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10 ECCLES. 17. Blessed art thou, O Land, when thy King is the Son of Nobles.
10 ECCLES. 17. Blessed art thou, Oh Land, when thy King is the Son of Nobles.
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VVHen the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing; When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our Mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing;
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then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them, 126 Ps. 1, 2. Which the Psalmist spoke of the deliverance of the Jews from the Babilonish captivity;then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them, 126 Ps. 1, 2. Which the Psalmist spoke of the deliverance of the jews from the Babylonish captivity;
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but is very easily & naturally applied to the occasion of this present Solemnity.
but is very Easily & naturally applied to the occasion of this present Solemnity.
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For I hope we have not so soon forgot with what surprizing Joy we beheld our banished Prince return again to his Throne, who brought back with him our Laws, our Liberties, and our Religion;
For I hope we have not so soon forgotten with what surprising Joy we beheld our banished Prince return again to his Throne, who brought back with him our Laws, our Liberties, and our Religion;
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that is, brought England into England again, which was banished with its Prince, without changing its Place and Climate.
that is, brought England into England again, which was banished with its Prince, without changing its Place and Climate.
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And though that beloved and admired Prince, who gave the first lustre and glory to this day,
And though that Beloved and admired Prince, who gave the First lustre and glory to this day,
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now sleeps with his Fathers, and has only lest us the memory of his Princely Vertues to adorn the Records of Time,
now sleeps with his Father's, and has only lest us the memory of his Princely Virtues to adorn the Records of Time,
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and the Succession of English Kings yet this day ought not to be forgot, which restored to us not only a Mortal Prince, whom wee could not expect should live for ever,
and the Succession of English Kings yet this day ought not to be forgotten, which restored to us not only a Mortal Prince, whom we could not expect should live for ever,
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but the Royal Family, which we hope and pray may be Immortal.
but the Royal Family, which we hope and prey may be Immortal.
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Though the Great CHARLES be dead, the King lives still in his Royal Brother, who was the Rightful Heir of his Crown,
Though the Great CHARLES be dead, the King lives still in his Royal Brother, who was the Rightful Heir of his Crown,
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and the Partner of all his Joys and Sorrows, who was banished with him, and who returned with him,
and the Partner of all his Joys and Sorrows, who was banished with him, and who returned with him,
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and augmented the brightness of this day by his united Beams a Prince who equals the greatest Examples of former Kings,
and augmented the brightness of this day by his united Beams a Prince who equals the greatest Examples of former Kings,
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and, as we have reason to hope, will leave a greater to those who follow.
and, as we have reason to hope, will leave a greater to those who follow.
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It was not the Throngs and Crowds of People, which met their returning Prince, nor those loud and joyful acclamation• wh rewith they we comed him to his Country and Throne;
It was not the Throngs and Crowds of People, which met their returning Prince, nor those loud and joyful acclamation• Where rewith they we Come him to his Country and Throne;
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it was not the external Pomp 〈 … 〉 could make it;
it was not the external Pomp 〈 … 〉 could make it;
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nay, it was not meerly the transporting sight of a prince who was now endeared by long absence,
nay, it was not merely the transporting sighed of a Prince who was now endeared by long absence,
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and by the Oppressions and Injuries of Usurpers, who after ten thousand Indignities returned with all the Expressions of a Princely Goodness and Indemnity:
and by the Oppressions and Injuries of Usurpers, who After ten thousand Indignities returned with all the Expressions of a Princely goodness and Indemnity:
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I say, though these were all very affecting Circumstances, and added much to raise and heighten a present Passion,
I say, though these were all very affecting circumstances, and added much to raise and heighten a present Passion,
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yet they were not the true Glory of this day, which consisted in restoring the English Monarchy in the Royal Line,
yet they were not the true Glory of this day, which consisted in restoring the English Monarchy in the Royal Line,
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for this we bless God, and for the continuance of this we pray this day,
for this we bless God, and for the Continuance of this we pray this day,
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and if we believe King Solomon, there is great reason for both for it is as great a Blessing as any Nation can enjoy:
and if we believe King Solomon, there is great reason for both for it is as great a Blessing as any nation can enjoy:
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Blessed art thou, O Land, when thy King is the Son of Nobles. Blessed art thou, Oh Land, when thy King is the Son of Nobles.
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The words are so plain, that I cannot think of any plainer to express their sence by;
The words Are so plain, that I cannot think of any plainer to express their sense by;
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and therefore not to loose time in a needless Explication, there are three things observable in them. 1. That Kingly Government is a great Blessing:
and Therefore not to lose time in a needless Explication, there Are three things observable in them. 1. That Kingly Government is a great Blessing:
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for it cannot be a blessing to have our King the Son of Nobles, if it be not a Blessing to have a King. 2. That the noble Decent and Extraction of a King is a great Blessing to a Nation as my Text expresly says, Blessed art thou, O Land, &c. And the natural inference from this is, 3. That an Hereditary Monarchy is a great Blessing:
for it cannot be a blessing to have our King the Son of Nobles, if it be not a Blessing to have a King. 2. That the noble Decent and Extraction of a King is a great Blessing to a nation as my Text expressly Says, Blessed art thou, Oh Land, etc. And the natural Inference from this is, 3. That an Hereditary Monarchy is a great Blessing:
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for we are secure, that our Kings are the Sons of Nobles, when the Son inherits the Fathers Crown.
for we Are secure, that our Kings Are the Sons of Nobles, when the Son inherits the Father's Crown.
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1. That Kingly Government is a great Blessing.
