A sermon preached on the thirtieth of January, 1678/9 being the anniversary of the martyrdom of King Charles the First of blessed memory, and published at the request of some friends / by Edward Pelling ...
or were not a fresh Generation sufficiently informed touching that Execrable Murder, whereof their Parents were guilty this Day, it would be necessary for me to give you an account of the sad Occasion of our meeting now.
or were not a fresh Generation sufficiently informed touching that Execrable Murder, whereof their Parents were guilty this Day, it would be necessary for me to give you an account of the sad Occasion of our meeting now.
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But the Clamour of the World about our ears, the Judgments of God that have alarm'd us even at our doors, that Reproach and Infamy which this Nation lyeth under, those Miseries we have felt, and those we fore-see;
But the Clamour of the World about our ears, the Judgments of God that have alarmed us even At our doors, that Reproach and Infamy which this nation lies under, those Misery's we have felt, and those we foresee;
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but above all the Consciences in our breasts, cannot but storm us into a Confession, that this day the Anointed of the Lord was cut off, the Honour of Christians, the Wonder of Ages, the Mirrour of Kings, the Noblest of Martyrs, and the best of Men.
but above all the Consciences in our breasts, cannot but storm us into a Confessi, that this day the Anointed of the Lord was Cut off, the Honour of Christians, the Wonder of Ages, the Mirror of Kings, the Noblest of Martyrs, and the best of Men.
let Christianity hide her Face, and let the Thrones of Princes be cover'd with Sack-cloth; let the Voice of Loyalty be still, and let all Faces gather blackness;
let Christianity hide her Face, and let the Thrones of Princes be covered with sackcloth; let the Voice of Loyalty be still, and let all Faces gather blackness;
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that Majesty should be accused for Disloyalty to the People, that Subjects should oppress their Sovereign by such pompous and solemn Artifices of Cruelty;
that Majesty should be accused for Disloyalty to the People, that Subject's should oppress their Sovereign by such pompous and solemn Artifices of Cruelty;
that Christians, who are commanded to Obey for Conscience sake, should for Conscience sake Rebell, for Conscience sake turn the whole Land into an Aceldama, a Field of Blood,
that Christians, who Are commanded to Obey for Conscience sake, should for Conscience sake Rebel, for Conscience sake turn the Whole Land into an Aceldama, a Field of Blood,
But as long as the Fifth of November and the Thirtieth of January stand in our Calendar in Red Letters, we shall never want occasion of informing the World (if it be not inform'd enough already) of the bloody Attempts of the Romish, and the Reformed Jesuite, the Devil with a Crucifix and a Legend,
But as long as the Fifth of November and the Thirtieth of January stand in our Calendar in Read Letters, we shall never want occasion of informing the World (if it be not informed enough already) of the bloody Attempts of the Romish, and the Reformed Jesuit, the devil with a Crucifix and a Legend,
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The Argument which has been used by many men to prove the Papacy to be Antichrist, is this, that the Pope exalteth himself above all that is called God, that is (as some Divines understand it) above the Kings of the Earth, arrogating to himself a Power over them in things Spiritual, and in Temporal matters too, in ordine ad Spiritualia. If this be true, I know not how They can rub the mark of the Beast out of Their Foreheads, who pretending to be Reformers, have claimed the same Power over Kings, whom they are pleased to call Tyrants,
The Argument which has been used by many men to prove the Papacy to be Antichrist, is this, that the Pope Exalteth himself above all that is called God, that is (as Some Divines understand it) above the Kings of the Earth, arrogating to himself a Power over them in things Spiritual, and in Temporal matters too, in Order ad Spiritualia. If this be true, I know not how They can rub the mark of the Beast out of Their Foreheads, who pretending to be Reformers, have claimed the same Power over Kings, whom they Are pleased to call Tyrants,
as the Pope doth over those whom he is pleased to call Hereticks. Sure I am, 'tis an Antichristian Principle which was never held till these last days,
as the Pope does over those whom he is pleased to call Heretics. Sure I am, it's an Antichristian Principle which was never held till these last days,
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And into the bargain, 'tis a Principle so seditious, that I am not afraid to say, 'Twas the Trumpet that sounded a Battalia in 1642. And the Ax that cut off the Kings head in 1648. I find those who were good Christians, and Loyal Subjects, opposing this Principle throughout the late Troubles, (when Goodwin and Bridges, and the rest of those Rebels defended it in Print,) particularly, the Judicious and Excellent Dr. Hammond did learnedly confute it in that Treatise of his — Of Resisting the Lawful Magistrate, which was written in the Heat of the War;
And into the bargain, it's a Principle so seditious, that I am not afraid to say, 'Twas the Trumpet that sounded a Battalions in 1642. And the Ax that Cut off the Kings head in 1648. I find those who were good Christians, and Loyal Subject's, opposing this Principle throughout the late Troubles, (when Goodwyn and Bridges, and the rest of those Rebels defended it in Print,) particularly, the Judicious and Excellent Dr. Hammond did learnedly confute it in that Treatise of his — Of Resisting the Lawful Magistrate, which was written in the Heat of the War;
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A man might wonder, that since God hath brought a Calm upon this Land by the Happy Restauration of an Exil'd Prince, the same boisterous Euroclydon should rise again upon our Coasts, to sink this Kingdom deeper than ever in a Gulph of miseries;
A man might wonder, that since God hath brought a Cam upon this Land by the Happy Restauration of an Exiled Prince, the same boisterous Euroclydon should rise again upon our Coasts, to sink this Kingdom Deeper than ever in a Gulf of misery's;
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But such is the temper of men who love to swim upon the top, like mire in troubled Waters, that nothing is a greater Eye-sore to them, than a lasting Peace.
