The Context runs thus, And he said unto them, when I sent you without Purse, or Scrip, or Shooes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, nothing. Then said he unto them;
The Context runs thus, And he said unto them, when I sent you without Purse, or Scrip, or Shoes, lacked you any thing? And they said, nothing. Then said he unto them;
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but more particularly from these words of our Blessed Saviour, to prove the lawfulness of the taking up of Arms by Christian Men, at some times, and upon some occasions.
but more particularly from these words of our Blessed Saviour, to prove the lawfulness of the taking up of Arms by Christian Men, At Some times, and upon Some occasions.
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But before I enter upon the Proof of this, I will clear one Objection, which may with some colour be laid before me at the very threshold, from the Opinion of some very Learned and Able Expositors.
But before I enter upon the Proof of this, I will clear one Objection, which may with Some colour be laid before me At the very threshold, from the Opinion of Some very Learned and Able Expositors.
and now when he was taking leave of his Disciples, those Fellow-Souldiers of his, those who had hitherto fought the same good fight with himself, against all the Powers of the World,
and now when he was taking leave of his Disciples, those Fellow-Souldiers of his, those who had hitherto fought the same good fight with himself, against all the Powers of the World,
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or the Devil, those who under his care and conduct had served securely, and were protected safely, to whom he had formerly upon their several great and hazardous Expeditions, given Orders, to Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in their purses,
or the devil, those who under his care and conduct had served securely, and were protected safely, to whom he had formerly upon their several great and hazardous Expeditions, given Order, to Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in their purses,
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yet to them now he speaks otherwise, he foresees, that now shortly far more calamitous and perillous times would come, the conflicts they were to meet with both Corporal and Spiritual would be great, the dangers they were to encounter inevitable;
yet to them now he speaks otherwise, he foresees, that now shortly Far more calamitous and perilous times would come, the conflicts they were to meet with both Corporal and Spiritual would be great, the dangers they were to encounter inevitable;
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so that it would not now be sufficient to shake off the dust of their feet against a House or a City, that would not receive and entertain them kindly,
so that it would not now be sufficient to shake off the dust of their feet against a House or a city, that would not receive and entertain them kindly,
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By all this, say these Learned Persons, is nothing more meant by our Saviour, than that his Disciples should Arm their Minds, against all the Spiritual Oppositions,
By all this, say these Learned Persons, is nothing more meant by our Saviour, than that his Disciples should Arm their Minds, against all the Spiritual Oppositions,
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This perhaps might have been the Figurative meaning of our Saviour, That now he was going from the Head of his Disciples, They should put on a greater firmness and resolution of Mind, Arm their Spirits with an undaunted Courage and readiness to grapple with the severest Trials, and to surmount all difficulties;
This perhaps might have been the Figurative meaning of our Saviour, That now he was going from the Head of his Disciples, They should put on a greater firmness and resolution of Mind, Arm their Spirits with an undaunted Courage and readiness to grapple with the Severest Trials, and to surmount all difficulties;
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and the Sword here in my Text, might possibly be used in the same Sense by our Saviour, that St. Paul uses the Sword of the Spirit, the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Salvation,
and the Sword Here in my Text, might possibly be used in the same Sense by our Saviour, that Saint Paul uses the Sword of the Spirit, the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Salvation,
However, admitting this Metaphorical acceptation of the Words, I see no absurdity or false Doctrine, in taking the Text in the more obvious and literal signification:
However, admitting this Metaphorical acceptation of the Words, I see no absurdity or false Doctrine, in taking the Text in the more obvious and literal signification:
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and makes use of it for an Argument against the Manichees, a whimsical Sect of People, who decried all manner of use of Secular Arms, as unjustifiable amongst Christian Men.
and makes use of it for an Argument against the manichees, a whimsical Sect of People, who decried all manner of use of Secular Arms, as unjustifiable among Christian Men.
