A sermon preach'd before the Honourable House of Commons, January 30, 1699/1700 being an anniversary sermon for the day / by William Stephens, B.D. Rector of Sutton in Surry. ; Corrected by the author.
And upon this Account it was (as St. Jerom believed) that the Pharisees ask'd our Saviour that captious Question, Is it lawful to give Tribute to Caesar, or no? Matth. 22.17.
And upon this Account it was (as Saint Jerome believed) that the Pharisees asked our Saviour that captious Question, Is it lawful to give Tribute to Caesar, or no? Matthew 22.17.
Particularly, because, when they offered Sacrifice, they refused to make Supplication for the Emperor and People of Rome; upon which Account it is thought that Pilate, the Roman Deputy of Judea, came upon them whilst they were sacrificing,
Particularly, Because, when they offered Sacrifice, they refused to make Supplication for the Emperor and People of Room; upon which Account it is Thought that Pilate, the Roman Deputy of Judea, Come upon them while they were sacrificing,
Homile on the Romans, wherein he saith, That great Reports were spread abroad, as if the Disciples were a Factious, Seditious People, and designing against the Government.
Homily on the Roman, wherein he Says, That great Reports were spread abroad, as if the Disciples were a Factious, Seditious People, and designing against the Government.
It must also be confessed, that many of the Jews, who were converted to the Christian Faith, were not sufficiently respectful to the higher Powers which God's Providence had set over them:
It must also be confessed, that many of the jews, who were converted to the Christian Faith, were not sufficiently respectful to the higher Powers which God's Providence had Set over them:
For which Mr. Calvin gives this Reason, Since the Powers that were then in Being opposed themselves to our Saviour Christ, they thought them unworthy of Respect and Honour.
For which Mr. calvin gives this Reason, Since the Powers that were then in Being opposed themselves to our Saviour christ, they Thought them unworthy of Respect and Honour.
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Now what hath been said concerning the Gallilean Persuasion, shews the Reason why the Apostles do so frequently in their Letters direct the Christian Churches to Loyalty,
Now what hath been said Concerning the Galilean Persuasion, shows the Reason why the Apostles do so frequently in their Letters Direct the Christian Churches to Loyalty,
or a due Submission to Magistrates. 1. To clear themselves from the false and scandalous Imputation of having imbib'd the Doctrine of Judas the Gallilean. And, 2. To undeceive all those that had been perverted by that seditious Doctrine.
or a due Submission to Magistrates. 1. To clear themselves from the false and scandalous Imputation of having imbibed the Doctrine of Judas the Galilean. And, 2. To undeceive all those that had been perverted by that seditious Doctrine.
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II. The Second Thing I would premise, is, That about the Time when St. Paul wrote this Epistle, the People of Crete (which was Titus his Diocess) were unruly and mutinous.
II The Second Thing I would premise, is, That about the Time when Saint Paul wrote this Epistle, the People of Crete (which was Titus his Diocese) were unruly and mutinous.
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I shall take Occasion from hence, First, To make a just Comment upon the Text. II. To set forth the Reasons and Grounds upon which the Apostles founded their Doctrine of Obedience to Civil Magistrates. And, III. To apply these Reasons in Conjunction with the Occasion of this Day's Humiliation. And,
I shall take Occasion from hence, First, To make a just Comment upon the Text. II To Set forth the Reasons and Grounds upon which the Apostles founded their Doctrine of obedience to Civil Magistrates. And, III. To apply these Reasons in Conjunction with the Occasion of this Day's Humiliation. And,
but only to refresh their Memories therewith, to put them in mind, &c. For Men cannot be supposed ignorant of the absolute Necessity of Government, to the Defence and Support of Society;
but only to refresh their Memories therewith, to put them in mind, etc. For Men cannot be supposed ignorant of the absolute Necessity of Government, to the Defence and Support of Society;
'Twere to suppose every single Person willing to expose himself to the uncontroll'd World, and bid defiance to the unbounded Power, Rage, and Malice of Mankind.
'Twere to suppose every single Person willing to expose himself to the uncontrolled World, and bid defiance to the unbounded Power, Rage, and Malice of Mankind.