But such is the temper of men who love to swim upon the top, like mire in troubled Waters, that nothing is a greater Eyesore to them, than a lasting Peace.
We know, that some pretending to wit and Policy (I wish I may say Christianity too) have declared to this purpose, that The King is King by Law, that Government is not Jure Divino, but that the Country-Swain hath as good a Title to his Cottage as the King hath to his Crown.
We know, that Some pretending to wit and Policy (I wish I may say Christianity too) have declared to this purpose, that The King is King by Law, that Government is not Jure Divino, but that the Country-Swain hath as good a Title to his Cottage as the King hath to his Crown.
And I confess, if St. Hobbs, or St. Machiavil, be as Authentick as St. Paul, if once the Scriptures come to be degraded into the same Classis with Magna Charta, and the Voice of the People be made as Authoritative as the Word of God; so it is.
And I confess, if Saint Hobbs, or Saint machiavelli, be as Authentic as Saint Paul, if once the Scriptures come to be degraded into the same Classis with Magna Charta, and the Voice of the People be made as Authoritative as the Word of God; so it is.
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and he that is not so quick-sighted as Lynceus, may yet easily fore-see, that when ever it shall be radicated in the Consciences of a Tumultuous Rout (and there be many aking Teeth among us) it will Ruine it in another.
and he that is not so quick-sighted as Lynceus, may yet Easily foresee, that when ever it shall be radicated in the Consciences of a Tumultuous Rout (and there be many aching Teeth among us) it will Ruin it in Another.
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For these Reasons, I hope it will not seem either unseasonable; or unnecessary, if to answer those Obligations, which Religion and Allegiance both have laid upon me, I discourse at this time touching the Chief Magistrates Authority;
For these Reasons, I hope it will not seem either unseasonable; or unnecessary, if to answer those Obligations, which Religion and Allegiance both have laid upon me, I discourse At this time touching the Chief Magistrates authority;
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and would fain have it pass as a piece of Courtship and Flattery brought into Request of late by some Prelates of this Church, by one especially, whose Head was more worth than the Noblest Dathan 's that ever followed Corah in his Conspiracy.
and would fain have it pass as a piece of Courtship and Flattery brought into Request of late by Some Prelates of this Church, by one especially, whose Head was more worth than the Noblest Dathan is that ever followed Corah in his conspiracy.
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which I hope will be enough to satisfie any man but an Atheist, but an Unreasonable Machiavillian, but Haughty and Insolent Innovators, who are given to Changes,
which I hope will be enough to satisfy any man but an Atheist, but an Unreasonable Machiavellian, but Haughty and Insolent Innovators, who Are given to Changes,
There were some lately converted from Judaism to Christianity, who did greatly question whether the Roman Government they lived under then was from God,
There were Some lately converted from Judaism to Christianity, who did greatly question whither the Roman Government they lived under then was from God,
as that was under the Kings of Israel. The Pharisees once put the Case to our Saviour, Whether it were lawful to give Tribute unto Caesar or not, Mat. 22. 17. Though they were forced of Necessity to submit to the Roman Yoke,
as that was under the Kings of Israel. The Pharisees once put the Case to our Saviour, Whither it were lawful to give Tribute unto Caesar or not, Mathew 22. 17. Though they were forced of Necessity to submit to the Roman Yoke,
For their frequent Rebellions, and endeavours to set themselves free from the Heathen's power, were a plain Argument of their perswasion, that their Jurisdiction over them was an Illegal Usurpation;
For their frequent Rebellions, and endeavours to Set themselves free from the Heathen's power, were a plain Argument of their persuasion, that their Jurisdiction over them was an Illegal Usurpation;
and Grotius fetcheth it out of the Talmud, that they were wont to say, We have no King but God. Now this opinion, that the Romans were not their Lawful Governours, continued still in the breasts of some Converts:
and Grotius Fetches it out of the Talmud, that they were wont to say, We have no King but God. Now this opinion, that the Romans were not their Lawful Governors, continued still in the breasts of Some Converts:
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Again, there was another mistake on the Heathen's part, who, among other Calumnies, did cast this Reproach upon the Christians, that they were disloyal, and seditious;
Again, there was Another mistake on the Heathen's part, who, among other Calumnies, did cast this Reproach upon the Christians, that they were disloyal, and seditious;
and the pretence for their malicious Accusation was this, because they cryed up their Liberty, and refused to Sacrifice to Pagan Deities, and would not swear by the Emperour's Genius, and the like.
and the pretence for their malicious Accusation was this, Because they cried up their Liberty, and refused to Sacrifice to Pagan Deities, and would not swear by the Emperor's Genius, and the like.
