A sermon preached before the Lords spiritual and temporal in Parliament assembled in the abbey-church at Westminster, on the thirtieth of January, 1699/700 / by the Most Reverend Father in God, John, Lord Arch-bishop of York.
Because though it be as needful as any, yet there are some among us that think it a very improper Theme for the Pulpit. I must confess I had an eye to this Suggestion,
Because though it be as needful as any, yet there Are Some among us that think it a very improper Theme for the Pulpit. I must confess I had an eye to this Suggestion,
St. Paul here lays his Charge upon Titus, That he should put the People that were under his Care in mind to be subject to Principalities and Powers, and to obey Magistrates.
Saint Paul Here lays his Charge upon Titus, That he should put the People that were under his Care in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, and to obey Magistrates.
First, the Person that is order'd thus to put the People in mind: And Secondly, the Thing that he is to put them in mind of, which is, Subjection and Obedience to Principalities, and Powers, and Magistrates.
First, the Person that is ordered thus to put the People in mind: And Secondly, the Thing that he is to put them in mind of, which is, Subjection and obedience to Principalities, and Powers, and Magistrates.
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Especially considering that the Success of his Labours and Endeavours among the People doth in a great measure depend upon the good liking they have of him.
Especially considering that the Success of his Labours and Endeavours among the People does in a great measure depend upon the good liking they have of him.
But what is it that gives Offence? or what is it that renders this Argument we are speaking of so improper a Subject for a Clergy-man to treat of? Why, several things are pretended,
But what is it that gives Offence? or what is it that renders this Argument we Are speaking of so improper a Subject for a Clergyman to Treat of? Why, several things Are pretended,
First, It is said, That the work of a Clergyman is to instruct Men in Christ's Religion, to Preach against Vice and Sin, and to Preach up Holiness and good Life, and mutual Love and Charity: But what has he to do with StateAffairs, as Matters of Government are?
First, It is said, That the work of a Clergyman is to instruct Men in Christ's Religion, to Preach against Vice and since, and to Preach up Holiness and good Life, and mutual Love and Charity: But what has he to do with StateAffairs, as Matters of Government Are?
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as we have occasion, to Preach up Loyalty and Obedience to our Governours. For this is no State Affair, but an Affair of the Gospel. We cannot instruct Men in Christ's Religion, without instructing them in this.
as we have occasion, to Preach up Loyalty and obedience to our Governors. For this is no State Affair, but an Affair of the Gospel. We cannot instruct Men in Christ's Religion, without instructing them in this.
One great branch of Christian Holiness, as it is declared in the New Testament, is, That every Man demean himself quietly and peaceably and obediently to the Government he lives under,
One great branch of Christian Holiness, as it is declared in the New Testament, is, That every Man demean himself quietly and peaceably and obediently to the Government he lives under,
And therefore if we will instruct Men in Christ's Religion, and in the indispensable Points of Holiness required thereby, we must instruct them in this also.
And Therefore if we will instruct Men in Christ's Religion, and in the indispensable Points of Holiness required thereby, we must instruct them in this also.
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Lastly, We do readily grant that a great part of our Office consists in most affectionately recommending and pressing the Necessity of mutual Love and Charity. But if this be necessary, is it not more so, to recommend and press Obedience to Authority, without which, mutual Love and Charity cannot possibly subsist? That being the common Ligament of them;
Lastly, We do readily grant that a great part of our Office consists in most affectionately recommending and pressing the Necessity of mutual Love and Charity. But if this be necessary, is it not more so, to recommend and press obedience to authority, without which, mutual Love and Charity cannot possibly subsist? That being the Common Ligament of them;
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These depending altogether upon the Constitution of the Government we live under; and the determining of them belongs to the Civil Courts, and not to their Profession.
These depending altogether upon the Constitution of the Government we live under; and the determining of them belongs to the Civil Courts, and not to their Profession.
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To this I Answer, That in all those Instances, wherein this Argument falls under the Cognizance and Determination of Parliaments, or Iudges, or Lawyers, we do not pretend to meddle with it.
