The obligation of a good conscience to civil obedience being the substance of a sermon preached before the judges, at the assises held at Huntington Aug. 24. 1670 / John Meriton ...
IT was a good peice of policy, in the King of Syria; 1. Kings 22. 36. That commanded his thirty two Captains that they should fight neither with small nor great, save with the King of Israel.
IT was a good piece of policy, in the King of Syria; 1. Kings 22. 36. That commanded his thirty two Captains that they should fight neither with small nor great, save with the King of Israel.
that I might use the like policie against that Champion which now bids defiance to all humane Authority and civil jurisdicton, viz. (Liberty of Conscience) I have chosen this smooth stoue out of the brook of St. Paul, to throw at the head of this Goliah; who being once overthrowne, the rest of the Phylistines may possibly disband themselves,
that I might use the like policy against that Champion which now bids defiance to all humane authority and civil jurisdiction, viz. (Liberty of Conscience) I have chosen this smooth stove out of the brook of Saint Paul, to throw At the head of this Goliath; who being once overthrown, the rest of the Philistines may possibly disband themselves,
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In the prosecution of this proposition I shall speake to these fower particulars. 1. Who they are that must be subject. 2. In what sence the Subject is under the Obligation of Conscience to obey. 3. Upon what account obedience to the Civil Power is a debt of Conscience. 4. Examine the influence of Conscience into Civil Obedience.
In the prosecution of this proposition I shall speak to these fower particulars. 1. Who they Are that must be Subject. 2. In what sense the Subject is under the Obligation of Conscience to obey. 3. Upon what account Obedience to the Civil Power is a debt of Conscience. 4. Examine the influence of Conscience into Civil obedience.
NONLATINALPHABET, let every soul be subject to the higher powers, viz. Cleros & laos, Conclave, and Conventicle, Male and Female, Rich and Poore, High and Low, Bond and Free,
, let every soul be Subject to the higher Powers, viz. Cleros & laos, Conclave, and Conventicle, Male and Female, Rich and Poor, High and Low, Bound and Free,
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for obedience to humane Laws consists not in inward assent or consent to the matter of the Law or duty (and so lea•es the Conscience free and inviolable,) onely out ward subjection is required to the power and Autho•ity.
for Obedience to humane Laws consists not in inward assent or consent to the matter of the Law or duty (and so lea•es the Conscience free and inviolable,) only out ward subjection is required to the power and Autho•ity.
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an exemption of Ecclesiastical persons from the civil jurisdiction, to which Doctor Andrew Willet in his Synopsis Papismi, returns this answer, viz. That obedience there required is spiritual:
an exemption of Ecclesiastical Persons from the civil jurisdiction, to which Doctor Andrew Willet in his Synopsis Papism, returns this answer, viz. That Obedience there required is spiritual:
For as the Prince is bound to receive and beleive all true Doctrine which is taught by the Pastors of the Church agre eable to the word of God, under pain of damnation John 6. and last, he that beleives not is condemned already, the wrath of God abideth on him;
For as the Prince is bound to receive and believe all true Doctrine which is taught by the Pastors of the Church agree eable to the word of God, under pain of damnation John 6. and last, he that believes not is condemned already, the wrath of God Abideth on him;
wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for Conscience sake, and it may be surther answered, granting the obedience required from the Text alledged:
Wherefore you must needs be Subject, not only for wrath, but also for Conscience sake, and it may be surther answered, granting the Obedience required from the Text alleged:
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may be committed to the administration of Ecclesiastical persons no otherwise requires obedience then to the King as Supreame. 1. Pet. 2. 13. And to them only as put in authority under him for the punishment of evil doers,
may be committed to the administration of Ecclesiastical Persons not otherwise requires Obedience then to the King as Supreme. 1. Pet. 2. 13. And to them only as put in Authority under him for the punishment of evil doers,
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which word Power, is solely Obligatorie to the Conscience, where we must lawfully distinguish betweene the Soveraignty of the power, which renders things in themselves,
which word Power, is solely Obligatory to the Conscience, where we must lawfully distinguish between the Sovereignty of the power, which renders things in themselves,
for their matter and nature simply indisferent, necessarie to be obeyed; (and no otherwise, bindes the Conscience than in regard of Obedience due to Christian Magistrates, in lawfull things) and the matter and nature of the Laws enacted and enjoyned:
for their matter and nature simply indisferent, necessary to be obeyed; (and no otherwise, binds the Conscience than in regard of obedience due to Christian Magistrates, in lawful things) and the matter and nature of the Laws enacted and enjoined:
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for the well governing of the Church; (being good Laws) do binde in Conscience in respect of contempt and disobedience to the higher Powers (to whom providence has committed the management of such afairs) but not in respect of the things commannded:
for the well governing of the Church; (being good Laws) do bind in Conscience in respect of contempt and disobedience to the higher Powers (to whom providence has committed the management of such Affairs) but not in respect of the things commanded:
As when the Magistrate for some prositable or Politick, or Religious end, commands a Lent to be kept, that is for some dayes abstinence from Flesh, it is not the eating or not eating of Flesh, that simply displeaseth and oflends God, (and so binds the Conscience) but the contempt of the Law,
As when the Magistrate for Some profitable or Politic, or Religious end, commands a Lent to be kept, that is for Some days abstinence from Flesh, it is not the eating or not eating of Flesh, that simply displeaseth and oflends God, (and so binds the Conscience) but the contempt of the Law,
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and wilfull and obstinate disobedience to the Magistrate, whose power of makeing Laws, and exacting obedience is of God, (by whom Kings Raign and Princes decree Justice.)
