An assize-sermon preached in the cathedral-church of St. Peter in York, March the 8th, 1685/6, before the Right Honourable Sir Edward Nevill and Sir Henry Bedingfield ... by Christopher Wyvill ...
WE have in this Chapter, and in the rest that follow, to the end of this book, the history of what befel the Children of Israel immediately after the death of Joshua, and of the Elders that were contemporary with him:
WE have in this Chapter, and in the rest that follow, to the end of this book, the history of what befell the Children of Israel immediately After the death of joshua, and of the Elders that were contemporary with him:
with a great corruption in their Religion, instanced in the Idolatry of Micah, and afterwards set up and established by the Tribe of Dan, which occasion'd a large Division and Schism of a long continuance;
with a great corruption in their Religion, instanced in the Idolatry of micah, and afterwards Set up and established by the Tribe of Dan, which occasioned a large Division and Schism of a long Continuance;
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with a general depravation of their manners, exemplified in the prodigious lust of the Gibeonites, where we have their sin of a monstrous nature in forcing the Levites Concubine to death,
with a general depravation of their manners, exemplified in the prodigious lust of the Gibeonites, where we have their since of a monstrous nature in forcing the Levites Concubine to death,
and the punishment ensuing thereupon, inflicted by the rest of Israel, even to the cutting off of almost the whole Tribe of Benjamin: The cause of all which the Holy Ghost hath no less than four times set down to be their want of a King:
and the punishment ensuing thereupon, inflicted by the rest of Israel, even to the cutting off of almost the Whole Tribe of Benjamin: The cause of all which the Holy Ghost hath no less than four times Set down to be their want of a King:
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for in those days there was no King in Israel, no supreme Ruler that had the management of publick affairs, no Chief Governour to keep the People in mind of their duty, no setled Magistrate to take cognizance of evil doers,
for in those days there was no King in Israel, no supreme Ruler that had the management of public affairs, no Chief Governor to keep the People in mind of their duty, no settled Magistrate to take cognizance of evil doers,
for Joshua was dead, in whole days we are told they forsook the Lord; and the Elders were dead, that had known all the works of the Lord that he had done for Israel, and by their countenance and Authority upheld things in a good posture;
for joshua was dead, in Whole days we Are told they forsook the Lord; and the Elders were dead, that had known all the works of the Lord that he had done for Israel, and by their countenance and authority upheld things in a good posture;
and the Government under the extraordinary power of particular Judges was not as yet erected. There being therefore no publick Person that had the s•le power over the whole Community,
and the Government under the extraordinary power of particular Judges was not as yet erected. There being Therefore no public Person that had the s•le power over the Whole Community,
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by which manner of speech may be understood whatsoever disorder in the worship of God, whatsoever misdemeanour in common conversation a rude multitude without an Head to guide and govern them, might be guilty of whatsoever distraction and confusion either in Church or State, a Nation not having a lawful Governour to support and protect it may be liable unto.
by which manner of speech may be understood whatsoever disorder in the worship of God, whatsoever misdemeanour in Common Conversation a rude multitude without an Head to guide and govern them, might be guilty of whatsoever distraction and confusion either in Church or State, a nation not having a lawful Governor to support and Pact it may be liable unto.
It was for want of Government among the Children of Israel, that things went so ill amongst them, that every man did that which was right in his own eyes:
It was for want of Government among the Children of Israel, that things went so ill among them, that every man did that which was right in his own eyes:
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That Government would have kept the state of affairs in a good condition, and prevented the mischiefs and evils that might arise from every mans doing what was right in his own eyes.
That Government would have kept the state of affairs in a good condition, and prevented the mischiefs and evils that might arise from every men doing what was right in his own eyes.
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and administred by lawful Magistrates, may receive great advantages ▪ He may keep what is his own with quietness and immunity, without disturbance or distraction:
and administered by lawful Magistrates, may receive great advantages ▪ He may keep what is his own with quietness and immunity, without disturbance or distraction:
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He may serve and worship God in publick, according to the will of God (which is the greatest priviledge a Man can have upon Earth) with security and chearfulness.
He may serve and worship God in public, according to the will of God (which is the greatest privilege a Man can have upon Earth) with security and cheerfulness.
