An assize sermon preached August 3, 1685, in the Cathedral Church of St. Peter in York before the Right Honourable Sir Edward Atkins and Sir Thomas Walcot, His Majesty's judges of assize for the northern circuit / by William Stainforth ...
It is a just Acknowledgement of the Infinit Excellencies and Perfections of God, such as his Power, Wisdom, Truth Holiness, Goodness, Mercy, &c. And therefore the Light of Nature has all along convinc'd Men of the necessity of this Duty,
It is a just Acknowledgement of the Infinite Excellencies and Perfections of God, such as his Power, Wisdom, Truth Holiness, goodness, Mercy, etc. And Therefore the Light of Nature has all along convinced Men of the necessity of this Duty,
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It is represented in Scripture, as if it put a Force upon the Almighty, and by a pleasing and grateful Violence extorted those Blessings from him, which otherwayes he would not bestow upon us.
It is represented in Scripture, as if it put a Force upon the Almighty, and by a pleasing and grateful Violence extorted those Blessings from him, which otherways he would not bestow upon us.
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And this is certain, that if it be duely performed, both as to the manner and matter of it, it never fails of its design, never meets with a disappointment,
And this is certain, that if it be duly performed, both as to the manner and matter of it, it never fails of its Design, never meets with a disappointment,
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NONLATINALPHABET, signifies all manner of Praises and grateful Expressions, whereby we Celebrate the Divine Goodness, and Mercy for all his Favours and Benefits bestowed upon our selves and others.
, signifies all manner of Praises and grateful Expressions, whereby we Celebrate the Divine goodness, and Mercy for all his Favours and Benefits bestowed upon our selves and Others.
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We Pray for our selves because we love our selves, and therefore if we lov'd others as we love our selves, we should be alwayes concern'd for their happiness,
We Pray for our selves Because we love our selves, and Therefore if we loved Others as we love our selves, we should be always concerned for their happiness,
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Its true indeed, that our Charity may be greater than our Power, and we may be limited and restrain'd in the ways of exercising it for want of Opportunity or Abilities to shew it.
Its true indeed, that our Charity may be greater than our Power, and we may be limited and restrained in the ways of exercising it for want of Opportunity or Abilities to show it.
But every man may Pray for all men, and intercede with God in their behalf. This is a way, in which any man may exercise his Charity towards all Mankind,
But every man may Pray for all men, and intercede with God in their behalf. This is a Way, in which any man may exercise his Charity towards all Mankind,
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This is a way in which every man may prove an Universal Benefactor, and derive Blessings upon all men proportionable to their respective needs and necessities.
This is a Way in which every man may prove an Universal Benefactor, and derive Blessings upon all men proportionable to their respective needs and necessities.
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and ready to lay hold on every opportunity of doing good, restless and unweary in its endeavours to promote the happiness and prosperity of its Object.
and ready to lay hold on every opportunity of doing good, restless and unweary in its endeavours to promote the happiness and Prosperity of its Object.