and wilful and obstinate disobedience to the Magistrate, whose power of making Laws, and exacting Obedience is of God, (by whom Kings Reign and Princes Decree justice.)
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Nor are the positive Laws of Men (which corsist not of things in their own nature necessary to salvation: (for such can no Man make others than are contained in the Scriptures) but consisting of things in themselves indifferent, nod otherwise necessary then as they bear the stampant Impression of the higher Powers, otherwise Obligatorie to the Conscierce,
Nor Are the positive Laws of Men (which corsist not of things in their own nature necessary to salvation: (for such can no Man make Others than Are contained in the Scriptures) but consisting of things in themselves indifferent, nod otherwise necessary then as they bear the stampant Impression of the higher Powers, otherwise Obligatory to the Conscierce,
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He therefore can only make Laws to binde the Conscience that is able to save and to destroy (that is only God) so that the Laws of Princes by virtre of their deputation from God,
He Therefore can only make Laws to bind the Conscience that is able to save and to destroy (that is only God) so that the Laws of Princes by virtre of their deputation from God,
which is the reason whereby the Apostle in the precedent verses of this Chapter enforces obedience to the higher powers NONLATINALPHABET for there is no power but of God:
which is the reason whereby the Apostle in the precedent Verses of this Chapter inforces Obedience to the higher Powers for there is no power but of God:
Power however subjectively, objectively or terminatively humane, yet is originally Divine, the power in God and the Magistrate is the same only this difference, in God primitively and inhaerent, in the Magistrare derivitively and adhaerent,
Power however subjectively, objectively or terminatively humane, yet is originally Divine, the power in God and the Magistrate is the same only this difference, in God primitively and inherent, in the Magistrate derivitively and adhaerent,
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and ordinarie men, by Creation, but by Divine institution, and ordination, Magistrates so neerly resemble God as they are called by his name Ps. 82. 6. ver. I have said ye are Gods. God hath joyned the Magistrare with himselfe in the same Law of obedience and obligation, Ezra 7. 26. ver. and whosoever will not do the Law of thy God,
and ordinary men, by Creation, but by Divine Institution, and ordination, Magistrates so nearly resemble God as they Are called by his name Ps. 82. 6. ver. I have said you Are God's God hath joined the Magistrate with himself in the same Law of Obedience and obligation, Ezra 7. 26. ver. and whosoever will not do the Law of thy God,
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True it is, none can hinder the Conscience but God, so that we must take in God in the Magistrate and then commands of Magistrates which are lawfull by virtue of Gods power, wherewith they are vested, binde the Conscience for Gods sake,
True it is, none can hinder the Conscience but God, so that we must take in God in the Magistrate and then commands of Magistrates which Are lawful by virtue of God's power, wherewith they Are vested, bind the Conscience for God's sake,
It ha's been a maxime amongst the wisest Legislators, that whoever would settle good Laws, must proceed in them with a sinister opinion of all mankinde,
It ha been a maxim among the Wisest Legislators, that whoever would settle good Laws, must proceed in them with a sinister opinion of all mankind,
and he that can win a Crown may lawfully weare it, which principle most evidently prostitutes the Diadem to the envie and emulation of every mans avarice,
and he that can win a Crown may lawfully wear it, which principle most evidently prostitutes the Diadem to the envy and emulation of every men avarice,
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and take possession, they cannot be unjust or do any wrong, all which reasonings are the genuine wrecks of the shipwrack of Faith and a good Conscience.
and take possession, they cannot be unjust or do any wrong, all which reasonings Are the genuine wrecks of the shipwreck of Faith and a good Conscience.
