A militarie sermon wherein by the vvord of God, the nature and disposition of a rebell is discovered, and the Kings true souldier described and characterized : preached at Shrewsbury, May 19. 1644, to His Majesties army there under the command of the high and most illustrious Prince Rvpert / by Edw. Symmons ...
or a worke of wickednesse, because 'tis that which in the judgement of Gods spirit, wicked men onely seek for, or thirst after: there is your Doctrine.
or a work of wickedness, Because it's that which in the judgement of God's Spirit, wicked men only seek for, or thirst After: there is your Doctrine.
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and your attention (noble Gentlemen and Souldiers) my discourse; I hope through, Gods blessing, our meeting will not be altogether fruitlesse and unprofitable.
and your attention (noble Gentlemen and Soldiers) my discourse; I hope through, God's blessing, our meeting will not be altogether fruitless and unprofitable.
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and that from the Text too; which to my apprehension doth offer a double discoverie; one of the Kings enemies, and another of his friends or good Souldiers.
and that from the Text too; which to my apprehension does offer a double discovery; one of the Kings enemies, and Another of his Friends or good Soldiers.
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He is malus, an evill man. 2. By his active di•igence, in the word, quaerit, seeketh. 3. By his ungodly worke, in the word Rebellion: or tantùm rebellionem, An evill man seeketh onely Rebellion.
He is malus, an evil man. 2. By his active di•igence, in the word, Query, seeks. 3. By his ungodly work, in the word Rebellion: or tantùm rebellionem, an evil man seeks only Rebellion.
The Kings true Souldier is described by three more particulars, in the latter part of the verse: 1. By his O•fice, He is Ang•lus or Nuncius, a Messenger ▪ 2. By his Commission, in t•e word mirtetur ▪ shall be sent.
The Kings true Soldier is described by three more particulars, in the latter part of the verse: 1. By his O•fice, He is Ang•lus or Nuncius, a Messenger ▪ 2. By his Commission, in t•e word mirtetur ▪ shall be sent.
1. His naturall disposition, he is malus, an evill man, An evill man seekes Rebellion, some read Rebellis tantùm quaerit malum, a Rebellious man seekes onely mischiefe;
1. His natural disposition, he is malus, an evil man, an evil man seeks Rebellion, Some read Rebellis tantùm Query malum, a Rebellious man seeks only mischief;
I say a most wicked man, because Rebellion it self (as we shall shew anon) is the very height and top of all mischief ▪ therefore that is arrived at that pitch of wickednesse,
I say a most wicked man, Because Rebellion it self (as we shall show anon) is the very height and top of all mischief ▪ Therefore that is arrived At that pitch of wickedness,
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Every wicked man is a Rebell against God, and sinneth against grace and piety, yet being indued with humanity and morall honesty, such may happily live in obedience to their Prince,
Every wicked man is a Rebel against God, and Sinneth against grace and piety, yet being endued with humanity and moral honesty, such may happily live in Obedience to their Prince,
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And indeed the distinction is good, onely give me leave to adde this, I doe believe (for my part) that every wicked man who is a Rebell against God in esse, is also a Rebell against the King in posse :
And indeed the distinction is good, only give me leave to add this, I do believe (for my part) that every wicked man who is a Rebel against God in esse, is also a Rebel against the King in posse:
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but if others could give them better security for their Estates, or would give them better wages, they would make no matter to cast off their present obedience:
but if Others could give them better security for their Estates, or would give them better wages, they would make no matter to cast off their present Obedience:
such men are but like the Cananites in the booke of the Iudges, who when they could get ability and advantage to themselves, did shake off the yoak of Israel, and took part with the enemies against their Governours:
such men Are but like the Canaanites in the book of the Judges, who when they could get ability and advantage to themselves, did shake off the yoke of Israel, and took part with the enemies against their Governors:
He may be an assister in, but not a contriver of Rebellion, and such a one may be recovered out of the snare of Satan, (as those are who are come from the Rebells unto us,) for why? Rebellion is but adventitious unto such a one,
He may be an assister in, but not a contriver of Rebellion, and such a one may be recovered out of the snare of Satan, (as those Are who Are come from the Rebels unto us,) for why? Rebellion is but adventitious unto such a one,
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so soon as they are borne, they go astray, and speak lies, (the true practice of all Rebells) the poyson of their lipps is the poyson of a serpent, (blasting the credit and reputation of their betters,) they are like the deafe adder which stoppeth her eare,
so soon as they Are born, they go astray, and speak lies, (the true practice of all Rebels) the poison of their lips is the poison of a serpent, (blasting the credit and reputation of their betters,) they Are like the deaf adder which stoppeth her ear,
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For indeed as tis in them ab initio, from their beginning, so it abides in them alwaies, Rebellis quaerit duntaxat malum, (saies the Text) A rebellions man seeks onely evill, he minds nothing else, he is alway inclining to the way of Rebellion,
For indeed as this in them ab initio, from their beginning, so it abides in them always, Rebellis Query duntaxat malum, (Says the Text) A rebellions man seeks only evil, he minds nothing Else, he is always inclining to the Way of Rebellion,
as a stone is to its center, some translations read, tantùm, Rebellis, onely a rebellious man mindes this mischeife, which tyes it as a Property to him alone, he and none else studyes rebellion:
as a stone is to its centre, Some Translations read, tantùm, Rebellis, only a rebellious man minds this mischief, which ties it as a Property to him alone, he and none Else studies rebellion:
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nor will he by any meanes be moved to cease so to do, for sayes Solomon in the words immediately going before the text, an hundred stripes will not enter into a foole, he is so farre from being amended by corr•ctions that he still persists in his rebellious way,
nor will he by any means be moved to cease so to do, for Says Solomon in the words immediately going before the text, an hundred stripes will not enter into a fool, he is so Far from being amended by corr•ctions that he still persists in his rebellious Way,
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1. He is called there v. 27, nequam an ungodly man; and if we would know what kind of ungodly man the spirit meanes, we shall see it from the Originall,
1. He is called there v. 27, nequam an ungodly man; and if we would know what kind of ungodly man the Spirit means, we shall see it from the Original,
2. He is called v. 28. vir perversitatum a man of perversities, a froward man, a man of perverse lips, of a crosse spirit, that studies only to thwart,
2. He is called v. 28. vir perversitatum a man of Perversities, a froward man, a man of perverse lips, of a cross Spirit, that studies only to thwart,
so in the 9 verse of this Chapter, there is the same phrase againe iterans rem disjungit ducem, he that repeates a matter over and over, (as backbiters use to doe for want of other faults) seperates the Prince from his people or them from him:
so in the 9 verse of this Chapter, there is the same phrase again iterans remembering disjungit ducem, he that repeats a matter over and over, (as backbiters use to do for want of other Faults) separates the Prince from his people or them from him:
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The ground of this malignity of disposition we gather from our Saviours words to some in whom the same was. Joh. 8.44. You are of your Father the Devill, and his workes you will do:
The ground of this malignity of disposition we gather from our Saviors words to Some in whom the same was. John 8.44. You Are of your Father the devil, and his works you will do:
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now as Iubal and Tub•l-Cain were call•d the Fathers of them that followed their art and trade which they first invented, so may the Divell be called the Father of all Rebells:
now as Iubal and Tub•l-Cain were call•d the Father's of them that followed their art and trade which they First invented, so may the devil be called the Father of all Rebels:
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he is (as I may say) their naturall Father, and as the godly are said to be partakers of the godly nature, so Rebells may be said to be partakers of the very Diabolicall nature, his owne wicked spirit acts in them,
he is (as I may say) their natural Father, and as the godly Are said to be partakers of the godly nature, so Rebels may be said to be partakers of the very Diabolical nature, his own wicked Spirit acts in them,
and you may be sure, it acts his worke ▪ and in his method, and therefore our Saviour calls those very men in another place, serpents broode, and generation of vipers :
and you may be sure, it acts his work ▪ and in his method, and Therefore our Saviour calls those very men in Another place, Serpents brood, and generation of vipers:
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and so did they their Saviour, and so do all Rebells, (yea our Rebells) indeavour the destruction of their owne Nation that bred them, of their owne Soveraigne that preserved them,
and so did they their Saviour, and so do all Rebels, (yea our Rebels) endeavour the destruction of their own nation that bred them, of their own Sovereign that preserved them,
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as Nero ript the Bowels of his owne Mother that bare him, so do these (patria mater) rip up the very bowells of their owne Countrey, that gave birth and breeding to them.
