The divine obligation of humane ordinances Delivered in a sermon upon the 26th of February, before the iudge, at St. Maries in Bury St. Edmonds, By William Starkey, D.D. Rector of Pulham in Norfolk.
Either the Gnosticks, or some other carnal Gospellers, that made it their business to despise Dominions, and speak evil of Dignities, Jude 8. under a specious pretence of Liberty, had miscarried the Servants,
Either the Gnostics, or Some other carnal Evangelists, that made it their business to despise Dominions, and speak evil of Dignities, U^de 8. under a specious pretence of Liberty, had miscarried the Servants,
Those that think and say, 'Tis Reason and Religion to cast off all submission to Political, either Civil or Ecclesiastical Laws; especially in their Poenal determinations:
Those that think and say, It's Reason and Religion to cast off all submission to Political, either Civil or Ecclesiastical Laws; especially in their Penal determinations:
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Pretending, That meekness and mildness of disposition that is required, and that liberty which is granted by the Gospel, is inconsistent with that rigour and exaction that is used in the execution of those most wholsome Laws that are in force among us.
Pretending, That meekness and mildness of disposition that is required, and that liberty which is granted by the Gospel, is inconsistent with that rigour and exaction that is used in the execution of those most wholesome Laws that Are in force among us.
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but if I cannot undeceive others, I shall satisfie my self, that others shall know I am ready to give an account of my perswasion of that my yeelding subjection to Humane Ordinances, (even to those that may oppose themselves) with mildness and godly fear.
but if I cannot undeceive Others, I shall satisfy my self, that Others shall know I am ready to give an account of my persuasion of that my yielding subjection to Humane Ordinances, (even to those that may oppose themselves) with mildness and godly Fear.
when either St. Peter was no Apostle, or else this is undoubtedly the will of God, That we are to submit to every Ordinance of man for the Lords sake.
when either Saint Peter was no Apostle, or Else this is undoubtedly the will of God, That we Are to submit to every Ordinance of man for the lords sake.
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3. Observe the reason of the submission of the Christian, the Obligation of Humane Ordinances: the Ordinances may be Humane, yet their Authority and Obligation is Divine:
3. Observe the reason of the submission of the Christian, the Obligation of Humane Ordinances: the Ordinances may be Humane, yet their authority and Obligation is Divine:
But I like it better with our Translators, that the word NONLATINALPHABET should be taken to note things rather then persons; and to signifie not onely Governour, but Government: And so NONLATINALPHABET, i. e.
But I like it better with our Translators, that the word should be taken to note things rather then Persons; and to signify not only Governor, but Government: And so, i. e.
NONLATINALPHABET, and signifies a disposition of that Civil Government which is established amidst a People. And so Luther translates it, Omni humano statuto, to every humane Statute:
, and signifies a disposition of that Civil Government which is established amid a People. And so Luther translates it, Omni Human statuto, to every humane Statute:
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Now a Law or Ordinance is, Regula directiva humanorum actuum ad bonum Commune obligans ad id quod rectum, A Rule directive of Humane Actions obliging to what is right, tending to the publick good where published and imposed:
Now a Law or Ordinance is, Regula directiva humanorum Acts ad bonum Commune Obligans ad id quod rectum, A Rule directive of Humane Actions obliging to what is right, tending to the public good where published and imposed:
And so the Laws published by the Magistrate, are far more obliging when imposed, then bare Swasions or Monitions when proposed by the Christian Brother;
And so the Laws published by the Magistrate, Are Far more obliging when imposed, then bore Swasions or Monitions when proposed by the Christian Brother;
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and the Transgressour discovers his obstinacy and impudence, when knowingly and deliberately he sins contra instans praeceptum, against intimation of a present Command,
and the Transgressor discovers his obstinacy and impudence, when knowingly and deliberately he Sins contra instans Precept, against intimation of a present Command,
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Now of Laws and Ordinances there be two sorts, as it's plain from that Government that was managed by Moses, even of God himself, who undertook to be King and Ruler over Israel. Some Laws were Natural, that have intrinsecè vim obligatoriam, as the Moral Commandments from their own equity have an obliging vertue,
Now of Laws and Ordinances there be two sorts, as it's plain from that Government that was managed by Moses, even of God himself, who undertook to be King and Ruler over Israel. some Laws were Natural, that have intrinsecè vim obligatoriam, as the Moral commandments from their own equity have an obliging virtue,
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Now besides the Ten Words God gave to Jacob, there were some Statutes and Ordinances which he gave to Israel; some Voluntary Laws, some Ceremonial, some Judicial;
Now beside the Ten Words God gave to Jacob, there were Some Statutes and Ordinances which he gave to Israel; Some Voluntary Laws, Some Ceremonial, Some Judicial;
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Gods Authority being uncontroulable, and his Wisdome unquestionable, they were to be followed or avoided as most convenient for the welfare of that people in that present condition.
