Sheba's conspiracy and Amasa's confederacy, or, A modest vindication of the national association entred into by the Honorable House of Commons, Feb. 25th, 1695 being a sermon preach'd in the parish-church of St. James Clarkenwell, March 29th / by D. Pead ...
GOD, whose only Prerogative it is, ever hath been, and shall be, to dispose of Kingdoms, was pleased to Appoint and Anoint David the Son of Jesse to wear Israel 's Crown;
GOD, whose only Prerogative it is, ever hath been, and shall be, to dispose of Kingdoms, was pleased to Appoint and Anoint David the Son of Jesse to wear Israel is Crown;
or else convert the Monarchy into a Commonwealth, of which number was Sheba, who took Pett at the Honour the Tribe of Judah had done themselves in being so zealous (after the Defeat of Absalom ) to conduct David from Mahanaim to Jerusalem; for if you consult the 41 Verse of the preceding Chapter, you will find the Ten Tribes sharply contesting with the Men of Judah, and blaming them for their so great haste in transporting the King and his Houshold, without calling them to the Consult, that they also might have shared in the Honour of such a Loyal Action;
or Else convert the Monarchy into a Commonwealth, of which number was Sheba, who took Pett At the Honour the Tribe of Judah had done themselves in being so zealous (After the Defeat of Absalom) to conduct David from Mahanaim to Jerusalem; for if you consult the 41 Verse of the preceding Chapter, you will find the Ten Tribes sharply contesting with the Men of Judah, and blaming them for their so great haste in transporting the King and his Household, without calling them to the Consult, that they also might have shared in the Honour of such a Loyal Actium;
for even those Men who were so hot in the Contention, pretending so much Loyalty of a sudden, in the Rebellion of Absalom deserted David 's Standard;
for even those Men who were so hight in the Contention, pretending so much Loyalty of a sudden, in the Rebellion of Absalom deserted David is Standard;
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And, as saith the Verse following the Text, they forsook David; and I fear some, who are now very forward in these Demonstrations of Loyalty, (had the Enemy landed) would have held it their best Policy to have met him, in an obsequious manner, thereby to save their Estates.
And, as Says the Verse following the Text, they forsook David; and I Fear Some, who Are now very forward in these Demonstrations of Loyalty, (had the Enemy landed) would have held it their best Policy to have met him, in an obsequious manner, thereby to save their Estates.
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for had Israel adher'd to his Advice, they had as certainly been made Slaves to the Philistines, as we to the French, if we had all (as some did lately) deserted King William.
for had Israel adhered to his advice, they had as Certainly been made Slaves to the philistines, as we to the French, if we had all (as Some did lately) deserted King William.
Thirdly, He is describ'd by his Family or Tribe, he was Son of Bichri, a Benjamite; i. e, one that could not brook to see the Crown settled in the Tribe of of Judah.
Thirdly, He is described by his Family or Tribe, he was Son of Bichri, a Benjamite; i. e, one that could not brook to see the Crown settled in the Tribe of of Judah.
of like mind are the Papists, and their wicked Complices, if they cannot have a King of their own Persuasion and Temper, no other shall live in Safety or Peace.
of like mind Are the Papists, and their wicked Accomplices, if they cannot have a King of their own Persuasion and Temper, no other shall live in Safety or Peace.