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And from hence we cannot but see a Necessity of Principalities and Powers, of Superior and Inferior Magistrates, without whom Laws can be neither made nor executed.
And from hence we cannot but see a Necessity of Principalities and Powers, of Superior and Inferior Magistrates, without whom Laws can be neither made nor executed.
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The following Words in my Text, are, Principalities and Powers. Now the Word in the Original signifying something which is Prime and Principal, must denote the Supreme Establish'd Power, from whence Inferior Authorities are derived,
The following Words in my Text, Are, Principalities and Powers. Now the Word in the Original signifying something which is Prime and Principal, must denote the Supreme Established Power, from whence Inferior Authorities Are derived,
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But because St. Paul speaks of Principalities and Powers in the Plural Number, 'tis likely that he alludes to the Distinction (which was so common among the Romans ) of the greater and lesser Powers, the former of which, during the Commonwealth, were the Consuls, Pretors, and Censors;
But Because Saint Paul speaks of Principalities and Powers in the Plural Number, it's likely that he alludes to the Distinction (which was so Common among the Romans) of the greater and lesser Powers, the former of which, during the Commonwealth, were the Consuls, Praetors, and Censors;
for the Cretans, to whom Titus preached the Gospel, were part of a Roman Province, governed by inferior Officers, deputed from Rome, who were the Magistrates they were exhorted to obey.
for the Cretans, to whom Titus preached the Gospel, were part of a Roman Province, governed by inferior Officers, deputed from Room, who were the Magistrates they were exhorted to obey.
For tho the superior and inferior Powers differ greatly, if compared among themselves; yet, with respect to the Subjects Obedience, they are to be regarded alike;
For though the superior and inferior Powers differ greatly, if compared among themselves; yet, with respect to the Subject's obedience, they Are to be regarded alike;
The one is given by St. Paul, who teaches, That, Every Soul should be subject to the higher Powers, because The Magistrate is the Minister of God to us for good, Rom. 13.1, 4.
The one is given by Saint Paul, who Teaches, That, Every Soul should be Subject to the higher Powers, Because The Magistrate is the Minister of God to us for good, Rom. 13.1, 4.
The Second Reason is given by St. Peter, viz. Because all Governments and Governours do arise from our own Consent, Submit your selves (saith the Apostle) to every ordinance of man,
The Second Reason is given by Saint Peter, viz. Because all Governments and Governors do arise from our own Consent, Submit your selves (Says the Apostle) to every Ordinance of man,
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And from hence our Subjection is urg'd by the Apostle St. Peter, in his 1 st Epist. 2 d Chapter, Verse 13. 1. To begin with St. Paul 's Argument, who calls Magistracy a Divine Ordinance, because of the excellent Use of it, whereby good Magistrates resemble the Divine Power, Wisdom and Goodness, in securing to all Men their Rights and Properties;
And from hence our Subjection is urged by the Apostle Saint Peter, in his 1 Saint Epistle 2 worser Chapter, Verse 13. 1. To begin with Saint Paul is Argument, who calls Magistracy a Divine Ordinance, Because of the excellent Use of it, whereby good Magistrates resemble the Divine Power, Wisdom and goodness, in securing to all Men their Rights and Properties;
1. The Preservation of Property was the first benefit for which Magistracy was designed. Now Property is originally attained by the Labour of either Body or Mind;
1. The Preservation of Property was the First benefit for which Magistracy was designed. Now Property is originally attained by the Labour of either Body or Mind;
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And could we suppose this New Proprietor to be as well guarded, as that Man we read of in the Gospel, who was well Armed, and kept his Pallace and Goods in Peace, yet it may likewise be supposed, (as it there follows) that if a stronger than he shall come upon him, he will take from him all his Armour wherein he trusted, and divide his Spoils.
And could we suppose this New Proprietor to be as well guarded, as that Man we read of in the Gospel, who was well Armed, and kept his Palace and Goods in Peace, yet it may likewise be supposed, (as it there follows) that if a Stronger than he shall come upon him, he will take from him all his Armour wherein he trusted, and divide his Spoils.