1. That Kingly Government is a great Blessing.
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As for that dispute, Whether Kingly Government be by Divine Right; if by Divine Right, we mean a positive Law and Institution of God, that all Nations shall be governed by Kings, I finde no such thing in Scripture, which is the only Revelation of the Divine Will;
As for that dispute, Whither Kingly Government be by Divine Right; if by Divine Right, we mean a positive Law and Institution of God, that all nations shall be governed by Kings, I find no such thing in Scripture, which is the only Revelation of the Divine Will;
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but if by Divine Right, we mean only such an intimation of the will of God,
but if by Divine Right, we mean only such an intimation of the will of God,
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as we can learn from the appearances of nature and providence, I dare boldly affirm, that Kingly government is by Divine Right;
as we can Learn from the appearances of nature and providence, I Dare boldly affirm, that Kingly government is by Divine Right;
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that is, is most agreeable to all those notices we have of the Will of God from the original frame and constitution of Nature,
that is, is most agreeable to all those notices we have of the Will of God from the original frame and constitution of Nature,
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and from the dispensations of providence;
and from the dispensations of providence;
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which though it be not sufficient to condemn all other Governments as unlawful, yet it advances Monarchy above all other Forms of Government,
which though it be not sufficient to condemn all other Governments as unlawful, yet it advances Monarchy above all other Forms of Government,
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when it appears, that God himself has at least given the preference to it. The History of the Creation is a plain proof of this;
when it appears, that God himself has At least given thee preference to it. The History of the Creation is a plain proof of this;
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for God made but one Man, to whom he gave the Dominion and Empire of the World, who was the natural Lord as well as Father of all his posterity;
for God made but one Man, to whom he gave the Dominion and Empire of the World, who was the natural Lord as well as Father of all his posterity;
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which 〈 … 〉 •reating but one Man and one Woman is against Divorce, which yet is •ur Saviours Argument, 10 Mark 7, 8, 9.
which 〈 … 〉 •reating but one Man and one Woman is against Divorce, which yet is •ur Saviors Argument, 10 Mark 7, 8, 9.
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Thus it was at the new peopling of the World after the Flood;
Thus it was At the new peopling of the World After the Flood;
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God •eft but one Independent Head of a Family, Noah, who had a Paternal •nd Regal Authority over his Sons and their Posterity:
God •eft but one Independent Head of a Family, Noah, who had a Paternal •nd Regal authority over his Sons and their Posterity:
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So that Man•ind were born under a Monarchical Government, which therefore is •he first and the most natural Government, instituted by God by the •ery Laws of our Creation;
So that Man•ind were born under a Monarchical Government, which Therefore is •he First and the most natural Government, instituted by God by the •ery Laws of our Creation;
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for when God made but one man, who •y the Law of Nature has a right to govern his own Children, (who •hen were all Mankind) he made him a natural Monarch.
for when God made but one man, who •y the Law of Nature has a right to govern his own Children, (who •hen were all Mankind) he made him a natural Monarch.
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We have no Histories of those Times to acquaint us how the Go•ernment descended;
We have no Histories of those Times to acquaint us how the Go•ernment descended;
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but we have all the reason in the World to be•eve, that as Adam and Noah govern'd by a Paternal Right,
but we have all the reason in the World to be•eve, that as Adam and Noah governed by a Paternal Right,
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so when •ankind increased, and grew too numerous to dwell together, they •ere formed into distinct Kingdoms, under the Government of the •eads and Princes of their several Families;
so when •ankind increased, and grew too numerous to dwell together, they •ere formed into distinct Kingdoms, under the Government of the •eads and Princes of their several Families;
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for in those days they knew •o other right of Government but what was Natural and Paternal.
for in those days they knew •o other right of Government but what was Natural and Paternal.
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I urge this only to prove that Monarchy is the original form of Go•ernment instituted by God himself;
I urge this only to prove that Monarchy is the original from of Go•ernment instituted by God himself;
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not that every Monarch must ••ve the same Right to Government which Adam and Noah had;
not that every Monarch must ••ve the same Right to Government which Adam and Noah had;
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for ••en there is no Prince in the World can make good his Title to the •rown:
for ••en there is no Prince in the World can make good his Title to the •rown:
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But these are very distinct questions, what is that form of Go•ernment which God appointed? and by what Right a particular ••ince can challenge this Authority? In the first Ages of the World, ••hile the lineal descent of Families was known, there could be no dis••te about the Succession;
But these Are very distinct questions, what is that from of Go•ernment which God appointed? and by what Right a particular ••ince can challenge this authority? In the First Ages of the World, ••hile the lineal descent of Families was known, there could be no dis••te about the Succession;
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but when the numbers of men increased, ••d Families were divided and sub-divided, and intermixt with each ••her,
but when the numbers of men increased, ••d Families were divided and subdivided, and intermixed with each ••her,
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when these little Independent Princes invaded their Neighbours, ••d enlarged their.
when these little Independent Princes invaded their Neighbours, ••d enlarged their.
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Dominions by force and power, the right of Go••rnment altered, but the form of Government was the same still.
Dominions by force and power, the right of Go••rnment altered, but the from of Government was the same still.
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And ••ough a Prince now governs not by a Paternal Right as Adam and ••ah did,
And ••ough a Prince now governs not by a Paternal Right as Adam and ••ah did,
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but by the Election of the People, or by the Right of Con••est, or by a Succession from ancient Kings, who have been long pos••st of the Throne, the Monarchy is the same,
but by the Election of the People, or by the Right of Con••est, or by a Succession from ancient Kings, who have been long pos••st of the Throne, the Monarchy is the same,
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though the claim to So••raign Power varies.
though the claim to So••raign Power Varies.
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God's original institution of Monarchy in a Pa••rnal Government justifies the Form, whatever dispute there may be ••out the Right of Succession.
God's original Institution of Monarchy in a Pa••rnal Government Justifies the From, whatever dispute there may be ••out the Right of Succession.
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And therefore we find, when this orginal Title of Paternal Authority failed either by force and usurpation,
And Therefore we find, when this Original Title of Paternal authority failed either by force and usurpation,
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or for want of knowing the true Heir, yet Monarchy continued, and all the World was governed by Kings,
or for want of knowing the true Heir, yet Monarchy continued, and all the World was governed by Kings,
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and knew no other Government till Greece and Rome set the example, who changed the Regal Power into Aristocracies and Common-wealths.
and knew no other Government till Greece and Room Set the Exampl, who changed the Regal Power into Aristocracies and Commonwealths.
