Innocency no shield against envy A sermon preached on Friday, April 11. being the fast-day appointed by the Kings proclamation to seek reconciliation with God, &c. By George Topham, rector of Boston in Lincolnshire. Perused and approved of by the right Reverend father in God, Thomas, Lord Bishop of Lincoln.
Wherein be pleased to observe these particulars: First, Davids Petition, ver. 2. Deliver me from mine Enemies, O my God. Secondly, A description of them,
Wherein be pleased to observe these particulars: First, Davids Petition, ver. 2. Deliver me from mine Enemies, Oh my God. Secondly, A description of them,
How had he raised him from a low estate, to sit upon no less than the Throne of Israel; changing his Shepherds Cap into a Crown, his Coat into a Robe,
How had he raised him from a low estate, to fit upon no less than the Throne of Israel; changing his Shepherd's Cap into a Crown, his Coat into a Robe,
For it is one, and not one of the least, unhappinesses of the Sons of Adam; to be by nature proud and impatient of restraint, greedy of liberty, always dissatisfied with the present, and thirsting after Novelties;
For it is one, and not one of the least, Unhappinesses of the Sons of Adam; to be by nature proud and impatient of restraint, greedy of liberty, always dissatisfied with the present, and thirsting After Novelties;
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Now all this croud of inordinate passions dischargeth it self upon those in power and place, hoping by some publick disturbance, that in troubled waters they may catch that which calmer times would have conferred upon persons of better merit.
Now all this crowd of inordinate passion dischargeth it self upon those in power and place, hoping by Some public disturbance, that in troubled waters they may catch that which calmer times would have conferred upon Persons of better merit.
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If any thing be amiss (as in multiplicity of affairs it is impossible but there should) they are sure to hear of it, with all its hightning circumstances;
If any thing be amiss (as in Multiplicity of affairs it is impossible but there should) they Are sure to hear of it, with all its hightning Circumstances;
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Nay, how oft is their very innocency charged with aberrations? Making good holy Davids assertion, For lo, they lie waiting for my Soul, The mighty men are gathered against me without any offence or fault of me, O Lord.
Nay, how oft is their very innocency charged with aberrations? Making good holy Davids assertion, For lo, they lie waiting for my Soul, The mighty men Are gathered against me without any offence or fault of me, Oh Lord.
And how and when they did this, is set down, 2 Sam. xix. 11. when Sauls unbounded malice mist of its design, by Davids avoiding his darted Javelin; his hatred pursues him home:
And how and when they did this, is Set down, 2 Sam. xix. 11. when Saul's unbounded malice missed of its Design, by Davids avoiding his darted Javelin; his hatred pursues him home:
for, for all these fair flourishes, he hoped David would have fallen by the Sword of the Philistins, as appeared by the not performing of his promise,
for, for all these fair flourishes, he hoped David would have fallen by the Sword of the philistines, as appeared by the not performing of his promise,
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for Merab was not given to David, but to Adriel. And now the breaking of his word must certainly be a sufficient oblation to his hatred. No, revenge knows no limits:
for Merab was not given to David, but to Adriel. And now the breaking of his word must Certainly be a sufficient oblation to his hatred. No, revenge knows no Limits:
Yes, this rare and excellent Person, this gracious Prince, the very light of Israel, as his Subjects stiled him, 2 Sam. xxi. 17. was restless all his days;
Yes, this rare and excellent Person, this gracious Prince, the very Light of Israel, as his Subject's styled him, 2 Sam. xxi. 17. was restless all his days;
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Had it only been the Drunkards, the scum of the People, that had made Songs of him, he would either have reduced them to their obedience, by some punishment suitable to their Crime;
Had it only been the Drunkards, the scum of the People, that had made Songs of him, he would either have reduced them to their Obedience, by Some punishment suitable to their Crime;
And to make up his sorrows to the full, who should head these Rebels but his dearly beloved Absolom; who drew into conspiracy with him, besides the most of his Fathers Subjects,
And to make up his sorrows to the full, who should head these Rebels but his dearly Beloved Absalom; who drew into Conspiracy with him, beside the most of his Father's Subject's,
How pernicious, how destructive was this intendment? For besides the weariness and unreadiness of Davids Army, the spirits of that holy King were low and daunted:
How pernicious, how destructive was this intendment? For beside the weariness and unreadiness of Davids Army, the spirits of that holy King were low and daunted:
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A man after Gods own heart, 1 Sam. xiii. 14. proposed as a Pattern to Solomon, with a promise to entail his Kingdom and blessings upon him and his Posterity,
A man After God's own heart, 1 Sam. xiii. 14. proposed as a Pattern to Solomon, with a promise to entail his Kingdom and blessings upon him and his Posterity,
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if he would but walk in his steps, 2 Chron. vii. 17, 18. His life was the Measure and Standard, by which succeeding Princes were to be judged, his vertues out-lived himself,
if he would but walk in his steps, 2 Chronicles vii. 17, 18. His life was the Measure and Standard, by which succeeding Princes were to be judged, his Virtues outlived himself,
Yet you see this incomparable Prince, this Favorite of Heaven, this glory of after-Ages was continually disturbed in his own, by the Seditions and Rebellions of his Enemies:
Yet you see this incomparable Prince, this Favourite of Heaven, this glory of Afterages was continually disturbed in his own, by the Seditions and Rebellions of his Enemies:
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God sent for him out of the fields to be Anointed, How was he an Intruder? The man after Gods own heart, is branded for a man of Belial, and he that regretted for but the cutting off Sauls Garment, is reproached as a man of bloud.
God sent for him out of the fields to be Anointed, How was he an Intruder? The man After God's own heart, is branded for a man of Belial, and he that regretted for but the cutting off Saul's Garment, is reproached as a man of blood.