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And this uncertain condition of Property shews the reason of Mens uniting into Societies, and setting up Forms of Government, which is for Mutual Defence and Preservation of Property:
And this uncertain condition of Property shows the reason of Men's uniting into Societies, and setting up Forms of Government, which is for Mutual Defence and Preservation of Property:
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And since there is so much Variance and Malice, Pride and Strife among Mankind, what ill offices may not one Man apprehend from another? But when destructive Malice, a Fiend of Hell, shall transform it self into an Angel of Light, and perswade Men that they are then inspired with the Spirit of God,
And since there is so much Variance and Malice, Pride and Strife among Mankind, what ill Offices may not one Man apprehend from Another? But when destructive Malice, a Fiend of Hell, shall transform it self into an Angel of Light, and persuade Men that they Are then inspired with the Spirit of God,
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when they are possessed by the Apollyon, the great Enemy and Destroyer of Mankind, when under the Pretence of Religion it self, Men shall exert their sharpest Malice, not only against the Possessions and Liberties,
when they Are possessed by the Apollyon, the great Enemy and Destroyer of Mankind, when under the Pretence of Religion it self, Men shall exert their Sharpest Malice, not only against the Possessions and Liberties,
how great need is there of the Magistrates interposing Power to disarm them of their Spiritual as well as Carnal Weapons of Warfare, to take away the Ball of Contention from among them,
how great need is there of the Magistrates interposing Power to disarm them of their Spiritual as well as Carnal Weapons of Warfare, to take away the Ball of Contention from among them,
for whilst this Just Liberty, this Natural Right of worshipping God, according to that Knowledge He hath given us, is supported by Law, no Man is forced into hypocritical Compliances, contrary to the Direction of his Conscience,
for while this Just Liberty, this Natural Right of worshipping God, according to that Knowledge He hath given us, is supported by Law, no Man is forced into hypocritical Compliances, contrary to the Direction of his Conscience,
And altho the Magistrate can bestow no Divine Grace upon the Souls of Men, yet whilst by punishing Vice, Immoral Practices are restrained, he prevents the overflowing of Sin in a Land. And if ceasing to do Evil, be one step towards learning to do well,
And although the Magistrate can bestow no Divine Grace upon the Souls of Men, yet while by punishing Vice, Immoral Practices Are restrained, he prevents the overflowing of since in a Land. And if ceasing to do Evil, be one step towards learning to do well,
From hence then it appears, That they who are wanting in their Submission and Assistance to the Civil Ministry of God, are false to their own Interest,
From hence then it appears, That they who Are wanting in their Submission and Assistance to the Civil Ministry of God, Are false to their own Interest,
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Whereas on the other hand, he who is ready to every good work which may support this Divine Ministry to us for good, will be sure, in the Performance of his Duty, to find his Account.
Whereas on the other hand, he who is ready to every good work which may support this Divine Ministry to us for good, will be sure, in the Performance of his Duty, to find his Account.
Whether we Eat or Drink, or Sleep or Wake, or whatever we do with Comfort or Safety, we hereby discover our Continual Obligation to the good Magistrates Care over us, wherby we are put in mind to be subject, &c. 2. The other Reason of Submission given by St. Peter, is, Because all Governments and Governours arise from the Peoples Consent.
Whither we Eat or Drink, or Sleep or Wake, or whatever we do with Comfort or Safety, we hereby discover our Continual Obligation to the good Magistrates Care over us, whereby we Are put in mind to be Subject, etc. 2. The other Reason of Submission given by Saint Peter, is, Because all Governments and Governors arise from the Peoples Consent.
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We read there, That all Governments and Governours are appointed by God's Providence, By me Kings Reign, &c. But we find no Particular Administration, no Particular Family,
We read there, That all Governments and Governors Are appointed by God's Providence, By me Kings Reign, etc. But we find no Particular Administration, no Particular Family,
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Thus the Ancient Charter of the Neighbouring City, Containing all those useful and necessary Powers, by which so great a Body is governed, Was it not the wise Contrivance of their Ancestors? And did it not receive its Establishment from the Principalities and Powers of the Realm? And the Great Charter of the Realm it self is no more than the wise Ordinance of our Fore-fathers? And the Dates of its Royal Confirmations are still remaining among us.
