A plot to disseize God of his right defeated, and the contrivers punished discovered in a sermon preached in the Cathedral of S. Paul, on the 15th of September, 1661, before the Right Honorable Sir Richard Browne, Knight and Baronet, Lord Mayor of the city of London / by Tho. Wood ...
My Design in the choice of this Scripture is to discover to this Honourable Corporation (and others of this great Assembly) A Plot. Not an imaginary one, such as (for ends of State) you have had heretofore many obtruded upon you, but a real Plot.
My Design in the choice of this Scripture is to discover to this Honourable Corporation (and Others of this great Assembly) A Plot. Not an imaginary one, such as (for ends of State) you have had heretofore many obtruded upon you, but a real Plot.
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withall, if the time will allow it, to manifest the Power of the same God in the Defeatment of it, and his Justice in the deserved punishment upon the Delinquente
withal, if the time will allow it, to manifest the Power of the same God in the Defeatment of it, and his justice in the deserved punishment upon the Delinquente
IN This Chapter we have two Brethren Competitors, scuffling hard which shall mount the first Chariot in Israel. Either had read his thoughts such a lofty Lecture, that like those great Roman Cortivals, they can indure nor Superior nor Equal.
IN This Chapter we have two Brothers Competitors, scuffling hard which shall mount the First Chariot in Israel. Either had read his thoughts such a lofty Lecture, that like those great Roman Cortivals, they can endure nor Superior nor Equal.
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That which awakes them into action, and puts life into their Resolutions, is the hourly expectation and Likelyhood of the long and last Sleep of their Father in Death.
That which awakes them into actium, and puts life into their Resolutions, is the hourly expectation and Likelihood of the long and last Sleep of their Father in Death.
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His able Shoulders had for a good space of time undergone their share in the Burden of Government (as a subordinate Assistant) during the Reign of his Predecessor Saul, and for nere Forty years he had steer'd the Affairs of State in chief;
His able Shoulders had for a good Molle of time undergone their share in the Burden of Government (as a subordinate Assistant) during the Reign of his Predecessor Saul, and for never Forty Years he had steered the Affairs of State in chief;
and neglect of due afforded means for its supportation) doth sometimes miscarry, they underprop and fortifie it with the association of such Friends, whose Power and Authority in the State, might almost without the justice of any Title, give credit and countenance to an adventurous Undertaker.
and neglect of endue afforded means for its supportation) does sometime miscarry, they underprop and fortify it with the association of such Friends, whose Power and authority in the State, might almost without the Justice of any Title, give credit and countenance to an adventurous Undertaker.
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when himself was become Child, and his Son Man. He lov'd him but too well (as we have a Say.) His continual indulgent cockering Carriage toward him we find noted in the Text,
when himself was become Child, and his Son Man. He loved him but too well (as we have a Say.) His continual indulgent cockering Carriage towards him we find noted in the Text,
Something there was in it or else the Holy Ghost would never have left it upon record, that his Father would not displease him from his Childhood, to say,
Something there was in it or Else the Holy Ghost would never have left it upon record, that his Father would not displease him from his Childhood, to say,
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Secondly, Nature had plaid the Prodigal with him, and conferred on him much of her Bounty for his Body, He was a goodly man to look upon, saith the Text;
Secondly, Nature had played the Prodigal with him, and conferred on him much of her Bounty for his Body, He was a goodly man to look upon, Says the Text;
and set aside divine Vertues (unlesse Theives (as Flattery) ill Education, or the like, have robb'd Us of them) 'twill not (perhaps) be extremely absurd to affirm the like of man.
and Set aside divine Virtues (unless Thieves (as Flattery) ill Education, or the like, have robbed Us of them) it'll not (perhaps) be extremely absurd to affirm the like of man.
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as to have rais'd them in such multitudes to side with him against their Soveraign? Adonijah his Brother here hath the very same advantage, that which would have exceedingly much set off a private man,
as to have raised them in such Multitudes to side with him against their Sovereign? Adonijah his Brother Here hath the very same advantage, that which would have exceedingly much Set off a private man,
His Mother bare him, &c. His Mother bare him next after Absolon? Why, what's that to the purpose? How comes this any way to advantage and promote his Cause? Yes, very much.
