A sermon preached at the assizes in St. Maries Church in request of George Ashby Esq., High-Sheriff of the said county by Thomas Sawbridge, Vicar of Harstone, July the 25th, 1689.
WHat was but here promised to the Jews, is, thanks to the Divine Providence and the Care of our Gracious King and Queen (as we hope) in a great measure granted to us of this Age and Nation,
WHat was but Here promised to the jews, is, thanks to the Divine Providence and the Care of our Gracious King and Queen (as we hope) in a great measure granted to us of this Age and nation,
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this day is this Scripture fulfilled, and that not only in our Ears, but to our Eyes, we at this time beholding the happy Instruments of our Reformation, restoring to us our just Laws and Liberties,
this day is this Scripture fulfilled, and that not only in our Ears, but to our Eyes, we At this time beholding the happy Instruments of our Reformation, restoring to us our just Laws and Liberties,
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That the welfare and happiness of a Nation, and particularly of this, greatly depends upon the having good Judges and wise Counsellors. 2. I shall consider what is meant by Judges as at the first,
That the welfare and happiness of a nation, and particularly of this, greatly depends upon the having good Judges and wise Counsellors. 2. I shall Consider what is meant by Judges as At the First,
and where there is no Counsel the People fall, that without Counsel Purposes are disappointed, and that no great thing is to be taken in hand but with good advice.
and where there is no Counsel the People fallen, that without Counsel Purposes Are disappointed, and that no great thing is to be taken in hand but with good Advice.
but 'tis needless, since for the want of such Counsellors, or rather having liv'd under such a one as the Wiseman mentions, Whose way is right in his own Eyes, hath not hearkened unto Counsels, we are sufficiently convinc'd of this Truth.
but it's needless, since for the want of such Counsellors, or rather having lived under such a one as the Wiseman mentions, Whose Way is right in his own Eyes, hath not harkened unto Counsels, we Are sufficiently convinced of this Truth.
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when Justice is acted, and Judges act justly, when neither Bribery, nor Injustice, Oppression, nor perverting of Judgment are in a Nation, God hath promised,
when justice is acted, and Judges act justly, when neither Bribery, nor Injustice, Oppression, nor perverting of Judgement Are in a nation, God hath promised,
and in this Sence our Case is like that of the Jews in the days of Samuel, If we shall still do wickedly, we shall be consumed both we and our King, and particularly in the case of doing Justice and executing just Judgment, the Scriptures are plain,
and in this Sense our Case is like that of the jews in the days of Samuel, If we shall still do wickedly, we shall be consumed both we and our King, and particularly in the case of doing justice and executing just Judgement, the Scriptures Are plain,
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Of many such places, I shall beg leave to remind you of some few, Deut. 16.18. Judges and Officers shalt thou make thee, in all thy Gates, and they shall Judge the People with just Judgment;
Of many such places, I shall beg leave to remind you of Some few, Deuteronomy 16.18. Judges and Officers shalt thou make thee, in all thy Gates, and they shall Judge the People with just Judgement;
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Thou shalt not wrest Judgment, thou shalt not respect Persons, neither take a Gift, — that which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live and inherit the Land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
Thou shalt not wrest Judgement, thou shalt not respect Persons, neither take a Gift, — that which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou Mayest live and inherit the Land which the Lord thy God gives thee.
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Justice which at once adorns and upholds the State, Justice that Establisheth the Throne and exalteth a Nation, Justice that Bond and Ligament of Society, which holdeth the Building all together.
justice which At once adorns and upholds the State, justice that Establisheth the Throne and Exalteth a nation, justice that Bound and Ligament of Society, which holds the Building all together.
