Tandem bona causa triumphet, or, Scotlands late misery bewailed, and the honour and loyalty of this ancient kingdom, asserted in a sermon preached before His Majesties High Commissioner, and the Honourable Parliament of the kingdom of Scotland, at Edinburgh the 17 day of February, 1661 / by Mr. John Paterson, Minister of the Gospel at Aberdene.
I Mind (Godwilling) to speak on this Text. First, by way of Explication as it relateth to the Jews, and to their condition when the Prophet Ezekiel pend it.
I Mind (God willing) to speak on this Text. First, by Way of Explication as it relateth to the jews, and to their condition when the Prophet Ezekielem pend it.
Seconly, We have the cause wherefore a Chain was their lot, or wherefore they were given over to Bondage and Captivity, and that is their sins, their overspreading iniquity, the Epidemical wickedness which had overflowed both Country and City, For the land is full of bloody crimes,
Secondly, We have the cause Wherefore a Chain was their lot, or Wherefore they were given over to Bondage and Captivity, and that is their Sins, their overspreading iniquity, the Epidemical wickedness which had overflowed both Country and city, For the land is full of bloody crimes,
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We have the State and Condition of the Jews at this time, and that was, wofull, miserable and slavish, this is holden out under the Emblem of a Chain. The Septuagints in their Translation of the Old Testament, render the word Trouble, the Vulgar Latin renders it Conclusion, or an end, make an end: But the Hebrew Word carrieth properly a Chain, it is that same word that is used, 1 King. 6.21. where there is mention made of Chains of Gold before the Oracle, and so do the Jewish Rabbies read it.
We have the State and Condition of the jews At this time, and that was, woeful, miserable and slavish, this is held out under the Emblem of a Chain. The Septuagints in their translation of the Old Testament, render the word Trouble, the vulgar Latin renders it Conclusion, or an end, make an end: But the Hebrew Word Carrieth properly a Chain, it is that same word that is used, 1 King. 6.21. where there is mention made of Chains of Gold before the Oracle, and so do the Jewish Rabbies read it.
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1. What likeness or resemblance there is betwixt a Chain, and the bondage and Captivity of a Land. 2. I shall (Godwilling) speak of the makers of this Chain, Make a chain, &c. 3. Give you some Doctrines and Ʋses from this first branch of the Text, and proceed.
1. What likeness or resemblance there is betwixt a Chain, and the bondage and Captivity of a Land. 2. I shall (God willing) speak of the makers of this Chain, Make a chain, etc. 3. Give you Some Doctrines and Ʋses from this First branch of the Text, and proceed.
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as an engine, that restraineth a man from his naturall Liberty and Freedome: so Bondage and Captivity depriveth a Nation of their Civil and Ecclesiastick Liberty. A people that are under Bondage, Captivity, and Slavery, may walk up and down the streets, by a natural and animal motion; but as to any Civil or Publick Concernment, that Land is but in a Chain, they have no freedom to act,
as an engine, that restraineth a man from his natural Liberty and Freedom: so Bondage and Captivity depriveth a nation of their Civil and Ecclesiastic Liberty. A people that Are under Bondage, Captivity, and Slavery, may walk up and down the streets, by a natural and animal motion; but as to any Civil or Public Concernment, that Land is but in a Chain, they have no freedom to act,
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Such was the condition of the Jews, when Ezekiel did write this, they were in a Chain, fettered, deprived of their Freedom and Liberty, and that both in reference to their Civil, and to their Church State.
Such was the condition of the jews, when Ezekielem did write this, they were in a Chain, fettered, deprived of their Freedom and Liberty, and that both in Referente to their Civil, and to their Church State.
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As for their civil capacity, they were ruled, overruled and tyrannized over, by Strangers and Conquerours: and for their Religious Liberty as Church Members, any thing they enjoyed that way, was but a shaddow of Liberty: As may be seen, Dan. 4. by that Idol set up by Nebuchadnezzar in the plain of Dura.
As for their civil capacity, they were ruled, overruled and tyrannized over, by Strangers and Conquerors: and for their Religious Liberty as Church Members, any thing they enjoyed that Way, was but a shadow of Liberty: As may be seen, Dan. 4. by that Idol Set up by Nebuchadnezzar in the plain of Dura.
Secondly, The Bondage and Captivity of a Nation, is fitly compared to a Chain; because to be bound in Chains of Iron, is a sad and comfortless condition: Such is the condition and state of a Nation that is under Bondage and Slavery, their condition is most sad and lamentable, it is a very comfortless state;
Secondly, The Bondage and Captivity of a nation, is fitly compared to a Chain; Because to be bound in Chains of Iron, is a sad and comfortless condition: Such is the condition and state of a nation that is under Bondage and Slavery, their condition is most sad and lamentable, it is a very comfortless state;
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such was the Jews condition at this time, they were in Chains, in a very sad and comfortless condition, Psal. 137. When we sat by the rivers of Babilon, there we wept, we hang'd our harps upon the willow trees.
such was the jews condition At this time, they were in Chains, in a very sad and comfortless condition, Psalm 137. When we sat by the Rivers of Babylon, there we wept, we hanged our harps upon the willow trees.
And Lament. 1. She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks, amongst all her lovers she hath none to comfort her, all her friends have dealt treacherously with her, Juda is gone into captivity.
And Lament. 1. She weeps soar in the night, and her tears Are on her cheeks, among all her lovers she hath none to Comfort her, all her Friends have dealt treacherously with her, Juda is gone into captivity.
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so that the poor creature cannot walk nor stir, even so a Land that is under captivity and bondage, hath a great weight on it, a weight that presseth it sore down:
so that the poor creature cannot walk nor stir, even so a Land that is under captivity and bondage, hath a great weight on it, a weight that Presseth it soar down:
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Fourthly, The bondage and captivity of a Nation is fitly compared to a chain, because of reproach and disgrace; for as it is a discredible and disgracefull thing to be bound in chains and fetters of Iron;
Fourthly, The bondage and captivity of a nation is fitly compared to a chain, Because of reproach and disgrace; for as it is a discredible and disgraceful thing to be bound in chains and fetters of Iron;
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Fifthly, The bondage and captivity of a Nation is called a chain; because, as poor malefactors that are bound in chains and fetters, ordinarily are the object of scorn and derision, at least to the rascality, although any that hath true humanity in their breasts, can pity the worst of Malefactors, Even so a Nation in bondage and captivity, is but an object of scorn and derision to their enemies:
Fifthly, The bondage and captivity of a nation is called a chain; Because, as poor malefactors that Are bound in chains and fetters, ordinarily Are the Object of scorn and derision, At least to the rascality, although any that hath true humanity in their breasts, can pity the worst of Malefactors, Even so a nation in bondage and captivity, is but an Object of scorn and derision to their enemies:
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Even so these that maketh a people captive, they study to lay such strong Chains and Bonds on them, that they may never be able to escape out of their bondage, and recover their former liberty: there is no human policy that they leave unessayed to keep that people fast in their bondage and slavery.