His Mother bore him, etc. His Mother bore him next After Absalom? Why, what's that to the purpose? How comes this any Way to advantage and promote his Cause? Yes, very much.
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Ammon the eldest Son (as we may read) was divers years before slain by Absolon; And Absolon the second Son again slain by Joab; and so as if they had never been, the natural right is devolv'd,
Ammon the eldest Son (as we may read) was diverse Years before slave by Absalom; And Absalom the second Son again slave by Joab; and so as if they had never been, the natural right is devolved,
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By the very Law of God a double portion was due to it, and because Kingdomes admit not of Division, of Partition (in those that are settled in a Succession) by the Law of God, of Nations, to the whole.
By the very Law of God a double portion was due to it, and Because Kingdoms admit not of Division, of Partition (in those that Are settled in a Succession) by the Law of God, of nations, to the Whole.
The end, reason, and But which they drive at in both, is to make this younger head, Head both of Young and Old in Israel. To set him upon the Throne of his Father,
The end, reason, and But which they drive At in both, is to make this younger head, Head both of Young and Old in Israel. To Set him upon the Throne of his Father,
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and publickly in the face of the World to justifie his private-taken-up-resolution. I will be King, vers. 5. This was their aim about this they consult.
and publicly in the face of the World to justify his private-taken-up-resolution. I will be King, vers. 5. This was their aim about this they consult.
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I might here (for the first part of my Text) enter upon a Common place of Counsell. Be plentiful in Quotations of what divine and prophane Writers, Oratours, Historians, Poets, have delivered in commendation of it.
I might Here (for the First part of my Text) enter upon a Common place of Counsel. Be plentiful in Quotations of what divine and profane Writers, Orators, Historians, Poets, have Delivered in commendation of it.
how 'tis the Steersman of a State, the Soul of all Sound Policy, and that which (next under Heaven) a Kingdome may chiefly thank for all its Happinesse, Peace, Plenty, every good thing.
how it's the Steersman of a State, the Soul of all Found Policy, and that which (next under Heaven) a Kingdom may chiefly thank for all its Happiness, Peace, Plenty, every good thing.
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What frequent examples there are in all Story of manifest and miserable inconveniencies, which men of all forts have run themselves into by inconsiderate rashnesse and temerarious precipitation.
What frequent Examples there Are in all Story of manifest and miserable inconveniences, which men of all forts have run themselves into by inconsiderate rashness and temerarious precipitation.
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Indeed they are but Illusions, when Action is not design'd to back them. And as faith without works is but an abusive misleading Chymaera, so 'tis here;
Indeed they Are but Illusions, when Actium is not designed to back them. And as faith without works is but an abusive misleading Chimera, so it's Here;
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Though Counsel seem to consist of more spiritual parts then Action, yet 'tis Action that makes the Demonstration; that raises out of the dust and gives Life and a Lasting Lustre to those advices, which else had perished like the untimely fruit of a Woman,
Though Counsel seem to consist of more spiritual parts then Actium, yet it's Actium that makes the Demonstration; that raises out of the dust and gives Life and a Lasting Lustre to those advices, which Else had perished like the untimely fruit of a Woman,
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for, for his Title and Likelyhoods we have them in the precedent Verse, and in this the well managing of both, He took Counsell, &c. Where first (to make way to my after Discourse) give me leave to observe that his ambition was better order'd and tutor'd then his Brother Absolons. I find not that he did any way envy or undermine his Fathers honour, or that he did so much as in a wish desire his Death.
for, for his Title and Likelihoods we have them in the precedent Verse, and in this the well managing of both, He took Counsel, etc. Where First (to make Way to my After Discourse) give me leave to observe that his ambition was better ordered and tutored then his Brother Absolom. I find not that he did any Way envy or undermine his Father's honour, or that he did so much as in a wish desire his Death.
