,
As if the Cup of Blessing in order to the next Life, was instituted for Mankinds Curse in this,
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and the Blood of the Blessed Jesus flow'd to destroy those whom 'twas mercifully shed to save!
and the Blood of the Blessed jesus flowed to destroy those whom 'twas mercifully shed to save!
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What makes the vast difference between the Papist and other Dissenters, and us? Are some of us Loyal? So are some of them.
What makes the vast difference between the Papist and other Dissenters, and us? are Some of us Loyal? So Are Some of them.
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Are we able to advise His Majesty? They have an equal, if not a transcendent Talent that way:
are we able to Advice His Majesty? They have an equal, if not a transcendent Talon that Way:
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Do we deserve Preferment, and not they? It lies in the King's Breast which Party merits most.
Do we deserve Preferment, and not they? It lies in the King's Breast which Party merits most.
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Have some of us been conspicuous for our Allegiance? They are our Equals. Have some of their Religion been fatal to Kings? So have some of ours.
Have Some of us been conspicuous for our Allegiance? They Are our Equals. Have Some of their Religion been fatal to Kings? So have Some of ours.
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Have they been Plotters? So have we.
Have they been Plotters? So have we.
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Have we been instrumental in preserving this King? They were so for the Safety of the last.
Have we been instrumental in preserving this King? They were so for the Safety of the last.
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Did Men of another Communion bring the Royal Martyr to the Block? Many of our Church began the fatal Quarrel.
Did Men of Another Communion bring the Royal Martyr to the Block? Many of our Church began the fatal Quarrel.
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Have they been sanguineously cruel of late? Lo! by keeping up the Tests we are so now.
Have they been sanguineously cruel of late? Lo! by keeping up the Tests we Are so now.
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Our Reputation is checker'd, as well as theirs;
Our Reputation is checkered, as well as theirs;
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the Proportion of the Black and the White of Vice and Vertue stands equal in either:
the Proportion of the Black and the White of Vice and Virtue Stands equal in either:
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we have all been faulty, we have all gone out of the way. Let us then return, by being charitable to each other, and obedient to His Majesty.
we have all been faulty, we have all gone out of the Way. Let us then return, by being charitable to each other, and obedient to His Majesty.
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If it be here objected, That the Dissenters Principles are inconsistent with Government:
If it be Here objected, That the Dissenters Principles Are inconsistent with Government:
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Who is better able to judge of that, than He that sits at the Helm? If it be said, That their Religion is inconsistent with the true Worship of God:
Who is better able to judge of that, than He that sits At the Helm? If it be said, That their Religion is inconsistent with the true Worship of God:
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Charity would believe, were they convinc'd of it, they would soon retract their Error, And since every one of us aims at one eternal End,
Charity would believe, were they convinced of it, they would soon retract their Error, And since every one of us aims At one Eternal End,
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since we all own one God and one Lord Jesus Christ, Charity would believe a possibility of attaining the End,
since we all own one God and one Lord jesus christ, Charity would believe a possibility of attaining the End,
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tho' in the use of different Ways.
though in the use of different Ways.
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The Arrow that is shot Compass may as certainly hit the White, as that which is directed straight.
The Arrow that is shot Compass may as Certainly hit the White, as that which is directed straight.
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The same City may be as surely entred by him that walks o're a Mountain,
The same city may be as surely entered by him that walks over a Mountain,
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or through a Desert or a Wood to it, as by another that trave's o're the straight and even Valley.
or through a Desert or a Wood to it, as by Another that trave's over the straight and even Valley.
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And Charity would believe, that the Crown of Heaven might possibly be obtain'd by the round-about Runner,
And Charity would believe, that the Crown of Heaven might possibly be obtained by the roundabout Runner,
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as surely as by him that thinks he more advantageously casts his Ground;
as surely as by him that thinks he more advantageously Cast his Ground;
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especially if we believe a possibility of the Salvation of the Apostles before they believed the Doctrine of the Resurrection.
especially if we believe a possibility of the Salvation of the Apostles before they believed the Doctrine of the Resurrection.
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But suppose the Errors of our Brethren were never so inconsistent with Government; once more I must observe, That a rough Method is not probable to convert 'em:
But suppose the Errors of our Brothers were never so inconsistent with Government; once more I must observe, That a rough Method is not probable to convert they:
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For Conversion is usually wrought by the softest means: The Mildness of the Converter is most apt to melt the Soul of the Erroneous;
For Conversion is usually wrought by the Softest means: The Mildness of the Converter is most apt to melt the Soul of the Erroneous;
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he must be softned before he can take a new Impression;
he must be softened before he can take a new Impression;
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and by the gentle warmth of Love be made to relent, before he can be in a capacity of being cast into a new Form:
and by the gentle warmth of Love be made to relent, before he can be in a capacity of being cast into a new From:
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And therefore the Frost and Horror of the Test must be very unsuitable for this purpose.
And Therefore the Frost and Horror of the Test must be very unsuitable for this purpose.
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Sixthly, We ought ot comply with the King in the Repeal of the Tests and Penal Laws,Sixthly, We ought It comply with the King in the Repeal of the Tests and Penal Laws,
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if we consider the Interest of the Church.
if we Consider the Interest of the Church.
