The religious loyalist, or, A good Christian taught how to be a faithful servant both to God and the King in a visitation-sermon preached at Coles-hill in Warwick-shire, Aug. 28, 1685 : at the triennial visitation of my Lords Grace of Canterbury, during the suspension of the Bp. of Litchfield and Coventry / by John Kettlewell ...
And they contain the just Bounds of Pious and Religious Loyalty, teaching us how to maintain an inviolable Duty both to God and the King. Religion towards God is the chief concern of all wise and good men, especially of us who are the Ministers of it.
And they contain the just Bounds of Pious and Religious Loyalty, teaching us how to maintain an inviolable Duty both to God and the King. Religion towards God is the chief concern of all wise and good men, especially of us who Are the Ministers of it.
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or any ways injuring true Religion. Sometimes Princes profess a Wrong Religion; nay, sometimes they set themselves against the True, and persecute Gods Servants.
or any ways injuring true Religion. Sometime Princes profess a Wrong Religion; nay, sometime they Set themselves against the True, and persecute God's Servants.
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2. Vnfold the plain determination our Saviour here gives of it, and shew what is implied in religious Loyalty and true Christian Subjection, so as that there may be no just cause of Offence, either to God, or to the King. Render, &c. 1. I shall shew on what ground these Inquirers thought themselves exempt, and what was the cause of this Question.
2. Unfold the plain determination our Saviour Here gives of it, and show what is implied in religious Loyalty and true Christian Subjection, so as that there may be no just cause of Offence, either to God, or to the King. Render, etc. 1. I shall show on what ground these Inquirers Thought themselves exempt, and what was the cause of this Question.
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They would submit to a Prince of their own Nation, as their Fore-fathers had done to Saul, David, and Solomon: Yea, they would submit to a Prince of a Forreign Nation, provided he would embrace their Religion and way of Worship,
They would submit to a Prince of their own nation, as their Forefathers had done to Saul, David, and Solomon: Yea, they would submit to a Prince of a Foreign nation, provided he would embrace their Religion and Way of Worship,
but because Idumaea when it was conquered was cast into the same Province with Judaea, and especially because he turned Proselyte to Judaism, and became an eminent Professor and great Assertor of their Law and Religion, they made no dispute at all of being subject unto him, the Herodians, i. e.
but Because Idumaea when it was conquered was cast into the same Province with Judaea, and especially Because he turned Proselyte to Judaism, and became an eminent Professor and great Assertor of their Law and Religion, they made no dispute At all of being Subject unto him, the Herodians, i. e.
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and they would not esteem any one a right Vicegerent but that worshipped the same God as they did, NONLATINALPHABET says Josephus of them, i. e. The onely Lord and Leader they owned was God, and Governors that owned him;
and they would not esteem any one a right Vicegerent but that worshipped the same God as they did, Says Josephus of them, i. e. The only Lord and Leader they owned was God, and Governors that owned him;
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The Founder of this Sect, which Josephus calls the Fourth Sect, was Judas Gaulonites, who rose in Galilee in the days of the Taxing under Cyrenius, and is called by Gamaliel Judas of Galilee, Acts 5. 37. He was followed by those Galileans whom,
The Founder of this Sect, which Josephus calls the Fourth Sect, was Judas Gaulonites, who rose in Galilee in the days of the Taxing under Cyrenius, and is called by Gamaliel Judas of Galilee, Acts 5. 37. He was followed by those Galileans whom,
because of their rejecting the Roman Yoke, Pilate the Roman - governour came upon, and slew as they were a Sacrificing, Luke 13. 1. His Followers lay much among the Pharisees, those zealous Assertors of the Mosaick Law and Jewish Liberties, with whom, as Josephus notes, they accord in all things.
Because of their rejecting the Roman Yoke, Pilate the Roman - governor Come upon, and slew as they were a Sacrificing, Lycia 13. 1. His Followers lay much among the Pharisees, those zealous Assertors of the Mosaic Law and Jewish Liberties, with whom, as Josephus notes, they accord in all things.
but of low Spirits, who although they had the wit to see this truth, had yet the corrupt carnal Policy to conceal and dissemble it, because it was dangerous;
but of low Spirits, who although they had the wit to see this truth, had yet the corrupt carnal Policy to conceal and dissemble it, Because it was dangerous;
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And therefore in this case they would not apply themselves to others, from whom they could look for nothing but Art and Secular Compliances, but to him, from whom they had so just reason to expect the truth it self.