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No such black thoughts came nere the Soul of our Adonijah, his ends and aims (for ought appears evidently from the Text) were more fair and justifiable;
No such black thoughts Come never the Soul of our Adonijah, his ends and aims (for ought appears evidently from the Text) were more fair and justifiable;
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Confers his design too with those, who had it been unlawful should have directed him, his Ghostly Father Abiathar, and his experienc'd Cousin Joab. But these are as forward as he,
Confers his Design too with those, who had it been unlawful should have directed him, his Ghostly Father Abiathar, and his experienced cousin Joab. But these Are as forward as he,
First, He goes not headdily and rashly to work, but Takes Counsell; The Wise man saith, There's more hope of a Fool then of a man hasty in matters, Prov. 29, 20. And (if I remember right) Charles Duke of Burgundy, I have read, taxed for this kind of Folly, of whom somebody records, that he seldome asked, never followed the advice of others.
First, He Goes not headdily and rashly to work, but Takes Counsel; The Wise man Says, There's more hope of a Fool then of a man hasty in matters, Curae 29, 20. And (if I Remember right) Charles Duke of Burgundy, I have read, taxed for this kind of Folly, of whom somebody records, that he seldom asked, never followed the Advice of Others.
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We cannot fasten this fault upon our Adonijah, he was no hasty inconsiderate Hotspurre; did not precipitate himself headlong into the businesse, fall back, fall edge, (as we have a word) but he looks before he leaps, chooseth his best ground for rising, goes on with wary advice and sound Deliberation.
We cannot fasten this fault upon our Adonijah, he was no hasty inconsiderate Hotspur; did not precipitate himself headlong into the business, fallen back, fallen edge, (as we have a word) but he looks before he leaps, chooses his best ground for rising, Goes on with wary Advice and found Deliberation.
So was Antiochus the great too, in his war against the Romans, and Zerxes a greater then he, in his expedition into Graecia, both weakly followed the feeble counsel of their effeminate Courtiers, men utterly unacquainted with Martial Discipline and Polity, save superficially to discourse on't,
So was Antiochus the great too, in his war against the Roman, and Xerxes a greater then he, in his expedition into Graecia, both weakly followed the feeble counsel of their effeminate Courtiers, men utterly unacquainted with Martial Discipline and Polity, save superficially to discourse oned,
before the strong advice of those tried spirits, the exiled Hero's, and that ever renowned, though unfortunate Hannibal. And they find the success answerable.
before the strong Advice of those tried spirits, the exiled Hero's, and that ever renowned, though unfortunate Hannibal. And they find the success answerable.
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The one at length, (in the midst of his own strength) is basely brav'd by but a Minister of State, imperiously circumscribed by an imaginary circle drawn with a wand about him,
The one At length, (in the midst of his own strength) is basely braved by but a Minister of State, imperiously circumscribed by an imaginary circle drawn with a wand about him,
That man can never be tax'd of much, of gross weakness, (unless he before-hand know men to be persidious) that believes them in their particular professions.
That man can never be taxed of much, of gross weakness, (unless he beforehand know men to be perfidious) that believes them in their particular professions.
Other considerations must be taken in too, (which I make no question Adonijah had a respect to) and they likewise according to the quality of the persons, vary exceedingly.
Other considerations must be taken in too, (which I make no question Adonijah had a respect to) and they likewise according to the quality of the Persons, vary exceedingly.
Hence (if I rightly record) the Lacedemonian Senators were exceeding coy of their Suffrages to a very profitable proposition for their Republick, laid before them by a lewd great one;
Hence (if I rightly record) the Lacedaemonian Senators were exceeding coy of their Suffrages to a very profitable proposition for their Republic, laid before them by a lewd great one;
but with such as were of conspicuous eminency, acquainted with the very bowels and secrets of the State, and that knew better then any how to steer him in his desired course.
but with such as were of conspicuous eminency, acquainted with the very bowels and secrets of the State, and that knew better then any how to steer him in his desired course.
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Ʋpon suspitious men (therefore) though they speak well, we are never to lean so hard as (should they treacherously slip aside) to give out selves a fall.
Ʋpon suspicious men (Therefore) though they speak well, we Are never to lean so hard as (should they treacherously slip aside) to give out selves a fallen.
