A plain sermon preached to a country congregation in the beginning of the late rebellion in the west published for the instruction of country people in their duty to the King, and the refutation of some slanderous reports raised upon the preacher / by Vin. Owen.
A Plain SERMON Preached to a Country Congregation In the beginning of the late REBELLION IN THE WEST, &c. Rom. 13. vers. 1. Let every Soul be Subject unto the Higher Powers.
A Plain SERMON Preached to a Country Congregation In the beginning of the late REBELLION IN THE WEST, etc. Rom. 13. vers. 1. Let every Soul be Subject unto the Higher Powers.
THat you may understand these Words, and your own Duty, I must desire you to Consider with me three things, viz. 1. What is here meant by the Higher Powers. 2. What it is to be Subject unto them. 3. What is meant by every Soul.
THat you may understand these Words, and your own Duty, I must desire you to Consider with me three things, viz. 1. What is Here meant by the Higher Powers. 2. What it is to be Subject unto them. 3. What is meant by every Soul.
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and that I may take occasion to suggest some things to you, which are but too needful to be suggested in these days, I must desire you to note the following Particulars.
and that I may take occasion to suggest Some things to you, which Are but too needful to be suggested in these days, I must desire you to note the following Particulars.
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That there were such People in the very first Times of Christianity, is evident from what the Apostle St. Peter in his second Epistle, Chap. 2. vers. 10. and the Apostle St. Jude vers. 8. of his Epistle, do tell us.
That there were such People in the very First Times of Christianity, is evident from what the Apostle Saint Peter in his second Epistle, Chap. 2. vers. 10. and the Apostle Saint U^de vers. 8. of his Epistle, do tell us.
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but Christ, and as they were his Servants and Subjects, they were a free People as to all other Powers; But however this may be, the Apostles of our Lord esteemed their Doctrine so destructive to the peace and welfare of human Society,
but christ, and as they were his Servants and Subject's, they were a free People as to all other Powers; But however this may be, the Apostles of our Lord esteemed their Doctrine so destructive to the peace and welfare of human Society,
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And yet notwithstanding all the cautions they have given us in their Epistles, and the many hard things they have written of them, we know that there have been many such People of late years in this Kingdom, that will acknowledg no King over them but Christ,
And yet notwithstanding all the cautions they have given us in their Epistles, and the many hard things they have written of them, we know that there have been many such People of late Years in this Kingdom, that will acknowledge no King over them but christ,
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and own no Government but what they call his, would be all Powers themselves, and next to Christ, at his Right hand or Left hand. They account themselves so perfect, that they esteem all Human Powers as needless,
and own no Government but what they call his, would be all Powers themselves, and next to christ, At his Right hand or Left hand. They account themselves so perfect, that they esteem all Human Powers as needless,
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but the Liberty they cry up is nothing else but a Cloak for their Naughtiness (or maliciousness) and a pretence for them to do what is good in their own Eyes;
but the Liberty they cry up is nothing Else but a Cloak for their Naughtiness (or maliciousness) and a pretence for them to do what is good in their own Eyes;
and you need not be remembered, that when there was no King in Israel, and every man did so, there was nothing but Outrage and Violenee and Confusion both among them and us.
and you need not be remembered, that when there was no King in Israel, and every man did so, there was nothing but Outrage and Violenee and Confusion both among them and us.
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for the Higher Powers in the Text are no other then the Ruders in the 3d. vers. which Rulers are called in the same verse the Powers. Besides Power and Authority abstracted from the Persons in whom it is, cannot be said to do what the Power or Powers, are said to do, viz. to commend, or encourage, aveng or punish.
for the Higher Powers in the Text Are no other then the Ruders in the 3d. vers. which Rulers Are called in the same verse the Powers. Beside Power and authority abstracted from the Persons in whom it is, cannot be said to do what the Power or Powers, Are said to do, viz. to commend, or encourage, avenge or Punish.
Add to this, that the Apostle having mentioned the Power, vers. the 3. and the Praise which they that do well have from it, he adds immediately, vers. the 4th.
