Pia Fraus, or, Absalom's theft being a sermon preached to a country-congregation on the thirtieth of January last, being the anniversary fast for the martyrdom of King Charles the First / by R.L., M.A.
Under the Law, common Theft was punished with restitution of double; in some cases, of fourfold, fivefold, sevenfold, according to the various circumstances of the fact:
Under the Law, Common Theft was punished with restitution of double; in Some cases, of fourfold, fivefold, sevenfold, according to the various Circumstances of the fact:
But he that stole a man, was to die without mercy: He shall surely be put to death, Exod. 21. vers. 16. Hence NONLATINALPHABET Men-stealers are reckoned amongst the vilest of sinners, 1 Tim. 1.10. What punishment doth he deserve then, that steals the best and noblest part of man, the heart? 1. From so sacred a person as a King (a God upon earth) that robs him of the love and loyalty of his Subjects.
But he that stole a man, was to die without mercy: He shall surely be put to death, Exod 21. vers. 16. Hence Men-stealers Are reckoned among the Vilest of Sinners, 1 Tim. 1.10. What punishment does he deserve then, that steals the best and Noblest part of man, the heart? 1. From so sacred a person as a King (a God upon earth) that robs him of the love and loyalty of his Subject's.
2. For so vile a purpose, as Rebellion, Murther, &c. 3. By such wicked means as falshood, flattery, lying, hypocrisie, prophanation of the name of God, &c. prostituting Religion it self to the basest designes, by making it a Veil to cover the infamy of the most enormous actions. 4. And for so mischievous an end,
2. For so vile a purpose, as Rebellion, Murder, etc. 3. By such wicked means as falsehood, flattery, lying, hypocrisy, profanation of the name of God, etc. prostituting Religion it self to the Basest designs, by making it a Veil to cover the infamy of the most enormous actions. 4. And for so mischievous an end,
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Nay, he so vehemently doted on this ungracious wretch, that his soul not onely longed to go forth unto him, 2 Sam. 13.39. but also languished in the desire of enjoying him;
Nay, he so vehemently doted on this ungracious wretch, that his soul not only longed to go forth unto him, 2 Sam. 13.39. but also languished in the desire of enjoying him;
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being so strongly, bound by Nature, Scripture, Allegiance, Gratitude, &c. But what unnatural Villanies will not Pride and Ambition put rebellious spirits upon!
being so strongly, bound by Nature, Scripture, Allegiance, Gratitude, etc. But what unnatural Villainies will not Pride and Ambition put rebellious spirits upon!
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For to steal the hearts of the people, was to steal a Crown from a King, to convert it to the damage and destruction of the legal Possessor, whose Crown and Head were doomed to fall both together.
For to steal the hearts of the people, was to steal a Crown from a King, to convert it to the damage and destruction of the Legal Possessor, whose Crown and Head were doomed to fallen both together.
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and combine to set the Crown upon a Rebels head. Secondly, Because he did it secretly, closely, treacherously, like a thief-in the dark, Job 24.14. and like a cunning insinuating Hypocrite, inveigled all the people with his gentile Deportment and Complements, his specious Pretences and Allurements;
and combine to Set the Crown upon a Rebels head. Secondly, Because he did it secretly, closely, treacherously, like a thief-in the dark, Job 24.14. and like a cunning insinuating Hypocrite, inveigled all the people with his gentile Deportment and Compliments, his specious Pretences and Allurements;
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The common guise of all Rebels, to walk at first in the dark, and like cunning Pioneers, to work under ground until they have brought their Mine to perfection,
The Common guise of all Rebels, to walk At First in the dark, and like cunning Pioneers, to work under ground until they have brought their Mine to perfection,
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therefore he lays the foundation of his Plot in secret fraud, and makes use of the Foxes case, to prepare a way for his after-appearance in the Lions skin. III. Thirdly, Let us enquire whose hearts Absalom stole? The hearts of the men of Israel; who were,
Therefore he lays the Foundation of his Plot in secret fraud, and makes use of the Foxes case, to prepare a Way for his after-appearance in the Lions skin. III. Thirdly, Let us inquire whose hearts Absalom stole? The hearts of the men of Israel; who were,
3. Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel, not barely from their King, but a King of Gods own immediate choice and appointment, Psal. 89.20. I have exalted one chosen out of the people, I have found David my servant, (as it were by diligent search and enquiry after some excellent and heroick person) with my holy oyl have I anointed him: And 2 Chron. 6.6. I have chosen Jerusalem, that my Name might be there:
3. Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel, not barely from their King, but a King of God's own immediate choice and appointment, Psalm 89.20. I have exalted one chosen out of the people, I have found David my servant, (as it were by diligent search and enquiry After Some excellent and heroic person) with my holy oil have I anointed him: And 2 Chronicles 6.6. I have chosen Jerusalem, that my Name might be there:
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4. He stole their hearts from a King, whom they received with the greatest expressions of joy, 1 Chron. 12.40. and not without cause, if you consider how well he deserved of them, by their own acknowledgment, 2 Sam. 5.2. Also in time past, when Saul was King over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel, &c. 2 Sam. 19.9. The King saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and delivered us out of the hand of the Philistins, &c. In a word, one that had conquered their enemies, enlarged their Territories, (but above all) reformed their Religion according to the purity of Gods Law.
