MAximus Tyrius the Platonist speaking of Three Sorts of Government, Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Democracy, (the Last whereof He calls by way of Reproach, NONLATINALPHABET, that is, a Rabbleregiment;
Maximus Tyrius the Platonist speaking of Three Sorts of Government, Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Democracy, (the Last whereof He calls by Way of Reproach,, that is, a Rabbleregiment;
or Happy in the Management thereof, unless there be such a good posture of affairs, that as the Supreme Authority is Seated in the Head of the Kingdom,
or Happy in the Management thereof, unless there be such a good posture of affairs, that as the Supreme authority is Seated in the Head of the Kingdom,
'Tis Harmony (as the Philosopher saith) and Order that preserveth Societies, when all men that are in a Subordinate State, do readily yield to Him who is the Supreme according to God's Law.
It's Harmony (as the Philosopher Says) and Order that Preserveth Societies, when all men that Are in a Subordinate State, do readily yield to Him who is the Supreme according to God's Law.
therefore that Wisdom which is from above, and which is Pure and Peaceable, doth here in my Text call upon all such as would be truly Happy, in the first place to Fear God, the great Sovereign of the whole World;
Therefore that Wisdom which is from above, and which is Pure and Peaceable, does Here in my Text call upon all such as would be truly Happy, in the First place to fear God, the great Sovereign of the Whole World;
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those Calamities would be removed which are the Natural consequences of wicked Associations and Conspiracies, the Malice of Devils would be Edgless, the Designs of Evil Men would be Baffled, Quietness would be our Portion, the Kingdom would Prosper,
those Calamities would be removed which Are the Natural consequences of wicked Associations and Conspiracies, the Malice of Devils would be Edgless, the Designs of Evil Men would be Baffled, Quietness would be our Portion, the Kingdom would Prosper,
That I may enter Fairly, and proceed Methodically upon the consideration of this place of Scripture, there is a Twofold Precept to be observed in the whole compass of it.
That I may enter Fairly, and proceed Methodically upon the consideration of this place of Scripture, there is a Twofold Precept to be observed in the Whole compass of it.
not that I think it either unbecoming my Place, or unsuitable to this Solemnity, or unseasonable for the Times, or a Subject that is in any wise Improper or Ʋnnecessary, especially since True Loyalty has been so lately reproached for a Crime, and esteemed a kind of Treason against the People to be Dutiful to the King; and to Dishonour the Prince has been thought a branch of that Liberty, Right and Privilege which belongeth unto the Subject; and all this by some who have profest themselves most Loyal and most Dutiful; like some of old, who threw Stones at their God Hermes when they pretended to Worship him.
not that I think it either unbecoming my Place, or unsuitable to this Solemnity, or unseasonable for the Times, or a Subject that is in any wise Improper or Ʋnnecessary, especially since True Loyalty has been so lately reproached for a Crime, and esteemed a kind of Treason against the People to be Dutiful to the King; and to Dishonour the Prince has been Thought a branch of that Liberty, Right and Privilege which belongeth unto the Subject; and all this by Some who have professed themselves most Loyal and most Dutiful; like Some of old, who threw Stones At their God Hermes when they pretended to Worship him.
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But because this would take up all the time I have to spare, and a great deal more, for that Reason (and for that Reason only ) I shall Postpone this consideration,
But Because this would take up all the time I have to spare, and a great deal more, for that Reason (and for that Reason only) I shall Postpone this consideration,
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About the genuine Meaning of Solomon in this place, there is some difference between Expositors, though most of them do render it much according as 'tis rendred in our Translation.
About the genuine Meaning of Solomon in this place, there is Some difference between Expositors, though most of them do render it much according as it's rendered in our translation.