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and out of the hand of the Philistines? Had not David been heartily concern'd in your Safety and Welfare, had you not had a near place in his Royal Heart, would he for your sakes have courted Dangers, have carried his life in his hand,
and out of the hand of the philistines? Had not David been heartily concerned in your Safety and Welfare, had you not had a near place in his Royal Heart, would he for your sakes have courted Dangers, have carried his life in his hand,
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He saw that he and his Tribe had put a bar in the way of their Preferment, both by Rebelling against David, and also in being tardy to bring the King back after that Rebellion was so happily appeased;
He saw that he and his Tribe had put a bar in the Way of their Preferment, both by Rebelling against David, and also in being tardy to bring the King back After that Rebellion was so happily appeased;
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The next thing unseemly and worthy Reproof in this short Speech is the Slander and Contempt, in these Words, the Son of Jesse. He upbraided David with his Descent and Family, calling him the Son of Jesse, whom he ought to have honoured with the Title of King, This was done in scorn;
The next thing unseemly and worthy Reproof in this short Speech is the Slander and Contempt, in these Words, the Son of Jesse. He upbraided David with his Descent and Family, calling him the Son of Jesse, whom he ought to have honoured with the Title of King, This was done in scorn;
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and thus some of our saucy irreverent Sheba 's call him only Prince of Orange, whom they ought to acknowledge as rightful King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c. St. Jude calls those that speak contemptuously of Dignities, filthy Dreamers, Persons whose Words declare that their Wits and Senses have been asleep,
and thus Some of our saucy irreverent Sheba is call him only Prince of Orange, whom they ought to acknowledge as rightful King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, etc. Saint U^de calls those that speak contemptuously of Dignities, filthy Dreamers, Persons whose Words declare that their Wits and Senses have been asleep,
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and then peradventure he himself might get into the Throne; (as being of Saul 's Family) or otherwise a Commonwealth might follow thereupon, wherein it was more easie for him to put in for a share in the Government.
and then Peradventure he himself might get into the Throne; (as being of Saul is Family) or otherwise a Commonwealth might follow thereupon, wherein it was more easy for him to put in for a share in the Government.
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and out do it, with one spoken by a reputed Christian, who may well hide his Head (as he now doth) had he nothing more than a Black-mouth to answer for.
and out do it, with one spoken by a reputed Christian, who may well hide his Head (as he now does) had he nothing more than a Black-mouth to answer for.
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But blessed be God the Lot is fallen to us very pleasantly, and we have a goodly Inheritance in our David a large Inheritance of Piety, Wisdom, Justice, Goodness,
But blessed be God the Lot is fallen to us very pleasantly, and we have a goodly Inheritance in our David a large Inheritance of Piety, Wisdom, justice, goodness,
This Speech thus taken in peices expos'd and confuted, I will now shew you how unreasonable this Benjamite was in this Invective against David, and that he really had no cause to quarrel with that Revolution which Providence had made in the Throne of Israel: and this I will do first by making some remarks on the Person remov'd,
This Speech thus taken in Pieces exposed and confuted, I will now show you how unreasonable this Benjamite was in this Invective against David, and that he really had no cause to quarrel with that Revolution which Providence had made in the Throne of Israel: and this I will do First by making Some remarks on the Person removed,
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1. That which might have quieted Sheba and his Tribe was, The Person Abdicated, viz. Saul was removed for his Disobedience against the positive Commands of God.
1. That which might have quieted Sheba and his Tribe was, The Person Abdicated, viz. Saul was removed for his Disobedience against the positive Commands of God.
The Scriptures are silent, as concerning Saul 's behaviour while a private person, and if we may suppose him them tractable and obedient, his new Honour made a wonderful Alteration,
The Scriptures Are silent, as Concerning Saul is behaviour while a private person, and if we may suppose him them tractable and obedient, his new Honour made a wondered Alteration,
but some have got so much King-craft, that they can disguise their natural Tempers, and dissemble better, till such time as they judge they may disclose their own without controul. For, 1 Sam. 10.1. he was anointed;
but Some have god so much Kingcraft, that they can disguise their natural Tempers, and dissemble better, till such time as they judge they may disclose their own without control. For, 1 Sam. 10.1. he was anointed;
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V. 8. he receives command by the same hand that anointed him, to go down to Gilgal, and there stay seven days, where Samuel would come down and offer Burnt-offerings, Sacrifice,
V. 8. he receives command by the same hand that anointed him, to go down to Gilgal, and there stay seven days, where Samuel would come down and offer Burnt offerings, Sacrifice,
he will stay no longer, but turn Priest and offer Sacrifice: observe, as light a matter as he counted it, Samuel tells him, 1 Sam. 13.13. that it was a foolish Act, and he had thereby broken the Commandment of the Lord:
he will stay no longer, but turn Priest and offer Sacrifice: observe, as Light a matter as he counted it, Samuel tells him, 1 Sam. 13.13. that it was a foolish Act, and he had thereby broken the Commandment of the Lord:
His fear of the Philistines could not justifie his distrust of God's help, nor would the Devotion of his Sacrifice atone for the breach of God's Command:
His Fear of the philistines could not justify his distrust of God's help, nor would the Devotion of his Sacrifice atone for the breach of God's Command:
It is great fondness to believe that God, who requires Obedience from those of low degree, should hold such excused whom he hath placed in the most eminent Stations.
