A sermon setting forth the duties of the Irish Protestants arising from the Irish Rebellion, 1641 and the Irish tyranny, 1688, &c. : preached ... October 23. 1692 / by Edward, Lord Bishop of Cork and Ross.
The Time when our Apostle and his Brethren in Tribulation, as well as Faith, had this sentence of death in themselves, was in the Trouble which came unto them in Asia, (vers. 80) and this History whereto this is supposed to refer, we have, Acts xix. The Honour of the great Goddess Diana, whom all Asia and the World then worshipped, and of the Image which fell down from Jupiter, had now received a deadly Wound:
The Time when our Apostle and his Brothers in Tribulation, as well as Faith, had this sentence of death in themselves, was in the Trouble which Come unto them in Asia, (vers. 80) and this History whereto this is supposed to refer, we have, Acts xix. The Honour of the great Goddess Diana, whom all Asia and the World then worshipped, and of the Image which fell down from Jupiter, had now received a deadly Wound:
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For it had this effect at Ephesus, That Demetrius 's Silver Shrines (NONLATINALPHABET They were [ most probably ] pretty Medals with Diana 's Image, and her Temples, upon them;
For it had this Effect At Ephesus, That Demetrius is Silver Shrines (They were [ most probably ] pretty Medals with Diana is Image, and her Temples, upon them;
The Craft by which the Silver-smith and his Fellow-Workmen got their wealth, was in danger to be set at nought; and now 'twas time for the Craftsmen to act at least the Zealots, to cry out two hours together, Great is Diana of the Ephesians, to raise no small stir; to put the City in confusion, and Countrey in an uproar;
The Craft by which the Silversmith and his Fellow-Workmen god their wealth, was in danger to be Set At nought; and now 'twas time for the Craftsmen to act At least the Zealots, to cry out two hours together, Great is Diana of the Ephesians, to raise no small stir; to put the city in confusion, and Country in an uproar;
and their own eyes with the Spectacle of them torn in pieces and devoured. At this Juncture, We had, saith the Apostle, the sentence of death in our selves.
and their own eyes with the Spectacle of them torn in Pieces and devoured. At this Juncture, We had, Says the Apostle, the sentence of death in our selves.
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and a Couple of poor Macedonian Travellers, Gaius and Aristarchus, his Companions, would have satisfied the Fury of that Conflux of Idolaters from all the World,
and a Couple of poor Macedonian Travellers, Gaius and Aristarchus, his Sodales, would have satisfied the Fury of that Conflux of Idolaters from all the World,
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then at Ephesus, One thousand two hundred eighty three persons a day, for an hundred and twenty days together (or one with another) that is, An hundred fifty four thousand Souls, Men, Women,
then At Ephesus, One thousand two hundred eighty three Persons a day, for an hundred and twenty days together (or one with Another) that is, an hundred fifty four thousand Souls, Men, Women,
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lest they should have been thought to have been more bloody than they were, was a Sacrifice which none but Irish Priests and Popish Votaries could ever have thought of, or attempted.
lest they should have been Thought to have been more bloody than they were, was a Sacrifice which none but Irish Priests and Popish Votaries could ever have Thought of, or attempted.
For their People having got two Persons to make an Example of, NONLATINALPHABET vers. 31. Certain of the Asiatic Priests, (such in all likelihood they were) stood so much Paul 's Friends, as to preserve even him,
For their People having god two Persons to make an Exampl of, vers. 31. Certain of the Asiatic Priests, (such in all likelihood they were) stood so much Paul is Friends, as to preserve even him,
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Admit then the Irish Priests in a certain Sacrifice to be no Idolaters, yet in Humane Sacrifices they have far exceeded all the Idolaters in the World.
Admit then the Irish Priests in a certain Sacrifice to be no Idolaters, yet in Humane Sacrifices they have Far exceeded all the Idolaters in the World.
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We will therefore view, First, Their outward Condition, and God's Design upon them thereby, (vers. 9.) Then the Faith our Apostle avows, (vers. 10.) which are the main Considerables in these two Verses.
We will Therefore view, First, Their outward Condition, and God's Design upon them thereby, (vers. 9.) Then the Faith our Apostle avows, (vers. 10.) which Are the main Considerables in these two Verses.