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And I humbly conceive, that the best way of finding out the Full meaning of that Wise King in this place is, to observe well the state of those times wherein David and He successively reigned over Israel. And if we carry our Eye upon some Occurrences in those times, upon which King Solomon in all likelihood doth Reflect here, it will appear, that though One Interpretation may be Preferable to another,
And I humbly conceive, that the best Way of finding out the Full meaning of that Wise King in this place is, to observe well the state of those times wherein David and He successively reigned over Israel. And if we carry our Eye upon Some Occurrences in those times, upon which King Solomon in all likelihood does Reflect Here, it will appear, that though One Interpretation may be Preferable to Another,
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1. First then, some Learned Criticks render it Thus, Ne commiscearis cum Iterantibus iniquitates suas; Meddle not with them that act their Iniquities over again, them that are Disobedient and Disloyal afresh; them that Repeat their Old Sins against the King and his Regalities;
1. First then, Some Learned Critics render it Thus, Ne commiscearis cum Iterantibus Iniquities suas; Meddle not with them that act their Iniquities over again, them that Are Disobedient and Disloyal afresh; them that Repeat their Old Sins against the King and his Regalities;
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them that are for a Change, but not of their own Principles and Courses; them that would fain change the state of Affairs, but will no more change their own Minds, than the Leopard changeth his Spots,
them that Are for a Change, but not of their own Principles and Courses; them that would fain change the state of Affairs, but will no more change their own Minds, than the Leopard changes his Spots,
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Now if This Interpretation carries it, we may conceive some Intimation to be given us here, that there was a sort of evil men in Solomon 's days, who had born his good Father and Him an inveterate Grudge, which for fear of the Sword in the King's hand, they Smothered and kept Secret for a while; but when opportunity began to Smile, and the Waters were like to be Troubled, and the Peace of the Kingdom was in some Danger,
Now if This Interpretation carries it, we may conceive Some Intimation to be given us Here, that there was a sort of evil men in Solomon is days, who had born his good Father and Him an inveterate Grudge, which for Fear of the Sword in the King's hand, they Smothered and kept Secret for a while; but when opportunity began to Smile, and the Waters were like to be Troubled, and the Peace of the Kingdom was in Some Danger,
and were only Emboldned by Indulgence, and acted so, as if Clemency, which is reputed a Vertue in every Prince, had been a kind of Hurtful Vice in the King of Israel.
and were only Emboldened by Indulgence, and acted so, as if Clemency, which is reputed a Virtue in every Prince, had been a kind of Hurtful Vice in the King of Israel.
For if we go back as far as the days of Solomon, we may see that by what he had found by his own woful Experience, He had great Reason to Caution all the World for the future, to have nothing to do with those Intractable and Ʋngrateful men, who Repent not of their Disloyalty to God and the King,
For if we go back as Far as the days of Solomon, we may see that by what he had found by his own woeful Experience, He had great Reason to Caution all the World for the future, to have nothing to do with those Intractable and Ʋngrateful men, who repent not of their Disloyalty to God and the King,
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If we look into the Second Book of Samuel, and the First Book of the Kings, wherein the End of David 's Reign and All Solomon 's is contained, we shall find, that the whole House of Saul (a very few excepted) did bear an Inveterate Hatred against the House of David for the sake of the Crown.
If we look into the Second Book of Samuel, and the First Book of the Kings, wherein the End of David is Reign and All Solomon is is contained, we shall find, that the Whole House of Saul (a very few excepted) did bear an Inveterate Hatred against the House of David for the sake of the Crown.
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upon the King's Restauration he throws himself at the King's feet, and obtains his Pardon, 2 Sam. 19. And who would not have thought that Shimei was a Convert? But yet,
upon the King's Restauration he throws himself At the King's feet, and obtains his Pardon, 2 Sam. 19. And who would not have Thought that Shimei was a Convert? But yet,
and as he Hated the Father, so he Disobeyed the Son, insomuch that the King found there was no way left him but to put him to death, 1 Kin. 2. This was one of those Many (whom I cannot stay to instance in) that did.
and as he Hated the Father, so he Disobeyed the Son, insomuch that the King found there was no Way left him but to put him to death, 1 Kin. 2. This was one of those Many (whom I cannot stay to instance in) that did.
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as will not be held Sure by any the Strongest cords of Love, nor prevailed with by any the Greatest acts of Kindness, to change the base Temper and Disposition of their Hearts (though That be the thing which needeth the greatest Change of all) but are so perfectly set upon Undutifulness and Disloyalty to the Crown, that though they Dissemble their Purposes for a Time,
as will not be held Sure by any the Strongest cords of Love, nor prevailed with by any the Greatest acts of Kindness, to change the base Temper and Disposition of their Hearts (though That be the thing which needs the greatest Change of all) but Are so perfectly Set upon Undutifulness and Disloyalty to the Crown, that though they Dissemble their Purposes for a Time,
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but interpret it in General and Indifferently of All that are given to Change, though some of them for a considerable time may have kept touch with the Government.
but interpret it in General and Indifferently of All that Are given to Change, though Some of them for a considerable time may have kept touch with the Government.
