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A SERMON. XVIII. PSALM, v. 50. Great deliverance giveth he to his King, and sheweth mercy to his Anointed, to David and to his Seed for evermore.
A SERMON. XVIII. PSALM, v. 50. Great deliverance gives he to his King, and shows mercy to his Anointed, to David and to his Seed for evermore.
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THis Psalm was pen'd by David in a thankful remembrance of those many wonderful deliverances, which God had wrought for him;
THis Psalm was penned by David in a thankful remembrance of those many wondered Deliverances, which God had wrought for him;
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and particularly his deliverance from the hands of Saul, a jealous, powerful, and implacable enemy, as we are expresly told, 2 Sam. 22. 1. This Pious Prince, though he were immediately advanced to the Throne by God himself, could not escape the Conspiracies of his enemies both at home and abroad:
and particularly his deliverance from the hands of Saul, a jealous, powerful, and implacable enemy, as we Are expressly told, 2 Sam. 22. 1. This Pious Prince, though he were immediately advanced to the Throne by God himself, could not escape the Conspiracies of his enemies both At home and abroad:
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for Men of Turbulent and restless Spirits, will be sure to find or make some pretences or occasions of quarrel, under the most just and equal Government.
for Men of Turbulent and restless Spirits, will be sure to find or make Some pretences or occasions of quarrel, under the most just and equal Government.
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Sometimes men dispute the right of Succession;
Sometime men dispute the right of Succession;
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but this they could not do here, unless they would dispute Gods right to place and displace Princes;
but this they could not do Here, unless they would dispute God's right to place and displace Princes;
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for David was immediately chosen by God, and anointed by his Prophet, and yet this could not secure him from Conspiracies and Rebellions.
for David was immediately chosen by God, and anointed by his Prophet, and yet this could not secure him from Conspiracies and Rebellions.
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Others pretend great Oppression and Male-administration of Government, though their licentious noises and clamours sufficiently confute it;
Others pretend great Oppression and Maladministration of Government, though their licentious noises and clamours sufficiently confute it;
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for men, who are most opprest dare say the least of it.
for men, who Are most oppressed Dare say the least of it.
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The Liberties and Properties of the Subject, is an admirable pretence to deprive the Prince of his Liberties and Properties;
The Liberties and Properties of the Subject, is an admirable pretence to deprive the Prince of his Liberties and Properties;
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and those who have any Liberty and Property to loose, seldom gain any thing by this:
and those who have any Liberty and Property to lose, seldom gain any thing by this:
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for when they have secured their Liberties and Properties against their Prince, it is a much harder task to secure themselves from their fellow-Subjects.
for when they have secured their Liberties and Properties against their Prince, it is a much harder task to secure themselves from their Fellow subjects.
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Men who have no Property have some encouragement to Rebel, and fight for Property;
Men who have no Property have Some encouragement to Rebel, and fight for Property;
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for it is possible they may get something in the scramble, when all Law and Property ceases,
for it is possible they may get something in the scramble, when all Law and Property ceases,
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but the property of the Sword:
but the property of the Sword:
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but methinks men of Honour and plentiful Fortune, should not be so zealous for transferring Properties, to enrich Beggars,
but methinks men of Honour and plentiful Fortune, should not be so zealous for transferring Properties, to enrich Beggars,
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and submit their necks to the Yoke and Government of their own Slaves;
and submit their necks to the Yoke and Government of their own Slaves;
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which our late experience has taught us to be the glorious effect of Rebelling for Liberty and Property.
which our late experience has taught us to be the glorious Effect of Rebelling for Liberty and Property.
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Others make Religion a pretence for their Rebellion, Religion, the greatest and the dearest interest of all;
Others make Religion a pretence for their Rebellion, Religion, the greatest and the dearest Interest of all;
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but methinks it is a dangerous way for men to Rebel to save their Souls, when God has threatned Damnation against those who Rebel:
but methinks it is a dangerous Way for men to Rebel to save their Souls, when God has threatened Damnation against those who Rebel:
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but this is as vain a pretence as Liberty and Property; for no men fight for Religion, who have any.
but this is as vain a pretence as Liberty and Property; for no men fight for Religion, who have any.
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Religion is a quiet, peaceable, governable thing; it teaches men to suffer patiently, but not to Rebel.
Religion is a quiet, peaceable, governable thing; it Teaches men to suffer patiently, but not to Rebel.
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And were there any true concernment for Religion in this pretence, can we imagine, that the most profest Atheists, the most lewd profligate wretches, the greatest Prodigies and Monsters of wickedness, should be so zealous for Religion? But it's evident, it is not Religion, such men are zealous for, but a Liberty in Religion;
And were there any true concernment for Religion in this pretence, can we imagine, that the most professed Atheists, the most lewd profligate wretches, the greatest Prodigies and Monsters of wickedness, should be so zealous for Religion? But it's evident, it is not Religion, such men Are zealous for, but a Liberty in Religion;
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that is, that every one may have his liberty to be of any Religion, or of none;
that is, that every one may have his liberty to be of any Religion, or of none;
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which serves the Atheists turn, as well as the Sectaries, but is not much for the honour or interest of true Religion.
which serves the Atheists turn, as well as the Sectaries, but is not much for the honour or Interest of true Religion.
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So that whatever the pretences are, it is an ambitious, discontented, revengeful spirit, an uneasie, restless, fickle and changeable humour, which disturbs publick Government,
So that whatever the pretences Are, it is an ambitious, discontented, revengeful Spirit, an uneasy, restless, fickle and changeable humour, which disturbs public Government,
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and undermines the Thrones of Princes;
and undermines the Thrones of Princes;
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and therefore it is no wonder, if the best Princes and the best Governments in the world be disturbed by such men;
and Therefore it is no wonder, if the best Princes and the best Governments in the world be disturbed by such men;
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David himself could not escape, he had a great many enemies, but Davids God was greater than they all, for great deliverance giveth he to his King, David himself could not escape, he had a great many enemies, but Davids God was greater than they all, for great deliverance gives he to his King,
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and sheweth mercy to his Anointed, to David and to his seed for evermore. There is something peculiar in these words, which cannot be applied to any other Prince:and shows mercy to his Anointed, to David and to his seed for evermore. There is something peculiar in these words, which cannot be applied to any other Prince:
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for as David was King of Israel, so he was a Type of the Messias, who was to descend from his loynes,
for as David was King of Israel, so he was a Type of the Messias, who was to descend from his loins,
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and that promise or prediction that he would shew mercy to his Anointed, to David and to his seed for evermore, received its full accomplishment, in the Kingdom of the Messias, who is said to set upon the Throne of David; but yet those deliverances God wrought for David, were personal too,
and that promise or prediction that he would show mercy to his Anointed, to David and to his seed for evermore, received its full accomplishment, in the Kingdom of the Messias, who is said to Set upon the Throne of David; but yet those Deliverances God wrought for David, were personal too,
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and an example of Gods care and protection of Pious and Religious Princes.
and an Exampl of God's care and protection of Pious and Religious Princes.
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And when we see the same good providence watching over our Prince, and securing him from the bloody designs of wicked men, we have reason thankfully to acknowledge it, as David did;
And when we see the same good providence watching over our Prince, and securing him from the bloody designs of wicked men, we have reason thankfully to acknowledge it, as David did;
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great deliverance he hath given to our Prince, he hath shewn mercy to his Anointed. great deliverance he hath given to our Prince, he hath shown mercy to his Anointed.
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Now know we, that the Lord saveth his Anointed, he will hear him from his holy Heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
Now know we, that the Lord Saveth his Anointed, he will hear him from his holy Heaven with the Saving strength of his right hand.
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Some trust in Chariots, and some in Horses, but we will remember the Name of the Lord our God:
some trust in Chariots, and Some in Horses, but we will Remember the Name of the Lord our God:
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they are brought down and fallen, but we are risen and stand upright. they Are brought down and fallen, but we Are risen and stand upright.
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My present Discourse therefore shall consist of those two parts. 1. Briefly to observe to you, those many great Deliverances which God hath wrought for our King. 2. I shall make some practical Reflections on it, especially with reference to this late Discovery.
My present Discourse Therefore shall consist of those two parts. 1. Briefly to observe to you, those many great Deliverances which God hath wrought for our King. 2. I shall make Some practical Reflections on it, especially with Referente to this late Discovery.
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1. To observe to you, those many great deliverances which God hath wrought for our King.
1. To observe to you, those many great Deliverances which God hath wrought for our King.
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His troubles have not been much unlike, I am sure not inferiour to Davids, and his Deliverances have not been less strange and wonderful.
His Troubles have not been much unlike, I am sure not inferior to Davids, and his Deliverances have not been less strange and wondered.
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I am not a going to give you a History of his Life, but only to point you to some remarkable passages of it, which it becomes us all thankfully to remember.
I am not a going to give you a History of his Life, but only to point you to Some remarkable passages of it, which it becomes us all thankfully to Remember.
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I suppose no man doubts, how many dangers a Prince is exposed to, who flies before an enraged and victorious enemy;
I suppose no man doubts, how many dangers a Prince is exposed to, who flies before an enraged and victorious enemy;
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who knows not whither to go, where to hide himself, whom to trust:
who knows not whither to go, where to hide himself, whom to trust:
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this was the condition of our Dread Soveraign, who was hunted as a Partridge in the mountains, pursued by his own Rebellious Subjects, who had usurpt his Throne, and thirsted after his Blood.
this was the condition of our Dread Sovereign, who was hunted as a Partridge in the Mountains, pursued by his own Rebellious Subject's, who had usurped his Throne, and thirsted After his Blood.
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But then God found a hiding place for him, and delivered him from the desire and expectation of his enemies.
