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A SERMON preached at Clonmell, on Sunday Septemb. 16. 1683. O pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee. Psal. 122.6. WIthout troubling you with any manner of Preface, I will fall immediately upon the Words of my Text, in which there are these three things to be taken notice of;A SERMON preached At Clonmel, on Sunday September 16. 1683. O pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee. Psalm 122.6. WIthout troubling you with any manner of Preface, I will fallen immediately upon the Words of my Text, in which there Are these three things to be taken notice of;
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First, here is a Duty earnestly enjoyned.
First, Here is a Duty earnestly enjoined.
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Secondly, there is the thing to be prayed for, and that is the Peace of Jerusalem.
Secondly, there is the thing to be prayed for, and that is the Peace of Jerusalem.
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Thirdly, there is an Encouragement to this Duty; they shall prosper that love thee. O pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee.
Thirdly, there is an Encouragement to this Duty; they shall prosper that love thee. O pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee.
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1. There is a Duty earnestly enjoyned, O pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, &c. That Prayer is a necessary Duty incumbent upon all Christians, the Commands of God in my Text,
1. There is a Duty earnestly enjoined, Oh pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, etc. That Prayer is a necessary Duty incumbent upon all Christians, the Commands of God in my Text,
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and in several other places of Scripture, may sufficiently testifie:
and in several other places of Scripture, may sufficiently testify:
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yet because we are generally so disingenuous, as not to think our selves oblig'd by the bare Commands of God,
yet Because we Are generally so disingenuous, as not to think our selves obliged by the bore Commands of God,
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unless we reap some Benefit by obeying such Commands; I will lay down two Reasons, in order to recommend the Necessity of this Duty;
unless we reap Some Benefit by obeying such Commands; I will lay down two Reasons, in order to recommend the Necessity of this Duty;
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and they are, 1. Our own Wants and Necessities. 2. The Goodness and Mercy of God, in that he is willing to answer our Petitions.
and they Are, 1. Our own Wants and Necessities. 2. The goodness and Mercy of God, in that he is willing to answer our Petitions.
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1. The first Argument to press this Duty to our Practice, is our own Wants and Necessities.
1. The First Argument to press this Duty to our Practice, is our own Wants and Necessities.
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It is one, and not the least, of those Miseries that attend the whole Race of Adam, still to want something whilst we are on this side Heaven:
It is one, and not the least, of those Misery's that attend the Whole Raze of Adam, still to want something while we Are on this side Heaven:
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The poor man wants Food, the rich man wants Stomach, Health and Digestion? some men would be liberal,
The poor man Wants Food, the rich man Wants Stomach, Health and Digestion? Some men would be liberal,
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but they have not wherewithal, others are full of Wealth, yet have not a Heart to make use of what they possess;
but they have not wherewithal, Others Are full of Wealth, yet have not a Heart to make use of what they possess;
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some have all things, yet enjoy nothing, for want of being contented with their Condition;
Some have all things, yet enjoy nothing, for want of being contented with their Condition;
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the greatest part of Mankind either wants Grace, or is in danger of falling from it;
the greatest part of Mankind either Wants Grace, or is in danger of falling from it;
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or if some do persevere unto the end, yet they are not in this world what they shall be;
or if Some do persevere unto the end, yet they Are not in this world what they shall be;
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they want the blessed Vision of God, which is not to be had till after Death:
they want the blessed Vision of God, which is not to be had till After Death:
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the best of us transgress every day, and therefore must needs want the Pardon of our Sins for each day.
the best of us transgress every day, and Therefore must needs want the Pardon of our Sins for each day.
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The Wants of the prodigal Son were occasion'd by his own Riot and Excess, and the Disobedience of Adam is the cause of all our Wants and Necessities;
The Wants of the prodigal Son were occasioned by his own Riot and Excess, and the Disobedience of Adam is the cause of all our Wants and Necessities;
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and although this be a sore Evil, and a heavy Disease;
and although this be a soar Evil, and a heavy Disease;
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yet he that lay'd on this Curse, and inflicted this Disease, has not left us without Remedy.
yet he that laid on this Curse, and inflicted this Disease, has not left us without Remedy.
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The Curse is indeed heavy, but the Remedy is light and easie:
The Curse is indeed heavy, but the Remedy is Light and easy:
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the Disease is grievous, but the Medicine to cure it is pleasant, easie to be had,
the Disease is grievous, but the Medicine to cure it is pleasant, easy to be had,
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and heals infallibly, the poorest man may purchase it.
and heals infallibly, the Poorest man may purchase it.
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There is not any of Adam 's Posterity but always stands in need of something or other;
There is not any of Adam is Posterity but always Stands in need of something or other;
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the greatest Wants may be supplied by Prayer, and there is no man but may pray, if he please;
the greatest Wants may be supplied by Prayer, and there is no man but may pray, if he please;
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and the Duty of Prayer is so necessary, that without it, we shall not only want in this world,
and the Duty of Prayer is so necessary, that without it, we shall not only want in this world,
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but we shall be miserably in want to all eternity;
but we shall be miserably in want to all eternity;
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without it we cannot have Remission of our Sins, nor the Gift of Gods Grace bestow'd upon us;
without it we cannot have Remission of our Sins, nor the Gift of God's Grace bestowed upon us;
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we cannot expect to be fed by his Mercy, if we think it too much trouble to implore it;
we cannot expect to be fed by his Mercy, if we think it too much trouble to implore it;
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we must have a very low esteem of Gods Blessings, if we think them not worth the asking for;
we must have a very low esteem of God's Blessings, if we think them not worth the asking for;
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and we are very little sensible of our Necessities, if we will not so much as pray to have them remov'd;
and we Are very little sensible of our Necessities, if we will not so much as pray to have them removed;
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he is doubly guilty that commits a Fault, and persists in it, and will not so much as ask Pardon for it.
he is doubly guilty that commits a Fault, and persists in it, and will not so much as ask Pardon for it.
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In short, whilst we are on this side Heaven, we are continually wanting, there is none that can supply our Necessities,
In short, while we Are on this side Heaven, we Are continually wanting, there is none that can supply our Necessities,
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but God, and there is no other way for us to be supply'd, but by petitioning the Throne of Grace:
but God, and there is no other Way for us to be supplied, but by petitioning the Throne of Grace:
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and therefore Prayer must needs be a necessary Duty. This is the first Reason, drawn from our own Wants and Necessities.
and Therefore Prayer must needs be a necessary Duty. This is the First Reason, drawn from our own Wants and Necessities.