God's authority being uncontrollable, and his Wisdom unquestionable, they were to be followed or avoided as most convenient for the welfare of that people in that present condition.
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There are certain Rules and Statutes rationally agreed upon and published, as the most just and best Directions conducing most to the good of the Community where divulged.
There Are certain Rules and Statutes rationally agreed upon and published, as the most just and best Directions conducing most to the good of the Community where divulged.
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But other Laws are Positive and Voluntary, which have their Position from Man onely, and so may be called Humane Ordinances, Laws of convenience, such Constitutions as are established upon deliberation as most convenient, pro hic & nunc, in the judgement of the most grave and sober Persons,
But other Laws Are Positive and Voluntary, which have their Position from Man only, and so may be called Humane Ordinances, Laws of convenience, such Constitutions as Are established upon deliberation as most convenient, Pro hic & nunc, in the judgement of the most grave and Sobrium Persons,
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Yet such Constitutions as they had their original and establishment from the reason of the supreme Magistrate, consulting for convenience & the good of society;
Yet such Constitutions as they had their original and establishment from the reason of the supreme Magistrate, consulting for convenience & the good of society;
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so the condition of things and state altering, upon their burthen and inconvenience, such Constitutions by the same Authority that established, may be altered, suspended, abrogated, and taken quite away;
so the condition of things and state altering, upon their burden and inconvenience, such Constitutions by the same authority that established, may be altered, suspended, abrogated, and taken quite away;
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and yet till repealed, even these Statutes are binding to private persons, if they will submit to St Peter 's direction, who are to submit to every, &c. And such Laws have we, Positive Laws, Humane Ordinances, Constitutions for convenience established among us;
and yet till repealed, even these Statutes Are binding to private Persons, if they will submit to Saint Peter is direction, who Are to submit to every, etc. And such Laws have we, Positive Laws, Humane Ordinances, Constitutions for convenience established among us;
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and we cannot be ignorant of their devices, who would bring a dis-repute upon, and an opposition unto the Government established, by making a fair shew of peaceable dispositions, perswading that there might be no difference about trifles, circumstances, needless and empty Ceremonies;
and we cannot be ignorant of their devices, who would bring a disrepute upon, and an opposition unto the Government established, by making a fair show of peaceable dispositions, persuading that there might be no difference about trifles, Circumstances, needless and empty Ceremonies;
and yet when observed, under these pretences strike at Set Forms of Prayer, all Uniformity in Devotion, all Vocal Confessions united, all Bodily Prostration or Adoration, which are things necessary in all publick Congregations,
and yet when observed, under these pretences strike At Set Forms of Prayer, all Uniformity in Devotion, all Vocal Confessions united, all Bodily Prostration or Adoration, which Are things necessary in all public Congregations,
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Such there be in Civil Matters also, as Constitution of Officers of this or that condition, paying of Tribute or Taxes to this or that proportion, manner of Vengeance,
Such there be in Civil Matters also, as Constitution of Officers of this or that condition, paying of Tribute or Taxes to this or that proportion, manner of Vengeance,
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and from him again upon inconvenience may have their period and determination. Yet these are all binding, yea the Penalties also now established by a positive Law,
and from him again upon inconvenience may have their Period and determination. Yet these Are all binding, yea the Penalties also now established by a positive Law,
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I considerately made mention of Penalties, because some if they had their minds, under a colour of meekness and moderation, would have all the Penalties determined upon the breach of every positive Law,
I considerately made mention of Penalties, Because Some if they had their minds, under a colour of meekness and moderation, would have all the Penalties determined upon the breach of every positive Law,
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But that Punishment should be inflicted upon the Offendour, that's Natural, that's Divine, though the constitution of the measure of the Punishment be Humane:
But that Punishment should be inflicted upon the Offender, that's Natural, that's Divine, though the constitution of the measure of the Punishment be Humane:
or for fashion, for ornament, but for employment, for use, not in vain, but for a terrour to them that do evil, Rom. 13. If any thing happens by transgression that is over grievous to the Transgressour, let him blame himself,
or for fashion, for ornament, but for employment, for use, not in vain, but for a terror to them that do evil, Rom. 13. If any thing happens by Transgression that is over grievous to the Transgressor, let him blame himself,
when sua voluntate se obligat ad poenam, The punishment happens from his own election: For when Laws were agreed upon soberly and deliberately, when published openly as most convenient;
when sua voluntate se obligate ad poenam, The punishment happens from his own election: For when Laws were agreed upon soberly and deliberately, when published openly as most convenient;
And certainly they have as little Charity as Reason, that blaspheme him as malicious or mischievous, that accuseth or punisheth the Rebellious or Injurious.
And Certainly they have as little Charity as Reason, that Blaspheme him as malicious or mischievous, that Accuseth or Punisheth the Rebellious or Injurious.
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2. To put a period to Malefactors wickedness, Ut quo uno modo possunt desinant esse mali, Sen. That they who would not learn to be good, may at last be restrained, and cease to do evil.
2. To put a Period to Malefactors wickedness, Ut quo Uno modo possunt desinant esse mali, Sen. That they who would not Learn to be good, may At last be restrained, and cease to do evil.
when Innocence it self can scarcely be safe, and is never secure amidst all the Punishments And to suspend Penalties, is the way to make the Ruler contemned, the Law reproached and slighted, the way to make the heart of the Righteous faint,
when Innocence it self can scarcely be safe, and is never secure amid all the Punishments And to suspend Penalties, is the Way to make the Ruler contemned, the Law reproached and slighted, the Way to make the heart of the Righteous faint,
if done in the Government of men, which was so oft done and practised by God himself in his dealings and actings amidst the Government of his chosen people.
if done in the Government of men, which was so oft done and practised by God himself in his dealings and actings amid the Government of his chosen people.
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And it may very easily be made appear upon a little observation, that where God hath most clearly manifested his care to Persons or People, that there he required obedience not onely to things intrinsecally in their own nature good,
And it may very Easily be made appear upon a little observation, that where God hath most clearly manifested his care to Persons or People, that there he required Obedience not only to things intrinsically in their own nature good,
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but to those things that in themselves were indifferent, when once commanded: in that he did not onely take Vengeance on them that despised his Moral Precepts,
but to those things that in themselves were indifferent, when once commanded: in that he did not only take Vengeance on them that despised his Moral Precepts,
but executed it most severely on them that transgressed his Positive Commands. Thus he most severely punished our first Parents for eating the forbidden fruit;
but executed it most severely on them that transgressed his Positive Commands. Thus he most severely punished our First Parents for eating the forbidden fruit;
Thus the severest Judgements have always lighted upon those that transgressed Gods positive Commands. And how otherwise? Certainly upon good reason this was done:
Thus the Severest Judgments have always lighted upon those that transgressed God's positive Commands. And how otherwise? Certainly upon good reason this was done:
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or both, directing, and seeks himself and his profit more then obedience to his God? For, Obedientia in iis quae parva sunt exploratius probatur, In doing those least things we give discovery of our greatest obedience;
or both, directing, and seeks himself and his profit more then Obedience to his God? For, Obedientia in iis Quae parva sunt exploratius Probatum, In doing those lest things we give discovery of our greatest Obedience;
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For what greater injury canst thou put upon thy careful Governour, then when his Contrivances and Determinations are published for publick good, that his Directions should be contemned,
For what greater injury Canst thou put upon thy careful Governor, then when his Contrivances and Determinations Are published for public good, that his Directions should be contemned,
and by thy Rebellion that thou shouldst suggest to others, (what our disorderly Nature is too ready to suspect) That their Rules are the Results of erroneous and corrupt men? which ought to be looked upon as the Determinations of a Sacred Authority, derived from a most wise and just GOD.
