Religion exprest by loyalty in a sermon preach'd before the right worshipful Samuel Swift Esq., Mayor of the ancient, honourable and loyal city of Worcester, the first Sunday after his inauguration or instalment, being the 19th day of October, in the year of our redemption 1684, at the parish church of St. Swithin, upon a text selected by William Swift, Esq. (his truly loyal father) being the 21st. & 22d. verses of the 24th chapter of Solomons Proverbs, in these following expressions / by Will. Williams ...
THIS Portion of Scripture is so elegantly Emphatical in its important expressions, that (without controversie) Soveraign Kings and Princes are the true Types or resemblances of Gods Supreme Majesty;
THIS Portion of Scripture is so elegantly Emphatical in its important expressions, that (without controversy) Sovereign Kings and Princes Are the true Types or resemblances of God's Supreme Majesty;
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where, by a Deifi'd dignity, his Holiness stiles them Gods, and Children of the most high, as appears in the 82d. Psal. at the 1st. and the 6th. Verses. Also Moses saith in the 22d. of Exod. at the 28th. Vers. Thou shalt not revile the Gods, nor curse the Ruler of they People.
where, by a Deified dignity, his Holiness stile them God's, and Children of the most high, as appears in the 82d. Psalm At the 1st. and the 6th. Verses. Also Moses Says in the 22d. of Exod At the 28th. Vers. Thou shalt not revile the God's, nor curse the Ruler of they People.
By which supernal Prerogative, they are priviledg'd to exercise the greater Authority, yet are they so limmited by the restriction of Divine Precepts, that they ought not to act any thing contradictory, either to sound justice or judgment;
By which supernal Prerogative, they Are privileged to exercise the greater authority, yet Are they so limited by the restriction of Divine Precepts, that they ought not to act any thing contradictory, either to found Justice or judgement;
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because the Soveraign duty of these Monarchs chiefly consists in matters of Religion, that is, in establishing the Faith secundum verbum Dei, according to the word of God, and to take care when it is so establish'd, that it be reverently esteem'd and practiced, both by themselves and their Subjects;
Because the Sovereign duty of these Monarchs chiefly consists in matters of Religion, that is, in establishing the Faith secundum verbum Dei, according to the word of God, and to take care when it is so established, that it be reverently esteemed and practiced, both by themselves and their Subject's;
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So likewise, every inferior Person (through the vast Circumference of the whole Universe) is obliged, both by the Laws of God and Nature, to pay unto his Governor,
So likewise, every inferior Person (through the vast Circumference of the Whole Universe) is obliged, both by the Laws of God and Nature, to pay unto his Governor,
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such respect, love, obedience, dues and customs, as shall accrue Tributary to that Potentate (or Plenipotentiary) according to the precepts and injunctions of those practicable and penal Laws:
such respect, love, Obedience, dues and customs, as shall accrue Tributary to that Potentate (or Plenipotentiary) according to the Precepts and injunctions of those practicable and penal Laws:
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But, to prevent such miscarriages, the wisest of Temporal Kings, even Solomon himself has left us many presidential Precepts, to create mutual respects between the one and the other;
But, to prevent such miscarriages, the Wisest of Temporal Kings, even Solomon himself has left us many presidential Precepts, to create mutual respects between the one and the other;
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And this is clearly evidenc'd in the Foundation of my present Discourse, where a King prescribing to his Subject the Law of Loyalty, confers upon him the Title of a Son, that he might become obedient by the advice of his Father,
And this is clearly evidenced in the Foundation of my present Discourse, where a King prescribing to his Subject the Law of Loyalty, confers upon him the Title of a Son, that he might become obedient by the Advice of his Father,
And such a Father was indulgent Solomon King of Israel, for when he Reigned in his unparrallel'd pomp and Grandeur at Jerusalem, he was Pater Patriae to the Israelites, a Father that gave them good and wholesom instructions;
And such a Father was indulgent Solomon King of Israel, for when he Reigned in his unparralleled pomp and Grandeur At Jerusalem, he was Pater Patriae to the Israelites, a Father that gave them good and wholesome instructions;
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as apparently appears by the arguments he made use of to make a son born in his Kingdom, become a Loyal Subject to his Prince, perswading him in the first place, to fear God and the King;
as apparently appears by the Arguments he made use of to make a son born in his Kingdom, become a Loyal Subject to his Prince, persuading him in the First place, to Fear God and the King;
All which cautions are compendiously comprehended in the words of my present Text, where King Solomon gives this prudent admonition in the Person of one, to all other subjects, saying to each of them — — My Son, fear thou the Lord and the King,
All which cautions Are compendiously comprehended in the words of my present Text, where King Solomon gives this prudent admonition in the Person of one, to all other subject's, saying to each of them — — My Son, Fear thou the Lord and the King,
Secondly, His dehortation, to disswade (or withdraw) a Subject from adhering to such People as change their principles and practices, from Regal Government, — manifested by these words of the latter clause in my first Verse.