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and ravish that fruit which appears beautifull to the eye, the Angel of the Lord, viz. (the voice of a good Conscience) withdraws their Arm, tells them the fruit is forbidden and soe secures it from Rape, and violation.
and ravish that fruit which appears beautiful to the eye, the Angel of the Lord, viz. (the voice of a good Conscience) withdraws their Arm, tells them the fruit is forbidden and so secures it from Rape, and violation.
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(Touch not mine anointed) wast thou not afraid to lift up thine hand to slay the Lords Anointed? said David to that young man the whose own mouth betrayed him of the murder of a Soveraign 2 Sam. 1. 14. and of himself,
(Touch not mine anointed) wast thou not afraid to lift up thine hand to slay the lords Anointed? said David to that young man the whose own Mouth betrayed him of the murder of a Sovereign 2 Sam. 1. 14. and of himself,
when in the capacity of a Subject, though under the promise of the Crown, God forbid that I should stretch forth my hands against the Lords Anointed 1 Sam - 24. 6. Divinity is circled in a Crown, and whoever with irreverend hands strikes at Majesty, by the same Act entitles himself a Traytor to God and Man;
when in the capacity of a Subject, though under the promise of the Crown, God forbid that I should stretch forth my hands against the lords Anointed 1 Same - 24. 6. Divinity is circled in a Crown, and whoever with irreverend hands strikes At Majesty, by the same Act entitles himself a Traitor to God and Man;
and their Obligation becomes indifferent and so renders their observance meerly prudent and expedient as may best comport with the Subects interest, humor, pride,
and their Obligation becomes indifferent and so renders their observance merely prudent and expedient as may best comport with the Subjects Interest, humour, pride,
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or bear the burden then it is too heavy for him, nor can it be reasonably expected men should longer remain in Egypr, or Babylon, viz - (under the power of any Law) then they have opportunity to return,
or bear the burden then it is too heavy for him, nor can it be reasonably expected men should longer remain in Egypr, or Babylon, videlicet - (under the power of any Law) then they have opportunity to return,
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And would the world but once be convinced that Magistrates, who are called Gods Ps. 82. 6. (because all government derives its power from God) inherit a jurisdiction over the Consciences of men, and that all their Laws:
And would the world but once be convinced that Magistrates, who Are called God's Ps. 82. 6. (Because all government derives its power from God) inherit a jurisdiction over the Consciences of men, and that all their Laws:
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And all commands of Magistrares not interfeeling with the precepts of God be his, whose indeed as such they are) not grievious 1. John 5. 3. and his commandements are not grievious, wherefore ye must.
And all commands of Magistrares not interfeeling with the Precepts of God be his, whose indeed as such they Are) not grievious 1. John 5. 3. and his Commandments Are not grievious, Wherefore you must.
