Solomons blessed land a sermon upon Ecclesiastes X.17. Preached before an extraordinary assembly at Newark upon Trent, May 29. 1660. Being the birth-day of our soveraign lord Charles II. King of Engladnd, [sic] &c. / By Samuel Brunsell rector of Bingham in Notting.
and not be like that rabble of Ephesus in their tumultuous concourse, of whom 'tis said, That the greatest part knew not wherefore they were come together:
and not be like that rabble of Ephesus in their tumultuous concourse, of whom it's said, That the greatest part knew not Wherefore they were come together:
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or like unto masty in our later remembrances, that had lost the distinction between their dayes of Thanksgiving and Humiliation; either through the commonness of an hypocritical Sacrifice, with which not only men,
or like unto masty in our later remembrances, that had lost the distinction between their days of Thanksgiving and Humiliation; either through the commonness of an hypocritical Sacrifice, with which not only men,
but even God himself had been wearyed, or through the mis-apprehension and mis-application of the subject, whereby in the way of an inverted gratitude, thanks have been frequently sent up to Heaven for the destructive prosperity of our sins;
but even God himself had been wearied, or through the misapprehension and misapplication of the Subject, whereby in the Way of an inverted gratitude, thanks have been frequently sent up to Heaven for the destructive Prosperity of our Sins;
in such sort that as they have repented and bewailed their necessary duties, by putting some considerable parts of their Christian obligations into the black Catalogue of their mock-confessions, so have they not fail'd to bless even God himself for their Errors and Presumptions.
in such sort that as they have repented and bewailed their necessary duties, by putting Some considerable parts of their Christian obligations into the black Catalogue of their mock-confessions, so have they not failed to bless even God himself for their Errors and Presumptions.
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To the end therefore that none who hear me, may be ignorant of the intent and design of this present Assembly, I shall acquaint you with it much in the words of the Psalmist;
To the end Therefore that none who hear me, may be ignorant of the intent and Design of this present Assembly, I shall acquaint you with it much in the words of the Psalmist;
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as on this day, to the Crowned Martyr a Royal Confessor (such had the sins of an unthankful people made them) to be the Heir at once both of his Crowns and Vertues.
as on this day, to the Crowned Martyr a Royal Confessor (such had the Sins of an unthankful people made them) to be the Heir At once both of his Crowns and Virtues.
For if men be greedy to have blessings bestowed upon them, upon the earliest sense and first suggestion of their wants, 'tis fit they should be careful to date their Thanksgivings from the very first rise and birth of their blessings.
For if men be greedy to have blessings bestowed upon them, upon the earliest sense and First suggestion of their Wants, it's fit they should be careful to date their Thanksgivings from the very First rise and birth of their blessings.
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Blessed art thou, O Land, &c. And this is the blessing of this Land, through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the day-spring from on high hath visited us, even at this day.
Blessed art thou, Oh Land, etc. And this is the blessing of this Land, through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, even At this day.
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Nobility of descent (as that imports generosity not only of bloud, but of spirit also) and temperance in life, are very eminent and considerable parts of those Princely excellencies that qualifie the Person by whom our Land is blessed,
Nobilt of descent (as that imports generosity not only of blood, but of Spirit also) and temperance in life, Are very eminent and considerable parts of those Princely excellencies that qualify the Person by whom our Land is blessed,
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So then our duty and business is thankfulness, which presupposeth a blessing. Now as men value the blessing, so they dispose themselves for thanksgiving.
So then our duty and business is thankfulness, which presupposeth a blessing. Now as men valve the blessing, so they dispose themselves for thanksgiving.
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And the words before us, are very proper to give us an accompt of its value, which from them I shall endeavour to do by these degrees, shewing, 1. That 'tis a blessing for a Land to be under a Government.
And the words before us, Are very proper to give us an account of its valve, which from them I shall endeavour to do by these Degrees, showing, 1. That it's a blessing for a Land to be under a Government.
A little care distracts him, a little pain tires him, the least accident afflicts him. However, care he will, and labour he must, in order to his own preservation;
A little care distracts him, a little pain tires him, the least accident afflicts him. However, care he will, and labour he must, in order to his own preservation;
But man finding himself capable of further enjoyments, and his appetite being loose and unconfin'd, he is still craving and asking, who will shew him any good? rests not satisfied with necessaries, but affects superfluity and abundance.
But man finding himself capable of further enjoyments, and his appetite being lose and unconfined, he is still craving and asking, who will show him any good? rests not satisfied with necessaries, but affects superfluity and abundance.
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Not only nature must be satisfied, but the sense must also be pleas'd, and the body pamper'd, by introducing luxurie and vanity the creature of fancy and opinion, acted by the insatiable lusts of the flesh, the lusts of the eyes, and the pride of life.
Not only nature must be satisfied, but the sense must also be pleased, and the body pampered, by introducing luxury and vanity the creature of fancy and opinion, acted by the insatiable Lustiest of the Flesh, the Lustiest of the eyes, and the pride of life.
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and also secure to themselves the possession of what their industry should procure, they could not but discern the necessity of constituting such a power, as might be sufficient for their constant protection and safety. Since therefore all power is either of one or of many,
and also secure to themselves the possession of what their industry should procure, they could not but discern the necessity of constituting such a power, as might be sufficient for their constant protection and safety. Since Therefore all power is either of one or of many,
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if single power be weak and unequal, and if power divided cannot stand, then that power which alone is sufficient for the fore-mentioned purposes, must needs be united, which it cannot be but in government, through an union of powers in a Soveraign, which union necessarily presupposeth a transferring or surrender of the single divided powers to him or them that are to use them conjoyn'd for the benefit of each particular.
if single power be weak and unequal, and if power divided cannot stand, then that power which alone is sufficient for the forementioned Purposes, must needs be united, which it cannot be but in government, through an Union of Powers in a Sovereign, which Union necessarily presupposeth a transferring or surrender of the single divided Powers to him or them that Are to use them conjoined for the benefit of each particular.
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1. By it a Land is delivered from an infinite number of the saddest and most insupportable evils, which, without such Government, cannot possibly be prevented or remedyed.
1. By it a Land is Delivered from an infinite number of the Saddest and most insupportable evils, which, without such Government, cannot possibly be prevented or remedied.
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whatever mischiefs, outrages, confusions, destructions, and desolations, either are or can be committed by the insolence and violence of armed rage and fury, without distinction or restraint, upon the Lives and Liberties, Estates,
whatever mischiefs, outrages, confusions, destructions, and desolations, either Are or can be committed by the insolence and violence of armed rage and fury, without distinction or restraint, upon the Lives and Liberties, Estates,
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or Persons of men, must needs be imputed to the want of that power which saves and protects those that submit to it, from all such Miseries and Calamities,
or Persons of men, must needs be imputed to the want of that power which saves and protects those that submit to it, from all such Misery's and Calamities,
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and to use that power to what purposes he pleaseth, is not withheld from doing any mischief to another, that himself shall judge conducing to his own benefit or content,
and to use that power to what Purposes he Pleases, is not withheld from doing any mischief to Another, that himself shall judge conducing to his own benefit or content,
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Now from whence come the greatest Plagues and Judgments? Come they not from dissensions, divisions and oppositions, from Wars and Fightings? And from whence come Wars and Fightings among you? come they not hence,
Now from whence come the greatest Plagues and Judgments? Come they not from dissensions, divisions and oppositions, from Wars and Fightings? And from whence come Wars and Fightings among you? come they not hence,
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Which would not be, were mens Lusts curb'd by Laws, and the exercise of a Soveraign power in a fix'd or wellorder'd order'd Government, which is also therefore a blessing, because,
Which would not be, were men's Lustiest curbed by Laws, and the exercise of a Sovereign power in a fixed or wellordered ordered Government, which is also Therefore a blessing, Because,
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Secondly, No outward blessing, whether conducing to mans being and necessary preservation, or to his well-being, can for any while with any the least satisfaction or security be possess'd or enjoyed without it.
Secondly, No outward blessing, whither conducing to men being and necessary preservation, or to his well-being, can for any while with any the least satisfaction or security be possessed or enjoyed without it.