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and when good Judges are turn'd out, we may say as Elisha said of Elijah; Ah the Horses and Chariots of Israel, yea as if the Ark it self was gone, the Glory of Israel is departed, hence the Prophets term'd such Times evil Times,
and when good Judges Are turned out, we may say as Elisha said of Elijah; Ah the Horses and Chariots of Israel, yea as if the Ark it self was gone, the Glory of Israel is departed, hence the prophets termed such Times evil Times,
and then it may be that the Lord God of Hosts will be gracious with the Remnant of Joseph, in vain we boast and think our selves secure as living under a Happy and Easy Government, protected by good and wholesome Laws,
and then it may be that the Lord God of Hosts will be gracious with the Remnant of Joseph, in vain we boast and think our selves secure as living under a Happy and Easy Government, protected by good and wholesome Laws,
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then will I cause you to dwell in this place in the Land I gave to your Fathers for ever and ever, the same is repeated, Cap. 22. with this promise, v. 4. For if ye do this thing indeed;
then will I cause you to dwell in this place in the Land I gave to your Father's for ever and ever, the same is repeated, Cap. 22. with this promise, v. 4. For if you do this thing indeed;
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God ever rewarding that Nation with Prosperity, which was careful to observe public Justice, as was eminent in the Government of the Romans, who as St. Austin observes were recompensed to their keeping Faith and doing Justice,
God ever rewarding that nation with Prosperity, which was careful to observe public justice, as was eminent in the Government of the Roman, who as Saint Austin observes were recompensed to their keeping Faith and doing justice,
and Vice grow insolent, and the Manners of Men grow dissolute and licentious, and the whole Nation in a short time be disorder'd and come to Desolation.
and Vice grow insolent, and the Manners of Men grow dissolute and licentious, and the Whole nation in a short time be disordered and come to Desolation.
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and mean Ones by their Example will be trampling upon Authority, and then a Nations Case is like that of the Jewish Anarchy, every one will do what is right in his own Eyes.
and mean Ones by their Exampl will be trampling upon authority, and then a nations Case is like that of the Jewish Anarchy, every one will do what is right in his own Eyes.
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and are continually attending on this very same thing, hence have they those Appellations of Fathers, intimating that all good Magistrates should have a Fatherly Care over,
and Are continually attending on this very same thing, hence have they those Appellations of Father's, intimating that all good Magistrates should have a Fatherly Care over,
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and ought to feed and defend their Flocks, and do that to the State which David did to his flock, not suffer the Lyon or Bear to take or hurt one poor Lamb amongst them.
and ought to feed and defend their Flocks, and do that to the State which David did to his flock, not suffer the lion or Bear to take or hurt one poor Lamb among them.
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Indeed this is a Duty we all owe to our Neighbour, but Judges and Magistrates are more especially obliged to use the utmost of their Power, to let no opportunity slip, of helping those to right that suffer wrong, to stand by their poor Neighbour, who by Great, Rich or Covetous Men are oppressed, to protect them from Injuries,
Indeed this is a Duty we all owe to our Neighbour, but Judges and Magistrates Are more especially obliged to use the utmost of their Power, to let no opportunity slip, of helping those to right that suffer wrong, to stand by their poor Neighbour, who by Great, Rich or Covetous Men Are oppressed, to Pact them from Injuries,
and to deliver them out of the hands of such, as are too Mighty, or too Crafty for them, endeavouring by force or fraud, to deprive them of their Lives or Livelihoods,
and to deliver them out of the hands of such, as Are too Mighty, or too Crafty for them, endeavouring by force or fraud, to deprive them of their Lives or Livelihoods,
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even such good Judges shall judge the People according to Right, and defend the Poor, they shall keep the simple Folk by their right, defend the Children of the poor,
even such good Judges shall judge the People according to Right, and defend the Poor, they shall keep the simple Folk by their right, defend the Children of the poor,
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and nothing less then a sincere and constant Adminstration of Justice will add weight to their Words, win Awe and Esteem to their Persons, preserve the Authority of their Places, put Life and Activity into their Spirits,
and nothing less then a sincere and constant Administration of justice will add weight to their Words, win Awe and Esteem to their Persons, preserve the authority of their Places, put Life and Activity into their Spirits,
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and enable them chearfully to do the Work of their Calling, and thereby render the Prince and People Happy, there being (for want of Justice) no complaining in the Streets.
and enable them cheerfully to do the Work of their Calling, and thereby render the Prince and People Happy, there being (for want of justice) not complaining in the Streets.
