The states stability a sermon / preached in Exon before the deputy-lieutenants, captaines, and other militarie officers and souldiers of the county of Devon. By John Bond ...
IT is not mypurpose now to move affection, so much as to informe and convince the judgments and consciences of men, concerning the two sides that are now an end in this Land. I have observed it to be one of the maine engines which the Devill makes use of against the right side since the late troubles began, to seduce whole Parishes by severall rotten Priests,
IT is not mypurpose now to move affection, so much as to inform and convince the Judgments and Consciences of men, Concerning the two sides that Are now an end in this Land. I have observed it to be one of the main Engines which the devil makes use of against the right side since the late Troubles began, to seduce Whole Parishes by several rotten Priests,
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What is more common then those stumbling blocks that you meet with in in every high way (as I may say) that say this side fights against the King, they take up Armes against the Lords anointed,
What is more Common then those stumbling blocks that you meet with in in every high Way (as I may say) that say this side fights against the King, they take up Arms against the lords anointed,
And because I will not rest there alone (brethren) doe but trace me in the Scriptures I shall quote to you, (because those of unstable minds wrest Scriptures to their owne perdition, and the destruction of others) view my reasons, read over the Scriptures, and be you the judges.
And Because I will not rest there alone (brothers) do but trace me in the Scriptures I shall quote to you, (Because those of unstable minds wrest Scriptures to their own perdition, and the destruction of Others) view my Reasons, read over the Scriptures, and be you the judges.
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then to that Mannathat fed the Israleites in the wildernesse, as it is described, Numb. 16.31. It is said it was a small round thing as coriander, white, and like wafers made of honey;
then to that Mannathat fed the Israelites in the Wilderness, as it is described, Numb. 16.31. It is said it was a small round thing as coriander, white, and like wafers made of honey;
The drosse, that is the wicked in my Text; the Silver, that is supreme authority; and the vessell for the finer, that answers to establishing his Throne in Righteousnesse.
The dross, that is the wicked in my Text; the Silver, that is supreme Authority; and the vessel for the finer, that answers to establishing his Throne in Righteousness.
and withall the perverse glosses and interpretations that corrupt mindes have put on it. This verse is a proverb, and therefore cannot fitly be handled in parts;
and withal the perverse Glosses and interpretations that corrupt minds have put on it. This verse is a proverb, and Therefore cannot fitly be handled in parts;
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Secondly, the issue or end upon it, And his Throne shall be established in Righteousnesse. The duty or means, Take away the wicked from before the King.
Secondly, the issue or end upon it, And his Throne shall be established in Righteousness. The duty or means, Take away the wicked from before the King.
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and the wisest King that ever swayed any Scepter, and therefore this must needs be a judicious way, 1 King 10.23. you shall read what Solomon this Pen-man was.
and the Wisest King that ever swayed any Sceptre, and Therefore this must needs be a judicious Way, 1 King 10.23. you shall read what Solomon this Penman was.
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Finally, the servants of King Hezekiah were the transcribers, or the collectors, as we read in ver. 1. these parcell of parables were collected by Hezekiahs men King of Judah.
Finally, the Servants of King Hezekiah were the transcribers, or the collectors, as we read in ver. 1. these parcel of parables were collected by Hezekiah's men King of Judah.
But to looke further for confirmation that the taking away of the wicked from before the King establisheth his Throne in Righteousnesse (for brethren this is the great work, that the great Counsell and all that are imployed by them are now upon.) Note,
But to look further for confirmation that the taking away of the wicked from before the King Establisheth his Throne in Righteousness (for brothers this is the great work, that the great Counsel and all that Are employed by them Are now upon.) Note,
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One in cutting of Adonijah, that traiterous ambitious fondling (though he were Solomons eldest brother) Solomon saith, no more here then he practised there;
One in cutting of Adonijah, that traitorous ambitious fondling (though he were Solomons eldest brother) Solomon Says, no more Here then he practised there;
there he takes away the wicked, that one that could not be wrought on by mercy for pardon before, that could not be fetched over, he cuts him off, ver. 25.
there he Takes away the wicked, that one that could not be wrought on by mercy for pardon before, that could not be fetched over, he cuts him off, ver. 25.
