The churches peace asserted upon a civil account as it was (great part of it) deliver'd in a sermon before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor in Guild-Hall-Chappel July 4 / by Ad. Littleton, presbyter.
THE Occasion, upon which this sacred Ode was penn'd, a Reverend Person in his Annotations tells us, he believes, was Davids return to Ierusalem, to the Publick Service of God again at the Temple, after Absalon's defeat.
THE Occasion, upon which this sacred Ode was penned, a Reverend Person in his Annotations tells us, he believes, was Davids return to Ierusalem, to the Public Service of God again At the Temple, After Absalon's defeat.
The whole Psalm is an Elogy or Panegyrick Description of the Metropolis of Iudea, the City of Ierusalem: and that not only nor so much upon the Civil account, that there are set Thrones of Iudgment, the Thrones of the House of David. Vers. 5. That 'twas the Imperial City, where the King kept Court, whence Laws were issued,
The Whole Psalm is an Eulogy or Panegyric Description of the Metropolis of Iudea, the city of Ierusalem: and that not only nor so much upon the Civil account, that there Are Set Thrones of Judgement, the Thrones of the House of David. Vers. 5. That 'twas the Imperial city, where the King kept Court, whence Laws were issued,
and there the supream Courts of Judicature, which received Appeals from all inferior Districts: But also and much more upon the Ecclesiastical account;
and there the supreme Courts of Judicature, which received Appeals from all inferior Districts: But also and much more upon the Ecclesiastical account;
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Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, (or, more exactly to the Original, according to the testimony for Israel) to give thanks unto the Name of the Lord.
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, (or, more exactly to the Original, according to the testimony for Israel) to give thanks unto the Name of the Lord.
This City then was the appointed place of Gods publick and solemn Worship, whither all the people of that Country were thrice a year, at the three great Festivals, obliged to come up to present themselves before the Lord in the Temple, according to the testimony of Israel, i ▪ e.
This city then was the appointed place of God's public and solemn Worship, whither all the people of that Country were thrice a year, At the three great Festivals, obliged to come up to present themselves before the Lord in the Temple, according to the testimony of Israel, i ▪ e.
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Now that there was by this Testimony or Statute for the Tribes coming up to Ierusalem designed a strict Uniformity in that peoples Exercise of their Religion, is of it self clear in the very History;
Now that there was by this Testimony or Statute for the Tribes coming up to Ierusalem designed a strict Uniformity in that peoples Exercise of their Religion, is of it self clear in the very History;
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nè populus in varias superstitiones difflueret, that the people might not, by being left to their own liberty in the Worship of God, run loose into a world of wild opinions and practices about matters of Religion.
nè populus in Various superstitiones difflueret, that the people might not, by being left to their own liberty in the Worship of God, run lose into a world of wild opinions and practices about matters of Religion.
And that further by Ierusalem, whose Peace we are here to pray for, is to be understood the Church, as it is the appointed place of Gods publick Worship, appears by the very context of the Psalm it self, which begins and ends with this Notion, vers. 1. I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord:
And that further by Ierusalem, whose Peace we Are Here to pray for, is to be understood the Church, as it is the appointed place of God's public Worship, appears by the very context of the Psalm it self, which begins and ends with this Notion, vers. 1. I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord:
and in the last verse again he concludes, Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good, i.e. the good of Ierusalem in its Ecclesiastical State;
and in the last verse again he concludes, Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good, i.e. the good of Ierusalem in its Ecclesiastical State;
not for the uniformity of the building, but, says he, propter civium consensum, for the unanimity and mutual agreement of its Citizens in the Worship of God and in the Exercise of Religion.
not for the uniformity of the building, but, Says he, propter Citizens consensum, for the unanimity and mutual agreement of its Citizens in the Worship of God and in the Exercise of Religion.
And that the people should all thus joyn their affectionate good wishes and most earnest endeavours for the Peace of Ierusalem thus considered, to seek the prosperity,
And that the people should all thus join their affectionate good wishes and most earnest endeavours for the Peace of Ierusalem thus considered, to seek the Prosperity,
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they shall prosper, or, they shall be quiet and at ease, that love thee, i.e. God will bless such persons with a quiet and a happy life, that love the Church, and wish her well,
they shall prosper, or, they shall be quiet and At ease, that love thee, i.e. God will bless such Persons with a quiet and a happy life, that love the Church, and wish her well,
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3. From that, which, though set last, ought to be considered and resolved on in the first place by all pious men, that have any sense of Gods Honour, any zeal to his Name and Service, any love or kindness to his House and Ordinances;
3. From that, which, though Set last, ought to be considered and resolved on in the First place by all pious men, that have any sense of God's Honour, any zeal to his Name and Service, any love or kindness to his House and Ordinances;
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to love the Church for the Churches sake, and to do it all the good we can for the honour of God, as well as for the benefit of our brethren and companions, that so we may under our King live quiet and peaceble lives in all godliness and honesty, as our Church has taught us to pray.
to love the Church for the Churches sake, and to do it all the good we can for the honour of God, as well as for the benefit of our brothers and Sodales, that so we may under our King live quiet and peaceable lives in all godliness and honesty, as our Church has taught us to pray.
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I have made choice of the second of these Arguments, which shews how Civil Society is concerned in a quiet Exercise of the National Religion: wherein the Psalmist makes it his resolution,
I have made choice of the second of these Arguments, which shows how Civil Society is concerned in a quiet Exercise of the National Religion: wherein the Psalmist makes it his resolution,
and recommends it to us all, to pray for the Churches peace, and to wish her prosperity, for our brethren and companions sake, in the behalf of our Friends and Country-men;
and recommends it to us all, to pray for the Churches peace, and to wish her Prosperity, for our brothers and Sodales sake, in the behalf of our Friends and Countrymen;
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the peace of the Church and the peoples agreement in the Service of God, being the only probable means of securing and ascertaining our Civil Interests and Publick tranquillity.
the peace of the Church and the peoples agreement in the Service of God, being the only probable means of securing and ascertaining our Civil Interests and Public tranquillity.
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and thus our Church has in her Offices for the Visitation of the sick after our Saviours Example ordered, that the Priest entring into the sick persons house, shall say, Peace be to this house and to all that dwell in it:
and thus our Church has in her Offices for the Visitation of the sick After our Saviors Exampl ordered, that the Priest entering into the sick Persons house, shall say, Peace be to this house and to all that dwell in it:
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and certainly when ever we address our selves to Gods House, the House of Prayer, 'tis very comely and most meet, that we should all of us salute her in this Form, Peace be within thee. Yet this I take to be too narrow a sense;
and Certainly when ever we address our selves to God's House, the House of Prayer, it's very comely and most meet, that we should all of us salute her in this From, Peace be within thee. Yet this I take to be too narrow a sense;
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and it should have been said, if that had been all intended, NONLATINALPHABET Peace be to thee; not NONLATINALPHABET Peace be in thee. Therefore the rest of the Interpreters take it in a wider sense by a plainer construction.
and it should have been said, if that had been all intended, Peace be to thee; not Peace be in thee. Therefore the rest of the Interpreters take it in a wider sense by a plainer construction.
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for as the Churches peace depends upon the union and agreement of these brethren and companions, so on the other hand in her peace and prosperity, is comprehended the happiness and nearest concerns of us all.
for as the Churches peace depends upon the Union and agreement of these brothers and Sodales, so on the other hand in her peace and Prosperity, is comprehended the happiness and nearest concerns of us all.
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but according to the larger acception of the word in the Hebrew language all our Country-men from one end of the Nation to the other, all that live under the same Laws and Government;
but according to the larger acception of the word in the Hebrew language all our Countrymen from one end of the nation to the other, all that live under the same Laws and Government;
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above all, those that agree with us in the same Orthodox Judgment, and walk regularly and lovingly with us, according to the same Rules and Institutions of Gods publick Worship, whose concerns are more immediately united in the Churches welfare:
above all, those that agree with us in the same Orthodox Judgement, and walk regularly and lovingly with us, according to the same Rules and Institutions of God's public Worship, whose concerns Are more immediately united in the Churches welfare:
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And thus much for the coherence and explication, which I have the longer insisted upon, to gain your full assent to these two things. 1. That by Ierusalem here is meant the Church. And 2. That by her peace is to be understood our agreement in religion; since without this agreement there is no probability, no likelihood of her enjoying peace.