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And to satisfy us, that God still approved of Kingly Government, even after the distruction made between Paternal and Regal Authority, we may observe, that by a positive institution God e•ected a Monarchy,
And to satisfy us, that God still approved of Kingly Government, even After the destruction made between Paternal and Regal authority, we may observe, that by a positive Institution God e•ected a Monarchy,
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but never set up a Common-wealth.
but never Set up a Commonwealth.
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The Jewish Government was properly a The•cracy, God was their King in a more peculiar manner than he was the King of other Nations:
The Jewish Government was properly a The•cracy, God was their King in a more peculiar manner than he was the King of other nations:
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he 〈 ◊ 〉 among them in the Tabernacle or Temple, gave them a body of Laws, appointed Officers under him to administer the Affairs of his Kingdom,
he 〈 ◊ 〉 among them in the Tabernacle or Temple, gave them a body of Laws, appointed Officers under him to administer the Affairs of his Kingdom,
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and in all emergent difficulties gave immediate Orders and Directions what to do;
and in all emergent difficulties gave immediate Order and Directions what to do;
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but yet he appointed a single person to be his Vice-Roy, and invested him with the Soveraign Power.
but yet he appointed a single person to be his Vice-Roy, and invested him with the Sovereign Power.
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Thus Moses while he lived was King of Jeshurun, and after him Joshua, and the J•dges succeded him, whom God raised up in an extraordinary manner,
Thus Moses while he lived was King of Jeshurun, and After him joshua, and the J•dges succeeded him, whom God raised up in an extraordinary manner,
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as occasion required, to fight their Battels, and to rescue them out the hands of their Enemies;
as occasion required, to fight their Battles, and to rescue them out the hands of their Enemies;
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and when there was no extraordinary Judge, the High Priest was their ordinary Ruler, who governed with a Soveraign Authority.
and when there was no extraordinary Judge, the High Priest was their ordinary Ruler, who governed with a Sovereign authority.
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And when in time they grew weary of this, and affected the external pomp and splendor of a Court,
And when in time they grew weary of this, and affected the external pomp and splendour of a Court,
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and a visible Soveraign Prince like their Neighbour Nations;
and a visible Sovereign Prince like their Neighbour nations;
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though God was angry with them for rejecting his Government, yet he himself chose them a King;
though God was angry with them for rejecting his Government, yet he himself chosen them a King;
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and after Saul, invested David with the Regal Power, and entailed it on his Family.
and After Saul, invested David with the Regal Power, and entailed it on his Family.
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All this was done by the immediate order and appointment of God, which cannot be said of any other form of Government.
All this was done by the immediate order and appointment of God, which cannot be said of any other from of Government.
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Aristocracies and Democracies were a defection from Regal Power occasioned by the ill Government of Princes,
Aristocracies and Democracies were a defection from Regal Power occasioned by the ill Government of Princes,
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or by the giddiness and licentious humour of the people, who are fond of Liberty, Power, and Innovations:
or by the giddiness and licentious humour of the people, who Are found of Liberty, Power, and Innovations:
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But though God by his Providence permitted such changes of Government, he never by a visible Authority and Direction formed and modelled a Common-wealth as he did the Jewish Monarchy.
But though God by his Providence permitted such changes of Government, he never by a visible authority and Direction formed and modeled a Commonwealth as he did the Jewish Monarchy.
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But whatever be determined as to the original of Monarchy, tha• which I am at present concerned for, are the advantages of it, That i•
But whatever be determined as to the original of Monarchy, tha• which I am At present concerned for, Are the advantages of it, That i•
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Sapposing our Prince to be Wise and Vertuous, there can be no •ompetition between the Government of one and of many.
Sapposing our Prince to be Wise and Virtuous, there can be no •ompetition between the Government of one and of many.
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Sove•aign Power in one hand lies more ready for Action, because it has •ut one Will,
Sove•aign Power in one hand lies more ready for Actium, Because it has •ut one Will,
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and needs not number votes, nor wait the consent of •ifferent Inclinations, and Interests, which many times lets slip the •roper-seasons of Action, and defeats the best Designs.
and needs not number votes, nor wait the consent of •ifferent Inclinations, and Interests, which many times lets slip the •roper-seasons of Actium, and defeats the best Designs.
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A Soveraign Prince may have what advice he pleases, and follow that he ••ik•s best without delay;
A Sovereign Prince may have what Advice he Pleases, and follow that he ••ik•s best without Delay;
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he may have a multitude of Coun•ellors without danger of Faction, while he judges for himself.
he may have a multitude of Coun•ellors without danger of Faction, while he judges for himself.
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But 〈 ◊ 〉 popular Governments, where there is no one Soveraign Will and •eason,
But 〈 ◊ 〉 popular Governments, where there is no one Sovereign Will and •eason,
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but all have equal Authority, how unequal soever their skill •nd their honesty be, when Power is thus parcelled out into several ands, it is usually divided against it self too,
but all have equal authority, how unequal soever their skill •nd their honesty be, when Power is thus parceled out into several ands, it is usually divided against it self too,
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and grows weak by instine Fact•ons
and grows weak by instine Fact•ons
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Though thy •e is great safety in a multitude of Councellors, when •ere is one •••na•ad•• and Soveraign Wi l,
Though thy •e is great safety in a multitude of Councillors, when •ere is one •••na•ad•• and Sovereign With l,
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yet there is no great •e•th 〈 ◊ 〉 of Agreem••• •etw•en a multitude of petty Soveraigns, there every man has in eq•a• power,
yet there is no great •e•th 〈 ◊ 〉 of Agreem••• •etw•en a multitude of Petty Sovereigns, there every man has in eq•a• power,
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and every man judges his own •eason the best, or at least as ••od as his Neighbours.
and every man judges his own •eason the best, or At least as ••od as his Neighbours.
