nor the dejectedness of Fasting and Humiliation, but as the days of their Birth and Coronation, with the highest expressions of Joy and Thanksgiving, with the same chearfulness and serenity that they had suffer'd.
nor the dejectedness of Fasting and Humiliation, but as the days of their Birth and Coronation, with the highest expressions of Joy and Thanksgiving, with the same cheerfulness and serenity that they had suffered.
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Nor could it be conceiv'd proper to remember them with Tears, whose happy condition was rais'd above the assistance and charity of the Church's Prayers;
Nor could it be conceived proper to Remember them with Tears, whose happy condition was raised above the assistance and charity of the Church's Prayers;
But besides this recompence of the Sufferers, which the Church was wont to congratulate with a joyful Remembrance, the honour done to Religion by those who own'd it with their dying Confessions,
But beside this recompense of the Sufferers, which the Church was wont to congratulate with a joyful Remembrance, the honour done to Religion by those who owned it with their dying Confessions,
For what were the Passions of the Martyrs, but so many Victories of the Christian Faith, that proclaimed it to be stronger than Principalities and Powers:
For what were the Passion of the Martyrs, but so many Victories of the Christian Faith, that proclaimed it to be Stronger than Principalities and Powers:
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and as it were eclipse this Day of our Royal Martyr? Is the Crown of Martyrdom now become less glorious? or, is it not at least an equal recompence for the loss of Earthly Kingdoms? or the Cause for which he suffer'd, the Cause of God,
and as it were eclipse this Day of our Royal Martyr? Is the Crown of Martyrdom now become less glorious? or, is it not At least an equal recompense for the loss of Earthly Kingdoms? or the Cause for which he suffered, the Cause of God,
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We bewail not him therefore at this time, but weep for our selves and for our Country, stain'd with this Innocent and Royal Blood, which was shed not by the hands of a Pagan Invader (for so some of our Kings became Martyrs in the defence of their Religion and their People) but by a new and unhear'd of Treason of his own Subjects.
We bewail not him Therefore At this time, but weep for our selves and for our Country, stained with this Innocent and Royal Blood, which was shed not by the hands of a Pagan Invader (for so Some of our Kings became Martyrs in the defence of their Religion and their People) but by a new and heard of Treason of his own Subject's.
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and as if the Fears and Astonishment of the Nation had been taken for their consent and approbation, Murder was drest up in the form of Publick Execution,
and as if the Fears and Astonishment of the nation had been taken for their consent and approbation, Murder was dressed up in the from of Public Execution,
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What happiness may not a People enjoy under a Prince after Gods own heart? How must Religion flourish under his protection? how must Vertue reign in his Laws,
What happiness may not a People enjoy under a Prince After God's own heart? How must Religion flourish under his protection? how must Virtue Reign in his Laws,
and triumph in his Example? what Peace and Prosperity must adorn his Reign? what Security and Content must possess his Subjects, whose Power is sufficient to secure them against foreign depredations,
and triumph in his Exampl? what Peace and Prosperity must adorn his Reign? what Security and Content must possess his Subject's, whose Power is sufficient to secure them against foreign depredations,
and whose Justice and Clemency interpose between them and the Terrours of his own Power? This Condition of all things seems to approach nearest to that of Gods Heavenly Kingdom, where the Saints do not Obey so much,
and whose justice and Clemency interpose between them and the Terrors of his own Power? This Condition of all things seems to approach nearest to that of God's Heavenly Kingdom, where the Saints do not Obey so much,
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neither would they be comforted otherwise than by this perswasion, That they still remained under the Government and Protection of their belov'd Princes.
neither would they be comforted otherwise than by this persuasion, That they still remained under the Government and Protection of their Beloved Princes.
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before the Senate had decreed Worship, for him they were suspected to have destroy'd. Nay, sometimes this Trouble grew too strong for all the amusements of Superstition;
before the Senate had decreed Worship, for him they were suspected to have destroyed. Nay, sometime this Trouble grew too strong for all the amusements of Superstition;
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and Osyris, notwithstanding the Opinion of his Divinity, was remembred with perpetual Lamentations. But be this the Extravagance, and Madness of Heathen Zeal.
and Osyris, notwithstanding the Opinion of his Divinity, was remembered with perpetual Lamentations. But be this the Extravagance, and Madness of Heathen Zeal.