as Nero ripped the Bowels of his own Mother that bore him, so do these (patria mater) rip up the very bowels of their own Country, that gave birth and breeding to them.
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because the Su•jects of this Kingdom had divers times rebelled against their Soveraign, (though alwaies to their owne ruine,) as in King Iohn, Henry the third, Edward the second, and Richard the second's daies:
Because the Su•jects of this Kingdom had diverse times rebelled against their Sovereign, (though always to their own ruin,) as in King John, Henry the third, Edward the second, and Richard the second's days:
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But in this, we may more fully behold the malignity and vicious disposition of Rebellious spirits, they are not capable of gracious or evangelicall instructions, never marvaile if they who offered spight to the cleare dictates of the Gospell, do rebell against the King.
But in this, we may more Fully behold the malignity and vicious disposition of Rebellious spirits, they Are not capable of gracious or Evangelical instructions, never marvel if they who offered spite to the clear dictates of the Gospel, do rebel against the King.
and to have reached to the highest staire of villanie, your Titles will be the same which Saint Peter gives to Elimas the Sorcerer. Act. 13.10. Full of all Subtilty, Child of the Divell, Enemy of righteousnesse, and perverter of the right waies of the Lord:
and to have reached to the highest stair of villainy, your Titles will be the same which Saint Peter gives to Elymas the Sorcerer. Act. 13.10. Full of all Subtlety, Child of the devil, Enemy of righteousness, and perverter of the right ways of the Lord:
you may remember for the Honour of Rebellion, that the worst Title that the evill spirit could teach King Saul in the heate of his wrath to call Ionathan by, was this, Thou Sonne of the perverse and Rebellious Woman. 1 Sam. 20.30.
you may Remember for the Honour of Rebellion, that the worst Title that the evil Spirit could teach King Saul in the heat of his wrath to call Ionathan by, was this, Thou Son of the perverse and Rebellious Woman. 1 Sam. 20.30.
for there be seven (that is a multitude of) abhominations in his heart: they that seek Rebellion (as appeares by the practice of some in our Nation,) doe hold that Principle of the Jesuites, that they may break their word, promise,
for there be seven (that is a multitude of) abominations in his heart: they that seek Rebellion (as appears by the practice of Some in our nation,) do hold that Principle of the Jesuits, that they may break their word, promise,
or oath, so it be in ordine ad causam, to promote their cause, and what man that is wise will credit such? He that hateth (saies Solomon) dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him:
or oath, so it be in Order ad Causam, to promote their cause, and what man that is wise will credit such? He that hates (Says Solomon) dissembleth with his lips, and Layeth up deceit within him:
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so did these men of Hope, when to get leave to sit as long as they pleased, they promised the Reformation of Church and State, the payments of the Kings debts,
so did these men of Hope, when to get leave to fit as long as they pleased, they promised the Reformation of Church and State, the payments of the Kings debts,
and confide in them, and there's reason for it, they are of their neerest kindred, even their owne Brethren, Children with themselves of the same Father:
and confide in them, and there's reason for it, they Are of their nearest kindred, even their own Brothers, Children with themselves of the same Father:
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It is their nature (being men that like Ahab have sold themselves to worke wickednesse) to charge (as he did) by their lyes their owne conditions and intentions upon others:
It is their nature (being men that like Ahab have sold themselves to work wickedness) to charge (as he did) by their lies their own conditions and intentions upon Others:
so Corah and his companions when they rebelled against Moses and Aron, did charge them for taking too much upon them, when it was onely themselves that did so:
so Corah and his Sodales when they rebelled against Moses and Aron, did charge them for taking too much upon them, when it was only themselves that did so:
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for (seducing the people to rebell against their Leige Lord) they have most maliciously accused him of falshood (their owne condition,) and of envy at the welfare and happinesse of them his Subjects;
for (seducing the people to rebel against their Liege Lord) they have most maliciously accused him of falsehood (their own condition,) and of envy At the welfare and happiness of them his Subject's;
and to this purpose, remember the example of our Saviour, Iohn 2.24. though they speake him faire, and made great professions of their good will towards him,
and to this purpose, Remember the Exampl of our Saviour, John 2.24. though they speak him fair, and made great professions of their good will towards him,
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but to no purpose, 'tis true which the Psalmist saies of such men, Let the Charmers charme never so wisely they will not heare, for 'tis mischiefe onely which they seeke after,
but to no purpose, it's true which the Psalmist Says of such men, Let the Charmers charm never so wisely they will not hear, for it's mischief only which they seek After,
nay sometime they are so great with Egge to act that mischiefe which they have plotted in the Evening, against the righteous man that lives quietly by them:
nay sometime they Are so great with Egg to act that mischief which they have plotted in the Evening, against the righteous man that lives quietly by them:
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and when with the teeth of his malice he hath digg'd up some errour, or perhaps made it, with the help of Counsell digg'd from Hell, his lipps are as a burning beame to shew it unto all.
and when with the teeth of his malice he hath dug up Some error, or perhaps made it, with the help of Counsel dug from Hell, his lips Are as a burning beam to show it unto all.
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3. He intic•th his neighbour into ill wayes with himselfe, by his cunning insinuations, or els by violence he doth force them to helpe him in acting mischief.
3. He intic•th his neighbour into ill ways with himself, by his cunning insinuations, or Else by violence he does force them to help him in acting mischief.
making breaches, whispering lies, caluminiating the honest ▪ inticing the simple, threatning others, doing mischief one way or other to further his own designes, not such a man to be found in the world again for activitie of spirit, as a Rebell.
making Breaches, whispering lies, caluminiating the honest ▪ enticing the simple, threatening Others, doing mischief one Way or other to further his own designs, not such a man to be found in the world again for activity of Spirit, as a Rebel.