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And therefore if we lov'd all men, we should Pray for all men, and that not only because Prayer is a Powerful means of doing good to those for whom it is used,
And Therefore if we loved all men, we should Pray for all men, and that not only Because Prayer is a Powerful means of doing good to those for whom it is used,
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For there is no man but would have all others love him, and express that love by all such wayes as are in their Power of being Helpful and Beneficial to him,
For there is no man but would have all Others love him, and express that love by all such ways as Are in their Power of being Helpful and Beneficial to him,
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For is not his Mercy over all his Works? Does not his Providence extend to all his Creatures? and do not all men in a signal and eminent manner partake of the Blessings of it? Are not we all protected by his Power, Preserv'd by his Care,
For is not his Mercy over all his Works? Does not his Providence extend to all his Creatures? and do not all men in a signal and eminent manner partake of the Blessings of it? are not we all protected by his Power, Preserved by his Care,
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yet does he not bear with them, and continue his former kindness on them? does he not cause his Sun to shine upon the just and unjust? Does he not give Rain and fruitful Seasons to his Enemies as well as to his friends,
yet does he not bear with them, and continue his former kindness on them? does he not cause his Sun to shine upon the just and unjust? Does he not give Rain and fruitful Seasons to his Enemies as well as to his Friends,
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and do they not partake alike of the Blessings of his common and unlimited Providence? And is not all this the effect of his Good-will? Does he not do this to try if he can Reclaim them by Favour,
and do they not partake alike of the Blessings of his Common and unlimited Providence? And is not all this the Effect of his Goodwill? Does he not do this to try if he can Reclaim them by Favour,
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And is not God's Nature the Standard and Measure of the highest, the most absolute Perfection? And must not we then adorn and Enoble our Natures, raise them up to the highest Pitch of Perfection by being conformable to God in our Universal Good-will,
And is not God's Nature the Standard and Measure of the highest, the most absolute Perfection? And must not we then adorn and Ennoble our Nature's, raise them up to the highest Pitch of Perfection by being conformable to God in our Universal Goodwill,
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Lastly, By Praying for all men, we follow the example of our Blessed Saviour, who had such an hearty and sincere Affection for Mankind, that he laid down his Life for their Sins,
Lastly, By Praying for all men, we follow the Exampl of our Blessed Saviour, who had such an hearty and sincere Affection for Mankind, that he laid down his Life for their Sins,
and while he was under the quickest sense of the disgrace and torments of his accursed Crucifixion, his love for his Enemies was so far from suffering any abatement or diminution, that it broke out into the brightest Flame of Infinit Tenderness and Compassion,
and while he was under the quickest sense of the disgrace and torments of his accursed Crucifixion, his love for his Enemies was so Far from suffering any abatement or diminution, that it broke out into the Brightest Flame of Infinite Tenderness and Compassion,
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And the same Benevolent Mind, the same Charitable Spirit appear'd in a most Illustrious manner, in the Primitive Christians to the wonder and amazement of the Heathen World.
And the same Benevolent Mind, the same Charitable Spirit appeared in a most Illustrious manner, in the Primitive Christians to the wonder and amazement of the Heathen World.
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For those early Christians liv'd that Holy Religion which they Professed, and put on the Loving Nature as well as the Honourable Name of the Blessed Jesus.
For those early Christians lived that Holy Religion which they Professed, and put on the Loving Nature as well as the Honourable Name of the Blessed jesus.
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and went Victoriously with them into another world, there to receive its utmost Complement and Perfection by being Eternally exercis'd upon the noblest, the most ravishing Object, God himself.
and went Victoriously with them into Another world, there to receive its utmost Compliment and Perfection by being Eternally exercised upon the Noblest, the most ravishing Object, God himself.
And if we would be Christians in truth and reality, as well as in Profession, this Charitable Spirit, which was so eminently visible in our Blessed Saviour and his first Disciples, must live in and actuate us.
And if we would be Christians in truth and reality, as well as in Profession, this Charitable Spirit, which was so eminently visible in our Blessed Saviour and his First Disciples, must live in and actuate us.
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For if they did but seriously consider, what are the proper and Natural Ends of Government, what Abilities and Excellencies are necessary to qualify a man for the due Administration of it, what infinit pains and care must be undergon in the faithful discharge and execution of it, such thoughts, such reflections would mortifie the most aspiring Ambition, allay and extinguish the most violent thirsts after Empire,
For if they did but seriously Consider, what Are the proper and Natural Ends of Government, what Abilities and Excellencies Are necessary to qualify a man for the due Administration of it, what infinite pains and care must be undergone in the faithful discharge and execution of it, such thoughts, such reflections would mortify the most aspiring Ambition, allay and extinguish the most violent thirsts After Empire,
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and an infinit variety of Particulars to attend unto, which require an excellent Understanding, a Solid Judgement, a prudent foresight, a constant Presence of mind,
and an infinite variety of Particulars to attend unto, which require an excellent Understanding, a Solid Judgement, a prudent foresight, a constant Presence of mind,
an active Temper, an unwearyed Industry, a patient Spirit, an upright Intention, a Courageous Heart, a steady Resolution to dispose and order and manage them for the publick Good,
an active Temper, an unwearied Industry, a patient Spirit, an upright Intention, a Courageous Heart, a steady Resolution to dispose and order and manage them for the public Good,
It is not for me to Discourse of the Art of Government, nor to enumerate all those Particular Excellencies and Qualifications, which are necessary to complete and furnish out a man of Political Prudence.
