SEmper Eadem is Truth's Royal Motto, She is ever the same, constant and immutable, like that Rock of Ages from whence she was hewen, even the God of Truth, in whom is no variableness or shadow of turning;
SEmper Same is Truth's Royal Motto, She is ever the same, constant and immutable, like that Rock of Ages from whence she was hewn, even the God of Truth, in whom is no variableness or shadow of turning;
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The Devil ye know, is the Father of Lies, who sometimes puts on the form of a Serpent, sometimes plays the Roaring Lyon, and sometimes acts an Angel of Light, (as may best suit with his present design) and no wonder if his Children be all like the Father.
The devil you know, is the Father of Lies, who sometime puts on the from of a Serpent, sometime plays the Roaring lion, and sometime acts an Angel of Light, (as may best suit with his present Design) and not wonder if his Children be all like the Father.
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and prove moral Changelings; but Wisdomes Sons who have espoused the true Religion, must be faithful and true to their holy Consort, must never abate of their old affection, never undervalue their Choice so much as to long for varieties, (or in the language of my Text) not medle with them that are given to Change.
and prove moral Changelings; but Wisdoms Sons who have espoused the true Religion, must be faithful and true to their holy Consort, must never abate of their old affection, never undervalue their Choice so much as to long for varieties, (or in the language of my Text) not meddle with them that Are given to Change.
1. What He means by them that are given to Change, or Changers, as the Original may be copied as well in little. That will soon appear, if we consider,
1. What He means by them that Are given to Change, or Changer's, as the Original may be copied as well in little. That will soon appear, if we Consider,
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and never continue in one stay: from whence is NONLATINALPHABET Shanah, a year, from its vicissitude, various seasons, frequent changes of weather, and circular Revolutions.
and never continue in one stay: from whence is Shanah, a year, from its vicissitude, various seasons, frequent changes of weather, and circular Revolutions.
those Seditious, Turbulent, and Atheistical Spirits who study nothing but Innovations: who would fain upon every occasion (as the toy takes them) Change their God, Religion, Princes, Government, Fundamental Lawes, laudable Rites, ancient Customes,
those Seditious, Turbulent, and Atheistical Spirits who study nothing but Innovations: who would fain upon every occasion (as the toy Takes them) Change their God, Religion, Princes, Government, Fundamental Laws, laudable Rites, ancient Customs,
2. By considering the Antithesis, or opposition between this and the former part of the Verse, we shall be more fully informed what these Changers are.
2. By considering the Antithesis, or opposition between this and the former part of the Verse, we shall be more Fully informed what these Changer's Are.
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pretending a mighty Zeal for the Divine Name and Worship, (in their own, and that commonly some newfound singular Way) but all this while reviling his Vice-gerent; for, Presumptuous are they, 2 St. Pet. 2.10. and selfwilled, and not afraid to speak evil of Dominions, Principalities, and Powers.
pretending a mighty Zeal for the Divine Name and Worship, (in their own, and that commonly Some newfound singular Way) but all this while reviling his Vicegerent; for, Presumptuous Are they, 2 Saint Pet. 2.10. and self-willed, and not afraid to speak evil of Dominions, Principalities, and Powers.
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They would have Us believe, that the Kingdome of Christ is indeed a Fifth Monarchy to be built upon the Ruines of all Secular Powers, and that the Church cannot be edified, nor Religion advanced till they pluck them down,
They would have Us believe, that the Kingdom of christ is indeed a Fifth Monarchy to be built upon the Ruins of all Secular Powers, and that the Church cannot be edified, nor Religion advanced till they pluck them down,
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Secondly, It must infer, That these Changers are such as Fear the King perhaps, but not the Lord; Men of no Conscience, or Religion at all, but Policy.
Secondly, It must infer, That these Changer's Are such as fear the King perhaps, but not the Lord; Men of no Conscience, or Religion At all, but Policy.
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The High and Mighty KING of KINGS, and LORD of LORDS is not in all their thoughts; they have no Fear of God before their Eyes, but content themselves with a formal Service to their Earthly Prince;
The High and Mighty KING of KINGS, and LORD of LORDS is not in all their thoughts; they have no fear of God before their Eyes, but content themselves with a formal Service to their Earthly Prince;
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Thirdly and Lastly, The Antithesis must infer (and so indeed it doth) that these Changers are such as truly Fear neither God nor the King; for that the One doth ever suppose, and imply the Other.
Thirdly and Lastly, The Antithesis must infer (and so indeed it does) that these Changer's Are such as truly fear neither God nor the King; for that the One does ever suppose, and imply the Other.
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He cannot be a Loyal Subject to the Crown of Heaven, who proves a Traytor or Rebel upon Earth. 1 St. John 4.20 If any Man love not his Brother whom he hath seen,
He cannot be a Loyal Subject to the Crown of Heaven, who Proves a Traitor or Rebel upon Earth. 1 Saint John 4.20 If any Man love not his Brother whom he hath seen,
And so I argue a Fortiori: He that knows not to reverence the Image of God in his Soveraign, (let him make what plausible shews of Piety he will, he) is no real Servant of God; he cannot heartily Love that invisible Being of Power and Majesty, Justice and Mercy, which Kings (of all other Men) do most lively represent.