Thus the Ancient Charter of the Neighbouring city, Containing all those useful and necessary Powers, by which so great a Body is governed, Was it not the wise Contrivance of their Ancestors? And did it not receive its Establishment from the Principalities and Powers of the Realm? And the Great Charter of the Realm it self is no more than the wise Ordinance of our Forefathers? And the Dates of its Royal Confirmations Are still remaining among us.
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Furthermore, Have we not seen the forms of Government even in the same Nations changed from what they formerly had been? As in Sweden, France, and Denmark.
Furthermore, Have we not seen the forms of Government even in the same nations changed from what they formerly had been? As in Sweden, France, and Denmark.
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and again recovered, through God's Blessing, together with the Courage and Conduct of the Man of his own Right Hand, who by restoring our Ancient Liberties, justly recommended himself to the Imperial Crown of this Realm by the Free Consent of the People?
and again recovered, through God's Blessing, together with the Courage and Conduct of the Man of his own Right Hand, who by restoring our Ancient Liberties, justly recommended himself to the Imperial Crown of this Realm by the Free Consent of the People?
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yet there was no Form of Government established among the Tribes till Jethro made a Visit to his Son in Law Moses, to whose Counsel it was owing that a sound Polity was set up in the Land of Israel. For instead of the whole burden of the Government lying upon Moses, which Jethro told him was not good, he directs him to provide out of all the People, able men, such as fear God, Men of truth, hating Covetousness,
yet there was no From of Government established among the Tribes till Jethro made a Visit to his Son in Law Moses, to whose Counsel it was owing that a found Polity was Set up in the Land of Israel. For instead of the Whole burden of the Government lying upon Moses, which Jethro told him was not good, he directs him to provide out of all the People, able men, such as Fear God, Men of truth, hating Covetousness,
as will appear by comparing the 25th verse of the forecited Chapter with the first Chapter of Deut. In the former verse we read that Moses chose able Men out of Israel and made them Heads over the People.
as will appear by comparing the 25th verse of the forecited Chapter with the First Chapter of Deuteronomy In the former verse we read that Moses chosen able Men out of Israel and made them Heads over the People.
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For so Moses Repeats the Circumstances of that Action, Deut. 1.9. &c. And I spake unto you at that time saying, I am not able to bare you my self alone, &c. take ye therefore wise Men and understanding,
For so Moses Repeats the circumstances of that Actium, Deuteronomy 1.9. etc. And I spoke unto you At that time saying, I am not able to bore you my self alone, etc. take you Therefore wise Men and understanding,
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From hence it appears. 1. That the Old Constitution of Israel 's Government, was the Contrivance of Jethro an Heathen, and the Magistrates who were in the Administration were chosen by the Joint Consent of Moses, and the People.
From hence it appears. 1. That the Old Constitution of Israel is Government, was the Contrivance of Jethro an Heathen, and the Magistrates who were in the Administration were chosen by the Joint Consent of Moses, and the People.
And, 2. That no one Person, tho never so able, so Wise, and Valiant as Moses, is sufficient to Govern a Nation without the Advice and joint Assistance of Inferiour Magistrates.
And, 2. That no one Person, though never so able, so Wise, and Valiant as Moses, is sufficient to Govern a nation without the advice and joint Assistance of Inferior Magistrates.
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It has been thought by some, that a great Conqueror might form a Civil Government in a conquer'd Nation, without the Consent of the People by the sole Power of own Will.
It has been Thought by Some, that a great Conqueror might from a Civil Government in a conquered nation, without the Consent of the People by the sole Power of own Will.
