A sermon preached at St. Thomas Church in Bristol, September 3, 1685 before the Right Honorable the Lord Arthur Somerset, and the Society of the Loyal Young Men and Apprentices of Bristol, at the time of their anniversary feast / by Richard Roberts ...
What great Obligations there are lying on all Subjects to Honor the King. II. What are the most proper and effectual Methods for the expressing that Honor by;
What great Obligations there Are lying on all Subject's to Honour the King. II What Are the most proper and effectual Methods for the expressing that Honour by;
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II. How unreasonably some men pretend to Honor him, when their practices run counter to his Interest concluding all IV. With some seasonable Improvement of the whole.
II How unreasonably Some men pretend to Honour him, when their practices run counter to his Interest concluding all IV. With Some seasonable Improvement of the Whole.
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1. What great Obligations there are lying on all Subjects to Honor the King. And those I take to be principally three, viz. 1. The express command of God;
1. What great Obligations there Are lying on all Subject's to Honour the King. And those I take to be principally three, viz. 1. The express command of God;
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For maugre all the artifices and pretensions, which the filthy Gnosticks of old made use of for the disengaging themselves from the obligations of Christian subjection;
For maugre all the artifices and pretensions, which the filthy Gnostics of old made use of for the disengaging themselves from the obligations of Christian subjection;
maugre all the fallacious Arguments and Apologies, which the Modern Gnosticks of these latter Ages have found out for the defence and vindication of their Villanous and Anti-Christian Practices,
maugre all the fallacious Arguments and Apologies, which the Modern Gnostics of these latter Ages have found out for the defence and vindication of their Villainous and Antichristian Practices,
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For whereas it was urged in his time, that all the Proselytes of the Holy Jesus were the Lords Freemen, that he had delivered them from the slavery of Obedience to Magistrates who had before Tyrannically insulted over them,
For whereas it was urged in his time, that all the Proselytes of the Holy jesus were the lords Freemen, that he had Delivered them from the slavery of obedience to Magistrates who had before Tyrannically insulted over them,
our Apostle a little before my Text reflects upon the grosness and carnality of this their error, telling them indeed that they ought to look upon and value themselves as Free, i. e. as men deliver'd by Christ from the Bondage of the Ceremonial and Judicial Laws;
our Apostle a little before my Text reflects upon the grossness and carnality of this their error, telling them indeed that they ought to look upon and valve themselves as Free, i. e. as men Delivered by christ from the Bondage of the Ceremonial and Judicial Laws;
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And whereas it is even at this day urged, by some in the Communion of the Church of Rome on the one hand, that there is no Deference or Allegiance owing to an Heretical Prince;
And whereas it is even At this day urged, by Some in the Communion of the Church of Room on the one hand, that there is no Deference or Allegiance owing to an Heretical Prince;
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And yet saith the Apostle, Honor the King; tho the way of Worship, which he maintaineth and defendeth, be certainly of all others the most vile and abominable,
And yet Says the Apostle, Honour the King; though the Way of Worship, which he maintaineth and defendeth, be Certainly of all Others the most vile and abominable,
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yet since the Great Lord and Proprietary of all things hath thought fit to make him partake of the Glory of the Divinity, by advancing him into the number of the Mortal Gods, you are necessarily bound for the sake of his Eminent Character to deport your selves with all dutiful respect towards him,
yet since the Great Lord and Proprietary of all things hath Thought fit to make him partake of the Glory of the Divinity, by advancing him into the number of the Mortal God's, you Are necessarily bound for the sake of his Eminent Character to deport your selves with all dutiful respect towards him,
lest otherwise by despising him ye be found despisers of the Almighty Jehova, who hath intrusted the Sovereign Authority and Jurisdiction in his hands. But,
lest otherwise by despising him you be found despisers of the Almighty Jehovah, who hath Entrusted the Sovereign authority and Jurisdiction in his hands. But,
unless he totally addicteth himself to the brutish sensualities of the Flesh, or the more brutish efforts of violence and raging Cruelty, the fatigues and cares, which he must necessarily undergo in the Administration of the Government, cannot but deserve so well at least of the generality of his people,
unless he totally addicteth himself to the brutish Sensualities of the Flesh, or the more brutish efforts of violence and raging Cruelty, the fatigues and Cares, which he must necessarily undergo in the Administration of the Government, cannot but deserve so well At least of the generality of his people,
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For, if we consider him in himself, his unbiassed Justice, his exemplary Temperance, his resolute Courage, his sagacious Prudence, his never-failing Veracity, his indefatigable Industry;
For, if we Consider him in himself, his unbiased justice, his exemplary Temperance, his resolute Courage, his sagacious Prudence, his never-failing Veracity, his indefatigable Industry;
but likewise by many miraculous Interpositions of Providence, for his safety and deliverance, by rescuing him from the jaws of many violent Deaths, wherewith the Raging Waves, Forein Enemies,
but likewise by many miraculous Interpositions of Providence, for his safety and deliverance, by rescuing him from the Jaws of many violent Death's, wherewith the Raging Waves, Foreign Enemies,
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and accursed Domestick Traytors, have often threatned him, we are surely bound, even in submission to the unerring judgment of God, to conclude him worthy of a great Veneration, who hath all his life long evidently been the peculiar Care of Heaven.