And Therefore in this case they would not apply themselves to Others, from whom they could look for nothing but Art and Secular Compliances, but to him, from whom they had so just reason to expect the truth it self.
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Tell us therefore what thinkest thou, Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not? v. 16, 17. This opinion then was the occasion of this Question. I proceed now
Tell us Therefore what Thinkest thou, Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not? v. 16, 17. This opinion then was the occasion of this Question. I proceed now
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2. To unfold the plain determination, which our Saviour gives of it, and to shew what is implied in Religious Loyalty and true Christian Subjection, so as that there may be no just cause of offence, either to God, or the King. Render, &c.
2. To unfold the plain determination, which our Saviour gives of it, and to show what is implied in Religious Loyalty and true Christian Subjection, so as that there may be no just cause of offence, either to God, or the King. Render, etc.
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Now the things of Cesar, or those Duties which we are to pay our Prince, I shall comprehend under these three Heads. 1. Inward Love and Reverence. 2. Respectful Speeches and Expressions. 3. Obedient and Submissive Practice.
Now the things of Cesar, or those Duties which we Are to pay our Prince, I shall comprehend under these three Heads. 1. Inward Love and reverence. 2. Respectful Speeches and Expressions. 3. Obedient and Submissive Practice.
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They must bear an inward Love and Kindness, and stand well affected to their Power and Persons. And the natural effect of this will be, that they wish well to them,
They must bear an inward Love and Kindness, and stand well affected to their Power and Persons. And the natural Effect of this will be, that they wish well to them,
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They must also pay them an inward Reverence, because of their Power and Preeminence. Render fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour, says St ▪ Paul, speaking of the dues of Kings, Rom. 13. 7. And this Reverence we shall be thought to show,
They must also pay them an inward reverence, Because of their Power and Preeminence. Render Fear to whom Fear, honour to whom honour, Says Saint ▪ Paul, speaking of the dues of Kings, Rom. 13. 7. And this reverence we shall be Thought to show,
when we do not pragmatically intrude our selves into their Affairs, but by letting them alone to their own care, shew, we think them fit to manage their own business.
when we do not pragmatically intrude our selves into their Affairs, but by letting them alone to their own care, show, we think them fit to manage their own business.
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Is it fit, says Elihu in Job, to say to a King, thou art wicked? and to Princes, you are ungodly? Job. 34. 18. Nor must they use irreverent & reproachful Speech when at any time they discourse of them with others.
Is it fit, Says Elihu in Job, to say to a King, thou art wicked? and to Princes, you Are ungodly? Job. 34. 18. Nor must they use irreverent & reproachful Speech when At any time they discourse of them with Others.
The other is, that they do not complain and envy against their Administrations, delighting to lay out the Grievances of State, and misguidance of Affairs.
The other is, that they do not complain and envy against their Administrations, delighting to lay out the Grievances of State, and misguidance of Affairs.
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They were always finding fault, as St. Jude says, with the publick Managements, being Murmerers and Complainers, v. 16. and boldly vilifying and reproaching the Persons of their Governours:
They were always finding fault, as Saint U^de Says, with the public Managements, being Murmurers and Complainers, v. 16. and boldly vilifying and reproaching the Persons of their Governors:
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Thus must all good Subjects refrain from speaking evil of the persons of their Governours, and inveighing against the publick Grievances and Male-administration of Affairs.
Thus must all good Subject's refrain from speaking evil of the Persons of their Governors, and inveighing against the public Grievances and Maladministration of Affairs.
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But though the Reflection was true, yet he confesses it was Criminal, because it is written, thou shalt not speak evil of the Ruler of thy people, Acts. 23. 3, 5. 3. To their Governours all Subjects are bound to pay an obedient and submissive Practice.
But though the Reflection was true, yet he Confesses it was Criminal, Because it is written, thou shalt not speak evil of the Ruler of thy people, Acts. 23. 3, 5. 3. To their Governors all Subject's Are bound to pay an obedient and submissive Practice.
