A sermon preached at Stow, in the county of Bucks, on the ninth of September, 1683 being the day of thanksgiving appointed by the King's declaration, for acknowledging God's great mercy in discovering and defeating the late treasonable conspiracy against His Sacred Majesty's person and government / by Tho. Wagstaffe ...
THat Solomon (by these words) did not chiefly intend to caution men against joyning with common Thieves and Robbers, against taking part with such who made Stealing their Trade,
THat Solomon (by these words) did not chiefly intend to caution men against joining with Common Thieves and Robbers, against taking part with such who made Stealing their Trade,
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And there are creeping and contagious Evils, which easily infect the inconsiderate and unwary; the unstable and hasty are apt to swallow any Bait that is well disguis'd.
And there Are creeping and contagious Evils, which Easily infect the inconsiderate and unwary; the unstable and hasty Are apt to swallow any Bait that is well disguised.
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In these cases therefore Caution is necessary, and sure 'tis not a fruitless earnestness to advise men to beware of joyning with those who may pretend they are plotting for God, and conspiring for Religion,
In these cases Therefore Caution is necessary, and sure it's not a fruitless earnestness to Advice men to beware of joining with those who may pretend they Are plotting for God, and conspiring for Religion,
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They must have men to carry on their designs, and they have Agents and Emissaries in all parts of a Kingdom, to work upon the giddy, to seduce the unsettled or discontented.
They must have men to carry on their designs, and they have Agents and Emissaries in all parts of a Kingdom, to work upon the giddy, to seduce the unsettled or discontented.
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What Arguments can there be to make a man a Thief? What fair flourishes and pretences to win a man that hath any thing of Sobriety to their Company? When they go to rob, they do not tell one another, that they rise to secure their Property, they fight for Liberty, and associate in defence of Religion;
What Arguments can there be to make a man a Thief? What fair flourishes and pretences to win a man that hath any thing of Sobriety to their Company? When they go to rob, they do not tell one Another, that they rise to secure their Property, they fight for Liberty, and associate in defence of Religion;
But Treason and Sedition may be smooth'd over, and there is art and contrivance to make men swallow Rebellion. The People of Israel might be told they were a Free People, that Solomon invaded their Liberties and Priviledges, that therefore they did but themselves justice if they took the cause into their own hands and righted themselves;
But Treason and Sedition may be smoothed over, and there is art and contrivance to make men swallow Rebellion. The People of Israel might be told they were a Free People, that Solomon invaded their Liberties and Privileges, that Therefore they did but themselves Justice if they took the cause into their own hands and righted themselves;
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that their King, and those that adher'd to him had fall'n off from God, and therefore had forfeited all their propriety in the Government and the Land;
that their King, and those that adhered to him had fallen off from God, and Therefore had forfeited all their propriety in the Government and the Land;
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and destroy the wicked and Heathen in the Land. But Zeal and Conscience, and sanctified Pretences may be set up to draw men into Rebellion and Treasonable Conspiracies;
and destroy the wicked and Heathen in the Land. But Zeal and Conscience, and sanctified Pretences may be Set up to draw men into Rebellion and Treasonable Conspiracies;
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yet what is this to swallowing men up as the Grave, which swallows up Kingdoms, and devours whole Generations? 'Tis Insurrections and Massacres that thus triumph in Blood.
yet what is this to swallowing men up as the Grave, which Swallows up Kingdoms, and devours Whole Generations? It's Insurrections and Massacres that thus triumph in Blood.
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Every Murderer kills a man, but 'tis only rebellious Leagues, and treasonable Associations that have a stomach like the Grave, that always eat and devour,
Every Murderer kills a man, but it's only rebellious Leagues, and treasonable Associations that have a stomach like the Grave, that always eat and devour,
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These may think to sweep a Kingdom, may make their Multitudes an Argument to invite others, may encourage themselves and their Party with the facility of their Enterprize, that they are able to swallow men that are alive,
These may think to sweep a Kingdom, may make their Multitudes an Argument to invite Others, may encourage themselves and their Party with the facility of their Enterprise, that they Are able to swallow men that Are alive,
Men by taking a Purse, or breaking open Houses, do not expect to lay a foundation of wealth or greatness, by such means to enrich themselves, and gain great Estates.