and accursed Domestic Traitors, have often threatened him, we Are surely bound, even in submission to the unerring judgement of God, to conclude him worthy of a great Veneration, who hath all his life long evidently been the peculiar Care of Heaven.
For, If we consider him farther in respect unto these his Kingdoms, he cannot be denied to be a Tender Father and Defender of them, doing what in him lieth towards the advancement of your Reputation Abroad, making the Publick Good the Rule and Square of his Actions at Home, suffering his own Rest and Quiet to be frequently interrupted for the sake of other mens Security, condescending in many instances,
For, If we Consider him farther in respect unto these his Kingdoms, he cannot be denied to be a Tender Father and Defender of them, doing what in him lies towards the advancement of your Reputation Abroad, making the Public Good the Rule and Square of his Actions At Home, suffering his own Rest and Quiet to be frequently interrupted for the sake of other men's Security, condescending in many instances,
and in a word, so managing his Actions in the general course of them, as is most likely effectually to render himself one of the most Glorious of Princes,
and in a word, so managing his Actions in the general course of them, as is most likely effectually to render himself one of the most Glorious of Princes,
3. If there be any here present, who are not to be prevailed on either by this or the fore-mentioned Obligation, let them moreover consider that they are obliged unto the same by the dictates of common Prudence.
3. If there be any Here present, who Are not to be prevailed on either by this or the forementioned Obligation, let them moreover Consider that they Are obliged unto the same by the dictates of Common Prudence.
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and tho it be true indeed that there are some particular examples to be produced, of Honest men who have been utterly ruined for their Fidelity to their King,
and though it be true indeed that there Are Some particular Examples to be produced, of Honest men who have been utterly ruined for their Fidis to their King,
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as well as Spiritual, concerns, is to be just and faithful unto Caesar. If you look back to the History of the late times of Anarchy and Confusion, you will there indeed observe Rebellion for a while very Triumphant and Prosperous;
as well as Spiritual, concerns, is to be just and faithful unto Caesar. If you look back to the History of the late times of Anarchy and Confusion, you will there indeed observe Rebellion for a while very Triumphant and Prosperous;
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he that was the least troubled with a bogling Conscience, that could audaciously attempt the most Sawcy and Virulent things against Royal Majesty, put himself in the fairest way for a publick vogue,
he that was the least troubled with a boggling Conscience, that could audaciously attempt the most Saucy and Virulent things against Royal Majesty, put himself in the Fairest Way for a public vogue,
But if you likewise remark the Issues of things, pray what generally became of those Impudent Hotspurs at a long run? Many of them you will find were undone and destroyed by others of their own Faction;
But if you likewise remark the Issues of things, pray what generally became of those Impudent Hotspurs At a long run? Many of them you will find were undone and destroyed by Others of their own Faction;
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and the Estates of the most being come to nought, their Families impoverished, and scarce any thing of them remaining behind, besides their Names, to be detested and abhorred by all succeeding Generations.
and the Estates of the most being come to nought, their Families impoverished, and scarce any thing of them remaining behind, beside their Names, to be detested and abhorred by all succeeding Generations.
