A SERMON Preach'd before the Lord Mayor, &c. 1 TIMOTHY ii. 1, 2. I exhort therefore that first of all, Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions, and giving of Thanks be made for all Men.
A SERMON Preached before the Lord Mayor, etc. 1 TIMOTHY ii. 1, 2. I exhort Therefore that First of all, Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions, and giving of Thanks be made for all Men.
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So the same blessed Apostle that exhorts us here, addresses himself to his Brethren of the House of Israel, Heb. 13. 22. No question this in my Text is an Exhortation to the greatest of all Duties, which the Divine Writer thinks so necessary to recommend at the highest rate, I exhort therefore first of all.
So the same blessed Apostle that exhorts us Here, Addresses himself to his Brothers of the House of Israel, Hebrew 13. 22. No question this in my Text is an Exhortation to the greatest of all Duties, which the Divine Writer thinks so necessary to recommend At the highest rate, I exhort Therefore First of all.
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First, To the due performance of the publick Worship and Service of God, for which there is all this Provision, that Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions,
First, To the due performance of the public Worship and Service of God, for which there is all this Provision, that Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions,
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Thirdly, The use of these good means is referr'd to these two great Ends, the first of which most concerns our Temporal welfare, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life;
Thirdly, The use of these good means is referred to these two great Ends, the First of which most concerns our Temporal welfare, that we may led a quiet and peaceable life;
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1. And first we are exhorted to the care of Gods publick Worship and Service, on which we are now attending, to which the Apostle presses us elsewhere that we should all of us be either Preachers,
1. And First we Are exhorted to the care of God's public Worship and Service, on which we Are now attending, to which the Apostle presses us elsewhere that we should all of us be either Preachers,
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or at least not hearers only but doers of this word of Exhortation, not forsaking the assembling of our selves together as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another.
or At least not hearers only but doers of this word of Exhortation, not forsaking the assembling of our selves together as the manner of Some is, but exhorting one Another.
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but I exhort first of all that Prayers be made, that is, be prepared, appointed, establisht,) 'tis probable that he is dictating as the great Apostle of the Gentiles,
but I exhort First of all that Prayers be made, that is, be prepared, appointed, established,) it's probable that he is dictating as the great Apostle of the Gentiles,
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and as Paul the Aged, directing this Apostolical young Man to whom this Charge is committed, that he might know how he ought to behave himself in the House of God, which is the Church of the Living God.
and as Paul the Aged, directing this Apostolical young Man to whom this Charge is committed, that he might know how he ought to behave himself in the House of God, which is the Church of the Living God.
For Timothy whom he besought to abide still at Ephesus was this Church's Angel. Therefore St. Paul enjoyns him what was convenient for ordering the pure Worship of God in Spirit and in Truth,
For Timothy whom he besought to abide still At Ephesus was this Church's Angel. Therefore Saint Paul enjoins him what was convenient for ordering the pure Worship of God in Spirit and in Truth,
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And it may farther appear what kind of publick Worship is prescrib'd to this Church of Ephesus, from what was practis'd in the most flourishing Churches in the first and the best Ages;
And it may farther appear what kind of public Worship is prescribed to this Church of Ephesus, from what was practised in the most flourishing Churches in the First and the best Ages;
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the greatest Lights of the Ancient Church undoubtedly left behind them the plainest Commentaries on my Text, in the pious Offices they compos'd for Divine Worship.
the greatest Lights of the Ancient Church undoubtedly left behind them the Plainest Commentaries on my Text, in the pious Offices they composed for Divine Worship.
True indeed what they left so well devis'd and design'd, has been corrupted since with Letanies to Saints and Angels, and many false Doctrines are crept into their Devotions in the Church of Rome, which would be practical Errors in us,
True indeed what they left so well devised and designed, has been corrupted since with Litanies to Saints and Angels, and many false Doctrines Are crept into their Devotions in the Church of Rome, which would be practical Errors in us,
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and turn our very Prayers into Sin, if we should joyn throughout with them in Theirs: though to speak truth, they do not all pretend so much as to joyn themselves in what the Priest is in a manner whispering to himself in an unknown tongue, they neither hear, nor understand it.
and turn our very Prayers into since, if we should join throughout with them in Theirs: though to speak truth, they do not all pretend so much as to join themselves in what the Priest is in a manner whispering to himself in an unknown tongue, they neither hear, nor understand it.