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and then too, they are (like men of the plague) desirous to infect others, to involve them in their own •ulphs, their fathers own children they be to an haire,
and then too, they Are (like men of the plague) desirous to infect Others, to involve them in their own •ulphs, their Father's own children they be to an hair,
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he goes about like a roaring lion, continually seeking whom he may devoure, and in another place by his concatenation of busie-bodies, with murderers and evill doers, he doth well informe us, that murderers and evill doers, such as the devill and all Rebells be, are also busie-bodies: indeed they have nothing but their busie diligence, to supplie their lacke of honestie,
he Goes about like a roaring Lion, continually seeking whom he may devour, and in Another place by his concatenation of busybodies, with murderers and evil doers, he does well inform us, that murderers and evil doers, such as the Devil and all Rebels be, Are also busybodies: indeed they have nothing but their busy diligence, to supply their lack of honesty,
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Satan for his diligence and activitie in evill, is called in the Gospell Beelzebub, a Flie, or the God of Flies who (you know know are mightie impudent and busie creatures, beat them away from to place never so oft they will come againe:
Satan for his diligence and activity in evil, is called in the Gospel Beelzebub, a Fly, or the God of Flies who (you know know Are mighty impudent and busy creatures, beatrice them away from to place never so oft they will come again:
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And since the Holy Ghost doth so clearly note the pains and diligence of rebellious men, do but you in your secret thoughts consider how well the Kings enemies (the men of Westminster I meane) have approved themselves to be fully such by their caraiages.
And since the Holy Ghost does so clearly note the pains and diligence of rebellious men, do but you in your secret thoughts Consider how well the Kings enemies (the men of Westminster I mean) have approved themselves to be Fully such by their caraiages.
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what digging, what sowing, what whispering, what inticing, and what violent waies did, and still do they use to perpetuate this Rebellion? But above all devices and tricks, one (to my apprehension) is the most remarkable:
what digging, what sowing, what whispering, what enticing, and what violent ways did, and still do they use to perpetuate this Rebellion? But above all devices and tricks, one (to my apprehension) is the most remarkable:
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when they had seized upon the Kings Revenues and his Subsidies (granted to another end,) and had borrowed much money upon the pretended sale of Irish Lands, and had collected a great deale more upon preaence to relieve the poore Protestants of that Kingdome;
when they had seized upon the Kings Revenues and his Subsidies (granted to Another end,) and had borrowed much money upon the pretended sale of Irish Lands, and had collected a great deal more upon preaence to relieve the poor Protestants of that Kingdom;
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and to weekly or monethly taxations, they did set up for advantage, a certain counterfeit puppet stiled Publique Faith, who like a wise-woman (whom they call a witch) did extremelie cozen and cheat the vulgar:
and to weekly or monthly taxations, they did Set up for advantage, a certain counterfeit puppet styled Public Faith, who like a wisewoman (whom they call a witch) did extremely cozen and cheat the Vulgar:
for upon her bare word, promising repaiment, (and with interest too) out of the Estates of the Nobilitie and Gentrie with the King, (which were alreadie become of the same tenure with Irish lands, and nearer home,) they (the common people I meane) brought in their plate and money with extreme greedinesse, whereby they have so deeplie ingaged themselves in the Rebellion with these Craftmasters, that these wise-men can and do now urge it upon them,
for upon her bore word, promising repayment, (and with Interest too) out of the Estates of the Nobilt and Gentry with the King, (which were already become of the same tenure with Irish Lands, and nearer home,) they (the Common people I mean) brought in their plate and money with extreme greediness, whereby they have so deeply engaged themselves in the Rebellion with these Craftmasters, that these Wise men can and do now urge it upon them,
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They have digged and searched into all the practices of Hell and Rome, for policies, into the conspiracies and conditions of Catiline, Sylla, and Sejanus, they have looked into all the actions of Nero and Herod, into the Schooles of Machiavel and the Jesuites,
They have dug and searched into all the practices of Hell and Room, for policies, into the conspiracies and conditions of Catiline, Sylla, and Sejanus, they have looked into all the actions of Nero and Herod, into the Schools of Machiavel and the Jesuits,
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and relations both towards God and man, pride, prophanenesse, perjury, envy, wrath malice, theft, murder, cruelty, rapine, spoile, oppression, irreliligion,
and relations both towards God and man, pride, profaneness, perjury, envy, wrath malice, theft, murder, cruelty, rapine, spoil, oppression, irreliligion,
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'tis contrary to God in every notion, Hee is the God of grace, peace, and order, but Rebellion is diametrically opposite to all these, it resists grace, it murders peace, and destroies order;
it's contrary to God in every notion, He is the God of grace, peace, and order, but Rebellion is diametrically opposite to all these, it resists grace, it murders peace, and Destroys order;
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and siggs of thistles, any thing but extreme evill from persons extremely wicked, tantùm malus quaerit rebellionem, onely such men are plotters of Rebellion. (saies the Text,) no good man will willingly have so much as a finger in it.
and siggs of thistles, any thing but extreme evil from Persons extremely wicked, tantùm malus Query rebellionem, only such men Are plotters of Rebellion. (Says the Text,) not good man will willingly have so much as a finger in it.
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and the best Preachers, whose Doctrines and lives have been most unblameable, yea our selves know many honest and good men who are ingaged in that way:
and the best Preachers, whose Doctrines and lives have been most unblameable, yea our selves know many honest and good men who Are engaged in that Way:
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3. For those known good men who are ingaged on the Enemies side, I Answer, (according to my former distinction) facere malum is one thing, and quaerere malum is another;
3. For those known good men who Are engaged on the Enemies side, I Answer, (according to my former distinction) facere malum is one thing, and quaerere malum is Another;
Nor doe I deny their restraining graces, but doe confesse that many of their lives (like those of the Pharisees in the Gospell, that loved the praise of men) were outwardly very commendable before this Rebellion did begin:
Nor do I deny their restraining graces, but do confess that many of their lives (like those of the Pharisees in the Gospel, that loved the praise of men) were outwardly very commendable before this Rebellion did begin:
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He that could make use of Peters tongue to tempt our Saviour, (when Christ bad that great Apostle, get thee behind me Satan, ) no doubt but he can and will,
He that could make use of Peter's tongue to tempt our Saviour, (when christ bade that great Apostle, get thee behind me Satan,) no doubt but he can and will,
Samuel from the Lord saies, that Rebellion is as the sinne of Witch-craft, that is ▪ 'tis exceeding apt to entice and bewitch people to it self, by those specious and religious shewes which the fomenters of it shall make unto the World.
Samuel from the Lord Says, that Rebellion is as the sin of Witchcraft, that is ▪ it's exceeding apt to entice and bewitch people to it self, by those specious and religious shows which the fomenters of it shall make unto the World.
God as a punishment on such people, hath suffred those whom they so admired, to be the instruments to lead them into those of misery and errour, that others might learne by their harmes afterward, to love men for the words sake,
God as a punishment on such people, hath suffered those whom they so admired, to be the Instruments to led them into those of misery and error, that Others might Learn by their harms afterwards, to love men for the words sake,
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therefore if you see men that do not know, or will not own the way of peace to walk therein, you may well conclude, that they are surely out of the paths of truth.
Therefore if you see men that do not know, or will not own the Way of peace to walk therein, you may well conclude, that they Are surely out of the paths of truth.