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Nay farther yet, if we reflect on the Transactions that have occurred within the compass of these few years, what is it that the Hot-headed Bigots of the Faction have got by all their multiplyed Plots and Conspiracies? Have they indeed attained the proposed ends of increasing their Wealth,
Nay farther yet, if we reflect on the Transactions that have occurred within the compass of these few Years, what is it that the Hotheaded Bigots of the Faction have god by all their multiplied Plots and Conspiracies? Have they indeed attained the proposed ends of increasing their Wealth,
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and swelling their Titles, and of living more happily and joyfully than they did before? It must be confessed that at one time they grew very rampant and domineering,
and swelling their Titles, and of living more happily and joyfully than they did before? It must be confessed that At one time they grew very rampant and domineering,
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But when the Measure of their Arbitrary and Seditious Practices was once filled up, God was then pleased to make even those very Practices the Instruments of their ruin,
But when the Measure of their Arbitrary and Seditious Practices was once filled up, God was then pleased to make even those very Practices the Instruments of their ruin,
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And thus I have endeavoured to represent unto you, what great obligations there are lying on all Subjects to Honor the King. I come now in the second place to shew you, what are the most proper and effectual methods for the Honor by.
And thus I have endeavoured to represent unto you, what great obligations there Are lying on all Subject's to Honour the King. I come now in the second place to show you, what Are the most proper and effectual methods for the Honour by.
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And those that I shall at present discourse of, and which are indeed the chiefest, shall be the three that follow, viz. We are obliged to express our Honor of the King, I.
And those that I shall At present discourse of, and which Are indeed the chiefest, shall be the three that follow, viz. We Are obliged to express our Honour of the King, I.
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By always speaking respectfully of his Person; II. By yielding a due obedience unto his Laws; III. By endeavouring the promotion of his other just Interests on all emergent occasions, tho we be not by the letter of any Human Statute compellible thereunto.
By always speaking respectfully of his Person; II By yielding a due Obedience unto his Laws; III. By endeavouring the promotion of his other just Interests on all emergent occasions, though we be not by the Letter of any Human Statute compellible thereunto.
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For so infinitely tender is our Holy Religion of the Reputations of all men, as that it by no means permits us to speak evil of any, even the most inferior person:
For so infinitely tender is our Holy Religion of the Reputations of all men, as that it by no means permits us to speak evil of any, even the most inferior person:
And how much less then doth our Religion permit us to speak evil of Gods Anointed, whom he hath deputed to Reign in his own stead? St. Jude tells us in the ninth verse of his Epistle, that Michael the Arch-Angel durst not bring a railing accusation even against the Devil himself:
And how much less then does our Religion permit us to speak evil of God's Anointed, whom he hath deputed to Reign in his own stead? Saint U^de tells us in the ninth verse of his Epistle, that Michael the Arch-Angel durst not bring a railing accusation even against the devil himself:
for tho he be only an accursed Prince of the Air, yet because he is a Prince, a favourable modesty of speech towards him was adjudged best becoming.
for though he be only an accursed Prince of the Air, yet Because he is a Prince, a favourable modesty of speech towards him was adjudged best becoming.
and therefore, if we would act agreeably to the Injunctions thereof, it is necessary for us, in case we ever hear of any Infirmities, wherewith the King as a man is encompassed (and who alas!
and Therefore, if we would act agreeably to the Injunctions thereof, it is necessary for us, in case we ever hear of any Infirmities, wherewith the King as a man is encompassed (and who alas!
Is there that can plead an exemption from such?) presently to cover them with the Mantle of Piety and Charity, perfectly abominating any the least resemblance to the inhuman crime of * Ham, when he delighted to gaze upon and publish his Fathers nakedness.
Is there that can plead an exemption from such?) presently to cover them with the Mantle of Piety and Charity, perfectly abominating any the least resemblance to the inhuman crime of * Ham, when he delighted to gaze upon and publish his Father's nakedness.
But this is not all, for we are in like manner strictly bound to take all convenient opportunities of displaying the many Admirable accomplishments and endowments, which render the King deservedly Illustrious, not only forbearing to speak ill,
But this is not all, for we Are in like manner strictly bound to take all convenient opportunities of displaying the many Admirable accomplishments and endowments, which render the King deservedly Illustrious, not only forbearing to speak ill,
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that his Enemies may be the more ashamed of their base and unjustifiable Disobedience, and his Friends the more readily excited to the engaging themselves in.
that his Enemies may be the more ashamed of their base and unjustifiable Disobedience, and his Friends the more readily excited to the engaging themselves in.