Liberty and property (which are so much in every Mans mouth, the desire of every Mans heart, things in themselves most excellent and useful,) he may in great measure enjoy, provided that he keeps himself within the compass of the Laws, which are the great conservatives of them both:
Liberty and property (which Are so much in every men Mouth, the desire of every men heart, things in themselves most excellent and useful,) he may in great measure enjoy, provided that he keeps himself within the compass of the Laws, which Are the great conservatives of them both:
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What the Town-Clerk of Ephesus said in the Acts of the Apostles concerning That City, may as well be said of every good Government, if Demetrius and the Craftsmen that are with him have a matter against any man, the Law is open,
What the Town-Clerk of Ephesus said in the Acts of the Apostles Concerning That city, may as well be said of every good Government, if Demetrius and the Craftsmen that Are with him have a matter against any man, the Law is open,
But that is not the fault of the Government, but of the Witnesses that appear against him, according to whose evident proof and positive Oaths the Law determines and proceeds to judgment.
But that is not the fault of the Government, but of the Witnesses that appear against him, according to whose evident proof and positive Oaths the Law determines and proceeds to judgement.
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But as far as humane Laws and Constitutions are capable of doing, there may be in every well setled Government (in This, God be praised, there is) good provision taken for the security of every Man's Person,
But as Far as humane Laws and Constitutions Are capable of doing, there may be in every well settled Government (in This, God be praised, there is) good provision taken for the security of every Man's Person,
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and if a Man cannot make immediate application to the King himself, he may to his subordinate Officers, who act in his Name and by his Commission, from whose Hands he may receive the administration of Justice,
and if a Man cannot make immediate application to the King himself, he may to his subordinate Officers, who act in his Name and by his Commission, from whose Hands he may receive the administration of justice,
(2dly.) The benefits of Government may be considered in reference to the whole Community or complex Body of the People in general, every Order and Society of Men being hugely advantaged thereby:
(2dly.) The benefits of Government may be considered in Referente to the Whole Community or complex Body of the People in general, every Order and Society of Men being hugely advantaged thereby:
and whilst there are rewards and punishments to be by Governours distributed according to the merits and deserts of Men good Men will thereby be encouraged to proceed in Vertue,
and while there Are rewards and punishments to be by Governors distributed according to the merits and deserts of Men good Men will thereby be encouraged to proceed in Virtue,
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It is not indeed in the power of Government to make Men good when they are not so, (for that can only be done by the Grace of God's Holy Spirit converting their Hearts, changing their natures,
It is not indeed in the power of Government to make Men good when they Are not so, (for that can only be done by the Grace of God's Holy Spirit converting their Hearts, changing their nature's,
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) but it may terrifie them from breaking forth into outragious practices, it may restrain them from doing much harm, it may inflict just Penalties upon them for what they shall do amiss,
) but it may terrify them from breaking forth into outrageous practices, it may restrain them from doing much harm, it may inflict just Penalties upon them for what they shall do amiss,
for, Rulers are a terrour to evil works, and they bear not the Sword in vain, for they are the Ministers of God for our good, revengers to execute wrath upon them that do evil:
for, Rulers Are a terror to evil works, and they bear not the Sword in vain, for they Are the Ministers of God for our good, revengers to execute wrath upon them that do evil:
And the due execution of the Laws upon such Offenders is a great excitement to Virtue and Piety, which cannot well be more discouraged than when Vice goes unpunished.
And the due execution of the Laws upon such Offenders is a great excitement to Virtue and Piety, which cannot well be more discouraged than when Vice Goes unpunished.
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And then as for the publick Peace of a Nation, (without which the condition both of Church and State would be desperately miserable) where Government is preserved, that is sufficiently taken care for.
And then as for the public Peace of a nation, (without which the condition both of Church and State would be desperately miserable) where Government is preserved, that is sufficiently taken care for.
For in case of Seditious Tumults, or the open Rebellion of ill Subjects, there are those who are authorised to oppose them, enabled with power to suppress them, directed how to proceed against them,
For in case of Seditious Tumults, or the open Rebellion of ill Subject's, there Are those who Are authorised to oppose them, enabled with power to suppress them, directed how to proceed against them,
and brought to condign punishment, by the vigilance and care and justice of the Government, they are prevented from endeavouring to commit what their Traiterous hearts do suggest to them:
and brought to condign punishment, by the vigilance and care and Justice of the Government, they Are prevented from endeavouring to commit what their Traitorous hearts do suggest to them:
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The very Dread of Authority keeps them in awe and subjection, and makes them (contrary to their own inclinations) appear as friends to That Government, which had they power, they would totally ruine and subvert.
