THE Pharisees being incensed by the Parable our Saviour used in the beginning of this Chapter, consult together for opportunities of advantage and revenge;
THE Pharisees being incensed by the Parable our Saviour used in the beginning of this Chapter, consult together for opportunities of advantage and revenge;
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and knowing him to be a free Speaker, who would not conceal his thoughts for fear of Men, they endeavour to surprise his Sincerity with an ensnaring Question concerning Cesar 's Tribute:
and knowing him to be a free Speaker, who would not conceal his thoughts for Fear of Men, they endeavour to surprise his Sincerity with an ensnaring Question Concerning Cesar is Tribute:
and to doe this more effectually, they sent some of their own Disciples with the Herodians, the Followers of Herod, as the Syriack reads it, such as adhered to his Authority as Roman Governour, to make their Question more insidious, and his Answer more difficult:
and to do this more effectually, they sent Some of their own Disciples with the Herodians, the Followers of Herod, as the Syriac reads it, such as adhered to his authority as Roman Governor, to make their Question more insidious, and his Answer more difficult:
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for by this artifice he was indanger'd by whatsoever he said, either to fall under the displeasure of one of the Parties or to give advantage to both;
for by this artifice he was endangered by whatsoever he said, either to fallen under the displeasure of one of the Parties or to give advantage to both;
for if he asserted Tribute was to be paid, he was sure to provoke the Pharisees, the most eminent Sect of the Jewish Religion, who believed the Roman Government an Usurpation,
for if he asserted Tribute was to be paid, he was sure to provoke the Pharisees, the most eminent Sect of the Jewish Religion, who believed the Roman Government an Usurpation,
and to accuse him jointly to the Roman Governours, for we find that the Pharisees could pretend loyalty to Cesar, when it was of use to serve their malice against our Saviour,
and to accuse him jointly to the Roman Governors, for we find that the Pharisees could pretend loyalty to Cesar, when it was of use to serve their malice against our Saviour,
Thus instructed, the Messengers of their malice went to our Saviour, and supposing him subject to their own and the frailties of those that sent them, they address with fawning and flattery, bespeak him in an humble stile with reverence and respect, Master, we know that thou art true,
Thus instructed, the Messengers of their malice went to our Saviour, and supposing him Subject to their own and the frailties of those that sent them, they address with fawning and flattery, bespeak him in an humble style with Reverence and respect, Master, we know that thou art true,
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But our Saviour's Knowledge was not to be imposed on by fair words, nor his Integrity to be corrupted by flattery, he perceives their wickedness and therefore first as an instance of his sincerity lets them know he understood the malice and design of their question;
But our Saviour's Knowledge was not to be imposed on by fair words, nor his Integrity to be corrupted by flattery, he perceives their wickedness and Therefore First as an instance of his sincerity lets them know he understood the malice and Design of their question;
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But secondly, lest by his plainness he might expose himself too much, he gives an instance of his Prudence by so tempering the matter of his Answer, that neither side could find that occasion of offence and quarrel they sought by this Question,
But secondly, lest by his plainness he might expose himself too much, he gives an instance of his Prudence by so tempering the matter of his Answer, that neither side could find that occasion of offence and quarrel they sought by this Question,
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They that owned and asserted the Roman Government had no pretence of being dissatisfied with that Answer which was so punctual in favour of the Rights of the Emperor,
They that owned and asserted the Roman Government had no pretence of being dissatisfied with that Answer which was so punctual in favour of the Rights of the Emperor,
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nor could they who believed it an usurpation be reasonably offended because he gives his resolution with so much respect to their own practice and concessions:
nor could they who believed it an usurpation be reasonably offended Because he gives his resolution with so much respect to their own practice and concessions:
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These are the natural enlargements of the several Topicks comprehended in our Saviour's short Argument, NONLATINALPHABET, render therefore unto Cesar, the things that are Cesar's, for your own Concessions have determined the case.
These Are the natural enlargements of the several Topicks comprehended in our Saviour's short Argument,, render Therefore unto Cesar, the things that Are Cesar's, for your own Concessions have determined the case.
one of his chief ends of his coming was to instruct and doe good, which that he might accomplish with the best advantage, he takes and improves every opportunity;
one of his chief ends of his coming was to instruct and do good, which that he might accomplish with the best advantage, he Takes and improves every opportunity;
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where enquiry is made of some special duty, he delivers his answer in such general rules which may serve in larger and more difficult circumstances than the Enquirer proposed:
where enquiry is made of Some special duty, he delivers his answer in such general rules which may serve in larger and more difficult Circumstances than the Enquirer proposed:
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as he lived not for himself alone, but for us also, so he is not content by a prudent answer to have consulted his own temporal safety, till also upon that particular occasion he had declared something that might conduce to the eternal salvation of those that heard him,
as he lived not for himself alone, but for us also, so he is not content by a prudent answer to have consulted his own temporal safety, till also upon that particular occasion he had declared something that might conduce to the Eternal salvation of those that herd him,
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even of those that by this enquiry endeavoured to destroy him: sapientissimo responso & motae seditionis & violatae religionis calumniam in insidiosissima quaestione effugit.
even of those that by this enquiry endeavoured to destroy him: sapientissimo responso & motae seditionis & violatae Religion calumniam in insidiosissima question effugit.
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He knew how necessary honour and esteem were to make a Prophet successfull, and therefore he keeps himself within the strict measures of prudence, that he might neither provoke the Government, nor distast the People:
He knew how necessary honour and esteem were to make a Prophet successful, and Therefore he keeps himself within the strict measures of prudence, that he might neither provoke the Government, nor distaste the People:
had he consented to their temptation to Sedition, and uttered mutinous words against Cesar, he might soon have been restrained from his liberty of instructing,
had he consented to their temptation to Sedition, and uttered mutinous words against Cesar, he might soon have been restrained from his liberty of instructing,
for Men are generally disposed to distrust the Discourses of a seditious Teacher, and to suspect the most evident Truth delivered with anger and design;
for Men Are generally disposed to distrust the Discourses of a seditious Teacher, and to suspect the most evident Truth Delivered with anger and Design;
but teaches with that calm and unaffected plainness, that his Doctrines, besides the authority of their native evidence, gain'd opinion from the manifest innocence and sincerity of the Deliverer.
but Teaches with that Cam and unaffected plainness, that his Doctrines, beside the Authority of their native evidence, gained opinion from the manifest innocence and sincerity of the Deliverer.
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And our Saviour's prudent choice of such a Reply which might most reasonably avoid the malice and design of the Inquirers, may be a direction to all his Followers to temper their Zeal with prudence,
And our Saviour's prudent choice of such a Reply which might most reasonably avoid the malice and Design of the Inquirers, may be a direction to all his Followers to temper their Zeal with prudence,
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for he that has commanded his Disciples to be as wise as Serpents as well as innocent as Doves, and has in his own practice united innocence and discretion, has left no foundation for such idle expectations to his Followers,
for he that has commanded his Disciples to be as wise as Serpents as well as innocent as Dove, and has in his own practice united innocence and discretion, has left no Foundation for such idle Expectations to his Followers,
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but as he has recommended the example of his Patience to the imitation of those whom Providence shall call to the fiery trial, so he has left the example of his Prudence to direct us in avoiding suffering,
but as he has recommended the Exampl of his Patience to the imitation of those whom Providence shall call to the fiery trial, so he has left the Exampl of his Prudence to Direct us in avoiding suffering,
I question not the raptures of that Spirit which inflamed Saint Paul with a desire of being dissolved, nor the wisedom of that grace which enabled those vertuous Hero's, he speaks of, to endure tortures, not accepting deliverance;
I question not the raptures of that Spirit which inflamed Saint Paul with a desire of being dissolved, nor the Wisdom of that grace which enabled those virtuous Hero's, he speaks of, to endure tortures, not accepting deliverance;
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NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET when he longed to be a prey to the greedy Lions, and passionately wished that in this he might be like his Master Christ, that nothing of his Body might be seen on Earth,
when he longed to be a prey to the greedy Lions, and passionately wished that in this he might be like his Master christ, that nothing of his Body might be seen on Earth,
but that it might be wholly devoured, and no part of it left behind, to be the occasion of sorrow or solemnity, NONLATINALPHABET, such and the like instances of Christian gallantry, which we reade every-where in the undoubted Epistles of that blessed Martyr, are justified by the extraordinary influences of that Spirit which assisted him with a courage agreeable to the unhappy circumstances of Primitive Christianity.
