A SERMON, PREACH'D at the CATHEDRAL of NORWICH, Upon the Annual Solemnity of the Mayor's Admission to his Office, being June 17. 1679. Rom the 13th. Vers. the 14th.
A SERMON, PREACHED At the CATHEDRAL of NORWICH, Upon the Annual Solemnity of the Mayor's Admission to his Office, being June 17. 1679. Rom the 13th. Vers. the 14th.
WHatever some misopineing and mispractising Christians of late have Taught the World to the contrary, there can be no Greater Friend to Civil Government (whether Supream or Subordinate) than Christian Religion is.
WHatever Some misopineing and mispractising Christians of late have Taught the World to the contrary, there can be no Greater Friend to Civil Government (whither Supreme or Subordinate) than Christian Religion is.
'Twas here the Roman Emperor, and his Lieutenants (for the word is taken for the Persons of Governors as well as for their Power.) To these every Soul is by the Christian Apostle enjoyned Subjection.
'Twas Here the Roman Emperor, and his Lieutenants (for the word is taken for the Persons of Governors as well as for their Power.) To these every Soul is by the Christian Apostle enjoined Subjection.
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Catholick, and own themselves of the Romish Communion (yet living under a very Constantine, and Theodosius) can Evade the Force of it, I understand not.
Catholic, and own themselves of the Romish Communion (yet living under a very Constantine, and Theodosius) can Evade the Force of it, I understand not.
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And as Christian as it is, there were of old, and are still, whole Sects and Parties of Men in the purer part of the Christian Church, that seek to elude and baffle it.
And as Christian as it is, there were of old, and Are still, Whole Sects and Parties of Men in the Purer part of the Christian Church, that seek to elude and baffle it.
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For, there is no power but of God; and, the powers that be are ordain'd of God, Vers. 1. Here, not only Power in general, but the particular Order and Polity of it, whether in the hand of a Nero, or a Constantine — in a Supream or a Subordinate is made to be a Sacred Institution.
For, there is no power but of God; and, the Powers that be Are ordained of God, Vers. 1. Here, not only Power in general, but the particular Order and Polity of it, whither in the hand of a Nero, or a Constantine — in a Supreme or a Subordinate is made to be a Sacred Institution.
And therefore disobedience on this account must needs be the more Criminal, as being upon the matter a fighting against God, a russling and perturbing the Order and appointment of Heaven. 2. Argument;
And Therefore disobedience on this account must needs be the more Criminal, as being upon the matter a fighting against God, a russling and perturbing the Order and appointment of Heaven. 2. Argument;
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This Consideration at once invites Obedience, and aggravates Disobedience: Besides, 2. A person so sinning, incurs damnation, which is a mighty danger:
This Consideration At once invites obedience, and aggravates Disobedience: Beside, 2. A person so sinning, incurs damnation, which is a mighty danger:
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3. Argument from the end, and use of Government, in respect both of good and evil men, ver 3. 4. For Magistrates are not to be feared for good works, but for evil;
3. Argument from the end, and use of Government, in respect both of good and evil men, for 3. 4. For Magistrates Are not to be feared for good works, but for evil;
As if he had said 't vere a huge mistake to imagine that Kings, and Governors were NONLATINALPHABET, Vain and empty names, of no benefit or service in the Common-wealth.
As if he had said iT vere a huge mistake to imagine that Kings, and Governors were, Vain and empty names, of no benefit or service in the Commonwealth.
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or Seditious, and to lift up a Battoon of popular fury against this Sword of regular jurisdiction, is to spoil and defeat the most wise and experienced Instrument of Good, that ever was in the world.
or Seditious, and to lift up a Balloon of popular fury against this Sword of regular jurisdiction, is to spoil and defeat the most wise and experienced Instrument of Good, that ever was in the world.
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but of necessary Duty, such as you cannot handsomly avoid, nor can any company of men in the world, consulting to make a Law against it, possibly render it null, or absolve you from it.
but of necessary Duty, such as you cannot handsomely avoid, nor can any company of men in the world, consulting to make a Law against it, possibly render it null, or absolve you from it.
