Prosecution no persecution, or, The difference between suffering for disobedience and faction, and suffering for righteousness and Christ's sake truly discussed and stated in a sermon upon Phil. I. 29, preached at Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk on the 22th of March, 1681, being the time of the general assizes there held / by Nath. Bisbie ...
HE that would gain upon his Auditory, and win the Attentions and Affections of the people, must not onely be (as the Orator saith) ready and prepared to speak;
HE that would gain upon his Auditory, and win the Attentions and Affections of the people, must not only be (as the Orator Says) ready and prepared to speak;
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passing sometimes under the name of the Prophane, at other times under the hated appellation of Papists, (though as to the one, they may as well be Jews; and as to the other Devils) may conclude it a task not unsutable to the day, to set forth the true nature of Suffering, in opposition to the misrepresentations that are made of it in the World;
passing sometime under the name of the Profane, At other times under the hated appellation of Papists, (though as to the one, they may as well be jews; and as to the other Devils) may conclude it a task not unsuitable to the day, to Set forth the true nature of Suffering, in opposition to the misrepresentations that Are made of it in the World;
So that though the World frown, and throw its slavor and indignities upon you, you may notwithstanding bear and suffer all, rather than desert her establishment, founded by your Ancestors in a blessed and desirable Reformation;
So that though the World frown, and throw its slavor and indignities upon you, you may notwithstanding bear and suffer all, rather than desert her establishment, founded by your Ancestors in a blessed and desirable Reformation;
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This was the great commendation of the Philippians in my Text, For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ not only to believe on him but also to suffer for his sake. In which Words,
This was the great commendation of the Philippians in my Text, For unto you it is given in the behalf of christ not only to believe on him but also to suffer for his sake. In which Words,
or (as it is Ver. 1.) NONLATINALPHABET, To you the Saints at, in, or about Philippi; NONLATINALPHABET, with the Bishops and Deacons there; To you it is given:
or (as it is Ver. 1.), To you the Saints At, in, or about Philippi;, with the Bishops and Deacons there; To you it is given:
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To you the Saints, Qui Sanctitate saltem Sacramentali sancti, who have been Hallowed and Sanctified into a Church of Christ through Baptism in his Name, To you it is given:
To you the Saints, Qui Sanctitude Saltem Sacramentali sancti, who have been Hallowed and Sanctified into a Church of christ through Baptism in his Name, To you it is given:
This were to have infus'd into them a Spirit of Pride and Scorn, like that of the Saint-like Jews, (Isa. 65. 5.) to cry out, Stand by thy self, come not near me,
This were to have infused into them a Spirit of Pride and Scorn, like that of the Saintlike jews, (Isaiah 65. 5.) to cry out, Stand by thy self, come not near me,
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and really to have planted in them the Factious Seditious Humor which was found in Corah, and his Fellow Schismaticks, against Aaron and the rest of the Priesthood, (Numb. 16. 13.) You take too much upon you, seeing all the Congregation is holy;
and really to have planted in them the Factious Seditious Humour which was found in Corah, and his Fellow Schismatics, against Aaron and the rest of the Priesthood, (Numb. 16. 13.) You take too much upon you, seeing all the Congregation is holy;
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thereby shewing, that if the true Faith (the Faith that was by the Apostles first planted in the Church) be to be kept up, the Bishops and Clergy must be the men by name that do it:
thereby showing, that if the true Faith (the Faith that was by the Apostles First planted in the Church) be to be kept up, the Bishops and Clergy must be the men by name that do it:
Or if Persecution chance to arise, either from Enemies without, or from false Teachers or Brethren within, they must be the Antesignani, the first in the Conflict,
Or if Persecution chance to arise, either from Enemies without, or from false Teachers or Brothers within, they must be the Antesignani, the First in the Conflict,
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But certainly it is never better for the Church of Christ (be it at Philippi, or else where) then for the Saints to be with their Bishops and Deacons, in conjuction and communion together, both as to Faith and Suffering.
But Certainly it is never better for the Church of christ (be it At Philippi, or Else where) then for the Saints to be with their Bishops and Deacons, in conjunction and communion together, both as to Faith and Suffering.