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— God in his Providence many times sees fit to bring his faithfullest Servants into such Plunges of Misery and Difficulties, whence none but an Almighty Unseen Power can retrieve them;
— God in his Providence many times sees fit to bring his Faithfullest Servants into such Plunges of Misery and Difficulties, whence none but an Almighty Unseen Power can retrieve them;
— When in Deplorable or Desperate Circumstances, by an Almighty Hand people have been delivered, they ought, into whatsoever Condition they shall thereafter be reduced,
— When in Deplorable or Desperate circumstances, by an Almighty Hand people have been Delivered, they ought, into whatsoever Condition they shall thereafter be reduced,
However low the Faith of any other persons at any time may run without sin, the least Diffidence in those who have been thus Delivered, is high Ingratitude.
However low the Faith of any other Persons At any time may run without since, the least Diffidence in those who have been thus Delivered, is high Ingratitude.
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And the first being Matter of Fact, through several long continued Ages, the properest proof of it would be Historical Records, both as to Particular Persons,
And the First being Matter of Fact, through several long continued Ages, the properest proof of it would be Historical Records, both as to Particular Persons,
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The Holy Ghost singling out some of the most Faithful men, and greatest Favourites of Heaven, under the Old Testament, names especially three, who were in their days Wonders of Danger and Misery,
The Holy Ghost singling out Some of the most Faithful men, and greatest Favourites of Heaven, under the Old Testament, names especially three, who were in their days Wonders of Danger and Misery,
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The Three were Noah, Daniel, and Job, Ezek. xiv. 14, &c. The Lives of each of these are so many Exemplifications or Precedents of the Case before us.
The Three were Noah, daniel, and Job, Ezekiel xiv. 14, etc. The Lives of each of these Are so many Exemplifications or Precedents of the Case before us.
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or imagine) any help possible, but from a Power superior to Earth and Air, (from him that dwelleth in Heaven) when he saw the Fountains of the great deep broken up,
or imagine) any help possible, but from a Power superior to Earth and Air, (from him that dwells in Heaven) when he saw the Fountains of the great deep broken up,
and the windows of heaven opened, and continued mighty rains for forty days and forty nights? As far as flesh and blood can see, he had a sentence of death in himself;
and the windows of heaven opened, and continued mighty rains for forty days and forty nights? As Far as Flesh and blood can see, he had a sentence of death in himself;
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Again, What could Daniel trust to in the Den of Lions, by Nature and Hunger merciless? What Power below God's, that made them, could have changed their Natures,
Again, What could daniel trust to in the Den of Lions, by Nature and Hunger merciless? What Power below God's, that made them, could have changed their Nature's,
He was weary with his crying, and his eyes failed him while he waited on God, Psal. lxix. 1, 2, &c. Yet on God he waited, vers. 3. And, At what time I am afraid, I will trust in God. Psal. lvi. 3.
He was weary with his crying, and his eyes failed him while he waited on God, Psalm lxix. 1, 2, etc. Yet on God he waited, vers. 3. And, At what time I am afraid, I will trust in God. Psalm lvi. 3.
God had plac'd the Children of Israel, his then only visible Church, in the best part of Egypt, in Goshen; under the happy Government, at least prime Ministry, of their Brother Joseph: He could here have made them a numerous, and most Flourishing People;
God had placed the Children of Israel, his then only visible Church, in the best part of Egypt, in Goshen; under the happy Government, At least prime Ministry, of their Brother Joseph: He could Here have made them a numerous, and most Flourishing People;
They must therefore first be brought into Bondage, in Mortar, Brick, and all manner of service, (even to make Brick without Straw) under Taskmasters which made them serve with Rigour.
They must Therefore First be brought into Bondage, in Mortar, Brick, and all manner of service, (even to make Brick without Straw) under Taskmasters which made them serve with Rigour.
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Pharaoh, and the Host of the Egyptians, must be Arm'd, all the Horses, and Horsemen, and Chariots of Egypt must be drawn out against them, and in pursuit overtake them:
Pharaoh, and the Host of the egyptians, must be Armed, all the Horses, and Horsemen, and Chariots of Egypt must be drawn out against them, and in pursuit overtake them:
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And now they must stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, that they may learn, It is the Lord that fights for them, and from him alone cometh their help.