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If it be a blessing for men to have protection for their persons, leisure and opportunity to provide things honest either for present or future use, freedome and safety in the enjoyment, vindication from wrongs and injuries, which sometimes may and will happen:
If it be a blessing for men to have protection for their Persons, leisure and opportunity to provide things honest either for present or future use, freedom and safety in the enjoyment, vindication from wrongs and injuries, which sometime may and will happen:
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To have the avarice of some, the pride and ambition of others curb'd and restrain'd, that they may not be made a prey to the insolent rage and rapine of every desperate and insulting Villain,
To have the avarice of Some, the pride and ambition of Others curbed and restrained, that they may not be made a prey to the insolent rage and rapine of every desperate and insulting Villain,
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it withdrawes men from the regular power of some one or some few, and subjects them to the lawless arbitrary power and insolence of all. But freedome in Government subjects you to the just and orderly power of some,
it withdraws men from the regular power of Some one or Some few, and subject's them to the lawless arbitrary power and insolence of all. But freedom in Government subject's you to the just and orderly power of Some,
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Now men help and benefit, or else hurt and hinder one another, rather by their morals, as their wills act and are effective, then by their naturals. And therefore nothing can be more conducing to happiness,
Now men help and benefit, or Else hurt and hinder one Another, rather by their morals, as their wills act and Are effective, then by their naturals. And Therefore nothing can be more conducing to happiness,
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'Tis the honour and perfection of God, as to his Truth, that he cannot lie; and, as to his Justice, that being Judge of all the world he cannot but do right; nor can he deny himself.
It's the honour and perfection of God, as to his Truth, that he cannot lie; and, as to his justice, that being Judge of all the world he cannot but do right; nor can he deny himself.
And even in this state of moral freedom or rather imperfection, in which we now are, the more any man by the strength of Reason and Religion, diligent endeavour,
And even in this state of moral freedom or rather imperfection, in which we now Are, the more any man by the strength of Reason and Religion, diligent endeavour,
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and long custom and practise, hath made the doing of any vitious act very difficult for him and next to impossible, the better man he is, no doubt, and the nearer to perfection.
and long custom and practice, hath made the doing of any vicious act very difficult for him and next to impossible, the better man he is, no doubt, and the nearer to perfection.
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to have both sides so rail'd in, that he had not a liberty to tumble down headlong, were, doubtless, no disadvantage, not had he any reason at all to complain of that restraint:
to have both sides so railed in, that he had not a liberty to tumble down headlong, were, doubtless, no disadvantage, not had he any reason At all to complain of that restraint:
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A drowning man also naturally quits his liberty of letting go any thing he gets hold on, that hath but the least appearance of conducing ought to his safety.
A drowning man also naturally quits his liberty of letting go any thing he gets hold on, that hath but the least appearance of conducing ought to his safety.
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he, that, if he might be quite freed from it, would yet be able to sin, by the exercise of that destructive power, cannot be imagined in the least to consult his own safety or welfare;
he, that, if he might be quite freed from it, would yet be able to sin, by the exercise of that destructive power, cannot be imagined in the least to consult his own safety or welfare;
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whilest every person besides my self (not one of which perhaps but may equal me on some occasion or other) shall have the like freedom to act what he lists upon me,
whilst every person beside my self (not one of which perhaps but may equal me on Some occasion or other) shall have the like freedom to act what he lists upon me,
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or that we be both restrain'd? What good shall that weak and indefensible liberty do to me that am but one against a multitude, by every one of which I may at pleasure be opprest and ruin'd? And how then is it possible I should reasonably promise to my self the least comfortable enjoyment of any thing though but for a minute? and what's my life,
or that we be both restrained? What good shall that weak and indefensible liberty do to me that am but one against a multitude, by every one of which I may At pleasure be oppressed and ruined? And how then is it possible I should reasonably promise to my self the least comfortable enjoyment of any thing though but for a minute? and what's my life,
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if I have no enjoyment? What enjoyment can I have where there's no security? And what security can there be without peace? And what peace can be expected where there is no bond of government to bind and hold men to it?
if I have no enjoyment? What enjoyment can I have where there's no security? And what security can there be without peace? And what peace can be expected where there is no bound of government to bind and hold men to it?
What hath thus been said of government in the general is applicable both to the Church and state in particular, whether we consider the same persons either as men or Christians, Government is absolutely necessary to the safety and welfare,
What hath thus been said of government in the general is applicable both to the Church and state in particular, whither we Consider the same Persons either as men or Christians, Government is absolutely necessary to the safety and welfare,
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For should there be allowed in Christianity a liberty for men to profess & practise what they please, 'twere nothing but an empty name, since it can have no sense any further,
For should there be allowed in Christianity a liberty for men to profess & practise what they please, 'twere nothing but an empty name, since it can have no sense any further,
and have been all made to drink into one spirit, for the body is not one member, but many. If they were all one member, where were the body? But now are they many members, yet but one body.
and have been all made to drink into one Spirit, for the body is not one member, but many. If they were all one member, where were the body? But now Are they many members, yet but one body.
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and profess obedience to the same, do therefore make one National Church, because they all submit to one and the same Ecclesiastical government, by the Laws and direction whereof every one that is duly made a member, is bound to act in such sort as not to violate the common faith or the publique peace.
and profess Obedience to the same, do Therefore make one National Church, Because they all submit to one and the same Ecclesiastical government, by the Laws and direction whereof every one that is duly made a member, is bound to act in such sort as not to violate the Common faith or the public peace.
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Common people therefore are abused by their false teachers, when they are made to believe that those who assert a National Church, understand no more to be required to make a man a member of such a Church, (suppose,
Common people Therefore Are abused by their false Teachers, when they Are made to believe that those who assert a National Church, understand no more to be required to make a man a member of such a Church, (suppose,
& think they have gain'd some great advantage by their small inclosures, 'twill yet be very hard for them to make good any claim to the essential requisites of a Church.
& think they have gained Some great advantage by their small enclosures, it'll yet be very hard for them to make good any claim to the essential requisites of a Church.
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For albeit a multitude of Independent Congregations might all together be called a Church, yet they cannot make such a body as a Church should be, wherein the act of some must necessarily lay an obligation upon all the rest, which is quite contrary to the Independency and self-sufficiency of their single Congregations.
For albeit a multitude of Independent Congregations might all together be called a Church, yet they cannot make such a body as a Church should be, wherein the act of Some must necessarily lay an obligation upon all the rest, which is quite contrary to the Independency and self-sufficiency of their single Congregations.
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Such Societies therefore make no greater distinction from Universal Liberty in each individual, then a liberty or independency in each private family would do, which hath none of the fore-mentioned inconveniencies remedied by so small and inconsiderable an union.
Such Societies Therefore make no greater distinction from Universal Liberty in each Individu, then a liberty or independency in each private family would do, which hath none of the forementioned inconveniences remedied by so small and inconsiderable an Union.
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It's evident then, that the want of a fixed Government, whether in Church or State, doth utterly destroy the being and constitution of either. What mischief it createth, what fires it kindles, both in the one and the other, must needs be obvious to any considering person,
It's evident then, that the want of a fixed Government, whither in Church or State, does utterly destroy the being and constitution of either. What mischief it Createth, what fires it kindles, both in the one and the other, must needs be obvious to any considering person,
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How have Errors and Heresies, Blasphemies and Schisms, Impiety and Profaneness, Atheism and Barbarism, robbing both of men and God, invaded and over-run us? What Seas of bloud, what inundations of wickedness like fire and brimstone from the mouth of Hell, have as the waters of the Ocean without a bound at once broke in and overwhelm'd us? During that calamitous state of things,
How have Errors and Heresies, Blasphemies and Schisms, Impiety and Profaneness, Atheism and Barbarism, robbing both of men and God, invaded and overrun us? What Seas of blood, what inundations of wickedness like fire and brimstone from the Mouth of Hell, have as the waters of the Ocean without a bound At once broke in and overwhelmed us? During that calamitous state of things,
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even as many as the hypocritical madness, or phantastique levity of every filthy dreamer, that had but the confidence to despise Dominion and to speak evil of Dignities, could invent? How have the wayes of Zion mourn'd and all her gates been desolate? How have her Priests sighed,
even as many as the hypocritical madness, or fantastic levity of every filthy dreamer, that had but the confidence to despise Dominion and to speak evil of Dignities, could invent? How have the ways of Zion mourned and all her gates been desolate? How have her Priests sighed,
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and their polishing of Saphir, their visage hath been blacker then a coal, neither have they been known in the streets, their skin hath cleaved to their bones and withered and become like a stick.
and their polishing of Saphir, their visage hath been blacker then a coal, neither have they been known in the streets, their skin hath cleaved to their bones and withered and become like a stick.
These are the consequences of a subverted power, sufficient to instruct us how great a blessing it is for a Land to be built and setled upon the lasting Foundations of a well-order'd Government.
These Are the consequences of a subverted power, sufficient to instruct us how great a blessing it is for a Land to be built and settled upon the lasting Foundations of a well-ordered Government.
But to mend that, which the wisdom and experience of many, and those the best and purest Ages have determin'd, is either the cheat of Mountebanks, or the confidence of Fools.