Add to this, that the Apostle having mentioned the Power, vers. the 3. and the Praise which they that do well have from it, he adds immediately, vers. the 4th.
because 'tis thus used more than once in the Holy Scriptures, (See Luke 12. vers. 11. and Chapter 8. of this Epistle, verse 38. when the Principality and Powers mentioned, are certainly the the Princes and Men in Power, which should permute Christs Disciples for their Faith) and because 'tis thus used frequently in Human Authors,
Because it's thus used more than once in the Holy Scriptures, (See Lycia 12. vers. 11. and Chapter 8. of this Epistle, verse 38. when the Principality and Powers mentioned, Are Certainly the the Princes and Men in Power, which should permute Christ Disciples for their Faith) and Because it's thus used frequently in Human Authors,
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And when David cut off the Skirts of Saul 's Garment, his heart told him that he had injured the King, the Anointed of the Lord. To say that Ahab, Saul or David could be touched, wounded, slain,
And when David Cut off the Skirts of Saul is Garment, his heart told him that he had injured the King, the Anointed of the Lord. To say that Ahab, Saul or David could be touched, wounded, slave,
Indeed 'tis hard to imagine that any rational People should ever entertain such a Trayterous Position; the Authority which is for the safety of Subjects being manifestly much more for the safety of the Sovereign.
Indeed it's hard to imagine that any rational People should ever entertain such a Traitorous Position; the authority which is for the safety of Subjects being manifestly much more for the safety of the Sovereign.
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Believe the Pope, and you must believe that we are his subjects, and that the King is so likewise, that he can depose him and give his Crown and Kingdom to another,
Believe the Pope, and you must believe that we Are his subject's, and that the King is so likewise, that he can depose him and give his Crown and Kingdom to Another,
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Do men expect that the King should come to every one of them, and deliver his will and pleasure to them in his own person? do they think that he Himself can do every thing that is to be done for the welfare of his Kingdom? Surely not.
Do men expect that the King should come to every one of them, and deliver his will and pleasure to them in his own person? do they think that he Himself can do every thing that is to be done for the welfare of his Kingdom? Surely not.
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But against whom do they oppose themselves when they oppose themselves against the Kings Commissioners? do they not oppose those that Act by his Authority? And can they be resisted,
But against whom do they oppose themselves when they oppose themselves against the Kings Commissioners? do they not oppose those that Act by his authority? And can they be resisted,
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and require your Assistance against him, as having Power, or being the Powers; you are to consider who is the Highest Power: who called them or made them to be a Parliament? was it not the King by his Authority? who Establisheth all their Acts,
and require your Assistance against him, as having Power, or being the Powers; you Are to Consider who is the Highest Power: who called them or made them to be a Parliament? was it not the King by his authority? who Establisheth all their Acts,
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and giveth them the force of Laws? Is it not the King? who is it that can dissolve them and make them nothing? Is it not the King? He therefore is to be looked upon as the Higher Power, to whom we are to be subject.
and gives them the force of Laws? Is it not the King? who is it that can dissolve them and make them nothing? Is it not the King? He Therefore is to be looked upon as the Higher Power, to whom we Are to be Subject.
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6. When the Apostle requires every Soul to be Subject to the Higher Powers, you must understand him, of those Powers that are lawfully and by true Right such, and not by Usurpation.
6. When the Apostle requires every Soul to be Subject to the Higher Powers, you must understand him, of those Powers that Are lawfully and by true Right such, and not by Usurpation.
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and the words of the Apostle in the later part of this verse shew us, that we must understand him thus, the Powers that we must be subject to, being such,
and the words of the Apostle in the later part of this verse show us, that we must understand him thus, the Powers that we must be Subject to, being such,
as are of God, and ordained of God, and the Ministers of God: Not every one that can get into the Throne, by any means or Methods, is to be owned for our Sovereign,
as Are of God, and ordained of God, and the Ministers of God: Not every one that can get into the Throne, by any means or Methods, is to be owned for our Sovereign,
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because, besides the Crown's coming to him by a long lawful lineal Descent, His Right thereunto has been publickly owned by the three Estates of the Kingdom, Assembled in Parliament;
Because, beside the Crown's coming to him by a long lawful lineal Descent, His Right thereunto has been publicly owned by the three Estates of the Kingdom, Assembled in Parliament;
There should be overturning, overturning, overturning until he comes to take possession, whose Right it is, as it was in the late times of Usurpation and Tyranny.
