Passive obedience, stated and asserted In a sermon preached at Ampthill in Bedfordshire, upon Sunday, Septemb. 9. 1683. being the day of thanksgiving for the discovering and defeating the late treasonable conspiracy against His Sacred Majesities person and government. By Tho. Pomfret, A.M. rector of Ampthill, and chaplain to the Right Honourable Robert []ar, of Atlesbury.
And tho' indeed by God's wonderful Providence, His Majesty hath been hitherto deliver'd from the Malicious, Unchristian, and cruel Designs of these men;
And though indeed by God's wondered Providence, His Majesty hath been hitherto Delivered from the Malicious, Unchristian, and cruel Designs of these men;
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and that to defend every mans Right, but no man to rise up, upon any Pretence whatsoever against that. A conclusion this, that is founded by God and Nature, Reason and Religion,
and that to defend every men Right, but no man to rise up, upon any Pretence whatsoever against that. A conclusion this, that is founded by God and Nature, Reason and Religion,
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and will endure neither Kings, nor their Laws; but hate their Power, and would violate their Persons to bring in their own Devices, and inlarge their Grandeurs.
and will endure neither Kings, nor their Laws; but hate their Power, and would violate their Persons to bring in their own Devices, and enlarge their Grandeurs.
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Nay, and that Christianity it self, which is the greatest obligation in all the World, to Peace and Obedience, might have no effect towards the preservation of Gods Vice-Gerents, they will make the Christian Religion, the pretence to Rebellion,
Nay, and that Christianity it self, which is the greatest obligation in all the World, to Peace and obedience, might have no Effect towards the preservation of God's Vicegerents, they will make the Christian Religion, the pretence to Rebellion,
and for the concernments of God, practise directly opposite to all his Commandments : and amongst the rest, evidently against this of the Text, where we are injoyn'd to suffer,
and for the concernments of God, practise directly opposite to all his commandments: and among the rest, evidently against this of the Text, where we Are enjoined to suffer,
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that at once he might possess his mind in patience, and secure the Publick Quiet. But this meek and Christian Principle, was of late called to an account;
that At once he might possess his mind in patience, and secure the Public Quiet. But this meek and Christian Principle, was of late called to an account;
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and represented to be mean and base, tamely to suffer evil, and far more honourable to be inroll'd amongst the Banditi, and Russians, than in the Catalogue of Martyrs.
and represented to be mean and base, tamely to suffer evil, and Far more honourable to be enrolled among the Banditi, and Russians, than in the Catalogue of Martyrs.
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And accordingly to give the more confidence to their horrid plot, the Chaplain, and the Goliah of the Conspiracy was sent forth to bid defyance, to God,
And accordingly to give the more confidence to their horrid plot, the Chaplain, and the Goliath of the conspiracy was sent forth to bid defiance, to God,
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II. When we do well, and suffer for it, we must take it patiently. III. If we do well, and according to the Christian Rule, we will rather suffer patiently than resist the power by which we suffer.
II When we do well, and suffer for it, we must take it patiently. III. If we do well, and according to the Christian Rule, we will rather suffer patiently than resist the power by which we suffer.
A caution S. Peter, thought necessary, that the sufferings of his time might be truly Christian. 1 Ep. iv. 15. But let none of you suffer as a Murderer,
A caution S. Peter, Thought necessary, that the sufferings of his time might be truly Christian. 1 Epistle iv. 15. But let none of you suffer as a Murderer,
and though private Subjects may condole the miscarriages in Government, or innovations in Religion, yet they must not without due Power and legal Authority, turn State-menders and Church-reformers.
and though private Subject's may condole the miscarriages in Government, or innovations in Religion, yet they must not without due Power and Legal authority, turn State menders and Church-reformers.
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For St. Peter you see ranks the Busy-body, with very ill Companions, Thieves and Murderers; enough one would think to restrain all People, from mending what they are not concern'd in;
For Saint Peter you see ranks the Busybody, with very ill Sodales, Thieves and Murderers; enough one would think to restrain all People, from mending what they Are not concerned in;
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and to assure them, that if they suffer as Busy-bodies, it is so far from dying as Christians, that it is with shame and disgrace, it being the Cause, not the Death, that gives both the Martyrdom, and the Honour.
and to assure them, that if they suffer as Busybodies, it is so Far from dying as Christians, that it is with shame and disgrace, it being the Cause, not the Death, that gives both the Martyrdom, and the Honour.