Even so these that makes a people captive, they study to lay such strong Chains and Bonds on them, that they may never be able to escape out of their bondage, and recover their former liberty: there is no human policy that they leave unessayed to keep that people fast in their bondage and slavery.
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Lastly, The Captivity and Bondage of a Nation, is compared to a Chain; because as these who keep Malefactors in Fetters, have a further purpose against them, to bring them to Tryal and Execution: Even so these who Conquers a Land,
Lastly, The Captivity and Bondage of a nation, is compared to a Chain; Because as these who keep Malefactors in Fetters, have a further purpose against them, to bring them to Trial and Execution: Even so these who Conquers a Land,
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and brings it under Bondage, they have still some further purpose to bring that people more and more under Slavery; for it is not ordinary for those who leadeth a Nation captive, and mindeth to fix their Tyrannie, to do their worst at first,
and brings it under Bondage, they have still Some further purpose to bring that people more and more under Slavery; for it is not ordinary for those who leads a nation captive, and minds to fix their Tyranny, to do their worst At First,
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2. The second particular proposed on the first Branch of the Text, was, Who were the makers of this chain, Make a chain, &c. As to this I say, There were several Makers of this Chain, every one in their own Line and Consideration. First, God made this Chain, as the Soveraign and Great Judge of the World. Secondly, the Jews themselves had a very eminent hand in making this Chain, by their sins and abominations.
2. The second particular proposed on the First Branch of the Text, was, Who were the makers of this chain, Make a chain, etc. As to this I say, There were several Makers of this Chain, every one in their own Line and Consideration. First, God made this Chain, as the Sovereign and Great Judge of the World. Secondly, the jews themselves had a very eminent hand in making this Chain, by their Sins and abominations.
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Thirdly, The Prophet Ezekiel had some hand in making of it, in a Ministerial sense. Fourthly, The Chaldeans and Babilonians had an Immediat hand in making it.
Thirdly, The Prophet Ezekielem had Some hand in making of it, in a Ministerial sense. Fourthly, The Chaldeans and Babylonians had an Immediate hand in making it.
First, I say that God made this Chain: It was the Lord that brought this sad captivity and bondage upon the Jews, it was the Lord that sent them captive to Babylon, it was he that brought up that Northern Army against them, he raised up the spirit of that hasty and furious Nation against his own people,
First, I say that God made this Chain: It was the Lord that brought this sad captivity and bondage upon the jews, it was the Lord that sent them captive to Babylon, it was he that brought up that Northern Army against them, he raised up the Spirit of that hasty and furious nation against his own people,
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and I am apt enough to believe, that even several unnatural and treacherous men amongst the Jews, had a hand in making this chain, by their treacherous compliance with the Babylonians; for you shall read in few Stories, that ever a Nation or Kingdom was invaded and conquered by an Enemy, and brought under a Chain of Bondage; but alwaies some unnatural Monsters, some Hypocritical, Temporizing, Self-seeking Traitors, have complied with the Enemy, I mean, complied actively and vigorously.
and I am apt enough to believe, that even several unnatural and treacherous men among the jews, had a hand in making this chain, by their treacherous compliance with the Babylonians; for you shall read in few Stories, that ever a nation or Kingdom was invaded and conquered by an Enemy, and brought under a Chain of Bondage; but always Some unnatural Monsters, Some Hypocritical, Temporizing, Self-seeking Traitors, have complied with the Enemy, I mean, complied actively and vigorously.
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Thirdly, The Prophet Ezekiel and other Prophets, had some kind of hand in making this Chain; for you see the command here is given to Ezekiel, Make a chain.
Thirdly, The Prophet Ezekielem and other prophets, had Some kind of hand in making this Chain; for you see the command Here is given to Ezekielem, Make a chain.
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Secondly, It may be said in some sense, that Ezekiel and other Prophets, had a hand in making this Chain, Comminando, by threatning it as a sad imminent Judgment. And,
Secondly, It may be said in Some sense, that Ezekielem and other prophets, had a hand in making this Chain, Comminando, by threatening it as a sad imminent Judgement. And,
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Fourthly, the Chaldeans and Babylonians, had an immediat hand in making this Chain, as the Instruments of GOD, and the Executioners of his wrath upon the Jews, and that in these Considerations. 1 They projected this Chain, they did in their secret Counsels and Designs, plot and contrive, to bring the Jews under Bondage. 2. The Babylonians had an immediat hand in making this Chain, by an actual Invasion: they not only plotted,
Fourthly, the Chaldeans and Babylonians, had an immediate hand in making this Chain, as the Instruments of GOD, and the Executioners of his wrath upon the jews, and that in these Considerations. 1 They projected this Chain, they did in their secret Counsels and Designs, plot and contrive, to bring the jews under Bondage. 2. The Babylonians had an immediate hand in making this Chain, by an actual Invasion: they not only plotted,
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and designed to invade the Jews, but they did actually invade them. 3. The Babylonians had an immediat hand in making this Chain for the Jews, by Overcoming and Conquering them. 4. The Babylonians had an immediat hand in making this Chain, by leading many of the Jews captive to Babylon: in making them Exyles from their native Countrey. 5. The Babylonians had an immediat hand in making this Chain for the Jews, by Garrisoning many parts of their Countrey. 6. By appointing of Rulers and Governors over them that were for the most part Strangers. 7. By laying on them sad Impositions and Taxations. And thus you may see who made this Chain to the Jews: GOD made it as a most just Judge, to punish the Jews, for the abuse of their Liberty, and for their other Sins: The Jews made it as Malefactors: the Prophet made it as the LORDS Messenger: the Babylonians made it,
and designed to invade the jews, but they did actually invade them. 3. The Babylonians had an immediate hand in making this Chain for the jews, by Overcoming and Conquering them. 4. The Babylonians had an immediate hand in making this Chain, by leading many of the jews captive to Babylon: in making them Exyles from their native Country. 5. The Babylonians had an immediate hand in making this Chain for the jews, by Garrisoning many parts of their Country. 6. By appointing of Rulers and Governors over them that were for the most part Strangers. 7. By laying on them sad Impositions and Taxations. And thus you may see who made this Chain to the jews: GOD made it as a most just Judge, to Punish the jews, for the abuse of their Liberty, and for their other Sins: The jews made it as Malefactors: the Prophet made it as the LORDS Messenger: the Babylonians made it,