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This is just 〈 ◊ 〉 if the same Body should be an•nated by several Souls, which have 〈 ◊ 〉 of them distinct Wills and Appetites,
This is just 〈 ◊ 〉 if the same Body should be an•nated by several Souls, which have 〈 ◊ 〉 of them distinct Wills and Appetites,
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and do not always consent 〈 ◊ 〉 the same thing.
and do not always consent 〈 ◊ 〉 the same thing.
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There is no a greater plague to humane Societies than State•ctions, and it is hardly possible that a popular Government •ould be freed from them.
There is no a greater plague to humane Societies than State•ctions, and it is hardly possible that a popular Government •ould be freed from them.
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The ambition of some, the jealou•es and Emulations of others, private Quarrels, or private ••terests, Perfidiousness,
The ambition of Some, the jealou•es and Emulations of Others, private Quarrels, or private ••terests, Perfidiousness,
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and Treachery, or an affection of Popu•ity, some or all of which are the Natural and almost neces•ry effects of a popular Government, are the very seeds of •••ction and Sedition,
and Treachery, or an affection of Popu•ity, Some or all of which Are the Natural and almost neces•ry effects of a popular Government, Are the very seeds of •••ction and Sedition,
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and though the major vote determines all, •t the Quarrel does not end there, especially if the prevail••g Coun•ess want success.
and though the Major vote determines all, •t the Quarrel does not end there, especially if the prevail••g Coun•ess want success.
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The people must be made Judges of •hat the Senators do, and the Nation is presently divided into as •ny parties and Factions as the Senate is.
The people must be made Judges of •hat the Senators do, and the nation is presently divided into as •ny parties and Factions as the Senate is.
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The Roman Com•onwealth it self, though the most flourishing that we read of in a•• Story, has too many examples of this, witness Marius and Sylla, ••sar and Pompey, There is seldom any peace and order long preserved in such Governments,
The Roman Com•onwealth it self, though the most flourishing that we read of in a•• Story, has too many Examples of this, witness Marius and Sylla, ••sar and Pompey, There is seldom any peace and order long preserved in such Governments,
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but when some one or a sew great me• have got the Ascendant, and by their Interest and Authority give Laws to all the rest;
but when Some one or a sew great me• have god the Ascendant, and by their Interest and authority give Laws to all the rest;
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that is, where there is a kind of Regal Powe• under the name and appearance of a Commonwealth.
that is, where there is a kind of Regal Powe• under the name and appearance of a Commonwealth.
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As for the Publick Good, I cannot but think it more secure in on• hand than in many.
As for the Public Good, I cannot but think it more secure in on• hand than in many.
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A Soveraign prince is the Father of his Country ▪ and can reasonably have no distinct interest from the Publick for his Kingdom is his Inheritance,
A Sovereign Prince is the Father of his Country ▪ and can reasonably have no distinct Interest from the Public for his Kingdom is his Inheritance,
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and his Glory and power consist• in the happy and flourishing State of his people.
and his Glory and power consist• in the happy and flourishing State of his people.
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When his Kingdom is well govern'd, his Subjects pleased and easie, this makes him beloved at home, and feared abroad.
When his Kingdom is well governed, his Subject's pleased and easy, this makes him Beloved At home, and feared abroad.
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The Glory is intirely his own as the Shame and Dishonous of a Misgovernment is;
The Glory is entirely his own as the Shame and Dishonous of a Misgovernment is;
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which are very powerful passions in great Minds, but lose their effect in popular Governments where the Glory and the Shame is divided among so many, that it is despised by all.
which Are very powerful passion in great Minds, but loose their Effect in popular Governments where the Glory and the Shame is divided among so many, that it is despised by all.
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We may expect a more impartial administration of Justice from a Soveraign Prince, who is equally concerned in all his Subjects,
We may expect a more impartial administration of justice from a Sovereign Prince, who is equally concerned in all his Subject's,
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than when the power is divided among a great many, who have their several Friends, Relations,
than when the power is divided among a great many, who have their several Friends, Relations,
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and dependants to serve, and whose Fortune does not set them above the Temptations of Bribery and Injustice.
and dependants to serve, and whose Fortune does not Set them above the Temptations of Bribery and Injustice.
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There is more apparent danger of Oppression, when there are so many to raise their Fortunes by the Government, who have private Interests and Designes,
There is more apparent danger of Oppression, when there Are so many to raise their Fortune's by the Government, who have private Interests and Designs,
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and must be paid well for their publick Service. Whereas no Prince ought to think himself poor, while his Subjects are rich;
and must be paid well for their public Service. Whereas no Prince ought to think himself poor, while his Subject's Are rich;
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and nothing can reasonably tempt an Hereditary Monarch to drain his Subjects to fill his own Exchequer,
and nothing can reasonably tempt an Hereditary Monarch to drain his Subject's to fill his own Exchequer,
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but their Factious or Sparing Humour;
but their Factious or Sparing Humour;
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then indeed it concerns a Prince to get and to keep Money by him, when he finds so much occasion for it,
then indeed it concerns a Prince to get and to keep Money by him, when he finds so much occasion for it,
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and sees it so hard to come by. But this is the fault of the Subject, not of the Prince:
and sees it so hard to come by. But this is the fault of the Subject, not of the Prince:
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for were Subjects dutiful and obedient, quiet and peaceable, and ready at all times to grant Supplies,
for were Subjects dutiful and obedient, quiet and peaceable, and ready At all times to grant Supplies,
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as the support of the Government needed, without difficulty or dishonourable terms;
as the support of the Government needed, without difficulty or dishonourable terms;
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He must be a strange Prince who would oppress his Subjects, when he knows he may have what he can reasonably desire, without oppression;
He must be a strange Prince who would oppress his Subject's, when he knows he may have what he can reasonably desire, without oppression;
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when his Subjects pockets are as open and a more increasing Exchequer than his own:
when his Subject's pockets Are as open and a more increasing Exchequer than his own:
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But the most fatal Cheat in popular Governments, is the name of Liberty, though the Power be as absolute and despotical,
But the most fatal Cheat in popular Governments, is the name of Liberty, though the Power be as absolute and despotical,
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as can be exercised by any Prince; and the only pretence of Liberty is this, that they are Slaves to their Equals,
as can be exercised by any Prince; and the only pretence of Liberty is this, that they Are Slaves to their Equals,
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and enslave one another by turns.
and enslave one Another by turns.
