You know the occasion of such a meditation, and this hath put mee againe so soone vpon you and a new Text, standing engaged for many, which I must desire you to hearken to,
You know the occasion of such a meditation, and this hath put me again so soon upon you and a new Text, standing engaged for many, which I must desire you to harken to,
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Wherein are th•se two parts: 1. a Proposition deliuered by way of command, expressing a duty enioyned, Let euery soule b• subiect &c. Wherein are three things, 1. Quis, Who it is that is to performe it Euery soule. 2. Quid, What it is, Be subiect. 3. Cui, To whom, The higher powers. 2. a Reason for confirmation of it,
Wherein Are th•se two parts: 1. a Proposition Delivered by Way of command, expressing a duty enjoined, Let every soul b• Subject etc. Wherein Are three things, 1. Quis, Who it is that is to perform it Every soul. 2. Quid, What it is, Be Subject. 3. Cui, To whom, The higher Powers. 2. a Reason for confirmation of it,
We haue iust cause to examine this stile, and confine it strictly to us subiect; lest vsurpers taking aduantage of the loosenesse secretly vndermine the bulwarke, which we hope for, and may heere build vp.
We have just cause to examine this style, and confine it strictly to us Subject; lest usurper's taking advantage of the looseness secretly undermine the bulwark, which we hope for, and may Here built up.
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others, who mainely oppose that, labour to make all temporall Gouernours equall sharers; both which are repugnant to the Apostles meaning, and both equally dangerous.
Others, who mainly oppose that, labour to make all temporal Governors equal sharers; both which Are repugnant to the Apostles meaning, and both equally dangerous.
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and therefore agreeable to inferiour Magistrates, who in respect of the people are NONLATINALPHABET, superexcellentes, exceeding all others in ciuill power.
and Therefore agreeable to inferior Magistrates, who in respect of the people Are, superexcellentes, exceeding all Others in civil power.
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For that, which wee render Higher, they translate, superexcellentes, hoping thereby to escape the obscurity and danger of the vulgar translation, which answers our English.
For that, which we render Higher, they translate, superexcellentes, hoping thereby to escape the obscurity and danger of the Vulgar Translation, which answers our English.
That is Bezaes censure on the vulgar Latine, (which saith, Potestatibus sublimioribus subdita sit ) and redounds to our English; wherein he hath his followers.
That is Beza's censure on the Vulgar Latin, (which Says, Potestatibus sublimioribus subdita sit) and redounds to our English; wherein he hath his followers.
Giue them leaue to change the word [ sublimioribus ] into superexcellentibus, and they thinke they haue sufficient warrant, in stead of absolute Lords and Princes, to put in Bailiffes and Constables.
Give them leave to change the word [ sublimioribus ] into superexcellentibus, and they think they have sufficient warrant, in stead of absolute lords and Princes, to put in Bailiffs and Constables.
It must bee meant of all Magistrates, that haue power ouer other men, or else it is Periculosa interpretatio. And wherin stands the danger? Because they shall bee denied to deriue their power from God? That would not follow;
It must be meant of all Magistrates, that have power over other men, or Else it is Perilous Interpretation. And wherein Stands the danger? Because they shall be denied to derive their power from God? That would not follow;
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By him are they sent, and from him haue they their authoritie, and yet it is from God too, being a branch of the Kings power, which is immediatly from God.
By him Are they sent, and from him have they their Authority, and yet it is from God too, being a branch of the Kings power, which is immediately from God.
It is not then a dangerous opinion, but the safest trueth which they would auoide. But we must not frame fancies, and then fit the Scripture to them by translation.
It is not then a dangerous opinion, but the Safest truth which they would avoid. But we must not frame fancies, and then fit the Scripture to them by Translation.
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for whilest they were quarrelling with the word, that was the occasion of daunger, rather then they would erre from the originall, they placed in another alike dangerous.
for whilst they were quarreling with the word, that was the occasion of danger, rather then they would err from the original, they placed in Another alike dangerous.