And thus much for the coherence and explication, which I have the longer insisted upon, to gain your full assent to these two things. 1. That by Ierusalem Here is meant the Church. And 2. That by her peace is to be understood our agreement in Religion; since without this agreement there is no probability, no likelihood of her enjoying peace.
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That 'tis the duty of every Man amongst us, whether Magistrate or other, as he is the Governour or Member of a Society, upon a meer civil account, our affection to our Native Countrey,
That it's the duty of every Man among us, whither Magistrate or other, as he is the Governor or Member of a Society, upon a mere civil account, our affection to our Native Country,
and the good of community in our several places and stations, heartily to wish, and vigorously to endeavour the peace and prosperity of the Church, in the uniform exercise of Religion and God's publick worship.
and the good of community in our several places and stations, heartily to wish, and vigorously to endeavour the peace and Prosperity of the Church, in the uniform exercise of Religion and God's public worship.
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which aw and union both without the uniformity of worship, if People be left to their own liberty to worship God publickly how they please, will infallibly utterly be lost;
which aw and Union both without the uniformity of worship, if People be left to their own liberty to worship God publicly how they please, will infallibly utterly be lost;
3. From the particular constitution of our Laws and Government, wherein the concerns of State are so intimately and closely link'd with the Peace and prosperity of the Church, that they must needs stand or fall together.
3. From the particular constitution of our Laws and Government, wherein the concerns of State Are so intimately and closely linked with the Peace and Prosperity of the Church, that they must needs stand or fallen together.
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First, then for the first Argument, that the Peace of the Church, that is, our agreement in the service of God, is the only way of keeping up God's publick honour amongst us,
First, then for the First Argument, that the Peace of the Church, that is, our agreement in the service of God, is the only Way of keeping up God's public honour among us,
and consequently of after-taiming to us the favour and blessing of God, which is the main and only ground of National prosperity and happiness, the great concern of all our Brethren and Companions. Wherein I have three things to make out.
and consequently of after-taiming to us the favour and blessing of God, which is the main and only ground of National Prosperity and happiness, the great concern of all our Brothers and Sodales. Wherein I have three things to make out.
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whereupon it is, that by vertue of this divine influence upon his Vice-gerents the Magistrates, they themselves are also term'd the shields of the earth.
whereupon it is, that by virtue of this divine influence upon his Vicegerents the Magistrates, they themselves Are also termed the shields of the earth.
A learned Frenchman tells us, that the Eastern people were wont, at the building of any City, according to the positions of Heaven at that time, by rules of Astrology and other Magical observations, to make Artificial Sculptures upon Brass, which they call'd Talismans, and to consecrate them to the auspicious beginnings and fortunate success of that City:
A learned Frenchman tells us, that the Eastern people were wont, At the building of any city, according to the positions of Heaven At that time, by rules of Astrology and other Magical observations, to make Artificial Sculptures upon Brass, which they called Talismans, and to consecrate them to the auspicious beginnings and fortunate success of that city:
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insomuch that the Tyrians, when Alexander 's Army beleaguer'd them, upon such an apprehension of Apollo 's leaving them, tyed him fast with a Golden Chain to Hercules his Altar, that he might not stir.
insomuch that the Tyrians, when Alexander is Army beleaguered them, upon such an apprehension of Apollo is leaving them, tied him fast with a Golden Chain to Hercules his Altar, that he might not stir.
From these and the like superstitious usages, this serious truth at least may be learnt, that very Infidels and Strangers to the Common-wealth of Israel had, from the instincts of Nature, that sense of a Deity and an over-ruling Power, that they trusted not to the situation and strength of their Cities, to the number or valour and wealth of the Inhabitants, for the defence of them;
From these and the like superstitious usages, this serious truth At least may be learned, that very Infidels and Strangers to the Commonwealth of Israel had, from the instincts of Nature, that sense of a Deity and an overruling Power, that they trusted not to the situation and strength of their Cities, to the number or valour and wealth of the Inhabitants, for the defence of them;
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And this much more to be acknowledged by us, to whom God has made himself so well known in his Word, with whom he has entred into Covenant, whom he has admitted unto so endearing nearnesses to himself.
And this much more to be acknowledged by us, to whom God has made himself so well known in his Word, with whom he has entered into Covenant, whom he has admitted unto so endearing Nearnesses to himself.
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Our Royal Author is every where full of these acknowledgments in this his Book of Publick Devotions, calling God a Sun and a Shield, his strong Rock, and Tower of Defence, and mighty Deliverer;
Our Royal Author is every where full of these acknowledgments in this his Book of Public Devotions, calling God a Sun and a Shield, his strong Rock, and Tower of Defence, and mighty Deliverer;
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but, if we abuse those influences and neglect those supports, 'tis just for him in displeasure to withdraw the light of his countenance and the saving strength of his right hand,
but, if we abuse those influences and neglect those supports, it's just for him in displeasure to withdraw the Light of his countenance and the Saving strength of his right hand,
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When Governours are like God, and act all to his glory, as he himself does; then blessings are showr'd down upon them, and from them to the whole community. This was Christ's own case:
When Governors Are like God, and act all to his glory, as he himself does; then blessings Are showered down upon them, and from them to the Whole community. This was Christ's own case:
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therefore God thy God hath anointed thee with the oyl of gladness above thy fellows, Psalm 45. 7. 'Tis not the Crown and Scepter, the Purple and the Mace, that distinguish the Magistrate from a common man;
Therefore God thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy Fellows, Psalm 45. 7. It's not the Crown and Sceptre, the Purple and the Mace, that distinguish the Magistrate from a Common man;
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but the oil of gladness, the divine benediction upon his doing righteous things. Then all his Garments smell of Myrrhe, Aloes, and Cassia, out of his ivory palaces;
but the oil of gladness, the divine benediction upon his doing righteous things. Then all his Garments smell of Myrrh, Aloes, and Cassia, out of his ivory palaces;
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that they ow'd their success to their piety, and were made commanders of the world for their obedience to their Gods. Nor is it strange, that God should,
that they owed their success to their piety, and were made commanders of the world for their Obedience to their God's Nor is it strange, that God should,
even in false Religions, bless people with outward prosperity and temporal success, for that honour they did him under wrong names and mis-apprehensions;
even in false Religions, bless people with outward Prosperity and temporal success, for that honour they did him under wrong names and misapprehensions;
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since at bottom of all their vain conceits and idolatrous practises there lay metus numinis, the awe and reverence of a supreme infinite power, wherein the notion of Religion in general consists.
since At bottom of all their vain conceits and idolatrous practises there lay metus numinis, the awe and Reverence of a supreme infinite power, wherein the notion of Religion in general consists.
And he goes on, and tells them, that all their miscarriages, and all the calamities, that had of late befaln that City and State, were to be imputed to their neglect of Religion.
And he Goes on, and tells them, that all their miscarriages, and all the calamities, that had of late befallen that city and State, were to be imputed to their neglect of Religion.
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and heap'd Palms and Laurels upon an unrighteous Cause: what advantage would real devotion do to the establishing of a just Government? And on the other hand,
and heaped Palms and Laurels upon an unrighteous Cause: what advantage would real devotion do to the establishing of a just Government? And on the other hand,
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how much more miserable and improsperous must we expect to be, then any wicked Heathens or backsliding pretenders, if we, having such advantages and such reasons both of advancing God's honour amongst us, fail in our duty,
how much more miserable and improsperous must we expect to be, then any wicked heathens or backsliding pretenders, if we, having such advantages and such Reasons both of advancing God's honour among us, fail in our duty,
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When Cities and Societies here below look like the Sedes beatorum, the blessed company of Saints and Angels above, wherewith the Heavenly Throne is inviron'd, all serving God the same way in perfect harmony of worship:
When Cities and Societies Here below look like the Sedes beatorum, the blessed company of Saints and Angels above, wherewith the Heavenly Throne is environed, all serving God the same Way in perfect harmony of worship:
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For brethren thus to dwell together in the unity of profession and practice, is, as the Psalmist compares it, like the consecrating oyl upon Aaron 's head, that ran down to the skirts of his garment, that is, all over from the head to the foot;
For brothers thus to dwell together in the unity of profession and practice, is, as the Psalmist compares it, like the consecrating oil upon Aaron is head, that ran down to the skirts of his garment, that is, all over from the head to the foot;
A Church, as ours now is, without this unanimity, is but like the Ship, where Ionas was, toss'd and tumbled with winds of doctrine and waves of faction;
A Church, as ours now is, without this unanimity, is but like the Ship, where Ionas was, tossed and tumbled with winds of Doctrine and waves of faction;
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till, at the upshot of all, when they all apply themselves to their several gods, in their several ways of Worship, the Ionas, the only true Religion amongst them, is to be flung over-board.
till, At the upshot of all, when they all apply themselves to their several God's, in their several ways of Worship, the Ionas, the only true Religion among them, is to be flung overboard.