And suppose it were so, then that Government, would be an Humane Ordinance, because the Conqueror is but a Man. But I deny it to be possible for any Conqueror,
And suppose it were so, then that Government, would be an Humane Ordinance, Because the Conqueror is but a Man. But I deny it to be possible for any Conqueror,
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For to let pass what our Histories tell us of the Capitulations which follow'd the respective Conquest of the Saxons, Danes, and Normans, before they erected any Form of Government in this Land. Let us suppose that a Great General, with a powerful Foreign Army, should so far over run a Nation that the People thereof could not be able to make any considerable Resistance;
For to let pass what our Histories tell us of the Capitulations which followed the respective Conquest of the Saxons, Danes, and Normans, before they erected any From of Government in this Land. Let us suppose that a Great General, with a powerful Foreign Army, should so Far over run a nation that the People thereof could not be able to make any considerable Resistance;
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So that if this Great General intends to rule in Peace over the Conquer'd People he will find himself constrained to enter into some Terms of Compact with them, upon which they are willing to accept him for the Head of their Government,
So that if this Great General intends to Rule in Peace over the Conquered People he will find himself constrained to enter into Some Terms of Compact with them, upon which they Are willing to accept him for the Head of their Government,
But put the Case that a Nation, to avoid present Destruction, would Consent to make themselves Legal Slaves, this can no more oblige them than an honest Man is bound to keep Promise with a barbarous Highway-man;
But put the Case that a nation, to avoid present Destruction, would Consent to make themselves Legal Slaves, this can no more oblige them than an honest Man is bound to keep Promise with a barbarous Highwayman;
how shall he obtain it over his own Conquering Nation, without their free Concurrence? Did this Victorious People leave their Native Country, with all the Liberties they injoy'd therein, to follow their Chief into a Foreign Land, wherein they hoped to find a better Settlement for themselves and Posterity;
how shall he obtain it over his own Conquering nation, without their free Concurrence? Did this Victorious People leave their Native Country, with all the Liberties they enjoyed therein, to follow their Chief into a Foreign Land, wherein they hoped to find a better Settlement for themselves and Posterity;
would they indure all the Hardships of War, and by their Sweat and Blood purchase an intire Conquest that they might be reduced to the miserable Condition of the Conquer'd People? that is, to become Slaves to their General.
would they endure all the Hardships of War, and by their Sweat and Blood purchase an entire Conquest that they might be reduced to the miserable Condition of the Conquered People? that is, to become Slaves to their General.
But by what invisible power shall he gain to be (I will not say absolute Master but even) the Civil Head over his new settled Colony? It can be nothing else but their own free Consent which can Invest him with a Political Headship over them.
But by what invisible power shall he gain to be (I will not say absolute Master but even) the Civil Head over his new settled Colony? It can be nothing Else but their own free Consent which can Invest him with a Political Headship over them.
and to submit to Principalities and Powers which were their own Appointment, and for their own Benefit? III. Having thus set forth the Apostolical Grounds of Civil Obedience, I crave leave to make some improvement of them:
and to submit to Principalities and Powers which were their own Appointment, and for their own Benefit? III. Having thus Set forth the Apostolical Grounds of Civil obedience, I crave leave to make Some improvement of them:
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First By way of General Application, for to insist on the dismal Effects of this Days Tragedy (with which you have been Annually acquainted all your Lives) would be superfluous Labour.
First By Way of General Application, for to insist on the dismal Effects of this Days Tragedy (with which you have been Annually acquainted all your Lives) would be superfluous Labour.
1 st. The Apostolical Reasons of Obedience being duly consider'd, may serve to allay the Fears and Jealousies of some Good Men, who have conceived, That a National Government hath not so sure a Foundation as is necessary,
1 Saint. The Apostolical Reasons of obedience being duly considered, may serve to allay the Fears and Jealousies of Some Good Men, who have conceived, That a National Government hath not so sure a Foundation as is necessary,
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And if a Deliberate Compact, freely enter'd into, upon the wisest and strongest Motives of Advantage, confirmed by Solemn Oaths and Promises, be not a sufficient Establishment, 'tis hard to say what is such.
And if a Deliberate Compact, freely entered into, upon the Wisest and Strongest Motives of Advantage, confirmed by Solemn Oaths and Promises, be not a sufficient Establishment, it's hard to say what is such.