It is great fondness to believe that God, who requires obedience from those of low degree, should hold such excused whom he hath placed in the most eminent Stations.
and consequently every Act of Disobedience in such Personages appears the more heinous, even from the greatness of that Honour to which they are exalted.
and consequently every Act of Disobedience in such Personages appears the more heinous, even from the greatness of that Honour to which they Are exalted.
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if Nature represented his Obedience as cruel and sanguine, Grace should have reminded him of His uncontroulable Authority, who had given him this in charge;
if Nature represented his obedience as cruel and sanguine, Grace should have Reminded him of His uncontrollable authority, who had given him this in charge;
and moreover, as God was pleas'd to acquaint him, they had deilt very barbarously when time was with Israel; and therefore he should have concluded, that seeing God's time of Vengeance was come,
and moreover, as God was pleased to acquaint him, they had deilt very barbarously when time was with Israel; and Therefore he should have concluded, that seeing God's time of Vengeance was come,
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However he should have consider'd, it had been more happy to hear the Heathen confessing, Verily there is a righteous God that judgeth in the earth, than to hear his Subjects vaunting, There is a rich King that reigneth in Israel. It may be Hypocrisie became Advocate for the choicest of the Cattle, alledging if ever the Case were examined, it would be a sufficient excuse to plead they were spar'd for Sacrifice:
However he should have considered, it had been more happy to hear the Heathen confessing, Verily there is a righteous God that Judgeth in the earth, than to hear his Subject's vaunting, There is a rich King that Reigneth in Israel. It may be Hypocrisy became Advocate for the Choicest of the Cattle, alleging if ever the Case were examined, it would be a sufficient excuse to plead they were spared for Sacrifice:
2. Sheba and his Company might have been satisfied in the Providence of God's deposing Saul, because they well knew Saul was false and inconstant to his most solemn Oaths and Engagements.
2. Sheba and his Company might have been satisfied in the Providence of God's deposing Saul, Because they well knew Saul was false and inconstant to his most solemn Oaths and Engagements.
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The Inhabitants of Gibeon, by crafty Pretences, drew Joshua into Covenant, Josh. 9.15. however Joshua most religiously observ'd the Articles he made with them:
The Inhabitants of Gibeon, by crafty Pretences, drew joshua into Covenant, Josh. 9.15. however joshua most religiously observed the Articles he made with them:
These Gibeonites liv'd safely and happily for many Years under the Protection of Joshua 's and the Princes of Israel 's first Covenant, till such time as King Saul over exalted by Reflections on his own Power and Greatness, scorn'd to pay any farther deference to that Ancient and long established Chariter;
These Gibeonites lived safely and happily for many years under the Protection of joshua is and the Princes of Israel is First Covenant, till such time as King Saul over exalted by Reflections on his own Power and Greatness, scorned to pay any farther deference to that Ancient and long established Chariter;
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but to curry favour with the People, inhumanly slew Multitudes of those poor Wretches, notwithstanding they were now become Members of the true Church.
but to curry favour with the People, inhumanly slew Multitudes of those poor Wretches, notwithstanding they were now become Members of the true Church.
