A sermon preached before Their Majesties K. James II and Q. Mary at their coronation in Westminster-Abby, April 23, 1685 by Francis Lord Bishop of Ely ...
A Sermon Preached before their Majesties King James II. and Queen Mary, at their Coronation, &c. 1 CHRON. XXIX. 23. Then Solomon sat on the Throne of the Lord as King, instead of David his Father,
A Sermon Preached before their Majesties King James II and Queen Marry, At their Coronation, etc. 1 CHRONICLES. XXIX. 23. Then Solomon sat on the Throne of the Lord as King, instead of David his Father,
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Then, that is to say, on the day of his Coronation, which is mention'd in the foregoing Verse : Then, when they anointed him. This may suffice to shew, my Text is suitable enough to the present royal Solemnity.
Then, that is to say, on the day of his Coronation, which is mentioned in the foregoing Verse: Then, when they anointed him. This may suffice to show, my Text is suitable enough to the present royal Solemnity.
We have seen a King standing, as Solomon (on the day when he dedicated the Temple) stood before the Altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands.
We have seen a King standing, as Solomon (on the day when he dedicated the Temple) stood before the Altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands.
To day we have seen another spectacle of magnificent Piety, a Queen, for whom it were too low a comparison, should I compare her to her that was rais'd immediately to a Throne near to that of K. Solomon, then, when 'tis said, his mother crown'd him again in the day of his espousals;
To day we have seen Another spectacle of magnificent Piety, a Queen, for whom it were too low a comparison, should I compare her to her that was raised immediately to a Throne near to that of K. Solomon, then, when it's said, his mother crowned him again in the day of his espousals;
The Story of K. Solomon, could I bring skill to set it forth, would furnish an entertainment for the devotions both of a Royal Audience, and a mixt Assembly.
The Story of K. Solomon, could I bring skill to Set it forth, would furnish an entertainment for the devotions both of a Royal Audience, and a mixed Assembly.
He was pleased to stile himself the Preacher, as well as the King in Jerusalem. He once had been instructed by the King, his Father, the man after God's own heart;
He was pleased to style himself the Preacher, as well as the King in Jerusalem. He once had been instructed by the King, his Father, the man After God's own heart;
but afterward he was taught of God, on purpose to be set up for an everlasting Guide, by the rules and directions he should leave to all other Princes and people.
but afterwards he was taught of God, on purpose to be Set up for an everlasting Guide, by the rules and directions he should leave to all other Princes and people.
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The first time was then when Adonijah exalted himself, and said, I will be King; when he prepar'd himself Chariots, and Horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.
The First time was then when Adonijah exalted himself, and said, I will be King; when he prepared himself Chariots, and Horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.
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But the race is not always to the swiftest, nor to him that sets out soonest for Popularity; yet then it was high time for David to declare the Succession; for then he was told, The eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them (on supposition,
But the raze is not always to the swiftest, nor to him that sets out soonest for Popularity; yet then it was high time for David to declare the Succession; for then he was told, The eyes of all Israel Are upon thee, that thou Shouldst tell them (on supposition,
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To keep my self within some compass, and from wandring in such a world of matter as the Story of K. Solomon would offer me, I shall be willingly confin'd to these four Points, through which we may see K. Solomon in all his glory:
To keep my self within Some compass, and from wandering in such a world of matter as the Story of K. Solomon would offer me, I shall be willingly confined to these four Points, through which we may see K. Solomon in all his glory:
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3dly, His people were an obedient people; and all Israel obey'd him. 4thly, The Blessing of God was upon him and his Government. 'Tis said, He prosper'd.
3dly, His people were an obedient people; and all Israel obeyed him. 4thly, The Blessing of God was upon him and his Government. It's said, He prospered.