and our House of Jacob from among the People of a strange language, though we borrowed some Jewels of them, I mean some part of their Antient Prayers, and brought them away;
and our House of Jacob from among the People of a strange language, though we borrowed Some Jewels of them, I mean Some part of their Ancient Prayers, and brought them away;
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those that possest them heretofore, do hardly know them again; nor will they own them now, being rather dazled than delighted with their present lustre:
those that possessed them heretofore, do hardly know them again; nor will they own them now, being rather dazzled than delighted with their present lustre:
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so that we are in no danger of such a Process in Law, as 'tis said the Egyptians commenc'd against the Israelites to recover their Jewels again many hundred Years after,
so that we Are in no danger of such a Process in Law, as it's said the egyptians commenced against the Israelites to recover their Jewels again many hundred years After,
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for 'tis a Scripture-word for the Worship of God in several places of Scripture, they retain'd I say some part of a Liturgy) that was us'd before the Reformation, but us'd before Popery too;
for it's a Scripture-word for the Worship of God in several places of Scripture, they retained I say Some part of a Liturgy) that was used before the Reformation, but used before Popery too;
for what they so retain'd, was most of it out of the Scripture, out of the Epistles and Gospels, and the Book of Psalms. And so we may say they receiv'd and translated the Bible it self, which was before in the same hands,
for what they so retained, was most of it out of the Scripture, out of the Epistles and Gospels, and the Book of Psalms. And so we may say they received and translated the bible it self, which was before in the same hands,
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rather we have restor'd the Pure and the Primitive Devotions, and rejected such as were truly and properly theirs, that were liable to any just Exceptions:
rather we have restored the Pure and the Primitive Devotions, and rejected such as were truly and properly theirs, that were liable to any just Exceptions:
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we have kept to those of the Old Catholick stamp, and laid by the New, the Catholick falsly so called: we have try'd and purify'd ours seven times in the fire, they rose as it were from the Ashes of those Renowned Protestants who compil'd them, those excellent Men that suffer'd a glorious Martyrdom for being Protestants:
we have kept to those of the Old Catholic stamp, and laid by the New, the Catholic falsely so called: we have tried and purified ours seven times in the fire, they rose as it were from the Ashes of those Renowned Protestants who compiled them, those excellent Men that suffered a glorious Martyrdom for being Protestants:
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they were the Men that separated the precious from the vile, and that is the admirable temper which God approves, Jerem. 15. 19. if thou take forth the precious from the vile thou shalt be as my mouth, and I may add the next words to determine the Case between our truly Apostolick Church of England, and those of Rome, Let them return to thee,
they were the Men that separated the precious from the vile, and that is the admirable temper which God approves, Jeremiah 15. 19. if thou take forth the precious from the vile thou shalt be as my Mouth, and I may add the next words to determine the Case between our truly Apostolic Church of England, and those of Room, Let them return to thee,
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But now let no Man imagin that the same forms, if compos'd with sufficient variety, may not be us'd for all men, whom here we are bound to pray for, or that they may not be constantly used by all men of the same National Church;
But now let no Man imagine that the same forms, if composed with sufficient variety, may not be used for all men, whom Here we Are bound to pray for, or that they may not be constantly used by all men of the same National Church;
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And consider, I beseech you, as to that objection of stinting or confining the Spirit, any mans Prayer for others, offer'd I mean in behalf of a whole Congregation, be it to the Speaker never so unpremeditated, is as much a form to the hearer if he goes along with it as if it were premeditated;
And Consider, I beseech you, as to that objection of stinting or confining the Spirit, any men Prayer for Others, offered I mean in behalf of a Whole Congregation, be it to the Speaker never so unpremeditated, is as much a from to the hearer if he Goes along with it as if it were premeditated;
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nor ought sett Prayers to be call'd a stinting of the Spirit, when David a Man after Gods own heart, has left us almost as many Forms of Devotion as he left Psalms behind him.
nor ought Set Prayers to be called a stinting of the Spirit, when David a Man After God's own heart, has left us almost as many Forms of Devotion as he left Psalms behind him.
Form thy Spirit by the affection of the Psalm, says St. Austin, that is, frame and enlarge thy Soul to follow the same Holy Spirit that pour'd it forth. Alas!
From thy Spirit by the affection of the Psalm, Says Saint Austin, that is, frame and enlarge thy Soul to follow the same Holy Spirit that poured it forth. Alas!
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what's our Spirit in Comparison of Christ's Spirit, for he had the spirit without measure, and yet at two several times he repeated and recommended the same Prayer, that is, the Lord 's Prayer, and in Matt. 26. 44. He pray'd the third time saying the same Words:
what's our Spirit in Comparison of Christ's Spirit, for he had the Spirit without measure, and yet At two several times he repeated and recommended the same Prayer, that is, the Lord is Prayer, and in Matt. 26. 44. He prayed the third time saying the same Words:
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And if it be said, that a Form of Prayer can never express the needs and necessities of all men who are here to be prayed for; 'tis answered, that no more indeed can all the most tedious Extemporary Effusions be so particular.
And if it be said, that a From of Prayer can never express the needs and necessities of all men who Are Here to be prayed for; it's answered, that no more indeed can all the most tedious Extemporary Effusions be so particular.
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Loving when he loves, fearing when he fears, hoping when he hopes, praising God when he praises, weeping for our own and others sins when he weeps, begging what we want with the like Spirit, wherein his Petitions are fram'd, loving our Enemies when he shews love to his, praying for ours when he prays for his, &c. To proceed then, our Apostle prescribes in the first place Supplications, which are Letanies or Deprecations, for imploring Mercy and Protection against evils to come;
Loving when he loves, fearing when he fears, hoping when he hope's, praising God when he praises, weeping for our own and Others Sins when he weeps, begging what we want with the like Spirit, wherein his Petitions Are framed, loving our Enemies when he shows love to his, praying for ours when he prays for his, etc. To proceed then, our Apostle prescribes in the First place Supplications, which Are Litanies or Deprecations, for imploring Mercy and Protection against evils to come;
then Intercessions, as the Apostle, Heb. 7. 25. most properly calls such Petitions of any kind as are made for others, seeing he ever liveth to make Intercessions for us:
then Intercessions, as the Apostle, Hebrew 7. 25. most properly calls such Petitions of any kind as Are made for Others, seeing he ever lives to make Intercessions for us:
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These several kinds of Prayers were to be made for all men, with a Charity as diffusive as the Love of God to the World, with a good will as universal as the Providence of his Goodness.
These several Kinds of Prayers were to be made for all men, with a Charity as diffusive as the Love of God to the World, with a good will as universal as the Providence of his goodness.