Such as pretend otherwise, would acquit themselves more honourably would they tell the World that the Ceremonies of a Coronation-Oath once perform'd, there remains no farther Obligation on the Crowned Person to be Just and Faithful:
Such as pretend otherwise, would acquit themselves more honourably would they tell the World that the Ceremonies of a Coronation-Oath once performed, there remains no farther Obligation on the Crowned Person to be Just and Faithful:
To return to the Gibeonites, and from God's Abdicating Saul therewith considered, we may observe, that when ever they who in the honesty and simplicity of their hearts, rely'd on the Honour and Faith of Solemn Promises, were by their too easie credulity abused,
To return to the Gibeonites, and from God's Abdicating Saul therewith considered, we may observe, that when ever they who in the honesty and simplicity of their hearts, relied on the Honour and Faith of Solemn Promises, were by their too easy credulity abused,
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and Privileges of their Subjects, (for security whereof, beside the Ancient Grant of Bountiful Kings, they have the standing Laws of the Kingdom) they can expect no other than that God should arise,
and Privileges of their Subject's, (for security whereof, beside the Ancient Grant of Bountiful Kings, they have the standing Laws of the Kingdom) they can expect no other than that God should arise,
3. Sheba and his Crew might have rested better satisfied in the Providence of God deposing Saul, because they were not ignorant that Saul was cruel and tyrannical, and mightily abused his Power.
3. Sheba and his Crew might have rested better satisfied in the Providence of God deposing Saul, Because they were not ignorant that Saul was cruel and tyrannical, and mightily abused his Power.
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I confess these Words, He reigned two years, will admit another Construction; but I know not whether the looseness of the Times will bear such sound Doctrine: However this it is;
I confess these Words, He reigned two Years, will admit Another Construction; but I know not whither the looseness of the Times will bear such found Doctrine: However this it is;
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yet I think it cannot thence be concluded, that either God did prescribe what particular Form or Manner of Government should be used in every part of the World, as Monarchy, Aristocracy, or Democracy;
yet I think it cannot thence be concluded, that either God did prescribe what particular From or Manner of Government should be used in every part of the World, as Monarchy, Aristocracy, or Democracy;
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however, to apply this Rule to the Person governing would be dangerous, as, to say that a King of a Free People, who upon his Coronation stipulates with his People,
however, to apply this Rule to the Person governing would be dangerous, as, to say that a King of a Free People, who upon his Coronation stipulates with his People,
for hereupon not only would Confusion follow (to prevent which Government was ordain'd) but the Person so abusing his Power must be allow'd to be the Ordinance of God:
for hereupon not only would Confusion follow (to prevent which Government was ordained) but the Person so abusing his Power must be allowed to be the Ordinance of God:
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but that God alloweth of no such extravagant employing Power, we may find he hath reserved a Prerogative of calling them that shall be guilty of so doing to an Account for that Power;
but that God alloweth of no such extravagant employing Power, we may find he hath reserved a Prerogative of calling them that shall be guilty of so doing to an Account for that Power;
for Ver. 33. the same hour this was fulfilled upon the great Nebuchadnezzar, whom by reason he had abus'd his Power in Pride and Luxury, God dethron'd.
for Ver. 33. the same hour this was fulfilled upon the great Nebuchadnezzar, whom by reason he had abused his Power in Pride and Luxury, God dethroned.
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And farther, that it belongs to God thus to deal with Crown'd Heads, look into Ver. 34. when by a seven Years Abdication Nebuchadnezzar was reformed, God restor'd him to his Throne.
And farther, that it belongs to God thus to deal with Crowned Heads, look into Ver. 34. when by a seven years Abdication Nebuchadnezzar was reformed, God restored him to his Throne.
God foreseeing he would be reclaim'd, reserv'd his Throne vacant, and his Diadem untouch'd, as Josephus says, nemine audente toto septennio invadere Dominium, none daring to take the Government during his Absence.
