The Psalmist therefore dwells not on the intoxicating Argument of Power, but immediately calls down the thoughts of Princes from their golden heads, to consider of their feet of Clay. He no sooner wishes them joy of their Honour,
The Psalmist Therefore dwells not on the intoxicating Argument of Power, but immediately calls down the thoughts of Princes from their golden Heads, to Consider of their feet of Clay. He no sooner wishes them joy of their Honour,
but lest their spirits should be exalted above measure, and grow too fine and volatile, he fixes them with Grave-dust, presenting them with a Scepter and a Spade, the Royal Robes and a Winding-sheet together:
but lest their spirits should be exalted above measure, and grow too fine and volatile, he fixes them with Grave-dust, presenting them with a Sceptre and a Spade, the Royal Robes and a Winding-sheet together:
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1. Who hath said. Great Persons have often this frailty among others, that though they most need, they can least endure plain and wholsom instruction, the benefit whereof is often lost,
1. Who hath said. Great Persons have often this frailty among Others, that though they most need, they can least endure plain and wholesome instruction, the benefit whereof is often lost,
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The Psalmist therefore to give weight and authority to what he says to the Princes of the World, personates the Almighty in the delivery of this charge, whom he places in the Throne, as a Judge among the Gods; not as an unconcerned Spectator,
The Psalmist Therefore to give weight and Authority to what he Says to the Princes of the World, personates the Almighty in the delivery of this charge, whom he places in the Throne, as a Judge among the God's; not as an unconcerned Spectator,
but as a severe Monitor, and Observer of their Actions, come down on purpose to take notice of the discharge of that duty, which their high Titles and Commissions require of them.
but as a severe Monitor, and Observer of their Actions, come down on purpose to take notice of the discharge of that duty, which their high Titles and Commissions require of them.
And where the Word of God is, there is Power with him in the supreme right of disposal, who at first made all things, cloathed the World when it lay naked in its Causes and imperfect Potentiality,
And where the Word of God is, there is Power with him in the supreme right of disposal, who At First made all things, clothed the World when it lay naked in its Causes and imperfect Potentiality,
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And what was done by the High Priest under the Jewish Theocracy, must not be drawn into Example under the Gospel: for our Saviour affirms his Kingdom is not of this World, and hath thereby for ever discharged spiritual Persons from temporal Power, by virtue of their Office either directly or in order to spiritual purposes;
And what was done by the High Priest under the Jewish Theocracy, must not be drawn into Exampl under the Gospel: for our Saviour affirms his Kingdom is not of this World, and hath thereby for ever discharged spiritual Persons from temporal Power, by virtue of their Office either directly or in order to spiritual Purposes;
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but he hath not made the man uncapable, by placing him at his Altar, of serving Princes in sitting Stations, when by them they are thereunto appointed;
but he hath not made the man uncapable, by placing him At his Altar, of serving Princes in sitting Stations, when by them they Are thereunto appointed;
nor is any Person less qualified, as one may think, for being the Kings Servant, for his standing, in some respects, nearer than others to Him, by whom Kings reign.
nor is any Person less qualified, as one may think, for being the Kings Servant, for his standing, in Some respects, nearer than Others to Him, by whom Kings Reign.
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why should they be thought so insociable, as never to be exercised by the same Person? Nor indeed are they, by those very men, who declare most against Church-mens medling, as they phrase it, in Civil Affairs: for who are more forward in such matters,
why should they be Thought so insociable, as never to be exercised by the same Person? Nor indeed Are they, by those very men, who declare most against Churchmen's meddling, as they phrase it, in Civil Affairs: for who Are more forward in such matters,
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when they have opportunity, without Authority, than such as exclaim against our Church-men for those Civil Trusts and Honours granted them by Authority? And while they preach against the exercise of a derived Power under Princes, are aspiring after one paramount to them
when they have opportunity, without authority, than such as exclaim against our Churchmen for those Civil Trusts and Honours granted them by authority? And while they preach against the exercise of a derived Power under Princes, Are aspiring After one paramount to them
and savours of the Pride of Lucifer, so on the other side, they who condemn all Civil Power as unlawful in the Church, are too like Antichrist indeed, Exalting themselves above all that is called God in the State.
and savours of the Pride of Lucifer, so on the other side, they who condemn all Civil Power as unlawful in the Church, Are too like Antichrist indeed, Exalting themselves above all that is called God in the State.