To this I Answer, That in all those Instances, wherein this Argument falls under the Cognizance and Determination of Parliaments, or Judges, or Lawyers, we do not pretend to meddle with it.
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I say, if a Divine should meddle with such Matters as these in his Sermons, I do not know how he can be excused from the just Censure of meddling with things that nothing concern him.
I say, if a Divine should meddle with such Matters as these in his Sermons, I do not know how he can be excused from the just Censure of meddling with things that nothing concern him.
This is indeed a Practising in State Matters, and is usurping an Office that belongs to another Profession, and to Men of another Character. And I should account it every whit as undecent in a Clergyman to take upon him to deal in these Points;
This is indeed a Practising in State Matters, and is usurping an Office that belongs to Another Profession, and to Men of Another Character. And I should account it every whit as undecent in a Clergyman to take upon him to deal in these Points;
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But what is this to the Preaching Obedience and Subjection to the Establish'd Government? Let meddling with the Politicks be as odious as you please in a Clergy-man;
But what is this to the Preaching obedience and Subjection to the Established Government? Let meddling with the Politics be as odious as you please in a Clergyman;
yet sure it must not only be allow'd to him, but be thought his Duty, to Exhort all Subjects to be faithful to their Prince, to live peaceably under his Government,
yet sure it must not only be allowed to him, but be Thought his Duty, to Exhort all Subject's to be faithful to their Prince, to live peaceably under his Government,
We meddle not with the Politicks; we meddle not with Prerogative or Property; we meddle not with the Disputes and Controversies of Law that may arise about these Matters:
We meddle not with the Politics; we meddle not with Prerogative or Property; we meddle not with the Disputes and Controversies of Law that may arise about these Matters:
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such as both Christ and his Apostles did preach in all Places where-ever they came; and such as will at this day hold in all the Governments of the World,
such as both christ and his Apostles did preach in all Places wherever they Come; and such as will At this day hold in all the Governments of the World,
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And if at any time we make a particular Application of these General Rules to our own Established Government, it is only in such Instances as are plainly of the Essence of our National Constitution.
And if At any time we make a particular Application of these General Rules to our own Established Government, it is only in such Instances as Are plainly of the Essence of our National Constitution.
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what it is the Duty of every Subject both to understand and practise in order to his Salvation, that, without doubt, it is the Duty of their Pastors to put them in mind of.
what it is the Duty of every Subject both to understand and practise in order to his Salvation, that, without doubt, it is the Duty of their Pastors to put them in mind of.
To this I Answer, That to be on the Side of the Established Government, and to endeavour to maintain That, is not to be a Favourer of Parties and Factions. But They are the Factions, They are the Setters up,
To this I Answer, That to be on the Side of the Established Government, and to endeavour to maintain That, is not to be a Favourer of Parties and Factions. But They Are the Factions, They Are the Setters up,
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or Abettors of Parties, who endeavour to destroy, or unsettle, or disparage, or in the least to hurt and weaken the Government and the Laws as they are established;
or Abettors of Parties, who endeavour to destroy, or unsettle, or disparage, or in the least to hurt and weaken the Government and the Laws as they Are established;
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So that a Minister, by Preaching Obedience and Subjection, doth not in the least make himself of any Party; but, on the contrary, he sets himself against all Parties: And so he ought to do.
So that a Minister, by Preaching obedience and Subjection, does not in the least make himself of any Party; but, on the contrary, he sets himself against all Parties: And so he ought to do.
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and as vigorously as in him lies, in such ways as are proper for his Function, to oppose all those that would either secretly undermine it, or openly assault it:
and as vigorously as in him lies, in such ways as Are proper for his Function, to oppose all those that would either secretly undermine it, or openly assault it:
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In a word, all those that would make any Change or Innovation in it (by whatever Names they are discriminated) by any other means or methods than what the Law of the Land,
In a word, all those that would make any Change or Innovation in it (by whatever Names they Are discriminated) by any other means or methods than what the Law of the Land,
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And thus much of the First thing I took notice of in the Text, viz, the Person to whom the Charge is here given, that he should put the people in mind.