It is not for me to Discourse of the Art of Government, nor to enumerate all those Particular Excellencies and Qualifications, which Are necessary to complete and furnish out a man of Political Prudence.
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And therefore we are under the strongest Obligations of Charity to Pray for Kings, and to beseech God that he would furnish them with Abilities proportionable to the difficulties of their Employment, that he would direct them by his wisdom and assist them by his Power, that in all cases of Publick Concernment he would enable them to judge, determin and Execute in such a manner as may best comply with the ends of Government,
And Therefore we Are under the Strongest Obligations of Charity to Pray for Kings, and to beseech God that he would furnish them with Abilities proportionable to the difficulties of their Employment, that he would Direct them by his Wisdom and assist them by his Power, that in all cases of Public Concernment he would enable them to judge, determine and Execute in such a manner as may best comply with the ends of Government,
For all these Minister Matter and Fewel to Ambition and Pride, to Malice and Revenge, to Covetousness and Worldly-mindedness, to all the Sins of Sensuality, softness and Luxury.
For all these Minister Matter and Fuel to Ambition and Pride, to Malice and Revenge, to Covetousness and Worldly-mindedness, to all the Sins of Sensuality, softness and Luxury.
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For the Devil very well knows, that the Interest of his Hellish Kingdom and the success of his Malicious Designs do in an extraordinary manner depend upon the Power, which he gets over Kings and Princes.
For the devil very well knows, that the Interest of his Hellish Kingdom and the success of his Malicious Designs do in an extraordinary manner depend upon the Power, which he gets over Kings and Princes.
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This procures it avowed Patrons and shameless Assertors of its Cause and Interests, and makes it spread and diffuse it self in every part of a Nation with a boundless and uncontrollable Licence.
This procures it avowed Patrons and shameless Assertors of its Cause and Interests, and makes it spread and diffuse it self in every part of a nation with a boundless and uncontrollable Licence.
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To this I may add, That it is not the least part of the Misfortune and Danger, which Kings labour under, that they have few Friends and many Flatterers:
To this I may add, That it is not the least part of the Misfortune and Danger, which Kings labour under, that they have few Friends and many Flatterers:
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but many, that will sooth them in their Mistakes, applaud their very Vices, commend their very Deformities, put the brightest Colours upon their foulest Actions and turn their shame and reproach to their Glory.
but many, that will sooth them in their Mistakes, applaud their very Vices, commend their very Deformities, put the Brightest Colours upon their Foulest Actions and turn their shame and reproach to their Glory.
So that, these things confider'd, we have great reason to say, God help Poor Kings, we have great reason to pity them for the Eminency of their Station and the uncontrollableness of their Power, which indeed is so Necessary for us,
So that, these things considered, we have great reason to say, God help Poor Kings, we have great reason to pity them for the Eminency of their Station and the uncontrollableness of their Power, which indeed is so Necessary for us,
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as may defend them against their extraordinary Temptations, and secure their Innocency and Vertue from being overcome by the Violence of their assaults,
as may defend them against their extraordinary Temptations, and secure their Innocency and Virtue from being overcome by the Violence of their assaults,
yet it is impossible to please and content the minds of all their Subjects, but still there will be some Sons of Belial, some factious and seditious Spirits, who either out of Envy or Ambition, out of Covetousness or Revenge, out of Enthusiastick Principles or false Maxims in Religion, will be Plotting against their Government and Conspiring against their Persons.
yet it is impossible to please and content the minds of all their Subject's, but still there will be Some Sons of Belial, Some factious and seditious Spirits, who either out of Envy or Ambition, out of Covetousness or Revenge, out of Enthusiastic Principles or false Maxims in Religion, will be Plotting against their Government and Conspiring against their Persons.
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For bad men are uneasie and restless under a just Government, and impatient of those Restraints, which wholsome Laws and equitable Constitutions put upon them.
For bad men Are uneasy and restless under a just Government, and impatient of those Restraints, which wholesome Laws and equitable Constitutions put upon them.
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the first of which dyed by the hands of a bloody Violence, because he would not offer Violence to the publick Laws of the Land and the Religious Dictates of his own Conscience.
the First of which died by the hands of a bloody Violence, Because he would not offer Violence to the public Laws of the Land and the Religious Dictates of his own Conscience.