But to mend that, which the Wisdom and experience of many, and those the best and Purest Ages have determined, is either the cheat of Mountebanks, or the confidence of Fools.
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Whatever men may promise to themselves, or pretend to others, the true and naturall effect of such Reforming, can certainly be nothing but meer Anarchy and Confusion, not more destructive to any then to the first Designers.
Whatever men may promise to themselves, or pretend to Others, the true and natural Effect of such Reforming, can Certainly be nothing but mere Anarchy and Confusion, not more destructive to any then to the First Designers.
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An abused people may for a while indeed resign their judgement to implicit faith, and God in his just judgement may give them over, that received not the truth with love, to strong delusions to believe a lie;
an abused people may for a while indeed resign their judgement to implicit faith, and God in his just judgement may give them over, that received not the truth with love, to strong delusions to believe a lie;
Various and numberless are the shifts and perplexities, infinite the hazards, and sad are the events which such Impostors do necessarily draw both upon themselves and others.
Various and numberless Are the shifts and perplexities, infinite the hazards, and sad Are the events which such Impostors do necessarily draw both upon themselves and Others.
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While they crie out for liberty, they make both themselves and their credulots followers the servants of Corruption; while Sea and Land is compassed to make a Proselyte, the man becomes ten times more the childe of the Devil then before.
While they cry out for liberty, they make both themselves and their credulots followers the Servants of Corruption; while Sea and Land is compassed to make a Proselyte, the man becomes ten times more the child of the devil then before.
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While all that is cryed up holds forth nothing but truth and peace, nothing suffers more then the one by lying and perjurie, and the other by tumult and insurrection: And then no marvail too,
While all that is cried up holds forth nothing but truth and peace, nothing suffers more then the one by lying and perjury, and the other by tumult and insurrection: And then no marvel too,
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and the infamy of those vile arts of hypocrisie and falshood, slander and detraction which they were fain to exercise, thereby to draw the ignorant and unwary multitude into a dislike and hatred of the power to which they owe their subjection and their peace.
and the infamy of those vile arts of hypocrisy and falsehood, slander and detraction which they were fain to exercise, thereby to draw the ignorant and unwary multitude into a dislike and hatred of the power to which they owe their subjection and their peace.
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But 'tis to be hoped that experience hath now taught the most, what reason might have done long since, that it's the great concernment of any people to be fully perswaded that the benefits they receive from a good Government, are far more valuable then any thing that their Governours are able to receive from them, who feel indeed their own ease and enjoyments,
But it's to be hoped that experience hath now taught the most, what reason might have done long since, that it's the great concernment of any people to be Fully persuaded that the benefits they receive from a good Government, Are Far more valuable then any thing that their Governors Are able to receive from them, who feel indeed their own ease and enjoyments,
Men also that did own no other rule to order and justifie their seditious attempts then providence, nor any other Judge of Controversie then successe, have now a very fair occasion given them, either to quit their Principles,
Men also that did own no other Rule to order and justify their seditious attempts then providence, nor any other Judge of Controversy then success, have now a very fair occasion given them, either to quit their Principles,
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and to traduce some prudent accommodations of things to emergent occasions as irregular Impositions, they shall do well to learn the use of so much modesty,
and to traduce Some prudent accommodations of things to emergent occasions as irregular Impositions, they shall do well to Learn the use of so much modesty,
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Certainly, contempt of Authority, the immediate parent of Disobedience, Schisme and Rebellion, and the proper issue of slandering the footsteps of Superiours, is of far worse consequence then the ignorance or dissatisfaction of any private judgement.
Certainly, contempt of authority, the immediate parent of Disobedience, Schism and Rebellion, and the proper issue of slandering the footsteps of Superiors, is of Far Worse consequence then the ignorance or dissatisfaction of any private judgement.
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For men also to claim and contend for an arbitrary power or liberty in the publique Offices of the Church (which certainly (if any) had need to be guided and regulated by the publique wisdom of the whole Government) and by vertue of that liberty to prescribe or dictate at pleasure what to them shall seem good;
For men also to claim and contend for an arbitrary power or liberty in the public Offices of the Church (which Certainly (if any) had need to be guided and regulated by the public Wisdom of the Whole Government) and by virtue of that liberty to prescribe or dictate At pleasure what to them shall seem good;
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And then, since to have the Government of any people, is nothing else but to have a power to dispose of their actions according to ones will, those actions chiefly that are of a publique nature;
And then, since to have the Government of any people, is nothing Else but to have a power to dispose of their actions according to ones will, those actions chiefly that Are of a public nature;
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or making them all act the same with himself, and not according to the legall appointment of the Church, doubtless, arrogates, in a matter of great importance, the exercise of a piece of arbitrary Government, to very ill purposes.
or making them all act the same with himself, and not according to the Legal appointment of the Church, doubtless, arrogates, in a matter of great importance, the exercise of a piece of arbitrary Government, to very ill Purposes.
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who, if they become by this means more receptive of Errour, and more apt to be cloven into factious separations, must needs be expos'd to a very great temptation of attempting things inconsistent with Rule and Order,
who, if they become by this means more receptive of Error, and more apt to be cloven into factious separations, must needs be exposed to a very great temptation of attempting things inconsistent with Rule and Order,
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I rather urge this, because our Government having Christians for its Subjects, our late Contentions having been kindled at this fire from the Sanctuary:
I rather urge this, Because our Government having Christians for its Subject's, our late Contentions having been kindled At this fire from the Sanctuary:
the effect whereof, among other ill Consequences of Subverted Government, hath been the offering of strange fire upon Gods Altars, by Priests made of the lowest of the people.
the Effect whereof, among other ill Consequences of Subverted Government, hath been the offering of strange fire upon God's Altars, by Priests made of the lowest of the people.
The question now is, Who shall prescribe that Form? Let the Answer be, Such as may most reasonably pretend to be most able, prudent and judicious, to dictate that which is fit to be offered unto God by us all;
The question now is, Who shall prescribe that From? Let the Answer be, Such as may most reasonably pretend to be most able, prudent and judicious, to dictate that which is fit to be offered unto God by us all;
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and let you see that I have that gift, then to take that Form which the Church with the approbation of the State in so many Convocations, Synods and Parliaments, in solemn manner upon the wisest deliberation, upon a nice and careful disquisition of all particulars, were able to contrive and fit to all the ordinary and extraordinary necessities of Christians? Might it not justly and reasonably be replyed, We are much better provided for and secur'd by the deliberate Judgment,
and let you see that I have that gift, then to take that From which the Church with the approbation of the State in so many Convocations, Synods and Parliaments, in solemn manner upon the Wisest deliberation, upon a Nicaenae and careful disquisition of all particulars, were able to contrive and fit to all the ordinary and extraordinary necessities of Christians? Might it not justly and reasonably be replied, We Are much better provided for and secured by the deliberate Judgement,
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and that so small a Member, and so much inferiour every way perhaps to the least of them? When we pray with you, our spirit of prayer is restrained by a form of your devising, which what it will prove in the tryall, you as yet know not your self, much less can we. As it is not your business in this case to proclaim your gifts,
and that so small a Member, and so much inferior every Way perhaps to the least of them? When we pray with you, our Spirit of prayer is restrained by a from of your devising, which what it will prove in the trial, you as yet know not your self, much less can we. As it is not your business in this case to proclaim your Gifts,
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after such clear and strict debates of all questions and doubts that did then offer themselves to their piercing observations, we, sure, can have no imaginable reason to think so of you. If you may be in the right, much more may they: If they may be mistaken in any thing, much more may you: It can therefore be no less then madness in us to reject them in comparison of you. We know also,
After such clear and strict debates of all questions and doubts that did then offer themselves to their piercing observations, we, sure, can have no imaginable reason to think so of you. If you may be in the right, much more may they: If they may be mistaken in any thing, much more may you: It can Therefore be no less then madness in us to reject them in comparison of you. We know also,
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and are assur'd, that, by the Laws of God, we owe obedience to their Authority, from which it is not in your power, should you pretend to more then ever any Pope did, to absolve us.
and Are assured, that, by the Laws of God, we owe Obedience to their authority, from which it is not in your power, should you pretend to more then ever any Pope did, to absolve us.