God Foreseeing he would be reclaimed, reserved his Throne vacant, and his Diadem untouched, as Josephus Says, Nemine audente toto septennio invadere Dominium, none daring to take the Government during his Absence.
That Saul was guilty of Oppression and Cruelty, and mightily abus'd his Power, we need use no other Evidence than that we find upon Record 1 Sam. 8.11. and onwards.
That Saul was guilty of Oppression and Cruelty, and mightily abused his Power, we need use no other Evidence than that we find upon Record 1 Sam. 8.11. and onward.
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I confess, I might have instanc'd in his rash condemning Jonathan to Death, in his bloody Dispatch of so many of God's Priests at Nob, upon the bare Information of a Muleteer or Ass-Driver;
I confess, I might have instanced in his rash condemning Johnathan to Death, in his bloody Dispatch of so many of God's Priests At Nob, upon the bore Information of a Muleteer or Ass-Driver;
his Heart was too tender to slay a single Amalakite, an Idolater, yet he could command and behold the Slanghter of fourscore Priests, besides a mixt multitude of Women, Children, and Sucklings:
his Heart was too tender to slay a single Amalekite, an Idolater, yet he could command and behold the Slanghter of fourscore Priests, beside a mixed multitude of Women, Children, and Sucklings:
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That this was foretold of Saul, the 18 Ver. makes appear, where it is said, Ye shall cry out in that day because of your King which ye shall have chosen.
That this was foretold of Saul, the 18 Ver. makes appear, where it is said, You shall cry out in that day Because of your King which you shall have chosen.
What Fancy or Good will could these People have for a King of whom they had received so terrible an Account by God's holy Prophet? yet read Ver. 19. all this moved them not,
What Fancy or Good will could these People have for a King of whom they had received so terrible an Account by God's holy Prophet? yet read Ver. 19. all this moved them not,
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Yet we have heard others that match them, crying out, we will have a King, we will have the Crown descend in the Right Line, notwithstanding more dangerous Circumstances (than these foretold of Saul ) were notoriously apparent in the Successour. But what shall we say!
Yet we have herd Others that match them, crying out, we will have a King, we will have the Crown descend in the Right Line, notwithstanding more dangerous circumstances (than these foretold of Saul) were notoriously apparent in the Successor. But what shall we say!
Instead of saying, the Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, and blessed be the name of the Lord, we hear them blowing their Trumpets with Traitor Sheba, and saying, we have no part in David,
Instead of saying, the Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, and blessed be the name of the Lord, we hear them blowing their Trumpets with Traitor Sheba, and saying, we have no part in David,
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however, you may take notice, that you may the better judge of Sheba 's unworthy Desertion, 1. That this King David, of whom Sheba and his wicked Crew was so weary, was a King of God's chusing.
however, you may take notice, that you may the better judge of Sheba is unworthy Desertion, 1. That this King David, of whom Sheba and his wicked Crew was so weary, was a King of God's choosing.
but he was not so backward but God was as urgent, asking him, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul: Samuel mourned not for Saul 's Deposition, but Impenitence;
but he was not so backward but God was as urgent, asking him, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul: Samuel mourned not for Saul is Deposition, but Impenitence;
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however, we may see God likes not too much Lamenting the Person he had Rejected how then would he have taken it if Samuel had made any Attempts to restore such an one? I should have thought,
however, we may see God likes not too much Lamenting the Person he had Rejected how then would he have taken it if Samuel had made any Attempts to restore such an one? I should have Thought,
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and Power can do, miraculously disappointed, and that the way to the Throne (as inaccessible as it was thought) made smooth and easie, without Blood, Treachery,
and Power can do, miraculously disappointed, and that the Way to the Throne (as inaccessible as it was Thought) made smooth and easy, without Blood, Treachery,
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2. Another Particular manifesting Sheba 's Complaint to be unjust, and the alienating Israel 's Hearts from David to be traiterous, is, David was not only chosen of God,
2. another Particular manifesting Sheba is Complaint to be unjust, and the alienating Israel is Hearts from David to be traitorous, is, David was not only chosen of God,
but he was the better of the two. 1 Sam. 15.28. Samuel told Saul, that God had not only rent the Kingdom from him, but that he had given it to a Neighbour of his, who was better than him.