Secondly, His dehortation, to dissuade (or withdraw) a Subject from adhering to such People as change their principles and practices, from Regal Government, — manifested by these words of the latter clause in my First Verse.
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I shall Counterpoise these four particulars with four other pertinent propositions, arising naturally from the words of the Text, where, in the first place,
I shall Counterpoise these four particulars with four other pertinent propositions, arising naturally from the words of the Text, where, in the First place,
as not to side with those that would alter (or change) his Government. 3dly. I will prove, by (express Testimonies of) Scripture, that sudden Calamities have ensued upon the Rebellion of Schismatical and Factious People. 4thly. I shall maintain, that in whatever Nation the People are Arbitrarily divided in opposition to the Government, such enterprizes portend those parties ruine.
as not to side with those that would altar (or change) his Government. 3dly. I will prove, by (express Testimonies of) Scripture, that sudden Calamities have ensued upon the Rebellion of Schismatical and Factious People. 4thly. I shall maintain, that in whatever nation the People Are Arbitrarily divided in opposition to the Government, such Enterprises portend those parties ruin.
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5thly, and Lastly, I will infer the application, both from the Premises and the Conclusion of my Text. — These are the points which with God's Assistance, I design to insist upon, in order whereunto, I shall begin with the foremost — Namely, to Assert, That it is the incumbent duty of every rational Person, to Fear God,
5thly, and Lastly, I will infer the application, both from the Premises and the Conclusion of my Text. — These Are the points which with God's Assistance, I Design to insist upon, in order whereunto, I shall begin with the foremost — Namely, to Assert, That it is the incumbent duty of every rational Person, to fear God,
The Omnipotent and Eternal Jehovah (being the Supreme Monarch of Heaven and Earth) stil'd The King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, ought to be feared, honoured and obeyed, before any other Potentate whatsoever;
The Omnipotent and Eternal Jehovah (being the Supreme Monarch of Heaven and Earth) Styled The King of Kings, and Lord of lords, ought to be feared, honoured and obeyed, before any other Potentate whatsoever;
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forasmuch as he is their Creator and Governor, bearing rule over all the world, and therefore to be feared as the King of Nations, according to the observation of the Prophet Jeremiah, in the 10 Chap. of his Prophecy, Vers. 7. Where he saith, Who will not fear thee O King of Nations? Where King of Nations, is Gods own Prerogative,
forasmuch as he is their Creator and Governor, bearing Rule over all the world, and Therefore to be feared as the King of nations, according to the observation of the Prophet Jeremiah, in the 10 Chap. of his Prophecy, Vers. 7. Where he Says, Who will not Fear thee Oh King of nations? Where King of nations, is God's own Prerogative,
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although he hath given the Earth to the Children of Men, as appears in the 115 Psal. Vers. 16. And it is divided into Portions among Princes (even such as are Gods Vicegerents) to whom, next God, we must also render our fear and obedience,
although he hath given the Earth to the Children of Men, as appears in the 115 Psalm Vers. 16. And it is divided into Portions among Princes (even such as Are God's Vicegerents) to whom, next God, we must also render our Fear and Obedience,
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as may be requisite towards the support and preservation of his Government; from which Laws all subordinate Magistrates derive Power to punish such offenders as wilfully violate,
as may be requisite towards the support and preservation of his Government; from which Laws all subordinate Magistrates derive Power to Punish such offenders as wilfully violate,
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or contemn the same, (according to the merit of the offence committed) — An incomparable instance whereof, we have in a gracious Commission which Princely Artaxerxes (the Persian King) granted to Priestly Ezra (a famous Scribe in the Law of Moses ) as appears in the 7th. Chap. of the Book of Ezra, at the 25, and 26 Verses, where Artaxerxes delivered his Commission unto him, in these very words.