But then God found a hiding place for him, and Delivered him from the desire and expectation of his enemies.
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But still his condition was calamitous, he was forc't to live in Exile and Banishment, divested of Royal power,
But still his condition was calamitous, he was forced to live in Exile and Banishment, divested of Royal power,
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and all the ensignes of Majesty, reduced to a precarious, and sometimes a necessitous state,
and all the ensigns of Majesty, reduced to a precarious, and sometime a necessitous state,
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while he saw his Friends impoverisht and ruined, his Loyal Subjects opprest, his Enemies triumphant, too vigilant,
while he saw his Friends impoverished and ruined, his Loyal Subject's oppressed, his Enemies triumphant, too vigilant,
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and too powerful to allow any hope to see an end of these troubles.
and too powerful to allow any hope to see an end of these Troubles.
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But that God, who can do what he pleases, and oftentimes does such things, as no humane force nor power can effect, put an end to these troubles also;
But that God, who can do what he Pleases, and oftentimes does such things, as no humane force nor power can Effect, put an end to these Troubles also;
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and restored him to his Fathers Throne in Peace and Honour, and with the universal joy and triumph of his Subjects:
and restored him to his Father's Throne in Peace and Honour, and with the universal joy and triumph of his Subject's:
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and I suppose you will reckon this a deliverance, a great and wonderful deliverance both to Prince and People;
and I suppose you will reckon this a deliverance, a great and wondered deliverance both to Prince and People;
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a deliverance immediately wrought by God; without Humane policy, contrivance, or power.
a deliverance immediately wrought by God; without Humane policy, contrivance, or power.
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To see a Prince whose Father was Murdered, and himself forc't into banishment by his own Subjects, without any power of his own, without the help and assistance of Forreign Allies;
To see a Prince whose Father was Murdered, and himself forced into banishment by his own Subject's, without any power of his own, without the help and assistance of Foreign Allies;
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while his Friends at home were opprest, while the same power that drove him out, was still in the hands of his enemies;
while his Friends At home were oppressed, while the same power that drove him out, was still in the hands of his enemies;
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while so many persons who were in greatest power were concerned for their own preservation to keep him out;
while so many Persons who were in greatest power were concerned for their own preservation to keep him out;
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while those who wisht his return, durst not whisper any thing tending to call the King back again;
while those who wished his return, durst not whisper any thing tending to call the King back again;
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I say, to see a Prince in such circumstances, without striking a blow, without shedding a drop of Blood, return again in the throngs and crouds,
I say, to see a Prince in such Circumstances, without striking a blow, without shedding a drop of Blood, return again in the throngs and crouds,
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and with the acclamations of his Subjects, is no less a Miracle, than dividing the sea to give a safe passage to the Israelites: for the Psalmist represents it as an argument of equal power to still the noise of the the seas, the noise of their waves,
and with the acclamations of his Subject's, is no less a Miracle, than dividing the sea to give a safe passage to the Israelites: for the Psalmist represents it as an argument of equal power to still the noise of the the Seas, the noise of their waves,
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and the tumult of the people. This is the Lords doings, and it is marvellous in our eyes;
and the tumult of the people. This is the lords doings, and it is marvellous in our eyes;
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now know we, that the Lord saveth his Anointed, he will hear him from his holy Heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. now know we, that the Lord Saveth his Anointed, he will hear him from his holy Heaven with the Saving strength of his right hand.
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And that good Providence, which brought our King back again, has watcht over him ever since.
And that good Providence, which brought our King back again, has watched over him ever since.
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Though he returned in a happy day, when the Seas were smooth and calm, when no frowns were to be seen on mens forheads,
Though he returned in a happy day, when the Seas were smooth and Cam, when no frowns were to be seen on men's foreheads,
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but such cheerful looks as signifyed the inward pleasure and serenity of their minds, yet it could not be expected, that this calm would always last.
but such cheerful looks as signified the inward pleasure and serenity of their minds, yet it could not be expected, that this Cam would always last.
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I think we may now venture to say, without fear of being censured, that there are two sorts of men, that are restless and implacable,
I think we may now venture to say, without Fear of being censured, that there Are two sorts of men, that Are restless and implacable,
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and always working under ground, and both of them with an equal pretence of Religion: I mean the Papist and the Fanatick.
and always working under ground, and both of them with an equal pretence of Religion: I mean the Papist and the Fanatic.
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I shall not take notice of those several weak attempts they have made since the happy Restauration of our Prince;
I shall not take notice of those several weak attempts they have made since the happy Restauration of our Prince;
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there is something greater to imploy our thoughts at this time, some more signal demonstrations of that great deliverance God giveth to his King.
there is something greater to employ our thoughts At this time, Some more signal demonstrations of that great deliverance God gives to his King.
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We have now for many years had little other discourse than of a Popish Plot, a wicked hellish design against the Life of our King,
We have now for many Years had little other discourse than of a Popish Plot, a wicked hellish Design against the Life of our King,
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and the Religion and Liberties of his Subjects.
and the Religion and Liberties of his Subject's.
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This was a formidable design, laid close and in the dark, prosecuted with deep Counsels and combined interests.
This was a formidable Design, laid close and in the dark, prosecuted with deep Counsels and combined interests.
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We may remember, for I think we cannot easily forget, what horror and consternation surprized us at the news;
We may Remember, for I think we cannot Easily forget, what horror and consternation surprised us At the news;
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we lived in perpetual fear of the Life of our Prince, in perpetual fear of our own:
we lived in perpetual Fear of the Life of our Prince, in perpetual Fear of our own:
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how did the name of Popery deservedly stink among us!
how did the name of Popery deservedly stink among us!
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how did men abhor a Religion, which is nourisht with Blood, with Royal and innocent Blood!
how did men abhor a Religion, which is nourished with Blood, with Royal and innocent Blood!
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How zealous were men in their discoveries, how watchful in their Guards, how devout in their Prayers for the preservation of their Prince, and of their Religion!
How zealous were men in their discoveries, how watchful in their Guards, how devout in their Prayers for the preservation of their Prince, and of their Religion!
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And though possibly we have not seen to the bottom of that Plot to this day,
And though possibly we have not seen to the bottom of that Plot to this day,
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and it may be never shall, yet blessed be God, there was enough discovered to prevent the mischief;
and it may be never shall, yet blessed be God, there was enough discovered to prevent the mischief;
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we still enjoy our Religion, we still see our Prince, and rejoyce under the benigne influences of his Government;
we still enjoy our Religion, we still see our Prince, and rejoice under the benign influences of his Government;
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hitherto God hath saved his Anointed from a Popish, I pray God still defend him from a Fanatick Plot.
hitherto God hath saved his Anointed from a Popish, I pray God still defend him from a Fanatic Plot.
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A Fanatick, a true Protestant Plot? surely that is impossible; there can be no danger from that corner;
A Fanatic, a true Protestant Plot? surely that is impossible; there can be no danger from that corner;
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this is only a scandal cast upon innocent and peaceable men.
this is only a scandal cast upon innocent and peaceable men.
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Truly this has been so often said, and with so much confidence, that we had like not to have believed it possible, till it had been too late.
Truly this has been so often said, and with so much confidence, that we had like not to have believed it possible, till it had been too late.
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It was sufficient to prove any man to be a Papist, who durst own it possible,
It was sufficient to prove any man to be a Papist, who durst own it possible,
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for such good men to Rebel, or Plot against the King and Government;
for such good men to Rebel, or Plot against the King and Government;
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and yet it was very hard not to think that possible to be done, which had been done once already,
and yet it was very hard not to think that possible to be done, which had been done once already,
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and that so lately, as not to be forgot, though it was pardoned;
and that so lately, as not to be forgotten, though it was pardoned;
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an Act of Oblivion could not wipe it out of mens memories, especially when they saw the same things begin to be acted over again, with the same Religious pretences.
an Act of Oblivion could not wipe it out of men's memories, especially when they saw the same things begin to be acted over again, with the same Religious pretences.
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I am apt to think, we had been more secure from the Popish Plot, than for ought I know, we may yet be, had not these men abused peoples fears and dangers of Popery to the disturbance of the Government,
I am apt to think, we had been more secure from the Popish Plot, than for ought I know, we may yet be, had not these men abused peoples fears and dangers of Popery to the disturbance of the Government,
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and to the carrying on their Antimonarchical and Fanatick designs.
and to the carrying on their Antimonarchical and Fanatic designs.
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We remember how soon the Popish Plot was turned into a great noise and cry against the Church of England; and no way was thought so fit to keep out Popery,
We Remember how soon the Popish Plot was turned into a great noise and cry against the Church of England; and no Way was Thought so fit to keep out Popery,
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as to pull down the Church;
as to pull down the Church;
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and thus the poor Church of England, which had escaped the rage and fury of Rome, had like to have been sacrificed to a true Protestant zeal, which no doubt had given a fatal blow to Popery.
and thus the poor Church of England, which had escaped the rage and fury of Room, had like to have been sacrificed to a true Protestant zeal, which no doubt had given a fatal blow to Popery.
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Hoc Ithacus velit, & magni mercentur Atridae. Hoc Ithaca velit, & magni mercentur Atridae.