It was the Devil with his forked foot, first brought in Heresie and Schism; that, by multiplying Religions, he might make the world believe, there was no such thing;
It was the devil with his forked foot, First brought in Heresy and Schism; that, by multiplying Religions, he might make the world believe, there was no such thing;
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It has been observed, that Travellers, that have been abroad, and seen Religion in its various dresses and forms, in the several Countries, where they have been,
It has been observed, that Travellers, that have been abroad, and seen Religion in its various Dresses and forms, in the several Countries, where they have been,
and some (as Travellers use to put on the habit and garb of each Country, they go through) have appeared in all shapes, taken up all Opinions and Forms, and done exercise in them all;
and Some (as Travellers use to put on the habit and garb of each Country, they go through) have appeared in all shapes, taken up all Opinions and Forms, and done exercise in them all;
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till at last they have taken the degree of Doctors in the Scorners Chair, and have turned profest Atheists. How do the Romanists triumph in our dissensions, make Bonfires out of our flames,
till At last they have taken the degree of Doctors in the Scorner's Chair, and have turned professed Atheists. How do the Romanists triumph in our dissensions, make Bonfires out of our flames,
whilst we Protestants our selves do their work for them, by unnatural quarrels destroying our common Mother the Church? How do prophane persons make themselves merry at the miscarriages of the Church, and harden themselves in their Atheistical Reasonings against God himself;
while we Protestants our selves do their work for them, by unnatural quarrels destroying our Common Mother the Church? How do profane Persons make themselves merry At the miscarriages of the Church, and harden themselves in their Atheistical Reasonings against God himself;
when the mean while the great Duties of Christianity, wherein the life and power of Religion lyes, are by most of us of all perswasions neglected? and how can they chuse but think Religion it self a trifle,
when the mean while the great Duties of Christianity, wherein the life and power of Religion lies, Are by most of us of all persuasions neglected? and how can they choose but think Religion it self a trifle,
if that be it, that makes us so earnest about trifles, and yet so regardless in those things, which the worst of Atheists themselves confess are necessary for the preservation of men,
if that be it, that makes us so earnest about trifles, and yet so regardless in those things, which the worst of Atheists themselves confess Are necessary for the preservation of men,
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after God had so wonderfully restored us, to the astonishment of the world, we have so strangely and with no less astonishment, to the dishonour of God and our own shame, lost the Miracle and let it fall to the ground,
After God had so wonderfully restored us, to the astonishment of the world, we have so strangely and with no less astonishment, to the dishonour of God and our own shame, lost the Miracle and let it fallen to the ground,
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and given up the Cause in a manner, to which God by his extraordinary Providences and his Anointed our late Soveraign the blessed Martyr by his unparallel'd sufferings gave such testimony? And at last what can we our selves look for now, that God will yet work more Miracles for our preservation, who have, by our divisions in his Worship and our Spiritual fornications, not only forfeited his protection,
and given up the Cause in a manner, to which God by his extraordinary Providences and his Anointed our late Sovereign the blessed Martyr by his unparalleled sufferings gave such testimony? And At last what can we our selves look for now, that God will yet work more Miracles for our preservation, who have, by our divisions in his Worship and our Spiritual fornications, not only forfeited his protection,
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but procured his displeasure, and at once both disobliged his mercy and provoked his Justice? To me, to speak what I apprehend freely, it appears, in the posture we now stand in, a very shrewd symptom and a dangerous indication, that God himself and Religion and all are now about to take their solemn leave of the Country, together with the Churches peace. And then what will become of our brethren and companions, for whose sake we are to endeavour the Churches peace; when God has once forsaken the Land? And thus I have done with the first Argument.
but procured his displeasure, and At once both disobliged his mercy and provoked his justice? To me, to speak what I apprehend freely, it appears, in the posture we now stand in, a very shrewd Symptom and a dangerous indication, that God himself and Religion and all Are now about to take their solemn leave of the Country, together with the Churches peace. And then what will become of our brothers and Sodales, for whose sake we Are to endeavour the Churches peace; when God has once forsaken the Land? And thus I have done with the First Argument.
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The second is, that the peace of the Church in the uniform Worship of God is a necessary expedient, to make Religion the happy instrument of Government, by securing that influence it has upon the minds of men, in awing Subjects to obedience, and uniting our brethren and companions in love:
The second is, that the peace of the Church in the uniform Worship of God is a necessary expedient, to make Religion the happy Instrument of Government, by securing that influence it has upon the minds of men, in awing Subject's to Obedience, and uniting our brothers and Sodales in love:
and brought them to live in Community under the same Laws and Priviledges, we find them both in Religion. Whereupon 'tis the remark of a Roman Historian, that,
and brought them to live in Community under the same Laws and Privileges, we find them both in Religion. Whereupon it's the remark of a Roman Historian, that,
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as Romulus founded the City by Arms, so Numa setled it by Religion, and then came Ancus and found leisure to adorn it with Temples and publick Buildings.
as Romulus founded the city by Arms, so Numa settled it by Religion, and then Come Ancus and found leisure to adorn it with Temples and public Buildings.
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And till Religion be in a better condition amongst you, then for ought I see 'tis now in, I cannot not tell, what you may think of your Building. 'Tis true;
And till Religion be in a better condition among you, then for ought I see it's now in, I cannot not tell, what you may think of your Building. It's true;
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that the people would behold him as an Angel of God? For since all Government derives its power from God, the more of God it shews, the more powerful it must needs be.
that the people would behold him as an Angel of God? For since all Government derives its power from God, the more of God it shows, the more powerful it must needs be.
Wherefore, if once Religion grow mean amongst a people, no wonder, if they grow familiar and sawcy with the Government, and, having got the reins of conscience upon their neck, run away with their Rider,
Wherefore, if once Religion grow mean among a people, no wonder, if they grow familiar and saucy with the Government, and, having god the reins of conscience upon their neck, run away with their Rider,
and to droll in Scripture-language, and jeer at sacred things; how can it be expected, that earthly Majesty should preserve its reverence with the people,
and to droll in Scripture-language, and jeer At sacred things; how can it be expected, that earthly Majesty should preserve its Reverence with the people,
For, as God subdues the people under their lawful Prince, so it must be the Princes care to subdue the people to God, by keeping up the aw and port of Religion.
For, as God subdues the people under their lawful Prince, so it must be the Princes care to subdue the people to God, by keeping up the aw and port of Religion.
to the merriment of by-standers, but withal to some peril, lest from these giddy reflections, we make upon one another, they conclude, we have no light at all amongst us in the English Church,
to the merriment of bystanders, but withal to Some peril, lest from these giddy reflections, we make upon one Another, they conclude, we have no Light At all among us in the English Church,
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as with spiritual disdain of one anothers ways, so with zealous passion too against one anothers persons. The Sectaries are scandalized at Church-musick, and look upon our decent Rites and Ceremonies as trumpery,
as with spiritual disdain of one another's ways, so with zealous passion too against one another's Persons. The Sectaries Are scandalized At Church music, and look upon our decent Rites and Ceremonies as trumpery,
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as lying under this peculiar disadvantage, that those, who adhere to that, though never so conscientiously, lay themselves open to a general censure of all dissenters, that they, in that they side with the Government, are pleasers of men, and time-servers. Besides, this is that, they all in strict judgment account to be to them Antichrist, that which holds back and hinders, that no one of them can get up in to absolute power.
as lying under this peculiar disadvantage, that those, who adhere to that, though never so conscientiously, lay themselves open to a general censure of all dissenters, that they, in that they side with the Government, Are pleasers of men, and time-servers. Beside, this is that, they all in strict judgement account to be to them Antichrist, that which holds back and hinders, that no one of them can get up in to absolute power.