And now they must stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, that they may Learn, It is the Lord that fights for them, and from him alone comes their help.
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But they did not all learn this, and therefore the Carcasses of them that believed not, fell in the wilderness, (though neither by Pharaoh, nor in the Red Sea, lest their Enemies should triumph.) Those few who did believe, recieved the promise, and were led into the Promised Rest, by that Mighty Arm which brought them out of their Bondage.
But they did not all Learn this, and Therefore the Carcases of them that believed not, fell in the Wilderness, (though neither by Pharaoh, nor in the Read Sea, lest their Enemies should triumph.) Those few who did believe, received the promise, and were led into the Promised Rest, by that Mighty Arm which brought them out of their Bondage.
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it appears, as to the matter of Fact, That God often reduces his faithfullest and most beloved Servants to such critical depths of Misery, whence none but an Almighty hand can retrieve them;
it appears, as to the matter of Fact, That God often reduces his Faithfullest and most Beloved Servants to such critical depths of Misery, whence none but an Almighty hand can retrieve them;
Did all Humane Affairs move in one constant, even regular sort, as fixed Stars in an Orb, whither no Clouds or Storms arise, some would say, It is good for us to be here, and never think of another World, or of True Happiness:
Did all Humane Affairs move in one constant, even regular sort, as fixed Stars in an Orb, whither no Clouds or Storms arise, Some would say, It is good for us to be Here, and never think of Another World, or of True Happiness:
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But still that part of the Challenge recurs, Why should God pitch upon his most faithful Servants thus to exercise? It seems fitter such Examples should be made on those, who have more deserved such Severities.
But still that part of the Challenge recurs, Why should God pitch upon his most faithful Servants thus to exercise? It seems fitter such Examples should be made on those, who have more deserved such Severities.
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and blasphemed the God of Heaven, but repented not of their deeds to give him glory, Rev. xvi. 9, 10, 11. Wherefore to such who exercise no Faith, who apply not to God,
and blasphemed the God of Heaven, but repented not of their Deeds to give him glory, Rev. xvi. 9, 10, 11. Wherefore to such who exercise no Faith, who apply not to God,
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[ though he let loose wicked Men, and wicked Spirits upon them, which may vex them till they are tempted to Curse God and die ] yet they will still hold fast good Conscience, trust their God, love him, and wait his time.
[ though he let lose wicked Men, and wicked Spirits upon them, which may vex them till they Are tempted to Curse God and die ] yet they will still hold fast good Conscience, trust their God, love him, and wait his time.
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They believe, and therefore will not make haste; will not by impatience put that God out of his own Methods, who has delivered them from so great a death,
They believe, and Therefore will not make haste; will not by impatience put that God out of his own Methods, who has Delivered them from so great a death,
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and doth deliver them, [ even at the very NONLATINALPHABET or instant of their greatest oppression and anguish, in that under that very anguish they subsist ] and in whom they trust, that he will yet deliver them.
and does deliver them, [ even At the very or instant of their greatest oppression and anguish, in that under that very anguish they subsist ] and in whom they trust, that he will yet deliver them.
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That when by an Almighty hand people have been delivered from the Extremity of Danger, into whatever Difficulties they shall afterwards be brought, they ought for ever to trust to that Deliverer.
That when by an Almighty hand people have been Delivered from the Extremity of Danger, into whatever Difficulties they shall afterwards be brought, they ought for ever to trust to that Deliverer.
The Reasons which Christian people in common have to trust God, are his infinite Power, Wisdom and Goodness, by which he seems as it were in Honour bound to provide for,
The Reasons which Christian people in Common have to trust God, Are his infinite Power, Wisdom and goodness, by which he seems as it were in Honour bound to provide for,
and preserve, whom he has put into being and dependance upon Him, while they own this dependance, begging and trusting to Him, that by his Visitation He will preserve the Spirit which He gave:
and preserve, whom he has put into being and dependence upon Him, while they own this dependence, begging and trusting to Him, that by his Visitation He will preserve the Spirit which He gave:
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But besides these common Motives, such Persons whom God has more Signally Deliver'd have had experience of his Loving-Kindness and Good Will, Particularly to themselves;
But beside these Common Motives, such Persons whom God has more Signally Delivered have had experience of his Loving-Kindness and Good Will, Particularly to themselves;
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Now such Persons having had experience of God's good Will in particular to them, as well as of his Power, Wisdom, Veracity and Goodness in general, are more exceedingly sinful, if Diffident.