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2. The second Reason to enforce the Duty of Prayer, is the Mercy of God, in that he is willing to hear us.
2. The second Reason to enforce the Duty of Prayer, is the Mercy of God, in that he is willing to hear us.
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There is nothing in the world so powerful as a man in Prayer, and therefore 'tis call'd the Key of Heaven.
There is nothing in the world so powerful as a man in Prayer, and Therefore it's called the Key of Heaven.
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What is there so difficult, that Prayer cannot attain to? It gives Victory to the weak,
What is there so difficult, that Prayer cannot attain to? It gives Victory to the weak,
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and overthrows the Armies of the mighty: it can make the Sun stand still for the space of a day:
and overthrows the Armies of the mighty: it can make the Sun stand still for the Molle of a day:
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it can bring a Drowth upon the Earth for three years & six months, and afterwards cause the Rain to fall plentifully upon the same:
it can bring a Drought upon the Earth for three Years & six months, and afterwards cause the Rain to fallen plentifully upon the same:
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if we are Enemies to God, it can reconcile us to his Favour:
if we Are Enemies to God, it can reconcile us to his Favour:
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if we are in a state of Sin and Death, it can renew the Image of God in us,
if we Are in a state of since and Death, it can renew the Image of God in us,
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and put us in a state of Grace:
and put us in a state of Grace:
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it can purchase for us the Blessings of this Life (or, which is far better, the Art of Contentment without them) and the Blessigns of the Life to come:
it can purchase for us the Blessings of this Life (or, which is Far better, the Art of Contentment without them) and the Blessigns of the Life to come:
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by Prayer we are not only in a condition of profiting our selves, but of doing good to our Neighbour:
by Prayer we Are not only in a condition of profiting our selves, but of doing good to our Neighbour:
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by it every man is a Priest, and every man may be a Moses, to atone for the Sins of the people;
by it every man is a Priest, and every man may be a Moses, to atone for the Sins of the people;
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to prevent the Destruction of a Nation, though it hang over us; and to bring down publick Blessings from on high;
to prevent the Destruction of a nation, though it hang over us; and to bring down public Blessings from on high;
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the Blessings of Peace and Plenty, the Liberty of our Religion, and the Enjoyment of our Estates:
the Blessings of Peace and Plenty, the Liberty of our Religion, and the Enjoyment of our Estates:
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there is nothing so good, but Prayer can purchase for us: there is nothing so hurtful, but Prayer can avert:
there is nothing so good, but Prayer can purchase for us: there is nothing so hurtful, but Prayer can avert:
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nay, though the Sword be in Gods Hand, and his Arm stretched forth to strike,
nay, though the Sword be in God's Hand, and his Arm stretched forth to strike,
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and the Judgment be ready to fall upon our heads, yet Prayer is able to appease his Wrath,
and the Judgement be ready to fallen upon our Heads, yet Prayer is able to appease his Wrath,
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and withdraw the Arm of the Almighty from confounding us, and yet all this is not to be imputed to the meer force of Prayer it self,
and withdraw the Arm of the Almighty from confounding us, and yet all this is not to be imputed to the mere force of Prayer it self,
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but to the Goodness and Mercy of God, who is so much in love with this Duty, that he can deny us nothing we ask for faithfully, he will certainly give us the very thing it self,
but to the goodness and Mercy of God, who is so much in love with this Duty, that he can deny us nothing we ask for faithfully, he will Certainly give us the very thing it self,
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or something as good, or better, if the other be not convenient for us.
or something as good, or better, if the other be not convenient for us.
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It has been objected by some, as an Argument against Prayer, That it either supposeth first God to be ignorant of our Prayers;
It has been objected by Some, as an Argument against Prayer, That it either Supposeth First God to be ignorant of our Prayers;
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for if not (say they) what need we tell God that which he knows already? Or secondly, that he is not so bountiful to us as he ought, in that he knows our Necessities,
for if not (say they) what need we tell God that which he knows already? Or secondly, that he is not so bountiful to us as he ought, in that he knows our Necessities,
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and will not help us without so much intreaty.
and will not help us without so much entreaty.
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Or thirdly, that he is overcome by our Importunities, and Sollicitations, which is an argument of his Weakness,
Or Thirdly, that he is overcome by our Importunities, and Solicitations, which is an argument of his Weakness,
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and so would argue an Imperfection in him, this was urg'd by one that was once an Atheist,
and so would argue an Imperfection in him, this was urged by one that was once an Atheist,
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but afterwards died a great Penitent. But to this the Answer is obvious.
but afterwards died a great Penitent. But to this the Answer is obvious.
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For, first, Can there be a greater argument of Gods Goodness to us, than to give us not only the Blessings of this Life,
For, First, Can there be a greater argument of God's goodness to us, than to give us not only the Blessings of this Life,
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but even Heaven it self for asking? Secondly, We do not pray to inform God of our Necessities (that is too gross a Supposition) ▪ but to shew our Faith,
but even Heaven it self for asking? Secondly, We do not pray to inform God of our Necessities (that is too gross a Supposition) ▪ but to show our Faith,
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and acknowledge his All sufficiency, and our Dependance upon him.
and acknowledge his All sufficiency, and our Dependence upon him.
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Thirdly, We are not so conceited of our Prayers, as if we thought the meet Force of them,
Thirdly, We Are not so conceited of our Prayers, as if we Thought the meet Force of them,
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or the Repetition of such and such Words, though they come from a devout Heart, to be able to wrest a Blessing from God, whether he will or no;
or the Repetition of such and such Words, though they come from a devout Heart, to be able to wrest a Blessing from God, whither he will or no;
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but that God has ordain'd Prayer as the means and method of making our Addresses to his Divine Majesty.
but that God has ordained Prayer as the means and method of making our Addresses to his Divine Majesty.