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and other ways of courtesie and insinuation, so firmly assured to himself, as first, to deal sincerely with him, more to declare themselves for him, most of all to run the hazard of their own counsel,
and other ways of courtesy and insinuation, so firmly assured to himself, as First, to deal sincerely with him, more to declare themselves for him, most of all to run the hazard of their own counsel,
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and really to engage themselves in it by action. We find it in the last words, They helped forward, &c. To sum up all together, and so to make way to the main Observation.
and really to engage themselves in it by actium. We find it in the last words, They helped forward, etc. To sum up all together, and so to make Way to the main Observation.
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assisted in it by those of greatest power and sway in the State, Abiathar the high Priest, and Joab Captain of the Host, who delude him not with Court-Holy-Water, (a piece of falshood, a meer stranger for the most part to true Priests and right Souldiers) but their works speak them as good as their words;
assisted in it by those of greatest power and sway in the State, Abiathar the high Priest, and Joab Captain of the Host, who delude him not with Holy water, (a piece of falsehood, a mere stranger for the most part to true Priests and right Soldiers) but their works speak them as good as their words;
And he that shall consideratively read thus far the story, (ignorant of what ensured afterwards) would willingly (I suppose) venture his fortune in the same Bottome with the undertake For the design in the whole managing of it discovers such 〈 ◊ 〉 apparencies and probabilities of success,
And he that shall consideratively read thus Far the story, (ignorant of what insured afterwards) would willingly (I suppose) venture his fortune in the same Bottom with the undertake For the Design in the Whole managing of it discovers such 〈 ◊ 〉 apparencies and probabilities of success,
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The Lord doth whatever he will both in Heaven and Earth, and, should the whole world conspire in an insurrection to revense or alter one of his least decrees, their attempts would prove as vain as ridiculous.
The Lord does whatever he will both in Heaven and Earth, and, should the Whole world conspire in an insurrection to revense or altar one of his least decrees, their attempts would prove as vain as ridiculous.
For he that dwells in Heaven would laugh them to scorn, the Lord would have them in derision, Psalm 2. 3. A remarkable place to this purpose is that in the Prophecy of Isaiah, chap. 3. ver.
For he that dwells in Heaven would laugh them to scorn, the Lord would have them in derision, Psalm 2. 3. A remarkable place to this purpose is that in the Prophecy of Isaiah, chap. 3. ver.
or like (to come so neer, and no neerer) that holy League in France, the cause of so much mischief to that Kingdome, (and by their example to others.) Well,
or like (to come so near, and no nearer) that holy League in France, the cause of so much mischief to that Kingdom, (and by their Exampl to Others.) Well,
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Though all the Achitophels and Statists upon Earth project the contrary, yet his counsel shall for ever, and the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation, Psalm 33. 11. Wisdome and understanding,
Though all the Achitophels and Statists upon Earth project the contrary, yet his counsel shall for ever, and the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation, Psalm 33. 11. Wisdom and understanding,
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so in this particular of the Text) There is neither wisdome, nor understanding, nor counsel against the Lord, Prov. 21. 30. To reduce this meditation into matter of Use and Practice. First, It serves for Caution.
so in this particular of the Text) There is neither Wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against the Lord, Curae 21. 30. To reduce this meditation into matter of Use and Practice. First, It serves for Caution.
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and it was Gods extraordinary mercy towards them, that it broke not forth into the greatest of plagues and mischiefs, A Civil War: Read through this only Chapter,
and it was God's extraordinary mercy towards them, that it broke not forth into the greatest of plagues and mischiefs, A Civil War: Read through this only Chapter,
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Here was at one side the renowned Joab, Generalissimo of the Hosts of Israel, one who had merited that honour by a remarkable act of valour at his entrance,
Here was At one side the renowned Joab, Generalissimo of the Hosts of Israel, one who had merited that honour by a remarkable act of valour At his Entrance,
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and since for neer forty years had managed it with such success, that who could say, Joab ever turned his back upon his enemy? nay, that his sword ever was sheathed undrunken with the blood of the slain? Here went along with him all the Captains of the Host,
and since for near forty Years had managed it with such success, that who could say, Joab ever turned his back upon his enemy? nay, that his sword ever was sheathed undrunken with the blood of the slave? Here went along with him all the Captains of the Host,
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and which was almost as much as all, here was the high Priest, head of the Church in Sacris, who had walked so many years in and out before the people unblameably,
and which was almost as much as all, Here was the high Priest, head of the Church in Sacris, who had walked so many Years in and out before the people unblamably,
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and by insisting on that Text about the first-born in their Harangues and discourses to the people, boldly bore them in hand, that it was the cause of God, the will of Heaven which they pleaded for.