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3. Having seen by, and to whom these words are spoken, let us now consider the meaning of what is said, Ye are gods, and all of you Children of the most High.
3. Having seen by, and to whom these words Are spoken, let us now Consider the meaning of what is said, You Are God's, and all of you Children of the most High.
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They have not onely his Image but Inscription, of whom in a qualified sense, we may say what they of Lycaonia said of the Apostles, The Gods are come down unto us in the likeness of men.
They have not only his Image but Inscription, of whom in a qualified sense, we may say what they of Lycaonia said of the Apostles, The God's Are come down unto us in the likeness of men.
For the true discovery therefore of that sense in which they are stiled gods, and Sons of God, we must consider, that it is familiar in Scripture to call a Person the Son of that man whom he resembles in some very signal character;
For the true discovery Therefore of that sense in which they Are styled God's, and Sons of God, we must Consider, that it is familiar in Scripture to call a Person the Son of that man whom he resembles in Some very signal character;
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as Believers are called Sons of Abraham, for their resemblance to him in that Grace, that was so eminent and illustrious in that Holy Patriarch, that it was imputed to him for Righteousness.
as Believers Are called Sons of Abraham, for their resemblance to him in that Grace, that was so eminent and illustrious in that Holy Patriarch, that it was imputed to him for Righteousness.
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but when we come to the Sovereign Power, that is the Issue of Heaven, they that are invested with it, are the Sons of God, of whom they hold immediately,
but when we come to the Sovereign Power, that is the Issue of Heaven, they that Are invested with it, Are the Sons of God, of whom they hold immediately,
So that his Power is given him of th• Lord, and Sovereignty of the Highest, saith the Wisdom of Solomon, and by him Kings reign, and Princes decree Justice, saith the Wisdom of God:
So that his Power is given him of th• Lord, and Sovereignty of the Highest, Says the Wisdom of Solomon, and by him Kings Reign, and Princes Decree justice, Says the Wisdom of God:
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And St. Paul tells us, the Powers that then were, the Powers that be, are ordained of God, though they were neither the most lawfully acquired nor the most equally administred.
And Saint Paul tells us, the Powers that then were, the Powers that be, Are ordained of God, though they were neither the most lawfully acquired nor the most equally administered.
So that Magistracy and Magistrates, (for so the word Powers there, must be understood of Persons exercising Power) are not onely of Gods general providence and permission, which suffers many irregularities in the World,
So that Magistracy and Magistrates, (for so the word Powers there, must be understood of Persons exercising Power) Are not only of God's general providence and permission, which suffers many irregularities in the World,
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as sometimes the abuse of this Power by mal-administration, and sometimes the ruine of it by Rebellion, or Translation by Conquest) but they are by his special ordination and appointment, they are ordained of God.
as sometime the abuse of this Power by maladministration, and sometime the ruin of it by Rebellion, or translation by Conquest) but they Are by his special ordination and appointment, they Are ordained of God.
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It is a fulsom thing to multiply Arguments and Authorities in a plain Cause, and such is that, (if any) that I am pleading for, the divine Original of Government;
It is a fulsome thing to multiply Arguments and Authorities in a plain Cause, and such is that, (if any) that I am pleading for, the divine Original of Government;
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and most credible, though it were not assisted by Revelation. We could never yet find where that Utopia lies, where men lived without natural dependencies,
and most credible, though it were not assisted by Revelation. We could never yet find where that Utopia lies, where men lived without natural dependencies,
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and yet on such precarious Poetick Fables, some have chosen to found their Common-wealths, rather than on the History of the Bible, which informs us of another origination both of Men and of Society.
and yet on such precarious Poetic Fables, Some have chosen to found their Commonwealths, rather than on the History of the bible, which informs us of Another origination both of Men and of Society.
