The divine original and the supreme dignity of kings, no defensative against death. A sermon preached the 22. February 1684/5 S.V. before the right worshipful the fellowship of Merchants Adventurers of England, resideing [sic] at Dort, upon occasion of the decease of our late Most Gracious Soveraign Charles II, of ever blessed memorie. / By Aug. Frezer ...
IF a sparrow which is sold for lesse than a farthing, or (which is of lesse consideration than a sparrow) if a hair of our heads falls not to the ground without the direction of our Heavenly Father,
IF a sparrow which is sold for less than a farthing, or (which is of less consideration than a sparrow) if a hair of our Heads falls not to the ground without the direction of our Heavenly Father,
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but Gods themselves, does not happen but by an extraordinary appointment, and without being attended with a train of unusual consequences in relation to the peace and welfare not only of their own Subjects,
but God's themselves, does not happen but by an extraordinary appointment, and without being attended with a train of unusual consequences in Relation to the peace and welfare not only of their own Subject's,
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And therefore when ever such changes come to passe, the minds of men are fill'd, (as it were by a Divine and supernatural instinct) with different apprehensions of fear or hope, of joy or sorrow for the event, in proportion to the Benefits they have enjoyed,
And Therefore when ever such changes come to pass, the minds of men Are filled, (as it were by a Divine and supernatural instinct) with different apprehensions of Fear or hope, of joy or sorrow for the event, in proportion to the Benefits they have enjoyed,
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and can never be sufficiently resented, and ought to be lookt upon as an Argument that God is not very well pleased with that People who are more immediatly concernd in it.
and can never be sufficiently resented, and ought to be looked upon as an Argument that God is not very well pleased with that People who Are more immediately concerned in it.
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The consideration whereof ought to humble them under the mighty hand of God for those sins which may have occasion'd it, to see if by any means they may prevent the evils which they have reason to apprehend may be the effects of it.
The consideration whereof ought to humble them under the mighty hand of God for those Sins which may have occasioned it, to see if by any means they may prevent the evils which they have reason to apprehend may be the effects of it.
It has pleased God to deprive us of a King whose eminent Endowments gave him a just right to all those titles which are usually given either of course or out of compliment to other Princes.
It has pleased God to deprive us of a King whose eminent Endowments gave him a just right to all those titles which Are usually given either of course or out of compliment to other Princes.
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Wisdom, and all other Vertues and Qualifications necessary in a Prince, were sufficient to have procured him the love and veneration of the most savage and barbarous Nations,
Wisdom, and all other Virtues and Qualifications necessary in a Prince, were sufficient to have procured him the love and veneration of the most savage and barbarous nations,
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so that it might truly be said in relation to him, what † Hiram King of Tyre said of Solomon, because the Lord loved his People, he made him King over them:
so that it might truly be said in Relation to him, what † Hiram King of Tyre said of Solomon, Because the Lord loved his People, he made him King over them:
God is many times provoakt to deprive a Nation of a good King for the wickednesse of his People, who do not deserve any longer to enjoy the Benefits of his happy Government.
God is many times provoakt to deprive a nation of a good King for the wickedness of his People, who do not deserve any longer to enjoy the Benefits of his happy Government.
if we reflect upon the time past, and consider how unthankfully we have abused our prosperity and all those blessings which the Nation has enjoyed ever since the happy Restoration of our late Soveraign of blessed memorie:
if we reflect upon the time past, and Consider how unthankfully we have abused our Prosperity and all those blessings which the nation has enjoyed ever since the happy Restoration of our late Sovereign of blessed memory:
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Certainly if things fall out otherwise, it is more than we deserve or can expect, especially when we consider the endevours that have bin us'd to exclude the lawful Heir, our present Soveraign, from that Right to the Succession which God and Nature had given him;
Certainly if things fallen out otherwise, it is more than we deserve or can expect, especially when we Consider the endeavours that have been used to exclude the lawful Heir, our present Sovereign, from that Right to the Succession which God and Nature had given him;
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and who has it in his power (if his approved and his insuperable Goodnesse and Generosity would give him leave) to resent and revenge the Wrongs that have bin don him.
and who has it in his power (if his approved and his insuperable goodness and Generosity would give him leave) to resent and revenge the Wrongs that have been dONE him.