But I must not dwell on any of these Common Places; I proceed to that which is more particularly design'd and recommended by St. Paul to Timothy, that such Devotions as these should be offered up to God,
But I must not dwell on any of these Common Places; I proceed to that which is more particularly designed and recommended by Saint Paul to Timothy, that such Devotions as these should be offered up to God,
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and to the Royal Lineage by the Jewish Church under the Old Testament, and here confirmed by this Apostle under the New: And how even Heathen Emperours valued the Prayers of the Church, is evident from the famous Decrees of Cyrus and Darius those Great Kings, Ezra 6. 10. where their design of rebuilding the Temple,
and to the Royal Lineage by the Jewish Church under the Old Testament, and Here confirmed by this Apostle under the New: And how even Heathen emperors valued the Prayers of the Church, is evident from the famous Decrees of Cyrus and Darius those Great Kings, Ezra 6. 10. where their Design of rebuilding the Temple,
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So Artaxerxes another mighty Monarch, but a Pagan still, had the same veneration for these Divine Offices, the same sollicitude that Intercessions should be made to God for him and his Posterity, not without dreadful Apprehensions of a judgment worthy of God, if his solemn and decent service were neglected, Ezra 7. 23. Whatsoever is commanded by the God of Heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of Heaven:
So Artaxerxes Another mighty Monarch, but a Pagan still, had the same veneration for these Divine Offices, the same solicitude that Intercessions should be made to God for him and his Posterity, not without dreadful Apprehensions of a judgement worthy of God, if his solemn and decent service were neglected, Ezra 7. 23. Whatsoever is commanded by the God of Heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of Heaven:
for why should there be wrath against the King and his Sons? But then this Duty of praying for our Governours, is so well establisht by the Apostle's express direction here,
for why should there be wrath against the King and his Sons? But then this Duty of praying for our Governors, is so well established by the Apostle's express direction Here,
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as if he had foreseen there would be a sort of Men (and they liv'd within our Memories, Men) who instead of praying for their King, would learn to pray against him:
as if he had foreseen there would be a sort of Men (and they lived within our Memories, Men) who instead of praying for their King, would Learn to pray against him:
But then if all Kings according to the rule in my Text, ought to be prayed for, they who suppos'd their King was not to be prayed for any longer, no wonder if they advanc'd to the next immediate Consequence, to make him no King at all: nor is it strange if those in the Neighbour Kingdom, who of late had the hardiness openly to excommunicate his Majesty,
But then if all Kings according to the Rule in my Text, ought to be prayed for, they who supposed their King was not to be prayed for any longer, no wonder if they advanced to the next immediate Consequence, to make him no King At all: nor is it strange if those in the Neighbour Kingdom, who of late had the hardiness openly to excommunicate his Majesty,
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and many others in Authority under him, delivering them over to Satan instead of praying for them as their Governours, forthwith proceeded to refuse them all manner of Allegiance and Obedience; but now allowing such Men all their most unjust prejudices against the persons of their Governours;
and many Others in authority under him, delivering them over to Satan instead of praying for them as their Governors, forthwith proceeded to refuse them all manner of Allegiance and obedience; but now allowing such Men all their most unjust prejudices against the Persons of their Governors;
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yet does St. Paul in this place oblige both them and us, to make Intercessions for Kings as Kings, for all in Authority as lawful Magistrates, whether just men or no, he binds them to whom he writes to pray for the conversion of wicked unconverted Heathen Potentates:
yet does Saint Paul in this place oblige both them and us, to make Intercessions for Kings as Kings, for all in authority as lawful Magistrates, whither just men or no, he binds them to whom he writes to pray for the conversion of wicked unconverted Heathen Potentates:
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for Kings and all in Authority, this is good and acceptable in the sight of God and our Saviour, who will have all men to be sav'd and come to the knowledge of the Truth;
for Kings and all in authority, this is good and acceptable in the sighed of God and our Saviour, who will have all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the Truth;
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Again in the 8th verse, St. Paul is pleased to rivet this Injunction, I will therefore that men pray every where lifting up holy hands without wrath or doubting;
Again in the 8th verse, Saint Paul is pleased to rivet this Injunction, I will Therefore that men pray every where lifting up holy hands without wrath or doubting;
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and in my Text he expresses himself in such terms, as may best secure his precept of praying for Kings from the most perverse disputings; as if he had taken it for granted, that some might in time arrive at that height of uncharitable Insolence,
and in my Text he Expresses himself in such terms, as may best secure his precept of praying for Kings from the most perverse disputings; as if he had taken it for granted, that Some might in time arrive At that height of uncharitable Insolence,
as to determine of Christian Princes, that they were in that case wherein St. John seems to dispense with St. Pauls precept here of praying for all men; there is a Sin unto Death, saith St. John, I do not say ye shall pray for it:
as to determine of Christian Princes, that they were in that case wherein Saint John seems to dispense with Saint Paul's precept Here of praying for all men; there is a since unto Death, Says Saint John, I do not say you shall pray for it:
yet such a temper is found (as no wonder if the Apostle has bounded and limited these great things exactly) such provision is made, that as their Prince he was to be pray'd for still, That they might lead a quiet and peaceable life.
yet such a temper is found (as no wonder if the Apostle has bounded and limited these great things exactly) such provision is made, that as their Prince he was to be prayed for still, That they might led a quiet and peaceable life.
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Thus it was in the case of that impious wretch Licinius, Colleague and Partner of the Empire with the Glorious Constantine, that same Licinius who became a bloody Tyrant, a Ravisher of Christian Virgins, a Murderer of holy Bishops, a most violent Persecutor of the Church;
Thus it was in the case of that impious wretch Licinius, Colleague and Partner of the Empire with the Glorious Constantine, that same Licinius who became a bloody Tyrant, a Ravisher of Christian Virgins, a Murderer of holy Bishops, a most violent Persecutor of the Church;
when he first broke out upon the Christians, the first thing he did, saith Eusebius, was to turn all the Christians out of his family, so (as much as in Him lay) miserably stripping and depriving himself of the help of their Prayers, which they according to the institution of our Fathers us'd to pour forth to God for him and for all men;
when he First broke out upon the Christians, the First thing he did, Says Eusebius, was to turn all the Christians out of his family, so (as much as in Him lay) miserably stripping and depriving himself of the help of their Prayers, which they according to the Institution of our Father's used to pour forth to God for him and for all men;
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and the same Eusebius speaking of this wicked Licinius now grown to the height of impiety, He pulled down divers Churches, saith that Historian, and shut up others, that none of those who us'd to frequent them might assemble there,
and the same Eusebius speaking of this wicked Licinius now grown to the height of impiety, He pulled down diverse Churches, Says that Historian, and shut up Others, that none of those who used to frequent them might assemble there,
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for he was of opinion, saith he, that they made no Prayers for him there, being induc'd to that opinion as being conscious to himself of his own crimes;
for he was of opinion, Says he, that they made no Prayers for him there, being induced to that opinion as being conscious to himself of his own crimes;
But Secondly, we are not only to pray for Kings, but for all in Authority under them, in which how the Ancient Church behav'd her self, let one of the Fathers inform us, We pray, saith he, for all Emperours, for their long life,
But Secondly, we Are not only to pray for Kings, but for all in authority under them, in which how the Ancient Church behaved her self, let one of the Father's inform us, We pray, Says he, for all emperors, for their long life,
But is it enough that we pray for Kings and for all in Authority? some have been praying for them after a fashion, that have at the same time been fighting against them.