The very Dread of authority keeps them in awe and subjection, and makes them (contrary to their own inclinations) appear as Friends to That Government, which had they power, they would totally ruin and subvert.
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whilst the Government is kept entire at home, under the protection of which the whole Body of the People may be safe, it being a good guard and defence unto them, sufficient care being by it taken to shelter them from suffering under a sudden Invasion,
while the Government is kept entire At home, under the protection of which the Whole Body of the People may be safe, it being a good guard and defence unto them, sufficient care being by it taken to shelter them from suffering under a sudden Invasion,
( 3dly. ) The benefits of Government may be considered, in reference to the inconveniencies and miseries that will certainly follow upon the want of it.
(3dly.) The benefits of Government may be considered, in Referente to the inconveniences and misery's that will Certainly follow upon the want of it.
unless perhaps we shall do violence to our very reason, and account it a liberty to be tyrannized over by the scum and dregs of the People, to be enslaved by the Members of our own Body,
unless perhaps we shall do violence to our very reason, and account it a liberty to be tyrannized over by the scum and dregs of the People, to be enslaved by the Members of our own Body,
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and which is worst of all, there can no redress be had for such grievances, no justice obtain'd against such Malefactors, no Magistrate to flie to for help and succour.
and which is worst of all, there can no redress be had for such grievances, no Justice obtained against such Malefactors, no Magistrate to fly to for help and succour.
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But we find by experience that some Men are so intolerably bad, so prodigiously unreasonable, that (without an over-ruling power to restrain and keep them in) 'twill hardly be possible for others, that are not of the like disposition, to live peaceably amongst them.
But we find by experience that Some Men Are so intolerably bad, so prodigiously unreasonable, that (without an overruling power to restrain and keep them in) it'll hardly be possible for Others, that Are not of the like disposition, to live peaceably among them.
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There are some Men even in the best constituted Government, whom the Laws, though in their full force and power, can have no good influence upon, whom no example of Punishment, no fear of Justice, no dread of Authority can with-hold from breaking forth into what their wild lusts and vile passions shall prompt them to.
There Are Some Men even in the best constituted Government, whom the Laws, though in their full force and power, can have no good influence upon, whom no Exampl of Punishment, no Fear of justice, no dread of authority can withhold from breaking forth into what their wild Lustiest and vile passion shall prompt them to.
Now what will not such Men do, when there is no restraint upon them, none to execute the Laws against them, none that may justly call them to an account for what they do? the Flood-gates to irreligion and impiety will then be set wide open,
Now what will not such Men do, when there is no restraint upon them, none to execute the Laws against them, none that may justly call them to an account for what they do? the Floodgates to irreligion and impiety will then be Set wide open,
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This was the case of the Israelites in those days, when they had no King; for they gave themselves over to all profaneness and debauchery, they corrupted themselves more than their Fathers in following other Gods to serve them,
This was the case of the Israelites in those days, when they had no King; for they gave themselves over to all profaneness and debauchery, they corrupted themselves more than their Father's in following other God's to serve them,
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Besides, a Nation without Government cannot in any probability long subsist, but will be exposed to the rapine and spoil of its neighbouring Inhabitants:
Beside, a nation without Government cannot in any probability long subsist, but will be exposed to the rapine and spoil of its neighbouring Inhabitants:
An example of which we may find in the 18th. Chapter of this Book of Judges, where we read, that when the People of Laish dwelt careless after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure,
an Exampl of which we may find in the 18th. Chapter of this Book of Judges, where we read, that when the People of Laish dwelled careless After the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure,
II. I shall now in the Second place propound to your Consideration, from the words of my Text, the Happiness of a Nation that hath a King, upon whose shoulders the whole Government doth rest, in whose hands is the sole administration of publick Affairs, from whom only all inferiour Magistrates derive the power by which they act.