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and when St. Paul wrote this, the Power was in the hands of Nero, who was as great a Monster as ever the World bred, excepting Cromwell. Add to this, that of Daniel, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever,
and when Saint Paul wrote this, the Power was in the hands of Nero, who was as great a Monster as ever the World bred, excepting Cromwell. Add to this, that of daniel, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever,
and He changeth the times and seasons, He removeth Kings, and setteth up Kings, Dan. 2. 20. That of the Psalmist, I have said, ye are Gods, that is, in His place,
and He changes the times and seasons, He Removeth Kings, and sets up Kings, Dan. 2. 20. That of the Psalmist, I have said, you Are God's, that is, in His place,
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unless it were given thee from Above, Joh. 19. 11. That, Subjection is required of us not only for wrath, but also for Conscience sake, over which none but God alone hath an immediate power; that, he who Rebelleth is not only a Traytor against the Laws of men, but a Sinner in grain against the Laws of God;
unless it were given thee from Above, John 19. 11. That, Subjection is required of us not only for wrath, but also for Conscience sake, over which none but God alone hath an immediate power; that, he who Rebelleth is not only a Traitor against the Laws of men, but a Sinner in grain against the Laws of God;
and the Result of them plainly is this, That the Supreme Power is of Divine Right, because it is set up, not only by Gods Permission, but by his Institution and Appointment; by his Warrant and Ordinance Imperial do Kings reign:
and the Result of them plainly is this, That the Supreme Power is of Divine Right, Because it is Set up, not only by God's Permission, but by his Institution and Appointment; by his Warrant and Ordinance Imperial do Kings Reign:
so that he that lifteth up his hand against the Lords Anointed, striketh at the Face of God himself; as he told Samuel, that the Jews had rejected Him, (the Lord of Life himself) that He should not Reign over them, 1 Sam. 8. 7. 2. If now in the second place we argue from Reason:
so that he that lifts up his hand against the lords Anointed, striketh At the Face of God himself; as he told Samuel, that the jews had rejected Him, (the Lord of Life himself) that He should not Reign over them, 1 Sam. 8. 7. 2. If now in the second place we argue from Reason:
and our Passions being so various and turbulent, and our Wills being so perverse, we cannot imagine how there should be among us any Order without Rule; nor any Rule without Law-Makers; and therefore a Governour is of God's Appointment, who never decreeth the End, without decreeing the Means first.
and our Passion being so various and turbulent, and our Wills being so perverse, we cannot imagine how there should be among us any Order without Rule; nor any Rule without Law-Makers; and Therefore a Governor is of God's Appointment, who never decreeth the End, without decreeing the Means First.
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that he comes into the world invested naturally with a Title to it, and with Liberty in it, and so no Man can take his Inheritance from him, without his own suffrage and consent.
that he comes into the world invested naturally with a Title to it, and with Liberty in it, and so no Man can take his Inheritance from him, without his own suffrage and consent.
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and 'tis reasonable they should do so, that by these Advantages he may be enabled the better to protect them. But when this is done, all is done that is in the power of Man to do.
and it's reasonable they should do so, that by these Advantages he may be enabled the better to Pact them. But when this is done, all is done that is in the power of Man to do.
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he must bear a Sword in his hand to execute Capital Punishment upon Malefactors in Cases Criminal; or else it cannot be that a Kingdom should stand. Now, this Power can be given him by none but God himself, whose Vicegerent and Representative he is.
he must bear a Sword in his hand to execute Capital Punishment upon Malefactors in Cases Criminal; or Else it cannot be that a Kingdom should stand. Now, this Power can be given him by none but God himself, whose Vicegerent and Representative he is.