but that it might be wholly devoured, and no part of it left behind, to be the occasion of sorrow or solemnity,, such and the like instances of Christian gallantry, which we read everywhere in the undoubted Epistles of that blessed Martyr, Are justified by the extraordinary influences of that Spirit which assisted him with a courage agreeable to the unhappy Circumstances of Primitive Christianity.
neither wishing, nor running into those dangers we may prudently avoid; unaccountable Ecstasies, the effects of an extraordinary Call, are not onely forgiven, but rewarded;
neither wishing, nor running into those dangers we may prudently avoid; unaccountable Ecstasies, the effects of an extraordinary Call, Are not only forgiven, but rewarded;
for it is an unreasonable contradiction, and can never be the ground of a wise hope to expect to be honoured by our Saviour in Heaven before his Father,
for it is an unreasonable contradiction, and can never be the ground of a wise hope to expect to be honoured by our Saviour in Heaven before his Father,
nor choose by our follies, meet or overtake us in the ways of obedience, and therefore Saint Peter has excluded all other pretending Sufferers from the comfort and glories of Martyrdom.
nor choose by our follies, meet or overtake us in the ways of Obedience, and Therefore Saint Peter has excluded all other pretending Sufferers from the Comfort and Glories of Martyrdom.
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which Text, had it been well considered by all the pretended Followers of that great Apostle, Traitors and Assasinates had not been accounted in the number of the Saint of Christendom,
which Text, had it been well considered by all the pretended Followers of that great Apostle, Traitors and Assassinates had not been accounted in the number of the Saint of Christendom,
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what he said to his Disciples, he said to all, Watch; and what he says here to the Pharisees and Herodians, he says to all Subjects and Men, Render unto Cesar the things that are Cesar's,
what he said to his Disciples, he said to all, Watch; and what he Says Here to the Pharisees and Herodians, he Says to all Subject's and Men, Render unto Cesar the things that Are Cesar's,
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Which words may be considered as containing two distinct Commands, and then they afford us two large Themes of discourse, one comprehending all the Duties of Subjects,
Which words may be considered as containing two distinct Commands, and then they afford us two large Themes of discourse, one comprehending all the Duties of Subject's,
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the other in a large acception comprising that, and the whole duty of Man, but in a more special and proper sense, the particular obligations of Religion, that duty we owe to God in distinction from the Laws of Justice, Temperance and Charity.
the other in a large acception comprising that, and the Whole duty of Man, but in a more special and proper sense, the particular obligations of Religion, that duty we owe to God in distinction from the Laws of justice, Temperance and Charity.
and indeed we have reason to complain, that some unhappy Zealots of that name have done the blessed Jesus that dishonour and reproach which the Jews could not effect by their cunning and artifice;
and indeed we have reason to complain, that Some unhappy Zealots of that name have done the blessed jesus that dishonour and reproach which the jews could not Effect by their cunning and artifice;
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3. By asserting an Ecclesiastical Supremacy, erected by our Saviour, with authority to correct and depose Princes, absolve Subjects, and dispose of Temporal Dominions.
3. By asserting an Ecclesiastical Supremacy, erected by our Saviour, with Authority to correct and depose Princes, absolve Subject's, and dispose of Temporal Dominions.
These three destructive Propositions to Government are severally asserted by Christians of different persuasions, and contended for as truths delivered in the body of the Christian Doctrine:
These three destructive Propositions to Government Are severally asserted by Christians of different persuasions, and contended for as truths Delivered in the body of the Christian Doctrine:
and left both within their ancient limits and boundaries, cannot be supposed by any new Ecclesiastical Supremacy to have contradicted the Magistrate's Authority,
and left both within their ancient Limits and boundaries, cannot be supposed by any new Ecclesiastical Supremacy to have contradicted thee Magistrate's authority,
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And yet some great pretenders to Reason, and zealous assertors of the Excellency and Perfection of the Christian Institution, have been so unjust to their own pretences,
And yet Some great pretenders to Reason, and zealous assertors of the Excellency and Perfection of the Christian Institution, have been so unjust to their own pretences,
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others more moderately allowing the preeminence, legislature, judicial proceeding in all civil and some criminal causes, deny only coactive Power, capital punishment,
Others more moderately allowing the preeminence, legislature, judicial proceeding in all civil and Some criminal Causes, deny only coactive Power, capital punishment,
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And here again they are subdivided, some making the exercise of these Powers a direct and formal sin in any one that professes the Christian Religion, others only a defect and imperfection which ought to be reformed and amended,
And Here again they Are subdivided, Some making the exercise of these Powers a Direct and formal since in any one that Professes the Christian Religion, Others only a defect and imperfection which ought to be reformed and amended,
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For after he had asserted that a due execution of the Magistrate's Office, according to the rules of Equity and Justice, might be a laudable vertue in an Infidel, and had upon that put himself the question how it could be then unlawfull to a Christian, he softens his answer by asserting some Laws of Perfection that oblige the Christian, to which the Infidel is not bound, against which the offence is not properly a sin,
For After he had asserted that a due execution of the Magistrate's Office, according to the rules of Equity and justice, might be a laudable virtue in an Infidel, and had upon that put himself the question how it could be then unlawful to a Christian, he softens his answer by asserting Some Laws of Perfection that oblige the Christian, to which the Infidel is not bound, against which the offence is not properly a since,
and then applying it to the Case, he puts again the Question, whether if a Christian undertake the Magistrate's office, he may exercise coactive power;
and then applying it to the Case, he puts again the Question, whither if a Christian undertake the Magistrate's office, he may exercise coactive power;
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to which he coldly answers, Excusatur in eo ac toleratur utpote adhuc infirmo, tam diu donec in Christo majores acceperit vires, he is forgiven and excused till more perfectly instructed and better assisted.
to which he coldly answers, Excusatur in eo ac toleratur utpote Adhoc infirmo, tam Diu donec in Christ Majores acceperit vires, he is forgiven and excused till more perfectly instructed and better assisted.
But is not this to lessen the honour, use, and necessity of the Magistrate's office? is not this to make Christianity alter the nature of things? to change Dignity into defect, Laudable into Imperfect, Usefull into bare tolerable, and Necessary into unlawfull?
But is not this to lessen the honour, use, and necessity of the Magistrate's office? is not this to make Christianity altar the nature of things? to change Dignity into defect, Laudable into Imperfect, Useful into bore tolerable, and Necessary into unlawful?