There should be overturning, overturning, overturning until he comes to take possession, whose Right it is, as it was in the late times of Usurpation and Tyranny.
The King therefore, our present King, (for whose preservation and protection we do dayly pray) and those that are in Authority under him, are the Higher Powers whom the Apostle enjoyns us to be subject to; But,
The King Therefore, our present King, (for whose preservation and protection we do daily pray) and those that Are in authority under him, Are the Higher Powers whom the Apostle enjoins us to be Subject to; But,
It is a good note of Beta's upon the words, that the Apostle did not use a Trope here, putting the word Powers for them that have the Power rashly and unadvisedly;
It is a good note of Beta's upon the words, that the Apostle did not use a Trope Here, putting the word Powers for them that have the Power rashly and unadvisedly;
And this Observation I have made, because at this time some ignorant people, or worse then ignorant, seem to think, That we are not bound to be subject to our present King,
And this Observation I have made, Because At this time Some ignorant people, or Worse then ignorant, seem to think, That we Are not bound to be Subject to our present King,
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But I beseech you, Brethren, to consider that Nero and those that were in Authority under him were so far from being of the Christian Religion, that they were bloudy persecutors of it;
But I beseech you, Brothers, to Consider that Nero and those that were in authority under him were so Far from being of the Christian Religion, that they were bloody persecutors of it;
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And is it not our Duty to be subject to a Christian Prince, for so our King is, to a Prince that is so far from persecuting us for Religion, that he protects and defends both us,
And is it not our Duty to be Subject to a Christian Prince, for so our King is, to a Prince that is so Far from persecuting us for Religion, that he protects and defends both us,
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and do but ill deserve that he should protect either us, or that which we call our Religion, you see then who are the Higher Powers, whom we are to be subject to. Let us now
and do but ill deserve that he should Pact either us, or that which we call our Religion, you see then who Are the Higher Powers, whom we Are to be Subject to. Let us now
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And therefore you may observe that the Apostle says afterwards, v. 5. wherefore we must needs be subject, there is a necessity laid upon us, we are under a Comamnd and an Indispensible obligation to be so, not only for wrath, but sor Conscience sake.
And Therefore you may observe that the Apostle Says afterwards, v. 5. Wherefore we must needs be Subject, there is a necessity laid upon us, we Are under a Comamnd and an Indispensible obligation to be so, not only for wrath, but sor Conscience sake.
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as Inferiors or Subjects in our several stations or places, with respect to them, the several parts or branches whereof we are taught in other Texts of Scripture.
as Inferiors or Subject's in our several stations or places, with respect to them, the several parts or branches whereof we Are taught in other Texts of Scripture.
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and Vengance for the punishment of evil doers and the praise of them that do well, we are charged by Solomon to fear the Lord and the King, Prov. 24.21. Not the Lord only, but the King also.
and Vengeance for the punishment of evil doers and the praise of them that do well, we Are charged by Solomon to Fear the Lord and the King, Curae 24.21. Not the Lord only, but the King also.
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but from force or fear of Punishment, and will as soon fail as that shall be removed, They are therefore wicked men, who though they yeild outward Subjection to the Higher Powers, do yet in their hearts contemn them.
but from force or Fear of Punishment, and will as soon fail as that shall be removed, They Are Therefore wicked men, who though they yield outward Subjection to the Higher Powers, do yet in their hearts contemn them.
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These are not Christs Disciples, but Pope Hildebrands (or Gregory the Seventh) whose Doctrine it was, that Kings had their beginning from men, who affected Rule by the instigation of the Devil.
These Are not Christ Disciples, but Pope Hildebrand's (or Gregory the Seventh) whose Doctrine it was, that Kings had their beginning from men, who affected Rule by the instigation of the devil.
2. There must be a Subjection of the Tongue to the Higher Powers, i. e. we must use our Tongues to their honour, to express and manifest the Reverence of our hearts towards them.
2. There must be a Subjection of the Tongue to the Higher Powers, i. e. we must use our Tongues to their honour, to express and manifest the reverence of our hearts towards them.
and though Festus told him that he was beside himself, (which was enough to have stirred an ordinary Patience) he gave him a modest, a sober Answer, with the Title of most noble Festus. Act. 26.25.
and though Festus told him that he was beside himself, (which was enough to have stirred an ordinary Patience) he gave him a modest, a Sobrium Answer, with the Title of most noble Festus. Act. 26.25.