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yet it was never granted by any Christian, that a man hath any power to kill himself. He may sell his Estate; he may give away his Liberty, chain himself to an Oar as a Galley-Slave,
yet it was never granted by any Christian, that a man hath any power to kill himself. He may fell his Estate; he may give away his Liberty, chain himself to an Oar as a Galley-Slave,
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He may open a Vein, or amputate a Member for the preservation of the rest; but kill himself he cannot, without being felo de se, guilty of his own blood:
He may open a Vein, or amputate a Member for the preservation of the rest; but kill himself he cannot, without being Fellow de se, guilty of his own blood:
Now, what he is not able to do himself, how can he impower another to do it for him? How can I communicate that to him which I have no Right to my self? Since no man is Lord of his own life, no man hath liberty to rob himself of it,
Now, what he is not able to do himself, how can he empower Another to do it for him? How can I communicate that to him which I have no Right to my self? Since no man is Lord of his own life, no man hath liberty to rob himself of it,
By whomsoever he is Chosen, by God alone he Reigneth; his Crown and Scepter, his Prerogatives and Royalties he holdeth of Him, and of none besides. Take the World distributively or collectively, either Man by Man,
By whomsoever he is Chosen, by God alone he Reigneth; his Crown and Sceptre, his Prerogatives and Royalties he holds of Him, and of none beside. Take the World distributively or collectively, either Man by Man,
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For though he be not under the fear of Law, being exempt from all manner of Penalty, yet it is confessed by all Divines and Lawyers, that the directive power of Laws doth oblige him.
For though he be not under the Fear of Law, being exempt from all manner of Penalty, yet it is confessed by all Divines and Lawyers, that the directive power of Laws does oblige him.
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Who knoweth not, that God hath bound him to the respects of publick Honesty, though he hath not made him liable to a publick Rod? Who knoweth not, that the Laws of Nature and Religion do oblige him as he is a Man,
Who Knoweth not, that God hath bound him to the respects of public Honesty, though he hath not made him liable to a public Rod? Who Knoweth not, that the Laws of Nature and Religion do oblige him as he is a Man,
and much more as he is Prince? Who knows not, that he is under the Municipal Laws of his Kingdom, such as is the Petition of Right here with us? To these he hath bound himself by his Own Consent: And who knows not, that a Promise or an Oath obligeth him too? and that sometimes he is more careful to keep it than his very Subjects are? But yet,
and much more as he is Prince? Who knows not, that he is under the Municipal Laws of his Kingdom, such as is the Petition of Right Here with us? To these he hath bound himself by his Own Consent: And who knows not, that a Promise or an Oath obliges him too? and that sometime he is more careful to keep it than his very Subject's Are? But yet,
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if a Prince will abuse his Power, and the Law too, he is not subject to any manner of Compulsion, being accountable only unto God, who alone hath Seal'd his Commission. It is a violation of the Laws of God and Nature both, to drag a Supreme Magistrate into a Court of Judicature; and I never read but of two that were ever haled so since the World stood, the King of Israel before Pilate, and the King of England before Bradshaw, who was by far the greater Knave of the two,
if a Prince will abuse his Power, and the Law too, he is not Subject to any manner of Compulsion, being accountable only unto God, who alone hath Sealed his Commission. It is a violation of the Laws of God and Nature both, to drag a Supreme Magistrate into a Court of Judicature; and I never read but of two that were ever haled so since the World stood, the King of Israel before Pilate, and the King of England before Bradshaw, who was by Far the greater Knave of the two,
3. But the time spends, and therefore I must touch a little upon the next Argument, concerning the sense of the Ancients about the Divine Authority of the Supreme Magistrate.
3. But the time spends, and Therefore I must touch a little upon the next Argument, Concerning the sense of the Ancients about the Divine authority of the Supreme Magistrate.
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I, out of the Heathens themselves, who had no Candle to guide them but the light of Nature; and yet NONLATINALPHABET, Sayeth Homer, Kings are from God.
I, out of the heathens themselves, who had no Candle to guide them but the Light of Nature; and yet, Saith Homer, Kings Are from God.
and divers more have said, that Kings are God's Representatives, & à Deo secundi, next of all unto him. 2. Out of the Book of Wisdome, which though it be Apocryphal,
and diverse more have said, that Kings Are God's Representatives, & à God secundi, next of all unto him. 2. Out of the Book of Wisdom, which though it be Apocryphal,
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yet is very Ancient, Power is given you from the Lord, and Sovereignty from the Highest, Chap. 6. 3. 3. And if you enquire of the Primitive Christians; Clement in his Constitutions will tell you? That the King is, NONLATINALPHABET.
yet is very Ancient, Power is given you from the Lord, and Sovereignty from the Highest, Chap. 6. 3. 3. And if you inquire of the Primitive Christians; Clement in his Constitutions will tell you? That the King is,.
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That he hath received his Power from his hand, of whom he received his Soul. Chrysostome will inform you, that 'tis the work of Divine Wisdome, that some Rule, and others are in subjection.
That he hath received his Power from his hand, of whom he received his Soul. Chrysostom will inform you, that it's the work of Divine Wisdom, that Some Rule, and Others Are in subjection.
And Augustine is positive, that he who enthron'd Augustus, enthroned Nero too; that he who made Vespatian made also Domitian an Emperour; and that he, who set up Constantine the Christian, did set up also Julian the Apostate. What shall I speak of after Ages, which have all along spoken to the same effect? And what hath been said to this purpose, must be understood with relation to Lawful Magistrates only.
