A sermon preached in the parish-church of St. Sepulchres, on Monday the 30th of January, 1693/4 being the anniversary solemnity for the martyrdom of King Charles I / by Richard Newman, late Vicar of Kynton ...
THIS whole Chapter contains in it an Eminent Relation of certain Remarkable Passages, concerning the fatal Death of King Saul, and the humble Carriage of Holy David there-upon.
THIS Whole Chapter contains in it an Eminent Relation of certain Remarkable Passages, Concerning the fatal Death of King Saul, and the humble Carriage of Holy David thereupon.
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The whole History whereof seems to be Recorded on purpose, for the Vindication of the Holy-Man, from the unjust Imputation, of designing to bereave Saul of his Life, by the defensive Arms which he had formerly borne against him.
The Whole History whereof seems to be Recorded on purpose, for the Vindication of the Holy-man, from the unjust Imputation, of designing to bereave Saul of his Life, by the defensive Arms which he had formerly born against him.
Secondly, His Indignation against, and Justice upon the Person, who was so audacious, as to profess he had been the Instrument to hasten it, ver. 13, to 17.
Secondly, His Indignation against, and justice upon the Person, who was so audacious, as to profess he had been the Instrument to hasten it, ver. 13, to 17.
and so heartily for him, that the greatness of their Sorrow, in after-Ages, grew into a Proverb, Zech. 12.11. where 'tis said, As the Mourning of Hadadrimon in the Valley of Megiddon.
and so heartily for him, that the greatness of their Sorrow, in Afterages, grew into a Proverb, Zechariah 12.11. where it's said, As the Mourning of Hadad rimmon in the Valley of Megiddo.
And among their solemn Lamentations, had One kept on Record to Posterity, penn'd by an Holy Prophet, Lam. 4.20. and perpetuated the solemn Remembrance of that heavy Stroak, by publick Command;
And among their solemn Lamentations, had One kept on Record to Posterity, penned by an Holy Prophet, Lam. 4.20. and perpetuated the solemn Remembrance of that heavy Stroke, by public Command;
And afterwards, when Gedaliah the good Governour, left by Nebuzeradon, was treacherously slain by Ishmael, Jer. 41.1, 2. we find there was an Annual Fast appointed and observed, till the Return from Captivity, upon the very Month wherein he was Slain,
And afterwards, when Gedaliah the good Governor, left by Nebuzeradon, was treacherously slave by Ishmael, Jer. 41.1, 2. we find there was an Annual Fast appointed and observed, till the Return from Captivity, upon the very Monn wherein he was Slave,
Which Examples loudly call for the like deep and solemn Impressions, and Expressions of heartiest Sorrow, from all Loyal Subjects, upon like Accidents,
Which Examples loudly call for the like deep and solemn Impressions, and Expressions of heartiest Sorrow, from all Loyal Subject's, upon like Accidents,
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especially, if we consider how great a Loss these Kingdoms suffered, and how great a Guilt they contracted, by the lamentable Providence, that occasion'd it:
especially, if we Consider how great a Loss these Kingdoms suffered, and how great a Gilded they contracted, by the lamentable Providence, that occasioned it:
Upon which Account it is, That the Almighty promises it, as a signal Mercy to the hopeful Son of wicked Jeroboam, That all Israel shall mourn for him, 1 Kings 14.13. and threatens it as a heavy Judgment on Jehoiakim, the wicked Son of good Josiah, That he should be buried with the burial of an Ass;
Upon which Account it is, That the Almighty promises it, as a signal Mercy to the hopeful Son of wicked Jeroboam, That all Israel shall mourn for him, 1 Kings 14.13. and threatens it as a heavy Judgement on Jehoiakim, the wicked Son of good Josiah, That he should be buried with the burial of an Ass;
I now come to the Text it self, which are the Words of Holy David to this wicked Amalekite, How, wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the Lords Anointed?
I now come to the Text it self, which Are the Words of Holy David to this wicked Amalekite, How, wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the lords Anointed?