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and he composed a Lamentation over Saul, and commanded that the children of Israel should be taught it under the title of the Bow. And when King Josiah was slain, who was a good Prince, it is said, All Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah:
and he composed a Lamentation over Saul, and commanded that the children of Israel should be taught it under the title of the Bow. And when King Josiah was slave, who was a good Prince, it is said, All Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah:
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which that we may be the better enabled to do, is the principal designe of the words that I have made choice of upon this occasion, which represent to us the high dignity,
which that we may be the better enabled to do, is the principal Design of the words that I have made choice of upon this occasion, which represent to us the high dignity,
This appears both from the expresse testimony of Scripture, and the account which is there given of the original of all Government, that it was immediately from God and Nature,
This appears both from the express testimony of Scripture, and the account which is there given of the original of all Government, that it was immediately from God and Nature,
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By me Kings raigne, saids God himself by the mouth of the wisest King, and Princes decree justice, Prov. 8: 15. And the Apostle St. Paul speaking of the higher Powers,
By me Kings Reign, saids God himself by the Mouth of the Wisest King, and Princes Decree Justice, Curae 8: 15. And the Apostle Saint Paul speaking of the higher Powers,
and the Powers that are, are ordained of God, and to resist the Power is to resist the ordinance of God, Rom. 13: 1. Indeed the Apostle St. Peter seemes to contradict this,
and the Powers that Are, Are ordained of God, and to resist the Power is to resist the Ordinance of God, Rom. 13: 1. Indeed the Apostle Saint Peter seems to contradict this,
and an obedience and subjection due from children towards their Parents, and this power which Parents naturally had over their children extended to life and death;
and an Obedience and subjection due from children towards their Parents, and this power which Parents naturally had over their children extended to life and death;
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and was the same which the Magistrate now exerciseth over his Subjects, as appears by that law given to the Sons of Noah, Genes. 6: 9. Whose sheddeth mans blood by man shall his blood be shed:
and was the same which the Magistrate now Exerciseth over his Subject's, as appears by that law given to the Sons of Noah, Genesis. 6: 9. Whose sheds men blood by man shall his blood be shed:
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which synecdochically includes all the other parts of the regal Power according to that of the Apostle, where he saids that the Magistrate beareth not the sword in vaine.
which synecdochically includes all the other parts of the regal Power according to that of the Apostle, where he saids that the Magistrate bears not the sword in vain.
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This power which was first confind to single families, and to the fathers of each family came by degrees afterwards to be enlarged over many families;
This power which was First confined to single families, and to the Father's of each family Come by Degrees afterwards to be enlarged over many families;
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and the posterity of each of these which must have bin very numerous, while they themselves were liveing, seeing they lived several hundreds of years, were of necessity and by the law of nature subject to the heads of their families,
and the posterity of each of these which must have been very numerous, while they themselves were living, seeing they lived several hundreds of Years, were of necessity and by the law of nature Subject to the Heads of their families,
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and when these died they divided that part of the world which had bin given them by their father among as many of their sons and grandsons as they thought fit;
and when these died they divided that part of the world which had been given them by their father among as many of their Sons and grandsons as they Thought fit;
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when they died they divided their Dominions among as many of their children as they thought fit, allotting usually the greatest share with the Priesthood to the first born,
when they died they divided their Dominions among as many of their children as they Thought fit, allotting usually the greatest share with the Priesthood to the First born,
then the confusions that followed made way for the introduceing of tyranny, and of all the several formes of Government, distinct from Monarchy, that there are in the world:
then the confusions that followed made Way for the introducing of tyranny, and of all the several forms of Government, distinct from Monarchy, that there Are in the world:
or where the Government has devolved upon the people for want of a Successour) which has not bin founded in rebellion and built upon the ruines of Monarchie and therefore whatever power the people any where exercise under any form of Government (except in the cases above mention'd) in the designation and choice of their supreme Magistrate, has bin acquired merely by violence and usurpation.
or where the Government has devolved upon the people for want of a Successor) which has not been founded in rebellion and built upon the ruins of Monarchy and Therefore whatever power the people any where exercise under any from of Government (except in the cases above mentioned) in the designation and choice of their supreme Magistrate, has been acquired merely by violence and usurpation.
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And agreeable to the Scripture is the account which has bin given by Heathen Writers of the first forme of Government, which all unanimously agree to have bin that of Kings.
And agreeable to the Scripture is the account which has been given by Heathen Writers of the First Form of Government, which all unanimously agree to have been that of Kings.
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Indeed Cicero and Justin pretend, and others have taken it upon their bare word, that this kind of Government owes its original to the people's choice:
Indeed Cicero and Justin pretend, and Others have taken it upon their bore word, that this kind of Government owes its original to the people's choice:
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Et spectata inter bonos moderatio (saies Justin) Reges ad hoc fastigium Majestatis provehebat, an approved moderation and discretion was that which raised Kings to their height of Majesty.
Et spectata inter bonos moderatio (Says Justin) Reges ad hoc fastigium Majestatis provehebat, an approved moderation and discretion was that which raised Kings to their height of Majesty.
and that naturally they are at liberty to chuse their own form of Government, is it not very strange they should not be sensible of it? Was ever any principle of nature so universally depraved and obliterated out of mens minds that they should never take notice of such a thing, which is so much (as is pretended) their interest? except only at such times when it is buzz'd into their heads by ambitious and designing men, who cajole the senselesse multitude into a fooles Paradise, by telling them strange stories and chimera's of power and liberty, till they have gott their turnes served by them,
and that naturally they Are At liberty to choose their own from of Government, is it not very strange they should not be sensible of it? Was ever any principle of nature so universally depraved and obliterated out of men's minds that they should never take notice of such a thing, which is so much (as is pretended) their Interest? except only At such times when it is buzzed into their Heads by ambitious and designing men, who cajole the senseless multitude into a Fools Paradise, by telling them strange stories and chimera's of power and liberty, till they have got their turns served by them,
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If the people were at liberty to alter the Government they live under at their pleasure (for it is certain there will never want a sufficient cause if they must be the judges) what a blessed world should we have? Just as it was when the Government was subverted upon the very same principles in the time of the late rebellion,
If the people were At liberty to altar the Government they live under At their pleasure (for it is certain there will never want a sufficient cause if they must be the judges) what a blessed world should we have? Just as it was when the Government was subverted upon the very same principles in the time of the late rebellion,
and Princes walking as servants upon the earth, Eccles. 10: 7. But I have proved out of the Holy Scripture beyond all reasonable contradiction, that there never was, no nor could be any such thing as a free people in nature,
and Princes walking as Servants upon the earth, Eccles. 10: 7. But I have proved out of the Holy Scripture beyond all reasonable contradiction, that there never was, no nor could be any such thing as a free people in nature,
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and which they deserve to be plagued with for their ingratitude) call'd a Commonwealth, Solomon (who knew as well the first beginnings of all Government,
and which they deserve to be plagued with for their ingratitude) called a Commonwealth, Solomon (who knew as well the First beginnings of all Government,
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as Junius Brutus, Plato redivivus, and others of the same tribe) will inform you. For the iniquity of a land, saids that wise King, many are the Princes thereof.