And therefore when this ungrateful Politician turned Traitor, how deeply did it wound the Royal breast that had advanced him? For it was not (says he, Psal. lv. 12.) an enemy that reproached me,
And Therefore when this ungrateful Politician turned Traitor, how deeply did it wound the Royal breast that had advanced him? For it was not (Says he, Psalm lv. 12.) an enemy that reproached me,
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But it was thou, a man, mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance, &c. thou whom I had honoured, thou whom I had preferred, thou whose growing greatness knew no Rivality.
But it was thou, a man, mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance, etc. thou whom I had honoured, thou whom I had preferred, thou whose growing greatness knew no Rivality.
It is true, he had so, but none to provoke his People to disobedience, they were private and personal, not of publick Concernment, his Government was just and moderate, never taxed by God as his faults;
It is true, he had so, but none to provoke his People to disobedience, they were private and personal, not of public Concernment, his Government was just and moderate, never taxed by God as his Faults;
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and if this must be assigned a just cause for disturbance, that they were governed by a Man, not by an Angel, by one subject to humane infirmities like themselves, all the World would be in a flame,
and if this must be assigned a just cause for disturbance, that they were governed by a Man, not by an Angel, by one Subject to humane infirmities like themselves, all the World would be in a flame,
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What has the Subject to do with the private failings of his Prince? He that was King of Israel was accountable to none but the God of Israel, and therefore he says, Psal. li. 4. Against thee, thee only have I sinned;
What has the Subject to do with the private failings of his Prince? He that was King of Israel was accountable to none but the God of Israel, and Therefore he Says, Psalm li. 4. Against thee, thee only have I sinned;
and well he might say so, for as to the people entrusted to his charge, he was so upright and discreet in the managing his honour and power that he gave them no offence:
and well he might say so, for as to the people Entrusted to his charge, he was so upright and discreet in the managing his honour and power that he gave them no offence:
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For thou, O God, art my refuge, and my merciful God. Where we may observe, I. The Person resolving, and that is David, I will. II. Of what he resolves; and that is to sing:
For thou, Oh God, art my refuge, and my merciful God. Where we may observe, I. The Person resolving, and that is David, I will. II Of what he resolves; and that is to sing:
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we offend, we pull down Judgments by it, and it is but meet we give thanks with it for our deliverances, else we have but dull resentments of his Favours.
we offend, we pull down Judgments by it, and it is but meet we give thanks with it for our Deliverances, Else we have but dull resentments of his Favours.
That David look'd upon God to be his Asylum, his refuge, and his only sanctuary of defence, his many Psalms (penned as the records of his gratitude) sufficiently enform us.
That David looked upon God to be his Asylum, his refuge, and his only sanctuary of defence, his many Psalms (penned as the records of his gratitude) sufficiently inform us.
So that should I lead you out of the Church into the Schools of the Heathens of all sorts, you will find them, by the very instinct and light of Nature, asserting the same truth;
So that should I led you out of the Church into the Schools of the heathens of all sorts, you will find them, by the very instinct and Light of Nature, asserting the same truth;
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and Holy days, dressing their Images with Garlands, and devoting part of their spoils taken for the maintenance of their Worship, and making magnificent their Temples.
and Holy days, dressing their Images with Garlands, and devoting part of their spoils taken for the maintenance of their Worship, and making magnificent their Temples.
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But unto what times, O Lord, hast thou reserved us? For to our great shame and greater grief be it spoken, Have we not some in these days (I fear many) more heathenish than the Heathens, who will not allow God to govern in his own House, to have the managery of his own Family, that deny his taking care of things below;
But unto what times, Oh Lord, hast thou reserved us? For to our great shame and greater grief be it spoken, Have we not Some in these days (I Fear many) more Heathenish than the heathens, who will not allow God to govern in his own House, to have the managery of his own Family, that deny his taking care of things below;
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A perswasion that thwarts the common Notions of mankind, that destroys, that confounds the advancement of all noble resolutions, that wholly makes void and ridiculous the duty we are about, and indeed all other;
A persuasion that thwarts the Common Notions of mankind, that Destroys, that confounds the advancement of all noble resolutions, that wholly makes void and ridiculous the duty we Are about, and indeed all other;
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It is strange, it was not so thought of old, and let who will admire them, David sets a Fools Cap upon their heads, Psal. xiv. 1. The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God, that is, (as the word there signifies) no Judge, no Providence,
It is strange, it was not so Thought of old, and let who will admire them, David sets a Fools Cap upon their Heads, Psalm xiv. 1. The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God, that is, (as the word there signifies) no Judge, no Providence,
and aiming to be singular, and different in Paradoxism from all the world) acknowledge that there is a good providence over them, that orders all the Affairs of the world, from the least to the greatest, from Crowns and Scepters to the falling of a Sparrow on the ground,
and aiming to be singular, and different in Paradoxism from all the world) acknowledge that there is a good providence over them, that order all the Affairs of the world, from the least to the greatest, from Crowns and Sceptres to the falling of a Sparrow on the ground,
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when Church and State, Religion and Learning, Laws and Liberty, were not only in danger, but already devoured in the hope and expectation of his Enemies;
when Church and State, Religion and Learning, Laws and Liberty, were not only in danger, but already devoured in the hope and expectation of his Enemies;
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then, even then (when nothing but faith, and that of the taller sort too, could see any appearance of him) did Heaven (to the wonder and amazement of the world) place him on the Throne of his Fathers.
then, even then (when nothing but faith, and that of the Taller sort too, could see any appearance of him) did Heaven (to the wonder and amazement of the world) place him on the Throne of his Father's.
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And have they not turned their Pens into Pen-knives, multiplied the School into a Camp, Arguments to Armies, teaching all their Proselytes dismal Conclusions.
And have they not turned their Pens into Penknives, multiplied the School into a Camp, Arguments to Armies, teaching all their Proselytes dismal Conclusions.