And by the way, this is worthy of serious consideration to such as would pretend conscience against obedience to Governors in such Cases, wherein they have a power to Command.
And by the Way, this is worthy of serious consideration to such as would pretend conscience against Obedience to Governors in such Cases, wherein they have a power to Command.
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and so I shall handle them under this proposition, or principal head, viz. That Civil Government is by no means to be counted a vain and useless thing in the world — for so much the words do naturally import,
and so I shall handle them under this proposition, or principal head, viz. That Civil Government is by no means to be counted a vain and useless thing in the world — for so much the words do naturally import,
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And then for the ( Sword ) I take it to be comprehensive of the whole power, the Jus vitae, as well as Necis, and a Symbol of the defence of the virtuous,
And then for the (Sword) I take it to be comprehensive of the Whole power, the Jus vitae, as well as Necis, and a Symbol of the defence of the virtuous,
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And especially when our Apostle expresseth both for the praise of, &c. as well as for the punishment of, &c. and when he speaks not of drawingthe Sword, but of bearing it:
And especially when our Apostle Expresses both for the praise of, etc. as well as for the punishment of, etc. and when he speaks not of drawingthe Sword, but of bearing it:
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This then I shall endeavour to make good upon this occasion — That Magistratical power, whereever it is lodged, either in the Prince or his Deputy, is not a vain or empty thing 1. 'Tis not so in its Institution and designe. 2. It ought not to be so in its execution and effect.
This then I shall endeavour to make good upon this occasion — That Magistratical power, wherever it is lodged, either in the Prince or his Deputy, is not a vain or empty thing 1. It's not so in its Institution and Design. 2. It ought not to be so in its execution and Effect.
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First, it hath God for its Founder, so far it is from having no Author at all (which is one notion of the NONLATINALPHABET in my Text) that it hath the best Author of all.
First, it hath God for its Founder, so Far it is from having no Author At all (which is one notion of the in my Text) that it hath the best Author of all.
For these words must be understood as the following, as he only hath in ver. 16. God is the only Potentate, Immortality, i. e. originally and fundamentally.
For these words must be understood as the following, as he only hath in ver. 16. God is the only Potentate, Immortality, i. e. originally and fundamentally.
Moreover, our blessed Lord himself authorizes this Doctrine in Jo. 19. 11. where he looks through the Person of Pilate to his Power (as he confesseth) given him from above.
Moreover, our blessed Lord himself authorizes this Doctrine in John 19. 11. where he looks through the Person of Pilate to his Power (as he Confesses) given him from above.
for the superscription is the same upon greater and lesser coin, and to confirmation of this, he abounds with words in ver. 1. you have his NONLATINALPHABET,
for the superscription is the same upon greater and lesser coin, and to confirmation of this, he abounds with words in ver. 1. you have his,
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Nor doth St. Peter. contradict this, if rightly understood, for when 1 Ep. 2. ch. 13, 14. he calls for submission to the King and his Deputies,
Nor does Saint Peter. contradict this, if rightly understood, for when 1 Epistle 2. changed. 13, 14. he calls for submission to the King and his Deputies,
Submit your self to every ordinance of man, whether to the king as Supream, or to Governors sent by him, &c. This is by no means said exclusively of God, in their original Institution,
Submit your self to every Ordinance of man, whither to the King as Supreme, or to Governors sent by him, etc. This is by no means said exclusively of God, in their original Institution,
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God is not shut out in the main, though there may be an allowance of human skill and policy in the particular rankings and mouldings of civil power, 'tis as if the Apostle had said, Submit your selves to your Governors, by whatsoever human Model,
God is not shut out in the main, though there may be an allowance of human skill and policy in the particular rankings and mouldings of civil power, it's as if the Apostle had said, Submit your selves to your Governors, by whatsoever human Model,
for, writing to scatterd Christians (as in the first Verse of this Epistle ) How could he better accommodate his Discourse? Besides, Pareus himself, no forward Man for a jus divinum in Civil Authority — fayes, tis here called an Human Ordinance, or Creation;
for, writing to scattered Christians (as in the First Verse of this Epistle) How could he better accommodate his Discourse? Beside, Pareus himself, no forward Man for a jus Divinum in Civil authority — fays, this Here called an Human Ordinance, or Creation;
Now I appeale to you, if that which by all manner of Divine Testimony, by Old and New Scripture Records, appears to be the product of an Almighty Power and Wisdom, can be a vain thing.