Render to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute, custom to whom custom is due, saith St. Paul, Rom. 13. 7. This the Primitive Christians did with exemplary fidelity and exactness, being as Conscientiously fearful to with-hold any just Payment from their Prince, as from their Neighbors.
Render to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute, custom to whom custom is due, Says Saint Paul, Rom. 13. 7. This the Primitive Christians did with exemplary Fidis and exactness, being as Conscientiously fearful to withhold any just Payment from their Prince, as from their Neighbours.
They durst not pay, indeed, what was exacted of them for Idolatrous Vses, because that had been to contribute towards the Worship and Service of Idols.
They durst not pay, indeed, what was exacted of them for Idolatrous Uses, Because that had been to contribute towards the Worship and Service of Idols.
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As to all other Customs, which are every where fraudulently concealed or with-held by the Gentiles, we Christians are so strict in paying them, that though the Gentiles pay Taxes for Idolatrous uses, which the Religion of us Christians will not suffer us to do,
As to all other Customs, which Are every where fraudulently concealed or withheld by the Gentiles, we Christians Are so strict in paying them, that though the Gentiles pay Taxes for Idolatrous uses, which the Religion of us Christians will not suffer us to do,
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Put them in mind to be subject to Principalities and Powers, says St. Paul, and to obey Magistrates, Tit. 3. 1. And this Obedience is due, whensoever they command Lawful things, i. e. things unforbidden by a higher power, and which have no Law of God against them.
Put them in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, Says Saint Paul, and to obey Magistrates, Tit. 3. 1. And this obedience is due, whensoever they command Lawful things, i. e. things unforbidden by a higher power, and which have no Law of God against them.
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Whosoever committeth sin, trangresses a Law, saith St. John, for sin is the transgression of a Law, 1 Joh. 3. 4. And there must always be a Law, saith St. Paul, that worketh wrath;
Whosoever Committeth since, trangresses a Law, Says Saint John, for since is the Transgression of a Law, 1 John 3. 4. And there must always be a Law, Says Saint Paul, that works wrath;
for where there is no Law, there is no transgression, Rom. 4. 15. So that whensoever they enjoyn unforbidden things, they enjoyn Lawful ones, which no good Subjects must dispute and question, but peaceably and readily perform
for where there is no Law, there is no Transgression, Rom. 4. 15. So that whensoever they enjoin unforbidden things, they enjoin Lawful ones, which no good Subjects must dispute and question, but peaceably and readily perform
as St. Paul did before the Heathen Magistrates. Or if Laws give no redress, they may have recourse to Prayers and Tears, or any other peaceable Arts to still a Princes Rage, and melt him into Justice.
as Saint Paul did before the Heathen Magistrates. Or if Laws give no redress, they may have recourse to Prayers and Tears, or any other peaceable Arts to still a Princes Rage, and melt him into justice.
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and bound up their hands, when the Scepter presently after was sway'd by a man, Nero I mean, who invaded honest mens Estates to supply his own profuseness,
and bound up their hands, when the Sceptre presently After was swayed by a man, Nero I mean, who invaded honest Mens Estates to supply his own profuseness,
as appears from Tacitus and Suetonius, two approved Historians of those times: And these are the fairest pretences, that can ever be urged in this case;
as appears from Tacitus and Suetonius, two approved Historians of those times: And these Are the Fairest pretences, that can ever be urged in this case;
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I have given the Kingdom to Nebuchadnezzar, says he, wherefore all Nations must serve him, Jer. 27. 6, 7, 8. The Powers are ordained of God, therefore he that resisteth shall receive damnation, Rom. 13. 1, 2. and he is the Minister of God,
I have given the Kingdom to Nebuchadnezzar, Says he, Wherefore all nations must serve him, Jer. 27. 6, 7, 8. The Powers Are ordained of God, Therefore he that Resisteth shall receive damnation, Rom. 13. 1, 2. and he is the Minister of God,
wherefore you must needs be subject, v. 4, 5. Inde Potestas Caesari unde Spiritus, illuc suspicientes Christiani, &c. It is because God that gave him Breath has vested him with Power, that we honour and obey the Emperour, says Tertullian, Apol. c. 30, 31. So that all this Love and Reverence, this respectful Speech and submissive Practice are due,
Wherefore you must needs be Subject, v. 4, 5. Inde Potestas Caesari unde Spiritus, Illuc suspicientes Christians, etc. It is Because God that gave him Breath has vested him with Power, that we honour and obey the Emperor, Says Tertullian, Apollinarian c. 30, 31. So that all this Love and reverence, this respectful Speech and submissive Practice Are due,
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yet at least, soon after St. Paul, under the pain of Damnation, had required all Christians to be Subject, Rom. 13. And so also did the other persecuting Emperours that succeeded him,
yet At least, soon After Saint Paul, under the pain of Damnation, had required all Christians to be Subject, Rom. 13. And so also did the other persecuting emperors that succeeded him,
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And our King has graciously assured us, that he will govern by Laws, yea preserve the Government and Laws themselves, both in Church and State, as they are now established.