as Junius Brutus, Plato redivivus, and Others of the same tribe) will inform you. For the iniquity of a land, saids that wise King, many Are the Princes thereof.
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and among these to the evil as well as to the good, to Heathens as well as Christians) it may be said, Ye are Gods. And if God himself be pleas'd to say, They are Gods, and all of them children of the most High, (which is their patent under the great seal of Heaven) what do we think? Is it not blasphemy and a contradiction to say, They are the creatures and offspring of the people? The inference or use that I designe to draw from this doctrine is this, that as they who contend that all power is derived from the People, would conclude from thence, that the people may call their Governours to an account,
and among these to the evil as well as to the good, to heathens as well as Christians) it may be said, You Are God's And if God himself be pleased to say, They Are God's, and all of them children of the most High, (which is their patent under the great seal of Heaven) what do we think? Is it not blasphemy and a contradiction to say, They Are the creatures and offspring of the people? The Inference or use that I Design to draw from this Doctrine is this, that as they who contend that all power is derived from the People, would conclude from thence, that the people may call their Governors to an account,
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and punish them for the neglect of their duty, which will further more clearly appear in the second thing implied in the character here given to Kings, which is the high Dignity and Sacrednesse of their Office.
and Punish them for the neglect of their duty, which will further more clearly appear in the second thing implied in the character Here given to Kings, which is the high Dignity and Sacredness of their Office.
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and which commands an aw and a respect from their inferiours, proceed either from names and titles of honour, conferr'd by the favour of the Prince, who is the fountain of honour,
and which commands an awe and a respect from their inferiors, proceed either from names and titles of honour, conferred by the favour of the Prince, who is the fountain of honour,
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so God is pleas'd to signity the supreme honour and dignity which belongs to Kings and the most profound respect and deference which is to be paid to them, by giveing them his own name,
so God is pleased to signity the supreme honour and dignity which belongs to Kings and the most profound respect and deference which is to be paid to them, by giving them his own name,
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and owning them for his sons, in a higher degree and upon a more noble account of power and dominion than other mortals, in which respect they may be said to be in a larger and a more humble, what is spoaken of the natural Son of God in a strict and more lofty sense, the brightnesse of the glorie of God,
and owning them for his Sons, in a higher degree and upon a more noble account of power and dominion than other mortals, in which respect they may be said to be in a larger and a more humble, what is spoken of the natural Son of God in a strict and more lofty sense, the brightness of the glory of God,
All the wit of men & Angels could never have found out so fit a title to expresse the excellency of dignity and the excellency of power, which was formerly the Prerogative of the first borne,
All the wit of men & Angels could never have found out so fit a title to express the excellency of dignity and the excellency of power, which was formerly the Prerogative of the First born,
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Hence it is that God has declared their Persons to be sacred & inviolable, & when we speak of them we are taught to say, his sacred Majesty, which is a Title that belongs to them by vertue of their Office & Commission:
Hence it is that God has declared their Persons to be sacred & inviolable, & when we speak of them we Are taught to say, his sacred Majesty, which is a Title that belongs to them by virtue of their Office & Commission:
And this fear, and aw, & reverence which the Kings of King would have to be paid his Vice-gerents by inferiour mortals, is intended to lay a restraint not only upon mens outward Actions,
And this Fear, and awe, & Reverence which the Kings of King would have to be paid his Vicegerents by inferior mortals, is intended to lay a restraint not only upon men's outward Actions,
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If it had bin lawful upon any pretence what soever for subjects to list up their hands against their lawful soveraignes, David of all men that ever lived had the fairest plea for it.
If it had been lawful upon any pretence what soever for subject's to list up their hands against their lawful sovereigns, David of all men that ever lived had the Fairest plea for it.
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Nay further providence it self seemed to favour the lawfullnesse of his revenge, and resistance by giveing him several oportunities at once of freeing himself from his enemy and of ascending the throne, which were all so many temptations of Gods sending on purpose to exercise and make glorious the vertues of his servant,
Nay further providence it self seemed to favour the lawfulness of his revenge, and resistance by giving him several opportunities At once of freeing himself from his enemy and of ascending the throne, which were all so many temptations of God's sending on purpose to exercise and make glorious the Virtues of his servant,
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And when the men that were with him would have had him to have killd Saul, he condemnes the motion as utterly unlawful & tells them, The Lord forbid that I should do this thing unto my master the Lords anointed to stretch forth mine hand against him seeing he is the Lords anointed.