Now I appeal to you, if that which by all manner of Divine Testimony, by Old and New Scripture Records, appears to be the product of an Almighty Power and Wisdom, can be a vain thing.
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how can I reasonably think he should leave Mankind onely (which is his Masterpiece) in a state of confusion and disorder, especially when he hath given that Species of his work to a nature infinitely loving and desiring the contrary.
how can I reasonably think he should leave Mankind only (which is his Masterpiece) in a state of confusion and disorder, especially when he hath given that Species of his work to a nature infinitely loving and desiring the contrary.
As to a Supreame Power — in Reason there can be no order, Sine Relatione ad aliquid primum, So speaks the Philosopher; which made Sen. ca in his Book of Clemency use this expression, That even Nature did first find out a King.
As to a Supreme Power — in Reason there can be no order, Sine Relation ad Aliquid primum, So speaks the Philosopher; which made Sen. circa in his Book of Clemency use this expression, That even Nature did First find out a King.
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and that can never be without a Supreame, or Center, in which all Lines must meet — All Motions, Questions, Appeales, must receive a stop and determination:
and that can never be without a Supreme, or Centre, in which all Lines must meet — All Motions, Questions, appeals, must receive a stop and determination:
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even in the very times of the Jewish Theocracy such a Power obtained, and was thought requisite to be put into the hands of Men, that might exercise Coertion,
even in the very times of the Jewish Theocracy such a Power obtained, and was Thought requisite to be put into the hands of Men, that might exercise Coercion,
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yet, not only to alleviate the Government to himself, but to facilitate it unto the People, he was fain to admit of Rulers, of 1000 s. of 100 s. and of 10 s.
yet, not only to alleviate the Government to himself, but to facilitate it unto the People, he was fain to admit of Rulers, of 1000 s. of 100 s. and of 10 s.
under him Exod. 18. 18, &c. but, not to insist upon that, we find afterward the Constitution of the double Triumvirates under the Jewish Sanhedrim at Jerusalem; and also the Proconsuls, the Curators, the Presidents of Provinces under the Roman Empire: in consideration whereof we are made to understand (by the way) The reason of the variety of Terms, Governors come under in the new Testament;
under him Exod 18. 18, etc. but, not to insist upon that, we find afterwards the Constitution of the double Triumvirates under the Jewish Sanhedrim At Jerusalem; and also the Proconsuls, the Curators, the Presidents of Provinces under the Roman Empire: in consideration whereof we Are made to understand (by the Way) The reason of the variety of Terms, Governors come under in the new Testament;
sometimes we have no King but Caesar; andsometimes who but Herod; sometimes we read of Augustus, and then of his Tetrarchs; sometimes they are called NONLATINALPHABET Principalities,
sometime we have no King but Caesar; andsometimes who but Herod; sometime we read of Augustus, and then of his Tetrarchs; sometime they Are called Principalities,
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So the Greek Authors express the several Banks of Magistrates in the Roman Monarchy, meaning, by Kings, such as were in the Soveraignty — the Emperors — and by Governors — All subordinate Officers under them.
So the Greek Authors express the several Banks of Magistrates in the Roman Monarchy, meaning, by Kings, such as were in the Sovereignty — the Emperor's — and by Governors — All subordinate Officers under them.