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let me farther observe to you, That he was a King of God's own Nomination, to prevent dispute among the Sons of David, 1. Chron. 22. 9. Behold, a Son shall be born to thee his name shall be Solomon,
let me farther observe to you, That he was a King of God's own Nomination, to prevent dispute among the Sons of David, 1. Chronicles 22. 9. Behold, a Son shall be born to thee his name shall be Solomon,
His Brother Adonijah, after his vain Attempt to seize the Crown, makes this express acknowledgment of King Solomon's Right to the Kingdom, Tho' it were mine from the People,
His Brother Adonijah, After his vain Attempt to seize the Crown, makes this express acknowledgment of King Solomon's Right to the Kingdom, Though it were mine from the People,
how comes it to be said here, They made him King? They, that is, all the Congregation. Were they the King-makers then? Were they the Original of Regal Power? Had they it first in themselves? Else how could they impart it? Towards the clearing of this, be pleased to compare the story of another King's Coronation in the Book of Kings, with that self same story in the Book of Chronicles: And whereas in one place we read, the People anointed Joash we find in the other Place, that Jehojadah, the High Priest, and his Sons, anointed him;
how comes it to be said Here, They made him King? They, that is, all the Congregation. Were they the King-makers then? Were they the Original of Regal Power? Had they it First in themselves? Else how could they impart it? Towards the clearing of this, be pleased to compare the story of Another King's Coronation in the Book of Kings, with that self same story in the Book of Chronicles: And whereas in one place we read, the People anointed Joash we find in the other Place, that Jehoiada, the High Priest, and his Sons, anointed him;
so not the people's Anointed, but the Lord's Anointed. Only the People stood by, as they do here and express their unanimous good Will with such loud Acclamations as you heard e'ne now:
so not the people's Anointed, but the Lord's Anointed. Only the People stood by, as they do Here and express their unanimous good Will with such loud Acclamations as you herd e'ne now:
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But 'tis most plain, and most evident, that God by his special appointment set over his People, the first three succeeding Kings, Saul, David, and Solomon; and where ever 'tis said the People made them (or any other) Kings; no more is meant,
But it's most plain, and most evident, that God by his special appointment Set over his People, the First three succeeding Kings, Saul, David, and Solomon; and where ever it's said the People made them (or any other) Kings; no more is meant,
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and the Kingdom was to be Hereditary. This appears from the Conclusion of those Provisional statutes Deut ▪ 17. those precepts for the King that should be set over them that he may prolong his days in the Kingdom, he and his Children in the middest of Israel.
and the Kingdom was to be Hereditary. This appears from the Conclusion of those Provisional statutes Deuteronomy ▪ 17. those Precepts for the King that should be Set over them that he may prolong his days in the Kingdom, he and his Children in the midst of Israel.
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When God bid him ask what he would, he ask of God nothing but Wisdom, and he had that he askt, with an overplus, not only of all other excellent things:
When God bid him ask what he would, he ask of God nothing but Wisdom, and he had that he asked, with an overplus, not only of all other excellent things:
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He is reckon'd about eighteen years of Age, when he began to Reign, so that he stiles himself a Child; tho, his dying Father gave him that great Character,
He is reckoned about eighteen Years of Age, when he began to Reign, so that he stile himself a Child; though, his dying Father gave him that great Character,
How wisely did he foresee any coming danger? How perfectly well skill'd was he in the times and seasons? When and upon whom, or what sort of men, it was fit to shew Justice or Mercy? presently he made it appear how true it is, that being in a place of Government, shews what a man is.
How wisely did he foresee any coming danger? How perfectly well skilled was he in the times and seasons? When and upon whom, or what sort of men, it was fit to show justice or Mercy? presently he made it appear how true it is, that being in a place of Government, shows what a man is.
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For instantly he penetrated the ambitious Intrigueing design of Adonijah, that was playing an after-game for the Kingdom, labouring to set up himself again upon a new Alliance, that had a powerful interest in the Court.
For instantly he penetrated the ambitious Intriguing Design of Adonijah, that was playing an aftergame for the Kingdom, labouring to Set up himself again upon a new Alliance, that had a powerful Interest in the Court.
But, tho, Solomon had Pardon'd his Rebellion (yet so as to keep him still on his good Behaviour) and had promis'd him a favourable Pretection, if he would shew himself a worthy man;
But, though, Solomon had Pardoned his Rebellion (yet so as to keep him still on his good Behaviour) and had promised him a favourable Pretection, if he would show himself a worthy man;
Then his early severity upon Joab, whom K. David going out of the world, had delivered over not as a Traytor, but as a Murderer, to the righteous Judgment of K. Solomon: That was a most effectual Declaration to all his Subjects, that they must expect no more pardons in the case of Murder,
Then his early severity upon Joab, whom K. David going out of the world, had Delivered over not as a Traitor, but as a Murderer, to the righteous Judgement of K. Solomon: That was a most effectual Declaration to all his Subject's, that they must expect no more Pardons in the case of Murder,
since neither the greatness of his past services, nor his nearness of Blood to the Royal Family, could secure Joab from falling under that Law, He that sheddeth man's Blood, by man shall his Blood be shed.
since neither the greatness of his past services, nor his nearness of Blood to the Royal Family, could secure Joab from falling under that Law, He that sheds Man's Blood, by man shall his Blood be shed.
