Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not? Shall we give, ort shall we not give? The deceit that lay hid under this Question, may be probably conceived to be thus: (for they came on purpose to try if they could catch him in his words) That if Christ had answered, that it was not lawful to pay it, they would have accused him,
Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not? Shall we give, word shall we not give? The deceit that lay hid under this Question, may be probably conceived to be thus: (for they Come on purpose to try if they could catch him in his words) That if christ had answered, that it was not lawful to pay it, they would have accused him,
and delivered him into the hands of the Roman Governour for a seditious man, according to Luke 20.20. And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governour.
and Delivered him into the hands of the Roman Governor for a seditious man, according to Lycia 20.20. And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and Authority of the governor.
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Or, as St. Matthew expresseth it, Shew me the tribute-mony: and when they brought it unto him, he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? and they said unto him, Cesar ' s.
Or, as Saint Matthew Expresses it, Show me the tribute-money: and when they brought it unto him, he Says unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? and they said unto him, Cesar ' s.
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As if he had said, Seeing that God hath subjected you to the Romans, as appears by the Stamp of your currant Coyn, which is a signe of Supream power, bear it patiently, that doth not any way hinder the service you owe to God as you are his people;
As if he had said, Seeing that God hath subjected you to the Roman, as appears by the Stamp of your currant Coin, which is a Signen of Supreme power, bear it patiently, that does not any Way hinder the service you owe to God as you Are his people;
That the duty and service which we ought to perform directly and immediately to Almighty God, doth not acquit or exempt us from paying our due obedience to the civil Magistrate.
That the duty and service which we ought to perform directly and immediately to Almighty God, does not acquit or exempt us from paying our due Obedience to the civil Magistrate.
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In the prosecution of this, therefore, I shall insist upon these two things plainly implied in the words of my Text. 1. Our duty as it relates to the Civil Magistrate:
In the prosecution of this, Therefore, I shall insist upon these two things plainly implied in the words of my Text. 1. Our duty as it relates to the Civil Magistrate:
he (to whom the darkness is no darkness, but the night as clear as the Noon-day) can as easily discover the most obscure thoughts as the most apparent actions,
he (to whom the darkness is no darkness, but the night as clear as the Noonday) can as Easily discover the most Obscure thoughts as the most apparent actions,
and if once we get a habit of thinking ill, who knows how soon it may break forth into bitter words? (for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh;) and though our thoughts were our own while confin'd to our breasts,
and if once we get a habit of thinking ill, who knows how soon it may break forth into bitter words? (for out of the abundance of the heart the Mouth speaks;) and though our thoughts were our own while confined to our breasts,
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it is not meet for Christians of any sort to revile and censure one another, much less for Subjects to pretend to judge the actions of their Soveraign.
it is not meet for Christians of any sort to revile and censure one Another, much less for Subject's to pretend to judge the actions of their Sovereign.
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St. Peter foretelling of a sort of false Teachers, to the end they may be better avoided, describes them by their manners thus, 2 Pet. 2.10. viz. Such as walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleaness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed:
Saint Peter foretelling of a sort of false Teachers, to the end they may be better avoided, describes them by their manners thus, 2 Pet. 2.10. viz. Such as walk After the Flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous Are they, self-willed:
And St. Jude chargeth them with the same thing, vers. 8. of his Epistle: Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
And Saint U^de charges them with the same thing, vers. 8. of his Epistle: Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the Flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
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Reverence to Magistrates is a duty frequently inculcated in Holy Writ: Thou shalt not revile the Gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people, Exod. 22.28. I counsel thee to keep the King's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God, Eccles. 8.2. Be not hasty to go out of his sight:
reverence to Magistrates is a duty frequently inculcated in Holy Writ: Thou shalt not revile the God's, nor curse the ruler of thy people, Exod 22.28. I counsel thee to keep the King's Commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God, Eccles. 8.2. Be not hasty to go out of his sighed:
it is the Subjects duty in the mean while to follow the advice of the Apostle, whose words are these, 1 Tim. 2.1, 2. I exhort therefore, that first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions,
it is the Subject's duty in the mean while to follow the Advice of the Apostle, whose words Are these, 1 Tim. 2.1, 2. I exhort Therefore, that First of all, supplications, Prayers, intercessions,
3. As our thoughts and words must be honourable, so in our actions we must shew a reverence, by being humble and submissive in our carriage and behaviour.