Men by taking a Purse, or breaking open Houses, do not expect to lay a Foundation of wealth or greatness, by such means to enrich themselves, and gain great Estates.
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To seize the Revenues of the Crown and Church, is a way Ambitious and Designing men may have to find precious substance, and to fill their Houses with spoil.
To seize the Revenues of the Crown and Church, is a Way Ambitious and Designing men may have to find precious substance, and to fill their Houses with spoil.
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These are the Reasons, upon the account of which, I conceive, these Words of the Wise King had a main respect to Public Mischiefs, to the Plots and Designs of wicked Men against him and his Government.
These Are the Reasons, upon the account of which, I conceive, these Words of the Wise King had a main respect to Public Mischiefs, to the Plots and Designs of wicked Men against him and his Government.
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yet it is not probable that all the Seeds of Sedition were so soon extinguished. A Rebellious Ferment once raised in a People, tho it may be calm'd and quieted,
yet it is not probable that all the Seeds of Sedition were so soon extinguished. A Rebellious Ferment once raised in a People, though it may be calmed and quieted,
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The same Principles, and many of the Persons were still in being, and tho for some time dormant, might again be quickned by Politic and discontented Persons,
The same Principles, and many of the Persons were still in being, and though for Some time dormant, might again be quickened by Politic and discontented Persons,
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These things Solomon seems to have an eye to, and is vigilant against, and therefore earnestly presses his People not to give ear to any such Insinuations.
These things Solomon seems to have an eye to, and is vigilant against, and Therefore earnestly presses his People not to give ear to any such Insinuations.
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The King here then (if this Interpretation hits the true meaning) exhorts all his loving Subjects not to entertain any mutinous and seditious Principles;
The King Here then (if this Interpretation hits the true meaning) exhorts all his loving Subject's not to entertain any mutinous and seditious Principles;
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And to enforce this upon them, he tells them that the End of their Confederacies was only Murder and Spoil; and how fair soever they might seem, what allegations soever of Right and Justice they might make, they were but crafty Devices to intrap the incautelous,
And to enforce this upon them, he tells them that the End of their Confederacies was only Murder and Spoil; and how fair soever they might seem, what allegations soever of Right and justice they might make, they were but crafty Devices to entrap the incautelous,
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The Incomparable Bishop Jewel, in his Apology for the Church of England, when it had been objected by the Papists, That the Protestants wer turbulent Men, that they took away Scepters from Kings, that they arm'd the People, that they overturn'd Tribunals, that they laid aside the Laws, that they broke in pieces mens Rights and Possessions, that they turn'd Kingdoms to popular States, &c. After a sufficient detestation of all these things,
The Incomparable Bishop Jewel, in his Apology for the Church of England, when it had been objected by the Papists, That the Protestants were turbulent Men, that they took away Sceptres from Kings, that they armed the People, that they overturned Tribunals, that they laid aside the Laws, that they broke in Pieces men's Rights and Possessions, that they turned Kingdoms to popular States, etc. After a sufficient detestation of all these things,
and having said, That the objecting them against the Protestants was such a Calumny as was cast upon Christ and his Apostles, Answers thus, We give thanks to our God, whose Cause this is, that in all the Kingdoms, Dominions, Common-wealths, which have been added to the Gospel, there is not so much as one Example of any such thing;
and having said, That the objecting them against the Protestants was such a Calumny as was cast upon christ and his Apostles, Answers thus, We give thanks to our God, whose Cause this is, that in all the Kingdoms, Dominions, Commonwealths, which have been added to the Gospel, there is not so much as one Exampl of any such thing;
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The Kings of England, Denmark, Sweedland, the Dukes of Saxony, the Counts Palatine, and other Protestant Principalities and Free Cities he there names.
The Kings of England, Denmark, Sweden, the Dukes of Saxony, the Counts Palatine, and other Protestant Principalities and Free Cities he there names.
Where is more Majesty? Where less Pride and Tyranny? Where is the Prince more Reverenc'd? Where are the People less Tumultuous? Where ever was the Common-wealth;
Where is more Majesty? Where less Pride and Tyranny? Where is the Prince more Reverenced? Where Are the People less Tumultuous? Where ever was the Commonwealth;
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where ever was the Church more quiet and peaceable? Thus far Bishop Jewel. It is the Glory of the Reformation, that as it proceeded by the most peaceable and orderly Steps,
where ever was the Church more quiet and peaceable? Thus Far Bishop Jewel. It is the Glory of the Reformation, that as it proceeded by the most peaceable and orderly Steps,
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and always chose rather to suffer, than to be turbulent, seditious and unquiet: This was the first Reformation, and this is the true Protestant Doctrine. But alas!
and always chosen rather to suffer, than to be turbulent, seditious and unquiet: This was the First Reformation, and this is the true Protestant Doctrine. But alas!