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'Tis true, we are said to wrestle with God, to prevail upon him, to take Heaven by violence, &c. but these are figurative Expressions,
It's true, we Are said to wrestle with God, to prevail upon him, to take Heaven by violence, etc. but these Are figurative Expressions,
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and bold Metaphors, which are no arguments of his Weakness, but of his Goodness, in that he has given us so easie a method of addressing our selves, to him;
and bold Metaphors, which Are no Arguments of his Weakness, but of his goodness, in that he has given us so easy a method of addressing our selves, to him;
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not is it so much the force of our Prayers themselves, as his infinite Goodness, which moves him to answer our Petitions.
not is it so much the force of our Prayers themselves, as his infinite goodness, which moves him to answer our Petitions.
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Ask and ye shall receive, is a Promise that God will hear our Prayers, and the Mercy of God prompted him to make this Promise;
Ask and you shall receive, is a Promise that God will hear our Prayers, and the Mercy of God prompted him to make this Promise;
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as an encouragement to perswade us to this Duty; our Prayers are offered up since this Promise:
as an encouragement to persuade us to this Duty; our Prayers Are offered up since this Promise:
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and therefore it is not so much their Force that works upon God, as his own Goodness that made him promise;
and Therefore it is not so much their Force that works upon God, as his own goodness that made him promise;
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it is not any Power in us, but Compassion in him. A Petition may be very well drawn up;
it is not any Power in us, but Compassion in him. A Petition may be very well drawn up;
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but if the Prince, to whom it is presented, be not of himself inclin'd to do good, he will never answer it meerly because it is well penn'd.
but if the Prince, to whom it is presented, be not of himself inclined to do good, he will never answer it merely Because it is well penned.
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How many do we see attending with patience from day to day on the Persons of great Men for a Favour,
How many do we see attending with patience from day to day on the Persons of great Men for a Favour,
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and value not the Slights that are put upon them, so their Requests be at last but granted; but God is more merciful:
and valve not the Slights that Are put upon them, so their Requests be At last but granted; but God is more merciful:
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he is more ready to hear than we to pray, and does not only give us what we pray for;
he is more ready to hear than we to pray, and does not only give us what we pray for;
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but does encourage us even to pray.
but does encourage us even to pray.
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And therefore, if our own Wants and Necessities cannot awake us, let the Goodness of God perswade us to this Duty, who is so ready to hear us.
And Therefore, if our own Wants and Necessities cannot awake us, let the goodness of God persuade us to this Duty, who is so ready to hear us.
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This is the second Reason to enforce the Duty of Prayer. And so I have done with the first thing considered in my Text;
This is the second Reason to enforce the Duty of Prayer. And so I have done with the First thing considered in my Text;
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the earnest Injunction of a Duty, O pray.
the earnest Injunction of a Duty, Oh pray.
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2. The second thing to be taken notice of, is, the thing we are to pray for,
2. The second thing to be taken notice of, is, the thing we Are to pray for,
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and that is the Peace of Jerusalem.
and that is the Peace of Jerusalem.
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This Exhortation is directed to those that think Prayer a Duty, and usually pray for themselves;
This Exhortation is directed to those that think Prayer a Duty, and usually pray for themselves;
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for they that are so stupid, as not to pray for themselves, will never be perswaded to pray for other:
for they that Are so stupid, as not to pray for themselves, will never be persuaded to pray for other:
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and he that neglects his own Advantage, will never be much concern'd for the publick Good.
and he that neglects his own Advantage, will never be much concerned for the public Good.
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There is nothing in the world more plain, than that the publick Peace and Safety of a Nation redounds to the particular Advantage of every person in it:
There is nothing in the world more plain, than that the public Peace and Safety of a nation redounds to the particular Advantage of every person in it:
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and therefore, if men are not so publick spirited, as to be concern'd for the general Good of the Nation;
and Therefore, if men Are not so public spirited, as to be concerned for the general Good of the nation;
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yet methinks each mans private Interest, and the Laws of Self-preservation, ought to perswade us to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, for the Good of the King and Country:
yet methinks each men private Interest, and the Laws of Self-preservation, ought to persuade us to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, for the Good of the King and Country:
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He that is not a Friend to the publick Peace of that Kingdom wherein he lives, can never be a good Subject;
He that is not a Friend to the public Peace of that Kingdom wherein he lives, can never be a good Subject;
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and he that is not a good Subject, can neither be a good Christian, nor an honest Man:
and he that is not a good Subject, can neither be a good Christian, nor an honest Man:
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For the same God that bids us love the Brotherhood, commands us also to honour the King:
For the same God that bids us love the Brotherhood, commands us also to honour the King:
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'tis natural for every man, to wish well to the place of his Nativity, or the place of his Residence;
it's natural for every man, to wish well to the place of his Nativity, or the place of his Residence;
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and how he can do that, without desiring the publick Good of such a place, I cannot understand:
and how he can do that, without desiring the public Good of such a place, I cannot understand:
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every mans particular Advantage and Safety is a branch of the publick.
every men particular Advantage and Safety is a branch of the public.
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There is no person so inconsiderable, but may contribute to the general Good of a Nation, either by his Endeavours or Prayers;
There is no person so inconsiderable, but may contribute to the general Good of a nation, either by his Endeavours or Prayers;
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nay, we commonly find, that Insurrections and Civil Wars are often begun, but always carried on by the Common people, (and therefore they may prevent such Disturbances) not but they mean as well,
nay, we commonly find, that Insurrections and Civil Wars Are often begun, but always carried on by the Common people, (and Therefore they may prevent such Disturbances) not but they mean as well,
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and oft times better, than those that perswade them to disturb the Peace of a Kingdom;
and oft times better, than those that persuade them to disturb the Peace of a Kingdom;
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but they are persons usually of mean understandings, and are very often cajol'd and wheedled into Rebellion, by fine Words, and guilded Pretences.
but they Are Persons usually of mean understandings, and Are very often cajoled and wheedled into Rebellion, by fine Words, and Guilded Pretences.
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The best way for the ordinary sort of men not to be caught in these snares, is, to believe and consider that Rebellion is a most grievous Sin, 'tis as the sin of Witchcraft;
The best Way for the ordinary sort of men not to be caught in these snares, is, to believe and Consider that Rebellion is a most grievous since, it's as the since of Witchcraft;
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and you know the Law says, Thou shalt not suffer a Witch to live.
and you know the Law Says, Thou shalt not suffer a Witch to live.