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He had done nothing against their Laws nor Government, he heads no Faction, nor is concern'd in any Consults for the destruction of Caesar; and by these things he testifies his Religion and Innocence.
He had done nothing against their Laws nor Government, he Heads no Faction, nor is concerned in any Consults for the destruction of Caesar; and by these things he Testifies his Religion and Innocence.
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No man ought, to think, that he suffers with honour, who is so far from suffering for doing well, that he does an Evil to prevent that which he fears to suffer.
No man ought, to think, that he suffers with honour, who is so Far from suffering for doing well, that he does an Evil to prevent that which he fears to suffer.
It was Christ's command to his Disciples, and in them to all Christians, speaking to them about the Persecutions of the last times, S. Luke, xxi. 19. In Patience possess ye your Souls.
It was Christ's command to his Disciples, and in them to all Christians, speaking to them about the Persecutions of the last times, S. Lycia, xxi. 19. In Patience possess you your Souls.
such as St. Paul speaks of the first Christians, who took joyfully the spoyling of their goods, knowing that in Heaven they had a more induring substance.
such as Saint Paul speaks of the First Christians, who took joyfully the spoiling of their goods, knowing that in Heaven they had a more enduring substance.
whom yet every thing disturbs, whom every little suffering discontents, who are always repining at superiour Powers, who upon every petty grievance, speak evil of Authority, whose hasty desires never wait God's leisure,
whom yet every thing disturbs, whom every little suffering discontents, who Are always repining At superior Powers, who upon every Petty grievance, speak evil of authority, whose hasty Desires never wait God's leisure,
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but Conspire by the most dishonourable, as well as the most wicked ways to free themselves, from such mischiefs which only their own folly and malice have created to themselves!
but Conspire by the most dishonourable, as well as the most wicked ways to free themselves, from such mischiefs which only their own folly and malice have created to themselves!
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only that he might leave us an Example, how to behave our selves when men oppress us, to be content when men oppress us, to be content with it, chearful under it,
only that he might leave us an Exampl, how to behave our selves when men oppress us, to be content when men oppress us, to be content with it, cheerful under it,
and refer the rest to God. And this will make way for my third Proposition: III. If we do well, we will rather suffer patiently, than take revenge upon, or resist the Power which God has set over us.
and refer the rest to God. And this will make Way for my third Proposition: III. If we do well, we will rather suffer patiently, than take revenge upon, or resist the Power which God has Set over us.
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as to submit patiently to the penalty is inflicted on us, though it be unjust. Indeed naturally, every man has a Right of Resistance, to repell an Injury from himself:
as to submit patiently to the penalty is inflicted on us, though it be unjust. Indeed naturally, every man has a Right of Resistance, to repel an Injury from himself:
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therefore all people thought it necessary to combine themselves into Societies, and unite their Strength by putting it all into the hand of one man, who should defend all the rest.
Therefore all people Thought it necessary to combine themselves into Societies, and unite their Strength by putting it all into the hand of one man, who should defend all the rest.
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which because in no Monarchy the People are, therefore they must be quiet, and patient; for how can they right themselves against him whom they cannot call to judgement?
which Because in no Monarchy the People Are, Therefore they must be quiet, and patient; for how can they right themselves against him whom they cannot call to judgement?
Principi summum imperium Dii dederunt, subditis obsequia gloria relicta est, says Tacitus. The divine Power has given the supreme Arbitrament of all things to the Prince, the only glory left to Subjects is Obedience.
Principi summum imperium Gods dederunt, subditis obsequia gloria relicta est, Says Tacitus. The divine Power has given the supreme Arbitrament of all things to the Prince, the only glory left to Subject's is obedience.
It was Roman Law, Miles qui castigare volenti Centurioni resisterit, si vitem tenuit, militiam mutat, si ex industria fregit, velmanum Centurioni intulit, capite punitur.
