A Crown fallen? Had the Prophet gon on, and spake of the fall of a Crowned Head too, we might have guest that by his Prophetical Spirit he had pointed as far as Forty Eight. But to shed Bloud Royal, as if it differed not from the Bloud of a Vulgar Person;
A Crown fallen? Had the Prophet gone on, and spoke of the fallen of a Crowned Head too, we might have guest that by his Prophetical Spirit he had pointed as Far as Forty Eight. But to shed Blood Royal, as if it differed not from the Blood of a vulgar Person;
and to cut off the Neck even of a Neighbour Prince, as if he had not been anointed with Oyl, was lookt upon as an act too Barbarous to be done by those very Barbarians, who thought it just and safe to put out the Eyes of a Conquer'd Monarch.
and to Cut off the Neck even of a Neighbour Prince, as if he had not been anointed with Oil, was looked upon as an act too Barbarous to be done by those very Barbarians, who Thought it just and safe to put out the Eyes of a Conquered Monarch.
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For if we look into the History of those Times to which my Text doth relate, we shall find, that no less than Five Kings of the Jews had been successively Captivated by the Assyrians; and though Most of them,
For if we look into the History of those Times to which my Text does relate, we shall find, that no less than Five Kings of the jews had been successively Captivated by the Assyrians; and though Most of them,
only Zedekiah, who was the Last of the Five, and had sworn Fealty to the King of Babylon, and had given greater Provocations than the rest, was handled more severely than the rest:
only Zedekiah, who was the Last of the Five, and had sworn Fealty to the King of Babylon, and had given greater Provocations than the rest, was handled more severely than the rest:
But, though his incensed Enemies slew his Sons before his face, yet the Judgment given against Him, was only the taking away of his Eye-sight: the Destruction and Killing of Kings being looked upon as a Crime of a most Horrid and Detestable Nature,
But, though his incensed Enemies slew his Sons before his face, yet the Judgement given against Him, was only the taking away of his Eyesight: the Destruction and Killing of Kings being looked upon as a Crime of a most Horrid and Detestable Nature,
even by men who were in a state of Brutality, and even then when they were armed with Power, transported with Rage, thirsty of Revenge, and flesht with Victory.
even by men who were in a state of Brutality, and even then when they were armed with Power, transported with Rage, thirsty of Revenge, and fleshed with Victory.
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However, to rid himself of a necessity of Forcing the Jews into Subjection at every turn thus, Nebuchadnezzar resolves to make very short work with them:
However, to rid himself of a necessity of Forcing the jews into Subjection At every turn thus, Nebuchadnezzar resolves to make very short work with them:
and in order thereunto he Sacks Jerusalem, sets Fire on the Temple, maketh Spoil of all the costly Furniture and Utensils thereof, burneth down the Houses within the City, demolishes the Walls, destroys their whole State and Government,
and in order thereunto he Sacks Jerusalem, sets Fire on the Temple, makes Spoil of all the costly Furniture and Utensils thereof, burns down the Houses within the city, demolishes the Walls, Destroys their Whole State and Government,
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Now it was This Sad and most Dolesome time which the Prophet pointed unto in this Book of his Lamentations, especially in this part of it, where he grieved at This,
Now it was This Sad and most Dolesome time which the Prophet pointed unto in this Book of his Lamentations, especially in this part of it, where he grieved At This,
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Secondly, The Cause of this Evil; It was the Peoples Sins. Thirdly, That woful Condition, those Plagues and Punishments which were Consequent hereunto;
Secondly, The Cause of this Evil; It was the Peoples Sins. Thirdly, That woeful Condition, those Plagues and Punishments which were Consequent hereunto;
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And for the opening of the Prophets Sense, we are to know, that by the Crown some understand the Joy of God's People, Diadems and Coronets being wont formerly to be used in some places at Solemn times of Festivity. Others interpret it of the Glory of the Jewish Nation, which Glory consisted in this, that hitherto they had been peculiarly favoured and honoured by God above all other Nations in the World.
And for the opening of the prophets Sense, we Are to know, that by the Crown Some understand the Joy of God's People, Diadems and Coronets being wont formerly to be used in Some places At Solemn times of Festivity. Others interpret it of the Glory of the Jewish nation, which Glory consisted in this, that hitherto they had been peculiarly favoured and honoured by God above all other nations in the World.
Others will have it to be meant in a more strict Sense of their Temple and Priesthood, in the possession whereof the Jews had all along Boasted and Prided themselves to a most high degree.
Others will have it to be meant in a more strict Sense of their Temple and Priesthood, in the possession whereof the jews had all along Boasted and Prided themselves to a most high degree.
Others again do (and as I conceive, with better Reason) understand by the falling of the Crown from their Head, the loss of their Kingdom and establisht Government, and the stripping of their Princes from that State, Power, Greatness and Royalty, whereof the Crown was an Emblem and Argument.
Others again do (and as I conceive, with better Reason) understand by the falling of the Crown from their Head, the loss of their Kingdom and established Government, and the stripping of their Princes from that State, Power, Greatness and Royalty, whereof the Crown was an Emblem and Argument.