and by insisting on that Text about the firstborn in their Harangues and discourses to the people, boldly boar them in hand, that it was the cause of God, the will of Heaven which they pleaded for.
On the other side, there wanted not a Prophet Nathan, and a very eminent Priest too, chief of those about the Tabernacle, Zadok; and both these had undoubtedly their followers, which did as much for Solomon. Here were besides Benaijah one of the chief of David 's Worthies, together with Shimei and Rei, persons very remarkable.
On the other side, there wanted not a Prophet Nathan, and a very eminent Priest too, chief of those about the Tabernacle, Zadok; and both these had undoubtedly their followers, which did as much for Solomon. Here were beside Benaijah one of the chief of David is Worthies, together with Shimei and Rei, Persons very remarkable.
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So that here we find Statesman against Statesman, Captain against Captain, Souldier against Souldier, and (which commonly puzzles the general sort of people most) Altare contra Altare, a Prophet joyn'd with a chief Priest to ballance Abiathar the Supreme;
So that Here we find Statesman against Statesman, Captain against Captain, Soldier against Soldier, and (which commonly puzzles the general sort of people most) Altar contra Altar, a Prophet joined with a chief Priest to balance Abiathar the Supreme;
And though the advantage (had the quarrel been suddenly to have been comprimis'd by the swords decision) lay clearly in all humane probability on the side of Adonijah. Yet knowing upright men measure not their adherence to a cause so much by the rule of power as justice;
And though the advantage (had the quarrel been suddenly to have been compromised by the swords decision) lay clearly in all humane probability on the side of Adonijah. Yet knowing upright men measure not their adherence to a cause so much by the Rule of power as Justice;
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and the inferiour multitude who wanted the spirit of discerning, and in such bickerings were sure to carry away the most blows, could not but be exceedingly staggered and distracted, to observe the strange sidings amongst the powerful, the prudent,
and the inferior multitude who wanted the Spirit of discerning, and in such bickerings were sure to carry away the most blows, could not but be exceedingly staggered and distracted, to observe the strange sidings among the powerful, the prudent,
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and the reputed religious, which sate next the Helm of the State. (In all difficulties undeterminable at home) their opinion of others whom they fancy honest and wiser then themselves, being almost the only Pole-star they steer their course by.
and the reputed religious, which sat next the Helm of the State. (In all difficulties undeterminable At home) their opinion of Others whom they fancy honest and Wiser then themselves, being almost the only Polestar they steer their course by.
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and the case in the Text of elder and younger, Nature and Promise, was not neither (if we look to the bottome of the business) a stranger to our Controversie.
and the case in the Text of elder and younger, Nature and Promise, was not neither (if we look to the bottom of the business) a stranger to our Controversy.
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We have had the miserable experience of a sad, miserable Civil War, and that accompanyed with as much division between men of all sorts, degrees and conditions,
We have had the miserable experience of a sad, miserable Civil War, and that accompanied with as much division between men of all sorts, Degrees and conditions,
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and prosecuted with as much Heathenish heart-burning, as (I believe) since there were men enough in the world to make up such a politique Society as a Kingdome, never more in any.
and prosecuted with as much Heathenish heartburning, as (I believe) since there were men enough in the world to make up such a politic Society as a Kingdom, never more in any.