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So that Kings by the Height and Eminence of their Station are so far from being Plac'd above the reach of Mischief, that they are thereby the more exposed to it,
So that Kings by the Height and Eminence of their Station Are so Far from being Placed above the reach of Mischief, that they Are thereby the more exposed to it,
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No Guards could secure, no Force could protect them, if God did not in a particular manner Watch over them, keep them under the shadow of his Wings, blast the Designs and restrain the Cruelty of their Enemies.
No Guards could secure, no Force could Pact them, if God did not in a particular manner Watch over them, keep them under the shadow of his Wings, blast the Designs and restrain the Cruelty of their Enemies.
for their defence and Protection from all the evil Designs and bloody Machinations, from the secret Plots and open Violence of their cruel and implacable Enemies.
for their defence and Protection from all the evil Designs and bloody Machinations, from the secret Plots and open Violence of their cruel and implacable Enemies.
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For our Happiness and Prosperity is bound up and included in theirs, and whatsoever good we do them by our Prayers or any other means, we all share in the Advantage of it,
For our Happiness and Prosperity is bound up and included in theirs, and whatsoever good we do them by our Prayers or any other means, we all share in the Advantage of it,
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and the Blessing, which falls upon them, like the Sacred Oyle, which was powr'd upon Aaron 's head, runs down to the very Skirts of their Garments, descends upon the meanest of their Subjects, who all enjoy it in some kind and in some measure or other, in the excellent Effects and Fruits of their Government.
and the Blessing, which falls upon them, like the Sacred Oil, which was poured upon Aaron is head, runs down to the very Skirts of their Garments, descends upon the Meanest of their Subject's, who all enjoy it in Some kind and in Some measure or other, in the excellent Effects and Fruits of their Government.
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Now, this Authority is Vested in Kings, tho' as to the Exercise of it, it may be variously Modify'd, Bounded and Limited according to the Fundamental Constitutions of several Kingdoms.
Now, this authority is Vested in Kings, though as to the Exercise of it, it may be variously Modified, Bounded and Limited according to the Fundamental Constitutions of several Kingdoms.
It is that, which prevents and repells Hostile Invasions and descents from Abroad; It is that, which hinders Confusions and quells Insurrections at Home:
It is that, which prevents and repels Hostile Invasions and descents from Abroad; It is that, which hinders Confusions and quells Insurrections At Home:
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And therefore as it is our Interest, that Kings should enjoy a long and uninterrupted Health, that they should improve in Wisdom and Knowledge, that they should grow in Goodness and Justice and all manner of Vertue, that they should increase in Honour and Reputation and Power both at Home and Abroad,
And Therefore as it is our Interest, that Kings should enjoy a long and uninterrupted Health, that they should improve in Wisdom and Knowledge, that they should grow in goodness and justice and all manner of Virtue, that they should increase in Honour and Reputation and Power both At Home and Abroad,
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The very Heathens styl'd their Governours Benefactors, and look'd upon them with a Reverence, and pay'd them Honours answerable to such an endearing and obliging Character.
The very heathens styled their Governors Benefactors, and looked upon them with a reverence, and paid them Honours answerable to such an endearing and obliging Character.
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And the Holy Scriptures describe describe and represent Kings under such forms of Expression, as if all the good things we enjoy, were the issues of their Providence, the effects of their Wisdom, Care and Bounty.
And the Holy Scriptures describe describe and represent Kings under such forms of Expression, as if all the good things we enjoy, were the issues of their Providence, the effects of their Wisdom, Care and Bounty.
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Thus David is styl'd the Light of Israel. As if what the Sun is to the Material World, David was the same to the Jewish State, dispensing Life and Motion and Vigour to all within the Orbit of his Soveraign Authority by the quickening Rays, the cherishing Influences of his Wisdom, Power and Goodness.
Thus David is styled the Light of Israel. As if what the Sun is to the Material World, David was the same to the Jewish State, dispensing Life and Motion and Vigour to all within the Orbit of his Sovereign authority by the quickening Rays, the cherishing Influences of his Wisdom, Power and goodness.