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And if Rebellion be such a Sin, 'tis not the pretences of Defending Liberty and Property, of Destroying Popery & Arbitrary Government, that can make it not a Sin:
And if Rebellion be such a since, it's not the pretences of Defending Liberty and Property, of Destroying Popery & Arbitrary Government, that can make it not a since:
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for however advantageous these may be to a Commonwealth, yet still Rebellion is a damning Sin;
for however advantageous these may be to a Commonwealth, yet still Rebellion is a damning since;
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and we must not do evil, that good may come thereof.
and we must not do evil, that good may come thereof.
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Consider in what horrid Confusion we were not many years since, by our Distractions, Fears and Jealousies,
Consider in what horrid Confusion we were not many Years since, by our Distractions, Fears and Jealousies,
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when there was no King in Israel, no Church, no Law, but every one was setting up a Church and a Government for himself,
when there was no King in Israel, no Church, no Law, but every one was setting up a Church and a Government for himself,
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and every one did what seemed good in his own eyes.
and every one did what seemed good in his own eyes.
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Nay, many of those persons that were seduced into Rebellion, when they saw the Injustice and Hypocrisie of their Ringleaders, were asham'd of their proceedings.
Nay, many of those Persons that were seduced into Rebellion, when they saw the Injustice and Hypocrisy of their Ringleaders, were ashamed of their proceedings.
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Are not these Miseries the greatest that can befall a Nation? And if they be, is not every particular man oblig'd by the Duty he owes his King, the Love he owes his Country and himself, to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem? He that can prevent a Fire in the heart of a City,
are not these Misery's the greatest that can befall a nation? And if they be, is not every particular man obliged by the Duty he owes his King, the Love he owes his Country and himself, to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem? He that can prevent a Fire in the heart of a city,
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and will not, because he lives in the Suburbs, may, for his neglect, have his own House burned to Ashes, and he deserves it;
and will not, Because he lives in the Suburbs, may, for his neglect, have his own House burned to Ashes, and he deserves it;
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and he that will not, to the utmost of his power, either by his Endeavours,
and he that will not, to the utmost of his power, either by his Endeavours,
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or Prayers, prevent a publick Disturbance in the Kingdom where he lives, because he is not a Statesman, does not deserve to enjoy the benefit of publick Peace and Plenty.
or Prayers, prevent a public Disturbance in the Kingdom where he lives, Because he is not a Statesman, does not deserve to enjoy the benefit of public Peace and Plenty.
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Though we are not all born to be States-men and Privy-Counsellors, yet every man in his station ought to contribute what he can to the Peace of a Nation:
Though we Are not all born to be Statesmen and Privy-Counsellors, yet every man in his station ought to contribute what he can to the Peace of a nation:
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he that is not fit to be a Privy-Counsellor, may not withstanding contribute to the publick Peace of a Kingdom, by being obedient to his Superiors;
he that is not fit to be a Privy-Counsellor, may not withstanding contribute to the public Peace of a Kingdom, by being obedient to his Superiors;
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by speaking well of the Government, if it be good; by submitting, if it be otherwise;
by speaking well of the Government, if it be good; by submitting, if it be otherwise;
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by studying to be quiet, and minding his own business:
by studying to be quiet, and minding his own business:
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He that is not qualified to sit at the Helm, may by sitting still keep the Boat from tossing.
He that is not qualified to fit At the Helm, may by sitting still keep the Boat from tossing.
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Let Statesmen, whose Business it is, concern themselves with the Government;
Let Statesmen, whose Business it is, concern themselves with the Government;
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but let not every private person, though of never so mean Quality and Understanding, trouble his head with the Management of a Kingdom.
but let not every private person, though of never so mean Quality and Understanding, trouble his head with the Management of a Kingdom.
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Must every private Passenger pretend to steer the Ship, that knows not at which end of her the Rudder is? Our Superiors may,
Must every private Passenger pretend to steer the Ship, that knows not At which end of her the Rudder is? Our Superiors may,
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and often do, order things for the publick Good, which to our apprehensions may seem otherwise;
and often do, order things for the public Good, which to our apprehensions may seem otherwise;
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must therefore those not be done by our Governors, because we cannot apprehend them? though the Sails of a Ship may make her lie on one side,
must Therefore those not be done by our Governors, Because we cannot apprehend them? though the Sails of a Ship may make her lie on one side,
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yet without them she can never reach the Haven; if therefore a few timorous Passengers should cry out, We are all lost;
yet without them she can never reach the Haven; if Therefore a few timorous Passengers should cry out, We Are all lost;
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would the Master of the Ship be so great a Fool, as to take down the Sails,
would the Master of the Ship be so great a Fool, as to take down the Sails,
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and not only hinder his Voyage, but endanger his own and their Safeties, and let her be tossed to and fro by the violence of the Waves,
and not only hinder his Voyage, but endanger his own and their Safeties, and let her be tossed to and from by the violence of the Waves,
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and all because they that knew not what belong'd to a Ship advised him to it? There are Secrets in all Arts, which are not to be discovered to every person;
and all Because they that knew not what belonged to a Ship advised him to it? There Are Secrets in all Arts, which Are not to be discovered to every person;
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and so there are Arcana Imperii, Secrets in Government, which are not to be disclosed, but to those that sit at the Helm.
and so there Are Arcana Imperii, Secrets in Government, which Are not to be disclosed, but to those that fit At the Helm.
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Some men are made to govern, others to obey, and we are bound by the Laws of God to be subject to our Superiors, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscence sake.
some men Are made to govern, Others to obey, and we Are bound by the Laws of God to be Subject to our Superiors, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake.
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If we look into Church History, we shall find, that the primitive Christians were so meek and submissive to the Government,
If we look into Church History, we shall find, that the primitive Christians were so meek and submissive to the Government,
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though they lived under Heathen Emperors, that they were the very best Subjects those Emperors had.
though they lived under Heathen Emperor's, that they were the very best Subjects those Emperor's had.
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Tertullian in his Apology for the Christians tells us, that the Cities, Corporations, Towns, Villages and Castles were filled with Christians;Tertullian in his Apology for the Christians tells us, that the Cities, Corporations, Towns, Villages and Castles were filled with Christians;
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yet would they not rebel, nor disturb the Government, though they were persecuted to death for no other end, but because they were Christians.
yet would they not rebel, nor disturb the Government, though they were persecuted to death for no other end, but Because they were Christians.