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the former he saies is earthly, sensuall, divellish, and the fruits of it are envy, strife, confusion, and every evill worke: but the other, that which is from above, is pure, peaceable, gentle, easie to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and hypocrisie :
the former he Says is earthly, sensual, devilish, and the fruits of it Are envy, strife, confusion, and every evil work: but the other, that which is from above, is pure, peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and hypocrisy:
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and hereupon do you but judge in your own consciences whether the course which those admired Ministers take doth savour more of that earthly and diabolicall,
and hereupon do you but judge in your own Consciences whither the course which those admired Ministers take does savour more of that earthly and diabolical,
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And last of all remember, that 'tis some comfort to men who have indiscreetly thrust themselves into a mierie way, to have many companions in the same, that so part of the blame and shame might be on them, which els would lie wholly on their own heads:
And last of all Remember, that it's Some Comfort to men who have indiscreetly thrust themselves into a mierie Way, to have many Sodales in the same, that so part of the blame and shame might be on them, which Else would lie wholly on their own Heads:
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Let the use of the point therefore be to work an hatred in you of rebellion by any means, do not countenance the devils worke, whatever wrongs or injuries are offered to you by either side:
Let the use of the point Therefore be to work an hatred in you of rebellion by any means, do not countenance the Devils work, whatever wrongs or injuries Are offered to you by either side:
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as the present example of their Brethren of Scotland doth sufficiently declare: they began to set foot in t•is sinfull way some three or foure years ago,
as the present Exampl of their Brothers of Scotland does sufficiently declare: they began to Set foot in t•is sinful Way Some three or foure Years ago,
and to all honest mens thinking, (upon their pardon, and the pacification, and the receipt of so much money) they might have been qui•t, according to their oath and duty,
and to all honest men's thinking, (upon their pardon, and the pacification, and the receipt of so much money) they might have been qui•t, according to their oath and duty,
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Rebellion, as was said before, is called witch-craft, and another reason (beside that already alledged) is because if a man be once intangled in its charmes, he can hardly get free or loose againe:
Rebellion, as was said before, is called witchcraft, and Another reason (beside that already alleged) is Because if a man be once entangled in its charms, he can hardly get free or lose again:
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the Devills are his bad Angels to execute his Justice upon the damned, and so perhaps shall the Rebels themselves be, to lay his vengeance upon some of you, who are wicked and ungodly men:
the Devils Are his bad Angels to execute his justice upon the damned, and so perhaps shall the Rebels themselves be, to lay his vengeance upon Some of you, who Are wicked and ungodly men:
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But the good Angels also are executioners of Gods justice at some times, it was a good Angell that smote the Host of Sennacherib, and so was that which smote Herod with wormes, Act. 12. so in like sort good men are somtimes imployed as instruments of justice to punish the wicked;
But the good Angels also Are executioners of God's Justice At Some times, it was a good Angel that smote the Host of Sennacherib, and so was that which smote Herod with worms, Act. 12. so in like sort good men Are sometimes employed as Instruments of Justice to Punish the wicked;
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the Prince or Magistrate is the Angell or Minister of God, and carries the sword for the punishment of evill doers, and so are all they who being imployed by him, doe neither abuse themselves nor their Authority, of which number are all honest martiall men, sent by the King, Gods Vicegerent;
the Prince or Magistrate is the Angel or Minister of God, and carries the sword for the punishment of evil doers, and so Are all they who being employed by him, do neither abuse themselves nor their authority, of which number Are all honest martial men, sent by the King, God's Vicegerent;
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I must be brief (for the time runs,) wherefore let the use of this consideration be, to perswade you all, who are men of war, to walk worthy the honour which God hath put upon you;
I must be brief (for the time runs,) Wherefore let the use of this consideration be, to persuade you all, who Are men of war, to walk worthy the honour which God hath put upon you;
read at your leisure in Deut. 23. from Vers. 9. to the 15. Nay believe it, (Gentlemen and Souldiers) your practice of vice and sin will both dishonour God,
read At your leisure in Deuteronomy 23. from Vers. 9. to the 15. Nay believe it, (Gentlemen and Soldiers) your practice of vice and since will both dishonour God,
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the maine Argument which the Enemies have to keep the people in rebellion in, is, their Declarations to them of the wicked and deboist lives of the Cavaliers:
the main Argument which the Enemies have to keep the people in rebellion in, is, their Declarations to them of the wicked and deboist lives of the Cavaliers:
O say they, do you think such wretched swearers, such vicious livers, as the Cavaliers be, are of Gods sending? will they maintain Christian Religion, that shew so little of it in their carriages? thus they argue:
Oh say they, do you think such wretched swearers, such vicious livers, as the Cavaliers be, Are of God's sending? will they maintain Christian Religion, that show so little of it in their carriages? thus they argue:
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if we Preachers should hereupon tell you from the Pulpits, that all these blessed Reformers, (for so they are called by their adorers) are even such men,
if we Preachers should hereupon tell you from the Pulpits, that all these blessed Reformers, (for so they Are called by their adorers) Are even such men,
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and you that be Commanders, (I beg of you, that you would more strictlie punish sin in those that are under you, according to those Militarie Orders set forth by His sacred Majesties your religious Master.
and you that be Commanders, (I beg of you, that you would more strictly Punish since in those that Are under you, according to those Military Order Set forth by His sacred Majesties your religious Master.
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the Centurion in the Gospell was a man of your profession, and our Saviour himself gives this testimonie of him, that he had not found his like (for goodnesse) in all Israel :
the Centurion in the Gospel was a man of your profession, and our Saviour himself gives this testimony of him, that he had not found his like (for Goodness) in all Israel:
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you may read the storie in the 14. Chapter of Genesis, where you may also see, who were the first men whom the Scripture notes, did run away in the day of battell,
you may read the story in the 14. Chapter of Genesis, where you may also see, who were the First men whom the Scripture notes, did run away in the day of battle,
what true English heart is not warm'd with joy to see the living flames of ancient valour conjoined with generous minds in Gentile bloud? but if thereto be also annex'd Religion, I dare say, to a trulie pious loyall eye the Sun it selfe is not more glorious.
what true English heart is not warmed with joy to see the living flames of ancient valour conjoined with generous minds in Gentile blood? but if thereto be also annexed Religion, I Dare say, to a truly pious loyal eye the Sun it self is not more glorious.