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And tho' bad Kings are like bad Air, which Vitiates the Blood and Spirits, weakens the Faculties and impaires the Strength and Firmness of the Natural Constitution,
And though bad Kings Are like bad Air, which Vitiates the Blood and Spirits, weakens the Faculties and impairs the Strength and Firmness of the Natural Constitution,
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then men are let loose upon one another, and are at liberty to act all the Villanies and Oppressions and Barbarous Inhumanities, which their Brutish Lusts and Passions can tempt them to.
then men Are let lose upon one Another, and Are At liberty to act all the Villainies and Oppressions and Barbarous Inhumanities, which their Brutish Lustiest and Passion can tempt them to.
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and more Blood has been spilt in our Late Civil Wars, than ever was done in the Reign of the most Inhuman and Merciless Tyrant, which sway'd a Scepter in any Place whatsoever.
and more Blood has been spilled in our Late Civil Wars, than ever was done in the Reign of the most Inhuman and Merciless Tyrant, which swayed a Sceptre in any Place whatsoever.
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And if Subjects are Indebted to the worst of Kings, how much more then to the good and Gentle, to those who have an universal Good-will for their People, who exercise a tender and paternal Care over them,
And if Subjects Are Indebted to the worst of Kings, how much more then to the good and Gentle, to those who have an universal Goodwill for their People, who exercise a tender and paternal Care over them,
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And can we ever be too much affected with the sense of their Favours and Benefits? Can we ever be sufficiently Grateful for them? Or can we express our Gratitude in too many hearty and affectionate Prayers to God for them? Surely, we cannot but look upon our selves Oblig'd to do them all the good we can, who are the Authors of so much good, the Dispensers of so many Blessings to us.
And can we ever be too much affected with the sense of their Favours and Benefits? Can we ever be sufficiently Grateful for them? Or can we express our Gratitude in too many hearty and affectionate Prayers to God for them? Surely, we cannot but look upon our selves Obliged to do them all the good we can, who Are the Authors of so much good, the Dispensers of so many Blessings to us.
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And therefore, if by our Prayers we can contribute to their Interests and advantage, We must needs think our selves bound in Gratitude to assist them with such a cheap, such an easie way of expressing our Good-will and charity towards them.
And Therefore, if by our Prayers we can contribute to their Interests and advantage, We must needs think our selves bound in Gratitude to assist them with such a cheap, such an easy Way of expressing our Goodwill and charity towards them.
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so also Prayer is the only means allow'd us by God for Redressing those Grievances and Mischiefs, which at any time we may suffer from the violent abuse of their Power,
so also Prayer is the only means allowed us by God for Redressing those Grievances and Mischiefs, which At any time we may suffer from the violent abuse of their Power,
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Nay, the same Apostle, to discourage us for ever from any Rebellious Attempts and forcible Resistance, has assur'd us, that we cannot Resist but at the certain Peril of our immortal Souls, for they that resist (saith he) shall receive to themselves damnation.
Nay, the same Apostle, to discourage us for ever from any Rebellious Attempts and forcible Resistance, has assured us, that we cannot Resist but At the certain Peril of our immortal Souls, for they that resist (Says he) shall receive to themselves damnation.
So that, how distressed, how afflicted soever our Condition may prove through the Arbitrary and Merciless Executions of a Tyrannical Prince, we must not make use of any other Weapons against him,
So that, how distressed, how afflicted soever our Condition may prove through the Arbitrary and Merciless Executions of a Tyrannical Prince, we must not make use of any other Weapons against him,
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And therefore, not to Pray at all for them, or to Pray for them with a cold and lazy and unconcerned Indifference is to be negligent and Remiss in a Duty, which God in an especial manner has oblig'd us unto.
And Therefore, not to Pray At all for them, or to Pray for them with a cold and lazy and unconcerned Indifference is to be negligent and Remiss in a Duty, which God in an especial manner has obliged us unto.
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St. Paul having exhorted Timothy to take care in the first place that this Duty be performed, he enforceth his Exhortation by telling him, that this is good and acceptable unto God.
Saint Paul having exhorted Timothy to take care in the First place that this Duty be performed, he enforceth his Exhortation by telling him, that this is good and acceptable unto God.