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Even the People of God himself were not above the reach of this Trouble; and though they were taught, that the same Providence did always watch over them under all the differences of Government,
Even the People of God himself were not above the reach of this Trouble; and though they were taught, that the same Providence did always watch over them under all the differences of Government,
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When Moses, the Great Prince of Israel, whose mighty Scepter commanded the Sea, and made it a Bulwark and Defence for his People on the Right hand, and on the Left;
When Moses, the Great Prince of Israel, whose mighty Sceptre commanded the Sea, and made it a Bulwark and Defence for his People on the Right hand, and on the Left;
When he came to take his leave of the People in order to go to the place where he must die, with how sad a Countenance, with what discontented Murmuring was he answer'd? He found their Affection now more querulous and ungovernable than all their former Seditions.
When he Come to take his leave of the People in order to go to the place where he must die, with how sad a Countenance, with what discontented Murmuring was he answered? He found their Affection now more querulous and ungovernable than all their former Seditions.
and to mistrust their Affections towards Himself, and therefore thought fit to conceal him by a private Interment at some distance from the Camp, on a high Hill, from whence is the fairest Prospect over all the Land of Canaan. Nor could all this prevent the Grief and Lamentation of Israel for so great a Loss;
and to mistrust their Affections towards Himself, and Therefore Thought fit to conceal him by a private Interment At Some distance from the Camp, on a high Hill, from whence is the Fairest Prospect over all the Land of Canaan. Nor could all this prevent the Grief and Lamentation of Israel for so great a Loss;
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for, notwithstanding they were upon the point of taking possession of the Promis'd Land yet, they deserred to accept the fruit of Forty years labour and expectation, till they had paid a Sorrowful Duty to the Memory of Moses, whom they bewayl'd Thirty Days in an extraordinary manner;
for, notwithstanding they were upon the point of taking possession of the Promised Land yet, they deserred to accept the fruit of Forty Years labour and expectation, till they had paid a Sorrowful Duty to the Memory of Moses, whom they bewailed Thirty Days in an extraordinary manner;
JOSIAH, the good, but unfortunate King of Judah, who had repayr'd the Temple of the Lord in Jerusalem, and restor'd the neglected and prophan'd Service of God into its ancient Purity and Splendor, having been unhappily slain in Megiddo, was lamented in an Unusual manner by the Inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem; nor was the Mourning ended within the accustomed time, but transmitted to Posterity.
JOSIAH, the good, but unfortunate King of Judah, who had repaired the Temple of the Lord in Jerusalem, and restored the neglected and profaned Service of God into its ancient Purity and Splendour, having been unhappily slave in Megiddo, was lamented in an Unusual manner by the Inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem; nor was the Mourning ended within the accustomed time, but transmitted to Posterity.
when Christ their Bridgroom should be taken from them, could not find a greater Instance than that for Josiah: It shall be like the Mourning of Hadadrimmon in the Valley of Megiddo.
when christ their Bridegroom should be taken from them, could not find a greater Instance than that for Josiah: It shall be like the Mourning of Hadadrimmon in the Valley of Megiddo.