3. As our thoughts and words must be honourable, so in our actions we must show a Reverence, by being humble and submissive in our carriage and behaviour.
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Now such submission and duty cherished in the hearts, and shewn in the words and behaviour of Subjects, would render the difficulties of Government more supportable,
Now such submission and duty cherished in the hearts, and shown in the words and behaviour of Subject's, would render the difficulties of Government more supportable,
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and aleviate those cares and troubles which the most lawful Governours need continually undergo. 2. The second thing required as due from us to the civil Magistrate, is Obedience:
and aleviate those Cares and Troubles which the most lawful Governors need continually undergo. 2. The second thing required as due from us to the civil Magistrate, is obedience:
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This is a duty frequently inculcated in holy Scripture, Tit. 3.1. St. Paul directs Titus to put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey Magistrates, to be ready to every good work. And Rom. 13.5. the same Apostle saith, Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not onely for wrath, but also for Conscience-sake.
This is a duty frequently inculcated in holy Scripture, Tit. 3.1. Saint Paul directs Titus to put them in mind to be Subject to principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, to be ready to every good work. And Rom. 13.5. the same Apostle Says, Wherefore you must needs be Subject, not only for wrath, but also for Conscience-sake.
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and the pretended tenderness, which others may more justly call the niceness of a disaffected Conscience, will not permit men to obey the King, for fear of disobeying God.
and the pretended tenderness, which Others may more justly call the niceness of a disaffected Conscience, will not permit men to obey the King, for Fear of disobeying God.
And that we may not mistake the meaning of those words, St. Peter tells us more distinctly what is meant by higher Powers, 1 Pet. 2.13, 14. Submit your selves to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake,
And that we may not mistake the meaning of those words, Saint Peter tells us more distinctly what is meant by higher Powers, 1 Pet. 2.13, 14. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man for the lords sake,
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How far such practices as these are from that duty we stand obliged to by the Laws both of God and man, must needs be plain and clear to every one that is not wilfully blind:
How Far such practices as these Are from that duty we stand obliged to by the Laws both of God and man, must needs be plain and clear to every one that is not wilfully blind:
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and a Passive obedience in this case is not a sufficient discharge of our duty, (much less can an active disobedience find any Plea.) For such as refuse to do what the Law commands,
and a Passive Obedience in this case is not a sufficient discharge of our duty, (much less can an active disobedience find any Plea.) For such as refuse to do what the Law commands,
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than a Thief, who is content to be hanged after he hath robb'd his Neighbours. If either of them suffer the Law, it is for their offence in transgressing it;
than a Thief, who is content to be hanged After he hath robbed his Neighbours. If either of them suffer the Law, it is for their offence in transgressing it;
the Magistrate onely suppresses their rebellious practices, for which they make Religion a Cloak, and punishes their disobedience, which they endeavour to palliate with Devotion;
the Magistrate only suppresses their rebellious practices, for which they make Religion a Cloak, and Punishes their disobedience, which they endeavour to palliate with Devotion;
The Authours and Abettors therefore of such absurd Doctrines, would do well to consider, that when they fall under due correction, this doth not acquit or free them from their first offence in breaking the Law,
The Authors and Abettors Therefore of such absurd Doctrines, would do well to Consider, that when they fallen under due correction, this does not acquit or free them from their First offence in breaking the Law,
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Nor will it at all justifie our disobedience to lawful Authority, what some men urge, viz. That the things required are not commanded in the Word of God;
Nor will it At all justify our disobedience to lawful authority, what Some men urge, viz. That the things required Are not commanded in the Word of God;
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That the powers ordained of God, and by him set over us, have authority to order and determine some things not directly and expresly commanded in the Word of God, is plain and evident even from those many Texts of holy Scripture which required and enjoyn obedience to the Magistrate.
