AMong many other Things, which may justly recommend the Christian Religion to the approbation of mankind, the intrinsick goodness of it is most apt to make impression upon the Minds of serious and considerate men.
AMong many other Things, which may justly recommend the Christian Religion to the approbation of mankind, the intrinsic Goodness of it is most apt to make impression upon the Minds of serious and considerate men.
which so directly tends to correct that unchristian spirit, and mistaken zeal, which hath been the cause of all our troubles and confusions, and had so powerful an influence upon that horrid Tragedy, which was designed,
which so directly tends to correct that unchristian Spirit, and mistaken zeal, which hath been the cause of all our Troubles and confusions, and had so powerful an influence upon that horrid Tragedy, which was designed,
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And that we may the better understand the reason of our Saviour's reproof here in the Text, it will be requisite to consider the occasion of this hot and furious zeal, which appeared in some of his Disciples.
And that we may the better understand the reason of our Saviour's reproof Here in the Text, it will be requisite to Consider the occasion of this hight and furious zeal, which appeared in Some of his Disciples.
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And that was this, Our Saviour was going from Galilee to Jerusalem, and being to pass through a Village of Samaria, he sent messengers before him, to prepare entertainment for him;
And that was this, Our Saviour was going from Galilee to Jerusalem, and being to pass through a Village of Samaria, he sent messengers before him, to prepare entertainment for him;
but the People of that Place would not receive him, because he was going to Jerusalem: The reason whereof was, the difference of Religion, which then was between the Jews and the Samaritans. Of which I shall give you this brief account.
but the People of that Place would not receive him, Because he was going to Jerusalem: The reason whereof was, the difference of Religion, which then was between the jews and the Samaritans. Of which I shall give you this brief account.
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These Samaritans were originally that Colony of the Assyrians, which we find in the Book of Kings, was, upon the Captivity of the Ten Tribes, planted in Samaria by Salmanassar. They were Heathens,
These Samaritans were originally that Colony of the Assyrians, which we find in the Book of Kings, was, upon the Captivity of the Ten Tribes, planted in Samaria by Shalmaneser. They were heathens,
and worshipped their own Idols, till they were so infested with Lions, that for the redress of this mischief they desired to be instructed in the worship of the God of Israel, hoping by this means to appease the anger of the God of the Country;
and worshipped their own Idols, till they were so infested with Lions, that for the redress of this mischief they desired to be instructed in the worship of the God of Israel, hoping by this means to appease the anger of the God of the Country;
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After the Tribe of Judah were returned from the Captivity of Babylon, and the Temple of Jerusalem was rebuilt, all the Jews were obliged by a solemn Covenant to put away their Heathen Wives.
After the Tribe of Judah were returned from the Captivity of Babylon, and the Temple of Jerusalem was Rebuilt, all the jews were obliged by a solemn Covenant to put away their Heathen Wives.
It happened, that Manasses, a Jewish Priest, had married the Daughter of Sanballat the Samaritan; and being unwilling to put away his Wife, Sanballat excited the Samaritans to build a Temple upon Mount Gerizim, near the City of Samaria, in opposition to the Temple at Jerusalem, and made Manasses; his Son in Law; Priest there.
It happened, that Manasses, a Jewish Priest, had married the Daughter of Sanballat the Samaritan; and being unwilling to put away his Wife, Sanballat excited the Samaritans to built a Temple upon Mount Gerizim, near the city of Samaria, in opposition to the Temple At Jerusalem, and made Manasses; his Son in Law; Priest there.
Upon the building of this new Temple, there arose a great feud between the Jews and Samaritans, which in process of time grew to so violent a hatred, that they would not so much as shew common civility to one another.
Upon the building of this new Temple, there arose a great feud between the jews and Samaritans, which in process of time grew to so violent a hatred, that they would not so much as show Common civility to one Another.
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and that too not far from Samaria; and it is not improbable that their being so near the place where Elias had done the like before, might prompt them to this request.
and that too not Far from Samaria; and it is not improbable that their being so near the place where Elias had done the like before, might prompt them to this request.
