The original of war, or, The causes of rebellion a sermon preached in the castle of Exon on the 15th of January, 1683, before the Right Reverend Father in God, Thomas Lord Bishop of Exon, and other His Majesties justices of the peace for the county of Devon / by Tho. Long ...
than to commend unto you, especially R. R. Father in God, and worthy Gentlemen who are in Commission for the PEACE, and Enquiry into the Causes of WAR.
than to commend unto you, especially R. R. Father in God, and worthy Gentlemen who Are in Commission for the PEACE, and Enquiry into the Causes of WAR.
And the Text seems to be a Writ of Enquiry: — From whence come wars? In the due execution whereof, you may do God and the King, your selves and your Country, most acceptable Service.
And the Text seems to be a Writ of Enquiry: — From whence come wars? In the due execution whereof, you may do God and the King, your selves and your Country, most acceptable Service.
I shall therefore wave all formalities and delays, and become your humble Sollicitor to take immediate cognizance of the merits of the Cause; that OLD CAUSE which hath formerly involved the three Nations in War and Confusion,
I shall Therefore wave all formalities and delays, and become your humble Solicitor to take immediate cognizance of the merits of the Cause; that OLD CAUSE which hath formerly involved the three nations in War and Confusion,
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And I doubt not to produce such clear and unquestionable evidence concerning the matter of fact, that not one (though interessed and prejudiced person) shall return an Ignoramus, but agree fully in the Verdict with St. James, That the wars and fightings among our selves can proceed from no other cause,
And I doubt not to produce such clear and unquestionable evidence Concerning the matter of fact, that not one (though interested and prejudiced person) shall return an Ignoramus, but agree Fully in the Verdict with Saint James, That the wars and fightings among our selves can proceed from no other cause,
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And in this I dare make every man a Juror, being as well under the Oath of God in his Baptism, as the Oath of the King in his Allegiance: both which oblige him to discover and bring to condign punishment those lusts that fight against God, against the Peace of our Soveraign Lord the King, and the temporal and eternal Peace of our own Souls.
And in this I Dare make every man a Juror, being as well under the Oath of God in his Baptism, as the Oath of the King in his Allegiance: both which oblige him to discover and bring to condign punishment those Lustiest that fight against God, against the Peace of our Sovereign Lord the King, and the temporal and Eternal Peace of our own Souls.
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For although by Gods just Judgment upon them, they had been for above an hundred years under the Power and Government of the Romans, and owned no King but Caesar, by whom they were permitted the enjoyment of their Religion, Laws,
For although by God's just Judgement upon them, they had been for above an hundred Years under the Power and Government of the Roman, and owned no King but Caesar, by whom they were permitted the enjoyment of their Religion, Laws,
but frequently by more than Civil Wars did execute most barbarous and bloudy Fights among themselves, being divided into many restless Factions, each striving to be uppermost, until they were all ruined.
but frequently by more than Civil Wars did execute most barbarous and bloody Fights among themselves, being divided into many restless Factions, each striving to be uppermost, until they were all ruined.
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This our Apostle plainly expresseth, v. 2. Ye fight and war; and again, ye kill, and desire to have; (i. e.) to get dominion and unlawful possessions:
This our Apostle plainly Expresses, v. 2. You fight and war; and again, you kill, and desire to have; (i. e.) to get dominion and unlawful possessions:
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NONLATINALPHABET the word is, and it seems to refer to a Generation of men that called themselves Zealots, who under a pretence of Justice and Religion, made it lawful to kill and destroy all that opposed their ingrossing the Power, Wealth, and Trade of the Nation;
the word is, and it seems to refer to a Generation of men that called themselves Zealots, who under a pretence of justice and Religion, made it lawful to kill and destroy all that opposed their engrossing the Power, Wealth, and Trade of the nation;
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the People were perswaded by these Zealots, that their Religion, Laws, and Liberties were invaded by their King, that Prince of Peace, the anointed and Holy One of God.
the People were persuaded by these Zealots, that their Religion, Laws, and Liberties were invaded by their King, that Prince of Peace, the anointed and Holy One of God.
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and having by many intolerable affronts and indignities driven him from his Royal City, and hunted him from place to place, they corrupted a Judas to betray him for a sum of money; and by Subornation of false Witnesses, and a Pagan Judge, and mockery of Justice, they murthered him as it were at the Gates of his great City Jerusalem; whose thirst of bloud he had a little before endeavoured to quench by a floud of tears:
and having by many intolerable affronts and indignities driven him from his Royal city, and hunted him from place to place, they corrupted a Judas to betray him for a sum of money; and by Subornation of false Witnesses, and a Pagan Judge, and mockery of justice, they murdered him as it were At the Gates of his great city Jerusalem; whose thirst of blood he had a little before endeavoured to quench by a flood of tears:
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the Prophets, &c. This our Apostle observes, ch. 5. 6. Ye have condemned and killed, NONLATINALPHABET, that Just One; Parallel to Acts 3.14. Ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a Murtherer to be granted unto you.
Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which Killest the prophets, etc. This our Apostle observes, changed. 5. 6. You have condemned and killed,, that Just One; Parallel to Acts 3.14. You denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a Murderer to be granted unto you.
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And Judgment was to begin first at the house of God. Accordingly we find, Acts 6.9. that Some of the Synagogue of the Libertines and Cyrenians, &c. accused St. Stephen the Proto-Martyr.
And Judgement was to begin First At the house of God. Accordingly we find, Acts 6.9. that some of the Synagogue of the Libertines and Cyrenians, etc. accused Saint Stephen the Proto-Martyr.
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and set up false witnesses, which said, that he had spoke blasphemous words against Moses and against God, and would change their customs, ch. 6. 11. And him they prosecuted with a rage that reached up to Heaven:
and Set up false Witnesses, which said, that he had spoke blasphemous words against Moses and against God, and would change their customs, changed. 6. 11. And him they prosecuted with a rage that reached up to Heaven:
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imprisoned St. Peter, and slew James the Brother of our Lord with the sword. And those men of whom the world was not worthy, were counted worthy to die;
imprisoned Saint Peter, and slew James the Brother of our Lord with the sword. And those men of whom the world was not worthy, were counted worthy to die;
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Onely as Geographers are wont to describe great Countries and Cities, Battels and Devastations, in a little Map; I shall present you with a prospect of those Wars as it was delineated by our Saviours own hand;
Only as Geographers Are wont to describe great Countries and Cities, Battles and Devastations, in a little Map; I shall present you with a prospect of those Wars as it was delineated by our Saviors own hand;
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whereof it was impossible but every tittle should be true. Mark 13.9. He says, They should deliver one another to the council, and beat them in their synagogues:
whereof it was impossible but every tittle should be true. Mark 13.9. He Says, They should deliver one Another to the council, and beatrice them in their Synagogues:
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of which we have some account in the Acts, ch. 5. 36. Theudas boasting himself to be an extraordinary person (as it was foretold that false Christs and false Prophets should arise and deceive many ) began a Rebellion with 400 men, whom he dissuaded to pay Tribute to Caesar; who was slain,
of which we have Some account in the Acts, changed. 5. 36. Theudas boasting himself to be an extraordinary person (as it was foretold that false Christ and false prophets should arise and deceive many) began a Rebellion with 400 men, whom he dissuaded to pay Tribute to Caesar; who was slave,
Then Judas of Galilee on the same occasion drew much people after him and he and his party perished, Acts 5.36, 37. Then Bar-Jesus a false Prophet sought to discredit our Saviours Miracles by his Sorcery, Acts 13.6. Another false Prophet led out 4000 men into the wilderness who were Murderers, Acts 21.38. these, as Josephus says, increased to 30000, but were overthrown by Felix. 8400 were slain at Joppa, 20000 at Cesarea, not one escaping;
Then Judas of Galilee on the same occasion drew much people After him and he and his party perished, Acts 5.36, 37. Then Bar-Jesus a false Prophet sought to discredit our Saviors Miracles by his Sorcery, Acts 13.6. another false Prophet led out 4000 men into the Wilderness who were Murderers, Acts 21.38. these, as Josephus Says, increased to 30000, but were overthrown by Felix. 8400 were slave At Joppa, 20000 At Caesarea, not one escaping;
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50000 at Delta, and a great slaughter was made of them that followed Simon a Galilean, by Coponius. See Josephus l. 2. 19. 22. &c. And another great Massacre on Eleazar and his Party, who refused to sacrifice and pray for the welfare of Caesar.
50000 At Delta, and a great slaughter was made of them that followed Simon a Galilean, by Coponius. See Josephus l. 2. 19. 22. etc. And Another great Massacre on Eleazar and his Party, who refused to sacrifice and pray for the welfare of Caesar.
