King David's danger and deliverance, or, The conspiracy of Absolon and Achitophel defeated in a sermon preached in the Cathedral Church of Exon, on the ninth of September, 1683, being the day of thanksgiving appointed for the discovery of the late fanatical plot / by Thomas Long ...
nor of the Mercy of God in defeating the Conspiracy against King David, than in this against King Charles; which by that time the Parallel is drawn, will so appear, that all that see it shall say, This hath God done, &c.
nor of the Mercy of God in defeating the conspiracy against King David, than in this against King Charles; which by that time the Parallel is drawn, will so appear, that all that see it shall say, This hath God done, etc.
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and is directed to the chief Musician, to be set as a holy Anthem to perpetuate the memory of a gracious deliverance from a formidable Enemy that sought after his life.
and is directed to the chief Musician, to be Set as a holy Anthem to perpetuate the memory of a gracious deliverance from a formidable Enemy that sought After his life.
Dr. Hammond, with some others, think it to be Saul; but the whole contexture of the Psalm expresseth the Rebellion of Absolon and Achitophel so fully, that there is not a thread wanting or misplaced.
Dr. Hammond, with Some Others, think it to be Saul; but the Whole contexture of the Psalm Expresses the Rebellion of Absalom and Ahithophel so Fully, that there is not a thread wanting or misplaced.
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It is a Rule with Expositors, that where the Title of the Psalm is defective, it ought to be referred to the preceding Psalm, wherein, v. 11. the Prophet gives himself the Title of King, which he never did while Saul was alive,
It is a Rule with Expositors, that where the Title of the Psalm is defective, it ought to be referred to the preceding Psalm, wherein, v. 11. the Prophet gives himself the Title of King, which he never did while Saul was alive,
and therefore some very learned Expositors conclude that it was written (contra Achitophelem & Collegas ejus) against Achitophel and his Confederates.
and Therefore Some very learned Expositors conclude that it was written (contra Achitophelem & Colleagues His) against Ahithophel and his Confederates.
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All men shall see it ( i. e. the Iniquity of the Conspiracy, and the righteous Judgments of God on the Conspirators) and fear, and shall declare the work of God, saying, This hath God done:
All men shall see it (i. e. the Iniquity of the conspiracy, and the righteous Judgments of God on the Conspirators) and Fear, and shall declare the work of God, saying, This hath God done:
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First, of the Person against whom the Conspiracy was intended, King David; a King who was the greatest Favourite of Heaven, who had been exercised with as many Troubles, delivered and established on his Throne by as many Miracles,
First, of the Person against whom the conspiracy was intended, King David; a King who was the greatest Favourite of Heaven, who had been exercised with as many Troubles, Delivered and established on his Throne by as many Miracles,
as ever the People of Israel were till they were setled in Canaan. And 'tis no less a wonder, that after so good a King had been so long in the Throne (which was well-nigh forty years) and God had done so great things for him,
as ever the People of Israel were till they were settled in Canaan. And it's no less a wonder, that After so good a King had been so long in the Throne (which was well-nigh forty Years) and God had done so great things for him,
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and their Daughters were as the polished corners of the Temple, that there should be any complaining in their streets: Much more, that the People should grow weary of such a King as was the Fountain of such Blessings,
and their Daughters were as the polished corners of the Temple, that there should be any complaining in their streets: Much more, that the People should grow weary of such a King as was the Fountain of such Blessings,
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and, like Lucifer, not content with the beatifick Vision, and the pleasures at Gods right hand, confederating with evil Angels to divide the Glory and Power of that Kingdom among themselves, be deservedly condemned to chains of darkness,
and, like Lucifer, not content with the beatific Vision, and the pleasures At God's right hand, confederating with evil Angels to divide the Glory and Power of that Kingdom among themselves, be deservedly condemned to chains of darkness,
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for in the midst of all his troubles, when he was driven to shift for himself from one place and Kingdom to another, he gave the Priests a special charge to secure the Ark of God, 2 Sam. 15.25.
for in the midst of all his Troubles, when he was driven to shift for himself from one place and Kingdom to Another, he gave the Priests a special charge to secure the Ark of God, 2 Sam. 15.25.
No Prince ruled more strictly by the Laws of God, and the Statutes of Israel, than David: Psal. 78.73. He fed them with a faithful and true heart, and ruled them prudently with all his power.
No Prince ruled more strictly by the Laws of God, and the Statutes of Israel, than David: Psalm 78.73. He fed them with a faithful and true heart, and ruled them prudently with all his power.
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The greatest imperfection in David 's government, was his too great indulgence to such as Absolon and Shimei, who abused it, to an attempt of his overthrow:
The greatest imperfection in David is government, was his too great indulgence to such as Absalom and Shimei, who abused it, to an attempt of his overthrow:
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or any deviation from the established Worship of God to Idolatry; though in the time of his banishment among idolatrous Nations, he met with such Temptations,
or any deviation from the established Worship of God to Idolatry; though in the time of his banishment among idolatrous nations, he met with such Temptations,
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as none but a true Israelite, in whose spirit there is no guile, could resist. Yet wanted there not some that slandered the footsteps of Gods anointed.
as none but a true Israelite, in whose Spirit there is no guile, could resist. Yet wanted there not Some that slandered the footsteps of God's anointed.
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A treacherous false Brother, as his name signifies, Frater defectus vel ruinae: That person to whom David had respect, Psal. 41.9. My own familiar friend in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lift up his heel against me.
A treacherous false Brother, as his name signifies, Frater defectus vel ruinae: That person to whom David had respect, Psalm 41.9. My own familiar friend in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bred, hath lift up his heel against me.
He was (as Tacitus says of Sejanus ) facinorum omnium repertor; the spirit and life of that wicked Association, which from its first conception was impregnated with an Assassination. He had been a long time David 's Counsellor, as he is call'd by way of Eminency, the chief Minister of State:
He was (as Tacitus Says of Sejanus) Facinorum omnium repertor; the Spirit and life of that wicked Association, which from its First conception was impregnated with an Assassination. He had been a long time David is Counsellor, as he is called by Way of Eminency, the chief Minister of State:
He had seen divers Revolutions of the Government (Quorum pars magna fuit.) from Saul to his Son Ishboseth, from Ishboseth 's short Reign to David; and now he sets up for Absolon: and who would not confederate with the Kings Son, having the Kings great Counsellor on his side!
He had seen diverse Revolutions of the Government (Quorum pars Magna fuit.) from Saul to his Son Ishbosheth, from Ishbosheth is short Reign to David; and now he sets up for Absalom: and who would not confederate with the Kings Son, having the Kings great Counsellor on his side!
We cannot find any cause given by David for Achitophel 's Revolt, who had been obliged by all the Favours that a potent and prosperous Prince could heap on a well-deserving Subject:
We cannot find any cause given by David for Ahithophel is Revolt, who had been obliged by all the Favours that a potent and prosperous Prince could heap on a well-deserving Subject:
Perhaps the prudent Prince had rejected some of his rash Counsels, his assuming and ingrossing the sole power of making War and Peace, his violating well-established Leagues, his Delenda Carthago, his courting the Affections of the People, alienating them from their Prince, sowing Seeds of Discontent and Sedition among them.
Perhaps the prudent Prince had rejected Some of his rash Counsels, his assuming and engrossing the sole power of making War and Peace, his violating well-established Leagues, his Delenda Carthago, his courting the Affections of the People, alienating them from their Prince, sowing Seeds of Discontent and Sedition among them.