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for the Lords sake be not corrupted in your judgments, and so led out of the way of your duty and obedience, by every ignus fatuus, that pretends Conscience, that great incendiarie of government and Laws) when as you have been taught as the truth is in Jesus, that no pretence of Conscience can justly absolve you from that debt to the higher powers, which you ly under the obligation of good Consciences to discharge,
for the lords sake be not corrupted in your Judgments, and so led out of the Way of your duty and Obedience, by every ignus fatuus, that pretends Conscience, that great incendiary of government and Laws) when as you have been taught as the truth is in jesus, that no pretence of Conscience can justly absolve you from that debt to the higher Powers, which you lie under the obligation of good Consciences to discharge,
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and all those of what perswasion soever, now abused, their liberty under the Gospel, for Cloaks of nonconformity, maliciousness or as occasion to the flesh to nourish the genuine brats of it, Faction, Schism, Strife, Debate Pevishness or humor:
and all those of what persuasion soever, now abused, their liberty under the Gospel, for Cloaks of nonconformity, maliciousness or as occasion to the Flesh to nourish the genuine brats of it, Faction, Schism, Strife, Debate Peevishness or humour:
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It is observed by some that St. Paul writ this Epistle to the Christians at Rome, when Nero a great Enemy of the Christian Religion sate upon the Throne, under whose Tyranny the Faith of our Lord Jesus was dayly in danger to have been baited at the fiery stake,
It is observed by Some that Saint Paul writ this Epistle to the Christians At Room, when Nero a great Enemy of the Christian Religion sat upon the Throne, under whose Tyranny the Faith of our Lord jesus was daily in danger to have been baited At the fiery stake,
If they that resisted the power of Nero, that graceless Monster, merited damnation, what punishment are they worthy of, that speak evil of the dignity, despise the dominion,
If they that resisted the power of Nero, that graceless Monster, merited damnation, what punishment Are they worthy of, that speak evil of the dignity, despise the dominion,
and if of God, then all that deny the King his Supremacy under God, crying no King but Jesus, and under pretence of Christian Liberty urge a dispensation from the Civil power, do plainly erre, not knowing the Scriptures,
and if of God, then all that deny the King his Supremacy under God, crying no King but jesus, and under pretence of Christian Liberty urge a Dispensation from the Civil power, do plainly err, not knowing the Scriptures,
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or not favouring the things that be of God, for by the Doctrine of St. Paul, out of the Scriptures and undeniably of God, all orders and degrees of Men owe obedience and subjection to the Civil power.
or not favouring the things that be of God, for by the Doctrine of Saint Paul, out of the Scriptures and undeniably of God, all order and Degrees of Men owe Obedience and subjection to the Civil power.
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Ah let not the dreams, and pretended revelations of every man, that calls himself a Prophet, prevaile against that more sure word of Prophecy, ( viz. the Scriptures of the old and new Testament) 2. Pet. 1. 19. to which you do well to take heed, till the day dawn,
Ah let not the dreams, and pretended revelations of every man, that calls himself a Prophet, prevail against that more sure word of Prophecy, (viz. the Scriptures of the old and new Testament) 2. Pet. 1. 19. to which you do well to take heed, till the day dawn,
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but beloved remember ye the words spoken of before, by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ Jude 17. 1 Tim. 4. 1. 2. Pet. 23. that ye fall not from your stedfastness,
but Beloved Remember you the words spoken of before, by the Apostles of our Lord jesus christ U^de 17. 1 Tim. 4. 1. 2. Pet. 23. that you fallen not from your steadfastness,
I know there be many now engaged (under the misprision of well meaning, though deluded Consciences) with the multitude of those that oppose themselves,
I know there be many now engaged (under the Misprision of well meaning, though deluded Consciences) with the multitude of those that oppose themselves,
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For Moses his rod cast upon the ground, will turn into a Serpent, and carries a sting in the Tayl. Wilt thou not be afraid of the power, in which sence give me leave to apply that of the Orator to Mark Anthony Miror te Antoni quorum facta imiteris, eorum exitus non perhorrescere.
For Moses his rod cast upon the ground, will turn into a Serpent, and carries a sting in the Tayl. Wilt thou not be afraid of the power, in which sense give me leave to apply that of the Orator to Mark Anthony Mirror te Antoni quorum facta imiteris, Their exitus non perhorrescere.
I stand amazed they dread not the fearfull end of those whose workes they imitate, Jude 11. wo unto them for they have gon in the way of Cain & ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward,
I stand amazed they dread not the fearful end of those whose works they imitate, U^de 11. woe unto them for they have gone in the Way of Cain & ran greedily After the error of balaam for reward,
and so I pass from all that ought to be subject to all that in any sence beare rule, from the King as Supreame to all that are put in authority under him.
and so I pass from all that ought to be Subject to all that in any sense bear Rule, from the King as Supreme to all that Are put in Authority under him.