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but, Can you imagine a King that can as well serve for an Universal Monarchy? It must be a very small Dominion which a Man can personally visit within the time, which the Sun runs his whole Circuit:
but, Can you imagine a King that can as well serve for an Universal Monarchy? It must be a very small Dominion which a Man can personally visit within the time, which the Sun runs his Whole Circuit:
And, if there be a place in the Kingdom, where neither the King is, nor no body for him, judge ye what Rule and Government must be there? Therefore, by wise Speakers, the Sea hath been thought a fitter Emblem of Soveraign Power,
And, if there be a place in the Kingdom, where neither the King is, nor no body for him, judge you what Rule and Government must be there? Therefore, by wise Speakers, the Sea hath been Thought a fitter Emblem of Sovereign Power,
than the Sun, because though it be full of Water in it self, yet it is fain to make use of certain Streames and Rivers to carry its Waters into the Continent, whither its self cannot come — And so stands the reason of Subordinate Power, not to rival,
than the Sun, Because though it be full of Water in it self, yet it is fain to make use of certain Streams and rivers to carry its Waters into the Continent, whither its self cannot come — And so Stands the reason of Subordinate Power, not to rival,
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Our Apostle had said before as much as this comes to, when, in Verse the third, he thus speaks, Rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil:
Our Apostle had said before as much as this comes to, when, in Verse the third, he thus speaks, Rulers Are not a terror to good works, but to the evil:
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NONLATINALPHABET: The Phrase is so comprehensive, and Indefinite, that 'twill pose us to pitch upon any one kind of good that it doth not fitly tend to.
: The Phrase is so comprehensive, and Indefinite, that it'll pose us to pitch upon any one kind of good that it does not fitly tend to.
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In a word, whatever is of Natural, Moral, Civil, or Spiritual benefit and consequence, may be conceived to have at least its value and stablishment this way,
In a word, whatever is of Natural, Moral, Civil, or Spiritual benefit and consequence, may be conceived to have At least its valve and establishment this Way,
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and Lawlessness, doth come into your Mindes, you may justly place it to this account. Whole Nations, and Kingdoms, and Common-wealths, and Cities, and Churches, and all Societies of Men,
and Lawlessness, does come into your Minds, you may justly place it to this account. whole nations, and Kingdoms, and Commonwealths, and Cities, and Churches, and all Societies of Men,
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and Millions of single persons too, (so far as unbiast Reason and a sound temper of Mind, doth prevail) are able to give in their experimental testimony to all this —
and Millions of single Persons too, (so Far as unbiased Reason and a found temper of Mind, does prevail) Are able to give in their experimental testimony to all this —
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and a sound temper of Mind doth prevail) with reference to single persons, because (in the Christian Church (more is the Scandal) there hath been diverse forts of Anti-Magistratical spirits, some that have sought to Fight down all other lesser Monarchies, with the Introduction of a Fifth Great One;
and a found temper of Mind does prevail) with Referente to single Persons, Because (in the Christian Church (more is the Scandal) there hath been diverse forts of Antimagistratical spirits, Some that have sought to Fight down all other lesser Monarchies, with the Introduction of a Fifth Great One;
which some would have Christs, and some his Vicars. — Others would distinguish-down Magistracy, by allowing the Heathen not the Christian Magistracy; and alleadging, that now the Sword is a Carnal Weapon,
which Some would have Christ, and Some his Vicars. — Others would distinguish-down Magistracy, by allowing the Heathen not the Christian Magistracy; and alleging, that now the Sword is a Carnal Weapon,
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and, that the Christian ought to be a Law to himself and n•ded not to be in Subjection, or Servitude to any Man since the Liberty obtained for him by Christ —
and, that the Christian ought to be a Law to himself and n•ded not to be in Subjection, or Servitude to any Man since the Liberty obtained for him by christ —
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But, how opposite soever this seems to be to the Doctrine of the usefulness of Civil Power, and State-Government, I shall not need to spend time in its Redargution,
But, how opposite soever this seems to be to the Doctrine of the usefulness of Civil Power, and state government, I shall not need to spend time in its Redargution,
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As for that of the Swords being a Carnal Weapon, and so not usable under the Gospel; that's onely to be understood (I presume) while its out of their own hands:
As for that of the Swords being a Carnal Weapon, and so not usable under the Gospel; that's only to be understood (I presume) while its out of their own hands:
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and, in another late Rabble of English Mammaluks; and, in a later then that of Scatch Enthusiasts, which yet might be all the Same Men (for ought I know) but Under several Disguises.
and, in Another late Rabble of English Mammaluks; and, in a later then that of Scatch Enthusiasts, which yet might be all the Same Men (for ought I know) but Under several Disguises.