and by thy Rebellion that thou Shouldst suggest to Others, (what our disorderly Nature is too ready to suspect) That their Rules Are the Results of erroneous and corrupt men? which ought to be looked upon as the Determinations of a Sacred authority, derived from a most wise and just GOD.
3. By this means there is opened a gap to let in all disorder, and nothing but disquiet, contention and confusion is like to be found in the midst of a people.
3. By this means there is opened a gap to let in all disorder, and nothing but disquiet, contention and confusion is like to be found in the midst of a people.
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when they once idolize their own fancy, abound in their own sense, and are wise in their own judgement, what can happen but as it did when there was no King in Israel? Every one will do what is right in his own eyes:
when they once idolise their own fancy, abound in their own sense, and Are wise in their own judgement, what can happen but as it did when there was no King in Israel? Every one will do what is right in his own eyes:
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So the truth is, the Rulers Authority and Subjects sincere Subjection, is chiefly to be seen by submission to those Commands which enjoyn things that of their own nature are indifferent,
So the truth is, the Rulers authority and Subject's sincere Subjection, is chiefly to be seen by submission to those Commands which enjoin things that of their own nature Are indifferent,
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So that in sum, O Christian, thy submission to Humane Ordinances, (as much as thou slightest them) is the clearest evidence of thy subjection to the Higher Powers, which is undoubtedly the will of Christ.
So that in sum, Oh Christian, thy submission to Humane Ordinances, (as much as thou slightest them) is the Clearest evidence of thy subjection to the Higher Powers, which is undoubtedly the will of christ.
Let these suffice then for the unfolding of the manner of the Government that the Apostle would have Believers to be subject to, viz. to Humane Ordinances;
Let these suffice then for the unfolding of the manner of the Government that the Apostle would have Believers to be Subject to, viz. to Humane Ordinances;
and not onely that the Laws enjoyned be observed, but Penalties determined, and in the measure agreed upon be justly inflicted upon the Transgressour, it being a Humane Ordinance.
and not only that the Laws enjoined be observed, but Penalties determined, and in the measure agreed upon be justly inflicted upon the Transgressor, it being a Humane Ordinance.
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that Believers put their necks under the yoke, not onely patiently, but willingly; not be subjected, but submit, and subject your selves; voluntarily, positively, of choice;
that Believers put their necks under the yoke, not only patiently, but willingly; not be subjected, but submit, and Subject your selves; voluntarily, positively, of choice;
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And as Servants to their Masters, so are Subjects to pay respects to their Rulers lawful Commands, Ephes. 6.6. With singleness of heart doing the will of God from the heart, with good will doing service as to God, and not to man.
And as Servants to their Masters, so Are Subject's to pay respects to their Rulers lawful Commands, Ephesians 6.6. With singleness of heart doing the will of God from the heart, with good will doing service as to God, and not to man.