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But I shall say nothing to this, since our late dear-bought Experience has taught us the difference between the new modelled Government of our fellow Subjects, and of a natural Prince.
But I shall say nothing to this, since our late dear-bought Experience has taught us the difference between the new modeled Government of our fellow Subject's, and of a natural Prince.
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So that though we can have no Mathematical certainty in these cases, yet all the fair appearances of Reason give the advantages for a happy Government on the side of Monarchy;
So that though we can have no Mathematical certainty in these cases, yet all the fair appearances of Reason give the advantages for a happy Government on the side of Monarchy;
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the only danger is, if our Prince should happen to prove a Tyrant, and then he may do almost as much mischief as a Tyranical Commonwealth:
the only danger is, if our Prince should happen to prove a Tyrant, and then he may do almost as much mischief as a Tyrannical Commonwealth:
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for it is probable, that five hundred Tyrants would do more mischief than one.
for it is probable, that five hundred Tyrants would do more mischief than one.
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But that which may equally happen under all Forms of Government, is an Argument against none.
But that which may equally happen under all Forms of Government, is an Argument against none.
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The Divine Providence will rectifie such Miscarriages, as cannot be prevented by any humane care.
The Divine Providence will rectify such Miscarriages, as cannot be prevented by any humane care.
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And yet this, which is the only possible Objection against Monarchy, is in a great measure prevented by the Noble Extraction,
And yet this, which is the only possible Objection against Monarchy, is in a great measure prevented by the Noble Extraction,
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and the generous Education of Princes; which is the second thing observable in my Text.
and the generous Education of Princes; which is the second thing observable in my Text.
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2. That the Noble Descent and extraction of a King, is a great Blessing to a Nation.
2. That the Noble Descent and extraction of a King, is a great Blessing to a nation.
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Blessed art thou, O Land, When thy King is the Son of Nobles. Blessed art thou, Oh Land, When thy King is the Son of Nobles.
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And there are two things, wherin this Blessedness consists. 1. That the Sons of Nobles are usually better qualified for government than mean Persons. 2. That Nobility of Birth gives Lustre and Authority to their Government.
And there Are two things, wherein this Blessedness consists. 1. That the Sons of Nobles Are usually better qualified for government than mean Persons. 2. That Nobilt of Birth gives Lustre and authority to their Government.
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1. That the Sons of Nobles (especially the Sons of Kings, not to meddle at present with other Nobles) are usually better qualified for Government than meaner Persons:
1. That the Sons of Nobles (especially the Sons of Kings, not to meddle At present with other Nobles) Are usually better qualified for Government than meaner Persons:
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I say usually; for in Moral Causes, and Free Agents there can be no Rule without exception.
I say usually; for in Moral Causes, and Free Agents there can be no Rule without exception.
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Persons nobly descended may degenerate from the Vertues of their Ancestors, and men of mean Birth and Fortune may have great and generous Minds,
Persons nobly descended may degenerate from the Virtues of their Ancestors, and men of mean Birth and Fortune may have great and generous Minds,
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as if they had been made for Rule and Empire:
as if they had been made for Rule and Empire:
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but usually the fortune of mens, Birth and Education fashions their Minds, and fits them 〈 ◊ 〉 peculiar state of life, above or below which they are out of their natural Sphere,
but usually the fortune of men's, Birth and Education fashions their Minds, and fits them 〈 ◊ 〉 peculiar state of life, above or below which they Are out of their natural Sphere,
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and cannot observe a just Decorum in acting a part, which does not properly belong to them.
and cannot observe a just Decorum in acting a part, which does not properly belong to them.
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There are some Princely Vertues, which are necessary to a Happy Government, which cannot be easily learnt by mean Persons;
There Are Some Princely Virtues, which Are necessary to a Happy Government, which cannot be Easily learned by mean Persons;
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A certain inbred Greatness and Generosity of Mind, a Sense of Honour without Pride or Insolence, a Love of Justice without Cruelty or Revenge, a just Esteem for Riches without Covetousness, a natural Care of the pub•ick Good,
A certain inbred Greatness and Generosity of Mind, a Sense of Honour without Pride or Insolence, a Love of justice without Cruelty or Revenge, a just Esteem for Riches without Covetousness, a natural Care of the pub•ick Good,
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and a delight and pleasure i•generous actions, a steadiness of mind, which does not grow giddy with its own height, courage and bodiness in danger, prudence in Council, dexterity in Business,
and a delight and pleasure i•generous actions, a steadiness of mind, which does not grow giddy with its own height, courage and bodiness in danger, prudence in Council, dexterity in Business,
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and a peculiar art and skill in knowing, and governing men.
and a peculiar art and skill in knowing, and governing men.
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These are Godlike dispositions of Mind, which (in that perfection, which is necessary to Government) seem to be originally owing to Nature,
These Are Godlike dispositions of Mind, which (in that perfection, which is necessary to Government) seem to be originally owing to Nature,
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though they may be cultivated by the happy circumstances of a Noble Birth and Education.
though they may be cultivated by the happy Circumstances of a Noble Birth and Education.
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It has been often observed both of Men and Beasts, That they beget their like, not only as to their Kind and Species,
It has been often observed both of Men and Beasts, That they beget their like, not only as to their Kind and Species,
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but as to their peculiar Qualities and natural Vertues.
but as to their peculiar Qualities and natural Virtues.
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A Child very often resembles his Father as much in the natural endowments and perfections of Mind, as in external shape;
A Child very often resembles his Father as much in the natural endowments and perfections of Mind, as in external shape;
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which is so certainly true, (whatever the Philosophy of it be) That upon this account, the Sons of Nobles have the advantage of meaner Births.
which is so Certainly true, (whatever the Philosophy of it be) That upon this account, the Sons of Nobles have the advantage of meaner Births.
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A great and generous Prince begets Princes qualified to sway the Scepter, and born with a kind of natural instinct of Government.
A great and generous Prince begets Princes qualified to sway the Sceptre, and born with a kind of natural instinct of Government.
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And besides this, the glory of their Birth does early inspire them with great Thoughts, and they are trained up betimes in the Arts of Government.
And beside this, the glory of their Birth does early inspire them with great Thoughts, and they Are trained up betimes in the Arts of Government.
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Those universal Courtships and Addresses they receive, teach them greatness of Mind, mixt with affability, and a decent respect to Inferiors;
Those universal Courtships and Addresses they receive, teach them greatness of Mind, mixed with affability, and a decent respect to Inferiors;
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for those who have been always accustomed to be treated with Ceremony and awful Regards, have a due sense of Honour, but are not proud.
for those who have been always accustomed to be treated with Ceremony and awful Regards, have a due sense of Honour, but Are not proud.
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For Honour seldom swells mens minds, but when it is new.
For Honour seldom Swells men's minds, but when it is new.
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A plentiful Fortune, to which they are born without their care and industry, is the best preservative against Covetousness, which is an ignoble Vice,
A plentiful Fortune, to which they Are born without their care and industry, is the best preservative against Covetousness, which is an ignoble Vice,
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and seldom possesses any Man, but him who has known, what it is to want, and what it is to get an estate.
and seldom Possesses any Man, but him who has known, what it is to want, and what it is to get an estate.
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And those who stand almost upon an even Level with the Throne (as the Sons of Kings do) have so easie an ascent thither, That it does not turn their Heads with an unusual height, which is the Common Effect, that a great and sudden advancement has upon mean men, that they forget themselves and their just Respects to Mankind, which makes them proud and insolent Tyrants when they are posses• of Sovereign Power, which shows us, what a happiness it is to live under the Government of a Prince, who is Nobly descended;
And those who stand almost upon an even Level with the Throne (as the Sons of Kings do) have so easy an ascent thither, That it does not turn their Heads with an unusual height, which is the Common Effect, that a great and sudden advancement has upon mean men, that they forget themselves and their just Respects to Mankind, which makes them proud and insolent Tyrants when they Are posses• of Sovereign Power, which shows us, what a happiness it is to live under the Government of a Prince, who is Nobly descended;
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for such Persons, whatever other faults they may have; have such Royal Vertues, as quality them for excellent Governours.
for such Persons, whatever other Faults they may have; have such Royal Virtues, as quality them for excellent Governors.
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2. Nobility of Birth gives a Luster and Authority to such a Prince's Government. Men do not love to submit to their Equals or Inferiors;
2. Nobilt of Birth gives a Luster and authority to such a Prince's Government. Men do not love to submit to their Equals or Inferiors;
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when such ascend the Throne, they are despised and envied, and nothing but Force and Power can keep them there.
when such ascend the Throne, they Are despised and envied, and nothing but Force and Power can keep them there.
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But a High born Prince is the pride and the desire of a Nation: he inherits the Glory of his Ancestors;
But a High born Prince is the pride and the desire of a nation: he inherits the Glory of his Ancestors;
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and the World presages great things of him, who descends from a race of Kings;
and the World presages great things of him, who descends from a raze of Kings;
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no man thinks much to submit to him, who was born to govern, but those, who are impatient of any Government, or ambitious of Government themselves.
no man thinks much to submit to him, who was born to govern, but those, who Are impatient of any Government, or ambitious of Government themselves.
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We are contented to yield to th•••, whose Glory we cannot rival, for Competition is only among equa•s;
We Are contented to yield to th•••, whose Glory we cannot rival, for Competition is only among equa•s;
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and since the Government must be in some hand, it is most reasonab•e to consent in him, who by Birth and Fortune is advanced above all;
and since the Government must be in Some hand, it is most reasonab•e to consent in him, who by Birth and Fortune is advanced above all;
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and that must make any Government happy, which makes S•bjects wi••ing to obey; and nothing can so universally dispose people to a chearfull Obedience as this.
and that must make any Government happy, which makes S•bjects wi••ing to obey; and nothing can so universally dispose people to a cheerful obedience as this.
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3. And this shows us the advantages of an Hereditary Monarchy. For the Royal Family is certainly the most Noble:
3. And this shows us the advantages of an Hereditary Monarchy. For the Royal Family is Certainly the most Noble:
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a King, who is the Son of Kings, to be sure is the Son of Nobles.
a King, who is the Son of Kings, to be sure is the Son of Nobles.
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And it is the highest and greatest Nobility of which Solomon speaks; to be sure, what he says must be eminently true of the most Noble Blood.
And it is the highest and greatest Nobilt of which Solomon speaks; to be sure, what he Says must be eminently true of the most Noble Blood.
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A King's Son, especially if he descend from an Ancient race of Kings, has as much the advantage of Inferiour Nobles,
A King's Son, especially if he descend from an Ancient raze of Kings, has as much the advantage of Inferior Nobles,
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as they have of the Gentry, or the Gentry of meaner People.
as they have of the Gentry, or the Gentry of meaner People.
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It is Royal Blood, which inspires a Princely Mind, which is more Noble still the further it is removed from its Original.
It is Royal Blood, which inspires a Princely Mind, which is more Noble still the further it is removed from its Original.
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I cannot now discourse to you concerning the Right of Succession;
I cannot now discourse to you Concerning the Right of Succession;
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it seems most Natural for a Son to be Heir to his Father, and therefore to succeed to the Crown of which he dyed possessed for Power descends as well as an Estate,
it seems most Natural for a Son to be Heir to his Father, and Therefore to succeed to the Crown of which he died possessed for Power descends as well as an Estate,
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as the Government of the Family was the Birthright of the Eldest Son, as his Fathers Heir.
as the Government of the Family was the Birthright of the Eldest Son, as his Father's Heir.