And of the same Saint Paul we read, Act. 23.5. that when he had unadvisedly called the High Priest a Whited-wall, (being moved by a blow most unjustly given him,) and was reprehended for it, he acknowledged his fault, shewing how we ought to speak to our Rulers by quoting a known Text of Scripture, Thou shalt not speak evil of the Ruler of thy People.
And of the same Saint Paul we read, Act. 23.5. that when he had unadvisedly called the High Priest a Whited-wall, (being moved by a blow most unjustly given him,) and was reprehended for it, he acknowledged his fault, showing how we ought to speak to our Rulers by quoting a known Text of Scripture, Thou shalt not speak evil of the Ruler of thy People.
It being unquestionable, that the High Priest was no better than a Whited-wall, who pretending to judge according to the Law, did contrary to the Law, command an innocent Person to be smitten.
It being unquestionable, that the High Priest was no better than a Whited-wall, who pretending to judge according to the Law, did contrary to the Law, command an innocent Person to be smitten.
In this it is that Rebellion begins, when once men become so bold as to shoot the sharp Arrows of their Tongues against their Governors, they usually proceed to take Arms into their hands.
In this it is that Rebellion begins, when once men become so bold as to shoot the sharp Arrows of their Tongues against their Governors, they usually proceed to take Arms into their hands.
And so by the help of this Distinction (which is none of the best) those that least respect Authority, would be thought as Dutiful and Obedient Subjects,
And so by the help of this Distinction (which is none of the best) those that least respect authority, would be Thought as Dutiful and Obedient Subject's,
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unless it be all one to him whether they be benefitted by the Laws, or made miserable, it cannot be thought that the Law is satisfied in its main Intention,
unless it be all one to him whither they be benefited by the Laws, or made miserable, it cannot be Thought that the Law is satisfied in its main Intention,
and then the Passive Obedience or Submission to the Punishment is Sufficient; but when the Law of the King is not contrary to any Command of God, the chusing of Passive Obedience before Active is a real Contempt and Scandal.
and then the Passive obedience or Submission to the Punishment is Sufficient; but when the Law of the King is not contrary to any Command of God, the choosing of Passive obedience before Active is a real Contempt and Scandal.
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When the Question was proposed to our blessed Saviour by some Jews, whether it were lawful to pay Tribute to Caesar or not? He answered, Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesars, Math. 22.21. Customs and Tributes are Caesars, therefore Caesar must have them.
When the Question was proposed to our blessed Saviour by Some jews, whither it were lawful to pay Tribute to Caesar or not? He answered, Render unto Caesar the things that Are Caesars, Math. 22.21. Customs and Tributes Are Caesars, Therefore Caesar must have them.
And the Apostle here mentions it as an Instance of our subjection to the Higher Powers. That we pay them Tribute, vers. 7. Render to all their Dues, Tribute to whom Tribute is due, Custom to whom Custom.
And the Apostle Here mentions it as an Instance of our subjection to the Higher Powers. That we pay them Tribute, vers. 7. Render to all their Dues, Tribute to whom Tribute is due, Custom to whom Custom.
and the Benefits we partake of by their care and pains are innumerable and invaluable. They are Gods Ministers attending continually upon this very thing.
and the Benefits we partake of by their care and pains Are innumerable and invaluable. They Are God's Ministers attending continually upon this very thing.