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and according to its increase, shed and disseminated it self abroad over many, and so far there is no shadow of an Authority derived from the People, that is, the governed part,
and according to its increase, shed and disseminated it self abroad over many, and so Far there is no shadow of an authority derived from the People, that is, the governed part,
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I doubt not but it will be allowed me, that it is the Conquerours Sword that carves out what Right he hath, and not the Peoples courtesie and favour, which here is not supposed nor desired,
I doubt not but it will be allowed me, that it is the Conquerors Sword that carves out what Right he hath, and not the Peoples courtesy and favour, which Here is not supposed nor desired,
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There must be some Title antecedent (by Descent, or particular divine Designation, or Compact) or a voluntary Submission afterward at least, to legitimate the Force,
There must be Some Title antecedent (by Descent, or particular divine Designation, or Compact) or a voluntary Submission afterwards At least, to legitimate the Force,
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Davids substantial right to the Crown, was his Unction and Divine Designation by the Ministry of the Prophet Samuel, which the men of Judah and Israel did severally recognize in Hebron, by repeating of the Ceremony.
Davids substantial right to the Crown, was his Unction and Divine Designation by the Ministry of the Prophet Samuel, which the men of Judah and Israel did severally recognise in Hebron, by repeating of the Ceremony.
The King further making a League with those of Israel before the Lord, that is, to govern by the Law• God had prescribed by his Servant Moses: wh••• is an Act of Grace resembled by the Coronat••• Oath of our Kings,
The King further making a League with those of Israel before the Lord, that is, to govern by the Law• God had prescribed by his Servant Moses: wh••• is an Act of Grace resembled by the Coronat••• Oath of our Kings,
when the People to prevent the mischief of an evil Governour, or Usurper, or the want of Government which in our lapsed State is the greatest Evil of all, meet, chuse such a Person as they judge best qualified for the ends of Government,
when the People to prevent the mischief of an evil Governor, or Usurper, or the want of Government which in our lapsed State is the greatest Evil of all, meet, choose such a Person as they judge best qualified for the ends of Government,
and invest him with all the Powers and Liberties, of which they were possessed by the Law of Nature, obliging themselves to defend his Person, and obey his Laws. 1. They elect the Person;
and invest him with all the Powers and Liberties, of which they were possessed by the Law of Nature, obliging themselves to defend his Person, and obey his Laws. 1. They elect the Person;
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for without Capital punishment he could not be a terrour to Evil doers: But the People never had this Power, (I mean the governed part) radically in them,
for without Capital punishment he could not be a terror to Evil doers: But the People never had this Power, (I mean the governed part) radically in them,
and therefore the exercise of this Power in the Prince can be no issue from the People, (for then the Stream must run higher than the Spring) but from God, whose Prerogative it is both to give Life,
and Therefore the exercise of this Power in the Prince can be no issue from the People, (for then the Stream must run higher than the Spring) but from God, whose Prerogative it is both to give Life,
And therefore the Prince strikes with Gods Sword, and the Apostles Expression is very accurate, when he says, he is the Minister of God, an Avenger for wrath.
And Therefore the Prince strikes with God's Sword, and the Apostles Expression is very accurate, when he Says, he is the Minister of God, an Avenger for wrath.
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I am not ignorant that the whole series and Scale of Magistracy, (as well the King as Supreme, as Governours sent by him ) is called by the Apostle, a humane Creature, to whom yet he enjoins subjection, for the Lords sake, as the Fountain of the Authority.
I am not ignorant that the Whole series and Scale of Magistracy, (as well the King as Supreme, as Governors sent by him) is called by the Apostle, a humane Creature, to whom yet he enjoins subjection, for the lords sake, as the Fountain of the authority.