I confess therefore I think their expressions as far distant from Reason, as their intentions from Loyalty, who to excuse themselves from the just imputation of Rebellion, shall pretend their passive obedience;
I confess Therefore I think their expressions as Far distant from Reason, as their intentions from Loyalty, who to excuse themselves from the just imputation of Rebellion, shall pretend their passive Obedience;
certainly the inflicting Penalty is accidental to the Rulers designe, who being set over the people for good, with care contriveth Rules, establisheth them and publisheth them, not for a snare to bring his Subjects to vexation and penance,
Certainly the inflicting Penalty is accidental to the Rulers Design, who being Set over the people for good, with care Contriveth Rules, Establisheth them and Publisheth them, not for a snare to bring his Subject's to vexation and penance,
when all the spots and wounds of this nature that are given to thee or thy Estate, be as so many tokens by the order of Heaven appearing, to give warning to others to avoid thy society, there being such evident signes seen without, of an Infection that is raging within;
when all the spots and wounds of this nature that Are given to thee or thy Estate, be as so many tokens by the order of Heaven appearing, to give warning to Others to avoid thy society, there being such evident Signs seen without, of an Infection that is raging within;
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and consider what satisfaction thy suffering can give to God, thy Neighbour, or thy self, when thy suffering is involuntary and against thy will, and thy transgression is voluntary, elective, and with thy will;
and Consider what satisfaction thy suffering can give to God, thy Neighbour, or thy self, when thy suffering is involuntary and against thy will, and thy Transgression is voluntary, elective, and with thy will;
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Not onely then our wills and affections, but our judgements and our reasons are all to stoop, to yeeld the subjection that is required to the Constitutions and Rules of our Governours.
Not only then our wills and affections, but our Judgments and our Reasons Are all to stoop, to yield the subjection that is required to the Constitutions and Rules of our Governors.
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and to abide by the Constitutions of our Rulers, and to submit to their Ordinances as the Disposition of the Almighty, who judgeth among the gods, and hath the Rulers heads and hearts in his own hand,
and to abide by the Constitutions of our Rulers, and to submit to their Ordinances as the Disposition of the Almighty, who Judgeth among the God's, and hath the Rulers Heads and hearts in his own hand,
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not in all things absolutely promiscuously, but in omnibus quae Deo placent. Inferiori potestati non est obediendum contra praeceptum Superioris, Aquin,
not in all things absolutely promiscuously, but in omnibus Quae God placent. Inferiori Power non est obediendum contra Precept Superioris, Aquinas,
Per omnia ubi Dominus carnis Domino Spirituum contraria non imperat, Jerom. In all things where the Masters of our Flesh do not command things contrary to the Lord of Spirits.
Per omnia ubi Dominus carnis Domino Spirituum contraria non Implead, Jerome In all things where the Masters of our Flesh do not command things contrary to the Lord of Spirits.
for the Lords sake. But I rather take it for the reason of the Injunction. 1. Because the Powers that are, are ordained of God: Rulers are his Ministers;
for the lords sake. But I rather take it for the reason of the Injunction. 1. Because the Powers that Are, Are ordained of God: Rulers Are his Ministers;
and he that gave the Rule to the beloved Titus, gave it to the hated Domitian; he that gave it to Orthodox Constantine, gave it also to the Apostate Julian: And Natural men,
and he that gave the Rule to the Beloved Titus, gave it to the hated Domitian; he that gave it to Orthodox Constantine, gave it also to the Apostate Julian: And Natural men,
that is, to be honoured for the honour of Christ and Christian Religion, that whereas they speak evil of you, vers. 12. as evil-doers, they may seeing your good works glorifie God in the day of visitation:
that is, to be honoured for the honour of christ and Christian Religion, that whereas they speak evil of you, vers. 12. as evildoers, they may seeing your good works Glorify God in the day of Visitation:
For if Rebellion should prove prosperous, and persons escape the hand of Men, yet how will they escape the hand of God? And if they that obey rightly shall of the Lord receive the reward of inheritance, sure they that rebel shall receive the just recompence of their disobedience.
For if Rebellion should prove prosperous, and Persons escape the hand of Men, yet how will they escape the hand of God? And if they that obey rightly shall of the Lord receive the reward of inheritance, sure they that rebel shall receive the just recompense of their disobedience.
not onely to Rules natural and necessary, but those that are positive and humane; Laws made by Governours, and constituted for convenience, if not unlawful:
not only to Rules natural and necessary, but those that Are positive and humane; Laws made by Governors, and constituted for convenience, if not unlawful:
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for Toleration, for Dispensation of all Positive Laws, at least for suspension of their Penalty; and not earnestly have urged obedience and submission to the Ordinances of men;
for Toleration, for Dispensation of all Positive Laws, At least for suspension of their Penalty; and not earnestly have urged Obedience and submission to the Ordinances of men;
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neither durst I partially flatter, or by silence countenance any in their opposition or neglect of that subjection which must be yeelded for the Lords sake. Yet there was never more love pretended to the Prince then in our days,
neither durst I partially flatter, or by silence countenance any in their opposition or neglect of that subjection which must be yielded for the lords sake. Yet there was never more love pretended to the Prince then in our days,
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And yet if we hear any thing from the Opposers, it is a Plea of Conscience, they dare not do any thing against their Conscience, all these mens Asceticks are acted in the lists and bounds of Conscience;
And yet if we hear any thing from the Opposers, it is a Plea of Conscience, they Dare not do any thing against their Conscience, all these men's Ascetics Are acted in the lists and bounds of Conscience;
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And so is the world filled with the noise, as a great part of it hath lost the thing Conscience. For if persons that palliate and excuse their Dissent and Disorder with the cloak of Conscience, had not laid aside Reason, Religion,
And so is the world filled with the noise, as a great part of it hath lost the thing Conscience. For if Persons that palliate and excuse their Dissent and Disorder with the cloak of Conscience, had not laid aside Reason, Religion,
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And if any that dissents from us in the Obedience urged, be crept in among us, let him know (that if he will hear me with patience and without prejudice) if do not make it appear, that in his not submitting he hath no Conscience;
And if any that dissents from us in the obedience urged, be crept in among us, let him know (that if he will hear me with patience and without prejudice) if do not make it appear, that in his not submitting he hath no Conscience;
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And Conscientia is concludens Scientia, a firm Conclusion, a settled Judgement, a fixed Determination of the Intellective Part, from a certain infallible Rule, from which we infer, assume, apply to our selves the Morality of our Action,
And Conscientia is concluding Scientia, a firm Conclusion, a settled Judgement, a fixed Determination of the Intellective Part, from a certain infallible Rule, from which we infer, assume, apply to our selves the Morality of our Actium,
In respect of the Minor, Conscience may be called NONLATINALPHABET for the Intellective part casts one look on the Rule, another on our selves and actions,
In respect of the Minor, Conscience may be called for the Intellective part Cast one look on the Rule, Another on our selves and actions,
for having observed either our conformity or disagreeing with the Rule, then the Intellective part passeth a true sentence, and acquits or condemns accordingly.
for having observed either our conformity or disagreeing with the Rule, then the Intellective part passes a true sentence, and acquits or condemns accordingly.
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nor can humour, animosity, a suddain precipitate ingaging, be justified by a Plea of Conscience, when there must be NONLATINALPHABET, Conscience cannot be without Deliberation:
nor can humour, animosity, a sudden precipitate engaging, be justified by a Plea of Conscience, when there must be, Conscience cannot be without Deliberation:
And here again they seem as far from Reason in their Expressions, as from Obedience in their Actions, that call out for Liberty of Conscience, May not my Conscience be free? And they would make the doubting reason against the undoubted Command of the Superiour in things indifferent, to be the weak Conscience:
And Here again they seem as Far from Reason in their Expressions, as from obedience in their Actions, that call out for Liberty of Conscience, May not my Conscience be free? And they would make the doubting reason against the undoubted Command of the Superior in things indifferent, to be the weak Conscience:
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And therefore that persons should be constrained through Penalties to examine throughly the cause of their dissenting Judgements, (although it hath gotten through mistake a repute of harshness in the World) I know not why it should seem unreasonable:
And Therefore that Persons should be constrained through Penalties to examine thoroughly the cause of their dissenting Judgments, (although it hath got through mistake a repute of harshness in the World) I know not why it should seem unreasonable:
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But be it agreed upon betwixt us, That Conscience is a settled Determination of the Intellective Part, from a certain Rule inferring the Morality of our Actions, and concluding the issue accordingly.