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How things proceeded after this to the disturbance of the publick peace, and the interruption of the ordinary course of Justice, you all know, as well as I;
How things proceeded After this to the disturbance of the public peace, and the interruption of the ordinary course of justice, you all know, as well as I;
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and wise men quickly saw, and honest men could not forbear warning the people, whither these things tended:
and wise men quickly saw, and honest men could not forbear warning the people, whither these things tended:
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and they met with a good reward for it;
and they met with a good reward for it;
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they were all Papists in Masquerade, and especially the Loyal Clergy were loaded with all the contempt and ignominy, which an inraged and envenomed zeal,
they were all Papists in Masquerade, and especially the Loyal Clergy were loaded with all the contempt and ignominy, which an enraged and envenomed zeal,
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and some witless scriblers could cast on them. Whole vollies of Pamphlets flew about to poyson the people with lewd and Seditious Principles;
and Some witless scribblers could cast on them. whole volleys of Pamphlets flew about to poison the people with lewd and Seditious Principles;
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but to talk or write or preach about Obedience to Government, or patient suffering for a good cause, was to betray the Protestant Interest,
but to talk or write or preach about obedience to Government, or patient suffering for a good cause, was to betray the Protestant Interest,
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and to invite a Popish Successour to cut our Throats:
and to invite a Popish Successor to Cut our Throats:
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and what all this ends in, thanks be to God, we now see, and I hope, time enough to prevent it.
and what all this ends in, thanks be to God, we now see, and I hope, time enough to prevent it.
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I do not pretend to tell you any thing which you do not all know;
I do not pretend to tell you any thing which you do not all know;
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Time, and the care of our Governours, and the guilty Consciences of Rebels, and the good providence of God, I hope, will make further Discoveries,
Time, and the care of our Governors, and the guilty Consciences of Rebels, and the good providence of God, I hope, will make further Discoveries,
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and bring these secret works of darkness into open view;
and bring these secret works of darkness into open view;
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but we know enough to praise God for his great deliverance, which he hath given his King;
but we know enough to praise God for his great deliverance, which he hath given his King;
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we know enough to admire and adore that infinite wisdom who by the most seemingly casual and contingent events, can so easily disappoint and defeat the designs of wicked and bloody men.
we know enough to admire and adore that infinite Wisdom who by the most seemingly casual and contingent events, can so Easily disappoint and defeat the designs of wicked and bloody men.
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Who ever suspected, that the fire at Newmarket was sent by God for the preservation of our King and his Royal Brother,
Who ever suspected, that the fire At Newmarket was sent by God for the preservation of our King and his Royal Brother,
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for the preservation of these Kingdoms, of our Liberties and Religion? Wonderful are thy works, O Lord,
for the preservation of these Kingdoms, of our Liberties and Religion? Wondered Are thy works, Oh Lord,
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and thy ways past finding out. and thy ways passed finding out.
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This short account I have given you, is an excellent Comment upon my Text, a case very parallel to Davids. The deliverances of our Prince are no way inferiour to that mercy God shewed to David, when he delivered him from the Lyon and the Bear, from the uncircumcised Philistin, from a persecuting Saul, from a Rebellious Absolom, from a Treacherous Achitophel, from the strivings of the people.
This short account I have given you, is an excellent Comment upon my Text, a case very parallel to Davids. The Deliverances of our Prince Are no Way inferior to that mercy God showed to David, when he Delivered him from the lion and the Bear, from the uncircumcised Philistines, from a persecuting Saul, from a Rebellious Absalom, from a Treacherous Ahithophel, from the strivings of the people.
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Great deliverance sheweth he to his King, and sheweth mercy to his Anointed. Great deliverance shows he to his King, and shows mercy to his Anointed.
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2. And thus I proceed to make some practical Remarks and Observations on this, which was the thing I principally designed. And they are these.
2. And thus I proceed to make Some practical Remarks and Observations on this, which was the thing I principally designed. And they Are these.
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1. What a vain and fruitless attempt it is to Plot against the Life and Crown and Dignity of our Prince,
1. What a vain and fruitless attempt it is to Plot against the Life and Crown and Dignity of our Prince,
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when God undertakes the defence and protection of him. Setting aside the wickedness and impiety of it, it is a foolish and dangerous design.
when God undertakes the defence and protection of him. Setting aside the wickedness and impiety of it, it is a foolish and dangerous Design.
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Whoever considers only the probable events of humane actions, will be easily convinc't, how unlikely it is, that such Plots should take effect.
Whoever considers only the probable events of humane actions, will be Easily convinced, how unlikely it is, that such Plots should take Effect.
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To miss the very critical m•nute, spoils all the design;
To miss the very critical m•nute, spoils all the Design;
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and yet after all the skill and contrivance they can use, there are ten thousand casualties to disappoint them.
and yet After all the skill and contrivance they can use, there Are ten thousand casualties to disappoint them.
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Such designs cannot be acted alone, but require numerous confederates;
Such designs cannot be acted alone, but require numerous confederates;
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and what security can there be, that no one man in such a number shall betray the Secret? Some possibly may be toucht with remorse and horror of Conscience, may be frighted with the very thoughts of that Villany which they designed to act;
and what security can there be, that no one man in such a number shall betray the Secret? some possibly may be touched with remorse and horror of Conscience, may be frighted with the very thoughts of that Villainy which they designed to act;
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and then they need no body to betray them but themselves, for no man can long together conceal the fire, which burns in his own breast.
and then they need no body to betray them but themselves, for no man can long together conceal the fire, which burns in his own breast.
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Other men may get into the company, and acquaint themselves with all their Intrigues, and act so cunning a part,
Other men may get into the company, and acquaint themselves with all their Intrigues, and act so cunning a part,
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as to be mistaken for confiding persons;
as to be mistaken for confiding Persons;
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may appear most zealous and most forward in the business, and all this while betray their Counsels,
may appear most zealous and most forward in the business, and all this while betray their Counsels,
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and put an effectual stop to them, when they are ripe for execution:
and put an effectual stop to them, when they Are ripe for execution:
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and it is impossible for the cunningest men to prevent this, who have not a Casement into mens Breasts.
and it is impossible for the cunningest men to prevent this, who have not a Casement into men's Breasts.
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Other men, who enter into the Confederacy to make their Fortunes, may happen to consider, that it is much the safest and most effectual way to do this by discovering the Plot, than by acting it.
Other men, who enter into the Confederacy to make their Fortune's, may happen to Consider, that it is much the Safest and most effectual Way to do this by discovering the Plot, than by acting it.
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The power of Wine sometimes unlocks a Secret, and saves a Kingdom; some unexpected Quarrels and Animosities among the Conspirators, a mutual jealousie of each others greatness;
The power of Wine sometime unlocks a Secret, and saves a Kingdom; Some unexpected Quarrels and Animosities among the Conspirators, a mutual jealousy of each Others greatness;
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a hasty dispute about dividing the Riches and Honours and Power of the Nation, before they have it, may tempt them to hang one another,
a hasty dispute about dividing the Riches and Honours and Power of the nation, before they have it, may tempt them to hang one Another,
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and leave the Spoil which they had already devoured in their hopes and expectations, to the right owners.
and leave the Spoil which they had already devoured in their hope's and Expectations, to the right owners.
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A desire to rescue some friend out of the common ruin, may save a Kingdom.
A desire to rescue Some friend out of the Common ruin, may save a Kingdom.
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Walls and Hedges have Ears, and the very Birds of the Air may tell the matter.
Walls and Hedges have Ears, and the very Birds of the Air may tell the matter.
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Their Cabals may be observed and suspected, and their affectation of Secrecy may betray them.
Their Cabals may be observed and suspected, and their affectation of Secrecy may betray them.
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Their guilt is often seen in their looks, and creates jealousies and suspicions of some secret design;
Their guilt is often seen in their looks, and creates jealousies and suspicions of Some secret Design;
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and an unlucky word, which he meant nothing by, who spoke it, may make them think themselves discovered;
and an unlucky word, which he meant nothing by, who spoke it, may make them think themselves discovered;
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and this is a ready way to make them discover themselves.
and this is a ready Way to make them discover themselves.
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The Heart of the stoutest Rebel may fail him, when he comes to give the fatal blow;
The Heart of the Stoutest Rebel may fail him, when he comes to give the fatal blow;
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or he may miss of his aim, or his Gun may not go off, or he may distrust his own escape,
or he may miss of his aim, or his Gun may not go off, or he may distrust his own escape,
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and not be hardy enough to sacrifice his own life in the Cause;
and not be hardy enough to sacrifice his own life in the Cause;
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and a thousand other accidents, which it is impossible for me to reckon up, may save the Devoted Prince, and Hang the Conspirators:
and a thousand other accidents, which it is impossible for me to reckon up, may save the Devoted Prince, and Hang the Conspirators:
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and those had need be men of very desperate Fortunes, or very little understanding, who engage in such desperate designs.
and those had need be men of very desperate Fortune's, or very little understanding, who engage in such desperate designs.
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But when to this we add the consideration of the Divine Providence, which peculiarly interests it self in the disposal of Kingdoms,
But when to this we add the consideration of the Divine Providence, which peculiarly interests it self in the disposal of Kingdoms,
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and in all the great Changes and Revolutions of Publick affairs, unless these men were of the Privy-Council of Heaven,
and in all the great Changes and Revolutions of Public affairs, unless these men were of the Privy-Council of Heaven,
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and could hold intelligence with the Secret Decrees and purposes of God for the Government of the World, they can never be secure of Success,
and could hold intelligence with the Secret Decrees and Purposes of God for the Government of the World, they can never be secure of Success,
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how hopeful soever their projects and designs appear.
how hopeful soever their projects and designs appear.
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If God take any care of human affairs, if he concern himself at all in the Government of the World, we may certainly conclude that his providence does principally order the Fate and Revolutions of Kingdoms and Common-wealths.
If God take any care of human affairs, if he concern himself At all in the Government of the World, we may Certainly conclude that his providence does principally order the Fate and Revolutions of Kingdoms and Commonwealths.
