The dressing up of the crown. In a sermon preached at St. Edmunds Bury in Suffolk, May 17. 1660. When His Majestie was there solemnly proclaimed King of England, &c. By Laurence Womock.
when ever they gain their opportunity, do not only practise the same things themselves, which they now condemn in their Superiours, but also act beyond them.
when ever they gain their opportunity, do not only practise the same things themselves, which they now condemn in their Superiors, but also act beyond them.
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what horrid perjuries, abusive invocations, profane mockeries, execrable blasphemies have been put upon Almighty God! what jugling collusion, villanous cheats, devilish treacheries have been practised upon the Lords Anointed!
what horrid perjuries, abusive invocations, profane mockeries, execrable Blasphemies have been put upon Almighty God! what juggling collusion, villainous cheats, devilish Treacheries have been practised upon the lords Anointed!
At last they laid his sacred Body in the dust (though they could never lay his Honour there) to be as a stepping stone to advance ambitious Treason to the Throne.
At last they laid his sacred Body in the dust (though they could never lay his Honour there) to be as a stepping stone to advance ambitious Treason to the Throne.
and hath cast confusion upon the Tyranny and Triumphs of those Usurpations, and by a wonderful hand of providence, hath vouchsafed to restore the most excellent Majesty of the Son, to the Scepter of that power,
and hath cast confusion upon the Tyranny and Triumphos of those Usurpations, and by a wondered hand of providence, hath vouchsafed to restore the most excellent Majesty of the Son, to the Sceptre of that power,
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and the splendor of that glory, that had been ravished from the hand of that blessed Father. So that what was calculated for the Family and Successors of that David mentioned in the two last verses of this Psalm, may serve the ends of our discourse,
and the splendour of that glory, that had been ravished from the hand of that blessed Father. So that what was calculated for the Family and Successors of that David mentioned in the two last Verses of this Psalm, may serve the ends of our discourse,
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But for them since the fatherly affection of our most gracious Soveraign is pleased, upon their submission, to vouchsafe them a better Livery, a Livery of his own Royal favour and grace, I shall not exasperate any passion to cut out and make up the garment of shame for them;
But for them since the fatherly affection of our most gracious Sovereign is pleased, upon their submission, to vouchsafe them a better Livery, a Livery of his own Royal favour and grace, I shall not exasperate any passion to Cut out and make up the garment of shame for them;
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and then proceed to shew you how you are engaged to support, and adorn, and dress it up to make it flourish; and lastly, I shall acquaint you with those great blessings and advantages that will accrew to you by the influences thereof;
and then proceed to show you how you Are engaged to support, and adorn, and dress it up to make it flourish; and lastly, I shall acquaint you with those great blessings and advantages that will accrue to you by the influences thereof;
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for this [ Himself ] is of a very diffusive nature, and is vertually extended over all the body of the people; And this Crown set upon the Soveraigns head, the more it flourisheth there, the greater refreshment, the more blessings will you all receive from the shadow of it.
for this [ Himself ] is of a very diffusive nature, and is virtually extended over all the body of the people; And this Crown Set upon the Sovereigns head, the more it flourishes there, the greater refreshment, the more blessings will you all receive from the shadow of it.
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I. Of the Crown first. And this we must handle under a threefold notion. 1. As a representation of the Divine Ordinance or institution of Government in general.
I Of the Crown First. And this we must handle under a threefold notion. 1. As a representation of the Divine Ordinance or Institution of Government in general.
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2. As the highest Ensign of Authority, the peculiar ornament of Monarchy; and so we must consider it as having the Supremacy or Soveraignty, which is the greatest excellency of Power and Dominion lodged in it.
2. As the highest Ensign of authority, the peculiar ornament of Monarchy; and so we must Consider it as having the Supremacy or Sovereignty, which is the greatest excellency of Power and Dominion lodged in it.
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A King amongst the Beasts; a Queen amongst the Birds; some excellency is stampt upon them by the Royal Soveraign of the world, to which the rest of each kind do stoop and yield obeisance.
A King among the Beasts; a Queen among the Birds; Some excellency is stamped upon them by the Royal Sovereign of the world, to which the rest of each kind do stoop and yield obeisance.
In the world of Rational Creatures we may observe the same method of superiority & subordination. There are several Orders of Angels, and the Schoolmen tell us, that those of an higher Order do communicate light and knowledge to such as are inferiour;
In the world of Rational Creatures we may observe the same method of superiority & subordination. There Are several Order of Angels, and the Schoolmen tell us, that those of an higher Order do communicate Light and knowledge to such as Are inferior;
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and we finde they have their several Provinces over which they do preside, in the 10. and 12. Chapters of Daniel. There is order and subordination even in Hell it self;
and we find they have their several Provinces over which they do preside, in the 10. and 12. Chapters of daniel. There is order and subordination even in Hell it self;
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And thus it should be in the Church and State; wherein the Commands and Orders should issue from the Head, where the excellency of power is chiefly lodged,
And thus it should be in the Church and State; wherein the Commands and Order should issue from the Head, where the excellency of power is chiefly lodged,
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when commands are not issued forth from the Head and Fountain, but usurped and inforced by inferiours without and against, Them; this the Holy Ghost delivers for a sore infliction, a heavy judgment upon a people.
when commands Are not issued forth from the Head and Fountain, but usurped and enforced by inferiors without and against, Them; this the Holy Ghost delivers for a soar infliction, a heavy judgement upon a people.
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This was a great exorbitancy and eye-soar to the wisest Solomon, To see folly set in great dignity, servants upon Horses, and Princes walking as servants upon the earth.