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For this was the Complement of their Misery, and the reason of all their other Evils was resolved into This, that their King's Throne was now quite cast down to the Ground;
For this was the Compliment of their Misery, and the reason of all their other Evils was resolved into This, that their King's Throne was now quite cast down to the Ground;
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and hereupon, by necessary Consequence, their Religion was overthrown too, the Glory of Israel was departed, the Liberties of the People were utterly lost, their Laws cashier'd, Church and State Both were now gon to wrack, all Joy was vanisht, their Harps were hung up upon the Willows in a strange Land,
and hereupon, by necessary Consequence, their Religion was overthrown too, the Glory of Israel was departed, the Liberties of the People were utterly lost, their Laws Cashiered, Church and State Both were now gone to wrack, all Joy was vanished, their Harps were hung up upon the Willows in a strange Land,
and now ruinated Sion; Briefly, whatever did help and concur to make them Desolate and Miserable, all was owing (next unto their Sins) to the Ruin of that Monarchy and Government, wherewith hitherto they had been Blest for so many Ages:
and now ruinated Sion; Briefly, whatever did help and concur to make them Desolate and Miserable, all was owing (next unto their Sins) to the Ruin of that Monarchy and Government, wherewith hitherto they had been Blessed for so many Ages:
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The Calamity then was Judahs, but the Sin too was Englands on this day, when Men not only with their eyes Saw, but with their own hands Caused the downfall of the best of Kings,
The Calamity then was Judahs, but the since too was Englands on this day, when Men not only with their eyes Saw, but with their own hands Caused the downfall of the best of Kings,
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and the Funeral of the best of Monarchies, till God by a Miraculous hand gave it a Resurrection out of that Grave, wherein it had been buried by those Cursed and Domestick Babylonians, who said, Down with it, down with it, even to the ground.
and the Funeral of the best of Monarchies, till God by a Miraculous hand gave it a Resurrection out of that Grave, wherein it had been buried by those Cursed and Domestic Babylonians, who said, Down with it, down with it, even to the ground.
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and if upon sufficient Provocations the one happens to gain his Neighbours Crown, the fact is Just by right of Conquest. But if the one be Subordinate to the other, (which was clearly the case of Zedekiah ) the Recovery of the Crown is in the Supreme Prince an act of Justice; and the Punishment of an inferiour Prince, who abjureth his Fealty, is by all Nations allowed to be a Righteous act of Vengeance. Upon this account the Jews may be said to have been rather an Ʋnhappy People;
and if upon sufficient Provocations the one happens to gain his Neighbours Crown, the fact is Just by right of Conquest. But if the one be Subordinate to the other, (which was clearly the case of Zedekiah) the Recovery of the Crown is in the Supreme Prince an act of justice; and the Punishment of an inferior Prince, who abjureth his Fealty, is by all nations allowed to be a Righteous act of Vengeance. Upon this account the jews may be said to have been rather an Ʋnhappy People;
for though they vvere vvicked in This respect, that their Sins Occasioned their Misfortune, yet they vvere not, they durst not be vvicked in that respect vvherein the People of this Land Sinned;
for though they were wicked in This respect, that their Sins Occasioned their Misfortune, yet they were not, they durst not be wicked in that respect wherein the People of this Land Sinned;
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So that though the falling of the Crown was to the Jews a Calamity, yet being contrived here by Men, vvho (whether Severally or Joyntly considered) vvere but Subjects; being attempted by Resistance against the Authority and Person of the King, vvho vvas the Only Supreme; and being in the end brought about by most Unjustifiable Methods, such as vvere contrary to all Laws, Divine and Human;
So that though the falling of the Crown was to the jews a Calamity, yet being contrived Here by Men, who (whither Severally or Jointly considered) were but Subject's; being attempted by Resistance against the authority and Person of the King, who was the Only Supreme; and being in the end brought about by most Unjustifiable Methods, such as were contrary to all Laws, Divine and Human;
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contrary to so many Voluntary Protestations, and Repeated Oaths; and contrary to that Natural duty of Allegiance vvhich every born Subject oweth his Prince,
contrary to so many Voluntary Protestations, and Repeated Oaths; and contrary to that Natural duty of Allegiance which every born Subject owes his Prince,
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the falling of This Crown is justly accounted to the People of this Land to have been Rebellion, Treason, Murther, and the Highest act of Parricide, vvhich (taking it with all its Circumstances) perhaps was ever done upon a meer Man since the World was first Created.
the falling of This Crown is justly accounted to the People of this Land to have been Rebellion, Treason, Murder, and the Highest act of Parricide, which (taking it with all its circumstances) perhaps was ever done upon a mere Man since the World was First Created.