But this is the least part of our present Trouble, nor would it be just to remember that Loss with so much Affliction, which God hath long since so gloriously repair'd:
But this is the least part of our present Trouble, nor would it be just to Remember that Loss with so much Affliction, which God hath long since so gloriously repaired:
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or the chance of War, or any thing else than our own Sin and Madness depriv'd us of so great a Blessing, the Trouble of this Day might have ceas'd before this time:
or the chance of War, or any thing Else than our own since and Madness deprived us of so great a Blessing, the Trouble of this Day might have ceased before this time:
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but when we consider the Manner, and the Hands by which He fell, His Blood (like that of Murder'd Persons, upon the approach of the Murderer) seems to run still afresh,
but when we Consider the Manner, and the Hands by which He fell, His Blood (like that of Murdered Persons, upon the approach of the Murderer) seems to run still afresh,
and this carried on through Rapin, and Devastation, and Blood? And the success of that Rebellion rendring it still more daring and wicked, the Guilt grew up with wonderful Increase,
and this carried on through Rapin, and Devastation, and Blood? And the success of that Rebellion rendering it still more daring and wicked, the Gilded grew up with wondered Increase,
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but with Tears, unless the greatness of the Trouble intercept even those Expressions? Who can reflect upon so barbarous a Fact without the greatest disorder and tumult of Thoughts? And now,
but with Tears, unless the greatness of the Trouble intercept even those Expressions? Who can reflect upon so barbarous a Fact without the greatest disorder and tumult of Thoughts? And now,
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But why are We concern'd in this Trouble, who have no share in the Guilt? For how many here present may justly boast their Services to that Excellent Prince,
But why Are We concerned in this Trouble, who have no share in the Gilded? For how many Here present may justly boast their Services to that Excellent Prince,
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but unfortunate Loyalty, that contended so long with a Prosperous Rebellion, with unequal Force? How many more are wholly unconcerned in the Sin, who were yet unborn when this accursed thing was committed? Yet none above the reach of this Trouble, none beyond the necessity of this Humiliation:
but unfortunate Loyalty, that contended so long with a Prosperous Rebellion, with unequal Force? How many more Are wholly unconcerned in the since, who were yet unborn when this accursed thing was committed? Yet none above the reach of this Trouble, none beyond the necessity of this Humiliation:
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For when God upon this Occasion comes to reckon with a Nation, and to call all their Sins to Remembrance, who can endure the Visitation? Noah, and Job, and Daniel, may save their own Souls indeed by their Righteousness in such General Calamities;
For when God upon this Occasion comes to reckon with a nation, and to call all their Sins to Remembrance, who can endure the Visitation? Noah, and Job, and daniel, may save their own Souls indeed by their Righteousness in such General Calamities;
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And lest We might presume, and grow secure with this Example, we must remember, that the holiness of their Lives was no less wonderful than their Preservation.
And lest We might presume, and grow secure with this Exampl, we must Remember, that the holiness of their Lives was not less wondered than their Preservation.
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And if the Post-nati, such as had yet done neither Good nor Evil, may have reason to apprehend the Consequence of this Day, the Remains of the Last Generation cannot be unconcern'd in this Trouble;
And if the Post-nati, such as had yet done neither Good nor Evil, may have reason to apprehend the Consequence of this Day, the Remains of the Last Generation cannot be unconcerned in this Trouble;
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yet on the other side there are some so remarkable, so manifest Instances of Gods Indignation, that there needs no Hand-writing nor Prophet to explain them.
yet on the other side there Are Some so remarkable, so manifest Instances of God's Indignation, that there needs no Handwriting nor Prophet to explain them.
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But the Judgment of God may be yet more visible in the success of these Disorders, from his permitting them to proceed to Extremities, to Acts of unusual Violence and Cruelty.
But the Judgement of God may be yet more visible in the success of these Disorders, from his permitting them to proceed to Extremities, to Acts of unusual Violence and Cruelty.
so that where Treachery and Falshood, where impudent and fulsom Hypocrisie, when Perjury and Rebellion come to prevail and triumph over a Righteous Cause, there Wrath, we may be sure, is come to the uttermost:
so that where Treachery and Falsehood, where impudent and fulsome Hypocrisy, when Perjury and Rebellion come to prevail and triumph over a Righteous Cause, there Wrath, we may be sure, is come to the uttermost:
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When God has recourse to such odious Instruments of our Punishment as these, the more vile or wicked they are, the more plain and more grievous is the Judgment.
When God has recourse to such odious Instruments of our Punishment as these, the more vile or wicked they Are, the more plain and more grievous is the Judgement.
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but for a great and generous People to become the portion of Foxes, to be devour'd like Jezabel by sordid and Domestick Fury, to be made a Sacrifice to Hypocrites and Apes, the ridiculous Counterfeit and Burlesque of Men and Christians, is to be punish'd with the most Insolent Blasphemers of God, mention'd in the Second Psalm, not only with the fierceness of his Wrath, but with his Contempt and Derision.
but for a great and generous People to become the portion of Foxes, to be devoured like Jezebel by sordid and Domestic Fury, to be made a Sacrifice to Hypocrites and Apes, the ridiculous Counterfeit and Burlesque of Men and Christians, is to be punished with the most Insolent Blasphemers of God, mentioned in the Second Psalm, not only with the fierceness of his Wrath, but with his Contempt and Derision.