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but then it is right, and as it should be, when Priest and People (like John the Baptist with his Saviour in his hands) go down into the Flood together to be Baptized with that Baptism:
but then it is right, and as it should be, when Priest and People (like John the Baptist with his Saviour in his hands) go down into the Flood together to be Baptised with that Baptism:
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for hanging upon the Cross (saith St. Ambrose) he made his Will, bequeathing his Body to the Jews, his Spirit to his Father, his Mother to the beloved Apostle, Paradise to the Thief, Hell to Sinners,
for hanging upon the Cross (Says Saint Ambrose) he made his Will, bequeathing his Body to the jews, his Spirit to his Father, his Mother to the Beloved Apostle, Paradise to the Thief, Hell to Sinners,
yet, to you, to you of the Church at Philippi, or (as St. Polycarp in the Title of his Epistle to the said Philippians phraseth it,) NONLATINALPHABET, To you of the Church of God lying near or belonging to the Church at Philippi, (making it thereby to be a Metropolitical Church, with many Bishops and Deacons in it, the only reason prehaps why Bishops are here mentioned in the Plural number) To you the Saints and Bishops at Philippi; To you it is given, that is, To you it is a Gift, a most Royal gift, a special Grace, not a Burthen, but an Honour and Privilege.
yet, to you, to you of the Church At Philippi, or (as Saint Polycarp in the Title of his Epistle to the said Philippians Phraseth it,), To you of the Church of God lying near or belonging to the Church At Philippi, (making it thereby to be a Metropolitical Church, with many Bishops and Deacons in it, the only reason perhaps why Bishops Are Here mentioned in the Plural number) To you the Saints and Bishops At Philippi; To you it is given, that is, To you it is a Gift, a most Royal gift, a special Grace, not a Burden, but an Honour and Privilege.
Other Churches may have other Gifts conferred upon them (other Excellencies and other Endowments that may make them lovely,) and perhaps in some measure this of Suffering too;
Other Churches may have other Gifts conferred upon them (other Excellencies and other Endowments that may make them lovely,) and perhaps in Some measure this of Suffering too;
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And here in order to the prosecution of my design from these Words, it will not be amiss to set forth the condition of the Saints at Philippi, when the Apostle wrote this Epistle to them, that we may know how these Sufferings came upon them;
And Here in order to the prosecution of my Design from these Words, it will not be amiss to Set forth the condition of the Saints At Philippi, when the Apostle wrote this Epistle to them, that we may know how these Sufferings Come upon them;
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for (Acts 16. 9.) A Vision appeared to him in the Night, and there stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, come over into Macedonia; and so loosing from Troas, he came to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis, and from thence to Philippi; where (preaching the Gospel) he first founded them into a Church, leaving it and them to the inspection and government of Bishops, and their respective Deacons;
for (Acts 16. 9.) A Vision appeared to him in the Night, and there stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, come over into Macedonia; and so losing from Troas, he Come to Samothrace, and the next day to Neapolis, and from thence to Philippi; where (preaching the Gospel) he First founded them into a Church, leaving it and them to the inspection and government of Bishops, and their respective Deacons;
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and (if by Faction or Violence dispoiled of them) much like that sad and never to be forgotten Spectacle of our late Martyred Sovereign, a Royal Trunk, with an Head chopt of, lying bleeding by.
and (if by Faction or Violence despoiled of them) much like that sad and never to be forgotten Spectacle of our late Martyred Sovereign, a Royal Trunk, with an Head chopped of, lying bleeding by.
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and the most certain Forerunners to the ill being and persecution of the Saints.) And here two sorts of men will be found highly Criminal. First, False Teachers.
and the most certain Forerunners to the ill being and persecution of the Saints.) And Here two sorts of men will be found highly Criminal. First, False Teachers.
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1. False Teachers, and these the Apostle calleth Dogs, (Ch. 3. v. 2.) Beware of Dogs. Not dumb Dogs, (that's the Title they are pleased to give unto the more Regular Clergy,
1. False Teachers, and these the Apostle calls Dogs, (Christ 3. v. 2.) Beware of Dogs. Not dumb Dogs, (that's the Title they Are pleased to give unto the more Regular Clergy,
because forsooth not so forward to open upon every Scent, and to follow with full cry every false Trail that the crafty Huntsman shams them withall,) but barking and biting Dogs, always yelping and exclaiming against the Orthodox Professors, taking on upon all occasions (especially against their Bishops, Deacons,
Because forsooth not so forward to open upon every Scent, and to follow with full cry every false Trail that the crafty Huntsman shams them withal,) but barking and biting Dogs, always yelping and exclaiming against the Orthodox Professors, taking on upon all occasions (especially against their Bishops, Deacons,
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greater trouble by their Schism and Dissent, (by their unlawful Preachings and Assemblings) than otherwise the bare Profession and Managery of Christianity would expose its Followers unto.
greater trouble by their Schism and Dissent, (by their unlawful Preachings and Assemblings) than otherwise the bore Profession and Managery of Christianity would expose its Followers unto.