Now such Persons having had experience of God's good Will in particular to them, as well as of his Power, Wisdom, Veracity and goodness in general, Are more exceedingly sinful, if Diffident.
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But is it then the Duty of all Christian People, when in Danger, simply to trust in God for Deliverance? Or is it not truly said, That Trust in God for such Particular Mercies as we want, is not (like Repentance,
But is it then the Duty of all Christian People, when in Danger, simply to trust in God for Deliverance? Or is it not truly said, That Trust in God for such Particular mercies as we want, is not (like Repentance,
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1. Particular Trust in God, being required to be proportionate to God's Promises, and there being nothing that the Faithful can want, which God has not promised, there is nothing that they can want which they may not trust to Him for:
1. Particular Trust in God, being required to be proportionate to God's Promises, and there being nothing that the Faithful can want, which God has not promised, there is nothing that they can want which they may not trust to Him for:
And again, Every Man, saith the Apostle, who hath this hope in him, purifieth himself even as He is pure, 1 John iii. 3. There is nothing more deplorable than to hear loose, impenitent, carnal Persons (by Carnal, I mean such who are without a sense of Godliness,
And again, Every Man, Says the Apostle, who hath this hope in him, Purifieth himself even as He is pure, 1 John iii. 3. There is nothing more deplorable than to hear lose, impenitent, carnal Persons (by Carnal, I mean such who Are without a sense of Godliness,
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or Religion, upon their Hearts) say upon every Exigent, I trust in God: you trust in God! What have you to do to trust in Him? Hear what God faith to you, What hast thou to do — that thou shouldest take my Covenant in thy Mouth, seeing thou hatest Instruction,
or Religion, upon their Hearts) say upon every Exigent, I trust in God: you trust in God! What have you to do to trust in Him? Hear what God faith to you, What hast thou to do — that thou Shouldst take my Covenant in thy Mouth, seeing thou Hatest Instruction,
and then draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you, James iv. 8. 3. Because God has no otherwise promised particular outward Blessings to us, than as He sees them good for us (They that fear the Lord shall want nothing that is good) In our trust to God for such things, we must always intermix submission to his Wisdom and Will.
and then draw High to God, and He will draw High to you, James iv. 8. 3. Because God has not otherwise promised particular outward Blessings to us, than as He sees them good for us (They that Fear the Lord shall want nothing that is good) In our trust to God for such things, we must always intermix submission to his Wisdom and Will.
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Lastly, Inasmuch as God is without Variableness, or Shadow of Changing, constant unto Himself, and works not extraordinarily but upon extraordinary occasions, inasmuch as he alters not the Course of Nature by the usual Acts of his Providence,
Lastly, Inasmuch as God is without Variableness, or Shadow of Changing, constant unto Himself, and works not extraordinarily but upon extraordinary occasions, inasmuch as he alters not the Course of Nature by the usual Acts of his Providence,
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they therefore, who trust in God to any Particular Purpose, must with such Holiness and Submission as directed, mix Diligence and the use of Means proper, in order to their End. He was, it's true, no very good Man, in whom I am about to instance;
they Therefore, who trust in God to any Particular Purpose, must with such Holiness and Submission as directed, mix Diligence and the use of Means proper, in order to their End. He was, it's true, no very good Man, in whom I am about to instance;
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but in this point he seems to have been very Exemplary, for a right Procedure in his trusting in God, When Joab saw that the Front of the Battle was against him, before and behind, he chose of the choice Men of Israel,
but in this point he seems to have been very Exemplary, for a right Procedure in his trusting in God, When Joab saw that the Front of the Battle was against him, before and behind, he chosen of the choice Men of Israel,
And the Lord do that which seemeth good to Him, 2 Sam. x. 9, 10, 11, 12. Here's a Man now, supposing him otherwise Vertuous, that trusts for Deliverance from his Enemies, as he ought to do.
And the Lord do that which seems good to Him, 2 Sam. x. 9, 10, 11, 12. Here's a Man now, supposing him otherwise Virtuous, that trusts for Deliverance from his Enemies, as he ought to do.