4. He stole their hearts from a King, whom they received with the greatest expressions of joy, 1 Chronicles 12.40. and not without cause, if you Consider how well he deserved of them, by their own acknowledgment, 2 Sam. 5.2. Also in time past, when Saul was King over us, thou wast he that leddest out and Broughtest in Israel, etc. 2 Sam. 19.9. The King saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and Delivered us out of the hand of the philistines, etc. In a word, one that had conquered their enemies, enlarged their Territories, (but above all) reformed their Religion according to the purity of God's Law.
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And yet these are the men whose hearts were stoln from their confessedly-deserving Soveraign, by the crafty insinuations of complemental Absalom. So mutable are the opinions and affections of the giddy Multitude!
And yet these Are the men whose hearts were stolen from their confessedly-deserving Sovereign, by the crafty insinuations of complemental Absalom. So mutable Are the opinions and affections of the giddy Multitude!
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no unworthy dastardly Prince, but an heroical, magnanimous, and renowned one, for his Valour, Wisdom, Piety, &c. chosen of God to be the Ruler of his people, as you heard before:
no unworthy dastardly Prince, but an heroical, magnanimous, and renowned one, for his Valour, Wisdom, Piety, etc. chosen of God to be the Ruler of his people, as you herd before:
one that did judgment and justice to all his people, 2 Sam. 8.15. (whatsoever the Rebel suggested to the contrary) ruled them prudently with all his power, fed them according to the integrity of his heart,
one that did judgement and Justice to all his people, 2 Sam. 8.15. (whatsoever the Rebel suggested to the contrary) ruled them prudently with all his power, fed them according to the integrity of his heart,
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and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands, Psal. 78.72. This is the King whose Subjects hearts were stoln by an ungrateful Son and infamous Rebel.
and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands, Psalm 78.72. This is the King whose Subjects hearts were stolen by an ungrateful Son and infamous Rebel.
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So blind is Ambition in the Plotters, and a brutish Itch after novelty in the Abettors of rebellious projects and practices against the best of Princes.
So blind is Ambition in the Plotters, and a brutish Itch After novelty in the Abettors of rebellious projects and practices against the best of Princes.
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How much then doth it concern Princes to carry a jealous eye over that beast with many heads? to suspect the fickle and unconstant disposition of the Multitude (especially if poysoned with principles of Rebellion, under pretences of Religion);
How much then does it concern Princes to carry a jealous eye over that beast with many Heads? to suspect the fickle and unconstant disposition of the Multitude (especially if poisoned with principles of Rebellion, under pretences of Religion);
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who are apt enough of themselves to grow weary of the present Government, if at least it be charged (true or false, they never examine) by their graceless Ringleaders with any irregularities or defects, (though such as probably cannot be avoided in the best of Governments,
who Are apt enough of themselves to grow weary of the present Government, if At least it be charged (true or false, they never examine) by their graceless Ringleaders with any irregularities or defects, (though such as probably cannot be avoided in the best of Governments,
V. Fifthly, By what means he stole the hearts of the men of Israel? By the most vile and sordid that Hell it self could suggest, (and yet such as are usually practised by Rebels in their method of undermining Kingdoms) as Fraud, Flattery, Lying, Hypocrisie, palpable and malicious slandering his Fathers Person and Government.