He gave a noble Instance, how proper objects of Royal Goodness and Compassion, are old Royalists, tho, some of them may have been mislead to make false Steps,
He gave a noble Instance, how proper objects of Royal goodness and Compassion, Are old Royalists, though, Some of them may have been mislead to make false Steps,
And when he spoke what follows there, not as a King commanding, but foret•lling (as even his natural Divination might serve him to do) his hoar head thou shalt, or thou wilt bring down to the Grave with Blood (for so it may well be translated) on Supposition that such a one as Shimei would offend again:
And when he spoke what follows there, not as a King commanding, but foret•lling (as even his natural Divination might serve him to do) his hoar head thou shalt, or thou wilt bring down to the Grave with Blood (for so it may well be translated) on Supposition that such a one as Shimei would offend again:
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and when he transgrest afresh, then to call his old Sins to remembrance, and to take that Life, which such an execrable Wretch had forfeited the second time,
and when he transgressed afresh, then to call his old Sins to remembrance, and to take that Life, which such an execrable Wretch had forfeited the second time,
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But tho, •ll his Subjects yielded him such entire Obedience, yet still they serv'd him as Freemen, not as Slaves. It was his greatest Honour, as well as the happyness of his People, that as Gods Service is perfect Freedom,
But though, •ll his Subject's yielded him such entire obedience, yet still they served him as Freemen, not as Slaves. It was his greatest Honour, as well as the happiness of his People, that as God's Service is perfect Freedom,
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Had there not been an extraordinary Blessing of God, not only upon that Great Prince, but upon all his good Subjects; had not he been Religious, as well as Politick; and had not they been a People capable of that blessing.
Had there not been an extraordinary Blessing of God, not only upon that Great Prince, but upon all his good Subject's; had not he been Religious, as well as Politic; and had not they been a People capable of that blessing.
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In the mid'st of all this 'tis said, He prospered. How could it be otherwise than so? Great peace and plenty at home, with as much honour and interest abroad.
In the midst of all this it's said, He prospered. How could it be otherwise than so? Great peace and plenty At home, with as much honour and Interest abroad.
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all foreign good things were imported ▪ and made his, by the particular care he took of what concern'd Navigation. His City the Seat of Empire was then more than ever the joy of the whole Earth.
all foreign good things were imported ▪ and made his, by the particular care he took of what concerned Navigation. His city the Seat of Empire was then more than ever the joy of the Whole Earth.
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What could be added to all this Prosperity except Victory over his Enemies? Yes, it was a vast addition to his almost unparallel'd felicity, that he had no enemies He was able to send this Message to his friend K. Hiram, now the Lord my God hath given me rest on every side,
What could be added to all this Prosperity except Victory over his Enemies? Yes, it was a vast addition to his almost unparalleled felicity, that he had no enemies He was able to send this Message to his friend K. Hiram, now the Lord my God hath given me rest on every side,
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so we may allow him to be not only a comfortable, but also a most admirable Instance of the Divine Omnipotent Mercy : As he lost himself after so many wise contemplations by trying those costly experiments in sinful pleasures,
so we may allow him to be not only a comfortable, but also a most admirable Instance of the Divine Omnipotent Mercy: As he lost himself After so many wise contemplations by trying those costly experiments in sinful pleasures,
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As he forgot God & himself, and his own godly dictates in the Book of Proverbs; so 'tis generally agreed that he wrote his Ecclesiastes, as his Penetential;
As he forgotten God & himself, and his own godly dictates in the Book of Proverbs; so it's generally agreed that he wrote his Ecclesiastes, as his Penitential;
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And now, to dwell no longer on the particular Story of that great King, I may set it down in general as certainly true, that wherever in any Prince and People all the same causes of prosperity meet together;
And now, to dwell no longer on the particular Story of that great King, I may Set it down in general as Certainly true, that wherever in any Prince and People all the same Causes of Prosperity meet together;
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when every private man, that is but audacious enough, has a fair pretence, if he can but gather force, to overturn any Settlemen that can be in such a case:
when every private man, that is but audacious enough, has a fair pretence, if he can but gather force, to overturn any Settlemen that can be in such a case:
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and this latter was reduc'd to that extremity, that he very meanly surrender'd his Imperial Crown to the Pope, who had Interdicted all publick Divine Offices in this miserable kingdom for above six years;
and this latter was reduced to that extremity, that he very meanly surrendered his Imperial Crown to the Pope, who had Interdicted all public Divine Offices in this miserable Kingdom for above six Years;
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and Edward the Fourth, each of them extraordinary in their different characters: one of them accounted a Saint, the other a most active generous Prince:
and Edward the Fourth, each of them extraordinary in their different characters: one of them accounted a Saint, the other a most active generous Prince:
Both of them had fast hold of the peoples affections in their several Parties, and they rent the Kingdom in pieces between them : They made our poor Countrey an Aceldama, a Field of Blood; kill'd up whole Families,
Both of them had fast hold of the peoples affections in their several Parties, and they rend the Kingdom in Pieces between them: They made our poor Country an Aceldama, a Field of Blood; killed up Whole Families,
and the greatest number of both those Royal Families, till the woful controversy was happily ended by that auspicious Marriage, from which a Race of Kings with undoubted right, and our present Gracious Sovereign is Lineally descended.