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or for any cause, (suppose it be for Religion) Rebel against, or in any tumultuous and violent ways, resist the Higher Powers, they ought to be looked upon as wretched Apostates from one of the most considerable points of the Christian Doctrine;
or for any cause, (suppose it be for Religion) Rebel against, or in any tumultuous and violent ways, resist the Higher Powers, they ought to be looked upon as wretched Apostates from one of the most considerable points of the Christian Doctrine;
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and if we will observe this precept of the Apostle, it behoves us to take care that we be not wanting in any one of them. III. I proceed now to shew you what is meant by every Soul, or who are the Persons who are bound to be subject to the Higher Powers. Concerning which there is no doubt but by every Soul, the Apostle means every man by an usual Synecdoche. It is possible indeed that the Apostle did make choice to speak thus, putting the Soul for the man, to intimate that our subjection to the Higher Powers, should be from the Heart and Soul, free, ready, cheerful;
and if we will observe this precept of the Apostle, it behoves us to take care that we be not wanting in any one of them. III. I proceed now to show you what is meant by every Soul, or who Are the Persons who Are bound to be Subject to the Higher Powers. Concerning which there is no doubt but by every Soul, the Apostle means every man by an usual Synecdoche. It is possible indeed that the Apostle did make choice to speak thus, putting the Soul for the man, to intimate that our subjection to the Higher Powers, should be from the Heart and Soul, free, ready, cheerful;
that which the Apostle teaches concerning the subjection or obedience of Servants to their Masters, Eph. 6.6.7. and Colos. 3.23. being applicable with advantage to the subjection of all Inferiors to the Higher Powers.
that which the Apostle Teaches Concerning the subjection or Obedience of Servants to their Masters, Ephesians 6.6.7. and Colos 3.23. being applicable with advantage to the subjection of all Inferiors to the Higher Powers.
That which I think my self concerned to note is, That all Persons without exception of any, ought to be subject to the Higher Powers: Let every Soul (saith the Apostle) an expression that includes all and excludes none.
That which I think my self concerned to note is, That all Persons without exception of any, ought to be Subject to the Higher Powers: Let every Soul (Says the Apostle) an expression that includes all and excludes none.
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And thus any unprejudiced man of common fences one would think must understand it, for besides the force of the expression it self, every Soul, the Apostles words afterwards, whosoever resisteth the Powers — and they that resist — and wilt thou not he afraid of the Power — And he is the Minister of God to thee, &c. seem to be used on purpose to direct every one that is not a Higher Power, or Ruder, to take the precept as given to himself.
And thus any unprejudiced man of Common fences one would think must understand it, for beside the force of the expression it self, every Soul, the Apostles words afterwards, whosoever Resisteth the Powers — and they that resist — and wilt thou not he afraid of the Power — And he is the Minister of God to thee, etc. seem to be used on purpose to Direct every one that is not a Higher Power, or Ruder, to take the precept as given to himself.
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And yet notwithstanding this the Popes of Rome and their Adherents for several hundreds of years have made bold so to distinguish and limit the Apostles words,
And yet notwithstanding this the Popes of Room and their Adherents for several hundreds of Years have made bold so to distinguish and limit the Apostles words,
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as to exempt themselves, and all their Clergy, from subjection to the Civil Powers. But what Warrant they have from God to do thus I am altogether ignorant.
as to exempt themselves, and all their Clergy, from subjection to the Civil Powers. But what Warrant they have from God to do thus I am altogether ignorant.
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yea St. Paul did plainly own their Authority, and it is written for our Instruction in this point Act. 25.10, 11. I stand (saith he) at Caesars Judgment Seat, where I ought to be judged, [ mark that ] If I be an offender,
yea Saint Paul did plainly own their authority, and it is written for our Instruction in this point Act. 25.10, 11. I stand (Says he) At Caesars Judgement Seat, where I ought to be judged, [ mark that ] If I be an offender,
For the Liberty of Appealing to the Roman Emperor was a priviledge granted only to them that were free Citizens of Rome, and the Apostle could not claim this but by owning himself a Citizen of Rome, and therefore a subject to the cheif Governor thereof.
For the Liberty of Appealing to the Roman Emperor was a privilege granted only to them that were free Citizens of Room, and the Apostle could not claim this but by owning himself a Citizen of Room, and Therefore a Subject to the chief Governor thereof.
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And if we may believe a Bishop of the Roman Church of late years, as we reasonably may, other ancient Fathers as Euthymius, Theoderet, Theophylact, &c. and all the Greek Doctors do agree with him.
And if we may believe a Bishop of the Roman Church of late Years, as we reasonably may, other ancient Father's as Euthymius, Theoderet, Theophylact, etc. and all the Greek Doctors do agree with him.
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And Gregory, surnamed the Great, Bishop of Rome, doth so expound the Text. And Saint Bernard many years afterwards,) in his Epistle to a Bishop said thus.