V. Fifthly, By what means he stole the hearts of the men of Israel? By the most vile and sordid that Hell it self could suggest, (and yet such as Are usually practised by Rebels in their method of undermining Kingdoms) as Fraud, Flattery, Lying, Hypocrisy, palpable and malicious slandering his Father's Person and Government.
This obsequious Gallant puts forth his hand, embraces and kisses every one that comes to him to do him obeisance, 2 Sam. 15.5. Et omnia serviliter pro dominatione, as Tacitus said of Otho. He kissed them, not out of love, but designe, as Judas did our blessed Lord and Saviour, Mat. 26.48. not to salute, but betray him.
This obsequious Gallant puts forth his hand, embraces and Kisses every one that comes to him to do him obeisance, 2 Sam. 15.5. Et omnia serviliter Pro domination, as Tacitus said of Otho. He kissed them, not out of love, but Design, as Judas did our blessed Lord and Saviour, Mathew 26.48. not to salute, but betray him.
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For what probability was there, that he who was so prodigal of the bloud of his own Brother Amnon, should be tender of the lives of his Subjects? or that he should make conscience of preserving the Rights and Priviledges of his People, who endeavoured to deprive his Prince and Father of his Regal Prerogatives? or that he should consult the Peace of the Nation, that wilfully involved it in an unnatural and bloudy War, onely to satisfie his own ambitious Lust?
For what probability was there, that he who was so prodigal of the blood of his own Brother Amnon, should be tender of the lives of his Subject's? or that he should make conscience of preserving the Rights and Privileges of his People, who endeavoured to deprive his Prince and Father of his Regal Prerogatives? or that he should consult the Peace of the nation, that wilfully involved it in an unnatural and bloody War, only to satisfy his own ambitious Lust?
And yet how passionately doth the Hypocrite breath out, O that I were made a judge in the land, that every man that hath suit on cause, might come unto me,
And yet how passionately does the Hypocrite breath out, Oh that I were made a judge in the land, that every man that hath suit on cause, might come unto me,
But the grand Engine to advance his hellish designe, was the Traytors hypocrisie, and pretence of Religion, (the painted Vizard that the vilest Rebels use to hide the deformity of their mischievous Plots with).
But the grand Engine to advance his hellish Design, was the Traitors hypocrisy, and pretence of Religion, (the painted Vizard that the Vilest Rebels use to hide the deformity of their mischievous Plots with).
A Vow must be paid in Hebron, 2 Sam. 15.7. Sacrifices must be offered there, v. 12. And would so religious a Prince attempt any thing that was unlawful or unjust? But see the damned hypocrisie of this flagitious Wretch!
A Voelli must be paid in Hebron, 2 Sam. 15.7. Sacrifices must be offered there, v. 12. And would so religious a Prince attempt any thing that was unlawful or unjust? But see the damned hypocrisy of this flagitious Wretch!
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First, Either quod conjuratio validior esset foedere Sancita, that the Conspiracy might be the stronger, being ratified by a Solemn League and Covenant.
First, Either quod conjuratio validior esset foedere Sancita, that the conspiracy might be the Stronger, being ratified by a Solemn League and Covenant.
Thus the Guisian party in France strengthened their side by their holy League; and the perfidious party of the Scots, in imitation of them, (and 'tis probable by the French advice) play'd their Pranks under the same Vizard;
Thus the Guisian party in France strengthened their side by their holy League; and the perfidious party of the Scots, in imitation of them, (and it's probable by the French Advice) played their Pranks under the same Vizard;
and by the strictest tyes of Religion, to engage incautelous Souls in one of the most villanous Rebellions that ever was hatched in Hell, or acted on Earth:
and by the Strictest ties of Religion, to engage incautelous Souls in one of the most villainous Rebellions that ever was hatched in Hell, or acted on Earth:
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And yet all this while (see the villany of it!) many of the Contrivers had a secret reserve and resolution to keep it no further or longer than it should be subservient to their own ambitious and covetous ends.