However, thus much certainly may very naturally and very agreeably too to the Doctrine of Christ, be inferr'd from this Text, That tho' Spiritual Arms are the Christians commendable Weapons, in the Times of Persecutions and Oppressions;
However, thus much Certainly may very naturally and very agreeably too to the Doctrine of christ, be inferred from this Text, That though Spiritual Arms Are the Christians commendable Weapons, in the Times of Persecutions and Oppressions;
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altho the first Methods of the propagation of the Gospel, were gentle and peaceable, and the same Methods ought still to be practis'd in the Conservation of it:
although the First Methods of the propagation of the Gospel, were gentle and peaceable, and the same Methods ought still to be practised in the Conservation of it:
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and most of all, when Christianity it self is in hazard of being subverted or corrupted, that then the free use of all Means of both Personal and Publick Security, were never Prohibited by our Saviour.
and most of all, when Christianity it self is in hazard of being subverted or corrupted, that then the free use of all Means of both Personal and Public Security, were never Prohibited by our Saviour.
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II. Secondly, I will enquire at what Opportunities and Seasons Arms may be taken up. III. Thirdly, I will make it appear, that our present War is to be justified by all the Reasons and Arguments that can be required for the carrying on of any.
II Secondly, I will inquire At what Opportunities and Seasons Arms may be taken up. III. Thirdly, I will make it appear, that our present War is to be justified by all the Reasons and Arguments that can be required for the carrying on of any.
but warrantable? If my Kingdom were of this World, that is, if I did really pretend to erect any temporal and material Kingdom in this World, any more than a spiritual Soveraignty over Souls;
but warrantable? If my Kingdom were of this World, that is, if I did really pretend to erect any temporal and material Kingdom in this World, any more than a spiritual Sovereignty over Souls;
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then would I and my Army fight, as it is the manner of all worldly Princes to do, whenever their Dominions and Prerogatives are wrongfully invaded, or their Persons ignominiously treated.
then would I and my Army fight, as it is the manner of all worldly Princes to do, whenever their Dominions and Prerogatives Are wrongfully invaded, or their Persons ignominiously treated.
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But may not this Countenancing of War seem a most preposterous and surprizing Doctrine for the Prince of Peace to deliver? How is this consistent with his own Life and Conversation, which was nothing else but one continued Act of Suffering? How comes He that endured all the Barbarous Usage, Buffetings, Spittings upon, Scourgings, that was led like a Sheep to the Slaughter,
But may not this Countenancing of War seem a most preposterous and surprising Doctrine for the Prince of Peace to deliver? How is this consistent with his own Life and Conversation, which was nothing Else but one continued Act of Suffering? How comes He that endured all the Barbarous Usage, Buffetings, Spittings upon, Scourgings, that was led like a Sheep to the Slaughter,
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and to breath forth nothing but War and Battel? How is it, that He, who at another time sends out his Apostles without any Equipage or the least Furniture, only with this poor Commission, Go and teach all Nations,
and to breath forth nothing but War and Battle? How is it, that He, who At Another time sends out his Apostles without any Equipage or the least Furniture, only with this poor Commission, Go and teach all nations,
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and makes Swords such useful, such indispensible Companions of their Travels, that, rather than want them, he bids them Pawn and sell their very Cloaths to buy them? Nay,
and makes Swords such useful, such indispensible Sodales of their Travels, that, rather than want them, he bids them Pawn and fell their very Clothes to buy them? Nay,
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and rebukes Peter for drawing his Sword with this severe Reprimand, Put up thy Sword into its Place, he that taketh the Sword shall perish by the Sword.
and rebukes Peter for drawing his Sword with this severe Reprimand, Put up thy Sword into its Place, he that Takes the Sword shall perish by the Sword.
These two remarkable Sentences of our Saviour, that in my Text, and this to St. Peter, may at first hearing appear liable to contrary Interpretations;
These two remarkable Sentences of our Saviour, that in my Text, and this to Saint Peter, may At First hearing appear liable to contrary Interpretations;
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1. First then, St. Peter out of an over-hasty Passion, and an unseasonable Zeal, when his Master was apprehended by the Ministers of the Chief Priests and Elders drew his Sword and struck a Servant of the High Priest, and smote of his Ear.
1. First then, Saint Peter out of an overhasty Passion, and an unseasonable Zeal, when his Master was apprehended by the Ministers of the Chief Priests and Elders drew his Sword and struck a Servant of the High Priest, and smote of his Ear.