Men may be Instruments in the Election, and the safety of Humane Society may be the end of their choice, on which accounts the Government is there called, a Humane Ordinance, which in its Original, is the Ordinance of God. As a City may elect a Mayor by priviledge of Charter,
Men may be Instruments in the Election, and the safety of Humane Society may be the end of their choice, on which accounts the Government is there called, a Humane Ordinance, which in its Original, is the Ordinance of God. As a city may elect a Mayor by privilege of Charter,
but his Authority when elected, is from the King, so is the Kings from God, where the People have the greatest share visibly in the Designation of the person:
but his authority when elected, is from the King, so is the Kings from God, where the People have the greatest share visibly in the Designation of the person:
or the Brests of Priests, there to shine and rise up into Oracles, suffer us also in the discharge of what we owe to Religion and our Sovereign, to tire you a little on so necessary a Doctrine,
or the Breasts of Priests, there to shine and rise up into Oracles, suffer us also in the discharge of what we owe to Religion and our Sovereign, to tire you a little on so necessary a Doctrine,
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because he hath no authority from God to make unjust Laws, and therefore if he doth, they do not oblige the Conscience of the Subject to that obedience, which is called active,
Because he hath no Authority from God to make unjust Laws, and Therefore if he does, they do not oblige the Conscience of the Subject to that Obedience, which is called active,
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nor exalt Princes into Gods Throne, or make them Lords of Conscience, (for that is still free to judge of the natural indifferency) any more than our obligation in Conscience to believe what the Apostles have delivered, makes them Lords of our Faith; a Title which they disclaimed,
nor exalt Princes into God's Throne, or make them lords of Conscience, (for that is still free to judge of the natural indifferency) any more than our obligation in Conscience to believe what the Apostles have Delivered, makes them lords of our Faith; a Title which they disclaimed,
This is the first letter of the Name, whereby God proclaims himself to Moses, The Lord, the Lord God, Merciful and Gracious, &c. and herein he is principally to be imitated by such as are called by his Name, in moderating the rigour of Law,
This is the First Letter of the Name, whereby God proclaims himself to Moses, The Lord, the Lord God, Merciful and Gracious, etc. and herein he is principally to be imitated by such as Are called by his Name, in moderating the rigour of Law,
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I need not say on this occasion, what Prince of the World is the most lively Image of this most Heavenly Attribute, whose Mercy, like the Divine Original, is indeed over all his Works, who makes not every man an Offender for a Word, nor every Offence Capital,
I need not say on this occasion, what Prince of the World is the most lively Image of this most Heavenly Attribute, whose Mercy, like the Divine Original, is indeed over all his Works, who makes not every man an Offender for a Word, nor every Offence Capital,
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They are therefore elsewhere stiled Restorers of Paths, and Healers of Breaches, and here the blessing of the Peace-makers falls upon their heads, which saith our Saviour is to be called the Sons of God, and the more they intend this God-like end, in preserving the peace, not only of their own Subjects,
They Are Therefore elsewhere styled Restorers of Paths, and Healers of Breaches, and Here the blessing of the Peacemakers falls upon their Heads, which Says our Saviour is to be called the Sons of God, and the more they intend this Godlike end, in preserving the peace, not only of their own Subject's,
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Such are Disciplines and Scourges in the hand of God, (as one of the Gothick Kings called himself) to chastise the Christian World for their Luxury and contempt of God and his Commandments.
Such Are Disciplines and Scourges in the hand of God, (as one of the Gothic Kings called himself) to chastise the Christian World for their Luxury and contempt of God and his commandments.
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though they designed onely their own, in the first motion of their Arms. But what ever excesses the wantonness of Power may tempt some Spirits to, they have the best right to this high Title of being the Sons of God and are the most natural Lords of their People, who like Parents, are always laying up for their Children, esteeming their peace a common advantage, the Glory of their Reign,
though they designed only their own, in the First motion of their Arms. But what ever Excesses the wantonness of Power may tempt Some Spirits to, they have the best right to this high Title of being the Sons of God and Are the most natural lords of their People, who like Parents, Are always laying up for their Children, esteeming their peace a Common advantage, the Glory of their Reign,
Thus while David perceived his Kingdom to be exalted for the sake of Israel, the People called him the light of Israel, which they were fearful should be quenched.
Thus while David perceived his Kingdom to be exalted for the sake of Israel, the People called him the Light of Israel, which they were fearful should be quenched.
but such as the Apostle prescribes, which by Prayer for Princes, we may hope to enjoy under them, a quiet and a peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.
but such as the Apostle prescribes, which by Prayer for Princes, we may hope to enjoy under them, a quiet and a peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.