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for when he endeavoured to assume the Command of Absolon 's Forces to himself, (as we read, 2 Sam. 17.1,2. I will chuse out 12000 men, and will up and follow David, (i. e.) he would have headed the Rebellion, and left Absolon to shift for himself) his designe being frustrated by the seasonable advice of Hushai, it so grated on his Spirit, that he could find no rest but in his Grave.
for when he endeavoured to assume the Command of Absalom is Forces to himself, (as we read, 2 Sam. 17.1,2. I will choose out 12000 men, and will up and follow David, (i. e.) he would have headed the Rebellion, and left Absalom to shift for himself) his Design being frustrated by the seasonable Advice of Hushai, it so grated on his Spirit, that he could find no rest but in his Grave.
Evident it is, that his grand designe was to have broken the Chain of Succession to the Crown of Israel: and though he pretended to set up Absolon, yet it is apparent that his aim was to assume the Government to himself:
Evident it is, that his grand Design was to have broken the Chain of Succession to the Crown of Israel: and though he pretended to Set up Absalom, yet it is apparent that his aim was to assume the Government to himself:
and in open Field, and not cowardly to assassinate his King, being unarmed (which one of his most daring Captains refused to do) he quite deserted young Absolon.
and in open Field, and not cowardly to assassinate his King, being unarmed (which one of his most daring Captains refused to do) he quite deserted young Absalom.
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I know that some Divines tell us that Achitophel was incensed against David by a revengeful spirit for the sake of Bathsheba, who was the Daughter of Eliam, 2 Sam. 11.4. and Eliam, Achitophel 's Son, chap. 23.34. But here lies a Mystery:
I know that Some Divines tell us that Ahithophel was incensed against David by a revengeful Spirit for the sake of Bathsheba, who was the Daughter of Eliam, 2 Sam. 11.4. and Eliam, Ahithophel is Son, chap. 23.34. But Here lies a Mystery:
Chileab, old David 's second Son, was yet alive, though some would have him dead; he was to be excluded from the Succession for Absolon 's sake, as is pretended:
Chileab, old David is second Son, was yet alive, though Some would have him dead; he was to be excluded from the Succession for Absalom is sake, as is pretended:
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but that Chain being broken, though but in one link, the whole would be laid aside as useless and burthensom; and then, notwithstanding Absolon 's pretence, the Crown might have descended to his own little Solomon.
but that Chain being broken, though but in one link, the Whole would be laid aside as useless and burdensome; and then, notwithstanding Absalom is pretence, the Crown might have descended to his own little Solomon.
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But what if David were guilty in the matter of Bathsheba? our Achitophel, of all men living, was unfit to revenge that sin on his Soveraign, of which he was so notoriously guilty himself, who,
But what if David were guilty in the matter of Bathsheba? our Ahithophel, of all men living, was unfit to revenge that since on his Sovereign, of which he was so notoriously guilty himself, who,
as some modern Historians report, did, also (to cut off all hopes of a Reconciliation between the Father and Son) perswade Absolon to go in to his Fathers Concubines, and that in the sight of all Israel;
as Some modern Historians report, did, also (to Cut off all hope's of a Reconciliation between the Father and Son) persuade Absalom to go in to his Father's Concubines, and that in the sighed of all Israel;
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and (quod facis, fac cito) his design of rising suddenly, that very night, with his twelve thousand Brisk Boys, and falling on David, while he was weak and weary, to seize his person,
and (quod facis, fac Quick) his Design of rising suddenly, that very night, with his twelve thousand Brisk Boys, and falling on David, while he was weak and weary, to seize his person,
but dead men, 2 Sam. 17.2, and 3. This designe, I say, when it was brought to the birth, though at first it pleased Absolon and all the Elders of Israel, v. 4. yet on second thoughts they all abhorred the bloudiness of that execrable designe;
but dead men, 2 Sam. 17.2, and 3. This Design, I say, when it was brought to the birth, though At First it pleased Absalom and all the Elders of Israel, v. 4. yet on second thoughts they all abhorred the bloodiness of that execrable Design;
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and confounded that devilish device, turning the counsel of Achitophel into foolishness; who being deserted of all his Confederates, deserts himself too;
and confounded that devilish device, turning the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness; who being deserted of all his Confederates, deserts himself too;
his suborning false Witnesses, his encouraging seditious Petitions, his lying Slanders against the Lords Anointed, his obstructing the execution of Justice,
his suborning false Witnesses, his encouraging seditious Petitions, his lying Slanders against the lords Anointed, his obstructing the execution of justice,
for all which, there was none like Absolon, 2 Sam. 14.25. As for beauty (& multum egregio decus enitet ore:) in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absolon;
for all which, there was none like Absalom, 2 Sam. 14.25. As for beauty (& multum egregio decus enitet over:) in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom;
For he rose up early and stood by the way of the gate (where Judgment was to be given) to meet and encourage such Petitioners as Achitophel sent thither with Complaints:
For he rose up early and stood by the Way of the gate (where Judgement was to be given) to meet and encourage such Petitioners as Ahithophel sent thither with Complaints:
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he put forth his hand, and embraced them in his bosom, and kissed them too, v. 5. and as if he would breathe his very Soul into theirs, he whispers to them his sence of their Grievances, and promises Redress:
he put forth his hand, and embraced them in his bosom, and kissed them too, v. 5. and as if he would breathe his very Soul into theirs, he whispers to them his sense of their Grievances, and promises Redress:
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He condoles the defects of his Fathers Government, who through old Age and new Delights was wholly indisposed for the government of so great a People, which was now devolved on corrupt Magistrates and a carnal Priesthood, by whom judgment is turned into gall,
He condoles the defects of his Father's Government, who through old Age and new Delights was wholly indisposed for the government of so great a People, which was now devolved on corrupt Magistrates and a carnal Priesthood, by whom judgement is turned into Gall,
His Fame is ecchoed now from Dan to Beersheba: He hath his Friends and Confidents in every corner of the Country, who proclaim Absolon 's Graces and Perfections,
His Fame is echoed now from Dan to Beersheba: He hath his Friends and Confidents in every corner of the Country, who proclaim Absalom is Graces and Perfections,
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These Alarms awaken David 's Spirit, and put him into a great streight between his Fatherly affection to Absolon, and his own preservation, in which that of his People was bound up;
These Alarms awaken David is Spirit, and put him into a great straight between his Fatherly affection to Absalom, and his own preservation, in which that of his People was bound up;
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Absolon is banished for the space of tw years from the presence and Dominions of his Father, 2 Sam. 14.28. during which time he saw not his fathers face;
Absalom is banished for the Molle of tw Years from the presence and Dominions of his Father, 2 Sam. 14.28. during which time he saw not his Father's face;
but by the mediation of Joab, David 's General, he was restored again to savour, being so passionately beloved of him, that the heart of David longed to go out to him in his Exile, 2 Sam. 13.39.
but by the mediation of Joab, David is General, he was restored again to savour, being so passionately Beloved of him, that the heart of David longed to go out to him in his Exile, 2 Sam. 13.39.
such were Shimei and Sheba, Doeg and Nabal, and Ziba, and Amasa his General. These consult in secret, and act severally according to their several capacities.
such were Shimei and Sheba, Doeg and Nabal, and Ziba, and Amasa his General. These consult in secret, and act severally according to their several capacities.
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First Shimei comes forth, as another Balaam, to curse the King to his face, 2 Sam. 16.5. He is noted to have been a man of the house of Saul, who had long endeavoured to revive the Good Old Cause, by the same scurvy old methods of belying and slandering the footsteps of Gods anointed:
First Shimei comes forth, as Another balaam, to curse the King to his face, 2 Sam. 16.5. He is noted to have been a man of the house of Saul, who had long endeavoured to revive the Good Old Cause, by the same scurvy old methods of belying and slandering the footsteps of God's anointed:
and cast dirt on him and all his servants, v. 6. And this he did maledictione forti; according to the Polititians Rule, fortiter calumniare, aliquid adherebit.
and cast dirt on him and all his Servants, v. 6. And this he did malediction forti; according to the Politicians Rule, fortiter calumniare, Aliquid adherebit.