as the LORDS Executioners. Now before I pass this first branch of the Text, Make a chain, &c. Obs. 1. That the LORDS own people may meet with a Chain: they may be brought under sad bondage and captivity for their sins and iniquities. This was the lote of the Jews many times:
as the LORDS Executioners. Now before I pass this First branch of the Text, Make a chain, etc. Obs. 1. That the LORDS own people may meet with a Chain: they may be brought under sad bondage and captivity for their Sins and iniquities. This was the lote of the jews many times:
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they were in Chains and Bondage in Egypt: in Chains by Tigloth-Pileser: made captives by Salmanezer: by Senacherib: by the Captains of the Host of the King of Assyria, who carried Mannasseh captive to Babylon. I say, a people in whom God hath a special interest, may meet with a Chain: they may be brought under sad Bondage and captivity, like poor Malefactors, that are fettered in Chains of Iron;
they were in Chains and Bondage in Egypt: in Chains by Tigloth-Pileser: made captives by Salmanezer: by Sennacherib: by the Captains of the Host of the King of Assyria, who carried Mannasseh captive to Babylon. I say, a people in whom God hath a special Interest, may meet with a Chain: they may be brought under sad Bondage and captivity, like poor Malefactors, that Are fettered in Chains of Iron;
It is the LORD who commands to make this Chain, Make a chain, &c. I say, it is GOD in his Soveraignty, Justice, and Righteousness, that maketh Chains for a Land: who ever be the immediat Instruments of their bondage and captivity; And therefore it is their duty to look beyond Instruments, to a far higher hand, than creatures are:
It is the LORD who commands to make this Chain, Make a chain, etc. I say, it is GOD in his Sovereignty, justice, and Righteousness, that makes Chains for a Land: who ever be the immediate Instruments of their bondage and captivity; And Therefore it is their duty to look beyond Instruments, to a Far higher hand, than creatures Are:
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Point II. Wherein we have set down the cause wherefore this chain of captivity and bondage was made for the Jews, and wreathed about their Necks, and that was for their sins and iniquity (For the land is full of bloody crimes,
Point II Wherein we have Set down the cause Wherefore this chain of captivity and bondage was made for the jews, and wreathed about their Necks, and that was for their Sins and iniquity (For the land is full of bloody crimes,
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and the city is full of violence.) Here let us consider these things. 1. The particular sins challenged upon the Jews, Blood and Violence. 2. The hainousness of these sins, they are not ordinary sins, but crimes and bloody crimes. 3. The universality or the overspreading of these sins, it was both Country and City that was infected with them. 4. The height of these sins, the Land and City was filled with them, their sins were come to a great height.
and the City is full of violence.) Here let us Consider these things. 1. The particular Sins challenged upon the jews, Blood and Violence. 2. The heinousness of these Sins, they Are not ordinary Sins, but crimes and bloody crimes. 3. The universality or the overspreading of these Sins, it was both Country and city that was infected with them. 4. The height of these Sins, the Land and city was filled with them, their Sins were come to a great height.
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First, The particular sins wherewith the LORD by his Prophet challengeth the Jews, are wrapt up in two words, which are very large and comprehensive, Bloody crimes and violence. I shall first (God willing) open these two words, Bloody crimes and violence. Secondly, Shew you how many wayes a Land may be defiled with blood, or with bloody crimes. Thirdly,
First, The particular Sins wherewith the LORD by his Prophet Challengeth the jews, Are wrapped up in two words, which Are very large and comprehensive, Bloody crimes and violence. I shall First (God willing) open these two words, Bloody crimes and violence. Secondly, Show you how many ways a Land may be defiled with blood, or with bloody crimes. Thirdly,
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1. The two words which the Prophet maketh use of here, to express the sins of the Jews, are Bloody crimes and violence, Some Writers take this expression, bloody crimes, in a general sense,
1. The two words which the Prophet makes use of Here, to express the Sins of the jews, Are Bloody crimes and violence, some Writers take this expression, bloody crimes, in a general sense,
especially for capital and criminal sins, deserving death by the judicial Law: Such as Idolatry, Deut. 13. Blasphemy, Lev. 24. Witchcraft and Sorcery, Beastiality, Sodomy, Lev. 20 Rapes, Deut, 22. I deny not but the word may bear this large sense;
especially for capital and criminal Sins, deserving death by the judicial Law: Such as Idolatry, Deuteronomy 13. Blasphemy, Lev. 24. Witchcraft and Sorcery, Bestiality, Sodomy, Lev. 20 Rapes, Deuteronomy, 22. I deny not but the word may bear this large sense;
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and pretended to do Justice: some render it the Judgements of Blood: did not Manasseh make the streets of Jerusalem to swim with Blood, with Innocent Blood; as may be cleared from Isaiah 1. and 59. Your hands are full of Blood.
and pretended to do justice: Some render it the Judgments of Blood: did not Manasses make the streets of Jerusalem to swim with Blood, with Innocent Blood; as may be cleared from Isaiah 1. and 59. Your hands Are full of Blood.
And for the word Violence, by it we are to understand every thing that is contrary to Justice, to Equity, and Righteousnesse, Especially Robery and Oppression, false, unrighteous,
And for the word Violence, by it we Are to understand every thing that is contrary to justice, to Equity, and Righteousness, Especially Robbery and Oppression, false, unrighteous,
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Thus the two great National sins, which brought this Chain of Captivity on Juda and Jerusalem, was Innocent Blood, Injustice, Oppression, and Violence.
Thus the two great National Sins, which brought this Chain of Captivity on Juda and Jerusalem, was Innocent Blood, Injustice, Oppression, and Violence.
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or filled with blood. I shall only name some of many. 1. By private man-slaughter, I mean occasional slaughter. 2. By murther, or by lying in wait to kill. 3. By these damnable Duels, which are condemned by all sound Divines, and sound Politicians, & ought to be most severely punished, especially in the Challengers. 4. A Land may be defiled with blood, by an unjust and unlawful VVar. 5. By cruel and bloody Plots, Conspiracies, and Massacres: such as that of Paris, where the blood of 30000. Protestants was shed at one time:
or filled with blood. I shall only name Some of many. 1. By private manslaughter, I mean occasional slaughter. 2. By murder, or by lying in wait to kill. 3. By these damnable Duels, which Are condemned by all found Divines, and found Politicians, & ought to be most severely punished, especially in the Challengers. 4. A Land may be defiled with blood, by an unjust and unlawful VVar. 5. By cruel and bloody Plots, Conspiracies, and Massacres: such as that of paris, where the blood of 30000. Protestants was shed At one time:
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But, 6. A Land may be polluted with blood, by false and unjust Sentences pronounced on the Bench, even that which should be the Seat of Justice. Lastly, A Land may be defiled with blood, with innocent blood upon Scaffolds, when innocent and just Persons, are most unjustly and cruelly Murthered and Butchered like Beasts.