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This was done 'tis true, in defence of Christ himself, of the most Perfect Innocence that ever appeared in the World, it was too upon a Man that was performing a most unjust Act of Violence in it self,
This was done it's true, in defence of christ himself, of the most Perfect Innocence that ever appeared in the World, it was too upon a Man that was performing a most unjust Act of Violence in it self,
but what he was Commissioned to do by Publick Authority; our Saviour therefore reproves St. Peter for striking with the Sword without a sufficient Warrant,
but what he was Commissioned to do by Public authority; our Saviour Therefore reproves Saint Peter for striking with the Sword without a sufficient Warrant,
But we are not to conclude that our Blessed Saviour, by this Check given to St. Peter, did absolutely prohibit all manner of using the Sword amongst Christians;
But we Are not to conclude that our Blessed Saviour, by this Check given to Saint Peter, did absolutely prohibit all manner of using the Sword among Christians;
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if so, the Magistrate himself is prohibited the use of it, who we are told by the Apostle, beareth not the Sword in vain, but indeed he cannot be said to bear it otherwise than in vain,
if so, the Magistrate himself is prohibited the use of it, who we Are told by the Apostle, bears not the Sword in vain, but indeed he cannot be said to bear it otherwise than in vain,
2. Secondly, We must consider when our Saviour gave this charge to his Disciples, they were then launching out into the wide World, where they must expect to meet with many Rubbs,
2. Secondly, We must Consider when our Saviour gave this charge to his Disciples, they were then launching out into the wide World, where they must expect to meet with many Rubs,
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and Dangers, therefore he advises them to stand upon their own Legs, and be continually upon their Guard, that they should be Watchful and Cautious, able to repel any Injury or Violence offered to them, with Courage,
and Dangers, Therefore he advises them to stand upon their own Legs, and be continually upon their Guard, that they should be Watchful and Cautious, able to repel any Injury or Violence offered to them, with Courage,
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He proceeds now he is leaving them, to bid them take all Care Men can of themselves, to be sure always to have their Purses and their Scrips in good Condition,
He proceeds now he is leaving them, to bid them take all Care Men can of themselves, to be sure always to have their Purses and their Scrips in good Condition,
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and unwarrantable Quarrels, and not to confront Publick Authority, leaving it nevertheless lawful for superiour Magistrates to unsheath their Swords in Defence of General Rights.
and unwarrantable Quarrels, and not to confront Public authority, leaving it nevertheless lawful for superior Magistrates to unsheath their Swords in Defence of General Rights.
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And by the Words of my Text he intimates, that all Christians may justly make Provision against all Difficulties and Dangers that may happen to be encountred with in this World,
And by the Words of my Text he intimates, that all Christians may justly make Provision against all Difficulties and Dangers that may happen to be encountered with in this World,
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so that these two Texts are so far from contradicting one the other, that both joyn'd and considered together, make up an excellent Rule for the use of the Sword.
so that these two Texts Are so Far from contradicting one the other, that both joined and considered together, make up an excellent Rule for the use of the Sword.
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That although it is not lawful for every Private Man to revenge Personal Injuries, or to make his own Sword the Judge of Differences, which belong properly to the decision of the Magistrate, much less to resist Publick Justice,
That although it is not lawful for every Private Man to revenge Personal Injuries, or to make his own Sword the Judge of Differences, which belong properly to the decision of the Magistrate, much less to resist Public justice,
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but chiefly it is lawful for Men ▪ to draw the Sword against Publick Injuries, in assisting the Civil State of which they are Members, whensoever it calls for their Aid, being either openly threatned from Abroad, or secretly undermined at home.
but chiefly it is lawful for Men ▪ to draw the Sword against Public Injuries, in assisting the Civil State of which they Are Members, whensoever it calls for their Aid, being either openly threatened from Abroad, or secretly undermined At home.