And yet all this while (see the villainy of it!) many of the Contrivers had a secret reserve and resolution to keep it no further or longer than it should be subservient to their own ambitious and covetous ends.
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And this too, directly contrary to the tenour of their own Covenant; wherein they had solemnly, with hands lifted up to the most high God, sworn to preserve and defend the Kings Majesty's Person and Authority, in the preservation and defence of the true Religion, and Liberties of the Kingdom;
And this too, directly contrary to the tenor of their own Covenant; wherein they had solemnly, with hands lifted up to the most high God, sworn to preserve and defend the Kings Majesty's Person and authority, in the preservation and defence of the true Religion, and Liberties of the Kingdom;
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that the World may bear witness with our Consciences of our Loyalty Psal. 55.21. The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war in his heart:
that the World may bear witness with our Consciences of our Loyalty Psalm 55.21. The words of his Mouth were smoother than butter, but war in his heart:
his words were softer than oyl, yet were they drawn swords. A Psalm penned, as 'tis probable, upon the occasion of Absalom's Conspiracy and Achitophel's Treachery.
his words were Softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords. A Psalm penned, as it's probable, upon the occasion of Absalom's conspiracy and Achitophel's Treachery.
Thus Jezebel, when she thirsted after Naboth 's Vineyard and life, proclaimed a fast, 1 Kin. 21.9. that the masque of Religion might cover the villany of so barbarous an action, as the cruel Murther of so innocent a person.
Thus Jezebel, when she thirsted After Naboth is Vineyard and life, proclaimed a fast, 1 Kin. 21.9. that the masque of Religion might cover the villainy of so barbarous an actium, as the cruel Murder of so innocent a person.
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For when they had any mischievous designe on foot, they used to prepare their way by proclaiming a Solemn Fast, as a pious Cheat to inveagle the credulous Multitude into an high opinion of their extraordinary Sanctity. VI. Lastly, For what end Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
For when they had any mischievous Design on foot, they used to prepare their Way by proclaiming a Solemn Fast, as a pious Cheat to inveigle the credulous Multitude into an high opinion of their extraordinary Sanctity. VI. Lastly, For what end Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
And this appears to me probable, by his readiness to attend upon Absalom 's motion, 2 Sam. 15.12. the desperate counsel that he gave him to make the breach irreconcilable, 2 Sam. 16.21. and the offer of his own personal service to pursue weary and weak-handed David, before he could recover counsel or courage to make any considerable resistance, 2 Sam. 17.1, &c. Which latter (if it had not been defeated by the over-ruling providence of God) had certainly proved destructive to his forsaken Soveraign.
And this appears to me probable, by his readiness to attend upon Absalom is motion, 2 Sam. 15.12. the desperate counsel that he gave him to make the breach irreconcilable, 2 Sam. 16.21. and the offer of his own personal service to pursue weary and weak-handed David, before he could recover counsel or courage to make any considerable resistance, 2 Sam. 17.1, etc. Which latter (if it had not been defeated by the overruling providence of God) had Certainly proved destructive to his forsaken Sovereign.
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But 'tis certain, that David esteemed and honoured him so far, as to make him his chief Counsellor, (it may be, Lord President of his Council ) whose counsel was of that weight and authority with David, as if he had enquired at the Oracle of God, 2 Sam. 16.23.
But it's certain, that David esteemed and honoured him so Far, as to make him his chief Counsellor, (it may be, Lord President of his Council) whose counsel was of that weight and Authority with David, as if he had inquired At the Oracle of God, 2 Sam. 16.23.
Nay, if we consult 55 Psal. v. 13, &c. (where the Psalmist curses his perfidious Villany) we shall find that he made him his equal, his companion, his bosom-friend, his guide in all his affairs and actions;
Nay, if we consult 55 Psalm v. 13, etc. (where the Psalmist curses his perfidious Villainy) we shall find that he made him his equal, his Companion, his Bosom-friend, his guide in all his affairs and actions;
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one in whom he reposed the greatest confidence; therefore, 2 Sam. 15.31. it was brought (as it seems) as strange and unexpected news to David, Achitophel is amongst the Conspirators.
one in whom he reposed the greatest confidence; Therefore, 2 Sam. 15.31. it was brought (as it seems) as strange and unexpected news to David, Ahithophel is among the Conspirators.