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There are none that are truly of the Church of England, but are for the Doctrine of Passive Obedience;
There Are none that Are truly of the Church of England, but Are for the Doctrine of Passive obedience;
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and if so, they must grant, that the National establish'd Church can be no longer such than the Supreme Power will have it so:
and if so, they must grant, that the National established Church can be no longer such than the Supreme Power will have it so:
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And therefore the Church of England ought to please the King, if she would her self be longer pleas'd in her Establishment.
And Therefore the Church of England ought to please the King, if she would her self be longer pleased in her Establishment.
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She ought not imperiously to think her Station infallibly unprecarious, nor rudely to question the King's Word,
She ought not imperiously to think her Station infallibly unprecarious, nor rudely to question the King's Word,
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but reverently to obey his just Desires.
but reverently to obey his just Desires.
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How extremely ill do's it look to question the Word of a King, and of such a King too? I'm sure,
How extremely ill do's it look to question the Word of a King, and of such a King too? I'm sure,
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if she had given her Word for the performance of any thing, and its Veracity should be doubted, she would think she had good reason to be desparately displeased.
if she had given her Word for the performance of any thing, and its Veracity should be doubted, she would think she had good reason to be desperately displeased.
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And therefore she not doing in this Particular as she would be done by, she may give occasion to be rewarded by her own Measures;
And Therefore she not doing in this Particular as she would be done by, she may give occasion to be rewarded by her own Measures;
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and if she persists to question the King's Word, the King may justly suspect her Loyalty.
and if she persists to question the King's Word, the King may justly suspect her Loyalty.
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When the King has given his Royal Word for my Security, if I then should doubt my Safety, I may be adjudg'd by no means to deserve it.
When the King has given his Royal Word for my Security, if I then should doubt my Safety, I may be adjudged by no means to deserve it.
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Not to rely upon my Prince's Promise, is to forfeit the expected Support;
Not to rely upon my Prince's Promise, is to forfeit the expected Support;
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and whosoever scoffingly calls His Majesties merciful Indulgence only a Scaffolding, may perhaps very soon come to deserve a more dishonourable Death than is usually executed upon the Fabrick he mentions.
and whosoever scoffingly calls His Majesties merciful Indulgence only a Scaffolding, may perhaps very soon come to deserve a more dishonourable Death than is usually executed upon the Fabric he mentions.
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And therefore if the Church of England would be secure in her own Liberty, 'tis not only her Duty,
And Therefore if the Church of England would be secure in her own Liberty, it's not only her Duty,
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but her Interest, to promote and confirm that of others. I know we pretend to merit much, by obstructing the Bill of Exclusion:
but her Interest, to promote and confirm that of Others. I know we pretend to merit much, by obstructing the Bill of Exclusion:
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Let us not then destroy our former Desert by our present Errors;
Let us not then destroy our former Desert by our present Errors;
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for 'tis possible that our Righteousness may be forgot, and in the Sin that we sin we may die.
for it's possible that our Righteousness may be forgotten, and in the since that we sin we may die.
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None certainly can be against the King's Inclinations now, but those who would be now for His Exclusion;
None Certainly can be against the King's Inclinations now, but those who would be now for His Exclusion;
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for he that contradicts his Prince's Inclinations even in things Indifferent, tacitly insinuates; that he would not have such a Man to ruse over him;
for he that contradicts his Prince's Inclinations even in things Indifferent, tacitly insinuates; that he would not have such a Man to ruse over him;
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and he that contradicts what by His Majesty and His wise Council is adjudg'd to be for the Strength and Peace of the Nation, is no longer a Friend,
and he that contradicts what by His Majesty and His wise Council is adjudged to be for the Strength and Peace of the nation, is no longer a Friend,
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but a stubborn Enemy to the Government: For his Eye must necessarily be evil because the King's is good.
but a stubborn Enemy to the Government: For his Eye must necessarily be evil Because the King's is good.
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Common Gratitude methinks should oblige our Obedience, not only in this, but in all other Affairs.
Common Gratitude methinks should oblige our obedience, not only in this, but in all other Affairs.
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His Majesty has graciously confirm'd to us all that we possess;
His Majesty has graciously confirmed to us all that we possess;
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and shall we, like Jesurun, when we remain fat, kick against him that makes us so,
and shall we, like Jeshurun, when we remain fat, kick against him that makes us so,
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and in the heighth of our Plenty envy our poor Brethren the small Crums which fall from our Table? Many of our Church have writ, spake,
and in the height of our Plenty envy our poor Brothers the small Crumbs which fallen from our Table? Many of our Church have writ, spoke,
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and inveigh'd against what His Majesty would have done; yet He daily forgives us:
and inveighed against what His Majesty would have done; yet He daily forgives us:
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And when our Lord and Master hath forgiven us, should we in return take our Fellow-subjects by the Throats;
And when our Lord and Master hath forgiven us, should we in return take our Fellow subjects by the Throats;
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and when he is merciful to us, resolve to be cruel to the rest of his Servants? His Majesty has promis'd to be our Defence, if we please;
and when he is merciful to us, resolve to be cruel to the rest of his Servants? His Majesty has promised to be our Defence, if we please;
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and shall we foolishly and ungratefully reject His Safeguard? Shall we refuse His Protection,
and shall we foolishly and ungratefully reject His Safeguard? Shall we refuse His Protection,
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but desire one Attribute of the Prerogative, viz. the Supreme Power of the Sword, that we may destroy others,
but desire one Attribute of the Prerogative, viz. the Supreme Power of the Sword, that we may destroy Others,
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whilst we protect our selves? And when He has promis'd to be our Shepherd, shall we refuse to be harmless Sheep,
while we Pact our selves? And when He has promised to be our Shepherd, shall we refuse to be harmless Sheep,
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but expect to be made Porcupines, and cover'd all o're with Armour?
but expect to be made Porcupines, and covered all over with Armour?