And our King has graciously assured us, that he will govern by Laws, yea preserve the Government and Laws themselves, both in Church and State, as they Are now established.
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and pay faithfully all Legal Tributes, and obey cheerfully all their just Laws, and live quietly under them, without raising any Commotions to defend and secure even their Religion and themselves, under all Princes, under a Nero, Dioclesian, or Julian, that not onely profess,
and pay faithfully all Legal Tributes, and obey cheerfully all their just Laws, and live quietly under them, without raising any Commotions to defend and secure even their Religion and themselves, under all Princes, under a Nero, Diocletian, or Julian, that not only profess,
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Render unto Cesar the things which are Cesars, says our Saviour in this very case to those who inquired how they should behave themselves under Princes of a wrong Religion.
Render unto Cesar the things which Are Caesars, Says our Saviour in this very case to those who inquired how they should behave themselves under Princes of a wrong Religion.
so that when at any time Princes happen to err in Religion, the pretence of Loyalty must never draw us to embrace their Errours, and become irreligious.
so that when At any time Princes happen to err in Religion, the pretence of Loyalty must never draw us to embrace their Errors, and become irreligious.
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so that our respect to them must never carry us to his prejudice, Render unto God the things which are Gods, is the other part of our Saviours Answer in this case.
so that our respect to them must never carry us to his prejudice, Render unto God the things which Are God's, is the other part of our Saviors Answer in this case.
Now the things of God, or those things which are due to him in Religion, I shall reduce to these three Heads. 1. A belief of his Revelations. 2. Worshiping him according to his own Rules. 3. The service of a good Life, and an upright Practice.
Now the things of God, or those things which Are due to him in Religion, I shall reduce to these three Heads. 1. A belief of his Revelations. 2. Worshipping him according to his own Rules. 3. The service of a good Life, and an upright Practice.
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look on him as if he were anathematized, and come not near him, nor give any heed to him, more than you would to one that is thrown out among Heathens and publickly excommunicated, Gal. 1. 8. So that if the Laws of any Country require men to give their assent to ridiculous and absurd Opinions,
look on him as if he were anathematized, and come not near him, nor give any heed to him, more than you would to one that is thrown out among heathens and publicly excommunicated, Gal. 1. 8. So that if the Laws of any Country require men to give their assent to ridiculous and absurd Opinions,
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as they do among Heathens and Mahometans; or to believe quite contrary to the Scriptures, as they do in Italy and France, where all men are compelled to believe Transubstantiation, and to profess a Church Infallible, which had evidently embraced and taught a number of Falshoods: they not onely need not, but they ought not to comply with them.
as they do among heathens and Mahometans; or to believe quite contrary to the Scriptures, as they do in Italy and France, where all men Are compelled to believe Transubstantiation, and to profess a Church Infallible, which had evidently embraced and taught a number of Falsehoods: they not only need not, but they ought not to comply with them.
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And thus in France, and in other Popish Countries, the poor Protestants are required, among other things of like sort, to pray to Saints, and adore Images, and worship the Host, and take up with a maimed Sacrament receiving the Bread onely without the Cup, and address to God in a Latine Service which they do not understand, and from whence they can expect to reap no profit.