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when he shall deliver up Religion, and Royal Majesty, the most Sacred things on Earth, to the Insolence of Treason and Sacriledge, it is too clear, that he is wroth with his Inheritance. It is no Common Event;
when he shall deliver up Religion, and Royal Majesty, the most Sacred things on Earth, to the Insolence of Treason and Sacrilege, it is too clear, that he is wroth with his Inheritance. It is no Common Event;
The Heathen fancy'd sometimes, that they had fix'd their gods so surely to the Temples and Altars dedicated to their Honour, that it was not in their power to forsake those Places of Sacrifice and Incense:
The Heathen fancied sometime, that they had fixed their God's so surely to the Temples and Altars dedicated to their Honour, that it was not in their power to forsake those Places of Sacrifice and Incense:
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But yet, when the Temples themselves were destroy'd by Lightning, and the Altars and Images were struck from Heaven, they began to apprehend, that the Indignation of the gods against the Wickedness of the Worshippers, might prevail over all their affection and fondness to the Place and Rites of their Worship.
But yet, when the Temples themselves were destroyed by Lightning, and the Altars and Images were struck from Heaven, they began to apprehend, that the Indignation of the God's against the Wickedness of the Worshippers, might prevail over all their affection and fondness to the Place and Rites of their Worship.
For how could he relinquish his People whom he had Chosen, the Seed of Abraham his Friend? How could he forsake the Ark of the Covenant, and the Law written with his own hands? How could he cast away the Crown of David, which he had promis'd to preserve to his Posterity in a perpetual Succession? How could he abandon the House called by his own Name, the most happy Magnificent Habitation he had upon Earth? Or, could he forget all these things,
For how could he relinquish his People whom he had Chosen, the Seed of Abraham his Friend? How could he forsake the Ark of the Covenant, and the Law written with his own hands? How could he cast away the Crown of David, which he had promised to preserve to his Posterity in a perpetual Succession? How could he abandon the House called by his own Name, the most happy Magnificent Habitation he had upon Earth? Or, could he forget all these things,
and all those Holy Things in which they trusted come to be carried away, to adorn the Triumphs of Assyrian or Roman Idols, the Judgment is then as manifest as the Calamity,
and all those Holy Things in which they trusted come to be carried away, to adorn the Triumphos of assyrian or Roman Idols, the Judgement is then as manifest as the Calamity,
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when the World, that was grown Old under the Tautologies of Sin, and the Circulations of repeated Judgments, was surpriz'd with a New thing, which it could not have imagin'd, either that Men should ever be so wicked as to Attempt,
when the World, that was grown Old under the Tautologies of since, and the Circulations of repeated Judgments, was surprised with a New thing, which it could not have imagined, either that Men should ever be so wicked as to Attempt,
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preserv'd amidst the Corruptions of the World, and the Contradictions of Heresie and Schism; a Church lately Rescu'd from the Rust of a tedious Superstition, and the Tyranny of an Insolent and Powerful Impostor. And what is more singular, both in the Punishment,
preserved amid the Corruptions of the World, and the Contradictions of Heresy and Schism; a Church lately Rescued from the Rust of a tedious Superstition, and the Tyranny of an Insolent and Powerful Impostor. And what is more singular, both in the Punishment,
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and the Sin, the Head, the Mortal and Earthly Head of this Church, an Orthodox and Holy Prince, whose Vertues rais'd him higher above the People than his Throne,
and the since, the Head, the Mortal and Earthly Head of this Church, an Orthodox and Holy Prince, whose Virtues raised him higher above the People than his Throne,
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yet who can wash away the Reproach and Infamy? who can silence the Blasphemy of this Day? which is the Last Part of the Character of the Day, It is a Day of Blasphemy.
yet who can wash away the Reproach and Infamy? who can silence the Blasphemy of this Day? which is the Last Part of the Character of the Day, It is a Day of Blasphemy.