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Shall then some different Opinions in Religion make Christian Subjects rebel against their Prince, and disturb the publick Peace of the Kingdom:
Shall then Some different Opinions in Religion make Christian Subjects rebel against their Prince, and disturb the public Peace of the Kingdom:
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when the primitive Christians thought themselves bound to obey, and live peaceably under Heathen Governours Submit your selves to every Ordinance of Man for the Lords sake, says St. Peter, who lived not only under a Heathen Emperor,
when the primitive Christians Thought themselves bound to obey, and live peaceably under Heathen Governors Submit your selves to every Ordinance of Man for the lords sake, Says Saint Peter, who lived not only under a Heathen Emperor,
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but under Nero, the greatest Persecutor of them all.
but under Nero, the greatest Persecutor of them all.
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If every single person would follow this Advice, and imploy his thoughts about his own Concerns,
If every single person would follow this advice, and employ his thoughts about his own Concerns,
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and not meddle with State affairs; we should be much happier than we are; every man might live peaceably under his own Vine, and under his own Figtree.
and not meddle with State affairs; we should be much Happier than we Are; every man might live peaceably under his own Vine, and under his own Fig tree.
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How usual is it for men, upon a story in a Gazzet, or a News Letter, to descant upon the Government,
How usual is it for men, upon a story in a Gazzet, or a News letter, to descant upon the Government,
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and censure, if not reproach the Higher Powers;
and censure, if not reproach the Higher Powers;
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when it may be the story is false, or if true, they are not able to discern so far,
when it may be the story is false, or if true, they Are not able to discern so Far,
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as to know whether that which seems to them to be a Grievance, may not upon some other accompt then they apprehend, be a Benefit to the publick.
as to know whither that which seems to them to be a Grievance, may not upon Some other account then they apprehend, be a Benefit to the public.
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Trust the Modelling of the Government to your Superiors ▪ whose Business it is to govern,
Trust the Modelling of the Government to your Superiors ▪ whose Business it is to govern,
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and trust the Events of the Government to God Almighty, who turns the Hearts of Kings as he pleases;
and trust the Events of the Government to God Almighty, who turns the Hearts of Kings as he Pleases;
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and observe your own Duty to your Country, which is to obey:
and observe your own Duty to your Country, which is to obey:
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and though you are not always in a condition of giving a helping hand to the Welfare of Jerusalem, your King and Country;
and though you Are not always in a condition of giving a helping hand to the Welfare of Jerusalem, your King and Country;
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yet your Prayers for Peace will be always acceptable to God, who is the God of Peace.
yet your Prayers for Peace will be always acceptable to God, who is the God of Peace.
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So much for the second General in my Text.
So much for the second General in my Text.
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3. The third thing to be observed, is the Encouragement we have to be well affected to the Church and State, in these words;
3. The third thing to be observed, is the Encouragement we have to be well affected to the Church and State, in these words;
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they shall prosper that love thee. they shall prosper that love thee.
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Jerusalem in this Psalm is said to be the place of Worship, thither the Tribes go up to testifie unto Israel, and to call upon the Name of the Lord.Jerusalem in this Psalm is said to be the place of Worship, thither the Tribes go up to testify unto Israel, and to call upon the Name of the Lord.
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From which it is plain, that by Jerusalem is meant the Church. They shall prosper that love thee; i. e.
From which it is plain, that by Jerusalem is meant the Church. They shall prosper that love thee; i. e.
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happy are they that live quietly and do not disturb the Peace of the Church.
happy Are they that live quietly and do not disturb the Peace of the Church.
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And because Jerusalem was the Seat of Judgment, it may also signifie the supream Power of a Nation,
And Because Jerusalem was the Seat of Judgement, it may also signify the supreme Power of a nation,
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and then the meaning of it will be, Happy are they that live peaceably under the Government of their Superiors both in Church and State,
and then the meaning of it will be, Happy Are they that live peaceably under the Government of their Superiors both in Church and State,
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whilst all they are miserable, that bear Evil Will at Sion. That this is a sufficient Encouragement to be well affected to the Government will appear,
while all they Are miserable, that bear Evil Will At Sion. That this is a sufficient Encouragement to be well affected to the Government will appear,
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if you consider these two things. 1. The great Happiness of Peace. 2. The Miseries of a Rebellion, or a Civil War.
if you Consider these two things. 1. The great Happiness of Peace. 2. The Misery's of a Rebellion, or a Civil War.
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1. For the first, as Health is to the Body, so Peace is to the Mind;
1. For the First, as Health is to the Body, so Peace is to the Mind;
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it is the Foundation of all Enjoyments:
it is the Foundation of all Enjoyments:
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how insignificant are the best Meats to one whose Palate has no Taste, and whose Body is disturbed by a raging Feaver!
how insignificant Are the best Meats to one whose Palate has no Taste, and whose Body is disturbed by a raging Fever!
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and how insignificant is even Plenty it self in a Common-Wealth, that is sick of Rebellion, which is the Feaver of a Kingdom,
and how insignificant is even Plenty it self in a commonwealth, that is sick of Rebellion, which is the Fever of a Kingdom,
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and is commonly occasion'd by too high Feeding!
and is commonly occasioned by too high Feeding!
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the sick mans Head is full of Whimsies, which make him rave, and speak of things, which neither he, nor any else can understand;
the sick men Head is full of Whimsies, which make him rave, and speak of things, which neither he, nor any Else can understand;
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he seldom sleeps, or if he does, he is presently awaken'd with scaring Dreams;
he seldom sleeps, or if he does, he is presently awakened with scaring Dreams;
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and his very Bedcloaths, which in time of Health were a Blessing, and preserved his Body, are a Grievance to him.
and his very Bedclothes, which in time of Health were a Blessing, and preserved his Body, Are a Grievance to him.
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So 'tis in the State, the Body Politick, when disaffected people, which are the jarring Humours, disturb its Peace.
So it's in the State, the Body Politic, when disaffected people, which Are the jarring Humours, disturb its Peace.
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They perplex themselves with strange Fancies of imaginary evils, which no man else can understand, nor they themselves:
They perplex themselves with strange Fancies of imaginary evils, which no man Else can understand, nor they themselves:
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they throw off those Laws that should protect them, and run into greater Miseries, than could have befallen them, had they really suffered those evils they were afraid of.
they throw off those Laws that should Pact them, and run into greater Misery's, than could have befallen them, had they really suffered those evils they were afraid of.