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As for their Fifth Monarchy under King Jesus, 'tis a device quite contrary to Christ's own assertion, who plainly tells us, his Kingdom is not of this World,
As for their Fifth Monarchy under King jesus, it's a device quite contrary to Christ's own assertion, who plainly tells us, his Kingdom is not of this World,
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As for that of less need of Magistracy, upon pretence of more Religion since Christ, sure God did never designe such a present perfection should suddenly come upon men together with his Gospel, that all other means of their good, should be necessarily superseded;
As for that of less need of Magistracy, upon pretence of more Religion since christ, sure God did never Design such a present perfection should suddenly come upon men together with his Gospel, that all other means of their good, should be necessarily superseded;
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It remains therefore not withstanding all this Libertine Talk, that I proceed a little tell you, that State-Government is no vain thing, no, not now under the Gospel:
It remains Therefore not withstanding all this Libertine Talk, that I proceed a little tell you, that state government is no vain thing, no, not now under the Gospel:
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than any other man, and besides his Life and Liberty, Safety, Property, Peace, which he hath (by the benefit of the Government he lives under) preserved to him in common with other subjects;
than any other man, and beside his Life and Liberty, Safety, Property, Peace, which he hath (by the benefit of the Government he lives under) preserved to him in Common with other subject's;
he hath also his Religion safe guarded, and defended, and therefore that Government, by which this Jewel (in comparison whereof, all the other things are but Lumber) is secured unto him, must needs be of greater service and benefit.
he hath also his Religion safe guarded, and defended, and Therefore that Government, by which this Jewel (in comparison whereof, all the other things Are but Lumber) is secured unto him, must needs be of greater service and benefit.
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and if he hath but a spark of Reason awake in him, that will inspire him with another sence of Government then to permit it to be thought a vain thing.
and if he hath but a spark of Reason awake in him, that will inspire him with Another sense of Government then to permit it to be Thought a vain thing.
that the Common-wealth is not a Cyclops Den, where NONLATINALPHABET, That things are not disputed amongst men as amongst dogs (that is) by the Teeth, and the greater force.
that the Commonwealth is not a Cyclops Den, where, That things Are not disputed among men as among Dogs (that is) by the Teeth, and the greater force.
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every Micah had a house of God's, and the Levites went a begging, and one Tribe went to war with another, to decide that by the longest sword, which a few hours serious debate,
every micah had a house of God's, and the Levites went a begging, and one Tribe went to war with Another, to decide that by the longest sword, which a few hours serious debate,
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And as it serves thus by way of prevention, — so again, 'tis by this that wholsome Laws are made, and executed; that Justice is done; that Peace is preserved; that Vice is punish'd; that Virtue is encouraged;
And as it serves thus by Way of prevention, — so again, it's by this that wholesome Laws Are made, and executed; that justice is done; that Peace is preserved; that Vice is punished; that Virtue is encouraged;
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through whose publick employment they might attend their private; such as might be Sanctuaries to the Friendless; Treasuries to the Poor; Shields to the oppressed;
through whose public employment they might attend their private; such as might be Sanctuaries to the Friendless; Treasuries to the Poor; Shields to the oppressed;
the Legislative power is in the Supream — But the execution of Law, and Administration of Justice to the people, is the work of the Subalterne Officers and Deputies under him;
the Legislative power is in the Supreme — But the execution of Law, and Administration of justice to the people, is the work of the Subaltern Officers and Deputies under him;