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Secondly, The Person on whom this horrid Crime was committed; and who ought to have been otherwise dealt with, if considered in this Two-fold Capacity:
Secondly, The Person on whom this horrid Crime was committed; and who ought to have been otherwise dealt with, if considered in this Twofold Capacity:
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a King that was solemnly inaugurated, The Anointed. 2. In Respect of his Sacred Relation; and so he was the Lord's Anointed, God's Deputy and Vicegerent, by ' special Commission.
a King that was solemnly inaugurated, The Anointed. 2. In Respect of his Sacred Relation; and so he was the Lord's Anointed, God's Deputy and Vicegerent, by ' special Commission.
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and true Allegiance, render'd him a Parricide. And therefore, the horrid Sin, of Subjects Murthering their Prince, upon this bare Account, amounts to no less than to a Usurpation of a Jurisdiction, inconsistent with all Principles of Right Reason and Laws, both of God, and Man;
and true Allegiance, rendered him a Parricide. And Therefore, the horrid since, of Subject's Murdering their Prince, upon this bore Account, amounts to no less than to a Usurpation of a Jurisdiction, inconsistent with all Principles of Right Reason and Laws, both of God, and Man;
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or whatever the Ceremony of Investiture is; (by the Customs of several Nations equivalent thereunto) it puts a Note of highest Difference and Distinction between the Persons dignified therewith, and Others:
or whatever the Ceremony of Investiture is; (by the Customs of several nations equivalent thereunto) it puts a Note of highest Difference and Distinction between the Persons dignified therewith, and Others:
For Three high and honourable Functions, we read in Scripture, were conferr'd by this distinguishing Ceremony of Anointing; and all of them fenc'd and priviledg'd from Injuries, by Vertue of that Holy Oyl; namely, the Priestly, Prophetical, and Royal Offices. Not to instance in the Two former,
For Three high and honourable Functions, we read in Scripture, were conferred by this distinguishing Ceremony of Anointing; and all of them fenced and privileged from Injuries, by Virtue of that Holy Oil; namely, the Priestly, Prophetical, and Royal Offices. Not to instance in the Two former,
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And in the Case of this very King Saul, when he was once Anointed KING, the Holy-Ghost imposes the Brand of Sons of Belial, (that is, Sons of the Devil,) upon all those who despised,
And in the Case of this very King Saul, when he was once Anointed KING, the Holy ghost imposes the Brand of Sons of Belial, (that is, Sons of the devil,) upon all those who despised,
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which Title particularly relates Him to God, as his Vicegerent, and enhaunceth the Sin of every one that shall presume to lay violent Hands upon the Lord 's Anointed, to the Guilt of High-Treason, even against GOD Himself.
which Title particularly relates Him to God, as his Vicegerent, and enhanceth the since of every one that shall presume to lay violent Hands upon the Lord is Anointed, to the Gilded of High treason, even against GOD Himself.
And argues, that the same Security belongs to all other Kings, as being no less related to God, and commissioned under Him, according to that in the Proverbs, By me Kings Reign.
And argues, that the same Security belongs to all other Kings, as being no less related to God, and commissioned under Him, according to that in the Proverbs, By me Kings Reign.
First, That it was in its own Nature, Bloody; He destroyed the Lord's Anointed. It was not a Murther intended only, nor a Murther barely attempted, without Success;
First, That it was in its own Nature, Bloody; He destroyed the Lord's Anointed. It was not a Murder intended only, nor a Murder barely attempted, without Success;
but an actual and real Murther: And yet, had he not effected it, the very Attempt, considering the Quality of the Person, had been so hainous a Crime, that the Laws of Nature,
but an actual and real Murder: And yet, had he not effected it, the very Attempt, considering the Quality of the Person, had been so heinous a Crime, that the Laws of Nature,
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and Nations, would have punished it with Death: But here the Guilt is infinitely aggravated, by the Execution of that which had been so highly Criminal, but to attempt.
and nations, would have punished it with Death: But Here the Gilded is infinitely aggravated, by the Execution of that which had been so highly Criminal, but to attempt.