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Happy is the man that bears a loyal Heart to his Prince, and is obedient to the Laws, that is orthodox and peaceable in the Church,
Happy is the man that bears a loyal Heart to his Prince, and is obedient to the Laws, that is orthodox and peaceable in the Church,
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and endeavours to preserve Unity in the State; he is every mans Friend, and every man is a Friend to him;
and endeavours to preserve Unity in the State; he is every men Friend, and every man is a Friend to him;
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he honours the Magistrate and Laws, but is afraid of neither, because he is innocent; he has the free use of his Religion, and the enjoyment of his Estate;
he honours the Magistrate and Laws, but is afraid of neither, Because he is innocent; he has the free use of his Religion, and the enjoyment of his Estate;
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he eats his Meat with Pleasure and Contentedness; the night is pleasant to him; he does not dream of ill got Lands that are in his possession;
he eats his Meat with Pleasure and Contentedness; the night is pleasant to him; he does not dream of ill god Lands that Are in his possession;
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he is not scar'd with the Cries of Widows, or the Groans of Orphans; he is not haunted with the Guile of innocent Blood;
he is not scared with the Cries of Widows, or the Groans of Orphans; he is not haunted with the Guile of innocent Blood;
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nor is he frighten'd with the Ghost of a murder'd King.
nor is he frightened with the Ghost of a murdered King.
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This is the condition of the peaceful man, and if a whole Kingdom were made up of men of this temper;
This is the condition of the peaceful man, and if a Whole Kingdom were made up of men of this temper;
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how happy should we be? there would be no decay, no leading into captivity, and no complaining in our streets.
how happy should we be? there would be no decay, no leading into captivity, and no complaining in our streets.
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There could not be a greater Emblem of Heaven, than such a Nation, where the only strife would be, who should be most charitable,
There could not be a greater Emblem of Heaven, than such a nation, where the only strife would be, who should be most charitable,
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and who should be most loyal to their King, and serviceable to their Country.
and who should be most loyal to their King, and serviceable to their Country.
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This is the first Reason to shew the Happiness of those that love the Peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee;
This is the First Reason to show the Happiness of those that love the Peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee;
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for they shall have the Blessings of Peace.
for they shall have the Blessings of Peace.
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2. Secondly, they shall be free from the miseries of Rebellion, or a Civil War. The Miseries of a Rebellion are twofold;
2. Secondly, they shall be free from the misery's of Rebellion, or a Civil War. The Misery's of a Rebellion Are twofold;
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First, either such as befall a Kingdom in general: or secondly, such as befall every Rebel in particular.
First, either such as befall a Kingdom in general: or secondly, such as befall every Rebel in particular.
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1. First the publick Calamities of a Rebellion are innumerable, I shall only instance in some of them that are most obvious.
1. First the public Calamities of a Rebellion Are innumerable, I shall only instance in Some of them that Are most obvious.
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When people are disaffected to the Government of Church or State, and thence take an occasion to break out into Civil Wars;
When people Are disaffected to the Government of Church or State, and thence take an occasion to break out into Civil Wars;
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the Subject can neither enjoy the Benefit of the Laws, (which are our Protection in Peace) nor the Use of Religion, not the Profits of his Estate with out fear and danger:
the Subject can neither enjoy the Benefit of the Laws, (which Are our Protection in Peace) nor the Use of Religion, not the Profits of his Estate with out Fear and danger:
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there is no Administration of Justice, there is no difference between Right and Wrong:
there is no Administration of justice, there is no difference between Right and Wrong:
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Strength is the Lawgiver, and the longest Sword the measure of Justice the Corn-fields are destroyed;
Strength is the Lawgiver, and the longest Sword the measure of justice the Cornfields Are destroyed;
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the stately Buildings are either void of Inhabitants, or are made a Garrison and those that are strongest:
the stately Buildings Are either void of Inhabitants, or Are made a Garrison and those that Are Strongest:
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the Houses of God are profun'd, and demolish'd, and are made a Receptacle for Birds and Beasts;
the Houses of God Are profuned, and demolished, and Are made a Receptacle for Birds and Beasts;
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and the whole Land lies desolate:
and the Whole Land lies desolate:
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Grass and Weeds grow in the Sreets of our great Cities, the Walls are beaten down, the Houses burnt,
Grass and Weeds grow in the Streets of our great Cities, the Walls Are beaten down, the Houses burned,
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and the Inhabitants fled or murdered: the Universities are emptied: the Liberal Arts & Sciences must give place to the violence of the Sword;
and the Inhabitants fled or murdered: the Universities Are emptied: the Liberal Arts & Sciences must give place to the violence of the Sword;
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and so Learning is nipp'd in the very bud:
and so Learning is nipped in the very bud:
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Pride and Robbery, Ambition and Sacriledge, Oppression and Murder, Covetousness and Profaneness, or else Hypocrisie, are the usual attendants of Rebellion.
Pride and Robbery, Ambition and Sacrilege, Oppression and Murder, Covetousness and Profaneness, or Else Hypocrisy, Are the usual attendants of Rebellion.
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He that is in love with Famine, Plague and Desolation, let him murmur and rebel;
He that is in love with Famine, Plague and Desolation, let him murmur and rebel;
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for they are the effects of a Civil War. If there were no other Punishment for resisting the supream Power, after this Life;
for they Are the effects of a Civil War. If there were no other Punishment for resisting the supreme Power, After this Life;
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yet the Calamities I have mention'd may be sufficient to terrifie any one from it, that is not altogether void of Sense and Honesty.
yet the Calamities I have mentioned may be sufficient to terrify any one from it, that is not altogether void of Sense and Honesty.
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Rebellion is punishment enough for it self. These are the publick Miseries of Rebellion. 2. Secondly, there are Miseries that befall private persons in Rebellion.
Rebellion is punishment enough for it self. These Are the public Misery's of Rebellion. 2. Secondly, there Are Misery's that befall private Persons in Rebellion.