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(as if he had been a dead Dog, that could not be moved with those intolerable affronts and indignities) the Lord hath returned on thee all the bloud of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned;
(as if he had been a dead Dog, that could not be moved with those intolerable affronts and indignities) the Lord hath returned on thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned;
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and the Crown that was fixed on his head by God's own hand with a Chain of Miracles, is by no lower pretence than a Divine Right, given to his rebellious Son;
and the Crown that was fixed on his head by God's own hand with a Chain of Miracles, is by no lower pretence than a Divine Right, given to his rebellious Son;
and when such a one as Saul, and those that perished with him, are canonized for Saints after the modern fashion of the Church of Rome; and all the bloud shed in that Irreligious War, charged on the head of David? It is noted by S. Peter, 2 Pet. 2.10. that presumptuous sinners are not afraid to speak evil of dignities:
and when such a one as Saul, and those that perished with him, Are canonized for Saints After the modern fashion of the Church of Room; and all the blood shed in that Irreligious War, charged on the head of David? It is noted by S. Peter, 2 Pet. 2.10. that presumptuous Sinners Are not afraid to speak evil of dignities:
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and, as the Psalmist says, their own tongues should make them fall, v. 8. But this is the language which Shimei and his Complices had learnt from the Covenanters and Conventiclers at Hebron, who doubtless,
and, as the Psalmist Says, their own tongues should make them fallen, v. 8. But this is the language which Shimei and his Accomplices had learned from the Covenanters and Conventiclers At Hebron, who doubtless,
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and though they now onely shake their heads at the miscarriage, would have lift up their tongues and proclaim'd him a Tyrant and Traytor. Yet how doth this Wretch crouch and fawn on the King when God had delivered him! 2 Sam. 19.19.
and though they now only shake their Heads At the miscarriage, would have lift up their tongues and proclaimed him a Tyrant and Traitor. Yet how does this Wretch crouch and fawn on the King when God had Delivered him! 2 Sam. 19.19.
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Let not my Lord impute iniquity to me, neither do thou remember that which thy servant did perversely the day that my Lord the King went out of Jerusalem, that the King should take it to his heart,
Let not my Lord impute iniquity to me, neither do thou Remember that which thy servant did perversely the day that my Lord the King went out of Jerusalem, that the King should take it to his heart,
This hath ever been the practice of rebellious persons, to chalk out that way with their Tongues and Pens, which they intend to cut out with their Swords.
This hath ever been the practice of rebellious Persons, to chalk out that Way with their Tongues and Pens, which they intend to Cut out with their Swords.
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But if indeed any such Offenders are sorry for what they have done, let them do at least as Shimei did, who came the first of all the house of Joseph, v. 20. to congratulate the Kings safe return, and acknowledged his fault.
But if indeed any such Offenders Are sorry for what they have done, let them do At least as Shimei did, who Come the First of all the house of Joseph, v. 20. to congratulate the Kings safe return, and acknowledged his fault.
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Let them therefore come and abhor themselves, and ask forgiveness for abhorring the Abhorrors of that accursed Association; let them for once shew so much of Ingenuity and serious Penitence as those Sorcerers did, Acts 19.19. who of a long time had bewitched the people, as Simon the Conjurer, who was esteemed of as the great power of God;
Let them Therefore come and abhor themselves, and ask forgiveness for abhorring the Abhorrors of that accursed Association; let them for once show so much of Ingenuity and serious Penitence as those Sorcerers did, Acts 19.19. who of a long time had bewitched the people, as Simon the Conjurer, who was esteemed of as the great power of God;
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What though the price of them be twice 50000 pieces of Silver? it would make a Boonfire that would in some measure satisfie for the Conflagration of our great City,
What though the price of them be twice 50000 Pieces of Silver? it would make a Boonfire that would in Some measure satisfy for the Conflagration of our great city,
in the books of some who term themselves true Protestants, than in all those which are written by such as they justly condemn for Idolatrous and Traiterous Papists. Let any of them read over all Coleman 's Letters,
in the books of Some who term themselves true Protestants, than in all those which Are written by such as they justly condemn for Idolatrous and Traitorous Papists. Let any of them read over all Coleman is Letters,
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and I dare parallel all of them in one Book of a Leading Dissenter, which he yet stiles his Holy Commonwealth. With what face can these men pretend any longer that they cannot through Scruples of Conscience come up to the Church of England in the practice of an innocent Ceremony, who have outgone the Church of Rome as well in the practices as in the principles of Rebellion and Bloudshed!
and I Dare parallel all of them in one Book of a Leading Dissenter, which he yet stile his Holy Commonwealth. With what face can these men pretend any longer that they cannot through Scruples of Conscience come up to the Church of England in the practice of an innocent Ceremony, who have outgone the Church of Room as well in the practices as in the principles of Rebellion and Bloodshed!
for who but a mad man would kick at the Crown of David, and think to make a Foot-ball of it to be tossed by every Clown? Yet this the vertuous and noble Sheba attempted:
for who but a mad man would kick At the Crown of David, and think to make a Football of it to be tossed by every Clown? Yet this the virtuous and noble Sheba attempted:
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and as if it had not been enough to draw others into the same Perdition with himself in his life-time, heacted so as to make Israel to sin after his death.
and as if it had not been enough to draw Others into the same Perdition with himself in his lifetime, heacted so as to make Israel to sin After his death.
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The next person (among David 's Enemies) was that Churl Nabal, who was of the house of Caleb; that Caleb, I suppose, of whom it is written, Numb. 14.24. that he was a man of another spirit, who obeyed God and served his servant Moses fully.
The next person (among David is Enemies) was that Churl Nabal, who was of the house of Caleb; that Caleb, I suppose, of whom it is written, Numb. 14.24. that he was a man of Another Spirit, who obeyed God and served his servant Moses Fully.
and had large possessions, all which were preserved to him by David, 1 Sam. 25.21. I have kept all that this fellow hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missing of all that pertained to him.
and had large possessions, all which were preserved to him by David, 1 Sam. 25.21. I have kept all that this fellow hath in the Wilderness, so that nothing was missing of all that pertained to him.
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and my water, and my flesh, and give it to men that I know not whence they be? At which Answer David was greatly provoked, being thus rewarded evil for good, v. 21. and railed on, v. 14. by him who had been a will unto him both by night and day, that none did hurt him, v. 16. for which he was sentenced to death.
and my water, and my Flesh, and give it to men that I know not whence they be? At which Answer David was greatly provoked, being thus rewarded evil for good, v. 21. and railed on, v. 14. by him who had been a will unto him both by night and day, that none did hurt him, v. 16. for which he was sentenced to death.
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The next Character of the Conspirators is that of Ziba, who was a servant of the house of Saul, as his Father had been, in the first War against David; a wealthy man he was too,
The next Character of the Conspirators is that of Ziba, who was a servant of the house of Saul, as his Father had been, in the First War against David; a wealthy man he was too,
Mephiboseth the Son of Jonathan, David 's old and faithful friend, gave order to Ziba to prepare his Asses that he might wait on the King in his distress;
Mephibosheth the Son of Johnathan, David is old and faithful friend, gave order to Ziba to prepare his Asses that he might wait on the King in his distress;
but as he complains, 2 Sam. 19.26. Ziba deceived him, and yet he had the confidence to accuse his Master in a high degree, ch. 16.3. as if he tarried at Hierusalem, with a purpose to make a Party for himself against David, and had said, To day shall the house of Israel restore me the Kingdom of my Father.
but as he complains, 2 Sam. 19.26. Ziba deceived him, and yet he had the confidence to accuse his Master in a high degree, changed. 16.3. as if he tarried At Jerusalem, with a purpose to make a Party for himself against David, and had said, To day shall the house of Israel restore me the Kingdom of my Father.