or contemn the same, (according to the merit of the offence committed) — an incomparable instance whereof, we have in a gracious Commission which Princely Artaxerxes (the Persian King) granted to Priestly Ezra (a famous Scribe in the Law of Moses) as appears in the 7th. Chap. of the Book of Ezra, At the 25, and 26 Verses, where Artaxerxes Delivered his Commission unto him, in these very words.
— And thou Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, which is in thine hand, set Magistrates and Judges, which may judge all the People that are beyond the River, all such as know the Laws of thy God,
— And thou Ezra, After the Wisdom of thy God, which is in thine hand, Set Magistrates and Judges, which may judge all the People that Are beyond the River, all such as know the Laws of thy God,
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which must needs be a great aggravation to the Supream Majesty of Heaven, who in the eighth Chapter of Solomons Proverbs, at the fifteenth and sixteenth Verses; speaks thus of Superior Powers, —
which must needs be a great aggravation to the Supreme Majesty of Heaven, who in the eighth Chapter of Solomons Proverbs, At the fifteenth and sixteenth Verses; speaks thus of Superior Powers, —
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Epistle, Chapter the second, at the thirteenth and fourteenth Verses. Where to the Strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bythinia, he spake these expressions — Submit your selves to every ordinance of Man,
Epistle, Chapter the second, At the thirteenth and fourteenth Verses. Where to the Strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, he spoke these expressions — Submit your selves to every Ordinance of Man,
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From whence we may observe, that every Magistrate, acting for the glory of God, and the good of his King, ought (for their sakes) to be reverently esteemed and obeyed, I might alledge several Testimonies of Scripture in the proof of this point. As Genesis the 41th. and 40th. Where Pharaoh said unto Joseph — Thou shalt be over my House, and according to thy Word, shall all my People be rul'd:
From whence we may observe, that every Magistrate, acting for the glory of God, and the good of his King, ought (for their sakes) to be reverently esteemed and obeyed, I might allege several Testimonies of Scripture in the proof of this point. As Genesis the 41th. and 40th. Where Pharaoh said unto Joseph — Thou shalt be over my House, and according to thy Word, shall all my People be ruled:
The Lord heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: And what are we? Your murmurings are not against us, but against the Lord. Also in the 17th. Chapter of Deuteronomy, the 10th. 11th. and 12th. Verses, Moses being the Chief Magistrate of the Israelites spake unto them these words.
The Lord hears your murmurings which you murmur against him: And what Are we? Your murmurings Are not against us, but against the Lord. Also in the 17th. Chapter of Deuteronomy, the 10th. 11th. and 12th. Verses, Moses being the Chief Magistrate of the Israelites spoke unto them these words.
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Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy Commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words, in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death.
Whosoever he be that does rebel against thy Commandment, and will not harken unto thy words, in all that thou Commandest him, he shall be put to death.
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Whatever Precepts in the Old Testament require our obedience to Superior Powers, we find such Precepts fully confirmed in the New, as appears in the 22d. Chap. of St. Matthew's Gospel, at the 21st Verse. Where our Saviour said unto Simon Peter, Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesars, and unto God the things that are Gods. To render God and Caesar their dues, was the godly practice of the Apostles;
Whatever Precepts in the Old Testament require our Obedience to Superior Powers, we find such Precepts Fully confirmed in the New, as appears in the 22d. Chap. of Saint Matthew's Gospel, At the 21st Verse. Where our Saviour said unto Simon Peter, Render unto Caesar the things that Are Caesars, and unto God the things that Are God's To render God and Caesar their dues, was the godly practice of the Apostles;
as it is apparent in the 13th. Chap. of the Epistle to the Romans, at the 1st. and 2d. Verses, Where St. Paul saith, Let every Soul be subject to the Higher Powers:
as it is apparent in the 13th. Chap. of the Epistle to the Roman, At the 1st. and 2d. Verses, Where Saint Paul Says, Let every Soul be Subject to the Higher Powers:
St. Peter also hath the like rule, in his first Epistle 2d. Chap. at the 17th. Verse, where he saith, Honour all Men; love the Brotherhood; fear God, honour the King.