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Some Philosophers have questioned, whether God condescended so far, as to take notice of particular creatures;
some Philosophers have questioned, whither God condescended so Far, as to take notice of particular creatures;
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but all who acknowledged his Providence, thought the great Concernments of Kingdoms, the placing or displacing of Princes, worthy of his care and peculiar regard:
but all who acknowledged his Providence, Thought the great Concernments of Kingdoms, the placing or displacing of Princes, worthy of his care and peculiar regard:
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and therefore we, who are assured by our Saviour, that Gods care and providence extends to the Sparrows,
and Therefore we, who Are assured by our Saviour, that God's care and providence extends to the Sparrows,
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and the Lilies of the Field, cannot doubt, whether he Rules and Governs in the Kingdoms of men,
and the Lilies of the Field, cannot doubt, whither he Rules and Governs in the Kingdoms of men,
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whether he who takes care of every particular creature, takes care of the general concernments of humane Societies, wherein the happiness of all particular men is involved.
whither he who Takes care of every particular creature, Takes care of the general concernments of humane Societies, wherein the happiness of all particular men is involved.
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And can these men then think to pull down and to set up Princes at their pleasure? God may sometimes suffer Treason and Rebellion to be prosperous,
And can these men then think to pull down and to Set up Princes At their pleasure? God may sometime suffer Treason and Rebellion to be prosperous,
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but it can never prosper, but when God pleases;
but it can never prosper, but when God Pleases;
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and it is impossible Rebels should ever know that, and therefore it is impossible, they should have any reasonable security of success.
and it is impossible Rebels should ever know that, and Therefore it is impossible, they should have any reasonable security of success.
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There is nothing more expresly contrary to the revealed will of God, than Treasonable Plots and Conspiracies against Soveraign Princes:
There is nothing more expressly contrary to the revealed will of God, than Treasonable Plots and Conspiracies against Sovereign Princes:
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and though God does many times permit those things to be done, which he has forbid to be done,
and though God does many times permit those things to be done, which he has forbid to be done,
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or else no man could ever be Guilty of any Sin;
or Else no man could ever be Guilty of any since;
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yet his forbidding of it is a plain argument, that he does not approve it, that he will not countenance it,
yet his forbidding of it is a plain argument, that he does not approve it, that he will not countenance it,
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nay, that he will not permit it, but where he sees great and wise reasons to do so.
nay, that he will not permit it, but where he sees great and wise Reasons to do so.
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God never indeed interposes by an irresistible power to hinder men from choosing that which is wicked,
God never indeed interposes by an irresistible power to hinder men from choosing that which is wicked,
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for he offers no force and violence to mens Wills:
for he offers no force and violence to men's Wills:
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but when this wickedness is injurious to others, who are the objects of his care and providence, he many times interposes to prevent the mischief.
but when this wickedness is injurious to Others, who Are the objects of his care and providence, he many times interposes to prevent the mischief.
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The lives of private men are not at the disposal of every Ruffian;
The lives of private men Are not At the disposal of every Ruffian;
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not a Sparrow falls to the ground without our Father, much less a man, much less a Prince, on whose life and fortune the lives and fortunes of so many thousands depend.
not a Sparrow falls to the ground without our Father, much less a man, much less a Prince, on whose life and fortune the lives and fortune's of so many thousands depend.
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And therefore no man can reasonably promise himself success in Plotting against his Prince, but he who certainly knows, that God for some wise but hidden reasons, will suffer such a Villany to take effect;
And Therefore no man can reasonably promise himself success in Plotting against his Prince, but he who Certainly knows, that God for Some wise but hidden Reasons, will suffer such a Villainy to take Effect;
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which no man can know without a Revelation;
which not man can know without a Revelation;
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and we cannot think, that God will encourage any man by an extraordinary Revelation to do that, which he himself has expresly forbid, and threatned with Eternal death.
and we cannot think, that God will encourage any man by an extraordinary Revelation to do that, which he himself has expressly forbid, and threatened with Eternal death.
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So that all such men act at infinite uncertainties; besides the punishments of the other World, which are reserved for Traitors;
So that all such men act At infinite uncertainties; beside the punishments of the other World, which Are reserved for Traitors;
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besides the many Natural contingencies and uncertainties of humane actions:
beside the many Natural contingencies and uncertainties of humane actions:
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if they believe, that there is a Providence which Governs the World, they have ten thousand to one against them, that God will not permit them to do, what they design:
if they believe, that there is a Providence which Governs the World, they have ten thousand to one against them, that God will not permit them to do, what they Design:
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and those are bold men indeed, who dare vie Stratagems and Power with God!
and those Are bold men indeed, who Dare vie Stratagems and Power with God!
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Especially when they Plot against a Prince who seems to be the Darling of Providence, who has received so many wonderful and miraculous deliverances,
Especially when they Plot against a Prince who seems to be the Darling of Providence, who has received so many wondered and miraculous Deliverances,
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as if he were still reserved for some Extraordinary service in the World.
as if he were still reserved for Some Extraordinary service in the World.
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One would have thought, the discoverie of the Popish Plot, which no doubt was managed with as much Secrecy, with as wary Councils,
One would have Thought, the discovery of the Popish Plot, which no doubt was managed with as much Secrecy, with as wary Councils,
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and deep Intrigues, as any thing ever was, should have discouraged any new attempts in this Age:
and deep Intrigues, as any thing ever was, should have discouraged any new attempts in this Age:
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it should have brought to mind that Triumphant Psalm, Why do the Heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? the Kings of the earth stand up,
it should have brought to mind that Triumphant Psalm, Why do the Heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? the Kings of the earth stand up,
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and the Rulers take Counsel together (a more powerful Faction than some private Male-contents) against the Lord, and against his Anointed, saying, Let us break their Bonds asunder,
and the Rulers take Counsel together (a more powerful Faction than Some private Malcontents) against the Lord, and against his Anointed, saying, Let us break their Bonds asunder,
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and cast away their Cords from us.
and cast away their Cords from us.
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He that dwelleth in the Heavens shall laugh them to scorn, the Lord shall have them in derision. He that dwells in the Heavens shall laugh them to scorn, the Lord shall have them in derision.
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At least it is time now to take warning, lest we be found fighters against God:
At least it is time now to take warning, lest we be found fighters against God:
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it is a vain and a dangerous attempt to conspire his ruine, whom God hath hitherto so miraculously preserved.
it is a vain and a dangerous attempt to conspire his ruin, whom God hath hitherto so miraculously preserved.
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Secondly, There is another Observation on these late Plots and Conspiracies, which no man can avoid making,
Secondly, There is Another Observation on these late Plots and Conspiracies, which no man can avoid making,
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and that is, how dangerous the disputes and differences of Religion are to the publick Peace and welfare of any Nation.
and that is, how dangerous the disputes and differences of Religion Are to the public Peace and welfare of any nation.
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Christian Religion indeed is the greatest security of Government, both in its precepts and examples;
Christian Religion indeed is the greatest security of Government, both in its Precepts and Examples;
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It commands every Soul to be subject to the higher powers, and threatens eternal Damnation against Rebels;
It commands every Soul to be Subject to the higher Powers, and threatens Eternal Damnation against Rebels;
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It teaches us to give to every one their due;
It Teaches us to give to every one their endue;
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Tribute to whom Tribute is due, Custom to whom Custom, Fear to whom Fear, Honour to whom Honour. Tribute to whom Tribute is due, Custom to whom Custom, fear to whom fear, Honour to whom Honour.
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It strictly enjoyns the practise of all sociable Vertues, and charms those boisterous passions, which disturb humane conversation;
It strictly enjoins the practice of all sociable Virtues, and charms those boisterous passion, which disturb humane Conversation;
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it requires us to obey our Superiours in all lawful things, and quietly to submit and suffer, when we can't obey.
it requires us to obey our Superiors in all lawful things, and quietly to submit and suffer, when we can't obey.
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And the blessed Jesus, who was the Author of our Religion, and our great Pattern and Example, did himself practise these Laws, which he gave to us.
And the blessed jesus, who was the Author of our Religion, and our great Pattern and Exampl, did himself practise these Laws, which he gave to us.
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He lived in obedience to the Civil powers;
He lived in Obedience to the Civil Powers;
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and though the Jewish Nation, which was a free people, the lot and inheritance of God himself, were then in subjection to the Romans, yet he would not give them the least encouragement to shake off the yoak,
and though the Jewish nation, which was a free people, the lot and inheritance of God himself, were then in subjection to the Roman, yet he would not give them the least encouragement to shake off the yoke,
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but commands them to give nnto Caesar the things that are Caesars, and to God the things that are Gods. Though he was a King,
but commands them to give nnto Caesar the things that Are Caesars, and to God the things that Are God's Though he was a King,
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yet he was not Caesars Rival;
yet he was not Caesars Rival;
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for his Kingdom was not of this world, & therefore he did not arm his Subjects to fight for him,
for his Kingdom was not of this world, & Therefore he did not arm his Subject's to fight for him,
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as he told Pilate. His Kingdom was not to be set up in the world by force and power,
as he told Pilate. His Kingdom was not to be Set up in the world by force and power,
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but he gave testimony to the truth with his Blood, and commanded his Disciples to do so too.
but he gave testimony to the truth with his Blood, and commanded his Disciples to do so too.
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He died himself upon the Cross, and made this the condition of our Discipleship, to take up our Cross and follow him;
He died himself upon the Cross, and made this the condition of our Discipleship, to take up our Cross and follow him;
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and thus the Apostles and the Primitive Christians did, they cheerfully followed their Master to the Cross, and conquered by suffering.
and thus the Apostles and the Primitive Christians did, they cheerfully followed their Master to the Cross, and conquered by suffering.
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Christianity was planted in the world by no other arts but the foolishness of Preaching, by preaching that absurd and ridiculous Doctrine,
Christianity was planted in the world by no other arts but the foolishness of Preaching, by preaching that absurd and ridiculous Doctrine,
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as the world then accounted it, of a Crucified Jesus;
as the world then accounted it, of a crucified jesus;
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and it defended it self only by a resolute and patient suffering for the Name of Christ.
and it defended it self only by a resolute and patient suffering for the Name of christ.