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And though there may be some, who will not take up the Confession in the Text, that they have Sinned, either in laying the Crowned Head Low, or in abjuring the interest of the Crown to the Worlds end,
And though there may be Some, who will not take up the Confessi in the Text, that they have Sinned, either in laying the Crowned Head Low, or in abjuring the Interest of the Crown to the World's end,
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but Lament for this only, that the Imperial Diadem is not a falling the Second time; yet the Sin of this day calleth aloud for Sincere Repentance from All, and even from Ʋs, vvho were neither Actors in it, nor Abetters of it;
but Lament for this only, that the Imperial Diadem is not a falling the Second time; yet the since of this day calls aloud for Sincere Repentance from All, and even from Ʋs, who were neither Actors in it, nor Abetters of it;
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and smart under the same Calamity again, that we may not be Wicked and Miserable hereafter, 'tis necessary that with the Prophet we reflect upon those Sins which formerly brought us under Both:
and smart under the same Calamity again, that we may not be Wicked and Miserable hereafter, it's necessary that with the Prophet we reflect upon those Sins which formerly brought us under Both:
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In a word, vvhatever Blessings were necessary to make us either a Religious, or a Wealthy, or a Potent, or a Free Nation, vve had our Portion of them in abundance;
In a word, whatever Blessings were necessary to make us either a Religious, or a Wealthy, or a Potent, or a Free nation, we had our Portion of them in abundance;
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our Doctrines, as if they had been minted at Rome; our Service Book, as if it vvere a Translation of the Mass; our Rites, as if they vvere the Reliques of Popery; and our vvhole Church, as if it vvere given to Idolatry and Superstition. And from the same base Principle of Ingratitude it was, that the World was filled with Insinuations and Complaints,
our Doctrines, as if they had been minted At Room; our Service Book, as if it were a translation of the Mass; our Rites, as if they were the Relics of Popery; and our Whole Church, as if it were given to Idolatry and Superstition. And from the same base Principle of Ingratitude it was, that the World was filled with Insinuations and Complaints,
as if his Majesties Counsellors were Evil; as if the Introduction of Popery and Tyranny were the Design, and the King himself were consenting to the Plot. All which Ʋnjust and Malicious Suggestions,
as if his Majesties Counsellors were Evil; as if the Introduction of Popery and Tyranny were the Design, and the King himself were consenting to the Plot. All which Ʋnjust and Malicious Suggestions,
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Secondly, another way whereby Men Sinned in those days, was by Publishing the Doctrines, and Entertaining the wicked Principles of the Jesuites. For, seeing Religion and the Laws of the Land had provided Securities for the King's Life, Person, Power and Greatness, they found no way left them to Prosecute their Evil and Bloudy Intentions,
Secondly, Another Way whereby Men Sinned in those days, was by Publishing the Doctrines, and Entertaining the wicked Principles of the Jesuits. For, seeing Religion and the Laws of the Land had provided Securities for the King's Life, Person, Power and Greatness, they found no Way left them to Prosecute their Evil and Bloody Intentions,
Many other Doctrins there are which bear affinity with These, and which of Late have served to fill up a Leviathan, a Plato Redivivus, a Just and Modest Answer, so called, &c. besides whole Loads of Intelligences, and other Scandalous Writings, wherewith the World is even now pester'd,
Many other Doctrines there Are which bear affinity with These, and which of Late have served to fill up a Leviathan, a Plato Redivivus, a Just and Modest Answer, so called, etc. beside Whole Loads of Intelligences, and other Scandalous Writings, wherewith the World is even now pestered,
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and to have pulled down the Crown Once. For these were the Principles, upon which those Delicate Protestants, those Tender and Thinskin'd Consciences, those goodly Loyal and Dutiful Subjects acted,
and to have pulled down the Crown Once. For these were the Principles, upon which those Delicate Protestants, those Tender and Thinskined Consciences, those goodly Loyal and Dutiful Subject's acted,
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when they fought against their King; when they Hunted him upon the Mountains, when they gave him a Crown of Thorns for a Diadem of Gold, when they translated his Chair of State out of the Parliament-house into Westminsterhall, and at his Palace erected him a Scaffold for a Throne, and made him a Glorious Martyr, whom they so often Swore they would make a Glorious King.
when they fought against their King; when they Hunted him upon the Mountains, when they gave him a Crown of Thorns for a Diadem of Gold, when they translated his Chair of State out of the Parliament-house into Westminsterhall, and At his Palace erected him a Scaffold for a Throne, and made him a Glorious Martyr, whom they so often Swore they would make a Glorious King.
And yet these Principles were once the Proper Creed of the Jesuites; and it was ever call'd Jesuitism, till by going abroad to seek its Fortunes it changed its Name,
And yet these Principles were once the Proper Creed of the Jesuits; and it was ever called Jesuitism, till by going abroad to seek its Fortune's it changed its Name,
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for many, even of the Romish Priests, have laid them to the charge of the Jesuites; and Watson himself, in the days of Queen Elizabeth, laid them particularly to the charge of the Jesuite Parsons, who had written several Seditious Books full of those Principles,
for many, even of the Romish Priests, have laid them to the charge of the Jesuits; and Watson himself, in the days of Queen Elizabeth, laid them particularly to the charge of the Jesuit Parsons, who had written several Seditious Books full of those Principles,
and see how powerfully they did work throughout the whole Civil War then, and how naturally they tend to embroil us in another, and will necessarily do it,
and see how powerfully they did work throughout the Whole Civil War then, and how naturally they tend to embroil us in Another, and will necessarily do it,
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when there is a fair opportunity, ) I must observe unto you, that That very Book of Parsons, which had been written so many years before, was in the Year Forty Eight printed again with another Title,
when there is a fair opportunity,) I must observe unto you, that That very Book of Parsons, which had been written so many Years before, was in the Year Forty Eight printed again with Another Title,
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as if it had been newly Penn'd, not by a Jesuite, but a True Protestant. It is to be observ'd too, that a late Pamphlet entitled, the History of Succession, is an Abridgment of Doleman. which plainly shews, that those Traytors themselves were convinc'd in their Consciences, that nothing could justifie the raising of the War,
as if it had been newly Penned, not by a Jesuit, but a True Protestant. It is to be observed too, that a late Pamphlet entitled, the History of Succession, is an Abridgment of Doleman. which plainly shows, that those Traitors themselves were convinced in their Consciences, that nothing could justify the raising of the War,
and the destruction of the King, but the Doctrines of a Through-pac'd Jesuite. Thirdly, It is certain, that an Erroneous Devil in the Understanding, will soon become a Furious Devil in mens Practice.