It was therefore a wrong determination of one of the Ancient Fathers, to infer from our Saviour's Command to St. Peter to put up his Sword, that it is unlawful for Christians at any time to draw theirs,
It was Therefore a wrong determination of one of the Ancient Father's, to infer from our Saviour's Command to Saint Peter to put up his Sword, that it is unlawful for Christians At any time to draw theirs,
for what would that be but to make Cristianity a Prey to its insatiable, and a Laughing-Stock to its insolent Enemies? This were to prostitute the Lives and Fortunes of Christians, to the outragious Wills of their profess'd Enemies, Turks and Pagans; This were the readiest means for Kings and Princes to become useless Creatures;
for what would that be but to make Christianity a Prey to its insatiable, and a Laughing-Stock to its insolent Enemies? This were to prostitute the Lives and Fortune's of Christians, to the outrageous Wills of their professed Enemies, Turks and Pagans; This were the Readiest means for Kings and Princes to become useless Creatures;
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This were to deprive good Subjects of Opportunities of exerting their Loyalty, and of rewards justly due to Them, who venture their lives for their Church and Country when under any Oppression;
This were to deprive good Subject's of Opportunities of exerting their Loyalty, and of rewards justly due to Them, who venture their lives for their Church and Country when under any Oppression;
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but of some particular Men, that affected an harmless kind of Life, and were fond of being reputed the Fathers of some extraordinary and more than Humane Opinions.
but of Some particular Men, that affected an harmless kind of Life, and were found of being reputed the Father's of Some extraordinary and more than Humane Opinions.
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nor take up Arms, because some of their Emperours, tho lawful, were Heathens, and their Consciences were so scrupulous, that that they could not serve them,
nor take up Arms, Because Some of their emperors, though lawful, were heathens, and their Consciences were so scrupulous, that that they could not serve them,
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for the Military Oath at that time, tendered to those that were willing to go into the Army, interfered not the least with any Principle of Religion, it forced no Man to worship their false Gods, it was no Test of Conscience, any farther than an Obligation to observe the Articles of War, to obey superior Officers, to submit to Words of Command,
for the Military Oath At that time, tendered to those that were willing to go into the Army, interfered not the least with any Principle of Religion, it forced no Man to worship their false God's, it was no Test of Conscience, any farther than an Obligation to observe the Articles of War, to obey superior Officers, to submit to Words of Command,
We read, that some of the Jews desir'd sometimes an exemption from Military Employments, lest their frequent being upon Duty might prevent their exact Observance of all the Niceties of the Law;
We read, that Some of the jews desired sometime an exemption from Military Employments, lest their frequent being upon Duty might prevent their exact Observance of all the Niceties of the Law;
and they might be compelled sometimes to bear Arms upon the Sabbath, or in their Marches to exceed a Sabbath-Day's-Journey. So amongst the Christians, there were some perhaps, at the beginning of our Profession,
and they might be compelled sometime to bear Arms upon the Sabbath, or in their Marches to exceed a Sabbath-Day's-Journey. So among the Christians, there were Some perhaps, At the beginning of our Profession,
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so very refined, that might upon a scruple of Conscience, decline taking up of Arms: The Primitive Christians were enflamed with a mighty Zeal to all Holy and Sublime Performances;
so very refined, that might upon a scruple of Conscience, decline taking up of Arms: The Primitive Christians were inflamed with a mighty Zeal to all Holy and Sublime Performances;
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the very Counsels of the Gospel had with them the force of Positive Commands, and a great many of them, out of a Pious Weakness, rather than Sound Judgment,
the very Counsels of the Gospel had with them the force of Positive Commands, and a great many of them, out of a Pious Weakness, rather than Found Judgement,
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what a few out of their exalted, or perhaps distempered Judgments shall do, can never oblige all Mankind to the same Practice, without a positive Precept for the same;
what a few out of their exalted, or perhaps distempered Judgments shall do, can never oblige all Mankind to the same Practice, without a positive Precept for the same;
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If, I say, any wilful Person, shall, out of his own mis-understanding of these Passages, resolve to bear all Injuries and Abuses that can be offered him, this can be no Rule to Mankind, we are prompted otherwise by the Law of Nature,
If, I say, any wilful Person, shall, out of his own misunderstanding of these Passages, resolve to bear all Injuries and Abuses that can be offered him, this can be no Rule to Mankind, we Are prompted otherwise by the Law of Nature,
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And that Nature does direct Mankind to a Defence against all outward Annoyances, and an Offence of those that manifestly declare themselves Enemies to it, not only every Man's own Breast,