Strange it was indeed, that a person so highly honoured and obliged by the King, should assault his Crown and Life with such bitter, bloudy, and implacable malice.
Strange it was indeed, that a person so highly honoured and obliged by the King, should assault his Crown and Life with such bitter, bloody, and implacable malice.
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and that no obligations from a Prince will keep such persons firm to their Loyalty, might be made evident by a multitude of Instances amongst our selves.
and that no obligations from a Prince will keep such Persons firm to their Loyalty, might be made evident by a multitude of Instances among our selves.
and to this end, stole the hearts of his beguiled Subjects, and by plausible pretences, decoy'd them into a Rebellion against their lawful and gracious Soveraign, that so they might rob him both of his Crown and Life at once. Unnatural Miscreants!
and to this end, stole the hearts of his beguiled Subject's, and by plausible pretences, decoyed them into a Rebellion against their lawful and gracious Sovereign, that so they might rob him both of his Crown and Life At once. Unnatural Miscreants!
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What Morsters were these, that durst deal so barbarously with a King, their own King, who offered them all the pledges of his Love, all possible security for their Lives, Liberties, Laws, Religion,
What Morsters were these, that durst deal so barbarously with a King, their own King, who offered them all the pledges of his Love, all possible security for their Lives, Liberties, Laws, Religion,
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or whatsoever was dear to, or might abundantly satisfie all good and loyal Subjects ! A King famous for his Parts, Piety, Patience, Devotion, and all other Christian Graces;
or whatsoever was dear to, or might abundantly satisfy all good and loyal Subjects! A King famous for his Parts, Piety, Patience, Devotion, and all other Christian Graces;
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which will make him admired to all Generations, when the name of these wicked ones shall rot, Prov. •0. 7. and stink in the nostrils of all those that have any sparks of Ingenuity or Humanity left in them.
which will make him admired to all Generations, when the name of these wicked ones shall rot, Curae •0. 7. and stink in the nostrils of all those that have any sparks of Ingenuity or Humanity left in them.
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But what assurances could satisfie those that were resolved not to be satisfied with any thing but his Crown and Life? and therefore wretchedly staved off all offers of Accommodation for Peace .
But what assurances could satisfy those that were resolved not to be satisfied with any thing but his Crown and Life? and Therefore wretchedly staved off all offers of Accommodation for Peace.
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For these Miscreants had a bloudy Tragedy to act, an execrable designe contrived, which they were resolved to carry on, against all Laws of Scripture, Nature, Nations;
For these Miscreants had a bloody Tragedy to act, an execrable Design contrived, which they were resolved to carry on, against all Laws of Scripture, Nature, nations;
who stood amazed to behold the impudence and impiety of those graceless wretches, who had made such publick and frequent Professions (and those confirmed by sacred and solemn Oaths) of their Loyalty to that innocent and excellent Prince, whose Bloud afterwards they so barbarously spilt.
who stood amazed to behold the impudence and impiety of those graceless wretches, who had made such public and frequent Professions (and those confirmed by sacred and solemn Oaths) of their Loyalty to that innocent and excellent Prince, whose Blood afterwards they so barbarously spilled.
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If we enquire into the Means and Methods by which they effected this monstrous Villany, we shall find that they traced exactly the steps of this bloudy Absalom, in their Fraud, Hypocrisie, Calumny, false and impudent Slanders cast upon that Kings Person and Government:
If we inquire into the Means and Methods by which they effected this monstrous Villainy, we shall find that they traced exactly the steps of this bloody Absalom, in their Fraud, Hypocrisy, Calumny, false and impudent Slanders cast upon that Kings Person and Government:
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As also by their frequent and false Declarations, wherein they wrest all his Expressions and Concessions to the worst sence, charging him with the Irish Rebellion, and the guilt of all the Bloud that was spilt in the three Nations . (Though themselves had no ground for the raising that bloudy War,
As also by their frequent and false Declarations, wherein they wrest all his Expressions and Concessions to the worst sense, charging him with the Irish Rebellion, and the guilt of all the Blood that was spilled in the three nations. (Though themselves had no ground for the raising that bloody War,
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load him with Reproaches, defame him amongst the People, make him odious by false Accusations, malicious Slanders, infamous Libels, &c. And so they did.
load him with Reproaches, defame him among the People, make him odious by false Accusations, malicious Slanders, infamous Libels, etc. And so they did.