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but if it were a Copy written out in the height of Popery, no wonder if some zealous Transcriber offended at this passage, struck it out of the Gospel, being confident our Saviour would not say any thing, that was so directly contrary to the current Doctrine and practice of those times.
but if it were a Copy written out in the height of Popery, no wonder if Some zealous Transcriber offended At this passage, struck it out of the Gospel, being confident our Saviour would not say any thing, that was so directly contrary to the current Doctrine and practice of those times.
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That is, Ye own your selves to be my Disciples, but do you consider what spirit now acts and governs you? Not that surely which my Doctrine designs to mould and fashion you into, which is not a furious and persecuting and destructive spirit,
That is, You own your selves to be my Disciples, but do you Consider what Spirit now acts and governs you? Not that surely which my Doctrine designs to mould and fashion you into, which is not a furious and persecuting and destructive Spirit,
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and now no difference of Religion, no pretence of zeal for God and Christ can warrant and justifie this passionate and fierce, this vindictive and exterminating spirit:
and now no difference of Religion, no pretence of zeal for God and christ can warrant and justify this passionate and fierce, this vindictive and exterminating Spirit:
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which we are not to understand of the natural tendency of his Religion, but of the accidental event and effect of it, through the malice and perversness of Men:
which we Are not to understand of the natural tendency of his Religion, but of the accidental event and Effect of it, through the malice and perverseness of Men:
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The words thus explain'd contain this Observation, That a revengeful and cruel and destructive Spirit, is directly contrary to the design and temper of the Gospel,
The words thus explained contain this Observation, That a revengeful and cruel and destructive Spirit, is directly contrary to the Design and temper of the Gospel,
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and not to be excused upon any pretence of zeal for God and Religion. In the prosecution of this Argument, I shall confine my Discourse to these Three heads.
and not to be excused upon any pretence of zeal for God and Religion. In the prosecution of this Argument, I shall confine my Discourse to these Three Heads.
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which command us to love one another, and to love all men, even our very enemies; and are so far from permitting us to persecute those who hate us, that they forbid us to hate those who persecute us:
which command us to love one Another, and to love all men, even our very enemies; and Are so Far from permitting us to persecute those who hate us, that they forbid us to hate those who persecute us:
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And to put on, as the elect of God, bowels of mercy, meekness and long-suffering, and to follow peace with all men, and to shew all meekness to all men:
And to put on, as the elect of God, bowels of mercy, meekness and long-suffering, and to follow peace with all men, and to show all meekness to all men:
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2. This Spirit is likewise directly opposite to the great paterns and examples of our Religion, our blessed Saviour, and the Primitive Christians. It was prophesied of our Saviour, that he should be the Prince of peace; and should make it one of his great businesses upon earth, to make peace in heaven and earth;
2. This Spirit is likewise directly opposite to the great patterns and Examples of our Religion, our blessed Saviour, and the Primitive Christians. It was prophesied of our Saviour, that he should be the Prince of peace; and should make it one of his great businesses upon earth, to make peace in heaven and earth;
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to bring to agreement and a peaceable demeanour one towards another those that were most distant in their tempers and interests, to make the lamb and the wolf lie down together, that there might be no more destroying nor devouring in all God's holy mountain;
to bring to agreement and a peaceable demeanour one towards Another those that were most distant in their tempers and interests, to make the lamb and the wolf lie down together, that there might be no more destroying nor devouring in all God's holy mountain;
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And in conformity to these predictions, when our Saviour was born into the world, the Angels sang that heavenly Anthem, Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth, and good will among men.
And in conformity to these predictions, when our Saviour was born into the world, the Angels sang that heavenly Anthem, Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth, and good will among men.