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Thirdly, he cuts off Joab a man of blood, that had trecherously slain two Captains more just then himselfe, ver. 31, 32. And the King said doe as thou hast said, fall upon him and bury him, that thou maist take the innocent blood which Joab shed, from me and from the house of my Father,
Thirdly, he cuts off Joab a man of blood, that had treacherously slave two Captains more just then himself, ver. 31, 32. And the King said do as thou hast said, fallen upon him and bury him, that thou Mayest take the innocent blood which Joab shed, from me and from the house of my Father,
So Solomon saith no more here, then there he made good in two severall paires of examples, all done it seemes in conformity to this proverb or introduction.
So Solomon Says no more Here, then there he made good in two several pairs of Examples, all done it seems in conformity to this proverb or introduction.
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But looke briefly a little further for more testimony, look in the same Royall line and state King David the father of Solomon; and indeed David gave Solomon this Coppy,
But look briefly a little further for more testimony, look in the same Royal line and state King David the father of Solomon; and indeed David gave Solomon this Copy,
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and in the execution of justice in conformity to it, as we see in 1 King. 2. David gave him charge concerning bloody Joab and cursing Shimei. Thus we finde it from the Father and the Sonne, the Father a man after Gods owne heart, the Sonne the wisest King that ever swayed Scepter,
and in the execution of Justice in conformity to it, as we see in 1 King. 2. David gave him charge Concerning bloody Joab and cursing Shimei. Thus we find it from the Father and the Son, the Father a man After God's own heart, the Son the Wisest King that ever swayed Sceptre,
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But before I proceed to further testimony (for this is the great point, and will be the great question too as wee shall see anon) it is good to enquire here concerning the expressions in the Text, to open them a little by the way,
But before I proceed to further testimony (for this is the great point, and will be the great question too as we shall see anon) it is good to inquire Here Concerning the expressions in the Text, to open them a little by the Way,
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By removing (brethren) we must understand executing, banishing casheering, displacing, or any other kind of punishment, whereby those evill ones may be justly chastized,
By removing (brothers) we must understand executing, banishing cashiering, displacing, or any other kind of punishment, whereby those evil ones may be justly Chastised,
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Thus this King Solomon executed Adonijah, and Joab, when faire means, and pardon would not prevaile with Adonijah; thus he casheered Abiather a great Priest,
Thus this King Solomon executed Adonijah, and Joab, when fair means, and pardon would not prevail with Adonijah; thus he Cashiered Abiather a great Priest,
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Secondly by wicked, we must understand all known transgressors, and delinquents against the Law of God and man, all dangerous malignants? Shall David give you a list of them, in Psal. 101, he tels you of the wicked that turne aside, ver.
Secondly by wicked, we must understand all known transgressors, and delinquents against the Law of God and man, all dangerous malignants? Shall David give you a list of them, in Psalm 101, he tells you of the wicked that turn aside, ver.