But supposing all the Conditions before set down (namely, That our Trust grounds it self upon God's Promise, That we honestly endeavour the Inward State and Temper required by the Promise, That we trust for Outward Blessings with Submission to God's Will,
But supposing all the Conditions before Set down (namely, That our Trust grounds it self upon God's Promise, That we honestly endeavour the Inward State and Temper required by the Promise, That we trust for Outward Blessings with Submission to God's Will,
would be the vilest Ingratitude as well as injustice — He has delivered us from so great a Death, (from all the Attempts of our Enemies) He does still Deliver us (from their present Malice:) Would it not now be the most abominable Requital, not to trust Him, that He will yet Deliver us (from all their Machinations ] **
would be the Vilest Ingratitude as well as injustice — He has Delivered us from so great a Death, (from all the Attempts of our Enemies) He does still Deliver us (from their present Malice:) Would it not now be the most abominable Requital, not to trust Him, that He will yet Deliver us (from all their Machinations ] **
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The only Question is, Whether this Design have taken effect? Whether we, by our Dangers and Miseries, have learn'd to lay aside Carnal Refuges and Confidence,
The only Question is, Whither this Design have taken Effect? Whither we, by our Dangers and Misery's, have learned to lay aside Carnal Refuges and Confidence,
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It was then, instead of a Confession, the Remorsless Beasts of a Principal Conspirator, when apprehended, That their Design was so far Advanced by that time,
It was then, instead of a Confessi, the Remorseless Beasts of a Principal Conspirator, when apprehended, That their Design was so Far Advanced by that time,
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Again, WE lately, in the End of Eighty Eight, and in the years — 89 and 90, (a Second-Rebellion in little more than Half an Age; which yet if any will not allow to be another Irish Rebellion, we will, to gratifie them, at present style The Irish Tyranny; and perhaps more properly,
Again, WE lately, in the End of Eighty Eight, and in the Years — 89 and 90, (a Second-Rebellion in little more than Half an Age; which yet if any will not allow to be Another Irish Rebellion, we will, to gratify them, At present style The Irish Tyranny; and perhaps more properly,
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for that Tyrants choose Methods of slow and lingring Murthers, Sentiat se Mori) We, I say, who were in this Kingdom during those years, had really a Sentence of Death in our selves.
for that Tyrants choose Methods of slow and lingering Murders, Sentiat se Mori) We, I say, who were in this Kingdom during those Years, had really a Sentence of Death in our selves.
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and not seldom drawn out, and set forth as Men appointed for immediate Death. Our Surrounding Guards (not long before our Servants) standing ready with their Arms,
and not seldom drawn out, and Set forth as Men appointed for immediate Death. Our Surrounding Guards (not long before our Servants) standing ready with their Arms,
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And even those Brave People within DERRY, and their Immortal Brethren of ENNIS-KILLIN, cannot but be esteem'd, with our Apostle, to have been pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch as oftentimes to have despaired of Life;
And even those Brave People within DERRY, and their Immortal Brothers of ENNIS-KILLIN, cannot but be esteemed, with our Apostle, to have been pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch as oftentimes to have despaired of Life;
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Has this Sentence of Death, according to God's Design thereby brought all of us, either us of Forty One, or us of Eighty Eight, off from our Carnal Refuges,
Has this Sentence of Death, according to God's Design thereby brought all of us, either us of Forty One, or us of Eighty Eight, off from our Carnal Refuges,
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but in God which raiseth the Dead? Are we all of us, as Men ought to be, who have had so long the Sentence of Death in themselves, prepared for Death? Have we in good earnest perswaded our selves, that God will raise the Dead;
but in God which Raiseth the Dead? are we all of us, as Men ought to be, who have had so long the Sentence of Death in themselves, prepared for Death? Have we in good earnest persuaded our selves, that God will raise the Dead;
or Successors of those who fell in the Irish Rebellion. Their Priests indeed are said this time not to have given such Bloody Instructions as in the former day. Alas good Natur'd Men!
or Successors of those who fell in the Irish Rebellion. Their Priests indeed Are said this time not to have given such Bloody Instructions as in the former day. Alas good Natured Men!
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They only at high Mass (that is at their most sacred Office, and in the highest pitch of their Charity) bid all their People Arm, at least with Rupperies and Bagonets pretty innocent Weapons!) and what other Arms they could get.