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Some of them spit their hellish Venome upon his Name, as others (in imitation of their Forefathers the Jews, Mark 14.65.) did their aspish Poyson in his face, (a Barbarism unheard-of!) in token of their greatest Contempt and Abhorrence.
some of them spit their hellish Venom upon his Name, as Others (in imitation of their Forefathers the jews, Mark 14.65.) did their aspish Poison in his face, (a Barbarism unheard-of!) in token of their greatest Contempt and Abhorrence.
But were they really such Enemies to Popery as they pretended, who connived at least, at the most infamous Hereticks and Heresies that ever started out of Hell? (or else Mr. Edwards belyes them in his Gangrene ).
But were they really such Enemies to Popery as they pretended, who connived At least, At the most infamous Heretics and Heresies that ever started out of Hell? (or Else Mr. Edwards belies them in his Gangrene).
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And Mr. Prynn, in his perfect Narrative, undertakes to demonstrate to them, that their new Commonwealth or Good Old Cause (they are his own words) was originally projected by the Jesuits, and other Romish Emissaries, To destroy our Protestant Religion, Church, King, Kingdom, Parliament, Laws, Liberties, &c. And Papists and Popish books were grown so numerous and audacious under their government, that the Stationers of London thought themselves bound in conscience to alarm them and the whole Nation with a little Tract called The Beacon fired: which was very ill resented,
And Mr. Prynne, in his perfect Narrative, undertakes to demonstrate to them, that their new Commonwealth or Good Old Cause (they Are his own words) was originally projected by the Jesuits, and other Romish Emissaries, To destroy our Protestant Religion, Church, King, Kingdom, Parliament, Laws, Liberties, etc. And Papists and Popish books were grown so numerous and audacious under their government, that the Stationers of London Thought themselves bound in conscience to alarm them and the Whole nation with a little Tract called The Beacon fired: which was very ill resented,
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For their Solemn League and Covenant taken by themselves, rigorously and unconscionably prest upon others, in the taking whereof, there were so many Solemnities used,
For their Solemn League and Covenant taken by themselves, rigorously and unconscionably pressed upon Others, in the taking whereof, there were so many Solemnities used,
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and engaged them in their Party, what Havock did they make, what Oppression, what Cruelty did they exercise towards their fellow-subjects? What Violence, what Strife, what Mischief, what Wickedness, what Deceit or Guile did they omit, to support their new-erected Tyranny?
and engaged them in their Party, what Havoc did they make, what Oppression, what Cruelty did they exercise towards their Fellow subjects? What Violence, what Strife, what Mischief, what Wickedness, what Deceit or Guile did they omit, to support their new-erected Tyranny?
so many Subjects lives lost? (not to speak of the dangerous condition of their Souls who died in actual Rebellion against God and their King, Rom. 13.2. and were drawn in by the subtilty of those Bloud-thirsty men);
so many Subject's lives lost? (not to speak of the dangerous condition of their Souls who died in actual Rebellion against God and their King, Rom. 13.2. and were drawn in by the subtlety of those Bloodthirsty men);
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But the great God made them know, to their smart, that he ruleth in Jacob, and to the ends of the earth, Psal. 59.13. that he is King, be the people never so impatient;
But the great God made them know, to their smart, that he Ruleth in Jacob, and to the ends of the earth, Psalm 59.13. that he is King, be the people never so impatient;
that he who sits in Heaven, sees and derides the bold attempts of such daring mortals, Psal. 2.4. that he to whom vengeance belongeth, will shew himself; that the Judge of all the earth, will render a reward to the proud; that the wicked shall not always triumph, nor the workers of iniquity boast themselves, nor break in pieces his people, and afflict his heritage, and slay the widow, and murther the fatherless, Psal. 94.1. Sera sed certa venit vindicta.