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and give me leave to bind this exhortation upon whom it may concern upon a threefold consideration. 1. The obligation of a good Conscience. 2. The conviction of gainsayers. 3. The peace,
and give me leave to bind this exhortation upon whom it may concern upon a threefold consideration. 1. The obligation of a good Conscience. 2. The conviction of gainsayers. 3. The peace,
or delusion, but must punish his sin, for he is the Minister of God, a revenger (and is under the Obligation of Conscience) to execute wrath upon every man that doth evil,
or delusion, but must Punish his since, for he is the Minister of God, a revenger (and is under the Obligation of Conscience) to execute wrath upon every man that does evil,
and if there be a divine Obligation upon all humane Laws, (not contrarie to the divine will) then all that suffer for not obeying the Civil power (in all lawfull things) plainly suffer as evil doers, however they fondly hug their chains:
and if there be a divine Obligation upon all humane Laws, (not contrary to the divine will) then all that suffer for not obeying the Civil power (in all lawful things) plainly suffer as evil doers, however they fondly hug their chains:
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which shall one day appeare to their shame, but to the joy of such Magistrates as regard not the plea or accusation of their misguided Consciences, discharge their own in punishing their obliquities, not delaying Judgement or turning away the face of Justice.
which shall one day appear to their shame, but to the joy of such Magistrates as regard not the plea or accusation of their misguided Consciences, discharge their own in punishing their obliquities, not delaying Judgement or turning away the face of justice.
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and not do her duty to be counted a moderate man, let me speake to him in the words of a late Reverend Prelate of this Diocess, viz. Bishop Sanderson, spoken upon the same occasion he makes an ill purchase for himself, that foregoes the least part of his Duty to gain a little popularity, the breath of the people being but a sorry plaister for a wounded Conscience, a good Conscience shall bestead you more then a thousand witnesses,
and not do her duty to be counted a moderate man, let me speak to him in the words of a late Reverend Prelate of this Diocese, viz. Bishop Sanderson, spoken upon the same occasion he makes an ill purchase for himself, that foregoes the least part of his Duty to gain a little popularity, the breath of the people being but a sorry plaster for a wounded Conscience, a good Conscience shall besteaded you more then a thousand Witnesses,
It is the demonstration of experience, that the fruit of indulgence, and suspention of Justice, is but the hardning the offender as the Sun doth clay, degenerate mankind being mostly of that mould,
It is the demonstration of experience, that the fruit of indulgence, and suspension of justice, is but the hardening the offender as the Sun does clay, degenerate mankind being mostly of that mould,
and so I come to the 3d. and last consideration, viz. the peace and security of the King and Kingdom, that Magistrate that suffers any vice to grow, bears the Sword in vain,
and so I come to the 3d. and last consideration, viz. the peace and security of the King and Kingdom, that Magistrate that suffers any vice to grow, bears the Sword in vain,
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It is notoriously evident that pretence of liberty of Conscience and immunity under Christ, from Temporal jurisdiction, is the only Jonah that now troubles the waters of our peace & scecurity, under the present setlement of the higher powers,
It is notoriously evident that pretence of liberty of Conscience and immunity under christ, from Temporal jurisdiction, is the only Jonah that now Troubles the waters of our peace & scecurity, under the present settlement of the higher Powers,
and threatneth with the tempest of a return to a miserable Anarchie and confusion, unless he be speedily thrown overboard, to prevent the shipwrack and allay the storm;
and threatens with the tempest of a return to a miserable Anarchy and confusion, unless he be speedily thrown overboard, to prevent the shipwreck and allay the storm;
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That Cloud which is inauspiciously gathering (I had almost said) already formed, through the influence of indulgence to more formerly scrupulous then wisely tender Consciences, will ere long drop down in haile,
That Cloud which is inauspiciously gathering (I had almost said) already formed, through the influence of indulgence to more formerly scrupulous then wisely tender Consciences, will ere long drop down in hail,
and scattered, Ps. 106. 30. and Phenehes stood up and executed judgement and the plague was stayed, God grant these things may be timely considered, by whom they most concern,
and scattered, Ps. 106. 30. and Phenehes stood up and executed judgement and the plague was stayed, God grant these things may be timely considered, by whom they most concern,
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and so rule the heart of thy chosen servant Charles our King and Governour, that he knowing whose Minister he is, may above all things seeke thy honour and glory,
and so Rule the heart of thy chosen servant Charles our King and Governor, that he knowing whose Minister he is, may above all things seek thy honour and glory,
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and that we & all his subjects duly considering what authority he hath may faithfully serve honour and humbly obey him, in thee and for thee according to thy blessed word and ordinance,
and that we & all his subject's duly considering what Authority he hath may faithfully serve honour and humbly obey him, in thee and for thee according to thy blessed word and Ordinance,
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