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And therefore if we would live in an humble Obedience to God, and enjoy his Favour, which is promis'd only on the condition of such an Obedience, we must pray especially for Kings, who are God's Ministers, the Representatives of his Power and Authority, the great Instruments of his Providence in Governing the World.
And Therefore if we would live in an humble obedience to God, and enjoy his Favour, which is promised only on the condition of such an obedience, we must pray especially for Kings, who Are God's Ministers, the Representatives of his Power and authority, the great Instruments of his Providence in Governing the World.
how little of the Gospel-spirit and temper there is in those people, who are so far from Praying for Kings, that they bear a Malicious Spight, an Implacable Hatred against them;
how little of the Gospel-spirit and temper there is in those people, who Are so Far from Praying for Kings, that they bear a Malicious Spite, an Implacable Hatred against them;
that Curse the King in their thoughts and wish him evil in their hearts; that would rejoice at any disastrous Fate or untimely End, which should befal Him.
that Curse the King in their thoughts and wish him evil in their hearts; that would rejoice At any disastrous Fate or untimely End, which should befall Him.
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If this be their Praying for the King, it is a saying their Prayers backwards, a sort of Devotion, which those wretched Creatures are said to use, who enter into Leagues and Compacts with the Devil.
If this be their Praying for the King, it is a saying their Prayers backwards, a sort of Devotion, which those wretched Creatures Are said to use, who enter into Leagues and Compacts with the devil.
2. From hence we may learn to what causes we may Ascribe the Failures and Irregularities of Princes, the Mal-administration and Miscarriages of their Government.
2. From hence we may Learn to what Causes we may Ascribe the Failures and Irregularities of Princes, the Maladministration and Miscarriages of their Government.
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For, because the Conduct and management of Publick Affairs is in their hands, we never look further for the Causes of publick miscarriages than to their very Persons, from whom they immediatly proceed.
For, Because the Conduct and management of Public Affairs is in their hands, we never look further for the Causes of public miscarriages than to their very Persons, from whom they immediately proceed.
and that the safety of their Persons, the Holiness of their Lives, the Wisdom and Justice and Prosperity of their Government do in a great measure depend upon the Charity of our Prayers, the Piety and Righteousness of our Conversations.
and that the safety of their Persons, the Holiness of their Lives, the Wisdom and justice and Prosperity of their Government do in a great measure depend upon the Charity of our Prayers, the Piety and Righteousness of our Conversations.
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and their Interests are so involv'd and interwoven with one another, that their respective Virtues or Vices affect each other with a mutual and reciprocal Influence,
and their Interests Are so involved and interwoven with one Another, that their respective Virtues or Vices affect each other with a mutual and reciprocal Influence,
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Thus God sometimes withdraws his Grace and Protection from a good King, and suffers him to fall into Sin or Mischief for the sake of a wicked and perverse People.
Thus God sometime withdraws his Grace and Protection from a good King, and suffers him to fallen into since or Mischief for the sake of a wicked and perverse People.
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For seeing God has appointed us to Pray in an especial manner for Kings, we may be sure, that there is vertue and efficacy in our Prayers to enable Governours to discharge their Office and Administer publick Affairs wisely, justly and Religiously;
For seeing God has appointed us to Pray in an especial manner for Kings, we may be sure, that there is virtue and efficacy in our Prayers to enable Governors to discharge their Office and Administer public Affairs wisely, justly and Religiously;
and that it so happens, because we either neglect to Pray for Kings, or else we do not Pray for them in such a devout, affectionat and importunat manner as we ought?
and that it so happens, Because we either neglect to Pray for Kings, or Else we do not Pray for them in such a devout, affectionate and importunate manner as we ought?
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For how amply and largely has it provided for our Devotions in this instance? How many Collects and Prayers does it contain for the King? And how are we taught by those Collects and Prayers to Petition God for every thing, which concerns our King in all his Capacities and Relations,
For how amply and largely has it provided for our Devotions in this instance? How many Collects and Prayers does it contain for the King? And how Are we taught by those Collects and Prayers to Petition God for every thing, which concerns our King in all his Capacities and Relations,
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as a Christian and as a King? And in what significant Words, and pathetick Expressions are those Prayers delivered, such as are proper to inform the dullest understanding and inflame the coldest Devotions? And this perhaps is one great Reason,
as a Christian and as a King? And in what significant Words, and pathetic Expressions Are those Prayers Delivered, such as Are proper to inform the dullest understanding and inflame the Coldest Devotions? And this perhaps is one great Reason,
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because it is such a friend to the Person and Authority of his Vicegerent, and is so conformable to the Divine Will in such a main and important Duty of Christianity.