II I shall now in the Second place propound to your Consideration, from the words of my Text, the Happiness of a nation that hath a King, upon whose shoulders the Whole Government does rest, in whose hands is the sole administration of public Affairs, from whom only all inferior Magistrates derive the power by which they act.
(1.) And first, we may consider that Kingly or Monarchical Government is the Institution and Ordinance of God, who not only hath taught us in his Holy Word, that he is the Author of it,
(1.) And First, we may Consider that Kingly or Monarchical Government is the Institution and Ordinance of God, who not only hath taught us in his Holy Word, that he is the Author of it,
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For the Patriarchs, and Moses, and Joshua, and the several Judges, (although they had not the Solemnity of Regal unction) yet each of them had a Regal power,
For the Patriarchs, and Moses, and joshua, and the several Judges, (although they had not the Solemnity of Regal unction) yet each of them had a Regal power,
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as they had formerly had, but by ordinary succession, after the manner of other Nations,) they were indeed reproved, not because it was contrary to the will of God, that they should have a King,
as they had formerly had, but by ordinary succession, After the manner of other nations,) they were indeed reproved, not Because it was contrary to the will of God, that they should have a King,
And further, they discovered their ingratitude and disobedience to God by such a demand, who in ▪ and by his Vice-roy Samuel at That time reigned over them.
And further, they discovered their ingratitude and disobedience to God by such a demand, who in ▪ and by his Viceroy Samuel At That time reigned over them.
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or confirm'd by God's appointment, but This. And we cannot but plainly perceive a great part of his divine Image, a glorious Ray of his Majesty illustriously shining in it, in that so many Thousands of People should submit themselves to the Supream Power and Dominion of One man,
or confirmed by God's appointment, but This. And we cannot but plainly perceive a great part of his divine Image, a glorious Ray of his Majesty illustriously shining in it, in that so many Thousands of People should submit themselves to the Supreme Power and Dominion of One man,
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Wherefore, if it be a blessing to enjoy what God doth give, and is the Author of, we must then conclude that the having of a King is one part of a Nations happiness,
Wherefore, if it be a blessing to enjoy what God does give, and is the Author of, we must then conclude that the having of a King is one part of a nations happiness,
(2.) And that This blessing, This happiness of having a King may further appear, we may consider that there is a near Relation betwixt a King and his People;
(2.) And that This blessing, This happiness of having a King may further appear, we may Consider that there is a near Relation betwixt a King and his People;
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and carefully tending them, as a natural Father doth his own Children) but he is even the very Breath of their nostrils, the Soul that actuates and enlivens the whole body of the Commonwealth, the Spring and Principle of motion, by which his Subjects do,
and carefully tending them, as a natural Father does his own Children) but he is even the very Breath of their nostrils, the Soul that actuates and enlivens the Whole body of the Commonwealth, the Spring and Principle of motion, by which his Subject's do,
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From Him we enjoy many benefits, to Him we are obliged next under God, for divers great comforts and conveniences of life, in consideration of which that character which the Word of God hath given him of the Breath of our Nostrils, may hold good.
From Him we enjoy many benefits, to Him we Are obliged next under God, for diverse great comforts and conveniences of life, in consideration of which that character which the Word of God hath given him of the Breath of our Nostrils, may hold good.
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Insomuch that in every Court of Judicature we may imagine that we behold the King Himself (forasmuch as that we see His Representative) sitting before us, speaking unto us,
Insomuch that in every Court of Judicature we may imagine that we behold the King Himself (forasmuch as that we see His Representative) sitting before us, speaking unto us,
Without him the good and wholesome Laws of the Land (by which our lives, our fortunes, our Priviledges, our Religion are secured) would be of no use to us.
Without him the good and wholesome Laws of the Land (by which our lives, our fortune's, our Privileges, our Religion Are secured) would be of no use to us.
Upon Him depends the stability and welfare of the State, He sustaining the Government of it, He hearing up the Pillars of it; He effecting its Prosperity; promoting its Trade; advancing its Wealth; preserving its tranquillity:
Upon Him depends the stability and welfare of the State, He sustaining the Government of it, He hearing up the Pillars of it; He effecting its Prosperity; promoting its Trade; advancing its Wealth; preserving its tranquillity:
So truly may that complement of Tertullus to Felix the Governour, in the Acts of the Apostles, be apply'd to the King, seeing that by Thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this Nation by thy Providence, we accept it always and in all places, most noble Felix with all thankfulness.