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they who called themselves the Religious and Zealous, threw off their Cloaks, and appeared to be Sicarii, very Thieves and Cutthroats, as Josephus calls them.
they who called themselves the Religious and Zealous, threw off their Cloaks, and appeared to be Sicarii, very Thieves and Cutthroats, as Josephus calls them.
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The Temple had no other Sacrifices but heaps of slain men, and the blood of the Priest shed before the Altar, whom the Zealots slew with as little regret,
The Temple had no other Sacrifices but heaps of slave men, and the blood of the Priest shed before the Altar, whom the Zealots slew with as little regret,
Here you might see three Independent Armies strugling in the bowels of their common mother Jerusalem, and putting her into so many throws and pangs, as caused her dissolution:
Here you might see three Independent Armies struggling in the bowels of their Common mother Jerusalem, and putting her into so many throws and pangs, as caused her dissolution:
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John the Priest against Eleazar the Religious, and both against Simon the Zealot; who being defeated, slew his Wife and Children first, and then himself.
John the Priest against Eleazar the Religious, and both against Simon the Zealot; who being defeated, slew his Wife and Children First, and then himself.
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If any mans heart be not affected with this short relation of the Jewish Wars, let him read those larger Commentaries which their Countryman Josephus, who was an eyewitness of those confusions, transcribed from the Originals written with their Swords in Blood.
If any men heart be not affected with this short Relation of the Jewish Wars, let him read those larger Commentaries which their Countryman Josephus, who was an eyewitness of those confusions, transcribed from the Originals written with their Swords in Blood.
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like those unhappy Princes, who being disturbed by frequent Seditions of their Subjects at home, do invade the Dominions of their Neighbours, and make their Territories the Seat of War.
like those unhappy Princes, who being disturbed by frequent Seditions of their Subject's At home, do invade the Dominions of their Neighbours, and make their Territories the Seat of War.
For this was no necessitous people, no Highlanders, or Inhabitants of the Desarts of Arabia Petrea, but of Canaan which flowed with milk and honey for the poorest;
For this was no necessitous people, no Highlanders, or Inhabitants of the Deserts of Arabia Petrea, but of Canaan which flowed with milk and honey for the Poorest;
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God rained flesh among them as thick as dust, and feathered fowl as the sand of the Sea. Heaven and earth contributed all their Treasures, to make them a happy people.
God reigned Flesh among them as thick as dust, and feathered fowl as the sand of the Sea. Heaven and earth contributed all their Treasures, to make them a happy people.
it puts them into such Feavourish Distempers, and freaks of madness, that they can neither indure the disease nor the remedy, but seek to destroy those that come to save them.
it puts them into such Favourish Distempers, and freaks of madness, that they can neither endure the disease nor the remedy, but seek to destroy those that come to save them.
as they had provoked God by their murmurings, their ingratitude for good, and lusting after evil things. They could not forget their sore bondage in Egypt, and their miserable captivity under the insulting Babylonians, who cryed, Down with them even to the ground, ROOT and BRANCH, that the name of Israel may no more be had in remembrance:
as they had provoked God by their murmurings, their ingratitude for good, and lusting After evil things. They could not forget their soar bondage in Egypt, and their miserable captivity under the insulting Babylonians, who cried, Down with them even to the ground, ROOT and BRANCH, that the name of Israel may no more be had in remembrance:
and they were scarce recovered out of those confusions which Antiochus Epiphanes had brought upon them, (see 1 Maccab. 1.11.) who drew them into a Rebellious Covenant, and proudly entred into their Sanctuary, and took away the golden Ornaments, and the Crown, and the hidden treasures;
and they were scarce recovered out of those confusions which Antiochus Epiphanes had brought upon them, (see 1 Maccab 1.11.) who drew them into a Rebellious Covenant, and proudly entered into their Sanctuary, and took away the golden Ornament, and the Crown, and the hidden treasures;
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he forbad their offerings and sacrifices in the Temple, polluted their Sabbaths, and Festival days; set up Altars and Chappels of Idols: lest their Children uncircumcised, to the end that they might forget the Law; and changed all the Ordinances. He murthered the Priests of the most high God,
he forbade their offerings and Sacrifices in the Temple, polluted their Sabbaths, and Festival days; Set up Altars and Chapels of Idols: lest their Children uncircumcised, to the end that they might forget the Law; and changed all the Ordinances. He murdered the Priests of the most high God,
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What possible imagination could men at such a height of felicity (if the very height had not made them giddy ) conceive of bettering their condition by Wars and Fightings? Or what in reason could they think of,
What possible imagination could men At such a height of felicity (if the very height had not made them giddy) conceive of bettering their condition by Wars and Fightings? Or what in reason could they think of,
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but to secure their present enjoyments by Thankfulness to God, Obedience to their Governours, and Peace and Ʋnity among themselves? But this unhappiness we have all derived from Adam, that Paradise it self will not content us,
but to secure their present enjoyments by Thankfulness to God, obedience to their Governors, and Peace and Ʋnity among themselves? But this unhappiness we have all derived from Adam, that Paradise it self will not content us,
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which in this of War is like that of the Hectick Fever, which at first is hard to be known, but easily cured; but at length is easily discerned, and difficultly cured. For as in those lingring Fevers there are little indiscernable NONLATINALPHABET lurking in the bloud, and circulating with it, which in time ferment the whole mass, and set the whole course of Nature on fire:
which in this of War is like that of the Hectic Fever, which At First is hard to be known, but Easily cured; but At length is Easily discerned, and difficultly cured. For as in those lingering Fevers there Are little indiscernible lurking in the blood, and circulating with it, which in time ferment the Whole mass, and Set the Whole course of Nature on fire:
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And the law of the members, NONLATINALPHABET, warreth against the law of the mind. So impetuous and subtle are these lusts, that they too often surprize even good men,
And the law of the members,, Warreth against the law of the mind. So impetuous and subtle Are these Lustiest, that they too often surprise even good men,
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as St. Paul complains of himself, leading him captive; hindring him from doing the good that he would, and hurrying him on to do the evil he would not, Rom. 7.23.
as Saint Paul complains of himself, leading him captive; hindering him from doing the good that he would, and hurrying him on to do the evil he would not, Rom. 7.23.
Hence it is that the Philosopher calls these lusts NONLATINALPHABET, beastly lusts, not onely from their uncleanness and sensuality, their unreasonableness and ungovernableness,
Hence it is that the Philosopher calls these Lustiest, beastly Lustiest, not only from their uncleanness and sensuality, their unreasonableness and governableness,
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sacrificing not onely the welfare of others, but their own health and peace, yea those very members in which they war, to the satisfaction of these lusts:
sacrificing not only the welfare of Others, but their own health and peace, yea those very members in which they war, to the satisfaction of these Lustiest:
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In vain doth Conscience take on it the Office of a Monitor, or Reason of a Speaker, to give their Reprimands; they do but provoke the rage and outcires of the multitude of Lusts that can endure no controul. Reason is dethroned, Conscience silenced;
In vain does Conscience take on it the Office of a Monitor, or Reason of a Speaker, to give their Reprimands; they do but provoke the rage and outcires of the multitude of Lustiest that can endure no control. Reason is dethroned, Conscience silenced;
and slights his own apprehensions of Gods everlasting wrath, for every trifling lust, should, when the greater temptations of Dominion and Power, of killing and taking possession of Crowns and Kingdoms are presented, be the Contrivers and Prosecutors of Sedition and Rebellion against their King? That man cannot truly love or fear the King, who beareth the Sword that can onely kill the body, who neither loves nor fears God, who is able to destroy body and soul in hell.
and slights his own apprehensions of God's everlasting wrath, for every trifling lust, should, when the greater temptations of Dominion and Power, of killing and taking possession of Crowns and Kingdoms Are presented, be the Contrivers and Prosecutors of Sedition and Rebellion against their King? That man cannot truly love or Fear the King, who bears the Sword that can only kill the body, who neither loves nor fears God, who is able to destroy body and soul in hell.
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For having lost the peace of his own Conscience by fighting against God, and having sinned away the use of Reason and sober counsels by his contumacy,
For having lost the peace of his own Conscience by fighting against God, and having sinned away the use of Reason and Sobrium Counsels by his contumacy,
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like the evil spirit that was cast out of the man, he findeth no rest, but roves up and down, to associate Legions of others as bad as himself, to disturb the peace of others.
like the evil Spirit that was cast out of the man, he finds no rest, but roves up and down, to associate Legions of Others as bad as himself, to disturb the peace of Others.