And thus much of the First thing I took notice of in the Text, videlicet, the Person to whom the Charge is Here given, that he should put the people in mind.
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First, Who are those Principalities and Powers and Magistrates to whom we are to be subject, and whom we are to obey. And, Secondly, Wherein consists that Subjection and Obedience that we are to give to them.
First, Who Are those Principalities and Powers and Magistrates to whom we Are to be Subject, and whom we Are to obey. And, Secondly, Wherein consists that Subjection and obedience that we Are to give to them.
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As for the First of these, Who are the Principalities and Powers and Magistrates? Why, certainly by these words are meant the Supreme Civil Governours of every Nation,
As for the First of these, Who Are the Principalities and Powers and Magistrates? Why, Certainly by these words Are meant the Supreme Civil Governors of every nation,
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in whomsoever the Sovereign Authority is lodged (whether in one, or in many) They are the Principalities and Powers to whom we are to be subject; and Those that are Commission'd and Deputed to exercise Authority under them, are the Magistrates whom we are to obey.
in whomsoever the Sovereign authority is lodged (whither in one, or in many) They Are the Principalities and Powers to whom we Are to be Subject; and Those that Are Commissioned and Deputed to exercise authority under them, Are the Magistrates whom we Are to obey.
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St. Peter, in the 2d. Chapter of his 1st. Epistle, doth thus express them, (alluding, no doubt, to the Government of the Roman State under which he lived, which was then Monarchical) Submit your selves, saith he, NONLATINALPHABET, to every Humane Constitution, for the Lord's sake:
Saint Peter, in the 2d. Chapter of his 1st. Epistle, does thus express them, (alluding, no doubt, to the Government of the Roman State under which he lived, which was then Monarchical) Submit your selves, Says he,, to every Humane Constitution, for the Lord's sake:
As for the Subjection and Obedience that is to be paid to these Principalities and Powers, which is the other thing I am to enquire into, it consists of a great many Particulars.
As for the Subjection and obedience that is to be paid to these Principalities and Powers, which is the other thing I am to inquire into, it consists of a great many Particulars.
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It implies in it, for instance, That we should give all Honour, Respect and Reverence to their Persons, looking upon them (which really they are) as God's Vicegerents upon Earth.
It Implies in it, for instance, That we should give all Honour, Respect and reverence to their Persons, looking upon them (which really they Are) as God's Vicegerents upon Earth.
That we should at no hand despise them, or speak evil of them, remembring the Character that St. Iude gives of those that despise Dominions, and speak evil of Dignities.
That we should At no hand despise them, or speak evil of them, remembering the Character that Saint Iude gives of those that despise Dominions, and speak evil of Dignities.
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That we should, according to our Power, maintain their Iura Majestatis, the Rights and Prerogatives, belonging by the Constitution, to their Office and Dignity
That we should, according to our Power, maintain their Jerusalem Majestatis, the Rights and Prerogatives, belonging by the Constitution, to their Office and Dignity
That we should behave our selves peaceably and modestly in our particular Vocations, endeavouring to make their Government as easie and as happy as we can,
That we should behave our selves peaceably and modestly in our particular Vocations, endeavouring to make their Government as easy and as happy as we can,
And in case it ever happen that we cannot with a safe Conscience obey, there we are patiently to suffer the Penalties of our Disobedience: But by no means either to affront their Persons, or to disturb their Government, by raising or partaking in any Tumult, or Insurrection, or Rebellion.
And in case it ever happen that we cannot with a safe Conscience obey, there we Are patiently to suffer the Penalties of our Disobedience: But by no means either to affront their Persons, or to disturb their Government, by raising or partaking in any Tumult, or Insurrection, or Rebellion.