But is it enough that we pray for Kings and for all in authority? Some have been praying for them After a fashion, that have At the same time been fighting against them.
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Now if the Church of Christ be so indispensably bound to Pray for Peace, and if our lives ought to be answerable to our Prayers (since praying for Peace is but mocking of God without keeping the King's Peace too) then let not any pretend to be good Christians,
Now if the Church of christ be so indispensably bound to Pray for Peace, and if our lives ought to be answerable to our Prayers (since praying for Peace is but mocking of God without keeping the King's Peace too) then let not any pretend to be good Christians,
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let all Ecclesiastical Power that exalts it self above the Civil for its Destruction instead of its Edification, be lookt upon as a mere Antichristian Imposture.
let all Ecclesiastical Power that exalts it self above the Civil for its Destruction instead of its Edification, be looked upon as a mere Antichristian Imposture.
nay, by the Great Cardinal Perron himself, in a very august and solemn Assembly at Paris; a power frequently practis'd and exercis'd to the great shame and ruin of Christian Kingdoms:
nay, by the Great Cardinal Perron himself, in a very august and solemn Assembly At paris; a power frequently practised and exercised to the great shame and ruin of Christian Kingdoms:
whether it be to the King as Supreme, or unto Governours as unto those that are sent by him, &c. One would think they read the words of St. Peter thus;
whither it be to the King as Supreme, or unto Governors as unto those that Are sent by him, etc. One would think they read the words of Saint Peter thus;
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as guilty of owning the like Principles and of acting accordingly? Have not Three Kingdoms but lately felt it in the Death of our Holy King by wicked hands; in the fall and bloodshed of many a Hero in Authority under him, in the loss of our Peace and quietness, in the decay of all Godliness and Honesty?
as guilty of owning the like Principles and of acting accordingly? Have not Three Kingdoms but lately felt it in the Death of our Holy King by wicked hands; in the fallen and bloodshed of many a Hero in authority under him, in the loss of our Peace and quietness, in the decay of all Godliness and Honesty?
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these have introduc't a distinction of taking Arms by the King's Authority against his Person: But as there is light and heat where the body of the Sun is not,
these have introduced a distinction of taking Arms by the King's authority against his Person: But as there is Light and heat where the body of the Sun is not,
for we enjoy light and heat upon Earth when the Sun is in Heaven, and yet to be sure where the body of the Sun is there is also light and heat in the highest degree, that is, in the fountain of them both:
for we enjoy Light and heat upon Earth when the Sun is in Heaven, and yet to be sure where the body of the Sun is there is also Light and heat in the highest degree, that is, in the fountain of them both:
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So 'tis true the King's Authority may be where his Person is not; but yet 'tis certain, wheresoever his Person is, there is also his greatest Authority:
So it's true the King's authority may be where his Person is not; but yet it's certain, wheresoever his Person is, there is also his greatest authority:
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And where his Person is not, yet if none act and if nothing be acted but by his Commission and according to his Laws, that is still by his Authority, 'tis the same thing, the King is present there.
And where his Person is not, yet if none act and if nothing be acted but by his Commission and according to his Laws, that is still by his authority, it's the same thing, the King is present there.
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God imparts to them whom he calls Gods, as it it were a Ray of his own Attribute, to be by their Influence, in a maner omnipresent within such a district and compass of their own Dominions, Political Virtue goes out of them into others when they shall think fit to have it so.
God imparts to them whom he calls God's, as it it were a Ray of his own Attribute, to be by their Influence, in a manner omnipresent within such a district and compass of their own Dominions, Political Virtue Goes out of them into Others when they shall think fit to have it so.
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But some of the stiffest Defenders of our late horrid Rebellion are agreed with the great Champion of the Papal Universal Monarchy, to offer another, and that a bolder distinction;
But Some of the stiffest Defenders of our late horrid Rebellion Are agreed with the great Champion of the Papal Universal Monarchy, to offer Another, and that a bolder distinction;
In the mean time what becomes of his great Canon of the Council of Trent, to interpret Scripture according to the Ancient Fathers? He that says St. Peter and St. Paul were not subject as other men to the higher Powers, for fear he should be forc'd to acknowledge their Successors are in like manner subject:
In the mean time what becomes of his great Canon of the Council of Trent, to interpret Scripture according to the Ancient Father's? He that Says Saint Peter and Saint Paul were not Subject as other men to the higher Powers, for Fear he should be forced to acknowledge their Successors Are in like manner Subject:
and to the Fathers, who he pretends are his Guides? See but how well he agrees with St. Chrysostome upon the place, NONLATINALPHABET, though thou art an Apostle, says he, though thou art an Evangelist,
and to the Father's, who he pretends Are his Guides? See but how well he agrees with Saint Chrysostom upon the place,, though thou art an Apostle, Says he, though thou art an Evangelist,
But will they say our Saviour himself wanted Power, or else he had exercis'd his Prerogative over Kings and Princes in the midst of his Enemies? Did he want Power then,
But will they say our Saviour himself wanted Power, or Else he had exercised his Prerogative over Kings and Princes in the midst of his Enemies? Did he want Power then,
when he controul'd all evil Spirits, and cast out Devils with the word of his Power? which is more than the greatest Monarch upon Earth could do, more than King Saul could do to cast out his own evil Spirit.
when he controlled all evil Spirits, and cast out Devils with the word of his Power? which is more than the greatest Monarch upon Earth could do, more than King Saul could do to cast out his own evil Spirit.