But, 6. A Land may be polluted with blood, by false and unjust Sentences pronounced on the Bench, even that which should be the Seat of justice. Lastly, A Land may be defiled with blood, with innocent blood upon Scaffolds, when innocent and just Persons, Are most unjustly and cruelly Murdered and Butchered like Beasts.
3. The third Particular on this Branch of the Text, was, How many wayes a Land may be defiled with Violence, or with Injustice, Oppression, and Ʋnrighteousnesse. I shall only name some few.
3. The third Particular on this Branch of the Text, was, How many ways a Land may be defiled with Violence, or with Injustice, Oppression, and Ʋnrighteousnesse. I shall only name Some few.
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First, A Land or City may be defiled, with Violence and Oppression, even in bargaining, in buying and selling, Lev. 25. When thou sellest any thing to thy neighbour (and consequently when thou buyest any thing from him) you shall not oppresse one another.
First, A Land or city may be defiled, with Violence and Oppression, even in bargaining, in buying and selling, Lev. 25. When thou sellest any thing to thy neighbour (and consequently when thou buyest any thing from him) you shall not oppress one Another.
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It is Violence and Oppression, and so is all Ʋnrighteousnesse, Mal. 3. I will be a swift witnesse against these who oppresse the hireling in his wages.
It is Violence and Oppression, and so is all Ʋnrighteousnesse, Malachi 3. I will be a swift witness against these who oppress the hireling in his wages.
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Thirdly, A Land or City may be defiled with Violence and Oppression, when too heavy and insupportable Bnrthens, Taxes and Impositions, are laid on it, which it cannot bear without sighs and groans: and this may be not only the fault of the Supream Powers, but even of inferiour Powers and Rulers of a Land, by an unjust and unequal dividing,
Thirdly, A Land or city may be defiled with Violence and Oppression, when too heavy and insupportable Bnrthens, Taxes and Impositions, Are laid on it, which it cannot bear without sighs and groans: and this may be not only the fault of the Supreme Powers, but even of inferior Powers and Rulers of a Land, by an unjust and unequal dividing,
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Fourthly, A Land or City may be defiled with Violence and Oppression, by perverting or delaying of Justice, when the Poor, the Widow and the Fatherlesse, are born down in Judgement, in their just and righteous Cause, by the Richer sort,
Fourthly, A Land or city may be defiled with Violence and Oppression, by perverting or delaying of justice, when the Poor, the Widow and the Fatherless, Are born down in Judgement, in their just and righteous Cause, by the Richer sort,
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Sixthly, A Land may be defiled with Violence by Sacriledge, when people maketh a prey of holy things, of those things which are devoted and consecrated to GOD, to his Church, to the Poor, to Pious uses: these are they who devour holy things, Psal. 83. Let us take to our selves the houses of God in possession.
Sixthly, A Land may be defiled with Violence by Sacrilege, when people makes a prey of holy things, of those things which Are devoted and consecrated to GOD, to his Church, to the Poor, to Pious uses: these Are they who devour holy things, Psalm 83. Let us take to our selves the houses of God in possession.
These are Sacrilegious Oppressors, and their sin is Sacrilegious Violence: They deal with the Church as Dyonisius dealt with Iupiter Olympus, he took from that Idol a Garment of massie Gold, which Hero had dedicated of the Spoils of Carthage, saying, It was too heavy for Summer, and too cold for Winter, and put a Garment of VVool about the Statue, saying, This is fit for both seasons of the year.
These Are Sacrilegious Oppressors's, and their since is Sacrilegious Violence: They deal with the Church as Dionysius dealt with Iupiter Olympus, he took from that Idol a Garment of massy Gold, which Hero had dedicated of the Spoils of Carthage, saying, It was too heavy for Summer, and too cold for Winter, and put a Garment of VVool about the Statue, saying, This is fit for both seasons of the year.
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but meerly problematick and disputable, and which may be holden pro or contra, without any hazard or losse of Salvation, or of a good Conscience: matters where•nent Pious and Learned Orthodox Divines, are not agreed among themselves.
but merely problematic and disputable, and which may be held Pro or contra, without any hazard or loss of Salvation, or of a good Conscience: matters where•nent Pious and Learned Orthodox Divines, Are not agreed among themselves.
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VVhen such things are imposed upon mens Consciences, as necessary and Fundamental Truths, this is horrible Violence. As to the Ʋniversality, or Overspreading of these sins amongst the Iews, both Country and City were defiled with Blood and Violence: And as to the height of these Sins, The land is full of bloody crimes,
When such things Are imposed upon men's Consciences, as necessary and Fundamental Truths, this is horrible Violence. As to the Ʋniversality, or Overspreading of these Sins among the Iews, both Country and city were defiled with Blood and Violence: And as to the height of these Sins, The land is full of bloody crimes,
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And I shall apply it (God willing) in these Considerations. First, What our condition was of late, we were in a chain under a base Bondage and Slavery. Secondly, Who were the makers of that chain. Thirdly, The causes wherefore GOD suffered us to come under such a sad chain of bondage. Fourthly, I shall in a word exhort all Ranks to Repentance,
And I shall apply it (God willing) in these Considerations. First, What our condition was of late, we were in a chain under a base Bondage and Slavery. Secondly, Who were the makers of that chain. Thirdly, The Causes Wherefore GOD suffered us to come under such a sad chain of bondage. Fourthly, I shall in a word exhort all Ranks to Repentance,
1. As to our condition of late these many years by gone, we were in a chain, we were brought and kept for many years, under a most base Slavery and Bondage, we were Slaves to Slaves, we were in a chain in all these respects, whereof I spoke in the Explication of the Text.
1. As to our condition of late these many Years by gone, we were in a chain, we were brought and kept for many Years, under a most base Slavery and Bondage, we were Slaves to Slaves, we were in a chain in all these respects, whereof I spoke in the Explication of the Text.