And so I argue a Fortiori: He that knows not to Reverence the Image of God in his Sovereign, (let him make what plausible shows of Piety he will, he) is no real Servant of God; he cannot heartily Love that invisible Being of Power and Majesty, justice and Mercy, which Kings (of all other Men) do most lively represent.
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Again, Men cannot fear the King (as they ought) and not God, because the very Reason of that Duty they owe Him, is, That He is the Minister and Lieutenant of the Living God, 1 St. Pet. 2.14. ordained by Him for the Punishment of evil doers, and Praise of them that do well;
Again, Men cannot Fear the King (as they ought) and not God, Because the very Reason of that Duty they owe Him, is, That He is the Minister and Lieutenant of the Living God, 1 Saint Pet. 2.14. ordained by Him for the Punishment of evil doers, and Praise of them that do well;
That Solomon should hereby intend a check for Princes, or hinder the due execution of Justice and processe of Lawes against Rebellion, were a gloss fit for none but Rebells to make, who are wont to wrest all Scriptures to their own Perdition.
That Solomon should hereby intend a check for Princes, or hinder the due execution of justice and process of Laws against Rebellion, were a gloss fit for none but Rebels to make, who Are wont to wrest all Scriptures to their own Perdition.
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The Grand-Inquest may present, the Magistrate may punish, the Law may and ought to take hold of and medle with these Changers in that sence, as we shall shew in due time.
The Grand-Inquest may present, the Magistrate may Punish, the Law may and ought to take hold of and meddle with these Changer's in that sense, as we shall show in due time.
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when any of your fellow-subjects study or practise Sedition, or go about to remove the ancient Land-mark in Church or State, bid them not God-speed, herd not with them, avoid their company at your Peril, do not abett or assist them, be not of their Accursed Councills, have no hand in their unhallowed Covenants, no finger in their sacrilegious Associations (though their pretences be never so popular,
when any of your Fellow subjects study or practise Sedition, or go about to remove the ancient Landmark in Church or State, bid them not God-speed, heard not with them, avoid their company At your Peril, do not abet or assist them, be not of their Accursed Councils, have no hand in their unhallowed Covenants, no finger in their sacrilegious Associations (though their pretences be never so popular,
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as the vindication of their Religion, the defence of their Christian or Civil Liberty) O my Soul come not thou into their secret Caballs, medle not, have nothing to do with these men, from such withdraw thy self.
as the vindication of their Religion, the defence of their Christian or Civil Liberty) Oh my Soul come not thou into their secret Cabals, meddle not, have nothing to do with these men, from such withdraw thy self.
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According to which genuine sence of the words, I now proceed. 2. To my main Design, to urge and apply his pious Counsel, with respect to both its Objects signified in the Text, and that 1. in general, and at large:
According to which genuine sense of the words, I now proceed. 2. To my main Design, to urge and apply his pious Counsel, with respect to both its Objects signified in the Text, and that 1. in general, and At large:
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First, then, (to invert the order of the Text for methods sake) medle not with them that are given to change their KING, the Civil Government, and fundamental Laws and Constitutions of a Kingdome.
First, then, (to invert the order of the Text for methods sake) meddle not with them that Are given to change their KING, the Civil Government, and fundamental Laws and Constitutions of a Kingdom.
We don't deny, sayes a late Learned Prelate of our Church (whose Sence I choose to speak in this weighty Point) We don't deny, but they who are endued with sufficient Power, may Change a form of Government, sometime for the better, as that of a Common-wealth into a Monarchy, or any other kind, into an Hereditary Monarchy, held to be the best, by all sober Men,
We don't deny, Says a late Learned Prelate of our Church (whose Sense I choose to speak in this weighty Point) We don't deny, but they who Are endued with sufficient Power, may Change a from of Government, sometime for the better, as that of a Commonwealth into a Monarchy, or any other kind, into an Hereditary Monarchy, held to be the best, by all Sobrium Men,
But then, saith he, no Power on Earth is sufficient to Change an Hereditary Monarchy into any other form, both because it were for the worse, and an apparent Injury to all the Heirs and lawful Successors besides;
But then, Says he, no Power on Earth is sufficient to Change an Hereditary Monarchy into any other from, both Because it were for the Worse, and an apparent Injury to all the Heirs and lawful Successors beside;
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for whatever Plea may be made, or quirks used for cutting off Entailes amongst Subjects, yet no Laws of Men can justly dis-inherit Princes, or Exclude Heirs to a Crown, because they hold immediately from GOD, Rom. 13.1.
for whatever Plea may be made, or quirks used for cutting off Entails among Subject's, yet no Laws of Men can justly disinherit Princes, or Exclude Heirs to a Crown, Because they hold immediately from GOD, Rom. 13.1.