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The several publick Calamities that I have now reckon'd, though they are not all, yet they are sufficient to shew, that whilst any Kingdom is in that condition, no particular person can be happy,
The several public Calamities that I have now reckoned, though they Are not all, yet they Are sufficient to show, that while any Kingdom is in that condition, no particular person can be happy,
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But besides all this, there is another reason to terrifie particular persons from it, and that is the Execution of the Laws when the Rebellion is ended; for it cannot last always:
But beside all this, there is Another reason to terrify particular Persons from it, and that is the Execution of the Laws when the Rebellion is ended; for it cannot last always:
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what a Disgrace, as well as Misery, is it for one to be mark'd for a Rebel, to be proclaim'd a Traytor, to lose an Estate,
what a Disgrace, as well as Misery, is it for one to be marked for a Rebel, to be proclaimed a Traitor, to loose an Estate,
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or an Imployment for Villany, to be hang'd for Treason, and to have his Head fix'd upon a pole,
or an Employment for Villainy, to be hanged for Treason, and to have his Head fixed upon a pole,
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as a spectacle of Shame and Infamy! he is not only unhappy himself, but he intails Misery and Poverty on his Family,
as a spectacle of Shame and Infamy! he is not only unhappy himself, but he intails Misery and Poverty on his Family,
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and his Posterity shall blush to hear him nam'd: but suppose Success crown'd his Endeavours, and that Rebellion had got the upper hand;
and his Posterity shall blush to hear him named: but suppose Success crowned his Endeavours, and that Rebellion had god the upper hand;
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he may be great, but he cannot be happy: Fear and Guilt shall never let him enjoy himself, nor what he has unjustly gotten:
he may be great, but he cannot be happy: fear and Gilded shall never let him enjoy himself, nor what he has unjustly got:
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and besides the Hand of Providence, which is ready to smite and pull him down;
and beside the Hand of Providence, which is ready to smite and pull him down;
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there is a natural desire in men to destroy such a Monster, as being as dangerous as a wild beast:
there is a natural desire in men to destroy such a Monster, as being as dangerous as a wild beast:
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and if no body else will, God himself usually makes such persons fall out among themselves in dividing the Spoil,
and if no body Else will, God himself usually makes such Persons fallen out among themselves in dividing the Spoil,
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and so destroy one anothers designs; as it happen'd not long since in these Kingdoms:
and so destroy one another's designs; as it happened not long since in these Kingdoms:
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and to compleat the Rebels Miseries, when his unhappy Life here is ended, he shall be thrown headlong into Hell, to keep company with the first Rebel Lucifer. And so I have dispatch'd the third General, i. e. the Encouragement we have to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee.
and to complete the Rebels Misery's, when his unhappy Life Here is ended, he shall be thrown headlong into Hell, to keep company with the First Rebel Lucifer. And so I have dispatched the third General, i. e. the Encouragement we have to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee.
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In the last place, I will reduce what I have said to practice.
In the last place, I will reduce what I have said to practice.
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You see the necessity of the Duty of Prayer enjoyn'd in my Text, from our Wants and Necessities,
You see the necessity of the Duty of Prayer enjoined in my Text, from our Wants and Necessities,
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and from the Mercy of God, who is ready to hear us.
and from the Mercy of God, who is ready to hear us.
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You see the thing we ought to pray for, i.e. the Peace of Jerusalem, the good of Church and State, a publick Blessing;
You see the thing we ought to pray for, i.e. the Peace of Jerusalem, the good of Church and State, a public Blessing;
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and the Encouragement to this Duty from the third General, they shall prosper that love thee.
and the Encouragement to this Duty from the third General, they shall prosper that love thee.
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You see the Happiness of those that live in peace and obedience to the Laws, and the Miseries of Rebellion, both in this life, and that which is to come.
You see the Happiness of those that live in peace and Obedience to the Laws, and the Misery's of Rebellion, both in this life, and that which is to come.
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Consider the Folly as well as Misery of those that disturb the Peace of a Kingdom,
Consider the Folly as well as Misery of those that disturb the Peace of a Kingdom,
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and the Disgrace that attends such resisting the lawful Magistrate.
and the Disgrace that attends such resisting the lawful Magistrate.
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There is no pretence whatsoever, whether of Liberty, Property, &c. that can make Rebellion not to be a damning Sin. There is not any one Duty more plainly commanded throughout the whole Scripture, than Obedience to Magistrates.
There is no pretence whatsoever, whither of Liberty, Property, etc. that can make Rebellion not to be a damning Sin. There is not any one Duty more plainly commanded throughout the Whole Scripture, than obedience to Magistrates.
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There is nothing contributes so much to the Peace of Jerusalem, to the publick good of a Nation,
There is nothing contributes so much to the Peace of Jerusalem, to the public good of a nation,
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and the particular good of every person in it. There are many examples in the Old Testament of Gods Judgments against Rebels;
and the particular good of every person in it. There Are many Examples in the Old Testament of God's Judgments against Rebels;
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and the end of our Saviours coming into the world was to plant a Gospel of Peace among men,
and the end of our Saviors coming into the world was to plant a Gospel of Peace among men,
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and if the preaching of Peace was ever a Duty, it is now, by reason of the Divisions among us.
and if the preaching of Peace was ever a Duty, it is now, by reason of the Divisions among us.
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The great and general cause of Rebellion is Ambition, though Religion is often pretended:
The great and general cause of Rebellion is Ambition, though Religion is often pretended:
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and therefore the best way to prevent a publick Disturbance of the Peace, is, not to be ambitious of any thing that cannot be attain'd to, without an Alteration in the Government.
and Therefore the best Way to prevent a public Disturbance of the Peace, is, not to be ambitious of any thing that cannot be attained to, without an Alteration in the Government.
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Let us not speak evil of the Ruler of the people, nor murmur at our Superiours,
Let us not speak evil of the Ruler of the people, nor murmur At our Superiors,
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because their Actions do not please our Humours;
Because their Actions do not please our Humours;
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and when we find our selves oppressed, let us examine our own Lives, and try whether our own Wickedness is not the Cause of Gods punishing us with such Rulers.
and when we find our selves oppressed, let us examine our own Lives, and try whither our own Wickedness is not the Cause of God's punishing us with such Rulers.
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Honour thy Father and Mother, which is the first Commandment with promise, is not only to be understood of our Natural Parents,Honour thy Father and Mother, which is the First Commandment with promise, is not only to be understood of our Natural Parents,
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but of the Magistrate, who is our, Civil Parent, and length of Days is the Promise annex'd to this Commandment.
but of the Magistrate, who is our, Civil Parent, and length of Days is the Promise annexed to this Commandment.