This was a great exorbitancy and eye-soar to the Wisest Solomon, To see folly Set in great dignity, Servants upon Horses, and Princes walking as Servants upon the earth.
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and so 'tis threatned (therefore not a blessing, but a judgement) Isay 3. When God takes away the Iudge and the Prophet, and the Prudent, and the Honourable man,
and so it's threatened (Therefore not a blessing, but a judgement) Saiah 3. When God Takes away the Judge and the Prophet, and the Prudent, and the Honourable man,
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The people shall be oppressed every one by another, and every one by his Neighbour; the child shall behave himself proudly against the Ancient, and the base against the Honourable:
The people shall be oppressed every one by Another, and every one by his Neighbour; the child shall behave himself proudly against the Ancient, and the base against the Honourable:
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and Women shall rule over them, and they that can best flatter them and call them blessed, shall lead them first into error, and then into destruction, verse 2, 3, 4, 5. with the 12. And if you will not for all this believe it to be a judgment,
and Women shall Rule over them, and they that can best flatter them and call them blessed, shall led them First into error, and then into destruction, verse 2, 3, 4, 5. with the 12. And if you will not for all this believe it to be a judgement,
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though swallowed up by such as call you blessed (as if there were a happiness in being ruined by such Instruments) hear the complaints of those that groaned under such a judgement,
though swallowed up by such as call you blessed (as if there were a happiness in being ruined by such Instruments) hear the complaints of those that groaned under such a judgement,
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When men shall Canonize themselves, or pass an Act for their own Saintship, and then presume (notwithstanding their oaths, & bounden duty to the contrary) to bind their Kings in chains,
When men shall Canonise themselves, or pass an Act for their own Saintship, and then presume (notwithstanding their Oaths, & bounden duty to the contrary) to bind their Kings in chains,
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and to palliate the crime, abuse and profane the sacred Text, which is rest rained to one peculiar process of affairs under Gods own immediate conduct and direction;
and to palliate the crime, abuse and profane the sacred Text, which is rest reigned to one peculiar process of affairs under God's own immediate conduct and direction;
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If men will make use of such actions for precedents, as were never set or intended for their imitation, casting behind their backs Gods express commands, which were given to be the standing measures of their obedience;
If men will make use of such actions for precedents, as were never Set or intended for their imitation, casting behind their backs God's express commands, which were given to be the standing measures of their Obedience;
When the fire out of the Bramble shall devour the lofty Cedars, as in Jothams parable, Iudg. 9. when the lusts that war in the Members shall overtop the head, and prescribe to reason, and rebel against the law of the mind;
When the fire out of the Bramble shall devour the lofty Cedars, as in Jothams parable, Judges 9. when the Lustiest that war in the Members shall overtop the head, and prescribe to reason, and rebel against the law of the mind;
and that sin, and that anger together, have disturbed the regular method, order, and constitution of the world, which consisted of subjection and superiority; and this is that which the Crown betokeneth and is the summe of our first Reflection upon it. 2.
and that since, and that anger together, have disturbed the regular method, order, and constitution of the world, which consisted of subjection and superiority; and this is that which the Crown Betokeneth and is the sum of our First Reflection upon it. 2.
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But we must reflect upon it as the highest ensign of Authority, the peculiar ornament of Monarchy, having the Supremacy and Soveraignty, that is, the greatest excellency of Power and Dominion lodged in it.
But we must reflect upon it as the highest ensign of authority, the peculiar ornament of Monarchy, having the Supremacy and Sovereignty, that is, the greatest excellency of Power and Dominion lodged in it.
And so we may consider that it comes from a word, which signifies to separate and consecrate; and consequently 'tis a thing sacred, and renders the person such that wears it.
And so we may Consider that it comes from a word, which signifies to separate and consecrate; and consequently it's a thing sacred, and renders the person such that wears it.
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For we see it descended upon Cain, and is asserted to him by God himself, Gen. 4. 7. And long after we find it acknowledged by Iacob in his first-born Ruben, Gen. 49. 3, 4. Ruben, thou art my first-born, my might,
For we see it descended upon Cain, and is asserted to him by God himself, Gen. 4. 7. And long After we find it acknowledged by Iacob in his firstborn Reuben, Gen. 49. 3, 4. Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might,
And though upon the division and dispersion of families for peopling the world, there was a kind of necessity to alter this Constitution in this circumstance of Person;
And though upon the division and dispersion of families for peopling the world, there was a kind of necessity to altar this Constitution in this circumstance of Person;
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yet the Form it self (of Monarchy) continued, and as far as my observation reacheth, it was the only Government that was exercised in the first ages all the world over;
yet the From it self (of Monarchy) continued, and as Far as my observation reaches, it was the only Government that was exercised in the First ages all the world over;
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when they came to a settlement in Canaan, Deut. 27. 14. And though there were some miscarriage in the management, some inordination in their desires of a King, yet was God pleased to sign the Grant, and own the constitution,
when they Come to a settlement in Canaan, Deuteronomy 27. 14. And though there were Some miscarriage in the management, Some inordination in their Desires of a King, yet was God pleased to Signen the Grant, and own the constitution,
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and appoint a special Rite of Unction for the consecration of Sauls person to that office, 1 Sam. 8. And therefore what is said by the Lord, [ I gave them a King in mine anger, ] Hes. 13. 11. is not to be understood of Saul; for 'tis evident to me, that God gave him to that people out of Compassion, and at their cry, and designed him the instrument, to save them from the Philistines, 1 Sam. 9. 16. And to this end God poured out his Spirit upon him,
and appoint a special Rite of Unction for the consecration of Saul's person to that office, 1 Sam. 8. And Therefore what is said by the Lord, [ I gave them a King in mine anger, ] Hes. 13. 11. is not to be understood of Saul; for it's evident to me, that God gave him to that people out of Compassion, and At their cry, and designed him the Instrument, to save them from the philistines, 1 Sam. 9. 16. And to this end God poured out his Spirit upon him,
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and gave him another heart, a heart fit for Government, 1 Sam. 10. 9, 10. And had he had the patience to wait upon God, some few hours longer, till Samuel's coming to Gilgal to offer the sacrifice, the Lord had established his Kingdom upon Israel for ever, 1 Sam. 13. 13. And if we consider how Samuel aggravates his ingratitude upon this account, we cannot conclude that God made him King out of anger; no anger I am confident, against Saul at that time in respect of his Person, or his settlement in that Royal office.