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Besides, the truth is, our own unhappy experience in this matter is such, that the most unlearned among us have been able to discern such mistakes and absurdities,
Beside, the truth is, our own unhappy experience in this matter is such, that the most unlearned among us have been able to discern such mistakes and absurdities,
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yea sometimes blasphemies to have fallen from pretenders in this kinde, that our folly would be as inexcusable as theirs is manifest, should we rather choose to lean upon such broken Reeds,
yea sometime Blasphemies to have fallen from pretenders in this kind, that our folly would be as inexcusable as theirs is manifest, should we rather choose to lean upon such broken Reeds,
moreover for the comely fashion or manner of doing it, all is perform'd with such grave and decent Ceremony, fitted only to keep the mindes of people intent by apt Declarations of their due concurrence,
moreover for the comely fashion or manner of doing it, all is performed with such grave and decent Ceremony, fitted only to keep the minds of people intent by apt Declarations of their due concurrence,
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and suitable improvements of their zeal and fervour, as also to gain a necessary regard and reverence to the action, that as the Church knew not how to provide for us better,
and suitable improvements of their zeal and fervour, as also to gain a necessary regard and Reverence to the actium, that as the Church knew not how to provide for us better,
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so we have no reason to expect any other so good, but shall rather thankfully joyn with the rest of Gods people happily subjected to the same Discipline,
so we have no reason to expect any other so good, but shall rather thankfully join with the rest of God's people happily subjected to the same Discipline,
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and, by mistake, have learned to call Will-worship, which must needs be more chargeable on such as, in opposition to the sentence of the Church, follow the decrees of their own private wills in determining what comes nearest to the minde and will of God;
and, by mistake, have learned to call Will-worship, which must needs be more chargeable on such as, in opposition to the sentence of the Church, follow the decrees of their own private wills in determining what comes nearest to the mind and will of God;
and in projecting the very frame and method after which a Congregation of Christians assembled together for the service of God, are to present their devotions.
and in projecting the very frame and method After which a Congregation of Christians assembled together for the service of God, Are to present their devotions.
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For are not Papists forbidden, by the the Laws of their own Communion, to joyn in the publique Service of our Church, who yet are permitted to hear the Expositions and Sermons of the reformed, accompanyed with such of their prayers as are the present dictates of their private spirits.
For Are not Papists forbidden, by the the Laws of their own Communion, to join in the public Service of our Church, who yet Are permitted to hear the Expositions and Sermons of the reformed, accompanied with such of their Prayers as Are the present dictates of their private spirits.
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and those other publique Offices, by which Papists distinguish and hold their Communion, would certainly be deem'd Proselytes by those of the Romish, and Apostates by the men of their own profession.
and those other public Offices, by which Papists distinguish and hold their Communion, would Certainly be deemed Proselytes by those of the Romish, and Apostates by the men of their own profession.
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the denyall of which conformity by the Romanists, being that by which they disclaim our Communion, is the very essence of Popery, as that is understood to signifie Recusancy.
the denial of which conformity by the Romanists, being that by which they disclaim our Communion, is the very essence of Popery, as that is understood to signify Recusancy.
as they think, of their errors and reputations) hold themselves engaged to justifie their disobedience, by traducing the decent and instructive Ceremonies of our Church as superstitious,
as they think, of their errors and reputations) hold themselves engaged to justify their disobedience, by traducing the decent and instructive Ceremonies of our Church as superstitious,
or habits, as best serve to beget that reverence, and express that uniformity, without which all solemn actions must needs fall into contempt and indecency.
or habits, as best serve to beget that Reverence, and express that uniformity, without which all solemn actions must needs fallen into contempt and indecency.
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as in his sight before whose eyes all things are naked and open, they shall have clearly satisfied their Consciences in the grounds that mov'd them first to censure,
as in his sighed before whose eyes all things Are naked and open, they shall have clearly satisfied their Consciences in the grounds that moved them First to censure,
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and infallibility is no more to be found at Geneva then at Rome, though the one be for the most part as peremptory in denying the act, as the other the power;
and infallibility is no more to be found At Geneva then At Room, though the one be for the most part as peremptory in denying the act, as the other the power;
for some grave appearances of Learning and Godliness they have in admiration, shall give them leave to see and consider what Superstition is? and that as a good meaning cannot justifie an evil undertaking,
for Some grave appearances of Learning and Godliness they have in admiration, shall give them leave to see and Consider what Superstition is? and that as a good meaning cannot justify an evil undertaking,
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and those that have long enjoyed the pleasure of thinking well of themselves and despising others, (like men prefer'd to honour in a dream) are much disquieted upon the first opening of their eyes and judgements to perceive the Delusion.
and those that have long enjoyed the pleasure of thinking well of themselves and despising Others, (like men preferred to honour in a dream) Are much disquieted upon the First opening of their eyes and Judgments to perceive the Delusion.
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But may it not seem strange and very improbable, that those who have alwayes been so very zealous against the formalitie and abuses of the times, should be so much mistaken? Have not godly men long since complain'd of faults,
But may it not seem strange and very improbable, that those who have always been so very zealous against the formality and Abuses of the times, should be so much mistaken? Have not godly men long since complained of Faults,
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and taxed the condition of things amiss both in Church and State, which (the Government standing as it did) could never be redress'd? If the complaint be not true, both they, our Ring-leaders,
and taxed the condition of things amiss both in Church and State, which (the Government standing as it did) could never be Redressed? If the complaint be not true, both they, our Ringleaders,
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and is it likely that so many of Gods people, whom we alwayes took and do take to be the only honest party, should complain without cause? Must we be look'd upon as men that had no just ground for what we laboured for,
and is it likely that so many of God's people, whom we always took and do take to be the only honest party, should complain without cause? Must we be looked upon as men that had no just ground for what we laboured for,
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and took pains with prayer, and preaching, and fasting, even to strife and debate, and smiting with the fist of wickednesse? The very life of our Good Old Cause, the honour and reputation both of it and our selves are herein nearly concern'd:
and took pains with prayer, and preaching, and fasting, even to strife and debate, and smiting with the fist of wickedness? The very life of our Good Old Cause, the honour and reputation both of it and our selves Are herein nearly concerned:
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Must the Church, the State, the best, the wisest, the holyest and the learnedst men be fools that we may appear wise? must they all have erred that we may seem not to have erred? or be all in the wrong that we may be in the right? Or will our error become none,
Must the Church, the State, the best, the Wisest, the Holiest and the Learnedest men be Fools that we may appear wise? must they all have erred that we may seem not to have erred? or be all in the wrong that we may be in the right? Or will our error become none,
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or will the righteous Judge, in favour to our incorrigibleness forbear to pronounce and inflict his sentence? That we may be safe in our reputation, must all former Ages suffer in theirs? Must Antiquity lose its reverence, Truth its force, Kings their Majesty, Parliaments, Convocations and Synods their judgement and authority? Must Wisdom be no more with the Aged,
or will the righteous Judge, in favour to our incorrigibleness forbear to pronounce and inflict his sentence? That we may be safe in our reputation, must all former Ages suffer in theirs? Must Antiquity loose its Reverence, Truth its force, Kings their Majesty, Parliaments, Convocations and Synods their judgement and Authority? Must Wisdom be no more with the Aged,
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nor Prudence with the Counsellors, nor Instruction with the Judges? Must such a Noble Army of Martyrs as seal'd our Reformation with their bloud, cast down their Crowns at our polluted feet to lift up our Axes and Hammers? Or rather were it not much more creditable and safe for us to engage Posterity to hide our greater shame by a present just and pious care not to expose and deride,
nor Prudence with the Counsellors, nor Instruction with the Judges? Must such a Noble Army of Martyrs as sealed our Reformation with their blood, cast down their Crowns At our polluted feet to lift up our Axes and Hammers? Or rather were it not much more creditable and safe for us to engage Posterity to hide our greater shame by a present just and pious care not to expose and deride,
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Certainly our Fore-fathers (as quick-sighted, for ought appears to the contrary, as our selves) had they been able to see and remedy what we think we discover and can reform, to wit, Errour, Superstition and folly in their careful Collections and wary Improvements, they would not, by a voluntary guilt, have brought a reproach upon the Nation,
Certainly our Forefathers (as quick-sighted, for ought appears to the contrary, as our selves) had they been able to see and remedy what we think we discover and can reform, to wit, Error, Superstition and folly in their careful Collections and wary Improvements, they would not, by a voluntary guilt, have brought a reproach upon the nation,
and an open infamy upon its Publique Acts, thereby wilfully drawing upon themselves, the Church and State, the just censures and scorn of all knowing men.
and an open infamy upon its Public Acts, thereby wilfully drawing upon themselves, the Church and State, the just censures and scorn of all knowing men.
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The event certainly and success of what they did, compar'd with that of what we have since essayed to do, must needs justifie them and condemn us; nor can our peevish obstinacy prevail with men to apprehend it otherwise.