As for particular established Laws, it is a received Maxime in Politicks, that they are not to be altered without very great and evident Necessity, whereof the Philosopher gives these brief, but acute Reasons. Because
As for particular established Laws, it is a received Maxim in Politics, that they Are not to be altered without very great and evident Necessity, whereof the Philosopher gives these brief, but acute Reasons. Because
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Secondly, The People will be craving, and petulant in asking a Change of Laws, where they find a Law-giver too facile and free in complying with their Humour,
Secondly, The People will be craving, and petulant in asking a Change of Laws, where they find a Lawgiver too facile and free in complying with their Humour,
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Give them an Inch, they'l roundly take an Ell: If they can get the Royal Assent to pluck one Corner-stone out of the Fabrick, to repeal one main Foundation-Act,
Give them an Inch, They'll roundly take an Ell: If they can get the Royal Assent to pluck one Cornerstone out of the Fabric, to repeal one main Foundation-Act,
All this while there is no question but particular Lawes may and ought to be changed, by those that sit at the Helm, when the necessity of the publick Good requires it, their ancient Reasons being now quite ceased,
All this while there is no question but particular Laws may and ought to be changed, by those that fit At the Helm, when the necessity of the public Good requires it, their ancient Reasons being now quite ceased,
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Subjects may not attempt a Change of Lawes, without the consent of their Lawful Prince, which they are to ask with all due Reverence and Submission, not by popular Murmurs,
Subject's may not attempt a Change of Laws, without the consent of their Lawful Prince, which they Are to ask with all due reverence and Submission, not by popular Murmurs,
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and Clamours, not by Tumultuous Petitions (which at the best are but humble Affronts to Majesty ) much less by resisting, and taking up Armes against Him.
and Clamours, not by Tumultuous Petitions (which At the best Are but humble Affronts to Majesty) much less by resisting, and taking up Arms against Him.
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It was well provided by the Locrians of old against all daring Innovators, That whosoever propounded any new Law in Parliament, should present himself at the same time with a Rope about his Neck, that in case his Law was found destrustive of the publick good, or tending to dissolve or undermine the Government, he might be rewarded out of hand for his Invention.
It was well provided by the Locrians of old against all daring Innovators, That whosoever propounded any new Law in Parliament, should present himself At the same time with a Rope about his Neck, that in case his Law was found destrustive of the public good, or tending to dissolve or undermine the Government, he might be rewarded out of hand for his Invention.
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We had no such Law to curb or restrain them, else those bold Reformers of ours had not dared to confront the Majesty, and abuse the Mercy of the most pious Prince that ever swayed this Imperial Scepter:
We had no such Law to curb or restrain them, Else those bold Reformers of ours had not dared to confront the Majesty, and abuse the Mercy of the most pious Prince that ever swayed this Imperial Sceptre:
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as to leave their good King, neither Prerogative, Power, Property, no nor Life. The accursed Spawn of which Lawless Miscreants, we are here caution'd against in the Text;
as to leave their good King, neither Prerogative, Power, Property, no nor Life. The accursed Spawn of which Lawless Miscreants, we Are Here cautioned against in the Text;
for they are Invaders of their Superiours Rights, disturbers of the publick Peace, and sworn Enemies to Government, the Ordinance of God. And therefore, (to shut up this first Stage) From all their Seditious Principles Privy Conspiracies and open Rebellions against the Lords Anointed, Good Lord deliver Him and Us!
for they Are Invaders of their Superiors Rights, disturbers of the public Peace, and sworn Enemies to Government, the Ordinance of God. And Therefore, (to shut up this First Stage) From all their Seditious Principles Privy Conspiracies and open Rebellions against the lords Anointed, Good Lord deliver Him and Us!
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Secondly, Meddle not with them that are given to Change their God, their Religion and Faith; I mean, that good old Way, those beaten Paths visible all along to the Apostolical Age.
Secondly, Meddle not with them that Are given to Change their God, their Religion and Faith; I mean, that good old Way, those beaten Paths visible all along to the Apostolical Age.
By Hereticks, I mean such as stifly and obstinately maintain, and propagate Errours about the Christian Faith, soundly and generally held by the Catholick Church.
By Heretics, I mean such as stiffly and obstinately maintain, and propagate Errors about the Christian Faith, soundly and generally held by the Catholic Church.
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We must have a special care of bartering away our precious Faith, as St. Peter calls it, either for the Traditions of men, or Doctrines of Devills. Rom. 16.17.
We must have a special care of bartering away our precious Faith, as Saint Peter calls it, either for the Traditions of men, or Doctrines of Devils. Rom. 16.17.
And, knowing that fair means will not always doe, He hath elsewhere left a solemn Execration upon Record, to affright us from Heretical Teachers, saying, Though We, or an Angel from Heaven, preach any other Gospel, Sal. 1.8. then that we have already Preached, let him be Accursed.
And, knowing that fair means will not always do, He hath elsewhere left a solemn Execration upon Record, to affright us from Heretical Teachers, saying, Though We, or an Angel from Heaven, preach any other Gospel, Sal. 1.8. then that we have already Preached, let him be Accursed.
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and all the Apostles should combine together to forge a new Gosp•l; nay, though an Angel from Heaven should be in the Plot, let him also be Anathema! And lest we should think He speaks unadvisedly,
and all the Apostles should combine together to forge a new Gosp•l; nay, though an Angel from Heaven should be in the Plot, let him also be Anathema! And lest we should think He speaks unadvisedly,
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Whereupon, saies good Vincentius in a holy Zeal, if any man presume to teach Novelties in the Faith, contrary to the ancient sound Doctrine, let that elect and chosen Vessel, that profound Doctor of the Gentiles, that Trumpet of the Apostles (who whilst he preached on Earth, was caught up into the third Heaven, ) cry out in his writings still against him, — Let him be twice Accursed!
Whereupon, Says good Vincentius in a holy Zeal, if any man presume to teach Novelties in the Faith, contrary to the ancient found Doctrine, let that elect and chosen Vessel, that profound Doctor of the Gentiles, that Trumpet of the Apostles (who while he preached on Earth, was caught up into the third Heaven,) cry out in his writings still against him, — Let him be twice Accursed!
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Let him be rejected, and Excommunicated, least the Infection of one Sheep, and much more the Defection of one Shepherd, endanger the whole Flock of Christ.
Let him be rejected, and Excommunicated, lest the Infection of one Sheep, and much more the Defection of one Shepherd, endanger the Whole Flock of christ.
The same Apostle chargeth his Son Timothy, O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy Trust, avoiding profane and vain Novelties, as St. Chrysostome and the vulgar read it;
The same Apostle charges his Son Timothy, Oh Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy Trust, avoiding profane and vain Novelties, as Saint Chrysostom and the Vulgar read it;
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Keep the Depositum, that which is recommended to thy Charge and Trust, not that which is of thine own Invention: that which thou hast received, not what thou hast devised: a matter not of Wit but Doctrine, not of private Usurpation, but of publick Tradition;
Keep the Depositum, that which is recommended to thy Charge and Trust, not that which is of thine own Invention: that which thou hast received, not what thou hast devised: a matter not of Wit but Doctrine, not of private Usurpation, but of public Tradition;
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and canst, a cunning Bezaliel, in the spiritual Tabernacle: fall to work with the Precious Jewells of Divine Doctrine: fit them faithfully, adorn them wisely, add splendor, grace and beauty to them:
and Canst, a cunning Bezaliel, in the spiritual Tabernacle: fallen to work with the Precious Jewels of Divine Doctrine: fit them faithfully, adorn them wisely, add splendour, grace and beauty to them:
Let that be understood more clearly by thy Exposition, which was before believed more obscurely: But be sure it be the same, of the Old stamp, and no adulterate Doctrine.
Let that be understood more clearly by thy Exposition, which was before believed more obscurely: But be sure it be the same, of the Old stamp, and no adulterate Doctrine.
as have been always owned by the Catholick Church from the express Word of God; for understanding the true sence whereof, (in case of Disputes,) we are to follow Antiquity, Vniversality and Consent, as he adds afterwards.
as have been always owned by the Catholic Church from the express Word of God; for understanding the true sense whereof, (in case of Disputes,) we Are to follow Antiquity, Universality and Consent, as he adds afterwards.
Now that our Church of England is hated by both her Extremes, for holding fast this old Form of sound words in their primitive Purity (that very Faith whereof our Saviour is the Author, our Soveraign the Defender ) and not admitting their Novel Opinions into her Creed, will appear by and by.
Now that our Church of England is hated by both her Extremes, for holding fast this old From of found words in their primitive Purity (that very Faith whereof our Saviour is the Author, our Sovereign the Defender) and not admitting their Novel Opinions into her Creed, will appear by and by.
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For it seems not unreasonable to satisfie one Enquiry first, — Why God will suffer so many Heresies and Impostures in the world from time to time, to prejudice and countermine his most holy Truth?
For it seems not unreasonable to satisfy one Enquiry First, — Why God will suffer so many Heresies and Impostors in the world from time to time, to prejudice and countermine his most holy Truth?
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God suffers false Prophets to make true Predictions sometimes, and then to entice his people to the Worship of Idols, merely and on purpose to try their Constancy;
God suffers false prophets to make true Predictions sometime, and then to entice his people to the Worship of Idols, merely and on purpose to try their Constancy;
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whether they will by any means or artifices be tempted from his service, and change their God. Now Heresie under the Gospel, bears Analogie to Idolatry under the Law;
whither they will by any means or artifices be tempted from his service, and change their God. Now Heresy under the Gospel, bears Analogy to Idolatry under the Law;
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both imply a setting forth of strange Gods. And therefore St. Paul gives much the same reason hereof with that of Moses, saying, NONLATINALPHABET — there must be also Heresies among you, 1 Cor. 11.19. that they which are approved may be made manifest.
both imply a setting forth of strange God's And Therefore Saint Paul gives much the same reason hereof with that of Moses, saying, — there must be also Heresies among you, 1 Cor. 11.19. that they which Are approved may be made manifest.
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There Must be Good and Evil, Life and Death, true and false Religions set before men, else there would be no Choice, no Vertue, but all Necessity, there being no such thing as Victory without Enemies no credit in vindicating truth, were there no Errour in the World.
There Must be Good and Evil, Life and Death, true and false Religions Set before men, Else there would be no Choice, no Virtue, but all Necessity, there being no such thing as Victory without Enemies no credit in vindicating truth, were there no Error in the World.
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and exemplary lives, t• set up for Hereticks in their several ages, as a Touchstone to prove his own Servants Faithfulness, to shew whether they love or flatter Him;
and exemplary lives, t• Set up for Heretics in their several ages, as a Touchstone to prove his own Servants Faithfulness, to show whither they love or flatter Him;
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For he onely is a true and Catholick Christian, who preferres nothing before the Catholick Faith: Not any private man's Love, nor his Wit, nor his Eloquence, nor his Philosophy, nor his Authority, no,
For he only is a true and Catholic Christian, who prefers nothing before the Catholic Faith: Not any private Man's Love, nor his Wit, nor his Eloquence, nor his Philosophy, nor his authority, no,
and caution us all against, Two formidable Parties, which are the great Temptations of this our age, to allure and seduce men, from their received and most holy Faith.
and caution us all against, Two formidable Parties, which Are the great Temptations of this our age, to allure and seduce men, from their received and most holy Faith.
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First, Meddle not with the Church of ROME, who though she cry her self up for the Eldest Sister among the Churches, and plead Antiquity for all her Errours; yet they that have perused the most ancient Greek and Latine Fathers, and other Writers; nay they that can but read their English-Bible, may easily see how unconstant, what an Apostate she hath been of latter times. Once indeed (we grant) her Faith was famous and spoken of throughout the World, as St. Paul witnesseth;
First, Meddle not with the Church of ROME, who though she cry her self up for the Eldest Sister among the Churches, and plead Antiquity for all her Errors; yet they that have perused the most ancient Greek and Latin Father's, and other Writers; nay they that can but read their English-Bible, may Easily see how unconstant, what an Apostate she hath been of latter times. Once indeed (we grant) her Faith was famous and spoken of throughout the World, as Saint Paul Witnesseth;
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Let Her make out that new found Name of a Roman-Catholick, to be better sence (as she useth it) then a Particular Universal, and tell us, by what Logick she arrogates to her self that Indefectibility, promised onely to the Church Catholick; Let Her once fairly demonstrate that Christs Kingdom was indeed of this World, and St. Peter by Him constituted his sole undoubted Vice-Roy, nay, let Her convict St. Peter Himself of Heretical Modesty at least,
Let Her make out that new found Name of a Roman-catholic, to be better sense (as she uses it) then a Particular Universal, and tell us, by what Logic she arrogates to her self that Indefectibility, promised only to the Church Catholic; Let Her once fairly demonstrate that Christ Kingdom was indeed of this World, and Saint Peter by Him constituted his sole undoubted Vice-Roy, nay, let Her convict Saint Peter Himself of Heretical Modesty At least,
ELEUTHERIUS, who flourished in the second Century, acknowledgeth LUCIUS the first Christian KING of England (and in all the World) to be Gods immediate VICAR in his own Dominions; and GREGORY the Great, who lived in 570, saies expressly,
ELEUTHERIUS, who flourished in the second Century, acknowledgeth LUCIUS the First Christian KING of England (and in all the World) to be God's immediate VICAR in his own Dominions; and GREGORY the Great, who lived in 570, Says expressly,
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if any man call himself Universal Pastor, or Head of the whole Church, he is the forerunner of ANTICHRIST; and why are not they as Infallible as their Successors?
if any man call himself Universal Pastor, or Head of the Whole Church, he is the forerunner of ANTICHRIST; and why Are not they as Infallible as their Successors?
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Let Her shew any ground for Idol Worship in the Holy Scriptures, or the primitive Writers; Tertullian, Lactantius, and several others, do plainly condemne it, even in their own Notion.
Let Her show any ground for Idol Worship in the Holy Scriptures, or the primitive Writers; Tertullian, Lactantius, and several Others, do plainly condemn it, even in their own Notion.
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and tell us by what warrant of Antiquity, she denies the Cup in the Eucharist to the Laity, contrary to a palpable command — Drink ye All of it — [ There had been more pretence of reason for denying them the Bread, or Body, because the Life is in the Blood;
and tell us by what warrant of Antiquity, she Denies the Cup in the Eucharist to the Laity, contrary to a palpable command — Drink you All of it — [ There had been more pretence of reason for denying them the Bred, or Body, Because the Life is in the Blood;
besides, that it is no where in the Gospel said — Eat ye All of That — ] She professedly edifies the People in Ignorance, by Praying and Prophesying in an unknown Tongue;
beside, that it is no where in the Gospel said — Eat you All of That — ] She professedly Edifies the People in Ignorance, by Praying and Prophesying in an unknown Tongue;
she makes no other use or accompt of CONFESSION, then what professed Drunkards do of Vomiting; She abuses and cheats the World for filthy Lucre's sake, with that gaineful Dream of Purgatory, and those more dangerous delusions of Indulgences; in a word, she absolves natural Subjects from all Oaths and ties of Obedience, deposes KINGS,
she makes no other use or account of CONFESSI, then what professed Drunkards do of Vomiting; She Abuses and cheats the World for filthy Lucre's sake, with that gaineful Dream of Purgatory, and those more dangerous delusions of Indulgences; in a word, she absolves natural Subject's from all Oaths and ties of obedience, deposes KINGS,
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and disposes of their Crowns (to mention no more) and then we will confess it is not She, but We that are given to Change the Faith, — but not till then.
and disposes of their Crowns (to mention no more) and then we will confess it is not She, but We that Are given to Change the Faith, — but not till then.
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2. Meddle not with the Enthusiast, on the other hand, whatever his Sirname be, though it be Legion, for they are Many. They will teach you strange and desperate Doctrines; such as, Absolute Reprobation without any prospect of man's Fall;
2. Meddle not with the Enthusiast, on the other hand, whatever his Surname be, though it be Legion, for they Are Many. They will teach you strange and desperate Doctrines; such as, Absolute Reprobation without any prospect of Man's Fallen;
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And as the summ of all the rest, they will insinuate that Jesuitical and Traiterous Position, of taking up Armes by the KINGS Authority against his Person; holding it lawful to arraign and condemn Majesty it self at the Barr of his own Subjects in a Mock-Court of Justice;
And as the sum of all the rest, they will insinuate that Jesuitical and Traitorous Position, of taking up Arms by the KINGS authority against his Person; holding it lawful to arraign and condemn Majesty it self At the Bar of his own Subject's in a Mock-Court of justice;
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Meddle not with them, for they have forsaken the right way; yea, Wo unto them (saies St. Peter ) for they have gone in the way of Cain, and followed the errour of Balaam. New Lights indeed they are;
Meddle not with them, for they have forsaken the right Way; yea, Woe unto them (Says Saint Peter) for they have gone in the Way of Cain, and followed the error of balaam. New Lights indeed they Are;
Thirdly and Lastly, (For yet thou lackest one thing, and if thou wilt be perfect) Meddle not with Schissmaticks, that are given to change, the received ancient Discipline, for some new fangled Model of their own;
Thirdly and Lastly, (For yet thou Lackest one thing, and if thou wilt be perfect) Meddle not with Schissmaticks, that Are given to change, the received ancient Discipline, for Some new fangled Model of their own;
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and rashly depart from the Communion of the Established Church. Were not our Church-Government legible all along in Ecclesiastical story to the Apostles times;
and rashly depart from the Communion of the Established Church. Were not our Church-Government legible all along in Ecclesiastical story to the Apostles times;
that the Cross in Baptism, that great Scandal, and stumbling Block (as they would make it) is no new thing, St. Austine, or St. Cyprian can tell them at large;
that the Cross in Baptism, that great Scandal, and stumbling Block (as they would make it) is no new thing, Saint Augustine, or Saint Cyprian can tell them At large;
and decent, and tending to edification, Custome and Antiquity are like the gray haires of old Men, (so far from contempt or reproach that they are) their Beauty, Crown and Glory. And it is a very hard case, that men should be so superstitiously affraid of Popish abuses on the one hand,
and decent, and tending to edification, Custom and Antiquity Are like the grey hairs of old Men, (so Far from contempt or reproach that they Are) their Beauty, Crown and Glory. And it is a very hard case, that men should be so superstitiously afraid of Popish Abuses on the one hand,
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And afterwards, by suppressing Factious Assemblies, and demolishing their mock Temples by his Imperial Edict, he reduced a World of Sectaries to the Unity of the Church.
And afterwards, by suppressing Factious Assemblies, and demolishing their mock Temples by his Imperial Edict, he reduced a World of Sectaries to the Unity of the Church.
By this one maine reason of their Separation, you may judge of the rest, and observe upon what slight and trivial grounds they set up Altar against Altar; they tear the seamless Coat of Christ in pieces,
By this one main reason of their Separation, you may judge of the rest, and observe upon what slight and trivial grounds they Set up Altar against Altar; they tear the seamless Coat of christ in Pieces,
To sum them up together then, (for they are seldom found of 〈 ◊ 〉) 1 Meadle not with any of those ungodly men, that are given to Change Laws or Governmend in State; Doctrine or Discipline in the Church.
To sum them up together then, (for they Are seldom found of 〈 ◊ 〉) 1 Meadle not with any of those ungodly men, that Are given to Change Laws or Governmend in State; Doctrine or Discipline in the Church.
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The next verse to the Text gives us such a poynant reason, why we must not Meddle with such as these, that I shall supersede all other arguments to drive the Nail home, with a short Paraphrase onely upon That. The words are these;
The next verse to the Text gives us such a poignant reason, why we must not Meddle with such as these, that I shall supersede all other Arguments to drive the Nail home, with a short paraphrase only upon That. The words Are these;
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GOD knows all this (saith he) nor is CAESAR altogether ignorant thereof, but both consider, that if they should cut off all Offenders at a blow, they would want Subjects to Reign over.
GOD knows all this (Says he) nor is CAESAR altogether ignorant thereof, but both Consider, that if they should Cut off all Offenders At a blow, they would want Subject's to Reign over.
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But then some Crimes, such as Murther, Treason and Rebellion, are of such a Crimson dye, daring nature and Goliah - like bulk, that they do (as it were) send a Challenge to speedy Vengeance; for they are destructive of Humane Society, and strike at the Root and Foundation of all Peace, and Policy; and therefore,
But then Some Crimes, such as Murder, Treason and Rebellion, Are of such a Crimson die, daring nature and Goliath - like bulk, that they do (as it were) send a Challenge to speedy Vengeance; for they Are destructive of Humane Society, and strike At the Root and Foundation of all Peace, and Policy; and Therefore,
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Time would sail me to recompt the numerous Instances in prophane story to this purpose; and I shall content my self with two remarkable ones out of the Sacred Volumes.
Time would sail me to recompt the numerous Instances in profane story to this purpose; and I shall content my self with two remarkable ones out of the Sacred Volumes.
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The first is that of Abs•lom, and his Twenty-thousand Conspiratours against his Father DAVID, who fell all in one day by the edge of the Sword. Himself was caught and hanged most strangely in the thick Boughs of an aged Oak, where Joah found and slow him.
The First is that of Abs•lom, and his Twenty-thousand Conspirators against his Father DAVID, who fell all in one day by the edge of the Sword. Himself was caught and hanged most strangely in the thick Boughs of an aged Oak, where Joah found and slow him.
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who have since known the same Tree become a sacred shelter to guard the LORDS Anointed, (our dread Soveraign) from those Blood-hounds that hunted for his Life, that once proved a Gallows or Gibbet to that usurping, unnatural Traitour.
who have since known the same Tree become a sacred shelter to guard the LORDS Anointed, (our dread Sovereign) from those Bloodhounds that hunted for his Life, that once proved a Gallows or Gibbet to that usurping, unnatural Traitor.
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The other, is of Ecclesiastick Rebels, that of Corah, Dathan and Abiram, who offered strange Fire, of their own heads, resisting and invading the standing Priesthood of Aaron, and labouring to destroy the Old, and introduce a New Government into the Church:
The other, is of Ecclesiastic Rebels, that of Corah, Dathan and Abiram, who offered strange Fire, of their own Heads, resisting and invading the standing Priesthood of Aaron, and labouring to destroy the Old, and introduce a New Government into the Church:
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I add no more from Scripture, because he must be a great Stranger in our Jerusalem, who knoweth not what certain Ruine at last overtook those sometime prosperous Rebels, who put these three Kingdoms all in a Flame, to make the more solemn Sacrifice to their own Lusts; who first swept the Church with the Besom of Destruction, and then — (I even tremble to relate what they did not fear to Act! ) murder'd their KING, took possession of his Throne, and seized on His Inheritance — for though they exalted themselves as the Eagle, and made their nest among the Starrs, (the Peers and Princes) yet thence did I bring them down, Obad. v. 4. saith the LORD.
I add no more from Scripture, Because he must be a great Stranger in our Jerusalem, who Knoweth not what certain Ruin At last overtook those sometime prosperous Rebels, who put these three Kingdoms all in a Flame, to make the more solemn Sacrifice to their own Lustiest; who First swept the Church with the Besom of Destruction, and then — (I even tremble to relate what they did not Fear to Act!) murdered their KING, took possession of his Throne, and seized on His Inheritance — for though they exalted themselves as the Eagl, and made their nest among the Stars, (the Peers and Princes) yet thence did I bring them down, Obadiah v. 4. Says the LORD.
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Maugre all their Rotas and Republican Projects, all their Arts and Arms to perpetuate the Usurpation, GOD at length brought the Wheel of Consusion over Them, and wonderfully setled Us upon the old and lasting Foundation;
Maugre all their Rotas and Republican Projects, all their Arts and Arms to perpetuate the Usurpation, GOD At length brought the Wheel of Confusion over Them, and wonderfully settled Us upon the old and lasting Foundation;
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as if He meant to fulfil that Prophesie in our times also, where he saith, — I will overturn, overturn, Ezek. 21.27. overturn, till He shall come whose RIGHT it is. Once more;
as if He meant to fulfil that Prophesy in our times also, where he Says, — I will overturn, overturn, Ezekiel 21.27. overturn, till He shall come whose RIGHT it is. Once more;
But I knew the Man, and upon unquestionable evidence, know his story to be true; who being in quality of a Major under the late Grand Usurper, and then about to march for Worcester, was heard to boast and make great brags (as he was fixing his Pistols) that he was going to hunt and pull down a Buck of the first Head:
But I knew the Man, and upon unquestionable evidence, know his story to be true; who being in quality of a Major under the late Grand Usurper, and then about to march for Worcester, was herd to boast and make great brags (as he was fixing his Pistols) that he was going to hunt and pull down a Buck of the First Head:
(meaning our Gracious Soveraign, whom God long preserve?) This Man was ever after troubled and perswaded in his mind, (as he had often complained to his own Wife and Children) that albeit he had escaped many and great dangers in several pitched Battels,
(meaning our Gracious Sovereign, whom God long preserve?) This Man was ever After troubled and persuaded in his mind, (as he had often complained to his own Wife and Children) that albeit he had escaped many and great dangers in several pitched Battles,
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One of the Servants (whom he had ever found trusty, and now proved too fatally true to his commands) mistaking his Master for a Buck in the duske of the night,
One of the Servants (whom he had ever found trusty, and now proved too fatally true to his commands) mistaking his Master for a Buck in the dusk of the night,
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and firing at all adventures, shot Him in the right Temple, whereat he bowed and fell, and not long after, fell down dead. — Now whether it was right-aiming Vengeance that found him out in the dark, to pay him in his own Coyn,
and firing At all adventures, shot Him in the right Temple, whereat he bowed and fell, and not long After, fell down dead. — Now whither it was right-aiming Vengeance that found him out in the dark, to pay him in his own Coin,
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Mean while one might in reason think, that the consideration of those former black Examples should deter the most profligate Wretches, from laying Traines for future Disturbances;
Mean while one might in reason think, that the consideration of those former black Examples should deter the most profligate Wretches, from laying Trains for future Disturbances;
and turning the passive obedience of the first Christians into active disobedience. For why should they court their own Ruine? Why should they force Man to condemn their Bodies, and God to damn their Souls, rather than part with a pievish Spirit of Contradiction? rather then study to be quiet, 1 Thes. 4.11.
and turning the passive Obedience of the First Christians into active disobedience. For why should they court their own Ruin? Why should they force Man to condemn their Bodies, and God to damn their Souls, rather than part with a peevish Spirit of Contradiction? rather then study to be quiet, 1 Thebes 4.11.
And yet after all our Arguments and Instances, there are and will be still some amongst us of that Devilish Spirit; that they are desperately in Love with that sin of Witchcraft, (as the Prophet calls Rebellion ) they long for nothing more than Changes in Church and State, and are as it were with Child of some new Seditious Birth. These deas Adders will not hear the Church, and therefore we must turn them over to the secular Arme; in the
And yet After all our Arguments and Instances, there Are and will be still Some among us of that Devilish Spirit; that they Are desperately in Love with that since of Witchcraft, (as the Prophet calls Rebellion) they long for nothing more than Changes in Church and State, and Are as it were with Child of Some new Seditious Birth. These deas Adders will not hear the Church, and Therefore we must turn them over to the secular Arm; in the
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Second and Last Place, by applying the Text to this Solemn Occasion. For we may preach our hearts out, to convince Them that Loyalty is good Gospel; but all in vain,
Second and Last Place, by applying the Text to this Solemn Occasion. For we may preach our hearts out, to convince Them that Loyalty is good Gospel; but all in vain,
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As for our Gracious KING, He is so far from the least Arbitrary thought, or setting up his own Will for the standard of all Justice, (as these sinners against their own Souls would have us suspect) that he hath been most graciously pleased to Declare to all the World, that He will Govern according to Law.
As for our Gracious KING, He is so Far from the least Arbitrary Thought, or setting up his own Will for the standard of all justice, (as these Sinners against their own Souls would have us suspect) that he hath been most graciously pleased to Declare to all the World, that He will Govern according to Law.
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Blessed be God for putting so Wise, Just, and Seasonable a Thought into His Royal Heart! May it be as unchangeable as any Decree of the old Medes and Persians!
Blessed be God for putting so Wise, Just, and Seasonable a Thought into His Royal Heart! May it be as unchangeable as any decree of the old Medes and Persians!
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And give me leave to recommend this Sacred Resolution of your Royal Master to you His Honourable Judges, and other his Ministers of Justice, as the best Expedient to preserve and secure our Peace in this critical minute.
And give me leave to recommend this Sacred Resolution of your Royal Master to you His Honourable Judges, and other his Ministers of justice, as the best Expedient to preserve and secure our Peace in this critical minute.
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and sling, and attempt to throw their Rider. They are like the raging Sea, which requires a great deal of Power and Providence to keep it within due Bankes, and Bounds;
and sling, and attempt to throw their Rider. They Are like the raging Sea, which requires a great deal of Power and Providence to keep it within due Banks, and Bounds;
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It is the safest way to crush the Cockatrice of Rebellion in the Egg, and ten times easier to prevent a Feaver in the Body Politick, then it is to cure it by the wisest methods,
It is the Safest Way to crush the Cockatrice of Rebellion in the Egg, and ten times Easier to prevent a Fever in the Body Politic, then it is to cure it by the Wisest methods,
Amongst these I must name the Roman Priests, and the Protestant Jesuites, as the most dangerous Enemies of the Government. Indeed the latter are found to be onely the Tooles of the former; and it seems morally impossible ever to bring Popery into England, but by Indulging Dissenters, and giving Toleration to those several Factions, which are agreed upon nothing,
among these I must name the Roman Priests, and the Protestant Jesuits, as the most dangerous Enemies of the Government. Indeed the latter Are found to be only the Tools of the former; and it seems morally impossible ever to bring Popery into England, but by Indulging Dissenters, and giving Toleration to those several Factions, which Are agreed upon nothing,
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To Conclude then, Let me beseech you All, whom in any degree it doth concern, (as ye tender the glory of GOD, the KINGS Honour, the Prosperity of the Church and Kingdom, the comfort of your own Consciences, and Salvation of your Souls ) that Ye also in your several Spheres, will Govern according to Law; and make it your care, that our wholesome Laws be vigorously and impartially executed: and chiefly those that are designed signed to fence and support the Government, against all such as are given to Change, or invade it;
To Conclude then, Let me beseech you All, whom in any degree it does concern, (as you tender the glory of GOD, the KINGS Honour, the Prosperity of the Church and Kingdom, the Comfort of your own Consciences, and Salvation of your Souls) that You also in your several Spheres, will Govern according to Law; and make it your care, that our wholesome Laws be vigorously and impartially executed: and chiefly those that Are designed signed to fence and support the Government, against all such as Are given to Change, or invade it;
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and that there be no more Division or Strife among us, unless it be this: Who should be most Zealous to promote the Peace and Unity of Church and State; Who most forward,
and that there be no more Division or Strife among us, unless it be this: Who should be most Zealous to promote the Peace and Unity of Church and State; Who most forward,
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