And Augustine is positive, that he who Enthroned Augustus, Enthroned Nero too; that he who made Vespasian made also Domitian an Emperor; and that he, who Set up Constantine the Christian, did Set up also Julian the Apostate. What shall I speak of After Ages, which have all along spoken to the same Effect? And what hath been said to this purpose, must be understood with Relation to Lawful Magistrates only.
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It sufficeth for the close of this matter, that it is, and ever hath been, the plain and honest Doctrine of the Church of England, and I should have wonder'd,
It Suffices for the close of this matter, that it is, and ever hath been, the plain and honest Doctrine of the Church of England, and I should have wondered,
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how any Wise man should not see it in the Homily against Rebellion, but that I do consider, that that Homily is a Looking-glass; wherein those, who have been Traytors, cannot but see their own guilt and deformity, and therefore do not care to look at all into it.
how any Wise man should not see it in the Homily against Rebellion, but that I do Consider, that that Homily is a Looking-glass; wherein those, who have been Traitors, cannot but see their own guilt and deformity, and Therefore do not care to look At all into it.
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For why should that man have any benefit from that Ordinance, which he will not submit to? Nay it is a Prime Act of Religion too to be obedient to the Magistrate, who beareth the stamp and image of God; and that, not only as he is a man, but chiefly as he is a Magistrate.
For why should that man have any benefit from that Ordinance, which he will not submit to? Nay it is a Prime Act of Religion too to be obedient to the Magistrate, who bears the stamp and image of God; and that, not only as he is a man, but chiefly as he is a Magistrate.
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I know there are some who make nothing of this Command, though the breach of it be attended with no less then Damnation; they can despise Government, and speak evil of Dignities, and pull them down from their Thrones, and take their Crowns from their Heads, and their Heads from their Shoulders, and yet think they are very Godly men too,
I know there Are Some who make nothing of this Command, though the breach of it be attended with no less then Damnation; they can despise Government, and speak evil of Dignities, and pull them down from their Thrones, and take their Crowns from their Heads, and their Heads from their Shoulders, and yet think they Are very Godly men too,
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but the cloak of an Hypocrite. According to this Rule the best Christians have carried themselves before Religion came to be Sophisticated. Witness the whole Company of the old Apologists;
but the cloak of an Hypocrite. According to this Rule the best Christians have carried themselves before Religion Come to be Sophisticated. Witness the Whole Company of the old Apologists;
that is, never was a true Christian found to be a Traitor to his Prince (though some in these latter dayes could have wish'd that that passage could have never been found in the Writings of Tertullian.) I cannot but take notice here of an ungodly and scandalous Evasion, which has been used by some who have come among us, partly from Tyber, and partly from the Lemain Lake; and like Herod and Pilate have consented together to do mischief.
that is, never was a true Christian found to be a Traitor to his Prince (though Some in these latter days could have wished that that passage could have never been found in the Writings of Tertullian.) I cannot but take notice Here of an ungodly and scandalous Evasion, which has been used by Some who have come among us, partly from Tiber, and partly from the Lemain Lake; and like Herod and Pilate have consented together to do mischief.
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Bellarmine and Parsons, and other Jesuits, have given this Reason, why the Primitive Christians rebell'd not, Quia deerant vires, Because they wanted strength And we cannot but lament when we consider that they, who have so bitterly declaimed against the Papist's, have yet lick'd up their principles, and prosecuted their design. But 'tis well known that Buchanan and Knox long ago, and Goodwin and his fry since; and (within these eight years) the Author of that Expedient, which was the fore-runner of the General Indulgence, have said the very same thing. But, not to speak of the quite contrary Testimonies of Cyprian; nor of the Thebanlegion, consisting of above 6000. in the Reign of Dioclesian, who suffer'd themselves to be cut in pieces rather than they would rebel;
Bellarmine and Parsons, and other Jesuits, have given this Reason, why the Primitive Christians rebelled not, Quia deerant vires, Because they wanted strength And we cannot but lament when we Consider that they, who have so bitterly declaimed against the Papist's, have yet licked up their principles, and prosecuted their Design. But it's well known that Buchanan and Knox long ago, and Goodwyn and his fry since; and (within these eight Years) the Author of that Expedient, which was the forerunner of the General Indulgence, have said the very same thing. But, not to speak of the quite contrary Testimonies of Cyprian; nor of the Thebanlegion, consisting of above 6000. in the Reign of Diocletian, who suffered themselves to be Cut in Pieces rather than they would rebel;
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and 'tis well known that Julian the Apostate's Army consisted of Christians for the most part, who though they had the Sword in their hands, yet could not lift them up,
and it's well known that Julian the Apostate's Army consisted of Christians for the most part, who though they had the Sword in their hands, yet could not lift them up,
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And as Guiccardine tells us how it pass'd for a Proverb, that Proprium est Ecclesiae Romanae odisse Caesares, it is Natural to the Church of Rome to hate Princes:
And as Guicciardini tells us how it passed for a Proverb, that Proprium est Ecclesiae Romanae Odyssey Caesares, it is Natural to the Church of Rome to hate Princes:
and an ingenious and good man, who hath of late excellently written upon our Liturgy, observes, that whereas we pray in our Letany, that God would deliver us from all Sedition, privy Conspiracy,
and an ingenious and good man, who hath of late excellently written upon our Liturgy, observes, that whereas we pray in our Letany, that God would deliver us from all Sedition, privy conspiracy,
Then beware we of those deceitful workers, who, like Rats that gnaw in the dark, do privily go about to undermine Government, by such poisonous Doctrines as these, that Kings may be deposed.