and the greatest number of both those Royal Families, till the woeful controversy was happily ended by that auspicious Marriage, from which a Raze of Kings with undoubted right, and our present Gracious Sovereign is Lineally descended.
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so secondly the management of the Scepter should be as wise as the Tenure is just and Royal. Our two unfortunate Kings, the Second Edward and Richard, had an indisputable Right, which they could never lose : The more was the wrong done them,
so secondly the management of the Sceptre should be as wise as the Tenure is just and Royal. Our two unfortunate Kings, the Second Edward and Richard, had an indisputable Right, which they could never loose: The more was the wrong done them,
But on the other side, what vast hopes may be justly conceiv'd? what blessed wonders may be wrought for the publick good, where the Sovereign Prince has all the dexterity, together with all the Activity that is necessary to make his motions as regular as they are vigorous, in so bright and so high a Sphere? Then will the saying of Solomon prove it self, That the King by Judgment establisheth the Land. Nay,
But on the other side, what vast hope's may be justly conceived? what blessed wonders may be wrought for the public good, where the Sovereign Prince has all the dexterity, together with all the Activity that is necessary to make his motions as regular as they Are vigorous, in so bright and so high a Sphere? Then will the saying of Solomon prove it self, That the King by Judgement Establisheth the Land. Nay,
yet if his Subjects will be Sons of Belial, Sons of the Devil (so Rebels are call'd in Scripture) Belial, that is, absque Jugo, men that will bear no yoke;
yet if his Subject's will be Sons of Belial, Sons of the devil (so Rebels Are called in Scripture) Belial, that is, absque Jugo, men that will bear no yoke;
For want of a people obedient, and willing to be rul'd by a gentle hand, the best of Kings was most vilely cast away, as if he had not been Anointed with Oyl, How dear these Kingdoms have paid for the Murder of that Blessed King, is too grievous a Reflection at this time.
For want of a people obedient, and willing to be ruled by a gentle hand, the best of Kings was most vilely cast away, as if he had not been Anointed with Oil, How dear these Kingdoms have paid for the Murder of that Blessed King, is too grievous a Reflection At this time.