and gave him Another heart, a heart fit for Government, 1 Sam. 10. 9, 10. And had he had the patience to wait upon God, Some few hours longer, till Samuel's coming to Gilgal to offer the sacrifice, the Lord had established his Kingdom upon Israel for ever, 1 Sam. 13. 13. And if we Consider how Samuel aggravates his ingratitude upon this account, we cannot conclude that God made him King out of anger; no anger I am confident, against Saul At that time in respect of his Person, or his settlement in that Royal office.
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To put the matter out of all question, David was a King too, yet certainly he was not given to that people out of anger; for the Lord saith, I have chosen David my servant, with my holy oyl have I anointed him, &c. Psal. 89. 20. And the advancement of that people unto a Monarchy, was such an exaltation of State and Dignity to the whole Nation, that God upbraids their ingratitude,
To put the matter out of all question, David was a King too, yet Certainly he was not given to that people out of anger; for the Lord Says, I have chosen David my servant, with my holy oil have I anointed him, etc. Psalm 89. 20. And the advancement of that people unto a Monarchy, was such an exaltation of State and Dignity to the Whole nation, that God upbraids their ingratitude,
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because 'tis more reduced to unitie in one single person of the Prince. Hereupon we see all bodies Military, that they may be the more united and potent, are governed after this Form, under the command of one chief General.
Because it's more reduced to unity in one single person of the Prince. Hereupon we see all bodies Military, that they may be the more united and potent, Are governed After this From, under the command of one chief General.
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For when the Almighty is pleased to set forth his own State and Creatness, he does not assume the Title of MAGISTRATE, nor call himself by the name of Senator or Protector; These are creatures of too low a stature to be his Representativs: But he cloaths himself in the Royal apparrel, and makes choice of the sign of the Crown, as the fittest for his Majesty to appear in.
For when the Almighty is pleased to Set forth his own State and Greatness, he does not assume the Title of MAGISTRATE, nor call himself by the name of Senator or Protector; These Are creatures of too low a stature to be his Representativs: But he clothes himself in the Royal apparel, and makes choice of the Signen of the Crown, as the Fittest for his Majesty to appear in.
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He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and this name and title is that which we find ingraven, not only upon the Vesture, but also upon the very Thigh of Christ,
He is King of Kings and Lord of lords, and this name and title is that which we find engraven, not only upon the Vesture, but also upon the very Thigh of christ,
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as if these were a production that issued from his very loins, Rev. 19. 16. And if you please to take the observation the holy Ghost in Scripture hath remarked it,
as if these were a production that issued from his very loins, Rev. 19. 16. And if you please to take the observation the holy Ghost in Scripture hath remarked it,
as the greatest honour the Father could do to Christ, and the greatest blessing he could confer upon his Church, that he would raise up Kings to serve him and succour her.
as the greatest honour the Father could do to christ, and the greatest blessing he could confer upon his Church, that he would raise up Kings to serve him and succour her.
All Kings shall fall down before thee, as is promised unto Christ, Psal. 72. 10, 11. And Kings shall be thy nursing Fathers, as is promised to the Church, Isa. 49. 23.
All Kings shall fallen down before thee, as is promised unto christ, Psalm 72. 10, 11. And Kings shall be thy nursing Father's, as is promised to the Church, Isaiah 49. 23.
When he was about to build the Tabernacle for his own service and glory, the model of it was not given to the heady multitude, nor yet to Aaron the Priest,
When he was about to built the Tabernacle for his own service and glory, the model of it was not given to the heady multitude, nor yet to Aaron the Priest,
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but to the Prince, to Moses, his own immediate Minister, Exod. 25. 9. And when he was pleased to have his worship fixed, the pattern of the Temple that he will be honoured in, is given to David, to the King, 1 Chron. 28. 17, 19. The Prince is Custos utriusque tabulae, God hath committed the care of his worship and service to his inspection, the Holy Bible to his custody, not finding a safer place than the Crown to lodge it in.
but to the Prince, to Moses, his own immediate Minister, Exod 25. 9. And when he was pleased to have his worship fixed, the pattern of the Temple that he will be honoured in, is given to David, to the King, 1 Chronicles 28. 17, 19. The Prince is Custos utriusque tabulae, God hath committed the care of his worship and service to his inspection, the Holy bible to his custody, not finding a safer place than the Crown to lodge it in.