that he who sits in Heaven, sees and derides the bold attempts of such daring mortals, Psalm 2.4. that he to whom vengeance belongeth, will show himself; that the Judge of all the earth, will render a reward to the proud; that the wicked shall not always triumph, nor the workers of iniquity boast themselves, nor break in Pieces his people, and afflict his heritage, and slay the widow, and murder the fatherless, Psalm 94.1. Sera sed Certa venit Vindictae.
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At last God arose, and fcattered his enemies, Psal. 68.1. blew up their Plots, subverted their Councils, and turned all their mischief upon their own pates.
At last God arose, and fcattered his enemies, Psalm 68.1. blue up their Plots, subverted their Councils, and turned all their mischief upon their own pates.
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A strange and unexpected Judgment sent from Gods immediate hand, like a fire that arises of it self, no man knows how, seized upon them (when they were at the highest of their hopes and confidences,
A strange and unexpected Judgement sent from God's immediate hand, like a fire that arises of it self, no man knows how, seized upon them (when they were At the highest of their hope's and confidences,
and still hope for the day, when they shall cry once more against Church and State, (as the Edomites did against Jerusalem ) Psal. 137.7. Raze it, raze it, even to the foundation thereof .
and still hope for the day, when they shall cry once more against Church and State, (as the Edomites did against Jerusalem) Psalm 137.7. Raze it, raze it, even to the Foundation thereof.
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Is War so sweet to these men, that they should stand on tiptoe to leap into a new Rebellion, to act over the old Part upon a new Stage, and under a new disguise, to revive the Good Old Cause, to the confusion of King, Church,
Is War so sweet to these men, that they should stand on tiptoe to leap into a new Rebellion, to act over the old Part upon a new Stage, and under a new disguise, to revive the Good Old Cause, to the confusion of King, Church,
and let loose the Reins to the greatest Villanies, to plot and act all manner of mischief impunè, even to the murther of the King himself? For what Justice can we expect to be done upon those, who are to be tried by their fellow-Delinquents?
and let lose the Reins to the greatest Villainies, to plot and act all manner of mischief impunè, even to the murder of the King himself? For what justice can we expect to be done upon those, who Are to be tried by their fellow-Delinquents?
and hope by their secret machinations and subtile insinuations of strange fears and jealousies, to prevail with the giddy Multitude, the Rabble of Towns,
and hope by their secret machinations and subtle insinuations of strange fears and jealousies, to prevail with the giddy Multitude, the Rabble of Towns,
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to convert all into Arms and Ammunition, as men use to do in the calamitous times of War? A time most suitable to the spirits of bold, furious, fiery, and bloudy-minded men.
to convert all into Arms and Ammunition, as men use to do in the calamitous times of War? A time most suitable to the spirits of bold, furious, fiery, and bloody-minded men.
yet they are not able to perform it, Psal. 21.11. God, I say, hath hitherto prevented their Malice, and out of the ashes of that Phoenix, the best of Princes, a Non-such indeed, (but not in the sence of those Miscreants) hath raised up another, our most gracious Soveraign now reigning, (whom God long preserve) maugre all the Plots and devices, the spite and malignity of all his open and secret Enemies.
yet they Are not able to perform it, Psalm 21.11. God, I say, hath hitherto prevented their Malice, and out of the Ashes of that Phoenix, the best of Princes, a Nonesuch indeed, (but not in the sense of those Miscreants) hath raised up Another, our most gracious Sovereign now reigning, (whom God long preserve) maugre all the Plots and devices, the spite and malignity of all his open and secret Enemies.