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Cum variis, with them that are Unsteddy and Inconsistent with themselves, that observe the Pulse of the Times, that shift and move according as the Weather shifts its point,
Cum variis, with them that Are Unsteady and Inconsistent with themselves, that observe the Pulse of the Times, that shift and move according as the Weather shifts its point,
like things that turn with the Wind. Cum declinantibus & deficientibus, with them that Start aside out of the Right path, that Shrink from their Duty, that shake off the Yoke of due Subjection, that make a Party to Trouble Israel, that Raise or Encourage Disturbances,
like things that turn with the Wind. Cum declinantibus & deficientibus, with them that Start aside out of the Right path, that Shrink from their Duty, that shake off the Yoke of due Subjection, that make a Party to Trouble Israel, that Raise or Encourage Disturbances,
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Thus several Divines have taken several ways of expressing their thoughts upon this place of Solomon, but the Sense of them all is in a manner to the same effect, viz. that men should be Quiet and Dutiful,
Thus several Divines have taken several ways of expressing their thoughts upon this place of Solomon, but the Sense of them all is in a manner to the same Effect, viz. that men should be Quiet and Dutiful,
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and Contented with their Lot when things are well and in their right Chanel, and not abet the practices of those who cannot be easie till the Mire be stirred,
and Contented with their Lot when things Are well and in their right Channel, and not abet the practices of those who cannot be easy till the Mire be stirred,
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To stop the mouth of Malice, I hope you note still, that I am endeavouring only to find out King Solomon 's meaning; and that being cleared, it may not be amiss for us to enquire a little into those Reasons which Solomon grounded this his Excellent Advice upon.
To stop the Mouth of Malice, I hope you note still, that I am endeavouring only to find out King Solomon is meaning; and that being cleared, it may not be amiss for us to inquire a little into those Reasons which Solomon grounded this his Excellent advice upon.
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Now every man that hath Eyes may see, that the Changes here spoken of are always attended with a Retinue of the most Mischievous Concomitants and Effects, as War, Bloudshed, Confusion, Rapine, the Subversion of Laws, the Ruin of Families, the Destruction of the whole Kingdom,
Now every man that hath Eyes may see, that the Changes Here spoken of Are always attended with a Retinue of the most Mischievous Concomitants and Effects, as War, Bloodshed, Confusion, Rapine, the Subversion of Laws, the Ruin of Families, the Destruction of the Whole Kingdom,
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and with such an Army of intolerable Miseries, that perhaps a Fickle people can hardly groan under any Plague that is Greater and Heavier to them than their own Desires,
and with such an Army of intolerable Misery's, that perhaps a Fickle people can hardly groan under any Plague that is Greater and Heavier to them than their own Desires,
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And when all is done, a well-setled Nation never maketh an Exchange but for the Worse; like Weak people that are Cullied into a Willingness to change their Old and Try'd Friends,
And when all is done, a well-settled nation never makes an Exchange but for the Worse; like Weak people that Are Cullied into a Willingness to change their Old and Tried Friends,
But besides the consideration of these Evils which are the Effects of Innovation, King Solomon, 'tis likely, did now bethink himself of those Causes which he found have given birth to an Innovating Humour in His time;
But beside the consideration of these Evils which Are the Effects of Innovation, King Solomon, it's likely, did now bethink himself of those Causes which he found have given birth to an Innovating Humour in His time;
When Monarchy was destroyed by the Greeks and Romans, the Peoples Liberties was the Pretense. And when the same thing was acted here among Ʋs, Liberty and Property, and Religion too was the Cloak: And indeed as Change of Government was never yet introduced in Any Nation,
When Monarchy was destroyed by the Greeks and Romans, the Peoples Liberties was the Pretense. And when the same thing was acted Here among Ʋs, Liberty and Property, and Religion too was the Cloak: And indeed as Change of Government was never yet introduced in Any nation,
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but some Specious Artifice was a Preface to the Introduction. Popular States have been erected by the Popular Tricks of men, who have in all Ages Abused the Undiscerning and Unthinking Vulgar,
but Some Specious Artifice was a Preface to the Introduction. Popular States have been erected by the Popular Tricks of men, who have in all Ages Abused the Undiscerning and Unthinking vulgar,
and have employed the Weakness, Passions, and Hands of the Populace as Instruments to Concur with the Pretensions of the Ringleaders, who had nothing all the time,
and have employed the Weakness, Passion, and Hands of the Populace as Instruments to Concur with the Pretensions of the Ringleaders, who had nothing all the time,
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Three very considerable Disturbances there were which afforded Trouble unto King David, and which were like to have caused great Alterations in the Kingdom.