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But however that be, if it be so great a Happiness to a Nation to have a King the Son of Nobles, there is no such way to secure this as by a Succession of Kings of the same Royal Stock and Family, whose Glory and Nobility increases with every Succession,
But however that be, if it be so great a Happiness to a nation to have a King the Son of Nobles, there is no such Way to secure this as by a Succession of Kings of the same Royal Stock and Family, whose Glory and Nobilt increases with every Succession,
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and gives a new Greatness and Authority to its Government.
and gives a new Greatness and authority to its Government.
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But to hasten to a conclusion, the proper use of this discourse consists of two parts. 1. To bless God for the Mercy of this day. 2. To be Loyal to our King,
But to hasten to a conclusion, the proper use of this discourse consists of two parts. 1. To bless God for the Mercy of this day. 2. To be Loyal to our King,
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1. To bless God for the Mercy of this Day.
1. To bless God for the Mercy of this Day.
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It would be too melancholy a Thought at this time to reflect on the sad face of things in these Kingdoms,
It would be too melancholy a Thought At this time to reflect on the sad face of things in these Kingdoms,
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when an Excellent Prince was murdered by his own Subjects; the Natural Heir of the Crown, and the whole Royal Family forced into Banishment;
when an Excellent Prince was murdered by his own Subject's; the Natural Heir of the Crown, and the Whole Royal Family forced into Banishment;
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the Ancient and Loyal Nobility and Gentry under Imprisonments and Sequestrations;
the Ancient and Loyal Nobilt and Gentry under Imprisonments and Sequestrations;
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the Church of England robbed of its Bishops and Clergy, its Worship and Revenues, while some mean and ignoble persons trampled upon Crowns and Mitres, enriched themselves with the spoils of Church and State, usurped the Royal Power, but governed like Slaves.
the Church of England robbed of its Bishops and Clergy, its Worship and Revenues, while Some mean and ignoble Persons trampled upon Crowns and Mitres, enriched themselves with the spoils of Church and State, usurped the Royal Power, but governed like Slaves.
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But this blessed Day put and end to all these Miseries and confusions;
But this blessed Day put and end to all these Misery's and confusions;
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God by a wonderful Providence restored to us our King and Royal Family in Peace and Triumph, without the noise and alarms of War, without drawing the Sword, or shedding English Blood.
God by a wondered Providence restored to us our King and Royal Family in Peace and Triumph, without the noise and alarms of War, without drawing the Sword, or shedding English Blood.
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He was driven out by Victorious Rebels, at the expence of a vast Treasure, and more Blood;
He was driven out by Victorious Rebels, At the expense of a vast Treasure, and more Blood;
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but was invited home again by a wearied and distracted People, who now felt the difference between the Government of mean Usurpers,
but was invited home again by a wearied and distracted People, who now felt the difference between the Government of mean Usurpers,
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and of a natural and High-born Prince. And thus the Nation recovered its ancient Glory, and every Subject their Just Rights;
and of a natural and Highborn Prince. And thus the nation recovered its ancient Glory, and every Subject their Just Rights;
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and which is more valuable than all Civil Rights, the free Profession and Exercise of their Religion, according to the Doctrine and Worship of the Apostolick Church of England, though some possibly may think its too late to glory in this now;
and which is more valuable than all Civil Rights, the free Profession and Exercise of their Religion, according to the Doctrine and Worship of the Apostolic Church of England, though Some possibly may think its too late to glory in this now;
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and it would be too late indeed, and would lessen the Glory of this day, were the most Holy Religion of the Church of England in any danger.
and it would be too late indeed, and would lessen the Glory of this day, were the most Holy Religion of the Church of England in any danger.
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But next to having our King of the Communion of the Church of England, we can desire no more,
But next to having our King of the Communion of the Church of England, we can desire no more,
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than to have a King, who will defend it; which I am sure the Primitive Christians would have thought a great Blessing;
than to have a King, who will defend it; which I am sure the Primitive Christians would have Thought a great Blessing;
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and therefore this is a joyful day still, which brought back one Prince to restore the Church of England, and another to protect it;
and Therefore this is a joyful day still, which brought back one Prince to restore the Church of England, and Another to Pact it;
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for far be it from me, and from all Loyal Subjects to distrust those solemn and repeated assurances, which our King has given us of this Matter.
for Far be it from me, and from all Loyal Subjects to distrust those solemn and repeated assurances, which our King has given us of this Matter.
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A Prince, whose Mind is as Great and Noble as his Birth, who abhors all mean Arts and Equivocal Reserves,
A Prince, whose Mind is as Great and Noble as his Birth, who abhors all mean Arts and Equivocal Reserves,
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and scorns either to dissemble what he believes himself, or to speak what he does not think.
and scorns either to dissemble what he believes himself, or to speak what he does not think.
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2. As for Loyalty, were it decent to conclude a discourse of Kingly Government without an Exhortation to Loyalty and Obedience, it might be very well spared at this time, in such a presence, whose Example preaches Loyalty to the whole Nation.
2. As for Loyalty, were it decent to conclude a discourse of Kingly Government without an Exhortation to Loyalty and obedience, it might be very well spared At this time, in such a presence, whose Exampl Preaches Loyalty to the Whole nation.
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And therefore I shall not run over all the Topicks of Obedience, but only urge some few things, which are proper to this argument, and to this present solemnity.
And Therefore I shall not run over all the Topicks of obedience, but only urge Some few things, which Are proper to this argument, and to this present solemnity.
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It is a great Happiness to a Nation to have a King, who is the Son of Nobles.
It is a great Happiness to a nation to have a King, who is the Son of Nobles.
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This Happiness we at this day enjoy; we live under the Government of a King, who has Royal Blood in his Veins,
This Happiness we At this day enjoy; we live under the Government of a King, who has Royal Blood in his veins,
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and discovers a Great •nd Princely Mind in all his Actions, and this secures us of as much hap•iness as we can expect under any Government;
and discovers a Great •nd Princely Mind in all his Actions, and this secures us of as much hap•iness as we can expect under any Government;
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but it is not meerly the •ise Conduct of a Prince, but the governable temper of Subjects too, •hich is necessary to make a Nation happy.
but it is not merely the •ise Conduct of a Prince, but the governable temper of Subject's too, •hich is necessary to make a nation happy.