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This is the true temper and spirit of Christianity. Under the most barbarous and persecuting Emperours, no Christian ever suffered as a Rebel;
This is the true temper and Spirit of Christianity. Under the most barbarous and persecuting emperors, no Christian ever suffered as a Rebel;
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they gave no other disturbance to the Government, than by confessing themselves Christians, and suffering for it.
they gave no other disturbance to the Government, than by confessing themselves Christians, and suffering for it.
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Their numbers indeed were very formidable, but nothing else;
Their numbers indeed were very formidable, but nothing Else;
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for in imitation of their great Master, they went as Lambs to the slaughter, and as sleep before their shearers are dumb,
for in imitation of their great Master, they went as Lambs to the slaughter, and as sleep before their shearers Are dumb,
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so they opened not their mouths.
so they opened not their mouths.
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But notwithstanding this, our daily experience tells us, that when Religion is divided into Factions and Parties,
But notwithstanding this, our daily experience tells us, that when Religion is divided into Factions and Parties,
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or rather men are divided into Factions and Parties upon account of Religion, there is nothing more imbitters mens spirits against each other,
or rather men Are divided into Factions and Parties upon account of Religion, there is nothing more imbitters men's spirits against each other,
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nor gives greater disturbance to publick Government.
nor gives greater disturbance to public Government.
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All the troubles and miseries, which for these late years have overwhelmed this unfortunate Island, have been owing to this cause;
All the Troubles and misery's, which for these late Years have overwhelmed this unfortunate Island, have been owing to this cause;
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Religion has been made either the reason or the pretence of all:
Religion has been made either the reason or the pretence of all:
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Papists plot and conspire the death of a Protestant Prince to bring in Popery, and profest Protestants, it seems, do the same thing to keep out Popery;
Papists plot and conspire the death of a Protestant Prince to bring in Popery, and professed Protestants, it seems, do the same thing to keep out Popery;
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and thus a Protestant Prince, and a truly Protestant, or rather a true Primitive and Apostolick Church, is in danger of both.
and thus a Protestant Prince, and a truly Protestant, or rather a true Primitive and Apostolic Church, is in danger of both.
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And is there not great reason then for Princes, who love their Lives and their Crowns, to keep a watchful eye over such busie, potent,
And is there not great reason then for Princes, who love their Lives and their Crowns, to keep a watchful eye over such busy, potent,
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and dangerous Factions? shall it be called Persecution for Religion, to punish Traitors, or to keep under a factious and turbulent Spirit? If the Consciences of Subjects will serve them to Rebel for Religion, it seems a very hard case,
and dangerous Factions? shall it be called Persecution for Religion, to Punish Traitors, or to keep under a factious and turbulent Spirit? If the Consciences of Subject's will serve them to Rebel for Religion, it seems a very hard case,
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if the Conscience of the Prince must not allow him to hang 'em for their Rebellion:
if the Conscience of the Prince must not allow him to hang they for their Rebellion:
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and yet no wise Prince will put it upon that hazard neither, if he can help it, to suffer his Subjects to deserve to be hanged.
and yet no wise Prince will put it upon that hazard neither, if he can help it, to suffer his Subject's to deserve to be hanged.
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To curb a growing Faction by prudent and timely Restraints, is a much better and safer way.
To curb a growing Faction by prudent and timely Restraints, is a much better and safer Way.
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The truth of this is readily owned, when it is applied to the Papists.
The truth of this is readily owned, when it is applied to the Papists.
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They are men of such dangerous Principles and Practices, as not to be suffered to live in any Protestant Kingdom;
They Are men of such dangerous Principles and Practices, as not to be suffered to live in any Protestant Kingdom;
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and truly so they are, and thanks be to God, we have very good Laws against them;
and truly so they Are, and thanks be to God, we have very good Laws against them;
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and whatever they may do in private, they dare not out-face Government with their publick and numerous Conventicles;
and whatever they may do in private, they Dare not outface Government with their public and numerous Conventicles;
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they walk in the dark, and dare not own themselves to be what they are.
they walk in the dark, and Dare not own themselves to be what they Are.
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But yet I cannot but wonder upon what Principles those men Act, who are so Zealous against Popery,
But yet I cannot but wonder upon what Principles those men Act, who Are so Zealous against Popery,
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and think it such an unpardonable fault in Governors, to suffer any Papist, especially a Popish Priest,
and think it such an unpardonable fault in Governors, to suffer any Papist, especially a Popish Priest,
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though never so obscurely and privately, to live among us, and yet at the same time think it Persecution, a horrible Persecution, not to grant a general Liberty and Indulgence to all other Dissenters.
though never so obscurely and privately, to live among us, and yet At the same time think it Persecution, a horrible Persecution, not to grant a general Liberty and Indulgence to all other Dissenters.
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The difference between these two cases must either respect their Religion, or the security of the Government.
The difference between these two cases must either respect their Religion, or the security of the Government.
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As for their Religion, I believe Popery to be a very corrupt Religion, and the greatest Apostacy from Christianity of any other Sect or Profession, which deserves the name of Christian;
As for their Religion, I believe Popery to be a very corrupt Religion, and the greatest Apostasy from Christianity of any other Sect or Profession, which deserves the name of Christian;
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but yet I am so profest an enemy to Popery, that Iabhor that Popish principle of persecuting men meerly for Religions sake, which can no more be justified in Protestants against Papists, than in Papists against Protestants.
but yet I am so professed an enemy to Popery, that Iabhor that Popish principle of persecuting men merely for Religions sake, which can no more be justified in Protestants against Papists, than in Papists against Protestants.
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It is certainly the duty of a Prince to use his power and interest to Establish the true Religion in his Kingdoms, to encourage the sincere professors of it,
It is Certainly the duty of a Prince to use his power and Interest to Establish the true Religion in his Kingdoms, to encourage the sincere professors of it,
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and to lay such restraints upon others, as may be sufficient to make them consider,
and to lay such restraints upon Others, as may be sufficient to make them Consider,
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and hearken to wise instructions, that it may be no mans temporal interest to dissent from the Religion of his Prince:
and harken to wise instructions, that it may be no men temporal Interest to dissent from the Religion of his Prince:
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and it is the duty of Church-Governors not to receive any into the Communion of the Church,
and it is the duty of Church governors not to receive any into the Communion of the Church,
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or to cast them out again, who do not profess the same Faith, or will not conform to the Worship and Discipline of the Church.
or to cast them out again, who do not profess the same Faith, or will not conform to the Worship and Discipline of the Church.
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And this is all, that I know of in this matter;
And this is all, that I know of in this matter;
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and if men will call this Persecution, it is a sign, they know not what Persecution means;
and if men will call this Persecution, it is a Signen, they know not what Persecution means;
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for the Primitive Christians, who were indeed persecuted, would have thought such usage as this, a very easie and prosperous State.
for the Primitive Christians, who were indeed persecuted, would have Thought such usage as this, a very easy and prosperous State.
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So that the difference must lie, if any where, in the Security of the Government.
So that the difference must lie, if any where, in the Security of the Government.
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That no Protestant Prince or Kingdom, can be secured from the attempts and Conspiracies of Papists, whose Principles and Practices are destructive to Government:
That no Protestant Prince or Kingdom, can be secured from the attempts and Conspiracies of Papists, whose Principles and Practices Are destructive to Government:
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and this is the very true reason of those severe Laws, which were made in this Kingdom against Popery.
and this is the very true reason of those severe Laws, which were made in this Kingdom against Popery.
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And it must be acknowleged, that there was formerly a vast difference between Papists and Protestants upon this account,
And it must be acknowledged, that there was formerly a vast difference between Papists and Protestants upon this account,
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and therefore a sufficient reason for any Prince to make a difference between them;
and Therefore a sufficient reason for any Prince to make a difference between them;
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and I wish, I could say, it were so still, but I dare not, I cannot say so.
and I wish, I could say, it were so still, but I Dare not, I cannot say so.
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To deny that profest Protestants have ever Rebelled against their Prince, is to deny, that there ever was a Civil War in England, that there ever was a Protestant Prince Murdered by his Protestant Subjects with all the mock-formalities of Law and Justice;
To deny that professed Protestants have ever Rebelled against their Prince, is to deny, that there ever was a Civil War in England, that there ever was a Protestant Prince Murdered by his Protestant Subject's with all the mock-formalities of Law and justice;
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and he must have somewhat more than the impudence of a Jesuit, that can deny this.
and he must have somewhat more than the impudence of a Jesuit, that can deny this.
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And I would to God, we had but one instance of this, though that was a very bad one;
And I would to God, we had but one instance of this, though that was a very bad one;
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it might have left some place for hope still, that this was not the temper nor the Principles of the men,
it might have left Some place for hope still, that this was not the temper nor the Principles of the men,
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but some unlucky juncture of Affairs, which transported them beyond the bounds of their Duty, and their own avowed Principles.
but Some unlucky juncture of Affairs, which transported them beyond the bounds of their Duty, and their own avowed Principles.
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The happy Restauration of our Banisht Prince might in some measure have expiated their former guilt,
The happy Restauration of our Banished Prince might in Some measure have expiated their former guilt,
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and they might have recovered their innocence, and the reputation of Protestant Loyalty, had they manifested the sincerity of their repentance by abhorring all the Principles and Practices of Rebellion:
and they might have recovered their innocence, and the reputation of Protestant Loyalty, had they manifested the sincerity of their Repentance by abhorring all the Principles and Practices of Rebellion:
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but he must be a bold man indeed, who dares make excuses for those who prove Rebels a second time;
but he must be a bold man indeed, who dares make excuses for those who prove Rebels a second time;
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and he must be a bolder Prince, who will trust them.
and he must be a bolder Prince, who will trust them.