And thus in France, and in other Popish Countries, the poor Protestants Are required, among other things of like sort, to pray to Saints, and adore Images, and worship the Host, and take up with a maimed Sacrament receiving the Bred only without the Cup, and address to God in a Latin Service which they do not understand, and from whence they can expect to reap no profit.
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All these ways of Worship are directly opposite and contradictory to Gods Rules; and therefore were justly and necessarily rejected by Gods faithful Servants.
All these ways of Worship Are directly opposite and contradictory to God's Rules; and Therefore were justly and necessarily rejected by God's faithful Servants.
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Thus the three Children would not worship the Golden Image, for all the strictness of the Kings Commandment, Dan. 3. 4, 15, 16, 18. and Daniel would not omit his daily Prayers to God, notwithstanding thereby at his utmost peril, he broke Darius 's Royal Edict, Dan. 6. 7, ad 10. And when Christ had commanded the Apostles to go and preach to all Nations, they would not desist when the Jews forbid it, saying, Whether it be right in the sight of God, to hearken unto you more than unto God judge ye, Acts 4. 17, 18, 19. and the Primitive Christians, those renowned Patterns of Loyalty,
Thus the three Children would not worship the Golden Image, for all the strictness of the Kings Commandment, Dan. 3. 4, 15, 16, 18. and daniel would not omit his daily Prayers to God, notwithstanding thereby At his utmost peril, he broke Darius is Royal Edict, Dan. 6. 7, and 10. And when christ had commanded the Apostles to go and preach to all nations, they would not desist when the jews forbid it, saying, Whither it be right in the sighed of God, to harken unto you more than unto God judge you, Acts 4. 17, 18, 19. and the Primitive Christians, those renowned Patterns of Loyalty,
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though they would never raise Rebellions against their Princes, yet stood out in a continual and invincible breach of their wicked Laws, refusing obstinately either to Curse Christ, or to Sacrifice to Idols, when they were required thereto by their Heathen Governours.
though they would never raise Rebellions against their Princes, yet stood out in a continual and invincible breach of their wicked Laws, refusing obstinately either to Curse christ, or to Sacrifice to Idols, when they were required thereto by their Heathen Governors.
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Nay, that Boldness and undaunted Face in opposition, which in case of lawful Impositions, is a most criminal Impudence, is in this case a peculiar Gift of the Holy Ghost, which was beg'd by the Apostles when under the Threatnings of the Jewish Rulers, they desired Grace to speak the word with boldness, Acts 4. 29. which, according to that Prayer, was afterwards most eminent in themselves and the Primitive Confessors; which God still bestow'd when he call'd men to suffer for him in after Ages: and which I doubt not but he will still bestow when he shall please to call any Churches to suffer for him, to the end of the World.
Nay, that Boldness and undaunted Face in opposition, which in case of lawful Impositions, is a most criminal Impudence, is in this case a peculiar Gift of the Holy Ghost, which was begged by the Apostles when under the Threatenings of the Jewish Rulers, they desired Grace to speak the word with boldness, Acts 4. 29. which, according to that Prayer, was afterwards most eminent in themselves and the Primitive Confessors; which God still bestowed when he called men to suffer for him in After Ages: and which I doubt not but he will still bestow when he shall please to call any Churches to suffer for him, to the end of the World.
The onely Caution I think fit to be added in this case is, that we do not make those things Religion which are not so, as not Kneeling at the Communion, not using the Cross in Baptism, not joyning in a Form of Prayers, and the like.
The only Caution I think fit to be added in this case is, that we do not make those things Religion which Are not so, as not Kneeling At the Communion, not using the Cross in Baptism, not joining in a From of Prayers, and the like.
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For God makes Religion, and he has no where forbid the use of them, but may be served by them as truly, and oft-times more becomingly than without them.
For God makes Religion, and he has no where forbid the use of them, but may be served by them as truly, and ofttimes more becomingly than without them.