And when the men that were with him would have had him to have killed Saul, he condemns the motion as utterly unlawful & tells them, The Lord forbid that I should do this thing unto my master the lords anointed to stretch forth mine hand against him seeing he is the lords anointed.
And what did the Amalekite gett for his news that he was the man who had slain Saul? After David had testified his grief & his abhorrence of the fait, commands the messenger to be put to death,
And what did the Amalekite get for his news that he was the man who had slave Saul? After David had testified his grief & his abhorrence of the fait, commands the Messenger to be put to death,
And what was thus taught and practiced concerning the reverence due to Kings, & the unlawfulnesse of offering any violence to their persons, in the Old Testament, has bin likewise taught and practiced by our Saviour and his Apostles in the New,
And what was thus taught and practiced Concerning the Reverence due to Kings, & the unlawfulness of offering any violence to their Persons, in the Old Testament, has been likewise taught and practiced by our Saviour and his Apostles in the New,
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What need I tell you of the Theban Legion so renowned in the History of the Church, under Maximianus the Emperour, who sufferd themselves every man of them to be cut in pieces, rather than to sacrifice to Idols? None of them offering, in that great advantage which they had of number,
What need I tell you of the Theban Legion so renowned in the History of the Church, under Maximianus the Emperor, who suffered themselves every man of them to be Cut in Pieces, rather than to sacrifice to Idols? None of them offering, in that great advantage which they had of number,
or rather under the pretence of Religion to gratify their revenge, covetousnesse, or ambition. They were the Bishops of Rome that first taught subjects to rebel against their Princes.
or rather under the pretence of Religion to gratify their revenge, covetousness, or ambition. They were the Bishops of Room that First taught subject's to rebel against their Princes.
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and of disinheriting the right Heir, to preserve their Religion, as if God could not or would not take care of his Church without their wickednesse, who think it lawful and meritorious to do evil that good may come of it, whose damnation is just.
and of disinheriting the right Heir, to preserve their Religion, as if God could not or would not take care of his Church without their wickedness, who think it lawful and meritorious to do evil that good may come of it, whose damnation is just.
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How far such persons are from being Saints, (and yet they would be thought to be the only Saints) what hath bin already said may be sufficient to satisfy any considering person;
How Far such Persons Are from being Saints, (and yet they would be Thought to be the only Saints) what hath been already said may be sufficient to satisfy any considering person;
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and will further appear from what the Apostles every where inculcate concerning the Duty we ow to Kings and other supreme Powers, that it is not only unlawful to resist,
and will further appear from what the Apostles every where inculcate Concerning the Duty we owe to Kings and other supreme Powers, that it is not only unlawful to resist,
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Nay Michaël the Archangel would not bring a railing accusation against the Devil, but only said, the Lord rebuke thee, because he had once bin a spirit of a superiour order.
Nay Michaël the Archangel would not bring a railing accusation against the devil, but only said, the Lord rebuke thee, Because he had once been a Spirit of a superior order.
or so much as to think, and then much lesse to act any evil against him, which the very title that God bestowes on them in the words does imply and require of you.
or so much as to think, and then much less to act any evil against him, which the very title that God bestows on them in the words does imply and require of you.
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They are call'd the breath of our nostrils, to denote the necessary dependance which the welfare of the Subjects has upon their safety and preservation.
They Are called the breath of our nostrils, to denote the necessary dependence which the welfare of the Subjects has upon their safety and preservation.
so the body politick without the Prince who is the civil head is dead also. The head being the fountaine of life, and of all the operations of the soul,
so the body politic without the Prince who is the civil head is dead also. The head being the fountain of life, and of all the operations of the soul,
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There is another translation which renders the phrase instead of spiritus narium the breath of our nostrils, lumen faciei the light of our countenance which is of the same importance with the former,
There is Another Translation which renders the phrase instead of spiritus narium the breath of our nostrils, lumen faciei the Light of our countenance which is of the same importance with the former,
so the Prince like the Sun in the firmament of his glory diffuses the enlivening beames of his majesty, to all those who are under the influences of his Government:
so the Prince like the Sun in the firmament of his glory diffuses the enlivening beams of his majesty, to all those who Are under the influences of his Government:
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as the Psalmist expresses the dependance of the creatures upon God, Thou hidest away thy face, they are troubled, thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.
as the Psalmist Expresses the dependence of the creatures upon God, Thou hidest away thy face, they Are troubled, thou Takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.
For the same reason likewise of the great usefulnesse and necessity of Kings and supreme Governours to preserve the peace and welfare of their people, they are call'd, the shields, the barres, the foundations, and the healers of a land,
For the same reason likewise of the great usefulness and necessity of Kings and supreme Governors to preserve the peace and welfare of their people, they Are called, the shields, the bars, the foundations, and the healers of a land,
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as without whom it is impossible any nation could be supported or preserved from certaine ruine and destruction either by forreigne invasions or intestine commotions.
as without whom it is impossible any Nation could be supported or preserved from certain ruin and destruction either by foreign invasions or intestine commotions.