Then beware we of those deceitful workers, who, like Rats that gnaw in the dark, do privily go about to undermine Government, by such poisonous Doctrines as these, that Kings may be deposed.
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if Subjects cannot depose their King but by War, then they may raise an Army, and proclaim him a common Enemy, and at last take away his life: nay, that though sentence be not formally pronounced against him Ex Cathedrâ, yet a Prince his being guilty of Heresie doth ipso facto deprive him of all his Royalties,
if Subject's cannot depose their King but by War, then they may raise an Army, and proclaim him a Common Enemy, and At last take away his life: nay, that though sentence be not formally pronounced against him Ex Cathedrâ, yet a Prince his being guilty of Heresy does ipso facto deprive him of all his Royalties,
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that Henry the third was murder'd by Clement, and Henry the fourth by Ravaillac. These are such deep staines in his Holiness 's Sleeve, that all the waters of Tiber will not wash them out.
that Henry the third was murdered by Clement, and Henry the fourth by ravaillac. These Are such deep stains in his Holiness is Sleeve, that all the waters of Tiber will not wash them out.
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that these were only the Doctrines of the Canonists, and a few more; and the practices of some private men; and therefore they take it ill that they should charge it upon their whole Church: But 'tis observable what we find in the Controversial Letters, that when Blackwell, the Arch-Priest, advis'd the English Recusants to take the Oath of Allegiance, the Pope sent over a Breve, and forbad the Oath:
that these were only the Doctrines of the Canonists, and a few more; and the practices of Some private men; and Therefore they take it ill that they should charge it upon their Whole Church: But it's observable what we find in the Controversial Letters, that when Blackwell, the Arch-Priest, advised the English Recusants to take the Oath of Allegiance, the Pope sent over a Breve, and forbade the Oath:
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and Bellarmine reprehended Blackwell for an Apostate from the Catholick Faith. And in the dayes of King Charles, our blessed Martyr, Anno 47. when there were hopes that all parties would agree, the Papists subscribing to some Articles which tended to the confirmation of our Government, the Old man at Rome check't them,
and Bellarmine reprehended Blackwell for an Apostate from the Catholic Faith. And in the days of King Charles, our blessed Martyr, Anno 47. when there were hope's that all parties would agree, the Papists subscribing to Some Articles which tended to the confirmation of our Government, the Old man At Room checked them,
And since this Kings happy Restauration, when the Irish Remonstrance came out with hopes of gaining a Toleration, by the renouncing of some pestilent Doctrines, Peter Walsh the Contriver of it was Censur'd for his disobedience to the infallible Sea. To these I shall add but one observation more, that when Henry the third of France was murder'd, the Jesuites wrote a Book de justâ abdicatione Henrici tertii, wherein they affirm that it is lawful for any man to kill a Tyrant;
And since this Kings happy Restauration, when the Irish Remonstrance Come out with hope's of gaining a Toleration, by the renouncing of Some pestilent Doctrines, Peter Walsh the Contriver of it was Censured for his disobedience to the infallible Sea. To these I shall add but one observation more, that when Henry the third of France was murdered, the Jesuits wrote a Book de justâ abdication Henrici Third, wherein they affirm that it is lawful for any man to kill a Tyrant;
and that Book was allowed at Rome; my witness for this is Father Watson the Seminary Priest (in his Quodlibets;) and yet that very man, who accused the Jesuites, was afterwards executed for Treason himself. And now let the impartial world judge how it concerneth all States to spew those villains out of their land, who do not only like the Egyptian Frogs croak in Kings Chambers,
and that Book was allowed At Room; my witness for this is Father Watson the Seminary Priest (in his Quodlibets;) and yet that very man, who accused the Jesuits, was afterwards executed for Treason himself. And now let the impartial world judge how it concerns all States to spew those villains out of their land, who do not only like the Egyptian Frogs croak in Kings Chambers,
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And what a sad consideration is it, that they, who have called themselves the purest Protestants, should choose no principles to espouse and pursue, but the Jesuites? Let impartial men consider what seditious practices King James charged some Reformers with in the conference at Hampton Court;
And what a sad consideration is it, that they, who have called themselves the Purest Protestants, should choose no principles to espouse and pursue, but the Jesuits? Let impartial men Consider what seditious practices King James charged Some Reformers with in the conference At Hampton Court;
that, in the Geneva Translation of the Bible, the Marginal Note upon the 2 Chron. 15. 16. taxeth Asa for deposing his Mother only, and not killing her:
that, in the Geneva translation of the bible, the Marginal Note upon the 2 Chronicles 15. 16. Taxes Asa for deposing his Mother only, and not killing her:
that the two great Apostles of the North did teach, that if Princes were Tyrants, their Subjects were free from all bonds of Allegiance, that it was as lawful to kill them as Wolves and Bears,
that the two great Apostles of the North did teach, that if Princes were Tyrants, their Subject's were free from all bonds of Allegiance, that it was as lawful to kill them as Wolves and Bears,
Let us consider that a Book formerly written against the Supreme Civil Magistrate (whereof Ficlerus a Papist was thought to be the Author) was proved to have been written by a Dissenter;
Let us Consider that a Book formerly written against the Supreme Civil Magistrate (whereof Ficlerus a Papist was Thought to be the Author) was proved to have been written by a Dissenter;
and that, in the very year when King Charls was beheaded, another book was Printed (and as some say, licensed by the Fag-end of the house of Commons) bearing this Title, Several Speeches deliver'd at a Conference concerning the power of Parliament to proceed against their King, which was found to have been the same with the seditious Pamphlet of Parsons the Jesuit, of Succession to the Crown. I say, whoso shall consider these things rightly (that I may not mention any new instances,
and that, in the very year when King Charls was beheaded, Another book was Printed (and as Some say, licensed by the Fag-end of the house of Commons) bearing this Title, Several Speeches Delivered At a Conference Concerning the power of Parliament to proceed against their King, which was found to have been the same with the seditious Pamphlet of Parsons the Jesuit, of Succession to the Crown. I say, whoso shall Consider these things rightly (that I may not mention any new instances,
and we may say of them, as was once said of one of their Fraternity, that they preached such a Gospel as was clad in Armour. From such Preachers as these, Good Lord deliver us.
and we may say of them, as was once said of one of their Fraternity, that they preached such a Gospel as was clad in Armour. From such Preachers as these, Good Lord deliver us.
Shall I crucifie your King? sayes Pilate. The Heathen could not but speak it with indignation and horrour. What? Crucifie your King? 'Tis such a Base as well as Barbarous Act,
Shall I crucify your King? Says Pilate. The Heathen could not but speak it with Indignation and horror. What? Crucify your King? It's such a Base as well as Barbarous Act,
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they said we have no King but Caesar; intimating, that had they been satisfied that Jesus was their King, they would not by any means have his blood shed,
they said we have no King but Caesar; intimating, that had they been satisfied that jesus was their King, they would not by any means have his blood shed,
They knew, by the Laws of God and nature, they ought not to murder any, much less their King; but they were not convinced that that man was He. But those sordid and degenerous Traitors, who executed their Malice upon this holy Martyr, they knew him to be their King, they confess't he was so at his tryal.
They knew, by the Laws of God and nature, they ought not to murder any, much less their King; but they were not convinced that that man was He. But those sordid and degenerous Traitors, who executed their Malice upon this holy Martyr, they knew him to be their King, they confessed he was so At his trial.
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They had Sworn Allegiance to him, nay they swore it in a Solemn Covenant of their own, in which little was good or tolerable but that very clause; and to let the world see how little they regarded, either Humanity or Religion, Promises or Oaths; to convince us that they feared neither Man, nor God, nor the Divel himself, they kept that Covenant where they should have broken it, and forswore it where they should have kept it.
They had Sworn Allegiance to him, nay they swore it in a Solemn Covenant of their own, in which little was good or tolerable but that very clause; and to let the world see how little they regarded, either Humanity or Religion, Promises or Oaths; to convince us that they feared neither Man, nor God, nor the devil himself, they kept that Covenant where they should have broken it, and forswore it where they should have kept it.
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and dedicated it to Venus: so did these cursed Miscreants (whose Religion was of the same size with their Loyalty) act all along under the Vizour of Religion (Their Father Lucifer is often transform'd into an Angel of light) they perjur'd themselves in the name of the Lord, enter'd into a wicked League in the name of the Lord;
and dedicated it to Venus: so did these cursed Miscreants (whose Religion was of the same size with their Loyalty) act all along under the Vizor of Religion (Their Father Lucifer is often transformed into an Angel of Light) they perjured themselves in the name of the Lord, entered into a wicked League in the name of the Lord;
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Religion, which assigneth an appartment in hell to every Rebel, and, I believe, the lowest Dungeon in hell to every Regicide; that, it seems, did bring the good King to the block, which should have upheld him in his throne.
Religion, which assigneth an apartment in hell to every Rebel, and, I believe, the lowest Dungeon in hell to every Regicide; that, it seems, did bring the good King to the block, which should have upheld him in his throne.