It was Roman Law, Miles qui Castigate volenti Centurioni resisterit, si vitem tenuit, militiam Mutat, si ex Industria fregit, velmanum Centurioni intulit, capite punitur.
Servants were bound to a more strict obedience to their Masters by the Civil-Laws, which are nothing else but Conclusions deduced from the Principles of Natural Reason,
Servants were bound to a more strict Obedience to their Masters by the Civil-Laws, which Are nothing Else but Conclusions deduced from the Principles of Natural Reason,
And all this is but reason, for the inferiour having either by voluntary Choice as Servants, or by Natural descent as Children, or by condition of state or succession as Subjects, given up their right of all,
And all this is but reason, for the inferior having either by voluntary Choice as Servants, or by Natural descent as Children, or by condition of state or succession as Subject's, given up their right of all,
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because in so doing they contradict themselves : first willing and desiring one thing in their supreme Governour, (who is vertually each of them) and then the contrary by a new affection of their own.
Because in so doing they contradict themselves: First willing and desiring one thing in their supreme Governor, (who is virtually each of them) and then the contrary by a new affection of their own.
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And in it how read we? In the Old Testament, at the first institution of Kings, 1 Sam. 8. 11. when he had told them how their King should use them, usurp upon their Land and Vineyards,
And in it how read we? In the Old Testament, At the First Institution of Kings, 1 Sam. 8. 11. when he had told them how their King should use them, usurp upon their Land and Vineyards,
and stir against him? No, ye shall cry out in that day for the King which ye have chosen you. vers. 18. There is all the remedy you have in case of his Tyranny and Oppression, to cry out in that day unto the Lord.
and stir against him? No, you shall cry out in that day for the King which you have chosen you. vers. 18. There is all the remedy you have in case of his Tyranny and Oppression, to cry out in that day unto the Lord.
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so ready to perverseness, as the Jews, we never read of any Party that rose up against their Kings, (though wicked and ungodly) to vindicate themselves from their unjust Grievances;
so ready to perverseness, as the jews, we never read of any Party that rose up against their Kings, (though wicked and ungodly) to vindicate themselves from their unjust Grievances;
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the very Idols of the Heathens, how grievous soever to the devout and pious Souls, were not demolish'd by any private hand, they were fain to suffer it, it being not justly in their power to do otherwise.
the very Idols of the heathens, how grievous soever to the devout and pious Souls, were not demolished by any private hand, they were fain to suffer it, it being not justly in their power to do otherwise.
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And you may read of the indiscreet Zeal of a Christian Bishop who against the Emperours Command or Toleration, throwing down an Idols Temple, was the occasion of a violent persecution.
And you may read of the indiscreet Zeal of a Christian Bishop who against the emperors Command or Toleration, throwing down an Idols Temple, was the occasion of a violent persecution.
But however not to resist, for that of all the rest is incompatible with Suffering, You must therefore needs be subject, Rom. xiii. 5. For to say no more, whosoever resisteth the Power, resisteth the Ordinance of God,
But however not to resist, for that of all the rest is incompatible with Suffering, You must Therefore needs be Subject, Rom. xiii. 5. For to say no more, whosoever Resisteth the Power, Resisteth the Ordinance of God,
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when all the dawbing of Liberty, and Property, and Religion, shall be wiped off, and no pretence nor distinction satisfie against the Evidence of Truth, and so plain expressions.
when all the daubing of Liberty, and Property, and Religion, shall be wiped off, and no pretence nor distinction satisfy against the Evidence of Truth, and so plain expressions.