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And therefore it was no complement which the men of David past upon him, when they told him, Thou art worth ten thousand of us, in respect of the losse which the Kingdom was like to suffer if he was taken away.
And Therefore it was no compliment which the men of David passed upon him, when they told him, Thou art worth ten thousand of us, in respect of the loss which the Kingdom was like to suffer if he was taken away.
and was rescued by Abishai his Sisters Son, All the men of David to him, and swear to him, saying, Thou shalt no more go out with us to battle, that thou quench not the light of Israël.
and was rescued by Abishai his Sisters Son, All the men of David to him, and swear to him, saying, Thou shalt no more go out with us to battle, that thou quench not the Light of Israël.
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of which the state of Rome under Nero, and immediately after his death, is an example beyond all exception, there being more blood of the citizens spilt in a few months after Nero was kill'd,
of which the state of Room under Nero, and immediately After his death, is an Exampl beyond all exception, there being more blood of the Citizens spilled in a few months After Nero was killed,
And so I proceed to the second thing to be consider'd in the words, viz. the frail condition of Kings, notwithstanding all their great Prerogatives above other men, they are subject to the same common lawes of death and morality with the rest of mankind.
And so I proceed to the second thing to be considered in the words, viz. the frail condition of Kings, notwithstanding all their great Prerogatives above other men, they Are Subject to the same Common laws of death and morality with the rest of mankind.
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they are call'd so in respect of their Office, and not of their nature, which is the same with other mens, compounded of the same perishable materials,
they Are called so in respect of their Office, and not of their nature, which is the same with other men's, compounded of the same perishable materials,
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The Histories of all nations abound with examples of Princes who have lost their lives either in forreigne warres or by the treachery of their own subjects.
The Histories of all Nations abound with Examples of Princes who have lost their lives either in foreign wars or by the treachery of their own subject's.
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and yet as David speakes in relation to Saul, without some admiration at the wonderful providence of God in suffering such things to happen, all these fell by the sword,
and yet as David speaks in Relation to Saul, without Some admiration At the wondered providence of God in suffering such things to happen, all these fell by the sword,
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In the Roman History it is to observed that of the fourty Emperours between Julius Caesar and Constantine the Great there were but ten that died in their beds,
In the Roman History it is to observed that of the fourty emperors between Julius Caesar and Constantine the Great there were but ten that died in their Beds,
And the same might be observed, thô perhaps not in so great a proportion, from the Histories of our own and other nations, of which we have a sad instance,
And the same might be observed, though perhaps not in so great a proportion, from the Histories of our own and other Nations, of which we have a sad instance,
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yet fresh in the memories of some of you who now hear me, I mean the Murder of that incomparable Prince King Charles the Martyr, of glorious and immortal memory.
yet fresh in the memories of Some of you who now hear me, I mean the Murder of that incomparable Prince King Charles the Martyr, of glorious and immortal memory.
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If power, if greatnesse, nay if goodnesse it self, or if the love and the prayers of his subjects could have preserved him alive, we had still enjoyed the benefits of his happy raign over us,
If power, if greatness, nay if Goodness it self, or if the love and the Prayers of his subject's could have preserved him alive, we had still enjoyed the benefits of his happy Reign over us,
But this is so plain a truth confirm'd by the universal experience of all Nations that Kings must die like other men, that none can make any doubt of it,
But this is so plain a truth confirmed by the universal experience of all nations that Kings must die like other men, that none can make any doubt of it,
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The glories of their state, the adorations which are paid them, the humble addresses and supplications that are made to them, their great and unaccountable power,
The Glories of their state, the adorations which Are paid them, the humble Addresses and supplications that Are made to them, their great and unaccountable power,
and the flatteries of those that are continually about them, do commonly blow them up into a vain and foolish opinion of themselves, that they begin to think, they are something more than other men;
and the flatteries of those that Are continually about them, do commonly blow them up into a vain and foolish opinion of themselves, that they begin to think, they Are something more than other men;
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and some have bin so vain as to believe themselves to be Gods indeed, and have commanded that divine honours should be given them by their subjects.
and Some have been so vain as to believe themselves to be God's indeed, and have commanded that divine honours should be given them by their subject's.