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First an ambitious traiterous favourite, so he took off Adonijah. Secondly, a rotten Priest, so he casheered Abiather. Thirdly, a bloody trecherous Cavalier, so he executed Joab. And fourthly, a rayling Malignant, and so he cut off Shimei. Thus all wicked are comprized, all drosse as it is in the former vers;
First an ambitious traitorous favourite, so he took off Adonijah. Secondly, a rotten Priest, so he Cashiered Abiather. Thirdly, a bloody treacherous cavalier, so he executed Joab. And fourthly, a railing Malignant, and so he Cut off Shimei. Thus all wicked Are comprised, all dross as it is in the former vers;
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wicked Nobles, wicked great Governours in those dayes that were next the Prince (for so I understand it) next the supreame; so in, Hos. 9.15. All their wickednesse is in Gilgal, for there J hated them for the wickednesse of their doings, I will drive them out of mine house, I will love them no more, all their Princes are revolters:
wicked Nobles, wicked great Governors in those days that were next the Prince (for so I understand it) next the supreme; so in, Hos. 9.15. All their wickedness is in Gilgal, for there J hated them for the wickedness of their doings, I will drive them out of mine house, I will love them no more, all their Princes Are revolters:
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Also in Micah 3. (for I can but feed you now with Cyphers) see what was their sin, ver. 1, 2, 3. and their punishment, ver. 8, 9, 12. their sin was evill;
Also in micah 3. (for I can but feed you now with Ciphers) see what was their since, ver. 1, 2, 3. and their punishment, ver. 8, 9, 12. their since was evil;
Wicked great ones, neere about the Throne; and their punishment utter desolation and destruction, and sweeping away from the Earth. So in, Jerem. 5.5. he speakes of the sinne of great ones;
Wicked great ones, near about the Throne; and their punishment utter desolation and destruction, and sweeping away from the Earth. So in, Jeremiah 5.5. he speaks of the sin of great ones;
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hereupon their punishment is direliction in the verse following, A Lyon out of the forrest shall slay them, &c. No mervaile then if the Lord in the matter of Peor, Num. 25.4. when he was so highly provoked, cals for the heads of the people to hang them up before the Sunne;
hereupon their punishment is direliction in the verse following, A lion out of the forest shall slay them, etc. No marvel then if the Lord in the matter of Peor, Num. 25.4. when he was so highly provoked, calls for the Heads of the people to hang them up before the Sun;
but the chief, the great ones that were next to Moses, Take the heads of the people and hang them up before the Lord, that the fierce anger of the Lord may be turned away from Israel.
but the chief, the great ones that were next to Moses, Take the Heads of the people and hang them up before the Lord, that the fierce anger of the Lord may be turned away from Israel.
This is my first reason, because wicked great ones neere about the Throne, are one of the most desperate provocations that a Land can make to provoke the eyes of the jealousie of the Almighty.
This is my First reason, Because wicked great ones near about the Throne, Are one of the most desperate provocations that a Land can make to provoke the eyes of the jealousy of the Almighty.
and do usually follow, when wicked ones are about the Throne. Those mischiefes and dangers of wicked counsellers, or great ones about the King are many;
and do usually follow, when wicked ones Are about the Throne. Those mischiefs and dangers of wicked Counsellers, or great ones about the King Are many;
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when wicked great ones are about the Throne? when such Eare-wigges take place about the Scepter, they may seduce a pious and Religious Prince from justice and Religion.
when wicked great ones Are about the Throne? when such Earwigs take place about the Sceptre, they may seduce a pious and Religious Prince from Justice and Religion.
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See both these (for all this while I shew you the great concernment of the service you areon, the greatest that ever God honoured souldiers within the English Nation.) See it in point of Religion,
See both these (for all this while I show you the great concernment of the service you areon, the greatest that ever God honoured Soldiers within the English nation.) See it in point of Religion,
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yet the wicked before the Throne, neere about the Throne, nay his case was such, the wicked in the bosome of the Throne, in the lappe of it, they did draw aside this well meaning, pious,
yet the wicked before the Throne, near about the Throne, nay his case was such, the wicked in the bosom of the Throne, in the lap of it, they did draw aside this well meaning, pious,
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and contrary to all those prayers: therefore to prevent this mischiefe, it seemes that Asa, 2 Chron. 15.16. took away Maacah his mother from being Queene, because she had made an Idoll in a grove.
and contrary to all those Prayers: Therefore to prevent this mischief, it seems that Asa, 2 Chronicles 15.16. took away Maacah his mother from being Queen, Because she had made an Idol in a grove.
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First, the time, after Jehojada, he had made a covenant before in the time of Joash; the Kingdome had made a Protestation, just such as ours that we have lately made 2 Chron. 23.16. Jehojada made a Covenant betweene him and all the people, and between the King, that they should be the Lords people.