but he was the better of the two. 1 Sam. 15.28. Samuel told Saul, that God had not only rend the Kingdom from him, but that he had given it to a Neighbour of his, who was better than him.
So much did David excell Saul, that he is said to be a man after Gods own Heart, 1 Sam. 13.14. and as St. Paul in his Sermon at Antioch, 13. Acts 22. adds, which shall fulfill all thy Will.
So much did David excel Saul, that he is said to be a man After God's own Heart, 1 Sam. 13.14. and as Saint Paul in his Sermon At Antioch, 13. Acts 22. adds, which shall fulfil all thy Will.
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but by David it was settled at Jerusalem. Surely it is a remarkable Happiness, and such as may render a Government blessed and acceptable, to have Religion settled, that we halt not between two Opinions, being in some places permitted to worship God,
but by David it was settled At Jerusalem. Surely it is a remarkable Happiness, and such as may render a Government blessed and acceptable, to have Religion settled, that we halt not between two Opinions, being in Some places permitted to worship God,
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and in others called to adore Jeroboam 's Calves. We read indeed, Ezek. 11.11. of some Princes that accounted their chief Cities as Cauldrons, and their People as Flesh to be sod therein:
and in Others called to adore Jeroboam is Calves. We read indeed, Ezekiel 11.11. of Some Princes that accounted their chief Cities as Cauldrons, and their People as Flesh to be sod therein:
and therefore when Ahab made a Conscience of taking away Nabal 's Vineyard, she accosted him saying 1 Kings 21.7. Dost thou now govern the Kingdom of Israel? I fear she was not the last Queen that tempted a King to the Abuse of his Power.
and Therefore when Ahab made a Conscience of taking away Nabal is Vineyard, she accosted him saying 1 Kings 21.7. Dost thou now govern the Kingdom of Israel? I Fear she was not the last Queen that tempted a King to the Abuse of his Power.
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Who can believe that God will ever permit his Power to be turned upon himself? and such Princes as will by force turn out the True Religion to set up Idolatry, do nothing less than by their pretended Jure Divino abrogate God's Jura Divina: they make use of the Ordinance of God to beat down the Worship of God.
Who can believe that God will ever permit his Power to be turned upon himself? and such Princes as will by force turn out the True Religion to Set up Idolatry, do nothing less than by their pretended Jure Divino abrogate God's Jura Divine: they make use of the Ordinance of God to beatrice down the Worship of God.
3. Sheba 's Uneasiness under David 's Government, and his Plotting and Conspiring against him, is more unreasonable, in that David had the Blessing of God upon his Reign, 2 Sam. 8.14. The Lord prospered David whithersoever he went.
3. Sheba is Uneasiness under David is Government, and his Plotting and Conspiring against him, is more unreasonable, in that David had the Blessing of God upon his Reign, 2 Sam. 8.14. The Lord prospered David whithersoever he went.
If I were now to speak to you in the Words of the High-Priest, Matth. 26.65. You have heard the whole Matter, you have heard Sheba 's double Blasphemy, blaspheming God and the King;
If I were now to speak to you in the Words of the High-Priest, Matthew 26.65. You have herd the Whole Matter, you have herd Sheba is double Blasphemy, blaspheming God and the King;
Divers Sheba 's (several Jacobites ) have long reviled and despised our Gracious Soveraign King William, and not fatisfied herewith, they are come to that height of Impudence, (Blush oh ye Heavens! Tremble O Earth!