He could, if he had pleased, by his miraculous power have confounded his enemies, and have thundred out death and destruction against the Infidel world,
He could, if he had pleased, by his miraculous power have confounded his enemies, and have thundered out death and destruction against the Infidel world,
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But intending that his Religion should be propagated in human ways, and that Men should be drawn to the profession of it by the bands of love, and the cords of a man, by the gentle and peaceable methods of Reason and persuasion;
But intending that his Religion should be propagated in human ways, and that Men should be drawn to the profession of it by the bans of love, and the cords of a man, by the gentle and peaceable methods of Reason and persuasion;
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than the case here in the Text. Those against whom the disciples would have called for fire from Heaven, were Hereticks and Schismaticks from the true Church;
than the case Here in the Text. Those against whom the Disciples would have called for fire from Heaven, were Heretics and Schismatics from the true Church;
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And he gives such a Reason, as ought in all differences of Religion, how wide soever they be, to deter men from this temper, For the Son of man is not come to desroy mens lives, but to save them;
And he gives such a Reason, as ought in all differences of Religion, how wide soever they be, to deter men from this temper, For the Son of man is not come to desroy men's lives, but to save them;
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And now what hath the Church of Rome to plead for her cruelty to men for the cause of Religion, which the Disciples might not much better have pleaded for themselves in their case? what hath she to say against those who are the objects of her cruelty and persecution, which would not have held against the Samaritans? Does she practice these severities out of a zeal for truth,
And now what hath the Church of Room to plead for her cruelty to men for the cause of Religion, which the Disciples might not much better have pleaded for themselves in their case? what hath she to say against those who Are the objects of her cruelty and persecution, which would not have held against the Samaritans? Does she practice these severities out of a zeal for truth,
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and for the honour of God, and Christ, and the true Religion? Why upon these very accounts it was, that the Disciples would have called for fire from Heaven to have destroyed the Samaritans. Is the Church of Rome perswaded, that those whom she persecutes are Hereticks and Schismaticks,
and for the honour of God, and christ, and the true Religion? Why upon these very accounts it was, that the Disciples would have called for fire from Heaven to have destroyed the Samaritans. Is the Church of Room persuaded, that those whom she persecutes Are Heretics and Schismatics,
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and they were able to cite a great Example for themselves; besides, they were then but learners, and not throughly instructed in the Christian doctrine.
and they were able to Cite a great Exampl for themselves; beside, they were then but learners, and not thoroughly instructed in the Christian Doctrine.
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But in the Church of Rome, whatever the case of particular persons may be, as to the whole Church and the Governing part of it, this ignorance is wilful and affected, and therefore inexcusable.
But in the Church of Rome, whatever the case of particular Persons may be, as to the Whole Church and the Governing part of it, this ignorance is wilful and affected, and Therefore inexcusable.
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They left it to God, and, no doubt, would have been very glad that he would have manifested his severity upon them, by sending down fire from Heaven to have consumed them.
They left it to God, and, no doubt, would have been very glad that he would have manifested his severity upon them, by sending down fire from Heaven to have consumed them.
But there is a much worse Spirit than this in the world, which is not only contrary to Christianity, but to the common Principles of Natural Religion, and even to Humanity it self:
But there is a much Worse Spirit than this in the world, which is not only contrary to Christianity, but to the Common Principles of Natural Religion, and even to Humanity it self:
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and, in a word, by dissolving all the bonds of humane Society, and subverting the peace and order of the World, that is, by all the wicked wayes imaginable doth incite men to promote and advance their Religion.
and, in a word, by dissolving all the bonds of humane Society, and subverting the peace and order of the World, that is, by all the wicked ways imaginable does incite men to promote and advance their Religion.
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nor put a greater honour upon his Priests then to make them Judges of an Inquisition, that is, the inventers and decreers of torments for men more righteous and innocent then themselves.
nor put a greater honour upon his Priests then to make them Judges of an Inquisition, that is, the inventers and decreers of torments for men more righteous and innocent then themselves.
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For if that of Seneca be true, that sine bonitate nulla majestas, without Goodness there can be no such thing as Majesty, then to separate goodness and mercy from God, compassion and charity from Religion, is to make the two best things in the world, God and Religion, good for nothing.
For if that of Senecca be true, that sine bonitate nulla majestas, without goodness there can be no such thing as Majesty, then to separate Goodness and mercy from God, compassion and charity from Religion, is to make the two best things in the world, God and Religion, good for nothing.
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How much righter apprehensions had the Heathen of the Divine Nature, which they looked upon as so benign and beneficial to mankind, that (as Tully admirably says) Dii immortales ad usum hominum fabrefacti penè videantur, the nature of the immortal Gods may almost seem to be exactly framed for the benefit and advantage of men.