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and happiness, without the influences of Government, and Authority of Magistrates, and the truth of both stands alike demonstrated, from the inclinations of Nature, the conclusions of Reason,
and happiness, without the influences of Government, and authority of Magistrates, and the truth of both Stands alike demonstrated, from the inclinations of Nature, the conclusions of Reason,
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And therefore it will be a ridiculous opinion to affirm the Magistrate's office unlawfull, because 'tis an office as necessary to the being of Society,
And Therefore it will be a ridiculous opinion to affirm the Magistrate's office unlawful, Because it's an office as necessary to the being of Society,
for where the circumstances, necessities and inclinations of Nature remain as they were, the same supplies will be always reasonable which Nature directs to;
for where the Circumstances, necessities and inclinations of Nature remain as they were, the same supplies will be always reasonable which Nature directs to;
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because a Law so exactly composed for the satisfaction and perfection of humane Nature, a Law that has in all things consulted the temporal peace and happiness of Men,
Because a Law so exactly composed for the satisfaction and perfection of humane Nature, a Law that has in all things consulted the temporal peace and happiness of Men,
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and prescribed the most perfect measures of equity and obedience to secure them, a Law delivered by so mercifull a Legislator, that he himself assumed humanity, that he might with a sense and feeling of our infirmities relieve and pitty us agreeably to the necessities and inclinations of our Natures, consider this,
and prescribed the most perfect measures of equity and Obedience to secure them, a Law Delivered by so merciful a Legislator, that he himself assumed humanity, that he might with a sense and feeling of our infirmities relieve and pity us agreeably to the necessities and inclinations of our Nature's, Consider this,
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Had Christian Religion made a thorough reformation in the World, and perfectly subdued the Passions and Inclinations of Men to an exact obedience to the Laws of Temperance, Justice,
Had Christian Religion made a thorough Reformation in the World, and perfectly subdued the Passion and Inclinations of Men to an exact Obedience to the Laws of Temperance, justice,
since there, appetite prevails as well as in other Countries, and Christians as well as Infidels are angry and covetous, hate and desire, discontented with what they have,
since there, appetite prevails as well as in other Countries, and Christians as well as Infidels Are angry and covetous, hate and desire, discontented with what they have,
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and greedy of more, subject to the temptations of the World and Flesh, apt to forget the considerations of Eternity, inclined to be led by temporal Hopes and Fears,
and greedy of more, Subject to the temptations of the World and Flesh, apt to forget the considerations of Eternity, inclined to be led by temporal Hope's and Fears,
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and still conducted by the influences of Grace in ways and methods agreeable to a reasonable Nature, there will be always the necessity of a coactive Power to set bounds to Appetite and Passion, to make Men vertuous and peaceable,
and still conducted by the influences of Grace in ways and methods agreeable to a reasonable Nature, there will be always the necessity of a coactive Power to Set bounds to Appetite and Passion, to make Men virtuous and peaceable,
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and to be publickly beneficial will be always praise-worthy, it cannot without the greatest contradiction to sense and reason be either a sin or imperfection for a Christian to execute the Magistrate's Office.
and to be publicly beneficial will be always praiseworthy, it cannot without the greatest contradiction to sense and reason be either a since or imperfection for a Christian to execute the Magistrate's Office.
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2. Christianity has by several Laws of her own confirmed and established the Magistrate's Authority, and therefore is most unreasonably traduced for condemning it;
2. Christianity has by several Laws of her own confirmed and established the Magistrate's authority, and Therefore is most unreasonably traduced for condemning it;
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that Religion that has asserted the Magistrate's power to be from God, and ordained by God, that has styled and own'd him the Officer and Minister of God; that has acknowledged the use and benefit of that Office to be in general for our good, and in particular for the terrour of evil doers,
that Religion that has asserted the Magistrate's power to be from God, and ordained by God, that has styled and owned him the Officer and Minister of God; that has acknowledged the use and benefit of that Office to be in general for our good, and in particular for the terror of evil doers,
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and the praise of them that doe well, and has therefore enjoined us to pay him tribute because he is God's Minister, attending continually on this very thing:
and the praise of them that do well, and has Therefore enjoined us to pay him tribute Because he is God's Minister, attending continually on this very thing:
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that Religion that hath commanded us to obey upon the best principles and most lasting considerations, with a regard to his Authority that has constituted these powers,
that Religion that hath commanded us to obey upon the best principles and most lasting considerations, with a regard to his authority that has constituted these Powers,
that Religion that has threatned to every Resister Eternal damnation, and has given it as a note of Hereticks, that they are Traitors, despise Dominions, and speak evil of Dignities, cannot without the greatest contradiction be supposed to disapprove of the Magistrate's authority.
that Religion that has threatened to every Resister Eternal damnation, and has given it as a note of Heretics, that they Are Traitors, despise Dominions, and speak evil of Dignities, cannot without the greatest contradiction be supposed to disapprove of the Magistrate's Authority.
than that which has its foundation in the heart and conscience? holy Scripture would certainly never have taken such care of the Magistrate's honour and the Subjects duty, had it supposed the Magistrate's power unlawfull and Antichristian.
than that which has its Foundation in the heart and conscience? holy Scripture would Certainly never have taken such care of the Magistrate's honour and the Subject's duty, had it supposed the Magistrate's power unlawful and Antichristian.
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I exhort that first of all Supplication, Prayers, Intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for Kings and all in authority, and that not that they may resign their powers,
I exhort that First of all Supplication, Prayers, Intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for Kings and all in Authority, and that not that they may resign their Powers,
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and has commanded us to pray for our Governours upon that account, cannot be supposed to have disallowed Christians so necessary an instrument of their Eternal as well as Temporal happiness:
and has commanded us to pray for our Governors upon that account, cannot be supposed to have disallowed Christians so necessary an Instrument of their Eternal as well as Temporal happiness:
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That Religion that has owned an Oath the end of all Strife, and yet forbidden all Oaths in private converse, must be necessarily supposed to allow juridical Process, and the Magistrates authority.
That Religion that has owned an Oath the end of all Strife, and yet forbidden all Oaths in private converse, must be necessarily supposed to allow juridical Process, and the Magistrates Authority.