The event Certainly and success of what they did, compared with that of what we have since essayed to do, must needs justify them and condemn us; nor can our peevish obstinacy prevail with men to apprehend it otherwise.
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So dangerous and destructive is Innovation in Government; and so vain and troublesome, as well as infectious, is mens unnatural itch and greediness after it:
So dangerous and destructive is Innovation in Government; and so vain and troublesome, as well as infectious, is men's unnatural itch and greediness After it:
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for their calamity shall rise suddenly, and who knoweth the ruine of them both? Prov. 24.21, 21. In reason, all change should be for the better, and such was that which was made from War to Peace;
for their calamity shall rise suddenly, and who Knoweth the ruin of them both? Curae 24.21, 21. In reason, all change should be for the better, and such was that which was made from War to Peace;
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The motive to the change was good, settlement and order being as much better then giddiness and confusion (in which the greatest ease and security a man can promise himself, is no better then that of sleeping upon the top of a mast) as is a calm then a storm, health then sickness,
The motive to the change was good, settlement and order being as much better then giddiness and confusion (in which the greatest ease and security a man can promise himself, is no better then that of sleeping upon the top of a mast) as is a Cam then a storm, health then sickness,
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and this is that which those men choose, that affect a change of Government; inasmuch as that change, without a power able to match the Soveraign Power, can never be effected.
and this is that which those men choose, that affect a change of Government; inasmuch as that change, without a power able to match the Sovereign Power, can never be effected.
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For the opposition of those Powers is War, the very worst of evils, which these men choose for a remedy of something they call evil; which, be it what it will, must needs be much better then the worst;
For the opposition of those Powers is War, the very worst of evils, which these men choose for a remedy of something they call evil; which, be it what it will, must needs be much better then the worst;
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or the enchantments of sedicious Sorcerers, as to abandon themselves to misery by being ingaged in parties and factions, contriving and attempting to subvert a lawful power, only to make way for another,
or the enchantments of seditious Sorcerers, as to abandon themselves to misery by being engaged in parties and factions, contriving and attempting to subvert a lawful power, only to make Way for Another,
and that a greater power (such must that needs be, by which the former is expulst) and so more able to oppress and grind them, not resting there neither.
and that a greater power (such must that needs be, by which the former is expulst) and so more able to oppress and grind them, not resting there neither.
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Now of these, there must needs be as many as those are whose crimes, wants or ambition promoted by cunning, colour'd with specious and hypocritical pretences,
Now of these, there must needs be as many as those Are whose crimes, Wants or ambition promoted by cunning, coloured with specious and hypocritical pretences,
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from the justice whereof, as they could not expect impunity for those crimes, so neither from the regular Administrations thereof, had they reason to look either that their needs should be extraordinarily supplyed, or their ambition satisfied.
from the Justice whereof, as they could not expect impunity for those crimes, so neither from the regular Administrations thereof, had they reason to look either that their needs should be extraordinarily supplied, or their ambition satisfied.
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But how long that dismal Tragedy may last, wherein there are so many Actors ready to enter the Stage, each resolv'd in his turn to spin out his part to the utmost, till both himself and the sad spectators be quite worn out and spent, he alone knows that make Diviners mad, and wars to cease in the earth, that knappeth the Spear in sunder,
But how long that dismal Tragedy may last, wherein there Are so many Actors ready to enter the Stage, each resolved in his turn to spin out his part to the utmost, till both himself and the sad spectators be quite worn out and spent, he alone knows that make Diviners mad, and wars to cease in the earth, that Knappeth the Spear in sunder,
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so far pittying the follies of men, more brutish in this then the very brutes themselves (that act not contrary to that reason they never had) as in great mercy to raise up some to still the rage of man,
so Far pitying the follies of men, more brutish in this then the very brutus's themselves (that act not contrary to that reason they never had) as in great mercy to raise up Some to still the rage of man,
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and, in correspondence with him, Aaron a chief Priest, both such by the wise appointment & constitution even of God himself, whose Government being that of a King or Monarch (for God is King of all the Earth) must needs be therefore the most perfect,
and, in correspondence with him, Aaron a chief Priest, both such by the wise appointment & constitution even of God himself, whose Government being that of a King or Monarch (for God is King of all the Earth) must needs be Therefore the most perfect,
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and therefore so far forth as the individuals of a multitude surrenders their dispersed powers to the rule and disposal of a Soveraign (be that Soveraign a natural person,
and Therefore so Far forth as the individuals of a multitude surrenders their dispersed Powers to the Rule and disposal of a Sovereign (be that Sovereign a natural person,
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To counterpoise power with power, as weights do one another in a ballance, till they come to an aequilibrium, is to make the state of a people alterable with every the least grain of advantage.
To counterpoise power with power, as weights do one Another in a balance, till they come to an Aequilibrium, is to make the state of a people alterable with every the least grain of advantage.
The nearer that Powers are matcht, the more jealous they are of encroachments, and the more apt to resent and contest the least transgression of bonds.
The nearer that Powers Are matched, the more jealous they Are of encroachments, and the more apt to resent and contest the least Transgression of bonds.
Nor can that jealousie in either party be quencht, but by attempting some further security in an excess or usurpation of power, the possibility and suspicion whereof at first in each other was the very spark that kindled it.
Nor can that jealousy in either party be quenched, but by attempting Some further security in an excess or usurpation of power, the possibility and suspicion whereof At First in each other was the very spark that kindled it.
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or be otherwise embodyed and united, then by being made one term of a relation through the necessary position of some opposite term, is to dream or that which is impossible, to wit, of an inferiour without a Superiour;
or be otherwise embodied and united, then by being made one term of a Relation through the necessary position of Some opposite term, is to dream or that which is impossible, to wit, of an inferior without a Superior;
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When once a relation is put, the terms are immediately distinguisht, and therefore to confound the properties peculiar to each term, by imposing subjection on those that govern,
When once a Relation is put, the terms Are immediately distinguished, and Therefore to confound the properties peculiar to each term, by imposing subjection on those that govern,
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but being once in that relation, the wife may not, upon pretense of having made that man her husband, reverse the husbands power, and usurp authority over him.
but being once in that Relation, the wife may not, upon pretense of having made that man her husband, reverse the Husbands power, and usurp Authority over him.
And that form of Government which best obtains that, which all Government, as such, doth chiefly if not solely intend, must needs be prefer'd before other forms, notwithstanding its being obnoxious,
And that from of Government which best obtains that, which all Government, as such, does chiefly if not solely intend, must needs be preferred before other forms, notwithstanding its being obnoxious,
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and if God himself did never please all, is it possible that all should be pleas'd? However, to discover a weakness or imperfection in any thing is no argument that another is better, no more then it would be for any pretender to prudence and moderation to conclude himself wiser then Solomon, because he is able to charge Him with some act of folly.
and if God himself did never please all, is it possible that all should be pleased? However, to discover a weakness or imperfection in any thing is no argument that Another is better, no more then it would be for any pretender to prudence and moderation to conclude himself Wiser then Solomon, Because he is able to charge Him with Some act of folly.
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The question is, What form of Government is best? Not whether that Government only ought to be prefer'd or admitted which is every way perfect? No state or condition upon earth is so:
The question is, What from of Government is best? Not whither that Government only ought to be preferred or admitted which is every Way perfect? No state or condition upon earth is so:
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certainly that must heeds be best, which hath the least and fewest. And that we say is Kingly Government, or Monarchy, wherein the Elementall powers of a simple and unbodyed people, are drawn together and compacted in a single person. The reason is this.
Certainly that must heeds be best, which hath the least and fewest. And that we say is Kingly Government, or Monarchy, wherein the Elemental Powers of a simple and unbodied people, Are drawn together and compacted in a single person. The reason is this.
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Because the more closely Soveraign power is united (as when the Sun-beams are drawn towards a point by a Burningglass) the greater strength and aptitude it hath to obtain its end in the safety and honour of the whole Community.