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Nay, and to prevent all Rebellion from shrouding it self under the new invented terms of Heats and Stirs, God himself has declared, Prov. xxx. 31. Where the word of a King is there is power,
Nay, and to prevent all Rebellion from shrouding it self under the new invented terms of Heats and Stirs, God himself has declared, Curae xxx. 31. Where the word of a King is there is power,
and to this agree our Laws, declaring, That the King receives his Power only from Gods hand, and therefore he is accountable only at His Tribunal. Well;
and to this agree our Laws, declaring, That the King receives his Power only from God's hand, and Therefore he is accountable only At His Tribunal. Well;
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For even then, when the Emperours persecuted Christianity, and lived upon Blood, and satisfied both their Malice and their Pleasure in the death of Christians:
For even then, when the emperors persecuted Christianity, and lived upon Blood, and satisfied both their Malice and their Pleasure in the death of Christians:
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and therefore it may be more adviseable to cut off a dangerous Prince, than leave it in his election and power to destroy Liberty, and Property, and Religion. By this specious pretence it is, that our Protestant Dissenters cover,
and Therefore it may be more Advisable to Cut off a dangerous Prince, than leave it in his election and power to destroy Liberty, and Property, and Religion. By this specious pretence it is, that our Protestant Dissenters cover,
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Those mischiefs which we fear hereafter, if they cannot lawfully be diverted, must be entertain'd whenever they shall happen, with patience and submission:
Those mischiefs which we Fear hereafter, if they cannot lawfully be diverted, must be entertained whenever they shall happen, with patience and submission:
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for thus we preserve the present Peace, leave future things to the dispositions of Providence, and our own preservation, to the Laws and an harmless Innocence. We have a sort of hot-headed Republicans, reprobating the Rights of the King,
for thus we preserve the present Peace, leave future things to the dispositions of Providence, and our own preservation, to the Laws and an harmless Innocence. We have a sort of hotheaded Republicans, reprobating the Rights of the King,
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so they can but wreck their malice upon the best of Kings, and the most generous of Brothers ! But allowing those things by which they would blacken them;
so they can but wreck their malice upon the best of Kings, and the most generous of Brother's! But allowing those things by which they would blacken them;
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are we to preserve that which they call Protestant Religion, (a composition of so many, that in the whole mass it is none at all) against all the Rules we are to take from our common Christianity,
Are we to preserve that which they call Protestant Religion, (a composition of so many, that in the Whole mass it is none At all) against all the Rules we Are to take from our Common Christianity,
as well as natural Justice? Not to do Evil that Good may come of it, is the direction of our Bible; not to put that upon another which we would not endure that others should put upon us, is the Rule of Equity; and not to set the Nation into a present flame,
as well as natural justice? Not to do Evil that Good may come of it, is the direction of our bible; not to put that upon Another which we would not endure that Others should put upon us, is the Rule of Equity; and not to Set the nation into a present flame,
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for fear heareafter a tempestuous Prince should Govern it, is I presume, a conclusion from Policy. And though Self-preservation be a very dear Principle,
for Fear hereafter a tempestuous Prince should Govern it, is I presume, a conclusion from Policy. And though Self-preservation be a very dear Principle,
These are the things that we have so long, and so justly complain'd of in the Tenets and Practices of our Adversaries of Rome: but whilst we thus fear,
These Are the things that we have so long, and so justly complained of in the Tenets and Practices of our Adversaries of Room: but while we thus Fear,
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For as to Government you cannot tell me which is worst, the Romanist or the Dissenter: for if the King be inferiour to the Pope, as the Jesuits, or to the Presbytery and People, as the other do affirm;
For as to Government you cannot tell me which is worst, the Romanist or the Dissenter: for if the King be inferior to the Pope, as the Jesuits, or to the Presbytery and People, as the other do affirm;
it is but charging him with misdemeanors in Government, and then setting up the Pastoral-Staff of St. Peter, or the Standard of Christ, and you may call him to an account with Sword and Blunderbuss, and yet be Innocent.
it is but charging him with misdemeanors in Government, and then setting up the Pastoral-staff of Saint Peter, or the Standard of christ, and you may call him to an account with Sword and Blunderbuss, and yet be Innocent.
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Thus the Scepter of the Prince, be i• under the Keys of St. Peter, or the Kirk of St. Andrew, shall be Depos'd by every proud Priest or pragmatical Presbyter; and it will be all one to the Monarchy which prevails, the Pope or the Faction.
Thus the Sceptre of the Prince, be i• under the Keys of Saint Peter, or the Kirk of Saint Andrew, shall be Deposed by every proud Priest or pragmatical Presbyter; and it will be all one to the Monarchy which prevails, the Pope or the Faction.