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And because Civil strifes are never so hotly pursued as Religious, coldness (which in other contentions is presumed to proceed from modemtion) being not admitted the favour of such a construction in this, (to exasperate mens minds more) This War was at first (by the cunning of some) so Christians and the Laws of the Land, the Liberty of the Subject,
And Because Civil strifes Are never so hotly pursued as Religious, coldness (which in other contentions is presumed to proceed from modemtion) being not admitted the favour of such a construction in this, (to exasperate men's minds more) This War was At First (by the cunning of Some) so Christians and the Laws of the Land, the Liberty of the Subject,
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and I know not what other Priviledges, brought in as Gosipps yea, and the Solemnity and Sacrament of an Oath likewise added, to terrifie back-sliders, discover enemies, and associate friends more firmly.
and I know not what other Privileges, brought in as Gosipps yea, and the Solemnity and Sacrament of an Oath likewise added, to terrify backsliders, discover enemies, and associate Friends more firmly.
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Well, we fought, and who would have thought that the noise (though once we find in the case of the barbarous Midianites, Judg. 7. 12.) of a few empty Pitchers,
Well, we fought, and who would have Thought that the noise (though once we find in the case of the barbarous midianites, Judges 7. 12.) of a few empty Pitchers,
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and discover the great Design) there did follow such a general alienation of affections, such an aversion from what people before so exceedingly over-much doted upon, that a Parallel to it can hardly be re-mark'd in any story,
and discover the great Design) there did follow such a general alienation of affections, such an aversion from what people before so exceedingly overmuch doted upon, that a Parallel to it can hardly be remarked in any story,
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or every blast of present Success, that we believe not every spirit, or powerful perswasion, or great example, for divers that boast themselves of God are not such;
or every blast of present Success, that we believe not every Spirit, or powerful persuasion, or great Exampl, for diverse that boast themselves of God Are not such;
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nay our very Reason, that by strong dazeling delusions, we have been cajol'd iuto such a Pit-fall, from which only the Almighty power and extraordinary Goodnesse could, redeem us.
nay our very Reason, that by strong dazzling delusions, we have been cajoled juto such a Pitfall, from which only the Almighty power and extraordinary goodness could, Redeem us.
Secondly, for Comfort. To stay our hearts as with Flagons of Wine, when we consider, that not one word of Heavens mouth, made to our own souls or others, shall fall to the Ground.
Secondly, for Comfort. To stay our hearts as with Flagons of Wine, when we Consider, that not one word of Heavens Mouth, made to our own Souls or Others, shall fallen to the Ground.
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Though, for the present, perhaps thou mayest perceive nothing lesse, no Shadow of Likelyhood, all thing to run to a Retrograde. course to their seeming accomplishment.
Though, for the present, perhaps thou Mayest perceive nothing less, no Shadow of Likelihood, all thing to run to a Retrograde. course to their seeming accomplishment.
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Yet possesse thy Soul with patience, stand and see the Salvation of the Lord, rest upon his All-sufficiency, believe with Abraham, even above hope, &c. He doth divers times work out his ends by means, in our shallow conceits apparently contrary.
Yet possess thy Soul with patience, stand and see the Salvation of the Lord, rest upon his All-sufficiency, believe with Abraham, even above hope, etc. He does diverse times work out his ends by means, in our shallow conceits apparently contrary.
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that Word of truth hath spoken it, not one word of whose Truth, shall return empty, Heaven and Earth shall passe away, but, &c. Third, for Direction, to steer our course on the troublesome Sea of this World, that so we may arrive at the Haven where we would be;
that Word of truth hath spoken it, not one word of whose Truth, shall return empty, Heaven and Earth shall pass away, but, etc. Third, for Direction, to steer our course on the troublesome Sea of this World, that so we may arrive At the Haven where we would be;
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Length of Dayes are in his right hand, and in his left Riches and Honour. Prov. And if we'l credit the Divel he'l tell us that all these are his too, once to be sure we know he told the very Owner so to his Face, Matth. 4. and where he is likely to gain more belief, he will cettainly be more forward to boast his vain Title.