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Religio à religando; Religion has its name from binding up men, not only in themselves, binding up their spirits so as to restrain them from publick disorders;
Religio à Religando; Religion has its name from binding up men, not only in themselves, binding up their spirits so as to restrain them from public disorders;
And how can it rationally be expected, that Religion should bind us together, if it self be left loose and tyed to no rules and orders? I confess, the Vnity of the Catholick Church may consist, without the uniformity of particular Churches among themselves;
And how can it rationally be expected, that Religion should bind us together, if it self be left lose and tied to no rules and order? I confess, the Unity of the Catholic Church may consist, without the uniformity of particular Churches among themselves;
But to say, that every particular person or party, in the same Church, has, by vertue of his Christianity a liberty to disobey the publick orders of that Church, whereof he is a member;
But to say, that every particular person or party, in the same Church, has, by virtue of his Christianity a liberty to disobey the public order of that Church, whereof he is a member;
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It were well, if dissents in judgment could be so managed, as not to beget distances of affection; but this is a thing rather to be wished, then hoped for.
It were well, if dissents in judgement could be so managed, as not to beget distances of affection; but this is a thing rather to be wished, then hoped for.
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Conscience being a principle of that violence, that, right or wrong, it acts, like nature, ad extremum virium, to the utmost of its strength and opportunity:
Conscience being a principle of that violence, that, right or wrong, it acts, like nature, ad extremum virium, to the utmost of its strength and opportunity:
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hence it comes to pass, that odia religionum acerbissima, those heats and animosities, which are grounded upon the cause of Religion, are the most dangerous and irreconcileable;
hence it comes to pass, that Odia Religions acerbissima, those heats and animosities, which Are grounded upon the cause of Religion, Are the most dangerous and Irreconcilable;
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by reason Conscience is ingaged in the quarrel, whose tenderness of apprehension is worse then the jealousies of love or power, which will admit of no rival, cannot indure any competitor.
by reason Conscience is engaged in the quarrel, whose tenderness of apprehension is Worse then the jealousies of love or power, which will admit of no rival, cannot endure any competitor.
or buy and sell, or converse in the ordinary civilities of Good morrow or Good even. So nice and squeamish distasted conscience is, out of fear of partaking with others sins,
or buy and fell, or converse in the ordinary civilities of Good morrow or Good even. So Nicaenae and squeamish distasted conscience is, out of Fear of partaking with Others Sins,
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Nor is that a sufficient Salvo, to keep up Vnity amongst us, that we agree in Fundamentals; (I wish we all did that) and that we differ only in some things of smaller allay;
Nor is that a sufficient Salvo, to keep up Unity among us, that we agree in Fundamentals; (I wish we all did that) and that we differ only in Some things of smaller allay;
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the more to blame they, that fall out about such things, and to the hazard of publick Peace, make endless differences and quarrels about things indifferent. I must commend the generous Charity of some, that profess to love all that have faith in Christ Iesus, whatever their Form be:
the more to blame they, that fallen out about such things, and to the hazard of public Peace, make endless differences and quarrels about things indifferent. I must commend the generous Charity of Some, that profess to love all that have faith in christ Iesus, whatever their From be:
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but to be extended to the whole Community, the Body of the Church. But then 'tis a gross mistake, to think the Church it self, in its establishments, a Party in these our divisions;
but to be extended to the Whole Community, the Body of the Church. But then it's a gross mistake, to think the Church it self, in its establishments, a Party in these our divisions;
This, I say, is right Catholick Charity. As to those persons, who are seduced and live in errour, the greatest Charity can be shewed to them, is to reclaim them,
This, I say, is right Catholic Charity. As to those Persons, who Are seduced and live in error, the greatest Charity can be showed to them, is to reclaim them,
'tis Ephraim against Manasses, and Manasses against Ephraim, as well as both against Iudah. And though they all agreed, time was, too well against the Church, as a common Enemy; and,
it's Ephraim against Manasses, and Manasses against Ephraim, as well as both against Iudah. And though they all agreed, time was, too well against the Church, as a Common Enemy; and,
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and when they had pulled down that, which they maliciously termed Babylon, the English Ierusalem, their language was so divided, that they could none of them build up a Babel of their own.
and when they had pulled down that, which they maliciously termed Babylon, the English Ierusalem, their language was so divided, that they could none of them built up a Babel of their own.
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For the same Arguments, which the Presbyterian Party had fiercely used against the Bishops, were by the Independents unanswerably managed against themselves:
For the same Arguments, which the Presbyterian Party had fiercely used against the Bishops, were by the Independents unanswerably managed against themselves:
And so the case stood with their Fore-fathers at Frankfort, Amsterdam, &c. where, in opposition to our Liturgie and Discipline, setting up purer Forms of their own, they could not agree;
And so the case stood with their Forefathers At Frankfort, Amsterdam, etc. where, in opposition to our Liturgy and Discipline, setting up Purer Forms of their own, they could not agree;
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but were so zealous in their divisions (though it highly concern'd them, for credit of their new-found way and comfort of their exile, to have held together) till at last the Son excommunicated the Father, and one Brother the other.
but were so zealous in their divisions (though it highly concerned them, for credit of their newfound Way and Comfort of their exile, to have held together) till At last the Son excommunicated the Father, and one Brother the other.
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but, pray, who breaks the peace? he that looks after the execution of the Laws, or he that disobeys them? he that disobeys, certainly is the Aggressor. I cannot say but Ishmael and his Mother were hardly dealt with,
but, pray, who breaks the peace? he that looks After the execution of the Laws, or he that disobeys them? he that disobeys, Certainly is the Aggressor. I cannot say but Ishmael and his Mother were hardly dealt with,
and yet the Apostle tells us, that Ishmaels self was the Persecutor, for but mocking of Isaac: but this, were it sport or contempt, reflecting on the Heir of the Family, the Son of a Princess, (who in the Allegory is Ierusalem here) is interpreted Persecution; while the turning out of Ishmael is own'd as just punishment.
and yet the Apostle tells us, that Ishmaels self was the Persecutor, for but mocking of Isaac: but this, were it sport or contempt, reflecting on the Heir of the Family, the Son of a Princess, (who in the Allegory is Ierusalem Here) is interpreted Persecution; while the turning out of Ishmael is owned as just punishment.
i.e. in such things as God in his Word has not forbidden? The Magistrate has bid them come to their Parish-Church; bid men of my Order renounce the Covenant: God hath no where commanded to the contrary.
i.e. in such things as God in his Word has not forbidden? The Magistrate has bid them come to their Parish-Church; bid men of my Order renounce the Covenant: God hath no where commanded to the contrary.
for in things, where God himself has given no order, we are to obey the Magistrate, not only for Fear, but for Conscience sake. We read, that our Saviour himself, kept the Feast of the Dedication, though no where appointed by God himself, no where mention'd in the Old Testament (an Apochryphal Feast) and taught daily in the Temple and in their Synagogues;
for in things, where God himself has given no order, we Are to obey the Magistrate, not only for fear, but for Conscience sake. We read, that our Saviour himself, kept the Feast of the Dedication, though no where appointed by God himself, no where mentioned in the Old Testament (an Apocryphal Feast) and taught daily in the Temple and in their Synagogues;
and that some of his Apostles, after the Ceremonies were dead and buried, came up to the Temple still at the hour of Prayer: to set us an example, that in such things, where there is no express command of God against them,
and that Some of his Apostles, After the Ceremonies were dead and buried, Come up to the Temple still At the hour of Prayer: to Set us an Exampl, that in such things, where there is no express command of God against them,
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If they would but once agree among themselves and say what they would have; they would then have some fair pretence to be consider'd. But here's the misery on't:
If they would but once agree among themselves and say what they would have; they would then have Some fair pretence to be considered. But here's the misery oned:
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'tis very hard for them themselves to define what will satisfie Conscience: because that, being not engag'd upon certain Rules, may to morrow judge that necessary, the necessity whereof to day it doth not fore-see;
it's very hard for them themselves to define what will satisfy Conscience: Because that, being not engaged upon certain Rules, may to morrow judge that necessary, the necessity whereof to day it does not foresee;
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Whereas would they come to some certainty of demands, wherein the whole party, in all its subdivisions, would agree, they might the better be treated with:
Whereas would they come to Some certainty of demands, wherein the Whole party, in all its subdivisions, would agree, they might the better be treated with:
But if their meaning is to be left to such a latitude, to do whatsoever they shall upon occasion find agreeable to their Conscience, i.e. possibly sometimes to their interest or humour to do:
But if their meaning is to be left to such a latitude, to do whatsoever they shall upon occasion find agreeable to their Conscience, i.e. possibly sometime to their Interest or humour to do:
there's no body so void of reason, but must needs see of how dangerous a consequence it is to any Government, to leave any sort of men (whatsoever their Principles be, be they never so honest) to such a Liberty. And such a Liberty, if they had it, would be so far from composing differences;
there's no body so void of reason, but must needs see of how dangerous a consequence it is to any Government, to leave any sort of men (whatsoever their Principles be, be they never so honest) to such a Liberty. And such a Liberty, if they had it, would be so Far from composing differences;
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that those everlasting quarrels and irreconcileable animosities, they have purely out of Conscience taken up one against another (which are now, partly in kindness to the common cause they are engag'd in,
that those everlasting quarrels and Irreconcilable animosities, they have purely out of Conscience taken up one against Another (which Are now, partly in kindness to the Common cause they Are engaged in,
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whilst some, sticking rigidly to those measures, they have already attain'd, and comparing themselves with themselves, severely censure those, that, upon pretence of greater light and more plentiful effusions of the Spirit, walk beyond their line and rule:
while Some, sticking rigidly to those measures, they have already attained, and comparing themselves with themselves, severely censure those, that, upon pretence of greater Light and more plentiful effusions of the Spirit, walk beyond their line and Rule:
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how we ever shall (unless authority interpose) in the exercise of Religion, the hearts of English-men are never like to be united, either in brotherly love to one another,
how we ever shall (unless Authority interpose) in the exercise of Religion, the hearts of Englishmen Are never like to be united, either in brotherly love to one Another,
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but that, the awe and union of Religion being lost, the hazard of the Churches Peace threatens disturbances also to the Civil State; which is our third and last Argument, Taken from the particular constitution of our Government, wherein the Civil and Ecclesiastick State are so nearly united, that,
but that, the awe and Union of Religion being lost, the hazard of the Churches Peace threatens disturbances also to the Civil State; which is our third and last Argument, Taken from the particular constitution of our Government, wherein the Civil and Ecclesiastic State Are so nearly united, that,
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so that, who wishes well to the Government, to the concerns of our Brethren and Companions, must by unavoidable consequence favour the prosperity of the Church.