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rending and taring the Church of Christ (that Seamless Coat of his) into Rags and Tatters, till they do make of that lovely Garment, a long ill patch'd Cloak for themselves, their Covetousness, Hypocrisie, Ambition.
rending and taring the Church of christ (that Seamless Coat of his) into Rags and Tatters, till they do make of that lovely Garment, a long ill patched Cloak for themselves, their Covetousness, Hypocrisy, Ambition.
if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercy, fulfill yee my joy, that ye be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, and of one mind.
if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercy, fulfil ye my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, and of one mind.
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And so I have done with the Persons Commended; having shewn who they were, and what their condition was, how troubled, and wherein diseased: And from them I pass
And so I have done with the Persons Commended; having shown who they were, and what their condition was, how troubled, and wherein diseased: And from them I pass
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reducing all to reason, and in the end making that no better than a well contrived Mechanism, where if the Clock strike for the wiser sort of men to know the time of the day (though it be but to eat,
reducing all to reason, and in the end making that no better than a well contrived Mechanism, where if the Clock strike for the Wiser sort of men to know the time of the day (though it be but to eat,
The Bible, a meer extract of the more weighty Books of Conjuration (burnt by S. Paul, as Aristotle serv'd the old Philosophers afore him) to make his own works more significant and great;
The bible, a mere extract of the more weighty Books of Conjuration (burned by S. Paul, as Aristotle served the old Philosophers afore him) to make his own works more significant and great;
But hast thou a Being, then tell me (I pray thee) who gave thee thy Tongue to prattle thus? who made thee able to be thus Sawcy? and who is it (dost thou think) if thou be any thing but a Fly,
But hast thou a Being, then tell me (I pray thee) who gave thee thy Tongue to prattle thus? who made thee able to be thus Saucy? and who is it (dost thou think) if thou be any thing but a Fly,
or an insect, that will make thee work again, when once death hath put that matter out of motion? The Jews, the Heathens, the Christians, the Turks (all that are, were,
or an insect, that will make thee work again, when once death hath put that matter out of motion? The jews, the heathens, the Christians, the Turks (all that Are, were,
and why then shouldst thou (and two or three more Scepticks like thy self) be the only faithless Tomboys in the world? who (like Zeno) shall walk and talk, prate and dispute,
and why then Shouldst thou (and two or three more Sceptics like thy self) be the only faithless Tomboys in the world? who (like Zeno) shall walk and talk, prate and dispute,
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Mouth to suck in the air for the maintenance and continuance of its Being, and Feathers to support it in that air, where it lives, and feeds, and breeds.
Mouth to suck in the air for the maintenance and Continuance of its Being, and Feathers to support it in that air, where it lives, and feeds, and breeds.
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What shall I say more, saith the Apostle to the Hebrews? It stopped the mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of the fire, rebated the edge of the sword.
What shall I say more, Says the Apostle to the Hebrews? It stopped the mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of the fire, rebated the edge of the sword.
But then it must not be alone, for if it be, It is dead, saith St. James. Nay, It is nothing, saith St. Paul; though in this unhappy Age of ours, it goeth often for an Heresie to add Works unto Faith,
But then it must not be alone, for if it be, It is dead, Says Saint James. Nay, It is nothing, Says Saint Paul; though in this unhappy Age of ours, it Goes often for an Heresy to add Works unto Faith,
but rather suffer them to live, as if Christ had never dyed for them, or rather as if his Righteousness and Obedience without any act at all of their own were to be imputed to them;
but rather suffer them to live, as if christ had never died for them, or rather as if his Righteousness and obedience without any act At all of their own were to be imputed to them;
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whereupon because Christ lived innocently, and in subjection to the Higher Powers, therefore the unruly, disobedient Factionist, which is said (and thinks himself) to believe, must be accounted a good Subject, by the imputation of his Righteousness and Obedience.
whereupon Because christ lived innocently, and in subjection to the Higher Powers, Therefore the unruly, disobedient Factionist, which is said (and thinks himself) to believe, must be accounted a good Subject, by the imputation of his Righteousness and obedience.