How much righter apprehensions had the Heathen of the Divine Nature, which they looked upon as so benign and beneficial to mankind, that (as Tully admirably Says) Gods immortales ad usum hominum fabrefacti penè videantur, the nature of the immortal God's may almost seem to be exactly framed for the benefit and advantage of men.
But when Religion once comes to supplant moral Righteousness, and to teach men the absurdest things in the world, to lye for the truth, and to kill men for God's sake:
But when Religion once comes to supplant moral Righteousness, and to teach men the absurdest things in the world, to lie for the truth, and to kill men for God's sake:
and to set a keener edge upon their spirits, and to make them ten times more the children of wrath and cruelty than they were by nature, then surely it loses its nature and ceases to be Religion: For let any man say worse of Atheism and Infidelity, if he can.
and to Set a keener edge upon their spirits, and to make them ten times more the children of wrath and cruelty than they were by nature, then surely it loses its nature and ceases to be Religion: For let any man say Worse of Atheism and Infidelity, if he can.
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And, for God's sake, what is Religion good for, but to reform the manners and dispositions of men, to restrain humane nature from violence and cruelty, from falsehood and treachery, from Sedition and Rebellion? Better it were there were no revealed Religion,
And, for God's sake, what is Religion good for, but to reform the manners and dispositions of men, to restrain humane nature from violence and cruelty, from falsehood and treachery, from Sedition and Rebellion? Better it were there were no revealed Religion,
and that humane nature were left to the conduct of its own principles and inclinations, which are much more mild & merciful, much more for the peace and happiness of humane Society;
and that humane nature were left to the conduct of its own principles and inclinations, which Are much more mild & merciful, much more for the peace and happiness of humane Society;
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And this, if it be well considered, will appear to be a very convincing way of reasoning, by shewing the last result and consequence of such Principles,
And this, if it be well considered, will appear to be a very convincing Way of reasoning, by showing the last result and consequence of such Principles,
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For example, We will at present admit Popery to be the true Religion, and their Doctrines of extirpating Hereticks, of the lawfulness of deposing Kings and subverting Government, by all the cruel and wicked ways that can be thought of, to be,
For Exampl, We will At present admit Popery to be the true Religion, and their Doctrines of extirpating Heretics, of the lawfulness of deposing Kings and subverting Government, by all the cruel and wicked ways that can be Thought of, to be,
but if in the gross, and upon the whole matter it be evident, that such a Religion as this is as bad or worse than Infidelity and no-Religion, this is conviction enough to a wise man,
but if in the gross, and upon the Whole matter it be evident, that such a Religion as this is as bad or Worse than Infidelity and no-Religion, this is conviction enough to a wise man,
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How much better Teachers of Religion were the old Heathen Philosophers? In all whose Books and Writings there is not one Principle to be found of Treachery or Rebellion;
How much better Teachers of Religion were the old Heathen Philosophers? In all whose Books and Writings there is not one Principle to be found of Treachery or Rebellion;
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I speak it with grief and shame, because the credit of our common Christianity is somewhat concerned in it, that Panaetius and Antipater and Diogenes the Stoick, Tully and Plutarch and Seneca were much honester and more Christian Casuists, than the Jesuits are,
I speak it with grief and shame, Because the credit of our Common Christianity is somewhat concerned in it, that Panaetius and Antipater and Diogenes the Stoic, Tully and Plutarch and Senecca were much Honester and more Christian Casuists, than the Jesuits Are,
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You all know, without my saying so, that I mean the Church of Rome; in which are taught such Doctrines as these, That Hereticks, that is all who differ from them in matters of Faith, are to be extirpated by fire and sword;
You all know, without my saying so, that I mean the Church of Room; in which Are taught such Doctrines as these, That Heretics, that is all who differ from them in matters of Faith, Are to be extirpated by fire and sword;
which was decreed in the third and fourth Lateran Councils, where all Christians are strictly charged to endeavour this to the uttermost of their power, Sicut reputari cupiunt & haberi fideles,
which was decreed in the third and fourth Lateran Councils, where all Christians Are strictly charged to endeavour this to the uttermost of their power, Sicut reputari cupiunt & haberi fideles,
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as they desire to be esteemed and accounted Christians. Next their Doctrines of deposing Kings, and of absolving their subjects from obedience to them;
as they desire to be esteemed and accounted Christians. Next their Doctrines of deposing Kings, and of absolving their subject's from Obedience to them;
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which were not only universally believed, but practised by the Popes and Roman Church for several Ages ▪ Indeed this Doctrine hath not been at all times alike frankly and openly avowed, but it is undoubtedly theirs;
which were not only universally believed, but practised by the Popes and Roman Church for several Ages ▪ Indeed this Doctrine hath not been At all times alike frankly and openly avowed, but it is undoubtedly theirs;
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So prodigiously Barbarous, both in the substance and circumstances of it, as is not to be parallell'd in all the voluminous Records of Time, from the foundation of the World.