They only At high Mass (that is At their most sacred Office, and in the highest pitch of their Charity) bid all their People Arm, At least with Ruptures and Bayonets pretty innocent Weapons!) and what other Arms they could get.
Quid resert, ferro pereamne ruina But even this their Mercy lasted not long: When many of our Brethren had saved themselves by timely retiring out of the Kingdom,
Quid resert, Ferro pereamne ruina But even this their Mercy lasted not long: When many of our Brothers had saved themselves by timely retiring out of the Kingdom,
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how frequent Consults were held, to have put to Death us the poor Remainder? And herein the Irish Papal Clergy were constant and importunate to this bloody purpose,
how frequent Consults were held, to have put to Death us the poor Remainder? And herein the Irish Papal Clergy were constant and importunate to this bloody purpose,
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Which what prevented, as to us, who were in their hands; especially at that Critical Point of Time, when our Blessed Deliverer, and their Conqueror, appeared;
Which what prevented, as to us, who were in their hands; especially At that Critical Point of Time, when our Blessed Deliverer, and their Conqueror, appeared;
He disheartned them, and as in the case of those Cities, through which Jacob and his Family journeyed (Gen. xxxv. 5.) The Terrour of God was upon them.
He disheartened them, and as in the case of those Cities, through which Jacob and his Family journeyed (Gen. xxxv. 5.) The Terror of God was upon them.
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How we have subsisted, even since the Reduction, especially in the Country, where for the most part both Towns and Fields were in a manner totally desolate and waste;
How we have subsisted, even since the Reduction, especially in the Country, where for the most part both Towns and Fields were in a manner totally desolate and waste;
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It vexes, no doubt, the considerative part of their whole Nation, that they should have been able from the Rebellion in Forty One, to maintain a War of Twelve Years,
It vexes, no doubt, the considerative part of their Whole nation, that they should have been able from the Rebellion in Forty One, to maintain a War of Twelve years,
and yet that this much more an Universal Effort of their whole Nation to have shaken off for ever the English Yoak, of which they had such assurance, should be fruitlesly over in so few years.
and yet that this much more an Universal Effort of their Whole nation to have shaken off for ever the English Yoke, of which they had such assurance, should be fruitlessly over in so few Years.
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1. A cursed Conjunction of Worldliness, Sensuality and Haughtiness, with meer Formality in Religion; most of us contenting our selves with the Name of Reformed, without any real practical Reformation, or Zeal for promoting it.
1. A cursed Conjunction of Worldliness, Sensuality and Haughtiness, with mere Formality in Religion; most of us contenting our selves with the Name of Reformed, without any real practical Reformation, or Zeal for promoting it.
we had, in all probability, never seen the Rebellion of Forty One, nor the Tyranny of the late Eighty Eight, and following years. I must but name things.
we had, in all probability, never seen the Rebellion of Forty One, nor the Tyranny of the late Eighty Eight, and following Years. I must but name things.
I tax [ 2 ] Frequent Oppression of, or Squeezing, our poor Brethren, and making our English Tenants Vassals. Many of us, to this day, much more affect and court the Irish, than our own Countrey-men;
I Tax [ 2 ] Frequent Oppression of, or Squeezing, our poor Brothers, and making our English Tenants Vassals. Many of us, to this day, much more affect and court the Irish, than our own Countrymen;
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Secondly, As we must be qualified for such Trust, so if we would, that our Trust for Deliverance from Irish Papists should be successful, we must beware we do not practically contradict that Trust. Now that All do.
Secondly, As we must be qualified for such Trust, so if we would, that our Trust for Deliverance from Irish Papists should be successful, we must beware we do not practically contradict that Trust. Now that All do.
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Those, who mix with them in Blood, are thereby most intimately mixt in Society, and consequently cannot avoid mixture in Sin. Nor is there any Probability,
Those, who mix with them in Blood, Are thereby most intimately mixed in Society, and consequently cannot avoid mixture in Sin. Nor is there any Probability,
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and yet to Trust Them, 'Tis very true, we ought to be such good Christians as to keep Faith with them, (and God forbid we should do otherwise) but we ought not to be such Fools,
and yet to Trust Them, It's very true, we ought to be such good Christians as to keep Faith with them, (and God forbid we should do otherwise) but we ought not to be such Fools,
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Our Lord Jesus indeed has taught us to forgive our Enemies, and that even in Repeated Wrongs, Luke xvii. 3. If thy Brother trespass against thee — if he repent, forgive him.