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Did he want Power then when he commanded universal Nature? when even the Winds and Seas obey'd him? when he shew'd by his feeding so many thousands with a few Loaves and Fishes, at how easie a rate he could have maintain'd and defray'd the most numerous Armies, whereupon they would have taken him by force to make him a King:
Did he want Power then when he commanded universal Nature? when even the Winds and Seas obeyed him? when he showed by his feeding so many thousands with a few Loaves and Fish, At how easy a rate he could have maintained and defrayed the most numerous Armies, whereupon they would have taken him by force to make him a King:
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But he no sooner perceiv'd it, than he departed into a Mountain alone, chusing to be an Anchorite, rather than wear a Crown and lose his beloved Title, Isai. 49. 7. a Servant of Rulers, yet whom Kings should see and arise, Princes also should worship.
But he no sooner perceived it, than he departed into a Mountain alone, choosing to be an Anchorite, rather than wear a Crown and loose his Beloved Title, Isaiah 49. 7. a Servant of Rulers, yet whom Kings should see and arise, Princes also should worship.
He that had more than twelve Legions of Angels at his call, if he would but have pray'd his Father to send them, one might wonder what hinder'd him from giving the word to one of them, that came to strengthen him in his bloody sweat, why did he not bid him strike the Tyrant Herod, or thunder-strike the Roman Governour Pilate, but that he confesses himself subject to him? That Pilate had power given him from above, that is, in right of his Masters the Romans, now lawful Soveraigns of the Jews, who had surrendred their Empire to Pompey the Great,
He that had more than twelve Legions of Angels At his call, if he would but have prayed his Father to send them, one might wonder what hindered him from giving the word to one of them, that Come to strengthen him in his bloody sweat, why did he not bid him strike the Tyrant Herod, or thunderstrike the Roman Governor Pilate, but that he Confesses himself Subject to him? That Pilate had power given him from above, that is, in right of his Masters the Roman, now lawful Sovereigns of the jews, who had surrendered their Empire to Pompey the Great,
for the use of the Roman State, even the Power of Pilate as one in Authority under the Imperial Romans was ordain'd of God: Therefore you see our Saviour, not only paid the Tribute-money to Caesar, but his Life-blood too;
for the use of the Roman State, even the Power of Pilate as one in authority under the Imperial Roman was ordained of God: Therefore you see our Saviour, not only paid the Tribute-money to Caesar, but his Lifeblood too;
nay, he yielded himself to their Inferiour Officers, and menac'd the chief of his own, from whom this Power of Popes in opposition to Kings, is pretended to take its rise;
nay, he yielded himself to their Inferior Officers, and menaced the chief of his own, from whom this Power of Popes in opposition to Kings, is pretended to take its rise;
he threatned St. Peter, I say, with perishing by the Sword, for drawing his Sword against those common Souldiers the Governour had sent to apprehend him.
he threatened Saint Peter, I say, with perishing by the Sword, for drawing his Sword against those Common Soldiers the Governor had sent to apprehend him.
And was it only weakness that the Apostles forbore opening and executing their Commission as Earthly Potentates? as if St. Paul could not as easily have struck dead the Jewish High-Priest Ananias, that smote him on the Face, as St. Peter struck another Ananias with his Wife Saphira. But that Husband and Wife were counterfeit lying Christians,
And was it only weakness that the Apostles forbore opening and executing their Commission as Earthly Potentates? as if Saint Paul could not as Easily have struck dead the Jewish High-Priest Ananias, that smote him on the Face, as Saint Peter struck Another Ananias with his Wife Sapphira. But that Husband and Wife were counterfeit lying Christians,
For otherwise, could not St. Peter have inflicted some terrible disease, that should have wrought immediately upon any Pagan Emperour? as immediately no question as Elijah could translate the Leprosy of Naaman to Gehazi. Where is the difference then between St. Peter and these Sucessors of his,
For otherwise, could not Saint Peter have inflicted Some terrible disease, that should have wrought immediately upon any Pagan Emperor? as immediately no question as Elijah could translate the Leprosy of Naaman to Gehazi. Where is the difference then between Saint Peter and these Successors of his,
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for point of Ability to maintain the Rights and Royalties of the Church, if this of subjecting Kings and Princes had been one of them? But St. Paul though he was outrag'd then by that Mock-High-Priest (for St. Paul understood sufficiently that there was really no such High-Priest upon Earth,
for point of Ability to maintain the Rights and Royalties of the Church, if this of subjecting Kings and Princes had been one of them? But Saint Paul though he was outraged then by that Mock-High-Priest (for Saint Paul understood sufficiently that there was really no such High-Priest upon Earth,
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allowing, upon their supposition, that if he were High-Priest, or however, as he was a Magistrate, a Minister of Justice, he had done ill to revile him,
allowing, upon their supposition, that if he were High-Priest, or however, as he was a Magistrate, a Minister of justice, he had done ill to revile him,
and confirming it for a Christian as well as a Jewish Law, for it is written thou shalt not speak evil (much less then act Evil) against the Ruler of thy People:
and confirming it for a Christian as well as a Jewish Law, for it is written thou shalt not speak evil (much less then act Evil) against the Ruler of thy People:
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nay, he was so far from declining or disputing the Heathen Emperours Jurisdiction over him, that he enters his solemn Protestation and Appeal, I stand at Caesar 's judgment Seat, by whom I ought to be judged.
nay, he was so Far from declining or disputing the Heathen emperors Jurisdiction over him, that he enters his solemn Protestation and Appeal, I stand At Caesar is judgement Seat, by whom I ought to be judged.