So truly may that compliment of Tertullus to Felix the Governor, in the Acts of the Apostles, be applied to the King, seeing that by Thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy Deeds Are done unto this nation by thy Providence, we accept it always and in all places, most noble Felix with all thankfulness.
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if his Arms be not victorious, if his Empire be disturbed, His State disorder'd, and His Throne but once shaken or weakned, the Church cannot but at the same time be in distress, and partake of the shock.
if his Arms be not victorious, if his Empire be disturbed, His State disordered, and His Throne but once shaken or weakened, the Church cannot but At the same time be in distress, and partake of the shock.
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Without publick peace and quietness, godliness and honesty (the promoting of which is the great business and design of the Church) cannot well be upheld,
Without public peace and quietness, godliness and honesty (the promoting of which is the great business and Design of the Church) cannot well be upheld,
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The good effect of which most gracious promise, we of this Church do at this day find, God having set over us a King, through whose indulgence our Church is nourished and supported.
The good Effect of which most gracious promise, we of this Church do At this day find, God having Set over us a King, through whose indulgence our Church is nourished and supported.
Now upon these accounts all Sovereign Kings and Princes may be very properly styled (as our Saviour hath called them) Benefactors, for so they really are in an eminent degree;
Now upon these accounts all Sovereign Kings and Princes may be very properly styled (as our Saviour hath called them) Benefactors, for so they really Are in an eminent degree;
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and for these Considerations every King is the breath of their Peoples nostrils; so close a connexion, so near a Relation is there betwixt Him and them.
and for these Considerations every King is the breath of their Peoples nostrils; so close a connexion, so near a Relation is there betwixt Him and them.
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(3.) For the farther confirmation of which, we may add, that God Almighty (for the security of a Nations happiness in the enjoyment of their King) hath by many good Laws provided for the preservation of his Person from harm and violence, making it sinful and damnable for any of his Subjects to resist him,
(3.) For the farther confirmation of which, we may add, that God Almighty (for the security of a nations happiness in the enjoyment of their King) hath by many good Laws provided for the preservation of his Person from harm and violence, making it sinful and damnable for any of his Subject's to resist him,
And again, for the punishment of a wicked People, God oftentimes taketh away their King from them, depriving them thereby of the blessings they enjoy'd by him, suffering Him for their great affliction to fall into sad misfortunes,
And again, for the punishment of a wicked People, God oftentimes Takes away their King from them, depriving them thereby of the blessings they enjoyed by him, suffering Him for their great affliction to fallen into sad misfortunes,
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In those days Sacriledge was accounted no Sin, Killing no Murther, Extortion no Robbery, nor any injustice to those that were vilified by the Name of Malignants esteem'd unlawful.
In those days Sacrilege was accounted no since, Killing no Murder, Extortion no Robbery, nor any injustice to those that were vilified by the Name of Malignants esteemed unlawful.
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And what was the cause (I beseech you) of all these things, but that the Crown of our Head was fallen, but that the Light of the Nation was quenched, but that the breath of our Nostrils was intercepted,
And what was the cause (I beseech you) of all these things, but that the Crown of our Head was fallen, but that the Light of the nation was quenched, but that the breath of our Nostrils was intercepted,
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but when) one King was Murthered, and another Banished, then it was that these Barbarities were perpetrated ▪ those were the days wherein every man did that which was right in his own eyes;
but when) one King was Murdered, and Another Banished, then it was that these Barbarities were perpetrated ▪ those were the days wherein every man did that which was right in his own eyes;
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and changed into several shapes and figures, was, through God's great Mercy and great Providence, reduced again into its ancient form of Kingly Government;
and changed into several shapes and figures, was, through God's great Mercy and great Providence, reduced again into its ancient from of Kingly Government;
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Light did then spring out of Darkness, and the course of things turned into their right Channel, in which may they successfully continue, till time shall be no more!
Light did then spring out of Darkness, and the course of things turned into their right Channel, in which may they successfully continue, till time shall be no more!