The Tables of the Law are deposited in the hands of Moses, Exod. 34. 31, &c. And the Book of the Testimony was wont to be delivered into the hands of the King at his Coronation; and this was according to Gods own prescription, Deut. 17. 18, 19, 20. where the King is directed to transcribe a Copy of the Law,
The Tables of the Law Are deposited in the hands of Moses, Exod 34. 31, etc. And the Book of the Testimony was wont to be Delivered into the hands of the King At his Coronation; and this was according to God's own prescription, Deuteronomy 17. 18, 19, 20. where the King is directed to transcribe a Copy of the Law,
as are (mentioned in that Psalm, to be) in a confederacy against Christ, to such, I say, doth the Holy Ghost reserve the reverence of their Titles. Saint Paul enjoynes us to pray for them: Saint Peter, to submit our selves unto them, under this consideration, that they are invested with such an Authority.
as Are (mentioned in that Psalm, to be) in a confederacy against christ, to such, I say, does the Holy Ghost reserve the Reverence of their Titles. Saint Paul enjoins us to pray for them: Saint Peter, to submit our selves unto them, under this consideration, that they Are invested with such an authority.
But some of Saint Peters pretended Successors are so far from following his example, that they take liberty (at their pleasure) to transform Princes in to Tyrants,
But Some of Saint Peter's pretended Successors Are so Far from following his Exampl, that they take liberty (At their pleasure) to transform Princes in to Tyrants,
Thus the Cardinal instructs the people, as the Popes Curate, Non permitto, ut Regi non pareas, quod esset contra jus Divinum; sed facio, ut qui tibi Rex erat, non sit deinceps tibi Rex.
Thus the Cardinal instructs the people, as the Popes Curate, Non permitto, ut King non pareas, quod esset contra jus Divinum; sed facio, ut qui tibi Rex erat, non sit deinceps tibi Rex.
But Christ hath surrogated no Officer in his Church to practise such black Arts, or exercise such a Vicarious power for the advancement of his Kingdom;
But christ hath surrogated no Officer in his Church to practise such black Arts, or exercise such a Vicarious power for the advancement of his Kingdom;
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for I must do them that justice, I find the more ingenuous amongst them, at least if we may believe them, do disclaim such Doctrines, and abominate the practise.
for I must do them that Justice, I find the more ingenuous among them, At least if we may believe them, do disclaim such Doctrines, and abominate the practice.
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And in Isaiahs time, those who bade defiance to their Prince, did at last fly as high as there was any Majesty to be affronted, they spit their poyson in the face of Heaven it self, Isa. 8. 21. And how is it possible,
And in Isaiah's time, those who bade defiance to their Prince, did At last fly as high as there was any Majesty to be affronted, they spit their poison in the face of Heaven it self, Isaiah 8. 21. And how is it possible,
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if we speak of Reformation, the question will be, who is fittest to judge, as having the best assistance and advantages to discern what is fit to be reformed.
if we speak of Reformation, the question will be, who is Fittest to judge, as having the best assistance and advantages to discern what is fit to be reformed.
In the great Council of Ephesus, the Bishops address themselves thus unto the Emperour for settlement of Religion, Supplicamus vestrae Majestati, ut fidem immotam custodire sanciatis:
In the great Council of Ephesus, the Bishops address themselves thus unto the Emperor for settlement of Religion, Supplicamus Vestrae Majesty, ut fidem immotam Guard sanciatis:
They supplicate, but have no Commission from their great Master Christ to levy war, and put a force upon their Soveraign. In this case the Church of God is allowed no other weapons,
They supplicate, but have no Commission from their great Master christ to levy war, and put a force upon their Sovereign. In this case the Church of God is allowed no other weapons,
Defendenda Religio est à privatis omnibus, non occidendo sed mortendo, non saevitia sed patientia, non scelere sed fide, saith Lactantius; Religion is to be defended by all private persons, by laying down their own lives, not by attempting the lives of others, not by cruelty, but by patience;
Defendenda Religio est à privatis omnibus, non occidendo sed mortendo, non saevitiam sed patientia, non Scelere sed fide, Says Lactantius; Religion is to be defended by all private Persons, by laying down their own lives, not by attempting the lives of Others, not by cruelty, but by patience;
And truly it is a very great degree of our denial of him, to refuse to bear this part of his Cross, when his wisedome and providence shall think fit to impose it upon us;
And truly it is a very great degree of our denial of him, to refuse to bear this part of his Cross, when his Wisdom and providence shall think fit to impose it upon us;
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as it is the Ensign and Ornament of Monarchy. 3. I must make a third reflexion upon it (though it be a very brief one) as it is distinguished from other Instruments, that have relation to the Royal Office, the Scepter and the Sword; for all these three, the Crown, the Sword, the Scepter, are the Instruments of a King, to which we owe respective duties.
as it is the Ensign and Ornament of Monarchy. 3. I must make a third reflection upon it (though it be a very brief one) as it is distinguished from other Instruments, that have Relation to the Royal Office, the Sceptre and the Sword; for all these three, the Crown, the Sword, the Sceptre, Are the Instruments of a King, to which we owe respective duties.
therefore to the Sword we owe fear. And because the Crown entitles the person that wears it unto Majesty, it requires of veneration, we must therefore pay honour to it.
Therefore to the Sword we owe Fear. And Because the Crown entitles the person that wears it unto Majesty, it requires of veneration, we must Therefore pay honour to it.