which Pareus at length confesseth, saying, Praecipuètamen NONLATINALPHABET, the Apostle especially aimes at the Supreame power; so the true meaning of the word importes:
which Pareus At length Confesses, saying, Praecipuètamen, the Apostle especially aims At the Supreme power; so the true meaning of the word imports:
for it is that, which amongst many is still higher then them all, and therfore Supreame, which our latter English Translation obserues in the place before cited out of Saint Peter, 1. Pet. 2.13. Submit your selues to the King, NONLATINALPHABET as Supreame. They are then NONLATINALPHABET, Supreame powers only, to whom this obedience is due;
for it is that, which among many is still higher then them all, and Therefore Supreme, which our latter English translation observes in the place before cited out of Saint Peter, 1. Pet. 2.13. Submit your selves to the King, as Supreme. They Are then, Supreme Powers only, to whom this Obedience is due;
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and to all such, whether in Monarchie, Aristocratie, Democratie, or other forme of gouernement. This we haue further warrant for from our Apostles discourse:
and to all such, whither in Monarchy, Aristocracy, Democraty, or other Form of government. This we have further warrant for from our Apostles discourse:
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for that wee may haue yet another Plea against inferiour Magistrates; and shew also at last against the Papists claime, that no Spirituall Power hath place here, these higher powers are such, as to whom the sword of iustice is immediatly committed, at the fourth verse.
for that we may have yet Another Plea against inferior Magistrates; and show also At last against the Papists claim, that no Spiritual Power hath place Here, these higher Powers Are such, as to whom the sword of Justice is immediately committed, At the fourth verse.
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The Anabaptists at first would haue pleaded exemption from Princes, but finding by their wofull experience, that they could neuer prooue it whilest Powers remained, haue changed their Proposition,
The Anabaptists At First would have pleaded exemption from Princes, but finding by their woeful experience, that they could never prove it whilst Powers remained, have changed their Proposition,
That our Apostle intended this Precept to the Clergie as well as to the Laitie, if the words themselues cannot perswade, heare the Ancients exposition of them.
That our Apostle intended this Precept to the Clergy as well as to the Laity, if the words themselves cannot persuade, hear the Ancients exposition of them.
S. Chrysostome saith, Let euery soule bee subiect, yea, NONLATINALPHABET though he be an Apostle, yea, though hee be an Euangelist, or a Prophet, or whosoeuer.
S. Chrysostom Says, Let every soul be Subject, yea, though he be an Apostle, yea, though he be an Evangelist, or a Prophet, or whosoever.
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So Theoph. So Oecumenius. And Bernard ad Archiepiscopum Senonensem, vrging this verse of S. Paul expounds it, Siomnis, & vestra, If euery soule be subiect, then yours.
So Theophanes So Oecumenius. And Bernard ad Archbishop Senonensis, urging this verse of S. Paul expounds it, Siomnis, & Vestra, If every soul be Subject, then yours.
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Were these silent, the circumstances attending this Epistle would discouer it. The occasion, it seemes, of this strict command was the heathens iealousie of Christian subiection,
Were these silent, the Circumstances attending this Epistle would discover it. The occasion, it seems, of this strict command was the Heathens jealousy of Christian subjection,
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and the infection, which the Apostle feared, might haue seised on these new Christians, from that common opinion of the Iewes, who were about this time altogether impatient of any gouernement,
and the infection, which the Apostle feared, might have seized on these new Christians, from that Common opinion of the Iewes, who were about this time altogether impatient of any government,
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For suppressing of the like conceit, and clearing of the Christians, he addes this precept to the Epistle directed to all the Saints at Rome, and therefore the Clergic;
For suppressing of the like conceit, and clearing of the Christians, he adds this precept to the Epistle directed to all the Saints At Room, and Therefore the Clergy;
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Nay, they are necessarily subiect in the maine point of subiection, (if not in other circumstances) because an absolute freedome is a detraction from supremacy, which no person can dispose.
Nay, they Are necessarily Subject in the main point of subjection, (if not in other Circumstances) Because an absolute freedom is a detraction from supremacy, which no person can dispose.
Wherefore we may conclude, that people, and Priest, and euery person amongst them is included in omnis anima, and therfore must attend the charge that is giuen, Subdita sit, Let it be subiect.
Wherefore we may conclude, that people, and Priest, and every person among them is included in omnis anima, and Therefore must attend the charge that is given, Subdita sit, Let it be Subject.
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O NONLATINALPHABET, as S. Chrysostome. He saith not simply, let it honour the powers, or be obedient, but let it bee subiect; which includes all parts of duty, which a subiect owes vnto his King;
O, as S. Chrysostom. He Says not simply, let it honour the Powers, or be obedient, but let it be Subject; which includes all parts of duty, which a Subject owes unto his King;
There must be in thee 1. Promptitudo voluntatis interior, a free, voluntary, and cheerefull assent of minde. 2. Sincerus amor, perfect loue and affection towardes his person. 3. Filialis timor, an awfull respect of his power ouer thee,
There must be in thee 1. Promptitudo voluntatis interior, a free, voluntary, and cheerful assent of mind. 2. Sincerus amor, perfect love and affection towards his person. 3. Filialis timor, an awful respect of his power over thee,
This is the qualification of the subiection heere mentioned, and when thus qualified, it is not arbitrary, left to thee, to performe when, and where thou pleasest.