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and all true lovers of the prosperity of their Country to joyn with me. III. Having thus done with the two first things proposed to be discoursed upon, I shall now proceed in the Third and last place, to make Application, by propounding to you the Practical influence arising from both. (1.) And first;
and all true lovers of the Prosperity of their Country to join with me. III. Having thus done with the two First things proposed to be discoursed upon, I shall now proceed in the Third and last place, to make Application, by propounding to you the Practical influence arising from both. (1.) And First;
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wherein we are not burthened with any unjust, unreasonable, or intolerable Impositions; wherein things are carried fairly and moderately, without Tyrannical or Arbitrary proceedings;
wherein we Are not burdened with any unjust, unreasonable, or intolerable Impositions; wherein things Are carried fairly and moderately, without Tyrannical or Arbitrary proceedings;
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a King, who is the Son of Nobles, deriving his descent through a long Succession of many Royal Ancestors, upon which account we may expect a blessedness will attend our Land;
a King, who is the Son of Nobles, deriving his descent through a long Succession of many Royal Ancestors, upon which account we may expect a blessedness will attend our Land;
a King, under whose shadow, as we do already enjoy great Priviledges, (the freedom of our Religion, the protection of our Church, the Security of the State as now by Law established,) so we may depend upon his Royal promise (who is the greatest Example of justness and constancy to his word) for the long continuance of them;
a King, under whose shadow, as we do already enjoy great Privileges, (the freedom of our Religion, the protection of our Church, the Security of the State as now by Law established,) so we may depend upon his Royal promise (who is the greatest Exampl of justness and constancy to his word) for the long Continuance of them;
Which things being duly considered, we cannot but think it our first duty to return to God the tribute of our humble and hearty praises, who is the Author not only of our being, but of our being happy.
Which things being duly considered, we cannot but think it our First duty to return to God the tribute of our humble and hearty praises, who is the Author not only of our being, but of our being happy.
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when he gives them a wise and a good King to reign over them ▪ in consideration of which it was, that the Queen of Sheba pronounced the Subjects of King Solomon happy, Happy (saith she) are thy men, happy are these thy Servants which stand continually before thee and hear thy wisdom:
when he gives them a wise and a good King to Reign over them ▪ in consideration of which it was, that the Queen of Sheba pronounced the Subject's of King Solomon happy, Happy (Says she) Are thy men, happy Are these thy Servants which stand continually before thee and hear thy Wisdom:
And if we should not be sensible of such love of God towards us, if we should not bless the Lord our God for thus providing for our good, the Queen of Sheba will rise up in judgment against us.
And if we should not be sensible of such love of God towards us, if we should not bless the Lord our God for thus providing for our good, the Queen of Sheba will rise up in judgement against us.
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which, because we cannot perform immediately to himself, we should therefore do it to his Deputies, the Magistrates, he sends amongst us, by expressing all that Honour and reverence in our behaviour towards them, which their Age, their Gravity, their Prudence,
which, Because we cannot perform immediately to himself, we should Therefore do it to his Deputies, the Magistrates, he sends among us, by expressing all that Honour and Reverence in our behaviour towards them, which their Age, their Gravity, their Prudence,
they extorted from Him several of His just Rights, till by degrees when they had left Him nothing else to grant, they took off — His Head. Wherefore let our former sad experience teach us now to be sober and wise, and so to rest satisfied:
they extorted from Him several of His just Rights, till by Degrees when they had left Him nothing Else to grant, they took off — His Head. Wherefore let our former sad experience teach us now to be Sobrium and wise, and so to rest satisfied:
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with our own Priviledges, as not to entrench and encroach upon those of the King, the violation of whose Prerogatives (besides the unreasonableness, the injustice, the iniquity of it,) will in time tend to his and our destruction;
with our own Privileges, as not to entrench and encroach upon those of the King, the violation of whose Prerogatives (beside the unreasonableness, the injustice, the iniquity of it,) will in time tend to his and our destruction;
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and humbly to beseech that great God (in whose hands are the Hearts of Kings, who turneth them and fashioneth them as he pleaseth) to be ever with the King,
and humbly to beseech that great God (in whose hands Are the Hearts of Kings, who turns them and fashioneth them as he Pleases) to be ever with the King,
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But for us, upon every occasion, to be interposing, to be advising, to be petitioning in a tumultuous way, contrary to a Statute in that case provided, contrary to the King's express command and declaration, is not only rude and pragmatical,
But for us, upon every occasion, to be interposing, to be advising, to be petitioning in a tumultuous Way, contrary to a Statute in that case provided, contrary to the King's express command and declaration, is not only rude and pragmatical,
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as a stalking-horse to Rebellion) and that he would Rule by an Arbitrary power; they would not trust him, nor rely upon his Sacred Word and Promise to them.