Our Lord jesus indeed has taught us to forgive our Enemies, and that even in Repeated Wrongs, Lycia xvii. 3. If thy Brother trespass against thee — if he Repent, forgive him.
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but whether, I say, the Body of the Irish Nation) even by the letter of the Evangelical Law, be so qualified for forgiveness, that we are obliged thereto. God himself forgives not Impenitents.
but whither, I say, the Body of the Irish nation) even by the Letter of the Evangelical Law, be so qualified for forgiveness, that we Are obliged thereto. God himself forgives not Impenitents.
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The former, we acknowledge our Duty, and we hope with pure Consciences, (Hearts purged from all malice (we daily practice it to all the Enemies we have in the World:
The former, we acknowledge our Duty, and we hope with pure Consciences, (Hearts purged from all malice (we daily practice it to all the Enemies we have in the World:
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To the latter, as no Obligation can be pretended, either from Scripture or Reason, so neither can the Inveterate hatred of the Irish towards us be denied, or even fairly palliated.
To the latter, as no Obligation can be pretended, either from Scripture or Reason, so neither can the Inveterate hatred of the Irish towards us be denied, or even fairly palliated.
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And to make it more notorious, they are now become, as one Man, sworn Votaries to our most Potent Enemy, the Grand Enemy of West Christendum; having by this means a separate Interest from most of the Roman Catholicks of Europe; and so not to be trusted by us,
And to make it more notorious, they Are now become, as one Man, sworn Votaries to our most Potent Enemy, the Grand Enemy of West Christendum; having by this means a separate Interest from most of the Roman Catholics of Europe; and so not to be trusted by us,
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as much sworn to believe and Teach that Point, — Ecclesia Romano Catholica extra quam non est salus, (That no Person out of the Roman Catholich Church can be saved) as that Christ Jesus died for our Sins.
as much sworn to believe and Teach that Point, — Ecclesia Romano Catholica extra quam non est salus, (That no Person out of the Roman Catholich Church can be saved) as that christ jesus died for our Sins.
And how far they practice it, in pursuance of, and agreeably to such Faith, judge from that passage of no less a Man than the great Cardinal Baronius; who being to put an end to his Paraenesis to the State of Venice, (which yet never forsook the Roman Faith, only disobeyed the Usurpation and pretended Laws of the Church, in punishing with the temporal Sword an Eclesiastick Miscreant or two) concludes, (Doleo vehementer quod abs { que } valete) I am very sorry I must end this Letter without Farewel. For saith he, St. John the Apostle,
And how Far they practice it, in pursuance of, and agreeably to such Faith, judge from that passage of no less a Man than the great Cardinal Baronius; who being to put an end to his Paraenesis to the State of Venice, (which yet never forsook the Roman Faith, only disobeyed the Usurpation and pretended Laws of the Church, in punishing with the temporal Sword an Ecclesiastic Miscreant or two) concludes, (Dole Forcefully quod abs { que } valete) I am very sorry I must end this letter without Farewell. For Says he, Saint John the Apostle,
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and with him all the Church, justly adjudgeth those unworthy of Salutation, who not communicating with the Roman Church, Omnis penitus salutis sunt expertes) have altogether forfeited all Salvation.
and with him all the Church, justly adjudgeth those unworthy of Salutation, who not communicating with the Roman Church, Omnis penitus Salutis sunt expertes) have altogether forfeited all Salvation.