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Indeed, what mask do they not make use of to destroy, and promote faction? Observing that Maxim of their old Roman Masters, Divide & impera; and to this end have they not been,
Indeed, what mask do they not make use of to destroy, and promote faction? Observing that Maxim of their old Roman Masters, Divide & Impera; and to this end have they not been,
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how industrious they have been in all Ages, to bring this Nation under the Romish slavery, ten times worse than that of Egypt. And though our Kings have been more kind and generous Vassals than any of their Neighbours,
how Industria they have been in all Ages, to bring this nation under the Romish slavery, ten times Worse than that of Egypt. And though our Kings have been more kind and generous Vassals than any of their Neighbours,
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though they were as obedient Sons as any that ever owned St. Peters Keys, as liberal in their erecting and endowing Churches and Monasteries as any Princes in the world;
though they were as obedient Sons as any that ever owned Saint Peter's Keys, as liberal in their erecting and endowing Churches and Monasteries as any Princes in the world;
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as the many stately and magnificent Structures (before the hammers of their own impieties rung their passing-knels) in each corner of the Land did (and their ruines still do) sufficiently witness,
as the many stately and magnificent Structures (before the hammers of their own impieties rung their passing-knels) in each corner of the Land did (and their ruins still do) sufficiently witness,
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yet none have been so ungratefully requited as they: No Crown suffered so much ignominy and bondage under the Tyranny of the Roman Prelate, as this of England.
yet none have been so ungratefully requited as they: No Crown suffered so much ignominy and bondage under the Tyranny of the Roman Prelate, as this of England.
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This was it which made Ʋrban the Second espouse the Interest of Anselm, who was fled from his own Prince, William Rufus, and liking the prudence of that Fugitive, made use of his Counsel,
This was it which made Ʋrban the Second espouse the Interest of Anselm, who was fled from his own Prince, William Rufus, and liking the prudence of that Fugitive, made use of his Counsel,
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and Paschal the Second seated himself in St. Peters Chair, but he justified (as well as his Predecessor) the Archbishop in his Rebellion against his Sovereign,
and Paschal the Second seated himself in Saint Peter's Chair, but he justified (as well as his Predecessor) the Archbishop in his Rebellion against his Sovereign,
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After Henry the First came Stephen, and after him Henry the Second, A potent and warlike Prince, who besides England, held Normandy, Anjou, Poitou, &c. Yet this potent King was strangely disquieted by Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury. A man abundantly stored with an ambitious, turbulent,
After Henry the First Come Stephen, and After him Henry the Second, A potent and warlike Prince, who beside England, held Normandy, Anjou, Poitou, etc. Yet this potent King was strangely disquieted by Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury. A man abundantly stored with an ambitious, turbulent,
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but he fled to Rome, (the Sanctuary in those days always open for such Traitors) where he was not only entertained, (to the great grief of the King) but countenanced, encouraged,
but he fled to Room, (the Sanctuary in those days always open for such Traitors) where he was not only entertained, (to the great grief of the King) but countenanced, encouraged,
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and bid hearthy welcom by Pope Alexander the Third, who vindicated the quarrel (for indeed it was his own) at so high a rate, that this great Prince, partly through necessity,
and bid hearthy welcome by Pope Alexander the Third, who vindicated the quarrel (for indeed it was his own) At so high a rate, that this great Prince, partly through necessity,
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and fear of the power of the Keys, (which made wonderful clinking in those times) and partly being perswaded by some Prelates, gave this Archbishop a meeting (in hopes of a reconciliation) at Froncevaux, and did that which no man would have believed,
and Fear of the power of the Keys, (which made wondered clinking in those times) and partly being persuaded by Some Prelates, gave this Archbishop a meeting (in hope's of a reconciliation) At Froncevaux, and did that which no man would have believed,
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for he held the Bridle of Beckets horse, and that proud Prelate not contented to have received the honour once, alighted on purpose that the King should pay him submission twice, as he also did.
for he held the Bridle of Beckets horse, and that proud Prelate not contented to have received the honour once, alighted on purpose that the King should pay him submission twice, as he also did.
Where instead of bringing Peace, he was the Bearer and Proclaimer of an Excommunication, and Sentence of deposition of the Archbishop of York and his Adherents,
Where instead of bringing Peace, he was the Bearer and Proclaimer of an Excommunication, and Sentence of deposition of the Archbishop of York and his Adherents,
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The King being in Normandy, and hearing of these procedures of the Archbishops, sent four of his Attendants to require him to absolve those he had so unjustly excommunicated,
The King being in Normandy, and hearing of these procedures of the Archbishop's, sent four of his Attendants to require him to absolve those he had so unjustly excommunicated,
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This moved the same four whom he had sent before, to return into England, and finding the Archbishop in the Church of Canterbury (some say at the High Altar) at three a clockiin the Afternoon, calling him Traitor, slew him.
This moved the same four whom he had sent before, to return into England, and finding the Archbishop in the Church of Canterbury (Some say At the High Altar) At three a clockiin the Afternoon, calling him Traitor, slew him.
That Prince for the better securing Normandy, was resolved to fortifie the Castle of Andeli: At which Walter Archbishop of Rouen being displeased, immediately Interdicts all Normandy; and flies to Rome, where he found as kind entertainment as ever Becket did.
That Prince for the better securing Normandy, was resolved to fortify the Castle of Andeli: At which Walter Archbishop of Rouen being displeased, immediately Interdicts all Normandy; and flies to Room, where he found as kind entertainment as ever Becket did.
to contest was in vain, for such was the fear of an Interdict in those times, that there was nothing which the Pope could not obtain of Princes and Nations,
to contest was in vain, for such was the Fear of an Interdict in those times, that there was nothing which the Pope could not obtain of Princes and nations,
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Then (saith Matthew Paris, who was an Eye-witness of all that disorder) all the Sacraments of the Church ceased in England, saving only the Confession and Communion of the Host in the last necessity, and Baptism of little Children.