That the Powers ordained of God, and by him Set over us, have Authority to order and determine Some things not directly and expressly commanded in the Word of God, is plain and evident even from those many Texts of holy Scripture which required and enjoin Obedience to the Magistrate.
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but then, when we are commanded moreover, even by the same Word of God, to obey the Magistrate, this must necessarily suppose him invested with a power to command us some things not before specified, but left to his determination;
but then, when we Are commanded moreover, even by the same Word of God, to obey the Magistrate, this must necessarily suppose him invested with a power to command us Some things not before specified, but left to his determination;
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May it therefore please Almighty God long to continue such a Prince among us, whose endeavours may always be to protect and support such as are committed to him,
May it Therefore please Almighty God long to continue such a Prince among us, whose endeavours may always be to Pact and support such as Are committed to him,
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and elsewhere he confirmed the same (though at the expence of a Miracle) even by his own practice, Matth. 17.27. Go thou to the Sea, speaking to St. Peter, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up:
and elsewhere he confirmed the same (though At the expense of a Miracle) even by his own practice, Matthew 17.27. Go thou to the Sea, speaking to Saint Peter, and cast an hook, and take up the Fish that First comes up:
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till then (which is daily to be wished) there is need of a Sword of Justice to restrain the extravagant errours of froward men, at least to correct their folly and obstinacy,
till then (which is daily to be wished) there is need of a Sword of justice to restrain the extravagant errors of froward men, At least to correct their folly and obstinacy,
and bring us to a sense of our duty, so as to make us voluntarily and freely Render to Cesar the things that are Cesar 's, and unto God the things that are God's;
and bring us to a sense of our duty, so as to make us voluntarily and freely Render to Cesar the things that Are Cesar is, and unto God the things that Are God's;
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there we may be directed how to walk, and there we have the general rules whereby things are to be ordered in the Church, according to which our Governours are to make particular Laws, and we to obey them;
there we may be directed how to walk, and there we have the general rules whereby things Are to be ordered in the Church, according to which our Governors Are to make particular Laws, and we to obey them;
to prevent that disorder and confusion, which would otherwise unavoidably happen, if every one was left to his own liberty of prescribing his own way of Worship (I mean in publick) according as his fancy or humour leads him.
to prevent that disorder and confusion, which would otherwise avoidable happen, if every one was left to his own liberty of prescribing his own Way of Worship (I mean in public) according as his fancy or humour leads him.
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and no otherwise, it is very rationally to be supposed that he hath left it to the prudence of our Governours to consider and determine how Christian Societies,
and no otherwise, it is very rationally to be supposed that he hath left it to the prudence of our Governors to Consider and determine how Christian Societies,
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these would reduce many of those already departed from her, and preserve those that are yet in her Communion from being infected with the poison of Schism and Sedition,
these would reduce many of those already departed from her, and preserve those that Are yet in her Communion from being infected with the poison of Schism and Sedition,
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If we could, or rather indeed if we would walk together to the house of God as friends, this would conduce much to the honour of God, the credit and advantage of our Religion,
If we could, or rather indeed if we would walk together to the house of God as Friends, this would conduce much to the honour of God, the credit and advantage of our Religion,
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for the more strength and number any Faction draws from the Church, so much is added to her Enemy, who hath, perhaps, no other hopes of destroying, but by dividing us.
for the more strength and number any Faction draws from the Church, so much is added to her Enemy, who hath, perhaps, no other hope's of destroying, but by dividing us.
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If therefore those (good) men that cause such Schisms and Divisions among us, had that love for the Protestant Interest as they have for the bare Name, they would be more zealous for the preservation of it;
If Therefore those (good) men that cause such Schisms and Divisions among us, had that love for the Protestant Interest as they have for the bore Name, they would be more zealous for the preservation of it;
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This if we would do heartily and sincerely, he would certainly reward us for it: for they that love and seek peace, shall enjoy everlasting peace hereafter.
This if we would do heartily and sincerely, he would Certainly reward us for it: for they that love and seek peace, shall enjoy everlasting peace hereafter.
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