and the destruction of the King, but the Doctrines of a Through-paced Jesuit. Thirdly, It is certain, that an Erroneous devil in the Understanding, will soon become a Furious devil in men's Practice.
For those wicked Doctrines being once received, presently shew'd themselves by innumerable acts of Sedition; and that was another Sinfull way whereby the Crown fell. The Government was Libelled, every Order of Men in the Church was traduced, the Loyal Magistrates and Gentry were threatned and expos'd, Nobles were voted Guilty upon publick Fame, and kill'd,
For those wicked Doctrines being once received, presently showed themselves by innumerable acts of Sedition; and that was Another Sinful Way whereby the Crown fell. The Government was Libeled, every Order of Men in the Church was traduced, the Loyal Magistrates and Gentry were threatened and exposed, Nobles were voted Guilty upon public Fame, and killed,
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and all these mischiefs were mainly owing to those Hucksters of Sedition and Treason, whose Fingers were daily employed to destroy the King with their Pens, as Scotus 's Scholars destroyed their Master with Pencils; insomuch that being petitioned at Royston to return to his Parliament, His Majesty refused for this Reason,
and all these mischiefs were mainly owing to those Hucksters of Sedition and Treason, whose Fingers were daily employed to destroy the King with their Pens, as Scotus is Scholars destroyed their Master with Pencils; insomuch that being petitioned At Royston to return to his Parliament, His Majesty refused for this Reason,
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which we cannot suppose to have been done without a direct Design against the King's Life, it being altogether uncertain, what the Fortune of War may be,
which we cannot suppose to have been done without a Direct Design against the King's Life, it being altogether uncertain, what the Fortune of War may be,
Which high provocation notwithstanding (that I may not omit a Singular instance of his Tenderness and Clemency ) though his Ordnance were ready planted to batter the place down, he hindred the Attack with this noble Expression.
Which high provocation notwithstanding (that I may not omit a Singular instance of his Tenderness and Clemency) though his Ordnance were ready planted to batter the place down, he hindered the Attack with this noble Expression.
and I had rather Spare the Lives of an hundred Rebels, than venture the Hurting of one of Them. Indeed the Hand of God was all along his Protection in the Field: but no thanks to those, whose very taking up of Arms was Murder in the Intent; and if my Author doth not deceive me, it is a memorable Relation which he tells us, that at the Battel of Edge-hill, his Majesties Souldiers took certain Letters, whereby it was discovered;
and I had rather Spare the Lives of an hundred Rebels, than venture the Hurting of one of Them. Indeed the Hand of God was all along his Protection in the Field: but no thanks to those, whose very taking up of Arms was Murder in the Intent; and if my Author does not deceive me, it is a memorable Relation which he tells us, that At the Battle of Edge hill, his Majesties Soldiers took certain Letters, whereby it was discovered;
that they who then called themselves the Kings most Loving and Obedient Subjects, had hired one Blake to signifie by some Token the particular place in the Field where the King was;
that they who then called themselves the Kings most Loving and Obedient Subject's, had hired one Black to signify by Some Token the particular place in the Field where the King was;
5. We have now seen Some of those wicked Means, whereby the Calamity in my Text came upon us, Ingratitude, Jesuitism, Sedition, and actual Resistance: and were not the Instruments thereof past all feeling, methinks they should not stick to take up the Lamentation, The Crown is fallen from our Head:
5. We have now seen some of those wicked Means, whereby the Calamity in my Text Come upon us, Ingratitude, Jesuitism, Sedition, and actual Resistance: and were not the Instruments thereof passed all feeling, methinks they should not stick to take up the Lamentation, The Crown is fallen from our Head:
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But yet all these Arts, though Sinful, would have been Ineffectual, had it not been for Another wicked Course they took to Cheat the World into their Assistance;
But yet all these Arts, though Sinful, would have been Ineffectual, had it not been for another wicked Course they took to Cheat the World into their Assistance;
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than Hypocrisie and Dissimulation; and yet what was pretended all along, but the Glory of God, the Honour of the King, the Interest of Religion, the Safety of the People, and the Welfare of Three Kingdoms? A specious Pretence, and a very Raree-Shew in the Original. But by too Sad and too Late Experience we found, that 'twas their Own Greatness,
than Hypocrisy and Dissimulation; and yet what was pretended all along, but the Glory of God, the Honour of the King, the Interest of Religion, the Safety of the People, and the Welfare of Three Kingdoms? A specious Pretence, and a very Rare-show in the Original. But by too Sad and too Late Experience we found, that 'twas their Own Greatness,
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and Power of the Crown was to be Secured, but meaning to Themselves. In Forty One, they did Remonstrate, that they did not purpose or desire to abolish the Church Government;
and Power of the Crown was to be Secured, but meaning to Themselves. In Forty One, they did Remonstrate, that they did not purpose or desire to Abolah the Church Government;
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and disclaimed all intentions of absolving men from that Obedience, which they owed to his Majesty, whom they profest they knew to be intrusted with the Ecclesiastical Laws as well as with the Temporal. In Forty Two, they Declared, that they intended a due and necessary Reformation of the Government and Liturgy of the Church,
and disclaimed all intentions of absolving men from that obedience, which they owed to his Majesty, whom they professed they knew to be Entrusted with the Ecclesiastical Laws as well as with the Temporal. In Forty Two, they Declared, that they intended a due and necessary Reformation of the Government and Liturgy of the Church,
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In the Third Article of the Solemn League and Covenant they Swore, to preserve and defend the Kings Majesties Person and Authority, in the preservation and defence of the true Religion;
In the Third Article of the Solemn League and Covenant they Swore, to preserve and defend the Kings Majesties Person and authority, in the preservation and defence of the true Religion;
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And in Forty Six, they declared, that their sincere Intentions were to uphold the Ancient and Fundamental Government of this Realm, by King, Lords, and Commons.