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First, In a chain, because we were restrained and deprived of our National Liberty, a yoke of Tyranny and Ʋsurpation was fast wreathed about our Necks: we had not power to act in any of our Publick Interests or Concernments, all our Civil Power and Authority taken away;
First, In a chain, Because we were restrained and deprived of our National Liberty, a yoke of Tyranny and Ʋsurpation was fast wreathed about our Necks: we had not power to act in any of our Public Interests or Concernments, all our Civil Power and authority taken away;
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our Parliaments razed to the foundation, our Civil and Criminal Courts made to run out of the right Channel, into a strang and new fancied Commonwealth: Strangers ruled over us,
our Parliaments razed to the Foundation, our Civil and Criminal Courts made to run out of the right Channel, into a strange and new fancied Commonwealth: Strangers ruled over us,
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and some temporizing Complyers of our own Land, were larg worse than Sir angers, such as our Sequestrators. We were in a chain also, in reference to our Church State, our Church Judicatories interrupted, hindered to proceed in their just and lawful Businesses, the General Affembly raised by Sword-men, a just judgement on the Church for our too much medling in Sword matters;
and Some temporizing Compliers of our own Land, were large Worse than Sir anger's, such as our Sequestrators. We were in a chain also, in Referente to our Church State, our Church Judges interrupted, hindered to proceed in their just and lawful Businesses, the General Affembly raised by Swordmen, a just judgement on the Church for our too much meddling in Sword matters;
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Secondly, We were in a chain, because our condition was sad and comfortlesse, we might have weep'd as the Jews did in their captivity, when they sate by the Rivers of Babylon. And I am sure, there was not any, that had a true Scots heart in their Breast, or the spirit of a man within them,
Secondly, We were in a chain, Because our condition was sad and comfortless, we might have Wept as the jews did in their captivity, when they sat by the rivers of Babylon. And I am sure, there was not any, that had a true Scots heart in their Breast, or the Spirit of a man within them,
or the true fear of GOD in their Hearts: none in Scotland, except sorne unnatural Monsters, and Treacherous active Compliers, but it pierced their hearts through, to be chained in such a base Bondage as we were in for many years.
or the true Fear of GOD in their Hearts: none in Scotland, except sorne unnatural Monsters, and Treacherous active Compliers, but it pierced their hearts through, to be chained in such a base Bondage as we were in for many Years.
Tell me, what Honest, Godly, or Loyal heart in Scotland could cease from bleeding, when they heard of that Woful, Cruel, Bloody, Treacherous, Ʋnparalelled, and eternally to be Anathematized blow, in striking off that most Pious, Glorious, Innocent, Sweet KINGS Head, the best KING amongst the sons of men.
Tell me, what Honest, Godly, or Loyal heart in Scotland could cease from bleeding, when they herd of that Woeful, Cruel, Bloody, Treacherous, Ʋnparalelled, and eternally to be Anathematized blow, in striking off that most Pious, Glorious, Innocent, Sweet KINGS Head, the best KING among the Sons of men.
Thirdly, We were in a chain; because our condition, was Reproachful, and Disgraceful: We were but a laughing-stock to our Conquerours, the object of their contempt and scorn, they did in effect but Jeer us,
Thirdly, We were in a chain; Because our condition, was Reproachful, and Disgraceful: We were but a laughingstock to our Conquerors, the Object of their contempt and scorn, they did in Effect but Jeer us,
Fourthly, We were in a chain these many years, before this blessed Revolution; because we were under many sad and insupportable Burthens. Who can tell since the righteous Government of this Land began to be shaken,
Fourthly, We were in a chain these many Years, before this blessed Revolution; Because we were under many sad and insupportable Burdens. Who can tell since the righteous Government of this Land began to be shaken,
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and the KING'S just Power and Authority was most unjustly and rebelliously wreasted out of his Royal Hands, and since that Antient and Equal Government was razed by Traitors, Ʋsurpers, and Tyrants, what a vast, incredible Treasure of Money, hath been drained from this poor Nation? Have we not found, that our late Rulers, and that fancied Commonwealth, our late pretended Parliaments, and these Traitorous, Bloody Ʋsurpers, their little finger heavier,
and the KING'S just Power and authority was most unjustly and rebelliously wrested out of his Royal Hands, and since that Ancient and Equal Government was razed by Traitors, Ʋsurpers, and Tyrants, what a vast, incredible Treasure of Money, hath been drained from this poor nation? Have we not found, that our late Rulers, and that fancied Commonwealth, our late pretended Parliaments, and these Traitorous, Bloody Ʋsurpers, their little finger Heavier,
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than many of our KINGS Loyns were, for many Ages and Generations? And any Burthen which the Land lyeth yet under, was occasioned and brought in by Rebels, Ʋsurpers, and Tyrants, and let them be blamed for it so long as it shall continue.
than many of our KINGS Loins were, for many Ages and Generations? And any Burden which the Land lies yet under, was occasioned and brought in by Rebels, Ʋsurpers, and Tyrants, and let them be blamed for it so long as it shall continue.
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2. The second thing in the Application is, Who was it that made this chain? I cannot in this condescend on Particulars, although something might be said to this Purpose, which, it may be, a little piece of time will discover.
2. The second thing in the Application is, Who was it that made this chain? I cannot in this condescend on Particulars, although something might be said to this Purpose, which, it may be, a little piece of time will discover.
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Secondly, It is not improbable that several Ʋnnatural, Treacherous and Perfidious Monsters amongst our selves, of each Rank, have had a hand in making the chain of our Bondage, and in helping to wreath it about our Necks, about the Necks of all Estates of the Land: about the Necks of our Nobles, Barons, Burrows, Ministry, Commons, that so they might rule all,
Secondly, It is not improbable that several Ʋnnatural, Treacherous and Perfidious Monsters among our selves, of each Rank, have had a hand in making the chain of our Bondage, and in helping to wreathe it about our Necks, about the Necks of all Estates of the Land: about the Necks of our Nobles, Barons, Burrows, Ministry, Commons, that so they might Rule all,
Thirdly, That strong chain of bondage, was made and wreathed fast about our Necks, by a rebellious Faction of Sectaries; for it is far from our thoughts to impute that Invasion to the Kingdom of England; but to a Bloody and Traiterous Faction of Fanaticks and Sectaries, which kept these own Nation and Ours both in a chain of bondage. In a word, the spirit that moved most strongly and powerfully in making our chain, and putting it about our Necks, was a spirit of Error, Rebellion, Sectarism, a spirit of Madnesse, of Delusion, Treachery and Hypocrisic.
Thirdly, That strong chain of bondage, was made and wreathed fast about our Necks, by a rebellious Faction of Sectaries; for it is Far from our thoughts to impute that Invasion to the Kingdom of England; but to a Bloody and Traitorous Faction of Fanatics and Sectaries, which kept these own nation and Ours both in a chain of bondage. In a word, the Spirit that moved most strongly and powerfully in making our chain, and putting it about our Necks, was a Spirit of Error, Rebellion, Sectarism, a Spirit of Madness, of Delusion, Treachery and Hypocrisic.
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3. The third thing in the Application, was the Causes wherefore the LORD suffered this sad chain of our bondage, to be wreathed about our Necks. In a word, beside these common Sins which reigneth through all Christendom, such as Atheism, Swearing, Profanity, Drunkennesse, Ʋncleannesse, Barrenesse under the Gospel, &c. This Land was defiled with these particular Sins, contained in the Text, that is, with Bloody Crimes and Violence, and that in all these Respects, whereof I did speak in the Explication of the Text.