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And when every little Creature is so vastly concerned for Liberty and Property, can we think our Prince should be the onely unconcerned Person,
And when every little Creature is so vastly concerned for Liberty and Property, can we think our Prince should be the only unconcerned Person,
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when the Liberty and Property of his own Life and Crown is at stake? Or can any reasonable man expect, that he should encourage those Religious Factions, which by frequent experience he finds troublesom and dangerous to his Throne? When Religion turns into a State-faction, to curb and restrain and quell such pretences, is not to invade the rights of Conscience,
when the Liberty and Property of his own Life and Crown is At stake? Or can any reasonable man expect, that he should encourage those Religious Factions, which by frequent experience he finds troublesome and dangerous to his Throne? When Religion turns into a state-faction, to curb and restrain and quell such pretences, is not to invade the rights of Conscience,
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or the liberties of Religion, but to secure the publick Peace, and to prevent the occassions of new Rebellions.
or the Liberties of Religion, but to secure the public Peace, and to prevent the occasions of new Rebellions.
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And no sober Dissenter can reasonably blame his Prince for this, though he may blame those,
And no Sobrium Dissenter can reasonably blame his Prince for this, though he may blame those,
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and ought to express a just indignation against them, who forfeit this liberty by abusing it for a Cloak of maliciousness.
and ought to express a just Indignation against them, who forfeit this liberty by abusing it for a Cloak of maliciousness.
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And if we ever desire to see the peace and prosperity of our Sion, is it not high time to unite in Religion, which is the onely thing, that can bless us with a firm and lasting peace? All our late troubles have been owing to the differences of Religion;
And if we ever desire to see the peace and Prosperity of our Sion, is it not high time to unite in Religion, which is the only thing, that can bless us with a firm and lasting peace? All our late Troubles have been owing to the differences of Religion;
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and while the cause of dissentions remains, though there may be some expedients at present found out to palliate the distemper, yet nothing can remove it.
and while the cause of dissensions remains, though there may be Some expedients At present found out to palliate the distemper, yet nothing can remove it.
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All men seem to be very sensible of this, and very desirous of an Union; but the question is, how or in what we shall Unite.
All men seem to be very sensible of this, and very desirous of an union; but the question is, how or in what we shall Unite.
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Shall we unite in Popery? God forbid!
Shall we unite in Popery? God forbid!
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the salvation of our Souls is somewhat dearer to us than temporal peace, and that we believe to be exposed to infinite hazard in the Communion of so corrupt a Church.
the salvation of our Souls is somewhat Dearer to us than temporal peace, and that we believe to be exposed to infinite hazard in the Communion of so corrupt a Church.
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A firm and universal Agreement indeed in any thing, will secure the publick peace, but we must not make our Religion so wholly subordinate to temporal ends.
A firm and universal Agreement indeed in any thing, will secure the public peace, but we must not make our Religion so wholly subordinate to temporal ends.
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If we can save our Souls, and secure the publick peace together, such a Religion ought to be chosen upon a double account;
If we can save our Souls, and secure the public peace together, such a Religion ought to be chosen upon a double account;
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but if both these interests cannot be united, we must take care to save our Souls,
but if both these interests cannot be united, we must take care to save our Souls,
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and trust the Providence of God with our other concernments.
and trust the Providence of God with our other concernments.
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Shall we then unite with the different Sects and Parties of Christians, which are among us? This is to unite without Union.
Shall we then unite with the different Sects and Parties of Christians, which Are among us? This is to unite without union.
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It is to unite indeed against something, but to unite in nothing.
It is to unite indeed against something, but to unite in nothing.
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The several parties of Dissenters, who separate from the Church of England, differ as much from each other, as they do from us.
The several parties of Dissenters, who separate from the Church of England, differ as much from each other, as they do from us.
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They may unite and combine together in pulling down, but they can never unite in setting up any thing:
They may unite and combine together in pulling down, but they can never unite in setting up any thing:
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they can unite in Tumults, and publick Disturbances, but they can never unite in Peace.
they can unite in Tumults, and public Disturbances, but they can never unite in Peace.
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When they had pulled down the Church of England, they could set up nothing in its room,
When they had pulled down the Church of England, they could Set up nothing in its room,
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but a prodigious encrease of Heresies and Schisms.
but a prodigious increase of Heresies and Schisms.
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There is nothing then to unite in, but the Church of England, as by Law established, which will both secure the interests of our Souls and the publick peace.
There is nothing then to unite in, but the Church of England, as by Law established, which will both secure the interests of our Souls and the public peace.
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And why should we not unite in this Church? which is the Glory and the Bulwark of the Reformation, the envy and the terror of Rome. Whose Fathers and first Reformers were Martyrs against Popery,
And why should we not unite in this Church? which is the Glory and the Bulwark of the Reformation, the envy and the terror of Room. Whose Father's and First Reformers were Martyrs against Popery,
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and who her self has been a Martyr for Loyalty.
and who her self has been a Martyr for Loyalty.
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Those infinite dangers we are surrounded with on all hands, methinks should strongly encline all honest men, impartially to examine the reasons of their Separation:
Those infinite dangers we Are surrounded with on all hands, methinks should strongly incline all honest men, impartially to examine the Reasons of their Separation:
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and I am confident, not onely what has been formerly written in the Defence of this Church,
and I am confident, not only what has been formerly written in the Defence of this Church,
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but what has been lately offered for the satisfaction of Dissenters, would open the Eyes of all sincere men to see their mistakes,
but what has been lately offered for the satisfaction of Dissenters, would open the Eyes of all sincere men to see their mistakes,
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if they would but calmly, without prejudice or passion, read and consider it. It is demonstrable, we can unite no where else;
if they would but calmly, without prejudice or passion, read and Consider it. It is demonstrable, we can unite no where Else;
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and is it a desirable state, to be perpetually strugling and contending with intestine Commotions? to be hating, reviling, undermining, each other? For Gods sake, beloved Christians, let us at last consider the things which make for peace,
and is it a desirable state, to be perpetually struggling and contending with intestine Commotions? to be hating, reviling, undermining, each other? For God's sake, Beloved Christians, let us At last Consider the things which make for peace,
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and those things, whereby we may edifie each other. And in order to do this, I observe further,and those things, whereby we may edify each other. And in order to do this, I observe further,
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3. How dangerous a rash boisterous intemperate Zeal is, though it be for the best things, and against the worst.
3. How dangerous a rash boisterous intemperate Zeal is, though it be for the best things, and against the worst.
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Whatever private discontents, revengeful or ambitious designs, might secretly act some great men, who know how to practise upon the zeal and the ignorance of the people;
Whatever private discontents, revengeful or ambitious designs, might secretly act Some great men, who know how to practise upon the zeal and the ignorance of the people;
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yet nothing is more evident, than that the first visible occasion of these new Troubles and Conspiracies, which have endangered the Life of our King,
yet nothing is more evident, than that the First visible occasion of these new Troubles and Conspiracies, which have endangered the Life of our King,
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and the Ruine of his Government, was laid in a mighty zeal against Popery, and for the preservation of the Protestant Religion.
and the Ruin of his Government, was laid in a mighty zeal against Popery, and for the preservation of the Protestant Religion.
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The Popish Plot was the first Scene in this new Tragedy. Those bloody designs raised the fears, the jealousies, the indignation of men;
The Popish Plot was the First Scene in this new Tragedy. Those bloody designs raised the fears, the jealousies, the Indignation of men;
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and a love to their Prince and to their Religion, kindled and blew up their Zeal into such a violent flame,
and a love to their Prince and to their Religion, kindled and blew up their Zeal into such a violent flame,
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as threatned an universal desolation, and became more formidable, than the danger it intended to remove.
as threatened an universal desolation, and became more formidable, than the danger it intended to remove.
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A great and passionate Zeal, like a distempered love, blinds mens eyes, and makes them mistake both their Enemies and their Friends.
A great and passionate Zeal, like a distempered love, blinds men's eyes, and makes them mistake both their Enemies and their Friends.
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It fills their head with endless jealousies and fears, and makes them start and run away from their own shadow.
It fills their head with endless jealousies and fears, and makes them start and run away from their own shadow.
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Such a boisterous Zeal is the Frenzy and Calenture of Religion, which makes men uncapable of all sober Counsel,
Such a boisterous Zeal is the Frenzy and Calenture of Religion, which makes men uncapable of all Sobrium Counsel,
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and prudent Resolves, and precipitates them into the most wild extravagant and irreligious attempts.
and prudent Resolves, and precipitates them into the most wild extravagant and irreligious attempts.
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There is nothing more pernicious than Zeal when it gets a head, and bears down all the considerations of Reason and Religion before it.
There is nothing more pernicious than Zeal when it gets a head, and bears down all the considerations of Reason and Religion before it.
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When men are conscious to themselves, that they are engaged in a good Cause, and have honest designs, it makes them more bold and venturous:
When men Are conscious to themselves, that they Are engaged in a good Cause, and have honest designs, it makes them more bold and venturous:
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for though few men dare own it, yet the actions of too many sufficiently proclaim, that they think they may strain a point,
for though few men Dare own it, yet the actions of too many sufficiently proclaim, that they think they may strain a point,
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and dispense with strict duty, when it is to serve a good Cause, when the honour of God,
and dispense with strict duty, when it is to serve a good Cause, when the honour of God,
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and the interest of Religion is concerned:
and the Interest of Religion is concerned:
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such a zeal does violently push men forward, but it does not steer well, nor observe its Compass;
such a zeal does violently push men forward, but it does not steer well, nor observe its Compass;
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and thus it is too often seen, that men who begin with a zeal for Religion, insensibly slip into State-Factions,
and thus it is too often seen, that men who begin with a zeal for Religion, insensibly slip into State-Factions,
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and are engaged vastly beyond what they first designed, and engaged so far, that they cannot retreat with safety or honour,
and Are engaged vastly beyond what they First designed, and engaged so Far, that they cannot retreat with safety or honour,
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but must either Conquer or be Conquered.
but must either Conquer or be Conquered.