Length of Days Are in his right hand, and in his left Riches and Honour. Curae And if we'll credit the devil He'll tell us that all these Are his too, once to be sure we know he told the very Owner so to his Face, Matthew 4. and where he is likely to gain more belief, he will cettainly be more forward to boast his vain Title.
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nor the Sollicitousnesse of our hearts, not the Drudgery of our hands, nor the whole concurrence of our created strength, improv'd by all accessory procurable Assistances, that can finally render our attempts successeful.
nor the Solicitousness of our hearts, not the Drudgery of our hands, nor the Whole concurrence of our created strength, improved by all accessory procurable Assistances, that can finally render our attempts successful.
The latter of which alone was so powerful in the State, that David himself (though a King well-beloved of his Subjects) confesseth him too hard for him,
The latter of which alone was so powerful in the State, that David himself (though a King well-beloved of his Subject's) Confesses him too hard for him,
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and for the murder of divers of his dear friends, durst not punish him. Yet see notwithstanding all these interests, assistances, probabilities, Heaven overswaies and determines the contrary:
and for the murder of diverse of his dear Friends, durst not Punish him. Yet see notwithstanding all these interests, assistances, probabilities, Heaven oversways and determines the contrary:
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Go but to the latter end of the Chapter, and there we shall read that Solomon is King. So true is that of the holy Ghost, the foolishness of God is wiser then mans wisdome,
Go but to the latter end of the Chapter, and there we shall read that Solomon is King. So true is that of the holy Ghost, the foolishness of God is Wiser then men Wisdom,
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how durst he himself take counsel and plead his own Title, when that Wonderful Counsellour and Supreme Judge both of Heaven and Earth was in the Cause his adversary?
how durst he himself take counsel and plead his own Title, when that Wondered Counselor and Supreme Judge both of Heaven and Earth was in the Cause his adversary?
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and inveigles us to any impious, desperate undertaking. Caesar, thought a Kingdome worth an oath-breaking. And I have observed it, that Religion hath not such another shrewd enemy as ambition.
and inveigles us to any impious, desperate undertaking. Caesar, Thought a Kingdom worth an oath-breaking. And I have observed it, that Religion hath not such Another shrewd enemy as ambition.
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and you'll scarce find one of a thousand that have let go their hold, or relinquish'd probabilities of Soveraignty, out of a meer respect to conscience.
and You'll scarce find one of a thousand that have let go their hold, or relinquished probabilities of Sovereignty, out of a mere respect to conscience.
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For God's high Priest to set himself against God, and to oppose his will and purposes, must needs be to those that consider the circumstances of the story and person, a matter of just astonishment.
For God's high Priest to Set himself against God, and to oppose his will and Purposes, must needs be to those that Consider the Circumstances of the story and person, a matter of just astonishment.
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Shall we say for him by way of excuse, or extenuation, that perchance he might not be clearly and throughly acquainted with God's will in this particular.
Shall we say for him by Way of excuse, or extenuation, that perchance he might not be clearly and thoroughly acquainted with God's will in this particular.
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for supposing him ignorant do but shew me what so great evil he had done. But indeed faulty he was, I make no question, knowingly and presumptuously faulty too.
for supposing him ignorant do but show me what so great evil he had done. But indeed faulty he was, I make no question, knowingly and presumptuously faulty too.
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And that some clearer intimation of God's pleasure was the ground of Davids oath to Bathsheba by the Lord, that her son should reign after him, may be more then probably conjectured.
And that Some clearer intimation of God's pleasure was the ground of Davids oath to Bathsheba by the Lord, that her son should Reign After him, may be more then probably conjectured.
Abiathar here though the High Priest, and headman of the Church, yet led aside by some corrupt respects, goes about (as much as in him lies) to frustrate Gods promise and appointment. He helps forward Adonijah.
Abiathar Here though the High Priest, and headman of the Church, yet led aside by Some corrupt respects, Goes about (as much as in him lies) to frustrate God's promise and appointment. He helps forward Adonijah.