Diverse Sheba is (several Jacobites) have long reviled and despised our Gracious Sovereign King William, and not fatisfied herewith, they Are come to that height of Impudence, (Blush o you Heavens! Tremble Oh Earth!
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at the monstrous Cowardice and Baseness) encouraged by the Late King James and the French King, to attempt his Life (which God defend.) Weigh what you have heard,
At the monstrous Cowardice and Baseness) encouraged by the Late King James and the French King, to attempt his Life (which God defend.) Weigh what you have herd,
Take therefore, I advise you, the wholsome and the expedient Counsel of Amasa: And God grant that all of you may from the bottom of your Hearts Religiously promise to our King what he did to David, 1 Chron. 12.18. Thine are we David, and on thy side thou son of Jesse;
Take Therefore, I Advice you, the wholesome and the expedient Counsel of Amasa: And God grant that all of you may from the bottom of your Hearts Religiously promise to our King what he did to David, 1 Chronicles 12.18. Thine Are we David, and on thy side thou son of Jesse;
and loyal Example of the Parliament of England, however you may hereby reap this Advantage, you see what these Honourable Persons have now done, is no more than what God's Servants of old were wont to do,
and loyal Exampl of the Parliament of England, however you may hereby reap this Advantage, you see what these Honourable Persons have now done, is no more than what God's Servants of old were wont to do,
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Now if neither of both these confirm you in true Loyalty and Allegiance, how unpardonable will your Neutrality or Revolt be But I will speak of no such thing,
Now if neither of both these confirm you in true Loyalty and Allegiance, how unpardonable will your Neutrality or Revolt be But I will speak of no such thing,
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than that your denying to stand by your King, is a giving them your Consent and leave to extirpate your Religion? And can you call your selves Christians,
than that your denying to stand by your King, is a giving them your Consent and leave to extirpate your Religion? And can you call your selves Christians,
and give them the least occasion to think so? If you will not Associate and Join in the Defence of your King, your refusal is a sounding of Sheba's Trumpet,
and give them the least occasion to think so? If you will not Associate and Join in the Defence of your King, your refusal is a sounding of Sheba's Trumpet,
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Your Wives and Children must be abused, rifled, ravished, and after all murdered, and who can live when all these things come to pass? Let therefore these Considerations unite, confirm,
Your Wives and Children must be abused, rifled, ravished, and After all murdered, and who can live when all these things come to pass? Let Therefore these Considerations unite, confirm,
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Now a Word farther, because I hear some raising an Objection against this my Counsel, by pretending it goes against their Conscience to join in the present Association;
Now a Word farther, Because I hear Some raising an Objection against this my Counsel, by pretending it Goes against their Conscience to join in the present Association;
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for the Word Revenge is in it, and this they sear is inconsistent with Christianity. I read indeed that wicked Joab fled for Sanctuary to the Horns of the Altar;
for the Word Revenge is in it, and this they sear is inconsistent with Christianity. I read indeed that wicked Joab fled for Sanctuary to the Horns of the Altar;
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for did not our Religion allow of pursuing, and executing lawful Vengeance on bloody Villains and Assassines, it would rather prove a Refuge for all manner of Wickedness,
for did not our Religion allow of pursuing, and executing lawful Vengeance on bloody Villains and Assassins, it would rather prove a Refuge for all manner of Wickedness,
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The main Point is, the Parliament are resolved to act Faithfully and Loyally; and, as the Words of their Association express, defend His Majesty's Royal Person and Government;
The main Point is, the Parliament Are resolved to act Faithfully and Loyally; and, as the Words of their Association express, defend His Majesty's Royal Person and Government;
but in case, after all their Care and Vigilance, he should fall by these incarnate Devils (which God for Christ Jesus's sake forbid) they will support and defend the Succession of the Crown, according to an Act made in the first Year of the Reign of King William and the late Queen Mary; intituled an Act, declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject, and settling the Succession of the Crown.
but in case, After all their Care and Vigilance, he should fallen by these incarnate Devils (which God for christ Jesus's sake forbid) they will support and defend the Succession of the Crown, according to an Act made in the First Year of the Reign of King William and the late Queen Marry; entitled an Act, declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject, and settling the Succession of the Crown.