so that, who wishes well to the Government, to the concerns of our Brothers and Sodales, must by unavoidable consequence favour the Prosperity of the Church.
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To prove this, I shall not pretend to the Law (though however unkind Lawyers may be to the Churches interest in its Iurisdiction) there's enough in the Law it self to this purpose;
To prove this, I shall not pretend to the Law (though however unkind Lawyers may be to the Churches Interest in its Jurisdiction) there's enough in the Law it self to this purpose;
which 'tis very uncharitable wholly to impute to Churchmens ambition, and to allow nothing of merit in the case, upon which those preferments and publick trusts were grounded;
which it's very uncharitable wholly to impute to Churchmen's ambition, and to allow nothing of merit in the case, upon which those preferments and public trusts were grounded;
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nor can publick order be secur'd, unless the two Swords, the Sword of Iustice, and th• Sword of the Spirit, assist each the other in the administration of affairs,
nor can public order be secured, unless the two Swords, the Sword of justice, and th• Sword of the Spirit, assist each the other in the administration of affairs,
Now for any man to take upon him to be a Minister, or, if he be one, to exercise that Function, without the approbation and against the plain sense of the Law, is as irrational and irregular a misdemeanour,
Now for any man to take upon him to be a Minister, or, if he be one, to exercise that Function, without the approbation and against the plain sense of the Law, is as irrational and irregular a misdemeanour,
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and must needs be of as dangerous a consequence to the publick, as for any man to create himself a Magistrate, or to execute the office of a Magistrate without Law.
and must needs be of as dangerous a consequence to the public, as for any man to create himself a Magistrate, or to execute the office of a Magistrate without Law.
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And it is the very same, or worse, in the Ministry; because this office has a more immediate influence on the Consciences of men, the most busie and sturdy principle in humane Nature.
And it is the very same, or Worse, in the Ministry; Because this office has a more immediate influence on the Consciences of men, the most busy and sturdy principle in humane Nature.
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whether theirs be an ordinary or extraordinary Call? If extraordinary (by the way, 'tis Enthusiasm to say so) let them make it appear by Miracles and Languages.
whither theirs be an ordinary or extraordinary Call? If extraordinary (by the Way, it's Enthusiasm to say so) let them make it appear by Miracles and Languages.
If Ordinary, certainly they knew afore-hand, before they came into Orders (for to such I speak) what the legal constitution requires of them, is their Canonical Obedience; if they did know this,
If Ordinary, Certainly they knew aforehand, before they Come into Order (for to such I speak) what the Legal constitution requires of them, is their Canonical obedience; if they did know this,
when it was to be planted under the Government of Heathen Emperours. The Church now, with all her subordinations and dependencies, in all her jurisdictions and powers, owns the King her Supreme. She challenges nothing to her self,
when it was to be planted under the Government of Heathen emperors. The Church now, with all her subordinations and dependencies, in all her jurisdictions and Powers, owns the King her Supreme. She challenges nothing to her self,
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the King deputing Arch-Bishops, and Bishops, to be Judges under him in causes Spiritual, and in his name to govern the Ecclesiastical State; as he makes Lord Keepers, Chief Iustices, and other Iudges of the Land. For had the Church any power in it self in Civil affairs, besides what the Laws give her;
the King deputing Arch-Bishops, and Bishops, to be Judges under him in Causes Spiritual, and in his name to govern the Ecclesiastical State; as he makes Lord Keepers, Chief Justices, and other Judges of the Land. For had the Church any power in it self in Civil affairs, beside what the Laws give her;
I dare say, there's ne're a Bishop in England, but would speedily redress those scandals and grievances, possibly brought into their Courts by Lay-Officers, which people so much clamour against.
I Dare say, there's never a Bishop in England, but would speedily redress those scandals and grievances, possibly brought into their Courts by Lay-Officers, which people so much clamour against.
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But now what can they do? they are ty'd up by Law. All of us, that are of the Clergy own the Civil Power, pay the same obedience to the Laws, as any of you do;
But now what can they do? they Are tied up by Law. All of us, that Are of the Clergy own the Civil Power, pay the same Obedience to the Laws, as any of you do;
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what need of such a pompous costly Religion, of a Church with so great an allowance of means? This ample Revenue exhausts and weakens the State: smaller stipends would serve turn very well.
what need of such a pompous costly Religion, of a Church with so great an allowance of means? This ample Revenue exhausts and weakens the State: smaller Stipends would serve turn very well.
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But can any one, with any shew of ingenuity, fairly reason against the encouragements of Learning, and the rewards of desert? Let it be consider'd that several of this Order, had they gone another way, might (with submission I speak it) have sate in your Seats,
But can any one, with any show of ingenuity, fairly reason against the encouragements of Learning, and the rewards of desert? Let it be considered that several of this Order, had they gone Another Way, might (with submission I speak it) have sat in your Seats,
After all our pains, and time, and strength, and charges too, spent in studies, do not think that what the Law allows us, we have by doing nothing for it.
After all our pains, and time, and strength, and charges too, spent in studies, do not think that what the Law allows us, we have by doing nothing for it.
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and that contempt, which always accompanies meanness? It were to be wish'd that, as Kings are to be the Nursing Fathers of the Church; so Princes and the Sons of Nobles would fit themselves for her dignities:
and that contempt, which always Accompanies meanness? It were to be wished that, as Kings Are to be the Nursing Father's of the Church; so Princes and the Sons of Nobles would fit themselves for her dignities:
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and the Priest elder brother to the Prince. And hence the Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET Kohen (whence we have King) signifies indifferently Prince and Priest: whereupon the Apostle, Rom. 13. calls the King, in Ecclesiastical terms, NONLATINALPHABET,
and the Priest elder brother to the Prince. And hence the Hebrew word Kohen (whence we have King) signifies indifferently Prince and Priest: whereupon the Apostle, Rom. 13. calls the King, in Ecclesiastical terms,,
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'tis Gods Liturgie-maker, and Gods Deacon; to shew too, that a Christian Magistrate, as such, has power to order religious affairs, in the Service of God.
it's God's Liturgy-maker, and God's Deacon; to show too, that a Christian Magistrate, as such, has power to order religious affairs, in the Service of God.