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Therefore I was always of Opinion, that those men who can think it lawful to fight against their Prince, were the rankest Hypocrites in their pretences to Religion:
Therefore I was always of Opinion, that those men who can think it lawful to fight against their Prince, were the rankest Hypocrites in their pretences to Religion:
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I have therefore continually wonder'd how such, as might easily be observed both to speak and practise ill things against the Government, could ever be thought to be Sober,
I have Therefore continually wondered how such, as might Easily be observed both to speak and practise ill things against the Government, could ever be Thought to be Sobrium,
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which as he makes the mark of a prophane and wicked person, so the Apostle aggravates it, by observing that it is an using the Prince worse than St. Michael would the Devil, against whom he brought no railing accusation.
which as he makes the mark of a profane and wicked person, so the Apostle aggravates it, by observing that it is an using the Prince Worse than Saint Michael would the devil, against whom he brought no railing accusation.
nor are dangers or undoing, or death it self, Pleas sufficient to excuse us from the performance of what is just and good : for this, says S. Peter, is the will of God, that with well-doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
nor Are dangers or undoing, or death it self, Pleasant sufficient to excuse us from the performance of what is just and good: for this, Says S. Peter, is the will of God, that with welldoing you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
The Thebaean Legion consisting of near Seven Thousand Christians, when the Emperour Maximinian, under pain of death, commanded them to Sacrifice to Idols, what did they? they stood not upon their guard,
The Theban Legion consisting of near Seven Thousand Christians, when the Emperor Maximinian, under pain of death, commanded them to Sacrifice to Idols, what did they? they stood not upon their guard,
Hoc solum reminiscentes, (says the Story) se illum confiteri, qui nec reclamando ad occisionem ductus est, only remembring this, that they confessed themselves to be his Disciples, who was led like a Lamb dumb before his shearers, who did not open his mouth.
Hoc solum reminiscentes, (Says the Story) see Ilum Confession, qui nec reclamando ad occisionem ductus est, only remembering this, that they confessed themselves to be his Disciples, who was led like a Lamb dumb before his shearers, who did not open his Mouth.
and Tertullian tells the Emperour as much, Externi sumus, & vestra omnia implevimus, &c. cui bello non idonei, non prompti fuissemus, etiam copiis impares;
and Tertullian tells the Emperor as much, Externi sumus, & Vestra omnia implevimus, etc. cui bello non idonei, non prompti fuissemus, etiam copiis impares;
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if by our Religion it were not more lawful to suffer, and be kill'd, rather than to kill others, by defending our selves. S. Cyprian says as much: and Lactantius thus expresses Patience:
if by our Religion it were not more lawful to suffer, and be killed, rather than to kill Others, by defending our selves. S. Cyprian Says as much: and Lactantius thus Expresses Patience:
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and primitive Religion, and not from such hot and rebellious Zealots, who with God in their mouths will violate all that is sacred and just, in their actions.
and primitive Religion, and not from such hight and rebellious Zealots, who with God in their mouths will violate all that is sacred and just, in their actions.
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Here is an horrible Plot discovered, against the Life of the King, and His Royal Highness: and this calls upon us all who have but an ordinary kindness,
Here is an horrible Plot discovered, against the Life of the King, and His Royal Highness: and this calls upon us all who have but an ordinary kindness,
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and the most Loyal part of the Nation, under a pretence of defending Liberty, and Protestant-Religion. How far this wretched Plot it self, is believed,
and the most Loyal part of the nation, under a pretence of defending Liberty, and Protestant-Religion. How Far this wretched Plot it self, is believed,
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but this I will say, that the Practice of what they would have done, is so like, what by their Preachers they are taught to do, that if we do but consider by whom the Dissenters are led, it is no wonder at all to find them so ready to do mischief.
but this I will say, that the Practice of what they would have done, is so like, what by their Preachers they Are taught to do, that if we do but Consider by whom the Dissenters Are led, it is no wonder At all to find them so ready to do mischief.
I shall instance but in a few, but those few, such as were notoriously active in the destruction of the Royal Martyr, and have been Teachers of the People in Conventicles since the Return of his present Majesty.