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and not only the Neighbouring Nations, but the more remote Parts of the Earth have been Witnesses of Their Dutiful Affection to their Kings, whom they follow'd in their Expeditions with forward and unwearied Duty. But alas!
and not only the Neighbouring nations, but the more remote Parts of the Earth have been Witnesses of Their Dutiful Affection to their Kings, whom they followed in their Expeditions with forward and unwearied Duty. But alas!
and that Name which was once the Praise and the Dread of the Nations, by this Act became a Proverb of Reproach, a Detestation, and a Hissing among all People:
and that Name which was once the Praise and the Dread of the nations, by this Act became a Proverb of Reproach, a Detestation, and a Hissing among all People:
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And, what was there once left of the Name that we could own? the Honour and Majesty of it had been Ignominiously put to Death with our Martyr'd Sovereign;
And, what was there once left of the Name that we could own? the Honour and Majesty of it had been Ignominiously put to Death with our Martyred Sovereign;
and the Sordid name of Common Wealth had defac'd the Royal Image and Inscription of our Ancient Monarchy: nor could we tell our selves whose the Vile Superscription was,
and the Sordid name of Common Wealth had defaced the Royal Image and Inscription of our Ancient Monarchy: nor could we tell our selves whose the Vile Superscription was,
Pontius Pilate, willing to give some check to the Importunate Malice of the Jews, who demanded the Crucifixion of our Lord, puts this harsh and dishonourable Question to them, Shall I Crucisie your King? That Name contains,
Pontius Pilate, willing to give Some check to the Importunate Malice of the jews, who demanded the Crucifixion of our Lord, puts this harsh and dishonourable Question to them, Shall I Crucify your King? That Name contains,
And now, all that we can answer to this Blasphemy, is, but Repentance and Restitution, or rather the Mercy and Compassion of GOD, who has restor'd Us to our Ancient Honour and Dignity, by the Restauration of our Gracious Sovereign.
And now, all that we can answer to this Blasphemy, is, but Repentance and Restitution, or rather the Mercy and Compassion of GOD, who has restored Us to our Ancient Honour and Dignity, by the Restauration of our Gracious Sovereign.
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And tho all this Reproach and Obloquy may be justly come upon us, yet what has our Innocent and Holy Religion done to be Involv'd in the same Blasphemy? The rest of the Calamity was grievous enough,
And though all this Reproach and Obloquy may be justly come upon us, yet what has our Innocent and Holy Religion done to be Involved in the same Blasphemy? The rest of the Calamity was grievous enough,
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Namely, while they daily say unto me, Where is now thy God? And I would to God, the Enemies of our Religion had wanted so fair an occasion to Blaspheme it: just, there can be none;
Namely, while they daily say unto me, Where is now thy God? And I would to God, the Enemies of our Religion had wanted so fair an occasion to Blaspheme it: just, there can be none;
and the most Wicked Wretches upon Earth did Impropriate to themselves the Name of Saints, together with all the Sacred Functions of the Ministry, and took a singular delight in the style of a Preaching and Praying People: When Prayer and Fasting was made the Prologue to some Bloody Tragedy,
and the most Wicked Wretches upon Earth did Impropriate to themselves the Name of Saints, together with all the Sacred Functions of the Ministry, and took a singular delight in the style of a Preaching and Praying People: When Prayer and Fasting was made the Prologue to Some Bloody Tragedy,
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In sum, When all the Mischiefs which We now bewail, were carried on under the disguise of Conscience and Religion, what wonder is it if the Name of God, upon this occasion, be Blasphemed among the Gentiles? Great and grievous was the Blasphemy, and too fatal was the Influence it had upon Weak Minds, that had been Trayn'd up in the Opinion of Christian Religion. Many began to run away from all Form and Appearance of Religion,
In sum, When all the Mischiefs which We now bewail, were carried on under the disguise of Conscience and Religion, what wonder is it if the Name of God, upon this occasion, be Blasphemed among the Gentiles? Great and grievous was the Blasphemy, and too fatal was the Influence it had upon Weak Minds, that had been Trained up in the Opinion of Christian Religion. Many began to run away from all From and Appearance of Religion,
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and were afraid to make any shew of Piety, for fear of being suspected for Rebels and Impostors: Many were asham'd of that Profession that was cover'd with so much Infamy and Reproach; and True Piety was almost out of Countenance,
and were afraid to make any show of Piety, for Fear of being suspected for Rebels and Impostors: Many were ashamed of that Profession that was covered with so much Infamy and Reproach; and True Piety was almost out of Countenance,
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why should Christian Religion, why should Holiness and Vertue suffer for the Wickedness of detected Hypocrisie? Nay, on the contrary, it is clear, that the Real Value of any thing makes Men so industrious to Counterfeit;
why should Christian Religion, why should Holiness and Virtue suffer for the Wickedness of detected Hypocrisy? Nay, on the contrary, it is clear, that the Real Valve of any thing makes Men so Industria to Counterfeit;
But, besides the Common Enemies of Christian Religion, the Peculiar Adversaries of the Reformation are not wanting to so fair an Occasion of Blaspheming it.