But be it agreed upon betwixt us, That Conscience is a settled Determination of the Intellective Part, from a certain Rule inferring the Morality of our Actions, and concluding the issue accordingly.
but as having their Authority and Obligingness from a superintending Command of an undeceiving God, who commands subjection to Higher Powers, which cannot be better demonstrated then in things of this nature;
but as having their authority and Obligingness from a superintending Command of an undeceiving God, who commands subjection to Higher Powers, which cannot be better demonstrated then in things of this nature;
nor is the Fifth Command better observed, as hath been proved sufficiently. So there can be no justifiable declining or opposing the Superiours Command out of Conscience,
nor is the Fifth Command better observed, as hath been proved sufficiently. So there can be no justifiable declining or opposing the Superiors Command out of Conscience,
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Yet the Dissenters oppose and complain of it as a great grievance, That actions or things in their own nature indifferent, should by an Imposition be made necessary and determined;
Yet the Dissenters oppose and complain of it as a great grievance, That actions or things in their own nature indifferent, should by an Imposition be made necessary and determined;
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To which I must reply this, To demand what hurt is it if things or actions of their own nature indifferent be determined? Those things that were indifferent of their own nature might have been done or undone lawfully without transgression before determined,
To which I must reply this, To demand what hurt is it if things or actions of their own nature indifferent be determined? Those things that were indifferent of their own nature might have been done or undone lawfully without Transgression before determined,
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Again, If indifferent things, as thou seemest to desire, should not be determined, what can be expected, from the unyeeldingness of mens nature upon pretence of offence,
Again, If indifferent things, as thou seemest to desire, should not be determined, what can be expected, from the unyeeldingness of men's nature upon pretence of offence,
so as the Determination of the Governour in this case is necessary, that people by his judgement may abide quietly and live in peace, who if left to themselves, would inevitably run into Contention and Confusion.
so as the Determination of the Governor in this case is necessary, that people by his judgement may abide quietly and live in peace, who if left to themselves, would inevitably run into Contention and Confusion.
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and we may complain with Hilary, Our Faith facta est fides temporum potius quam Evangeliorum periculosum ac miserabile tot nunc fides existere quot voluntates!
and we may complain with Hilary, Our Faith facta est fides Temporum potius quam Evangeliorum Periculosum ac miserabile tot nunc fides existere quot Voluntates!
And when Conscience which ought to be subordinate and under a Law, shall be accounted as a plea sufficient to justifie any mans attempts or actions, without any respect to the absolute Law, no wonder we should run headlong in multitudes into a lawless liberty and licentiousness,
And when Conscience which ought to be subordinate and under a Law, shall be accounted as a plea sufficient to justify any men attempts or actions, without any respect to the absolute Law, no wonder we should run headlong in Multitudes into a lawless liberty and licentiousness,
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For while they clamour against Superstition among us, let those that obstinately will account things absolutely unlawful, that of their own nature are indifferent, let them soberly consider whether they be not deeply guilty of Superstition themselves.
For while they clamour against Superstition among us, let those that obstinately will account things absolutely unlawful, that of their own nature Are indifferent, let them soberly Consider whither they be not deeply guilty of Superstition themselves.
And when those that have been our Friends and Acquaintance (though without cause) stand thus afar off, no wonder if Strangers think some evil Disease cleaveth close unto us.