And in Forty Six, they declared, that their sincere Intentions were to uphold the Ancient and Fundamental Government of this Realm, by King, lords, and Commons.
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when instead of Revising our Service-Book, they quite Remov'd it; when in their Negative Oath they afterwards Swore neither directly nor indirectly to Adhere unto, or Assist the King;
when instead of Revising our Service book, they quite Removed it; when in their Negative Oath they afterwards Swore neither directly nor indirectly to Adhere unto, or Assist the King;
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when they cashier'd the Noble House of Peers; when they sought against the Kings Person, attempted the shedding of his Sacred Bloud, and at last drove him to the Scaffold; all their Remonstrances, Declarations, Protestations, Promises, Vows and Oaths to the Contrary notwithstanding.
when they Cashiered the Noble House of Peers; when they sought against the Kings Person, attempted the shedding of his Sacred Blood, and At last drove him to the Scaffold; all their Remonstrances, Declarations, Protestations, Promises, Vows and Oaths to the Contrary notwithstanding.
Beloved, I have not searched into the Villanies of former times with any manner of Delight, but out of pure Necessity; that by seeing the Methods whereby the World was Deluded, and the Throne Subverted in One Age, we may learn to Beware; lest we be led by the Nose,
beloved, I have not searched into the Villainies of former times with any manner of Delight, but out of pure Necessity; that by seeing the Methods whereby the World was Deluded, and the Throne Subverted in One Age, we may Learn to Beware; lest we be led by the Nose,
and Trickt out of our Obedience and Loyalty in Another. For it is a Pleasure and Pastime to some to play Pranks, and to Shew how Dexterous and Artificial they can be ▪ at Cheating the unwary Populace,
and Tricked out of our obedience and Loyalty in another. For it is a Pleasure and Pastime to Some to play Pranks, and to Show how Dexterous and Artificial they can be ▪ At Cheating the unwary Populace,
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let us Remember Epicharmus his Rule, and not be too Credulous, nor be deceived with Popular Professions of Zeal and Conscience; a thing which many times is Pretended, just as a fine Shew is hung up upon a Sign-post, only to draw in Custom. When the late Unhappy Troubles were breaking out, were there not Thousands of well-meaning Persons that were Impos'd upon,
let us remember Epicharmus his Rule, and not be too Credulous, nor be deceived with Popular Professions of Zeal and Conscience; a thing which many times is Pretended, just as a fine Show is hung up upon a Signpost, only to draw in Custom. When the late Unhappy Troubles were breaking out, were there not Thousands of well-meaning Persons that were Imposed upon,
and abused with False Notions and-Appearances? As Truth came more and more to light, did not many Desert that Cause which they found to be wicked, and turn to the interest of the Crown? Had not divers an Hand in the War, who did not Foresee,
and abused with False Notions and-Appearances? As Truth Come more and more to Light, did not many Desert that Cause which they found to be wicked, and turn to the Interest of the Crown? Had not diverse an Hand in the War, who did not Foresee,
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nor Dream, that it would End with such a sad Tragedy? and when the Fatal Blow was given, did not the Generality of men Lament to see, what a dreadful Issue things were brought to, by the Subtle Designs of some,
nor Dream, that it would End with such a sad Tragedy? and when the Fatal Blow was given, did not the Generality of men Lament to see, what a dreadful Issue things were brought to, by the Subtle Designs of Some,
and to compare their Acquests with their Losses; and have the greatest Reason to consider, what Woes and Miseries did Presently and Naturally follow upon the falling of the Crown: which brings me
and to compare their Acquests with their Losses; and have the greatest Reason to Consider, what Woes and Misery's did Presently and Naturally follow upon the falling of the Crown: which brings me
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We drank off indeed the very Dregs of the Cup of Bitterness; and (which made it the Bitterer ) we mingled the Draught our selves. We were not Forced (as the Jews) but Sold, and that by our selves, into the hands of the Babylonians. This People were there own Captives; Submitting to Tyrants of their own Making; Purchasing their Slavery with their Bloud; Contracting to be undone by Leagues, Covenants, Associations, and other Acts and Deeds of their Own. It is their Usual Fate, who are given to Change, that they commonly change One Government for a Worse; and the quartering out of a Kingdom into a Common-wealth, is but the drawing on of that Curse upon a Nation, which King Solomon meant,
We drank off indeed the very Dregs of the Cup of Bitterness; and (which made it the Bitterer) we mingled the Draught our selves. We were not Forced (as the jews) but Sold, and that by our selves, into the hands of the Babylonians. This People were there own Captives; Submitting to Tyrants of their own Making; Purchasing their Slavery with their Blood; Contracting to be undone by Leagues, Covenants, Associations, and other Acts and deeds of their Own. It is their Usual Fate, who Are given to Change, that they commonly change One Government for a Worse; and the quartering out of a Kingdom into a Commonwealth, is but the drawing on of that Curse upon a nation, which King Solomon meant,
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when he said, that for the Transgression of a Land, Many are the Princes thereof, Pro. 28. 2. For as all Republicks have been originally Raised upon the Ruins of Monarchy, so they who Erected them, have ever Groan'd under the works of their own hands;