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And yet, against all this Demonstration, it is pretended that the Magistrate's office is repugnant and inconsistent with some of the most principal obligations of Christian Religion,
And yet, against all this Demonstration, it is pretended that the Magistrate's office is repugnant and inconsistent with Some of the most principal obligations of Christian Religion,
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This Text has been frequently abused, and to different purposes, sometimes it is alledged by the Defenders of the gifted Brotherhood, to prove against the office Ministerial in general, agreeably to the spirit and style of Corah and his Accomplices, Ye take too much upon you,
This Text has been frequently abused, and to different Purposes, sometime it is alleged by the Defenders of the gifted Brotherhood, to prove against the office Ministerial in general, agreeably to the Spirit and style of Corah and his Accomplices, You take too much upon you,
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Sometimes it is urged by the Patrons of the equality of the Gospel-Ministry, to reproach the dignity and superiority of the office Episcopal, sometimes by the Levelling Spirit to make void the just rights and authority of the Civil Magistrate,
Sometime it is urged by the Patrons of the equality of the Gospel ministry, to reproach the dignity and superiority of the office Episcopal, sometime by the Levelling Spirit to make void the just rights and Authority of the Civil Magistrate,
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and therefore what is here in St. Matthew, NONLATINALPHABET, whosoever will be great, is in St. Luke NONLATINALPHABET, he that is great, he that is chief amongst you, implying a lawfull greatness and superiority amongst Christians,
and Therefore what is Here in Saint Matthew,, whosoever will be great, is in Saint Lycia, he that is great, he that is chief among you, implying a lawful greatness and superiority among Christians,
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than Paternal Dominion, from whence it took its original, or the Authority of Husbands and Masters, which are all severally owned and asserted in the New Testament, but more especially by St. Paul, who was an eminent Follower of Christ, in his humility as well as other vertues:
than Paternal Dominion, from whence it took its original, or the authority of Husbands and Masters, which Are all severally owned and asserted in the New Testament, but more especially by Saint Paul, who was an eminent Follower of christ, in his humility as well as other Virtues:
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Thirdly, The consequence of this Argument as it is urged by the Objectors, would make our Saviour 's own Authority over his Apostles, unjust and Antichristian,
Thirdly, The consequence of this Argument as it is urged by the Objectors, would make our Saviour is own authority over his Apostles, unjust and Antichristian,
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and this consideration ought to be of particular force in interpreting this place, because our Saviour has proposed his own practice for the pattern and example of that Humility he requires of his Followers, For the Son of Man came not to be ministred unto but to minister;
and this consideration ought to be of particular force in interpreting this place, Because our Saviour has proposed his own practice for the pattern and Exampl of that Humility he requires of his Followers, For the Son of Man Come not to be ministered unto but to minister;
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and therefore since the most perfect in all things is the rule and measure of Rectitude to the lesser degrees, no consequence can be deduced from Christian Humility to oblige us, which will not obtain and take place in the original and most perfect example of Christian Humility;
and Therefore since the most perfect in all things is the Rule and measure of Rectitude to the lesser Degrees, no consequence can be deduced from Christian Humility to oblige us, which will not obtain and take place in the original and most perfect Exampl of Christian Humility;
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since therefore our great Master at that time that he delivered this Doctrine, and recommended it by his own practice, owned and exercised an authority over his Disciples, Ye call me Lord and Master,
since Therefore our great Master At that time that he Delivered this Doctrine, and recommended it by his own practice, owned and exercised an Authority over his Disciples, You call me Lord and Master,
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1. Juridical proceedings, for by the Law of Christian Charity, we are commanded to forgive all injuries, which are the very subject-matter of legal process;
1. Juridical proceedings, for by the Law of Christian Charity, we Are commanded to forgive all injuries, which Are the very subject-matter of Legal process;
injuries in property, to him that taketh thy coat, give him thy cloak also; injuries in Liberty, with him that compelleth thee to go one mile, go twain;
injuries in property, to him that Takes thy coat, give him thy cloak also; injuries in Liberty, with him that compelleth thee to go one mile, go twain;
and this seems very consonant to the purport and design of the Text, for it instances in such prejudices of our right which are usually done by force and private insolence,
and this seems very consonant to the purport and Design of the Text, for it instances in such prejudices of our right which Are usually done by force and private insolence,
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and therefore may be properly interpreted to prohibit returns of the like nature; and such are, indeed against Christian Charity, because generally attended with partiality, malice and revenge;
and Therefore may be properly interpreted to prohibit returns of the like nature; and such Are, indeed against Christian Charity, Because generally attended with partiality, malice and revenge;
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and this may be allowed for one good interpretation of the prohibition, notwithstanding NONLATINALPHABET, a forensick word is used in the fortieth verse,
and this may be allowed for one good Interpretation of the prohibition, notwithstanding, a forensic word is used in the fortieth verse,
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and in that sense rendered by our Translators, because that word is sometimes in good Authours apply'd to signify any sort of contention as well as legal,
and in that sense rendered by our Translators, Because that word is sometime in good Authors applied to signify any sort of contention as well as Legal,
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The same Argument that is urged in the New Testament to perswade Christians to forgive, because vengeance is God's, and he will repay it, was also delivered to the Jews in the Old, when yet there were Magistrates, Punishments, Laws and Courts of Judicature erected and approved by God himself;
The same Argument that is urged in the New Testament to persuade Christians to forgive, Because vengeance is God's, and he will repay it, was also Delivered to the jews in the Old, when yet there were Magistrates, Punishments, Laws and Courts of Judicature erected and approved by God himself;
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4. If we suppose him in some cases to have limited and forbidden the customary and usual returns of injury amongst the Jews, even by legal and publick process, such was their cruel way of retaliation of an eye for an eye,
4. If we suppose him in Some cases to have limited and forbidden the customary and usual returns of injury among the jews, even by Legal and public process, such was their cruel Way of retaliation of an eye for an eye,
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this way of satisfaction seems repealed by our Saviour, and repugnant to Christian Charity, because it gratifies so much the natural desire of revenge, and so much resembles it.
this Way of satisfaction seems repealed by our Saviour, and repugnant to Christian Charity, Because it gratifies so much the natural desire of revenge, and so much resembles it.
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for as there are particular obligations, qualifications and endearments in the objects of our love, so the measures of our Charity may and ought to be distinguished accordingly;
for as there Are particular obligations, qualifications and endearments in the objects of our love, so the measures of our Charity may and ought to be distinguished accordingly;
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and if there be but one instance of capital Penalty consistent with Christian Charity, the Argument objected will be insufficient, especially since there is so much reason to believe there may be many, the Magistrate in these being the Minister of divine Wrath,
and if there be but one instance of capital Penalty consistent with Christian Charity, the Argument objected will be insufficient, especially since there is so much reason to believe there may be many, the Magistrate in these being the Minister of divine Wrath,
Shall Charity to a part hazard the interest of the whole? shall the Gangreend Member be spared to the ruine of the Man? shall pity to a few Malefactours oblige the Magistrate to expose the lives of the rest of his Subjects to the uncharitable mercy of unpunished Profligates? Must he take care to forgive and deliver him that deserves to dye,
Shall Charity to a part hazard the Interest of the Whole? shall the Gangrened Member be spared to the ruin of the Man? shall pity to a few Malefactors oblige the Magistrate to expose the lives of the rest of his Subject's to the uncharitable mercy of unpunished Profligates? Must he take care to forgive and deliver him that deserves to die,
and not those rather that are ready to be slain by him that he forgives? Must he spare the life of a capital Sinner for fear he should go to Hell too soon,
and not those rather that Are ready to be slave by him that he forgives? Must he spare the life of a capital Sinner for Fear he should go to Hell too soon,
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and teach thousands by his impunity to commit those crimes which lead thither? Must the Government be Charitable to the Subjects and unjust to it self? Must the Magistrate in pity forgive the Murtherer,
and teach thousands by his impunity to commit those crimes which led thither? Must the Government be Charitable to the Subject's and unjust to it self? Must the Magistrate in pity forgive the Murderer,
and with cruelty entail upon himself and Family the guilt and curses of unrevenged Bloud? Christian Charity as it begins so it takes its measures at home,
and with cruelty entail upon himself and Family the guilt and curses of unrevenged Blood? Christian Charity as it begins so it Takes its measures At home,
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if necessary, to promote Piety and deter Wickedness, for as he bears the Sword, so he must not bear it in vain, lest whilst by his Charity he endeavours to establish a mild and mercifull Government, he render it most cruel to the Souls of his Subjects.
if necessary, to promote Piety and deter Wickedness, for as he bears the Sword, so he must not bear it in vain, lest while by his Charity he endeavours to establish a mild and merciful Government, he render it most cruel to the Souls of his Subject's.
2. The second sort of those who would make Christ an enemy to Cesar, are such as own the lawfulness of the Magistrate's authority and yet set up Christian-liberty and tender Conscience against the lawfull commands of their Superiours,
2. The second sort of those who would make christ an enemy to Cesar, Are such as own the lawfulness of the Magistrate's Authority and yet Set up Christian liberty and tender Conscience against the lawful commands of their Superiors,
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and would by misinterpreting some of the obligations of Christian Religion, make void that authority which they own to be confirmed and established by Christian Religion;
and would by Misinterpreting Some of the obligations of Christian Religion, make void that Authority which they own to be confirmed and established by Christian Religion;
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they acknowledge St. Peter 's command, Submit your selves to every ordinance of Man for the Lord 's sake, and yet think themselves safe in disobeying the lawfull impositions of Government with a pretence of doing it for the Lord's sake; they own St. Paul 's authority and the truth of his Doctrine, that whosoever resists shall receive damnation, and yet dare not apply the necessary consequence of the Text for the security of the Government, by affirming it unlawfull to take up Arms against their Prince upon any pretence whatsoever.
they acknowledge Saint Peter is command, Submit your selves to every Ordinance of Man for the Lord is sake, and yet think themselves safe in disobeying the lawful impositions of Government with a pretence of doing it for the Lord's sake; they own Saint Paul is Authority and the truth of his Doctrine, that whosoever resists shall receive damnation, and yet Dare not apply the necessary consequence of the Text for the security of the Government, by affirming it unlawful to take up Arms against their Prince upon any pretence whatsoever.