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If this had been such a prediction, as we find that touching Hazael (which put the great Prophet into a bitter passion of weeping to utter it) 2 King. 8. 12. That his Sword should flourish in his hand, and be bathed in your heart-blood, that it should triumph in the slaughter of your innocent Babes,
If this had been such a prediction, as we find that touching hazael (which put the great Prophet into a bitter passion of weeping to utter it) 2 King. 8. 12. That his Sword should flourish in his hand, and be bathed in your Heart blood, that it should triumph in the slaughter of your innocent Babes,
if by any gracious concessions, his Majesty can possibly ptevent it, he desires not to have his Sword (amongst his own Subjects) but his Crown to flourish.
if by any gracious concessions, his Majesty can possibly ptevent it, he Desires not to have his Sword (among his own Subject's) but his Crown to flourish.
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1. With our prayers. This is a prime duty charged upon us by Apostolical Authority, 1 Tim •. 1, 2. I exhort first of all, that supplication, prayers, intercessions be made for all men:
1. With our Prayers. This is a prime duty charged upon us by Apostolical authority, 1 Tim •. 1, 2. I exhort First of all, that supplication, Prayers, intercessions be made for all men:
And thus was that Crown watered by the tears both of Prince and people, when it was invaded by that seditious flatterer Absolom, 2 Sam. 15. 30. And David went up by the ascent of Mount Olivet and wept as he went up,
And thus was that Crown watered by the tears both of Prince and people, when it was invaded by that seditious flatterer Absalom, 2 Sam. 15. 30. And David went up by the ascent of Mount Olivet and wept as he went up,
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and trampled so deep in the mire, and the earth of seditious people grown so stiff and hardened over it, that had it not been wonderfully watered with showers of blessings from Heaven, somented and cherished by sacred influences from above, it could not have visited the world with such a glorious and comfortable Resurrection; for which we have as just cause to water it now with tears of joy, as before with tears of sorrow and lamentation.
and trampled so deep in the mire, and the earth of seditious people grown so stiff and hardened over it, that had it not been wonderfully watered with showers of blessings from Heaven, somented and cherished by sacred influences from above, it could not have visited the world with such a glorious and comfortable Resurrection; for which we have as just cause to water it now with tears of joy, as before with tears of sorrow and lamentation.
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3. But prayers and tears cost us little, (though some men will not afford their Soveraigns Crown such a Subsidy.) You must water it with your Estates too, Rom. 13. 5, 6, 7. For this cause pay ye Tribute, and render unto every one his due, tribute to whom tribute is due;
3. But Prayers and tears cost us little, (though Some men will not afford their Sovereigns Crown such a Subsidy.) You must water it with your Estates too, Rom. 13. 5, 6, 7. For this cause pay you Tribute, and render unto every one his due, tribute to whom tribute is due;
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when they thought him worth ten thousand, and yet would not consent, that he should hazard his sacred Person in the battel, for fear he should miscarry in the adventure,
when they Thought him worth ten thousand, and yet would not consent, that he should hazard his sacred Person in the battle, for Fear he should miscarry in the adventure,
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The Crown is as well to be drest up, as to be watered, to make it flourish. Drest up with lauds and acclamations to the person of the Prince; drest up with praises and thanksgivings to Almighty God for him;
The Crown is as well to be dressed up, as to be watered, to make it flourish. Dressed up with lauds and acclamations to the person of the Prince; dressed up with praises and thanksgivings to Almighty God for him;
1. Drest up with Lauds and Acclamations to the person of the Prince, we must sing a joyful Hosanna to our Son of David. At his Coronation the Trumpets sounded,
1. Dressed up with Lauds and Acclamations to the person of the Prince, we must sing a joyful Hosanna to our Son of David. At his Coronation the Trumpets sounded,
If you understand the Fifth Commandment, it enjoyns you to honour this your Civil Father, and he that uncovers his nakedness to his reproach, the curse of God,
If you understand the Fifth Commandment, it enjoins you to honour this your Civil Father, and he that uncovers his nakedness to his reproach, the curse of God,
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Saint Peter wonders at such mens impudence, that they are not afraid to do so, 2 Pet. 2. 10. And well might they be afraid, had they not hearts of Adamant, as well as foreheads of Brass; for Abishai thought the crime so hainous, that he should do but a piece of justice, in striking off the head of that dead dog, that barked in a railing language against his Soveraign;
Saint Peter wonders At such men's impudence, that they Are not afraid to do so, 2 Pet. 2. 10. And well might they be afraid, had they not hearts of Adamant, as well as foreheads of Brass; for Abishai Thought the crime so heinous, that he should do but a piece of Justice, in striking off the head of that dead dog, that barked in a railing language against his Sovereign;
And, is it fit to say to a King thou art wicked, and to Princes you are ungodly, saith Elihu, Job 34. 18. Curse not the King, no not in thy thought, saith Solomon.
And, is it fit to say to a King thou art wicked, and to Princes you Are ungodly, Says Elihu, Job 34. 18. Curse not the King, no not in thy Thought, Says Solomon.
They durst do that against their dread Soveraign, which the Arch-Angel durst not do against the Prince of Devils. They durst bring against him many rayling accusations. These are your godly men, of the late Edition;
They durst doe that against their dread Sovereign, which the Arch-Angel durst not do against the Prince of Devils. They durst bring against him many railing accusations. These Are your godly men, of the late Edition;
and serve their base and unworthy ends out of such dark passages as they understand not (for did they understand them, they would know, they signifie nothing to their purpose.
and serve their base and unworthy ends out of such dark passages as they understand not (for did they understand them, they would know, they signify nothing to their purpose.