Because the more closely Sovereign power is united (as when the Sunbeams Are drawn towards a point by a Burningglass) the greater strength and aptitude it hath to obtain its end in the safety and honour of the Whole Community.
or cannot exercise that strength so seasonably and readily, as by timely Discoveries and quick preventions to anticipate or countermine the practises of such as are enemies to the publique Peace, which is never more in danger,
or cannot exercise that strength so seasonably and readily, as by timely Discoveries and quick preventions to anticipate or countermine the practises of such as Are enemies to the public Peace, which is never more in danger,
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then when the Authors of sedition, to which all Governments are subject more or less, do receive incouragement from such probabilities of effecting their purposes,
then when the Authors of sedition, to which all Governments Are Subject more or less, do receive encouragement from such probabilities of effecting their Purposes,
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as the frequency of opportunities and greatness of temptations cannot but create and suggest. If Ambition long for Empire, and be even choak'd with thirst after power:
as the frequency of opportunities and greatness of temptations cannot but create and suggest. If Ambition long for Empire, and be even choked with thirst After power:
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if wantonnesse being cloy'd and fall, despise the Honey-combe, or curse its own Blessings, and be undone for want of variety or something of a new mode:
if wantonness being cloyed and fallen, despise the Honeycomb, or curse its own Blessings, and be undone for want of variety or something of a new mode:
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how is it possible but that the natural desire in man to save and preserve himself, should dispose and incline them all to secure themselves by force from being accomptable to that Authority which they know must curb and correct their Insolencies? But then that Soveraign power, which is made perfect in one, to wit in a King or Monarch, must needs be best plac'd and dispos'd,
how is it possible but that the natural desire in man to save and preserve himself, should dispose and incline them all to secure themselves by force from being accountable to that authority which they know must curb and correct their Insolences? But then that Sovereign power, which is made perfect in one, to wit in a King or Monarch, must needs be best placed and disposed,
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then one where there is but one, which makes the attempt more desperate? If Supremacy reside in a multitude, the natural desire of power will scarce penult any active person in that number to rest satisfied with 〈 ◊ 〉 when he may fairly hope to have all? Nec quenquam jam ferre potest, Caesar, &c. Equality is as offensive to one as Superiority is to another;
then one where there is but one, which makes the attempt more desperate? If Supremacy reside in a multitude, the natural desire of power will scarce penult any active person in that number to rest satisfied with 〈 ◊ 〉 when he may fairly hope to have all? Nec quenquam jam Far potest, Caesar, etc. Equality is as offensive to one as Superiority is to Another;
Is it not also more reasonable to infer the sense of pressures and grievances, which occasion great calamities, from a multitude in power then from One, whose experience constantly shewes him, that his own private interest can be no other then the publique;
Is it not also more reasonable to infer the sense of pressures and grievances, which occasion great calamities, from a multitude in power then from One, whose experience constantly shows him, that his own private Interest can be no other then the public;
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like two Masters requiring contrary services, gives occasion to men, whose first and greatest kindnesses do generally regard themselves, to pretend the service of the publique in order to the serving of themselves,
like two Masters requiring contrary services, gives occasion to men, whose First and greatest Kindnesses do generally regard themselves, to pretend the service of the public in order to the serving of themselves,
then certainly much more may a Number; and if Ones spending upon a Stock will waste something of it, what can in reason be expected when there are so many spenders?
then Certainly much more may a Number; and if Ones spending upon a Stock will waste something of it, what can in reason be expected when there Are so many spenders?
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as the greatest do not exceed the proportion, so neither are they sufficiently arm'd against the sting of Envy, whose venom is so killing and infectious.
as the greatest doe not exceed the proportion, so neither Are they sufficiently armed against the sting of Envy, whose venom is so killing and infectious.
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Yet he, that, being no more then one that goes a share in the Soveraignty, and may be abundantly qualified to oppress the inferiour people, is not plac'd so high,
Yet he, that, being no more then one that Goes a share in the Sovereignty, and may be abundantly qualified to oppress the inferior people, is not placed so high,
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And where there must needs be place for so great a variety of inconsistent ends and interests among so many jealous and suspicious equals, the house is soon divided,
And where there must needs be place for so great a variety of inconsistent ends and interests among so many jealous and suspicious equals, the house is soon divided,
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On the contrary, where the dispersed power of people is most closely united, as it cannot be more then when it's all reduc'd to one, it must needs there be strongest,
On the contrary, where the dispersed power of people is most closely united, as it cannot be more then when it's all reduced to one, it must needs there be Strongest,
Again, where power proceeds upon the concluding advice and executive order or will of One, it must needs be most seeret and expedite. Where the consent of many is to be had, that are led by parties and Factions;
Again, where power proceeds upon the concluding Advice and executive order or will of One, it must needs be most secret and expedite. Where the consent of many is to be had, that Are led by parties and Factions;
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nothing more practised nor practicable then discovery and delay, which are oft-times very fatall and dangerous, chiefly in the rise and progress of sedition.
nothing more practised nor practicable then discovery and Delay, which Are ofttimes very fatal and dangerous, chiefly in the rise and progress of sedition.
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From hence I suppose we may safely conclude in the generall, that as 'tis a blessing for a Land to be under a Government, so 'tis a further degree of blessing to be under a King, whose Government questionless is the best fence against the dangers of envy, pride and ambition, the best stay and support of every just interest, the best prevention and remedy of hostility and confusion,
From hence I suppose we may safely conclude in the general, that as it's a blessing for a Land to be under a Government, so it's a further degree of blessing to be under a King, whose Government questionless is the best fence against the dangers of envy, pride and ambition, the best stay and support of every just Interest, the best prevention and remedy of hostility and confusion,
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and that in great variety, hath been of late the subject of so many pens, that I shall not descend further into particulars, which I know are evident to the meanest observation among us.
and that in great variety, hath been of late the Subject of so many pens, that I shall not descend further into particulars, which I know Are evident to the Meanest observation among us.
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With what reverence, and Freedome, and equity, so far as humane infirmities will bear, was Justice administred? when the Subject might safely plead his right with the Prince,
With what Reverence, and Freedom, and equity, so Far as humane infirmities will bear, was justice administered? when the Subject might safely plead his right with the Prince,
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and was not at all prejudg'd from the liberty of a fair hearing, and a legal sentence? And for the Church, 'twas not in the power of every ordinary Minister, with three or four of his Parish to make a Consistory or Spiritual Court,
and was not At all prejudged from the liberty of a fair hearing, and a Legal sentence? And for the Church, 'twas not in the power of every ordinary Minister, with three or four of his Parish to make a Consistory or Spiritual Court,
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and hardly dealt with by those of his own place, his own Minister and fellow-Parishioners; what hatred, and variance, and envy, and strife, and malice, and uncharitableness must needs ensue,
and hardly dealt with by those of his own place, his own Minister and fellow-Parishioners; what hatred, and variance, and envy, and strife, and malice, and uncharitableness must needs ensue,
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and being engaged, by the mutual necessities of a daily commerce, in each others concernments, ought certainly to have no such bones cast among them, by publishing the secreta domûs, as must make them not only snarl at,
and being engaged, by the mutual necessities of a daily commerce, in each Others concernments, ought Certainly to have no such bones cast among them, by publishing the secreta domûs, as must make them not only snarl At,
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and the Controversies thence arising, decided by able, chosen and disinteressed persons, that had neither temptation nor incouragement to be partial, which must needs provide better for those rights of Christians,
and the Controversies thence arising, decided by able, chosen and disinteressed Persons, that had neither temptation nor encouragement to be partial, which must needs provide better for those rights of Christians,
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besides want of fitness and of ability for such matters, which every ordinary Presbyter or Parishioner in so great a body, can with no more reason be thought furnisht with,
beside want of fitness and of ability for such matters, which every ordinary Presbyter or Parishioner in so great a body, can with no more reason be Thought furnished with,
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As for the due ordering of Gods publique Worship in Religious Assemblies, private Christians, that have not the leisure or ability to dive into the depths of Divinity, had better assurance given them, that their devout Addresses were agreeable to Gods holy Will and Word,
As for the due ordering of God's public Worship in Religious Assemblies, private Christians, that have not the leisure or ability to dive into the depths of Divinity, had better assurance given them, that their devout Addresses were agreeable to God's holy Will and Word,
then the uncertain chance of a States-lay-preachers or other ordinary Church-mans fugitive and extempore Fancy, which must produce as many distinct services in the Church,
then the uncertain chance of a States-lay-preachers or other ordinary Churchman fugitive and extempore Fancy, which must produce as many distinct services in the Church,
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nor cast away these Cords from us! Better and stronger we cannot have: good Government an excellent bond of peace, the perfection of outward blessings;
nor cast away these Cords from us! Better and Stronger we cannot have: good Government an excellent bound of peace, the perfection of outward blessings;
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To be a Son of Nobles speaks a relation to the quality rather then the person: in the same sense that men of great Atchievements are called the Sons or honour, or those that apply themselves to a more curious search after knowledge, are usually styled the Sons of Art; or, that such are said to be the Children of Abraham, who follow the saith and works of that friend of God:
To be a Son of Nobles speaks a Relation to the quality rather then the person: in the same sense that men of great Achievements Are called the Sons or honour, or those that apply themselves to a more curious search After knowledge, Are usually styled the Sons of Art; or, that such Are said to be the Children of Abraham, who follow the Says and works of that friend of God:
To a contrary purpose, the Scripture also expresseth a vitious person, by calling him a Son of Belial, or a Childe of the wicked one, his Father the Devil.