Then (Says Matthew paris, who was an Eyewitness of all that disorder) all the Sacraments of the Church ceased in England, Saving only the Confessi and Communion of the Host in the last necessity, and Baptism of little Children.
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and seeing strong invasions from without, and daily revoltings within to open Insurrections, and every man now counted a Saint and Martyr that would fight against him;
and seeing strong invasions from without, and daily revoltings within to open Insurrections, and every man now counted a Saint and Martyr that would fight against him;
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After much debate, and with a heart full of anguish and rage, at last resolves to prostitute his Crown and Dignity to Pandulph the Legate, that he might receive it again from him,
After much debate, and with a heart full of anguish and rage, At last resolves to prostitute his Crown and Dignity to Pandulph the Legate, that he might receive it again from him,
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even with the destruction of Millions (if their own Doctrine be true) which says that all that die under the Interdict (without some special grace or priviledge,
even with the destruction of Millions (if their own Doctrine be true) which Says that all that die under the Interdict (without Some special grace or privilege,
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So that if St. Peter should now come to his Successor in his old tone, Silver and Gold have I none, if he were a thousand Peters, he must into Purgatory.
So that if Saint Peter should now come to his Successor in his old tone, Silver and Gold have I none, if he were a thousand Peter's, he must into Purgatory.
How many Millions then of Souls, did this Innocent the Pope wilfully send to Hell in this great Kingdom of England in the Space of above six years? And this for no offence, no fault of theirs:
How many Millions then of Souls, did this Innocent the Pope wilfully send to Hell in this great Kingdom of England in the Molle of above six Years? And this for no offence, no fault of theirs:
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For what could they do, if the King would not be ruled by the Pope? Are these the actions of the Vicar of Christ? Is this the kind Father of the Church? Is this the way of managing the Keys? Yes, he that consults the Reigns of our succeeding Kings, from the time of King John to our own (which would make me too great a debtor to your patience particularly to relate) shall find, that no stone has been left unturn'd, no policies (though never so horrid) have not been put in execution, to reduce this Nation to that miserable slavery they had once imposed upon it.
For what could they do, if the King would not be ruled by the Pope? are these the actions of the Vicar of christ? Is this the kind Father of the Church? Is this the Way of managing the Keys? Yes, he that consults thee Reigns of our succeeding Kings, from the time of King John to our own (which would make me too great a debtor to your patience particularly to relate) shall find, that no stone has been left unturned, no policies (though never so horrid) have not been put in execution, to reduce this nation to that miserable slavery they had once imposed upon it.
Henry the Eighth held all the Doctrinal Points of the Romish Religion, yet for rejecting the Jurisdiction of Rome, was Excommunicated by the Pope, his Subjects commanded to deny obedience,
Henry the Eighth held all the Doctrinal Points of the Romish Religion, yet for rejecting the Jurisdiction of Room, was Excommunicated by the Pope, his Subject's commanded to deny Obedience,
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Since he could not regain the Protestants, it was necessary to keep those in obedience which he had, to make the division strong, and the parties irreconcilable.
Since he could not regain the Protestants, it was necessary to keep those in Obedience which he had, to make the division strong, and the parties irreconcilable.
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When the Fires of Queen Maries bloudy Reign could not do this work, how many Plots were laid against the life of Queen Elizabeth, that Queen of blessed memory, by whose gracious hand God wrought those wonders, that the most potent Kings can hardly reach, Honour filled the Circle of her Crown, her brow with Majesty, her heart with Piety, and her lap with Plenty.
When the Fires of Queen Mary's bloody Reign could not do this work, how many Plots were laid against the life of Queen Elizabeth, that Queen of blessed memory, by whose gracious hand God wrought those wonders, that the most potent Kings can hardly reach, Honour filled the Circle of her Crown, her brow with Majesty, her heart with Piety, and her lap with Plenty.
Yet how execrable were the Treasons against that glorious Defender of the Faith, and of her Royal Rights? When neither the Dagger nor the Poyson could reach her Sacred Person,
Yet how execrable were the Treasons against that glorious Defender of the Faith, and of her Royal Rights? When neither the Dagger nor the Poison could reach her Sacred Person,
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an invincible Armado (as they themselves stiled it) must be sent to invade England, three Popes having made way for the Sword, by three roaring Bulls, which dethroned the Queen,
an invincible Armado (as they themselves styled it) must be sent to invade England, three Popes having made Way for the Sword, by three roaring Bulls, which dethroned the Queen,
But when the invincible Army had lost that name, being defeated by the powerful Arm of God, other Armies were poured from time to time into Ireland, ever prone to Rebel.
But when the invincible Army had lost that name, being defeated by the powerful Arm of God, other Armies were poured from time to time into Ireland, ever prove to Rebel.
When all those effects were frustrated, God blessing England because the Popes cursed it, and Elizabeth full of days and glory, was translated from a Temporal, to an Eternal Diadem;
When all those effects were frustrated, God blessing England Because the Popes cursed it, and Elizabeth full of days and glory, was translated from a Temporal, to an Eternal Diadem;
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her peaceful Successor, Defender of the same holy Faith, must be welcomed to his Throne by a Mandate of Clement the VIII. declaring him unworthy to sit there, as an Heretick, and forbidding his Subjects to obey him.
her peaceful Successor, Defender of the same holy Faith, must be welcomed to his Throne by a Mandate of Clement the VIII. declaring him unworthy to fit there, as an Heretic, and forbidding his Subject's to obey him.
When all that would not effect the desired end, to make short work, such a device is excogitated as nothing but Rome and the Devil could have invented:
When all that would not Effect the desired end, to make short work, such a device is excogitated as nothing but Room and the devil could have invented:
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And now they are resolved on that desperate Cry, Incendium extinguatur ruina, the King and his Royal Issue, Lords and Commons, all the flower and vigour of the Kingdom must be blown up, sent to heaven before the Resurrection.