And it is remarkable, that whereever this sort of Believers (these Solifidians) take place, there Peace and Obedience to Lawful Authority have been constantly cast out:
And it is remarkable, that wherever this sort of Believers (these Solifidians) take place, there Peace and obedience to Lawful authority have been constantly cast out:
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but of the blood Royal, and descended from Christ himself the eternal Son of God; foster'd and nurs'd up by the hands of his immediate Apostles, and Ministers;
but of the blood Royal, and descended from christ himself the Eternal Son of God; fostered and nursed up by the hands of his immediate Apostles, and Ministers;
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A Faith that hath stood tryal through the Ten Persecutions, endured and quenched the Marian Flames, weathered out the bloodshed and confusions of Babel; and is so good and so sound still, that it will never want Kings to be its Defenders,
A Faith that hath stood trial through the Ten Persecutions, endured and quenched the Marian Flames, weathered out the bloodshed and confusions of Babel; and is so good and so found still, that it will never want Kings to be its Defenders,
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yet hold your own, and let it be said of you in the Transcript as of the Philippians in the Original, That to you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him,
yet hold your own, and let it be said of you in the Transcript as of the Philippians in the Original, That to you it is given in the behalf of christ, not only to believe in him,
It is observed of the defection made by the ten Tribes from the two, whereby Judah and Israel came to be two Kingdoms, that all the Levites all the Land over,
It is observed of the defection made by the ten Tribes from the two, whereby Judah and Israel Come to be two Kingdoms, that all the Levites all the Land over,
and for the Devils, and for the Calves, which Jeroboam the Rebellious and Factious Usurper had set up) clove to the House of David, and to Rehoboam their Natural and Lawfull Prince, (2 Chron. 11. 13.) And it may be observed further, to the eternal Honour of their Loyalty, that small or no interruptions were made by them,
and for the Devils, and for the Calves, which Jeroboam the Rebellious and Factious Usurper had Set up) clove to the House of David, and to Rehoboam their Natural and Lawful Prince, (2 Chronicles 11. 13.) And it may be observed further, to the Eternal Honour of their Loyalty, that small or no interruptions were made by them,
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and yet Israel that were ten to two were long destroyed and captivated before them; Loyalty being certainly a most sure and lasting Bulwark against all Desolations.
and yet Israel that were ten to two were long destroyed and captivated before them; Loyalty being Certainly a most sure and lasting Bulwark against all Desolations.
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A Religion so eminent for its Allegiance, and so hitherto unattainted, that God's Vicegerents (as long as they love their Regality) cannot, will not suffer it to be oppress'd.
A Religion so eminent for its Allegiance, and so hitherto unattainted, that God's Vicegerents (as long as they love their Regality) cannot, will not suffer it to be oppressed.
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for NO BISHOP NO KING. One of the greatest faults some men found with the COMMON-PRAYER BOOK (saith King Charles the Martyr) was this, that it taught them to pray so oft for Me;
for NO BISHOP NO KING. One of the greatest Faults Some men found with the COMMON PRAYER BOOK (Says King Charles the Martyr) was this, that it taught them to pray so oft for Me;
No Church in the World (saith our present Sovereign) hath Taught and Practised LOYALTY so Conscientiously as the Church of England hath done. Experience hath shewn (saith the present Heir, the only NONLATINALPHABET,
No Church in the World (Says our present Sovereign) hath Taught and Practised LOYALTY so Conscientiously as the Church of England hath done. Experience hath shown (Says the present Heir, the only,
or Bugbear, to a sort of Mungrel Protestants) That the Members of the Church of England are the best Supporters of the Crown, insomuch that if it fall to Him to be concerned, he will ever countenance and preserve Them,
or Bugbear, to a sort of Mongrel Protestants) That the Members of the Church of England Are the best Supporters of the Crown, insomuch that if it fallen to Him to be concerned, he will ever countenance and preserve Them,
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and It. Wherefore let remoter Fears keep remoter off; and as we are bound, by the 37th. Article of our Religion, to give that Prerogative to our King, which was given to the Godly Princes in Scripture:
and It. Wherefore let Remoter Fears keep Remoter off; and as we Are bound, by the 37th. Article of our Religion, to give that Prerogative to our King, which was given to the Godly Princes in Scripture:
and with this noise and clamor, the Jesuite and Enthusiast (the one on the behalf of his devout Catholicks, the other on the behalf of his Schismatical Anticatholicks) endeavour to run down the Church of England; making the truly Orthodox and Loyal Members thereof the only Opposers of Christ, and themselves the only Confessors;