But, beside the Common Enemies of Christian Religion, the Peculiar Adversaries of the Reformation Are not wanting to so fair an Occasion of Blaspheming it.
The Church of Rome, which we charg'd but too truly with the Treasonable Doctrine of Killing Kings, and Practices correspondent, do not neglect to return the Charge with Insolence and Triumph,
The Church of Rome, which we charged but too truly with the Treasonable Doctrine of Killing Kings, and Practices correspondent, do not neglect to return the Charge with Insolence and Triumph,
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and appeal to this day for the Loyalty of Protestant Religion. It cannot but be a great grief to any one, who owns the least Affection to that Name, under which so many Noble Churches united against the Common Oppressour, that any who make Profession of it, should give the Enemy so great occasion to Blaspheme. But Men will take what Appellations they please,
and appeal to this day for the Loyalty of Protestant Religion. It cannot but be a great grief to any one, who owns the least Affection to that Name, under which so many Noble Churches united against the Common Oppressor, that any who make Profession of it, should give the Enemy so great occasion to Blaspheme. But Men will take what Appellations they please,
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the Lewdness of the Gnosticks might have been as reasonably charg'd upon Christianity; and the Piracy which the Turks exercise under the Counterfeit of our Colours, may with the same Justice be imputed to Us. And this is our Comfort in the present Case, That whatever Agreement the Authors of this Days Wickedness may own with other Churches, they have done us the Favour to disown Us. And doubtless We have great Reason to own the Kindness of their Separation. They went out from Us,
the lewdness of the Gnostics might have been as reasonably charged upon Christianity; and the Piracy which the Turks exercise under the Counterfeit of our Colours, may with the same justice be imputed to Us. And this is our Comfort in the present Case, That whatever Agreement the Authors of this Days Wickedness may own with other Churches, they have done us the Favour to disown Us. And doubtless We have great Reason to own the Kindness of their Separation. They went out from Us,
and the greatest Tyranny they found in Our Religion, was the Restraint that it laid on the Conscience of Men from resisting against the Higher Powers: This was,
and the greatest Tyranny they found in Our Religion, was the Restraint that it laid on the Conscience of Men from resisting against the Higher Powers: This was,
nay is yet, more grievous to them than all the pretended Oppressions of the Hierarchy; This is a more real and greater grievance to their Consciences than all the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church:
nay is yet, more grievous to them than all the pretended Oppressions of the Hierarchy; This is a more real and greater grievance to their Consciences than all the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church:
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For a Great Statesman of this Nation, and reputed no Ill Friend to the Party, has long ago acquitted Us from any note of Persecution on their Account,
For a Great Statesman of this nation, and reputed not Ill Friend to the Party, has long ago acquitted Us from any note of Persecution on their Account,
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for both Agree in the Fundamentals of Rebellion, and the Lawfulness and Merit of Resisting the Higher Powers. And if we Trace backward the Footsteps of our Troubles, we may easily see, that it was from thence the Faction borrow'd their Arguments;
for both Agree in the Fundamentals of Rebellion, and the Lawfulness and Merit of Resisting the Higher Powers. And if we Trace backward the Footsteps of our Troubles, we may Easily see, that it was from thence the Faction borrowed their Arguments;
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and from their Catholick Authors, the Semons and Speeches of the Party, had deriv'd all the Art and Colour of Their Treason. But, this is not a Time to Justifie, but to Humble our selves;
and from their Catholic Authors, the Semons and Speeches of the Party, had derived all the Art and Colour of Their Treason. But, this is not a Time to Justify, but to Humble our selves;
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nor is it so material, from whence these Barbarous Men deriv'd their Principles of Disloyalty, since it is too certain that they owe all their Success and Advantages to our Sins;
nor is it so material, from whence these Barbarous Men derived their Principles of Disloyalty, since it is too certain that they owe all their Success and Advantages to our Sins;
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Our Prophaness and Contempt of Religion, begets in them a Contempt of Authority and the Laws; and the Neglect of that Holy Service we pretend to Extol, adds greater Numbers to our Enemies,
Our Profaneness and Contempt of Religion, begets in them a Contempt of authority and the Laws; and the Neglect of that Holy Service we pretend to Extol, adds greater Numbers to our Enemies,
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If we would weaken that Faction, let us take away the Support they have among our selves, the Open scandal and Viciousness of our Lives; and then they are lest without Pretence, and fall without our Trouble.