Give me leave then to be the Rembrancer only of such, that according to the Duty of their places, they would be pleased to put the King's Laws into execution,
Give me leave then to be the Remembrancer only of such, that according to the Duty of their places, they would be pleased to put the King's Laws into execution,
how necessarily must the whole Body suffer? And if they that are to be as the Arteries and Veins to convey the Life-Blood of Law and Justice through the parts, do not perform their Office, nutrition must cease,
how necessarily must the Whole Body suffer? And if they that Are to be as the Arteries and veins to convey the Life-Blood of Law and justice through the parts, do not perform their Office, nutrition must cease,
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and consumption must invade, and both will be charged upon that obstruction. 'Tis granted, the King's Authority virtually extends it self throughout his whole Dominions;
and consumption must invade, and both will be charged upon that obstruction. It's granted, the King's authority virtually extends it self throughout his Whole Dominions;
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but how can it be actually exerted in particular and various places without faithful and diligent Ministers under him? Let the Lord-Lieutenant in a County,
but how can it be actually exerted in particular and various places without faithful and diligent Ministers under him? Let the Lord-Lieutenant in a County,
Let the stagnation or stop of Justice be in the lower Vessels, — it presently redounds to the detriment of the Head, endangers the Body of the Government,
Let the stagnation or stop of justice be in the lower Vessels, — it presently redounds to the detriment of the Head, endangers the Body of the Government,
— If the Magistrate be couchant, 'tis ten to one but disorder and misrule will be rampant If the Governor be a Log, no wonder if the Frogs and Vermin leap and croak about it Unexecuted Law first gives impunity to Vice and consequently Courage;
— If the Magistrate be couchant, it's ten to one but disorder and misrule will be rampant If the Governor be a Log, no wonder if the Frogs and Vermin leap and croak about it Unexecuted Law First gives impunity to Vice and consequently Courage;
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And the face of the Common-wealth, shall be (much what as the sluggards field in Prov. 24. 31.) Overgrown with Briars and Thorns, Wormwood and Hemlock, instead of those Plants of Renown, Righteousness,
And the face of the Commonwealth, shall be (much what as the sluggards field in Curae 24. 31.) Overgrown with Briers and Thorns, Wormwood and Hemlock, instead of those Plants of Renown, Righteousness,
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Gentlemen, I beseech you, mistake me not, I am not so pragmatick as to go about to teach you your Duty, which must needs know better than I, my designe is only to mind you of it,
Gentlemen, I beseech you, mistake me not, I am not so pragmatic as to go about to teach you your Duty, which must needs know better than I, my Design is only to mind you of it,
for besides personal faults, there are a sort of sins called Nostra •liena, our other folks sins that a year of May oralty may be apt to be charged deeply withal:
for beside personal Faults, there Are a sort of Sins called Nostra •liena, our other folks Sins that a year of May oralty may be apt to be charged deeply withal:
Be but able to make good Samuels close, 1 Sam 12. 3. Whose Ox, or whose Ass have I taken? whom have I defrauded, of whose hand have I received any Bribe? I mean, let but God and your own Conscience acquit you,
Be but able to make good Samuels close, 1 Same 12. 3. Whose Ox, or whose Ass have I taken? whom have I defrauded, of whose hand have I received any Bribe? I mean, let but God and your own Conscience acquit you,
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Begin with God and Religion for a Gallio-Magistrate, that cares for none of these things, is rather to be accounted a Herdsman of Cattel, than a Governor of Christians. —
Begin with God and Religion for a Gallio-Magistrate, that Cares for none of these things, is rather to be accounted a Herdsman of Cattle, than a Governor of Christians. —
Pray first unto God your self, that he that girt you, may bless you, and then entitle your self to the Prayers of the Church, by improving your Authority to its singular advantage.
prey First unto God your self, that he that girded you, may bless you, and then entitle your self to the Prayers of the Church, by improving your authority to its singular advantage.
and what of evil your Office cannot reach, let your Frown and your Eye scatter away — So saith Solomon, A prudent Governor scatters away evil with his eyes, Prov. 20 8. The good example of a Magistrate seems hugely reasonable upon his own account, and other folks too:
and what of evil your Office cannot reach, let your Frown and your Eye scatter away — So Says Solomon, A prudent Governor scatters away evil with his eyes, Curae 20 8. The good Exampl of a Magistrate seems hugely reasonable upon his own account, and other folks too:
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and such deliverances as seem almost peculiar to it, I mean the Protestant Religion, as it is established in the Church of England; and let her publick Worship, pure Ordinances, decent Rites,
and such Deliverances as seem almost peculiar to it, I mean the Protestant Religion, as it is established in the Church of England; and let her public Worship, pure Ordinances, decent Rites,
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Next to God's, and the King's, the peoples Interest is worthily considerable to you: for Government is not for you that Govern, but for them that are governed;
Next to God's, and the King's, the peoples Interest is worthily considerable to you: for Government is not for you that Govern, but for them that Are governed;
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for he that despiseth himself, is the more easily despised by others — Be not wheadled by any Man out of your Authority, let him appear in what Cloak he will.
for he that despises himself, is the more Easily despised by Others — Be not wheadle by any Man out of your authority, let him appear in what Cloak he will.
and, for your Assistance, you have many Fellow-Servants equally engaged, whose Aid you need not want in their vindication and assertion — Sir, I have no more,
and, for your Assistance, you have many Fellow servants equally engaged, whose Aid you need not want in their vindication and assertion — Sir, I have no more,
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That which in the Designation of God, and in its own Nature is so useful and necessary to Humain Society, do not you render unprofitable to your selves, by a Peevish, Crofs, and unsubmissive carriage under it.
That which in the Designation of God, and in its own Nature is so useful and necessary to Human Society, do not you render unprofitable to your selves, by a Peevish, Cross, and unsubmissive carriage under it.
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Do but suffer that Lawful Sword of Government which you live under to have its proper effects upon you — to keep you within due bounds of Order and Soberness,
Do but suffer that Lawful Sword of Government which you live under to have its proper effects upon you — to keep you within due bounds of Order and Soberness,
You see at this day the great Cry is against Popery, and that which most justly hath made that Religion odious to us, is, the Bitter Opposition it bears to the Government of this Nation,
You see At this day the great Cry is against Popery, and that which most justly hath made that Religion odious to us, is, the Bitter Opposition it bears to the Government of this nation,
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as it is now to remain Refractroy, Ill-natur'd, Discontented with, and, in any way (open or secret) Rebellious against the present Government, is plainly to take part with the Papists, and to help on their Malitious Designs against us.
as it is now to remain Refractroy, Ill-natured, Discontented with, and, in any Way (open or secret) Rebellious against the present Government, is plainly to take part with the Papists, and to help on their Malicious Designs against us.
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as Antichrist, and the Whore of Babylon, &c. as by heartily loving and embracing that Church, which he hates and pursues (you see) with all his Spight and Spleen;
as Antichrist, and the Whore of Babylon, etc. as by heartily loving and embracing that Church, which he hates and pursues (you see) with all his Spite and Spleen;
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and confess at last, that that Settlement must needs be of God, that hath out-lived so many Wars, and Conspiracies, and Fires, and Swords, and Poysons, against it:
and confess At last, that that Settlement must needs be of God, that hath outlived so many Wars, and Conspiracies, and Fires, and Swords, and Poisons, against it:
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and, take it not amiss if (according to the Charge given to Titus, and, in him, to all the Successive Ministers of the Gospel ) I do, upon this occasion, put you in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, and to obey Magistrates;
and, take it not amiss if (according to the Charge given to Titus, and, in him, to all the Successive Ministers of the Gospel) I do, upon this occasion, put you in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, and to obey Magistrates;
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which is nothing else, in effect, but to strike in with the best Natur'd King, the best Constituted State, and the best Reformed Church, against the Worst sort of Enemies in the whole World. — FINIS.
which is nothing Else, in Effect, but to strike in with the best Natured King, the best Constituted State, and the best Reformed Church, against the Worst sort of Enemies in the Whole World. — FINIS.