and with this noise and clamor, the Jesuit and Enthusiast (the one on the behalf of his devout Catholics, the other on the behalf of his Schismatical Anticatholicks) endeavour to run down the Church of England; making the truly Orthodox and Loyal Members thereof the only Opposers of christ, and themselves the only Confessors;
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For were it otherwise, Then would Cromwel and his bloody Myrmidons, Bradshaw and his band of Halberdiers (notwithstanding their Bodies have been mangled and quartered for their Bloodshed and Villany) be found still Riding in the Host of Heaven,
For were it otherwise, Then would Cromwell and his bloody Myrmidons, Bradshaw and his band of Halberdiers (notwithstanding their Bodies have been mangled and quartered for their Bloodshed and Villainy) be found still Riding in the Host of Heaven,
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Then would Clement the Monk who stab'd Henry the Third, and Ravilliac who did the like to Henry the Fourth, (instead of being justly punished for their Murdering Tucks) be rewarded with Triumphant Palms:
Then would Clement the Monk who stabbed Henry the Third, and Ravaillac who did the like to Henry the Fourth, (instead of being justly punished for their Murdering Tucks) be rewarded with Triumphant Palms:
Wherefore upon this account it will be fully requisite to describe the true Nature of those Sufferings, that are the good Will and Gift of God unto his Church;
Wherefore upon this account it will be Fully requisite to describe the true Nature of those Sufferings, that Are the good Will and Gift of God unto his Church;
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and thereby distinguish them from those other Sufferings, that are the due Retributions and just Punishments of Faction and Sin. And the only Sufferings that are justifiable must be either First, For Righteousness, or Secondly, For Christ 's sake. First, For Righteousness sake; NONLATINALPHABET, for being Righteous and Just;
and thereby distinguish them from those other Sufferings, that Are the due Retributions and just Punishments of Faction and Sin. And the only Sufferings that Are justifiable must be either First, For Righteousness, or Secondly, For christ is sake. First, For Righteousness sake;, for being Righteous and Just;
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Wherefore let neither the Jesuite, nor the Phanatick, cry out henceforth of Persecution, but rather let them know that their yoke is made heavy for the untameableness of the Beast;
Wherefore let neither the Jesuit, nor the Fanatic, cry out henceforth of Persecution, but rather let them know that their yoke is made heavy for the untameableness of the Beast;
or assistance towards the making of a King, whom he judgeth or believeth to be faulty in Religion, is a most grievous and damnable Sinner, saith Parsons; and again, It is not enough for a man to be next only in Blood, thereby to pretend to a Crown,
or assistance towards the making of a King, whom he Judgeth or Believeth to be faulty in Religion, is a most grievous and damnable Sinner, Says Parsons; and again, It is not enough for a man to be next only in Blood, thereby to pretend to a Crown,
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The choice of the People so far prevaileth (saith Becan) that though there be a Lawful known Heir, to whom the Kingdom rightfully belongs, Tamen si populus praetermisso legitimo haeredo, yet if the People think good to set by that Lawful Heir,
The choice of the People so Far prevails (Says Becan) that though there be a Lawful known Heir, to whom the Kingdom rightfully belongs, Tamen si populus praetermisso legitimo haeredo, yet if the People think good to Set by that Lawful Heir,
And thus Reynolds warneth the French, Will ye proclaim Navarre (the Calvinist) King of France? what is this but to advance a Dog to Lord it over Men? to prostitute the Temple of the Living God to the Devil? to let a most salvage Bore to depopulate the Vineyard of the Lord? This I speak, only to shew, That they are a kin, have the like Principles of Government,
And thus Reynolds warneth the French, Will you proclaim Navarre (the Calvinist) King of France? what is this but to advance a Dog to Lord it over Men? to prostitute the Temple of the Living God to the devil? to let a most salvage Boar to depopulate the Vineyard of the Lord? This I speak, only to show, That they Are a kin, have the like Principles of Government,
However, if at any time it shall so happen that I have either a Romish or a Phanatick Prince, my resolution firmly is (to be as quiet as they will let me,
However, if At any time it shall so happen that I have either a Romish or a Fanatic Prince, my resolution firmly is (to be as quiet as they will let me,
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or as possibly I can be, and) to take up with the Primitive Christians practise (mentioned by Tertullian) Nos precamur pro omnibus imperatoribus vitam prolixam, imperium securum, domum tutam, exercitus fortes, populum probum, orbem quietum.