Saint Peter also hath the like Rule, in his First Epistle 2d. Chap. At the 17th. Verse, where he Says, Honour all Men; love the Brotherhood; Fear God, honour the King.
Thus much shall suffice in reference to the first proposition, from which I asserted, that it is the incumbent duty of every rational Person, to Fear God,
Thus much shall suffice in Referente to the First proposition, from which I asserted, that it is the incumbent duty of every rational Person, to fear God,
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as not to side with those that would alter or change his Government, as answerable to these words of the second clause in my first Verse, And meddle not with them that are given to change.
as not to side with those that would altar or change his Government, as answerable to these words of the second clause in my First Verse, And meddle not with them that Are given to change.
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whereupon the ignorant multitude was so stirred up, that (like an Aegyptian Plague) the whole Land was infested with Sects and Tumults (in so much) that the State was troubled, the King disobeyed, good Laws neglected, violence and villany offered, to all that were possessed with Loyalty and Allegiance towards their Soveraign;
whereupon the ignorant multitude was so stirred up, that (like an Egyptian Plague) the Whole Land was infested with Sects and Tumults (in so much) that the State was troubled, the King disobeyed, good Laws neglected, violence and villainy offered, to all that were possessed with Loyalty and Allegiance towards their Sovereign;
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some pleading for Liberty of Conscience, and under that Nicety forsaking Communion with the Church Catholick, to flock with seditious Multitudes, either to Mountains, Woods, Barns or Stables, any where, rather than the Place of Holy Convocation,
Some pleading for Liberty of Conscience, and under that Nicety forsaking Communion with the Church Catholic, to flock with seditious Multitudes, either to Mountains, Woods, Barns or Stables, any where, rather than the Place of Holy Convocation,
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though consecrated for the Worship and Honour of God, in allusion unto the Temple of Solomon; whereof David said, In his Temple, shall every Man speak of his honor.
though consecrated for the Worship and Honour of God, in allusion unto the Temple of Solomon; whereof David said, In his Temple, shall every Man speak of his honour.
But wilfully forsaking their Mother Church, they suddenly fell to Sedition, from Sedition, to privy Conspiracy against the Government, from Conspiracy, to Rebellion, from Rebellion to false Doctrine, from false Doctrine, to Heresie, from Heresie, to Schism, from Schism to hardness of heart,
But wilfully forsaking their Mother Church, they suddenly fell to Sedition, from Sedition, to privy conspiracy against the Government, from conspiracy, to Rebellion, from Rebellion to false Doctrine, from false Doctrine, to Heresy, from Heresy, to Schism, from Schism to hardness of heart,
namely, the Assassination or Murder of our late King, (being the odium of all Christendom) occasioned by the disturbance of our home-bred divisions, which created contention and debate amongst us, being the malignant Marks of Satans Synagogue,
namely, the Assassination or Murder of our late King, (being the odium of all Christendom) occasioned by the disturbance of our Homebred divisions, which created contention and debate among us, being the malignant Marks of Satan Synagogue,
Seing therefore that the Church of God, admits of no contentious Customs, let all of us that own our selves profest Members thereof, joyn together in one harmonious consent, to hold the Faith, in Unity of Spirit, in the Bond of Peace, and in righteousness of life.
Sing Therefore that the Church of God, admits of no contentious Customs, let all of us that own our selves professed Members thereof, join together in one harmonious consent, to hold the Faith, in Unity of Spirit, in the Bound of Peace, and in righteousness of life.