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I insist the longer upon this, because Rebellion, which is as the sin of Witchcraft, use to begin as Witchcraft doth in mutterings and murmerings of the lips,
I insist the longer upon this, Because Rebellion, which is as the since of Witchcraft, use to begin as Witchcraft does in mutterings and murmurings of the lips,
and the Prince is wounded first in Pulpits, and Pamphlets, and Corners, ever murthered by the tongue in his Reputation, before he is murdered by the Ax or Dagger in his Person.
and the Prince is wounded First in Pulpits, and Pamphlets, and Corners, ever murdered by the tongue in his Reputation, before he is murdered by the Ax or Dagger in his Person.
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For were those Princes never so notoriously wicked, those Prophets did, sin if they had not a special and immediate commission, to reprove them in such rude language;
For were those Princes never so notoriously wicked, those prophets did, sin if they had not a special and immediate commission, to reprove them in such rude language;
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And therefore Saint Paul convented before a person cloathed with Authority, because he had called him whited Wall, and threatned that God should smite him; upon admonition, he recants his rashness, and condemns himself by a sentence of holy Scripture,
And Therefore Saint Paul Convicted before a person clothed with authority, Because he had called him whited Wall, and threatened that God should smite him; upon admonition, he recants his rashness, and condemns himself by a sentence of holy Scripture,
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For this we have an Apostolical exhortation, in the place foremention, I exhort that supplication and thanksgivings too be made for Kings, 1 Tim. 2. 1, 2. And the holy Ghost hath prompted another Divine Poem to be penn'd for such occasions.
For this we have an Apostolical exhortation, in the place foremention, I exhort that supplication and thanksgivings too be made for Kings, 1 Tim. 2. 1, 2. And the holy Ghost hath prompted Another Divine Poem to be penned for such occasions.
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The holy Ghost therefore, in that Celebration of the Kings Majesty and Glory, calls upon him to secure his Title and Interest in this particular, Psal. 45. 3. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most mighty:
The holy Ghost Therefore, in that Celebration of the Kings Majesty and Glory, calls upon him to secure his Title and Interest in this particular, Psalm 45. 3. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, Oh thou most mighty:
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And if it did not of right belong unto it, why should St. Paul make the Prince the most immediate Sword-bearer of the Almighty, Rom. 13. 4. He therefore that is invested with the Crown, must have the Militia to adorn and guard it.
And if it did not of right belong unto it, why should Saint Paul make the Prince the most immediate Sword-bearer of the Almighty, Rom. 13. 4. He Therefore that is invested with the Crown, must have the Militia to adorn and guard it.
Lastly, if you would have the Crown to flourish kindly, you must dress it up by a prompt and cheerful obedience. But for the most part, the Commands of our Prince goes against the hair with us; they beget doubts and scruples;
Lastly, if you would have the Crown to flourish kindly, you must dress it up by a prompt and cheerful Obedience. But for the most part, the Commands of our Prince Goes against the hair with us; they beget doubts and scruples;
For his injunction is this servants be obedient to them that are your Masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ:
For his injunction is this Servants be obedient to them that Are your Masters according to the Flesh, with Fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto christ:
not with eye service, as men-pleasers, but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God (even in point of obedience to your Soveraign) from the heart: with good will doing service,
not with eye service, as men-pleasers, but as the Servants of christ, doing the will of God (even in point of Obedience to your Sovereign) from the heart: with good will doing service,
Submit your selves, even for the Lords sake, to the King as Supreme, and to them that are commissioned under him to rule over you, 1 Pet. 2. 13. And perhaps (as the Psalmist hath it) the people will be willing in the day of the Kings power.
Submit your selves, even for the lords sake, to the King as Supreme, and to them that Are commissioned under him to Rule over you, 1 Pet. 2. 13. And perhaps (as the Psalmist hath it) the people will be willing in the day of the Kings power.
And to this end, it was a just sanction, that Artaxerxes inserted into the Commission of Ezra, in these words, And whosoever will not do the Law of thy God and the Law of the King, let judgment be executed speedily upon him,
And to this end, it was a just sanction, that Artaxerxes inserted into the Commission of Ezra, in these words, And whosoever will not do the Law of thy God and the Law of the King, let judgement be executed speedily upon him,
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whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of Goods, or to imprisonment, Ezra 7. 26. But I must tell you, were there not a necessity of such proceedings to secure the publick peace and order, it would be a tarnishing of the Crown to have it thus garnished;
whither it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of Goods, or to imprisonment, Ezra 7. 26. But I must tell you, were there not a necessity of such proceedings to secure the public peace and order, it would be a tarnishing of the Crown to have it thus garnished;
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And yet I am afraid there are some, that (were it in their power) would be ready to dress up the Crown with more thorns and crosses, instead of yielding their dutiful assistance to make it flourish; some that would yet clip and wash it,
And yet I am afraid there Are Some, that (were it in their power) would be ready to dress up the Crown with more thorns and Crosses, instead of yielding their dutiful assistance to make it flourish; Some that would yet clip and wash it,
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And yet I am loath to entertain so uncharitable a thought of such men, as are under a solemn Vow and Covenant, whereby they have engaged themselves with hands lifted up to heaven, to preserve the Honour and Dignity of the Crown, and profess to approve themselves His Majesties best Subjects. I am unwilling to believe, that any of these men will invade the Rights of the Crown for their own advantage.
And yet I am loath to entertain so uncharitable a Thought of such men, as Are under a solemn Voelli and Covenant, whereby they have engaged themselves with hands lifted up to heaven, to preserve the Honour and Dignity of the Crown, and profess to approve themselves His Majesties best Subject's. I am unwilling to believe, that any of these men will invade the Rights of the Crown for their own advantage.
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Sure, they will never retain those Lands in their own possession that were designed and appropriated to bring forth fruits to dress up the Crown and make it flourish.