or as possibly I can be, and) to take up with the Primitive Christians practice (mentioned by Tertullian) Nos Precamur Pro omnibus imperatoribus vitam Prolixam, imperium Secure, domum tutam, Exercitus forts, Populum probum, orbem quietum.
Secondly, These Sufferings that are truly the gift of God, and rewardable by him, must be for Christ; for that Religion superadded by Christ to this former Righteousness,
Secondly, These Sufferings that Are truly the gift of God, and rewardable by him, must be for christ; for that Religion superadded by christ to this former Righteousness,
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and profess our selves on the other hand to be Candidates and Expectants through his Mercy of a Remission of our Sins, of a Resurrection of our Bodies, and of a Life Everlasting.
and profess our selves on the other hand to be Candidates and Expectants through his Mercy of a Remission of our Sins, of a Resurrection of our Bodies, and of a Life Everlasting.
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And I am no less confident (if time would permit me to make it out) that all the Ten Persecutions (which made so many Martyrs in the World, that (as St. Jerome saith) there was no less than five thousand for every day in the year, New-year excepted) were upon this account, and this alone;
And I am no less confident (if time would permit me to make it out) that all the Ten Persecutions (which made so many Martyrs in the World, that (as Saint Jerome Says) there was no less than five thousand for every day in the year, New-year excepted) were upon this account, and this alone;
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and purely for his sake, and for giving testimony of him to the Jews and Gentiles (Matth. 10. 18. 22.) Pass we thence to their real Sufferings, (Acts 5. 26.) Then went the Captain with the Officers,
and purely for his sake, and for giving testimony of him to the jews and Gentiles (Matthew 10. 18. 22.) Pass we thence to their real Sufferings, (Acts 5. 26.) Then went the Captain with the Officers,
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and brought them, and set them before the Councel, and the high Priest asked them saying, did not we straitly command you, that you should not teach in his name;
and brought them, and Set them before the Council, and the high Priest asked them saying, did not we straitly command you, that you should not teach in his name;
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for that, and that only was the case of the Apostles there, (as Ver. 40.) for having called the Apostles and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the Name of Jesus. Pass we next to St. Stephen (the Proto-martyr of the Christian World) and we shall find the Multitude gnashing on him with their teeth,
for that, and that only was the case of the Apostles there, (as Ver. 40.) for having called the Apostles and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the Name of jesus. Pass we next to Saint Stephen (the Protomartyr of the Christian World) and we shall find the Multitude gnashing on him with their teeth,
Next to Paul (the Proto-persecutor of the Saints, Acts 9. 2.) who when he found any of that way, (whether Men or Women) he brought them bound to Jerusalem, in order to their further Suffering;
Next to Paul (the Proto-persecutor of the Saints, Acts 9. 2.) who when he found any of that Way, (whither Men or Women) he brought them bound to Jerusalem, in order to their further Suffering;
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and the only reason was (Ver. 21.) because they called on the Name of Jesus. Nay, see what it was that this Paul (when he was Converted) first Preached;
and the only reason was (Ver. 21.) Because they called on the Name of jesus. Nay, see what it was that this Paul (when he was Converted) First Preached;
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So that when these, or any other places and texts of Scripture, are brought by our modern Sectaries to adjust and justifie the troubles and miseries, that their Disobedience and Sedition brings upon them, they are utterly perverted, their Auditors cheated,
So that when these, or any other places and texts of Scripture, Are brought by our modern Sectaries to adjust and justify the Troubles and misery's, that their Disobedience and Sedition brings upon them, they Are utterly perverted, their Auditors cheated,
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And indeed if some speedy stop be not put to their exorbitant Proceedings, I cannot see but that ere long we may have no Christ to preach, no Church to go unto, no King to govern us.