Because it is such a friend to the Person and authority of his Vicegerent, and is so conformable to the Divine Will in such a main and important Duty of Christianity.
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But then withal I must crave leave to tell you, that if we would have our Prayers, which we either put up for our King or for our selves, to succeed and Prevail for a Blessing, we must take care, that they be the breathings of a devout mind, the issues of a pure heart,
But then withal I must crave leave to tell you, that if we would have our Prayers, which we either put up for our King or for our selves, to succeed and Prevail for a Blessing, we must take care, that they be the breathings of a devout mind, the issues of a pure heart,
His Ears are deaf to all their Prayers, and it is neither the number nor Importunity of their Addresses, which can soften and render him pliant and yielding to them.
His Ears Are deaf to all their Prayers, and it is neither the number nor Importunity of their Addresses, which can soften and render him pliant and yielding to them.
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If I regard Iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me, saith David; and God heareth not Sinners is a truth, which the blind man in the Cospel could discern by the light and evidence of his own Reason.
If I regard Iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me, Says David; and God hears not Sinners is a truth, which the blind man in the Gospel could discern by the Light and evidence of his own Reason.
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we must abstain from all manner of wilful and deliberat wickedness: we must endeavour an universal and impartial Obedience to all the Laws of the Gospel.
we must abstain from all manner of wilful and deliberate wickedness: we must endeavour an universal and impartial obedience to all the Laws of the Gospel.
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Charity, which extends our regards and desires beyond our own particular interests, multiplies every favour, every mercy, which is bestow'd upon any single individual Person, into as many real kindnesses and distinct Obligations,
Charity, which extends our regards and Desires beyond our own particular interests, multiplies every favour, every mercy, which is bestowed upon any single Individu Person, into as many real Kindnesses and distinct Obligations,
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And therefore if we had so much charity for the King, as ardently and devoutly to Pray for his happiness, we could not fail to bless God, whensoever we found our Prayers answer'd in any instance of his welfare and preservation.
And Therefore if we had so much charity for the King, as ardently and devoutly to Pray for his happiness, we could not fail to bless God, whensoever we found our Prayers answered in any instance of his welfare and preservation.
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So that benefits and favours, which God vouchsafeth to Kings and Princes, are in this respect like fruitful and refreshing Showers, which fall upon high and lofty Mountains,
So that benefits and favours, which God vouchsafeth to Kings and Princes, Are in this respect like fruitful and refreshing Showers, which fallen upon high and lofty Mountains,
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Now, how great and manifold are the Mercies and Benefits, which God has confer'd upon our Gracious Soveraign? and therefore what strong and indispensible Obligations do we lye under to praise and adore the Divine Goodness for him?
Now, how great and manifold Are the mercies and Benefits, which God has conferred upon our Gracious Sovereign? and Therefore what strong and indispensible Obligations do we lie under to praise and adore the Divine goodness for him?
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for the Miraculous deliverance of him from those eminent and apparent dangers, which he has been expos'd to both at Home and Abroad, in his own and in Forreign Countreys, at Sea and at Land, in times of Peace and in times of War? How ought we to thank God for his quiet and peaceable Succession to the Throne,
for the Miraculous deliverance of him from those eminent and apparent dangers, which he has been exposed to both At Home and Abroad, in his own and in Foreign Countries', At Sea and At Land, in times of Peace and in times of War? How ought we to thank God for his quiet and peaceable Succession to the Throne,
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How ought we to thank God for those fix'd and unalterable Purposes of his Mind to Govern us according to Law, to preserve unto us all our Civil Rights and Spiritual Privileges? And how ought we to thank God for those several and repeated Assurances, which the King has given the whole Nation of those his Royal Purposes, Assurances!
How ought we to thank God for those fixed and unalterable Purposes of his Mind to Govern us according to Law, to preserve unto us all our Civil Rights and Spiritual Privileges? And how ought we to thank God for those several and repeated Assurances, which the King has given the Whole nation of those his Royal Purposes, Assurances!