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but he must be call'd the Son of Jupiter Hammon, and would rather bring a scandal upon his Mother (which she resents in a letter to him) than not have the reputation of being descended from a God,
but he must be called the Son of Jupiter Hammon, and would rather bring a scandal upon his Mother (which she resents in a Letter to him) than not have the reputation of being descended from a God,
Some such lofty thoughts Nebuchadnezzar must have had of himself, when he walkt in the Palace of the Kingdome of Babylon, and discoursed thus to himself:
some such lofty thoughts Nebuchadnezzar must have had of himself, when he walked in the Palace of the Kingdom of Babylon, and discoursed thus to himself:
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And did not the event show that he was well pleas'd with the acclamation, for immediately the Angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory,
And did not the event show that he was well pleased with the acclamation, for immediately the Angel of the Lord smote him, Because he gave not God the glory,
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There are innumerable examples of the like nature to be mett with in History, which showes the great need that Princes have to be put in mind of their mortality,
There Are innumerable Examples of the like nature to be met with in History, which shows the great need that Princes have to be put in mind of their mortality,
therefore it is recorded to the immortal praise of Philip King of Macedon, who by being sensible of his mortality shewed himself a much wiser man than his Son Alexander in desireing to be thought a God, that he orderd one to come every morning to his bed,
Therefore it is recorded to the immortal praise of Philip King of Macedon, who by being sensible of his mortality showed himself a much Wiser man than his Son Alexander in desiring to be Thought a God, that he ordered one to come every morning to his Bed,
1. In relation to themselves, to stirre them up to consider whose Ministers they are, and that thô they are accountable to their subjects for their good or ill Government,
1. In Relation to themselves, to stir them up to Consider whose Ministers they Are, and that though they Are accountable to their subject's for their good or ill Government,
On the one hand they have the certaine expectation of the judgment of God to deterre them from doing any thing contrary to their duty or to the lawes of God;
On the one hand they have the certain expectation of the judgement of God to deter them from doing any thing contrary to their duty or to the laws of God;
for there is no respect of persons with God, but Kings as well as others must appear before the judgement seat of Christ, to give an account of the things which they have don in the body,
for there is no respect of Persons with God, but Kings as well as Others must appear before the judgement seat of christ, to give an account of the things which they have dONE in the body,
for mighty offenders, saies the wise Man, shall be mightily tormented: and Tophet is ordained of old, saies the Prophet, yet for the king it is prepared, he hath made it deep and large, the pile thereof is fire and much wood, the breath of the Lord like a stream of brimstone shall kindle it.
for mighty offenders, Says the wise Man, shall be mightily tormented: and Tophet is ordained of old, Says the Prophet, yet for the King it is prepared, he hath made it deep and large, the pile thereof is fire and much wood, the breath of the Lord like a stream of brimstone shall kindle it.
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Then will all their cares, and their troubles, the plots and the conspiracies which have bin carrying on against them while they were in the world, be at an end;
Then will all their Cares, and their Troubles, the plots and the conspiracies which have been carrying on against them while they were in the world, be At an end;
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and thô they are taken from a corruptible and transitory crown, they shall receive an incorruptible crown in the place thereof, a crown that fadeth not away, eternal in the heavens.
and though they Are taken from a corruptible and transitory crown, they shall receive an incorruptible crown in the place thereof, a crown that fades not away, Eternal in the heavens.
2. The Consideration that Kings are mortal may be of use to other persons of an inferiour quality. I. The death of Kings ought to put us in mind of our own mortality, that if God spare not those whom he is pleased to honour with his own name,
2. The Consideration that Kings Are Mortal may be of use to other Persons of an inferior quality. I. The death of Kings ought to put us in mind of our own mortality, that if God spare not those whom he is pleased to honour with his own name,
how can we think he will spare us, who in comparison of his Vicegerents may be said to be wormes and no men? And if we are continually mindful of our latter end,
how can we think he will spare us, who in comparison of his Vicegerents may be said to be worms and no men? And if we Are continually mindful of our latter end,
All the benefits or advantages we enjoy or can expect from them, are but for their lives at the longest, which are of as short and uncertain a continuance as other mens,
All the benefits or advantages we enjoy or can expect from them, Are but for their lives At the longest, which Are of as short and uncertain a Continuance as other men's,
For when the greatest King dies, (and die he must and how soon no body can tell) he shall carry nothing away with him, his glory shall not descend after him, thô whiles he lived he blessed himself,
For when the greatest King die, (and die he must and how soon no body can tell) he shall carry nothing away with him, his glory shall not descend After him, though while he lived he blessed himself,
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3. The consideration that Kings must die as well as other men, affords matter of comfort to those who live under the Government of Tyrants and Persecutours.
3. The consideration that Kings must die as well as other men, affords matter of Comfort to those who live under the Government of Tyrants and Persecutors.
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or the free exercise of their Religion, thô their case be the same with that of the primitive Saints, that they are forced to wander about in sheep skins,
or the free exercise of their Religion, though their case be the same with that of the primitive Saints, that they Are forced to wander about in sheep skins,
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and then shall the Righteous be glad when he seeth the vengeance, he shal wash his feet in the blood of the ungodly and then shal all men say, verily there is a reward for the richteous, doubtlesse there is a God that judgeth the earth. III. I am now come to the last part of the words, which comprehends the duty of subjects to their Princes in praying for them, implyed in the last verse, Arise ô God, judge the earth for thou shalt inherit all nations.
and then shall the Righteous be glad when he sees the vengeance, he shall wash his feet in the blood of the ungodly and then shall all men say, verily there is a reward for the richteous, doubtless there is a God that Judgeth the earth. III. I am now come to the last part of the words, which comprehends the duty of subject's to their Princes in praying for them, employed in the last verse, Arise o God, judge the earth for thou shalt inherit all Nations.