And if the Heathen Emperours were so priviledg'd from any design of Resistance among the Christians, have they now lost their Prerogative by turning Christians themselves? That were but poor encouragement for the Royal Converts.
And if the Heathen emperors were so privileged from any Design of Resistance among the Christians, have they now lost their Prerogative by turning Christians themselves? That were but poor encouragement for the Royal Converts.
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But did not the Primitive Christians pay equal and greater deference to Christian Princes? or did the Ancient Bishops of Rome keep the Commission, St. Peter had left them, dormant for want of Forces? Let the Apologies written by the Primitive Saints decide this question,
But did not the Primitive Christians pay equal and greater deference to Christian Princes? or did the Ancient Bishops of Room keep the Commission, Saint Peter had left them, dormant for want of Forces? Let the Apologies written by the Primitive Saints decide this question,
Whether they were subject for Conscience sake or no? There they set forth how great a multitude of Christians there were in Rome, how perfectly they had it in their Power,
Whither they were Subject for Conscience sake or no? There they Set forth how great a multitude of Christians there were in Room, how perfectly they had it in their Power,
And this should be our great labour in the sight of all men, as well as our earnest petition to Almighty God, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable Life;
And this should be our great labour in the sighed of all men, as well as our earnest petition to Almighty God, that we may led a quiet and peaceable Life;
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though nothing disturbs their Devotions more than the Battle of the Warrior, with confused noise and garments roll'd in Blood; yet there is somewhat else in War that makes a good Christian tremble,
though nothing disturbs their Devotions more than the Battle of the Warrior, with confused noise and garments rolled in Blood; yet there is somewhat Else in War that makes a good Christian tremble,
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This consideration terrified him that durst encounter a Gyant, the torrents of Belial, the overflowings of ungodliness made me afraid, says that man of renown:
This consideration terrified him that durst encounter a Giant, the torrents of Belial, the overflowings of ungodliness made me afraid, Says that man of renown:
And yet in the state of War it was necessary for him to set open a kind of sanctuary for all comers, all that would follow his standard were welcome to him, the light and the vain fellows, as we read in his story.
And yet in the state of War it was necessary for him to Set open a kind of sanctuary for all comers, all that would follow his standard were welcome to him, the Light and the vain Fellows, as we read in his story.
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He was fain to court and advance the Sons of Zerviah that were too hard for him, because they were mighty men; though Joab the eldest of them was flusht in the blood of several brave and good men,
He was fain to court and advance the Sons of Zeruiah that were too hard for him, Because they were mighty men; though Joab the eldest of them was flushed in the blood of several brave and good men,
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But on the other side, how invaluable is the blessing of Peace? How well does the same gracious King David compare the Unity of Brethren among themselves to those two precious things, the Dew that fell from Heaven, and the richest Oyl that the Earth afforded? Even Seneca the Heathen Philosopher apprehended and acknowledg'd the necessity of his being a good Subject,
But on the other side, how invaluable is the blessing of Peace? How well does thee same gracious King David compare the Unity of Brothers among themselves to those two precious things, the Due that fell from Heaven, and the Richest Oil that the Earth afforded? Even Senecca the Heathen Philosopher apprehended and acknowledged the necessity of his being a good Subject,
Errare mihi videntur qui existimant Philosophiae fideliter deditos contumaces esse, &c. Sure (says he) they are mistaken that think such as give themselves up entirely to the study of Philosophy are proud and stubborn, disobedient to Magistrates and Kings,
Errare mihi videntur qui existimant Philosophiae Fideliter deditos contumaces esse, etc. Sure (Says he) they Are mistaken that think such as give themselves up entirely to the study of Philosophy Are proud and stubborn, disobedient to Magistrates and Kings,
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Again says he of his good moral man, He loves those by whose means he may do this in security — Under whose protection he may study useful knowledge — thus the benefit of this Peace which appertains to all, is more highly serviceable to such as use this Peace well.
Again Says he of his good moral man, He loves those by whose means he may do this in security — Under whose protection he may study useful knowledge — thus the benefit of this Peace which appertains to all, is more highly serviceable to such as use this Peace well.
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He will therefore own himself indebted to those men by whose administration and care an entire repose and the free disposal of his own time is allow'd him.
He will Therefore own himself indebted to those men by whose administration and care an entire repose and the free disposal of his own time is allowed him.
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Now if so much Love and Duty to All in Authority be so justly due from every Good Man that would follow after wisdom, then how much more from every Good Christian? but most of all from Us the Allow'd Professors of the Christian Philosophy, I mean from Us of the Clergy? how mightily are we concern'd to Pray for peace and quietness? to Preach up this, not only for Godliness, for Honesty sake, but also because the publick tranquillity does most particularly befriend and favour the privacy so necessary and delightful to our Profession? we must needs reverence yours, and make supplications for you,
Now if so much Love and Duty to All in authority be so justly due from every Good Man that would follow After Wisdom, then how much more from every Good Christian? but most of all from Us the Allowed Professors of the Christian Philosophy, I mean from Us of the Clergy? how mightily Are we concerned to Pray for peace and quietness? to Preach up this, not only for Godliness, for Honesty sake, but also Because the public tranquillity does most particularly befriend and favour the privacy so necessary and delightful to our Profession? we must needs Reverence yours, and make supplications for you,
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But God himself is the fountain of all this honour and power, this peace and quietness, for the Lord God is a Sun and a shield, as the Psalmist entitles him:
But God himself is the fountain of all this honour and power, this peace and quietness, for the Lord God is a Sun and a shield, as the Psalmist entitles him:
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or from them that walk uprightly. And so I proceed to my last particular, that we ought to pray for a quiet and a peaceable life, to this more excellent end, that we may lead it in all Godliness and Honesty.
or from them that walk uprightly. And so I proceed to my last particular, that we ought to pray for a quiet and a peaceable life, to this more excellent end, that we may led it in all Godliness and Honesty.