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there have been a Generation of Men of violent and furious Principles, who were for Reforming by Destruction, whose Religion was all Zeal, (i.e.) Fire and Sword, and who instead of Obeying, were for Fighting and Rebelling for Conscience sake.
there have been a Generation of Men of violent and furious Principles, who were for Reforming by Destruction, whose Religion was all Zeal, (i.e.) Fire and Sword, and who instead of Obeying, were for Fighting and Rebelling for Conscience sake.
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This is a degree above Rebellion, and the measures of King-killing are advanc'd very high when Blunderbusses are appointed to take off the Royal Family,
This is a degree above Rebellion, and the measures of King-killing Are advanced very high when Blunderbusses Are appointed to take off the Royal Family,
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This Day therefore is the Text fulfill'd in our Ears, that there have been Sinners who have entic'd, who have said, Come with us, cast in thy lot among us, (i.e.) in plain English, Let us joyn together in an Association, let us Covenant one with another, let us lurk privily for the Innocent without cause.
This Day Therefore is the Text fulfilled in our Ears, that there have been Sinners who have enticed, who have said, Come with us, cast in thy lot among us, (i.e.) in plain English, Let us join together in an Association, let us Covenant one with Another, let us lurk privily for the Innocent without cause.
and thirst for their Blood? what mighty wrong had been done, that nothing but the sudden destruction of Him and His Royal Brother, could expiate and satisfie? This is not, this cannot be alledged.
and thirst for their Blood? what mighty wrong had been done, that nothing but the sudden destruction of Him and His Royal Brother, could expiate and satisfy? This is not, this cannot be alleged.
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And are these the Qualities that must be hunted to Death? Are these the Wrongs for which his People must be stirr'd up to worry Him? Should a Heathen hear that the KING was to be Pistol'd, His Nobles murder'd,
And Are these the Qualities that must be hunted to Death? are these the Wrongs for which his People must be stirred up to worry Him? Should a Heathen hear that the KING was to be Pistoled, His Nobles murdered,
what could exasperate and provoke, even the worst Natures to such direful methods of Execution? Nothing but the most fell and salvage Dispositions, such as have the names of Men,
what could exasperate and provoke, even the worst Nature's to such direful methods of Execution? Nothing but the most fell and salvage Dispositions, such as have the names of Men,
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and will His Politic Capacity extend likewise to authorize secret Devices and Treachery? They call'd their Forces the King's Armies, tho they fought against Him;
and will His Politic Capacity extend likewise to authorise secret Devices and Treachery? They called their Forces the King's Armies, though they fought against Him;
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and overturn His Government? They then call'd the People out to fight the Lords Battels; but surely they will not call these the Lord's Plots, and the Lord's Conspiracies. These things are too obvious,
and overturn His Government? They then called the People out to fight the lords Battles; but surely they will not call these the Lord's Plots, and the Lord's Conspiracies. These things Are too obvious,
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If therefore you would conceive, for I cannot express, the Iniquity of those Practices, Put your Thoughts into the most black and gloomy posture, conceive an Action that a Jesuit would startle at, muster up the bloody Villanies that Histories afford us;
If Therefore you would conceive, for I cannot express, the Iniquity of those Practices, Put your Thoughts into the most black and gloomy posture, conceive an Actium that a Jesuit would startle At, muster up the bloody Villainies that Histories afford us;
And who can tell the Miseries of a Kingdom without a Head, and Fury and Slaughter ranging in every corner of it? Who can express the dismal Consequences,
And who can tell the Misery's of a Kingdom without a Head, and Fury and Slaughter ranging in every corner of it? Who can express the dismal Consequences,
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tho precious substance is to be found, and our Houses thereby to be fill'd with spoil, yet if they are to be got by Murder, it will stop any Man of but indifferent Principles from the Undertaking.
though precious substance is to be found, and our Houses thereby to be filled with spoil, yet if they Are to be god by Murder, it will stop any Man of but indifferent Principles from the Undertaking.