To a contrary purpose, the Scripture also Expresses a vicious person, by calling him a Son of Belial, or a Child of the wicked one, his Father the devil.
And thus a Son of Nobles is one, in whom are to be found the special signatures and distinctive lineaments of those heroick endowments, that, being propagated in a line of succeeding ages, do make a race of generous and renowned persons, the blessing and glory of their times.
And thus a Son of Nobles is one, in whom Are to be found the special signatures and distinctive lineaments of those heroic endowments, that, being propagated in a line of succeeding ages, do make a raze of generous and renowned Persons, the blessing and glory of their times.
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Seeing also that the manners of the minde have a great dependence upon the temper of the body, according to that vulgar saying, Mores animi sequuntur humores corporis;
Seeing also that the manners of the mind have a great dependence upon the temper of the body, according to that Vulgar saying, Mores animi sequuntur Humors corporis;
where the body is rendred exactly serviceable to the soul, in such sort as that sensuality and passion are perfectly kept under the command of Reason, (which is the great foundation of the best Nobility) no marvail,
where the body is rendered exactly serviceable to the soul, in such sort as that sensuality and passion Are perfectly kept under the command of Reason, (which is the great Foundation of the best Nobilt) no marvel,
if the perfections not only of the inferiour, but also of the better part (as to strong inclinations, propensities and dispositions) do many times descend together, especially where nature is not alloyed and debased with some vitious, sordid and unequal mixture, the great unhappiness of a mercenary and luxurious age.
if the perfections not only of the inferior, but also of the better part (as to strong inclinations, propensities and dispositions) do many times descend together, especially where nature is not alloyed and debased with Some vicious, sordid and unequal mixture, the great unhappiness of a mercenary and luxurious age.
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And the care men use to procure and preserve it in their beasts, should, one would think, reproach the neglect of it in themselves. A wretchedness occasioned by nothing more then a lazie degenerating from the spirit and industry of our Noble Ancestors,
And the care men use to procure and preserve it in their beasts, should, one would think, reproach the neglect of it in themselves. A wretchedness occasioned by nothing more then a lazy degenerating from the Spirit and industry of our Noble Ancestors,
or matching the Childe of Vanity with the Son of Honour, whose light thereby grows more dim and obscure, being first wasted by that which impoverisheth the kinde,
or matching the Child of Vanity with the Son of Honour, whose Light thereby grows more dim and Obscure, being First wasted by that which impoverisheth the kind,
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and is by Solomon discredited under the title of eating in the morning, as you have it in the Verse immediately before, and directly oppos'd to my Text, where he makes the misery or ruine of a people, the necessary consequence of childishness and intemperance in their Rulers:
and is by Solomon discredited under the title of eating in the morning, as you have it in the Verse immediately before, and directly opposed to my Text, where he makes the misery or ruin of a people, the necessary consequence of childishness and intemperance in their Rulers:
that is, unseasonably: to which if we add, the vile end and design they propose to themselves in so doing, not strength but drunkenness, (the perfect contradictory to his end;
that is, unseasonably: to which if we add, the vile end and Design they propose to themselves in so doing, not strength but Drunkenness, (the perfect contradictory to his end;
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But power is no power in a subject indispos'd to use it, because it can never be well reduc'd to act, there's no strength nor vigor in it, no grace or dignity belonging to it.
But power is no power in a Subject indisposed to use it, Because it can never be well reduced to act, there's no strength nor vigor in it, no grace or dignity belonging to it.
Whatever therefore weakens or empairs the strength either of the minde or body, hath no proportion or congruity with the proper quality and constitution of a Governour, the very formality of whose Office is to be a man of power. Debauchery therefore;
Whatever Therefore weakens or impair the strength either of the mind or body, hath no proportion or congruity with the proper quality and constitution of a Governor, the very formality of whose Office is to be a man of power. Debauchery Therefore;
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by transubstantiating the man into the beast, which was never made for Rule and Dominion, is more peculiarly opposite to that state and condition by which a Land is blessed.
by Transubstantiating the man into the beast, which was never made for Rule and Dominion, is more peculiarly opposite to that state and condition by which a Land is blessed.
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He then that would truely be styl'd the Son of Nobles, and possess more then an empty or ridiculous title, must not be one that eats out of season, or that eats for drunkenness, and so takes order, that such meats be procur'd,
He then that would truly be styled the Son of Nobles, and possess more then an empty or ridiculous title, must not be one that eats out of season, or that eats for Drunkenness, and so Takes order, that such Meats be procured,
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and in such sort prepard, as may best serve to inflame the thirst, and kindle unnatural fires in the bloud, to the great detriment of that health and soundness, without which the whole man consumes and decayes, till at length the enfeebled judgement,
and in such sort prepared, as may best serve to inflame the thirst, and kindle unnatural fires in the blood, to the great detriment of that health and soundness, without which the Whole man consumes and decays, till At length the enfeebled judgement,
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and besotted reason become useless and insufficient for the difficult conduct of those great affairs, in the right managing whereof the blessing of a Land doth consist.
and besotted reason become useless and insufficient for the difficult conduct of those great affairs, in the right managing whereof the blessing of a Land does consist.
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rude and wanton, the usual properties of children, or such as is the childe before the Text, who, by being oppos'd to the Son of Nobles, is suppos'd to be of some ignoble breed, some riotous or mean extraction.
rude and wanton, the usual properties of children, or such as is the child before the Text, who, by being opposed to the Son of Nobles, is supposed to be of Some ignoble breed, Some riotous or mean extraction.
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Which we shall not at all think strange, if we consider how the meanness of their condition must needs render their envyed persons odious, and make their power contemptible.
Which we shall not At all think strange, if we Consider how the meanness of their condition must needs render their envied Persons odious, and make their power contemptible.
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Not that Noble qualities are the inseparable or sole attendants of persons otherwise Nobly born: if I should say so, I should hardly be able to maintain it.
Not that Noble qualities Are the inseparable or sole attendants of Persons otherwise Nobly born: if I should say so, I should hardly be able to maintain it.
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'Twas our happiness, the blessedness of our Land, and can be no less then the joy and triumph of our souls, that as on this day to us a Son was born, who is every way the Son of Nobles, Heir to a Prince Noble in all the senses in which that word hath any commendable use.
'Twas our happiness, the blessedness of our Land, and can be no less then the joy and triumph of our Souls, that as on this day to us a Son was born, who is every Way the Son of Nobles, Heir to a Prince Noble in all the Senses in which that word hath any commendable use.
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Whatever either Art or Nature, Grace or Vertue, Reason or Religion might contribute to make a man truely noble, was eminently remarkable in that most Noble person and translated saint his Royal Father, to the great honour of him whose Vicegerent he was, to the singular satisfaction of his friends & Loyal subjects;
Whatever either Art or Nature, Grace or Virtue, Reason or Religion might contribute to make a man truly noble, was eminently remarkable in that most Noble person and translated saint his Royal Father, to the great honour of him whose Vicegerent he was, to the singular satisfaction of his Friends & Loyal subject's;
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Noble in his life, and more noble in his death, made so by a Martyrdom so neer in resemblance to that of the faithfull Witness in heaven, that 'twould be hard to finde any so exact a parallel in all the Annals and Records of time.
Noble in his life, and more noble in his death, made so by a Martyrdom so near in resemblance to that of the faithful Witness in heaven, that 'twould be hard to find any so exact a parallel in all the Annals and Records of time.
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For such was his patience and charity, such his meekness and constancy, such his prudence and fortitude, such his sanctity and piety, that even the Conquerours themselves were conquered,
For such was his patience and charity, such his meekness and constancy, such his prudence and fortitude, such his sanctity and piety, that even the Conquerors themselves were conquered,
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and being stript of all their hypocritical pretences, so as to have no cloak left for their sin, expos'd stark naked with the greatest shame to the contempt and scorn both of God and men:
and being stripped of all their hypocritical pretences, so as to have no cloak left for their since, exposed stark naked with the greatest shame to the contempt and scorn both of God and men:
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even those of his own rank, it cannot be imagined how he should ever have been able to keep up so long so great a reputation in such a depress'd condition,
even those of his own rank, it cannot be imagined how he should ever have been able to keep up so long so great a reputation in such a depressed condition,
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and when so many blinde and secret arts have been used, so much open slander and detraction uttered to stain and eclipse his glory, by those filthy men, who like raging waves of the Sea cast up their own filth, and shall perish in the gainsaying of Korah.
and when so many blind and secret arts have been used, so much open slander and detraction uttered to stain and eclipse his glory, by those filthy men, who like raging waves of the Sea cast up their own filth, and shall perish in the gainsaying of Korah.