when he said, that for the Transgression of a Land, Many Are the Princes thereof, Pro 28. 2. For as all Republics have been originally Raised upon the Ruins of Monarchy, so they who Erected them, have ever Groaned under the works of their own hands;
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and there is not a Common-wealth in the World, but may attest the Truth of that in Maximus Tyrius, that Happy is that State, which hath a King for its Governour.
and there is not a Commonwealth in the World, but may attest the Truth of that in Maximus Tyrius, that Happy is that State, which hath a King for its Governor.
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We may easily see by some instances abroad, that men are great Losers, both as to their Spiritual and Temporal Interest, by being Members of a State that is Popular: and my Author hath rightly Observed of the State of the Low-Countries in particular, that (though they are happy in being freed from the Yoke of Popery, yet) having fought with the King of Spain about Two things, Religion and Taxes, they have so far prevailed, in respect of Both, that They have gotten all the Religions in Christendom,
We may Easily see by Some instances abroad, that men Are great Losers, both as to their Spiritual and Temporal Interest, by being Members of a State that is Popular: and my Author hath rightly Observed of the State of the Low countries in particular, that (though they Are happy in being freed from the Yoke of Popery, yet) having fought with the King of Spain about Two things, Religion and Taxes, they have so Far prevailed, in respect of Both, that They have got all the Religions in Christendom,
But of all the People under Heaven This Nation most deserved to be Plagued with the Worst of Governments, who would not be contented with the Best. And the truth is, we had Woes with a witness, and were so Surfeited with Evils, which Then we accounted Plagues, that Wise men could not think, we should ever long to be Sick with them again. For whereas these things were promised us;
But of all the People under Heaven This nation most deserved to be Plagued with the Worst of Governments, who would not be contented with the Best. And the truth is, we had Woes with a witness, and were so Surfeited with Evils, which Then we accounted Plagues, that Wise men could not think, we should ever long to be Sick with them again. For whereas these things were promised us;
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a Settlement of the Nation, together with a Security for our Religion, Property, and Liberty; let every impartial man look into the History of those Times,
a Settlement of the nation, together with a Security for our Religion, Property, and Liberty; let every impartial man look into the History of those Times,
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1. For a Setled we had a most Distracted Nation, so that Rome it self, that had Shifted its Government so often, could not compare with this Little Island wherein there was such a Variety of Scenes.
1. For a Settled we had a most Distracted nation, so that Room it self, that had Shifted its Government so often, could not compare with this Little Island wherein there was such a Variety of Scenes.
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To day we had one form of Government, and the next day another, and every one a Plague; nay, to go on upon the Parallel, not only our Waters were turn'd into Bloud, but even Flies, and Locusts, and Lice, and Frogs (that croaked in the King's Chambers ) were the Plague Epidemical, and (which is worse) Men were forced to Worship and Adore these Vermine, and as at first they set them up,
To day we had one from of Government, and the next day Another, and every one a Plague; nay, to go on upon the Parallel, not only our Waters were turned into Blood, but even Flies, and Locusts, and Lice, and Frogs (that croaked in the King's Chambers) were the Plague Epidemical, and (which is Worse) Men were forced to Worship and Adore these Vermin, and as At First they Set them up,
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Hence came such numerous Sects and Divisions, in a short time, as by the Confession of Some of That Party were never known before under that Government which they decryed as Antichristian. Hence came Atheism, the Daughter of That Age, and the Monster of This:
Hence Come such numerous Sects and Divisions, in a short time, as by the Confessi of some of That Party were never known before under that Government which they decried as Antichristian. Hence Come Atheism, the Daughter of That Age, and the Monster of This:
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for when Men found, that the Quarrel was about Religion, and saw that many Pretenders to it were Religious Cheats, they were apt to Mistrust, and for their Vices sake to Believe, that the whole business of Religion was a Cheat too;
for when Men found, that the Quarrel was about Religion, and saw that many Pretenders to it were Religious Cheats, they were apt to Mistrust, and for their Vices sake to Believe, that the Whole business of Religion was a Cheat too;
but by creating first such Factions and Schisms, as in time would overthrow the establisht Government. Therefore did Campanella the Jesuite, advice the King of Spain to use this Project, First to Divide the English, and then to perswade the Parliament to turn the Kingdom into a Commonwealth.
but by creating First such Factions and Schisms, as in time would overthrow the established Government. Therefore did Campanella the Jesuit, Advice the King of Spain to use this Project, First to Divide the English, and then to persuade the Parliament to turn the Kingdom into a Commonwealth.