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For though there may be Godliness and Honesty without Peace abroad, (I mean it of those good men that labour for Peace with all men, but cannot obtain it) yet there can be no peace and quietness either abroad or at home without Godliness and Honesty. 'Tis a case already judg'd by God himself, there is no peace, saith my God to the wicked.
For though there may be Godliness and Honesty without Peace abroad, (I mean it of those good men that labour for Peace with all men, but cannot obtain it) yet there can be no peace and quietness either abroad or At home without Godliness and Honesty. It's a case already judged by God himself, there is no peace, Says my God to the wicked.
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there may be others that may dwell careless after the manner of the Sidonians, that were quiet and secure, as though there were no Magistrate in the Land to put them to shame in any thing:
there may be Others that may dwell careless After the manner of the Sidonians, that were quiet and secure, as though there were no Magistrate in the Land to put them to shame in any thing:
there may be a kind of Lethargic Dream, or rather a Mortal Trance, such, as they say, Witches are cast into when the Devil abuses their Phancies with a Scene of Feasting and Revelling;
there may be a kind of Lethargic Dream, or rather a Mortal Trance, such, as they say, Witches Are cast into when the devil Abuses their Fancies with a Scene of Feasting and Reveling;
but a lasting Peace within, must have a surer foundation, and that can be nothing but Piety, nothing but Purity and Chastity as some render the Text, nothing less than all Godliness and Honesty. But then again, these are the natural preservers of our outward as well as inward Tranquillity;
but a lasting Peace within, must have a Surer Foundation, and that can be nothing but Piety, nothing but Purity and Chastity as Some render the Text, nothing less than all Godliness and Honesty. But then again, these Are the natural preservers of our outward as well as inward Tranquillity;
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All foul disorders in private Families, in great Cities, in States and Kingdoms, are either from rioting and drunkenness, from chambering and wantonness, or else from strife and envy, so vile a Carnality that St. James calls it, the spirit that lusteth to envy.
All foul disorders in private Families, in great Cities, in States and Kingdoms, Are either from rioting and Drunkenness, from chambering and wantonness, or Else from strife and envy, so vile a Carnality that Saint James calls it, the Spirit that Lusteth to envy.
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Now if we refuse the noblest portion and despise it, and it's everlasting rewards; is there any reason that God should continue his Grace of temporal Peace which we turn into wantonness? we are enjoyn'd to follow Peace and Holyness: they that dare Pray for the former without a firm purpose to pursue the latter, what do they say in effect to Almighty God? Only, in this be gracious unto thy Servants, give peace in our time, O Lord, that we may make the better provision for our Flesh to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Now if we refuse the Noblest portion and despise it, and it's everlasting rewards; is there any reason that God should continue his Grace of temporal Peace which we turn into wantonness? we Are enjoined to follow Peace and Holiness: they that Dare Pray for the former without a firm purpose to pursue the latter, what do they say in Effect to Almighty God? Only, in this be gracious unto thy Servants, give peace in our time, Oh Lord, that we may make the better provision for our Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest thereof.
and that no flower of the spring may pass by us, that we may crown our selves with Roses before they be withered, that none of us may go without his part of voluptuousness, that we may leave tokens of our joyfulness in every place,
and that no flower of the spring may pass by us, that we may crown our selves with Roses before they be withered, that none of us may go without his part of voluptuousness, that we may leave tokens of our joyfulness in every place,
that we may oppress the poor righteous man, that we may not spare the Widow, &c. This is a sort of Prayer that even the Heathen Poet thought too impudent to be offer'd aloud to one of their own tame Idols, Quod nisi seductis nequeat committere Divis;
that we may oppress the poor righteous man, that we may not spare the Widow, etc. This is a sort of Prayer that even the Heathen Poet Thought too impudent to be offered aloud to one of their own tame Idols, Quod nisi seductis nequeat commit Divis;
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Such a Petitioner deserves to be repulst, as Jehu fiercely replied upon the Messengers whom Jehoram sent one after another to ask, is it Peace? what hast thou to do with Peace? or rather he might expect in return to so prophane a suit, that some good Angel should do as Jehu did to that wicked Prince his Master (but not till God had depos'd him) when he askt for Peace, Peace still (which he meant to use onely for a Pander to the Whoredoms and the Witchcrafts of his Mother) he was answered with a bitter scoff,
Such a Petitioner deserves to be repulsed, as Jehu fiercely replied upon the Messengers whom jehoram sent one After Another to ask, is it Peace? what hast thou to do with Peace? or rather he might expect in return to so profane a suit, that Some good Angel should do as Jehu did to that wicked Prince his Master (but not till God had deposed him) when he asked for Peace, Peace still (which he meant to use only for a Pander to the Whoredoms and the Witchcrafts of his Mother) he was answered with a bitter scoff,
for he must needs say in his heart there is no God, that implores the Blessings of Peace and Quietness, but never intends the Duties of Godliness and Honesty. And sure, we little value and esteem either those good things of this life that are the fruits of Peace, or even those better things that concern our better part, that is, all Godliness, if we do not thus faithfully ask according to God 's Will, that we may effectually obtain those Glorious Christian Priviledges;
for he must needs say in his heart there is no God, that implores the Blessings of Peace and Quietness, but never intends the Duties of Godliness and Honesty. And sure, we little valve and esteem either those good things of this life that Are the fruits of Peace, or even those better things that concern our better part, that is, all Godliness, if we do not thus faithfully ask according to God is Will, that we may effectually obtain those Glorious Christian Privileges;
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to use the words of Lactantius the Christian Orator, Let us beseech God in our daily Prayers first of all, that he would defend those whom he has made defenders of the State, that he would inspire them with a will to continue stedfast in the Love of God. This is most beneficial to us all, to them in regard of their own Happiness, to us in respect of our Peace and Quietness.
to use the words of Lactantius the Christian Orator, Let us beseech God in our daily Prayers First of all, that he would defend those whom he has made defenders of the State, that he would inspire them with a will to continue steadfast in the Love of God. This is most beneficial to us all, to them in regard of their own Happiness, to us in respect of our Peace and Quietness.