But is not this to make Christian Religion contradict it self in its most peremptory and evident commands? for it will be to no purpose by express Doctrines from thence, to urge the rights of the Magistrate's authority,
But is not this to make Christian Religion contradict it self in its most peremptory and evident commands? for it will be to no purpose by express Doctrines from thence, to urge the rights of the Magistrate's Authority,
and the necessity of the Subjects duty, if by the consequence of the same Religion both may be superseded and avoided by the perswasions, opinions, doubts and mistakes of every Conscience;
and the necessity of the Subject's duty, if by the consequence of the same Religion both may be superseded and avoided by the persuasions, opinions, doubts and mistakes of every Conscience;
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and therefore it will be easie to determine in such a case, since there is no other choice left us but either conclude for the Authority of Government against all such pretences,
and Therefore it will be easy to determine in such a case, since there is no other choice left us but either conclude for the authority of Government against all such pretences,
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And indeed most Men that have taken up this Principle, have in the manage of it betrayed so much willfulness and obstinacy under all their pleas of Conscience and Tenderness, that it is evident they rather chose it as an Argument to gratifie their Pride in some cases,
And indeed most Men that have taken up this Principle, have in the manage of it betrayed so much willfulness and obstinacy under all their pleasant of Conscience and Tenderness, that it is evident they rather chosen it as an Argument to gratify their Pride in Some cases,
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and therefore those very men could once with confidence, by virtue of an Usurped Power, determine indifferrent rites in Religion, that cannot now allow it to the just Authority of their lawfull Superiours,
and Therefore those very men could once with confidence, by virtue of an Usurped Power, determine indifferrent Rites in Religion, that cannot now allow it to the just authority of their lawful Superiors,
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and the Domestick Orders of Families, were they not resolved to be partial, and to allow its consequences only where they have an inclination to dissent amd disobey.
and the Domestic Order of Families, were they not resolved to be partial, and to allow its consequences only where they have an inclination to dissent and disobey.
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The power to Parents and Masters they grant to others and exercise themselves, and never permit that pretence of Liberty to their Children and Servants, which they plead against the commands of Government:
The power to Parents and Masters they grant to Others and exercise themselves, and never permit that pretence of Liberty to their Children and Servants, which they plead against the commands of Government:
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The Magistrate must not determine the Ceremonies of Publick Devotion, and yet they may, the circumstances of Family Duty, the Time, the Place, the Psalm, the Chapter, the Repetition,
The Magistrate must not determine the Ceremonies of Public Devotion, and yet they may, the Circumstances of Family Duty, the Time, the Place, the Psalm, the Chapter, the Repetition,
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and all the Rites of their Domestick Offices are bounded and stated, and none allowed to dispute them, only the liberty of Impertinence is preserved as the undoubted privilege of the Master of the Family, which he tyrannically imposes on the affections of his Dependents,
and all the Rites of their Domestic Offices Are bounded and stated, and none allowed to dispute them, only the liberty of Impertinence is preserved as the undoubted privilege of the Master of the Family, which he tyrannically imposes on the affections of his Dependents,
for since God has enjoyned every one to obey the Magistrate, no Man ought to disobey him, who has not very good assurance of God's allowance or command to doe it;
for since God has enjoined every one to obey the Magistrate, no Man ought to disobey him, who has not very good assurance of God's allowance or command to do it;
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but would Men consider more the Authority that Princes represent, that they have their original from God, are his Deputies and Vicegerents upon Earth, his Ministers for our good, and the revengers of his wrath upon evil doers, that they command by virtue of a power delegated from him,
but would Men Consider more the authority that Princes represent, that they have their original from God, Are his Deputies and Vicegerents upon Earth, his Ministers for our good, and the revengers of his wrath upon evil doers, that they command by virtue of a power delegated from him,
and are to be obey'd by virtue of his Command, given to us, they would not so easily satisfy themselves with every trifling excuse for a disobedience to a humane Law:
and Are to be obeyed by virtue of his Command, given to us, they would not so Easily satisfy themselves with every trifling excuse for a disobedience to a humane Law:
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did they believe Cesar 's Rights established by Divine Authority, they would not by such idle pretences of Religion be unjust to Cesar, upon presumption of paying God his due;
did they believe Cesar is Rights established by Divine authority, they would not by such idle pretences of Religion be unjust to Cesar, upon presumption of paying God his due;
to pretend, when he is gone to Heaven, a grant of them all into the Churches hands? has he not particularly in this Text both united and stated God's and Cesar 's dues? and by that taught us that they neither interfere,
to pretend, when he is gone to Heaven, a grant of them all into the Churches hands? has he not particularly in this Text both united and stated God's and Cesar is dues? and by that taught us that they neither interfere,
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nor contradict one another? was not his whole life one continued exercise of meekness and submission? was there one act by which he assumed a supremacy to himself,
nor contradict one Another? was not his Whole life one continued exercise of meekness and submission? was there one act by which he assumed a supremacy to himself,
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or signified an intended supremacy after his departure? did not the Apostles also after him enjoin the strictest subjection in every Christian (not excepting themselves,
or signified an intended supremacy After his departure? did not the Apostles also After him enjoin the Strictest subjection in every Christian (not excepting themselves,
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or deceived in so fundamental an Article as his own and his Successors supremacy? or did he onely mean to compliment Princes till some fitter opportunity of publishing it? to say he erred, will bring in question the authority of the Chair,
or deceived in so fundamental an Article as his own and his Successors supremacy? or did he only mean to compliment Princes till Some fitter opportunity of publishing it? to say he erred, will bring in question the Authority of the Chair,
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for the Civil Magistrate's supremacy against all the pretences of a Spiritual supremacy, lest we lay the foundation of invalidating the authority of all their inspired Writings, by making the Infallible Inspirer in some to contradict himself.
for the Civil Magistrate's supremacy against all the pretences of a Spiritual supremacy, lest we lay the Foundation of invalidating the Authority of all their inspired Writings, by making the Infallible Inspirer in Some to contradict himself.
But this Papal Supremacy has been variously managed, and differently asserted, for some denying the Bishop of Rome all authority in Matters temporal, do yet assert him to be by Divine Right Christ 's Vicar,
But this Papal Supremacy has been variously managed, and differently asserted, for Some denying the Bishop of Room all Authority in Matters temporal, do yet assert him to be by Divine Right christ is Vicar,
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and the preservation of the Rights of Holy Church, that may suffice to serve and gratifie the utmost pretences of the Roman Chair; and therefore I cannot but wonder at Sixtus the Fifth 's Quarrel with Bellarmin 's Controversie for this Distinction:
and the preservation of the Rights of Holy Church, that may suffice to serve and gratify the utmost pretences of the Roman Chair; and Therefore I cannot but wonder At Sixtus the Fifth is Quarrel with Bellarmin is Controversy for this Distinction:
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for altho' he pretends to limit and reserve in expression, yet in reality and by consequence he gives the same absolute and unlimited Supremacy they contend for.
for although he pretends to limit and reserve in expression, yet in reality and by consequence he gives the same absolute and unlimited Supremacy they contend for.
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But since this is not enough there are others who speak more plainly, such as Baronius, and most of the Canonists, who without mincing or shuffling, assert a Supreme universal direct Temporal Power by Divine Right over the whole World,
But since this is not enough there Are Others who speak more plainly, such as Baronius, and most of the Canonists, who without mincing or shuffling, assert a Supreme universal Direct Temporal Power by Divine Right over the Whole World,
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and is most agreeable to the public Claims of the Court of Rome, as is evident from the several Decretals, Bulls, Constitutions, and Rescripts relating to this Matter.
and is most agreeable to the public Claims of the Court of Rome, as is evident from the several Decretals, Bulls, Constitutions, and Rescripts relating to this Matter.