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and therefore after he had minded them of their mortality and that they must shortly give an account of their rule and Government to the just Judge of the world, he addresses himself to God in prayer, that he would take the Government into his own hands, that he would rectify what is amisse in it, that he would preside over all publick debates and counsels,
and Therefore After he had minded them of their mortality and that they must shortly give an account of their Rule and Government to the just Judge of the world, he Addresses himself to God in prayer, that he would take the Government into his own hands, that he would rectify what is amiss in it, that he would preside over all public debates and Counsels,
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because to God properly belong all the Kingdomes of the earth, & that therefore we ought to addresse our selves to him, either to appoint only such to rule over his people as are after his own heart,
Because to God properly belong all the Kingdoms of the earth, & that Therefore we ought to address our selves to him, either to appoint only such to Rule over his people as Are After his own heart,
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Jer. 29: 7. when the people of Israël were in Captivity under heathenish Masters in a forreigne country, they are commanded by God, Seek the peace of the City whether I have commanded you to be carried away captive,
Jer. 29: 7. when the people of Israël were in Captivity under Heathenish Masters in a foreign country, they Are commanded by God, Seek the peace of the city whither I have commanded you to be carried away captive,
and giveing of thanks be made for all men, for Kings and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all godlinesse and honesty.
and giving of thanks be made for all men, for Kings and for all that Are in Authority, that we may led a quiet and a peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
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and persecutours, for such were they who at that time governed the Roman empire, from whence it is easy to inferre, what is the duty of Christians at all times and in all places,
and persecutors, for such were they who At that time governed the Roman empire, from whence it is easy to infer, what is the duty of Christians At all times and in all places,
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and that by restoreing to them those blessings of peace and the publick profession of Religion which they had formerly abus'd or undervalued, he would once more trust them with an opportunity of liveing like his people.
and that by restoring to them those blessings of peace and the public profession of Religion which they had formerly abused or undervalved, he would once more trust them with an opportunity of living like his people.
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In this whole Psalme which is chiefly directed to evil Magistrates, nor in any other place of Scripture, we hear not one word of resistance in case the supreme Magistrate did not do his duty.
In this Whole Psalm which is chiefly directed to evil Magistrates, nor in any other place of Scripture, we hear not one word of resistance in case the supreme Magistrate did not do his duty.
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Here is no appeal to the Senate, or to the inferiour Magistrate, or to the body of the common people for redresse of grievances or for the reformation of Religion, or to punish the offender.
Here is no appeal to the Senate, or to the inferior Magistrate, or to the body of the Common people for redress of grievances or for the Reformation of Religion, or to Punish the offender.
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with this consideration David restraind some from killing Saul, who only wanted his leave to have don it, As the Lord liveth, the Lord shall smite him,
with this consideration David restrained Some from killing Saul, who only wanted his leave to have dONE it, As the Lord lives, the Lord shall smite him,
or his day shall come to die, or he shall descend into battle and perish, but the Lord forbid that I should stretch forth my hand against the Lords anointed.
or his day shall come to die, or he shall descend into battle and perish, but the Lord forbid that I should stretch forth my hand against the lords anointed.
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and wherein they cannot obey without offering violence to their conscience, to suffer. In all cases they must needs be subject not only for wrath but conscience sake.
and wherein they cannot obey without offering violence to their conscience, to suffer. In all cases they must needs be Subject not only for wrath but conscience sake.
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and we ought to be glad of the opportunity, and to account it an honour that we are thought worthy not only to believe on Christ, but also to suffer for his name.
and we ought to be glad of the opportunity, and to account it an honour that we Are Thought worthy not only to believe on christ, but also to suffer for his name.
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If God did not take care of the world, and inspire the hearts of Kings with wisdome and other necessary qualifications for their most weighty employment, we should be but in a miserable condition:
If God did not take care of the world, and inspire the hearts of Kings with Wisdom and other necessary qualifications for their most weighty employment, we should be but in a miserable condition:
Almighty God, whose Kingdom is everlasting and power infinit, have mercy upon the whole Church and so rule the heart of thy chosen servant James our King and Governour, that he knowing whose Minister he is, may above all things seek thy honour and glory:
Almighty God, whose Kingdom is everlasting and power infinite, have mercy upon the Whole Church and so Rule the heart of thy chosen servant James our King and Governor, that he knowing whose Minister he is, may above all things seek thy honour and glory:
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and that we and all his subjects duely considering whose authority he hath, may faithfully serve, honour and humbly obey him in thee and for thee, according to thy blessed word and ordinance, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be ascribed as is most due all praise, honour and glory now and for ever, AMEN. FINIS.
and that we and all his subject's duly considering whose Authority he hath, may faithfully serve, honour and humbly obey him in thee and for thee, according to thy blessed word and Ordinance, through jesus christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be ascribed as is most due all praise, honour and glory now and for ever, AMEN. FINIS.
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NONLATINALPHABET, Non ideo dicitur humana, quod sit juris humani, aut homines hab. at authores, sed quia principatus ab hominibus, & in homines exercetur. Sic virga hominis dicitur quâ homines castigat Deus, 2 Sam. 7: 14. & tentatio humana quâ eosdem tentat. Bocharti Epist. ad D. Morlaeum.
, Non ideo dicitur Humana, quod sit Juris Humani, Or homines hab. At authores, sed quia Principatus ab hominibus, & in homines exercetur. Sic virga hominis dicitur quâ homines castigate Deus, 2 Sam. 7: 14. & Tentatio Humana quâ eosdem Tentat. Bocharti Epistle ad D. Morlaeum.