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Which ushers me to the management of the Third Proposition — Namely, to prove by express Testimonies of Scripture, That sudden Calamities have ensued upon the Rebellion of Schismatical (and Factious) People.
Which ushers me to the management of the Third Proposition — Namely, to prove by express Testimonies of Scripture, That sudden Calamities have ensued upon the Rebellion of Schismatical (and Factious) People.
My first Evidence in this respect shall be alledged from the 16. Chap. of Numbers at the 31, 32, 33, & 34. verses, where it is recorded, That Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, rebelled against Moses, and refused to obey him, whereupon fire came from the Lord,
My First Evidence in this respect shall be alleged from the 16. Chap. of Numbers At the 31, 32, 33, & 34. Verses, where it is recorded, That Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, rebelled against Moses, and refused to obey him, whereupon fire Come from the Lord,
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— And again, when the Congregation of Israel murmured against Moses, the Lord sent a Plague amongst them, whereof there suddenly dyed Fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides them that dyed about the matter of Korah, as appears in the 49. v. of the same Chap.
— And again, when the Congregation of Israel murmured against Moses, the Lord sent a Plague among them, whereof there suddenly died Fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah, as appears in the 49. v. of the same Chap.
Another Instance we have in the 21. Chap. of Numbers at the 5, & 6. v. where it is said — That the Lord sent fiery Serpents amongst the Israelites, and they bit the people,
another Instance we have in the 21. Chap. of Numbers At the 5, & 6. v. where it is said — That the Lord sent fiery Serpents among the Israelites, and they bit the people,
and said, we have no part in David, neither have we Inheritance in the Son of Jesse; and every man of Israel went up from after David, and followed Sheba; but shortly after, Sheba being besieged by Joab in Abel, had his head stricken off,
and said, we have no part in David, neither have we Inheritance in the Son of Jesse; and every man of Israel went up from After David, and followed Sheba; but shortly After, Sheba being besieged by Joab in Abel, had his head stricken off,
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& 3. v. Jehu the Son of Hanani prophesy'd against him (saying from God) I will take away the Posterity of Baasha, and will make thy House like the House of Jeroboam the Son of Nebat, him that dieth of Baasha in the City, shall the Dogs eat;
& 3. v. Jehu the Son of Hanani prophesied against him (saying from God) I will take away the Posterity of Baasha, and will make thy House like the House of Jeroboam the Son of Nebat, him that Dieth of Baasha in the city, shall the Dogs eat;
and burnt the Kings house over his head, and dyed, as it is apparent in the 16th. Chapter of the First Book of the Kings, from the 9th. to the 19th. Verse.
and burned the Kings house over his head, and died, as it is apparent in the 16th. Chapter of the First Book of the Kings, from the 9th. to the 19th. Verse.
The Servants of Joash, King of Juda, conspired against him, and slew the King in the House of Millo: as appears in the Twelfth Chapter of the second Book of the Kings, Verse 20. But in the 14. Chapter of the same Book, Verse 5. It is said, That,
The Servants of Joash, King of Juda, conspired against him, and slew the King in the House of Millo: as appears in the Twelfth Chapter of the second Book of the Kings, Verse 20. But in the 14. Chapter of the same Book, Verse 5. It is said, That,
and slew the King in his own House, and the People of the Land slew all them that had Conspir'd against King Ammon. — And the People of the Land made Josiah his Son, King in his stead.
and slew the King in his own House, and the People of the Land slew all them that had Conspired against King Ammon. — And the People of the Land made Josiah his Son, King in his stead.
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And again Josiah-like, the people of this Land (by the wonderful Providence of God) did place his Princely Son, to rule (the Realm) in his Fathers stead;
And again Josiah-like, the people of this Land (by the wondered Providence of God) did place his Princely Son, to Rule (the Realm) in his Father's stead;
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To whose gracious Person, may God grant a long and a prosperous Reign over us I shall cite Two or Three Examples (from the New Testament) and so put a Period to this noted Point.
To whose gracious Person, may God grant a long and a prosperous Reign over us I shall Cite Two or Three Examples (from the New Testament) and so put a Period to this noted Point.