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And in like manner Cardinal Richelieu counselled the French King, To use all possible means to change the Monarchy of England into a Common-wealth. And it appears by the Letters which were written by Andreas ab Habernsield, a Bohemian, That Cardinal Richelieus Chaplain, together with Cunaeus, and divers other Romish Priests were employed here,
And in like manner Cardinal Richelieu counseled the French King, To use all possible means to change the Monarchy of England into a Commonwealth. And it appears by the Letters which were written by Andrew ab Habernsield, a Bohemian, That Cardinal Richelieus Chaplain, together with Cunaeus, and diverse other Romish Priests were employed Here,
before the Civil War brake out, to bring the King, and the Archbishop of Canterbury that then was, to Destruction. And the Truth is, the Jesuite could never hope for a more fair Opportunity of doing his Own Work among us Safe and Ʋndiscern'd, than when he had turn'd the Nation into Factions,
before the Civil War brake out, to bring the King, and the Archbishop of Canterbury that then was, to Destruction. And the Truth is, the Jesuit could never hope for a more fair Opportunity of doing his Own Work among us Safe and Ʋndiscerned, than when he had turned the nation into Factions,
So that things falling out just according to the Jesuites Directions, the King being Murthered, the Archbishop being Sacrificed, and the Monarchy being changed into a Republick, every Child may easily understand, that it was not the Security, but the Ruin of our Religion, that was intended all along from the beginning.
So that things falling out just according to the Jesuits Directions, the King being Murdered, the Archbishop being Sacrificed, and the Monarchy being changed into a Republic, every Child may Easily understand, that it was not the Security, but the Ruin of our Religion, that was intended all along from the beginning.
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if to throw away all Forms of Divine Worship; if to turn Oratories into Stables; if to render the Service of God Ridiculous and Contemptible; if to play the Hypocrites, and to violate Oaths; and by all instances of wickedness to bring a Reproach and Odium upon Christianity;
if to throw away all Forms of Divine Worship; if to turn Oratories into Stables; if to render the Service of God Ridiculous and Contemptible; if to play the Hypocrites, and to violate Oaths; and by all instances of wickedness to bring a Reproach and Odium upon Christianity;
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if such Religious Villanies as these, did speak Men to be the True Friends and Patrons of Religion, I am Sure no Age of the Church ever produced Such Friends and Patrons before; though I cannot undertake but This Age possibly may produce the like.
if such Religious Villainies as these, did speak Men to be the True Friends and Patrons of Religion, I am Sure no Age of the Church ever produced Such Friends and Patrons before; though I cannot undertake but This Age possibly may produce the like.
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3. Next, let us consider a little in what a Miserable case we were, in respect of the Subjects Property; to Defend which, they pretended a Particular, and more than Ordinary Zeal;
3. Next, let us Consider a little in what a Miserable case we were, in respect of the Subject's Property; to Defend which, they pretended a Particular, and more than Ordinary Zeal;
insomuch that thousands of Men were perswaded to believe that their Designs were Honourable, to Secure every Mans Right, and to make the whole Nation Great and Prosperous. But were we not Cheated of our Hopes in that respect too? While the King Sat Easie in His Throne, every man Sat Safe in his Possessions; and we were then (as God be blessed we are now) under our own Vines, and under our own Fig-trees;
insomuch that thousands of Men were persuaded to believe that their Designs were Honourable, to Secure every men Right, and to make the Whole nation Great and Prosperous. But were we not Cheated of our Hope's in that respect too? While the King Sat Easy in His Throne, every man Sat Safe in his Possessions; and we were then (as God be blessed we Are now) under our own Vines, and under our own Figtrees;
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and every Mans Riches were his Own. I pray what became of our Magna Charta when our Monarch and Monarchy were cut off? Indeed we had Laws, but like the Laws of Draco, that were written in Bloud; we had Courts of Justice, such as were almost as Just and Merciful as the Thirty Tyrants of Athens; and Estates we had, in the hands of Sequestrators, who Kept them Safe for us;
and every men Riches were his Own. I pray what became of our Magna Charta when our Monarch and Monarchy were Cut off? Indeed we had Laws, but like the Laws of Draco, that were written in Blood; we had Courts of justice, such as were almost as Just and Merciful as the Thirty Tyrants of Athens; and Estates we had, in the hands of Sequestrators, who Kept them Safe for us;
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and our Estates yielded their yearly Fruits of Increase, for Locusts and Caterpillars; but Taxations we had none, only such as we could not Pay; nor any Grievances in the Nation greater then were our very Rulers.
and our Estates yielded their yearly Fruits of Increase, for Locusts and Caterpillars; but Taxations we had none, only such as we could not Pay; nor any Grievances in the nation greater then were our very Rulers.