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Let it not be recorded in our Annals, That we were lowly then only when we were oppress'd, inclin'd to Pity but in those days only when we could not strike;
Let it not be recorded in our Annals, That we were lowly then only when we were oppressed, inclined to Pity but in those days only when we could not strike;
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and that the establish'd Church, when it could not wound others, was Felo de se, and turn'd militant against it self.
and that the established Church, when it could not wound Others, was Fellow de se, and turned militant against it self.
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For 'tis certain, that whilst we stand up for an Arbitrary Safety, we seek and pursue our own Ruine;
For it's certain, that while we stand up for an Arbitrary Safety, we seek and pursue our own Ruin;
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since a common Understanding may easily foretel, that no such Pride can continue long without the attendance of a Fall;
since a Common Understanding may Easily foretell, that no such Pride can continue long without the attendance of a Fallen;
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and that by obstinate Methods taken for our Safety, to the pity of our Friends,
and that by obstinate Methods taken for our Safety, to the pity of our Friends,
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and the triumph of our Enemies, we shall find our Security at last in the worst sense,
and the triumph of our Enemies, we shall find our Security At last in the worst sense,
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and experience our Church to be sure and safe, by being dead and gone.
and experience our Church to be sure and safe, by being dead and gone.
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Let it not be said of us who are for Passive Obedience, That we intend passively to obey the King only so long as he would permit us actively to afflict our Fellow-Subjects;
Let it not be said of us who Are for Passive obedience, That we intend passively to obey the King only so long as he would permit us actively to afflict our Fellow subjects;
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That we would accept him with his Throne and dreadful Scepter, but not with the soft Plumes of his Mercy-seat;
That we would accept him with his Throne and dreadful Sceptre, but not with the soft Plumes of his Mercy-seat;
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That we approv'd of Majesty, not when 'twas cloth'd with its Forgiveness, but its Terror;
That we approved of Majesty, not when 'twas clothed with its Forgiveness, but its Terror;
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and desir'd it to approach the rest of the Nation as Jupiter did Semele, with that Thunder which is certain to make its Peace an Abort.
and desired it to approach the rest of the nation as Jupiter did Semele, with that Thunder which is certain to make its Peace an Abort.
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Let no Sons of the Church of England presume henceforth with a Confessorian Boldness to call His Sacred Majesty, who is a zealous Worshipper of the True God, an Idolater:
Let no Sons of the Church of England presume henceforth with a Confessorian Boldness to call His Sacred Majesty, who is a zealous Worshipper of the True God, an Idolater:
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Let none dare impiously to name the King, who adores his Saviour, a Wafer-worshipper:
Let none Dare impiously to name the King, who adores his Saviour, a Wafer-worshipper:
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For this is to treat a Prince with less Civility than is given to his Subjects;
For this is to Treat a Prince with less Civility than is given to his Subject's;
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'tis no less than to spit rudely in the Face of Majesty, to endeavour to justle the King out of the Affections of his People,
it's no less than to spit rudely in the Face of Majesty, to endeavour to justle the King out of the Affections of his People,
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and to give our selves the Lie, when we do these things, and yet declare our selves to be of the Church of England, which obliges us to the Obedience of Words and Thoughts, as well as of Actions.
and to give our selves the Lie, when we do these things, and yet declare our selves to be of the Church of England, which obliges us to the obedience of Words and Thoughts, as well as of Actions.
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And well it is for such a sort of Men, that they liv'd not in Queen Elizabeths time.
And well it is for such a sort of Men, that they lived not in Queen Elizabeths time.
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Let no Sons of the Church of England irrationally and uncharitably believe a Popish Prince uncapable of Repentance,
Let no Sons of the Church of England irrationally and uncharitably believe a Popish Prince uncapable of Repentance,
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and be tempted to pray for his Destruction; for 'tis expresly contrary to the Doctrine of the Blessed Jesus:
and be tempted to pray for his Destruction; for it's expressly contrary to the Doctrine of the Blessed jesus:
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It might provoke a Prince to put a Regulator to such Devotions, since, when such Men come to the Publick Congregations, they must seem to pray for the King, when they pray against him;
It might provoke a Prince to put a Regulator to such Devotions, since, when such Men come to the Public Congregations, they must seem to pray for the King, when they pray against him;
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and I declare, upon a Supposition position of their incapacity of Repentance too, and that there were no Laws in force to punish such treasonable Overtures, it might tempt all honest and loyal Men,
and I declare, upon a Supposition position of their incapacity of Repentance too, and that there were no Laws in force to Punish such treasonable Overtures, it might tempt all honest and loyal Men,
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for the good of the Church and State, to wish that such a kind of Church-Votaries would exactly copy all the Actions of the wretched Judas, after he had barbarously betray'd his gracious Lord and Master.
for the good of the Church and State, to wish that such a kind of Church-Votaries would exactly copy all the Actions of the wretched Judas, After he had barbarously betrayed his gracious Lord and Master.