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Joseph and Mary, the Parents or our Lord and Saviour, (willing to shew their Loyalty and Obedience) upon the command of Augustus Caesar, went up unto their own City to be taxed,
Joseph and Marry, the Parents or our Lord and Saviour, (willing to show their Loyalty and obedience) upon the command of Augustus Caesar, went up unto their own city to be taxed,
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as appears in the 2d. Chap. of St. Luke's Gospel Ver. the 4th. Christ himself paid Tribute to Caesar, and submitted to the judgment of Pilate, tho he could easily have delivered himself from the same:
as appears in the 2d. Chap. of Saint Luke's Gospel Ver. the 4th. christ himself paid Tribute to Caesar, and submitted to the judgement of Pilate, though he could Easily have Delivered himself from the same:
We read in the 5. Chapter of the Acts, Verse 37. That one Judas of Galilee councelled the Jews, that by no means they should pay Tribute unto Caesar; but to maintain their ancient Priviledges and Customs,
We read in the 5. Chapter of the Acts, Verse 37. That one Judas of Galilee counseled the jews, that by no means they should pay Tribute unto Caesar; but to maintain their ancient Privileges and Customs,
But such as were disobedient and rebellious, they were rewarded according to their due deserts, as I have sufficiently demonstrated from the third Proposition,
But such as were disobedient and rebellious, they were rewarded according to their due deserts, as I have sufficiently demonstrated from the third Proposition,
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Namely to maintain, That in whatever Nation the People are arbitrarily divided in opposition to the Government, such Enterprizes portend those Parties ruine;
Namely to maintain, That in whatever nation the People Are arbitrarily divided in opposition to the Government, such Enterprises portend those Parties ruin;
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which also is correspondent with the last Branch of my Text, where Solomon propounds this ominous Interrogatory — And who knoweth th ruine of them both?
which also is correspondent with the last Branch of my Text, where Solomon propounds this ominous Interrogatory — And who Knoweth that ruin of them both?
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It is to be observed in the course of all Ages, that the most flourishing Kingdoms of the World, never received such fearful downfalls, from open and forreign Enemies,
It is to be observed in the course of all Ages, that the most flourishing Kingdoms of the World, never received such fearful downfalls, from open and foreign Enemies,
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as they have done by secret Innovations and Domestick conspiracies. The destruction of Jerusalem (that Metropolis of earthly Cities) began by the civil,
as they have done by secret Innovations and Domestic conspiracies. The destruction of Jerusalem (that Metropolis of earthly Cities) began by the civil,
or rather uncivil discords, of Simon and Eleazar; but when Vespatian the Emperor, and his Son Titus came against it with an Army, they found the whole Nation of the Jews, divided into three factions, each or them ready to undo the other:
or rather Uncivil discords, of Simon and Eleazar; but when Vespasian the Emperor, and his Son Titus Come against it with an Army, they found the Whole nation of the jews, divided into three factions, each or them ready to undo the other:
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for then there were slain of the Jews (being Men, Women and Children) as the learned Josephus writes, who (at that time) was Captain in the field, no less than Eleven hundred Thousand.
for then there were slave of the jews (being Men, Women and Children) as the learned Josephus writes, who (At that time) was Captain in the field, no less than Eleven hundred Thousand.
Arrius 's Heresie was but a spark at the beginning, yet this spark did set all Affrica and Europe on the (furious) fire of Contention, that hitherto the Church militant recover'd not its former esteem and purity.
Arius is Heresy was but a spark At the beginning, yet this spark did Set all Africa and Europe on the (furious) fire of Contention, that hitherto the Church militant recovered not its former esteem and purity.
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Also Mahomet (that Antichristian Infidel) began with a very few of his Sect, but in a short time he over-ran Asia, and did so deface the beauty of the Eastern Churches, that (to this day) he continues a Scourge to all Christendom:
Also Mahomet (that Antichristian Infidel) began with a very few of his Sect, but in a short time he overran Asia, and did so deface the beauty of the Eastern Churches, that (to this day) he continues a Scourge to all Christendom:
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And it is observ'd (by woful experience) That the Anabaptists (of late years) kindled such a Spark of Error in Germany (as grew into such a combustible flame) that many Cities, Towns and Temples, were set on fire, whereupon issued a bloody Massacre of many thousand People.