And now they Are resolved on that desperate Cry, Incendium extinguatur ruina, the King and his Royal Issue, lords and Commons, all the flower and vigour of the Kingdom must be blown up, sent to heaven before the Resurrection.
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And as for our late King of blessed memory, that Prince in whose breast all those Vertues Centred, which severally had commended the great Monarchs of former Ages.
And as for our late King of blessed memory, that Prince in whose breast all those Virtues Centred, which severally had commended the great Monarchs of former Ages.
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Was he not beholden (as it is now apparent) to his Holiness, for raising all those storms of Rebellion, upon the face of his calm Government, hoping in those troubled waters to have catch'd that Fish, he had been Angling for so many Ages.
Was he not beholden (as it is now apparent) to his Holiness, for raising all those storms of Rebellion, upon the face of his Cam Government, hoping in those troubled waters to have catched that Fish, he had been Angling for so many Ages.
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Indeed, the large claim of St. Peters Regalities, has been for these last six hundred years, the cause of all the Corruptions of Faith and Religion, of all the Confusions and Distractions, of all the Seditions and Rebellions in the West of the world.
Indeed, the large claim of Saint Peter's Regalities, has been for these last six hundred Years, the cause of all the Corruptions of Faith and Religion, of all the Confusions and Distractions, of all the Seditions and Rebellions in the West of the world.
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and absolve Subjects from their Allegiance to them (and this believed as absolutely necessary to Salvation) what Royal bloud will they spare? What attempt, be it never so cruel, never so unjust, never so difficult, will they not assay, to bring their Country under the Popes subjection,
and absolve Subject's from their Allegiance to them (and this believed as absolutely necessary to Salvation) what Royal blood will they spare? What attempt, be it never so cruel, never so unjust, never so difficult, will they not assay, to bring their Country under the Popes subjection,
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and to promote his Universal Monarchy? Or can it be expected they will desist from endeavouring its reducement, (though after the most inhumane and barbarous way, that any thing but Rome and Hell ever thought of) so long as the Pope (whose slaves they are) is himself a slave to his own cruel and illimited Ambition, which to satiate all the Kingdoms,
and to promote his Universal Monarchy? Or can it be expected they will desist from endeavouring its reducement, (though After the most inhumane and barbarous Way, that any thing but Room and Hell ever Thought of) so long as the Pope (whose slaves they Are) is himself a slave to his own cruel and illimited Ambition, which to satiate all the Kingdoms,
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And never was it more evident, more apparent to the world (than in this late discovered Conspiracy against our most gracious Sovereign) what their resolutions are,
And never was it more evident, more apparent to the world (than in this late discovered conspiracy against our most gracious Sovereign) what their resolutions Are,
whose malice never sleeps, nor whose Agents never rest to work his Ruine, so that he may say of them (and justly too) as King David did of his, They are minded to do me some mischief,
whose malice never sleeps, nor whose Agents never rest to work his Ruin, so that he may say of them (and justly too) as King David did of his, They Are minded to do me Some mischief,
The mighty! alas he is such in the Superlative degree (that is enemy to his Majesty) if you will believe him for this, he that asserts, that all Empires and Scepters are at his dispose.
The mighty! alas he is such in the Superlative degree (that is enemy to his Majesty) if you will believe him for this, he that asserts, that all Empires and Sceptres Are At his dispose.
As Pius the Fifth taught the People of this Kingdom in express words, in the Bull of Deprivation which he thundred against Queen Elizabeth. And to make this good to the world,
As Pius the Fifth taught the People of this Kingdom in express words, in the Bull of Deprivation which he thundered against Queen Elizabeth. And to make this good to the world,
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Nay, this is he that has encroach'd upon the highest Prerogatives and Titles of God himself, Pope Sixtus the Fourth (out of his singular modesty) assumed that authority, which not only we,
Nay, this is he that has encroached upon the highest Prerogatives and Titles of God himself, Pope Sixtus the Fourth (out of his singular modesty) assumed that Authority, which not only we,
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Yea, we are further told in the same place, that he must be adored with the same Adoration enjoyned, Psal. lxii. All the Kings of the earth shall worship him;
Yea, we Are further told in the same place, that he must be adored with the same Adoration enjoined, Psalm lxii. All the Kings of the earth shall worship him;
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in which Text the Adoration proper to our ever-blessed Saviour is understood, and so it is taken by Tertullian. So that if David were permitted to speak from the dead, he must needs acknowledge and say, that those of his (though mighty) were far inferiour to these enemies of his Majesty.
in which Text the Adoration proper to our ever-blessed Saviour is understood, and so it is taken by Tertullian. So that if David were permitted to speak from the dead, he must needs acknowledge and say, that those of his (though mighty) were Far inferior to these enemies of his Majesty.
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And does not our gracious King run parallel with him in this? What Prince ever writ his favours in such engaging Characters as he has done? That were his Adversaries any thing but what they are (Vassals to the Roman greatness) he must for ever have endeared and secured their obedience.
And does not our gracious King run parallel with him in this? What Prince ever writ his favours in such engaging Characters as he has done? That were his Adversaries any thing but what they Are (Vassals to the Roman greatness) he must for ever have endeared and secured their Obedience.
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A Prince whose unspotted Innocency is such, that no fancies or fears disturb his breast; for as he is guilty of nothing, so there is nothing he dreads.