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What Arguments the Principal Confederates might use to entice others, and what horrid Salvo's they might pick up for their Consciences, must be uncertain in such dark and secret Conspiracies:
What Arguments the Principal Confederates might use to entice Others, and what horrid Salvo's they might pick up for their Consciences, must be uncertain in such dark and secret Conspiracies:
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But it is certain that none of those Maxims of Rebellion, which in the late Times were spread abroad to seduce the Multitude, could have any colour of Pretence here;
But it is certain that none of those Maxims of Rebellion, which in the late Times were spread abroad to seduce the Multitude, could have any colour of Pretence Here;
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that they fought not against Him, but his evil and malignant Councellors, and design'd no more but to bring Him to his Parliament, the great Council of the Nation, and the King's best Councellor:
that they fought not against Him, but his evil and malignant Councillors, and designed no more but to bring Him to his Parliament, the great Council of the nation, and the King's best Councillor:
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but sure they can't call Plotting Lawful Authority; they can't say, that Confederating Miscreants are greater than the King, the Peoples Representative,
but sure they can't call Plotting Lawful authority; they can't say, that Confederating Miscreants Are greater than the King, the Peoples Representative,
for if the most plausible Pretences for Rebellion have not Plea enough to tempt any honest Man, what Enticements must those be which have none? The Conclusion therefore is very firm from these Premisses, If Sinners entice thee to such Practices, consent thou not: If these things be so very Evil,
for if the most plausible Pretences for Rebellion have not Plea enough to tempt any honest Man, what Enticements must those be which have none? The Conclusion Therefore is very firm from these Premises, If Sinners entice thee to such Practices, consent thou not: If these things be so very Evil,
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He that sees a dangerous Precipice, which others are blindly falling into, and calls to them to beware, deserves as well thanks for his love, as praise for his fore-sight.
He that sees a dangerous Precipice, which Others Are blindly falling into, and calls to them to beware, deserves as well thanks for his love, as praise for his foresight.
It is therefore the Goodness, as well as Wisdom of Discerning Princes, when they find subtle and designing Men busie in perverting and drawing away their People;
It is Therefore the goodness, as well as Wisdom of Discerning Princes, when they find subtle and designing Men busy in perverting and drawing away their People;
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to forewarn them of the Mischief, to lay open their Baits, to uncover their secret and lurking Designs, that those who have not abilities to consider the depth and mystery of such Arts, should not unwarily be taken and ensnar'd by them to their own damage.
to forewarn them of the Mischief, to lay open their Baits, to uncover their secret and lurking Designs, that those who have not abilities to Consider the depth and mystery of such Arts, should not unwarily be taken and Ensnared by them to their own damage.
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This seems to be the meaning of the words of the Text, the Caution King Solomon gives to his People against confederating with Men of Blood. And this is one end of His Majesties Declaration, discovering the Devices of Crafty and Wicked Men, that so His Subjects might not be tempted by any Pretences that Cunning and Designing Men might make to draw them in;
This seems to be the meaning of the words of the Text, the Caution King Solomon gives to his People against confederating with Men of Blood. And this is one end of His Majesties Declaration, discovering the Devices of Crafty and Wicked Men, that so His Subject's might not be tempted by any Pretences that Cunning and Designing Men might make to draw them in;
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And it is an Instance of his Fatherly Care to forewarn his People from swallowing down any Enticements of that Nature, from entring into such Company, whose Converse and Behaviour is of so dark and bloody a Character;
And it is an Instance of his Fatherly Care to forewarn his People from swallowing down any Enticements of that Nature, from entering into such Company, whose Converse and Behaviour is of so dark and bloody a Character;
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but in gratitude likewise to our King, to be extremely cautious of all such Insinuations, of all Devices that would draw us into Blood, Sedition, or Rebellion.
but in gratitude likewise to our King, to be extremely cautious of all such Insinuations, of all Devices that would draw us into Blood, Sedition, or Rebellion.
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And certainly the height of their Station, and difficulty of their Work, the multiplicity of the Affairs of Governours should challenge from us a candid and favourable Construction of their Actions.
And Certainly the height of their Station, and difficulty of their Work, the Multiplicity of the Affairs of Governors should challenge from us a candid and favourable Construction of their Actions.