3. The third thing in the Application, was the Causes Wherefore the LORD suffered this sad chain of our bondage, to be wreathed about our Necks. In a word, beside these Common Sins which Reigneth through all Christendom, such as Atheism, Swearing, Profanity, drunkenness, Ʋncleannesse, Barrenesse under the Gospel, etc. This Land was defiled with these particular Sins, contained in the Text, that is, with Bloody Crimes and Violence, and that in all these Respects, whereof I did speak in the Explication of the Text.
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First, This Land was defiled with much Innocent Blood, by an unjust War, by rising up against the KING, a practice inconsistant with sound Divinity, against all Orthodox Doctrine: a practice contrary to Scripture, contrary to the Doctrine of the Antient Church, and their practice contrary to the Confession of Faith: No King upon the account of his Intellectuals, Morals,
First, This Land was defiled with much Innocent Blood, by an unjust War, by rising up against the KING, a practice Inconsistent with found Divinity, against all Orthodox Doctrine: a practice contrary to Scripture, contrary to the Doctrine of the Ancient Church, and their practice contrary to the Confessi of Faith: No King upon the account of his Intellectuals, Morals,
How many mournful Widows and Fatherlesse Orphans, have our late civil, or rather incivil VVars made in Scotland? How many poor creatures have been snatched away perforce, from their weeping VVives, and poor Babies, and sent out to be Souldiers, that knew not how to handle a Sword nor Arms? what could these do but be cut down like Beasts? And doth not the Blood of these poor creatures cry to GOD for Vengeance, against Rebels, Ʋsurpers and Tyrants? Is not the Land defiled with much lunocent Blood by most unjust and cruel Sentences on Benches? Is not the Land defiled with much Innocent Blood upon Scaffolds? How many in Britain have been forced to lay down their Heads to the Block, within these few years of Ʋsurpation and Tyrannie, and that for their Loyalty and Fidelity to their Just and Native KING? Hath not as Noble, yea, the most Noble Blood in England and Scotland been shed on Scaffolds? And which no Story can parallel,
How many mournful Widows and Fatherless Orphans, have our late civil, or rather incivil VVars made in Scotland? How many poor creatures have been snatched away perforce, from their weeping VVives, and poor Babies, and sent out to be Soldiers, that knew not how to handle a Sword nor Arms? what could these do but be Cut down like Beasts? And does not the Blood of these poor creatures cry to GOD for Vengeance, against Rebels, Ʋsurpers and Tyrants? Is not the Land defiled with much lunocent Blood by most unjust and cruel Sentences on Benches? Is not the Land defiled with much Innocent Blood upon Scaffolds? How many in Britain have been forced to lay down their Heads to the Block, within these few Years of Ʋsurpation and Tyranny, and that for their Loyalty and Fidis to their Just and Native KING? Hath not as Noble, yea, the most Noble Blood in England and Scotland been shed on Scaffolds? And which no Story can parallel,
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and which none that feareth GOD indeed, or any faithful Subject, can speak of, but with Horror, sad hearts, and Tears in their Eyes, was not the Royal Blood of that Blessed Martyr KING CHARLES the 1, of Eternal Memory, Spilt on a Scaffold, in the Famous City of London, in the view of many Thousands of his Dear, Loyal, Weeping Subjects, who had no Power for the time, to deliver that Innocent Lamb, from the teeth of these Bloody Cannibals, Dogs, yea, Devils Incarnat? Thus was the Land defiled with bloody crimes. And was it not full of Violence also, full of Ʋnrighteousness, Falshood, Deceit, Cheating, Ʋnjustice, Oppression and Robery, defiled with Violence of all sorts? What Oppression, Injustice and Violence was there by Blind bands, Loan Money, or rather taking mens Means, and Imprisoning their Persons, Forcing of Consciences, and severall things of that nature?
and which none that fears GOD indeed, or any faithful Subject, can speak of, but with Horror, sad hearts, and Tears in their Eyes, was not the Royal Blood of that Blessed Martyr KING CHARLES the 1, of Eternal Memory, Spilled on a Scaffold, in the Famous city of London, in the view of many Thousands of his Dear, Loyal, Weeping Subject's, who had no Power for the time, to deliver that Innocent Lamb, from the teeth of these Bloody Cannibals, Dogs, yea, Devils Incarnate? Thus was the Land defiled with bloody crimes. And was it not full of Violence also, full of Ʋnrighteousness, Falsehood, Deceit, Cheating, Ʋnjustice, Oppression and Robbery, defiled with Violence of all sorts? What Oppression, Injustice and Violence was there by Blind bans, Loan Money, or rather taking men's Means, and Imprisoning their Persons, Forcing of Consciences, and several things of that nature?
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And in particular, til we of the Ministery, come to an ingenious confession, of our Accession to the making of the Chain. Shall we charge this on others,
And in particular, till we of the Ministry, come to an ingenious Confessi, of our Accession to the making of the Chain. Shall we charge this on Others,
by reducing and restoring, our Native KING, to his just Rights and Prerogatives, and by restoring to us, the Liberty, Freedom and Authority of Parliaments. Let us admire and adore the Wisdom of GOD, who upon a sudden, befooled the Princes of Zoan, the great Wits, the cunning Achitophels and Matchavels of Brittain. Let us admire the LORDS Out-witting, Over-topping, and Over-turning all the Cabinet Councels of that Perfidious and Treacherous Cabal. I say again, it is a duty well be-coming, this High and Honorable Court of PARLIAMENT, to bless GOD from your hearts,
by reducing and restoring, our Native KING, to his just Rights and Prerogatives, and by restoring to us, the Liberty, Freedom and authority of Parliaments. Let us admire and adore the Wisdom of GOD, who upon a sudden, befooled the Princes of Zoan, the great Wits, the cunning Achitophels and Matchavels of Britain. Let us admire the LORDS Outwitting, Overtopping, and Overturning all the Cabinet Counsels of that Perfidious and Treacherous Cabal. I say again, it is a duty well be-coming, this High and Honourable Court of PARLIAMENT, to bless GOD from your hearts,
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for breaking the chain of our bondage, by reducing and restoring Our Native KING, to his just Rights, Royal Dignity and Power, after such a sad and long Exile, by a pack of false, greedy, ambitious, hypocritical, cruel, Bloody Murtherers and Traitors, who called themselves Saints, and that in despight of all the Enemies of the Royal Family and Interest, who were not few.
for breaking the chain of our bondage, by reducing and restoring Our Native KING, to his just Rights, Royal Dignity and Power, After such a sad and long Exile, by a pack of false, greedy, ambitious, hypocritical, cruel, Bloody Murderers and Traitors, who called themselves Saints, and that in despite of all the Enemies of the Royal Family and Interest, who were not few.