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And notwithstanding some Men may suffer themselves to be carried away from a Useful and Necessary Establishment, by Reasonings contrary to the General Stream of a Nation, it cannot be presum'd that the Number and Abilities of such Men will ever be sufficient to unhinge any tolerable Administration of a Government thus Established.
And notwithstanding Some Men may suffer themselves to be carried away from a Useful and Necessary Establishment, by Reasonings contrary to the General Stream of a nation, it cannot be presumed that the Number and Abilities of such Men will ever be sufficient to unhinge any tolerable Administration of a Government thus Established.
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Indeed, Nothing but an Absolute Necessity, and such as is visible in an extraordinary manner, will be effectual to work a Change in any Settled Constitution, such an One,
Indeed, Nothing but an Absolute Necessity, and such as is visible in an extraordinary manner, will be effectual to work a Change in any Settled Constitution, such an One,
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as renders Mankind fully satisfied, without the least remaining Scruple, that the Government then in Being, is not the Ordinance of God to them for Good.
as renders Mankind Fully satisfied, without the least remaining Scruple, that the Government then in Being, is not the Ordinance of God to them for Good.
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2. From what hath been said it also appears, That no Man's Pretence to the Membership of any pure Apostolick Church, can excuse, much less warrant his Disaffection to that Government which God's Providence,
2. From what hath been said it also appears, That no Man's Pretence to the Membership of any pure Apostolic Church, can excuse, much less warrant his Disaffection to that Government which God's Providence,
I speak this to take away that Scandal which some have endeavoured to fix upon the Church of England; as if she had laid any Obligation upon her Sons, in Opposition to the Present Constitution:
I speak this to take away that Scandal which Some have endeavoured to fix upon the Church of England; as if she had laid any Obligation upon her Sons, in Opposition to the Present Constitution:
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as much as Titus was, to put their Hearers in mind of their Subjection to Principalities and Powers? Or can we pretend to be Members of an Apostolical Church,
as much as Titus was, to put their Hearers in mind of their Subjection to Principalities and Powers? Or can we pretend to be Members of an Apostolical Church,
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I speak not this, as if by Vertue of the Ministerial Function we could pretend to prescribe Forms of Civil Government to Nations, to determine the Regalia of Princes,
I speak not this, as if by Virtue of the Ministerial Function we could pretend to prescribe Forms of Civil Government to nations, to determine the Regalia of Princes,
Thirdly, From the Doctrine already set forth, in Conjunction with the Misfortunes of that Sovereign Prince which are this Day called to Remembrance, ariseth matter of Caution to Two sorts of People.
Thirdly, From the Doctrine already Set forth, in Conjunction with the Misfortunes of that Sovereign Prince which Are this Day called to Remembrance, arises matter of Caution to Two sorts of People.
First, To all those who have the Honour to share the Publick Administration, that they make it their Equal Care that the Government which at present we enjoy, may be always the Ministry of God to us for good.
First, To all those who have the Honour to share the Public Administration, that they make it their Equal Care that the Government which At present we enjoy, may be always the Ministry of God to us for good.
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For such an Administration applies the Text in the most sensible manner, convincing every one that he ought to be subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates,
For such an Administration Applies the Text in the most sensible manner, convincing every one that he ought to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates,
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It is well known, That the Character of a Good Prince is raised so high in the Holy Scripture, that such are called Gods upon Earth; to admonish them of that continual overflowing Kindness, that universal Beneficence, that tender Care and Concern for their Peoples Welfare, which their High Office requires.
It is well known, That the Character of a Good Prince is raised so high in the Holy Scripture, that such Are called God's upon Earth; to admonish them of that continual overflowing Kindness, that universal Beneficence, that tender Care and Concern for their Peoples Welfare, which their High Office requires.
And from the Scriptures we are also informed, That the kind Providences of God are immediately conveied to Men by his holy Angels, who are therefore called Ministring Spirits, Hebrews 1.14. and are most especially employed in Works of Deliverance.
And from the Scriptures we Are also informed, That the kind Providences of God Are immediately conveyed to Men by his holy Angels, who Are Therefore called Ministering Spirits, Hebrews 1.14. and Are most especially employed in Works of Deliverance.
