God save the King, or, The loyal and joyfull acclamation of subjects to their King as it was opened in a sermon, preached in one of the congregations of the city of Edinburgh ...
THere are three expressions of a great joy in Scripture. 1. The joy of a woman after her travel, her sore pangs and bitter showers, Joh. 16.21. our Saviour saith, That she remembreth no more her anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
THere Are three expressions of a great joy in Scripture. 1. The joy of a woman After her travel, her soar pangs and bitter showers, John 16.21. our Saviour Says, That she Remember no more her anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
2. The joy of the harvest, that the husbandman hath, after his labours, Psal. 126.6. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtlesse come again with rejoycing, bringing his sheaves with him.
2. The joy of the harvest, that the husbandman hath, After his labours, Psalm 126.6. He that Goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
All three arise from a sad ground, and this maketh their joy the sweeter, their bypast sorrows, pangs and labours do feed and encrease their present joyes, their present joyes do compense and soften their bygone sorrows.
All three arise from a sad ground, and this makes their joy the Sweeten, their bypast sorrows, pangs and labours do feed and increase their present Joys, their present Joys do compense and soften their bygone sorrows.
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and sad captivity to poor Scotland. Had we enjoyed our King in peace, when he was first proclaimed and crowned King amongst us, it would have been matter of great joy to us;
and sad captivity to poor Scotland. Had we enjoyed our King in peace, when he was First proclaimed and crowned King among us, it would have been matter of great joy to us;
I have read to you, for the solemnity of this day, a passage that setteth forth the expressions of the joy of God's people in Judah, upon the restoring of their rightfull Soveraign and lawfull Authority to them.
I have read to you, for the solemnity of this day, a passage that sets forth the expressions of the joy of God's people in Judah, upon the restoring of their rightful Sovereign and lawful authority to them.
After that Abaziah King of Judah, was cruelly murdered by the Captain of the host, Jehu, Athaliah his mother usurped the Kingdom, slew all the Kings seed,
After that Abaziah King of Judah, was cruelly murdered by the Captain of the host, Jehu, Athaliah his mother usurped the Kingdom, slew all the Kings seed,
and investeth him in the Government, Upon which, all the people Clapt their hands, and said, God save the King, in token of their joy and approbation.
and investeth him in the Government, Upon which, all the people Clapped their hands, and said, God save the King, in token of their joy and approbation.
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In the Original, it is, Let the King live, Vive le Roy, well translated to us according to the customary word of our Nation, God save the King. The life of a King is more precious and of more value,
In the Original, it is, Let the King live, Vive le Roy, well translated to us according to the customary word of our nation, God save the King. The life of a King is more precious and of more valve,
good Nehemiah spoke it to Artaxerxes, Nehem. 2.3. and holy Dantel ( Dan. 6.21.) to Darius when he came to visite him in the Lions den, the Prophet so soon as he heard him ▪ said, O King, live for ever.
good Nehemiah spoke it to Artaxerxes, Nehemiah 2.3. and holy Dantel (Dan. 6.21.) to Darius when he Come to visit him in the Lions den, the Prophet so soon as he herd him ▪ said, Oh King, live for ever.
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I have the rather pitched upon it for the ground of our Doctrine, that whilst this word is in our mouths at such a solemn occasion, we may be advertised how to use it religiously and to purpose,
I have the rather pitched upon it for the ground of our Doctrine, that while this word is in our mouths At such a solemn occasion, we may be advertised how to use it religiously and to purpose,
they clapt their hands for joy is, That when God is so favourable to a people as to establish lawfull Authority, their rightfull King over them, it is their duty to rejoyce and be glad.
they clapped their hands for joy is, That when God is so favourable to a people as to establish lawful authority, their rightful King over them, it is their duty to rejoice and be glad.
In the want of it, all things are loose, as you may read, Isa. 3.2, 5. Where the Lord threatneth, 1. to take away the stay and staff of their natural life,
In the want of it, all things Are lose, as you may read, Isaiah 3.2, 5. Where the Lord threatens, 1. to take away the stay and staff of their natural life,
and what followes in the fifth verse? The people shall be oppressed, every one by another, — the childe shall behave himself proudly against the ancient,
and what follows in the fifth verse? The people shall be oppressed, every one by Another, — the child shall behave himself proudly against the ancient,
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and the base against the honourable. So it is threatned as a sad judgement, Hos. 3.4. The children of Israel shall abide many dayes without a King, and without a Prince:
and the base against the honourable. So it is threatened as a sad judgement, Hos. 3.4. The children of Israel shall abide many days without a King, and without a Prince:
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How often is that inculcat in the Book of Judges? Chap. 17.6.18.1.19.1.21.25. In these dayes there was no King in Israel, and every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
How often is that inculcat in the Book of Judges? Chap. 17.6.18.1.19.1.21.25. In these days there was no King in Israel, and every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
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When there was no King to rule, Idolatrie waxed common without any punishment, whoredom and uncleanness without controlment, murder and oppression practised without any check, a lamentable disorder and confusion.
When there was no King to Rule, Idolatry waxed Common without any punishment, whoredom and uncleanness without controlment, murder and oppression practised without any check, a lamentable disorder and confusion.
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It is reported of the Persians, that it was their custom, upon the death of their King, to let the people be without all Lawes and Government for some dayes, to dismiss malefactors,
It is reported of the Persians, that it was their custom, upon the death of their King, to let the people be without all Laws and Government for Some days, to dismiss malefactors,
and permit a time of licentious liberty, That so they seeing the mischief and inconvenience of being without their King, they might the more willingly submit themselves to his successor.
and permit a time of licentious liberty, That so they seeing the mischief and inconvenience of being without their King, they might the more willingly submit themselves to his successor.
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This goeth along with the former. What is among a people, destitute of lawfull Authority, but as Habakkuk• speaketh, Chap. 1.14. Men are as the fishes of the sea, as the creeping things that have no Ruler over them? The greater fish eat up the lesser;
This Goes along with the former. What is among a people, destitute of lawful authority, but as Habakkuk• speaks, Chap. 1.14. Men Are as the Fish of the sea, as the creeping things that have no Ruler over them? The greater Fish eat up the lesser;
But now when the good King is set up, the poor have a father and a defender, the Jawes of the wicked are broken, the spoil pluckt from his teeth, Job 29.16, 17. There is a covering against the heat, a hiding place from the wind, a refuge from the tempest, rivers of waters in a dry land,
But now when the good King is Set up, the poor have a father and a defender, the Jaws of the wicked Are broken, the spoil plucked from his teeth, Job 29.16, 17. There is a covering against the heat, a hiding place from the wind, a refuge from the tempest, Rivers of waters in a dry land,
Hence are Princes called the Shields of the earth, Psal. 47.9. for the safety and defence of the innocent, and the fence they afford to our liberty and propertie;
Hence Are Princes called the Shields of the earth, Psalm 47.9. for the safety and defence of the innocent, and the fence they afford to our liberty and property;
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a man far better than Tertullus, inspired by the Spirit of God, the Apostle Paul, exhorteth to pray for Kings and all in Authority, upon this account, that we might live in peace and godliness under them. Two wayes is a good King the procurer of Peace, 1. By being a bulwark against Invasions from without, keeping that there be no crying out in our streets, no breaking in, Psal. 144.14. All the dayes of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt confidently every man under his own Vine-tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, 1 King. 4.25. 2. By being the cement, to unite scattered societies within, and the healer of breaches and dissentions: Zecha. 10.4. Out of Judah came the corner, and the nail.
a man Far better than Tertullus, inspired by the Spirit of God, the Apostle Paul, exhorteth to pray for Kings and all in authority, upon this account, that we might live in peace and godliness under them. Two ways is a good King the procurer of Peace, 1. By being a bulwark against Invasions from without, keeping that there be no crying out in our streets, no breaking in, Psalm 144.14. All the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelled confidently every man under his own Vine-tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, 1 King. 4.25. 2. By being the cement, to unite scattered societies within, and the healer of Breaches and dissensions: Zecheriah. 10.4. Out of Judah Come the corner, and the nail.
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for, when all things run in a right channell the lawes of the land are in force under lawfull Authority, people enjoying their liberties, lives, possessions and houses in peace;
for, when all things run in a right channel the laws of the land Are in force under lawful authority, people enjoying their Liberties, lives, possessions and houses in peace;
Then Industrie, Learning, Arts, Trade, Traffick, are encouraged and advanced, and a people prosper even in externall things. 2 Chron. 9.27. You read that Solomon brought in such wealth into Judea by his good Government, his advancing Trade and Traffick by sea and land, that silver was nothing accounted of through the abundance of it:
Then Industry, Learning, Arts, Trade, Traffic, Are encouraged and advanced, and a people prosper even in external things. 2 Chronicles 9.27. You read that Solomon brought in such wealth into Judea by his good Government, his advancing Trade and Traffic by sea and land, that silver was nothing accounted of through the abundance of it:
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Yea, God Almighty also from above, seconds the blessing of righteous Government with the dew of heaven and the sat of the earth, Psal. 72.16. There shall be a handfull of corn upon the top of the mountains, the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon;
Yea, God Almighty also from above, seconds the blessing of righteous Government with the due of heaven and the sat of the earth, Psalm 72.16. There shall be a handful of corn upon the top of the Mountains, the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon;
and life of our lives, when now the Church hath a nursing father, Isa. 49.23. and the good King becomes, under God, a defence upon all the glory, according to the title of our Kings, A Defender of the Faith of the Gospel.
and life of our lives, when now the Church hath a nursing father, Isaiah 49.23. and the good King becomes, under God, a defence upon all the glory, according to the title of our Kings, A Defender of the Faith of the Gospel.
The Gospel hath free passage, the Ordinances of Christ are maintained in purity, Error and Heresie, Idolatry, false Worship, Atheism and Irreligion are banished:
The Gospel hath free passage, the Ordinances of christ Are maintained in purity, Error and Heresy, Idolatry, false Worship, Atheism and Irreligion Are banished:
Now in all these respects it is, that a good King is compared to the Light, whose rising makes a day unto a people, whose setting and obscuring makes their night,
Now in all these respects it is, that a good King is compared to the Light, whose rising makes a day unto a people, whose setting and obscuring makes their night,
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as the Ancients expound that 24. verse of the 118 Psalm, that was sung at the inauguration of David, This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will be glad and rejoyce in it:
as the Ancients expound that 24. verse of the 118 Psalm, that was sung At the inauguration of David, This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will be glad and rejoice in it:
I desire you to consider of them in these five. 1. What is the blessing restored to us. 2. When, the circumstance of time. 3. How, the manner. 4. Who: for a King is set over us. 5. To Whom all this goodnesse is manifested, a very undeserving people.
I desire you to Consider of them in these five. 1. What is the blessing restored to us. 2. When, the circumstance of time. 3. How, the manner. 4. Who: for a King is Set over us. 5. To Whom all this Goodness is manifested, a very undeserving people.
What. 1. What is the blessing restored to us? Even our ancient fundamental Government, under which these Kingdoms have enjoyed both the Gospel and Peace, under which our progenitors have enjoyed many happy and good dayes by the Royal protection of our Kings.
What. 1. What is the blessing restored to us? Even our ancient fundamental Government, under which these Kingdoms have enjoyed both the Gospel and Peace, under which our progenitors have enjoyed many happy and good days by the Royal protection of our Kings.
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It hath unhappily come in debate in these late times of confusion, what kind of Government is the best? But whoever might have disputed such a case, it did no wayes become these Nations to do it, Kingly Government being of so old and firm and undubitable possession amongst us.
It hath unhappily come in debate in these late times of confusion, what kind of Government is the best? But whoever might have disputed such a case, it did not ways become these nations to do it, Kingly Government being of so old and firm and undubitable possession among us.
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And if we go to the Scripture with it, sure I am, there is none will vye with it, the very history of the lives of the Kings of the people of God, taking up a great part of the Bible;
And if we go to the Scripture with it, sure I am, there is none will vie with it, the very history of the lives of the Kings of the people of God, taking up a great part of the bible;
and Christs Kingdom in the Church, that the whole dispensations of providence, the whole dispensations of grace in the Gospel, are set forth to us under the expressions of King and Kingdom: Every other word of the Gospel soundeth forth a King and Kingdom to us;
and Christ Kingdom in the Church, that the Whole dispensations of providence, the Whole dispensations of grace in the Gospel, Are Set forth to us under the expressions of King and Kingdom: Every other word of the Gospel soundeth forth a King and Kingdom to us;
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And why doth the New Testament in many places, where duty to the Magistrate is pressed, expresly and particularly mention Kings, 1 Pet. 2.13. and v. 17. 1 Tim. 2.2.
And why does the New Testament in many places, where duty to the Magistrate is pressed, expressly and particularly mention Kings, 1 Pet. 2.13. and v. 17. 1 Tim. 2.2.
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but in much mercy, 1. That in Moses time the Lord had appointed, that they should be ruled by Kings, Deut. 17. and Moses himself was King in Jesurum. 2. That after Saul, God gave them a David in great love:
but in much mercy, 1. That in Moses time the Lord had appointed, that they should be ruled by Kings, Deuteronomy 17. and Moses himself was King in Jesurum. 2. That After Saul, God gave them a David in great love:
In King Charles the first his time, we had a fair day, for the blessings of Government continued with us, till the sins of all ranks coming to a great height, our day was turned into a very black night;
In King Charles the First his time, we had a fair day, for the blessings of Government continued with us, till the Sins of all ranks coming to a great height, our day was turned into a very black night;
Yea, and when after the detestable and execrable Murder committed upon Him, We in this Nation expected a dawning of our day, by calling home our present Kings Majesty to Scotland, and crowning him here;
Yea, and when After the detestable and execrable Murder committed upon Him, We in this nation expected a dawning of our day, by calling home our present Kings Majesty to Scotland, and crowning him Here;
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So before this appearing of light, there was the greatest darknesse of confusion and reeling, The righteous Lord overturning, overturning one thing after another, till he should come whose right it was.
So before this appearing of Light, there was the greatest darkness of confusion and reeling, The righteous Lord overturning, overturning one thing After Another, till he should come whose right it was.
How. A third Circumstance is How. There is a book in Scripture that hath its name ECHAH, the book of Hows, and there are many dolefull Hows in it, the book of the Lamentations; How doth the City sit solitary? How is the Gold become dim? But in this our mercy, there are so many joyfull Hows, that I cannot reckon all to you:
How. A third Circumstance is How. There is a book in Scripture that hath its name ECHAH, the book of Hows, and there Are many doleful Hows in it, the book of the Lamentations; How does the city fit solitary? How is the Gold become dim? But in this our mercy, there Are so many joyful Hows, that I cannot reckon all to you:
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1. How unexpectedly? Were not all doors of hope shut upon us? Especially two things seemed to have barred the door upon this blessing, 1. The great alienation of heart, found in many of the Nations, from the King and his Family:
1. How unexpectedly? Were not all doors of hope shut upon us? Especially two things seemed to have barred the door upon this blessing, 1. The great alienation of heart, found in many of the nations, from the King and his Family:
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they who had formerly rejected him, coming to him (2 Sam. 5.1.) and saying, we are thy bone and thy flesh, So God hath wrought for our Soveraigne. 2. Another impediment that stood betwixt us and all hope of this blessing, was, that the power and strength of all Armies within these Lands, stood against the King;
they who had formerly rejected him, coming to him (2 Sam. 5.1.) and saying, we Are thy bone and thy Flesh, So God hath wrought for our Sovereign. 2. another impediment that stood betwixt us and all hope of this blessing, was, that the power and strength of all Armies within these Lands, stood against the King;
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There was an Abner for Saul, but not a Joab these many years to appear for David. Now this makes the change miraculous, that the very Armies that stood against, are now turned for him;
There was an Abner for Saul, but not a Joab these many Years to appear for David. Now this makes the change miraculous, that the very Armies that stood against, Are now turned for him;
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Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a Nation be born at once, in so short a space, that the Lord hath created a new face of affairs,
Who hath herd such a thing? who hath seen such things? shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born At once, in so short a Molle, that the Lord hath created a new face of affairs,
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whether there hath been any such thing, as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it? No history hath the parallel of it, a King thrust away with the hight of contempt, the same King returned in the highest glory, honour, respect and observance.
whither there hath been any such thing, as this great thing is, or hath been herd like it? No history hath the parallel of it, a King thrust away with the hight of contempt, the same King returned in the highest glory, honour, respect and observance.
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It is true that I read in Eusebius his Eccles. Hist. That it was laid to a Ministers charge as a challenge, Ausus est Imperatorem in ore beatum dicere:
It is true that I read in Eusebius his Eccles. Hist. That it was laid to a Ministers charge as a challenge, Ausus est Imperatorem in over Beatum dicere:
And truly a Minister cannot do a worse turn in his station, than to diminish the due credit of the lawfull Magistrate by any speech in publick before the people.
And truly a Minister cannot do a Worse turn in his station, than to diminish the due credit of the lawful Magistrate by any speech in public before the people.
usually you see in Pieces of work that are joyned by Mortises and Tenons, when the principal tenon is made fast, all the rest of the parts clap together easily.
usually you see in Pieces of work that Are joined by Mortises and Tenons, when the principal tenon is made fast, all the rest of the parts clap together Easily.
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Hiram, King of Tyrus, was a prudent man, and a godly prosolyte, and when he saw Solomon's Letters, wherein he discovered his prudence and affection to the house of God,
Hiram, King of Tyre, was a prudent man, and a godly prosolyte, and when he saw Solomon's Letters, wherein he discovered his prudence and affection to the house of God,
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Though men intended his down-bearing for evill, Yet we may hope God will turn it into good unto these Nations, that he may be fitter to Govern these Nations, being so long in the school of hard affliction.
Though men intended his down-bearing for evil, Yet we may hope God will turn it into good unto these nations, that he may be fitter to Govern these nations, being so long in the school of hard affliction.
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As many Countries as he hath been in, with as many great deliverances hath God compassed him, from dangers both spirituall and bodily, Scotland, England, France, Holland, Flanders, Germany and Spain. I believe if we get the history of his Travels published, the world will see how in all those places he hath been miraculously preserved from many dangers.
As many Countries as he hath been in, with as many great Deliverances hath God compassed him, from dangers both spiritual and bodily, Scotland, England, France, Holland, Flanders, Germany and Spain. I believe if we get the history of his Travels published, the world will see how in all those places he hath been miraculously preserved from many dangers.
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but by my Spirit, saith the Lord. 2. The print of his Mercy, Psal. 18.50. He sheweth mercy to his anointed, and to us also a sinfull people. 3. Of his justice, the Lord appearing against Oppressours, Isa. 51.13. Where is the fury of the Oppressour? 4. Of his Truth and Faithfulness, making good his word. Psal. 125.3. The rod of the wicked shall not rest alwayes upon the lot of the righteous.
but by my Spirit, Says the Lord. 2. The print of his Mercy, Psalm 18.50. He shows mercy to his anointed, and to us also a sinful people. 3. Of his Justice, the Lord appearing against Oppressors, Isaiah 51.13. Where is the fury of the Oppressor? 4. Of his Truth and Faithfulness, making good his word. Psalm 125.3. The rod of the wicked shall not rest always upon the lot of the righteous.
5. His Wisdom, in bringing order out of confusion, and light out out of darknesse. 6. His Zeal in vindicating his Providence from the Blasphemies cast upon it. 7. His daunting Majesty, appearing in the quieting of all hearts, upon the discovery of this work;
5. His Wisdom, in bringing order out of confusion, and Light out out of darkness. 6. His Zeal in vindicating his Providence from the Blasphemies cast upon it. 7. His daunting Majesty, appearing in the quieting of all hearts, upon the discovery of this work;
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when we were so very low, that we knew not what next to do, he hath remembred us in our low estate, Psal. 136.23. 9. Pitie and Forebearance, in the tender way of bringing it about, not surcharging these poor harrassed Nations with new wars and troubles. 10. His Holinesse: David said, Psal. 60.6. God hath spoken in his holinesse, I will divide Schechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth:
when we were so very low, that we knew not what next to do, he hath remembered us in our low estate, Psalm 136.23. 9. Pity and Forbearance, in the tender Way of bringing it about, not surcharging these poor Harassed nations with new wars and Troubles. 10. His Holiness: David said, Psalm 60.6. God hath spoken in his holiness, I will divide Shechem, and meet out the valley of Succoth:
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and his Holinesse doth certainly shine forth in bearing down all rebellious opposition to Princes, and opposing himself to a profane and lawlesse crew.
and his Holiness does Certainly shine forth in bearing down all rebellious opposition to Princes, and opposing himself to a profane and lawless crew.
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and this is not the least in illustrating the glory of the deliverance, that God should have bestowed these mercies on us, a sinfull and unworthy people, to whom he may well say, as it is, Ezek. 36.32. Not for your sakes do I this, be it known unto you:
and this is not the least in illustrating the glory of the deliverance, that God should have bestowed these Mercies on us, a sinful and unworthy people, to whom he may well say, as it is, Ezekiel 36.32. Not for your sakes do I this, be it known unto you:
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but not in God who gave them, And so provoked God to rob them of them David is a good example of rejoycing in mercies, who in all his Psalms doth more remember by whom he was made happy,
but not in God who gave them, And so provoked God to rob them of them David is a good Exampl of rejoicing in Mercies, who in all his Psalms does more Remember by whom he was made happy,
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even from their hearts, the Kings happinesse and welfare. See how the Scripture presseth all cordial respects to Kings, Eccles. 10.20. Curse not the King, no not in thy thought. Exod. 22.28. Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the Ruler of thy people.
even from their hearts, the Kings happiness and welfare. See how the Scripture Presseth all cordial respects to Kings, Eccles. 10.20. Curse not the King, no not in thy Thought. Exod 22.28. Thou shalt not revile the God's, nor curse the Ruler of thy people.
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One of the Ancients, writing upon 1 Sam. 6. where God smote the men of Bethshemesh for looking irreverently into the Ark, hath this Note, that God smote them, non solum quia inspexerunt, sed quia despexerunt;
One of the Ancients, writing upon 1 Sam. 6. where God smote the men of Bethshemesh for looking irreverently into the Ark, hath this Note, that God smote them, non solum quia inspexerunt, sed quia despexerunt;
And if this precept standeth in force towards a heathen King and stranger, What then is to be done of us to such a King as God hath given us, a King of our own Nation, lineally descended of the ancient Kings of this Realm,
And if this precept Stands in force towards a heathen King and stranger, What then is to be done of us to such a King as God hath given us, a King of our own nation, lineally descended of the ancient Kings of this Realm,
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Three things especially should make us yeeld all cordial respect to our King. 1. Regard to God, whose Image he beareth, being Gods Deputy and Vice-gerent, whom God hath stamped with his own Authority;
Three things especially should make us yield all cordial respect to our King. 1. Regard to God, whose Image he bears, being God's Deputy and Vicegerent, whom God hath stamped with his own authority;
The honour of Rulers, is as usefull to them, as credit is to Merchants: take away credit from the Merchant, he can neither buy nor sell, trade nor traffick;
The honour of Rulers, is as useful to them, as credit is to Merchant's: take away credit from the Merchant, he can neither buy nor fell, trade nor traffic;
If a King be robbed of his honour, he hath little behind to lose, and while he keepeth that unblemisht, he cannot be at a great losse for any thing else.
If a King be robbed of his honour, he hath little behind to loose, and while he Keepeth that unblemished, he cannot be At a great loss for any thing Else.
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Of such persons, Jezabel, though a naughty woman, spake truly, Had Zimri peace who slew his Master? Jehu, Jeroboam, Zimri, Shallum, Pekah, the servants of Joash, or Amnon, they found it all most true. Two especial Beacons are set up in Scripture, 1. The punishment of Korah and his complices, whom the earth opening, swallowed up.
Of such Persons, Jezebel, though a naughty woman, spoke truly, Had Zimri peace who slew his Master? Jehu, Jeroboam, Zimri, Shallum, Pekah, the Servants of Joash, or Amnon, they found it all most true. Two especial Beacons Are Set up in Scripture, 1. The punishment of Korah and his accomplices, whom the earth opening, swallowed up.
Calvine on the 72. Psal. giving the argument of the Psalm and the scope of it, hath these words, docet veram piorum faelicitatem in eo positam esse, dum sub manu Regis divinitus. Electi reguntur;
Calvin on the 72. Psalm giving the argument of the Psalm and the scope of it, hath these words, docet Veram Piorum faelicitatem in eo positam esse, dum sub manu Regis Divinely. Elect reguntur;
that the whole tract of the Psalm holdeth forth, that it is a great felicity to Gods people on earth, to be governed by a righteous King of Gods choosing, who is the man of Gods right hand.
that the Whole tract of the Psalm holds forth, that it is a great felicity to God's people on earth, to be governed by a righteous King of God's choosing, who is the man of God's right hand.
Asperius nihil est humili, &c. The Spirit of God therefore wisely provided, (as one observeth) who being to make Moses a Ruler, would not have a fisher-man draw him out of the waters,
Asperius nihil est humili, etc. The Spirit of God Therefore wisely provided, (as one observeth) who being to make Moses a Ruler, would not have a fisherman draw him out of the waters,
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the weight of all lyeth upon him, he beareth a people and their burdens, I am not able to bear this people alone said Moses. The Latine word Rex, is a regendo, to govern.
the weight of all lies upon him, he bears a people and their burdens, I am not able to bear this people alone said Moses. The Latin word Rex, is a Regendo, to govern.
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Thus he is the hand to the Body politick, that governs the body: The Scripture calleth him the Arm of a people, Jer. 48.25. The horn of Moab is cut off, and his arm is broken.
Thus he is the hand to the Body politic, that governs the body: The Scripture calls him the Arm of a people, Jer. 48.25. The horn of Moab is Cut off, and his arm is broken.
And who doth not see, how many wayes a good King is necessary and usefull to a people? When Kings and Rulers are taken away, the eye of the Common-wealth is put out,
And who does not see, how many ways a good King is necessary and useful to a people? When Kings and Rulers Are taken away, the eye of the Commonwealth is put out,
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The breath of a Peoples Nostrils is stopped, and what then followes but death to the whole body? Good reason therefore have a people to apprehend this,
The breath of a Peoples Nostrils is stopped, and what then follows but death to the Whole body? Good reason Therefore have a people to apprehend this,
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and in the sense thereof to cry out, with loud acclamations, Let the King live; Let him live, that we may all live, that the Land may live, that Religion may live, Counsell may live, Justice may live, Peace may live, that we and our posterity may have a Rest, a Center of quietness under his shadow.
and in the sense thereof to cry out, with loud acclamations, Let the King live; Let him live, that we may all live, that the Land may live, that Religion may live, Counsel may live, justice may live, Peace may live, that we and our posterity may have a Rest, a Centre of quietness under his shadow.
That as it is our duty to praise God for our King, So to pray to God earnestly for him. 1 Tim. 2.12. The Apostle Paul exhorteth to this I exhort therefore that first of all, supplications, prayers.
That as it is our duty to praise God for our King, So to pray to God earnestly for him. 1 Tim. 2.12. The Apostle Paul exhorteth to this I exhort Therefore that First of all, supplications, Prayers.
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intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men, for Kings and all that are in Authority, that we may lead a godly and peaceable life under them.
intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men, for Kings and all that Are in authority, that we may led a godly and peaceable life under them.
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The Apostle saith first of all, because this is a matter of prime consideration and remembrance, that should have a principall place in all Church-assemblies;
The Apostle Says First of all, Because this is a matter of prime consideration and remembrance, that should have a principal place in all Church assemblies;
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He mentioneth Kings in particular, for two reasons, at Interpreters agree, 1. Because at that time, Kings were strangers to the Gospel, unconverted and heathen;
He mentioneth Kings in particular, for two Reasons, At Interpreters agree, 1. Because At that time, Kings were Strangers to the Gospel, unconverted and heathen;
as appears by the Edict of Galerius Maximinus, Eusebius, Lib. 8. Cap. 29. Unde Christiani hac indulgentiâ à nobis concessa devincti, debent Deo suo obnixè supplicare pro nostrâ, Reipublicae, pro sua ipsorum salute, &c. And it was charged upon Gallus, who succeeded Decius, though he was a heathen, that beginning by cruel Edicts to proscribe Religious Christians, who were wont to make earnest prayers for him, in driving them away, it is said he drave away with them, these prayers also which were accustomed to be poured out to God for him.
as appears by the Edict of Galerius Maximinus, Eusebius, Lib. 8. Cap. 29. Unde Christians hac indulgentiâ à nobis concessa devincti, debent God Sue obnixè supplicare Pro nostrâ, Reipublicae, Pro sua Ipsorum salute, etc. And it was charged upon Gallus, who succeeded Decius, though he was a heathen, that beginning by cruel Edicts to proscribe Religious Christians, who were wont to make earnest Prayers for him, in driving them away, it is said he drave away with them, these Prayers also which were accustomed to be poured out to God for him.
2. For this reason also doth the Apostle particularly mention Kings, to intimate what blessed Instruments they might be to the Church of God, being converted to the faith of the Gospel;
2. For this reason also does the Apostle particularly mention Kings, to intimate what blessed Instruments they might be to the Church of God, being converted to the faith of the Gospel;
And this was Gods promise to his Church, long before John's time, Isa. 60.16. Thou shalt suck the milk of the Gentiles, and thou shalt suck the brest of Kings.
And this was God's promise to his Church, long before John's time, Isaiah 60.16. Thou shalt suck the milk of the Gentiles, and thou shalt suck the breast of Kings.
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because the Lord challengeth a speciall work upon the hearts of Kings, Prov. 21.1. The Kings heart is in the band of the Lord, as the rivers of waters:
Because the Lord Challengeth a special work upon the hearts of Kings, Curae 21.1. The Kings heart is in the band of the Lord, as the Rivers of waters:
great dominion carries with it alwayes a great care, which doth many times make sleep depart from their eyes, Esth. 6.1. The Apostle Paul said of himself, 2 Cor. 11.28. that beside his troubles without the care of all the Churches lay upon him:
great dominion carries with it always a great care, which does many times make sleep depart from their eyes, Esth. 6.1. The Apostle Paul said of himself, 2 Cor. 11.28. that beside his Troubles without the care of all the Churches lay upon him:
So Princes have the care of all their Subjects lying upon them, beside the many dangers they are oftentimes incompassed with above others, The enemies of the publick peace being like the King of Syria, who commanded his Captains to fight neither against small nor great, save against the King, 1 Kin. 22.31. You see then your duty: set about it.
So Princes have the care of all their Subject's lying upon them, beside the many dangers they Are oftentimes encompassed with above Others, The enemies of the public peace being like the King of Syria, who commanded his Captains to fight neither against small nor great, save against the King, 1 Kin. 22.31. You see then your duty: Set about it.
Let such go home and pray this prayer aright, with strong and fervent affection, God save the King. This will do him more good than all the healths that others can drink to him.
Let such go home and pray this prayer aright, with strong and fervent affection, God save the King. This will do him more good than all the healths that Others can drink to him.
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And that you may know what particulars to minde in using these words, on this solemn day, I shall give you the descant of this short word of prayer, in these few particulars, 1. In the Original Hebrew (as you have heard) it is, Let the King live. Then, 1. minde his natural life, to pray God that it may be precious in the Lords sight, Ezr. 6.10.
And that you may know what particulars to mind in using these words, on this solemn day, I shall give you the descant of this short word of prayer, in these few particulars, 1. In the Original Hebrew (as you have herd) it is, Let the King live. Then, 1. mind his natural life, to pray God that it may be precious in the lords sighed, Ezra 6.10.
this is the Lord's Salvation, wherein the Kings glory is great, Psal. 21.5. Let it be our prayer to God then, as it is, Psal. 80.17. Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, that God may make him strong for himself, giving to him wisdom, courage and zeal to the honour and glory of God;
this is the Lord's Salvation, wherein the Kings glory is great, Psalm 21.5. Let it be our prayer to God then, as it is, Psalm 80.17. Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, that God may make him strong for himself, giving to him Wisdom, courage and zeal to the honour and glory of God;
David himself, a King, hath a terrible prayer against the Kings enemies, Psal. 21.9, 10. Make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger — That their fruit may be destroyea from the earth,
David himself, a King, hath a terrible prayer against the Kings enemies, Psalm 21.9, 10. Make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger — That their fruit may be destroyea from the earth,
Abigail, a Subject, she hath a notable prayer against the enemies of David, 1 Sam. 25.29. Let the soul of my Lord, be bound up in the bundle of life with the Lord his God;
Abigail, a Subject, she hath a notable prayer against the enemies of David, 1 Sam. 25.29. Let the soul of my Lord, be bound up in the bundle of life with the Lord his God;
But pray that he may be delivered from spiritual evils and dangers, much more, God save the King from all wickednesse, Prov. 16.4. It is abomination to Kings to commit wickednesse, above all others;
But prey that he may be Delivered from spiritual evils and dangers, much more, God save the King from all wickedness, Curae 16.4. It is abomination to Kings to commit wickedness, above all Others;
Pray God to save him from wronging the precious Interests of Christs Kingdom, But that be may employ all the interests of his Kingdom in subordination to Christ, using for the Lord all the honour and authority he hath received from the Lord.
Pray God to save him from wronging the precious Interests of Christ Kingdom, But that be may employ all the interests of his Kingdom in subordination to christ, using for the Lord all the honour and Authority he hath received from the Lord.
He who provided for him in his wants, comforted him in his straits, strengthened him in his temptations, in France, Holland, Flanders, Germany and Spain; Even that gracious God, who hath seen and numbred all his Troubles,
He who provided for him in his Wants, comforted him in his straits, strengthened him in his temptations, in France, Holland, Flanders, Germany and Spain; Even that gracious God, who hath seen and numbered all his Troubles,