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All this that I have now named, is contained in that Duty of Subjection and Obedience which we are here bid to pay to Principalities and Powers, as might easily be shewn, as to every Particular:
All this that I have now nam, is contained in that Duty of Subjection and obedience which we Are Here bid to pay to Principalities and Powers, as might Easily be shown, as to every Particular:
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But I will not tire you, by running through all these Heads, and therefore shall only desire leave to speak a little to the two last things I have now mention'd;
But I will not tire you, by running through all these Heads, and Therefore shall only desire leave to speak a little to the two last things I have now mentioned;
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both because they are the most general, and do in a manner comprehend the rest; and because they seem principally intended in the Text I am now discoursing of.
both Because they Are the most general, and do in a manner comprehend the rest; and Because they seem principally intended in the Text I am now discoursing of.
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And First of all, As for the business of Active Obedience, (for it is proper to begin with that first) all that is needful to be said for the clearing of it, may be comprized in these Four following Propositions.
And First of all, As for the business of Active obedience, (for it is proper to begin with that First) all that is needful to be said for the clearing of it, may be comprised in these Four following Propositions.
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Where indeed the Legislative and the Executive Power are both in one hand, (as it is in those we call Absolute Monarchies ) there the Will of the Prince stands for Law. But where People are so happy as to live under a Legal Establishment,
Where indeed the Legislative and the Executive Power Are both in one hand, (as it is in those we call Absolute Monarchies) there the Will of the Prince Stands for Law. But where People Are so happy as to live under a Legal Establishment,
2dly. Whatever Laws are made by Just Authority, whether in Civil Matters, or in Matters relating to Religion, if they be not contrary to God's Laws, there the Subject is bound in Conscience to obey them,
2dly. Whatever Laws Are made by Just authority, whither in Civil Matters, or in Matters relating to Religion, if they be not contrary to God's Laws, there the Subject is bound in Conscience to obey them,
I own indeed that the Matter of some Laws may be of so small importance, that a Man shall not need much to charge his Conscience with the Observance of them:
I own indeed that the Matter of Some Laws may be of so small importance, that a Man shall not need much to charge his Conscience with the Observance of them:
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But for all that, it is in the Power of the Legislative, when there is reason, to bind our Consciences to Obedience, as well as to award Punishments to our Disobedience. And the Reason of this is evident,
But for all that, it is in the Power of the Legislative, when there is reason, to bind our Consciences to obedience, as well as to award Punishments to our Disobedience. And the Reason of this is evident,
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He is enclined by some Reasons to believe that the thing is lawful, and he is enclined by other Reasons to believe that the thing is unlawful. And these Reasons do appear so equally probable to him on both sides, that he doth not know how to determine himself:
He is inclined by Some Reasons to believe that the thing is lawful, and he is inclined by other Reasons to believe that the thing is unlawful. And these Reasons do appear so equally probable to him on both sides, that he does not know how to determine himself:
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If any Humane Law, let it be made by the best Authority upon Earth, should command us to believe any Point in Matters of Faith which we are persuaded to be contrary to the Revelation of Christ and his Apostles;
If any Humane Law, let it be made by the best authority upon Earth, should command us to believe any Point in Matters of Faith which we Are persuaded to be contrary to the Revelation of christ and his Apostles;
Only this we are to remember, That it extremely concerns us rightly to inform our Consciences in these Matters where Humane Laws have interposed their Authority.
Only this we Are to Remember, That it extremely concerns us rightly to inform our Consciences in these Matters where Humane Laws have interposed their authority.
Though we ought not to act against our Conscience, as I said, (nay, it would be a great Sin in us if we should,) yet, on the other side, we are not to be excused for disobeying the Commands of Authority, where we might lawfully have obeyed them;
Though we ought not to act against our Conscience, as I said, (nay, it would be a great since in us if we should,) yet, on the other side, we Are not to be excused for disobeying the Commands of authority, where we might lawfully have obeyed them;
And thus much concerning my First Head, that of Obedience to Laws: I now come to the other, that of Subjection; as that word implies patient Submission to our Governours, where we cannot actively comply with what they require of us.
And thus much Concerning my First Head, that of obedience to Laws: I now come to the other, that of Subjection; as that word Implies patient Submission to our Governors, where we cannot actively comply with what they require of us.