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yea, lays some restraint upon the most Lawless and dissolute Persons, on the Account of a Possibility of being called to Account for their Outrages and Enormities;
yea, lays Some restraint upon the most Lawless and dissolute Persons, on the Account of a Possibility of being called to Account for their Outrages and Enormities;
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but the actual taking away of a King 's Life, exposeth the empty Throne to the next potent Ʋsurper, silenceth the Laws, annulleth all deputed Powers, by the Expiration of their Commissions, renders every Man, in a sort, his own Master,
but the actual taking away of a King is Life, exposeth the empty Throne to the next potent Ʋsurper, silenceth the Laws, annulleth all deputed Powers, by the Expiration of their Commissions, renders every Man, in a sort, his own Master,
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or had his armed Hand, by Impression from some external Force, been made the instrumental Cause of taking away the Life of the Lord 's Anointed, or any other like Accident, had render'd him the Destroyer of the King, though besides his Intention;
or had his armed Hand, by Impression from Some external Force, been made the instrumental Cause of taking away the Life of the Lord is Anointed, or any other like Accident, had rendered him the Destroyer of the King, though beside his Intention;
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And this, I hope, to make further appear, if you please to consider, with me, the Person, whose Death we this Day commemorate, compar'd with King Saul in my Text;
And this, I hope, to make further appear, if you please to Consider, with me, the Person, whose Death we this Day commemorate, compared with King Saul in my Text;
but even from the Suspicion of any enormous Crime, that even the Malice of his Accusers themselves, could find nothing to stuff out that black Charge, which they unjustly laid against Him;
but even from the Suspicion of any enormous Crime, that even the Malice of his Accusers themselves, could find nothing to stuff out that black Charge, which they unjustly laid against Him;
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but the unhappy Contests between Himself, and his Subjects, which indeed were his great Infelicity, but their Guilt who first made the unhappy Breach;
but the unhappy Contests between Himself, and his Subject's, which indeed were his great Infelicity, but their Gilded who First made the unhappy Breach;
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A Person, and King, of so elevated a size, both of Intellectual and Moral Endowments, that I may be bold to say, the Stature of his inward Man as much over-topp'd and surpass'd the most accomplish'd of his Subjects,
A Person, and King, of so elevated a size, both of Intellectual and Moral Endowments, that I may be bold to say, the Stature of his inward Man as much overtopped and surpassed the most accomplished of his Subject's,
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And for his soundness of Judgment, both in Points of Controversie, and Cases of Conscience, he might have challenged the Theological Chair, upon the Account of meer worth;
And for his soundness of Judgement, both in Points of Controversy, and Cases of Conscience, he might have challenged the Theological Chair, upon the Account of mere worth;
and Plenty, and their Judgments so miserably intoxicated with Prejudice, and Censoriousness, that too too many neither lov'd the Practice of Vertue themselves,
and Plenty, and their Judgments so miserably intoxicated with Prejudice, and Censoriousness, that too too many neither loved the Practice of Virtue themselves,
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seeing, at that last and Fatal Treaty, as Providence made it, at Newport, He there shew'd so great a Desire, in his Gracious Condescentions, to make his People Happy, that he even forgot he had any share of his Own to challenge among them;
seeing, At that last and Fatal Treaty, as Providence made it, At Newport, He there showed so great a Desire, in his Gracious Condescensions, to make his People Happy, that he even forgotten he had any share of his Own to challenge among them;
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divers of whom began then to know Him better, and therefore valued Him the more, out of Conviction, that they had ignorantly persecuted Him, under a mistaken Zeal, to support his Throne withall:
diverse of whom began then to know Him better, and Therefore valued Him the more, out of Conviction, that they had ignorantly persecuted Him, under a mistaken Zeal, to support his Throne withal:
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So that, I think, I may truly say, It was the fatal Infatuation and Infelicity of these Nations, that they knew not, in the Day of their Visitation, The things that belonged to their Peace;
So that, I think, I may truly say, It was the fatal Infatuation and Infelicity of these nations, that they knew not, in the Day of their Visitation, The things that belonged to their Peace;
but such as all Religion may blush to own, That if the Imployment of his serene Hours were of a piece with the Entertainment of his Solitudes and Sufferings;
but such as all Religion may blush to own, That if the Employment of his serene Hours were of a piece with the Entertainment of his solitudes and Sufferings;
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like self-interested Chirurgeons, to keep our Wounds open, that they might keep themselves in Practice, and to maintain opposite Factions, to peck at one another;
like self-interested Chirurgeons, to keep our Wounds open, that they might keep themselves in Practice, and to maintain opposite Factions, to peck At one Another;
as was too commonly thought, for not giving his Consent to those violent and sudden Changes, which their mis-guided Zeal, (amongst many others alike mis-led) in those unhappy Times, too importunately call'd for.