And so subtile and importune were the Informers in their Accusations, that David was inclined to believe them rather than Mephiboseth, who had been a great sufferer and hearty sorrower for him, ch. 19.24.
And so subtle and importune were the Informers in their Accusations, that David was inclined to believe them rather than Mephibosheth, who had been a great sufferer and hearty sorrower for him, changed. 19.24.
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and prayed to God for him, v. 10. when he was persecuted by Saul. A cruelty which none of Saul 's Footmen would execute, v 17. but these children of Edom, in the day of the distress of Hierusalem and Sion, cryed out, Raze it, raze it,
and prayed to God for him, v. 10. when he was persecuted by Saul. A cruelty which none of Saul is Footmen would execute, v 17. but these children of Edom, in the day of the distress of Jerusalem and Sion, cried out, Raze it, raze it,
Ziba was a principal Persecutor of the Church of God next to Doeg; he countenanced the Meetings at Hebron, and was a Patron to those mock-Priests which sacrificed there, in opposition to the established service of God at Hierusalem; and in requital,
Ziba was a principal Persecutor of the Church of God next to Doeg; he countenanced the Meetings At Hebron, and was a Patron to those mock-Priests which sacrificed there, in opposition to the established service of God At Jerusalem; and in requital,
as his Father was registred among the Saints in Everlasting Rest, so hath he many Memorials dedicated to him by those who incessantly sought the ruine of Jerusalem, as their great Patriot:
as his Father was registered among the Saints in Everlasting Rest, so hath he many Memorials dedicated to him by those who incessantly sought the ruin of Jerusalem, as their great Patriot:
his design was to have supplanted Joab, and to have been made David 's General; and David had made him a promise, ch. 19.13. but was willing first to have some proof of his fidelity: and, ch. 20.4. he gave him command to assemble the men of Judah, and to pursue Sheba at a set time;
his Design was to have supplanted Joab, and to have been made David is General; and David had made him a promise, changed. 19.13. but was willing First to have Some proof of his Fidis: and, changed. 20.4. he gave him command to assemble the men of Judah, and to pursue Sheba At a Set time;
but he delayed the business, and disappointed David: yet still he intruded himself, and would fain lead the Forces raised by Abishai; so that his ambition became so intolerable to Joab, that he smote him in the fifth rib,
but he delayed the business, and disappointed David: yet still he intruded himself, and would fain led the Forces raised by Abishai; so that his ambition became so intolerable to Joab, that he smote him in the fifth rib,
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We are now, in the third Parallel, to consider their Communication, the matter of Fact, the Means and Methods of carrying on the Conspiracy, which in v. 2. is described to consist of two parts. 1. The secret counsel of the wicked.
We Are now, in the third Parallel, to Consider their Communication, the matter of Fact, the Means and Methods of carrying on the conspiracy, which in v. 2. is described to consist of two parts. 1. The secret counsel of the wicked.
And, 2. The insurrection of evil doers. The Prophet prays God in the first place, Adversus occulta conventicula nocentium hominum; as Rudinger interprets it.
And, 2. The insurrection of evil doers. The Prophet prays God in the First place, Adversus Hidden Conventions nocentium hominum; as Rudinger interprets it.
The Assassination of the King, which as you have heard, was designed by Achitophel, but prevented by his own death, was now undertaken by a secret Cabal, who narrowly watched every step that he made, in his going forth, and in his coming in;
The Assassination of the King, which as you have herd, was designed by Ahithophel, but prevented by his own death, was now undertaken by a secret Cabal, who narrowly watched every step that he made, in his going forth, and in his coming in;
for though they did often commune of laying snares privily, v. 5.; though for the space of three years together NONLATINALPHABET, they deliberated how, where and when to surprize him;
for though they did often commune of laying snares privily, v. 5.; though for the Molle of three Years together, they deliberated how, where and when to surprise him;
though v. 6. they did search out iniquity, and accomplish a diligent search, NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET, as so many Bloud-hounds, which, being at a fault, search every Bush and every Path;
though v. 6. they did search out iniquity, and accomplish a diligent search, &, as so many Bloodhounds, which, being At a fault, search every Bush and every Path;
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the Devil was a lying spirit in the mouths of their Prophets, though they were transformed into Angels of light, perswading the Assassinates that they should do God an acceptable Service in killing his Anointed,
the devil was a lying Spirit in the mouths of their prophets, though they were transformed into Angels of Light, persuading the Assassinates that they should do God an acceptable Service in killing his Anointed,
Now what greater encouragement can be given men pretending to Religion and Conscience, than when their Guides, to whom they have committed the conduct of their Souls, shall Prophesie lies in the name of God, and urge them to Rebellion by Scripture and Examples? And whether it be not a just Judgement of God on those Regicides, who for above Thirty years together have shewn no token of repentance for murthering the best of Kings, to give them up to the hardness of their own hearts, that they may fill up the measure of their iniquities, by attempting the barbarous butchering of him that was second to none but his incomparable Father, I wish they would consider.
Now what greater encouragement can be given men pretending to Religion and Conscience, than when their Guides, to whom they have committed the conduct of their Souls, shall Prophesy lies in the name of God, and urge them to Rebellion by Scripture and Examples? And whither it be not a just Judgement of God on those Regicides, who for above Thirty Years together have shown no token of Repentance for murdering the best of Kings, to give them up to the hardness of their own hearts, that they may fill up the measure of their iniquities, by attempting the barbarous butchering of him that was second to none but his incomparable Father, I wish they would Consider.
and being thus possessed by a spirit of obstinacy, they are like him in the Gospel whom no Bonds or Chains could restrain from practising the mischief they had imagined;
and being thus possessed by a Spirit of obstinacy, they Are like him in the Gospel whom no Bonds or Chains could restrain from practising the mischief they had imagined;
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but onely to secure their Worldly Interest, or to beget a firmer resolution, and engage them to greater secrecy for the effecting of this hellish Design. Tantum Religio potuit suadere malorum.
but only to secure their Worldly Interest, or to beget a firmer resolution, and engage them to greater secrecy for the effecting of this hellish Design. Tantum Religio Potuit suadere malorum.
So that probably the Executioners of Charles the Second might have been as unknown, as he that executed Charles the First; for all this while they are his Majesties most Loyal Subjects, and experienced Friends, (but that experience cost the whole Nation dear) yea,
So that probably the Executioners of Charles the Second might have been as unknown, as he that executed Charles the First; for all this while they Are his Majesties most Loyal Subject's, and experienced Friends, (but that experience cost the Whole nation dear) yea,
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but the Instruments of Death in this case were Blunderbusses and Carbines, that by force of Fire and Brimstone, a hellish invention, could cast invisible and infallible Messengers of Death.
but the Instruments of Death in this case were Blunderbusses and Carbines, that by force of Fire and Brimstone, a hellish invention, could cast invisible and infallible Messengers of Death.
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he had time to forti•ie himself against the terrours of Death, and to anticipate the joys of Heaven to himself, amidst those devilish tormentors, by divine Contemplations;
he had time to forti•ie himself against the terrors of Death, and to anticipate the Joys of Heaven to himself, amid those devilish tormentors, by divine Contemplations;
I protest before the great God, and as I am now on my last Will and Testament, you shall never find with any Highland or Borderthieves greater ingratitude, more lies and vile perjuries, than with these Fanatick spirits:
I protest before the great God, and as I am now on my last Will and Testament, you shall never find with any Highland or Borderthieves greater ingratitude, more lies and vile perjuries, than with these Fanatic spirits:
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Absolon had made frequent excursions into every part, and had setled Spies and Correspondents in all the Tribes of Israel, 2 Sam. 15.10. where-ever he came, he was received with acclamations of joy, and worshipped as the rising Sun, the redeemer of Israel from Tyranny and Idolatry;
Absalom had made frequent excursions into every part, and had settled Spies and Correspondents in all the Tribes of Israel, 2 Sam. 15.10. wherever he Come, he was received with acclamations of joy, and worshipped as the rising Sun, the redeemer of Israel from Tyranny and Idolatry;
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And with so great concern were Elections canvased through the Nation, as if a Prize were to be plaid for the Imperial Crown against the black Box, and as if the success depended on the suffrages of the Mobile.