When the Wisest do often miscarry in the conduct of little Matters, when we often commit Disorders and Errors in the Government of our Private Families;
When the Wisest do often miscarry in the conduct of little Matters, when we often commit Disorders and Errors in the Government of our Private Families;
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do we think that the Rule of a Kingdom, and the great Business of a Nation, can be always manag'd like the Kingdom of God, without the least Mistake or Fault? 'Tis therefore monstrous and impious Disingenuity, to load every Miscarriage of State, with Reproach, Bitterness, and foul Language:
do we think that the Rule of a Kingdom, and the great Business of a nation, can be always managed like the Kingdom of God, without the least Mistake or Fault? It's Therefore monstrous and impious Disingenuity, to load every Miscarriage of State, with Reproach, Bitterness, and foul Language:
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And yet there are, and always have been, a sort of Men, who have neither Opportunities nor Faculties to dive into the Mysteries of State, to comprehend the Administration of Public Affairs;
And yet there Are, and always have been, a sort of Men, who have neither Opportunities nor Faculties to dive into the Mysteres of State, to comprehend the Administration of Public Affairs;
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Let us believe well of the Government, 'till we have plain Reason to do otherwise; Let us make but the same allowances to the Actions of Princes in their Administrations,
Let us believe well of the Government, till we have plain Reason to do otherwise; Let us make but the same allowances to the Actions of Princes in their Administrations,
as we would have to our own in our small Affairs, and then what Spots and Blemishes soever foul and malicious Eyes may spye, the Government (in its whole frame and management) will appear to us beautiful and admirable.
as we would have to our own in our small Affairs, and then what Spots and Blemishes soever foul and malicious Eyes may spy, the Government (in its Whole frame and management) will appear to us beautiful and admirable.
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It is somewhat strange, that the same methods of Deceit should continue so long, that a Nation should be near twice Ruining in the memory of Man by the same Stratagems.
It is somewhat strange, that the same methods of Deceit should continue so long, that a nation should be near twice Ruining in the memory of Man by the same Stratagems.
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and have we not yet suffer'd enough by such Insinuations? shall we again be tempted to swallow that Bait, which already (in our memory) hath spilt so so much Blood,
and have we not yet suffered enough by such Insinuations? shall we again be tempted to swallow that Bait, which already (in our memory) hath spilled so so much Blood,
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The Mischiefs and Consequences of a Rebellious War have sufficiently evidenc'd, that we have fear'd where no Fear was, that the means we took to release our Fears, brought us truly under those Mischiefs we were before only jealous of.
The Mischiefs and Consequences of a Rebellious War have sufficiently evidenced, that we have feared where no fear was, that the means we took to release our Fears, brought us truly under those Mischiefs we were before only jealous of.
and the Subversion of the establish'd Laws? And is Sedition and Rebellion a Remedy? Will being Tumultuary under the Government release us? This is but to do the Thing we fear, to create Real Evils for fear of Imaginary ones, actually to destroy the Government and the Laws,
and the Subversion of the established Laws? And is Sedition and Rebellion a Remedy? Will being Tumultuary under the Government release us? This is but to do the Thing we Fear, to create Real Evils for Fear of Imaginary ones, actually to destroy the Government and the Laws,
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for if we are really afraid of any such Inconveniences, 'tis sure but reasonable for us, not to contribute any thing thereto by our own Behavioun, otherwise it will be thought, that we do not purely Resent the Ruine of the Laws and Government, only we take it Ill, that any Body else should Ruine them beside our Selves.
for if we Are really afraid of any such Inconveniences, it's sure but reasonable for us, not to contribute any thing thereto by our own Behavioun, otherwise it will be Thought, that we do not purely Resent the Ruin of the Laws and Government, only we take it Ill, that any Body Else should Ruin them beside our Selves.