however, must the Church alone be held up by a precarious dependence? Is it not this, that makes Religion a Prostitute to the humors of the people? when men of mean spirits and parts shall, out of fear, comply,
however, must the Church alone be held up by a precarious dependence? Is it not this, that makes Religion a Prostitute to the humours of the people? when men of mean spirits and parts shall, out of Fear, comply,
Shall the inequality of Estates amongst you make the meaner Citizens quarrel the Government of the City, because they have not all the wealth of Aldermen? Shall I,
Shall the inequality of Estates among you make the meaner Citizens quarrel the Government of the city, Because they have not all the wealth of Aldermen? Shall I,
or any of my brethren and companions, because we have not that place and esteem in the Church, as we, out of the pride of our own hearts may think we deserve, go in a sullen arrogance,
or any of my brothers and Sodales, Because we have not that place and esteem in the Church, as we, out of the pride of our own hearts may think we deserve, go in a sullen arrogance,
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To go on, I know it has been seriously discoursed, and p•inted too, that the largeness of the Church-revenue in any Nation impoverishes the State, sets the people behind-hand,
To go on, I know it has been seriously discoursed, and p•inted too, that the largeness of the Church-revenue in any nation impoverishes the State, sets the people behindhand,
why our dissenters should not, upon their own bottoms, be comprehended within the legal settlement of the Church, they themselves give a very just occasion:
why our dissenters should not, upon their own bottoms, be comprehended within the Legal settlement of the Church, they themselves give a very just occasion:
for the very best Party amongst them have such Principles of Policy and Government, as are utterly inconsistent and incompatible, not only with any other Form, but with Monarchy it self;
for the very best Party among them have such Principles of Policy and Government, as Are utterly inconsistent and incompatible, not only with any other From, but with Monarchy it self;
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and others there are, that do, in effect, loosen the bands of all Society, by excusing that duty, Servants owe to their Masters, Children to their Parents, Wives to their Husbands, under a pretence of seeking God, justifie disobedience by the Corban of Religion; and for any command of their Superiors, they like not, have a ready answer, that they are to obey God rather than man:
and Others there Are, that do, in Effect, loosen the bans of all Society, by excusing that duty, Servants owe to their Masters, Children to their Parents, Wives to their Husbands, under a pretence of seeking God, justify disobedience by the Corban of Religion; and for any command of their Superiors, they like not, have a ready answer, that they Are to obey God rather than man:
some there are, that fear not to charge the Church it self with Sacriledge; and truly I must grant, that Churchmen may be guilty, by imbezilling and mis-imploying Church-revenue, which sure enough was mainly design'd for Pious Uses:
Some there Are, that Fear not to charge the Church it self with Sacrilege; and truly I must grant, that Churchmen may be guilty, by imbezilling and misemploying Church-revenue, which sure enough was mainly designed for Pious Uses:
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but may not a man, that faithfully serves the Publick in his place, have some regard to himself too, in fair provisions for his own Family? The Apostle tells us, that he, that does not, is worse then an Infidel.
but may not a man, that faithfully serves the Public in his place, have Some regard to himself too, in fair provisions for his own Family? The Apostle tells us, that he, that does not, is Worse then an Infidel.
But shall any Christian Magistrate now design the Perscution and Ruine of the Church therefore? This were to Argue with the Apostate Iulian, to strip Bishops and Priests of their lively-hood,
But shall any Christian Magistrate now Design the Persecution and Ruin of the Church Therefore? This were to Argue with the Apostate Iulian, to strip Bishops and Priests of their livelihood,
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and there's no Minister, we have, but would be contented to Preach at the Primitive rates, were our Auditors as free and open-handed, as they were then.
and there's no Minister, we have, but would be contented to Preach At the Primitive rates, were our Auditors as free and openhanded, as they were then.
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So that from the complication of Church and State, and the extreme hazard, each of them runs in the other's perils, we stand obliged, upon a meer Civil account, for our Brethren and Companion.
So that from the complication of Church and State, and the extreme hazard, each of them runs in the other's perils, we stand obliged, upon a mere Civil account, for our Brothers and Companion.
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Before I make an end, I think it necessary to take notice of an Objection or two, which may seem to overthrow the purpose and design of this whole Discourse.
Before I make an end, I think it necessary to take notice of an Objection or two, which may seem to overthrow the purpose and Design of this Whole Discourse.
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For though it hath already been clear'd out of the Context, that by Ierusalem here must be meant the Church; and that the Churches Peace, which for his Brethren and Companions sakes David resolves to wish and endeavour, did consist in that People's uniform Worship of God:
For though it hath already been cleared out of the Context, that by Ierusalem Here must be meant the Church; and that the Churches Peace, which for his Brothers and Sodales sakes David resolves to wish and endeavour, did consist in that People's uniform Worship of God:
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as well to the Thrones of David at Ierusalem, as to the Temple, impossible, and, by a subtle contrivance of an establish'd Schism to render his Rebellion perpetually successful, divided them from their brethren in Religion, and made the breach irreconcileable;
as well to the Thrones of David At Ierusalem, as to the Temple, impossible, and, by a subtle contrivance of an established Schism to render his Rebellion perpetually successful, divided them from their brothers in Religion, and made the breach Irreconcilable;
then by degrees the poor Samaritans fell off into all kinds of Superstitions and Idolatries, the Statutes of Omri and Ahab, and I know not what else gallymawfreys of Religion:
then by Degrees the poor Samaritans fell off into all Kinds of Superstitions and Idolatries, the Statutes of Omri and Ahab, and I know not what Else gallymawfreys of Religion:
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but what they found expresly commanded in the Law of Moses. I say, though thus it stood with the Iewish Church; I foresee an Objection may be made, that our case is much different from theirs:
but what they found expressly commanded in the Law of Moses. I say, though thus it stood with the Jewish Church; I foresee an Objection may be made, that our case is much different from theirs:
and then again, for these very Types and Ceremonies they had a Divine Command, and were by strict precept oblig'd to that uniform attendance upon the Temple;
and then again, for these very Types and Ceremonies they had a Divine Command, and were by strict precept obliged to that uniform attendance upon the Temple;
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To the first part of the Objection, that that was a Typical Service in the Iewish Church; but that the Holy Iesus has to the Christian Church brought Grace and Truth, which do not tye us up to such severe observances in external things,
To the First part of the Objection, that that was a Typical Service in the Jewish Church; but that the Holy Iesus has to the Christian Church brought Grace and Truth, which do not tie us up to such severe observances in external things,
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I answer, that, though the Ceremonies of that Religion be abolished, yet the substance of it remains still in the Christian Church: for the shadow and the truth were to answer one another;
I answer, that, though the Ceremonies of that Religion be abolished, yet the substance of it remains still in the Christian Church: for the shadow and the truth were to answer one Another;
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so that the Vniformity of Worship is as agreeable, and perhaps more necessary, now to the Substance, as 'twas then to the Shadow; and the obligation proportionably the same upon us, as upon them.
so that the Uniformity of Worship is as agreeable, and perhaps more necessary, now to the Substance, as 'twas then to the Shadow; and the obligation proportionably the same upon us, as upon them.
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and break down the Partition-wall, and so has brought us Gentiles into the Fellowship of the Church; it was, that we should in the same orderly manner serve him in substance, as they did in Germony, and in suitable methods accomplish their Types with the Truth of our services.
and break down the Partition-wall, and so has brought us Gentiles into the Fellowship of the Church; it was, that we should in the same orderly manner serve him in substance, as they did in Germony, and in suitable methods accomplish their Types with the Truth of our services.
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Christian Religion has, for their Priests and Levites, distinct orders likewise of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, and instead of a Temple, Churches, where the People, by the Ministration of the Priesthood, are to offer up their Prayers and their Praises, which are our morning and evening Sacrifices. And thus for their Temple, their Sacrifices, their Sabbaths, their Priesthood, and almost all considerable Instances of their Worship, there is a perpetual uniform Analegy throughout betwixt them and us.
Christian Religion has, for their Priests and Levites, distinct order likewise of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, and instead of a Temple, Churches, where the People, by the Ministration of the Priesthood, Are to offer up their Prayers and their Praises, which Are our morning and evening Sacrifices. And thus for their Temple, their Sacrifices, their Sabbaths, their Priesthood, and almost all considerable Instances of their Worship, there is a perpetual uniform Analegy throughout betwixt them and us.
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Only their Worship was perform'd in the shadow of the Law; ours in the light of the Gospel: and if this light proves to us darkness, how great will our darkness be? For alas!
Only their Worship was performed in the shadow of the Law; ours in the Light of the Gospel: and if this Light Proves to us darkness, how great will our darkness be? For alas!
and that liberty as it releas'd them from the bondage of the Ceremonial Law, so it doth not at all disoblige them from the Moral Law, but rather engages them to it with faster ties of gratitude.
and that liberty as it released them from the bondage of the Ceremonial Law, so it does not At all disoblige them from the Moral Law, but rather engages them to it with faster ties of gratitude.