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But one consideration I would offer, though the maintenance of Religion is commonly made the most plausible pretence for Rebellion (as it was for the last among us,
But one consideration I would offer, though the maintenance of Religion is commonly made the most plausible pretence for Rebellion (as it was for the last among us,
and has been made use of since towards the encouraging of another,) yet Rebellion almost constantly proves (as that last prov'd) the means to destroy Religion. My meaning is not only this, that as soon as ever men begin to be Rebels, they cease to be inwardly religious, and truly good men;
and has been made use of since towards the encouraging of Another,) yet Rebellion almost constantly Proves (as that last proved) the means to destroy Religion. My meaning is not only this, that as soon as ever men begin to be Rebels, they cease to be inwardly religious, and truly good men;
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What need I look any farther for an example of this, when I have a most remarkable proof in the History of that King in my Text? King Solomon in his declining age fell, so as no Christ•an Prince can ever fall, unless he renounce his Baptism: from making Beauty his Idol, he fell even to worship the Pagan Deities, that is, Devils;
What need I look any farther for an Exampl of this, when I have a most remarkable proof in the History of that King in my Text? King Solomon in his declining age fell, so as no Christ•an Prince can ever fallen, unless he renounce his Baptism: from making Beauty his Idol, he fell even to worship the Pagan Deities, that is, Devils;
But when Solomon was dead and gone, Jeroboam came in by Rebellion: for tho he was promis'd the Kingdom, 'tis said the Mat•er was from the Lord, yet it was promis'd him only upon cond•tions, which he never performd, If thou wilt hearken to all that I command thee as David my Servant did: But he would hearken to nothing that God commanded him,
But when Solomon was dead and gone, Jeroboam Come in by Rebellion: for though he was promised the Kingdom, it's said the Mat•er was from the Lord, yet it was promised him only upon cond•tions, which he never performed, If thou wilt harken to all that I command thee as David my Servant did: But he would harken to nothing that God commanded him,
He drew Ten of the Tribes into Rebellion: But then the Prevailing Rebel for a Politic interest calls and compels (as much as in him lyes) all the Families in Israel, every man of the ten Tribes, to Worship the Golden Calves:
He drew Ten of the Tribes into Rebellion: But then the Prevailing Rebel for a Politic Interest calls and compels (as much as in him lies) all the Families in Israel, every man of the ten Tribes, to Worship the Golden Calves:
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He forthwith Interdicts their going up to the Publick Worship at Jerusalem. Thus Idolatry was Establisht by a Law of a Rebels making, not only Introduc'd but Establisht by Jeroboam that made Israel to Sin, out of this one Rebellion came all that Sin:
He forthwith Interdicts their going up to the Public Worship At Jerusalem. Thus Idolatry was Established by a Law of a Rebels making, not only Introduced but Established by Jeroboam that made Israel to since, out of this one Rebellion Come all that since:
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4 But now to dispatch my Fourth and last Consideration, 'Tis impossible to Honour and obey the King for Conscience sake, without a fixt principle within us of that Fear of God which cannot fail to produce Ʋniform Obedience to all God'• Holy Commandments.
4 But now to dispatch my Fourth and last Consideration, It's impossible to Honour and obey the King for Conscience sake, without a fixed principle within us of that fear of God which cannot fail to produce Ʋniform obedience to all God'• Holy commandments.
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Unless that Uniform Ʋniversal Obedience to God be a National Vertue, How can a National blessing be expected from God? and without God's blessing how can we ook to prosper.
Unless that Uniform Ʋniversal obedience to God be a National Virtue, How can a National blessing be expected from God? and without God's blessing how can we ook to prosper.
If the Sweet Influences from above be restrain'd, the most hopeful Plant will by the next East-wind be blasted in one night : all Second Causes are but visible means in the Unseen hand of the first, who if he be displeas'd, m•kes them move quite contrary even to their own Natural Tendency : God is not obliged to stand by the best Title, he may seize or dispose of the Goodliest Inheritance as he Lases Be a prince as powerful as Solomon; be a people as Obedient as Israel then was;
If the Sweet Influences from above be restrained, the most hopeful Plant will by the next East wind be blasted in one night: all Second Causes Are but visible means in the Unseen hand of the First, who if he be displeased, m•kes them move quite contrary even to their own Natural Tendency: God is not obliged to stand by the best Title, he may seize or dispose of the Goodliest Inheritance as he Lases Be a Prince as powerful as Solomon; be a people as Obedient as Israel then was;
and Rezin a Fugitive Syrian to Reign in Damascus in defiance of him & all Israel, & to be the Father of those Benhadads the scourges of Solomon's posterity
and Rezin a Fugitive Syrian to Reign in Damascus in defiance of him & all Israel, & to be the Father of those Benhadad's the scourges of Solomon's posterity
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What Obligations then are upon us all of this happy Island as it has been dy•ed of old) not to interrupt the blessings which this day seems to prepare for us,
What Obligations then Are upon us all of this happy Island as it has been dy•ed of old) not to interrupt the blessings which this day seems to prepare for us,