And with so great concern were Elections canvased through the nation, as if a Prize were to be played for the Imperial Crown against the black Box, and as if the success depended on the suffrages of the Mobile.
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And he that pleaded for the Established Worship or Government, was threatned, as the Apostles that preached Christ, to be brought before the Sanedrim and Elders of Israel. Amasa their General had listed his Army;
And he that pleaded for the Established Worship or Government, was threatened, as the Apostles that preached christ, to be brought before the Sanhedrin and Elders of Israel. Amasa their General had listed his Army;
Gilead was the place for pitching his Tents; the signal was given for appearing in Arms. Ch. 15.10. As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absolon reigneth in Hebron.
Gilead was the place for pitching his Tents; the signal was given for appearing in Arms. Christ 15.10. As soon as you hear the found of the trumpet, then you shall say, Absalom Reigneth in Hebron.
let them contract the Rebellion of Corah and Jehu, of Jeroboam and Judas; and adde those of Catiline and Sejanus, of the men of Munster and Rome: And I dare find a Parallel to every circumstance in all those Plots, in this One.
let them contract the Rebellion of Corah and Jehu, of Jeroboam and Judas; and add those of Catiline and Sejanus, of the men of Munster and Room: And I Dare find a Parallel to every circumstance in all those Plots, in this One.
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Here was Corah 's Spirit of Contradiction, Jehu 's pretence of Zeal, Jeroboam 's Calves, and Judas his Kiss: Here was, in a word, the Compendium of all Treasons:
Here was Corah is Spirit of Contradiction, Jehu is pretence of Zeal, Jeroboam is Calves, and Judas his Kiss: Here was, in a word, the Compendium of all Treasons:
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An Armado was provided to seize the Kings Ships, the Gunpowder-Treason in a Blunderbuss, the Irish Massacre in the Insurrection, the Scotish Rebellion in Argile, and the Votes and Ordinances of Forty One, &c. in the Bill of Exclusion.
an Armado was provided to seize the Kings Ships, the Gunpowder treason in a Blunderbuss, the Irish Massacre in the Insurrection, the Scottish Rebellion in Argyll, and the Votes and Ordinances of Forty One, etc. in the Bill of Exclusion.
And now I suppose the Parallel is so well drawn, that he that runs may read, how far the Counsel of Achitophel and the Practice of Absolon, is outdone by our Modern Polititians.
And now I suppose the Parallel is so well drawn, that he that runs may read, how Far the Counsel of Ahithophel and the Practice of Absalom, is outdone by our Modern Politicians.
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but onely a few Malecontents, or men of desperate fortunes, and some of them lived in the Communion of the Church of England, and were religious and godly men.
but only a few Malecontents, or men of desperate fortune's, and Some of them lived in the Communion of the Church of England, and were religious and godly men.
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and were not permitted the Exercise of their Religion, which they valued beyond their Lives: yet it is well known, that Digby and others of them were men of Estates;
and were not permitted the Exercise of their Religion, which they valued beyond their Lives: yet it is well known, that Digby and Others of them were men of Estates;
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But secondly, a Secret of such consequence could not be intrusted with all the Faction; it was enough that their Principal Guides and Leaders were engaged in it;
But secondly, a Secret of such consequence could not be Entrusted with all the Faction; it was enough that their Principal Guides and Leaders were engaged in it;
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as they did of the most detestable Murther of the Royal Martyr; when a Representative Body of these Dissenters layed a foundation for such an ungodly Enterprize;
as they did of the most detestable Murder of the Royal Martyr; when a Representative Body of these Dissenters laid a Foundation for such an ungodly Enterprise;
and another would have perswaded him to destroy himself, and a third threatned that rather than not exclude him, they would exclude the whole Glorious Family of the STUARTS:
and Another would have persuaded him to destroy himself, and a third threatened that rather than not exclude him, they would exclude the Whole Glorious Family of the STUARTS:
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and while they who infused fears and groundless jealousies of the Kings ruling by an Arbitrary power, did in an Arbitrary manner fine and imprison divers of his Majesties Loyal Subjects.
and while they who infused fears and groundless jealousies of the Kings ruling by an Arbitrary power, did in an Arbitrary manner fine and imprison diverse of his Majesties Loyal Subject's.
And what was the meaning of that Vote, That in case the King should die by a violent death, they would revenge it on the Papists, when the chief Ministers of State, the Bishops,
And what was the meaning of that Vote, That in case the King should die by a violent death, they would revenge it on the Papists, when the chief Ministers of State, the Bishops,
and all that were eminent for their Loyalty, were condemned as being Popishly affected, and the Clergy branded as Projectors for a Conjunction with the Church of Rome, and had made many steps towards it? Nor were these things whispered in a corner by some Malecontents, but proclaimed on the house-top;
and all that were eminent for their Loyalty, were condemned as being Popishly affected, and the Clergy branded as Projectors for a Conjunction with the Church of Rome, and had made many steps towards it? Nor were these things whispered in a corner by Some Malecontents, but proclaimed on the housetop;
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When Absolon was sacrificing at Hebron, the Conspiracy was strengthened, says the Text, ch. 15. It seems then Absolon had his Levites who set up their Altars at Hebron, (which signifies a Society or Association ) in opposition to that at Hierusalem; and these were they that strengthened the Rebellion.
When Absalom was sacrificing At Hebron, the conspiracy was strengthened, Says the Text, changed. 15. It seems then Absalom had his Levites who Set up their Altars At Hebron, (which signifies a Society or Association) in opposition to that At Jerusalem; and these were they that strengthened the Rebellion.
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all the congregation is holy every one of them, and the Lord is among them, Numb. 16.3. Curse ye Meroz, say these Angels of Light, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof, because they came not to help the Lord against the mighty, Judg. 5.23. Cursed be he that doth the work of the Lord deceitfully, and cursed be he that with-holds his sword from bloud, Jer. 48.10. If ye do wickedly, ye shall be destroyed both you and your King, 1 Sam. 12.25. The kings of the Gentiles exercise Lordship over them — but it shall not be so with you, Mat. 20.25. He reproved kings for their sakes;
all the congregation is holy every one of them, and the Lord is among them, Numb. 16.3. Curse you Meroz, say these Angels of Light, curse you bitterly the inhabitants thereof, Because they Come not to help the Lord against the mighty, Judges 5.23. Cursed be he that does the work of the Lord deceitfully, and cursed be he that withholds his sword from blood, Jer. 48.10. If you do wickedly, you shall be destroyed both you and your King, 1 Sam. 12.25. The Kings of the Gentiles exercise Lordship over them — but it shall not be so with you, Mathew 20.25. He reproved Kings for their sakes;
saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm, Psal. 105.15. Stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made you free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage, Gal. 5.1. In vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men, Mat. 15.9. I hate them that hold lying (or superstitious ) vanities, Psal. 31.6. Come out of Babylon, my people, that ye partake not of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues, Rev. 18.4. The hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth:
saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my Prophets no harm, Psalm 105.15. Stand fast in the liberty wherewith christ hath made you free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage, Gal. 5.1. In vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the Commandments of men, Mathew 15.9. I hate them that hold lying (or superstitious) vanities, Psalm 31.6. Come out of Babylon, my people, that you partake not of her Sins, and that you receive not of her plagues, Rev. 18.4. The hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and in truth:
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for the Father seeketh such to worship him, Joh. 4.23. Why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances? Touch not, tast not, handle not:
for the Father seeks such to worship him, John 4.23. Why, as though living in the world, Are you Subject to ordinances? Touch not, taste not, handle not:
For from these, the People are instructed in their great Priviledges and Power: That there is Idolatry and Superstition in the Church, Oppression and Tyranny in the State:
For from these, the People Are instructed in their great Privileges and Power: That there is Idolatry and Superstition in the Church, Oppression and Tyranny in the State:
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That they ought to shake off those Yokes of Bondage, and vindicate themselves into the glorious liberty of the sons and daughters of God: That they may bind their kings with chains,
That they ought to shake off those Yokes of Bondage, and vindicate themselves into the glorious liberty of the Sons and daughters of God: That they may bind their Kings with chains,
which a Prophet of their own was so sensible of, that he told those men, that they were nati ad bis perdendam Rempub. Anglicanam, Born to destroy the English Government a second time.
which a Prophet of their own was so sensible of, that he told those men, that they were Nati ad bis perdendam Rempub Anglicanam, Born to destroy the English Government a second time.
