and therefore though the Wiseman after all his experience, his most searching Observations, and the great prospect he had of the order of second Causes,
and Therefore though the Wiseman After all his experience, his most searching Observations, and the great prospect he had of the order of second Causes,
cc av cs dt n1 p-acp d po31 n1, po31 av-ds j-vvg n2, cc dt j n1 pns31 vhd pp-f dt n1 pp-f ord n2,
Yet this day, and that never-enough-lamented Villany we now remember, must put in for an exception from that rule, which did indeed exceed all the common measures of wickedness so far;
Yet this day, and that never-enough-lamented Villainy we now Remember, must put in for an exception from that Rule, which did indeed exceed all the Common measures of wickedness so Far;
av d n1, cc cst j n1 pns12 av vvb, vmb vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq vdd av vvi d dt j n2 pp-f n1 av av-j;
that as there is nothing in any History like it, so when the World is some Ages older (if such an action be not an Omen that its end is near) this will scarce gain credit,
that as there is nothing in any History like it, so when the World is Some Ages older (if such an actium be not an Omen that its end is near) this will scarce gain credit,
cst c-acp pc-acp vbz pix p-acp d n1 vvb pn31, av c-crq dt n1 vbz d ng1 jc (cs d dt n1 vbb xx dt n1 cst po31 n1 vbz j) d vmb av-j vvi n1,
But to see a Soveraign Prince brought to the Pageantry of a Mock-trial, and by a Court made up of his own Subjects on a pretence of Justice sentenced to lose his life;
But to see a Sovereign Prince brought to the Pageantry of a Mock trial, and by a Court made up of his own Subject's on a pretence of justice sentenced to loose his life;
and in the most eminent place of it, is an evidence of the degeneracy of the age we live in, that would dare to act what in former ages none would have thought on.
and in the most eminent place of it, is an evidence of the degeneracy of the age we live in, that would Dare to act what in former ages none would have Thought on.
But how much more exquisitly wicked was the crime we now remember, when a Prince (whose Rights were devolved on him, by so many Titles, the British, the Saxon, the Norman, and the Scotish Races, having all united in him, (who had also in his whole Government shewed that deep sense of Religion with a most tender regard to the good and quiet of his Subjects) was against all the rules of Justice,
But how much more exquisitely wicked was the crime we now Remember, when a Prince (whose Rights were devolved on him, by so many Titles, the Brit, the Saxon, the Norman, and the Scottish Races, having all united in him, (who had also in his Whole Government showed that deep sense of Religion with a most tender regard to the good and quiet of his Subject's) was against all the rules of justice,
p-acp c-crq av-d av-dc av-j j vbds dt n1 pns12 av vvb, c-crq dt n1 (rg-crq n2-jn vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp av d n2, dt jp, dt jp, dt jp, cc dt np1 n2, vhg d vvn p-acp pno31, (r-crq vhd av p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vvd cst j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt j cc j-jn pp-f po31 n2-jn) vbds p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1,
But as Phocas as basely treacherous and wicked as he was, was most ignominiously and shamefully courted by Pope Gregory the Great, who writes to him in a stile of so mean and servile flattery, that it justly stains all the other good Qualities of that Prelate.
But as Phocas as basely treacherous and wicked as he was, was most ignominiously and shamefully courted by Pope Gregory the Great, who writes to him in a style of so mean and servile flattery, that it justly stains all the other good Qualities of that Prelate.
cc-acp c-acp np1 a-acp av-j j cc j c-acp pns31 vbds, vbds av-ds av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp n1 np1 dt j, r-crq vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f av j cc j n1, cst pn31 av-j vvz d dt j-jn j n2 pp-f d n1.
And perhaps if these actors had as fully complied with him that pretend to be Christs Vicegerent as Phocas did, he had as plainly justified their actions as Gregory and Boniface did, which might have been far rather looked for now,
And perhaps if these actors had as Fully complied with him that pretend to be Christ Vicegerent as Phocas did, he had as plainly justified their actions as Gregory and Boniface did, which might have been Far rather looked for now,
cc av cs d n2 vhd a-acp av-j vvn p-acp pno31 d vvb pc-acp vbi npg1 n1 p-acp np1 vdd, pns31 vhd a-acp av-j vvn po32 n2 p-acp np1 cc np1 vdd, r-crq vmd vhi vbn av-j av vvn p-acp av,
But is all our work only to reflect with some horrour on this infamous action? have we no other concern in this Day? The Collect tells us, That the sins of this Nation have been the cause which hath brought this heavy judgment upon us.
But is all our work only to reflect with Some horror on this infamous actium? have we no other concern in this Day? The Collect tells us, That the Sins of this nation have been the cause which hath brought this heavy judgement upon us.
cc-acp vbz d po12 n1 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp d j n1? vhb pns12 dx j-jn vvi p-acp d n1? dt vvb vvz pno12, cst dt n2 pp-f d n1 vhb vbn dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn d j n1 p-acp pno12.