2. Besides the speaking respectfully of him, if we would indeed Honor him aright, we must likewise yield a due obedience unto his Laws, those I mean which are still in force,
2. Beside the speaking respectfully of him, if we would indeed Honour him aright, we must likewise yield a due Obedience unto his Laws, those I mean which Are still in force,
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For as our Saviour hath made the observation of his Laws the Test whereby to distinguish his Friends from his Enemies ( Ye are my friends, saith he, if ye do whatsoever I command you:
For as our Saviour hath made the observation of his Laws the Test whereby to distinguish his Friends from his Enemies (You Are my Friends, Says he, if you do whatsoever I command you:
But among the rest there are three sorts of them more especially, which exact a thorough conformity from all those, who would in good earnest be thought to deserve the reputable Character of the Kings Friends, viz. 1. Those which concern Uniformity in Divine Worship;
But among the rest there Are three sorts of them more especially, which exact a thorough conformity from all those, who would in good earnest be Thought to deserve the reputable Character of the Kings Friends, viz. 1. Those which concern Uniformity in Divine Worship;
As for those which concern Uniformity, uncontrollable experience hath all along demonstrated, how absolutely necessary that is for the support of the Crown;
As for those which concern Uniformity, uncontrollable experience hath all along demonstrated, how absolutely necessary that is for the support of the Crown;
and it being more especially observable of our Fanatick Recusants, that notwithstanding all the noises, which they formerly made concerning their own godliness and their good meanings,
and it being more especially observable of our Fanatic Recusants, that notwithstanding all the noises, which they formerly made Concerning their own godliness and their good meanings,
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if we would not be thought Confederates with those, who every day undermine the True Interests of the Crown and the present Government, one of the most effectual methods is intimately to adhere to the Communion of the Established Church,
if we would not be Thought Confederates with those, who every day undermine the True Interests of the Crown and the present Government, one of the most effectual methods is intimately to adhere to the Communion of the Established Church,
altho there have been some indeed, who have been impudent enough to assert, that the so doing is consistent with the Duty of a good Subject, declaring even when they were in actual Rebellion against their Sovereign, that they intended nothing else thereby but only to make him a most Glorious Prince,
although there have been Some indeed, who have been impudent enough to assert, that the so doing is consistent with the Duty of a good Subject, declaring even when they were in actual Rebellion against their Sovereign, that they intended nothing Else thereby but only to make him a most Glorious Prince,
yet the fallacious absurdity of this Paradox was notoriously interpreted by the terrible event, the Glory (pretendedly) designed, being not that of a Triumphant Throne here,
yet the fallacious absurdity of this Paradox was notoriously interpreted by the terrible event, the Glory (pretendedly) designed, being not that of a Triumphant Throne Here,
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And so lastly as to those Laws which determine the payment of Tribute, it is plain that thereby a Legal Right unto those sums of mony therein specified,
And so lastly as to those Laws which determine the payment of Tribute, it is plain that thereby a Legal Right unto those sums of money therein specified,
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and that notwithstanding still reckon themselves Mighty Loyallists, yet for my part I must confess that I am not able to reconcile things so very opposite and contradictory.
and that notwithstanding still reckon themselves Mighty Loyalists, yet for my part I must confess that I am not able to reconcile things so very opposite and contradictory.
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Our Saviour I am sure manifested his own Loyalty, and commanded us to manifest ours, by giving unto Caesar the things that are Caesars: and St. Paul among other instances of subjection injoyns this as one, that we should render Tribute to whom Tribute is due; Custom to whom Custom.
Our Saviour I am sure manifested his own Loyalty, and commanded us to manifest ours, by giving unto Caesar the things that Are Caesars: and Saint Paul among other instances of subjection enjoins this as one, that we should render Tribute to whom Tribute is due; Custom to whom Custom.