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For, with such Men, to love and honour the King, is to be an Apostate; to love and be kind to our Neighbour, is to be highly irreligious;
For, with such Men, to love and honour the King, is to be an Apostate; to love and be kind to our Neighbour, is to be highly irreligious;
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and to endeavour to confirm the Reconciliation of the King to His Subjects, and to create a lasting Friendship of the King's Subjects among themselves, is to be an Enemy to true Peace.
and to endeavour to confirm the Reconciliation of the King to His Subject's, and to create a lasting Friendship of the King's Subject's among themselves, is to be an Enemy to true Peace.
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With such, a morose Stubbornness against, is to be Loyal to His Majesty: Saucily to affront the King, is to be a True Protestant;
With such, a morose Stubbornness against, is to be Loyal to His Majesty: Saucily to affront the King, is to be a True Protestant;
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and Disobedience to the Father of our Country, is a manifestation of being a true Son of the Mother-Church.
and Disobedience to the Father of our Country, is a manifestation of being a true Son of the Mother-Church.
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But let all those who are truly Religious and Loyal, encourage themselves in the God of Peace,
But let all those who Are truly Religious and Loyal, encourage themselves in the God of Peace,
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and in our merciful Saviour who is the Prince of Peace, and in His Sacred Majesty who is truly a King of Peace;
and in our merciful Saviour who is the Prince of Peace, and in His Sacred Majesty who is truly a King of Peace;
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and being so encourag'd, let 'em go about the great Work of Peace;
and being so encouraged, let they go about the great Work of Peace;
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and if they are pointed at for being Loyal, let 'em know, that 'tis a Mark of Favour.
and if they Are pointed At for being Loyal, let they know, that it's a Mark of Favour.
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To be stigmatiz'd for being thus peaceable, is to wear the Character of Heaven;
To be stigmatized for being thus peaceable, is to wear the Character of Heaven;
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and tho they fail of the designed End in this World, they cannot miss the Reward of the Peacemaker in the next.
and though they fail of the designed End in this World, they cannot miss the Reward of the Peacemaker in the next.
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Seventhly, We ought to obey the King in the Repeal of the Tests and Penal Laws,Seventhly, We ought to obey the King in the Repeal of the Tests and Penal Laws,
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if we consider the Duties we owe to our Neighbours.
if we Consider the Duties we owe to our Neighbours.
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'Tis at once ungenerons and unjust, to monopolize the Common Good, to engross the King to our selves,
It's At once ungenerons and unjust, to monopolize the Common Good, to engross the King to our selves,
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and to repine that all the Vital Spirit flows not from the Sacred-Head to one particular Member;
and to repine that all the Vital Spirit flows not from the Sacred-Head to one particular Member;
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since Judah ought to have a proportionable Share in her David, as well as contending Israel.
since Judah ought to have a proportionable Share in her David, as well as contending Israel.
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Where is the Kindness to our Neighbour, when we desire to give Life to those Laws which are certain Death to our Brethren? The King,
Where is the Kindness to our Neighbour, when we desire to give Life to those Laws which Are certain Death to our Brothers? The King,
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like Heaven, designs that His Sun shine shall be darted on all, the Just as the Unjust;
like Heaven, designs that His Sun shine shall be darted on all, the Just as the Unjust;
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shall we then raise a Storm to obstruct the refreshing Beams? Or shall the Church assume the Nature of a Burning-glass,
shall we then raise a Storm to obstruct the refreshing Beams? Or shall the Church assume the Nature of a Burning-glass,
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and so contract the extended Rays, as to transmit 'em to the Conflagration of Dissenters? The King,
and so contract the extended Rays, as to transmit they to the Conflagration of Dissenters? The King,
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like Heaven, designs His Drops of Mercy shall fall on all around;
like Heaven, designs His Drops of Mercy shall fallen on all around;
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let none therefore shew themselves so enviously covetous, as to wish the fruitful Moisture were all confin'd to his own Channel. No;
let none Therefore show themselves so enviously covetous, as to wish the fruitful Moisture were all confined to his own Channel. No;
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let us consider, that even those whom we think Prodigals may expect the fatted Calf from the merciful Father of their Country,
let us Consider, that even those whom we think Prodigals may expect the fatted Calf from the merciful Father of their Country,
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as well as we, who too haughtily imagine that we never went astray.
as well as we, who too haughtily imagine that we never went astray.
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Let us not curse whom the King designs to bless, nor call for Fire from Heaven to consume whom He graciously means to warm:
Let us not curse whom the King designs to bless, nor call for Fire from Heaven to consume whom He graciously means to warm:
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And when, like His Saviour, He comes to save Mens Lives, far be it from us to seek to destroy 'em,
And when, like His Saviour, He comes to save Men's Lives, Far be it from us to seek to destroy they,
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and that by those Laws and Tests which some have very ill compar'd to Samson 's Hair;
and that by those Laws and Tests which Some have very ill compared to samson is Hair;
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but they may very well, in time, be resembled to Samson 's Lion, out of which no Sweetness can be expected till they lay down their Terror and are dead.
but they may very well, in time, be resembled to samson is lion, out of which no Sweetness can be expected till they lay down their Terror and Are dead.