I shall instance but in a few, but those few, such as were notoriously active in the destruction of the Royal Martyr, and have been Teachers of the People in Conventicles since the Return of his present Majesty.
Mr. Calamy, in a Speech at Guild-Hall, upon the calling in of the Scots to assist the Rebellion, to encourage so Pious a Cause, did assure his Auditors, that had he himself as many Lives as Hairs upon his Head, he would Sacrifice all in that Quarrel.
Mr. Calamy, in a Speech At Guild-Hall, upon the calling in of the Scots to assist the Rebellion, to encourage so Pious a Cause, did assure his Auditors, that had he himself as many Lives as Hairs upon his Head, he would Sacrifice all in that Quarrel.
Nay, and as to that very Principle upon which this wicked Plot was grounded, (viz.) the pretence of preserving Liberty and Religion, he delivers his Opinion, That for Peace and Reformation, it is commendable to Fight against the King's Command.
Nay, and as to that very Principle upon which this wicked Plot was grounded, (viz.) the pretence of preserving Liberty and Religion, he delivers his Opinion, That for Peace and Reformation, it is commendable to Fight against the King's Command.
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and had also weighed the King's Bloud, and all his Subjects that had been Murder'd, against the Covenant, he sets down his Opinion at the foot of the Account, that the removal of the King,
and had also weighed the King's Blood, and all his Subject's that had been Murdered, against the Covenant, he sets down his Opinion At the foot of the Account, that the removal of the King,
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A rare Christian Conscience, for a Preacher of Christ, and one that had taken the Oath of Allegiance, to declare it to be Treason to defend his Liege Lord.
A rare Christian Conscience, for a Preacher of christ, and one that had taken the Oath of Allegiance, to declare it to be Treason to defend his Liege Lord.
But this Gentleman was better read in Scripture than our Laws; and indeed one would think so, that shall see him urge all those Texts of it, that were intended for lawful Governours, to press Obedience to the usurped Powers;
But this Gentleman was better read in Scripture than our Laws; and indeed one would think so, that shall see him urge all those Texts of it, that were intended for lawful Governors, to press obedience to the usurped Powers;
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For Rebellion against the King, he thinks, needs no Repentance, or no Mercy, and therefore, (says he) having searched into the matter of Fact, as to my concernment in the War, I am so far from Repenting, that I could not forbear doing the same, under the same circumstances.
For Rebellion against the King, he thinks, needs no Repentance, or no Mercy, and Therefore, (Says he) having searched into the matter of Fact, as to my concernment in the War, I am so Far from Repenting, that I could not forbear doing the same, under the same Circumstances.
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I need not instance in any more particulars, Calvin, and Beza, Knox and Buchanan, have taught the whole Herd of Dissente•• such horrible things, that as they themselves ha•• manag'd them, have in all Nations prov'd to the continual disturbance of the Peace,
I need not instance in any more particulars, calvin, and Beza, Knox and Buchanan, have taught the Whole Heard of Dissente•• such horrible things, that as they themselves ha•• managed them, have in all nations proved to the continual disturbance of the Peace,
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And indeed the first Man in Story, that spake evil of Kings, was a Separatist. St. Ambrose tells us of Lucifer Caralitanus, who spoke hard things of Constantius the Arrian Emperour; but the Father observes, that he was one that did Separate from Church-Communion.
And indeed the First Man in Story, that spoke evil of Kings, was a Separatist. Saint Ambrose tells us of Lucifer Caralitanus, who spoke hard things of Constantius the Arrian Emperor; but the Father observes, that he was one that did Separate from Church-Communion.
After that, the Popes of Rome, and with them since have joyn'd the Presbitery, both the one and the other, having declined from Primitive Piety, fell off from their Loyalty also,
After that, the Popes of Room, and with them since have joined the Presbytery, both the one and the other, having declined from Primitive Piety, fell off from their Loyalty also,
and a Cruel Emperour, out of pretence for Religion, and the Publick-Good, the Christians then would not be insnared into Evil by the glorious Baits of Liberty and Religion.
and a Cruel Emperor, out of pretence for Religion, and the Public-good, the Christians then would not be Ensnared into Evil by the glorious Baits of Liberty and Religion.
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