But though an Angel from Heaven, or one from the dead should perswade them contrary to what their Teachers have infused into them, their Understandings are so oblinded,
But though an Angel from Heaven, or one from the dead should persuade them contrary to what their Teachers have infused into them, their Understandings Are so oblinded,
One tells the People, that they are the Original of Civil Authority, and if Magistrates act not by the Laws, (quas vulgus eligerit) they forfeit their Authority:
One tells the People, that they Are the Original of Civil authority, and if Magistrates act not by the Laws, (quas vulgus eligerit) they forfeit their authority:
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Others, That it is lawful for them to enter into Leagues and Covenants for defence of themselves and their Religion, without and against the Magistrates command:
Others, That it is lawful for them to enter into Leagues and Covenants for defence of themselves and their Religion, without and against the Magistrates command:
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They are told, that all the true Protestants are united, Presbyterian, Independent, and Anabaptist (sound Protestants all!) Materials for a new Establishment are prepared;
They Are told, that all the true Protestants Are united, Presbyterian, Independent, and Anabaptist (found Protestants all!) Materials for a new Establishment Are prepared;
And out comes the Celeusma, a barbarous Outcry not unknown to Marriners, by their Ho-up, calling all Hands (or One and all) to hoist up the Sails for a new Commonwealth.
And out comes the Celeusma, a barbarous Outcry not unknown to Mariners, by their Ho-up, calling all Hands (or One and all) to hoist up the Sails for a new Commonwealth.
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Philostratus, in the life of Apollonius, contends, that the murder of Domitian was more owing to the Doctrine of Apollonius, than to the hands of Stephanus and Parthenius who slew him.
Philostratus, in the life of Apollonius, contends, that the murder of Domitian was more owing to the Doctrine of Apollonius, than to the hands of Stephanus and Parthenius who slew him.
And as the death of Charles the First was imputable to such Preachers, so might the death of Charles the Second, had not our gracious God prevented it by the death of these Conspirators, to which their false Prophets have betrayed them.
And as the death of Charles the First was imputable to such Preachers, so might the death of Charles the Second, had not our gracious God prevented it by the death of these Conspirators, to which their false prophets have betrayed them.
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Without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traytors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, having a form of godliness,
Without natural affection, Truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that Are good, Traitors, heady, High-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, having a from of godliness,
Answ. This is as great a truth, as that Fiction of Mr. Baxter, that the first War was begun by Episcopal men, such as sided with Archbishop Laud: when it is well known that that learned Loyal Prelate was one of the first that was struck at,
Answer This is as great a truth, as that Fiction of Mr. Baxter, that the First War was begun by Episcopal men, such as sided with Archbishop Laud: when it is well known that that learned Loyal Prelate was one of the First that was struck At,
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and he would still endeavour it, though by going on both sides the hedge, ( i. e. I suppose, complying with all Parties) and though he were well scratched for his pains.
and he would still endeavour it, though by going on both sides the hedge, (i. e. I suppose, complying with all Parties) and though he were well scratched for his pains.
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And he hath been as big as his word, not onely endeavouring it himself, but encouraging all his Disciples by his Moral Prognostications; of which, see The second part of the History of Separation, where the Piety of such men is made transparent.
And he hath been as big as his word, not only endeavouring it himself, but encouraging all his Disciples by his Moral Prognostications; of which, see The second part of the History of Separation, where the Piety of such men is made transparent.
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Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say, yet have they not prevailed against me, Psal. 129.1. If it had not been the Lord who was on our side when men rose up against us, they had swallowed us up quick when their wrath was kindled against us.
Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say, yet have they not prevailed against me, Psalm 129.1. If it had not been the Lord who was on our side when men rose up against us, they had swallowed us up quick when their wrath was kindled against us.
the snare is broken, and we are escaped. Our help is in the Name of the Lord, Psal. 124.1. All men shall see it, and fear, and declare the work of the Lord, saying, This hath God done:
the snare is broken, and we Are escaped. Our help is in the Name of the Lord, Psalm 124.1. All men shall see it, and Fear, and declare the work of the Lord, saying, This hath God done:
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so among Believers, in a most peculiar manner, he hath in all ages of the World shewed forth his power and Mercy in the miraculous and gracious Deliverances of his Church, and protection of Righteous and Religious States professing his holy and eternal truth. This David often experimented;
so among Believers, in a most peculiar manner, he hath in all ages of the World showed forth his power and Mercy in the miraculous and gracious Deliverances of his Church, and protection of Righteous and Religious States professing his holy and Eternal truth. This David often experimented;
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And a more discomfortable fire never happened to Davids enemies, than that which hapned at Newmarket, which frighted the King out of those snares which were laid for him,
And a more discomfortable fire never happened to Davids enemies, than that which happened At Newmarket, which frighted the King out of those snares which were laid for him,
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and as many as were apprehended, confessed enough for their own condemnation, and, with Haman, suffered in the like manner as they had intended against others:
and as many as were apprehended, confessed enough for their own condemnation, and, with Haman, suffered in the like manner as they had intended against Others:
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And thus the Lord is known by the judgement which he executeth: the wicked are insnared in the work of their own hands, Psal. 9.16. God shot one arrow of Infatuation among them;
And thus the Lord is known by the judgement which he Executeth: the wicked Are Ensnared in the work of their own hands, Psalm 9.16. God shot one arrow of Infatuation among them;
so that the Counsel of Achitophel, which if it had been followed might probably have succeeded, was rejected by Absolon and all his people, 2 Sam. 17.14. An Arrow of dread, and remorse of Conscience; the villany of the Crime flew in their faces;
so that the Counsel of Ahithophel, which if it had been followed might probably have succeeded, was rejected by Absalom and all his people, 2 Sam. 17.14. an Arrow of dread, and remorse of Conscience; the villainy of the Crime flew in their faces;
An Arrow of Despair, which wrought the same effect with one, as with Judas, who having betrayed his Master, hanged himself. An Arrow of Vengeance, which seized another, who, with Sheba, had his head out off. And though Absolon escaped for a while,
an Arrow of Despair, which wrought the same Effect with one, as with Judas, who having betrayed his Master, hanged himself. an Arrow of Vengeance, which seized Another, who, with Sheba, had his head out off. And though Absalom escaped for a while,
yet God, who employs every creature to preserve his Servants, and saved our David in an Oak, caused another Oak to take hold of Absolon, and become both his Gibbet and Executioner.
yet God, who employs every creature to preserve his Servants, and saved our David in an Oak, caused Another Oak to take hold of Absalom, and become both his Gibbet and Executioner.
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for every passenger that goes by his Grave in the Kings dale, casts a stone on it, saying, Cursed be the Parricide Absolon, and cursed be every unjust persecutor of his Father.
for every Passenger that Goes by his Grave in the Kings dale, Cast a stone on it, saying, Cursed be the Parricide Absalom, and cursed be every unjust persecutor of his Father.