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when they were under the immediate Government of GOD, which cannot now be pretended: We shall find besides sufficient Reason to be careful of sucking in any such Principles,
when they were under the immediate Government of GOD, which cannot now be pretended: We shall find beside sufficient Reason to be careful of sucking in any such Principles,
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And now is there nothing else in Religion, but Zeal? Are not Peace, Humility, Patience, Obedience to Government, are not these principal Parts of it? and must these be eaten up by that which is only an Appendage,
And now is there nothing Else in Religion, but Zeal? are not Peace, Humility, Patience, obedience to Government, Are not these principal Parts of it? and must these be eaten up by that which is only an Appendage,
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but the Ways they took were Purity and Peace, Meekness and Suffering. Never any Tumults and Rebellions heard of, 'till Zeal became extravagant and over-grown;
but the Ways they took were Purity and Peace, Meekness and Suffering. Never any Tumults and Rebellions herd of, till Zeal became extravagant and overgrown;
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And if these Practices were warranted by Christianity, if Men might make use of Tumultuary and Seditious Ways, to secure or set up Religion, what a woful Condition would a Christian Prince be in, whose Kingdom was divided into Factions,
And if these Practices were warranted by Christianity, if Men might make use of Tumultuary and Seditious Ways, to secure or Set up Religion, what a woeful Condition would a Christian Prince be in, whose Kingdom was divided into Factions,
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For all think themselves in the Right, and all others in the Wrong, and commonly call the contrary Opinions, Superstition, Idolatry, and Antichristianism. Now if all these think their Zeal for their respective Ways obliges them to all possible Means to set them up,
For all think themselves in the Right, and all Others in the Wrong, and commonly call the contrary Opinions, Superstition, Idolatry, and Antichristianism. Now if all these think their Zeal for their respective Ways obliges them to all possible Means to Set them up,
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It would be esteem'd, what its Enemies represented it, a most pestilent Heresie, and all Governours would use their utmost to Root it out of their Kingdoms,
It would be esteemed, what its Enemies represented it, a most pestilent Heresy, and all Governors would use their utmost to Root it out of their Kingdoms,
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because there is nothing more governable than a good Christian, nothing more Orderly and Peaceable than the measures of Religion but then it is Religion, not acted by furious and bitter Zeal,
Because there is nothing more governable than a good Christian, nothing more Orderly and Peaceable than the measures of Religion but then it is Religion, not acted by furious and bitter Zeal,
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that there were no less than Three of their Teachers actually engag'd in it; that the Chief and Principal Plotters had Expectations of great Strength and Supply from them.
that there were no less than Three of their Teachers actually engaged in it; that the Chief and Principal Plotters had Expectations of great Strength and Supply from them.
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It were well if Rewards were appointed by the People for such as should kill Tyrants, Ibid. p. 40. as commonly there is for those who kill Wolves or Bears, or catch their Whelps.
It were well if Rewards were appointed by the People for such as should kill Tyrants, Ibid p. 40. as commonly there is for those who kill Wolves or Bears, or catch their Whelps.
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The People (Numb. 25.) did hang up certain of their Heads and Captains, Which ought to be for a perpetual Example of their Duty in the like defection from God, to hang up such Rulers as shall draw them from him.
The People (Numb. 25.) did hang up certain of their Heads and Captains, Which ought to be for a perpetual Exampl of their Duty in the like defection from God, to hang up such Rulers as shall draw them from him.
If Magistrates without fear transgress Gods Law, Goodman, pag. 139. and command others to do the same, they have lost that Honour and Obedience, which otherwise their Subjects ow'd them;
If Magistrates without Fear transgress God's Law, Goodman, page. 139. and command Others to do the same, they have lost that Honour and obedience, which otherwise their Subjects owed them;
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By the Word of God (when others will not do it) a Private man having some special inward Call, Obed. p. 110. Quoted by Bishop Bancroft in Dangerous Positiens.
By the Word of God (when Others will not do it) a Private man having Some special inward Call, Obed. p. 110. Quoted by Bishop Bancroft in Dangerous Positiens.