Sure, they will never retain those Lands in their own possession that were designed and appropriated to bring forth fruits to dress up the Crown and make it flourish.
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Godly and well affected persons, I grant, might make Purchases of such Lands, to secure the Crowns interest, against God should vouchsafe an opportunity for its Restitution:
Godly and well affected Persons, I grant, might make Purchases of such Lands, to secure the Crowns Interest, against God should vouchsafe an opportunity for its Restitution:
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but who can think so hardly of any tender Conscience, that it will defile it self with such an execrable sacriledge and perjury as will attend the alienation of those Lands.
but who can think so hardly of any tender Conscience, that it will defile it self with such an execrable sacrilege and perjury as will attend the alienation of those Lands.
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No, no, persons of integrity to their King and Country, if they keep any of those Lands, 'tis to turn them all into Mines of Gold and Silver, into Ore or Bullion, that rescuing the Crown from so mean a thing as common earth, they may render it more glorious by a more refined and opulent Revenue.
No, no, Persons of integrity to their King and Country, if they keep any of those Lands, it's to turn them all into Mines of Gold and Silver, into Over or Bullion, that rescuing the Crown from so mean a thing as Common earth, they may render it more glorious by a more refined and opulent Revenue.
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as Megpibosheth offered to gratifie the avarice of a Sycophant upon the like occasion, and say, Let the Crown take all (at least all its dues) forasmuch as my Lord the King is come again in peace unto his own house.
as Megpibosheth offered to gratify the avarice of a Sycophant upon the like occasion, and say, Let the Crown take all (At least all its dues) forasmuch as my Lord the King is come again in peace unto his own house.
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'tis His Crown. And we must needs make some Reflexions upon this most excellent Person; A person not trained up in a trade of brewing — mischief, against an opportunity should offer it self, to set the vessel abroach,
it's His Crown. And we must needs make Some Reflexions upon this most excellent Person; A person not trained up in a trade of brewing — mischief, against an opportunity should offer it self, to Set the vessel abroach,
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and vent it abroad to intoxicate the Kingdom with rage, fury, and confusion, not a person studied in the Arts of Adulation and Hipocrisie, to seduce the hearts of the simple, to withdraw them from their allegiance, and tempt them into a conspiracy to murder their lawful Soveraign, that he Himself may seize upon his inheritance. No, this is a Prince, the right and lawful Heir and Successor himself, extracted out of the Loins of such a Father of blessed memory,
and vent it abroad to intoxicate the Kingdom with rage, fury, and confusion, not a person studied in the Arts of Adulation and Hypocrisy, to seduce the hearts of the simple, to withdraw them from their allegiance, and tempt them into a Conspiracy to murder their lawful Sovereign, that he Himself may seize upon his inheritance. No, this is a Prince, the right and lawful Heir and Successor himself, extracted out of the Loins of such a Father of blessed memory,
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And blessed art thou O Land, when thy King is the son of Nobles, Eccles. 10. 17. The Prince that owes this Crown, hath running in his veins the blood of that Royal Martyr, who sealed to the truth of that Maxime by his sufferings, whereof other Kings made but a complement;
And blessed art thou Oh Land, when thy King is the son of Nobles, Eccles. 10. 17. The Prince that owes this Crown, hath running in his Veins the blood of that Royal Martyr, who sealed to the truth of that Maxim by his sufferings, whereof other Kings made but a compliment;
A Prince preserved by a special providence, and I should not miscall it if I said a miracle, from the malignant Sword, as that sword is stiled by the Psalmist, which is drawn against the Lords Anointed. This is a Prince inspired by the most incomparable discourses of his Renowned Father, with all the methods of prudence fit to instruct and furnish the wisest and best of Governors;
A Prince preserved by a special providence, and I should not miscall it if I said a miracle, from the malignant Sword, as that sword is styled by the Psalmist, which is drawn against the lords Anointed. This is a Prince inspired by the most incomparable discourses of his Renowned Father, with all the methods of prudence fit to instruct and furnish the Wisest and best of Governors;
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or melted down into one Diadem, with this motto, Detur Digniori, the merits of this Prince would entitle His Majesty to stand in competition for it against all Princes under heaven.
or melted down into one Diadem, with this motto, Detur Digniori, the merits of this Prince would entitle His Majesty to stand in competition for it against all Princes under heaven.
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and shall set a Crown of pure Gold upon his Head. And if God sets the Crown there, we need not doubt our Text will have a full and happy accomplishment, upon Himself shall his Crown flourish.
and shall Set a Crown of pure Gold upon his Head. And if God sets the Crown there, we need not doubt our Text will have a full and happy accomplishment, upon Himself shall his Crown flourish.
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Ʋpon Himself ] But will Himself or His Crown, like that dead Sea, our late insatiable gulf of Usurpation, swallow up all our treasure that is cast into it to water it,
Ʋpon Himself ] But will Himself or His Crown, like that dead Sea, our late insatiable gulf of Usurpation, swallow up all our treasure that is cast into it to water it,
for in a politick capacity the Prince and people make but one Body; he is the Head, they are the Members; So that while the Crown flourish upon Himself, the rayes of its splendor and beauty do reflect upon us, and adorn us all.
for in a politic capacity the Prince and people make but one Body; he is the Head, they Are the Members; So that while the Crown flourish upon Himself, the rays of its splendour and beauty do reflect upon us, and adorn us all.
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This observation represents the union and endearments that should be betwixt Prince and People, as Head and Members. But let no seditious miscreant abuse it to divide them, and set the law of the Members in opposition to the law of the Mind, in the Supream Governor.