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This is a vast and incomparable mercy, and loudly Proclaims to the whole World, that God has a more than ordinary tenderness and care for our Gracious Soveraign,
This is a vast and incomparable mercy, and loudly Proclaims to the Whole World, that God has a more than ordinary tenderness and care for our Gracious Sovereign,
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and that whosoever takes up Arms against his Authority, Fights against Heaven, and not only breaks thro' all the moral Obligations of the Divine Will (which has forbid all resistance of the Supream Power) but even vainly strives against the natural force and invincible strength of the Almighty Providence.
and that whosoever Takes up Arms against his authority, Fights against Heaven, and not only breaks through all the moral Obligations of the Divine Will (which has forbid all resistance of the Supreme Power) but even vainly strives against the natural force and invincible strength of the Almighty Providence.
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and not feel our selves prompted with all the force and vigour of an ingenuous Gratitude to be thankful to God for them? Or can we be truly and sincerely thankful for them,
and not feel our selves prompted with all the force and vigour of an ingenuous Gratitude to be thankful to God for them? Or can we be truly and sincerely thankful for them,
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so many Encouragements to repent of those Sins, which we have committed against God, and to continue in that just and indispensible Allegiance which we owe our Soveraign Lord the King? But how can we do this,
so many Encouragements to Repent of those Sins, which we have committed against God, and to continue in that just and indispensible Allegiance which we owe our Sovereign Lord the King? But how can we do this,
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so long as we listen to every disloyal Whisper, and factious Murmurings and spightful Suggestions and reproachful Insinuations, which are contriv'd and propagated by disaffected and evil men to Expose His Majesties Person and Government to contempt and hatred,
so long as we listen to every disloyal Whisper, and factious Murmurings and spiteful Suggestions and reproachful Insinuations, which Are contrived and propagated by disaffected and evil men to Expose His Majesties Person and Government to contempt and hatred,
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how we admit or cherish any Popish fears and jealousies, which, by as great a Miracle as that of Transubstantiation, converts every idle Chimaera into a Reality,
how we admit or cherish any Popish fears and jealousies, which, by as great a Miracle as that of Transubstantiation, converts every idle Chimaera into a Reality,
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For is any thing more obvious to Sense, than that His Majesty takes all the measures of his Government from the Direction of the Laws? And is any thing more reasonable to believe,
For is any thing more obvious to Sense, than that His Majesty Takes all the measures of his Government from the Direction of the Laws? And is any thing more reasonable to believe,
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than that he will never vary from his present Practise, nor depart from the Publick Constitutions? Have we not the highest moral Assurance of this, which a breast inspir'd with sincerity, Justice and Generosity, can give to the World? What is it then that people would have? Would they be happier,
than that he will never vary from his present practice, nor depart from the Public Constitutions? Have we not the highest moral Assurance of this, which a breast inspired with sincerity, justice and Generosity, can give to the World? What is it then that people would have? Would they be Happier,
and all the Advantages and Blessings of our excellent Civil Government? Why do they not discourage all seditious Talk and factious Rumours? Why do they not Pray for the King,
and all the Advantages and Blessings of our excellent Civil Government? Why do they not discourage all seditious Talk and factious Rumours? Why do they not Pray for the King,
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and thank God for him, as Christians ought to do, & which if we could be perswaded to do heartily and affectionatly, we should be so far from lifting up an hand, that we should not so much as lift up a thought against the King or his Government,
and thank God for him, as Christians ought to do, & which if we could be persuaded to do heartily and affectionately, we should be so Far from lifting up an hand, that we should not so much as lift up a Thought against the King or his Government,
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but should be glorious Ornaments to our holy Religion, by being Illustrious Examples of Loyalty and Obedience, which God make us thro' the Power of his holy Spirit for Christ Jesus's sake, to whom with the Father and Holy Ghost, three Persons and one God, be ascribed,
but should be glorious Ornament to our holy Religion, by being Illustrious Examples of Loyalty and obedience, which God make us through the Power of his holy Spirit for christ Jesus's sake, to whom with the Father and Holy Ghost, three Persons and one God, be ascribed,