And it is observed (by woeful experience) That the Anabaptists (of late Years) kindled such a Spark of Error in Germany (as grew into such a combustible flame) that many Cities, Towns and Temples, were Set on fire, whereupon issued a bloody Massacre of many thousand People.
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The like Surprizal happened in the time of our late Rebellion, when England was deposed of its Princely Patron-ship, to be in subjection to an Usurping Protector-ship.
The like Surprisal happened in the time of our late Rebellion, when England was deposed of its Princely Patron-ship, to be in subjection to an Usurping Protectorship.
I am sure this our Kingdom has sufficiently shared in such Calamities, and had not God interven'd his good Providence, the horrible designs which were contriv'd not long since, might have brought it to utter ruine;
I am sure this our Kingdom has sufficiently shared in such Calamities, and had not God intervened his good Providence, the horrible designs which were contrived not long since, might have brought it to utter ruin;
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for these might in a (tumultuous way) be so destructive to each other (and also to the Nation) as to weaken the power of their Prince, to wage War with a Forreign enemy;
for these might in a (tumultuous Way) be so destructive to each other (and also to the nation) as to weaken the power of their Prince, to wage War with a Foreign enemy;
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From which I briefly maintained — That in whatever Nation the People are arbitrarily divided in opposition to the Government, such Enterprizes portend those Parties ruine, which fitly corresponds with the last branch in my Text, where Solomon propounds this ominous Interrogatory;
From which I briefly maintained — That in whatever nation the People Are arbitrarily divided in opposition to the Government, such Enterprises portend those Parties ruin, which fitly corresponds with the last branch in my Text, where Solomon propounds this ominous Interrogatory;
Which guides me to the Fifth and last Point relating to my present Subject, that is, to infer the Application both from the Premises and the Conclusion of my Text.
Which guides me to the Fifth and last Point relating to my present Subject, that is, to infer the Application both from the Premises and the Conclusion of my Text.
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as Agag the troubler of Israel was hew'd before the Lord in Gilgal, which passage is observable in the 15. Chapter of the first of Samuel at the 33. ver. — But in the 22,
as Agag the troubler of Israel was hewed before the Lord in Gilgal, which passage is observable in the 15. Chapter of the First of Samuel At the 33. ver. — But in the 22,
& 23. ver. of the same Chap. the Prophet Samuel hath an excellent Observation in reference to Obedience and Loyalty, where he speaks these Expressions — Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice;
& 23. ver. of the same Chap. the Prophet Samuel hath an excellent Observation in Referente to obedience and Loyalty, where he speaks these Expressions — Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice;
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But to put a Period to such wilful Practices, I shall insert this Christian Caution, That if in case any Persons be dejected by reason of accusing Consciences for withdrawing themselves (long since) from the Communion of their Mother-Church,
But to put a Period to such wilful Practices, I shall insert this Christian Caution, That if in case any Persons be dejected by reason of accusing Consciences for withdrawing themselves (long since) from the Communion of their Mother-Church,
have an earnest desire for the future, of being conformable to the said Church, in complyance with the Apostle's Council, who would have God to be fear'd, and the King honoured;
have an earnest desire for the future, of being conformable to the said Church, in compliance with the Apostle's Council, who would have God to be feared, and the King honoured;
& 3. ver. where he delivers this Apostolical charge, — That, first of all, Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions and giving of Thanks, be made for all men.
& 3. ver. where he delivers this Apostolical charge, — That, First of all, Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions and giving of Thanks, be made for all men.
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— For Kings, and for all that are in Authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable Life, in all Godliness and Honesty, — For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour.
— For Kings, and for all that Are in authority, that we may led a quiet and peaceable Life, in all Godliness and Honesty, — For this is good and acceptable in the sighed of God our Saviour.