This observation represents the Union and endearments that should be betwixt Prince and People, as Head and Members. But let no seditious miscreant abuse it to divide them, and Set the law of the Members in opposition to the law of the Mind, in the Supreme Governor.
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and to perswade them they may destroy the natural person of their Prince, and yet be saved harmless from the Treason, by the charms of a politick capacity; and so 'tis designed to defeat the severity of the Apostles intermination, Rom. 13. They that resist shall receive to themselves Damnation. To return from this digression.
and to persuade them they may destroy the natural person of their Prince, and yet be saved harmless from the Treason, by the charms of a politic capacity; and so it's designed to defeat the severity of the Apostles intermination, Rom. 13. They that resist shall receive to themselves Damnation. To return from this digression.
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The Gentry will flourish, and the Priesthood will flourish, and the Commons will flourish; Merchants and Tradesmen, Artificers and Husbandmen, and all will flourish;
The Gentry will flourish, and the Priesthood will flourish, and the Commons will flourish; Merchant's and Tradesmen, Artificers and Husbandmen, and all will flourish;
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for there will be no breaking in of sorraign forces, no leading into captivity by civil insurrections, no more cause of complaining in our streets. And which is best of all, in his time the righteous shall flourish, and Religion shall flourish;
for there will be no breaking in of sorraign forces, no leading into captivity by civil insurrections, no more cause of complaining in our streets. And which is best of all, in his time the righteous shall flourish, and Religion shall flourish;
Truth shall flourish out of the earth, and Righteousness shall look down from Heaven: Mercy and Truth will meet together, Righteousness and Peace will kiss each other.
Truth shall flourish out of the earth, and Righteousness shall look down from Heaven: Mercy and Truth will meet together, Righteousness and Peace will kiss each other.
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And by the flourishing of the Kings Crown upon Himself, the whole Kingdom will be Crowned. The Church will be crowned with Order and Devotion, the Country with plenty and contentment, the Cities with Wealth, the Universities with Learning;
And by the flourishing of the Kings Crown upon Himself, the Whole Kingdom will be Crowned. The Church will be crowned with Order and Devotion, the Country with plenty and contentment, the Cities with Wealth, the Universities with Learning;
and to God the things that are Gods. Shall you not commit your selves prisoners to golden setters, by owning and submitting to this Authority? Will you not lose the happiness of Confusion, and that great priviledge,
and to God the things that Are God's Shall you not commit your selves Prisoners to golden setters, by owning and submitting to this authority? Will you not loose the happiness of Confusion, and that great privilege,
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and so cancel those several late Oaths and Engagements, which have so long stood at Push-a-Pike one against another? Will you not return into the Sacred Canon, those many Monarchical Texts of Scripture, which have so long been laid aside as Apochryphal? shall you not run the hazard of being put under the influences of such an ignorant, scandalous, or disaffected Ministry as will grate your tender ears with the harsh Doctrines of loyalty and obedience; such as will not have consciences wide enough to permit you to swallow those sweet morsels of Sacriledge without a check;
and so cancel those several late Oaths and Engagements, which have so long stood At Push-a-Pike one against Another? Will you not return into the Sacred Canon, those many Monarchical Texts of Scripture, which have so long been laid aside as Apocryphal? shall you not run the hazard of being put under the influences of such an ignorant, scandalous, or disaffected Ministry as will grate your tender ears with the harsh Doctrines of loyalty and Obedience; such as will not have Consciences wide enough to permit you to swallow those sweet morsels of Sacrilege without a check;
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and a crime of so great a magnitude, that it is not to be expiated without repentance and restitution? And will not such a Ministry be ready to press upon you the observation of those obsolete rules of the Apostle, to have all things that appertain to Gods worship and service, done decently and in order? Will you not betray tender consciences by this means,
and a crime of so great a magnitude, that it is not to be expiated without Repentance and restitution? And will not such a Ministry be ready to press upon you the observation of those obsolete rules of the Apostle, to have all things that appertain to God's worship and service, done decently and in order? Will you not betray tender Consciences by this means,
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and deprive them of their sweet liberty (which they have so long taken) to despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignities, and to revile all persons in Sacred Orders under the Title of Baals Priests? Will you not hereby give encouragement to have that intollerable yoak of bondage put upon them, of worshipping God in the beauty of holiness? And though a due tolleration be allowed to tender Consciences, will they not be apt to be allured and drawn in by the Loadstone and the Charms of a Royal example, To serve the Lord with fear,
and deprive them of their sweet liberty (which they have so long taken) to despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignities, and to revile all Persons in Sacred Order under the Title of Baal's Priests? Will you not hereby give encouragement to have that intolerable yoke of bondage put upon them, of worshipping God in the beauty of holiness? And though a due toleration be allowed to tender Consciences, will they not be apt to be allured and drawn in by the Loadstone and the Charms of a Royal Exampl, To serve the Lord with Fear,
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And for such whose hearts the Lord hath touched with a sense of loyalty, and their duty to his Anointed, I have but three words to add by way of request to them, not to eclipse or sully the Glory of this happy Day, with any debauchery or intemperance; for in stead of dressing up the Crown, such unworthy practises will stain the fair flowers of it.
And for such whose hearts the Lord hath touched with a sense of loyalty, and their duty to his Anointed, I have but three words to add by Way of request to them, not to eclipse or sully the Glory of this happy Day, with any debauchery or intemperance; for in stead of dressing up the Crown, such unworthy practises will stain the fair flowers of it.
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