A Prince whose unspotted Innocency is such, that no fancies or fears disturb his breast; for as he is guilty of nothing, so there is nothing he dreads.
and whilst they contrive his destruction, his Prayers ascend heaven for their pardon? Nor can the utmost of their malice provoke him to a retaliation, having learnt not only of God,
and while they contrive his destruction, his Prayers ascend heaven for their pardon? Nor can the utmost of their malice provoke him to a retaliation, having learned not only of God,
O, but he will not admit of the power of our Father the Pope, and all Obligements, all Oaths, all that is Sacred are too weak to engage and bind our Loyalty,
O, but he will not admit of the power of our Father the Pope, and all Obligements, all Oaths, all that is Sacred Are too weak to engage and bind our Loyalty,
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but when that Interest is on foot, when he enjoyns and commands us, we are bound (and that under no less penalty than eternal damnation) to devest our selves of all to promote it.
but when that Interest is on foot, when he enjoins and commands us, we Are bound (and that under no less penalty than Eternal damnation) to devest our selves of all to promote it.
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and other merits for his Propitiation, than those of his obedience in the Death of the Cross? What if contrary to the Apostle he tell him, that the Bloud of Jesus cleanseth him not from all sin,
and other merits for his Propitiation, than those of his Obedience in the Death of the Cross? What if contrary to the Apostle he tell him, that the Blood of jesus Cleanseth him not from all since,
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and will send him to be cleansed in an imaginary fire of Purgatory, and fright his Conscience to drain his Purse? Must he, to please the unmatchable pride and insatiable griping of that Tyrant, hood wink his Reason, befool his Conscience, make shipwrack of his Faith,
and will send him to be cleansed in an imaginary fire of Purgatory, and fright his Conscience to drain his Purse? Must he, to please the unmatchable pride and insatiable gripping of that Tyrant, hood wink his Reason, befool his Conscience, make shipwreck of his Faith,
That known passage of St. Paul may serve for an abundant evidence, Rom. xiii. 2. where he not only affirms, That whosoever resisteth the power, resisteth the Ordinance of God, but also that they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
That known passage of Saint Paul may serve for an abundant evidence, Rom. xiii. 2. where he not only affirms, That whosoever Resisteth the power, Resisteth the Ordinance of God, but also that they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
And that the ancient Christians were of the same temper with their Master and his Apostles submitting themselves to the penalties of those Laws, whose Injunctions they thought it not lawful to observe, is clear from Tertullian and others.
And that the ancient Christians were of the same temper with their Master and his Apostles submitting themselves to the penalties of those Laws, whose Injunctions they Thought it not lawful to observe, is clear from Tertullian and Others.
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Tertullian and Cyprian, two Ancient Fathers, being under the Persecution of the heathen Emperours, do make their Apologies in behalf of the Christian and Catholick Church, Tertullian thus:
Tertullian and Cyprian, two Ancient Father's, being under the Persecution of the heathen emperors, do make their Apologies in behalf of the Christian and Catholic Church, Tertullian thus:
Although if we would become either secret or open revengers of our own wrongs, could we want either number or power? What War is there that we are not fit for,
Although if we would become either secret or open revengers of our own wrongs, could we want either number or power? What War is there that we Are not fit for,
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And agreeing hereto when the Theban Legion, which consisted of six thousand, six hundred sixty six Christian Souldiers, were by the Emperour Maximian commanded to offer Sacrifice to the heathen Gods,
And agreeing hereto when the Theban Legion, which consisted of six thousand, six hundred sixty six Christian Soldiers, were by the Emperor Maximian commanded to offer Sacrifice to the heathen God's,
though they refused to obey his commands, yet when he upon that refusal, commanded every tenth man to be slain, they suffered themselves so to be without any the least resistance;
though they refused to obey his commands, yet when he upon that refusal, commanded every tenth man to be slave, they suffered themselves so to be without any the least resistance;
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And this owned and practised by several of the Popes of Rome themselves, as Binius and Baronius (two Witnesses against whom I hope they will take no exception) have set down,
And this owned and practised by several of the Popes of Room themselves, as Binius and Baronius (two Witnesses against whom I hope they will take no exception) have Set down,
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yet I shall only produce three of them, that number having always looked upon (especially of such men) sufficient for any Test. And the first is Pope Leo the first who made his addresses to the Empress, that the Emperour would be pleased to command a Synod to be celebrated in Italy, and (though he did it by all the ways of humility) could not obtain it.
yet I shall only produce three of them, that number having always looked upon (especially of such men) sufficient for any Test. And the First is Pope Leo the First who made his Addresses to the Empress, that the Emperor would be pleased to command a Synod to be celebrated in Italy, and (though he did it by all the ways of humility) could not obtain it.
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The next is Pope Pelagius the First, who asserted that by holy Scripture (then adjusted as the rule of faith and manners) they were commanded to be subject to Kings.
The next is Pope Pelagius the First, who asserted that by holy Scripture (then adjusted as the Rule of faith and manners) they were commanded to be Subject to Kings.
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The third is Pope Adrian the first, who devoted himself to the Emperour by Letters, as one in supplication fallen down prostrate at the soles of his feet.
The third is Pope Adrian the First, who devoted himself to the Emperor by Letters, as one in supplication fallen down prostrate At the soles of his feet.
It was a thousand years after Christ, before St. Peters temporal Sword was found, unsheath'd and flourished to fright Kings out of their Authority and Power,
It was a thousand Years After christ, before Saint Peter's temporal Sword was found, unsheathed and flourished to fright Kings out of their authority and Power,
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and what horrid means have they used (it having laid rusting so long) to make it bright, deluding and inebriating the people with false opinions, perswading them to drink down Poyson, instead of wholsom Doctrine, to break the most manifest and positive Laws of God at the Popes command.
and what horrid means have they used (it having laid rusting so long) to make it bright, deluding and inebriating the people with false opinions, persuading them to drink down Poison, instead of wholesome Doctrine, to break the most manifest and positive Laws of God At the Popes command.
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How strongly do the Precepts of the Almighty bind us to an obedience to all that are in Authority and Power? How has he hedged in Regality, saying, Touch not mine Anointed? That one would think nothing could be more safe.