From whence it clearly follows, unless we will deny our Saviour and St. Paul to have been competent Judges of the Obligations of Loyalty, that he that cheateth the King of his Custom,
From whence it clearly follows, unless we will deny our Saviour and Saint Paul to have been competent Judges of the Obligations of Loyalty, that he that cheateth the King of his Custom,
and to be obedient to his express Laws, it being likewise required of us to endeavour the promotion of all his other Just Interests on all emergent occasions,
and to be obedient to his express Laws, it being likewise required of us to endeavour the promotion of all his other Just Interests on all emergent occasions,
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For such a defect of knowledge always attends all Human Legislators, as that it is utterly impossible for them to foresee the various accidents that contingently arise,
For such a defect of knowledge always attends all Human Legislators, as that it is utterly impossible for them to foresee the various accidents that contingently arise,
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From whence it cometh to pass that in many weighty transactions, which have a great influence upon the Community, men are left indeterminately on the one side or the other to act according to the Liberty of their own Wills;
From whence it comes to pass that in many weighty transactions, which have a great influence upon the Community, men Are left indeterminately on the one side or the other to act according to the Liberty of their own Wills;
Thus, for example, in the Popular Election of Officers to Publick Trusts and Employs, the common Interests of the Kingdom certainly require us only to Vote for those, who by the soundness of their Principles,
Thus, for Exampl, in the Popular Election of Officers to Public Trusts and Employs, the Common Interests of the Kingdom Certainly require us only to Vote for those, who by the soundness of their Principles,
Concerning which point it is farther to be observed, that tho abuses of this kind are not properly and in themselves punishable by the Laws of the Land,
Concerning which point it is farther to be observed, that though Abuses of this kind Are not properly and in themselves punishable by the Laws of the Land,
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yet they certainly render us obnoxious to the Laws of God, he having indefinitely commanded us to do what in us lieth for the advancement of the Kings Honor, and we therefore being unavoidably obliged thereunto in all manner of Instances, excepting only those which interfere with some superior Command of God, that clearly appeareth to be his Command.
yet they Certainly render us obnoxious to the Laws of God, he having indefinitely commanded us to do what in us lies for the advancement of the Kings Honour, and we Therefore being avoidable obliged thereunto in all manner of Instances, excepting only those which interfere with Some superior Command of God, that clearly appears to be his Command.
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for, instead of being really instrumental in the service of the Crown, their time is chiefly spent in consulting their own ease and quiet, thinking it enough to enjoy the Honor, without undergoing any thing of the Burthen, of the Places to which they are called.
for, instead of being really instrumental in the service of the Crown, their time is chiefly spent in consulting their own ease and quiet, thinking it enough to enjoy the Honour, without undergoing any thing of the Burden, of the Places to which they Are called.
Othertimes again a covetous principle operates within them, and suggesteth great advantages that may accrue, if they will be but absent at such a time;
Othertimes again a covetous principle operates within them, and suggests great advantages that may accrue, if they will be but absent At such a time;
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mony perhaps may be gotten abroad, or saved at home, Relations may be gratified, or obligations may be laid upon some who may do good turns another way,
money perhaps may be got abroad, or saved At home, Relations may be gratified, or obligations may be laid upon Some who may do good turns Another Way,
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And thus by the prevalence of these and such like temptations, when any business of real importance is to be done, they constantly slip their Necks out of the Collar, leaving the King to shift for himself as well as he can,
And thus by the prevalence of these and such like temptations, when any business of real importance is to be done, they constantly slip their Necks out of the Collar, leaving the King to shift for himself as well as he can,
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as to control and over-rule those their vicious Appetites, when they arise in opposition to the necessary Duties of their Station, and the Publick advantage. But,
as to control and overrule those their vicious Appetites, when they arise in opposition to the necessary Duties of their Station, and the Public advantage. But,
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If therefore any man cometh to bargain with him for the doing any thing contrary to the Interests of his Prince and Country, he flieth from him as from a Poisonous Serpent;
If Therefore any man comes to bargain with him for the doing any thing contrary to the Interests of his Prince and Country, he flies from him as from a Poisonous Serpent;
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Whereas now, if on the other side we review the persons of whom we were speaking, it is strange to observe into how many Shapes mony is able to change them.
Whereas now, if on the other side we review the Persons of whom we were speaking, it is strange to observe into how many Shapes money is able to change them.
Sometimes there are no men so high for Conformity and Subjection as they, and (if you will believe them) they would not by their good wills leave a Wealthy Fanatick,
Sometime there Are no men so high for Conformity and Subjection as they, and (if you will believe them) they would not by their good wills leave a Wealthy Fanatic,
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And what praise then is really unto such persons? Upon what account can the King be really said to be beholden to them? For though they be supposed sometime to perform Services,
And what praise then is really unto such Persons? Upon what account can the King be really said to be beholden to them? For though they be supposed sometime to perform Services,
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But then moreover, when they themselves demonstrate by their actions, that the very same principle, which leads them sometimes to be Serviceable to the Crown, can othertimes lead them to be Disserviceable to the same, they have no reason to boast that they deserve to receive Honor from it,
But then moreover, when they themselves demonstrate by their actions, that the very same principle, which leads them sometime to be Serviceable to the Crown, can Othertimes led them to be Disserviceable to the same, they have no reason to boast that they deserve to receive Honour from it,
3. And lastly, Those men in like manner unreasonably pretend to Honor the King in the full sense and meaning of the Text, who lead debauched and irregular lives.