Three very considerable Disturbances there were which afforded Trouble unto King David, and which were like to have caused great Alterations in the Kingdom.
The First was raised by Absalom, 2 Sam. 15. The Second by Sheba, 2 Sam. 20. And the Third (which hapned in David 's Old Age) was begun by another graceless Son of His, Adonijah by Name, 1 Kings 1. Now, whatever these men Pretended as a Cloak for their Rebellion, it was nothing but an Evil Design that was under the Mantle;
The First was raised by Absalom, 2 Sam. 15. The Second by Sheba, 2 Sam. 20. And the Third (which happened in David is Old Age) was begun by Another graceless Son of His, Adonijah by Name, 1 Kings 1. Now, whatever these men Pretended as a Cloak for their Rebellion, it was nothing but an Evil Design that was under the Mantle;
which Consideration serveth much to clear up the Sense of Solomon in my Text, and (by Arguments drawn from the Experience he had of his Father's days) to render this his Advice Just and Rational, that we meddle not with them that are given to Change.
which Consideration serves much to clear up the Sense of Solomon in my Text, and (by Arguments drawn from the Experience he had of his Father's days) to render this his advice Just and Rational, that we meddle not with them that Are given to Change.
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3. His Hipocrisie For to accomplish his wicked ends he pretends Religion, and deceives People with an Appearance of singular Sanctity. When he designed to set up his Standard and to blow the Trumpet in Hebron, he desired leave to go thither under colour of paying a Vow, to make good a Sacred Promise,
3. His Hypocrisy For to accomplish his wicked ends he pretends Religion, and deceives People with an Appearance of singular Sanctity. When he designed to Set up his Standard and to blow the Trumpet in Hebron, he desired leave to go thither under colour of paying a Voelli, to make good a Sacred Promise,
Rebellion was the Design, and the Free exercise of his Religion, a little Liberty of Conscience was the Mask; and no sooner had the King granted his Humble Petition,
Rebellion was the Design, and the Free exercise of his Religion, a little Liberty of Conscience was the Mask; and no sooner had the King granted his Humble Petition,
and his Defaming of the Government and seeming Zeal were the common Arts which Mutineers and Traitors ordinarily have used, only to serve the Interest of Proud, Factious, and Ungovernable Spirits.
and his Defaming of the Government and seeming Zeal were the Common Arts which Mutineers and Traitors ordinarily have used, only to serve the Interest of Proud, Factious, and Ungovernable Spirits.
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2. And what was it, but the like Ambitious Emulation in Adonijah, that made Him also to endeavour a change, the King his Fathe being yet alive? Dominion and Government was the thing, which he had such a Licorish desire after;
2. And what was it, but the like Ambitious Emulation in Adonijah, that made Him also to endeavour a change, the King his Fathe being yet alive? Dominion and Government was the thing, which he had such a Licorish desire After;
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3. But Sheba 's reasons were of somewhat a different Nature, when he indeavoured a change and gave that formidable Alarm, Every man to his Tents, O Israel, 2 Sam. 20. upon the Kings Restauration, the men of Israel said, we have Ten parts in David; and because they thought themselves slighted, presently Sheba and his Associates Rebell, using this upbraiding language, these expressions of Discontent, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the Son of Jesse.
3. But Sheba is Reasons were of somewhat a different Nature, when he endeavoured a change and gave that formidable Alarm, Every man to his Tents, Oh Israel, 2 Sam. 20. upon the Kings Restauration, the men of Israel said, we have Ten parts in David; and Because they Thought themselves slighted, presently Sheba and his Associates Rebel, using this upbraiding language, these expressions of Discontent, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the Son of Jesse.
or that they would Tye the King to Conditions, or the like;) and though they complyed upon some Constraint, and upon a kind of moral necessity: Yet nevertheless they expected to fare well, by their perfidiousness,
or that they would Tie the King to Conditions, or the like;) and though they complied upon Some Constraint, and upon a kind of moral necessity: Yet nevertheless they expected to fare well, by their perfidiousness,
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And because they could not be the only men at Court, to go away with all the Honours and Rewards, to be at Davids Right hand, to Influence and Rule him at their pleasure;
And Because they could not be the only men At Court, to go away with all the Honours and Rewards, to be At Davids Right hand, to Influence and Rule him At their pleasure;
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Still I do but do the part of an Historian, to relate matter of Fact, and to shew you what those Real (but Base) Motives and Inducements were, upon which King Solomon remembred that these Factious men Acted in the Reign of his Father.