How strongly do the Precepts of the Almighty bind us to an Obedience to all that Are in authority and Power? How has he hedged in Regality, saying, Touch not mine Anointed? That one would think nothing could be more safe.
Yet alas, how has this wild Boar out of the Fofrest broke down all those Fences? Telling his Devotaries, that he hath power to absolve them from all their Oaths of Allegiance to their King the Lords Anointed,
Yet alas, how has this wild Boar out of the Fofrest broke down all those Fences? Telling his Devotees, that he hath power to absolve them from all their Oaths of Allegiance to their King the lords Anointed,
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as acceptable to heaven, (1 Pet. ii. 17.) not only to fear God, but to honour the King: Thereby plainly intimating, that it is impossible to be true Servants to God, without being Loyal Subjects to the King,
as acceptable to heaven, (1 Pet. ii. 17.) not only to Fear God, but to honour the King: Thereby plainly intimating, that it is impossible to be true Servants to God, without being Loyal Subject's to the King,
so long as he says, Rebel against Princes who will not own my Supremacy, and for Conscience sake (though contrary to Religion and common honesty) work Treasons, Insurrections, Massacres,
so long as he Says, Rebel against Princes who will not own my Supremacy, and for Conscience sake (though contrary to Religion and Common honesty) work Treasons, Insurrections, Massacres,
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What new incredible abominable Doctrine is this? That firing Cities, Treasons, Rebellions, dethroning of Princes, adjudging their Kingdoms to strangers, filling the World with Perjuries, Wars, Invasions, bringing in a Chaos of Confusion,
What new incredible abominable Doctrine is this? That firing Cities, Treasons, Rebellions, dethroning of Princes, adjudging their Kingdoms to Strangers, filling the World with Perjuries, Wars, Invasions, bringing in a Chaos of Confusion,
Yet is not this preached up by the Jesuits, espoused and faithfully believed and practised by the Romanists? Could the Martyrs of his Holiness speak to us from their Ashes under the Gallows,
Yet is not this preached up by the Jesuits, espoused and faithfully believed and practised by the Romanists? Could the Martyrs of his Holiness speak to us from their Ashes under the Gallows,
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how would they tell us that what they did, was in obedience to the Father of their Faith the Pope, whose Mandate did instruct and encourage them to do it;
how would they tell us that what they did, was in Obedience to the Father of their Faith the Pope, whose Mandate did instruct and encourage them to do it;
For be assured that though we are cut off, he will not want some Sons as blindly zealous as we were, who for the hopes of a Canonization, will refuse the executing of no Treason,
For be assured that though we Are Cut off, he will not want Some Sons as blindly zealous as we were, who for the hope's of a Canonization, will refuse the executing of no Treason,
than in this damnable Piot against his Sacred Majesty, which Heaven (in despite of all their seeret contrivances) has been pleased to lay open to their shame, (if they be capable of any) and our comfort.
than in this damnable Piot against his Sacred Majesty, which Heaven (in despite of all their secret contrivances) has been pleased to lay open to their shame, (if they be capable of any) and our Comfort.
Now in this as well as in the rest, our King is resolved not to be behind King David, having commanded to blow the Trumpet in Zion, and sanctifie a Fast, a Trumpet worthy of Royal breath, having set this day apart to bless God for his mercies already bestowed,
Now in this as well as in the rest, our King is resolved not to be behind King David, having commanded to blow the Trumpet in Zion, and sanctify a Fast, a Trumpet worthy of Royal breath, having Set this day apart to bless God for his Mercies already bestowed,
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but to the Amazement of our Enemies, which made some of them (though blasphemously) say, That God himself was turned Lutheran ) whose prodigious weight seemed to make the very Waves groan with its insupportable burden?
but to the Amazement of our Enemies, which made Some of them (though blasphemously) say, That God himself was turned Lutheran) whose prodigious weight seemed to make the very Waves groan with its insupportable burden?
How did he, when they (by raising those late uncivil Civil Wars and dissensions among us) hoped to have made us fallen by our own Swords, make us happy in his Majesties return? And to endear our gratitude,
How did he, when they (by raising those late Uncivil Civil Wars and dissensions among us) hoped to have made us fallen by our own Swords, make us happy in his Majesties return? And to endear our gratitude,
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how is he resolved (as it is evident by the discovery of this late most detestable Conspiracy) still to defend (maugre all their envy and malice) the Great Defender of the Faith? So that if we have not absolutely taken leave of our Understandings,
how is he resolved (as it is evident by the discovery of this late most detestable conspiracy) still to defend (maugre all their envy and malice) the Great Defender of the Faith? So that if we have not absolutely taken leave of our Understandings,
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and the Doctrine and Example of thy Son in the New Testament) commands us to Worship Images, Adore Reliques, Invoke Saints, Sacrifice for the sins of the living and the dead, hold a Purgatory (as if the bloud of the ever blessed Jesus was not able to do it) for the cleansing of Souls;
and the Doctrine and Exampl of thy Son in the New Testament) commands us to Worship Images, Adore Relics, Invoke Saints, Sacrifice for the Sins of the living and the dead, hold a Purgatory (as if the blood of the ever blessed jesus was not able to do it) for the cleansing of Souls;
in short, from a Religion that would take away the Scriptures, (those Sacred Legacies of thine to the Sons of men) and wrap up our Consciences in the livery of an unknown Language;
in short, from a Religion that would take away the Scriptures, (those Sacred Legacies of thine to the Sons of men) and wrap up our Consciences in the livery of an unknown Language;
and strange wonder of thy bounty? How hast thou fenced us about with the Hedg of good Discipline, of wholsom Laws, of gracious Government, with the Brazen Wall of thy Almighty and miraculous protection!
and strange wonder of thy bounty? How hast thou fenced us about with the Hedge of good Discipline, of wholesome Laws, of gracious Government, with the Brazen Wall of thy Almighty and miraculous protection!
namely, that which is briefly compiled in the Apostles Creed, explained in those others, stiled the Nicene and Athanasian. A Church wherein are used the same Sacraments Christ left in his, and no other.
namely, that which is briefly compiled in the Apostles Creed, explained in those Others, styled the Nicene and Athanasian. A Church wherein Are used the same Sacraments christ left in his, and no other.