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We will, during our Lives pursue, as well by Force of Arms, as by all other means of Revenge, any manner of Persons who shall attempt any thing that may harm Her Majesty's Royal Person;
We will, during our Lives pursue, as well by Force of Arms, as by all other means of Revenge, any manner of Persons who shall attempt any thing that may harm Her Majesty's Royal Person;
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and that we will never desist from all manner of forcible Pursuit against such Persons, to the utter Extermination of them, their Counsellors, Aiders and Abettors.
and that we will never desist from all manner of forcible Pursuit against such Persons, to the utter Extermination of them, their Counsellors, Aiders and Abettors.
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Now who ever called in question the Piety of those renowned Patriots? And yet the Words of their Association were by far severer than those of the present.
Now who ever called in question the Piety of those renowned Patriots? And yet the Words of their Association were by Far severer than those of the present.
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In short, the Papists and Jacobites once have cajol'd this Nation, and, by their blind Doctrine of Passive Obedience, did prepare Men's Throats for the Knife;
In short, the Papists and Jacobites once have cajoled this nation, and, by their blind Doctrine of Passive obedience, did prepare Men's Throats for the Knife;
and now they are detected and caught in a most savage and barbarous Plot, they would tie up our hands, upon the pretence Christianity allows not Revenge;
and now they Are detected and caught in a most savage and barbarous Plot, they would tie up our hands, upon the pretence Christianity allows not Revenge;
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and its Consequence, That a Papist is better than a Dissenter. 4. And Lastly, Take care of the Doctrine of a King de facto; that the present King is only a King by Possession of the Crown;
and its Consequence, That a Papist is better than a Dissenter. 4. And Lastly, Take care of the Doctrine of a King de facto; that the present King is only a King by Possession of the Crown;
that is, If Men take not due care these pernicious Doctrines will poison their Minds after the same manner as a Gangreen does infect the Body, which presently diffuses it self, over-running all the Parts,
that is, If Men take not due care these pernicious Doctrines will poison their Minds After the same manner as a Gangrene does infect the Body, which presently diffuses it self, overrunning all the Parts,
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yet, as hitherto the Government hath forbore harsh and severe Methods, and hath so far abstain'd from Rigour, that it hath not done Justice to it self nor Freinds, it must be confess'd Mens black Crimes have both deserv'd and call'd for it,
yet, as hitherto the Government hath forbore harsh and severe Methods, and hath so Far abstained from Rigour, that it hath not done justice to it self nor Friends, it must be confessed Mens black Crimes have both deserved and called for it,
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and that the Rules of our Christianity would have Justify'd the inflicting thereof: notwithstanding in lieu thereof, we have heard of nothing but Mercy and Patience;
and that the Rules of our Christianity would have Justified the inflicting thereof: notwithstanding in lieu thereof, we have herd of nothing but Mercy and Patience;
Mercy, in most willingly giving Credit and Protection to all, and great Favours to many that make the least true step of returning to themselves and their Duty;
Mercy, in most willingly giving Credit and Protection to all, and great Favours to many that make the least true step of returning to themselves and their Duty;
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but either the God of this World hath blinded Mens Understanding, or his Instruments have so seared their Consciences, that they despise these Pearls (too rich for such Swine):
but either the God of this World hath blinded Mens Understanding, or his Instruments have so seared their Consciences, that they despise these Pearls (too rich for such Swine):
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and as if the infernal Spirits were once again entered into the Herd, nothing will serve but rending and tearing in pieces the gracious hands that offer them.
and as if the infernal Spirits were once again entered into the Heard, nothing will serve but rending and tearing in Pieces the gracious hands that offer them.
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