And when those that have been our Friends and Acquaintance (though without cause) stand thus afar off, no wonder if Strangers think Some evil Disease cleaveth close unto us.
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if Liberty and Toleration be granted, that with impunity persons may persist in their unreasonable and lawless Resolutions, under the name of Conscience.
if Liberty and Toleration be granted, that with impunity Persons may persist in their unreasonable and lawless Resolutions, under the name of Conscience.
nor find quiet in my own spirit, till I had offered publickly, what if it were soberly and without prejudice received, might make for the peace and quiet of the Nation.
nor find quiet in my own Spirit, till I had offered publicly, what if it were soberly and without prejudice received, might make for the peace and quiet of the nation.
Suffer now but one Word of Exhortion, that shall divide it self into two branches, the first tending to those that are Dissenters, the second to those that are concerned in the great business at hand, and I have done.
Suffer now but one Word of Exhortion, that shall divide it self into two branches, the First tending to those that Are Dissenters, the second to those that Are concerned in the great business At hand, and I have done.
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but to trust the ordering of Gods Providence, who from the care he hath of his own Ordinance, is likely to direct his Deputy in determinations most convenient.
but to trust the ordering of God's Providence, who from the care he hath of his own Ordinance, is likely to Direct his Deputy in determinations most convenient.
That they would consider the Sacred Authority and Divine Obligingness of Humane Ordinances in matters indifferent, from a superintending binding Command of an infallible orderly God;
That they would Consider the Sacred authority and Divine Obligingness of Humane Ordinances in matters indifferent, from a superintending binding Command of an infallible orderly God;
neither can any, upon a pretence of Conscience, sin against that Rule, and be excused. Let then the Authority of our Rulers, as of Gods Constitution, be uncontroulable;
neither can any, upon a pretence of Conscience, since against that Rule, and be excused. Let then the authority of our Rulers, as of God's Constitution, be uncontrollable;
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Secondly, For you then that are interested in the great and necessary Concern that is now at hand, in carrying on the great Designe of this time, be pleased to consider, You are hither come not barely to hear of the Notion,
Secondly, For you then that Are interested in the great and necessary Concern that is now At hand, in carrying on the great Design of this time, be pleased to Consider, You Are hither come not barely to hear of the Notion,
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and necessary Divine Laws, but upon those that break the positive, particular Humane Ordinances, that our Rulers in wisdome have established for our good among us.
and necessary Divine Laws, but upon those that break the positive, particular Humane Ordinances, that our Rulers in Wisdom have established for our good among us.
Your method of leading the people must now be like Gods leading his Israel from Egypt to Canaan; the Conduct must not be onely as in the day, to lead them by a cloud, but in this night it must be by a pillar of fire.
Your method of leading the people must now be like God's leading his Israel from Egypt to Canaan; the Conduct must not be only as in the day, to led them by a cloud, but in this night it must be by a pillar of fire.
For you to seem to be righteous, and not to be so, is to be like the Polypus, to change into the colour of the Rock to which he cleaves, whither while the poor Fishes go in a storm to be sheltered, they are devoured.
For you to seem to be righteous, and not to be so, is to be like the Polypus, to change into the colour of the Rock to which he cleaves, whither while the poor Fish go in a storm to be sheltered, they Are devoured.
Remember, Lenity to the Transgressour is Cruelty to the Innocent. If you conceal and smother Disorder, wink at Wickedness, and countenance Disobedience; O sad consequence!
remember, Lenity to the Transgressor is Cruelty to the Innocent. If you conceal and smother Disorder, wink At Wickedness, and countenance Disobedience; Oh sad consequence!
For the Sinners, the Magistrates, your Neighbour, for your own, for the Kings, for Gods sake, let there be no more halting, no longer connivance to be found in the midst of us. Execute true Judgement without partiality;
For the Sinners, the Magistrates, your Neighbour, for your own, for the Kings, for God's sake, let there be no more halting, no longer connivance to be found in the midst of us. Execute true Judgement without partiality;