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If we would do as we would be done by, we should not lade Men with Burdens which we are not willing to bear our selves.
If we would do as we would be done by, we should not lade Men with Burdens which we Are not willing to bear our selves.
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When we are well cloth'd, why should we desire to strip our thred bare Brethren? Or why should we think it reasonable to desire our Neighbours to lye still, that they may be the more conveniently beaten?
When we Are well clothed, why should we desire to strip our thread bore Brothers? Or why should we think it reasonable to desire our Neighbours to lie still, that they may be the more conveniently beaten?
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Let it no more be said, That whilst Rome, like Saul, has slain its thousands, the Church of England has extinguish'd its ten thousands.
Let it no more be said, That while Room, like Saul, has slave its thousands, the Church of England has extinguished its ten thousands.
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Let it no more be said • … at we have separated the Inhabitants from their Native Country;
Let it no more be said • … At we have separated the Inhabitants from their Native Country;
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separated earning Parents from their weeping Offspring, the loving Husband from the lamenting Wife, the Orphans Morsel from his hungry Stomach,
separated earning Parents from their weeping Offspring, the loving Husband from the lamenting Wife, the Orphans Morsel from his hungry Stomach,
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and divided the poor Widow from her little Handful and her remaining Cruise.
and divided the poor Widow from her little Handful and her remaining Cruise.
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Let it not be said, That we endeavour to out-do the Miseries of France: For the Unhappiness of the Hugonots was finish'd in short;
Let it not be said, That we endeavour to outdo the Misery's of France: For the Unhappiness of the Huguenots was finished in short;
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but that of the Dissenters, by keeping up the Tests and Penal Laws, must be endless.
but that of the Dissenters, by keeping up the Tests and Penal Laws, must be endless.
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Let it not be said, That 'tis not so much the Union as the Undoing of our Neighbours, that we seek after;
Let it not be said, That it's not so much the union as the Undoing of our Neighbours, that we seek After;
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that 'tis not Diana, but her Shrines, that we regard;
that it's not Diana, but her Shrines, that we regard;
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and consequently, that we our selves are the Buyers and Sellers who deserve the Whip for the clearing of the Temple.
and consequently, that we our selves Are the Buyers and Sellers who deserve the Whip for the clearing of the Temple.
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Eighthly, We ought to concur for the Repealing of the Tests and Penal Laws, if we would be kind to our Country.Eighthly, We ought to concur for the Repealing of the Tests and Penal Laws, if we would be kind to our Country.
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'Tis not the diversity of Religious Professions in a Kingdom that make a Nation unhappy, as I observ'd before;
It's not the diversity of Religious Professions in a Kingdom that make a nation unhappy, as I observed before;
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but the Sanguinary Cruelty for such a Variety.
but the Sanguinary Cruelty for such a Variety.
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'Twas not the nature of Joseph 's many-colour'd Coat, but the Malice of his Brethren, that separated him from his lamenting Father.
'Twas not the nature of Joseph is many-coloured Coat, but the Malice of his Brothers, that separated him from his lamenting Father.
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And when a Nation is separated from her Common Father, such a Division is not caus'd by the various Complexion of her Religion,
And when a nation is separated from her Common Father, such a Division is not caused by the various Complexion of her Religion,
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but by the Disobedience and Ingratitude of her Sons:
but by the Disobedience and Ingratitude of her Sons:
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For we are assured from History, and our own Experience, that where the Complexion of Religion is as various as that of the Rainbow,
For we Are assured from History, and our own Experience, that where the Complexion of Religion is as various as that of the Rainbow,
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like a Sacred Rainbow too, it keeps the World there from a Deluge of Blood, and an Inundation of Poverty:
like a Sacred Rainbow too, it keeps the World there from a Deluge of Blood, and an Inundation of Poverty:
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For nothing depopulates a Country like the severe Endeavour for the Uniformity of its Inhabitants.
For nothing depopulates a Country like the severe Endeavour for the Uniformity of its Inhabitants.
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When press'd by the Heat of Penal Laws, they quickly fly away like Mercury, and such a Mercury too, which carrys along the radiant Metal and gaudy Wealth in its departure;
When pressed by the Heat of Penal Laws, they quickly fly away like Mercury, and such a Mercury too, which carrys along the radiant Metal and gaudy Wealth in its departure;
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or if they be hindred from flight, for want of Vent they commonly burst the Vessel,
or if they be hindered from flight, for want of Vent they commonly burst the Vessel,
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and rend by Discord the Kingdom which contains ' em.
and rend by Discord the Kingdom which contains ' em.
cc vvi p-acp n1 dt n1 r-crq vvz ' pno32.
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But, say some, if the Tests and Penal Laws be taken off, they may be renewed against our selves,
But, say Some, if the Tests and Penal Laws be taken off, they may be renewed against our selves,
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and so our own Cannon will be turned upon us.
and so our own Cannon will be turned upon us.
cc av po12 d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12.