And Gregory, surnamed the Great, Bishop of Rome, does so expound the Text. And Saint Bernard many Years afterwards,) in his Epistle to a Bishop said thus.
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Every Soul (saith the Apostle) then must you also (speaking to the Bishop of Senona ) be subject; who hath exempted you? He that doth offer to exempt you, doth but offer to deceive you.
Every Soul (Says the Apostle) then must you also (speaking to the Bishop of Senona) be Subject; who hath exempted you? He that does offer to exempt you, does but offer to deceive you.
for besides what has now been discoursed, I doubt not to say, and do say it upon the Faith of a Christian, That I know no Seditious or Rebellious Principle, no Doctrines distructive to Goverment entertained and asserted by any called Protestants,
for beside what has now been discoursed, I doubt not to say, and do say it upon the Faith of a Christian, That I know no Seditious or Rebellious Principle, no Doctrines destructive to Government entertained and asserted by any called Protestants,
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Thus have I explained the words of my Text, and I hope clearly and profitably with respect to the unhappy circumstances that this Kingdom is at present under.
Thus have I explained the words of my Text, and I hope clearly and profitably with respect to the unhappy Circumstances that this Kingdom is At present under.
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Not to trouble you with Complaints of the little Sence which many men have of their Duty to the Higher Powers, which every wise and good man cannot but observe,
Not to trouble you with Complaints of the little Sense which many men have of their Duty to the Higher Powers, which every wise and good man cannot but observe,
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Let me in short propose some few Questions to you, and if it be possible, to oblige you thereby seriously to consider what it is, that so indisposes some (to use no harder a term) to honour, obey and serve our present Lord the King, that they can hardly endure to be told, that they ought to do so.
Let me in short propose Some few Questions to you, and if it be possible, to oblige you thereby seriously to Consider what it is, that so indisposes Some (to use no harder a term) to honour, obey and serve our present Lord the King, that they can hardly endure to be told, that they ought to do so.
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as to think what has now been delivered to be no part of the Gospel, which Christs Ministers ought to Preach? Are you so little able to distinguish between true Christian ( Protestant ) Doctrine and Popery, as to call the Preaching of Subjection to the Higher Powers Popery? have you had the Holy Scriptures so many years in your Hands, in your own Language,
as to think what has now been Delivered to be no part of the Gospel, which Christ Ministers ought to Preach? are you so little able to distinguish between true Christian (Protestant) Doctrine and Popery, as to call the Preaching of Subjection to the Higher Powers Popery? have you had the Holy Scriptures so many Years in your Hands, in your own Language,
or will you reject the truths now delivered out of them, and writted so plainly in them, that none but those who will shut their eyes can avoid seeing them? Hath St. Paul so little credit with us,
or will you reject the truths now Delivered out of them, and writted so plainly in them, that none but those who will shut their eyes can avoid seeing them? Hath Saint Paul so little credit with us,
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when he tells us, That there is no Power but of God, and the Powers that be are ordained of God, that we will not believe him? or can we possibly fasten any other sence upon his words but this, that it is God that makes Kings, and not men;
when he tells us, That there is no Power but of God, and the Powers that be Are ordained of God, that we will not believe him? or can we possibly fasten any other sense upon his words but this, that it is God that makes Kings, and not men;
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and the Defence and Maintenance of his own Authority in them for the Government of the world? Are we yet to learn what the miserable Ends of Seditious, trayterous and Rebellious Persons usually are? Has Liberty, Peace and Plenty made us so wanton (for I am sure we yet have suffered no Oppression to make us mad,
and the Defence and Maintenance of his own authority in them for the Government of the world? are we yet to Learn what the miserable Ends of Seditious, traitorous and Rebellious Persons usually Are? Has Liberty, Peace and Plenty made us so wanton (for I am sure we yet have suffered no Oppression to make us mad,
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nor any want but what our own Prodigality, idleness and viciousness have brought upon us) that we care not what we do to bring confusion upon us? Are we such Sots and Fools as to listen to the cursed whisperings of every Achitophel, and to dance after the Pipe of every Shebah, that shall be so mad as to blow a Trumpet in Israel,
nor any want but what our own Prodigality, idleness and viciousness have brought upon us) that we care not what we do to bring confusion upon us? are we such Sots and Fools as to listen to the cursed whisperings of every Ahithophel, and to dance After the Pipe of every Shebah, that shall be so mad as to blow a Trumpet in Israel,