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as appears by a certain Prayer or Collect, recited by Tertullian (a reverend Father of the primitive Church) in behalf of the antient Emperors, Worded in these Expressions, God Almighty, who is the Protector and Defender of Kings, Grant to your Sacred Majesty a long Life, a happy Reign, a secure State and Habitation, a strong Army, a faithful Senate or Councel, and a Loyal People.
as appears by a certain Prayer or Collect, recited by Tertullian (a reverend Father of the primitive Church) in behalf of the ancient Emperor's, Worded in these Expressions, God Almighty, who is the Protector and Defender of Kings, Grant to your Sacred Majesty a long Life, a happy Reign, a secure State and Habitation, a strong Army, a faithful Senate or Council, and a Loyal People.
This Prayer is very requisite to be minded by every Loyal-hearted Person, both for the Good of his Soveraign and himself, more especially, by the Subjects of this Kingdom, that God might be intreated to make our King,
This Prayer is very requisite to be minded by every Loyal-hearted Person, both for the Good of his Sovereign and himself, more especially, by the Subject's of this Kingdom, that God might be entreated to make our King,
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so pious, prosperous and puissant in his Princely Enterprizes, as that all European Tongues may unanimously confess CAROLUS Ille MAGNUS, Charles he is the Great, By the blessing of God he is great in this Nation,
so pious, prosperous and puissant in his Princely Enterprises, as that all European Tongues may unanimously confess CAROLUS Isle MAGNUS, Charles he is the Great, By the blessing of God he is great in this nation,
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as to his Descent, he is well known to be the Son of Nobles, In which respect Solomon saith in the 10th. Chap. of his Ecclesiastes at the 17. ver. — Blessed art thou O Land, when thy King is the Son of Nobles.
as to his Descent, he is well known to be the Son of Nobles, In which respect Solomon Says in the 10th. Chap. of his Ecclesiastes At the 17. ver. — Blessed art thou Oh Land, when thy King is the Son of Nobles.
for it is certain, that he was so beloved of the Lord, as to be wonderfully rescued and preserved from the furious rage of his enemies, not only before,
for it is certain, that he was so Beloved of the Lord, as to be wonderfully rescued and preserved from the furious rage of his enemies, not only before,
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neither fully to recompense their cruelty upon those Persons, who by commixing Villany with Violence, lately attempted to embrue their (polluted) hands in his own Royal Blood:
neither Fully to recompense their cruelty upon those Persons, who by commixing Villainy with Violence, lately attempted to imbrue their (polluted) hands in his own Royal Blood:
So that his Majesty might have taken up a doleful Lamentation in allusion to that of the Daughter of Sion, mentioned in the 4. Chap. of Jeremiah, at the 31. ver. That bewaileth her self,
So that his Majesty might have taken up a doleful Lamentation in allusion to that of the Daughter of Sion, mentioned in the 4. Chap. of Jeremiah, At the 31. ver. That bewaileth her self,
for my Soul is wearied, because of Murtherers — But may God Almighty preserve our Prince his gracious Person, from all such Diabolical and Inhumane Attempts, by establishing Peace within the Walls of his Three Kingdoms, and Prosperity in the Palaces thereof;
for my Soul is wearied, Because of Murderers — But may God Almighty preserve our Prince his gracious Person, from all such Diabolical and Inhumane Attempts, by establishing Peace within the Walls of his Three Kingdoms, and Prosperity in the Palaces thereof;
Which that we may do, Let us implore God the Father, for the sake of God the Son, to endue us with the Grace of God the Holy Ghost, at all times, in all places,
Which that we may do, Let us implore God the Father, for the sake of God the Son, to endue us with the Grace of God the Holy Ghost, At all times, in all places,
and upon all occasions, to put in practice that Sacred Admonition of prudent Solomon (the Son of David ) in the Words of my present Text, where he saith to every Subject.
and upon all occasions, to put in practice that Sacred Admonition of prudent Solomon (the Son of David) in the Words of my present Text, where he Says to every Subject.
Now to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, a Trinity of Consubstantial Persons, subsisting in the Deity of one Individual Essence be ascribed,
Now to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, a Trinity of Consubstantial Persons, subsisting in the Deity of one Individu Essence be ascribed,