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Lastly, we are members of a Church, which above all other Constitutions in the Christian World, enforces the great duty of obedience and submission to Kings, and all that are in authority under them, and this not only for wrath, but for Conscience sake. Thus, O Lord!
Lastly, we Are members of a Church, which above all other Constitutions in the Christian World, inforces the great duty of Obedience and submission to Kings, and all that Are in Authority under them, and this not only for wrath, but for Conscience sake. Thus, Oh Lord!
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what obedience, what thankfulness, must such a Defender, such a Protector, such a deliverer expect, from a people so wonderfully obliged? But O my soul!
what Obedience, what thankfulness, must such a Defender, such a Protector, such a deliverer expect, from a people so wonderfully obliged? But Oh my soul!
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When he threw us into horrid confusions, from which we saw little hope of arising, even in the time of that distress, did we trespass yet more against him.
When he threw us into horrid confusions, from which we saw little hope of arising, even in the time of that distress, did we trespass yet more against him.
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Even while he has of late appeared for us, by discovering the Plots and Contrivances, of our implacable enemies of the Romish Faction, we have been in the mean time (and that most impudently) by our sins fighting against heaven, and against him.
Even while he has of late appeared for us, by discovering the Plots and Contrivances, of our implacable enemies of the Romish Faction, we have been in the mean time (and that most impudently) by our Sins fighting against heaven, and against him.
They are frontless Zimries, that bring Whores to their Tents in the face of all Israel: Yet such is the debauchedness of the Age wherein we live, that he is look'd upon as a cowardly sinner, that is ashamed to shew his face,
They Are frontless Zimri's, that bring Whores to their Tents in the face of all Israel: Yet such is the debauchedness of the Age wherein we live, that he is looked upon as a cowardly sinner, that is ashamed to show his face,
What extortings, what defraudings, what oppressings of the poor, what covetings, (even the pretenders to a further Reformation, look asquint with a Sacrilegious eye upon the small remnant of the Churches Patrimony) what repinings, what traducings of Magistracy, what Atheistical discoursings of a Deity? It is deplorable to see how these sinners are set down in the seat of the Scorner;
What extortings, what defraudings, what oppressings of the poor, what covetings, (even the pretenders to a further Reformation, look asquint with a Sacrilegious eye upon the small remnant of the Churches Patrimony) what repinings, what traducings of Magistracy, what Atheistical discoursings of a Deity? It is deplorable to see how these Sinners Are Set down in the seat of the Scorner;
What pious soul can consider all this, and much more, and not fear that all these mercies are but fore-runners of some greater miseries, that all our preservations are but reservations to some more signal destruction? How justly may heaven give us over into the hands of our enemies, depopulate our Cities, destroy our whole Nation like Sodom, and make us the scorn and Proverb of all succeeding Generations? But, O our God, let thine anger and fury be turned away from thy Jerusalem, thy holy Mountain.
What pious soul can Consider all this, and much more, and not Fear that all these Mercies Are but forerunners of Some greater misery's, that all our preservations Are but reservations to Some more signal destruction? How justly may heaven give us over into the hands of our enemies, depopulate our Cities, destroy our Whole nation like Sodom, and make us the scorn and Proverb of all succeeding Generations? But, Oh our God, let thine anger and fury be turned away from thy Jerusalem, thy holy Mountain.
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and when he must Complains, Why will you die O house of Israel? To a God who in despite of all our sins, of all our impieties, of all our ingratitudes, does still continue his favours, does still preserve us from our Adversaries that delight in bloud.
and when he must Complains, Why will you die Oh house of Israel? To a God who in despite of all our Sins, of all our impieties, of all our ingratitudes, does still continue his favours, does still preserve us from our Adversaries that delight in blood.
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And therefore that Iniquity may never be our ruine, that God may never repent of his protecting and delivering of us, let us resolve for the future to be in good earnest Pious to our God, Loyal to our King,
And Therefore that Iniquity may never be our ruin, that God may never Repent of his protecting and delivering of us, let us resolve for the future to be in good earnest Pious to our God, Loyal to our King,
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And if they once come to wear their teeth in their Tongues, as Shimei did, they will do what they can to have the Trumpet at their mouths, as Sheba had.
And if they once come to wear their teeth in their Tongues, as Shimei did, they will do what they can to have the Trumpet At their mouths, as Sheba had.
In a word, let us not be less free in exposing our Lives and Estates, for the preservation of our King and Country, than our Adversaries are to destroy both.
In a word, let us not be less free in exposing our Lives and Estates, for the preservation of our King and Country, than our Adversaries Are to destroy both.
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It is a pity but his Neck should hang in suspence with his Conscience in a halter, who scruples to venture all for his King, the Church, and his Country.
It is a pity but his Neck should hang in suspense with his Conscience in a halter, who scruples to venture all for his King, the Church, and his Country.
the Skirts of the Scarlet Whore had been rent to pieces ere this, and the Walls of Babylon with the Trumpet of the Gospel would have long since fallen down,
the Skirts of the Scarlet Whore had been rend to Pieces ere this, and the Walls of Babylon with the Trumpet of the Gospel would have long since fallen down,
and make our hearty Prayers to God, that he may still continue his mercies, infatuate and defeat the Counsels of these our bloudy and unparallel'd Adversaries;
and make our hearty Prayers to God, that he may still continue his Mercies, infatuate and defeat the Counsels of these our bloody and unparalleled Adversaries;
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