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Let us then above all things have a care of our Zeal, that we may not mistake an earthly fire, which burns and consumes,
Let us then above all things have a care of our Zeal, that we may not mistake an earthly fire, which burns and consumes,
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for that divine and harmless flame, which is kindled at Gods Altar.
for that divine and harmless flame, which is kindled At God's Altar.
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A true Zeal for Religion, is nothing more nor less, than such a hearty love for it,
A true Zeal for Religion, is nothing more nor less, than such a hearty love for it,
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as makes us very diligent in the practise of it our selves, and contented, if God sees it fit, to lay down our lives for it,
as makes us very diligent in the practice of it our selves, and contented, if God sees it fit, to lay down our lives for it,
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and very industrious to promote the knowledge and practise of Religion in the world by all lawful and prudent means.
and very Industria to promote the knowledge and practice of Religion in the world by all lawful and prudent means.
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A true Christian Zeal will not suffer us to transgress the strict bounds of our duty to God,
A true Christian Zeal will not suffer us to transgress the strict bounds of our duty to God,
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or of our duty to Men, especially to Kings and Princes, whatever flattering prospect of advantage it may give.
or of our duty to Men, especially to Kings and Princes, whatever flattering prospect of advantage it may give.
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To lie, to forswear our selves, to hate and revile each other, to Reproach and Libel Governours in Church and State, to stir up,
To lie, to forswear our selves, to hate and revile each other, to Reproach and Libel Governors in Church and State, to stir up,
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or countenance with the least thought, any Plots, Seditions, or Rebellions against the King, is not a Zeal for God, nor for Religion;
or countenance with the least Thought, any Plots, Seditions, or Rebellions against the King, is not a Zeal for God, nor for Religion;
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for this wisdom is not from above, but is earthly, sensual and devilish: for where strife and contention is, there is confusion, and every evil work.
for this Wisdom is not from above, but is earthly, sensual and devilish: for where strife and contention is, there is confusion, and every evil work.
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4. Let our past experience therefore teach us, to watch over the least stirrings, and first appearances of a seditious and factious Spirit, either in our selves or others, however it may be disguised with a pretence of Religion.
4. Let our past experience Therefore teach us, to watch over the least stirrings, and First appearances of a seditious and factious Spirit, either in our selves or Others, however it may be disguised with a pretence of Religion.
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Faction, like other Vices, has but very small beginnings; but when those beginnings are indulged, it soon improves and gests strength. Omne in proecipiti vitium stetit:
Faction, like other Vices, has but very small beginnings; but when those beginnings Are indulged, it soon improves and gests strength. Omne in proecipiti Vitium Stetit:
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when men once espouse a Party, like those, who are a running down hill, they cannot stop, when they please.
when men once espouse a Party, like those, who Are a running down hill, they cannot stop, when they please.
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Discontents and Jealousies are easily fomented, when we have once given admission to them;
Discontents and Jealousies Are Easily fomented, when we have once given admission to them;
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and the busie Factors and Agents for Sedition, when they find us never so little disposed and prepared to receive the impression, use their utmost art and skill, all the methods of insinuation and address, to make us Proselytes.
and the busy Factors and Agents for Sedition, when they find us never so little disposed and prepared to receive the impression, use their utmost art and skill, all the methods of insinuation and address, to make us Proselytes.
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I doubt not but many men have died Rebels, and suffered as Traitors, who at first did as much abhor the thoughts of Treason and Rebellion, as any of us can.
I doubt not but many men have died Rebels, and suffered as Traitors, who At First did as much abhor the thoughts of Treason and Rebellion, as any of us can.
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Thus I doubt not but it was in our late Troubles, and thus I believe it is at this day.
Thus I doubt not but it was in our late Troubles, and thus I believe it is At this day.
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Let such examples as these make us wary, how we begin to entertain, or to whisper our Discontents and Fears;
Let such Examples as these make us wary, how we begin to entertain, or to whisper our Discontents and Fears;
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how we begin to listen to suspicions of our Prince, or of his Government, and to hear with pleasure, any scandalous stories or reflexions on either:
how we begin to listen to suspicions of our Prince, or of his Government, and to hear with pleasure, any scandalous stories or reflexions on either:
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those who can with content and pleasure hear their Prince, and his Government reviled, will soon think him not fit to be their King.
those who can with content and pleasure hear their Prince, and his Government reviled, will soon think him not fit to be their King.
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And the great danger of such beginnings is, that we are not apt to observe them in our selves or others,
And the great danger of such beginnings is, that we Are not apt to observe them in our selves or Others,
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when Religion is concerned in the quarrel.
when Religion is concerned in the quarrel.
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We think it all Zeal, pure zeal, and cannot suspect our selves or others, to be in any danger of turning Rebels.
We think it all Zeal, pure zeal, and cannot suspect our selves or Others, to be in any danger of turning Rebels.
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But whatever is in its own nature a degree and tendency towards Rebellion, is so, where ever,
But whatever is in its own nature a degree and tendency towards Rebellion, is so, where ever,
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and in whomsoever it is found;
and in whomsoever it is found;
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and there is always more danger, that the beginnings of Vice should corrupt the best temper of Mind,
and there is always more danger, that the beginnings of Vice should corrupt the best temper of Mind,
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than any hope, that a sound and Religious disposition should correct the malign influences of such a Vice.
than any hope, that a found and Religious disposition should correct the malign influences of such a Vice.
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Some mens Religion does as much incline them to Faction, as secular interest does other men;
some men's Religion does as much incline them to Faction, as secular Interest does other men;
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and there is no such dangerous Faction, as that which is bred and nourished by the Corruptions of Religion.
and there is no such dangerous Faction, as that which is bred and nourished by the Corruptions of Religion.
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The Jewish Zealots, and the Christian Enthusiasts of all sorts, are too plain an example of it.
The Jewish Zealots, and the Christian Enthusiasts of all sorts, Are too plain an Exampl of it.
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And therefore when men, who make great pretences to Religion begin to talk or act Factiously, a fair opportunity is as like to make them Rebels as any other men.
And Therefore when men, who make great pretences to Religion begin to talk or act Factiously, a fair opportunity is as like to make them Rebels as any other men.
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Thus we often see it is, and this is a sufficient reason to suspect all such beginnings, either in our selves or others, whatever glorious pretences we may have.
Thus we often see it is, and this is a sufficient reason to suspect all such beginnings, either in our selves or Others, whatever glorious pretences we may have.
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Let this at last teach us to learn from experience.
Let this At last teach us to Learn from experience.
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One would wonder ▪ that there should be any occasion for such an Observation as this:
One would wonder ▪ that there should be any occasion for such an Observation as this:
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for those, who have not understanding nor reach enough to foresee the issues and events of things,
for those, who have not understanding nor reach enough to foresee the issues and events of things,
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yet when they have once seen, what the events of such actions have been, when they see the same things acted over again, they expect to see the same effects.
yet when they have once seen, what the events of such actions have been, when they see the same things acted over again, they expect to see the same effects.
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Thus indeed it usually is, thus it ought to be, if men ever intend to grow wise and happy;
Thus indeed it usually is, thus it ought to be, if men ever intend to grow wise and happy;
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and yet our late observations will tell us, that it is not always thus.
and yet our late observations will tell us, that it is not always thus.
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For if it had, the same Game would never have been played over twice, by many of the same men, in the same Age,
For if it had, the same Game would never have been played over twice, by many of the same men, in the same Age,
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and by the same Arts and Methods, and yet the people deluded, and the world bore in hand, that they designed nothing less,
and by the same Arts and Methods, and yet the people deluded, and the world boar in hand, that they designed nothing less,
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than to play the same Game again. We saw all the Zeal, and all the Intrigues of 40. and 41. return again,
than to play the same Game again. We saw all the Zeal, and all the Intrigues of 40. and 41. return again,
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and yet it was an unpardonable crime for any man to say so, or for any man to look as if he thought so.
and yet it was an unpardonable crime for any man to say so, or for any man to look as if he Thought so.
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The cry against Popery was renewed, but indeed with a great deal more reason, than they formerly had,
The cry against Popery was renewed, but indeed with a great deal more reason, than they formerly had,
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for we were in eminent danger of Popery; which is the onely difference between those times and ours:
for we were in eminent danger of Popery; which is the only difference between those times and ours:
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but then our real fears and dangers of Popery were presently abused to Factious designs, and made a property of to serve some more secret Intrigues.
but then our real fears and dangers of Popery were presently abused to Factious designs, and made a property of to serve Some more secret Intrigues.
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The old cry was against Popish Bishops, and a Popish Liturgy, and Popish Ceremonies, and in a word, against the Popish Church of England; but one would have thought it impossible, that ever the Church should at this time have been charged with Popery,
The old cry was against Popish Bishops, and a Popish Liturgy, and Popish Ceremonies, and in a word, against the Popish Church of England; but one would have Thought it impossible, that ever the Church should At this time have been charged with Popery,
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when the Popish Plot was principally intended against the Church of England, and our King as the Supream Governour and Defender of it;
when the Popish Plot was principally intended against the Church of England, and our King as the Supreme Governor and Defender of it;
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and yet this was done too, and the King and the Church had like to have been brought into the Plot against themselves.
and yet this was done too, and the King and the Church had like to have been brought into the Plot against themselves.