Still I do but do the part of an Historian, to relate matter of Fact, and to show you what those Real (but Base) Motives and Inducements were, upon which King Solomon remembered that these Factious men Acted in the Reign of his Father.
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They would have thrown every thing off the Hooks, pretending this or that to deceive the unskilful Vulgar, but designing only to satisfie an Ambitious and wicked Appetite,
They would have thrown every thing off the Hooks, pretending this or that to deceive the unskilful vulgar, but designing only to satisfy an Ambitious and wicked Appetite,
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or to be Even with the Government for Crossing their unreasonable Humors; so that Solomon had great Reason to warn the World, to mistrust such Factious pretenders,
or to be Even with the Government for Crossing their unreasonable Humours; so that Solomon had great Reason to warn the World, to mistrust such Factious pretenders,
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1. Some of them were Foolishly Credulous. For the Text tells us expresly, that there went with Absalom two hundred men out of Jerusalem, and that they went in their Simplicity,
1. some of them were Foolishly Credulous. For the Text tells us expressly, that there went with Absalom two hundred men out of Jerusalem, and that they went in their Simplicity,
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but that he went to Hebron to perform his Vows only, and that 'twas nothing but Religion and point of Conscience that led him thither, not mistrusting that his designs were so Black,
but that he went to Hebron to perform his Vows only, and that 'twas nothing but Religion and point of Conscience that led him thither, not mistrusting that his designs were so Black,
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This I say was a Foolish Credulity, because his Popular Carriage and Insinuations against the Government were enough to make discerning men very Suspitious, that he had an Aspiring and Disaffected mind;
This I say was a Foolish Credulity, Because his Popular Carriage and Insinuations against the Government were enough to make discerning men very Suspicious, that he had an Aspiring and Disaffected mind;
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2. Now these had Guilt upon their Consciences, which made them Pertinacious. For having been once obnoxious, they thought there was no way to Retreat, no Remedy but to venture all their Fortunes in the Cause they had undertaken;
2. Now these had Gilded upon their Consciences, which made them Pertinacious. For having been once obnoxious, they Thought there was no Way to Retreat, no Remedy but to venture all their Fortune's in the Cause they had undertaken;
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3. And then, as to the Generality of Absoloms Confederates, they were men that Loved and Delighted in Faction, in run as it were in the Blood of the men of Israel, especially in the Vulgar and baser sort, which commonly are desirous to break a State into pieces, not that they can find any considerable fault in it,
3. And then, as to the Generality of Absoloms Confederates, they were men that Loved and Delighted in Faction, in run as it were in the Blood of the men of Israel, especially in the vulgar and baser sort, which commonly Are desirous to break a State into Pieces, not that they can find any considerable fault in it,
but because Plunder and Pillage, and Sequestration is sweet, and (as they think) the most Probable and Speedy course to make, or to mend their Fortunes.
but Because Plunder and Pillage, and Sequestration is sweet, and (as they think) the most Probable and Speedy course to make, or to mend their Fortune's.
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for it seems to have been perfect Malice and spight against the Kings Person. For though he had been one of Davids Counsellors (and a Shrewd man too, especially at Mischief ) yet having joyned in the Confederacy, he offered to go himself after David, desirous to kill none but David (who was the most sacred person of all;) The people that are with him shall Flee,
for it seems to have been perfect Malice and spite against the Kings Person. For though he had been one of Davids Counsellors (and a Shrewd man too, especially At Mischief) yet having joined in the Confederacy, he offered to go himself After David, desirous to kill none but David (who was the most sacred person of all;) The people that Are with him shall Flee,
and I will smite the King only, said Ahitophel, 2 Sam. 17. 2. Nay so maliciously was he bent upon it, that when it was not yielded, that he should go into the Field to kill the King, he went to his own House and hanged himself:
and I will smite the King only, said Ahithophel, 2 Sam. 17. 2. Nay so maliciously was he bent upon it, that when it was not yielded, that he should go into the Field to kill the King, he went to his own House and hanged himself:
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should such, I say, start aside, and suffer themselves to be wheadled into Faction at last? Truly we might wonder at it the Less, when we consider that it was the case of several men in the Reign of David, and especially Two very Eminent persons, Abiathar the Priest, and Joab that brave Commander; the Former had been Davids secret and sure Friend,
should such, I say, start aside, and suffer themselves to be wheadle into Faction At last? Truly we might wonder At it the Less, when we Consider that it was the case of several men in the Reign of David, and especially Two very Eminent Persons, Abiathar the Priest, and Joab that brave Commander; the Former had been Davids secret and sure Friend,
and the Latter had not turned after Absolom: Both of them had been Faithful hitherto; but when Adonijah usurped the Kingdom, both of them were concerned in that Plot the Priest turned an Apostate, and the General a Renegado; upon what Provocations, I do not know,
and the Latter had not turned After Absalom: Both of them had been Faithful hitherto; but when Adonijah usurped the Kingdom, both of them were concerned in that Plot the Priest turned an Apostate, and the General a Renegado; upon what Provocations, I do not know,
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nor can I gather any Reason thereof, unless it be that I now have mentioned, a strange Inconstancy of Spirit in men, who in Davids old Age thought it their best cunning, to take up the Persian custom, and worship the Rising Sun.