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When Gregory the Seventh undertook to transfer the Imperial Crown from Henry the Fourth to Rodolphus, he founded his right of Disposal upon the Gift of Christ to St. Peter and his Successors at Rome. The Rescript of Alexander the Sixth, to Ferdinand and Isabella of Portugal, pretends to give to them, their Heirs and Successors, all the American Lands that were then unpossessed by other Christian Princes,
When Gregory the Seventh undertook to transfer the Imperial Crown from Henry the Fourth to Rudolph, he founded his right of Disposal upon the Gift of christ to Saint Peter and his Successors At Room. The Rescript of Alexander the Sixth, to Ferdinand and Isabella of Portugal, pretends to give to them, their Heirs and Successors, all the American Lands that were then unpossessed by other Christian Princes,
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or should be afterwards discovered, Authoritate omnipotentis Dei & Vicariatus Jesu Christi, by the Authority of the Omnipotent God, and the Vicarship of Christ.
or should be afterwards discovered, Authoritate omnipotentis Dei & Vicariatus Jesu Christ, by the authority of the Omnipotent God, and the Vicarship of christ.
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The Bulls of Pius the Fifth, against Queen Elizabeth, and of Sixtus the Fifth against Henry the Third of France, do both claim a Supreme Power by Divine Institution over all Kings and Princes of the World,
The Bulls of Pius the Fifth, against Queen Elizabeth, and of Sixtus the Fifth against Henry the Third of France, do both claim a Supreme Power by Divine Institution over all Kings and Princes of the World,
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so that whatsoever are their pretences at first of quarrelling Temporal Princes, they all ultimately resolve into this universal, absolute, supreme, and unaccountable Power.
so that whatsoever Are their pretences At First of quarreling Temporal Princes, they all ultimately resolve into this universal, absolute, supreme, and unaccountable Power.
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1. By proving that these Pretences are inconsistent with that Supremacy that belongs to Christian Princes in Right of their Crowns, in all Causes, and over all Persons as well Civil as Ecclesiastical within their own Dominions.
1. By proving that these Pretences Are inconsistent with that Supremacy that belongs to Christian Princes in Right of their Crowns, in all Causes, and over all Persons as well Civil as Ecclesiastical within their own Dominions.
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First, That these Pretences are inconsistent, &c. For since all Power that is entire and perfect, must have sufficient Authority to execute that duty,
First, That these Pretences Are inconsistent, etc. For since all Power that is entire and perfect, must have sufficient authority to execute that duty,
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it necessarily follows that no Affairs nor Persons can be exempt from his Jurisdiction, who is Invested with the Right of Government, more especially not the Affairs of Religion;
it necessarily follows that no Affairs nor Persons can be exempt from his Jurisdiction, who is Invested with the Right of Government, more especially not the Affairs of Religion;
but have also such a necessary Power extent and influence on all other Causes, and over all Persons whatsoever, that no Government can secure it self from ruin and disturbance which has not a Conduct and Superiority in these.
but have also such a necessary Power extent and influence on all other Causes, and over all Persons whatsoever, that no Government can secure it self from ruin and disturbance which has not a Conduct and Superiority in these.
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for hither the Seditious and Malecontented flee to Arm themselves and their Abbettors with offensive and defensive Weapons, Principles of Resistance and Disobedience:
for hither the Seditious and Malecontented flee to Arm themselves and their Abettors with offensive and defensive Weapons, Principles of Resistance and Disobedience:
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For since it is the most Fundamental and necessary Right of Government, for every Prince to prescribe the measures of Peace and Obedience within his own Dominions, it will be always unreasonable for any other Power by right of spiritual Jurisdiction to interpose by limiting, suspending,
For since it is the most Fundamental and necessary Right of Government, for every Prince to prescribe the measures of Peace and obedience within his own Dominions, it will be always unreasonable for any other Power by right of spiritual Jurisdiction to interpose by limiting, suspending,
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and indeed the most moderate Assertors of the Papal Supremacy, do destroy one entire part of the Government, by exempting the Consciences of Subjects in all Matters Spiritual, where the Papal Edicts forbid Obedience,
and indeed the most moderate Assertors of the Papal Supremacy, do destroy one entire part of the Government, by exempting the Consciences of Subject's in all Matters Spiritual, where the Papal Edicts forbid obedience,
and this not only the Heathen, but also the Jewish Kings exercised, which is so evident a Pattern for Christian Princes, that our Church has adjudged those to Excommunication, that shall deny the Supreme Civil Power:
and this not only the Heathen, but also the Jewish Kings exercised, which is so evident a Pattern for Christian Princes, that our Church has adjudged those to Excommunication, that shall deny the Supreme Civil Power:
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and therefore when the Jews had afterwards relapsed to Idolatry, and corrupted their Worship with Pagan Rites, Hezekiah and Josiah succeeding, undertook two public Reformations,
and Therefore when the jews had afterwards relapsed to Idolatry, and corrupted their Worship with Pagan Rites, Hezekiah and Josiah succeeding, undertook two public Reformations,
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and the Religion of the God of Israel: And upon the Reason of this Argument, the Canons of Sixteen hundred and forty have Established the Supremacy of Christian Princes.
and the Religion of the God of Israel: And upon the Reason of this Argument, the Canonas of Sixteen hundred and forty have Established the Supremacy of Christian Princes.
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And it is ridiculous to suppose this Ancient right of Princes diminished by Christian Religion, which has altered nothing of the Rights and Properties of public or private Persons,
And it is ridiculous to suppose this Ancient right of Princes diminished by Christian Religion, which has altered nothing of the Rights and Properties of public or private Persons,
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and it is but reasonable to enquire into the foundation and limits of that power, from whence are deduced Consequences so mischievous and prejudicial to the Peace and Interest of Christendom; and yet all this depends upon the bare supposal of his being Universal Pastor,
and it is but reasonable to inquire into the Foundation and Limits of that power, from whence Are deduced Consequences so mischievous and prejudicial to the Peace and Interest of Christendom; and yet all this depends upon the bore supposal of his being Universal Pastor,
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For suppose all the priviledges of St. Peter as great as the Romanists pretend, they are such as are in common with him ascribed to the Bishops and Pastors of the Church:
For suppose all the privileges of Saint Peter as great as the Romanists pretend, they Are such as Are in Common with him ascribed to the Bishops and Pastors of the Church:
Feed the Flock of Christ which is among you, and have the oversight thereof. And when this is said, there will remain but little demonstration to prove the Supremacy of St. Peter, and yet less to establish the Universal Authority of the Roman Church.
Feed the Flock of christ which is among you, and have the oversight thereof. And when this is said, there will remain but little demonstration to prove the Supremacy of Saint Peter, and yet less to establish the Universal authority of the Roman Church.