First, the time, After Jehoiada, he had made a Covenant before in the time of Joash; the Kingdom had made a Protestation, just such as ours that we have lately made 2 Chronicles 23.16. Jehoiada made a Covenant between him and all the people, and between the King, that they should be the lords people.
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Therefore they durst not shew their heads, to seduce the King when Jehojada was alive; because he was the chiefe stickler in the protestation. That was the time;
Therefore they durst not show their Heads, to seduce the King when Jehoiada was alive; Because he was the chief stickler in the protestation. That was the time;
These were the men that when they had staid and lived so long conformable, when that good man that was the Kings support was taken away they seduced him.
These were the men that when they had stayed and lived so long conformable, when that good man that was the Kings support was taken away they seduced him.
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Secondly, for perverting a Prince from Justice, Judgement and Law (for still I am upon the point of seducing by Flattery.) First, from the truth of Religion,
Secondly, for perverting a Prince from justice, Judgement and Law (for still I am upon the point of seducing by Flattery.) First, from the truth of Religion,
but it seemes the King had admitted him to his Privie Councell, at least to his Councell of Warre, 1 Sam. 22. ver. 9. Then answered Doeg the Edomite, which was over the servants of Saul,
but it seems the King had admitted him to his Privy Council, At least to his Council of War, 1 Sam. 22. ver. 9. Then answered Doeg the Edomite, which was over the Servants of Saul,
When Saul heard that David was discovered, Saul said to his servants that were about him, heare now ye Benjamites, is there none of you will shew me that my Sonne hath stirred up my servant against me, to lye in waite, as at this day.
When Saul herd that David was discovered, Saul said to his Servants that were about him, hear now you Benjamites, is there none of you will show me that my Son hath stirred up my servant against me, to lie in wait, as At this day.
the 101. Psal. is Davids protestation, where he promiseth and protests in the presence of God (and doubtlesse the man did meane as he speakes) To doe justice and judgement, to walke in his house with a perfect heart,
the 101. Psalm is Davids protestation, where he promises and protests in the presence of God (and doubtless the man did mean as he speaks) To do Justice and judgement, to walk in his house with a perfect heart,
him that slandered his Neighbour he would destroy, and he would cut off the wicked from the Land. But Ziba tels a tale of Mephibosheth, a slanderous lie, that he did not come to meet David, because he hoped the Throne should be established upon the house of his Father.
him that slandered his Neighbour he would destroy, and he would Cut off the wicked from the Land. But Ziba tells a tale of Mephibosheth, a slanderous lie, that he did not come to meet David, Because he hoped the Throne should be established upon the house of his Father.
yet Ziba being neere about the King, so prevailed that he could not doe judgement at the last, compare 2 Sam. 16.3, 4. with 2 Sam. 19.29. where he saith, J have said, thou and Ziba divide the lands:
yet Ziba being near about the King, so prevailed that he could not do judgement At the last, compare 2 Sam. 16.3, 4. with 2 Sam. 19.29. where he Says, J have said, thou and Ziba divide the Lands:
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Is this according to his protestation? Would not a man have believed, when he said J will walke in my house with an upright heart, that he did meane according to his expression? Yes without doubt he did;
Is this according to his protestation? Would not a man have believed, when he said J will walk in my house with an upright heart, that he did mean according to his expression? Yes without doubt he did;
and fraud, and flatterie, may carry him against his owne intentions, by the efficacy and power of fawning Courtiers to seduce a sincere Soveraigne to wrong his best and loyallest Subjects.
and fraud, and flattery, may carry him against his own intentions, by the efficacy and power of fawning Courtiers to seduce a sincere Sovereign to wrong his best and Loyalest Subject's.