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Now, as I take it, the Fifth Commandment, which enjoyns obedience to the Magistrate, was never lookt upon as a part of the Ceremonial Law, but always accounted to have a Moral and a perpetual indispensible obligation in it.
Now, as I take it, the Fifth Commandment, which enjoins Obedience to the Magistrate, was never looked upon as a part of the Ceremonial Law, but always accounted to have a Moral and a perpetual indispensible obligation in it.
And I must assure them, that disobedience to a lawful Governour, in things not simply in their own nature unlawful (as most of them confess our Liturgy and Rites to be) is a great sin and of dangerous consequence, to their own Souls,
And I must assure them, that disobedience to a lawful Governor, in things not simply in their own nature unlawful (as most of them confess our Liturgy and Rites to be) is a great since and of dangerous consequence, to their own Souls,
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And are they able now to produce any reason, why we should not believe, the Governours of our Church (of whom we own the King as Supreme) to have the same power now,
And Are they able now to produce any reason, why we should not believe, the Governors of our Church (of whom we own the King as Supreme) to have the same power now,
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and left those of lesser alloy, which tend only to the convenience and beauty of the Church, not to the Essence of Religion, to the care and prudence of the Apostles,
and left those of lesser alloy, which tend only to the convenience and beauty of the Church, not to the Essence of Religion, to the care and prudence of the Apostles,
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For what means that, which is said of the Primitive Christians, that they continued together, and were all of one mind? They were not sure met, some in one place,
For what means that, which is said of the Primitive Christians, that they continued together, and were all of one mind? They were not sure met, Some in one place,
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What means the Apostle, when he chides some, that sunk and withdrew from the Publick Assemblies, as the manner of some was? but that he would have them keep close to an uniform Worship,
What means the Apostle, when he chides Some, that sunk and withdrew from the Public Assemblies, as the manner of Some was? but that he would have them keep close to an uniform Worship,
In a word, if that general Rule, the Apostle doth authoritatively set down, have not in it the force and purport of a Command; I am to seek, what a Command is;
In a word, if that general Rule, the Apostle does authoritatively Set down, have not in it the force and purport of a Command; I am to seek, what a Command is;
This may be rational to suppose, that the several Churches, according to the nature of their several constitutions, in several Countries, were left to a liberty, upon prudential reasons, to order their own affairs, to their own convenience, in things indifferent,
This may be rational to suppose, that the several Churches, according to the nature of their several constitutions, in several Countries, were left to a liberty, upon prudential Reasons, to order their own affairs, to their own convenience, in things indifferent,
and by publick Authority, reform the abuses and corruptions of Doctrine, and abolish all superstitious and idle Ceremonies; so of them what were found not contrary to Scripture-rule,
and by public authority, reform the Abuses and corruptions of Doctrine, and Abolah all superstitious and idle Ceremonies; so of them what were found not contrary to Scriptural rule,
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and agreeable to primitive practice, it thought fit to retain, for decency and good order, in her Liturgie and Publick Service. And though some were even then discontented, that no more was done;
and agreeable to primitive practice, it Thought fit to retain, for decency and good order, in her Liturgy and Public Service. And though Some were even then discontented, that no more was done;
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and called for a farther Reformation; yet this was but according to the British Proverb, which tells us, that the Saissons (so they call us) never know, when a thing is well;
and called for a farther Reformation; yet this was but according to the Brit Proverb, which tells us, that the Saissons (so they call us) never know, when a thing is well;
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and Presbytery it self is little else then a multiplied Episcopacy, setting up in every Parish a Diocesan) I say, he might probably look upon Church-government, as an indifferent thing,
and Presbytery it self is little Else then a multiplied Episcopacy, setting up in every Parish a Diocesan) I say, he might probably look upon Church-government, as an indifferent thing,
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as well as he did upon the Lords day it self, which he was about (as Martin Bucer reports of him) to have changed from Sunday to Thursday, for the convenience of that people, in their marketings.
as well as he did upon the lords day it self, which he was about (as Martin Bucer reports of him) to have changed from Sunday to Thursday, for the convenience of that people, in their marketings.
Again, hereupon it is, from this liberty, whereby the Churches may each order its own affairs in Christian Policy, that the Reformed Churches themselves,
Again, hereupon it is, from this liberty, whereby the Churches may each order its own affairs in Christian Policy, that the Reformed Churches themselves,
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and yet with that fair regard nevertheless, that, as all the Reformed Churches abroad do highly magnifie the constitution of the Church of England, and approve her Methods;
and yet with that fair regard nevertheless, that, as all the Reformed Churches abroad do highly magnify the constitution of the Church of England, and approve her Methods;
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that the several Churches indeed may, in externals and circumstantials, square themselves to the necessity of times and places, and order their affairs accordingly.
that the several Churches indeed may, in externals and circumstantials, square themselves to the necessity of times and places, and order their affairs accordingly.
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But to say that every particular person or party, in the same Church, has, by vertue of his Christianity, a liberty to disobey the publick Orders of that Church, whereof he is a Member,
But to say that every particular person or party, in the same Church, has, by virtue of his Christianity, a liberty to disobey the public Order of that Church, whereof he is a Member,
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as the Party breaks, it will come to Persons at last:) to take Liberty (as I said before) in this notion, is to make it but another name for confusion.
as the Party breaks, it will come to Persons At last:) to take Liberty (as I said before) in this notion, is to make it but Another name for confusion.
since 'tis so, it necessarily follows, that for any man to affirm, that, what the Magistrate, upon grave deliberation, requires of us, in Gods publick Service, is an intolerable imposition upon conscience;
since it's so, it necessarily follows, that for any man to affirm, that, what the Magistrate, upon grave deliberation, requires of us, in God's public Service, is an intolerable imposition upon conscience;
and that things indifferent, and in their own nature lawful to be done, being once commanded and recommended by lawful Authority, become eo nomine, upon that very account, unlawful;
and that things indifferent, and in their own nature lawful to be done, being once commanded and recommended by lawful authority, become eo nomine, upon that very account, unlawful;
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for ought as we read, was guilty of no other fault but Non-conformity and murmuring against Aaron, Numb. 16. 11. Indeed Dathan and Abiram, Lay-men, Sons of Reuben, went further against Moses himself, in vers. 13, 14. though these State-Reb•ls too,
for ought as we read, was guilty of no other fault but Nonconformity and murmuring against Aaron, Numb. 16. 11. Indeed Dathan and Abiram, Laymen, Sons of Reuben, went further against Moses himself, in vers. 13, 14. though these State-Reb•ls too,
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as well as that disobedient Levite, had the luck upon the very morrow after that dreadful execution upon them, to be esteemed at vers. 41. by all the Congregation, the people of the Lord.
as well as that disobedient Levite, had the luck upon the very morrow After that dreadful execution upon them, to be esteemed At vers. 41. by all the Congregation, the people of the Lord.
the one, in the Jewish Church, long before the building of the Temple, that of Micah: the other, of a famous Christian Church, planted by S. Paul, that of the Corinthians.
the one, in the Jewish Church, long before the building of the Temple, that of micah: the other, of a famous Christian Church, planted by S. Paul, that of the Corinthians.
The Story of Micah is, that he made an Ephod and Teraphim and consecrated one of his Sons to be his Priest, Iudg. 17. 5 ▪ upon which the remark is, in the next verse;
The Story of micah is, that he made an Ephod and Teraphim and consecrated one of his Sons to be his Priest, Judges 17. 5 ▪ upon which the remark is, in the next verse;
when there was no King; that any man should set up for himself a private Form of Worship, to which it should seem the people of the neighbour-houses resorted, Chap. 18. vers. 22. This practice then of Micah's was a fault without doubt;
when there was no King; that any man should Set up for himself a private From of Worship, to which it should seem the people of the neighbour-houses resorted, Chap. 18. vers. 22. This practice then of Micah's was a fault without doubt;
For, saith he, whereas there is among you envying and strife, and divisions or factions, are not ye carnal? why? what factions or divisions are these, he speaks of? he tells you, vers. 4. For while one saith, I am of Paul;
For, Says he, whereas there is among you envying and strife, and divisions or factions, Are not you carnal? why? what factions or divisions Are these, he speaks of? he tells you, vers. 4. For while one Says, I am of Paul;
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If this be envying, and strife, and division or faction, what would Paul have said of us? how carnal are we, who do not gad after the Pauls and Apollos? I wish they were,
If this be envying, and strife, and division or faction, what would Paul have said of us? how carnal Are we, who do not gad After the Paul's and Apollos? I wish they were,
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There is another too, which I must not le• go without its Answer, (and I shall be brief) That these reasons 〈 ◊ 〉 mine for Vniformity will serve indifferently for all Religions of al• Countries, as well as ours;
There is Another too, which I must not le• go without its Answer, (and I shall be brief) That these Reasons 〈 ◊ 〉 mine for Uniformity will serve indifferently for all Religions of al• Countries, as well as ours;
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as to imagine, that has been the drift of it, to countenance the bloody practices and cruel persecutions, used, either in the Popes Dominions, or the Grand Signor's Territories.
as to imagine, that has been the drift of it, to countenance the bloody practices and cruel persecutions, used, either in the Popes Dominions, or the Grand Signor's Territories.