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For that was so unknown to Antiquity, that three of the four first General Councils, do by Cannons allow and confirm the like priviledges to the Churches of Alexandria, Antioch, Constantinople, and Hierusalem, within their own liberties, which belong to the Church of Rome, within hers,
For that was so unknown to Antiquity, that three of the four First General Councils, do by Cannons allow and confirm the like privileges to the Churches of Alexandria, Antioch, Constantinople, and Jerusalem, within their own Liberties, which belong to the Church of Rome, within hers,
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1. That the Roman Church has no Universal Jurisdiction over all Christian Churches, the Catholic Church having in general Council stated and confirmed the like independent priviledges,
1. That the Roman Church has no Universal Jurisdiction over all Christian Churches, the Catholic Church having in general Council stated and confirmed the like independent privileges,
I shall not now dispute how much of her ancient honour the Roman Church has lost, the Catholic reason of her precedence being totally ceased by the remove of the Empire,
I shall not now dispute how much of her ancient honour the Roman Church has lost, the Catholic reason of her precedence being totally ceased by the remove of the Empire,
1. Because Excommunication seems to imply something repugnant with the Subject's necessary and indispensable Obligations to Princes, as a consequent of Excommunication;
1. Because Excommunication seems to imply something repugnant with the Subject's necessary and indispensable Obligations to Princes, as a consequent of Excommunication;
and for the Church to inflict her Censures with such Consequences upon the Supreme Magistrate, would be to pretend by her Authority to contradict the natural Allegiance of Subjects,
and for the Church to inflict her Censures with such Consequences upon the Supreme Magistrate, would be to pretend by her authority to contradict the natural Allegiance of Subject's,
for if Reputation and Fame be necessary to preserve their Authority, and make the Government prosperous, nothing can be more unreasonable than disgraceful Penalties, which render them both weak and contemptible:
for if Reputation and Fame be necessary to preserve their authority, and make the Government prosperous, nothing can be more unreasonable than disgraceful Penalties, which render them both weak and contemptible:
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nothing can be more to the prejudice of Vertue and Religion, than to put that Authority under Disgrace, which was Instituted for the Terror of Evil Doers, and the Praise of them that do well.
nothing can be more to the prejudice of Virtue and Religion, than to put that authority under Disgrace, which was Instituted for the Terror of Evil Doers, and the Praise of them that do well.
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If all Subjects are required, and that by the Laws of Holy Writ, not to imagine Evil of their Prince in their hearts, what can be more improper than to censure them to the state of the Excommunicate, whom by the Law of the Apostle, we are to treat and value as a Heathen and Publican: And the ill usage that Robert of France had,
If all Subject's Are required, and that by the Laws of Holy Writ, not to imagine Evil of their Prince in their hearts, what can be more improper than to censure them to the state of the Excommunicate, whom by the Law of the Apostle, we Are to Treat and valve as a Heathen and Publican: And the ill usage that Robert of France had,
2. Because the issue of Ecclesiastical Censures in Foro externo depends so much upon the leave and authority of the Civil Magistrate, that it will be as injust as ridiculous to execute them upon the supreme Magistrate, from whom they derive that Force and Efficacy:
2. Because the issue of Ecclesiastical Censures in Foro externo depends so much upon the leave and Authority of the Civil Magistrate, that it will be as injust as ridiculous to execute them upon the supreme Magistrate, from whom they derive that Force and Efficacy:
but Civil Force? And where will these be had against the chief Magistrate, but from himself? And it will be very unreasonable to interdict him public Assemblies, without whose Authority the Church can neither interdict nor assemble publicly.
but Civil Force? And where will these be had against the chief Magistrate, but from himself? And it will be very unreasonable to interdict him public Assemblies, without whose authority the Church can neither interdict nor assemble publicly.
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but by saying, that all Apostolical Censures, recorded in Holy Scripture, were exercised amongst Christians before they were under the Authority of a Christian Magistrate;
but by saying, that all Apostolical Censures, recorded in Holy Scripture, were exercised among Christians before they were under the authority of a Christian Magistrate;
for since Christ has asserted, that his Kingdom is not of this World, no pretence of Spiritual power ought to be exercised to the prejudice and diminishing of that Authority, which the Magistrate Originally had,
for since christ has asserted, that his Kingdom is not of this World, no pretence of Spiritual power ought to be exercised to the prejudice and diminishing of that authority, which the Magistrate Originally had,
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and was denied before those Statutes which restored the Ancient Supremacy of the Kings of England: For it was a Report of the Judges in Edward the Third's time, that no Excommunication under the Papal Bulls was of force to the disabling any man within this Kingdom;
and was denied before those Statutes which restored the Ancient Supremacy of the Kings of England: For it was a Report of the Judges in Edward the Third's time, that no Excommunication under the Papal Bulls was of force to the disabling any man within this Kingdom;
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and from that Sir Edward Cooke argues well in his Reports in Cawdry 's Case, that if Excommunication, being the extreme and final issue of all Suits in the Roman Court, be not allowable here;
and from that Sir Edward Cook argues well in his Reports in Cawdry is Case, that if Excommunication, being the extreme and final issue of all Suits in the Roman Court, be not allowable Here;
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it necessarily follows that no Suit for any Cause tho' spiritual, arising within this Realm ought to be determined by the Bishops of Rome, according to an undoubted Maxim of Law, Frustra expectatur Eventus cujus effectus nullus sequitur.
it necessarily follows that no Suit for any Cause though spiritual, arising within this Realm ought to be determined by the Bishops of Room, according to an undoubted Maxim of Law, Frustra expectatur Eventus cujus effectus nullus sequitur.
for in the fullest and most ample Acception, as Bellarmin confesses, it can signifie no more than a Deputation of that Power which Christ had when he was upon Earth;
for in the Fullest and most ample Acception, as Bellarmin Confesses, it can signify no more than a Deputation of that Power which christ had when he was upon Earth;
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and therefore whosoever shall by vertue of that Title assume any power which he then neither claim'd nor exercised, hath both forfeited and contradicted his pretence:
and Therefore whosoever shall by virtue of that Title assume any power which he then neither claimed nor exercised, hath both forfeited and contradicted his pretence:
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for what Right has Power purely Spiritual to interpose in Temporal Matters? Or whence can it have force to resist and defeat what shall pretend to oppose it? Must Kings tamely yield their Crowns at the Demand of a Spiritual Supreme? are they so easily affrighted from their Thrones? Or is there Reason they should be at the glittering of a Spiritual sword? Temporal and spiritual Power are wholly distinguished as to act, object,
for what Right has Power purely Spiritual to interpose in Temporal Matters? Or whence can it have force to resist and defeat what shall pretend to oppose it? Must Kings tamely yield their Crowns At the Demand of a Spiritual Supreme? Are they so Easily affrighted from their Thrones? Or is there Reason they should be At the glittering of a Spiritual sword? Temporal and spiritual Power Are wholly distinguished as to act, Object,
and therefore till the Abbettors of this Ecclesiastical Supremacy, shall produce Scripture which commands Princes to resign when fallen under Church Censures, they ought not to pretend a power of Deposing by vertue of a spiritual Authority.
and Therefore till the Abettors of this Ecclesiastical Supremacy, shall produce Scripture which commands Princes to resign when fallen under Church Censures, they ought not to pretend a power of Deposing by virtue of a spiritual authority.
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Had God who is Supreme Lord of all Property and Dominion, made Crowns forfeitable to his Church by Heresie and ill Government, there might have been some pretence for the Churche's calling in the Assistance of her Temporal Friends to Instate her in the Possessions of God's Forfeitures.