And that Nature does Direct Mankind to a Defence against all outward Annoyances, and an Offence of those that manifestly declare themselves Enemies to it, not only every Man's own Breast,
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but Born with us, which we have not learned or acquired by Reading, but it was instilled into our very Beings, That, whenever our Lives are in any Perils, either from treacherous Thieves and Assassines,
but Born with us, which we have not learned or acquired by Reading, but it was instilled into our very Beings, That, whenever our Lives Are in any Perils, either from treacherous Thieves and Assassins,
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For this, tho Mr. Hobbs has been pleas'd so to scandalize it, is not any part of the Law of Nature, Humane Nature rightly disposed and undepraved, is not of that fierce and brutal Temper, Do as you would be done by;
For this, though Mr. Hobbs has been pleased so to scandalise it, is not any part of the Law of Nature, Humane Nature rightly disposed and undepraved, is not of that fierce and brutal Temper, Do as you would be done by;
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Humane Nature is Gentle, and Tractable, and Courteous, and is so far a-kin even to Christian Charity it self, that sometimes it can suffer long; nor will it be easily provoked; But when the Man is justly provoked,
Humane Nature is Gentle, and Tractable, and Courteous, and is so Far akin even to Christian Charity it self, that sometime it can suffer long; nor will it be Easily provoked; But when the Man is justly provoked,
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This is a Truth, says the same Author, that Men of Learning are convinced of by Reading, Uncivilized and Barbarous People are taught by the Power of Reason, all Nations Practice by Custom,
This is a Truth, Says the same Author, that Men of Learning Are convinced of by Reading, Uncivilized and Barbarous People Are taught by the Power of Reason, all nations Practice by Custom,
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It is not only a Violation, but a rude Contempt of the Government to which they belong, that Private Men should take the Sword of Justice into their own Hands,
It is not only a Violation, but a rude Contempt of the Government to which they belong, that Private Men should take the Sword of justice into their own Hands,
and then that Military Men should upon every imaginary Pique, or trifling Affront, every Shadow of Honour hazard their Lives one among another, which might more Honourably be ventured in the Service of God and their King, that brave and gallant Men should thus unprofitably fall, is not only a great pity,
and then that Military Men should upon every imaginary Pique, or trifling Affront, every Shadow of Honour hazard their Lives one among Another, which might more Honourably be ventured in the Service of God and their King, that brave and gallant Men should thus unprofitably fallen, is not only a great pity,
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This was Heroically performed and like true Romans: For they who were the most Victorious Nation of the Ancient World, never practised this mistaken way of Honour, called Duelling:
This was Heroically performed and like true Romans: For they who were the most Victorious nation of the Ancient World, never practised this mistaken Way of Honour, called Duelling:
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The English methinks should not esteem that a part of Bravery, which the Old Romans, whose greatness of Mind they do in other things come up to, never thought so:
The English methinks should not esteem that a part of Bravery, which the Old Romans, whose greatness of Mind they do in other things come up to, never Thought so:
but if that Consideration will not take place with us, let us leave of this Vitious Custome in very despight of them, that They may not by this have any Advantage over us.
but if that Consideration will not take place with us, let us leave of this Vicious Custom in very despite of them, that They may not by this have any Advantage over us.
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The repaying of Vengeance is a Privelege God claims to himself, and to none in this World but to the Magistrate of Justice has God committed that Power:
The repaying of Vengeance is a Privilege God claims to himself, and to none in this World but to the Magistrate of justice has God committed that Power:
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when national Injuries are apparently designed or actually offered, when Ruine and Desolation, like the Father of them, go about seeking whom they may devour,
when national Injuries Are apparently designed or actually offered, when Ruin and Desolation, like the Father of them, go about seeking whom they may devour,
or Religion recommended, The use of the Sword, and the due Preparations for using it, This of ours is the Cause, this the Time, which brings me to my Third and last thing I proposed to shew, which was, III. Thirdly, that the War we are at present engaged in, has all the Arguments to justifie it, that can be required for the carrying on of any.
or Religion recommended, The use of the Sword, and the due Preparations for using it, This of ours is the Cause, this the Time, which brings me to my Third and last thing I proposed to show, which was, III. Thirdly, that the War we Are At present engaged in, has all the Arguments to justify it, that can be required for the carrying on of any.