as a stalking-horse to Rebellion) and that he would Rule by an Arbitrary power; they would not trust him, nor rely upon his Sacred Word and Promise to them.
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The Devil is the Author of it, Religion doth abhor it, and the end of it (without God's great mercy, upon which we must not presume) is utter damnation.
The devil is the Author of it, Religion does abhor it, and the end of it (without God's great mercy, upon which we must not presume) is utter damnation.
though they were numerous and strong enough to have done it, and might have alledged sufficient provocations (if any could have been sufficient) for it.
though they were numerous and strong enough to have done it, and might have alleged sufficient provocations (if any could have been sufficient) for it.
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let us unchangeably and immoveably adhere to the Church of England; the deserting of which Church (besides that there is no reason in the World for it, it being a true and sound part of the Catholick Church, is teaching all things necessary to Salvation, which either Christ or his Apostles taught, it retaining nothing,
let us unchangeably and immoveably adhere to the Church of England; the deserting of which Church (beside that there is no reason in the World for it, it being a true and found part of the Catholic Church, is teaching all things necessary to Salvation, which either christ or his Apostles taught, it retaining nothing,
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besides (I say) all this, the deserting of this Church, ) may be very prejudicial to his Majesties interest, it being the great stay and support of Monarchy, of which the King is so very sensible, that he relies much upon the Loyalty of those that are the true Sons of it, who can never be unfaithful to Him, so long as they are true to it; to dissent from which Church, either on the one hand,
beside (I say) all this, the deserting of this Church,) may be very prejudicial to his Majesties Interest, it being the great stay and support of Monarchy, of which the King is so very sensible, that he relies much upon the Loyalty of those that Are the true Sons of it, who can never be unfaithful to Him, so long as they Are true to it; to dissent from which Church, either on the one hand,
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We cannot side with the Phanaticks, but we must hold Seditious Principles and Doctrines destructive of Government, such as are, Dominion is founded in Grace;
We cannot side with the Fanatics, but we must hold Seditious Principles and Doctrines destructive of Government, such as Are, Dominion is founded in Grace;
but otherwise is false and dangerous;) and many the like pernicious Opinions, which are to be found in Buchanan's jus regni apud Scotos, and Baxter's Holy Common-wealth, and in several of the Non-conformists Writings, all which the Church of England abhors and condemns.
but otherwise is false and dangerous;) and many the like pernicious Opinions, which Are to be found in Buchanan's jus Regni apud Scots, and Baxter's Holy Commonwealth, and in several of the nonconformists Writings, all which the Church of England abhors and condemns.
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And therefore let not the specious insinuations of the one Party, nor the pretended zeal of the other, prevail with us, to forsake the best constituted Church, that is at this day in the whole Christian World;
And Therefore let not the specious insinuations of the one Party, nor the pretended zeal of the other, prevail with us, to forsake the best constituted Church, that is At this day in the Whole Christian World;
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6. And lastly, that God may be graciously inclin'd to bless the King and the King's Dominions, let us make it our business to lead religious and holy lives, without which we cannot expect, that either He or we shall prosper.
6. And lastly, that God may be graciously inclined to bless the King and the King's Dominions, let us make it our business to led religious and holy lives, without which we cannot expect, that either He or we shall prosper.
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And again, Righteousness exalteth a Nation, but sin is a reproach to any People. Again, Take away the wicked from before the King, and his Throne shall be established in righteousness.
And again, Righteousness Exalteth a nation, but since is a reproach to any People. Again, Take away the wicked from before the King, and his Throne shall be established in righteousness.