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Gentlemen, your enemies call you Cavaliers, a name, as they take it, of great reproach (els you may be sure they would not call you by it) will you give me leave in briefe, to give you your owne Character;
Gentlemen, your enemies call you Cavaliers, a name, as they take it, of great reproach (Else you may be sure they would not call you by it) will you give me leave in brief, to give you your own Character;
he dares accept of deaths challenge to meet it in the field, and yet can embrace it as a speciall friend when it comes into his chamber, where he is alwayes making provision for its better entertainment:
he dares accept of death's challenge to meet it in the field, and yet can embrace it as a special friend when it comes into his chamber, where he is always making provision for its better entertainment:
or Supreme Magistrate all the Commissions which God grants to Souldiers, are signed by the Kings hand, who is (as Moses was) the mouth of God unto his Subjects, in things of this nature,
or Supreme Magistrate all the Commissions which God grants to Soldiers, Are signed by the Kings hand, who is (as Moses was) the Mouth of God unto his Subject's, in things of this nature,
for the Subjects duty is, to mind his owne call rather then the Cause, for though in matters of Religion, we disclaime and abhorre the Doctrine of blind obedience,
for the Subject's duty is, to mind his own call rather then the Cause, for though in matters of Religion, we disclaim and abhor the Doctrine of blind Obedience,
if we pry into the reason of Princes undertakings, we may prove our selves to be the Busie-bodies, whom (as we noted before) the Apostle yoakes with murderers, and evill doers:
if we pry into the reason of Princes undertakings, we may prove our selves to be the Busybodies, whom (as we noted before) the Apostle yokes with murderers, and evil doers:
and therefore to perswade their followers that themselves can give a right Commission, they are faine to deny the King to be the Supreme Magistrate, cleane contrary to the testimony of Scripture, 1 Pet. 2.13, (where the King is called the Supreme) and like him who chose himself Pope, they are so bold as to say;
and Therefore to persuade their followers that themselves can give a right Commission, they Are feign to deny the King to be the Supreme Magistrate, clean contrary to the testimony of Scripture, 1 Pet. 2.13, (where the King is called the Supreme) and like him who chosen himself Pope, they Are so bold as to say;
the Supreme Authority is seated in themselves, which is such a transcendent fancy, that all the Traitors in the world (that I read of) durst never vent it, till these sate:
the Supreme authority is seated in themselves, which is such a transcendent fancy, that all the Traitors in the world (that I read of) durst never vent it, till these sat:
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or else thus exalt themselves above him that is called God, this second course being the more Antichristian and furthest from the practice of self-deniall, they have made choi•e of:
or Else thus exalt themselves above him that is called God, this second course being the more Antichristian and furthest from the practice of self-denial, they have made choi•e of:
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and as shedders of innocent blood they are threatned to be punished: Edom shall become as a desolate Wildernesse, for that very thing, saies that Text.
and as shedders of innocent blood they Are threatened to be punished: Edom shall become as a desolate Wilderness, for that very thing, Says that Text.
all the incouragement which the Rebells your Enemies have against you, and against the King, is from the evill lives of some of you, (who are the Kings Souldiers:) but you have to animate you, against them in their way, not onely their ill lives,
all the encouragement which the Rebels your Enemies have against you, and against the King, is from the evil lives of Some of you, (who Are the Kings Soldiers:) but you have to animate you, against them in their Way, not only their ill lives,
1. Your Cause is to defend him, whom God hath exalted, to keepe the King in the Throne wherein God hath set him, against those that would remove him from it;
1. Your Cause is to defend him, whom God hath exalted, to keep the King in the Throne wherein God hath Set him, against those that would remove him from it;
'tis to maintaine Religion, the Lawes and Dignity of your Nation, and to suppresse Rebellion that Child of Hell, that Parent and Nurse of all Mischiefe.
it's to maintain Religion, the Laws and Dignity of your nation, and to suppress Rebellion that Child of Hell, that Parent and Nurse of all Mischief.
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2. Your Call, 'tis lawfull from the Prince himself, the Supreme Magistrate under God in his Dominion, who alone (as Austine contra Faustum speakes) hath power to wage Warre,
2. Your Call, it's lawful from the Prince himself, the Supreme Magistrate under God in his Dominion, who alone (as Augustine contra Faustum speaks) hath power to wage War,
A Prince of that untainted life, of that religious disposition, that 'tis the greatest vexation the Rebels have, that they cannot fasten guilt upon him:
A Prince of that untainted life, of that religious disposition, that it's the greatest vexation the Rebels have, that they cannot fasten guilt upon him:
and set upon our Rebells, that their Consciences did but storme them!) some interpret the words thus, He that rebells against a loving and kind Governour, shall fall into the hands of one that is severe, who like a cruell Messenger of God, shall throughly pay him for his disobedience;
and Set upon our Rebels, that their Consciences did but storm them!) Some interpret the words thus, He that rebels against a loving and kind Governor, shall fallen into the hands of one that is severe, who like a cruel Messenger of God, shall thoroughly pay him for his disobedience;
But interpret or read the words how we will, the sence is this, Rebellious men shall be grievously punished, a sharpe punishment remaineth for the workers of this Iniquity,
But interpret or read the words how we will, the sense is this, Rebellious men shall be grievously punished, a sharp punishment remains for the workers of this Iniquity,
I could tell you how the earth swallowed up Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, (who rebelled against Moses and Aron) together with their Wives, Children, and Substance;
I could tell you how the earth swallowed up Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, (who rebelled against Moses and Aron) together with their Wives, Children, and Substance;
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I could tell you also of Ieroboam, and all the succeeding Kings of Israel, that begun and continued the revolt from the house of David, how there was not one good man of all the number;
I could tell you also of Jeroboam, and all the succeeding Kings of Israel, that begun and continued the revolt from the house of David, how there was not one good man of all the number;
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and how they and the people that adhered to them, by heresie, idolatrie, prophanesse, and villany, grew worse and worse (as being alwaies attended with Gods curse for their Rebellion,) till they were carried away God knowes whither, no man can tell what became of them to this day:
and how they and the people that adhered to them, by heresy, idolatry, profaneness, and villainy, grew Worse and Worse (as being always attended with God's curse for their Rebellion,) till they were carried away God knows whither, no man can tell what became of them to this day:
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I could also tell you out of your owne Chronicles the fearfull and dismall ends of those (together with their families) who have opposed their Soveraigne in former ages,
I could also tell you out of your own Chronicles the fearful and dismal ends of those (together with their families) who have opposed their Sovereign in former ages,
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2. I could assure the downfall of the Rebells, as they are men delighting in Warre, from Psal. 68.30. Rebuke the company of the speare-men, the multitude of the Bulls, with the Calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of Silver, scatter thou the people that delight in warre:
2. I could assure the downfall of the Rebels, as they Are men delighting in War, from Psalm 68.30. Rebuke the company of the spearmen, the multitude of the Bulls, with the Calves of the people, till every one submit himself with Pieces of Silver, scatter thou the people that delight in war:
and by Calves of the people, you may understand those Country folk, that came bleating up to London, (from the adjoining Counties) with their Petitions against the present established Government;
and by Calves of the people, you may understand those Country folk, that Come bleating up to London, (from the adjoining Counties) with their Petitions against the present established Government;
all these, or all such as these, shall bee rebuked by the Lord (as the Psalmist teacheth) and made to submit themselves with pieces of silver, they shall be glad to offer money,
all these, or all such as these, shall be rebuked by the Lord (as the Psalmist Teaches) and made to submit themselves with Pieces of silver, they shall be glad to offer money,
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for the ransome of their lives, even because they are a people that delight in warre, and they that will not do so, shall be scattered, and blowne away,
for the ransom of their lives, even Because they Are a people that delight in war, and they that will not do so, shall be scattered, and blown away,
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4. I could pormise their assured punishment, as they are bloudy and deceitfull men, from Psalm. 5.6. where 'tis said, that God shall destroy them that speak leasing, the Lords abhorres the bloudy and deceitfull man, and Psal. 55.23. 'tis concluded hhat bloudy and deceitfull men shall not live out halfe their daies:
4. I could pormise their assured punishment, as they Are bloody and deceitful men, from Psalm. 5.6. where it's said, that God shall destroy them that speak leasing, the lords abhors the bloody and deceitful man, and Psalm 55.23. it's concluded hhat bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days:
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The Idume•ns were the Edomites or childen of Esau, they are called the people of Gods curse, for they were Rebells against the people of Israel, unto whom in Iacob the superiority over them was given, and by David seized upon:
The Idume•ns were the Edomites or children of Esau, they Are called the people of God's curse, for they were Rebels against the people of Israel, unto whom in Iacob the superiority over them was given, and by David seized upon:
because thou hast said these two Nations and th•se two Countri•s (namely of Israel and Iudah) shall be mine, and we will possesse them — Therefore as I live saith the Lord God, I well even do according to thine anger,
Because thou hast said these two nations and th•se two Countri•s (namely of Israel and Iudah) shall be mine, and we will possess them — Therefore as I live Says the Lord God, I well even do according to thine anger,
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and according to thine envy which thou hast used out of thine hatred against them; and I will make my selfe knowne amongst them when I have judged thee, &c. In all which words of the Prophet, beside the certainty of Edoms ruine evidenced by the oath of God twice over, as I live, observe these their conditions:
and according to thine envy which thou hast used out of thine hatred against them; and I will make my self known among them when I have judged thee, etc. In all which words of the Prophet, beside the certainty of Edoms ruin evidenced by the oath of God twice over, as I live, observe these their conditions:
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1. They did not hate bloud, they delighted to make themselves instruments of wrath when they had no call thereto, God did at sundry times punish the Israelites by all their neighbour Nations, by the Egyptians, Moabites, Midianites, Philistims, and the rest,
1. They did not hate blood, they delighted to make themselves Instruments of wrath when they had no call thereto, God did At sundry times Punish the Israelites by all their neighbour nations, by the egyptians, Moabites, midianites, philistines, and the rest,
for they were brethren to the Israelites, (being the children of Esau Iacobs brother) and they were to live in obedience to them by Gods ordination disposing the superioritie to Iacob and his seed,
for they were brothers to the Israelites, (being the children of Esau Iacobs brother) and they were to live in Obedience to them by God's ordination disposing the superiority to Iacob and his seed,
2. They were also sacrilegious and covetous rebels, they were the Edomites that cryed out against the Temple, (as some do now against Churches) down with it down with it even to the ground, and they were these, that swallowed up in their expectation the estates of Israel and Iuda, (after that manner as the men of Westminster with their Abettors, do the Inheritances of the Lords and Gentlemen that are with his Majesty) they said, these two Nations shall be ours:
2. They were also sacrilegious and covetous rebels, they were the Edomites that cried out against the Temple, (as Some do now against Churches) down with it down with it even to the ground, and they were these, that swallowed up in their expectation the estates of Israel and Iuda, (After that manner as the men of Westminster with their Abettors, do the Inheritances of the lords and Gentlemen that Are with his Majesty) they said, these two nations shall be ours:
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which is a sin mightily provokeing God to wrath and jealousie, the fire of my jealousie (saies, he Ezekiel 3.5.) is against the Idumeans, because they have (in their own thoughts) appointed my land (for the land bestowed by my providence upon such men) unto their owne possession, as a prey unto themselves, with the joy of their hearts and with despightfull mindes.
which is a since mightily provoking God to wrath and jealousy, the fire of my jealousy (Says, he Ezekielem 3.5.) is against the Idumeans, Because they have (in their own thoughts) appointed my land (for the land bestowed by my providence upon such men) unto their own possession, as a prey unto themselves, with the joy of their hearts and with despiteful minds.
3. Observe that God (in punishing wicked Rebells,) doth observe the law of retaliation (as 'tis lawfull for the King (Gods Vicegerent) to do in cases of like nature:) because they were men of bloud,
3. Observe that God (in punishing wicked Rebels,) does observe the law of retaliation (as it's lawful for the King (God's Vicegerent) to do in cases of like nature:) Because they were men of blood,
therefore they shall meet with bloud, because thou hast not hated bloud (saith the Lord) even bloud shall pursue thee, and againe, I will even do to thee, according to thine anger,
Therefore they shall meet with blood, Because thou hast not hated blood (Says the Lord) even blood shall pursue thee, and again, I will even do to thee, according to thine anger,
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and whose Lands and revenues thou didst covet, to deale so with thee, as thou in the dispightfulnesse of thine heart didst purpose and resolve to deale with them.
and whose Lands and revenues thou didst covet, to deal so with thee, as thou in the dispightfulnesse of thine heart didst purpose and resolve to deal with them.
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see Ezek. 25.12, 14. Because Edom hath dealt against the house of Iudah, (unbidden) and hath taken vengeance, (for some conceived wrongs,) and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them, (whereas being their brethren and superious, they should rather (if wronged by them) have referred the same to God:) therefore (saies the Lord) I will stretch out my hand against Edom. And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel,
see Ezekiel 25.12, 14. Because Edom hath dealt against the house of Iudah, (unbidden) and hath taken vengeance, (for Some conceived wrongs,) and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them, (whereas being their brothers and Superior, they should rather (if wronged by them) have referred the same to God:) Therefore (Says the Lord) I will stretch out my hand against Edom. And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel,
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2. Because 'tis according to ordinary Justice, that they who injuriously encroach upon other mens rights, should forfeit their owne, (as a punishment for their injustice) to these very persons;
2. Because it's according to ordinary justice, that they who injuriously encroach upon other men's rights, should forfeit their own, (as a punishment for their injustice) to these very Persons;
and devoure them, yea they shall possesse their possessions, even the mount of Esau, and Saviours shall come out of mount Sion to judge the mount of Esau. The application of these things I leave to your selves.
and devour them, yea they shall possess their possessions, even the mount of Esau, and Saviors shall come out of mount Sion to judge the mount of Esau The application of these things I leave to your selves.