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how may we now justifie God? Was there no partiality, no iniquity in him, to prefer the younger before the elder? Primogeniture by his own Law, had the priviledge of a double portion,
how may we now justify God? Was there no partiality, no iniquity in him, to prefer the younger before the elder? Primogeniture by his own Law, had the privilege of a double portion,
and doth he now (for no wickedness neither that we read of) bar Adonijah from this Prerogative? Shall not the Judge of all the world do right? Shall he do any man wrong? that be far from him.
and does he now (for no wickedness neither that we read of) bar Adonijah from this Prerogative? Shall not the Judge of all the world do right? Shall he do any man wrong? that be Far from him.
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They write him down a God on Earth and therefore herein they will have him like the God of Heaven. And your greatest Statists of Laws in Monarchies, tell us, that they bind only those that are under them.
They write him down a God on Earth and Therefore herein they will have him like the God of Heaven. And your greatest Statists of Laws in Monarchies, tell us, that they bind only those that Are under them.
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Hence that usual Say (considering the unsufficiency of Laws, to meet with those millions of circumstances) (one of which may alter a case) Better a privaete mischief then a publick inconvenience.
Hence that usual Say (considering the unsufficiency of Laws, to meet with those millions of Circumstances) (one of which may altar a case) Better a privaete mischief then a public inconvenience.
Secondly, But this Discourse of Gods absolute power to do whatsoever he will, and that all being truly his both in Heaven and Earth, he may dispose of his own as it pleaseth him, will perchance scarce satisfie some,
Secondly, But this Discourse of God's absolute power to do whatsoever he will, and that all being truly his both in Heaven and Earth, he may dispose of his own as it Pleases him, will perchance scarce satisfy Some,
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But heaven according to several Exigencies singled them out several men, of several Tribes and Families, of proportionable Abilities, to sit at the Helm of the State.
But heaven according to several Exigencies singled them out several men, of several Tribes and Families, of proportionable Abilities, to fit At the Helm of the State.
and might without the least injustice have fastned upon any issue of his aswell as Solomon. So that as St. Augustine in another case, Huic fit misericordia, illi non injuria;
and might without the least injustice have fastened upon any issue of his aswell as Solomon. So that as Saint Augustine in Another case, Huic fit misericordia, illi non injuria;
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Considering then that the Common-wealth of Israel, was so constituted at the Beginning, and had so continued many hundred years, that none could pretend to the Principality by Filiation,
Considering then that the Commonwealth of Israel, was so constituted At the Beginning, and had so continued many hundred Years, that none could pretend to the Principality by Filiation,
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and therefore at this time fell not under the Cognizance of that Law of Primogeniture, (which God (surceasing his claim) suffer'd it to do in the Ages following.) Considering too, that as the right of Election was in God,
and Therefore At this time fell not under the Cognizance of that Law of Primogeniture, (which God (surceasing his claim) suffered it to do in the Ages following.) Considering too, that as the right of Election was in God,
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For we find (and I thought not fit to conclude without this Note) they paid deerly for it (and so shall all those sooner or later that attempt upon any of Gods Reservations) they had better been out of Employment then have had such Wages.
For we find (and I Thought not fit to conclude without this Note) they paid dearly for it (and so shall all those sooner or later that attempt upon any of God's Reservations) they had better been out of Employment then have had such Wages.
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Joab had before committed divers Murthers, and so powerful he was in the State, that Vengeance by the hand of the present Magistrate durst not seize on him.
Joab had before committed diverse Murders, and so powerful he was in the State, that Vengeance by the hand of the present Magistrate durst not seize on him.
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And this consideration well sifted (would the Time, and the Space allotted for this exercise bear it) would afford us fresh matter of Contemplation and Discourse, about the certain, yet secret ways of Providence.
And this consideration well sifted (would the Time, and the Molle allotted for this exercise bear it) would afford us fresh matter of Contemplation and Discourse, about the certain, yet secret ways of Providence.
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But these will fall more fitly into some Texts in the Second Chapter. To the only wise and powerful Trinity, Three persons, One God, be ascribed, &c. Amen. FINIS.
But these will fallen more fitly into Some Texts in the Second Chapter. To the only wise and powerful Trinity, Three Persons, One God, be ascribed, etc. Amen. FINIS.
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