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Now from him, whom I know so certainly to believe me Damn'd, that he cannot in Faith or Duty allow me a Good Wish, I am unjust to my self if I expect a Good Office, that is, if I trust him:
Now from him, whom I know so Certainly to believe me Damned, that he cannot in Faith or Duty allow me a Good Wish, I am unjust to my self if I expect a Good Office, that is, if I trust him:
Believe it, the Irish Papist will mischieve us as soon as they can, and if they are one moment innocent, 'tis (as with some kindred of theirs of another World) sore against their Will,
Believe it, the Irish Papist will mischieve us as soon as they can, and if they Are one moment innocent, it's (as with Some kindred of theirs of Another World) soar against their Will,
Is there no Manure for the Land of this Kingdom, but English Blood? Do we find the Soil so Fertile as to answer the Cost of being so often thus fatned? Pity, ye Princes and Nobles of our Israel, ye Heads of our Tribes and Cities,
Is there not Manure for the Land of this Kingdom, but English Blood? Do we find the Soil so Fertile as to answer the Cost of being so often thus fattened? Pity, you Princes and Nobles of our Israel, you Heads of our Tribes and Cities,
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And if a Price be put into our Hands, and we have no heart for it, remember what Character the Holy Ghost sets on us, Prov. xvii. 16. 'Tis known, I need not name it.
And if a Price be put into our Hands, and we have no heart for it, Remember what Character the Holy Ghost sets on us, Curae xvii. 16. It's known, I need not name it.
Now when I speak of Proper Means, I would be understood in a Moral Sence (for as to Politick Means, they are out of my Element:) Proper Moral Means hereto, I take to be especially these following Vertues:
Now when I speak of Proper Means, I would be understood in a Moral Sense (for as to Politic Means, they Are out of my Element:) Proper Moral Means hereto, I take to be especially these following Virtues:
Look not every Man at his Own Things, but every Man also on the Things of others. And remember it is the Character of the worst of Men in the latter Days, That they should be Lovers of themselves. Now Lovers of themselves can never preserve a publick Interest. Dum singuli pagnant omnes Vincuntur:
Look not every Man At his Own Things, but every Man also on the Things of Others. And Remember it is the Character of the worst of Men in the latter Days, That they should be Lovers of themselves. Now Lovers of themselves can never preserve a public Interest. Dum Singuli pagnant omnes Vincuntur:
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Remember the Inhabitants of Laish. The People dwelt careless, after the manner of the Sidonians, quiet and secure; and so they became an easie Spoil to Six hundred Danites; a Party perhaps not much more considerable,
remember the Inhabitants of Laish. The People dwelled careless, After the manner of the Sidonians, quiet and secure; and so they became an easy Spoil to Six hundred Danites; a Party perhaps not much more considerable,
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Finally, As to Zeal for simple plain Christianity (for in the Appendages and Circumstantials of it, in fine Scholastick improved Notions, Charity, Peace and Meekness becomes us, not Zeal) It is needful (saith St. Jude, verse 3.) to exhort you, that you earnestly contend for the Faith once delivered to the Saints:
Finally, As to Zeal for simple plain Christianity (for in the Appendages and Circumstantials of it, in fine Scholastic improved Notions, Charity, Peace and Meekness becomes us, not Zeal) It is needful (Says Saint U^de, verse 3.) to exhort you, that you earnestly contend for the Faith once Delivered to the Saints:
Only give me leave to demand of the World a Reason, Why Christian Communion should not be left at that Latitude, at which Christ and his Apostles in Holy Scripture have left it? [ Strictness in Manners, and a Scripture Latitude as to the Conditions of Church-Communion, will contribute more to the strengthning the English Interest in this Kingdom,
Only give me leave to demand of the World a Reason, Why Christian Communion should not be left At that Latitude, At which christ and his Apostles in Holy Scripture have left it? [ Strictness in Manners, and a Scripture Latitude as to the Conditions of Church-Communion, will contribute more to the strengthening the English Interest in this Kingdom,
And being that these soon resolve themselves into Holiness and Universal Christian Charity, I must be bold to say, We shall not easily find better Preservatives of our Church.
And being that these soon resolve themselves into Holiness and Universal Christian Charity, I must be bold to say, We shall not Easily find better Preservatives of our Church.
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This is the Account in Sir John Temple 's Book; and as it was given in to the Parliament in England. But if from October 23. on which Morning the Rebellion broke (out, we reckon to March 1. which is somewhat more exact there were 9 days above the four Calendar Months, that is 129 days. And then there fell only, one day with another, 1193 Persons a day, and 103 over in the whole.
This is the Account in Sir John Temple is Book; and as it was given in to the Parliament in England. But if from October 23. on which Morning the Rebellion broke (out, we reckon to March 1. which is somewhat more exact there were 9 days above the four Calendar Months, that is 129 days. And then there fell only, one day with Another, 1193 Persons a day, and 103 over in the Whole.