nor can I gather any Reason thereof, unless it be that I now have mentioned, a strange Inconstancy of Spirit in men, who in Davids old Age Thought it their best cunning, to take up the Persian custom, and worship the Rising Sun.
By this time I hope you clearly see the Sense of Salomon; and what just Grounds that wise Prince had to Caution us not to Meddle with those that are given to change;
By this time I hope you clearly see the Sense of Solomon; and what just Grounds that wise Prince had to Caution us not to Meddle with those that Are given to change;
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it being possible, that as it was in His time, so it might be in after-ages, and evil men might be troublesome to Government, pretending, perhaps, fairly to cheat the Populace,
it being possible, that as it was in His time, so it might be in Afterages, and evil men might be troublesome to Government, pretending, perhaps, fairly to cheat the Populace,
when in truth 'tis either Ambition that is at the bottom of their actions, or Discontent, or a sense of Guilt, or Malice, or an unaccountable kind of Fickleness, or such other provocations, which render themselves Criminal, and the Concurrence of their Complices, Rash and Ʋnadvised.
when in truth it's either Ambition that is At the bottom of their actions, or Discontent, or a sense of Gilded, or Malice, or an unaccountable kind of Fickleness, or such other provocations, which render themselves Criminal, and the Concurrence of their Accomplices, Rash and Ʋnadvised.
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If it be expected now, that by way of Application I should reflect upon some in these times, who are presumed to be much of the Temper and Spirit of those in Solomons days,
If it be expected now, that by Way of Application I should reflect upon Some in these times, who Are presumed to be much of thee Temper and Spirit of those in Solomons days,
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but may learn to distinguish between the Saint that pretends Religion, and the Incendiary that aims at Government, and would fain turn the State of things with the Heels uppermost, and bring us to that which the old Romans observed in the Feasts of Saturn, when the Master waited at Table on the Servant.
but may Learn to distinguish between the Saint that pretends Religion, and the Incendiary that aims At Government, and would fain turn the State of things with the Heels uppermost, and bring us to that which the old Romans observed in the Feasts of Saturn, when the Master waited At Table on the Servant.
Nothing can be more uncertain, than what the end of things will be, when once a change is begun, this onely we are sure of, that in such a case we should be very miserable;
Nothing can be more uncertain, than what the end of things will be, when once a change is begun, this only we Are sure of, that in such a case we should be very miserable;
we, whose Infancy was spent in the midst of Arms, and were trained up, as it were, at the point of the Spear, and at the mouth of the Gun; we, whose Friends feared not to roll in Bloud for the King and the Church sake, that had the Honour to be Martyrs for Loyalty,
we, whose Infancy was spent in the midst of Arms, and were trained up, as it were, At the point of the Spear, and At the Mouth of the Gun; we, whose Friends feared not to roll in Blood for the King and the Church sake, that had the Honour to be Martyrs for Loyalty,
And shall we now, who ought to Inherit the Zeal and Fidelity of those brave Spirits, entail misery upon a Third Generation, by being led away our selves out of the old paths of Righteousness and Peace, by the Popular wiles of some, who would quit scores with Majesty for one Act of Oblivion, by standing in need of another? For Gods Love let us beware, that we be not trick't out of our Duty and Allegiance,
And shall we now, who ought to Inherit the Zeal and Fidis of those brave Spirits, entail misery upon a Third Generation, by being led away our selves out of the old paths of Righteousness and Peace, by the Popular wiles of Some, who would quit scores with Majesty for one Act of Oblivion, by standing in need of Another? For God's Love let us beware, that we be not tricked out of our Duty and Allegiance,
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but seriously consider, whither those Acts which some Beautifeus would have us think to be expressions of Zeal for Religion, be not rather the Methods of those in Solomons time, who were given to change meerly out of Ambition, or Discontent, or Malice and Revenge, and the like.