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and say, we have no part in David, nor Inheritance in the Son of Jesse? Can we propose any thing so good to our selves by overturning the, Present Goverment,
and say, we have no part in David, nor Inheritance in the Son of Jesse? Can we propose any thing so good to our selves by overturning thee, Present Government,
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as to resolve to endure all the miseries of War, and to march through a Sea of Blood for the compassing of it? Are not all our Interests more safe and secure in the bosom of the Divine Providence whilst we continue quiet in our several Places,
as to resolve to endure all the misery's of War, and to march through a Sea of Blood for the compassing of it? are not all our Interests more safe and secure in the bosom of the Divine Providence while we continue quiet in our several Places,
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and study to do our own Business, then they would be under the Shields and Bucklers of the most famous Warriors, in the ways of Treason and Rebellion? Is the Author and Protector of our most holy Religion become so careless of it,
and study to do our own Business, then they would be under the Shields and Bucklers of the most famous Warriors, in the ways of Treason and Rebellion? Is the Author and Protector of our most holy Religion become so careless of it,
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or so weak and feeble, that we must needs sly to the Devil to support it? shall we turn the Religion of the Cross in to a Religion of the Sword, and change our Bibles for the Alchoran? Were all the holy men of old, who could not fight for their Religion,
or so weak and feeble, that we must needs sly to the devil to support it? shall we turn the Religion of the Cross in to a Religion of the Sword, and change our Bibles for the Alcoran? Were all the holy men of old, who could not fight for their Religion,
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even when they might have overcome (so great were their numbers and their Resolution) but could dye for it, such fools, that we think it madness to follow their Example? Have we been reproaching the Church of Rome, for so many years, (and that justly) with their Trayterous and Rebellious Principles and Practises,
even when they might have overcome (so great were their numbers and their Resolution) but could die for it, such Fools, that we think it madness to follow their Exampl? Have we been reproaching the Church of Rome, for so many Years, (and that justly) with their Traitorous and Rebellious Principles and Practises,
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and shall we now lick, up their Vomit, and justify all their Treasons and Rebellions by treading in their steps? Is it the way to render our Profession lovely in the eyes of the world,
and shall we now lick, up their Vomit, and justify all their Treasons and Rebellions by treading in their steps? Is it the Way to render our Profession lovely in the eyes of the world,
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and to endear to it our Governors, to do thus? And can we hope to engage Almighty God to take care of its preservation by the worst practises we dare be Guilty of against his Vicegerent? In one word, can we take it to be the way to Heaven, to break the Order of the Divine Providence in the Government of the World, to set at naught so many plain and express Commands from Christ,
and to endear to it our Governors, to do thus? And can we hope to engage Almighty God to take care of its preservation by the worst practises we Dare be Guilty of against his Vicegerent? In one word, can we take it to be the Way to Heaven, to break the Order of the Divine Providence in the Government of the World, to Set At nought so many plain and express Commands from christ,
Let us therefore, I beseech you, shew our selves Men and Christians, Christians of the Communion of the best Church in the World, a Church built upon a Rock, that can never fall,
Let us Therefore, I beseech you, show our selves Men and Christians, Christians of the Communion of the best Church in the World, a Church built upon a Rock, that can never fallen,
And to the constant Practise of all that hath been now taught, let us add our dayly Prayers to God in the behalf of our present Sovereign, That it may please God so to bless and preserve him, that he may rule over us many years in the Fear of God, the constant exercise of Piety, Justice and Mercy, and in Prosperity and Peace:
And to the constant practice of all that hath been now taught, let us add our daily Prayers to God in the behalf of our present Sovereign, That it may please God so to bless and preserve him, that he may Rule over us many Years in the fear of God, the constant exercise of Piety, justice and Mercy, and in Prosperity and Peace:
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That he may be happy by our constant Practise of true Christian Loyalty, and we be so likewise by his constant and effectual Care to maintain and promote the true Profession and Practise of Religion,
That he may be happy by our constant practice of true Christian Loyalty, and we be so likewise by his constant and effectual Care to maintain and promote the true Profession and practice of Religion,
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