Yet I do in my Conscience think, that some of those the most violent Princes of either Religion, that have been the most zealous Persecuters, were in their Conscience perswaded, that they were in the right.
Yet I do in my Conscience think, that Some of those the most violent Princes of either Religion, that have been the most zealous Persecuters, were in their Conscience persuaded, that they were in the right.
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and yet I say Positively, and I would have it taken notice of, because it may concern some, who may think themselves far enough from being in the same form with Turks and Papists; I do Positively say, that this their acting according to their Conscience will by no means excuse them.
and yet I say Positively, and I would have it taken notice of, Because it may concern Some, who may think themselves Far enough from being in the same from with Turks and Papists; I do Positively say, that this their acting according to their Conscience will by no means excuse them.
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Otherwise Zeal without knowledge, or in a wrong cause, is a ridiculous and mischievous thing; and is upon this score reckoned amongst the works of the flesh.
Otherwise Zeal without knowledge, or in a wrong cause, is a ridiculous and mischievous thing; and is upon this score reckoned among the works of the Flesh.
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I mean an erroneous Conscience. For which way soever he take, either with or against Conscience, he is concluded to an unavoidable necessity of sinning;
I mean an erroneous Conscience. For which Way soever he take, either with or against Conscience, he is concluded to an unavoidable necessity of sinning;
and I must acknowledge too, that 'tis safest to sin on Conscience side; and yet the mistake of Conscience will not be a sufficient plea for unjustifiable actions.
and I must acknowledge too, that it's Safest to sin on Conscience side; and yet the mistake of Conscience will not be a sufficient plea for unjustifiable actions.
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No more does Nero 's or Dioclesian 's Persecutions of the Saints blemish any Christian Magistrates severity, in defending the Faith against Hereticks, or the Order of the Church against Sectaries. Alexander 's killing of a Friend in his drink could be no Argument against his putting a Traytor to death by sober advice;
No more does Nero is or Diocletian is Persecutions of the Saints blemish any Christian Magistrates severity, in defending the Faith against Heretics, or the Order of the Church against Sectaries. Alexander is killing of a Friend in his drink could be no Argument against his putting a Traitor to death by Sobrium Advice;
let any one judge, is not the Magistrate, whom God hath intrusted with the care of his Church, obliged to be as Zealous for the preservation of Church and State, in the vigorous defence of Truth and Peace? To make a familiar instance:
let any one judge, is not the Magistrate, whom God hath Entrusted with the care of his Church, obliged to be as Zealous for the preservation of Church and State, in the vigorous defence of Truth and Peace? To make a familiar instance:
so you will extend that patience a little farther, whilst I make an earnest and affectionate Address to you, in a short Application, with which I shall close all.
so you will extend that patience a little farther, while I make an earnest and affectionate Address to you, in a short Application, with which I shall close all.
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Let me then press it upon you, Right Honourable and Worshipful, the Magistrates and Patriots of this great City, and you worthy Citizens, of what rank and degree soever, which hear me this day (and I could wish, my voice could reach from one end of the City to the other) that you will all of you put on Publick Spirits,
Let me then press it upon you, Right Honourable and Worshipful, the Magistrates and Patriots of this great city, and you worthy Citizens, of what rank and degree soever, which hear me this day (and I could wish, my voice could reach from one end of the city to the other) that you will all of you put on Public Spirits,
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and lay to heart the concerns of your Brethren and Companions, and every man in his place exsert his Authority and Interest, contribute his Prayers and endeavours for the Prosperity of the English Church, and the composure of our unnatural irreligious differences in Religion.
and lay to heart the concerns of your Brothers and Sodales, and every man in his place exsert his authority and Interest, contribute his Prayers and endeavours for the Prosperity of the English Church, and the composure of our unnatural irreligious differences in Religion.
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Your City is the Metropolis of the Nation, the Royal Seat of the Government, and the great Staple of Trade; which spreads its universal influence into all parts of the Land;
Your city is the Metropolis of the nation, the Royal Seat of the Government, and the great Staple of Trade; which spreads its universal influence into all parts of the Land;
Your publick Iustice, and Regulation of Trade, and Reformation of Abuses in Civil Affairs, and the prudent and vigilant administration of the Government of the City, are things make you worthily spoken of:
Your public justice, and Regulation of Trade, and Reformation of Abuses in Civil Affairs, and the prudent and vigilant administration of the Government of the city, Are things make you worthily spoken of:
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'Tis not flattery, will uphold a Government. I speak it out of hearty affection to my Countrey, and a due respect to this famous City. My heart bleeds within me,
It's not flattery, will uphold a Government. I speak it out of hearty affection to my Country, and a due respect to this famous city. My heart bleeds within me,
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unless such a Stupor and unactive astonishment hath overtaken us, as did in the late Conflagration, and we tamely give up all to the Fury of the Merciless Element.
unless such a Stupor and unactive astonishment hath overtaken us, as did in the late Conflagration, and we tamely give up all to the Fury of the Merciless Element.
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and we would take Saint Iude 's advice, Iude 19, 20, 21, 22, 23. verses, where he tells us of those, that separate themselves; that, for all their pretences, have not the Spirit. But ye Beloved, (says he) building up your selves on your most holy Faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, (which may most certainly be done in the publick wholsome forms of Church-Devotion) Keep your selves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Iesus Christ unto eternal life.
and we would take Saint Iude is Advice, Iude 19, 20, 21, 22, 23. Verses, where he tells us of those, that separate themselves; that, for all their pretences, have not the Spirit. But you beloved, (Says he) building up your selves on your most holy Faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, (which may most Certainly be done in the public wholesome forms of Church-Devotion) Keep your selves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Iesus christ unto Eternal life.
but some there are, it seems, must be roughly dealt with; and aw'd by Authority. Let us, like Brethren and Companions, take up the business between our selves. Come;
but Some there Are, it seems, must be roughly dealt with; and awed by authority. Let us, like Brothers and Sodales, take up the business between our selves. Come;
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Why should any one of us be asham'd of that which is his glory, and will be his Eternal comfort? We are Brethren and Friends; we live under the same Laws,
Why should any one of us be ashamed of that which is his glory, and will be his Eternal Comfort? We Are Brothers and Friends; we live under the same Laws,
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that you have quit your establishments, and are perpetually to seek for your Religion, and are ready like Children in your streets, to be caught up by every Spirit,
that you have quit your establishments, and Are perpetually to seek for your Religion, and Are ready like Children in your streets, to be caught up by every Spirit,
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London, an Ancient and Noble Mart, long talkt of in the world, before ever there was Dam or Dike in Holland; let it not truckle under Amsterdam, and be made a Magazine of Opinions,
London, an Ancient and Noble Mars, long talked of in the world, before ever there was Dam or Dike in Holland; let it not truckle under Amsterdam, and be made a Magazine of Opinions,
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and new fangled Religions. For shame do not justifie that advantage, the Enemies of our Church have taken from 666. to clap the name of Babylon upon your City; but wipe off the reproach,
and new fangled Religions. For shame do not justify that advantage, the Enemies of our Church have taken from 666. to clap the name of Babylon upon your city; but wipe off the reproach,
Then shall we see both Church and State, once more in a flourishing condition: when God shall make all our Officers righteousness, and with his favour shall encompass us, as with a shield:
Then shall we see both Church and State, once more in a flourishing condition: when God shall make all our Officers righteousness, and with his favour shall encompass us, as with a shield:
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