So prodigiously Barbarous, both in the substance and Circumstances of it, as is not to be paralleled in all the voluminous Records of Time, from the Foundation of the World.
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Of late years our Adversaries, for so they have made themselves without any provocation of ours, have almost had the impudence to deny so plain a matter of fact;
Of late Years our Adversaries, for so they have made themselves without any provocation of ours, have almost had the impudence to deny so plain a matter of fact;
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I will not trouble you with the particular Narrative of this dark Conspiracy, nor the obscure manner of its discovery, which Bellarmine himself acknowledges not to have been without a Miracle. Let us thank God that it was so happily discovered and disappointed,
I will not trouble you with the particular Narrative of this dark conspiracy, nor the Obscure manner of its discovery, which Bellarmine himself acknowledges not to have been without a Miracle. Let us thank God that it was so happily discovered and disappointed,
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And may the lameness and halting of Ignatius Loyola, the Founder of the Jesuits, never depart from that Order, but be a Fate continually attending all their villanous Plots and Contrivances.
And may the lameness and halting of Ignatius Loyola, the Founder of the Jesuits, never depart from that Order, but be a Fate continually attending all their villainous Plots and Contrivances.
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and knew he must suffer, calls it the best Cause; and was extremely troubled to hear it censured by Catholicks and Priests, contrary to his expectation, for a great sin:
and knew he must suffer, calls it the best Cause; and was extremely troubled to hear it censured by Catholics and Priests, contrary to his expectation, for a great since:
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as to that Point of involving those of his own Religion in the common ruine, I dare not (says he) take that course that I could to make it appear less odious,
as to that Point of involving those of his own Religion in the Common ruin, I Dare not (Says he) take that course that I could to make it appear less odious,
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All doubts he seems to have look'd upon as temptations, and intreats his Friends to pray for the pardoning of his not sufficient striving against temptations since this busieness was undertook.
All doubts he seems to have looked upon as temptations, and intreats his Friends to pray for the pardoning of his not sufficient striving against temptations since this busieness was undertook.
I would not be understood to charge every particular person who is, or hath been, in the Roman Communion, with the guilt of these or the like practises:
I would not be understood to charge every particular person who is, or hath been, in the Roman Communion, with the guilt of these or the like practises:
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I must charge the Heads of their Church, and the prevalent teaching and governing part of it, who are usually the contrivers and abetters, the executioners and applauders of these cursed Designs.
I must charge the Heads of their Church, and the prevalent teaching and governing part of it, who Are usually the contrivers and abetters, the executioners and applauders of these cursed Designs.
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And yet he that considers how universally almost the Papists in Ireland were engaged in that Massacre, which is still fresh in our memories, will find it very hard to determine how many degrees of innocency and good nature,
And yet he that considers how universally almost the Papists in Ireland were engaged in that Massacre, which is still fresh in our memories, will find it very hard to determine how many Degrees of innocency and good nature,
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I speak not this to exasperate You, worthy Patriots, and the great Bulwark of our Religion, to any unreasonable or unnecessary, much less unchristian Severities against them:
I speak not this to exasperate You, worthy Patriots, and the great Bulwark of our Religion, to any unreasonable or unnecessary, much less unchristian Severities against them:
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But I speak it to awaken your care thus far, That if their Priests will always be putting these pernicious Principles into the minds of the People, effectual Provision may be made, that it may never be in their power again to put them in practise.
But I speak it to awaken your care thus Far, That if their Priests will always be putting these pernicious Principles into the minds of the People, effectual Provision may be made, that it may never be in their power again to put them in practice.