This is the qualification of the subjection Here mentioned, and when thus qualified, it is not arbitrary, left to thee, to perform when, and where thou pleasest.
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Or (to omit all other cases that may be made) what if his command be contrary to religion? yea an army bee raysed for the extirpation of true religion? This is the true touchstone of subiection;
Or (to omit all other cases that may be made) what if his command be contrary to Religion? yea an army be raised for the extirpation of true Religion? This is the true touchstone of subjection;
and therefore when a Christian heares the commaund of a Prince pressing him to what God hath expresly forbidden, Nature prompts him his answer, I must obey God; and this hath the Apostles practise ratified, who counted this their safe warrant for not yeelding to the High Priests iniunctions, Obedire oportet Deo magis quam hominibus, we ought to obey God rather then man, rather indeed in respect of the danger that attends in the disobeying of either;
and Therefore when a Christian hears the command of a Prince pressing him to what God hath expressly forbidden, Nature prompts him his answer, I must obey God; and this hath the Apostles practise ratified, who counted this their safe warrant for not yielding to the High Priests injunctions, Obedire oportet God magis quam hominibus, we ought to obey God rather then man, rather indeed in respect of the danger that attends in the disobeying of either;
I spare the quotations because there comes not a Booke of theirs, wherin (if occasion be giuen) they forbeare to expresse it, or compendiously to refer you to some: see Hospin. and Anticotton.
I spare the quotations Because there comes not a Book of theirs, wherein (if occasion be given) they forbear to express it, or compendiously to refer you to Some: see Hospin. and Anticotton.
A doctrine of which, when the Society is challenged for, they are ashamed, and labour to cleere themselues against their written testimonies, as appeares in Anticotton.
A Doctrine of which, when the Society is challenged for, they Are ashamed, and labour to clear themselves against their written testimonies, as appears in Anticotton.
Subditi non priuati, sed in Magistratu inferiori constituti &c. Subiects, such as are inferiour Magistrates, may by armes defend themselues lawfully, the Commonweale,
Subditi non priuati, sed in Magistratu inferiori constituti etc. Subjects, such as Are inferior Magistrates, may by arms defend themselves lawfully, the Commonweal,
neither to inuade a tyrant before danger, nor to defend themselues against them in danger, nor to reuenge themselues after danger, if they may be defended by the ordinary power.
neither to invade a tyrant before danger, nor to defend themselves against them in danger, nor to revenge themselves After danger, if they may be defended by the ordinary power.
That which I conceiue in this case for truth is, that no subiects may vpon any occasion take armes or vse any violence against the supreame power, no not in defence of religion.
That which I conceive in this case for truth is, that no Subjects may upon any occasion take arms or use any violence against the supreme power, no not in defence of Religion.
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And therfore Tertullian instead of abetting such zealous reuenge, fights with a prohibition, Absit vt igne humano vindicetur secta diuina; at doleat pati, inquo probatur:
And Therefore Tertullian instead of abetting such zealous revenge, fights with a prohibition, Absit vt Ignite Human vindicetur Sect Divine; At Doleat patience, inquo Probatum:
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The force of this argument is confessed by our opposites, who thinke to relieue themselues by imputing their not resisting to their weakenes, not vnwillingnes to resist.
The force of this argument is confessed by our opposites, who think to relieve themselves by imputing their not resisting to their weakness, not unwillingness to resist.
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Did they proclaime one thing to the world, and belie the thoughts of their hearts? Heare their vnanimous consent in Tertullian; Apud nostram disciplinam occidi magis licet, quam occidere;
Did they proclaim one thing to the world, and belie the thoughts of their hearts? Hear their unanimous consent in Tertullian; Apud nostram Disciplinam occidi magis licet, quam occidere;
and hence in their name Tertullian contends with his heathen Persecutors for a greater share in Caesar, in whose name they were executed; Noster est magis Caesar;
and hence in their name Tertullian contends with his heathen Persecutors for a greater share in Caesar, in whose name they were executed; Noster est magis Caesar;
And where as they pretend want of force in Christians, they obserue not, that at Iulians death, his whole armie cryed out to Iouianus, We are all Christians.