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when the Crown was fallen. For to Preserve our Liberties, they made us Slaves; and to keep all Arbitrary Power out, they brought it in: So that the Scots themselves in an Instrument directed to the Trayterous Juncto at Westminster, in February Forty Eight, upbraided them tartly for exercising that Tyranny Themselves, which they pretended forsooth, to remove all danger of, by taking away the High Commission-Court, and the Star-Chamber. The Civil Liberty of a People is wrapped up in the Laws, and this great Blessing we have had under our Kings, that we have been dealt with according to those Laws, to which we our selves have by our Representatives given our own Consent. Happy are the People which be in such a case:
when the Crown was fallen. For to Preserve our Liberties, they made us Slaves; and to keep all Arbitrary Power out, they brought it in: So that the Scots themselves in an Instrument directed to the Traitorous Juncto At Westminster, in february Forty Eight, upbraided them tartly for exercising that Tyranny Themselves, which they pretended forsooth, to remove all danger of, by taking away the High Commission-Court, and the Star-chamber. The Civil Liberty of a People is wrapped up in the Laws, and this great Blessing we have had under our Kings, that we have been dealt with according to those Laws, to which we our selves have by our Representatives given our own Consent. Happy Are the People which be in such a case:
But what a miserable plight were we in, when instead of One King, we had an Army of Ʋsurpers? and instead of a Golden Scepter to bow down to, we had an hundred Iron Rods to be beaten with? Yes, it was a Glorious Liberty, when the Scum of the Nation could Imprison without Reason, could Kill without Law, could Live without Religion, could Tyrannize without Conscience, could do every thing that was good in their own Eyes.
But what a miserable plighted were we in, when instead of One King, we had an Army of Ʋsurpers? and instead of a Golden Sceptre to bow down to, we had an hundred Iron Rods to be beaten with? Yes, it was a Glorious Liberty, when the Scum of the nation could Imprison without Reason, could Kill without Law, could Live without Religion, could Tyrannise without Conscience, could do every thing that was good in their own Eyes.
In short, They had the Liberty to Plunder and Oppress, and We had the Liberty to Beg or to Starve; They had the Liberty to be Cruel and Savage, and We had the Liberty either to be Dishonest, or to be Hang'd.
In short, They had the Liberty to Plunder and Oppress, and We had the Liberty to Beg or to Starve; They had the Liberty to be Cruel and Savage, and We had the Liberty either to be Dishonest, or to be Hanged.
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And this I would crave leave to recommend especially to your Consideration, who are Members of this Great and Honourable City; because it is notorious, that the Original and Growth of our Late Troubles,
And this I would crave leave to recommend especially to your Consideration, who Are Members of this Great and Honourable city; Because it is notorious, that the Original and Growth of our Late Troubles,
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and the Sin of This Day, were all in a great measure owing to the wicked Practices of a prevailing Party here, whose Confederacies in Treason did help strongly to give the Fatal blow to Three Kingdoms.
and the since of This Day, were all in a great measure owing to the wicked Practices of a prevailing Party Here, whose Confederacies in Treason did help strongly to give the Fatal blow to Three Kingdoms.
do but Look into the Annals of the Times, and you will Blush to see, that so much Guilt was contracted within the Walls of London. I cannot therefore, without being wanting in that duty which I owe to God, to the King, and to your Selves;
do but Look into the Annals of the Times, and you will Blush to see, that so much Gilded was contracted within the Walls of London. I cannot Therefore, without being wanting in that duty which I owe to God, to the King, and to your Selves;
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but earnestly beseech you, that you take great heed of those Means whereby the Crown fell once, and both Dread, and as much as Lyeth in you, Labour to Prevent the Like Miseries,
but earnestly beseech you, that you take great heed of those Means whereby the Crown fell once, and both Dread, and as much as Lies in you, Labour to Prevent the Like Misery's,
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and how Blind Some are, I will not say Wilfully, but yet so Ʋnfortunately, that they do not discover the manifold Blessings of God wherewith they are Surrounded, in the midst of some Discouragements.
and how Blind some Are, I will not say Wilfully, but yet so Ʋnfortunately, that they do not discover the manifold Blessings of God wherewith they Are Surrounded, in the midst of Some Discouragements.
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However, since I perceive men on All hands do profess themselves most Loyal and most Dutiful Subjects, I hope it will be acceptable Counsel unto All, if we Exhort you, that ye Fear God, and the King,
However, since I perceive men on All hands do profess themselves most Loyal and most Dutiful Subject's, I hope it will be acceptable Counsel unto All, if we Exhort you, that you fear God, and the King,
Let the Spirit of God rule in all your Hearts, the Spirit of Love and Obedience, the Spirit of Humility, Ʋnity, and Concord. Let all Bitterness, and Wrath, and Envy, and Clamour, and Railing be put away from you, with all Malice. In fine, Love the Brotherhood, Fear God, and Honour the King; that so God may Bless us,
Let the Spirit of God Rule in all your Hearts, the Spirit of Love and obedience, the Spirit of Humility, Ʋnity, and Concord. Let all Bitterness, and Wrath, and Envy, and Clamour, and Railing be put away from you, with all Malice. In fine, Love the Brotherhood, fear God, and Honour the King; that so God may Bless us,
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