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By their Means Lot was delivered out of Sodom, Isaac from the Arm that was stretched forth to make him a Sacrifice, Israel was conducted through the Wilderness to Canaan, Elijah delivered from Famine,
By their Means Lot was Delivered out of Sodom, Isaac from the Arm that was stretched forth to make him a Sacrifice, Israel was conducted through the Wilderness to Canaan, Elijah Delivered from Famine,
These were the Heralds who first Published the Redemption of the World by our Saviour Jesus Christ, who likewise delivered Peter from his Chains, Paul and Silas from their Imprisonment.
These were the Heralds who First Published the Redemption of the World by our Saviour jesus christ, who likewise Delivered Peter from his Chains, Paul and Silas from their Imprisonment.
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tho never so Illustrious in themselves, cannot become Visible to the Body of a People, any other way than by the constant Care and Conduct, the Great Diligence and Publick Spirit of those to whom he hath committed the Trust of His People's Welfare:
though never so Illustrious in themselves, cannot become Visible to the Body of a People, any other Way than by the constant Care and Conduct, the Great Diligence and Public Spirit of those to whom he hath committed the Trust of His People's Welfare:
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As 'tis commonly seen, that Men in a Private Condition of Life are reduced to Great Miseries, by the Male-Administration of those to whom they had committed their private Trusts.
As it's commonly seen, that Men in a Private Condition of Life Are reduced to Great Misery's, by the Male-Administration of those to whom they had committed their private Trusts.
But when a Publick Ministry shall join together Hearts and Hands, only to promote the Publick Weal, without the least Design of warping the Princes Favour towards any one Party of Men, which like the Light of the Sun,
But when a Public Ministry shall join together Hearts and Hands, only to promote the Public Weal, without the least Design of warping the Princes Favour towards any one Party of Men, which like the Light of the Sun,
'twill then be impossible for the most wicked and malicious to disturb the Publick Peace, but the King's Throne will be established in righteousness, and the Voice of the People will be, O King live for ever.
it'll then be impossible for the most wicked and malicious to disturb the Public Peace, but the King's Throne will be established in righteousness, and the Voice of the People will be, Oh King live for ever.
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Secondly, A Second Caution affects all those who are concerned for the Body of the People, that they let slip no Opportunity wherein Publick Advantages are offered to them.
Secondly, A Second Caution affects all those who Are concerned for the Body of the People, that they let slip no Opportunity wherein Public Advantages Are offered to them.
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When He shews himself ready to every good work which is esteemed beneficial to His People, tho' his Compliance therewith may be Complicated with some Circumstances of Self-Denial, 'twould be a Matter of sad Reflection,
When He shows himself ready to every good work which is esteemed beneficial to His People, though his Compliance therewith may be Complicated with Some circumstances of Self-Denial, 'twould be a Matter of sad Reflection,
There is also One Rule which our Saviour Christ has left with us, tending to the Improvement of Knowledge, which when reduced to Practice, will suffer no man to be ignorant of what is good and fit to be done;
There is also One Rule which our Saviour christ has left with us, tending to the Improvement of Knowledge, which when reduced to Practice, will suffer no man to be ignorant of what is good and fit to be done;
'tis only to carry a single Eye about us, according to what is said, Matth. 6.22. The light of the Body is the Eye, if therefore thine Eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of Light:
it's only to carry a single Eye about us, according to what is said, Matthew 6.22. The Light of the Body is the Eye, if Therefore thine Eye be single, thy Whole body shall be full of Light:
If the Eye of a man be carried on singly (without any biasing Affection) towards either Publick or Private Good, he will certainly discover the Good which he looked for.
If the Eye of a man be carried on singly (without any biasing Affection) towards either Public or Private Good, he will Certainly discover the Good which he looked for.