Yet even in those Kings that have not been holy men, the Prophecy has been accomplisht in a lower degree, that Kings should be nursing Fathers to the Church of God.
Yet even in those Kings that have not been holy men, the Prophecy has been accomplished in a lower degree, that Kings should be nursing Father's to the Church of God.
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But these Intercessions of theirs were fully answered in the Royal Constantine, in the Great and Good Emperour Theodosius, and in other Christian-Romans that govern'd the World;
But these Intercessions of theirs were Fully answered in the Royal Constantine, in the Great and Good Emperor Theodosius, and in other Christian-Romans that governed the World;
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for those great Blessings we pray for in our Letany, where we beseech God that it would please him to bless the Magistrates, these being the great means to preserve Peace and Quietness, and the preservation of these being so necessary to promote all Godliness and Honesty. if the Apostle had bidden you do some great thing, would you not have done it to reap such vast advantages? what,
for those great Blessings we pray for in our Letany, where we beseech God that it would please him to bless the Magistrates, these being the great means to preserve Peace and Quietness, and the preservation of these being so necessary to promote all Godliness and Honesty. if the Apostle had bidden you do Some great thing, would you not have done it to reap such vast advantages? what,
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when he only exhorts that Supplications be made? what, when our Saviour has promis'd, ask and ye shall receive? I do not urge you all to lead such a life of toyl as these that are in Authority are fain to do;
when he only exhorts that Supplications be made? what, when our Saviour has promised, ask and you shall receive? I do not urge you all to led such a life of toil as these that Are in authority Are fain to do;
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He is called the chosen of God, because he stood in the gap in all extremities, do you but lift up holy hands to God in Prayer, but do not think lightly of neglecting the daily publick Worship of God, in the Church's Divine Service, do not refuse to join with one heart and with one voice in all the parts of it:
He is called the chosen of God, Because he stood in the gap in all extremities, do you but lift up holy hands to God in Prayer, but do not think lightly of neglecting the daily public Worship of God, in the Church's Divine Service, do not refuse to join with one heart and with one voice in all the parts of it:
Give me leave to relate a remarkable passage out of Ecclesiastical History, to shew the mischiefs those men have fallen into that would not make themselves part of the constitution,
Give me leave to relate a remarkable passage out of Ecclesiastical History, to show the mischiefs those men have fallen into that would not make themselves part of the constitution,
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The Arians under the Emperor Constantius, who greatly favour'd them, persecuted as well the Novatians as the Orthodox Christians, both parties being Enemies to Arianism; the Orthodox, hereupon mainly apply themselves to bring the Novatians back to the Churches Communion;
The Arians under the Emperor Constantius, who greatly favoured them, persecuted as well the Novatians as the Orthodox Christians, both parties being Enemies to Arianism; the Orthodox, hereupon mainly apply themselves to bring the Novatians back to the Churches Communion;
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at last the Arians prevail with the Emperor for his orders to send four Regiments of Souldiers into Paphlagonia, where they knew there was a multitude of Novatians to compell them,
At last the Arians prevail with the Emperor for his order to send four Regiments of Soldiers into Paphlagonia, where they knew there was a multitude of Novatians to compel them,
Thus in the Righteous Judgment of God were these men permitted to give the leading foul example among Christians, of waging War with their lawful Prince,
Thus in the Righteous Judgement of God were these men permitted to give the leading foul Exampl among Christians, of waging War with their lawful Prince,
yet) obstinately stood out and refus'd to joyn in her Prayers: For this (I think I may safely say) is the first instance of making any Resistance against the Sovereign Powers by any that call'd themselves Christians.
yet) obstinately stood out and refused to join in her Prayers: For this (I think I may safely say) is the First instance of making any Resistance against the Sovereign Powers by any that called themselves Christians.
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for the King and all in Authority. St. Paul 's Exhortation was never more necessary than now, For Prayers to be made that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life:
for the King and all in authority. Saint Paul is Exhortation was never more necessary than now, For Prayers to be made that we may led a quiet and a peaceable life:
'Tis a generous principle, and besides even self-love would press it home upon you to make your own times (by your Godliness and Honesty, for those I have shew'd are the only means together with these Supplications and Prayers, to make the present Age) as quiet and as peaceable as you can.
It's a generous principle, and beside even Self-love would press it home upon you to make your own times (by your Godliness and Honesty, for those I have showed Are the only means together with these Supplications and Prayers, to make the present Age) as quiet and as peaceable as you can.
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and pray more earnestly, and wrestle with God until he have mercy upon us. Three Sister-Kingdoms seem to joyn in this one just Petition, O pray for the Peace of Jerusalem:
and pray more earnestly, and wrestle with God until he have mercy upon us. Three Sister-Kingdoms seem to join in this one just Petition, Oh pray for the Peace of Jerusalem:
and stretches out her hands as a suppliant to you, that this Apostolical Canon may never be out of date with you, that first of all Supplications, Prayers, &c. FINIS.
and stretches out her hands as a suppliant to you, that this Apostolical Canon may never be out of date with you, that First of all Supplications, Prayers, etc. FINIS.
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