And in truth All Dissenters of every kind (as might easily be made appear) when they come to state the measures of Obedience, are very loose and slippery, very Injurious to Princes,
And in truth All Dissenters of every kind (as might Easily be made appear) when they come to state the measures of obedience, Are very lose and slippery, very Injurious to Princes,
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It is the peculiar glory of this Church, that it never hath either by Doctrine or Practice, in the least encourag'd or countenanc'd any thing tending to Treason, Sedition or Rebellion. Men of this Communion have been eminent Sufferers for,
It is the peculiar glory of this Church, that it never hath either by Doctrine or Practice, in the least encouraged or countenanced any thing tending to Treason, Sedition or Rebellion. Men of this Communion have been eminent Sufferers for,
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And this is so very obvious, that the worst of her Enemies, who have loaded her with other Contumelies, could never yet have the face to charge her with Rebellion and Resistance of Authority. Here therefore let us fasten our selves,
And this is so very obvious, that the worst of her Enemies, who have loaded her with other Contumelies, could never yet have the face to charge her with Rebellion and Resistance of authority. Here Therefore let us fasten our selves,
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Let us be uniform to the Tenents and Doctrines, as well as to the external Administration of the Church of England; Let us as well be the Sons of it in mind, as in outward Conformity:
Let us be uniform to the Tenants and Doctrines, as well as to the external Administration of the Church of England; Let us as well be the Sons of it in mind, as in outward Conformity:
Let us heartily give Thanks to Almighty GOD for this Deliverance of our Gracious Soveraign, His Royal Brother, His Loyal Subjects and His Kingdoms, from the horrid Attempts and Conspiracies of Wicked Men:
Let us heartily give Thanks to Almighty GOD for this Deliverance of our Gracious Sovereign, His Royal Brother, His Loyal Subject's and His Kingdoms, from the horrid Attempts and Conspiracies of Wicked Men:
for Prayer is of a transforming nature, and if we are just to God and our selves in it, it will make us of the same Nature and Complexion, our Prayers will slide into our Practices,
for Prayer is of a transforming nature, and if we Are just to God and our selves in it, it will make us of the same Nature and Complexion, our Prayers will slide into our Practices,
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Let us all therefore (as we have the greatest Reason) from the bottom of our Hearts, return our Thankfullest Acknowledgments to Almighty GOD for his Infinite Goodness, that, by his good Providence, hath kept our KING, His Royal Brother,
Let us all Therefore (as we have the greatest Reason) from the bottom of our Hearts, return our Thankfullest Acknowledgments to Almighty GOD for his Infinite goodness, that, by his good Providence, hath kept our KING, His Royal Brother,
Apol. pag. 74. Nos esse homines turbulentos, Regibus Sceptra de manibus eripere, populum armare, Tribunalia evertere, Leges rescindere, possessiones dissipare, regna ad popularem statum ▪ revocare.
Apollinarian page. 74. Nos esse homines turbulentos, Regibus Sceptra de manibus eripere, Populum armare, Tribunalia evertere, Leges rescindere, Possessions dissipare, regna ad popularem Statum ▪ revocare.
Pag. 77. Arg•on•s enim Deo nostro, cujus haec solius causa est, gratias in omnibus regnes, ditionibus, Rebusp. quae ad Evangel•um accesserunt, nullum unquam adhuc hujusmodi exemplum extitisse. Nullum enim nos regnum evertimus, N•ll•us dition•m aut jura minuimus, Rempub. nullam turbavimus. Manent adhuc suo loco, & avitâ dignitate Reges Angliae, Daniae, Suetiae, Duces Saxoniae, Comites Palatini, &c. omnes eodem jure, eodemque statu quo faerant antea vel potius, quia propter Evangelium populum habent obsequentiorem multo meliore. Eant sane in illa loca, ubi nunc Dei beneficio auditur Evangelium, ubi plus majestatis? ubi minus fastus & Tyrannidis? ubi Princeps magis colitur? ubi Populus minus Tumultuatur? ubi unquam fuit publica Res; ubi Ecclesia Tranquilltor?
Page 77. Arg•on•s enim God nostro, cujus haec Solius causa est, gratias in omnibus regnes, ditionibus, Rebusp. Quae ad Evangel•um accesserunt, nullum unquam Adhoc hujusmodi exemplum extitisse. Nullum enim nos Kingdom evertimus, N•ll•us dition•m Or jura minuimus, Rempub Nullam turbavimus. Manent Adhoc Sue loco, & avitâ dignitate Reges Angliae, Daniae, Suetiae, Duces Saxoniae, Comites Palatine, etc. omnes Eodem jure, eodemque Statu quo faerant Antea vel potius, quia propter Evangelium Populum habent obsequentiorem Much meliore. Eant sane in illa loca, ubi nunc Dei Benefit auditur Evangelium, ubi plus majestatis? ubi minus Fastus & Tyranny? ubi Princeps magis colitur? ubi Populus minus Tumultuatur? ubi unquam fuit Public Rest; ubi Ecclesia Tranquilltor?