And God be praised for those matchless Instances which we are able to give of the generous humanity and Christian temper of the English Protestants. After Q. Maryes death,
And God be praised for those matchless Instances which we Are able to give of the generous humanity and Christian temper of the English Protestants. After Q. Maryes death,
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when the Protestant Religion was restored, Bishop Bonner, notwithstanding all his Cruelties and Butcheries, was permitted quietly to live and dye amongst us.
when the Protestant Religion was restored, Bishop Bonner, notwithstanding all his Cruelties and Butcheries, was permitted quietly to live and die among us.
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I would to God they would but seriously consider this one difference between our Religion and theirs, and which of them comes nearest to the Wisdom which is from above, which is peaceable, and gentle,
I would to God they would but seriously Consider this one difference between our Religion and theirs, and which of them comes nearest to the Wisdom which is from above, which is peaceable, and gentle,
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I have now done, and if I have been transported upon this Argument somewhat beyond my usual temper, the Occasion of this Day, and our present circumstances will, I hope, bear me out.
I have now done, and if I have been transported upon this Argument somewhat beyond my usual temper, the Occasion of this Day, and our present Circumstances will, I hope, bear me out.
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And I can truly say, as the Roman Orator did of himself upon another occasion, Me natura misericordem, patria severum, crudelem nec patria nec natura esse voluit.
And I can truly say, as the Roman Orator did of himself upon Another occasion, Me Nature misericordem, patria severum, Cruel nec patria nec Nature esse voluit.
but neither my natural disposition, nor the temper of the English Nation, nor the Genius of the Protestant, that is the true Christian Religion, will allow me to be cruel.
but neither my natural disposition, nor the temper of the English nation, nor the Genius of the Protestant, that is the true Christian Religion, will allow me to be cruel.
And, under God, let us leave it to the wisdom and care of His Majesty, and His two Houses of Parliament, to make a lasting Provision for the security of our Peace and Religion, against all the secret contrivances and open attempts of these sons of violence. And let us remember those words of David, Psal. 37.12, 13, 14, 15, The wicked plotteth against the just,
And, under God, let us leave it to the Wisdom and care of His Majesty, and His two Houses of Parliament, to make a lasting Provision for the security of our Peace and Religion, against all the secret contrivances and open attempts of these Sons of violence. And let us Remember those words of David, Psalm 37.12, 13, 14, 15, The wicked plotteth against the just,
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And I hope, considering what God hath heretofore done, and hath now begun to do for us, we may take encouragement to our selves, against all the Enemies of our Religion, which are confederated against us, in the words of the Prophet, Isa. 8.9, 10, Associate your selves, O ye People,
And I hope, considering what God hath heretofore done, and hath now begun to do for us, we may take encouragement to our selves, against all the Enemies of our Religion, which Are confederated against us, in the words of the Prophet, Isaiah 8.9, 10, Associate your selves, Oh you People,
and for the miraculous Deliverance of this Day, and for the wonderful Discovery of the late horrid and barbarous Conspiracy against our Prince, our Peace, and our Religion.
and for the miraculous Deliverance of this Day, and for the wondered Discovery of the late horrid and barbarous conspiracy against our Prince, our Peace, and our Religion.
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Who, did, as upon this Day, rescue our King and our Princes, our Nobles and the Heads of our Tribes, the Governours of our Church and the Judges of the Land, from that fearful Destruction which was ready to have swallowed them up.
Who, did, as upon this Day, rescue our King and our Princes, our Nobles and the Heads of our Tribes, the Governors of our Church and the Judges of the Land, from that fearful Destruction which was ready to have swallowed them up.
Who still brings to light the hidden things of darkness, and hath hitherto preserved our Religion and Civil interests to us, in despite of all the malicious and restless attempts of our Adversaries.
Who still brings to Light the hidden things of darkness, and hath hitherto preserved our Religion and Civil interests to us, in despite of all the malicious and restless attempts of our Adversaries.
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Who hath delivered us, and doth deliver us, and, we trust, will still deliver us; he glory and honour, thanksgiving and praise, from generation to generation.
Who hath Delivered us, and does deliver us, and, we trust, will still deliver us; he glory and honour, thanksgiving and praise, from generation to generation.
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