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4. There is one thing more that I would have you observe from that place before quoted, Ezek. 35. the last words, where God tells Edom, that he will make himself known amongst Israel, by his judgements upon him:
4. There is one thing more that I would have you observe from that place before quoted, Ezekiel 35. the last words, where God tells Edom, that he will make himself known among Israel, by his Judgments upon him:
the Israelites were growne a most deboish'd, prophane, impudent, and ungodly people (the major part of them,) which made the Lord give them up to be punished by the Chaldeans :
the Israelites were grown a most deboished, profane, impudent, and ungodly people (the Major part of them,) which made the Lord give them up to be punished by the Chaldeans:
or to joine with the Chaldeans against them;) the Lord did meane so to gaine upon their hearts and spirits, that they should learne thereby to know him truly,
or to join with the Chaldeans against them;) the Lord did mean so to gain upon their hearts and spirits, that they should Learn thereby to know him truly,
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And truly (friends) I have an hope that when the great and mighty God shall have subdued under your power these Edomites our Enemies, who are so full of spight,
And truly (Friends) I have an hope that when the great and mighty God shall have subdued under your power these Edomites our Enemies, who Are so full of spite,
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I answer, 'tis no such severity in God, to beat men with their owne rods, to do to them according as they determined to do to others, beside 'tis but equity and justice to proportionate punishment in weight and measure, according to the height or weight of sin:
I answer, it's no such severity in God, to beatrice men with their own rods, to do to them according as they determined to do to Others, beside it's but equity and Justice to proportionate punishment in weight and measure, according to the height or weight of since:
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which was more then they that crucified him durst dare to do, for had they knowne (saies the great Apostle) they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory:
which was more then they that Crucified him durst Dare to do, for had they known (Says the great Apostle) they would not have Crucified the Lord of Glory:
And I blesse God for it, I could never yet speake that language of Kill, Slay, and Destroy, which the Ministers of the Rebells side are so skilfull in;
And I bless God for it, I could never yet speak that language of Kill, Slay, and Destroy, which the Ministers of the Rebels side Are so skilful in;
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wherefore I beseech you give mee leave (as the Minister of Jesus Christ, for your souls good,) to propound a few such particulars to your consideration and remembrance,
Wherefore I beseech you give me leave (as the Minister of jesus christ, for your Souls good,) to propound a few such particulars to your consideration and remembrance,
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I am confident (through the strength and goodnesse of God) that these rebellious enemies of the King, whom you oppose, (notwithstanding their height of pride,
I am confident (through the strength and Goodness of God) that these rebellious enemies of the King, whom you oppose, (notwithstanding their height of pride,
and gracious King, not withstanding their multitude of Armes and men, and their diligence in their way) shall ere long, (if your sinfull and unsutable carriages do not hinder,) be brought to beg, their lives at your hands;
and gracious King, not withstanding their multitude of Arms and men, and their diligence in their Way) shall ere long, (if your sinful and unsuitable carriages do not hinder,) be brought to beg, their lives At your hands;
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but 'tis justice rather, and the prevention of mischief and cruelty, for as such have been meanes alreadie to undoe and murder many by leading them into paths of death,
but it's Justice rather, and the prevention of mischief and cruelty, for as such have been means already to undo and murder many by leading them into paths of death,
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That they had no compassion on the young Children, on the Maiden, or on the old man, on him that stooped for age, indeed though God did deliver the nation into their hands to punish,
That they had no compassion on the young Children, on the Maiden, or on the old man, on him that stooped for age, indeed though God did deliver the Nation into their hands to Punish,
nor (so much as in you lieth) suffer to be done, in coole blood, to the most impious Rebels, any thing that savours of immodestie, barbarousnesse, or inhumanitie.
nor (so much as in you lies) suffer to be done, in cool blood, to the most impious Rebels, any thing that savours of immodesty, barbarousness, or inhumanity.
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and odious to God, though offered to an Edomite, as appears by that his threat unto the Moabites, for their burning the bones of the King of Edom to lime, Amos 2.1.
and odious to God, though offered to an Edomite, as appears by that his threat unto the Moabites, for their burning the bones of the King of Edom to lime, Amos 2.1.
The ancient Romans (the bravest Souldiers in the world) were carefull to absteine from all kinde of harsh words in such cases, (as kill him, hang him, knocke him down, rogue, villain, or the like:) as also from all kind of barbarousnesse and inhumanitie in their executions,
The ancient Roman (the Bravest Soldiers in the world) were careful to abstain from all kind of harsh words in such cases, (as kill him, hang him, knock him down, rogue, villain, or the like:) as also from all kind of barbarousness and inhumanity in their executions,
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The Lord threatens to execute great vengeance upon the Philistines with furious rebukes, because (saies the Text) thou didst take vengeance upon thine enemies with a despightfull heart,
The Lord threatens to execute great vengeance upon the philistines with furious rebukes, Because (Says the Text) thou didst take vengeance upon thine enemies with a despiteful heart,
and to this end remember the graciousnesse of the Kings spirit and disposition, how he hath hitherto looked upon the vilest of them all with an eye of pitie:
and to this end Remember the graciousness of the Kings Spirit and disposition, how he hath hitherto looked upon the Vilest of them all with an eye of pity:
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and look you to your Commission (which you have from His Majestie,) which (let the enemies bawle never so,) is far more mild then they deserve it should be:
and look you to your Commission (which you have from His Majesty,) which (let the enemies bawl never so,) is Far more mild then they deserve it should be:
and indeed do what we can, there are wicked men enow in an Armie, who will extend their furie even to crueltie, which when we have observed, we may see Gods hand therein against the Rebels:
and indeed do what we can, there Are wicked men enough in an Army, who will extend their fury even to cruelty, which when we have observed, we may see God's hand therein against the Rebels:
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though I confesse this too, that somtime God hath (in their heat of bloud) infused into good and holy men a certain spirit, which hath appeared as a cruell spirit;
though I confess this too, that sometime God hath (in their heat of blood) infused into good and holy men a certain Spirit, which hath appeared as a cruel Spirit;
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and perhaps have devoured up all the provision in the house, then to requite their Landlord with eobbing and plundering him of his houshold commodities,
and perhaps have devoured up all the provision in the house, then to requite their Landlord with eobbing and plundering him of his household commodities,
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but, Gentlemen and Souldiers, if you acknowledge your selves the Kings Messengers, remember your imployment •ccording to your Commission, is to punish rebels,
but, Gentlemen and Soldiers, if you acknowledge your selves the Kings Messengers, Remember your employment •ccording to your Commission, is to Punish rebels,
what ever bloud of theirs you shed in battell, is not innocent bloud, but as guiltie bloud as ever was shed by Christians in a just warre since the beginning of Christianity:
what ever blood of theirs you shed in battle, is not innocent blood, but as guilty blood as ever was shed by Christians in a just war since the beginning of Christianity:
for concerning the heads of this Rebellion, the men of Westminster, or the faction there, who to vex their religious King, have bestowed their best care to lose Ireland, to give away Scotland, and to destroy England: these men, I say, together with their bloud-thirstie Chaplains, by whose venemous tongues they belch out so much blasphemie, treason,
for Concerning the Heads of this Rebellion, the men of Westminster, or the faction there, who to vex their religious King, have bestowed their best care to loose Ireland, to give away Scotland, and to destroy England: these men, I say, together with their bloodthirsty Chaplains, by whose venomous tongues they belch out so much blasphemy, treason,
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if ever any combination of men upon earth, since the Scribes and Pharisees of Christs time did sin the sin against the Holy Ghost, I feare these are they:
if ever any combination of men upon earth, since the Scribes and Pharisees of Christ time did sin the since against the Holy Ghost, I Fear these Are they:
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and in plotting to performe? How have they hood-winked the poore Commonaltie of England, with suspitions of the Kings calling in Forraigners to invade the Land,
and in plotting to perform? How have they hoodwinked the poor Commonalty of England, with suspicions of the Kings calling in Foreigners to invade the Land,
What peevish constructions have they made of all His Majesties most honest and candid expressions? How have they studied most irreligiously to thwart him in all his pious and peaceable desires? all this doth plainly speak to every discerning eye, that their labours are, against their owne consciences, to grieve the Holy Ghost in the bosome of Gods Annointed.
What peevish constructions have they made of all His Majesties most honest and candid expressions? How have they studied most irreligiously to thwart him in all his pious and peaceable Desires? all this does plainly speak to every discerning eye, that their labours Are, against their own Consciences, to grieve the Holy Ghost in the bosom of God's Anointed.
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affirming that the proceedings in the urging thereof were too extremely violent, and the penaltie annexed thereto upon the refusall thereof was too cruell:
affirming that the proceedings in the urging thereof were too extremely violent, and the penalty annexed thereto upon the refusal thereof was too cruel:
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and more illegall, with more extremitie of violence, and with heavier penalties, upon more people, all in generall, more ignorant, whereby they have indangered millions of soules,
and more illegal, with more extremity of violence, and with Heavier penalties, upon more people, all in general, more ignorant, whereby they have endangered millions of Souls,
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and deposed many faithfull Ministers, and others, from their places, means, and maintenance, because they dare not offend God and their own consciences in taking of it.
and deposed many faithful Ministers, and Others, from their places, means, and maintenance, Because they Dare not offend God and their own Consciences in taking of it.