And now it is easie to turn the Scene, and from the Ʋnde inter vos, to enquire Ʋnde inter nos? From whence come wars and fightings among us? For as to matter of fact,
And now it is easy to turn the Scene, and from the Ʋnde inter vos, to inquire Ʋnde inter nos? From whence come wars and fightings among us? For as to matter of fact,
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For have not we as obstinately resisted and fought against the God of Heaven, though he have placed us in a fruitful Land, and fed us with Manna? Have not we still murmured,
For have not we as obstinately resisted and fought against the God of Heaven, though he have placed us in a fruitful Land, and fed us with Manna? Have not we still murmured,
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and tempted him, requiring meat for our lusts? Have we not refused all those means and overtures of salvation which the Son of God hath offered us? and do we not still refuse to do the things belonging to our peace? Yea, with the filthy Gadarens, we have even forced him to depart out of our coast, and preferred our Swine before our Saviour. We have made our great Lord to serve under our basest lusts:
and tempted him, requiring meat for our Lustiest? Have we not refused all those means and overtures of salvation which the Son of God hath offered us? and do we not still refuse to do the things belonging to our peace? Yea, with the filthy Gadarenes, we have even forced him to depart out of our coast, and preferred our Swine before our Saviour. We have made our great Lord to serve under our Basest Lustiest:
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which if the Jews had known, as we profess to know him, they would not have done, 1 Cor. 2.8. for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory.
which if the jews had known, as we profess to know him, they would not have done, 1 Cor. 2.8. for had they known, they would not have Crucified the Lord of Glory.
These were the grand causes of the final destruction of the Jewish Nation, and these provocations had brought us so nigh to utter confusion, that nothing but a Miracle of Mercy could prevent us from falling into it.
These were the grand Causes of the final destruction of the Jewish nation, and these provocations had brought us so High to utter confusion, that nothing but a Miracle of Mercy could prevent us from falling into it.
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and if there be bitter envying and strife in our hearts, our Apostle tells us, that notwithstanding our pretences to Wisdom and Holiness, we are earthly, sensual, and devilish, Jam. 3.15. To make this Enquiry more plain, I shall onely premise, That in a Church and State so well established as ours are, where we have all things necessary to Salvation in the one, all things necessary to preserve our Liberty and Property in the other, all desirable Peace and Plenty for our Persons and Families, it must be our lusting after evil things that causeth wicked men to disquiet themselves and others:
and if there be bitter envying and strife in our hearts, our Apostle tells us, that notwithstanding our pretences to Wisdom and Holiness, we Are earthly, sensual, and devilish, Jam. 3.15. To make this Enquiry more plain, I shall only premise, That in a Church and State so well established as ours Are, where we have all things necessary to Salvation in the one, all things necessary to preserve our Liberty and Property in the other, all desirable Peace and Plenty for our Persons and Families, it must be our lusting After evil things that Causes wicked men to disquiet themselves and Others:
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Of which this may serve as a Demonstration, that they who would put us into a state of War and Confusion, having no present or real grievances to amuse the people withal, do raise up their old Goblins of fears and jealousies of Popery and Tyranny. But as it is a folly to trouble our selves with what may be, when it is more probable that it may not be; so it is the character of a wicked man, to fear where no fear is, and a great degree of madness, to fall on our own Swords, when we are pursued onely by our own Shadows. And the experience which we our selves have had,
Of which this may serve as a Demonstration, that they who would put us into a state of War and Confusion, having no present or real grievances to amuse the people withal, do raise up their old Goblins of fears and jealousies of Popery and Tyranny. But as it is a folly to trouble our selves with what may be, when it is more probable that it may not be; so it is the character of a wicked man, to Fear where no Fear is, and a great degree of madness, to fallen on our own Swords, when we Are pursued only by our own Shadows. And the experience which we our selves have had,
as well as the Jewish Nation, may convince us, that those very persons that frighted both them and us with a Venient Romani, The Romans will come and take away our place and Nation,
as well as the Jewish nation, may convince us, that those very Persons that frighted both them and us with a Venient Romani, The Roman will come and take away our place and nation,
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But if after Gods redeeming of us out of all our troubles by an Almighty hand, we shall return again to our old follies and ungodly lusts, against his express Precepts and Threats, we may in vain expect that God should work another Miracle for us, that have made so little improvement of the former.
But if After God's redeeming of us out of all our Troubles by an Almighty hand, we shall return again to our old follies and ungodly Lustiest, against his express Precepts and Treats, we may in vain expect that God should work Another Miracle for us, that have made so little improvement of the former.
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For first, we are not under the power of a Heathen or Forreign Prince, that rules us by armed Legions, as the Romans did the Jews, that we should attempt by wars and fightings to shake off that Iron yoke.
For First, we Are not under the power of a Heathen or Foreign Prince, that rules us by armed Legions, as the Romans did the jews, that we should attempt by wars and fightings to shake off that Iron yoke.
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And that dear experience of disputing the Succession by the Sword between the Houses of York and Lancaster, between whom were fought Seventeen pitcht Battles, in which perished Eight Kings and Princes, Forty Dukes, Marquesses and Earls, Two hundred thousand of the people, besides Barons and Gentlemen,
And that dear experience of disputing the Succession by the Sword between the Houses of York and Lancaster, between whom were fought Seventeen pitched Battles, in which perished Eight Kings and Princes, Forty Dukes, Marquesses and Earls, Two hundred thousand of the people, beside Barons and Gentlemen,
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2. Nor is there any pretence of a Superior or co-ordinate power that may rival the Crown, the King being acknowledged the only Supreme Potentate, &c he beareth the Sword by Gods Commission, and by the Law of the Land hath the disposing of the Militia: to him belongs the jus belli & pacis: nor Pope nor Prelate, Presbyter or People, or their Representatives, have any share in the Supremacy. And yet on such Paradoxes have some men grounded the late Wars:
2. Nor is there any pretence of a Superior or coordinate power that may rival the Crown, the King being acknowledged the only Supreme Potentate, etc. he bears the Sword by God's Commission, and by the Law of the Land hath the disposing of the Militia: to him belongs the jus Belli & pacis: nor Pope nor Prelate, Presbyter or People, or their Representatives, have any share in the Supremacy. And yet on such Paradoxes have Some men grounded the late Wars:
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3. Nor can any complaint of Tyranny or oppression justifie a War among us; no Nation under Heaven enjoying more Liberty and Property, Temporal or Spiritual Priviledges than we.
3. Nor can any complaint of Tyranny or oppression justify a War among us; no nation under Heaven enjoying more Liberty and Property, Temporal or Spiritual Privileges than we.
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neither Scripture nor Reason will warrant any resistance; and experience the Mistress of Fools, may instruct us, that the remedy would be worse than the disease;
neither Scripture nor Reason will warrant any resistance; and experience the Mistress of Fools, may instruct us, that the remedy would be Worse than the disease;
and that they who by fears and jealousies of Arbitrary Government, and promises of liberty, and redress of grievances, steal the hearts of the people from their Prince,
and that they who by fears and jealousies of Arbitrary Government, and promises of liberty, and redress of grievances, steal the hearts of the people from their Prince,
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The Persians therefore after the death of their Kings, allowed the liberty of five days, wherein every one might do as when there was no King in Israel, to convince them that submission to the worst Governours is better than to have none.
The Persians Therefore After the death of their Kings, allowed the liberty of five days, wherein every one might do as when there was no King in Israel, to convince them that submission to the worst Governors is better than to have none.
for we are Christians, and not Jews; and we are under such obligations to peace, that unless we can produce as clear warrant from Scripture for war and fightings among our selves, we act more like Pagans than Christians. Peace is the last legacy that our Saviour left us,
for we Are Christians, and not jews; and we Are under such obligations to peace, that unless we can produce as clear warrant from Scripture for war and fightings among our selves, we act more like Pagans than Christians. Peace is the last legacy that our Saviour left us,
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they were enjoyned to take up the Cross, and not the Sword; they were to love their enemies, and not to hate their friends: they prayed for those that persecuted them, but did not persecute those who prayed with and for them.
they were enjoined to take up the Cross, and not the Sword; they were to love their enemies, and not to hate their Friends: they prayed for those that persecuted them, but did not persecute those who prayed with and for them.
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And this was one argument by which Tertullian recommended the Christians to the clemency of the Roman Emperours, That none of them were Nigriani or Cassiani, they never abetted the Rebellions of Niger or Cassius. And this should for ever endear the Communion of the Church of England, that as it teacheth, That it is not lawful on any pretence whatsoever to take up Arms against the King;
And this was one argument by which Tertullian recommended the Christians to the clemency of the Roman emperors, That none of them were Nigriani or Cassiani, they never abetted the Rebellions of Niger or Cassius. And this should for ever endear the Communion of the Church of England, that as it Teaches, That it is not lawful on any pretence whatsoever to take up Arms against the King;
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so it was the testimony of the Royal Martyr to our present Soveraign, that scarce any one who was a beginner or active prosecutor of the late war, was a true lover, embracer,
so it was the testimony of the Royal Martyr to our present Sovereign, that scarce any one who was a beginner or active prosecutor of the late war, was a true lover, embracer,
And on the contrary, ever since those twin-Monsters of Jesuitism and Fanaticism were born into the world together, there hath not been one considerable League, Covenant, or Association of people against their Prince, any single Assassination of Kings,
And on the contrary, ever since those twin-Monsters of Jesuitism and Fanaticism were born into the world together, there hath not been one considerable League, Covenant, or Association of people against their Prince, any single Assassination of Kings,
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or Massacre of the people, any Consults for Division, War, and Confusion; but one or more of the Conclave of Rome, or Conventicles of Separatists, and both under a pretence of zeal for Religion, have been the first contrivers and executioners of them.
or Massacre of the people, any Consults for Division, War, and Confusion; but one or more of the Conclave of Room, or Conventicles of Separatists, and both under a pretence of zeal for Religion, have been the First contrivers and executioners of them.
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Ans. 1. It is strange that our Laws should be made a pretence for Resistance, which declare that it is not lawful to resist on any pretence whatsoever.
Ans. 1. It is strange that our Laws should be made a pretence for Resistance, which declare that it is not lawful to resist on any pretence whatsoever.
2. The Primitive Christians, who never bore Arms against their persecuting Princes, would much more abhor to do it against Christian Governours that favoured and protected them;
2. The Primitive Christians, who never boar Arms against their persecuting Princes, would much more abhor to do it against Christian Governors that favoured and protected them;
but if under a Prince that made it his business to secure Religion by the best Laws, such as presume they are of a better Religion than their Prince, and can judge of the Laws better than the Law-giver, might justifie a Rebellion against him;
but if under a Prince that made it his business to secure Religion by the best Laws, such as presume they Are of a better Religion than their Prince, and can judge of the Laws better than the Lawgiver, might justify a Rebellion against him;
when Queen Elizabeth came to the Crown, and found Popery established by a Law, her Popish Subjects, which were then the greatest number, might have rebelled against her;
when Queen Elizabeth Come to the Crown, and found Popery established by a Law, her Popish Subject's, which were then the greatest number, might have rebelled against her;
and shall influence the people with fears and jealousies that their Religion is in danger, and make them Judges of the Actions and Conduct of their Governors; the best of Princes, who certainly ought to have some allowance for humane passions and infirmities as well as other men, would daily forfeit their Crowns.
and shall influence the people with fears and jealousies that their Religion is in danger, and make them Judges of the Actions and Conduct of their Governors; the best of Princes, who Certainly ought to have Some allowance for humane passion and infirmities as well as other men, would daily forfeit their Crowns.
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But lastly, when the Religion and worship which we profess is established by Law, how vile and absurd is the pretence of those men for Resistance, who live in open defiance of those Laws, and in opposition to that Religion and worship which is established by them!
But lastly, when the Religion and worship which we profess is established by Law, how vile and absurd is the pretence of those men for Resistance, who live in open defiance of those Laws, and in opposition to that Religion and worship which is established by them!
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to which if they did with Christian meekness conform, there would be no hurting nor destroying in all the Land. And if neither Religion nor Law will warrant wars and fightings among us,
to which if they did with Christian meekness conform, there would be not hurting nor destroying in all the Land. And if neither Religion nor Law will warrant wars and fightings among us,
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Now when the Law of God says we must obey our Superiors for Conscience sake, and our Superiors command nothing contrary to those Laws, which Laws forbid us to resist on any pretence whatsoever, there can be neither Law nor Conscience to justifie Resistance; but it proceeds from the lusts of ungodly men:
Now when the Law of God Says we must obey our Superiors for Conscience sake, and our Superiors command nothing contrary to those Laws, which Laws forbid us to resist on any pretence whatsoever, there can be neither Law nor Conscience to justify Resistance; but it proceeds from the Lustiest of ungodly men:
and those lusts which seemed dormant or couchant, appear rampant; and grievous Wolves creep out from under the Sheeps clothing, which spare neither Sheep nor Shepherds, nor those that helped to run down the Prey with them,
and those Lustiest which seemed dormant or couchant, appear rampant; and grievous Wolves creep out from under the Sheep clothing, which spare neither Sheep nor Shepherd's, nor those that helped to run down the Prey with them,
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Having thus proved our Apostles assertion in general, That Wars and Fightings among us can proceed from no other cause but our Lusts, I shall onely point you to a few of those Lusts that are the principal Incendiaries.
Having thus proved our Apostles assertion in general, That Wars and Fightings among us can proceed from no other cause but our Lustiest, I shall only point you to a few of those Lustiest that Are the principal Incendiaries.
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The first and chieftain of which, is that Pride and Vainglory which abounds in the hearts of Pharisaical men, who seek to have their Persons had in admiration, because of advantage;
The First and chieftain of which, is that Pride and Vainglory which abounds in the hearts of Pharisaical men, who seek to have their Persons had in admiration, Because of advantage;
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and for want of ordinary qualifications, and honest means, pretend to extraordinary gifts and revelations of the Spirit, and speak great words of vanity,
and for want of ordinary qualifications, and honest means, pretend to extraordinary Gifts and revelations of the Spirit, and speak great words of vanity,
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but inwardly they are ravenous wolves, Mat. 7.15. And Acts 20.30. I know that after my departure grievous wolves shall enter among you, not sparing the flock.
but inwardly they Are ravenous wolves, Mathew 7.15. And Acts 20.30. I know that After my departure grievous wolves shall enter among you, not sparing the flock.
Now that these men served their own bellies, and not the Laws of Christ, St. Paul assures us, Rom. 16.17, 18. I beseech you brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences, and avoid them:
Now that these men served their own bellies, and not the Laws of christ, Saint Paul assures us, Rom. 16.17, 18. I beseech you brothers, mark them which cause divisions and offences, and avoid them:
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And in the second to Tim. 3.1, 2, 3. he tells us, that in the last days some that had a form of Godliness, Schemes and Systems, Confessions and Sermons of purer Divinity, should cause perilous times; for they should be covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, — Traytors, heady, and high minded.
And in the second to Tim. 3.1, 2, 3. he tells us, that in the last days Some that had a from of Godliness, Schemes and Systems, Confessions and Sermons of Purer Divinity, should cause perilous times; for they should be covetous, boaster's, proud, blasphemers, — Traitors, heady, and high minded.
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as if they did preach and pray, and do all things by the Spirit; yet they did walk after their own ungodly lusts, despised Dominions, and spake evil of Dignities;
as if they did preach and pray, and do all things by the Spirit; yet they did walk After their own ungodly Lustiest, despised Dominions, and spoke evil of Dignities;
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These are they (saith the Apostle) who separate themselves; sensual, having not the spirit, v. 19. These Scriptures are sufficient to remove the prejudice which some people conceive against their Superiours for suppressing of such false Prophets as they find seducing the People.
These Are they (Says the Apostle) who separate themselves; sensual, having not the Spirit, v. 19. These Scriptures Are sufficient to remove the prejudice which Some people conceive against their Superiors for suppressing of such false prophets as they find seducing the People.
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The onely difficulty is, how we may discern false Prophets, seeing our Saviour says they shall come in Sheeps clothing, and transform themselves into Angels of light.
The only difficulty is, how we may discern false prophets, seeing our Saviour Says they shall come in Sheep clothing, and transform themselves into Angels of Light.
come without a Call or Commission from God or Man; come against the established Laws, and severest penalties of Fines and Imprisonment, and Death it self.
come without a Call or Commission from God or Man; come against the established Laws, and Severest penalties of Fines and Imprisonment, and Death it self.
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Jesuits they call themselves, but grievous Wolves the Scripture terms such, who assassinate the chief Shepherds in Church and State, and massacre whole Flocks; that with Elymas the Sorcerer seek to turn our Deputies from the Faith, and as the Pharisees, compass Sea and Land to make Proselytes,
Jesuits they call themselves, but grievous Wolves the Scripture terms such, who assassinate the chief Shepherd's in Church and State, and massacre Whole Flocks; that with Elymas the Sorcerer seek to turn our Deputies from the Faith, and as the Pharisees, compass Sea and Land to make Proselytes,
and to make them twofold more the children of wrath and malice than themselves. These perswade their Disciples that they are of that holy Church in which alone Salvation is to be had;
and to make them twofold more the children of wrath and malice than themselves. These persuade their Disciples that they Are of that holy Church in which alone Salvation is to be had;
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that all others out of their Communion are Hereticks and Schismaticks, fit onely for a fiery Purgatory: but if they return to the Lap of their Mother, they are as sure of Salvation as if they were in Abraham's Bosome.
that all Others out of their Communion Are Heretics and Schismatics, fit only for a fiery Purgatory: but if they return to the Lap of their Mother, they Are as sure of Salvation as if they were in Abraham's Bosom.
when they perswade us to worship the Creature with that Worship which is due onely to the Creator, be they Saints, or Angels, or the Virgin Mary, who all abhor to have God robbed of his Honour, of which he is a jealous God; when they adde new Articles of Faith, and Rules of Obedience, besides and contrary to what God in his Word hath required,
when they persuade us to worship the Creature with that Worship which is due only to the Creator, be they Saints, or Angels, or the Virgae Marry, who all abhor to have God robbed of his Honour, of which he is a jealous God; when they add new Articles of Faith, and Rules of obedience, beside and contrary to what God in his Word hath required,
and prefer their own Traditions and Inventions above his express Commands and Institutions: when they sow Tares in Christs field, and seek to divide his Flock;
and prefer their own Traditions and Inventions above his express Commands and Institutions: when they sow Tares in Christ field, and seek to divide his Flock;
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when they seek to advance the Interest of the Pope, above the Supremacy of the King, and withdraw that Obedience and Subjection from him, which every Soul is required to yield unto him;
when they seek to advance the Interest of the Pope, above the Supremacy of the King, and withdraw that obedience and Subjection from him, which every Soul is required to yield unto him;
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when they teach the Doctrine of Infallibility in the Pope, though he decree things contrary to Christ, as in taking the Cup from the Laity, with a Non Obstante that Christ said, Drink ye all of this:
when they teach the Doctrine of Infallibility in the Pope, though he Decree things contrary to christ, as in taking the Cup from the Laity, with a Non Obstacle that christ said, Drink you all of this:
when they decree what is contrary to Sense, as well as the Scriptures, in the Doctrine of Transubstantiation; and other things contrary to Reason, as in Prayers in an unknown Tongue, and denying the use of the Scriptures to the People, whom God commands to search the Scriptures, because in them we have eternal life:
when they Decree what is contrary to Sense, as well as the Scriptures, in the Doctrine of Transubstantiation; and other things contrary to Reason, as in Prayers in an unknown Tongue, and denying the use of the Scriptures to the People, whom God commands to search the Scriptures, Because in them we have Eternal life:
let them boast of Miracles and Revelations, of Tradition and Succession, of Grandeur and Prosperity; let them appear not onely as Jesuits, but Angels of Light, yet if their Doctrine and Practices be such as these, we must resist them stedfast in the Faith;
let them boast of Miracles and Revelations, of Tradition and Succession, of Grandeur and Prosperity; let them appear not only as Jesuits, but Angels of Light, yet if their Doctrine and Practices be such as these, we must resist them steadfast in the Faith;
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unless we will exchange our Faith and Knowledge for a blind Obedience, our Scripture for Traditions, our Liturgie for Legends, our Loyalty for Rebellion, and our Peace for War and Fightings, or Fire and Faggot.
unless we will exchange our Faith and Knowledge for a blind obedience, our Scripture for Traditions, our Liturgy for Legends, our Loyalty for Rebellion, and our Peace for War and Fightings, or Fire and Faggot.
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There is another sort of pernicious Creatures among our selves, but of a soreign breed; whose clothing is a Cloak of Zeal for Religion, with broad Phylacteries, and sentences of Scripture; their discourse is of soft Murmurings and Complaints against the Government, and loud Outcries against the Romish Wolves, that we may not suspect danger from any other quarter. And the better to draw away Disciples after them, they come with demure looks, and dejected Countenances, and,
There is Another sort of pernicious Creatures among our selves, but of a soreign breed; whose clothing is a Cloak of Zeal for Religion, with broad Phylacteries, and sentences of Scripture; their discourse is of soft Murmurings and Complaints against the Government, and loud Outcries against the Romish Wolves, that we may not suspect danger from any other quarter. And the better to draw away Disciples After them, they come with demure looks, and dejected Countenances, and,
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as the Gnosticks, pretend to great Mysteries and Revelations, extraordinary and immediate assistances of the Spirit, and purer Ordinances; that with them is the Scepter of Christs holy Discipline, to which all Kings and People must bow,
as the Gnostics, pretend to great Mysteres and Revelations, extraordinary and immediate assistances of the Spirit, and Purer Ordinances; that with them is the Sceptre of Christ holy Discipline, to which all Kings and People must bow,
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for how opposite soever they seem to be to the Romish Wolves in their Professions, they are coupled as Sampson's foxes with fire-brands in their tails, by destructive Principles and Practices against the established Church and Government. As Herod the Jew, and Pontius Pilate the Roman, were against Christ.
for how opposite soever they seem to be to the Romish Wolves in their Professions, they Are coupled as Sampson's foxes with firebrands in their tails, by destructive Principles and Practices against the established Church and Government. As Herod the Jew, and Pontius Pilate the Roman, were against christ.
It would fill a Volume to discover the Intrigues of these two Factions; how mutually they assist each other with Arms and Arguments against their common Enemy. They are conscious that they are too weak singly to encounter the established Government; and therefore will not suffer either to be utterly suppressed; nor will the Jealousie of either Party suffer the other to be uppermost, lest they should carry away the whole Prey.
It would fill a Volume to discover the Intrigues of these two Factions; how mutually they assist each other with Arms and Arguments against their Common Enemy. They Are conscious that they Are too weak singly to encounter the established Government; and Therefore will not suffer either to be utterly suppressed; nor will the Jealousy of either Party suffer the other to be uppermost, lest they should carry away the Whole Prey.
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So that we are kept as good Grain between two Mill-stones of an equal size, till we are ground to dust; and then they will grinde the faces of each other.
So that we Are kept as good Grain between two Millstones of an equal size, till we Are ground to dust; and then they will grind the faces of each other.
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Now I take those, and onely those, who do agree with the Jesuits in preaching and propagating seditious and traiterous Principles and Practices, such as The lawfulness of Resistance, and taking up Arms in defence of Religion against the Supreme Magistrate;
Now I take those, and only those, who do agree with the Jesuits in preaching and propagating seditious and traitorous Principles and Practices, such as The lawfulness of Resistance, and taking up Arms in defence of Religion against the Supreme Magistrate;
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That would erect another Supremacy in the Pope, Parliament, or Presbytery; that secretly conspire the death of their Prince, or raise Open Wars to effect the same;
That would erect Another Supremacy in the Pope, Parliament, or Presbytery; that secretly conspire the death of their Prince, or raise Open Wars to Effect the same;
and condemn men of Peaceable, Loyal, and Christian Principles, and Canonize Traytors and Regicides as Saints and Martyrs; and in a word, all such as will not declare that it is unlawful to take up Arms against the King on any pretence whatsoever, or that they will not endeavour any alteration of the established Government;
and condemn men of Peaceable, Loyal, and Christian Principles, and Canonise Traitors and Regicides as Saints and Martyrs; and in a word, all such as will not declare that it is unlawful to take up Arms against the King on any pretence whatsoever, or that they will not endeavour any alteration of the established Government;
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they whose Sermons are Satyrs against their Governours; whose Preaching is of Cursing and Lies, and their Practice to raise Wars and Fightings among us,
they whose Sermons Are Satyrs against their Governors; whose Preaching is of Cursing and Lies, and their Practice to raise Wars and Fightings among us,
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let them expunge out of their Books such traiterous Principles, and anathematize them in their Conventicles; let them follow that worthy Example of the University of Oxford, and that of the Converts, Acts 19.19.
let them expunge out of their Books such traitorous Principles, and anathematise them in their Conventicles; let them follow that worthy Exampl of the university of Oxford, and that of the Converts, Acts 19.19.
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though it be 50000 pieces of silver, publickly burn them: And they will make as comfortable a Bonfire as ever the Nation saw, except that of New-Market.
though it be 50000 Pieces of silver, publicly burn them: And they will make as comfortable a Bonfire as ever the nation saw, except that of Newmarket.