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David had not a more loyall Subject, then that honest hearted mortified spirited Mephibosheth, yet notwithstanding that he was so deserving a man, notwithstanding David was so sincere a King,
David had not a more loyal Subject, then that honest hearted mortified spirited Mephibosheth, yet notwithstanding that he was so deserving a man, notwithstanding David was so sincere a King,
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The second danger is of mis-information, (for these are of serious consequence, and if they be seriously considered, they will put a sharper edge upon the sword of justice in your hands, (for it is the sword of justice that you carry) then any other argument whatsoever.) Secondly the danger of the wicked about the King, is in mis-information,
The second danger is of misinformation, (for these Are of serious consequence, and if they be seriously considered, they will put a sharper edge upon the sword of Justice in your hands, (for it is the sword of Justice that you carry) then any other argument whatsoever.) Secondly the danger of the wicked about the King, is in misinformation,
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First the old men that sate before his Father, the grave Counsell, the old Parliament of Israel, as we read ver. 6, 7. and what doe they advise him to? Gentlenesse and moderation, to speake kindly to the people,
First the old men that sat before his Father, the grave Counsel, the old Parliament of Israel, as we read ver. 6, 7. and what do they Advice him to? Gentleness and moderation, to speak kindly to the people,
and are now used in all England ) and so he prevailed, and inclosed King Ahsuneros with these arguments, being too hard for him in Counsell, that he made him to signe away the life of his owne wife, that he did not know or understand till afterward.
and Are now used in all England) and so he prevailed, and enclosed King Ahsuneros with these Arguments, being too hard for him in Counsel, that he made him to Signen away the life of his own wife, that he did not know or understand till afterwards.
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The Courtiers were too hard for Darius, they captived him in their counsels, they over-mastered him, they inwrapped him that he could not see the truth, he could not see the bottome, Dan. 6.4, 5, 6. we are a notable paralell for it;
The Courtiers were too hard for Darius, they captived him in their Counsels, they overmastered him, they inwrapped him that he could not see the truth, he could not see the bottom, Dan. 6.4, 5, 6. we Are a notable parallel for it;
and they assembled and made a decree, that whosoever should aske any petition of God or man for 30. dayes but onely of the King, he should be cast into the denne of Lyons.
and they assembled and made a Decree, that whosoever should ask any petition of God or man for 30. days but only of the King, he should be cast into the den of Lyons.
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but after he saw it, when the designe was unmasked and unvizarded, and he espyed the bottome of the project, the King was farre enough from consenting in that sense,
but After he saw it, when the Design was unmasked and unvizarded, and he espied the bottom of the project, the King was Far enough from consenting in that sense,
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but they pressed him, thou hast signed a decree, &c. Therefore you shall find that afterward, He set his heart to deliver Daniel, and to revoke his owne decree upon better information,
but they pressed him, thou hast signed a Decree, etc. Therefore you shall find that afterwards, He Set his heart to deliver daniel, and to revoke his own Decree upon better information,
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This was the case, Joab had killyd Abner trecherously, David was King, Joab was the Generall of his Army and his kins-man, David was Unkle to Joab and his brother, they were his nephewes;
This was the case, Joab had killed Abner treacherously, David was King, Joab was the General of his Army and his kinsman, David was Uncle to Joab and his brother, they were his nephews;
The like may be said of the great ones about King Zedekiah, that example though it be large is pertinent, Jer. 37. he was a friend to Jeremiah, but the Princes bore him downe and would have the blood of Ieremiah; he had great ones about him so long as they would have what they listed, contrary to the King,
The like may be said of the great ones about King Zedekiah, that Exampl though it be large is pertinent, Jer. 37. he was a friend to Jeremiah, but the Princes boar him down and would have the blood of Jeremiah; he had great ones about him so long as they would have what they listed, contrary to the King,
Ebedmelech went forth out of the Kings house, and spake to the King saying, My Lord the King, these men have done evill in all that they have done to Ieremiah the Prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon,
Ebedmelech went forth out of the Kings house, and spoke to the King saying, My Lord the King, these men have done evil in all that they have done to Jeremiah the Prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon,
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And Ebedmelech tooke the men with him, and went into the house of the King under the Treasury, &c. Then in ver. 14. Zedekiah the King sent and tooke Jeremiah into the third entry of the house of the Lord, into a secret place, for the Princes about him were too hard for him,
And Ebedmelech took the men with him, and went into the house of the King under the Treasury, etc. Then in ver. 14. Zedekiah the King sent and took Jeremiah into the third entry of the house of the Lord, into a secret place, for the Princes about him were too hard for him,
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and he durst not be knowne to his Courtiers that he had any correspondency with Ieremiah. See how lamentably a King may be captivated by the wicked that are about the Throne. Ier. 38.14.