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But who can pretend such a Successive Title to his Estate, as his Majesty can shew to his Crown? How many Ages of our Ancestors have wanted such a Title as this? How are some other Nations like to be embroil'd with their Neighbours about their Succession to the Crown,
But who can pretend such a Successive Title to his Estate, as his Majesty can show to his Crown? How many Ages of our Ancestors have wanted such a Title as this? How Are Some other nations like to be embroiled with their Neighbours about their Succession to the Crown,
for want of this Blessing of a clear Title? A Blessing signally Bequeath'd to us by our late Sovereign Lord of blessed Memory For I must needs put you in mind, you that had the Honour to attend him on his Death-bed,
for want of this Blessing of a clear Title? A Blessing signally Bequeathed to us by our late Sovereign Lord of blessed Memory For I must needs put you in mind, you that had the Honour to attend him on his Deathbed,
How did we see him like David bowing upon the Bed to his Successor, Embracing his Royal Brother as his beloved undoubted Heir, Resigning all to him (that was the kind word) to him that was more ready to Dye with Grief,
How did we see him like David bowing upon the Bed to his Successor, Embracing his Royal Brother as his Beloved undoubted Heir, Resigning all to him (that was the kind word) to him that was more ready to Die with Grief,
And as his Majesties Title is most firm, so Secondly we have very promising hopes, from his gratious and glorious Beginings, of a Steddy Government. We have a King that has not been bred up at Ease in the Court of his Father,
And as his Majesties Title is most firm, so Secondly we have very promising hope's, from his gracious and glorious Beginnings, of a Steady Government. We have a King that has not been bred up At Ease in the Court of his Father,
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Sure I may say without Imputation of Flattery, No Prince within the Memory of man has come to a Crown with so vast a Stock of Experience. VVe have a King who understands and considers, that in an Hereditary Monarchy, 'tis the great peculiar advantage of the Prince as well as people, that their Interest is one and the same, their Happiness so closely united, that (if I may apply the Apostle's expression to this Case) Whether the body suffer, the Head suffers with it;
Sure I may say without Imputation of Flattery, No Prince within the Memory of man has come to a Crown with so vast a Stock of Experience. We have a King who understands and considers, that in an Hereditary Monarchy, it's the great peculiar advantage of the Prince as well as people, that their Interest is one and the same, their Happiness so closely united, that (if I may apply the Apostle's expression to this Case) Whither the body suffer, the Head suffers with it;
We have a King whom greatnes of Mind has seated as much above Fear, as all the Hard-hearted impotent Passions which commonly Fear produces, are beneath him;
We have a King whom greatness of Mind has seated as much above fear, as all the Hardhearted impotent Passion which commonly fear produces, Are beneath him;
and is himself so incapable of Dissimulation, that he would naturally Dispise those strange Children (as David calls them) that should Dissemble with him:
and is himself so incapable of Dissimulation, that he would naturally Despise those strange Children (as David calls them) that should Dissemble with him:
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As Constantius the Father of Constantine the Great, generously disdain'd and disgrac'd some Servants of his for being too good Courtiers, who (as Eusebius relates) upon a certain Tryal which the Emperor put upon them, on purpose to find who were honest, quitted their Christian Profession for fear of losing their Places;
As Constantius the Father of Constantine the Great, generously disdained and disgraced Some Servants of his for being too good Courtiers, who (as Eusebius relates) upon a certain Trial which the Emperor put upon them, on purpose to find who were honest, quit their Christian Profession for Fear of losing their Places;
Lasty, VVe have a King, who thô I will not say he was the Partner of the Empire while he was but a Subject (and yet I am not afraid of Envy if I own how much he Govern'd, since at the same time he knew so well how to obey, and set us all that perfect Example of Submssion) yet I may say he was particeps Curarum; the Sharer of his Royal Brothers Cares;
Lastly, We have a King, who though I will not say he was the Partner of the Empire while he was but a Subject (and yet I am not afraid of Envy if I own how much he Governed, since At the same time he knew so well how to obey, and Set us all that perfect Exampl of Submssion) yet I may say he was particeps Curarum; the Sharer of his Royal Brother's Cares;
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that he was all that while habitually practising Justice with Equity, governing according to Law, yet with tender Mercy, as the Royal Chief Minister of Charles the Merciful. And I presume to Style him the very Similitude and Picture of Charles the Martyr. VVith such Love as casts out Fear we see in the Serene Aspect of our Sovereign, every Line of his Blessed Fathers gratious Visage, As Trajan the Emperor triumpht in Essigie after his Death; so does that Glorified Prince in his Living Sacred Image on this Day.
that he was all that while habitually practising justice with Equity, governing according to Law, yet with tender Mercy, as the Royal Chief Minister of Charles the Merciful. And I presume to Style him the very Similitude and Picture of Charles the Martyr. With such Love as Cast out fear we see in the Serene Aspect of our Sovereign, every Line of his Blessed Father's gracious Visage, As Trajan the Emperor triumphed in Effigy After his Death; so does that Glorified Prince in his Living Sacred Image on this Day.