And indeed if Some speedy stop be not put to their exorbitant Proceedings, I cannot see but that ere long we may have no christ to preach, no Church to go unto, no King to govern us.
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Secondly, Our Sufferings are then warrantable and justifiable, when they are on Christ 's behalf; or for those things which more immediately concern him, his Precepts, his Doctrines, and Institutions;
Secondly, Our Sufferings Are then warrantable and justifiable, when they Are on christ is behalf; or for those things which more immediately concern him, his Precepts, his Doctrines, and Institutions;
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intimating, that there may be such Doctrines obtruded upon the Church, and superadded to the Faith, that may cassate and evacuate the very Doctrines of Religion, deface Christianity,
intimating, that there may be such Doctrines obtruded upon the Church, and superadded to the Faith, that may cassate and evacuate the very Doctrines of Religion, deface Christianity,
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rather be broke themselves than to bow down to Saints and Images, when God with his own tongue hath said, Thou shalt not bow down to them, nor worship them;
rather be broke themselves than to bow down to Saints and Images, when God with his own tongue hath said, Thou shalt not bow down to them, nor worship them;
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rather undergo the utmost fury of Adversaries than derogate from Christ 's plenary Satisfaction, by advancing their own Merits into equal claim with his;
rather undergo the utmost fury of Adversaries than derogate from christ is plenary Satisfaction, by advancing their own Merits into equal claim with his;
than as they set the Father against the Son, and the Son against the Father; turning all to Confusion, under pretence of having the Gospel of Peace in their mouths.
than as they Set the Father against the Son, and the Son against the Father; turning all to Confusion, under pretence of having the Gospel of Peace in their mouths.
Wherefore (my Brethren and Fellow-sufferers in the Faith) be once more advised; First, Not to let the fear of Suffering scare or deter you from your Faith, or Duty;
Wherefore (my Brothers and Fellow-sufferers in the Faith) be once more advised; First, Not to let the Fear of Suffering scare or deter you from your Faith, or Duty;
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for the safety of your King, for the benefit of your Country, and for the continuance of a well-reformed Establishment among you? Bonds and Fetters in such Cases as these, are as Chains of Gold unto the Neck,
for the safety of your King, for the benefit of your Country, and for the Continuance of a well-reformed Establishment among you? Bonds and Fetters in such Cases as these, Are as Chains of Gold unto the Neck,
What if there be some so set against our Way, that (as Cicero said of Cataline) Notant & designant oculis ad caedem unumquemque nostrum, they mark and point out whom they intend to undoe and destroy? and perhaps if some mens Studies had been as narrowly looked into,
What if there be Some so Set against our Way, that (as Cicero said of Cataline) Note & designant oculis ad caedem unumquemque nostrum, they mark and point out whom they intend to undo and destroy? and perhaps if Some men's Studies had been as narrowly looked into,
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However, both akin to those Papers of Caligula, (the one whereof he calls his Sword, the other his Dagger) but equally designed to Ruin those whom he observed to stand in his way:
However, both akin to those Papers of Caligula, (the one whereof he calls his Sword, the other his Dagger) but equally designed to Ruin those whom he observed to stand in his Way:
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Yet still your Case is good, and will make a Martyr (your late Royal Sovereign traced out the way) and certainly it is no small comfort the Conscience of our Innocence.
Yet still your Case is good, and will make a Martyr (your late Royal Sovereign traced out the Way) and Certainly it is no small Comfort the Conscience of our Innocence.
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By this we approve our selves as the Servants of God, in much Patience, in Afflictions, in Distresses, in Stripes, in Imprisonments, in Tumults, in Labours, in Necessities;
By this we approve our selves as the Servants of God, in much Patience, in Afflictions, in Distresses, in Stripes, in Imprisonments, in Tumults, in Labours, in Necessities;
and our Conscience too, for saith one of the afore-named Apostles, ye must needs be subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake. My Advice is,
and our Conscience too, for Says one of the aforenamed Apostles, you must needs be Subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake. My advice is,
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yet you are not to Suffer and to let go unpunished whatsoever sets it self up in the Name of Christ, against the Faith of Christ, against the Established Church of Christ, against the Defender of that Church and Faith.
yet you Are not to Suffer and to let go unpunished whatsoever sets it self up in the Name of christ, against the Faith of christ, against the Established Church of christ, against the Defender of that Church and Faith.