And doubtless the curses of the Fatherless and Widows of those who perished with him, which were above 40000, sell on him who led them to their ruine, wherein the greater part died as Absolon did;
And doubtless the curses of the Fatherless and Widows of those who perished with him, which were above 40000, fell on him who led them to their ruin, wherein the greater part died as Absalom did;
Zadock and Abiathar tarried at Jerusalem, to send intelligence to David; and David gathered a considerable Army, who gave the Rebels battle, and overthrew them;
Zadok and Abiathar tarried At Jerusalem, to send intelligence to David; and David gathered a considerable Army, who gave the Rebels battle, and overthrew them;
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But this defeat was made, not by fraud nor force, but by the Spirit of the Lord, who brought to light the hidden things of darkness, and by the light of his countenance blasted them in a moment:
But this defeat was made, not by fraud nor force, but by the Spirit of the Lord, who brought to Light the hidden things of darkness, and by the Light of his countenance blasted them in a moment:
The Psalmist speaking of the wonderful providence of God, Psal. 107.43. saith, Whoso is wise, will observe those things, and they shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord.
The Psalmist speaking of the wondered providence of God, Psalm 107.43. Says, Whoso is wise, will observe those things, and they shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord.
For if we grant that God hath any respect to the Welfare of Mankind, we must acknowledge it especially in his protection and ordaining of Rulers and Governours, without which no Society of men can subsist.
For if we grant that God hath any respect to the Welfare of Mankind, we must acknowledge it especially in his protection and ordaining of Rulers and Governors, without which no Society of men can subsist.
By me Kings reign; and the Apostle calls it his Ordinance, Rom. 13. and therefore he must be worse than a Heathen, who denies a Special providence over Kings,
By me Kings Reign; and the Apostle calls it his Ordinance, Rom. 13. and Therefore he must be Worse than a Heathen, who Denies a Special providence over Kings,
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God calls them by his own Name, sets them in his Throne, and over his Kingdom, 2 Chron. 13.8. and they that resist, resist the kingdom of God, and fight against him.
God calls them by his own Name, sets them in his Throne, and over his Kingdom, 2 Chronicles 13.8. and they that resist, resist the Kingdom of God, and fight against him.
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God calls them to a difficult and invidious work, such as Jethro said was too heavy for Moses himself, Exod. 18.18. and Solomon starts at it with a Quis sufficit? Who is able to judge this so great people? 1 King. 3.9. They have as many enemies as there are sins and vices in the Nation;
God calls them to a difficult and invidious work, such as Jethro said was too heavy for Moses himself, Exod 18.18. and Solomon starts At it with a Quis sufficit? Who is able to judge this so great people? 1 King. 3.9. They have as many enemies as there Are Sins and vices in the nation;
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if there be any Injustice or Oppression in the inferiour Magistrates, any Ambition or Emulation among the Nobles and Gentry, any decay of Trade among the Commonalty, the burthen of all lieth on the King;
if there be any Injustice or Oppression in the inferior Magistrates, any Ambition or Emulation among the Nobles and Gentry, any decay of Trade among the Commonalty, the burden of all lies on the King;
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and the people are ready to cry out against their Governours, as the Heathen did against the Christians, Imperatores ad Leones. Of this burthen David complains, Psal. 75.3. The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved:
and the people Are ready to cry out against their Governors, as the Heathen did against the Christians, Imperatores and Leones. Of this burden David complains, Psalm 75.3. The earth and all the inhabitants thereof Are dissolved:
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By reason of these disorders, God is said to have established the Kingdoms of the world on the flouds, and waves, which though they often roar horribly,
By reason of these disorders, God is said to have established the Kingdoms of the world on the floods, and waves, which though they often roar horribly,
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Thus as the Heathen fancied every King of the Nations had a God to be his Guardian (Mulciber in Trojam pro Trojâ stabat Apollo:) so certainly every Prince, especially such as defend the true Faith, have God for their Protector:
Thus as the Heathen fancied every King of the nations had a God to be his Guardian (Mulciber in Trojan Pro Trojâ Stabat Apollo:) so Certainly every Prince, especially such as defend the true Faith, have God for their Protector:
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which is not onely to take the Crown from his head, but in effect (as we have seen) his Head from his Shoulders, and to leave the Body of the people as a Carkas fit onely to be devoured by Birds and Beasts of prey.
which is not only to take the Crown from his head, but in Effect (as we have seen) his Head from his Shoulders, and to leave the Body of the people as a Carcase fit only to be devoured by Birds and Beasts of prey.
though all the Kings of the earth should consult together, can either prescribe better Laws, or oblige their Subjects to obedience under such penalties:
though all the Kings of the earth should consult together, can either prescribe better Laws, or oblige their Subject's to Obedience under such penalties:
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for 'tis not the King onely that executes Wrath and Vengeance on the Disobedient, and, as Solomon, Prov. 17.11. sends a cruel messenger to them that contrive Rebellion;
for it's not the King only that executes Wrath and Vengeance on the Disobedient, and, as Solomon, Curae 17.11. sends a cruel Messenger to them that contrive Rebellion;
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but God hath threatned that they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation, Rom. 13. which is certainly to be understood of eternal Damnation,
but God hath threatened that they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation, Rom. 13. which is Certainly to be understood of Eternal Damnation,
and the Kings Deliverance from God, as sure as Davids was, Qui facit mirabilia magna solus, who onely doth great and marvelous works, and doth them in such a manner, that they ought to be had in everlasting remembrance.
and the Kings Deliverance from God, as sure as Davids was, Qui facit mirabilia Magna solus, who only does great and marvelous works, and does them in such a manner, that they ought to be had in everlasting remembrance.
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And as these ends are generally attained under Religious Princes, so if they should perish untimely and violently, nothing but Disorder and Confusion would follow;
And as these ends Are generally attained under Religious Princes, so if they should perish untimely and violently, nothing but Disorder and Confusion would follow;
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the Protestant Religion had by these true Protestants received another indelible Blot, and the true Protestant been rendred more odious than the most treacherous Papists,
the Protestant Religion had by these true Protestants received Another indelible Blot, and the true Protestant been rendered more odious than the most treacherous Papists,
or those Hungarians that fight under the Great Turk against Christianity; Heresie, Hypocrisie, and Regicide, been made the publick Profession and Religion of the Nation.
or those Hungarians that fight under the Great Turk against Christianity; Heresy, Hypocrisy, and Regicide, been made the public Profession and Religion of the nation.
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but for my holy Names sake, which ye have prophaned among the heathen, and — that the heathen may know that I am the Lord when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes, Ezek. 36.22.
but for my holy Names sake, which you have Profaned among the heathen, and — that the heathen may know that I am the Lord when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes, Ezekiel 36.22.
and we may be his people, and he our God, Ezek. 11.23. And then, though (as Isay saith) our enemies associate themselves, they shall be broken in pieces;
and we may be his people, and he our God, Ezekiel 11.23. And then, though (as Saiah Says) our enemies associate themselves, they shall be broken in Pieces;
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Thirdly, Again, let us consider wisely, that in this wonderful Deliverance there appeared no other Agent or Instrument but Gods immediate and out-stretched Arm, working Deliverance for us, not by means, but without and against means;
Thirdly, Again, let us Consider wisely, that in this wondered Deliverance there appeared no other Agent or Instrument but God's immediate and outstretched Arm, working Deliverance for us, not by means, but without and against means;
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as he did to Solomon, but as often as he did to David, saving him from the Lion and the Bear, and the uncircumcised Philistins, and from the Sword of Saul, and the Counsel of Achitophel, and the Rebellion of Absolon, and from the hands of all his Enemies; may not David conclude, By this I know that thou favourest me,
as he did to Solomon, but as often as he did to David, Saving him from the lion and the Bear, and the uncircumcised philistines, and from the Sword of Saul, and the Counsel of Ahithophel, and the Rebellion of Absalom, and from the hands of all his Enemies; may not David conclude, By this I know that thou favourest me,
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but covers his head in the day of battel, and at last with a non obstante, sets him to reign as a king upon his holy hill of Sion, to defend his true Religion,
but covers his head in the day of battle, and At last with a non Obstacle, sets him to Reign as a King upon his holy hill of Sion, to defend his true Religion,
They must be more obdurate than Pharoah, and more perverse than his Magicians, that will not confess digitus Dei hic, the hand of the Lord is in all this;
They must be more obdurate than Pharaoh, and more perverse than his Magicians, that will not confess Digitus Dei hic, the hand of the Lord is in all this;
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that God hath magnified the king in the sight of all the people, as he did Joshua, Josh. 3.7. and made his glory great in such Salvations, Psal. 21.5.
that God hath magnified the King in the sighed of all the people, as he did joshua, Josh. 3.7. and made his glory great in such Salvations, Psalm 21.5.