And where as they pretend want of force in Christians, they observe not, that At Julians death, his Whole army cried out to John, We Are all Christians.
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In Dioclesians time, Omnes ferè mortales, The whole world almost, leauing their Idolatrous Sacrifices, ioyned themselues with the Christian Congregations.
In Diocletians time, Omnes ferè mortales, The Whole world almost, leaving their Idolatrous Sacrifices, joined themselves with the Christian Congregations.
would wee deale with you as enemies, Deesset nobis vis numerorum, & copiarum? could we want forces? We Christians haue filled all places of your Empire, your Cities, Ilands, Castles, all but your Temples.
would we deal with you as enemies, Deceit nobis vis numerorum, & copiarum? could we want forces? We Christians have filled all places of your Empire, your Cities, Lands, Castles, all but your Temples.
Yea goe higher yet, and behold the Church in her cradle, arm'd with force able to oppose the world, the Apostles power of miracles, Christs legions of Angels, ready to b•e employed at his command.
Yea go higher yet, and behold the Church in her cradle, armed with force able to oppose the world, the Apostles power of Miracles, Christ legions of Angels, ready to b•e employed At his command.
Laesos vltio diuina defendit (as Cyprian) Diuine refuge protects vs. But now, Our owne arme shall strengthen vs. It is a glorious plea with flesh and blood, to fight the Lords battell,
Laesos Vltio Divine defendit (as Cyprian) Divine refuge protects us But now, Our own arm shall strengthen us It is a glorious plea with Flesh and blood, to fight the lords battle,
and (for ought I find) their best argument, for all the rest hang on the disposing of Supreme Power, (which by the Apostles reason are all vndermined) or on the example of some, whose commission is confessed to be extraordinary, and from God.
and (for ought I find) their best argument, for all the rest hang on the disposing of Supreme Power, (which by the Apostles reason Are all undermined) or on the Exampl of Some, whose commission is confessed to be extraordinary, and from God.
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But let them heare whether we may not take vp Saint Hilaries complaint; Misereri licet nostrae aetatis laborem, & praesentium temporum stultas opiniones, quibus patrocinari Deo humana creduntur,
But let them hear whither we may not take up Saint Hilaries complaint; Misereri licet Nostrae aetatis laborem, & praesentium Temporum stultas opiniones, quibus patrocinari God Humana creduntur,
And Papists should acknowledge what Bellarmine professeth, Durauit hucusque &c. The Church hath lasted to this day in despite of her enemies, Iewes, Pagans, Heretickes;
And Papists should acknowledge what Bellarmine Professes, Durauit hucusque etc. The Church hath lasted to this day in despite of her enemies, Iewes, Pagans, Heretics;
Should the Papist Princes all muster their forces, and wage the holy warre, whose Trumpet hath already sounded the alarum, they might perchance for a time eclipse the light of trueth, put it out they neuer can.
Should the Papist Princes all muster their forces, and wage the holy war, whose Trumpet hath already sounded the alarm, they might perchance for a time eclipse the Light of truth, put it out they never can.
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That wee may not resist the King is prooued (as the occasion giues leaue) what then remaines? Preces & lachrymae, sollicite, beseech, earnestly pray for the reuersing of the Decree, Haec sunt munimenta spiritualia, & tela diuina, quae protegunt, This is the only shelter and fortresse, whither a Christian may betake himselfe in this tempest.
That we may not resist the King is proved (as the occasion gives leave) what then remains? Preces & lachrymae, solicit, beseech, earnestly pray for the reversing of the decree, Haec sunt munimenta spiritualia, & Tela Divine, Quae protegunt, This is the only shelter and fortress, whither a Christian may betake himself in this tempest.
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Alexander of Constantinople, when command was giuen for the reestablishing of Arius; and Ambrose, when hee was eagerly prosecuted by Iustina in the cause of Arianisme.
Alexander of Constantinople, when command was given for the Reestablishing of Arius; and Ambrose, when he was eagerly prosecuted by Justina in the cause of Arianism.
There is no defensiue resistance allowed, vnlesse thy defence be such, (as Liuie only allots to subiects) Scutum, non gladius, the buckler of patience, not the sword, which is as ready to giue, as ward the blow.
There is no defensive resistance allowed, unless thy defence be such, (as Alive only allots to Subjects) Scutum, non gladius, the buckler of patience, not the sword, which is as ready to give, as ward the blow.