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or to pass through a Fiery Purgatory; and the other accuse us as Popish and Antichristian, though they know not whether God or Magog, the Christianissimus or Antichristianissimus be the Antichrist; but whoever he be, they are more ready to be reconciled to him,
or to pass through a Fiery Purgatory; and the other accuse us as Popish and Antichristian, though they know not whither God or Magog, the Christianissimus or Antichristianissimus be the Antichrist; but whoever he be, they Are more ready to be reconciled to him,
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or escape the doom of false Prophets, as long as they teach such Damnable Doctrines: for so the Scripture hath determined it, They that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation, Rom. 13.2.
or escape the doom of false prophets, as long as they teach such Damnable Doctrines: for so the Scripture hath determined it, They that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation, Rom. 13.2.
And yet, as if the Genius of the Nation inclined them to Wars and Fightings, how do we (like children) in every City and Market-town flock after these Drums and Trumpets that sound an Alarm to Wars, and instead of the Gospel of peace, propagate an Evangelium Armatum, the Law of the Sword;
And yet, as if the Genius of the nation inclined them to Wars and Fightings, how do we (like children) in every city and Market-town flock After these Drums and Trumpets that found an Alarm to Wars, and instead of the Gospel of peace, propagate an Evangelium Armatum, the Law of the Sword;
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that maintain unlawful meetings for the mustering of their Forces, and make their Exercises like those of the Artilleries, to discipline the People for War; and can,
that maintain unlawful meetings for the mustering of their Forces, and make their Exercises like those of the Artilleries, to discipline the People for War; and can,
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as by a word of command, lead them from their Folds into the Field, and arm them with Zeal enough to murther their Brethren, their Bishop, their Prince, and in a little time one another!
as by a word of command, led them from their Folds into the Field, and arm them with Zeal enough to murder their Brothers, their Bishop, their Prince, and in a little time one Another!
It is not, certainly, the Gospel of peace which these men preach; that would transform Lions into Lambs, but their Harangues transform Lambs into Lions and Tygers: that would teach men to beat their Swords into Plowshares, this teacheth them to beat up their Plowshares and silver Bodkins and Thimbles into Swords and Pistols. And between the Faux 's of this Age, who with their dark Lanthorns and lighted Fire-brands, are ready to give fire to their subterranean Mines, and are sorry for nothing but their disappointment;
It is not, Certainly, the Gospel of peace which these men preach; that would transform Lions into Lambs, but their Harangues transform Lambs into Lions and Tigers: that would teach men to beatrice their Swords into Ploughshares, this Teaches them to beatrice up their Ploughshares and silver Bodkins and Thimbles into Swords and Pistols. And between the Faux is of this Age, who with their dark Lanthorns and lighted Firebrands, Are ready to give fire to their subterranean Mines, and Are sorry for nothing but their disappointment;
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And had not the Almighty hand of God restrained these Sons of Violence, and kept them back with more than Bit and Bridle, they would have long since fallen on us, and rent us in pieces.
And had not the Almighty hand of God restrained these Sons of Violence, and kept them back with more than Bit and Bridle, they would have long since fallen on us, and rend us in Pieces.
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And may we never provoke him by our murmurings and discontent, our hypocrisie and profaneness, our divisions and lusting after evil things, to repent him of all the loving kindness and wonders of mercy which he hath wrought for us;
And may we never provoke him by our murmurings and discontent, our hypocrisy and profaneness, our divisions and lusting After evil things, to Repent him of all the loving kindness and wonders of mercy which he hath wrought for us;
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and by their indignation since our miraculous deliverance from the Lions den, and their as wonderful disappointments, are heated seven times hotter than ever:
and by their Indignation since our miraculous deliverance from the Lions den, and their as wondered disappointments, Are heated seven times hotter than ever:
for their wickedness still burneth like fire, and is like that worst sort of fire, which goeth not out, though never so many waters of clemency and favours be poured on it:
for their wickedness still burns like fire, and is like that worst sort of fire, which Goes not out, though never so many waters of clemency and favours be poured on it:
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For they have provided that their malice may survive themselves, and be immortal; they have inclosed their Seminaries for Briers, and Thorns, and Brambles, out of which a fire may come in time, to burn up all the Cedars in Lebanon;
For they have provided that their malice may survive themselves, and be immortal; they have enclosed their Seminaries for Briers, and Thorns, and Brambles, out of which a fire may come in time, to burn up all the Cedars in Lebanon;
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and they have fitted their Nurseries for another generation of Vipers, who suck in their poysonous principles, and are armed with invincible prejudices against that Christian Religion and Loyalty which is established among us:
and they have fitted their Nurseries for Another generation of Vipers, who suck in their poisonous principles, and Are armed with invincible prejudices against that Christian Religion and Loyalty which is established among us:
like some plodding Spaniards at their game at Chess, who having not time or success sufficient to blow off their Bishops, and give check to their Kings, leave the game to be played out by their Successors.
like Some plodding Spanish At their game At Chess, who having not time or success sufficient to blow off their Bishops, and give check to their Kings, leave the game to be played out by their Successors.
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For from the poisonous principles that fall from their lips, as from the Serpents teeth in the Poet, there spring up a numerous brood of armed men, who are as deaf to sober counsels and arguments for peace and unity, as the very Adders, and as ready as so many Swine to turn on them and rent them who cast those Pearls before them.
For from the poisonous principles that fallen from their lips, as from the Serpents teeth in the Poet, there spring up a numerous brood of armed men, who Are as deaf to Sobrium Counsels and Arguments for peace and unity, as the very Adders, and as ready as so many Swine to turn on them and rend them who cast those Pearls before them.
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and as certain it is, that there was not one of those who were Executed for the late horrid Conspiracy, whom the prejudices which fermented their spirits from their Childhood, did not swell and make sower, and animate them to those desperate designs which brought them to those untimely ends.
and as certain it is, that there was not one of those who were Executed for the late horrid conspiracy, whom the prejudices which fermented their spirits from their Childhood, did not swell and make sour, and animate them to those desperate designs which brought them to those untimely ends.
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Thus that degenerate Gentleman Mr. SIDNEY, had no other Apology for himself, than that he had been managed from his youth in that OLD CAUSE, which was begun in Treason, and carryed on with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood.
Thus that degenerate Gentleman Mr. SIDNEY, had no other Apology for himself, than that he had been managed from his youth in that OLD CAUSE, which was begun in Treason, and carried on with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood.
And another as unfortunate as himself, had those principles of the lawfulness of Resistance in case of Religion, infused to him by false Teachers from his youth, which were the venemous ingredients to his death.
And Another as unfortunate as himself, had those principles of the lawfulness of Resistance in case of Religion, infused to him by false Teachers from his youth, which were the venomous ingredients to his death.
who on this very Text raiseth the Question, Whether Religion may be defended by Arms? to which, among other things, he answereth, That sometime the outward exercise of Religion and Worship may be established and secured by Laws;
who on this very Text Raiseth the Question, Whither Religion may be defended by Arms? to which, among other things, he Answers, That sometime the outward exercise of Religion and Worship may be established and secured by Laws;
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which being invaded by violence, may be defended by Arms — The Estates of a Kingdom may maintain their Religion against the tyranny and malice of the Prince.
which being invaded by violence, may be defended by Arms — The Estates of a Kingdom may maintain their Religion against the tyranny and malice of the Prince.
And on these prejudices dyed the whole Colledge of the late Conspirators; whose blood may be required at their hands that corrupted their hearts with such blood-guilty principles. For from hence come wars and fightings among us.
And on these prejudices died the Whole College of the late Conspirators; whose blood may be required At their hands that corrupted their hearts with such blood-guilty principles. For from hence come wars and fightings among us.
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2. Next to the lusts of Pride and vain-glory, St. James doth arraign those of envy and malice, as the cause of wars: for he tells us, That the spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy, v. 5. and where envying and strife is, there is confusion,
2. Next to the Lustiest of Pride and vainglory, Saint James does arraign those of envy and malice, as the cause of wars: for he tells us, That the Spirit that dwells in us Lusteth to envy, v. 5. and where envying and strife is, there is confusion,
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And if there be bitter zeal or envyings and strife among us, that it proceeds from the devil, who was a murtherer from the beginning, and is restless till he draw others under the same condemnation with himself:
And if there be bitter zeal or envyings and strife among us, that it proceeds from the Devil, who was a murderer from the beginning, and is restless till he draw Others under the same condemnation with himself:
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for the envious man is felo de se; he seeds on his own blood and bowels, and leaves no bowels of pity for any that he thinks in a better condition than himself: 'tis this that is the rottenness of the bones, Prov. 14.30. This slayeth those silly ones that entertain it, Job 5.2. and none is able to stand before it, Prov. 27.4.
for the envious man is Fellow de se; he seeds on his own blood and bowels, and leaves no bowels of pity for any that he thinks in a better condition than himself: it's this that is the rottenness of the bones, Curae 14.30. This slays those silly ones that entertain it, Job 5.2. and none is able to stand before it, Curae 27.4.