as was too commonly Thought, for not giving his Consent to those violent and sudden Changes, which their misguided Zeal, (among many Others alike misled) in those unhappy Times, too importunately called for.
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I hope then you will be the better prepar'd to entertain the next Consideration, wherein this accursed Parricide exceeded that of King Saul 's, in my Text,
I hope then you will be the better prepared to entertain the next Consideration, wherein this accursed Parricide exceeded that of King Saul is, in my Text,
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But, to equal all the hainous Circumstances of the most execrable Murther committed this Day, on King Charles the First, of ever Blessed Memory, I know no Example that can in the least pretend to outvie it.
But, to equal all the heinous circumstances of the most execrable Murder committed this Day, on King Charles the First, of ever Blessed Memory, I know no Exampl that can in the least pretend to outvie it.
so that it is hard to conceive, how it might be possible to load a Malefactor with more aggravating Circumstances, to render Him monstrously Criminal. But,
so that it is hard to conceive, how it might be possible to load a Malefactor with more aggravating circumstances, to render Him monstrously Criminal. But,
Secondly, A Second Consideration to amplifie the horrid Murther of this Day, may be taken from the Fact it self, in that it outvies the Death of King Saul: For the Amalekite 's Fact was a sneaking Business, acted in a Corner;
Secondly, A Second Consideration to amplify the horrid Murder of this Day, may be taken from the Fact it self, in that it outvies the Death of King Saul: For the Amalekite is Fact was a sneaking Business, acted in a Corner;
For here was a Pageantry of publick Justice, an High-Court, a Bench, and a Bar, a President, and a Prisoner, an Indictment, and a Prosecution; and, at last,
For Here was a Pageantry of public justice, an High-Court, a Bench, and a Bar, a President, and a Prisoner, an Indictment, and a Prosecution; and, At last,
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but never Any, till this black Day, by the Executioner 's Axe, upon a publick Scaffold, in the Face of his own Royal Pallace; so that, here was a Confluence of all that wilful Cruelty and Insolence could contribute to the Aggravation of a Villany.
but never Any, till this black Day, by the Executioner is Axe, upon a public Scaffold, in the Face of his own Royal Palace; so that, Here was a Confluence of all that wilful Cruelty and Insolence could contribute to the Aggravation of a Villainy.
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That the horrid Murther, which was this Day committed on the Sacred Person of the Lord's Anointed, may be so wiped off from the Score of these Nations, That we be never visited with those very Evils,
That the horrid Murder, which was this Day committed on the Sacred Person of the Lord's Anointed, may be so wiped off from the Score of these nations, That we be never visited with those very Evils,
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So we may perpetually honour our present Sovereigns, that now sit on the Throne, with the most Noble and Glorious Titles of The Allayors of our mutual Heats and Animosities, The Moderatours of all our Differences,
So we may perpetually honour our present Sovereigns, that now fit on the Throne, with the most Noble and Glorious Titles of The Allayors of our mutual Heats and Animosities, The Moderators of all our Differences,
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Endeavouring to keep the Unity of the Spirit, in the Bond of Peace, Eph. 4.1, 2, 3. Which God of his infinite Mercy grant we may All do, for Jesus Christ his Sake, Amen. FINIS.
Endeavouring to keep the Unity of the Spirit, in the Bound of Peace, Ephesians 4.1, 2, 3. Which God of his infinite Mercy grant we may All do, for jesus christ his Sake, Amen. FINIS.