but seriously Consider, whither those Acts which Some Beautifeus would have us think to be expressions of Zeal for Religion, be not rather the Methods of those in Solomons time, who were given to change merely out of Ambition, or Discontent, or Malice and Revenge, and the like.
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In the Reign of King Henry the 8th, the Papists in the North raised a most Formidable Rebellion, which the Rebels (who were fourty thousand strong) had the Impudence to call A Pilgrimage of Grace. And (saith my Author) all that joined to them took an Oath, that they entred into this Pilgrimage of Grace for the Love of God,
In the Reign of King Henry the 8th, the Papists in the North raised a most Formidable Rebellion, which the Rebels (who were fourty thousand strong) had the Impudence to call A Pilgrimage of Grace. And (Says my Author) all that joined to them took an Oath, that they entered into this Pilgrimage of Grace for the Love of God,
if after all those palpable cheats which have been put upon the world, we suffer our selves to be abused again, especially we who have had the happiness to be born in the Loyal County of Wilts;
if After all those palpable cheats which have been put upon the world, we suffer our selves to be abused again, especially we who have had the happiness to be born in the Loyal County of Wilts;
if we too be Sheepishly led away, truly the world may well say, that we were born and bred vervecum in patria, among silly Creatures that are apt to go astray; and we shall make our Country famous for another Wonder I 〈 ◊ 〉, an innumerable company of Block.
if we too be Sheepishly led away, truly the world may well say, that we were born and bred vervecum in patria, among silly Creatures that Are apt to go astray; and we shall make our Country famous for Another Wonder I 〈 ◊ 〉, an innumerable company of Block.
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To 〈 ◊ 〉 the Honour of your Country, and to prevent the ruin of a whole Kingdom, let me beseech you to carry my Text in your Hearts, and meddle not with them that are given to change.
To 〈 ◊ 〉 the Honour of your Country, and to prevent the ruin of a Whole Kingdom, let me beseech you to carry my Text in your Hearts, and meddle not with them that Are given to change.
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1. First, that direction which you find in the Front of this Verse, the Fear of the Lord. Without the true fear of God on the Subjects part, the Kings Throne must needs stand in a slippery place,
1. First, that direction which you find in the Front of this Verse, the fear of the Lord. Without the true Fear of God on the Subject's part, the Kings Throne must needs stand in a slippery place,
and an Ʋnstable Condition, and all Respects and Duty to him must be Precarious and Arbitrary. He cannot be Secure of any but Their Loyalty, who dread and Reverence him for Conscience sake, and for the Lords sake:
and an Ʋnstable Condition, and all Respects and Duty to him must be Precarious and Arbitrary. He cannot be Secure of any but Their Loyalty, who dread and reverence him for Conscience sake, and for the lords sake:
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Some may regard Majesty for the Loaves at his Table, who yet when they have eaten to the Full, may be ready to strike him on the Face. And some may Complement him onely for want of Power and Ability to hurt him.
some may regard Majesty for the Loaves At his Table, who yet when they have eaten to the Full, may be ready to strike him on the Face. And Some may Compliment him only for want of Power and Ability to hurt him.
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'Tis Religion and the Fear of God onely, that can ensure our Affections and Fidelity to him, that can keep Men Right and Steddy, especially in ticklish and distracted times:
It's Religion and the fear of God only, that can ensure our Affections and Fidis to him, that can keep Men Right and Steady, especially in ticklish and distracted times:
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because they carry such an Awe over the Spirits of all governable Men, as will keep them from being Receptive of those Dangerous and Licentious Principles, which we find in the Jesuites, and Leviathans, and Republicans Gospel.
Because they carry such an Awe over the Spirits of all governable Men, as will keep them from being Receptive of those Dangerous and Licentious Principles, which we find in the Jesuits, and Leviathans, and Republicans Gospel.