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3. Peace and Safety thus described is the Supreme Law, that is, the general Rule and Canon of Direction to all in their respective Stations, it is the Princes Reason of State, the Compass by which he steers the Government, where plain and positive Law hath not directed;
3. Peace and Safety thus described is the Supreme Law, that is, the general Rule and Canon of Direction to all in their respective Stations, it is the Princes Reason of State, the Compass by which he steers the Government, where plain and positive Law hath not directed;
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for the sake of that, the Prince may dispence with these, but that is indispensable, it is superiour to him in a way of perpetual direction, which he is the most proper Judge how to intend and follow.
for the sake of that, the Prince may dispense with these, but that is indispensable, it is superior to him in a Way of perpetual direction, which he is the most proper Judge how to intend and follow.
This Law also is the Square and Reason of the Subjects obedience, by which and Prayer they are more likely to obtain their end, than by Rebellion and Schism;
This Law also is the Square and Reason of the Subject's Obedience, by which and Prayer they Are more likely to obtain their end, than by Rebellion and Schism;
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that the Right to Govern is from the People, (if you divide the Head from the Body) because their Good is the and of Government, is a false Inference from a false Principle, the preservation of the whole is the end, and not of any part;
that the Right to Govern is from the People, (if you divide the Head from the Body) Because their Good is the and of Government, is a false Inference from a false Principle, the preservation of the Whole is the end, and not of any part;
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So that this cannot give Subjects any superintendency over the Princes Councils or Actions, but obliges them rather in their private capacity of Obedience and Religion to conspire to the same end, the Glory of God, in the Publick Good.
So that this cannot give Subject's any superintendency over the Princes Councils or Actions, but obliges them rather in their private capacity of obedience and Religion to conspire to the same end, the Glory of God, in the Public Good.
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and therefore a contrivance of Themistocles for the publick Good being imparted to Aristides, was rejected by the Senate upon Aristides his Report, that it was not honest, concluding nothing profitable or honourable, that was dishonest;
and Therefore a contrivance of Themistocles for the public Good being imparted to Aristides, was rejected by the Senate upon Aristides his Report, that it was not honest, concluding nothing profitable or honourable, that was dishonest;
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but when the common Good is carried on by just and wise Counsels, a peaceable life is endeavoured by pious and honest policy, the People have at once great safety, and God great Glory;
but when the Common Good is carried on by just and wise Counsels, a peaceable life is endeavoured by pious and honest policy, the People have At once great safety, and God great Glory;
and this is the care and travel Princes have under the Sun, to be in continual motion, that their Subjects might have the comfort of their Influences, though they are too often requited with noisom stenches and stinking exhalations.
and this is the care and travel Princes have under the Sun, to be in continual motion, that their Subject's might have the Comfort of their Influences, though they Are too often requited with noisome stenches and stinking exhalations.
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There are sometimes Providences that seem anomalous and exceptions from this Rule, when God suffers Religious Kings to be smitten by and for the sins of the People, which is one of the heaviest Judgments, that can befal a Nation, to be made their own Executioners, by cutting the throat of their own peace and happiness.
There Are sometime Providences that seem anomalous and exceptions from this Rule, when God suffers Religious Kings to be smitten by and for the Sins of the People, which is one of the Heaviest Judgments, that can befall a nation, to be made their own Executioners, by cutting the throat of their own peace and happiness.
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So we find, notwithstanding all the Plots, the secret Caballings, and open and bold Designs of Davids Enemies, God says, Yet have I set my King upon my holy Hill of Sion, exalted him to the top of Regal Power.
So we find, notwithstanding all the Plots, the secret Caballings, and open and bold Designs of Davids Enemies, God Says, Yet have I Set my King upon my holy Hill of Sion, exalted him to the top of Regal Power.
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Which Scripture, though it had a literal verification in David, and a mystical one in our Saviour, may be accommodated to the Histories of other Empires,
Which Scripture, though it had a literal verification in David, and a mystical one in our Saviour, may be accommodated to the Histories of other Empires,
in the support whereof the Divine Providence hath observably concerned it self, when all the foundations of the Earth were out of course, and like the Earth our Government seemed to hang without any hold.
in the support whereof the Divine Providence hath observably concerned it self, when all the foundations of the Earth were out of course, and like the Earth our Government seemed to hang without any hold.