Is this the Glorious King they promised to make us? Is this the Holy Reformation which they cryed up to the skies? Holy did I say? This One act will make the memory of it odious, and detestable to all eternity;
Is this the Glorious King they promised to make us? Is this the Holy Reformation which they cried up to the skies? Holy did I say? This One act will make the memory of it odious, and detestable to all eternity;
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What I have said, was not intended to ease me of my Choler, or to provoke mens Passions (unless it be that of sorrow) or onely to rip open an Old Ulcer to enrage the Patient:
What I have said, was not intended to ease me of my Choler, or to provoke men's Passion (unless it be that of sorrow) or only to rip open an Old Ulcer to enrage the Patient:
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But to lay before you the Grand Impiety of the Fact, which indeed this Solemnity doth require of us in some measure, that out of a deep Sense of this Nations guilt, we may be stirred up (All of us) to be Humbled Truely and Sincerely for so foul a Crime,
But to lay before you the Grand Impiety of the Fact, which indeed this Solemnity does require of us in Some measure, that out of a deep Sense of this nations guilt, we may be stirred up (All of us) to be Humbled Truly and Sincerely for so foul a Crime,
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far enough, to be sure, from their own Threshold? One would think, that men who have been so horribly disloyal to the Father, if they were sensible of it indeed, and convinced in their Consciences that they sinned, would long ago (as one fruit of their Repentance) have shewn the most Dubtiful submission and obedience unto the Son. But 'tis sad to consider, that instead of a sincere Amendment, they are not yet come so far as to Judas his Remorse. For he Repented himself, saith the Text,
Far enough, to be sure, from their own Threshold? One would think, that men who have been so horribly disloyal to the Father, if they were sensible of it indeed, and convinced in their Consciences that they sinned, would long ago (as one fruit of their Repentance) have shown the most Dubtiful submission and Obedience unto the Son. But it's sad to Consider, that instead of a sincere Amendment, they Are not yet come so Far as to Judas his Remorse. For he Repented himself, Says the Text,
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as to make some Restitution of the Price of Blood; and moreover, that they were such friends to themselves, and so just to the whole Nation, as to bring forth such fruits of Righteousness, Peace,
as to make Some Restitution of the Price of Blood; and moreover, that they were such Friends to themselves, and so just to the Whole nation, as to bring forth such fruits of Righteousness, Peace,
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For if they would consider it, 'tis an Eternal reproach (besides many other mischiefs) which they have brought upon Religion by the Sin of this day; and for it's kind, greater,
For if they would Consider it, it's an Eternal reproach (beside many other mischiefs) which they have brought upon Religion by the since of this day; and for it's kind, greater,
then what the Romanists themselves have hitherto occasioned. They have murder'd Kings privately with poyson; they have assassinated Princes openly with Knives and Ponyards:
then what the Romanists themselves have hitherto occasioned. They have murdered Kings privately with poison; they have assassinated Princes openly with Knives and Poignards:
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The Jesuite has been but a Puny, in comparison of these Regicides; and yet I wish there were no Room for the Prophets complaint, I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright;
The Jesuit has been but a Puny, in comparison of these Regicides; and yet I wish there were no Room for the prophets complaint, I harkened and herd, but they spoke not aright;
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no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, what have I done, Jer. 8. 6. 2. But even we also are concern'd in the Duty of the Day, who were not concern'd as Actors in the Sin. There are thousands of us, that either were then unborn, or had not power so much as to make an attempt to rescue Innocence:
no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, what have I done, Jer. 8. 6. 2. But even we also Are concerned in the Duty of the Day, who were not concerned as Actors in the Sin. There Are thousands of us, that either were then unborn, or had not power so much as to make an attempt to rescue Innocence:
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But this notwithstanding, we are all of us concern'd to be throughly humbled for that, which was acted by other hands. For that sin hath redounded to the detriment of the whole Nation: And that Bloud is still clamarous against us in the language of those Soul's under the Altar, Rev. 6. 10. How long, O Lord, Holy and True, dost thou not judge and avenge our bloud on them that dwell on the Earth? and though Vengeance hath been coming upon us with a slow pace, yet if we repent not in time of our evil courses, God will reckon with us at last,
But this notwithstanding, we Are all of us concerned to be thoroughly humbled for that, which was acted by other hands. For that since hath redounded to the detriment of the Whole nation: And that Blood is still clamorous against us in the language of those Soul's under the Altar, Rev. 6. 10. How long, Oh Lord, Holy and True, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the Earth? and though Vengeance hath been coming upon us with a slow pace, yet if we Repent not in time of our evil courses, God will reckon with us At last,
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that in every of their Visitations there were some drams of the Golden Calf, so we have Reason to believe, that in every of our Visitations there have been some drops of that Sacred Bloud,
that in every of their Visitations there were Some drams of the Golden Calf, so we have Reason to believe, that in every of our Visitations there have been Some drops of that Sacred Blood,
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