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and his constant trust and confidence in the power and goodness of God. You have his Prayer, ch. 15.31. O Lord, I beseech thee, turn the counsel of Achitophel into foolishness:
and his constant trust and confidence in the power and Goodness of God. You have his Prayer, changed. 15.31. Oh Lord, I beseech thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness:
Concerning the works of my hands (any thing that God can do) command ye me, saith God, Isai. 45.11. and whatever we ask according to the will of God, we know that he heareth us.
Concerning the works of my hands (any thing that God can do) command you me, Says God, Isaiah 45.11. and whatever we ask according to the will of God, we know that he hears us.
but being armed with his defence, may be preserved evermore from all perils, to glorifie him who is the giver of all victory, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord.
but being armed with his defence, may be preserved evermore from all perils, to Glorify him who is the giver of all victory, through the merits of jesus christ our Lord.
Lastly, Let me perswade all those whose hearts the Counsel of Achitophel, and subtile Insinuations of Absolon, had stollen from their King, wisely to consider what in all probability would have been the consequences of this Conspiracy if it had succeeded.
Lastly, Let me persuade all those whose hearts the Counsel of Ahithophel, and subtle Insinuations of Absalom, had stolen from their King, wisely to Consider what in all probability would have been the consequences of this conspiracy if it had succeeded.
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I demand therefore, if the fatal Blow had been given, what prospect could they have but of Confusion and Misery in such ways? what though David had been set on when weak and weary handed? yet,
I demand Therefore, if the fatal Blow had been given, what prospect could they have but of Confusion and Misery in such ways? what though David had been Set on when weak and weary handed? yet,
And if all things had fallen out to their expectation, if they had killed and taken possession, and divided the Spoil, to every man a Damosel or two, beside the Houses of God, the Portion of the Priests, and the Kings Lands;
And if all things had fallen out to their expectation, if they had killed and taken possession, and divided the Spoil, to every man a Damosel or two, beside the Houses of God, the Portion of the Priests, and the Kings Lands;
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As also, that having brought the Nation into so great Distraction and Confusion, while they were violently contending to divide the Prey among themselves,
As also, that having brought the nation into so great Distraction and Confusion, while they were violently contending to divide the Prey among themselves,
than our being thus divided and cut in pieces by our selves: Then Prince, and Priest, and People, might have made their Enemies Swords drunk with Bloud;
than our being thus divided and Cut in Pieces by our selves: Then Prince, and Priest, and People, might have made their Enemies Swords drunk with Blood;
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Let the king rejoyce in God his Saviour, and all that swear by him (all the NONLATINALPHABET, that have kept their Allegiance,) put their trust in God:
Let the King rejoice in God his Saviour, and all that swear by him (all the, that have kept their Allegiance,) put their trust in God:
and shewn us what they are by their fruits, is an argument beyond any demonstration of Euclid, to satisfie the world, that under the Sheeps clothing they were as so many Wolves ravening for the innocent bloud both of Sheep and Shepherds:
and shown us what they Are by their fruits, is an argument beyond any demonstration of Euclid, to satisfy the world, that under the Sheep clothing they were as so many Wolves ravening for the innocent blood both of Sheep and Shepherd's:
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and that is, wisely to consider, with David, quod retribuam Domino, what returns we ought to make to God for all the benefits that he hath done unto us.
and that is, wisely to Consider, with David, quod retribuam Domino, what returns we ought to make to God for all the benefits that he hath done unto us.
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nor to Malice and Revenge against any thing but those sins which war against God and our own souls, and had brought us so nigh to a sudden death, and to everlasting destruction;
nor to Malice and Revenge against any thing but those Sins which war against God and our own Souls, and had brought us so High to a sudden death, and to everlasting destruction;
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the sins of Ambition and Discontent, of murmuring and repining against, and speaking evil of our Rulers, of having itching ears after new Doctrines and seducing Spirits,
the Sins of Ambition and Discontent, of murmuring and repining against, and speaking evil of our Rulers, of having itching ears After new Doctrines and seducing Spirits,
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they were told onely of Sacrificing and Feasting, of performing religious Vows and Covenants, and serving God in a better and freer manner than they could do at Hierusalem; and there indeed they might find all the elders of Israel consulting with Absolon and Achitophel, Ch. 17.4. and voting for them;
they were told only of Sacrificing and Feasting, of performing religious Vows and Covenants, and serving God in a better and freer manner than they could do At Jerusalem; and there indeed they might find all the Elders of Israel consulting with Absalom and Ahithophel, Christ 17.4. and voting for them;
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and there they were rapt with admiration at the Declamations of Absolon, whereby he harangu'd the people, spreading before them the miscarriages in his Fathers Government,
and there they were rapt with admiration At the Declamations of Absalom, whereby he harangued the people, spreading before them the miscarriages in his Father's Government,
there they had Priests also, who being accustomed to the shedding of bloud, taught them that they might slay such as had their faces set towards Hierusalem, with the same zeal and opinion of doing God service,
there they had Priests also, who being accustomed to the shedding of blood, taught them that they might slay such as had their faces Set towards Jerusalem, with the same zeal and opinion of doing God service,
Take heed therefore of leaving the established Worship at Hierusalem, for the Conventicles at Hebron: you know how great a matter a little fire kindleth, when it is blown up from beneath.
Take heed Therefore of leaving the established Worship At Jerusalem, for the Conventicles At Hebron: you know how great a matter a little fire kindleth, when it is blown up from beneath.
but having gone so far, must go a little farther, and proclaim — Absolon reigneth in Hebron, and then they must follow him from the Conventicles to the Camp,
but having gone so Far, must go a little farther, and proclaim — Absalom Reigneth in Hebron, and then they must follow him from the Conventicles to the Camp,
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The Rabbins on the word NONLATINALPHABET, as is observed by St. Hierome, do conceive that Shimei under every letter in that word, intended a notorious Calumny: In Nun they intended Noeph, an Adulterer; in Mem, Moabita, as descended from Ruth; in Resch, Roseath, a Murderer; in Tzade, Tsarvah, Leprosus; in Thau, Tobea, an abominable person.
The Rabbis on the word, as is observed by Saint Jerome, do conceive that Shimei under every Letter in that word, intended a notorious Calumny: In Nun they intended Noeph, an Adulterer; in Man, Moabita, as descended from Ruth; in Resch, Roseath, a Murderer; in Tzade, Tsarvah, Leprosus; in Thau, Tobea, an abominable person.
In an Epist. to the Lord Hallifax. Tune inter se concordant, quam in perniciem justi conspirant; non quia se invicem amant, sed quia cum qui amandus erat; simul oderant.
In an Epistle to the Lord Halifax. Tune inter se concordant, quam in perniciem Justi conspirant; non quia se invicem amant, sed quia cum qui Amandus erat; simul oderant.