and he durst not be known to his Courtiers that he had any correspondency with Jeremiah. See how lamentably a King may be captivated by the wicked that Are about the Throne. Jeremiah 38.14.
Then Ieremiah said unto Zedekiah, if I declare it unto thee wilt thou not surely put me to death? And if I give thee counsell wilt thou not hearken unto me? So the King sware secretly to Jeremiah saying, as the Lord liveth that made us these souls, I will not put thee to death,
Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, if I declare it unto thee wilt thou not surely put me to death? And if I give thee counsel wilt thou not harken unto me? So the King sware secretly to Jeremiah saying, as the Lord lives that made us these Souls, I will not put thee to death,
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Is there not need then, and is it not just to take away the wicked from before the King that his Throne may be established in Righteousnesse? If there be danger of mischiefe all these wayes, of seduction by flattery,
Is there not need then, and is it not just to take away the wicked from before the King that his Throne may be established in Righteousness? If there be danger of mischief all these ways, of seduction by flattery,
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The objection is this, you will say it is true, wee all agree that the taking away of the wicked from before the King is the stablishing of his Throne in Righteousnesse,
The objection is this, you will say it is true, we all agree that the taking away of the wicked from before the King is the establishing of his Throne in Righteousness,
but so it includes all wicked persons, things and acts that are before the throne, Prov. 23. Righteousnesse exalteth a Nation, but sinne is a reproach to any people. That is the generall:
but so it includes all wicked Persons, things and acts that Are before the throne, Curae 23. Righteousness Exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. That is the general:
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I answer, the Kings authority must doe it, I have Scripture for it, Pro. 20.8. The King that sitteth in the Throne of judgement, scattereth away the evill with his eyes.
I answer, the Kings Authority must do it, I have Scripture for it, Pro 20.8. The King that Sitteth in the Throne of judgement, Scattereth away the evil with his eyes.
The King that sitteth, &c. By the King in the Throne of Judgement, we are to understand, not the pleasure and will of a King, no nor the very strict person of a King;
The King that Sitteth, etc. By the King in the Throne of Judgement, we Are to understand, not the pleasure and will of a King, no nor the very strict person of a King;
So that in two words, if you would know who must be the removers, it is Royall authority, The King upon the Throne of judgement, that is, the King in all his Courts of Justice:
So that in two words, if you would know who must be the removers, it is Royal Authority, The King upon the Throne of judgement, that is, the King in all his Courts of justice:
for concerning the will of a Prince, none can be so unreasonable as to imagine that the will of the Prince must tell, who shall be taken away, and who shall be saved;
for Concerning the will of a Prince, none can be so unreasonable as to imagine that the will of the Prince must tell, who shall be taken away, and who shall be saved;
I answer, can the tything man doe his office, and the Constable, and petty Courts, and the presence of the King not be required for the execution of them;
I answer, can the tithing man do his office, and the Constable, and Petty Courts, and the presence of the King not be required for the execution of them;
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This is that that Peter meanes, 2 Pet. 2.13, 14. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man, for the Lords sake; whether it be to the King as Supreame,
This is that that Peter means, 2 Pet. 2.13, 14. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man, for the lords sake; whither it be to the King as Supreme,
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But how must this be done? If Royall authority must doe it, the King in his judicature, from the Parliament to the Constable must take away the wicked from before the King, that is,
But how must this be done? If Royal Authority must do it, the King in his judicature, from the Parliament to the Constable must take away the wicked from before the King, that is,
So Solomon dealt with Adonijah, and with Shimei; first he gave them gentle monitions; and if words will doe, it is a thousand pitties that blowes should be used:
So Solomon dealt with Adonijah, and with Shimei; First he gave them gentle monitions; and if words will do, it is a thousand pities that blows should be used:
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so when Adonijah would not take admonition, when Shimei would not take reprehension, but both transgressed the Law after, both suffered by the sword of Justice.
so when Adonijah would not take admonition, when Shimei would not take reprehension, but both transgressed the Law After, both suffered by the sword of justice.