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I shall conclude with Jacob 's exprobation of Simeon and Levi, (for some of both Tribes had a hand in the innocent bloud that was shed this day) and his Apostrophe to himself, by way of detestation of their bloudy fact, (and I hope every good Christian and loyal Subject will joyn with me):
I shall conclude with Jacob is exprobration of Simeon and Levi, (for Some of both Tribes had a hand in the innocent blood that was shed this day) and his Apostrophe to himself, by Way of detestation of their bloody fact, (and I hope every good Christian and loyal Subject will join with me):
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Furtum est occulta acceptio rei alienae, Aquin. or ablatio fraudulenta rei alienae, invito domino, lucri causa. The Septuagint renders it, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. fecit cór virorum Israel suum.
Furtum est Hidden acceptio rei Alien, Aquinas or ablatio fraudulenta rei Alien, invito domino, lucri causa. The septuagint renders it,, etc. fecit cór virorum Israel suum.
Occultum & insidiosum malum est perfidia cujus efficasissimae vires sunt mentiri & fallere. Val. Max. Prov. 10.18. He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
Occultum & insidiosum malum est perfidia cujus efficasissimae vires sunt mentiri & fallere. Val. Max. Curae 10.18. He that Hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that utters a slander, is a fool.
This the King grievously complains of in his NONLATINALPHABET, I had formerly declared to sober and moderate minds, how desirous I was to give all just content, when I agreed to so many Bills; which had been enough to secure and satisfie all, if some mens hydropick insatiableness had not learnt to thirst the more, by how much the more they drank. Chap. 6.
This the King grievously complains of in his, I had formerly declared to Sobrium and moderate minds, how desirous I was to give all just content, when I agreed to so many Bills; which had been enough to secure and satisfy all, if Some men's hydropic insatiableness had not learned to thirst the more, by how much the more they drank. Chap. 6.
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Or else offered such unreasonable terms as he could neither in Honour, Reason, or Conscience, yield to. Witness the 19 Propositions, the Treaty at Ʋxbridge; which proved unsuccessful (says the King, in his NONLATINALPHABET) by the treacherous obstinacy of those men, with whom it was a grand Maxime, to ask something which in reason and honour must be denied, that they might have some colour to refuse all that was in other things granted, ch. 18.
Or Else offered such unreasonable terms as he could neither in Honour, Reason, or Conscience, yield to. Witness the 19 Propositions, the Treaty At Ʋxbridge; which proved unsuccessful (Says the King, in his) by the treacherous obstinacy of those men, with whom it was a grand Maxim, to ask something which in reason and honour must be denied, that they might have Some colour to refuse all that was in other things granted, changed. 18.
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The tenderness and regret I find in my soul, for having had any hand (& that very unwillingly, God knows) in shedding one mans bloud unjustly, &c. may, I hope, be some evidence before God and man to all posterity, that I am far from bearing justly the vast load and guilt of all the bloud which was spilt in this unhappy War; which some men will needs charge on me, to ease their own fouls. NONLATINALPHABET, chap. 2. Of the Irish Rebellion, see chap. 12.
The tenderness and regret I find in my soul, for having had any hand (& that very unwillingly, God knows) in shedding one men blood unjustly, etc. may, I hope, be Some evidence before God and man to all posterity, that I am Far from bearing justly the vast load and guilt of all the blood which was spilled in this unhappy War; which Some men will needs charge on me, to ease their own fouls., chap. 2. Of the Irish Rebellion, see chap. 12.
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Those foul and false Aspersions were secret Engines at first employed against the love of my People towards me, that undermining their value of me, mine Enemies, and theirs too, might at once blow up their Affections, and batter down their Loyalty. Chap. 15.
Those foul and false Aspersions were secret Engines At First employed against the love of my People towards me, that undermining their valve of me, mine Enemies, and theirs too, might At once blow up their Affections, and batter down their Loyalty. Chap. 15.
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I am well assured, that as my Innocency is clear before God, so my Reputation shall, like the Sun, (after Owls and Bats have had freedom in the night and darker times) rise and recover it self to such a degree of Splendour, as these feral Birds shall be grieved to behold, and unable to bear. Chap. 15.
I am well assured, that as my Innocency is clear before God, so my Reputation shall, like the Sun, (After Owls and Bats have had freedom in the night and Darker times) rise and recover it self to such a degree of Splendour, as these feral Birds shall be grieved to behold, and unable to bear. Chap. 15.
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