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We heard new stories told of the growth of Popery and Arbitrary Government, when thanks be to God, we saw nor felt no such thing.
We herd new stories told of the growth of Popery and Arbitrary Government, when thanks be to God, we saw nor felt no such thing.
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This was the main subject of those infinite numbers of Pamphlets, that flew about;
This was the main Subject of those infinite numbers of Pamphlets, that flew about;
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the Bishops and Clergy were sure never to escape, besides those many oblique and scurrilous reflections, which were made upon the King and his Government:
the Bishops and Clergy were sure never to escape, beside those many oblique and scurrilous reflections, which were made upon the King and his Government:
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and it is hard to name any step, which was formerly taken to ruine Church and State, which these men could possibly take, and did not.
and it is hard to name any step, which was formerly taken to ruin Church and State, which these men could possibly take, and did not.
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And yet few men would see, whither all this tended, though no men were thought fit for any publick Trust or Office,
And yet few men would see, whither all this tended, though no men were Thought fit for any public Trust or Office,
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but those who were eminent for their disaffection to Church or State. I hope your eyes are opened now, to see what all this meant;
but those who were eminent for their disaffection to Church or State. I hope your eyes Are opened now, to see what all this meant;
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and methinks it is but a reasonable request to you, that if ever we should be so unhappy,
and methinks it is but a reasonable request to you, that if ever we should be so unhappy,
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as to see these things acted over again, you would not need being put in mind, what the natural tendencies and consequents are;
as to see these things acted over again, you would not need being put in mind, what the natural tendencies and consequents Are;
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which is the onely reason why I mention them now. We had like to have paid very dear for disbelieving our own eyes and senses, and former experience;
which is the only reason why I mention them now. We had like to have paid very dear for disbelieving our own eyes and Senses, and former experience;
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it is certainly a cheaper and safer way to learn by former experiences than by new ones.
it is Certainly a cheaper and safer Way to Learn by former experiences than by new ones.
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6. Let us now learn how dangerous a thing it is to interrupt the ordinary Course and Methods of Justice, let the pretence be what it will.
6. Let us now Learn how dangerous a thing it is to interrupt the ordinary Course and Methods of justice, let the pretence be what it will.
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Justice is the only support and security of Humane Societies;
justice is the only support and security of Humane Societies;
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and a stop or a breach here, is as fatal and dangerous, as a failure in the foundation,
and a stop or a breach Here, is as fatal and dangerous, as a failure in the Foundation,
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or the main pillars, which support the building.
or the main pillars, which support the building.
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When men are rescued from the hands of Justice, against the most clear and notorious Evidence, upon a meer presumption of their innocence,
When men Are rescued from the hands of justice, against the most clear and notorious Evidence, upon a mere presumption of their innocence,
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and a good opinion of them. What security can there be to the Government, when let men do what they will,
and a good opinion of them. What security can there be to the Government, when let men do what they will,
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if they can get and maintain a reputation of Zealous Patriots for their Country and Religion, they are out of the reach of Justice? Had not the good Providence of God interposed, this very thing might have cost our King his Life and his Crown,
if they can get and maintain a reputation of Zealous Patriots for their Country and Religion, they Are out of the reach of justice? Had not the good Providence of God interposed, this very thing might have cost our King his Life and his Crown,
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and involved this miserable Nation in a bloody War This Plot might possibly have been discovered sooner,
and involved this miserable nation in a bloody War This Plot might possibly have been discovered sooner,
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before it was so ripe for execution, had Justice had its due course;
before it was so ripe for execution, had justice had its due course;
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which I think, it becomes all Persons, who are concerned in it, seriously to consider, with such guilt and confusion, as it deserves.
which I think, it becomes all Persons, who Are concerned in it, seriously to Consider, with such guilt and confusion, as it deserves.
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7. I observe, that in times of publick danger, when we have Enemies on both sides, it concerns us to keep a watchful eye upon both extreams.
7. I observe, that in times of public danger, when we have Enemies on both sides, it concerns us to keep a watchful eye upon both extremes.
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It is indeed a very hard thing to do this, but it is impossible we should be safe without it.
It is indeed a very hard thing to do this, but it is impossible we should be safe without it.
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While our thoughts are wholly employed to secure our selves on one hand, where our danger is present and visible, it gives opportunity to an unseen and unobserved Enemy, to assault us on the other.
While our thoughts Are wholly employed to secure our selves on one hand, where our danger is present and visible, it gives opportunity to an unseen and unobserved Enemy, to assault us on the other.
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When the Popish Plot was discover'd, all mens mouths were opened against Popery; we saw no other Enemy, we feared none, we suspected none;
When the Popish Plot was discovered, all men's mouths were opened against Popery; we saw no other Enemy, we feared none, we suspected none;
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nay, when there was too much reason for our suspicions, we would believe none;
nay, when there was too much reason for our suspicions, we would believe none;
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we thought it impossible, that men, who exprest such an abhorrence and detestation of the Popish Plot, should be laying new Plots themselves.
we Thought it impossible, that men, who expressed such an abhorrence and detestation of the Popish Plot, should be laying new Plots themselves.
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And we see now, what advantage they made of our security.
And we see now, what advantage they made of our security.
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And now the great danger is, that the Discovery of this Anti-Popish Plot, should make men secure of Popery,
And now the great danger is, that the Discovery of this Anti-Popish Plot, should make men secure of Popery,
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and think there is no danger now from that corner. For my part, I am abundantly satisfied, that we are in great danger of both,
and think there is no danger now from that corner. For my part, I am abundantly satisfied, that we Are in great danger of both,
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and in the greater danger of both, because their contrary assaults give great advantages to each other.
and in the greater danger of both, Because their contrary assaults give great advantages to each other.
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The Papists now may Father their Plots upon Protestants, and Protestants upon Papists;
The Papists now may Father their Plots upon Protestants, and Protestants upon Papists;
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and we may be involved in Blood and Confusion, and neither know our Friends nor our Enemies.
and we may be involved in Blood and Confusion, and neither know our Friends nor our Enemies.
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God of his infinite mercy preserve our King and these Kingdoms, our Liberties, Laws, and Religion, from the wicked conspiracies ▪ of all our Enemies.
God of his infinite mercy preserve our King and these Kingdoms, our Liberties, Laws, and Religion, from the wicked conspiracies ▪ of all our Enemies.
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Which is the last thing I shall recommend to you, to praise God for his preservation of our King hitherto,
Which is the last thing I shall recommend to you, to praise God for his preservation of our King hitherto,
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and earnestly to beg, that the same good Providence would still watch over him for the time to come.
and earnestly to beg, that the same good Providence would still watch over him for the time to come.
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And certainly if ever we had reason to praise God for any Deliverance, we have for this, which is such a comprehensive mercy,
And Certainly if ever we had reason to praise God for any Deliverance, we have for this, which is such a comprehensive mercy,
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as extends to all our concernments of Soul and Body in this world.
as extends to all our concernments of Soul and Body in this world.
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If we value our own Lives, our Liberties, and Religion, if we value the Security of the Government,
If we valve our own Lives, our Liberties, and Religion, if we valve the Security of the Government,
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and the publick peace and safety, we have reason to bless God for the preservation of our King.
and the public peace and safety, we have reason to bless God for the preservation of our King.
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Who can without horrour consider, what a distracted face of things we had seen at this day, had this Plot taken effect? who knows, who should have acted his part in that Tragedy? by what Mark or Test, they would have distinguished Friends from Enemies? Or what comfort had it been to any Loyal Subject,
Who can without horror Consider, what a distracted face of things we had seen At this day, had this Plot taken Effect? who knows, who should have acted his part in that Tragedy? by what Mark or Test, they would have distinguished Friends from Enemies? Or what Comfort had it been to any Loyal Subject,
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and good Christian, to have survived the Murder of his Prince, and the ruines of Church and State,
and good Christian, to have survived the Murder of his Prince, and the ruins of Church and State,
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and to have been an eye-witness of those barbarous Villanies, which would have been acted under a Mask of Religion? Blessed be that God, who giveth deliverance to his King,
and to have been an eyewitness of those barbarous Villainies, which would have been acted under a Mask of Religion? Blessed be that God, who gives deliverance to his King,
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and sheweth mercy to his Anointed.
and shows mercy to his Anointed.
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Blessed be that Alwise Being, who sits upon the Circle of the Heavens, and sees and laughs at,
Blessed be that Alwise Being, who sits upon the Circle of the Heavens, and sees and laughs At,
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and defeats all the most secret Plots and Conspiracies of wicked men.
and defeats all the most secret Plots and Conspiracies of wicked men.
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Let us bless God, and let us honour our King, and receive him with Joy and Thanksgiving as a new Gift and Present from the hands of God.
Let us bless God, and let us honour our King, and receive him with Joy and Thanksgiving as a new Gift and Present from the hands of God.
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When we are heartily thankful for the mercies we have already received, this will make our prayers more effectual for the continuance of them.
When we Are heartily thankful for the Mercies we have already received, this will make our Prayers more effectual for the Continuance of them.
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O Lord save the King, who putteth his trust in thee: send him help from thy holy place, and evermore mightily defend him:
Oh Lord save the King, who putteth his trust in thee: send him help from thy holy place, and evermore mightily defend him:
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let his enemies have no advantage against him, nor the wicked approach to hurt him.
let his enemies have no advantage against him, nor the wicked approach to hurt him.
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Which God of his infinite mercy grant, through our Lord Iesus Christ, to whom with the Father and the holy Ghost, be honour and glory and power, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.Which God of his infinite mercy grant, through our Lord Iesus christ, to whom with the Father and the holy Ghost, be honour and glory and power, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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