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To this I answer, If a Security be possible to be made by King and Parliament, we have the Royal Word it shall be done.
To this I answer, If a Security be possible to be made by King and Parliament, we have the Royal Word it shall be done.
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The King of Himself might give His People this Blessing of Peace for His Life, and very much longer;
The King of Himself might give His People this Blessing of Peace for His Life, and very much longer;
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yet when He designs a more lasting Happiness, He will not effect it without our helping Hands,
yet when He designs a more lasting Happiness, He will not Effect it without our helping Hands,
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and, like Heaven it self, resolves not to save us without our own Concurrence. By which general Concurrence, the general Security must be strong:
and, like Heaven it self, resolves not to save us without our own Concurrence. By which general Concurrence, the general Security must be strong:
cc, av-j n1 pn31 n1, vvz xx pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 d n1. p-acp r-crq j n1, dt j n1 vmb vbi j:
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For when the Papist, the Church of England, and all Dissenters are jointly and equally concern'd,
For when the Papist, the Church of England, and all Dissenters Are jointly and equally concerned,
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like so many Stones contributing to an Arch, the Fabrick must be sure.
like so many Stones contributing to an Arch, the Fabric must be sure.
av-j av d n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vmb vbi j.
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One will ballance the other, and so evenly, that, like a known Example in Mathematicks, Where three Pieces are put together, 'tis impossible that one without the rest should fall.
One will balance the other, and so evenly, that, like a known Exampl in Mathematics, Where three Pieces Are put together, it's impossible that one without the rest should fallen.
pi vmb vvi dt n-jn, cc av av-j, cst, av-j dt j-vvn n1 p-acp n1, c-crq crd n2 vbr vvn av, pn31|vbz j cst crd p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi.
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There are some who are for nulling the Penal Laws in relation to some Dissenters only: But the Partiality is unreasonable;
There Are Some who Are for Nulling the Penal Laws in Relation to Some Dissenters only: But the Partiality is unreasonable;
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for 'tis to be easie to some, that the Severity might fall with a greater weight on the rest.
for it's to be easy to Some, that the Severity might fallen with a greater weight on the rest.
p-acp pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi j p-acp d, cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1.
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There are others that are for the taking away both Tests and Penal Laws; but they would only have it for the present Reign. To such I answer;
There Are Others that Are for the taking away both Tests and Penal Laws; but they would only have it for the present Reign. To such I answer;
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Besides the taking notice of the Impertinence of the Concession, since the King of himself has Power to do it, there is an horrid Uncharitableness in it;
Beside the taking notice of the Impertinence of the Concession, since the King of himself has Power to do it, there is an horrid Uncharitableness in it;
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for, to take away the Tests but pro tempore, is only so to take 'em away, that they may certainly return;
for, to take away the Tests but Pro tempore, is only so to take they away, that they may Certainly return;
c-acp, pc-acp vvi av dt vvz p-acp fw-la fw-la, vbz av-j av pc-acp vvi pno32 av, cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi;
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and to plant 'em as it were under-ground, that they may spring up in the expected time with a greater exuberancy:
and to plant they as it were underground, that they may spring up in the expected time with a greater exuberancy:
cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31 vbdr av-an, cst pns32 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt jc n1:
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And then where is my sincere Charity to my Neighbour, when I design to ruin him hereafter,
And then where is my sincere Charity to my Neighbour, when I Design to ruin him hereafter,
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tho my Hands must be discreetly tied up for the present? Where is my Charity,
though my Hands must be discreetly tied up for the present? Where is my Charity,
cs po11 n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt j? q-crq vbz po11 n1,
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when I forbear to set Fire to the fatal Train now, but leave it ready, that I may the more securely blow him up in the days to come? And where is my Christian Temper,
when I forbear to Set Fire to the fatal Train now, but leave it ready, that I may the more securely blow him up in the days to come? And where is my Christian Temper,
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when I consent to let the Lion sleep in this King's Reign, that he may rouze more strongly and devour the Innocent in the next? No;
when I consent to let the lion sleep in this King's Reign, that he may rouse more strongly and devour the Innocent in the next? No;
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let us not rob our Countrymen of their Rights in this World, because we think their Opinions in the wrong for the next.
let us not rob our Countrymen of their Rights in this World, Because we think their Opinions in the wrong for the next.
vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n2 pp-f po32 n2-jn p-acp d n1, c-acp pns12 vvb po32 n2 p-acp dt n-jn p-acp dt ord.
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Let us not imagine that they cannot be good Subjects to the King in Temporals, because some of them own another Supreme in Spirituals:
Let us not imagine that they cannot be good Subject's to the King in Temporals, Because Some of them own Another Supreme in Spirituals:
vvb pno12 xx vvi cst pns32 vmbx vbi j n2-jn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, c-acp d pp-f pno32 d j-jn j p-acp n2:
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Nor let us, against all Experience and Reason, conclude, That France and Spain have no good Subjects,
Nor let us, against all Experience and Reason, conclude, That France and Spain have no good Subject's,
ccx vvi pno12, p-acp d n1 cc n1, vvb, cst np1 cc np1 vhb dx j n2-jn,
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nor Absolute Monarchs, because we know they are perfect and profess'd Catholicks. To draw towards a Conclusion therefore.
nor Absolute Monarchs, Because we know they Are perfect and professed Catholics. To draw towards a Conclusion Therefore.
ccx j n2, c-acp pns12 vvb pns32 vbr j cc vvn njp2. pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 av.