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No Government neither of •od nor Men can make those happy, who will not be governed.
No Government neither of •od nor Men can make those happy, who will not be governed.
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Discon••nts and Jealousies, and Seditions turn the Court into a Camp, and ex•hange the Civil Government for Military Force and Power;
Discon••nts and Jealousies, and Seditions turn the Court into a Camp, and ex•hange the Civil Government for Military Force and Power;
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and the •est Prince in the VVorld can never Govern to so great advantage, who is ••rced to govern by the Sword.
and the •est Prince in the World can never Govern to so great advantage, who is ••rced to govern by the Sword.
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But when Subjects love and reverence ••eir King, and always believe well of him;
But when Subject's love and Reverence ••eir King, and always believe well of him;
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when they obey his Laws, and ••mply with all reasonable Intimations of his will, that is,
when they obey his Laws, and ••mply with all reasonable Intimations of his will, that is,
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when they •ay be governed like Subjects, not like Slaves, then a King has a fair oc••sion to exercise all the Princely Vertues and peaceful arts of govern•ent, to make his Reign prosperous, and his Subjects happy.
when they •ay be governed like Subject's, not like Slaves, then a King has a fair oc••sion to exercise all the Princely Virtues and peaceful arts of govern•ent, to make his Reign prosperous, and his Subject's happy.
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I know no Prince in any age under whom an Obedient and Govern••le People might have lived more happily, than our late Martyred So••reign;
I know no Prince in any age under whom an Obedient and Govern••le People might have lived more happily, than our late Martyred So••reign;
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and yet, what miseries and confusions did a Factious and Tur••lent Zeal create, which ended in as doleful a Tragedy as ever the Sun ••w;
and yet, what misery's and confusions did a Factious and Tur••lent Zeal create, which ended in as doleful a Tragedy as ever the Sun ••w;
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and when we remember th•se times, & consider how little a Nation •ins by Seditions & Rebellions;
and when we Remember th•se times, & Consider how little a nation •ins by Seditions & Rebellions;
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unless men love P•••ession for Rebellions ••ke, there can be no great temptaion in it tho•••• it were no sin.
unless men love P•••ession for Rebellions ••ke, there can be no great temptaion in it tho•••• it were no since.
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Nay we may observe, that as an ungovernable temper will disturb ••e best and Wisest Governments;
Nay we may observe, that as an ungovernable temper will disturb ••e best and Wisest Governments;
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so Loyalty and Obedience is a powerful Obligation on Princes to rule well; for Princes must value Obedience and Subjection as they do their Crowns.
so Loyalty and obedience is a powerful Obligation on Princes to Rule well; for Princes must valve obedience and Subjection as they do their Crowns.
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To this we owe the present security and Protection of the Church of England; for if there were nothing else to be liked in it,
To this we owe the present security and Protection of the Church of England; for if there were nothing Else to be liked in it,
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yet a generous Prince cannot but like and reward its Loyalty;
yet a generous Prince cannot but like and reward its Loyalty;
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and it would seem very harsh for any Prince to desire that Religion should be turned out of the Church, which secures him in a quiet possession of his Throne.
and it would seem very harsh for any Prince to desire that Religion should be turned out of the Church, which secures him in a quiet possession of his Throne.
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And therefore to conclude, I would desire you to observe, that it is a Church of England Loyalty I perswade you to:
And Therefore to conclude, I would desire you to observe, that it is a Church of England Loyalty I persuade you to:
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This our King approves, commends, relies on, as a tried and experienced Loyalty, which has suffered with its Prince,
This our King approves, commends, relies on, as a tried and experienced Loyalty, which has suffered with its Prince,
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but never yet rebelled against him: a Loyalty upon firm and steady Principles, and without reserve.
but never yet rebelled against him: a Loyalty upon firm and steady Principles, and without reserve.
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And therefore to keep us true to our Prince, we must be true to our Church and to our Religion.
And Therefore to keep us true to our Prince, we must be true to our Church and to our Religion.
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It is no Act of Loyalty to accomodate or complement away our Religion and its legal Securities;
It is no Act of Loyalty to accommodate or compliment away our Religion and its Legal Securities;
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for if we change our Religion, we must change the Principles of our Loyalty too, and I am sure the King and the Crown will gain nothing by that;
for if we change our Religion, we must change the Principles of our Loyalty too, and I am sure the King and the Crown will gain nothing by that;
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for there is no such lasting and immoveable Loyalty, as that of the Church of England. I deny not,
for there is no such lasting and immoveable Loyalty, as that of the Church of England. I deny not,
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but some, who are Papists, in some Junctures of Affairs may and have been very Loyal;
but Some, who Are Papists, in Some Junctures of Affairs may and have been very Loyal;
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but I am sure the Popish Religion is not; the English man may be Loyal, but not the Papist;
but I am sure the Popish Religion is not; the English man may be Loyal, but not the Papist;
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and yet there can be no security of those mens Loyalty, whose Religion in any case teaches them to rebel.
and yet there can be no security of those men's Loyalty, whose Religion in any case Teaches them to rebel.
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God grant the whole Nation may follow the Example of his Honourable Senate, to be Loyal to their Prince, Zealous for the Service of the Crown,
God grant the Whole nation may follow the Exampl of his Honourable Senate, to be Loyal to their Prince, Zealous for the Service of the Crown,
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and true to the Religion of the Church of England, as dearer i• them than their Lives.
and true to the Religion of the Church of England, as Dearer i• them than their Lives.
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To God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, three Persons ▪ and one Eternal God, be Honour, Glory, and Power, now and ever. Amen. FINIS.To God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, three Persons ▪ and one Eternal God, be Honour, Glory, and Power, now and ever. Amen. FINIS.
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