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They that have caused so many dangerous Rebellions, such Damn'd and Execrable Attempts both in Church and State, are they Tolerable? Methinks we ought to repress their Disloyal Practices with some (if not with the utmost) rigour.
They that have caused so many dangerous Rebellions, such Damned and Execrable Attempts both in Church and State, Are they Tolerable? Methinks we ought to repress their Disloyal Practices with Some (if not with the utmost) rigour.
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but if it be given you thus to Suffer, instead of building Temples for the gods as Numa did, we must with Romulus build Asylums for Rogues and Villains.
but if it be given you thus to Suffer, instead of building Temples for the God's as Numa did, we must with Romulus built Asylums for Rogues and Villains.
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That if the Faction goes out with that in their mouths, if Conscience lead on the Party (though never so wicked, never so full and pregnant of Mischief and Design against Church and State;
That if the Faction Goes out with that in their mouths, if Conscience led on the Party (though never so wicked, never so full and pregnant of Mischief and Design against Church and State;
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and causes the Minister of Justice (like another Belshazzar) to shake, and to tremble, till the rod (wherewith he should punish its wickedness) drops out of his hands. Conscience!
and Causes the Minister of justice (like Another Belshazzar) to shake, and to tremble, till the rod (wherewith he should Punish its wickedness) drops out of his hands. Conscience!
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And yet (saith God, Exod. 23. 3.) Thou shalt not Countenance a poor man in his Cause NONLATINALPHABET Thou shalt not Honour him, saith the Hebrew, NONLATINALPHABET Thou shalt not be kind unto him, saith the Talmud, NONLATINALPHABET, Thou shalt not pity him, saith the Septuagint, Though of himself he be never so much befriended and favoured by God,
And yet (Says God, Exod 23. 3.) Thou shalt not Countenance a poor man in his Cause Thou shalt not Honour him, Says the Hebrew, Thou shalt not be kind unto him, Says the Talmud,, Thou shalt not pity him, Says the septuagint, Though of himself he be never so much befriended and favoured by God,
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yet if it grow Wild and Furious, if once it be Criminal and Contentious, so that the Judge must take Cognizance of it, it must not then be Honoured, Advanced, or Pitied;
yet if it grow Wild and Furious, if once it be Criminal and Contentious, so that the Judge must take Cognizance of it, it must not then be Honoured, Advanced, or Pitied;
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An Imputation so keen, and makes so deep an Impression upon the weaker Phansies of the more easie Magistrates, that generally an omnia bene, and an Universal Impunity is granted by them to all manner of Disorders (though never so Fatal and Destructive to Church and State) rather than they'll bear the Odium and Guilt of so bloody a charge.
an Imputation so keen, and makes so deep an Impression upon the Weaker Fancies of the more easy Magistrates, that generally an omnia bene, and an Universal Impunity is granted by them to all manner of Disorders (though never so Fatal and Destructive to Church and State) rather than They'll bear the Odium and Gilded of so bloody a charge.
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But the Apostle most strictly commands the Christians (Pet. 1. 4, 15.) not to suffer as Evildoers, NONLATINALPHABET, qui in publicas leges delinquunt, as those who Transgress the Publick Laws;
But the Apostle most strictly commands the Christians (Pet. 1. 4, 15.) not to suffer as Evildoers,, qui in publicas leges delinquunt, as those who Transgress the Public Laws;
nay, notwithstanding they pass for Saints) as do it they must, whenever the Peace of the Nation and her wholsom Sanctions are violated, they may, nay they must suffer;
nay, notwithstanding they pass for Saints) as do it they must, whenever the Peace of the nation and her wholesome Sanctions Are violated, they may, nay they must suffer;
for my part I cannot see, but that the wild Arab as well as the furious Zealot, The Turkish Janizary as well as the Christian Incendiary, the Circassian Thief as well as the English Creeper into Houses, may claim a Liberty.
for my part I cannot see, but that the wild Arab as well as the furious Zealot, The Turkish Janizary as well as the Christian Incendiary, the Circassian Thief as well as the English Creeper into Houses, may claim a Liberty.
and therefore I shall conclude with the words, which a Famous Chancellor of this Nation caused to be engraven on his Tomb-stone for an Epitaph, (here is a Minister,
and Therefore I shall conclude with the words, which a Famous Chancellor of this nation caused to be engraven on his Tombstone for an Epitaph, (Here is a Minister,
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