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If we would be grateful to the King, let us divest our selves of all morose Roughness,
If we would be grateful to the King, let us divest our selves of all morose Roughness,
cs pns12 vmd vbi j p-acp dt n1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 pp-f d j n1,
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and, like polish'd Bodies, reflect back those Beams of Clemency which He daily sheds upon us.
and, like polished Bodies, reflect back those Beams of Clemency which He daily sheds upon us.
cc, av-j j-vvn n2, vvb av d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 av-j vvz p-acp pno12.
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If we would be merciful to our Neighbours, let us cut the cruel Knots which our own Hands have kept too long tied.
If we would be merciful to our Neighbours, let us Cut the cruel Knots which our own Hands have kept too long tied.
cs pns12 vmd vbi j p-acp po12 n2, vvb pno12 vvi dt j n2 r-crq po12 d n2 vhb vvn av av-j vvn.
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If we would be kind to our selves, let us not provoke His Majesty to take away that Ease from us which we refuse to allow others.
If we would be kind to our selves, let us not provoke His Majesty to take away that Ease from us which we refuse to allow Others.
cs pns12 vmd vbi j p-acp po12 n2, vvb pno12 xx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av d n1 p-acp pno12 r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi n2-jn.
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Are we afraid of Popery? The King assures us, 'Tis possible to be happy, without being pernicious.
are we afraid of Popery? The King assures us, It's possible to be happy, without being pernicious.
vbr pns12 j pp-f n1? dt n1 vvz pno12, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vbi j, p-acp vbg j.
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Ought the King to be afraid of Popish Recusants? He must then be afraid of himself and his faithful Friends.
Ought the King to be afraid of Popish Recusants? He must then be afraid of himself and his faithful Friends.
vmd dt n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f j n2? pns31 vmb av vbi j pp-f px31 cc po31 j n2.
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Are the Laws that ought to be repeal'd wholesom and rational? What can be more cruel and absurd,
are the Laws that ought to be repealed wholesome and rational? What can be more cruel and absurd,
vbr dt n2 cst vmd pc-acp vbi vvn j cc j? q-crq vmb vbi av-dc j cc j,
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than to oblige a Prince to prosecute his Friends for Traytors, to suppose him a Foe to the Scepter he sways,
than to oblige a Prince to prosecute his Friends for Traitors, to suppose him a Foe to the Sceptre he sways,
cs pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz,
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and his Head an Offender against the Crown it wears? Is the Test fit to live? It is concluded to have ow'd its Life to the Breath of Perjury, to have grown by Currents of guiltless Blood, to be design'd against our Sovereign,
and his Head an Offender against the Crown it wears? Is the Test fit to live? It is concluded to have owed its Life to the Breath of Perjury, to have grown by Currents of guiltless Blood, to be designed against our Sovereign,
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and can only be preserv'd from death by those who must err in their Charity and their Understandings.
and can only be preserved from death by those who must err in their Charity and their Understandings.
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Is His Majesty not to be believ'd? He has given the greatest Demonstrations of his Veracity imaginable;
Is His Majesty not to be believed? He has given the greatest Demonstrations of his Veracity imaginable;
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and those who distrust him, after all, may justly expect the Merits of a stubborn Unbelief.
and those who distrust him, After all, may justly expect the Merits of a stubborn Unbelief.
cc d r-crq vvb pno31, c-acp d, vmb av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j n1.
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Is it impossible to have an agreeable Prospect of Affairs, if the Tests be repeal'd? Set but aside the Mists of Pride, Interest,
Is it impossible to have an agreeable Prospect of Affairs, if the Tests be repealed? Set but aside the Mists of Pride, Interest,
vbz pn31 j pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pp-f n2, cs dt vvz vbi vvn? j-vvn p-acp av dt n2 pp-f n1, n1,
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and Malice, and all will be fair as the serene Peace which we seek. Are Popery and Protestancy inconsistent in a Nation? Experience attests the contrary;
and Malice, and all will be fair as the serene Peace which we seek. are Popery and Protestancy inconsistent in a nation? Experience attests the contrary;
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and if as different as Jacob and Esau, yet, like those Twins, they might be nourish'd in a very narrow compass.
and if as different as Jacob and Esau, yet, like those Twins, they might be nourished in a very narrow compass.
cc cs p-acp j c-acp np1 cc np1, av, av-j d n2, pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j j n1.
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Would we grant as much Liberty as is in the Low-Countries? Then let the Tests be repeal'd, which deprive Men of the Honour of the Court; and the Profit of Employments.
Would we grant as much Liberty as is in the Low countries? Then let the Tests be repealed, which deprive Men of the Honour of the Court; and the Profit of Employments.