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Wherefore did Cain slay Abel, but through envy, his own works being evil, and his Brothers righteous? Acts 7.9. the Patriarchs moved with envy sold Joseph to Egypt.
Wherefore did Cain slay Abel, but through envy, his own works being evil, and his Brother's righteous? Acts 7.9. the Patriarchs moved with envy sold Joseph to Egypt.
As soon as they understood he was to be preferred above them, they could not speak peaceably to him, Gen. 37.4. because his Father loved him more than them:
As soon as they understood he was to be preferred above them, they could not speak peaceably to him, Gen. 37.4. Because his Father loved him more than them:
It was for Envy that the chief Priests and people of the Jews delivered our Saviour, Matth. 27.18. and pursued him with outcries, Crucifie him, Crucifie him;
It was for Envy that the chief Priests and people of the jews Delivered our Saviour, Matthew 27.18. and pursued him with Outcries, Crucify him, Crucify him;
that work was reserved for a peaceable Solomon: and if any mans hands be defiled with blood, though he make never so many prayers he will not hear, till he have cleansed his heart, and washed his hands in innocency;
that work was reserved for a peaceable Solomon: and if any men hands be defiled with blood, though he make never so many Prayers he will not hear, till he have cleansed his heart, and washed his hands in innocency;
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The blood-guiltiness of a few, draweth down the wrath of God on a whole Nation. There was a Famine on Israel three years together in the time of David; and when he inquired the cause of it, it was revealed to be for Saul and for his bloudy house, that slew the Gibeonites, 2 Sam. 21.1.
The Bloodguiltiness of a few, draws down the wrath of God on a Whole nation. There was a Famine on Israel three Years together in the time of David; and when he inquired the cause of it, it was revealed to be for Saul and for his bloody house, that slew the Gibeonites, 2 Sam. 21.1.
And if the bloud of the Gibeonites was avenged not onely sevenfold on the house of Saul; by hanging up seven of his Sons, but upon all Israel by three years famine; we may justly impute the consuming Pestilence and Fires that have been among us, to the shedding of much more innocent bloud. And we may justly fear, that the inquisition for that bloud is not yet ended:
And if the blood of the Gibeonites was avenged not only sevenfold on the house of Saul; by hanging up seven of his Sons, but upon all Israel by three Years famine; we may justly impute the consuming Pestilence and Fires that have been among us, to the shedding of much more innocent blood. And we may justly Fear, that the inquisition for that blood is not yet ended:
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for bloud defileth the land; and it cannot be cleansed but by the bloud of them that shed it, unless it be prevented by a deep and timely repentance, and the avenging it on our selves, by a hearty sorrow, by a serious mortification of those lusts that provoked us thereunto,
for blood Defileth the land; and it cannot be cleansed but by the blood of them that shed it, unless it be prevented by a deep and timely Repentance, and the avenging it on our selves, by a hearty sorrow, by a serious mortification of those Lustiest that provoked us thereunto,
except we cry mightily to God for pardon, and the bloud of Christ, which speaketh better things than that of Abel, be joyned with our Cries and Tears. Without shedding of more bloud, there will be no remission: for the cry of innocent bloud is not to be silenced by any earthly thing,
except we cry mightily to God for pardon, and the blood of christ, which speaks better things than that of Abel, be joined with our Cries and Tears. Without shedding of more blood, there will be no remission: for the cry of innocent blood is not to be silenced by any earthly thing,
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but will enter into the ears of the Lord of Sabboth with an Ʋsque quo Domine? How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our bloud on them that dwell on the earth? Revel. 6.10.
but will enter into the ears of the Lord of Sabbath with an Ʋsque quo Domine? How long, Oh Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? Revel. 6.10.
when not one of the old Regicides or new Conspirators, though they confessed the fact for which they died, professed any Regret or Repentance for it (which yet in the Case of Christ Judas and Pontius Pilate did,
when not one of the old Regicides or new Conspirators, though they confessed the fact for which they died, professed any Regret or Repentance for it (which yet in the Case of christ Judas and Pontius Pilate did,
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and every common Murtherer is wont to do:) when there are still so many among us that approve of those horrid Impieties of their Forefathers, and onely want Opportunities to act over the same Tragedies again:
and every Common Murderer is wont to do:) when there Are still so many among us that approve of those horrid Impieties of their Forefathers, and only want Opportunities to act over the same Tragedies again:
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and delivers them up to such strong delusions, and fascinations, that not all the Oracles of God, nor all the Examples of Divine Vengeance and Humane Justice can awaken them, and reduce them to a sounder mind; neither if one should arise from the dead, will they repent.
and delivers them up to such strong delusions, and fascinations, that not all the Oracles of God, nor all the Examples of Divine Vengeance and Humane justice can awaken them, and reduce them to a sounder mind; neither if one should arise from the dead, will they Repent.
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or that God delivered them up to the furies of their guilty Consciences, and hath sentenced them to those Chains of impenitence and darkness to the judgment of the last day;
or that God Delivered them up to the furies of their guilty Consciences, and hath sentenced them to those Chains of impenitence and darkness to the judgement of the last day;
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We have a day of Humiliation appointed for the barbarous Parricide of our Royal Martyr, and we have had a day of Thanksgiving for the miraculous Deliverance of our present Soveraign, which you have this day religiously commemorated.
We have a day of Humiliation appointed for the barbarous Parricide of our Royal Martyr, and we have had a day of Thanksgiving for the miraculous Deliverance of our present Sovereign, which you have this day religiously commemorated.
others mourn that their Babel is fallen: if while some bless God that hath preserved the King and his People, others curse the King and People whom God hath preserved;
Others mourn that their Babel is fallen: if while Some bless God that hath preserved the King and his People, Others curse the King and People whom God hath preserved;
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Another cause of War is the Amor habendi, the immoderate desire of having things that are superfluous and unlawful, whether power, pleasures, or possessions. For when men can set no bounds to their Lusts, they consider not whether the end be necessary,
another cause of War is the Amor habendi, the immoderate desire of having things that Are superfluous and unlawful, whither power, pleasures, or possessions. For when men can Set no bounds to their Lustiest, they Consider not whither the end be necessary,
or the means lawful, but they must have the Rem quocunque modo rem. And so S. Paul, 1 Tim. 6.9. They that will be rich, fall into a snare and temptations, and many foolish and hurtful lusts, that drown men in perdition;
or the means lawful, but they must have the Remembering quocunque modo remembering. And so S. Paul, 1 Tim. 6.9. They that will be rich, fallen into a snare and temptations, and many foolish and hurtful Lustiest, that drown men in perdition;
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This our Apostle observes, when he joyns the desire of having with killing. And our Saviour makes this the reason of the Jews killing the heir, that the inheritance might be theirs.
This our Apostle observes, when he joins the desire of having with killing. And our Saviour makes this the reason of the jews killing the heir, that the inheritance might be theirs.
Thus Ahab was sick at the heart for Naboth's Vineyard, and nothing could cure him but Jezabel's Receipt of killing and taking possession. Yet this was to be gilded over with a shew of Religion; a solemn Fast must be proclaimed, and Naboth accused of blaspheming God and the King.
Thus Ahab was sick At the heart for Naboth's Vineyard, and nothing could cure him but Jezabel's Receipt of killing and taking possession. Yet this was to be gilded over with a show of Religion; a solemn Fast must be proclaimed, and Naboth accused of blaspheming God and the King.
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That our Wars and Fightings were begun for the satisfaction of such covetous Lusts, the same method of killing and taking possession plainly demonstrate.
That our Wars and Fightings were begun for the satisfaction of such covetous Lustiest, the same method of killing and taking possession plainly demonstrate.
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Also some Noblemen and others called Lords of the Erection, or Impropriators, who had ingrossed almost all the Tythes of the Nation, allowing the Ministers an inconsiderable Pittance or Stipend, and these Lay-patrons, so oppressed the Country, that no man durst to take home his nine parts, until the Impropriators had set out their tenth; by means whereof, the generality had their dependance on these Lords, against whom the King received frequent Petitions from the Gentry and their Farmers, as also the Ministers, complaining of this Oppression.