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6. To close, Let it not seem Presumption nor Vanity, in such a poor weak man as I am, to say, that in my humble opinion, GOD is calling upon KING and PARLIAMENT to do two things.
6. To close, Let it not seem Presumption nor Vanity, in such a poor weak man as I am, to say, that in my humble opinion, GOD is calling upon KING and PARLIAMENT to do two things.
and fastened about the Neck of this poor Kingdom: and in this his MAJESTIES Commissioner, and this Honorable Court of PARLIAMENT have made a very considerable and noble Progress, to their eternal memory.
and fastened about the Neck of this poor Kingdom: and in this his MAJESTIES Commissioner, and this Honourable Court of PARLIAMENT have made a very considerable and noble Progress, to their Eternal memory.
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First, A Chain of Justice, for all such, who upon clear evidences shall be found guilty, of the Plotting, Contriving, or Acting in that Ʋnparalelled Murther of the late KING, the betraying, or selling his MAJESTY,
First, A Chain of justice, for all such, who upon clear evidences shall be found guilty, of the Plotting, Contriving, or Acting in that Ʋnparalelled Murder of the late KING, the betraying, or selling his MAJESTY,
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Secondly, A Chain of new Laws, or the reviving of Ancient Laws, if they can be by more severe and terrible Sanctions, for preventing the like Treachery, Disloyalty and Ʋsurpation in time coming:
Secondly, A Chain of new Laws, or the reviving of Ancient Laws, if they can be by more severe and terrible Sanctions, for preventing the like Treachery, Disloyalty and Ʋsurpation in time coming:
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Thirdly, A chain of Regulation in reference to Church-Government: Remember my words, it is the regulation of Church-Government by Civil Authority I speak of.
Thirdly, A chain of Regulation in Referente to Church-Government: remember my words, it is the regulation of Church-Government by Civil authority I speak of.
I mean, that Church-Government be not suffered by the Civil Power, the KING and PARLIAMENT, to run without its own Channel, nor to be excentrick to Church Matters, but that it may be kepet within its own Banks. I shall not use that Argument which some calls a Fallacy, that is, to reason from the faults of Governours, against the Government from the outstretching of a Government, to the overturning of a Government, and yet that Argument was made use of in Anno 1638. But I may very lawfully and justly without Fallacy, in all equity, Argue from the outstretching of a Government, or from the abuse of it, to the Regulation of it,
I mean, that Church-Government be not suffered by the Civil Power, the KING and PARLIAMENT, to run without its own Channel, nor to be eccentric to Church Matters, but that it may be kepet within its own Banks. I shall not use that Argument which Some calls a Fallacy, that is, to reason from the Faults of Governors, against the Government from the outstretching of a Government, to the overturning of a Government, and yet that Argument was made use of in Anno 1638. But I may very lawfully and justly without Fallacy, in all equity, Argue from the outstretching of a Government, or from the abuse of it, to the Regulation of it,
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and putting of it within its own Channel. I think, that all Church-Government should be so Regulated by the KING and PARLIAMENT, that it be not suffered to cope with the Supream Authority of a Nation, much less to counteract thereto, least of all to overtop the Supream Authority, that is Popish. I think, that Church-Government should be so regulated, that there be not in one Kingdom, two Supream Coordinat Powers to clash one upon another,
and putting of it within its own Channel. I think, that all Church-Government should be so Regulated by the KING and PARLIAMENT, that it be not suffered to cope with the Supreme authority of a nation, much less to counteract thereto, least of all to overtop the Supreme authority, that is Popish. I think, that Church-Government should be so regulated, that there be not in one Kingdom, two Supreme coordinate Powers to clash one upon Another,
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I am no Stats-man, yet I take it to be beyond an Ordinary Wit, to make two Coordinat Supream Powers in one Land, consisting with the Safety and Peace thereof, especially a Nation that is Monarchicall. I conceive, that too many lay a wrong Foundation, in reference to this matter; whereupon they build wrong Superstructures; for they look upon the State, Civil and Ecclesiastick, as upon two severall, distinct, independent Bodies, while as they are not two Bodies, but two parts of one and the same Politick Body, under one Chief and Supream Civil Governour: And although the Supream Civil Authority ought not to meddle immediatly with Things meerly Spiritual, Such as the Preaching of the Word, Administration of the Sacraments, the exercise of the Keys, these things being committed by CHRIST to the Minister of the Gospel; yet it is proper for the Supream Civil Magistrate, to meddle with Things that are Ecclesiastick, to see the Church in His Dominions rightly Constituted, and rightly Governed: For in reference to the external Regiment of the Church, the Supream Gubernative Power is in the Supream Magistrate: And therefore the Reformation of Religion, without the consent, much less contrary to the Will of a Supream Christian Magistrate, hath no warrantable Precedent in GODS Word; but the very contrary is holden out there.
I am no Stats-man, yet I take it to be beyond an Ordinary Wit, to make two coordinate Supreme Powers in one Land, consisting with the Safety and Peace thereof, especially a nation that is Monarchical. I conceive, that too many lay a wrong Foundation, in Referente to this matter; whereupon they built wrong Superstructures; for they look upon the State, Civil and Ecclesiastic, as upon two several, distinct, independent Bodies, while as they Are not two Bodies, but two parts of one and the same Politic Body, under one Chief and Supreme Civil Governor: And although the Supreme Civil authority ought not to meddle immediately with Things merely Spiritual, Such as the Preaching of the Word, Administration of the Sacraments, the exercise of the Keys, these things being committed by CHRIST to the Minister of the Gospel; yet it is proper for the Supreme Civil Magistrate, to meddle with Things that Are Ecclesiastic, to see the Church in His Dominions rightly Constituted, and rightly Governed: For in Referente to the external Regiment of the Church, the Supreme Gubernative Power is in the Supreme Magistrate: And Therefore the Reformation of Religion, without the consent, much less contrary to the Will of a Supreme Christian Magistrate, hath no warrantable Precedent in GOD'S Word; but the very contrary is held out there.