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Saint Paul exhorts us, in his first Epistle to Tymothy, to make Supplications and Prayer for all men,
Saint Paul exhorts us, in his First Epistle to Timothy, to make Supplications and Prayer for all men,
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and in the first place mentions Kings, and all that are in Authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable Life in all Godliness and Honesty.
and in the First place mentions Kings, and all that Are in authority, that we may led a quiet and peaceable Life in all Godliness and Honesty.
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There is more Weight than Honour in Government;
There is more Weight than Honour in Government;
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and therefore we ought to be so much concern'd for the publick Good, as never to pray for our selves,
and Therefore we ought to be so much concerned for the public Good, as never to pray for our selves,
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but at the same time to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour:
but At the same time to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, for this is good and acceptable in the sighed of God our Saviour:
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beware of aspersing the Government, for there is a particular providence over Kings which will discover thy folly;
beware of aspersing the Government, for there is a particular providence over Kings which will discover thy folly;
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if by murmuring and complaining of the Supream Power, thou art an Enemy to the Peace of Jerusalem. Curse not the King, no not in thine heart,
if by murmuring and complaining of the Supreme Power, thou art an Enemy to the Peace of Jerusalem. Curse not the King, no not in thine heart,
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for a Bird of the Air shall carry the Voice, and that which hath Wings shall tell the matter. for a Bird of the Air shall carry the Voice, and that which hath Wings shall tell the matter.
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Is there not more wisdom in busying our selves with our own concerns, in submitting to our Superiours and the Laws of the Land, that we may enjoy our Religion, our Estates,
Is there not more Wisdom in busying our selves with our own concerns, in submitting to our Superiors and the Laws of the Land, that we may enjoy our Religion, our Estates,
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and our Liberties (which are all the effects of publick Peace) than to speak evil of Dignities, to promote a Disturbance in Jerusalem, which does not only endanger our Happiness,
and our Liberties (which Are all the effects of public Peace) than to speak evil of Dignities, to promote a Disturbance in Jerusalem, which does not only endanger our Happiness,
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and Estates, but even our Lives, and the Welfare of our Posterity? There is not any Church in the world, whose Principles are more repugnant to Rebellion,
and Estates, but even our Lives, and the Welfare of our Posterity? There is not any Church in the world, whose Principles Are more repugnant to Rebellion,
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than the Church of England: If therefore you would shew your selves to be true Sons of that Church you pretend to, you must be loyal to the King, and submissive to the Government;
than the Church of England: If Therefore you would show your selves to be true Sons of that Church you pretend to, you must be loyal to the King, and submissive to the Government;
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it is a Principle not only honest, but generous, and agreeable to the meek Spirit of the primitive Christians. They may pretend to Religion;
it is a Principle not only honest, but generous, and agreeable to the meek Spirit of the primitive Christians. They may pretend to Religion;
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but they who, under that colour, can resist the supream Power, have no more Religion than Mahometans. To contrive the Death of a Prince,
but they who, under that colour, can resist the supreme Power, have no more Religion than Mahometans. To contrive the Death of a Prince,
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or the Subversion of a Government, for the sake of some Differences in Religion, is not only unchristian but inhumane.
or the Subversion of a Government, for the sake of Some Differences in Religion, is not only unchristian but inhumane.
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Let this be a general Observation, That they who put on a precise Countenance, and under the colour of Religion speak evil of Digninities, murmur against the Government,
Let this be a general Observation, That they who put on a precise Countenance, and under the colour of Religion speak evil of Digninities, murmur against the Government,
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and, when opportunity offers, endeavour to disturb its Peace, notwithstanding their pretences to Religion, and the Good of the Nation, cannot be honest men.
and, when opportunity offers, endeavour to disturb its Peace, notwithstanding their pretences to Religion, and the Good of the nation, cannot be honest men.
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Though the Wounds of our late Civil Wars are heal'd up, yet there are Scars enough remaining, to frighten any wise man from attempting to disturb the Peace of Jerusalem a second time.
Though the Wounds of our late Civil Wars Are healed up, yet there Are Scars enough remaining, to frighten any wise man from attempting to disturb the Peace of Jerusalem a second time.
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There are no Subjects under the Heavens, that may live more happily than we, if we, by our Divisions and repinings, do not make our selves otherwise:
There Are no Subject's under the Heavens, that may live more happily than we, if we, by our Divisions and repinings, do not make our selves otherwise:
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have not we a gratious Prince, that is so far from oppressing his good Subjects, that he is merciful and even indulgent to the worst? has any Kingdom in the world better Laws than we have, to secure the Prerogative of the Prince,
have not we a gracious Prince, that is so Far from oppressing his good Subject's, that he is merciful and even indulgent to the worst? has any Kingdom in the world better Laws than we have, to secure the Prerogative of the Prince,
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and the Liberty of the People and have we not all the benefit of those Laws to protect us? is there any one persecuted with Fire and Faggot for Religion? is there any one that can complain that his Goods or Estate is wrested from him by Oppression or Tyranny? and if we did groan under any such Calamities;
and the Liberty of the People and have we not all the benefit of those Laws to Pact us? is there any one persecuted with Fire and Faggot for Religion? is there any one that can complain that his Goods or Estate is wrested from him by Oppression or Tyranny? and if we did groan under any such Calamities;
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yet the Laws of God will not allow a Protestant of the Church of England to rebel:
yet the Laws of God will not allow a Protestant of the Church of England to rebel:
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though both the Papist and Presbyterian can make the Scripture speak treason when they please.
though both the Papist and Presbyterian can make the Scripture speak treason when they please.
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And if it be a damning Sin (as certainly it is) to resist the Higher Powers,
And if it be a damning since (as Certainly it is) to resist the Higher Powers,
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even when they persecute and oppress us;
even when they persecute and oppress us;
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it is much more heinous in the sight of God, to reproach or rebel against so merciful a Soveraign as we enjoy.
it is much more heinous in the sighed of God, to reproach or rebel against so merciful a Sovereign as we enjoy.
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I pray God remove all our Fears, Jealousies, and Divisions, and make us sensible of the Blessings of Peace, which we enjoy,
I pray God remove all our Fears, Jealousies, and Divisions, and make us sensible of the Blessings of Peace, which we enjoy,
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and may the Kings Enemies be cover'd with shame, but on his Head may the Crown flourish. FINIS.
and may the Kings Enemies be covered with shame, but on his Head may the Crown flourish. FINIS.
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