Also Some Noblemen and Others called lords of the Erection, or Impropriators, who had ingrossed almost all the Tithes of the nation, allowing the Ministers an inconsiderable Pittance or Stipend, and these Lay-patrons, so oppressed the Country, that no man durst to take home his nine parts, until the Impropriators had Set out their tenth; by means whereof, the generality had their dependence on these lords, against whom the King received frequent Petitions from the Gentry and their Farmers, as also the Ministers, complaining of this Oppression.
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Whereupon his Majesty grants a Commission of Surrendry of Superiority and Tythes, in which some of the interessed Lords were made Commissioners; and so fairly and equally was it executed, that the Lords received a competent satisfaction, and the Ministers, Gentry, and Commons being freed from that Vassalage, thankfully acknowledged the benefit.
Whereupon his Majesty grants a Commission of Surrendry of Superiority and Tithes, in which Some of the interested lords were made Commissioners; and so fairly and equally was it executed, that the lords received a competent satisfaction, and the Ministers, Gentry, and Commons being freed from that Vassalage, thankfully acknowledged the benefit.
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But the Lords perceiving they should lose the dependance of the People, suggested that this was done in favour of Episcopacy, and to the prejudice of Religion; and taking advantage of some other Accidents, they begin to associate, and enter into a Covenant for defence of their Religion: and hence came those Wars and Fightings. For the success of the Scots against their Bishops, stirred up the like lusts in some Members of our Nation, who under the like pretence of Religion, and clamours of Popery and Idolatry, armed themselves to commit Sacriledge, and (as soon as they had power) to kill and take possession: and with such ample Dividends of Church and Crown-lands did those Reformers gratifie the lusts that warred in their several members, that they proved a Snare not to themselves onely,
But the lords perceiving they should loose the dependence of the People, suggested that this was done in favour of Episcopacy, and to the prejudice of Religion; and taking advantage of Some other Accidents, they begin to associate, and enter into a Covenant for defence of their Religion: and hence Come those Wars and Fightings. For the success of the Scots against their Bishops, stirred up the like Lustiest in Some Members of our nation, who under the like pretence of Religion, and clamours of Popery and Idolatry, armed themselves to commit Sacrilege, and (as soon as they had power) to kill and take possession: and with such ample Dividends of Church and Crown-lands did those Reformers gratify the Lustiest that warred in their several members, that they proved a Snare not to themselves only,
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And so just do they still think their Title to those Lands, that they think it lawful to vindicate it by a second Rebellion. And hence come wars and fightings, &c. The last cause of War which I shall mention, is the want of a due consideration of the Mischief and evil Consequences of War, that Pandora 's Box, whence all manner of Plagues do issue;
And so just do they still think their Title to those Lands, that they think it lawful to vindicate it by a second Rebellion. And hence come wars and fightings, etc. The last cause of War which I shall mention, is the want of a due consideration of the Mischief and evil Consequences of War, that Pandora is Box, whence all manner of Plagues do issue;
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which made the Orator to say, Quem discordiae, quem Caedes Civium, quem bellum civile delectat, eum ex finibus humanae naturae exterminandum puto, Phil. 13. They who delight to live in a state of War, are not fit to live in any state of Mankind.
which made the Orator to say, Whom discordiae, Whom Caedes Citizens, Whom bellum civil delectat, Eum ex finibus humanae naturae exterminandum puto, Philip 13. They who delight to live in a state of War, Are not fit to live in any state of Mankind.
how Coblers have been translated to Colonels, and Clowns to Counsellors of State; how Bankrupts have become Bankers, and Apprentices Preachers; and the Saint-like Souldiers have had the honour to bind Kings in Chains,
how Cobblers have been translated to Colonels, and Clowns to Counsellors of State; how bankrupts have become Bankers, and Apprentices Preachers; and the Saintlike Soldiers have had the honour to bind Kings in Chains,
and hence it is, that such as are in debt and distress, such as dissent from the established Worship, and like Corah and his Confederates think themselves more fit than Moses and Aaron, aspire to the Magistracy and Ministry by Rebellion and Bloudshed. But these silly men consider not who it is that by the Chains of these Lusts is leading them Captive to Death and Damnation: they think not what Dogs-heads they may prove,
and hence it is, that such as Are in debt and distress, such as dissent from the established Worship, and like Corah and his Confederates think themselves more fit than Moses and Aaron, aspire to the Magistracy and Ministry by Rebellion and Bloodshed. But these silly men Consider not who it is that by the Chains of these Lustiest is leading them Captive to Death and Damnation: they think not what Dogshead they may prove,
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Nor do they consider how short and troublesome their reign may be, and how for three transgressions and for four (i. e.) the manifold iniquities whereby they threshed their Country with instruments of iron, what a fire God sent into the house of Hazael, Amos 1.4.
Nor do they Consider how short and troublesome their Reign may be, and how for three transgressions and for four (i. e.) the manifold iniquities whereby they threshed their Country with Instruments of iron, what a fire God sent into the house of hazael, Amos 1.4.
but there must be a sufficient Authority; and after all possible endeavours, overtures, and condescentions for Peace, none but lawful means must be used,
but there must be a sufficient authority; and After all possible endeavours, overtures, and condescensions for Peace, none but lawful means must be used,
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and those prosecuted with Equity and Moderation, and all intended to a good end: which circumstances cannot meet to justifie such as endeavour Wars and Fightings among us:
and those prosecuted with Equity and Moderation, and all intended to a good end: which Circumstances cannot meet to justify such as endeavour Wars and Fightings among us:
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So that whether they are Conquerors or conquered, whether they survive the Rebellion, or die in it, they are like to be utterly undone, if they live and prosper in their Rebellion: they live in impenitence, and never think of making that restitution and satisfaction for all the Plunder and Rapine committed by them;
So that whither they Are Conquerors or conquered, whither they survive the Rebellion, or die in it, they Are like to be utterly undone, if they live and prosper in their Rebellion: they live in impenitence, and never think of making that restitution and satisfaction for all the Plunder and Rapine committed by them;
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And now I shall not adde any thing to your own Religious and Loyal Resolutions for the preservation of your Country from Wars and Confusions. Onely give me leave to mind you of a Saying of the Lord Verulam: We have many good Laws,
And now I shall not add any thing to your own Religious and Loyal Resolutions for the preservation of your Country from Wars and Confusions. Only give me leave to mind you of a Saying of the Lord Verulam: We have many good Laws,
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Let us therefore beware, lest while we are folding our hands in security, or are but putting on our Harness, our Confusions come upon us as an armed man. And though we have a prospect of Peace and Settlement, let us also look back on the Causes of War; and while others are united and industrious to destroy us, let us unanimously and vigorously pursue the things that belong to our peace.
Let us Therefore beware, lest while we Are folding our hands in security, or Are but putting on our Harness, our Confusions come upon us as an armed man. And though we have a prospect of Peace and Settlement, let us also look back on the Causes of War; and while Others Are united and Industria to destroy us, let us unanimously and vigorously pursue the things that belong to our peace.
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And first let us suppress those lusts that war in our own members, against God and our own Souls: All Intemperance and Ʋncleanness, Profaneness and Hypocrisie, Covetousness and Ambition; all Envy, Pride, and Malice, and whatever Lusts may separate between God and us, or divide us from one another;
And First let us suppress those Lustiest that war in our own members, against God and our own Souls: All Intemperance and Ʋncleanness, Profaneness and Hypocrisy, Covetousness and Ambition; all Envy, Pride, and Malice, and whatever Lustiest may separate between God and us, or divide us from one Another;
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It after all that hath been said, there be any that still delight in War, let them war that good warfare in which they have been engaged from their Baptism, Tanquam Sacramento Militari, to fight under their Saviours Banner against sin, the world, and the devil.
It After all that hath been said, there be any that still delight in War, let them war that good warfare in which they have been engaged from their Baptism, Tanquam Sacramento Militari, to fight under their Saviors Banner against since, the world, and the Devil.
and shall be more than Conquerors. In these Conflicts we may outdo Alexander himself, who having subdued many Kingdoms, was overcome by his own lusts; Fortior est qui se.
and shall be more than Conquerors. In these Conflicts we may outdo Alexander himself, who having subdued many Kingdoms, was overcome by his own Lustiest; Fortior est qui se.
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Every one that fights the good fight of faith, overcometh the world, and shall receive a kingdom that cannot be moved, as the Kingdoms of this World may;
Every one that fights the good fight of faith, Overcometh the world, and shall receive a Kingdom that cannot be moved, as the Kingdoms of this World may;
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