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By which is meant, not a Servile fear, such a Base and Lowspirited Passion, as is in a Slothful and Unfaithful Slave, who stands in fear of his Lord not for Conscience, but for Punishment Sake,
By which is meant, not a Servile Fear, such a Base and Lowspirited Passion, as is in a Slothful and Unfaithful Slave, who Stands in Fear of his Lord not for Conscience, but for Punishment Sake,
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But such a Fear is meant here, as a Tender and Dutiful Childe hath of his Father, whose Displeasure he values more than his Blowe; such a Fear as is mingled with Affection and Love and Hearty good Will; which the Father of our Country hath a greater right unto, then our Natural Parents.
But such a fear is meant Here, as a Tender and Dutiful Child hath of his Father, whose Displeasure he value's more than his Blow; such a fear as is mingled with Affection and Love and Hearty good Will; which the Father of our Country hath a greater right unto, then our Natural Parents.
Now, did this Fear reign, as it ought to do, in mens Hearts, State - Protenses would be as Rare, as they are now Mischievous. For Here those Monsters begin, to Lower Majesty, to render the King Vile, Contemptible and Mean, and to spoil him of his Prerogative, to get at his Head by degrees and inches; That being the onely Popular way of destroying the Man, to Strip and divest the King first.
Now, did this fear Reign, as it ought to do, in men's Hearts, State - Protenses would be as Rare, as they Are now Mischievous. For Here those Monsters begin, to Lower Majesty, to render the King Vile, Contemptible and Mean, and to spoil him of his Prerogative, to get At his Head by Degrees and inches; That being the only Popular Way of destroying the Man, to Strip and divest the King First.
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that is, Avoid their Company, have no Fellowship with them, come not neer their Cabals, enter not into their secrets. The reason why some shrink from their Leialty is, (as one hath rightly observed) cum defectoribus consortium, because they Herd and Mingle themselves with those who are Disaffected to their Prince ▪ And he instanceth in those who joyned in Absaloms Conspiracy:
that is, Avoid their Company, have no Fellowship with them, come not near their Cabals, enter not into their secrets. The reason why Some shrink from their Leialty is, (as one hath rightly observed) cum defectoribus consortium, Because they Heard and Mingle themselves with those who Are Disaffected to their Prince ▪ And he Instanceth in those who joined in Absaloms conspiracy:
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they had no original design against David, no black intentions at the first, but were wheadled and wiredrawn into a down-right Rebellion by Assoeiating with designing Men.
they had no original Design against David, no black intentions At the First, but were wheadle and wiredrawn into a downright Rebellion by Assoeiating with designing Men.
For by this means the Devil, draws him into Engagements, and gets the Hank over him ▪ so that he, who at first was Ʋnwary onely, at last becomes ▪ wretchedly Wicked: upon which account Solomon 〈 … 〉 Well-meaning Man this safe advice, 〈 … 〉 not to Combine, not to Converse over familiarly with them that are given to Change.
For by this means the devil, draws him into Engagements, and gets the Hank over him ▪ so that he, who At First was Ʋnwary only, At last becomes ▪ wretchedly Wicked: upon which account Solomon 〈 … 〉 Well-meaning Man this safe Advice, 〈 … 〉 not to Combine, not to Converse over familiarly with them that Are given to Change.
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I have no more to add but my earnest Prayers unto the God of 〈 ◊ 〉 and 〈 ◊ 〉, that he would endue all our hearts with that 〈 ◊ 〉 Wisdom from above which is Pure and Peaceable;
I have no more to add but my earnest Prayers unto the God of 〈 ◊ 〉 and 〈 ◊ 〉, that he would endue all our hearts with that 〈 ◊ 〉 Wisdom from above which is Pure and Peaceable;
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that he would bless us with the long continuance of the best of Governments, and the best of 〈 ◊ 〉 that he would open our eyes to see the things 〈 ◊ 〉 be long unto our peace,
that he would bless us with the long Continuance of the best of Governments, and the best of 〈 ◊ 〉 that he would open our eyes to see the things 〈 ◊ 〉 be long unto our peace,
before they be hid from 〈 … 〉 this world may be so ordered by his governance, that we may all lead quiet and peaceable ▪ lives in all godliness and honesty, through Jesus Christ our only 〈 ◊ 〉 and Redeemer, to whom with the Father,
before they be hid from 〈 … 〉 this world may be so ordered by his governance, that we may all led quiet and peaceable ▪ lives in all godliness and honesty, through jesus christ our only 〈 ◊ 〉 and Redeemer, to whom with the Father,
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