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But though God be terrible among other Kings of the Earth, and is now dashing them in pieces, like a Potters Vessel, he hath set ours upon his holy Hill of Sion;
But though God be terrible among other Kings of the Earth, and is now dashing them in Pieces, like a Potters Vessel, he hath Set ours upon his holy Hill of Sion;
1. Since Princes are called Gods, it would be their care to walk worthy of that high calling, and honour their own Character, by defending his Worship and Worshippers from Contempt, that hath so honoured them;
1. Since Princes Are called God's, it would be their care to walk worthy of that high calling, and honour their own Character, by defending his Worship and Worshippers from Contempt, that hath so honoured them;
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neither suffering their Power to degenerate into Cruelty or Tyranny, for that were of Gods to become Devils, nor their zeal for Justice and Religion, into Sloth and Lukewarmness and Neutrality;
neither suffering their Power to degenerate into Cruelty or Tyranny, for that were of God's to become Devils, nor their zeal for justice and Religion, into Sloth and Lukewarmness and Neutrality;
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When the swelling Titles fume in the head, and they are elevated (like Alexander) with vain thoughts of being really what they are onely called, God will call them to account, who hath said, they shall die like men, and there will be no distinction in the Grave, the Crown will leave no impression on the Scull.
When the swelling Titles fume in the head, and they Are elevated (like Alexander) with vain thoughts of being really what they Are only called, God will call them to account, who hath said, they shall die like men, and there will be no distinction in the Grave, the Crown will leave no impression on the Scull.
to the reproach of the Christian Name, both that which calls her self the Holy and the Catholick, and many that would be thought the True Protestant and Reformed Church, have eaten of sower Grapes, and their Childrens Teeth are set on edge:
to the reproach of the Christian Name, both that which calls her self the Holy and the Catholic, and many that would be Thought the True Protestant and Reformed Church, have eaten of sour Grapes, and their Children's Teeth Are Set on edge:
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while both Revile and Crucifie our Church between them, that so sincerely preaches and practises the Doctrine of Loyal Obedience, that let a Prince be of any Religion,
while both Revile and Crucify our Church between them, that so sincerely Preaches and practises the Doctrine of Loyal obedience, that let a Prince be of any Religion,
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as to his private Faith, it would be his Interest to have all his Subjects of that, of the established Church of England. I shall crave leave to speak a little to those of each hand,
as to his private Faith, it would be his Interest to have all his Subject's of that, of the established Church of England. I shall crave leave to speak a little to those of each hand,
Aquinas rules the Case for the School, and in Bellarmine, Valentia, and many others, we have the Usage and Practice of the Court, in the Catalogues of Princes deposed;
Aquinas rules the Case for the School, and in Bellarmine, Valentia, and many Others, we have the Usage and Practice of the Court, in the Catalogues of Princes deposed;
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But that which is chiefly considerable, is the Canon of the Council of Lateran, which in point decrees such Princes as will not expel Hereticks out of their Dominions, to be Excommunicated,
But that which is chiefly considerable, is the Canon of the Council of Lateran, which in point decrees such Princes as will not expel Heretics out of their Dominions, to be Excommunicated,
But thus by their Canon of Discipline they make void the Law of the Fifth Commandment, discharging Subjects of their Duty to those whom God and Nature hath commanded them to honour and obey.
But thus by their Canon of Discipline they make void the Law of the Fifth Commandment, discharging Subject's of their Duty to those whom God and Nature hath commanded them to honour and obey.
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Now this Council (if any) deserves with them the name of General, consisting of 1215 Fathers (one for every Year from Christs Nativity to the Year of its Assembling) Convened and Confirmed by the Popes Authority,
Now this Council (if any) deserves with them the name of General, consisting of 1215 Father's (one for every Year from Christ Nativity to the Year of its Assembling) Convened and Confirmed by the Popes authority,
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and is accordingly owned as such, even by two succeeding General Councils, Constance and Trent: in the mouth of which two Witnesses, (whereas Trent bears onely witness to it self) the Authority of this Council is more than abundantly confirmed.
and is accordingly owned as such, even by two succeeding General Councils, Constance and Trent: in the Mouth of which two Witnesses, (whereas Trent bears only witness to it self) the authority of this Council is more than abundantly confirmed.