Had God who is Supreme Lord of all Property and Dominion, made Crowns forfeitable to his Church by Heresy and ill Government, there might have been Some pretence for the Church's calling in the Assistance of her Temporal Friends to Instate her in the Possessions of God's Forfeitures.
for the Church can never be said to have a power to do that, which she cannot do justly, much less to do that, which directly contradicts the Ends and Designs of all Ecclesiastical and spiritual Authority,
for the Church can never be said to have a power to do that, which she cannot do justly, much less to do that, which directly contradicts the Ends and Designs of all Ecclesiastical and spiritual authority,
and therefore whensoever it is managed for secular Ends, to serve the Malice and Ambition of him that Executes upon the Temporal Rights of the person censured, by transgressing the Uses, it exceeds the Bounds and Measures of its own Authority,
and Therefore whensoever it is managed for secular Ends, to serve the Malice and Ambition of him that Executes upon the Temporal Rights of the person censured, by transgressing the Uses, it exceeds the Bounds and Measures of its own authority,
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and it will be hard to demonstrate, notwithstanding the witty Attempts that have been made to abuse the Text, from the Commission of Pasce Oves, to S. Peter, his own & Successor's power of killing Wolves;
and it will be hard to demonstrate, notwithstanding the witty Attempts that have been made to abuse the Text, from the Commission of Paske Owes, to S. Peter, his own & Successor's power of killing Wolves;
For this is to Invade the Magistrate's Authority, and to take that Sword out of his hand, which God has given him for the Terror of evil Doers: This is to confound those Powers which God has distinguished and limited,
For this is to Invade the Magistrate's authority, and to take that Sword out of his hand, which God has given him for the Terror of evil Doers: This is to confound those Powers which God has distinguished and limited,
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and if it may be lawful for the Church by an Ordine ad spiritualia, where she has no other Authority, to invade the Magistrate's Rights, I doubt not but the civil Magistrate may by the like pretence of an Ordine ad temporalia, Usurp upon the Churche's power,
and if it may be lawful for the Church by an Order ad spiritualia, where she has no other authority, to invade the Magistrate's Rights, I doubt not but the civil Magistrate may by the like pretence of an Order ad Temporal, Usurp upon the Church's power,
But it is to little purpose to spend more time in further prosecuting the unreasonableness of the Papal Supremacy, since the mutual contradictions of those that defend it, have done it to our hands.
But it is to little purpose to spend more time in further prosecuting the unreasonableness of the Papal Supremacy, since the mutual contradictions of those that defend it, have done it to our hands.
It will be reasonable to conclude, that the Bishop of Rome has neither, till they shall agree amongst themselves which side has the better of the Demonstration.
It will be reasonable to conclude, that the Bishop of Room has neither, till they shall agree among themselves which side has the better of the Demonstration.
and pervert its Obligations, to justifie Sedition and Rebellion; who with great Pretences and Zeal for Christianity, forsake her in her more principal Commands of meekness, patience,
and pervert its Obligations, to justify Sedition and Rebellion; who with great Pretences and Zeal for Christianity, forsake her in her more principal Commands of meekness, patience,
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and submission, and defend the Doctrine of Resistance and Disobedience, from those Holy Scriptures that have forbidden them, under the penalty of Damnation.
and submission, and defend the Doctrine of Resistance and Disobedience, from those Holy Scriptures that have forbidden them, under the penalty of Damnation.
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That the Spiritual Power is never more abused and contradicted, than when it is managed for Secular Ends, to serve the Pride and Ambition of Ecclesiastics, upon the Rights and Authority of the Civil Magistrate, which have as evident Divine Institution as the other can pretend to.
That the Spiritual Power is never more abused and contradicted, than when it is managed for Secular Ends, to serve the Pride and Ambition of Ecclesiastics, upon the Rights and authority of the Civil Magistrate, which have as evident Divine Institution as the other can pretend to.
That those men do unreasonably appropriate the Title of Catholic, who have renounced the most Catholic Doctrine of Obedience, and taught Subjects from the Consequences of Christian Religion, to Resist, Depose, and Murther Princes.
That those men do unreasonably Appropriate the Title of Catholic, who have renounced the most Catholic Doctrine of obedience, and taught Subject's from the Consequences of Christian Religion, to Resist, Depose, and Murder Princes.
That those men do as little deserve the Character of Reformed, who have forsaken our Reformation in its Principal and Fundamental Doctrine of the King's Supremacy, and renounced the Protestant Church of England, in all her Principles of Christian Loyalty; who amidst all their Clamours against the Papal Authority set up a Popular Supremacy of their own,
That those men do as little deserve the Character of Reformed, who have forsaken our Reformation in its Principal and Fundamental Doctrine of the King's Supremacy, and renounced the Protestant Church of England, in all her Principles of Christian Loyalty; who amid all their Clamours against the Papal authority Set up a Popular Supremacy of their own,
as repugnant to Christian Religion, and the Rights of Princes, as the other can be, who assume by League and Covenant a Power to reform an established Religion, against Law and Authority,
as repugnant to Christian Religion, and the Rights of Princes, as the other can be, who assume by League and Covenant a Power to reform an established Religion, against Law and authority,
who while with Justice they complain of the Cruelty of Popish Zeal, make use of the worst Principles, of the worst Sects of that Religion, to serve their Cause and Party,
who while with justice they complain of the Cruelty of Popish Zeal, make use of the worst Principles, of the worst Sects of that Religion, to serve their Cause and Party,
And indeed all the Enemies of the Church of England, how distant soever in other Points, are perfectly united in the Doctrines of Disobedience; for though they prosecute them upon different Principles,
And indeed all the Enemies of the Church of England, how distant soever in other Points, Are perfectly united in the Doctrines of Disobedience; for though they prosecute them upon different Principles,
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yet they all agree in one Conclusion against the express Commands of Holy Scripture, that it is lawful to resist the Higher Powers; and as there is no Point in which they more exactly agree amongst themselves,
yet they all agree in one Conclusion against the express Commands of Holy Scripture, that it is lawful to resist the Higher Powers; and as there is no Point in which they more exactly agree among themselves,
for since they all assert a Supremacy distinct from the Government, either Papal or Popular, they will be always at liberty in some Circumstances to Resist or Disobey,
for since they all assert a Supremacy distinct from the Government, either Papal or Popular, they will be always At liberty in Some circumstances to Resist or Disobey,
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and to do that Excellent Institution-Right amongst men, which has so evidently asserted their Rights and Authority, to see that all their Subjects render unto that good God his Dues, who has by express Commands taken such Care of theirs, to provide that the Laws, Offices,
and to do that Excellent Institution-Right among men, which has so evidently asserted their Rights and authority, to see that all their Subject's render unto that good God his Dues, who has by express Commands taken such Care of theirs, to provide that the Laws, Offices,
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for what can be more the Interest of Christian Princes, than that those Laws should be sincerely obey'd, of which the Duty of Subjects is one principal part,
for what can be more the Interest of Christian Princes, than that those Laws should be sincerely obeyed, of which the Duty of Subject's is one principal part,
and that those Offices should be rever'd and Celebrated; in which Supplications and Intercessions are continually made for Kings, and All in Authority;
and that those Offices should be revered and Celebrated; in which Supplications and Intercessions Are continually made for Kings, and All in authority;
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than that those Ministers should be secured from Contempt and Ignominy, who have received as one part of their Ministry, the Doctrine of Submission to the Higher Powers:
than that those Ministers should be secured from Contempt and Ignominy, who have received as one part of their Ministry, the Doctrine of Submission to the Higher Powers:
And indeed what can be a more reasonable Object of their Care, than the Honour of the Great God of Heaven and Earth, whose Ministers they are, and whose Authority they represent;
And indeed what can be a more reasonable Object of their Care, than the Honour of the Great God of Heaven and Earth, whose Ministers they Are, and whose authority they represent;
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3, Lastly, By as direct Consequence it appears to be our general Duty and Interest, to heartily embrace and practise that Excellent Religion which has reconciled all our Hopes and Interests, by uniting our Obedience to God and Man, that we may neither dishonor Christianity by Invading the Rights of our Neighbors,
3, Lastly, By as Direct Consequence it appears to be our general Duty and Interest, to heartily embrace and practise that Excellent Religion which has reconciled all our Hope's and Interests, by uniting our obedience to God and Man, that we may neither dishonour Christianity by Invading the Rights of our Neighbours,
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or disturbing the Peace of Society, under pretences of Religion, nor betray our Consciences by a prophane neglect of our Allegiance to God Almighty, to serve our Temporal Interest;
or disturbing the Peace of Society, under pretences of Religion, nor betray our Consciences by a profane neglect of our Allegiance to God Almighty, to serve our Temporal Interest;