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Can't the Church and State be preserv'd without Tests and Penal Laws? How were they maintain'd before their Making,
Can't the Church and State be preserved without Tests and Penal Laws? How were they maintained before their Making,
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and how have they flourish'd since their Dispensation? Ought the Laws already made to remain? No Laws ought longer to remain,
and how have they flourished since their Dispensation? Ought the Laws already made to remain? No Laws ought longer to remain,
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than they are for the support of that Peace for which they were design'd:
than they Are for the support of that Peace for which they were designed:
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But they ought rather to expire, when their Establishment threatens the Destruction of our Peace and our Loyalty.
But they ought rather to expire, when their Establishment threatens the Destruction of our Peace and our Loyalty.
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(7) section (DIV2)
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Do's the Papist enjoy Toleration and Preferment from his Prince, and therefore needs no further Security? May not the Catholicks ask you then,
Do's the Papist enjoy Toleration and Preferment from his Prince, and Therefore needs no further Security? May not the Catholics ask you then,
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(7) section (DIV2)
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If you are secur'd of your Life to day, what need you an Assurance for to morrow? Or,
If you Are secured of your Life to day, what need you an Assurance for to morrow? Or,
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(7) section (DIV2)
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If you are secur'd of your own Life, what need there be a care for your dear Posterity? Finally,
If you Are secured of your own Life, what need there be a care for your dear Posterity? Finally,
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(7) section (DIV2)
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Tho seeming Clouds appear, let our Fears and Jealousies be laid aside, and fear no Darkness,
Though seeming Clouds appear, let our Fears and Jealousies be laid aside, and Fear no Darkness,
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since God and the King say, Let there be Light. When the King sends out the pleaceful Dove let out turbulent Waters abate,
since God and the King say, Let there be Light. When the King sends out the pleaceful Dove let out turbulent Waters abate,
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and let the Olive branch be return'd to the Sacred Pilot. Like the Son in the Gospel, who retus'd to do his Father's Will at first,
and let the Olive branch be returned to the Sacred Pilot. Like the Son in the Gospel, who retused to do his Father's Will At First,
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but afterwards repented and went about it, let our Eyes after all be so open'd, as to obey his Majesty;
but afterwards repented and went about it, let our Eyes After all be so opened, as to obey his Majesty;
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that those Laws which ow'd their forc'd Generations to preternatural Heats and Mistake, may be speedily destroy'd by a cool and sedate Understanding.
that those Laws which owed their forced Generations to preternatural Heats and Mistake, may be speedily destroyed by a cool and sedate Understanding.
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(7) section (DIV2)
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And now I expect for this Publick Discourse to be call• … what I have often been styl'd for the Loyalty of my Pr•vate Converse to wit, A Papist. But if to love and h•nour my God;
And now I expect for this Public Discourse to be call• … what I have often been styled for the Loyalty of my Pr•vate Converse to wit, A Papist. But if to love and h•nour my God;
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and to preach the Practice and Doctrine 〈 ◊ 〉 my Saviour, be to be a Papist, I am one.
and to preach the Practice and Doctrine 〈 ◊ 〉 my Saviour, be to be a Papist, I am one.
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(8) conclusion (DIV2)
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If to preach Allegiance to my Prince, and Peace to my Brethren, be to 〈 ◊ 〉 a Papist, I am one.
If to preach Allegiance to my Prince, and Peace to my Brothers, be to 〈 ◊ 〉 a Papist, I am one.
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(8) conclusion (DIV2)
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Or if to entreat the Church of England to love herself, and to act according to her own Principles, be to be of the Church of Rome, I confess I am 〈 ◊ 〉 For I declare, in what I have said, I have only 〈 ◊ 〉 discharg'd my Conscience, which would never suffer 〈 ◊ 〉 through the whole Course of my Life to be obstinately Irreligious towards my Maker, to be indecently Irreverent to my Saviour, to be in the least Disloyal to my King, or Uncharitable to my Neighbour.
Or if to entreat the Church of England to love herself, and to act according to her own Principles, be to be of the Church of Rome, I confess I am 〈 ◊ 〉 For I declare, in what I have said, I have only 〈 ◊ 〉 discharged my Conscience, which would never suffer 〈 ◊ 〉 through the Whole Course of my Life to be obstinately Irreligious towards my Maker, to be indecently Irreverent to my Saviour, to be in the least Disloyal to my King, or Uncharitable to my Neighbour.
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(8) conclusion (DIV2)
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For the preservation of which Conscience, I here declare, I will be content to be a Beggar,
For the preservation of which Conscience, I Here declare, I will be content to be a Beggar,
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or ev'n Nothing upon the face of the Earth, rather than by its Vastation to become the greatest Subject in the World.
or even Nothing upon the face of the Earth, rather than by its Vastation to become the greatest Subject in the World.
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And all who know me, (and I have the happiness of speaking to a great number who do) know that I sincerely speak the Truth:
And all who know me, (and I have the happiness of speaking to a great number who doe) know that I sincerely speak the Truth:
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By which, if, with the Apostle, I am become any Mans Enemy, I must be forc'd to tell him, That True Religion,
By which, if, with the Apostle, I am become any men Enemy, I must be forced to tell him, That True Religion,
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and its Consequent True Loyalty, are far too precious to be expended for the Purchase of a Seditious Friendship. FINIS.
and its Consequent True Loyalty, Are Far too precious to be expended for the Purchase of a Seditious Friendship. FINIS.
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