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The War now undertaken, and hitherto (blessed be God) successfully carryed on by the Confederate Christian Princes, was concerted and raised certainly upon the justest Cause whatever, which was the vindication of both Ecclesiastical and Temporal Rights:
The War now undertaken, and hitherto (blessed be God) successfully carried on by the Confederate Christian Princes, was concerted and raised Certainly upon the Justest Cause whatever, which was the vindication of both Ecclesiastical and Temporal Rights:
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The Success of King Cyrus when he went against Babylon, is very memorable and remarkable: We meet with several Instances of an Almighty and Over-ruling Power throughout that whole Expedition:
The Success of King Cyrus when he went against Babylon, is very memorable and remarkable: We meet with several Instances of an Almighty and Overruling Power throughout that Whole Expedition:
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For what was it else, but the Hand of God, who governs and commands the Hearts of Men, that brought in so many Confederate Forces to his Assistance, some of which were not only Allies,
For what was it Else, but the Hand of God, who governs and commands the Hearts of Men, that brought in so many Confederate Forces to his Assistance, Some of which were not only Allies,
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but even Subjects to the Babylonians, without whose concurring help the whole Enterprise had miscarried? That great Victory is not to be imputed to the sole Conduct and Management of King Cyrus; or indeed, to the Strength of his Army, but to him, to whom (as the Prophet speaks) All Nations are as the drop of a Bucket.
but even Subject's to the Babylonians, without whose concurring help the Whole Enterprise had miscarried? That great Victory is not to be imputed to the sole Conduct and Management of King Cyrus; or indeed, to the Strength of his Army, but to him, to whom (as the Prophet speaks) All nations Are as the drop of a Bucket.
And who may this potent Adversary, who may this great Incendiary of Christendom be? Even he, who nevertheless is not ashamed to bear the Title of the most Christian King.
And who may this potent Adversary, who may this great Incendiary of Christendom be? Even he, who nevertheless is not ashamed to bear the Title of the most Christian King.
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And here I cannot but reflect upon what Spirit it must be that does actuate this mighty Man, that no Laws, either Humane or Divine, can fasten any Obligations on him:
And Here I cannot but reflect upon what Spirit it must be that does actuate this mighty Man, that no Laws, either Humane or Divine, can fasten any Obligations on him:
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How many Treaties of Peace has he trampled upon and broke? What Nation round about him has not He been unfaithful to? It were superfluous to mention his Attempt upon Spain after the Pyrenean Peace;
How many Treaties of Peace has he trampled upon and broke? What nation round about him has not He been unfaithful to? It were superfluous to mention his Attempt upon Spain After the Pyrenean Peace;
And above all, his entring into a League Offensive and Defensive with the Turk, the known and declared Enemy of Christendom, at a time too when that Empire was in its Declination, shews plainly how much his Ambition oversways his Faith and Honour,
And above all, his entering into a League Offensive and Defensive with the Turk, the known and declared Enemy of Christendom, At a time too when that Empire was in its Declination, shows plainly how much his Ambition oversways his Faith and Honour,
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But the Consideration of Worldly Peace and Quiet, the Enjoyment of our proper Possessions, the free Exercise of Trade, the Recovery of what has been forcibly usurped, the requiring of Satisfaction for the Breach of Trust and Honour,
But the Consideration of Worldly Peace and Quiet, the Enjoyment of our proper Possessions, the free Exercise of Trade, the Recovery of what has been forcibly usurped, the requiring of Satisfaction for the Breach of Trust and Honour,
This is a Cause that I am verily perswaded, and dare almost presage, will, whenever God's Chastisments shall have wrought their intended Effects upon us, prove successful:
This is a Cause that I am verily persuaded, and Dare almost presage, will, whenever God's Chastisements shall have wrought their intended Effects upon us, prove successful:
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we having such Laws and Liberties to defend, we having such a Church and Faith to contend for, we having such a Faith's-Defender, whom we ought to serve with our Purses, our Scrips, our Swords, our Lives. FINIS.
we having such Laws and Liberties to defend, we having such a Church and Faith to contend for, we having such a Faith's-Defender, whom we ought to serve with our Purses, our Scrips, our Swords, our Lives. FINIS.
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