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yet there is a Charm sometimes accompanying it, by which it hath so powerfull and secret an influence (as some persons have the judgement or felicity to manage it) upon the affections even of the least concern'd, that at forceth them into some degrees not only of love and honour, but of wonder also.
yet there is a Charm sometime accompanying it, by which it hath so powerful and secret an influence (as Some Persons have the judgement or felicity to manage it) upon the affections even of the least concerned, that At forceth them into Some Degrees not only of love and honour, but of wonder also.
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The truth is, he that would be an accomplisht person throughout, must not content himself with those external graces that render him acceptable to the first acquaintances and conversations of men,
The truth is, he that would be an accomplished person throughout, must not content himself with those external graces that render him acceptable to the First acquaintances and conversations of men,
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but be well stor'd with those inward, solid endowments, which commend themselves rather by the considerableness of their effects and after-consequences,
but be well stored with those inward, solid endowments, which commend themselves rather by the considerableness of their effects and after-consequences,
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but advantageous discipline) should make any farther benefit or progress, then what is imputable to the arbitrary and uncertain improvements of Chance:
but advantageous discipline) should make any farther benefit or progress, then what is imputable to the arbitrary and uncertain improvements of Chance:
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Yet, if Divine Providence have so contriv'd out of it's infinite pity and goodness to a Nation, that a Son of Nobles in all respects shall be their blessing and their King: and that people shall be happy, not only by the force of his Precepts,
Yet, if Divine Providence have so contrived out of it's infinite pity and Goodness to a nation, that a Son of Nobles in all respects shall be their blessing and their King: and that people shall be happy, not only by the force of his Precepts,
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if we are not the happiest people upon the face of the earth, it is our own fault, that neither do nor will know in this our day the things that do belong unto our peace.
if we Are not the Happiest people upon the face of the earth, it is our own fault, that neither doe nor will know in this our day the things that do belong unto our peace.
For what can more be done for us then God hath already done? When we all like Sheep were gone astray, wandring up and down as those that have no shepheard, made a prey to Lyons,
For what can more be done for us then God hath already done? When we all like Sheep were gone astray, wandering up and down as those that have no shepherd, made a prey to Lyons,
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and the object of their praises, that have the honour to observe and revere so great a Majesty in so sweet a presence graced with a happy and full concurrence of all personal ornaments) doth by a special blessing and more immediate priviledge, lay so just a claim to that, which God himself hath determined to be the perfection of Kings, in what he hath testified of David the Father,
and the Object of their praises, that have the honour to observe and revere so great a Majesty in so sweet a presence graced with a happy and full concurrence of all personal Ornament) does by a special blessing and more immediate privilege, lay so just a claim to that, which God himself hath determined to be the perfection of Kings, in what he hath testified of David the Father,
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and Solomon the Son, who were the most eminent and glorious of all the Jewish Kings but he, who after he had in scorn been called by his malicious and implacable adversaries the pretended King, one that said he was the King of the Jews, did yet far exceed and transcend them all,
and Solomon the Son, who were the most eminent and glorious of all the Jewish Kings but he, who After he had in scorn been called by his malicious and implacable Adversaries the pretended King, one that said he was the King of the jews, did yet Far exceed and transcend them all,
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Now 'twas, you know, King Davids honour to be styled frequently a man after Gods own heart, by his love to God, to his house and service, by his eminent Justice, Clemency and Integrity.
Now 'twas, you know, King Davids honour to be styled frequently a man After God's own heart, by his love to God, to his house and service, by his eminent justice, Clemency and Integrity.
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as that neither the seasonable kindness of those of a contrary profession, nor the scandalous unkindness of those of the same faith (either of which in a far lesse degree is an engine strong enough to batter the resolution of a boasting Pharisee) should ever yet be able to startle him;
as that neither the seasonable kindness of those of a contrary profession, nor the scandalous unkindness of those of the same faith (either of which in a Far less degree is an engine strong enough to batter the resolution of a boasting Pharisee) should ever yet be able to startle him;
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It is more over notoriously evident, that the great value and kindness which he hath for those that have given constant and undoubted assurance of their Loyalty otherwise, could never yet insinuate their vices into his favour and connivance;
It is more over notoriously evident, that the great valve and kindness which he hath for those that have given constant and undoubted assurance of their Loyalty otherwise, could never yet insinuate their vices into his favour and connivance;
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but he hath and doth so manifestly declare himself an enemy to those scandalous sins of some of them, to wit, swearing and debauchery, that all pretenders to the honour of good Subjects, must henceforth in good earnest either resolve to be sober,
but he hath and does so manifestly declare himself an enemy to those scandalous Sins of Some of them, to wit, swearing and debauchery, that all pretenders to the honour of good Subject's, must henceforth in good earnest either resolve to be Sobrium,
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And no question but wisdom and understanding are most essential qualifications of an accomplish'd Prince, without which he cannot well goe either in or out himself, and must therefore be content to be led by others before so great a people.
And no question but Wisdom and understanding Are most essential qualifications of an accomplished Prince, without which he cannot well go either in or out himself, and must Therefore be content to be led by Others before so great a people.
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So gracious in this particular hath God been unto us, in setting this Sacred person to Rule over us, that we may well say what was said of Israel in another case, The Lord hath not dealt so with any Nation, among the heads whereof it would not be easie to finde such a solidity of judgement,
So gracious in this particular hath God been unto us, in setting this Sacred person to Rule over us, that we may well say what was said of Israel in Another case, The Lord hath not dealt so with any nation, among the Heads whereof it would not be easy to find such a solidity of judgement,
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or distrust it self, but freely determine and stand to its own sentence, and that firmly and steddily, without any fickleness or aptness to be toss'd and turned about like a Ship without helm or balast, with every puff of Fancy or Conjecture.
or distrust it self, but freely determine and stand to its own sentence, and that firmly and steadily, without any fickleness or aptness to be tossed and turned about like a Ship without helm or ballast, with every puff of Fancy or Conjecture.
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But then all these excellencies not being the effect only of meer study and sedentary speculation, must needs become so much the more expedite, ready and usefull, by how much the more they have been confirmed and increased by frequent encounters and negotiations with persons of so many different Nations and professions,
But then all these excellencies not being the Effect only of mere study and sedentary speculation, must needs become so much the more expedite, ready and useful, by how much the more they have been confirmed and increased by frequent encounters and negotiations with Persons of so many different nations and professions,
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and of so contrary interests, by an unwearyed vigilance and industry, in a full employment and exercise of the strength and powers both of his minde and body.
and of so contrary interests, by an unwearied vigilance and industry, in a full employment and exercise of the strength and Powers both of his mind and body.
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nor any sufferings or indignities discompose, nor the cross determinations of the all-ruling Providence cast into the weak impatience of a mean despondency or abjection of minde.
nor any sufferings or indignities discompose, nor the cross determinations of the All-ruling Providence cast into the weak impatience of a mean despondency or abjection of mind.
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how pitifull and compassionate, as well to the follies and provocations, as to the necessities and sufferings of his seduced people, it must needs be said of us as of some persons,
how pitiful and compassionate, as well to the follies and provocations, as to the necessities and sufferings of his seduced people, it must needs be said of us as of Some Persons,
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The truth whereof will, I doubt not, through Gods blessing ere long become so evident, that albeit there be scarce faith to be found in the earth, it will yet be eminently and most fully verified even to the shame and conviction of the most incredulous.
The truth whereof will, I doubt not, through God's blessing ere long become so evident, that albeit there be scarce faith to be found in the earth, it will yet be eminently and most Fully verified even to the shame and conviction of the most incredulous.
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For my own part, I shall only add at present, that I have not spoken all this by hear-say, and can therefore the more easily believe, that it will soon be found to be no flattery:
For my own part, I shall only add At present, that I have not spoken all this by hearsay, and can Therefore the more Easily believe, that it will soon be found to be no flattery:
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as she did there to Solomon, 1 King. 10.8. Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants that stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom!
as she did there to Solomon, 1 King. 10.8. Happy Are thy men, happy Are these thy Servants that stand continually before thee, and that hear thy Wisdom!
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and humbly obey him, in thee and for thee, according to thy blessed Word and Ordinance, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth ever one God world without end. Amen. THE END.
and humbly obey him, in thee and for thee, according to thy blessed Word and Ordinance, who with thee and the Holy Ghost lives and Reigneth ever one God world without end. Amen. THE END.
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