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But what if Delinq make a party against the sword of Justice, and there be a sword of rebellion against the sword of Justice, that that cannot prevaile?
But what if Delinq make a party against the sword of justice, and there be a sword of rebellion against the sword of justice, that that cannot prevail?
if the sword of the mouth will not doe it (as you know what great trying and labouring there hath beene by the pen.) Next the sword of Justice hath beene endeavoured to bring them to condigne punishment;
if the sword of the Mouth will not do it (as you know what great trying and labouring there hath been by the pen.) Next the sword of justice hath been endeavoured to bring them to condign punishment;
What of that? Is there lesse authority to fetch out delinquents because there is a King? Is he the obstructer or the promoter of Justice? not the obstructer, but promoter of it.
What of that? Is there less Authority to fetch out delinquents Because there is a King? Is he the obstructer or the promoter of justice? not the obstructer, but promoter of it.
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Besides, though there were not the name of a King, there was regall authority, the Scepter was then in Judah; as we tead in Judg. 1.2. Judg. 20.18. Judah must still goe up first.
Beside, though there were not the name of a King, there was regal Authority, the Sceptre was then in Judah; as we tead in Judges 1.2. Judges 20.18. Judah must still go up First.
If the taking away of the wicked from before the King establish his Thron in righteousnes, then let this my brethren convince your judgements and shew you a cleare warrant,
If the taking away of the wicked from before the King establish his Thron in righteousness, then let this my brothers convince your Judgments and show you a clear warrant,
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Now I put it to the quere, Are not these wicked that are endeavoured to be removed? Are they not robbers, traitors, ravishers, rebels and delinquents? And it is the removing of them in a legall way,
Now I put it to the quere, are not these wicked that Are endeavoured to be removed? are they not robbers, Traitors, ravishers, rebels and delinquents? And it is the removing of them in a Legal Way,
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for which we have as good an Act as for the other? He that will be blinde may be, by supposing that we may get a Parliament if we cannot keepe this now we have an Act for it.
for which we have as good an Act as for the other? He that will be blind may be, by supposing that we may get a Parliament if we cannot keep this now we have an Act for it.
What could God doe more? Hath he not given you a pledge in your owne hands already? Within these two yeeres, His Majesty gave out all His Declarations and Protestations against Scotland; we see a great deale of difference, betweene His Majesty with the Malignants,
What could God do more? Hath he not given you a pledge in your own hands already? Within these two Years, His Majesty gave out all His Declarations and Protestations against Scotland; we see a great deal of difference, between His Majesty with the Malignants,
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What could the Lord doe more to prepare you for this time, and against this stumbling block? If His Majesty were misled so lately, is it not probable he would now returne againe if he could get out of these mens hands;
What could the Lord do more to prepare you for this time, and against this stumbling block? If His Majesty were misled so lately, is it not probable he would now return again if he could get out of these men's hands;
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Though he do graciously, yet the Cavaleers promise the contrary, and therefore as I said of David and Zedekiah, and those that were surrounded with flatterers and evill Counsellers, It was not what David promised,
Though he do graciously, yet the Cavaliers promise the contrary, and Therefore as I said of David and Zedekiah, and those that were surrounded with Flatterers and evil Counsellers, It was not what David promised,
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and redeeme Him from the hands of these wicked creatures, that he may be able to make good His Protestations indeed, from which they keepe Him by over-counselling Him,
and Redeem Him from the hands of these wicked creatures, that he may be able to make good His Protestations indeed, from which they keep Him by over-counselling Him,