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You know the Elders of Israel, thirsty after a Change of Government, but durst never attempt it till the Sons of Samuel by turning aside after Lucre, by taking Bribes,
You know the Elders of Israel, thirsty After a Change of Government, but durst never attempt it till the Sons of Samuel by turning aside After Lucre, by taking Bribes,
nor do they come within the compass of their Sphere, they ought to be left to the cognizance and determination of States-men and Lawyers, who best understand the Constitution of the Government,
nor do they come within the compass of their Sphere, they ought to be left to the cognizance and determination of Statesmen and Lawyers, who best understand the Constitution of the Government,
and the Force and Effect of the Laws of their respective Countries, and are therefore presumed, to be the best able to judge the one (by Constitution) in whom the Sovereignity resideth,
and the Force and Effect of the Laws of their respective Countries, and Are Therefore presumed, to be the best able to judge the one (by Constitution) in whom the Sovereignty resideth,
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and there is none here but knows there are sundry Cases, in which the Subject (in maintenance of his right and property) may go to Tryal with the King, bring his Action and have Judgment against him in his own Court;
and there is none Here but knows there Are sundry Cases, in which the Subject (in maintenance of his right and property) may go to Trial with the King, bring his Actium and have Judgement against him in his own Court;
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and if they are careful they may regulate, and in a great measure prevent those Abuses, which too often are in the Grand or Petty Jury, in the Accuser, Witness, Pleader, Attorney, and inferior Clerks and under-Officers;
and if they Are careful they may regulate, and in a great measure prevent those Abuses, which too often Are in the Grand or Petty Jury, in the Accuser, Witness, Pleader, attorney, and inferior Clerks and under-Officers;
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The Kings Majesty, says the Lord Coke, at his Coronation, is sworn to do Justice to all his Subjects, which in his own Person, it is impossible to perform;
The Kings Majesty, Says the Lord Coke, At his Coronation, is sworn to do justice to all his Subject's, which in his own Person, it is impossible to perform;
Judges then are chiefly entrusted with the Kings Laws, and have a superintendency over all other at the Assizes, whose duty is to see how others do theirs,
Judges then Are chiefly Entrusted with the Kings Laws, and have a superintendency over all other At the Assizes, whose duty is to see how Others do theirs,
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and all other inferior Officers, if they be not also just, will yet be afraid and not dare to act unjustly barefac'd and openly, many such things I fear, want a Reformation,
and all other inferior Officers, if they be not also just, will yet be afraid and not Dare to act unjustly barefaced and openly, many such things I Fear, want a Reformation,
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our Laws are made by Authority of Parliament, for the good of the People, but 'tis you that put life into them, which if not duly executed are but dead Letters, ye are the leges Loquentes, and by the due and true Execution of our good and wholesome Laws, you shall free this Nation from infinite Mischiefs,
our Laws Are made by authority of Parliament, for the good of the People, but it's you that put life into them, which if not duly executed Are but dead Letters, you Are the leges Loquentes, and by the due and true Execution of our good and wholesome Laws, you shall free this nation from infinite Mischiefs,
and the Subject his just Liberty and Property, and in every Case pronounce such just and righteous Judgment, that it may seem needless to speak to the Ear, what in our days will be so visible to the Eye, we seeing our selves happy in that we have Judges at the first, which brings me to them, who I hope are come to us, just Judges, viz. To shew you what is meant by Judges as at the first and in this I shall be brief,
and the Subject his just Liberty and Property, and in every Case pronounce such just and righteous Judgement, that it may seem needless to speak to the Ear, what in our days will be so visible to the Eye, we seeing our selves happy in that we have Judges At the First, which brings me to them, who I hope Are come to us, just Judges, viz. To show you what is meant by Judges as At the First and in this I shall be brief,
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and I shall first consider Judges as at the first, in general, and secondly in particular. 1. Judges as at the first in general, such as God constituted at the first,
and I shall First Consider Judges as At the First, in general, and secondly in particular. 1. Judges as At the First in general, such as God constituted At the First,
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and of these 'tis requir'd, that they be Men of Wisdom and Understanding, Men that fear God and hate Covetousness, Men of Integrity and Courage, Lovers of Truth, having no respect of Persons, a word or two of each Quality.
and of these it's required, that they be Men of Wisdom and Understanding, Men that Fear God and hate Covetousness, Men of Integrity and Courage, Lovers of Truth, having no respect of Persons, a word or two of each Quality.
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1. Judges at the first were required to be Men of Wisdom and Understanding, Deut. 1.13. Take ye Wise Men, and Understanding, and known among your Tribes, and I will make them Rulers over you.
1. Judges At the First were required to be Men of Wisdom and Understanding, Deuteronomy 1.13. Take you Wise Men, and Understanding, and known among your Tribes, and I will make them Rulers over you.
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and he then acts as a Judge as at the first, who when he hath heard both Parties with equal Patience, who hath duly examined the Witnesses, considering who they are,
and he then acts as a Judge as At the First, who when he hath herd both Parties with equal Patience, who hath duly examined the Witnesses, considering who they Are,
and what they say, and well weighed all Evidences and Circumstances, and trying all other just ways of finding out the Truth, then pronounceth Sentence accordingly.
and what they say, and well weighed all Evidences and circumstances, and trying all other just ways of finding out the Truth, then pronounceth Sentence accordingly.
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and such as were at the first, used Indifferency in the Administration of Justice, considering the Cause, abstract from all Relation but that of Right and Equity, having no respect of Persons or partial Inelination to any side.
and such as were At the First, used Indifferency in the Administration of justice, considering the Cause, abstract from all Relation but that of Right and Equity, having no respect of Persons or partial Inelination to any side.
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yea for want of this, Magistracy becomes contemptible, and the Oppressors grow Insolent, and like those in the Psalmist, cry, who shall say unto us, what do ye? We are Rich, we are Great,
yea for want of this, Magistracy becomes contemptible, and the Oppressors's grow Insolent, and like those in the Psalmist, cry, who shall say unto us, what do you? We Are Rich, we Are Great,
and therefore the Wicked, the Wrongdoer, the Oppressor, and such as do Violence, are in the Scripture, said, to have no fear of God before their Eyes,
and Therefore the Wicked, the Wrongdoer, the Oppressor, and such as doe Violence, Are in the Scripture, said, to have no Fear of God before their Eyes,
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The Fear of God, says Solomon, is the beginning of Wisdom, and 'tis the Fountain of Justice, this was urged by Moses, and repeated by good Jehoshaphat, 2 Chron. 19.6. Take heed what ye do:
The fear of God, Says Solomon, is the beginning of Wisdom, and it's the Fountain of justice, this was urged by Moses, and repeated by good Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 19.6. Take heed what you do:
but discountenance Fraud and Deceit in all others, such as false Accusations, false Witnesses, crafty and cunning Pleaders, by whom a bad Cause is made a good one;
but discountenance Fraud and Deceit in all Others, such as false Accusations, false Witnesses, crafty and cunning Pleaders, by whom a bad Cause is made a good one;
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Now the Magistrate, as a Lover of Truth, should be jealous and use his utmost skill and industry in all suspicious Causes, to sift and bolt out the Truth,
Now the Magistrate, as a Lover of Truth, should be jealous and use his utmost skill and industry in all suspicious Causes, to sift and bolt out the Truth,
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and those Judges who will receive Bribes, or may be dealt with or spoken to in their Chambers, do not respect the Cause of the said innocent Person, nor the Law but Gifts;
and those Judges who will receive Bribes, or may be dealt with or spoken to in their Chambers, do not respect the Cause of the said innocent Person, nor the Law but Gifts;
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and their Commission extends to hear and determine all Causes between Party and Party, and also between the King and the Party depending, to Acquit or Condemn all such Prisoners,
and their Commission extends to hear and determine all Causes between Party and Party, and also between the King and the Party depending, to Acquit or Condemn all such Prisoners,
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but quo modo, not according to our Will, Conceit or Opinion, but Secundum Legem & Consuetudinem Maneriae Anglicanae, which Law, Custom and Manner must be Executed with Judgment, Understanding and Equity;
but quo modo, not according to our Will, Conceit or Opinion, but Secundum Legem & Consuetudinem Maneriae Anglicanae, which Law, Custom and Manner must be Executed with Judgement, Understanding and Equity;
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and according to our Knowledge and Understanding we must uprightly judge according to Equity, without, in the least sort, being drawn by respecting either Person,
and according to our Knowledge and Understanding we must uprightly judge according to Equity, without, in the least sort, being drawn by respecting either Person,
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Briefly, says he, the Office of a Judge is to hear each Party speak solemnly, to answer or object directly, to see (as near as may be possible) each Truth substantially proved,
Briefly, Says he, the Office of a Judge is to hear each Party speak solemnly, to answer or Object directly, to see (as near as may be possible) each Truth substantially proved,
and then to Judge with an upright Heart, according to Justice and Equity, never in any one thing making a conclusion before a conscionable, wise and judicial consideration.
and then to Judge with an upright Heart, according to justice and Equity, never in any one thing making a conclusion before a conscionable, wise and judicial consideration.
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and Kingdoms threatned, and that the Peace be inviolably kept, of which and much more you may see in the Chapter of Judges, and amongst the rest, that they take care of Religion,
and Kingdoms threatened, and that the Peace be inviolably kept, of which and much more you may see in the Chapter of Judges, and among the rest, that they take care of Religion,
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and therefore Judges as at the first, as I could instance in several Charges, were wont to let those who heard them, know, that they ought to be very careful in such Matters.
and Therefore Judges as At the First, as I could instance in several Charges, were wont to let those who herd them, know, that they ought to be very careful in such Matters.
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And here of a plain Instructor I become a humble Petitioner to the Reverend Judges, to the Worshipful the Justice, to the Gentlemen of the Grand Inquest,
And Here of a plain Instructor I become a humble Petitioner to the Reverend Judges, to the Worshipful the justice, to the Gentlemen of the Grand Inquest,
I hope, I need not, to you at least, make mention of those Maxims, of our Common-Law, that nunquam prospere succedunt humana, ubi negliguntur divina, that summa est ratio quae pro religione facit, that gravius est divinam quam temporalem laedere Majestatem, that Religion and Justice are the main Pillars of the Common-wealth,
I hope, I need not, to you At least, make mention of those Maxims, of our Common-Law, that Never prosper succedunt Humana, ubi negliguntur Divine, that summa est ratio Quae Pro Religion facit, that Gravius est divinam quam temporalem laedere Majestatem, that Religion and justice Are the main Pillars of the Commonwealth,
as that which is the best Security to the Nation, since neither Forts nor Castles, Armies nor Navies, Arms nor Amunition, Men nor Money, to say nothing of Allies and Confederates, the Staff of Egypt, are not so powerful to support the Crown of a Prince as Religion.
as that which is the best Security to the nation, since neither Forts nor Castles, Armies nor Navies, Arms nor Ammunition, Men nor Money, to say nothing of Allies and Confederates, the Staff of Egypt, Are not so powerful to support the Crown of a Prince as Religion.
let me intreat you then to act under him as Defenders of the Holy Ancient and most Catholick Faith, taught and profest in this Church of England; suffer not this holy Religion to be despised, let not this be openly derided, droll'd upon, ridicul'd or turn'd into Burlesque and Mockery,
let me entreat you then to act under him as Defenders of the Holy Ancient and most Catholic Faith, taught and professed in this Church of England; suffer not this holy Religion to be despised, let not this be openly derided, drolled upon, ridiculed or turned into Burlesque and Mockery,
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I know you cannot perswade them to lay aside those ill and unjust Principles they have unwarily imbibed from some Teachers, much less perswade them to admit of this Government as Apostolical;
I know you cannot persuade them to lay aside those ill and unjust Principles they have unwarily imbibed from Some Teachers, much less persuade them to admit of this Government as Apostolical;
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but I hope, you will not suffer any bitter Spirit, in Pulpit, or Press, to burst forth into Scandalous and Slanderous Libels, bitter Pasquels and railing Pamphlets, whereby they Slander that Sacred Government, which (by the joynt Confession of all Reformed Divines) and by the most irrefragable Arguments of our own, is proved to derive it self from the Times of the Blessed Apostles, without any interruption or alteration;
but I hope, you will not suffer any bitter Spirit, in Pulpit, or Press, to burst forth into Scandalous and Slanderous Libels, bitter Pasquels and railing Pamphlets, whereby they Slander that Sacred Government, which (by the joint Confessi of all Reformed Divines) and by the most irrefragable Arguments of our own, is proved to derive it self from the Times of the Blessed Apostles, without any interruption or alteration;
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but a Fool, will thence argue, that the substance or any essential Part thereof is in the least part altered by such gracious Munificence? And that I may not seem to digress, know Episcopacy is setled by Law,
but a Fool, will thence argue, that the substance or any essential Part thereof is in the least part altered by such gracious Munificence? And that I may not seem to digress, know Episcopacy is settled by Law,
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and of this he gives the truest instance, again, says he, without the Grave Assembly of the Reverend Bishops, his Majesties High Court of Parliament should be unfurnish'd, no Law being there enacted,
and of this he gives the Truest instance, again, Says he, without the Grave Assembly of the Reverend Bishops, his Majesties High Court of Parliament should be unfurnished, no Law being there enacted,
but that which is by the King, his Lords Spiritual and Temporal, concluding that those that would have no Bishops amongst us, do, in their designs, strive to pluck from his Majesty and the Dignity of his State, the Right Hand of Government,
but that which is by the King, his lords Spiritual and Temporal, concluding that those that would have no Bishops among us, do, in their designs, strive to pluck from his Majesty and the Dignity of his State, the Right Hand of Government,
and continued by the holy Martyrs, our blessed Reformers, and hath received abundant Supplies of Strength from the zealous Commendations of all our Protestant Princes,
and continued by the holy Martyrs, our blessed Reformers, and hath received abundant Supplies of Strength from the zealous Commendations of all our Protestant Princes,
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nor the Peoples Liberty, as happens both from the Popes Supremacy and the Kirks Independency, no Cannon can be made in England, but by the Consent and Authority of the King,
nor the Peoples Liberty, as happens both from the Popes Supremacy and the Kirks Independency, no Cannon can be made in England, but by the Consent and authority of the King,
For this Church, which regularly shoke off the Roman Yoak, watering the infant Plant with he Blood, hath for above a hundred Year been upheld by the unwearied Pains and great Learning of the Prelatic Party,
For this Church, which regularly shook off the Roman Yoke, watering the infant Plant with he Blood, hath for above a hundred Year been upheld by the unwearied Pains and great Learning of the Prelatic Party,
And Lastly, as that which hath secured to us our Laws, Liberties and Lives, these being the Men, who dared to oppose (tho modestly) the Dispensing Power,
And Lastly, as that which hath secured to us our Laws, Liberties and Lives, these being the Men, who dared to oppose (though modestly) the Dispensing Power,
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and therefore I hope every good Magistrate and considerate English-man (tho they bear with the Infirmities of the weak where such are) will yet have an Eye to all those who have any ill will at Sion, and such as watch to break down all our Carved Work with Axes and Hammers, that labour with might and main, to render the Church of England odious in the Eye of the People,
and Therefore I hope every good Magistrate and considerate Englishman (though they bear with the Infirmities of the weak where such Are) will yet have an Eye to all those who have any ill will At Sion, and such as watch to break down all our Carved Work with Axes and Hammers, that labour with might and main, to render the Church of England odious in the Eye of the People,
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and with both hands cast Fire into the Sanctuary, endeavouring by ill and untoward Speeches to alienate the Hearts and Affections of the People from the Church of England, and to raise Scandals upon all that at this day shall speak or write in Her just Defence, loading the Conformable Clergy with Contempt,
and with both hands cast Fire into the Sanctuary, endeavouring by ill and untoward Speeches to alienate the Hearts and Affections of the People from the Church of England, and to raise Scandals upon all that At this day shall speak or write in Her just Defence, loading the Conformable Clergy with Contempt,
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and, as far as they dare, exposing them in all Companies, as well knowing if they can but eject the Shepherd, or dress him up in a Wolves Skin, the task is not great, the whole Flock being then an easiy Prey;
and, as Far as they Dare, exposing them in all Companies, as well knowing if they can but eject the Shepherd, or dress him up in a Wolves Skin, the task is not great, the Whole Flock being then an easiy Prey;
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but I hope we have Judges as at the first, and the King will have Counsellors as at the beginning, then who will say that we want any ordinary and legal Security to make us Happy;
but I hope we have Judges as At the First, and the King will have Counsellors as At the beginning, then who will say that we want any ordinary and Legal Security to make us Happy;
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To that end, and for the continuance of these his Mercies, let us in the words of our Church (in the Homily for Obedience) heartily thank God for his great and excellent Benefit and Providence concerning Kings, let us pray for them, that they may have Gods Favour and Protection, that they may ever in all things have God to be their Guide, let us pray, that they may have Wisdom, Justice, Strength, Clemency and Zeal to Gods Glory, the Good of Christian Souls, and the Commonwealth;
To that end, and for the Continuance of these his mercies, let us in the words of our Church (in the Homily for obedience) heartily thank God for his great and excellent Benefit and Providence Concerning Kings, let us pray for them, that they may have God's Favour and Protection, that they may ever in all things have God to be their Guide, let us pray, that they may have Wisdom, justice, Strength, Clemency and Zeal to God's Glory, the Good of Christian Souls, and the Commonwealth;
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so shall we please God, have Peace of Consclence, Rest and Quiet here, and Eternal Bliss hereafter, Which he grant us all, who was delivered to death for us,
so shall we please God, have Peace of Conscience, Rest and Quiet Here, and Eternal Bliss hereafter, Which he grant us all, who was Delivered to death for us,
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