3. And lastly, Those men in like manner unreasonably pretend to Honour the King in the full sense and meaning of the Text, who led debauched and irregular lives.
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and sometimes in their several Spheres do brave and acceptable things, yet by their gross and scandalous Immoralities they certainly countermine themselves,
and sometime in their several Spheres do brave and acceptable things, yet by their gross and scandalous Immoralities they Certainly countermine themselves,
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because there are some on their Princes side, who are Disloyal to their Maker, especially considering how obnoxious the Opposite Party is to much more severe Recriminations;
Because there Are Some on their Princes side, who Are Disloyal to their Maker, especially considering how obnoxious the Opposite Party is to much more severe Recriminations;
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and to serve him in Truth with all their heart (1 Sam. xii. 24.) that one great Motive which he useth with them is this, that if they still did wickedly, they should be consumed, both they and their King.
and to serve him in Truth with all their heart (1 Sam. xii. 24.) that one great Motive which he uses with them is this, that if they still did wickedly, they should be consumed, both they and their King.
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The Justice of which threatning, if it be called in question, may be cleared from hence, that the proper way of taking vengeance upon Kingdoms for a General and National wickedness, is by inflicting a General and National punishment, which can never be done,
The justice of which threatening, if it be called in question, may be cleared from hence, that the proper Way of taking vengeance upon Kingdoms for a General and National wickedness, is by inflicting a General and National punishment, which can never be done,
but that the King, who is the Head of the Body Politick, must needs bear a large share in it, in proportion to the nature and quality of that which the Body beareth.
but that the King, who is the Head of the Body Politic, must needs bear a large share in it, in proportion to the nature and quality of that which the Body bears.
because as such, he for one contributes to the provoking and incensing God unto the exercise of his fury, in the destroying both Prince and People by a common fate.
Because as such, he for one contributes to the provoking and incensing God unto the exercise of his fury, in the destroying both Prince and People by a Common fate.
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if they will not live religiously for Gods sake, or their own, yet at least to live so for the sake of their Prince, whose safety and happiness so much depend upon the piety and vertue of his People.
if they will not live religiously for God's sake, or their own, yet At least to live so for the sake of their Prince, whose safety and happiness so much depend upon the piety and virtue of his People.
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And if so, then let me persuade and prevail upon all here present, but especially upon you who are the Great and Flourishing Hopes of this City, not to content your selves with a formal and superficial appearance of Loyalty,
And if so, then let me persuade and prevail upon all Here present, but especially upon you who Are the Great and Flourishing Hope's of this city, not to content your selves with a formal and superficial appearance of Loyalty,
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for you may likewise reflect on the Solemnity of those several Addresses, which together with your selves you have been admitted to prostrate at the King's feet;
for you may likewise reflect on the Solemnity of those several Addresses, which together with your selves you have been admitted to prostrate At the King's feet;
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But above all it will be proper for you to remember, that your Eternal Salvation very much depends upon the discharge of this Duty of Obedience the right way;
But above all it will be proper for you to Remember, that your Eternal Salvation very much depends upon the discharge of this Duty of obedience the right Way;
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and therefore, if you have any regard to your own well-being hereafter, let this consideration like wise be instrumental in nourishing and increasing your Fervent Zeal;
and Therefore, if you have any regard to your own well-being hereafter, let this consideration like wise be instrumental in nourishing and increasing your Fervent Zeal;
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and inquireth especially ••w you have behaved your selves towards his Vice-Gerents on Earth, you may be found in the number of those, who shall be counted worthy to Rule,
and inquires especially ••w you have behaved your selves towards his Vicegerents on Earth, you may be found in the number of those, who shall be counted worthy to Rule,
because they have not thought it any ways unworthy of them to Obey, and may be exalted to those everlasting Thrones of Glory and Happiness, where all the most transporting satisfactions of infinite Splendor and Triumph are to be enjoyed.
Because they have not Thought it any ways unworthy of them to Obey, and may be exalted to those everlasting Thrones of Glory and Happiness, where all the most transporting satisfactions of infinite Splendour and Triumph Are to be enjoyed.
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