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when they have beene moved to restraine Anabaptists, Hereticks, and vicious persons (whereof there be such swarmes among them) namely, that these serve to advantage the Cause, to promote the great designe in hand (scil.
when they have been moved to restrain Anabaptists, Heretics, and vicious Persons (whereof there be such swarms among them) namely, that these serve to advantage the Cause, to promote the great Design in hand (scil.
and the Authour of good successe: Remember that precept, Deut. 23.9. When the Host goeth forth against the enemies, then keep thee from every wicked thing:
and the Author of good success: remember that precept, Deuteronomy 23.9. When the Host Goes forth against the enemies, then keep thee from every wicked thing:
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for they (I mean the seekers of Rebellion) are such imbittered enemies against the truth of grace, (what ever they pretend) that they gnash their very teeth at those whom they cannot vitiate with their rebellion,
for they (I mean the seekers of Rebellion) Are such imbittered enemies against the truth of grace, (what ever they pretend) that they gnash their very teeth At those whom they cannot vitiate with their rebellion,
God will see them paid that are imploied in his work, you may observe in Ezek. 29.18.19. That God takes order for Nebuchadnezzar and his Armie, That they should be paid for the service they had done against Tyrus.
God will see them paid that Are employed in his work, you may observe in Ezekiel 29.18.19. That God Takes order for Nebuchadnezzar and his Army, That they should be paid for the service they had done against Tyre.
You Gentlemen of the Countrey, Townsmen, and others who are not Souldiers, and do not assist personally in this righteous way, be it knowne unto you, that you are bound in dutie and conscience ▪ to afford the liberall and willing aid of your purses:
You Gentlemen of the Country, Townsmen, and Others who Are not Soldiers, and do not assist personally in this righteous Way, be it known unto you, that you Are bound in duty and conscience ▪ to afford the liberal and willing aid of your purses:
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for is it just that these your Countrimen should (like Zebulon and Nephthali, Iudg. 4.) jeopard their lives unto death in the high places of the field, while you in the mean time,
for is it just that these your Countrymen should (like Zebulon and Nephthali, Judges 4.) jeopard their lives unto death in the high places of the field, while you in the mean time,
nor hath such an heart as he should have, that desires any thing more then a bare being, till his Soveraigne be again setled in the throne of his Kingdome.
nor hath such an heart as he should have, that Desires any thing more then a bore being, till his Sovereign be again settled in the throne of his Kingdom.
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For be assured that otherwise the curse of Meroz will be your portion, Curse ye Meroz (saies the Angell of the Lord) curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof,
For be assured that otherwise the curse of Meroz will be your portion, Curse you Meroz (Says the Angel of the Lord) curse you bitterly the inhabitants thereof,
because they came not to help the Lord (the Captain of the Lord, the Annointed of the Lord) against the mighty, or against his ungodly enemies, that did so mightily increase, and so mightily exalt themselves.
Because they Come not to help the Lord (the Captain of the Lord, the Anointed of the Lord) against the mighty, or against his ungodly enemies, that did so mightily increase, and so mightily exalt themselves.
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be carefull (I pray) to afford the assistance of your praiers, that the spirit of the Lord may come upon that Princely Generall whom God hath sent for your protection into these parts, as it did upon Sampson when the Philistimes were upon him:
be careful (I pray) to afford the assistance of your Prayers, that the Spirit of the Lord may come upon that Princely General whom God hath sent for your protection into these parts, as it did upon Sampson when the Philistines were upon him:
so fully beautified with all the qualities of a most accomplished Generalll, and made more glorious yet, by the spaule and daubings of the treacherous and foule-mouthed Rebells, (which alone is sufficient to speak him excellent, to all that know not him,
so Fully beautified with all the qualities of a most accomplished General, and made more glorious yet, by the spaule and daubings of the treacherous and Foulmouthed Rebels, (which alone is sufficient to speak him excellent, to all that know not him,
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And let us daily blesse the God of Heaven for him, and for his Princely Brother, the two great Instruments of our supportation, in these daies of our calamity;
And let us daily bless the God of Heaven for him, and for his Princely Brother, the two great Instruments of our supportation, in these days of our calamity;
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let us observe the Almighties doing, how hee in bl•ssing and honouring them hath at length regarded the low and afflicted estate of their Royall Mother,
let us observe the Almighty's doing, how he in bl•ssing and honouring them hath At length regarded the low and afflicted estate of their Royal Mother,
and hath thereby graciously answered our prayers for her, but 'tis in such a way, that our enemies are ready even to gnash their teeths at the Majestie of Heaven for it, (as may appeare by their rating and chiding of God for the same in some of their prayers:) well (friends) I say but this;
and hath thereby graciously answered our Prayers for her, but it's in such a Way, that our enemies Are ready even to gnash their teeth's At the Majesty of Heaven for it, (as may appear by their rating and chiding of God for the same in Some of their Prayers:) well (Friends) I say but this;
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and for the blessing of God upon his righteous Cause, take some order to reforme these abuses, quantum in vobis est, beside you might save some Money by it, your works would stand the better;
and for the blessing of God upon his righteous Cause, take Some order to reform these Abuses, quantum in vobis est, beside you might save Some Money by it, your works would stand the better;
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yea if you would take the course which I shall prescribe, you would spare your selves a great deal of trouble in another kind, and some charges too; 'tis this.
yea if you would take the course which I shall prescribe, you would spare your selves a great deal of trouble in Another kind, and Some charges too; it's this.
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You are full of suspicions here in the Towne, (I perceive) that you have treacherous persons among you, such as are better affected to the Enemies, then to the King:
You Are full of suspicions Here in the Town, (I perceive) that you have treacherous Persons among you, such as Are better affected to the Enemies, then to the King:
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and many have bin imprisoned upon jealousies and fears, and nothing that I see yet can be proved against them, insomuch that perhaps they may prove honester men then some of those that have molested them.
and many have been imprisoned upon jealousies and fears, and nothing that I see yet can be proved against them, insomuch that perhaps they may prove Honester men then Some of those that have molested them.
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Now one true way (as I take it) to find out the Kings Enemies amongst you is this, appoint Officers in everie street (let the Church-Wardens and Constables assist therein,) to inflict and leavie (according to Statute) a pecuniarie mulct upon every Townsman,
Now one true Way (as I take it) to find out the Kings Enemies among you is this, appoint Officers in every street (let the Church-Wardens and Constables assist therein,) to inflict and leavy (according to Statute) a pecuniary mulct upon every Townsman,
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and this Monie thus leavied, I would have imploied to buy food & victuals for the Prisoners of the Rebells party, (some of whom we have in the Town alreadie,
and this Money thus levied, I would have employed to buy food & victuals for the Prisoners of the Rebels party, (Some of whom we have in the Town already,
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for without question they that afford them most monie in this kinde, most reliefe, that feast their bodies best, may be yeelded their best friends, and the Kings greater Enemies:
for without question they that afford them most money in this kind, most relief, that feast their bodies best, may be yielded their best Friends, and the Kings greater Enemies:
