A sermon preached in the cathedral church of Bristol, June xxi, MDCLXXXV before his grace Henry, Duke of Beavfort, His Majesties lord lieutenant for that city and county / by Ric. Thompson ...
THESE Words are part of those Instructions which St. Paul gave to Titus, touching those Matters of Doctrine, which he would have him vigorously to insist on, in his Course of Preaching among the people of Crete: They enjoin a peaceable and submissive behaviour in all Christians towards the Government, under which they live.
THESE Words Are part of those Instructions which Saint Paul gave to Titus, touching those Matters of Doctrine, which he would have him vigorously to insist on, in his Course of Preaching among the people of Crete: They enjoin a peaceable and submissive behaviour in all Christians towards the Government, under which they live.
and knew that the present Powers would Oppose and Persecute the Professors of it to Death; yet did he take care withal, to counsel his Disciples and Followers patiently to suffer their utmost rage and cruelty, rather than there should be any violent Alterations made in the Kingdoms of the Earth, upon the very score of his Religion.
and knew that the present Powers would Oppose and Persecute the Professors of it to Death; yet did he take care withal, to counsel his Disciples and Followers patiently to suffer their utmost rage and cruelty, rather than there should be any violent Alterations made in the Kingdoms of the Earth, upon the very score of his Religion.
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He would not have Princes turn'd out of their Temporal Jurisdictions, nor the Sword wrested out of their Hands, in order to the Establishment of his Own Throne;
He would not have Princes turned out of their Temporal Jurisdictions, nor the Sword wrested out of their Hands, in order to the Establishment of his Own Throne;
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If the Rulers of the World would keep up their old Religion, and oppose his, he would not have Fire to come down from Heaven to consume them, nor Fire from Hell to blow them up; but that all that were his Servants indeed, should overcome with Patience and Meekness, and shine in the whiteness of Innocency, and not look dreadful with Garments roll'd in Blood: And therefore he hath given it in charge to all the Ministers of his Gospel, To put all the Professors of his Religion in mind To be subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates,
If the Rulers of the World would keep up their old Religion, and oppose his, he would not have Fire to come down from Heaven to consume them, nor Fire from Hell to blow them up; but that all that were his Servants indeed, should overcome with Patience and Meekness, and shine in the whiteness of Innocency, and not look dreadful with Garments rolled in Blood: And Therefore he hath given it in charge to all the Ministers of his Gospel, To put all the Professors of his Religion in mind To be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates,
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What the Duty of all Christians is, who live under Government, viz. To be subject, &c. II. What the Duty of all the Ministers of Christ 's Gospel is, viz. To put the people in mind to be so.
What the Duty of all Christians is, who live under Government, viz. To be Subject, etc. II What the Duty of all the Ministers of christ is Gospel is, viz. To put the people in mind to be so.
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I shall only be able to speak to the First of these at this time, viz. The Duty that God hath bound upon all Christians that live under Government, viz. To be subject to those Principalities and Powers under which they live.
I shall only be able to speak to the First of these At this time, viz. The Duty that God hath bound upon all Christians that live under Government, viz. To be Subject to those Principalities and Powers under which they live.
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For in such cases, we may not satisfie our selves that we are ready to undergo the penalties of Laws. For, the Design of the Law, is to have Men Obey, not to have them Punished. And Men ought in those cases to be subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake: i. e.
For in such cases, we may not satisfy our selves that we Are ready to undergo the penalties of Laws. For, the Design of the Law, is to have Men Obey, not to have them Punished. And Men ought in those cases to be Subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake: i. e.
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And if an Heathen Man, acted by the meer Light of Nature, could do so much, much more should Christian Men do, considering that they live under a much higher, and a more Noble, and Advantageous Institution.
And if an Heathen Man, acted by the mere Light of Nature, could do so much, much more should Christian Men do, considering that they live under a much higher, and a more Noble, and Advantageous Institution.
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For he whose Obedience reaches no higher, observes the Law only for Wrath's sake, and to save himself in an whole Skin. For, he would break the Letter as well as the Intention, if he could save himself harmless. Such a Man doth not Obey for Conscience sake.
For he whose obedience reaches no higher, observes the Law only for Wrath's sake, and to save himself in an Whole Skin. For, he would break the letter as well as the Intention, if he could save himself harmless. Such a Man does not Obey for Conscience sake.
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Secondly, Doth our Duty require, That Christian Men do the Commands of their Princes where they are Just, but also, That they should suffer patiently under them, in case they should oppress them;
Secondly, Does our Duty require, That Christian Men do the Commands of their Princes where they Are Just, but also, That they should suffer patiently under them, in case they should oppress them;
Indeed, in case their Commands are sinful, they may suspend their Active Obedience, but it must be certain that they are so, before they refuse doing them.
Indeed, in case their Commands Are sinful, they may suspend their Active obedience, but it must be certain that they Are so, before they refuse doing them.
And they are then only so, when they require what God hath forbidden; as Nebuchadnezzor, when he required the Three Children to fall down and Worship the molten Image, that he had set up:
And they Are then only so, when they require what God hath forbidden; as Nebuchadnezzor, when he required the Three Children to fallen down and Worship the melted Image, that he had Set up:
In which cases we are to Obey God rather than Man. And then, indeed, it is thank-worthy, if a Man for Conscience sake towards God, endure Grief, suffering wrongfully.
In which cases we Are to Obey God rather than Man. And then, indeed, it is thankworthy, if a Man for Conscience sake towards God, endure Grief, suffering wrongfully.
Thirdly, Whether the Obedience which Christian Men pay to their Princes be Active, or Passive only, the Doctrine thereof doth most expressly require, That Christians should at all times and places, pay all due Honor to the persons of those Sovereign Princes they live under:
Thirdly, Whither the obedience which Christian Men pay to their Princes be Active, or Passive only, the Doctrine thereof does most expressly require, That Christians should At all times and places, pay all due Honour to the Persons of those Sovereign Princes they live under:
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Now the Practice of this Duty will be indifferently well secured by observing these Negatives. Not to deprave the King's Government by loud Murmurings, by Libels, or other Seditious Discourses to alienate their Subjects hearts. For,
Now the Practice of this Duty will be indifferently well secured by observing these Negatives. Not to deprave the King's Government by loud Murmurings, by Libels, or other Seditious Discourses to alienate their Subject's hearts. For,
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nor take delight in those that Discourse licenciously of Them, or their Affairs. To Honor the Person of the King obligeth us in no sort to intrench upon his Royal Prerogative, nor to meddle in any thing that speaks and constitutes him King; for these things are against his Honor and to the Diminution of his Crown. We must not so much as blazon his personal Infirmities,
nor take delight in those that Discourse licentiously of Them, or their Affairs. To Honour the Person of the King obliges us in no sort to entrench upon his Royal Prerogative, nor to meddle in any thing that speaks and constitutes him King; for these things Are against his Honour and to the Diminution of his Crown. We must not so much as blazon his personal Infirmities,
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and least of all think that God hath put it in our power to say to his King, What dost thou? But every one ought with profound Modesty and Humility, to behave himself towards him,
and least of all think that God hath put it in our power to say to his King, What dost thou? But every one ought with profound Modesty and Humility, to behave himself towards him,
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For Kings are not to be put to Shame. A Man must have a special and particular Commission from God, by an extraordinary Revelation, before he can reprove a King. And such Commission no Man now can pretend unto.
For Kings Are not to be put to Shame. A Man must have a special and particular Commission from God, by an extraordinary Revelation, before he can reprove a King. And such Commission no Man now can pretend unto.
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Indeed, in the Great Emergencies of the State, his Subjects, when he calls them together for that purpose, may with all Humility and Submission, Address to him,
Indeed, in the Great Emergencies of the State, his Subject's, when he calls them together for that purpose, may with all Humility and Submission, Address to him,
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And then as to the Affirmative part of this Duty of Christian Obedience, to Honor the King, requires, That his Subjects should not only speak him fair, but do him good; blessing him,
And then as to the Affirmative part of this Duty of Christian obedience, to Honour the King, requires, That his Subject's should not only speak him fair, but do him good; blessing him,
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and speak in the language of the Holy Spirit, they may not say, they give the King this, or they give the King that: For, all that Subjects possess, is not their own; God hath one part due to him,
and speak in the language of the Holy Spirit, they may not say, they give the King this, or they give the King that: For, all that Subject's possess, is not their own; God hath one part due to him,
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and Caesar hath another; and when they pay them, they do but render them their due. Nor, hath the King only a share in their Estates, but their very Lives also are his. And so it is become their Duty to Fight for their Prince's Safety. And whoever doth not, upon Occasion, Honor his Prince on this manner, he cannot be said truly to fear God:
and Caesar hath Another; and when they pay them, they do but render them their due. Nor, hath the King only a share in their Estates, but their very Lives also Are his. And so it is become their Duty to Fight for their Prince's Safety. And whoever does not, upon Occasion, Honour his Prince on this manner, he cannot be said truly to Fear God:
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For these are all alike branches of that Duty, which the Gospel doth require, when it would have us Submit for Conscience sake, and for the Lord's sake.
For these Are all alike branches of that Duty, which the Gospel does require, when it would have us Submit for Conscience sake, and for the Lord's sake.
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First, In respect of the Obedience it self, it is so Ʋniversal, that it's not limited by the usual limits of Mens Actions consider'd in their single capacity; not by Scandal; not by a Scrupulous Conscience; no,
First, In respect of the obedience it self, it is so Ʋniversal, that it's not limited by the usual Limits of Men's Actions considered in their single capacity; not by Scandal; not by a Scrupulous Conscience; no,
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First, Obedience and Subjection to the King, is not limited by Cases of Scandal. Indeed, such is the Strictness of the Christian Religion, That it will not allow a Man in a single capacity, to exercise his just Liberty in some Actions, whereby a weak Brother may be offended. And there may be an Obligation of Charity that may bind this Duty upon a Man in his private Capacity.
First, obedience and Subjection to the King, is not limited by Cases of Scandal. Indeed, such is the Strictness of the Christian Religion, That it will not allow a Man in a single capacity, to exercise his just Liberty in Some Actions, whereby a weak Brother may be offended. And there may be an Obligation of Charity that may bind this Duty upon a Man in his private Capacity.
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Why, here, notwithstanding this, we are bound to obey our Prince: Because the avoiding Scandal, is but an Act of Charity; but to Obey the Prince, is a matter of Justice; and we are always bound to pay Debts of Justice, before Debts of Charity. When we forbear an Act, only to avoid Scandal, we recede from our own Right, which we may do;
Why, Here, notwithstanding this, we Are bound to obey our Prince: Because the avoiding Scandal, is but an Act of Charity; but to Obey the Prince, is a matter of justice; and we Are always bound to pay Debts of justice, before Debts of Charity. When we forbear an Act, only to avoid Scandal, we recede from our own Right, which we may do;
For, if in a Christian Common-wealth, men should be free from Laws, by pleading, That they give offence; then every man that had no mind to Obey, would defend himself with this Plea; and so it would be left in the Ʋp-shot to the Peoples pleasure, whether they would obey or no. And consequently, none or very few Laws would be observed. And
For, if in a Christian Commonwealth, men should be free from Laws, by pleading, That they give offence; then every man that had no mind to Obey, would defend himself with this Plea; and so it would be left in the Ʋp-shot to the Peoples pleasure, whither they would obey or no. And consequently, none or very few Laws would be observed. And
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when the Prince requires Obedience, and we only doubt whether the Command be lawful, we are then bound to obey the Prince, because he commands; and not to suspend acting,
when the Prince requires obedience, and we only doubt whither the Command be lawful, we Are then bound to obey the Prince, Because he commands; and not to suspend acting,
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because we are scrupulous. For, it is certain, that we owe our Prince our Obedience; but it is not certain, that the Command is unlawful, and it is our Wisdom and our Duty to adhere to the safer side.
Because we Are scrupulous. For, it is certain, that we owe our Prince our obedience; but it is not certain, that the Command is unlawful, and it is our Wisdom and our Duty to adhere to the safer side.
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For, otherwise, to refuse the Prince, would be to run into a certain sin, to avoid that which is uncertain. To obey the Prince in such case is not for a man to act against his Conscience. For, a doubting Conscience, is not properly a Conscience,
For, otherwise, to refuse the Prince, would be to run into a certain since, to avoid that which is uncertain. To obey the Prince in such case is not for a man to act against his Conscience. For, a doubting Conscience, is not properly a Conscience,
But if a Woman vow'd, and her Father heard it, and disallow'd it in the day that he heard it, it is there also written, That not any of her Vow was to stand.
But if a Woman vowed, and her Father herd it, and disallowed it in the day that he herd it, it is there also written, That not any of her Voelli was to stand.
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The Reason is, because she was under subjection. And by as good Logick as any is, the same may be concluded concerning the Obligation which lieth upon the people in respect of the Prince. The Sovereign Prince is the Father of his people; and therefore,
The Reason is, Because she was under subjection. And by as good Logic as any is, the same may be concluded Concerning the Obligation which lies upon the people in respect of the Prince. The Sovereign Prince is the Father of his people; and Therefore,
if the people should make a Vow, and enter into a Solemn League and Covenant, and the Prince should by a publick Declaration disallow it when he heard it, such Vow of the people could have no binding power in it,
if the people should make a Voelli, and enter into a Solemn League and Covenant, and the Prince should by a public Declaration disallow it when he herd it, such Voelli of the people could have no binding power in it,
and there lay no Obligation upon any such Subjects, from any such Vow, that they should say, they cannot obey in this or in that thing, by reason of it: For, they are under Subjection.
and there lay no Obligation upon any such Subject's, from any such Voelli, that they should say, they cannot obey in this or in that thing, by reason of it: For, they Are under Subjection.
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as it needs must be, if people shall take an Oath, and enter into a Covenant to alter the Government, and depose their Governour, and especially when they have before taken an Oath of Allegiance to their Governour, and an Oath to maintain his Government. Such an after - Oath of the Peoples, is unlawful in it self; and therefore not binding;
as it needs must be, if people shall take an Oath, and enter into a Covenant to altar the Government, and depose their Governor, and especially when they have before taken an Oath of Allegiance to their Governor, and an Oath to maintain his Government. Such an After - Oath of the Peoples, is unlawful in it self; and Therefore not binding;
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neither is it permitted to any Subjects whatever, to say of their Prince, That he is an Ill man, and a Tyrant, and an Enemy to Godliness, and a Hater of Christ and Religion; and that therefore it being the Cause of Christ, they are bound to stand up, and shake off the Yoke, and come forth for the help of the Lord against the Mighty, i. e.
neither is it permitted to any Subject's whatever, to say of their Prince, That he is an Ill man, and a Tyrant, and an Enemy to Godliness, and a Hater of christ and Religion; and that Therefore it being the Cause of christ, they Are bound to stand up, and shake off the Yoke, and come forth for the help of the Lord against the Mighty, i. e.
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Nay, Christ himself, when upon an Occasion the People would have taken him by Force, and made him a King, refused it, and chose to pay Tribute to Caesar;
Nay, christ himself, when upon an Occasion the People would have taken him by Force, and made him a King, refused it, and chosen to pay Tribute to Caesar;
And at another time he declared, That his Kingdom was not of this World, least his Souldiers should fight for him. From whence also it may be concluded, That since Christ's is a Kingdom of another Nature, his Souldiers are not to fight against their Temporal Governour,
And At Another time he declared, That his Kingdom was not of this World, lest his Soldiers should fight for him. From whence also it may be concluded, That since Christ's is a Kingdom of Another Nature, his Soldiers Are not to fight against their Temporal Governor,
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Since the Expulsion of the Canaanites by Joshua, there is no such thing in Nature as an Holy War, though it be against Infidels, to advantage Christ's Religion, and destroy theirs;
Since the Expulsion of the Canaanites by joshua, there is no such thing in Nature as an Holy War, though it be against Infidels, to advantage Christ's Religion, and destroy theirs;
and therefore, when the Popes of old excited Christian Princes to the Expedition against the Turks for propagating the Gospel; and when, in the late great Rebellion amongst us, the Presbyterians conspired against their Sovereign, King Charles the First, under pretence of setting Jesus Christ up upon his Throne, they both of them prosper'd accordingly.
and Therefore, when the Popes of old excited Christian Princes to the Expedition against the Turks for propagating the Gospel; and when, in the late great Rebellion among us, the Presbyterians conspired against their Sovereign, King Charles the First, under pretence of setting jesus christ up upon his Throne, they both of them prospered accordingly.
God, as he hath not allow'd any such Wars in his Word, so he blasted those by his Providence, and that, he will still blast all such Designs unto the end of the World, I make not the least Question,
God, as he hath not allowed any such Wars in his Word, so he blasted those by his Providence, and that, he will still blast all such Designs unto the end of the World, I make not the least Question,
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Thirdly, How long this Law of Christian Obedience is extended, in respect of Time. There are some Laws in Scripture that bind only for a Time, such as are the Divine positive Laws, the Ceremonial of the Jews,
Thirdly, How long this Law of Christian obedience is extended, in respect of Time. There Are Some Laws in Scripture that bind only for a Time, such as Are the Divine positive Laws, the Ceremonial of the jews,
as, Not to eat things strangled, and, To abstain from blood, because a charitable respect was expedient to be born to the Jews, until the Temple and Mosaick Institutions should be abolished. Some there also that have boldly affirmed in print of late days, That the Law of submitting to Governours, especially Heathen Ones, obliged no longer than the present Necessity, and the Churches Infancy. Vid. Jonson's Julian the Apostate.
as, Not to eat things strangled, and, To abstain from blood, Because a charitable respect was expedient to be born to the jews, until the Temple and Mosaic Institutions should be abolished. some there also that have boldly affirmed in print of late days, That the Law of submitting to Governors, especially Heathen Ones, obliged no longer than the present Necessity, and the Churches Infancy. Vid. Jonson's Julian the Apostate.
That it was to expire when Christians had gained a stronger power to defend themselves. That men are to follow Providence, as God puts them into a greater Capacity;
That it was to expire when Christians had gained a Stronger power to defend themselves. That men Are to follow Providence, as God puts them into a greater Capacity;
and to use their power, and to understand all their former Obligations accordingly. That to submit was only a provisional Precept for the present time.
and to use their power, and to understand all their former Obligations accordingly. That to submit was only a provisional Precept for the present time.
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That St. Paul laid this charge on the first Christians, because they durst not by their Censures threaten and provoke the Heathen Emperours for fear of plunging the Church into a Sea of Persecution;
That Saint Paul laid this charge on the First Christians, Because they durst not by their Censures threaten and provoke the Heathen emperors for Fear of plunging the Church into a Sea of Persecution;
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This is the Account also, which all Rebels give of themselves, and their resisting of Kings, when they are charged with walking contrary to the Doctrine of St. Peter and St. Paul. But now,
This is the Account also, which all Rebels give of themselves, and their resisting of Kings, when they Are charged with walking contrary to the Doctrine of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. But now,
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That the Magistrate is the Minister of God; That all Powers are of God; That the Magistrate bears the Sword to execute Justice on those that oppose him;
That the Magistrate is the Minister of God; That all Powers Are of God; That the Magistrate bears the Sword to execute justice on those that oppose him;
These Reasons are still permanent, and of Eternal Verity: and therefore it may be inferr'd, That because these which are the Foundation of the Command, continue always, therefore the Command will be always in force too,
These Reasons Are still permanent, and of Eternal Verity: and Therefore it may be inferred, That Because these which Are the Foundation of the Command, continue always, Therefore the Command will be always in force too,
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why then, by parity of Reason, the whole Scripture, as well as the Ceremonial Law, might be devoided of its Authority. And as the Case may be put, there may be more Reason,
why then, by parity of Reason, the Whole Scripture, as well as the Ceremonial Law, might be devoided of its authority. And as the Case may be put, there may be more Reason,
and it would be more agreeable to the sence of the Scripture, to read the Text backward, viz. to put the people in mind not to be subject, or to be subject only for wrath,
and it would be more agreeable to the sense of the Scripture, to read the Text backward, viz. to put the people in mind not to be Subject, or to be Subject only for wrath,
and not lasting Laws, would be to charge all the Ancient Professors of Christianity with the deepest Dissimulation and Hypocrisie. It is to say, their Obedience to the Principalities of their Times, was but counterfeit, extorted, and wrung out of them by force: That all the Submissive Apologies and Supplications of the Fathers, (the assured Testimonies of their Allegiance, Humility, and Patience) were only certain Forms of disguised Speech, proceeding not freely from the Suggestions of Fidelity, but faintly and feignedly, and as proceeding from some violent Convulsion of Fear.
and not lasting Laws, would be to charge all the Ancient Professors of Christianity with the Deepest Dissimulation and Hypocrisy. It is to say, their obedience to the Principalities of their Times, was but counterfeit, extorted, and wrung out of them by force: That all the Submissive Apologies and Supplications of the Father's, (the assured Testimonies of their Allegiance, Humility, and Patience) were only certain Forms of disguised Speech, proceeding not freely from the Suggestions of Fidis, but faintly and feignedly, and as proceeding from Some violent Convulsion of fear.
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Whereupon it must inevitably follow, That all their Torments and Punishments, even unto Death, are wrongfully honour'd with the Title, and unjustly crown'd with the Crown of Martyrdom; because their Patience, according to this Supposition, proceeded not from Choice and Election, but was violently produced by force and Necessity: and so,
Whereupon it must inevitably follow, That all their Torments and Punishments, even unto Death, Are wrongfully honoured with the Title, and unjustly crowned with the Crown of Martyrdom; Because their Patience, according to this Supposition, proceeded not from Choice and Election, but was violently produced by force and Necessity: and so,
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whereas they did not mutinously and rebelliously rise in Arms, to asswage the Flames of Tyrannical Persecution, it was not for want of Will, but for lack of Power; of which false and forged Imputation the Fathers, both Greek and Latine, have cleared themselves in their Writings.
whereas they did not Mutinously and rebelliously rise in Arms, to assuage the Flames of Tyrannical Persecution, it was not for want of Will, but for lack of Power; of which false and forged Imputation the Father's, both Greek and Latin, have cleared themselves in their Writings.
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In them you will find that the Primitive Christians did not give place to the violence of Heathen Rulers by virtue of this Precept as a Provisional Direction, accommodate to the Temper of those Times;
In them you will find that the Primitive Christians did not give place to the violence of Heathen Rulers by virtue of this Precept as a Provisional Direction, accommodate to the Temper of those Times;
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3. To say, That the Precepts of Obedience and Submission were only Provisional, &c. is to teach a Doctrine that is most highly prejudicial or dangerous to Christians living under Heretical and Pagan Powers;
3. To say, That the Precepts of obedience and Submission were only Provisional, etc. is to teach a Doctrine that is most highly prejudicial or dangerous to Christians living under Heretical and Pagan Powers;
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ex. gr. make it but once known to the Emperour of the Turks, that the Christians living within his Empire do take God's Commands of Obedience to the Prince whom they count an Infidel, to be only provisional Precepts for a time, and that they are only to wait for an Occasion to shake off the Yoke of Turkish bondage;
ex. Great. make it but once known to the Emperor of the Turks, that the Christians living within his Empire do take God's Commands of obedience to the Prince whom they count an Infidel, to be only provisional Precepts for a time, and that they Are only to wait for an Occasion to shake off the Yoke of Turkish bondage;
and doubtless, he will not spare with all speed to root out the whole Stock of Christians out of his Dominions: He would hold himself concern'd to do this for his own Safety. And then, this would be a just Recompence of their Errour, that would thus make void the Commandments of God through their vain Traditions.
and doubtless, he will not spare with all speed to root out the Whole Stock of Christians out of his Dominions: He would hold himself concerned to do this for his own Safety. And then, this would be a just Recompense of their Error, that would thus make void the commandments of God through their vain Traditions.
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By what is said, it is evident enough, that there is nothing so Unchristian, nothing so Unreasonable, as for Subjects to seek Occasions to dispute the Wills and Pleasures of their Princes; and how much more, to raise Tumults and levy Arms against them? Yea,
By what is said, it is evident enough, that there is nothing so Unchristian, nothing so Unreasonable, as for Subject's to seek Occasions to dispute the Wills and Pleasures of their Princes; and how much more, to raise Tumults and levy Arms against them? Yea,
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There is nothing so great a Contradiction to right Reason, and the Spirit of the Gospel, as is the Spirit of a Rebel and a Traytor to his King and Country.
There is nothing so great a Contradiction to right Reason, and the Spirit of the Gospel, as is the Spirit of a Rebel and a Traitor to his King and Country.
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and Patience, and Long-suffering and Gentleness towards them, even towards the froward and unkind; how much more towards those that are Gentle and Good. And therefore, there needeth no other Light to set off the Foulness of that Spirit that ruleth in the hearts of the Now Rebels in Arms against our present most Gracious and Liege Lord and Sovereign, King JAMES the Second; than to describe to you the true Spirit of the Gospel, as it was recommended by our Saviour unto his Disciples and Followers.
and Patience, and Long-suffering and Gentleness towards them, even towards the froward and unkind; how much more towards those that Are Gentle and Good. And Therefore, there needs no other Light to Set off the Foulness of that Spirit that Ruleth in the hearts of the Now Rebels in Arms against our present most Gracious and Liege Lord and Sovereign, King JAMES the Second; than to describe to you the true Spirit of the Gospel, as it was recommended by our Saviour unto his Disciples and Followers.
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But because the Now Rebels, to colour their most horrid Treason against their Lawful Sovereign, have endeavour'd to poyson the minds of their Followers, where they come, with I know not what dark and damnable Insinuations against A Prince so every way Great and Just and Good;
But Because the Now Rebels, to colour their most horrid Treason against their Lawful Sovereign, have endeavoured to poison the minds of their Followers, where they come, with I know not what dark and damnable Insinuations against A Prince so every Way Great and Just and Good;
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I shall humbly crave leave, upon this Occasion, and before the Common Souldiery here assembled, to expose the Monstrosity of the now Traytors treasonable pretensions and practisings:
I shall humbly crave leave, upon this Occasion, and before the Common Soldiery Here assembled, to expose the Monstrosity of the now Traitors treasonable pretensions and practisings:
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and I shall expose it by the Sun-beam Light of his Majesty's Undoubted Right of Blood to the Crown, and of his Unparallell'd Merits, and his Interests to defend that Right, against all Treasons and Traiterous Conspiracies whatever: And,
and I shall expose it by the Sunbeam Light of his Majesty's Undoubted Right of Blood to the Crown, and of his Unparalleled Merits, and his Interests to defend that Right, against all Treasons and Traitorous Conspiracies whatever: And,
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First, I shall crave leave to speak a few words with Reverence, concerning his most Gracious Majesty's most undoubted Right of Blood, &c. It may seem needless to have his Majesty's Titles after Proclamation to be declared, especially in the Pulpit: Yet, give me leave, in Remembrance of the BLACK BOX, and the Excluding Bill more Black than That, and that still more Black and Bloody Association that follow'd it,
First, I shall crave leave to speak a few words with reverence, Concerning his most Gracious Majesty's most undoubted Right of Blood, etc. It may seem needless to have his Majesty's Titles After Proclamation to be declared, especially in the Pulpit: Yet, give me leave, in Remembrance of the BLACK BOX, and the Excluding Bill more Black than That, and that still more Black and Bloody Association that followed it,
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That our now Sovereign Lord King JAMES the Second, is the now only surviving Son of King CHARLES the Martyr, Grandson of King James that was of Scotland the Sixth of that Name, and of Great Britain the First: who was lawfully descended, both by Father and Mothers side from King HENRY the Seventh, and the Great ELIZABETH, Daughter and Heir of Lionel Duke of Clarence, third Son to Edward the Third: Which King Henry the Seventh entailed the Crown of England by Act of Parliament upon the Issue of His,
That our now Sovereign Lord King JAMES the Second, is the now only surviving Son of King CHARLES the Martyr, Grandson of King James that was of Scotland the Sixth of that Name, and of Great Britain the First: who was lawfully descended, both by Father and Mother's side from King HENRY the Seventh, and the Great ELIZABETH, Daughter and Heir of Lionel Duke of Clarence, third Son to Edward the Third: Which King Henry the Seventh entailed the Crown of England by Act of Parliament upon the Issue of His,
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His late Majesty's own Words to this purpose are published by the truly Loyal and Judicious Authour of the Address to the Freemen and Freeholders of the Nation. But
His late Majesty's own Words to this purpose Are published by the truly Loyal and Judicious Author of the Address to the Freemen and Freeholders of the nation. But
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Secondly, Had not his Majesty been born to be a King, I think there are but few that have the Honour to know him, who do not think him the Worthiest Person to have been chosen our King.
Secondly, Had not his Majesty been born to be a King, I think there Are but few that have the Honour to know him, who do not think him the Worthiest Person to have been chosen our King.
For, if ever we had a Prince that came to the Crown in the full Ripeness and Maturity as well of Royal Uertues as Years; one who brought to the Government of his people all that Experience, which others are a long time at much charge, and more hazard to learn;
For, if ever we had a Prince that Come to the Crown in the full Ripeness and Maturity as well of Royal Virtues as years; one who brought to the Government of his people all that Experience, which Others Are a long time At much charge, and more hazard to Learn;
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A Prince! whose Wisdom, Justice and Mercy (if men will be but so merciful to themselves as to do any thing that may deserve it) A Prince! whose Munificence and Magnanimity, whose Sobriety and Temperance, whose Courage to dare bravely in the greatest dangers, equal to his Christian Fortitude in bearing the worst of Evils from the hands of a sort of Men-Devils among us:
A Prince! whose Wisdom, justice and Mercy (if men will be but so merciful to themselves as to do any thing that may deserve it) A Prince! whose Munificence and Magnanimity, whose Sobriety and Temperance, whose Courage to Dare bravely in the greatest dangers, equal to his Christian Fortitude in bearing the worst of Evils from the hands of a sort of Men-Devils among us:
A Prince! whose firm Fidelity to his Friends, and whose Zeal for the Honour of the English Name and Nation are so notoriously known both at home and abroad, that even base Envy and Detraction have but render'd them the more acknowledged, and Jllustriously Conspicuous.
A Prince! whose firm Fidis to his Friends, and whose Zeal for the Honour of the English Name and nation Are so notoriously known both At home and abroad, that even base Envy and Detraction have but rendered them the more acknowledged, and Jllustriously Conspicuous.
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But there is one Qualification which will gild and adorn his Crown, and add a Lustre to his Great Name in Chronicle, and that is, his Ueracity; And King JAMES the Second shall be known in the Ages to come by this Appellative, of King JAMES the Just, Prince of his Word.
But there is one Qualification which will gild and adorn his Crown, and add a Lustre to his Great Name in Chronicle, and that is, his Veracity; And King JAMES the Second shall be known in the Ages to come by this Appellative, of King JAMES the Just, Prince of his Word.
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and let them all be ashamed and confounded, because of the Evils which they fear, only because they are not. Have we not for our Security, as a Pawn, the Word of a Prince, who never yet broke his Word?
and let them all be ashamed and confounded, Because of the Evils which they Fear, only Because they Are not. Have we not for our Security, as a Pawn, the Word of a Prince, who never yet broke his Word?
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But if neither his Royal Title, nor his Royal Merits may prevail with rash and unadvised Men to work them up to Obedience, let it be consider'd, in the
But if neither his Royal Title, nor his Royal Merits may prevail with rash and unadvised Men to work them up to obedience, let it be considered, in the
Third place, of what value his Interests are, to secure and defend the Rights both of his Title and his Merits. For though his Majesty hold all by Love (all his Kingdoms and Countries having long since received him into their Hearts) yet I shall here subjoin, to the Honour of his Majesty, the Comfort of his Friends, and the Terrour of his Enemies, these two Considerations:
Third place, of what valve his Interests Are, to secure and defend the Rights both of his Title and his Merits. For though his Majesty hold all by Love (all his Kingdoms and Countries having long since received him into their Hearts) yet I shall Here subjoin, to the Honour of his Majesty, the Comfort of his Friends, and the Terror of his Enemies, these two Considerations:
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First, That his Majesty hath the undoubted Forces of England, Scotland and Ireland, and all other his Dominions and Countries in his own power, and at his sole Command.
First, That his Majesty hath the undoubted Forces of England, Scotland and Ireland, and all other his Dominions and Countries in his own power, and At his sole Command.
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And the Numerous and very Loyal Addresses that have been sent from all the Quarters of these his Kingdoms, are so highly expressive of a Godly Emulation in all his Loyal Subjects to serve him, that it hath hitherto seem'd the only Contest within the three Kingdoms, who should be the forwardest in Duty to vow their Lives and Estates a Sacrifice in defence of his Imperial Highness and the Prerogative.
And the Numerous and very Loyal Addresses that have been sent from all the Quarters of these his Kingdoms, Are so highly expressive of a Godly Emulation in all his Loyal Subject's to serve him, that it hath hitherto seemed the only Contest within the three Kingdoms, who should be the forwardest in Duty to Voelli their Lives and Estates a Sacrifice in defence of his Imperial Highness and the Prerogative.
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Secondly, His Friends and Alliances abroad, and their mighty Puissance to assert his Right: They are all of them of such Invincible strength and might both by Sea and Land, as by God's continuing to bless the Union will give no Cause to fear either the growing Factions at home, or the growing Greatness (shall I call it?) of our Neighbour-Nation. Nunc Causa valens causàmque tuentibus Armis.
Secondly, His Friends and Alliances abroad, and their mighty Puissance to assert his Right: They Are all of them of such Invincible strength and might both by Sea and Land, as by God's Continuing to bless the union will give no Cause to Fear either the growing Factions At home, or the growing Greatness (shall I call it?) of our Neighbour-Nation. Nunc Causa Valens causàmque tuentibus Armis.
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so let us lift up our Hands and our Eyes to God on High, and let us from the bottom of our Hearts beseech him to keep and defend His own King, whom (maugre all the Evil Designs of Evil Men among us) he hath set on the Throne of the English Nation,
so let us lift up our Hands and our Eyes to God on High, and let us from the bottom of our Hearts beseech him to keep and defend His own King, whom (maugre all the Evil Designs of Evil Men among us) he hath Set on the Throne of the English nation,
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And to our Prayers, let us each man in his Station, manfully endeavour his Peace, and our own in His. And to this End, let all Murmurings and Repinings and Discontents towards the Government for ever cease from amongst us.
And to our Prayers, let us each man in his Station, manfully endeavour his Peace, and our own in His. And to this End, let all Murmurings and Repinings and Discontents towards the Government for ever cease from among us.
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quietly submitting our selves to the Government that God hath set over us, and blessing God that he hath accounted us worthy of so Good a Prince to Rule and to Reign over us,
quietly submitting our selves to the Government that God hath Set over us, and blessing God that he hath accounted us worthy of so Good a Prince to Rule and to Reign over us,