If we would weaken that Faction, let us take away the Support they have among our selves, the Open scandal and Viciousness of our Lives; and then they Are lest without Pretence, and fallen without our Trouble.
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Let us confute their Reproaches by a Reformation of our Manners, and detect their Hypocrisie, not by washing off the Paint with Satyr, but by Confronting their Pretence and Form with solid and sincere Piety: Without this, all other Means will be to little purpose.
Let us confute their Reproaches by a Reformation of our Manners, and detect their Hypocrisy, not by washing off the Paint with Satyr, but by Confronting their Pretence and From with solid and sincere Piety: Without this, all other Means will be to little purpose.
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and he who has no due Conscience of his Duty to his Prince, and Obeys not for Gods sake, but his Own, is a Servant but during his own Pleasure or Advantage:
and he who has no due Conscience of his Duty to his Prince, and Obeys not for God's sake, but his Own, is a Servant but during his own Pleasure or Advantage:
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yet what Fruit can be hop'd from the Services of those who are at defiance with GOD, upon whom all the Success does depend? Be not deceiv'd, God is not mock'd, especially not by an open and profest Contempt: and if the different Mockeries of Hypocrisie and Prophaness should come to Contend for Victory;
yet what Fruit can be hoped from the Services of those who Are At defiance with GOD, upon whom all the Success does depend? Be not deceived, God is not mocked, especially not by an open and professed Contempt: and if the different Mockeries of Hypocrisy and Profaneness should come to Contend for Victory;
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who can tell, but that God should rather Incline to favour the Shadow and Resemblance of Religion, rather than a Wanton Contempt of all that is Sacred and Good;
who can tell, but that God should rather Incline to favour the Shadow and Resemblance of Religion, rather than a Wanton Contempt of all that is Sacred and Good;
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and that Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites of transparent Disguise, may yet be preferr'd to Sadduces and Libertines, that believe neither a Spirit, nor a Resurrection, and Live,
and that Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites of transparent Disguise, may yet be preferred to Sadducees and Libertines, that believe neither a Spirit, nor a Resurrection, and Live,
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Let us Lastly, out of a due Sense of the Trouble, Rebuke, and Blasphemy of this Day, Learn, to detest all the plausible Beginnings and Witchcrafts of Rebellion, and Confirm our selves with stedfast Resolutions of perpetual Obedience to our Sovereign:
Let us Lastly, out of a due Sense of the Trouble, Rebuke, and Blasphemy of this Day, Learn, to detest all the plausible Beginnings and Witchcrafts of Rebellion, and Confirm our selves with steadfast Resolutions of perpetual obedience to our Sovereign:
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And further, Since it is not the Affection and Loyalty of Men, but the Favour of GOD that supports the Royal Throne; Let us Beseech Almighty God, That he would Protect the Person of his Anointed, and make the Government to Prosper in his Hands;
And further, Since it is not the Affection and Loyalty of Men, but the Favour of GOD that supports the Royal Throne; Let us Beseech Almighty God, That he would Pact the Person of his Anointed, and make the Government to Prosper in his Hands;
that at length He would Recompence all the Sufferings of the Royal FATHER, with Double Blessings of Prosperity upon the SON, Our Dread Sovereign, that under him We may live Quiet and Peaceable Lives, in all Godliness and Honesty, in all humble Obedience and Loyalty. FINIS.
that At length He would Recompense all the Sufferings of the Royal FATHER, with Double Blessings of Prosperity upon the SON, Our Dread Sovereign, that under him We may live Quiet and Peaceable Lives, in all Godliness and Honesty, in all humble obedience and Loyalty. FINIS.
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