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The Issue is this: 1. A General Council declares the Doctrine of the Church. 2. The Fourth of Lateran is a General Council, in the judgment of those of Constance and Trent. 3. That hath decreed the Deposing of Princes,
The Issue is this: 1. A General Council declares the Doctrine of the Church. 2. The Fourth of Lateran is a General Council, in the judgement of those of Constance and Trent. 3. That hath decreed the Deposing of Princes,
there are many whose Loyalty is so sound and healthy, that it is not to be tainted by the pestilential Air they breath in, who would desert that Church in which they believed such things were taught.
there Are many whose Loyalty is so found and healthy, that it is not to be tainted by the pestilential Air they breath in, who would desert that Church in which they believed such things were taught.
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Those men in their zeal for God, rebel against his Authority, and serve their Prince as the Heathens were thought to worship Mercury, by throwing Stones at him;
Those men in their zeal for God, rebel against his authority, and serve their Prince as the heathens were Thought to worship Mercury, by throwing Stones At him;
in kindness to the Reformation, they stab it to the heart, and under Jacobs smooth voice, make it feel the rough hands of Esau; endeavouring to destroy at once, the best Government, the best Monarchy,
in kindness to the Reformation, they stab it to the heart, and under Jacobs smooth voice, make it feel the rough hands of Esau; endeavouring to destroy At once, the best Government, the best Monarchy,
But while my heart is inditing of a good matter, and I would speak of the things, I have made of the King, his Royal presence hinders my tongue from being the Pen of a ready Writer, and forbids me to speak either of his Personal or Political Endowments, the gentleness and goodness of his Nature or his Royal Virtues.
But while my heart is inditing of a good matter, and I would speak of the things, I have made of the King, his Royal presence hinders my tongue from being the Pen of a ready Writer, and forbids me to speak either of his Personal or Political Endowments, the gentleness and Goodness of his Nature or his Royal Virtues.
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In whose Reign did the Sun ever behold this People swimming in greater wealth, the Trade and Riches of the World flowing in to their Doors? We are tilling our Fields,
In whose Reign did the Sun ever behold this People swimming in greater wealth, the Trade and Riches of the World flowing in to their Doors? We Are tilling our Fields,
and filling our Barns and Store-houses, while our Neighbours Backs are ploughed and harrowed by the miseries of War. We are groaning onely under the burden of Peace, panting under loads of Plenty, surfeiting of Health,
and filling our Barns and Storehouses, while our Neighbours Backs Are ploughed and harrowed by the misery's of War. We Are groaning only under the burden of Peace, panting under loads of Plenty, surfeiting of Health,
If we were not become too brutish to have a relish for so spiritual a consideration, you might be even charmed to Extasie, with the prospect of the Heavenly Comforts you enjoy above all others in the World, in a Church Orthodox in her Faith, Chast in her Worship, Modest,
If we were not become too brutish to have a relish for so spiritual a consideration, you might be even charmed to Ecstasy, with the prospect of the Heavenly Comforts you enjoy above all Others in the World, in a Church Orthodox in her Faith, Chaste in her Worship, Modest,
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yet Solemn in her Ceremony, Primitive in her Government, General and Peaceable in her Articles of Communion, Gentle in her Discipline, Charitable to persons of honest lives,
yet Solemn in her Ceremony, Primitive in her Government, General and Peaceable in her Articles of Communion, Gentle in her Discipline, Charitable to Persons of honest lives,
though differing persuasions in the common Faith, and more than any other, Loyal to Princes. I wish we might be provoked to jealousie by another of the same Beauty.
though differing persuasions in the Common Faith, and more than any other, Loyal to Princes. I wish we might be provoked to jealousy by Another of the same Beauty.
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In return of all which, I hear her crying out in the words, and with the tears and compassion of our Saviour, O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest my Prophets,
In return of all which, I hear her crying out in the words, and with the tears and compassion of our Saviour, Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that Killest my prophets,
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And Oh ye of the Domestick separation, how often would I have gathered you? but so often have I stretched forth my hands to a disobedient and gainsaying People.
And O you of the Domestic separation, how often would I have gathered you? but so often have I stretched forth my hands to a disobedient and gainsaying People.
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and while he labours for Peace, make not your selves ready for the Battel; and then the God of Peace will return, stablish, strengthen, settle us. Amen. FINIS.
and while he labours for Peace, make not your selves ready for the Battle; and then the God of Peace will return, establish, strengthen, settle us. Amen. FINIS.
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