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3. And Thirdly, God has blest the King with an Obedient People. After he might say with David in the most literal sense, That the Waves and Storms had gone over him;
3. And Thirdly, God has blessed the King with an Obedient People. After he might say with David in the most literal sense, That the Waves and Storms had gone over him;
In plain terms, after his Majesties Deliverance, as well as Ours, from that abominable Excluding Bill; as great a Deliverance as that from the Sinking Glocester Frigot (for both which Preservations we must always bless God) after all this;
In plain terms, After his Majesties Deliverance, as well as Ours, from that abominable Excluding Bill; as great a Deliverance as that from the Sinking Gloucester Frigate (for both which Preservations we must always bless God) After all this;
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his Majesties peacefull Entrance upon His Government, is a Sufficient, real, happy proof of an Obedient People. And as I must vehemently exhort you to perserverance in that which is not only your Duty but your Practice; so I do in Effect commend your strict adherence to your former Protestations, and to your Oaths of Allegiance.
his Majesties peaceful Entrance upon His Government, is a Sufficient, real, happy proof of an Obedient People. And as I must vehemently exhort you to perserverance in that which is not only your Duty but your Practice; so I do in Effect commend your strict adherence to your former Protestations, and to your Oaths of Allegiance.
take heed of overturning or undermining the whole fabrick, because you cannot have the room that you would choose in it, Take heed of de••roving your Countrey to build your own house, take heed of ruining all, because you cannot mend your selves in this or that Particular.
take heed of overturning or undermining the Whole fabric, Because you cannot have the room that you would choose in it, Take heed of de••roving your Country to built your own house, take heed of ruining all, Because you cannot mend your selves in this or that Particular.
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there's an acre of ground sown with the richest seed that ever the earth received since the first Adam 's transgression occasioned the second Adam, like a corn of wheat to fall into the ground and dye.
there's an acre of ground sown with the Richest seed that ever the earth received since the First Adam is Transgression occasioned the second Adam, like a corn of wheat to fallen into the ground and die.
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there the Houses of York and Lancaster rest quietly under one roof, there does Queen Mary & her Sister Q. Elizabeth lye close together, their ashes do not part.
there the Houses of York and Lancaster rest quietly under one roof, there does Queen Marry & her Sister Q. Elizabeth lie close together, their Ashes do not part.
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And so shall we be ere long : most of us in a meaner lodging, but all of us in the dust of death. A great King, upon sight of a vast concourse of his Subjects, wept at the very thought, that in a few years there would not be left alive so much as one of them.
And so shall we be ere long: most of us in a meaner lodging, but all of us in the dust of death. A great King, upon sighed of a vast concourse of his Subject's, wept At the very Thought, that in a few Years there would not be left alive so much as one of them.
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And well may we as seriously, though not so sadly reflect, that when this numerous glorious ass•mbly shall break up hence, we may e'ne adjourn our meeting to the general resurrection.
And well may we as seriously, though not so sadly reflect, that when this numerous glorious ass•mbly shall break up hence, we may e'ne adjourn our meeting to the general resurrection.
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Then from these Premisses that inference will be forcible indeed which Solomon makes at the end of his Ecclesiastes, Let us hear (says he) the conclusion of the whole matter;
Then from these Premises that Inference will be forcible indeed which Solomon makes At the end of his Ecclesiastes, Let us hear (Says he) the conclusion of the Whole matter;
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Let but this one thing necessary be thoroughly done, then we may be able to use in our own behalf those words of a King, Happy are the people that are in such a case,
Let but this one thing necessary be thoroughly done, then we may be able to use in our own behalf those words of a King, Happy Are the people that Are in such a case,
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that God will magnifie the King (as he did Solomon) exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestow upon him such Royal Majesty as has not been on any King before him in Israel.
that God will magnify the King (as he did Solomon) exceedingly in the sighed of all Israel, and bestow upon him such Royal Majesty as has not been on any King before him in Israel.
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And may both their Majesties after the longest possession of all earthly Greatness, with as lit•le uneasiness as ever any Crowns brought along with them, at last see God,
And may both their Majesties After the longest possession of all earthly Greatness, with as lit•le uneasiness as ever any Crowns brought along with them, At last see God,
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