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For where-ever it is rightly understood, it can give offence to none but to such as are really disaffected to the Government, and do desire Alterations.
For wherever it is rightly understood, it can give offence to none but to such as Are really disaffected to the Government, and do desire Alterations.
And I dare say, there is not that Country upon Earth, let the Form of their Government be what it will, ( Absolute Monarchy, Legal Monarchy, Aristocracy,
And I Dare say, there is not that Country upon Earth, let the From of their Government be what it will, (Absolute Monarchy, Legal Monarchy, Aristocracy,
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or Commonwealth) where this is not a part of the Constitution. Subjects must obey passively, where they cannot obey actively: Otherwise the Government would be precarious,
or Commonwealth) where this is not a part of the Constitution. Subjects must obey passively, where they cannot obey actively: Otherwise the Government would be precarious,
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As the Laws of the Land are the Measures of our Active Obedience; so are also the same Laws the Measures of our Submission. And as we are not bound to obey but where the Laws and Constitution require our Obedience; so neither are we bound to submit but as the Laws and Constitution do require our Submission.
As the Laws of the Land Are the Measures of our Active obedience; so Are also the same Laws the Measures of our Submission. And as we Are not bound to obey but where the Laws and Constitution require our obedience; so neither Are we bound to submit but as the Laws and Constitution do require our Submission.
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Taking now this to be the true stating of the Doctrine of Passive Obedience, as I verily believe it is, I do not see what colour of Reason can be offered against it.
Taking now this to be the true stating of the Doctrine of Passive obedience, as I verily believe it is, I do not see what colour of Reason can be offered against it.
All that it doth, is to preserve and secure the National Settlement in the same Posture, and upon the same Foot, in and upon which it is already Established.
All that it does, is to preserve and secure the National Settlement in the same Posture, and upon the same Foot, in and upon which it is already Established.
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but that these Doctrines of Non-Resistance and Passive Obedience must for ever be taught there, as necessary even for the Preservation of their Liberties.
but that these Doctrines of Non-Resistance and Passive obedience must for ever be taught there, as necessary even for the Preservation of their Liberties.
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and that to attempt his Life in any way, or upon any pretence, always was and is High Treason. And if so, what are we to think of that Fact which was on this Day committed upon the Person of our late Sovereign, of Blessed Memory, King Charles I.
and that to attempt his Life in any Way, or upon any pretence, always was and is High Treason. And if so, what Are we to think of that Fact which was on this Day committed upon the Person of our late Sovereign, of Blessed Memory, King Charles I.
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a Violation of the Laws of God and Man, a Scandal to the Protestant Religion, and a Reproach to the People of England; whilst the impious Rage of a Few, stands imputed by our Adversaries to the whole Nation.
a Violation of the Laws of God and Man, a Scandal to the Protestant Religion, and a Reproach to the People of England; while the impious Rage of a Few, Stands imputed by our Adversaries to the Whole nation.
All this I may say of this Fact; for it is no more than is said of it by the Lords and Commons of England, in that Act of Parliament which appoints the keeping of this Day as a Perpetual Fast.
All this I may say of this Fact; for it is no more than is said of it by the lords and Commons of England, in that Act of Parliament which appoints the keeping of this Day as a Perpetual Fast.
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But so long as we have Apprehensions from either of these things, so long it will be fit for us to remember this Fact, and this Day; and both to implore the Mercy of God, that neither the Guilt of that Sacred and Innocent Blood,
But so long as we have Apprehensions from either of these things, so long it will be fit for us to Remember this Fact, and this Day; and both to implore the Mercy of God, that neither the Gilded of that Sacred and Innocent Blood,
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nor those other Sins by which God was provoked to deliver up both us and our King into the Hands of cruel and unreasonable Men, may at any time hereafter be visited upon us, or our Posterity:
nor those other Sins by which God was provoked to deliver up both us and our King into the Hands of cruel and unreasonable Men, may At any time hereafter be visited upon us, or our Posterity:
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