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We are generally too apt to impute the ill success and miscarriage of things to the wrong measures of our Governours, to the ill management of the King,
We Are generally too apt to impute the ill success and miscarriage of things to the wrong measures of our Governors, to the ill management of the King,
little, in the mean time, considering how much the grievousness of our sins may be the cause of them, whereby God is provoked to take vengeance on us in that way, who oftentimes punisheth a wicked People, by withdrawing from their King the grace and conduct of his Holy Spirit, by blasting his good endeavours, by suffering him to incur great misery and trouble.
little, in the mean time, considering how much the grievousness of our Sins may be the cause of them, whereby God is provoked to take vengeance on us in that Way, who oftentimes Punisheth a wicked People, by withdrawing from their King the grace and conduct of his Holy Spirit, by blasting his good endeavours, by suffering him to incur great misery and trouble.
What can we imagine was the cause that moved God to visit this Land with a long unnatural civil War, that provoked him to suffer so great a breach to arise betwixt the King and his People, till they had ruin'd themselves and their King by their own hands;
What can we imagine was the cause that moved God to visit this Land with a long unnatural civil War, that provoked him to suffer so great a breach to arise betwixt the King and his People, till they had ruined themselves and their King by their own hands;
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what I say, can we think to have been the cause of it, but the crying sins of the Nation? so true is that saying of Saint James, Whence come Wars and fightings amongst you? come they not hence,
what I say, can we think to have been the cause of it, but the crying Sins of the nation? so true is that saying of Saint James, Whence come Wars and fightings among you? come they not hence,
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even of the lusts that war in your members? And may we not fear that that great impiety, that prodigious licentiousness, that vile profaneness, that horrid blasphemy, that scandalous neglect of God's publick worship, which are great sins now too rife amongst us, may (if not timely repented and amended of) bring down upon us the like heavy judgments? how justly may that of Isaiah be laid to our charge;
even of the Lustiest that war in your members? And may we not Fear that that great impiety, that prodigious licentiousness, that vile profaneness, that horrid blasphemy, that scandalous neglect of God's public worship, which Are great Sins now too rife among us, may (if not timely repented and amended of) bring down upon us the like heavy Judgments? how justly may that of Isaiah be laid to our charge;
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Ah sinful Nation, a People laden with iniquity, a Seed of evil doers, Children that are corrupters, they have forsaken the Lord, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel to Anger, they have gone away backward? And is this the way to do the King service? Is this the means whereby to express our loyalty to him,
Ah sinful nation, a People laden with iniquity, a Seed of evil doers, Children that Are corrupters, they have forsaken the Lord, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel to Anger, they have gone away backward? And is this the Way to do the King service? Is this the means whereby to express our loyalty to him,
They are the intemperate and the debaucht Persons, the common horrid swearers, and the great neglecters of the publick worship of God, that (let them boast never so much of their Loyalty) are the greatest enemies the King hath,
They Are the intemperate and the debauched Persons, the Common horrid swearers, and the great neglecters of the public worship of God, that (let them boast never so much of their Loyalty) Are the greatest enemies the King hath,
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Let us have the fear of God before our eyes, and then we shall be the better enabled to Honour the King. Then we may reasonably expect that things will succeed well both in Church and State,
Let us have the Fear of God before our eyes, and then we shall be the better enabled to Honour the King. Then we may reasonably expect that things will succeed well both in Church and State,
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For a farther encouragement to all which, let us often reflect upon the Glories and Happiness of the Kingdom of Heaven, where all good Subjects, that have faithfully served God and the King, shall be rewarded with eternal felicity;
For a farther encouragement to all which, let us often reflect upon the Glories and Happiness of the Kingdom of Heaven, where all good Subject's, that have faithfully served God and the King, shall be rewarded with Eternal felicity;
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where no Rebels, without severe and sincere repentance, shall ever come; where all good Kings for an earthly Diadem shall receive an immarcessible Crown of Glory,
where no Rebels, without severe and sincere Repentance, shall ever come; where all good Kings for an earthly Diadem shall receive an Immarcessible Crown of Glory,
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To which most glorious Kingdom, God of his infinite mercy bring our King, with all his Subjects, through the Merits of the King of Glory, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, three Persons and one God, be ascribed by you,
To which most glorious Kingdom, God of his infinite mercy bring our King, with all his Subject's, through the Merits of the King of Glory, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, three Persons and one God, be ascribed by you,