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But we find no where in Scripture, the people reforming, without the conourrence of the Supream Magistrate, even in the times of their worst Kings. And any who will deny that it so, in the beginning of Christian Magistracy, will shew themselves ignorants in Antiquity. And is it not more suitable and agreeable to Reason, more for the Honor, Safety, and Stability of a Church, and the Government thereof,
But we find no where in Scripture, the people reforming, without the conourrence of the Supreme Magistrate, even in the times of their worst Kings. And any who will deny that it so, in the beginning of Christian Magistracy, will show themselves Ignorants in Antiquity. And is it not more suitable and agreeable to Reason, more for the Honour, Safety, and Stability of a Church, and the Government thereof,
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and for the advancement of Religion and piety in a Land, that the Church depend rather upon the KING and Supream Magistrate, than upon popularity, the natural product whereof is coufusion and tumult, as the breathing and wind of factions and schismaticall Spirits bloweth upon these waters? It is my humble opinion, that there ought to be such a chain of Regulation, put about Church-Government, as it shall not be lawfull for the Church to prescribe restrictions and limitations to the KING,
and for the advancement of Religion and piety in a Land, that the Church depend rather upon the KING and Supreme Magistrate, than upon popularity, the natural product whereof is coufusion and tumult, as the breathing and wind of factions and Schismatical Spirits blows upon these waters? It is my humble opinion, that there ought to be such a chain of Regulation, put about Church-Government, as it shall not be lawful for the Church to prescribe restrictions and limitations to the KING,
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before his admission to the Exercise of his Royal Power; such a chain of Regulation, as it may not be lawfull to the Church to declare against the KING, to state Quarrels in matters of War, to purge Armies, and least of all, to exclude the KINGS Interest out of the state of the Quarrel, to force the KING to subscribe Papers and Declarations, contrary to his will;
before his admission to the Exercise of his Royal Power; such a chain of Regulation, as it may not be lawful to the Church to declare against the KING, to state Quarrels in matters of War, to purge Armies, and least of all, to exclude the KINGS Interest out of the state of the Quarrel, to force the KING to subscribe Papers and Declarations, contrary to his will;
such a chain of Regulation, that it shall not be lawfull for Ministers to protest against the Magistrates Lawfull Power, in raising all fensible Parsons in the Kingdom, for the just and necessary Defence thereof,
such a chain of Regulation, that it shall not be lawful for Ministers to protest against the Magistrates Lawful Power, in raising all fensible Parsons in the Kingdom, for the just and necessary Defence thereof,
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and calling that necessary Duty a Sin, and a conjunction with the Malignant Party: a Principle and Practice inconsistant with the Safety of any Nation: a Protestation and Practice to be abhorred by all Modest and Loyal-men: Clearly contrary to the Law of GOD, of Nature, of Nations: A Principle and Practice never heard of since the beginning of the VVorld, in any Story, Sacred or Profane•: A Principle which ought to be well adverted, that the like may be preveened in time coming:
and calling that necessary Duty a since, and a conjunction with the Malignant Party: a Principle and Practice Inconsistent with the Safety of any nation: a Protestation and Practice to be abhorred by all Modest and Loyal-men: Clearly contrary to the Law of GOD, of Nature, of nations: A Principle and Practice never herd of since the beginning of the World, in any Story, Sacred or Profane•: A Principle which ought to be well adverted, that the like may be prevened in time coming:
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A Principle and Practice to be Stigmatized, as well as the Remonstrauce; Such a chain of Regulation, as may lay a Restraint upon Ministers, from starting or venting Questions, Principles or Tenets, destructive to the Supream Civil Authority, or which may have any tendency to unsettle Authority, and to shake the Peace of a Nation; such as the Doctrine of opposing and resisting of KINGS by their own Subjects, through Force of Arms: the crying down the Authority and Actings of a Free PARLIAMENT:
A Principle and Practice to be Stigmatized, as well as the Remonstrauce; Such a chain of Regulation, as may lay a Restraint upon Ministers, from starting or venting Questions, Principles or Tenets, destructive to the Supreme Civil authority, or which may have any tendency to unsettle authority, and to shake the Peace of a nation; such as the Doctrine of opposing and resisting of KINGS by their own Subject's, through Force of Arms: the crying down the authority and Actings of a Free PARLIAMENT:
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Popular Reformation: the laying too much Stresse upon any Humane Draught whatsoever, as if it were the Basis and Foundation of Religion, or making any thing the rule of Faith, VVorship, and Religious Practice, but the VVord of GOD.
Popular Reformation: the laying too much Stress upon any Humane Draught whatsoever, as if it were the Basis and Foundation of Religion, or making any thing the Rule of Faith, VVorship, and Religious Practice, but the Word of GOD.
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All which may, and ought to be done with due respect and tendernesse too, and preservation of the Just Power, Liberty and Authority of the Church, according to the Holy Scripture, taken in its Native and Genuine Sense, and according to the Antient Primitive, and Apostolick Practice, and for the advancement of Godlinesse and Peace, both in Church and State.
All which may, and ought to be done with due respect and tenderness too, and preservation of the Just Power, Liberty and authority of the Church, according to the Holy Scripture, taken in its Native and Genuine Sense, and according to the Ancient Primitive, and Apostolic Practice, and for the advancement of Godliness and Peace, both in Church and State.
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and make them effectuall by a vigorous Execution; for a Law without Execution, is but a Bee without a Sting: And there can be no Law really executed, without Power. And therefore these who did wrest the Militia out of the Late Martyred KING'S hands, did in effect destroy all Law and Justice, by robbing the KING of the Sword, the choisest Flowre and Strength of the Crown. Necessity, Duty, Safety, the Peace and Quiet of the Land, the putting Law and Justice to a lively Execution, calleth for Power, that so Popery and Profanity, Violence, Robbery, and Oppression in the Land, Schism in the Church, Ruptures in the State, Mutinies, Insurrections, Plottings, and Contrivances to involve the Nation in new Troubles by Mal-contents, may be timely preveened and kept under;
and make them effectual by a vigorous Execution; for a Law without Execution, is but a be without a Sting: And there can be no Law really executed, without Power. And Therefore these who did wrest the Militia out of the Late Martyred KING'S hands, did in Effect destroy all Law and justice, by robbing the KING of the Sword, the Choicest Flower and Strength of the Crown. Necessity, Duty, Safety, the Peace and Quiet of the Land, the putting Law and justice to a lively Execution, calls for Power, that so Popery and Profanity, Violence, Robbery, and Oppression in the Land, Schism in the Church, Ruptures in the State, Mutinies, Insurrections, Plottings, and Contrivances to involve the nation in new Troubles by Malcontents, may be timely prevened and kept under;
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for though the face of the VVaters appear smooth for the present, there is some stirrngs at the Bottom, by these who have put on a present Mask of Loyalty, but are ready to pull off,
for though the face of the Waters appear smooth for the present, there is Some stirrngs At the Bottom, by these who have put on a present Mask of Loyalty, but Are ready to pull off,
and to his High and Honourable Court, in matters of so great Concernment; but I may say, I do it in all humility, and from a principle of Loyalty, and Love to my SOVERAIGN the KING, to the Country, and to my Mother Church, let Men construct it as they list, and so.
and to his High and Honourable Court, in matters of so great Concernment; but I may say, I do it in all humility, and from a principle of Loyalty, and Love to my SOVEREIGN the KING, to the Country, and to my Mother Church, let Men construct it as they list, and so.
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