Non tribuamus dandi regni atque Imperii potestatem nisi vero Deo. Ille unus verus Deus: qui nec judicio nec adjutorio deserit genus humanum, velit & quando quantum voluit Romanis Regnum dedit. Qui dedit Assyriis, vel etiam Persis; qui Ma••o, ipse Cajo Caesari: qui Augusto, ipse & Neroni, qui Vespasiano vel patri, vel filio suavis•imis Imperatoribus, ipse & Domitiano crudelissimo, & ne per singulos ire necesse sit, qui Constantino Christiano, ipse Apostatae Juliano, &c. Augustin. de Civit. Dei, lib. 5. cap. 21.
Non tribuamus dandi Regni atque Imperii potestatem nisi vero God Isle Unus verus Deus: qui nec Judicio nec adjutorio deserit genus humanum, velit & quando quantum voluit Romans Kingdom dedit. Qui dedit Assyriis, vel etiam Persis; qui Ma••o, ipse Cajo Caesari: qui Augusto, ipse & Nero, qui Vespasian vel patri, vel filio suavis•imis Imperatoribus, ipse & Domitiano crudelissimo, & ne per singulos ire Necessary fit, qui Constantino Christian, ipse Apostatae Juliano, etc. Augustin. de Civit Dei, lib. 5. cap. 21.
Nos Sanctorum Praedecessorum tenentes, eos qui excommunicatis fidelitate aut sacramento constricti sunt Apostolicâ authoritate à juramento absolvimus, &c. Gregor. VII. 15. q. 6. & Urb. II. Episcopo Vapicens. Juratos milites ( inquit ) Hugoni Comiti ne ipsi quamdiu excommunicatus est serviant prohibeto. Et in Decretal. de Haereticis, cap. 16. Absolutos se noverint à debito fidelitatis Domini & totius obsequii quicunque lapsis manifestè in haeresin aliquo pacto quacunque firmitate vallato tenebantur obstricti. Of the effects of this doctrine in the rebellion rais'd against Henry IV. and his deposition and imprisonment by his own Son, at the instigation of Pope Greg. VII. Urban II. and Paschal II. see an account in Hadr. Sarav. de Imper. Auth. lib. 3. cap. 42. &c. Balaeus in vit. Greg. VII. &c.
Nos Sanctorum Praedecessorum tenentes, eos qui excommunicatis fidelitate Or sacramento constricti sunt Apostolicâ authoritate à Oath absolvimus, etc. Gregory. VII. 15. q. 6. & Urban II Bishop Vapicens. Juratos Militias (inquit) Hugoni Comity ne ipsi Quamdiu excommunicatus est serviant prohibeto. Et in Decretal. de Heretics, cap. 16. Absolutos se noverint à Debito fidelitatis Domini & totius obsequii quicunque Lapsis manifestè in Heresy Aliquo pacto quacunque firmitate vallato tenebantur obstricti. Of the effects of this Doctrine in the rebellion raised against Henry IV. and his deposition and imprisonment by his own Son, At the instigation of Pope Greg. VII. Urban II and Paschal II see an account in Hadr Sarav. de Imper. Auth lib. 3. cap. 42. etc. Balaeus in vit. Greg. VII. etc.
Psalm. 51: 4. Tibi soli peccavi, Rex enim eram, &c. Hieron. ad Rust. •. 1. pag. 224. & Arnob. ad Psalmum 50. Omnis qui sub jugo vivit, cum deliquerit peccat Deo, peccat & legibus mundi; hic autem Rex sub nullo alio, nisi sub solo Deo agens, ipsum solum super potestatem suam metuens soli Deo peccavit. Sic Chrysost. Ambros. &c.
Psalm. 51: 4. Tibi soli peccavi, Rex enim eram, etc. Hieron. ad Rust. •. 1. page. 224. & Arnob ad Psalm 50. Omnis qui sub Jugo vivit, cum deliquerit peccat God, peccat & legibus mundi; hic autem Rex sub nullo Alio, nisi sub solo God agens, ipsum solum super potestatem suam metuens soli God peccavit. Sic Chrysostom Ambos etc.
Nos contrà dicimus ( inquit Bellarm. ) eos (id est, Infideles & Haereticos Principes) fuisse toleratos, propterea quod ad eos dejiciendos vires Ecclesiae non suppetebant, cùm Tertullianus scribit, suo tempore (id est, sub Ethnicis & persecutoribus Principibus) f•isse Christianos omni bello idoneos, nee iis vim numerorum & copiarum defuisse. Et addit, numerosiores fuisse Mauris & Marcomannis asque adeò Parthis. Tertull. Apol. cap. 37. Vid. Barcl. Vind. pro Reg. cap. 20.
Nos contrà dicimus (inquit Bellarmine) eos (id est, Infideles & Haereticos Princes) Fuisse toleratos, propterea quod ad eos dejiciendos vires Ecclesiae non suppetebant, cùm Tertullian Scribit, Sue tempore (id est, sub Ethnicis & persecutoribus Principibus) f•isse Christians omni bello Idoneus, nee iis vim numerorum & copiarum defuisse. Et Addit, numerosiores Fuisse Mauris & Marcomannis asque adeò Parthis. Tertul Apollinarian cap. 37. Vid. Barclay. Vind. Pro Reg. cap. 20.