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Having thus stated what are the things of God, and what the things of Cesar, and shown how the pretended care and zeal for the one can never exempt us from the other;
Having thus stated what Are the things of God, and what the things of Cesar, and shown how the pretended care and zeal for the one can never exempt us from the other;
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and God, who is most jealous of his own Honour, will not have mens Zeal even for that to transport them against the just Rights of Cesar; let me exhort all that hear me to have a watchful eye to both these,
and God, who is most jealous of his own Honour, will not have men's Zeal even for that to transport them against the just Rights of Cesar; let me exhort all that hear me to have a watchful eye to both these,
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But when you are most zealous for the Honour of God, be careful to preserve an inviolable Duty to your Prince too, who is Gods Vice-gerent. Shew your selves hearty and steady Protestants, that is Gods Cause, wherein you may and should be zealous;
But when you Are most zealous for the Honour of God, be careful to preserve an inviolable Duty to your Prince too, who is God's Vicegerent. Show your selves hearty and steady Protestants, that is God's Cause, wherein you may and should be zealous;
but at the same time be sure to shew your selves good Subjects, and good Christians. Let not your Zeal for Protestancy bereave you of your Loyalty or Christianity,
but At the same time be sure to show your selves good Subject's, and good Christians. Let not your Zeal for Protestancy bereave you of your Loyalty or Christianity,
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This is to act by a Primitive Spirit like sincere Servants of Christ, and true Members of the Church of England; to whose Eternal Honour it may be said, that the Clergy, and true Members of it, beyond what is ordinary in other Churches, are careful to shew such a just and well-governed Zeal for Almighty God,
This is to act by a Primitive Spirit like sincere Servants of christ, and true Members of the Church of England; to whose Eternal Honour it may be said, that the Clergy, and true Members of it, beyond what is ordinary in other Churches, Are careful to show such a just and well-governed Zeal for Almighty God,
and against all unchristian usage and uncharitableness to men of different Perswasions, which the unbridled Zeal of Papists and Sectaries too commonly transports them to.
and against all unchristian usage and uncharitableness to men of different Persuasions, which the unbridled Zeal of Papists and Sectaries too commonly transports them to.
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And then, as for you my Reverend Brethren, who are intrusted with the Ministry of Religion, let me particularly recommend the things of God and Religion to your care, that you would labour to make men true to God, that they may be true to the King for Gods sake.
And then, as for you my Reverend Brothers, who Are Entrusted with the Ministry of Religion, let me particularly recommend the things of God and Religion to your care, that you would labour to make men true to God, that they may be true to the King for God's sake.
Stir them up, not onely to like Religion, or to be Luke-warm, which God told the Church of Laodicea was loathsome; but to be concerned and zealous in it.
Stir them up, not only to like Religion, or to be Lukewarm, which God told the Church of Laodicea was loathsome; but to be concerned and zealous in it.
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endeavour to possess them with right Notions of it, letting them see that Religion lies in Faith and Practice, in Believing all the Articles of the Creed, and Keeping the Commandments and Laws of God.
endeavour to possess them with right Notions of it, letting them see that Religion lies in Faith and Practice, in Believing all the Articles of the Creed, and Keeping the commandments and Laws of God.
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Suffer them not to place Religion in little things, to embrace Shadows for a Substance, and to think either to please or displease God by such frivolous and inconsiderable things,
Suffer them not to place Religion in little things, to embrace Shadows for a Substance, and to think either to please or displease God by such frivolous and inconsiderable things,
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I know the Judgements of great numbers are preposessed on the wrong side, and leavened with ill Principles, instilled by cunning Seducers into many well-meaning but unwary Minds, both about the things of God, and of the King too.
I know the Judgments of great numbers Are prepossessed on the wrong side, and leavened with ill Principles, instilled by cunning Seducers into many well-meaning but unwary Minds, both about the things of God, and of the King too.
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For as for the things of the King, through an habitual and indulged License, many are come without regret to question any thing that is in favour of their Governours;
For as for the things of the King, through an habitual and indulged License, many Are come without regret to question any thing that is in favour of their Governors;
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to put remote and Imaginary Cases, in Bar of present, real, and unquestionable Duties; to Cavil and Dispute Power, when they should be shewing Obedience;
to put remote and Imaginary Cases, in Bar of present, real, and unquestionable Duties; to Cavil and Dispute Power, when they should be showing obedience;
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and where they are most mistaken, they are usually most confident and concerned, and shew more Zeal for those empty and unprofitable Nothings where they think wrong,
and where they Are most mistaken, they Are usually most confident and concerned, and show more Zeal for those empty and unprofitable Nothings where they think wrong,
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