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But if in the Search after Publick Weal, any Private By-Ends be aimed at, if a Private Love to our Selves, or a Particular Resentment against any Persons or Parties, shall over-rule,
But if in the Search After Public Weal, any Private By-Ends be aimed At, if a Private Love to our Selves, or a Particular Resentment against any Persons or Parties, shall overrule,
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if either the Admiration or Disesteem of others, shall incline Men to refuse Good Provisions, or embrace Suspicious Proposals, if any thing besides a sincere Desire to promote the Publick Weal, shall bear Sway in a Publick Council, 'tis no strange thing if Darkness shall be called Light, and Light Darkness
if either the Admiration or Disesteem of Others, shall incline Men to refuse Good Provisions, or embrace Suspicious Proposals, if any thing beside a sincere Desire to promote the Public Weal, shall bear Sway in a Public Council, it's no strange thing if Darkness shall be called Light, and Light Darkness
It may also be observed, That amongst the many Qualifications which have recommended our Holy Religion, no one has more forced its way among Serious and Considering Men,
It may also be observed, That among the many Qualifications which have recommended our Holy Religion, no one has more forced its Way among Serious and Considering Men,
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Unbelievers have denied its Miracles, and its Mysteries have been disputed and derided by Sceptical and Profane Men. But the greatest Opposers of the Christian Name, can neither Deny nor Dispute the Real Tendency of Meekness, Moderation, Punctual Justice, and Ʋniversal Good-Will, to make men live well one with another, doing to others as we would have them to do to us, and loving our very enemies, leave no Room either for Private Oppression, or Publick Disturbance.
Unbelievers have denied its Miracles, and its Mysteres have been disputed and derided by Sceptical and Profane Men. But the greatest Opposers of the Christian Name, can neither Deny nor Dispute the Real Tendency of Meekness, Moderation, Punctual justice, and Ʋniversal Goodwill, to make men live well one with Another, doing to Others as we would have them to do to us, and loving our very enemies, leave no Room either for Private Oppression, or Public Disturbance.
Where the single Eye is thus directed in a Strait Line towards the Publick Weal, the Whole Body of such a Council will be full of Light, whereby they will certainly discover the things which belong to our Peace.
Where the single Eye is thus directed in a Strait Line towards the Public Weal, the whole Body of such a Council will be full of Light, whereby they will Certainly discover the things which belong to our Peace.
God forbid therefore, That this Day of solemn Humiliation should be made Ʋse of to flatter Princes with Notions of Arbitrary Power, by drawing any Conclusions from the Ancient Government of Gods peculiar People, which may Colour over Modern Tyranny. God forbid!
God forbid Therefore, That this Day of solemn Humiliation should be made Ʋse of to flatter Princes with Notions of Arbitrary Power, by drawing any Conclusions from the Ancient Government of God's peculiar People, which may Colour over Modern Tyranny. God forbid!
That the Roman Imperial Power in the hands of Claudius or Nero, should be own'd as God's Ministry, under which the Apostles of Christ suffered Martyrdome.
That the Roman Imperial Power in the hands of Claudius or Nero, should be owned as God's Ministry, under which the Apostles of christ suffered Martyrdom.
I cannot but Lament the unhappy Fate of those Princes who are born in Purple and bred in Luxury, incompass'd with Flatterers, and so intoxicated with the Gaudy Ornaments of Power,
I cannot but Lament the unhappy Fate of those Princes who Are born in Purple and bred in Luxury, encompassed with Flatterers, and so intoxicated with the Gaudy Ornament of Power,
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And to Consummate all the Felicity that can happen to Mortal-Man, it hath been a Particular Honour reserv'd by Providence for Him alone, that as where-ever He sate his Foot, Slavery fled before Him like a Phantome,
And to Consummate all the Felicity that can happen to Mortal-Man, it hath been a Particular Honour reserved by Providence for Him alone, that as wherever He sat his Foot, Slavery fled before Him like a Phantom,
Not that I speak this, or any thing else I have here said, for your Information, (for I know from what Honourable Assembly I ought to receive Instruction) but as my Text directed me, for your Remembrance. FINIS.
Not that I speak this, or any thing Else I have Here said, for your Information, (for I know from what Honourable Assembly I ought to receive Instruction) but as my Text directed me, for your Remembrance. FINIS.
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