And indeed had not our sins been great, so that the cup of our iniquities was quite full, it could not have run over in a tract of a long Civil War, which brought along with it so much bloodshed, rapine and contempt of all things sacred and humane;
And indeed had not our Sins been great, so that the cup of our iniquities was quite full, it could not have run over in a tract of a long Civil War, which brought along with it so much bloodshed, rapine and contempt of all things sacred and humane;
cc av vhd xx po12 n2 vbn j, av cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbds av j, pn31 vmd xx vhi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1, r-crq vvd a-acp p-acp pn31 av av-d n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 j cc j;
Those who were so nobly and generously loyal as to serve his late Majesty of most blessed memory, do with a just glorying rejoyce in the reflection on their past Services;
Those who were so nobly and generously loyal as to serve his late Majesty of most blessed memory, do with a just glorying rejoice in the reflection on their past Services;
It was our contempt of God and Religion, our being purely formal in our Religious Worship, our forgetting to acknowledg God the author of our Peace and Plenty, our abusing these by excess and riot, that brought on those sad and unheard-of Judgments.
It was our contempt of God and Religion, our being purely formal in our Religious Worship, our forgetting to acknowledge God the author of our Peace and Plenty, our abusing these by excess and riot, that brought on those sad and unheard-of Judgments.
pn31 vbds po12 n1 pp-f np1 cc n1, po12 n1 av-j j p-acp po12 j n1, po12 vvg p-acp vvi np1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, po12 vvg d p-acp n1 cc n1, cst vvd p-acp d j cc j n2.
For the first, it was Saul the Son of Kish, whom God had by the hands of Samuel designed to be King of Israel, for whom David had that respect, that even when he was most unjustly hunting his life,
For the First, it was Saul the Son of Kish, whom God had by the hands of Samuel designed to be King of Israel, for whom David had that respect, that even when he was most unjustly hunting his life,
And in this our Royal Martyr was his Parallel, since he was, by a tract of an undisputed Succession, that which Saul was by immediate Revelation, the Lord's Anointed. And indeed he looked on himself as having his Authority from God,
And in this our Royal Martyr was his Parallel, since he was, by a tract of an undisputed Succession, that which Saul was by immediate Revelation, the Lord's Anointed. And indeed he looked on himself as having his authority from God,
as will appear from the following instances, (which before I mention I must preface with this) that I will not enlarge on the whole field of that Murdered Princes Vertues;
as will appear from the following instances, (which before I mention I must preface with this) that I will not enlarge on the Whole field of that Murdered Princes Virtues;
I shall only now offer divers passages drawn out of those that vvill give some Characters of his great Soul. And as in the Indies the Art of Painting is only the putting together little Plumes of several colours in such method as to give a representation of vvhat they design;
I shall only now offer diverse passages drawn out of those that will give Some Characters of his great Soul. And as in the Indies the Art of Painting is only the putting together little Plumes of several colours in such method as to give a representation of what they Design;
pns11 vmb av-j av vvi j n2 vvn av pp-f d cst vmb vvi d n2 pp-f po31 j n1 cc c-acp p-acp dt np1 dt n1 pp-f vvg vbz av-j dt vvg av j n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp d n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vvb;
And as the Popish Legend tells of tvvo Pictures of our Saviour done by himself, one particularly vvhich he left in Veronica 's Handkercher vvhen he vviped his face vvith it;
And as the Popish Legend tells of tvvo Pictures of our Saviour done by himself, one particularly which he left in Veronica is Handkerchief when he wiped his face with it;
and therefore in one of his Papers I find these vvords, vvhen he is acknovvledging the great blessings, and eminent protection he had received from the hands of the Almighty, he adds;
and Therefore in one of his Papers I find these words, when he is acknowledging the great blessings, and eminent protection he had received from the hands of the Almighty, he adds;
cc av p-acp crd pp-f po31 n2 pns11 vvb d n2, c-crq pns31 vbz vvg dt j n2, cc j n1 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn, pns31 vvz;
Because thereby he wholly divested himself (as he conceived) of the power of the Sword intrusted to him by God and the Laws of the Land for the Protection and Government of his People, thereby at once disinheriting his Posterity of that Right and Prerogative of the Crown, which is absolutely necessary for the Kingly-Office,
Because thereby he wholly divested himself (as he conceived) of the power of the Sword Entrusted to him by God and the Laws of the Land for the Protection and Government of his People, thereby At once disinheriting his Posterity of that Right and Prerogative of the Crown, which is absolutely necessary for the Kingly-office,
c-acp av pns31 av-jn vvd px31 (c-acp pns31 vvd) pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp np1 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, av p-acp a-acp n-vvg po31 n1 pp-f d n-jn cc n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz av-j j p-acp dt n1,
If we wanted the Conscience we cannot the discretion, to tempt God in au unjust quarrel, the Laws of our Kingdom shall be sacred to us, we shall refuse no hazard to defend them,
If we wanted the Conscience we cannot the discretion, to tempt God in au unjust quarrel, the Laws of our Kingdom shall be sacred to us, we shall refuse no hazard to defend them,
as we shall inviolably observe the Laws and Statutes of our Kingdom, and the Protestations we have so often made for the Defence of the true Reformed Protestant Religion, the Laws of the Land,
as we shall inviolably observe the Laws and Statutes of our Kingdom, and the Protestations we have so often made for the Defence of the true Reformed Protestant Religion, the Laws of the Land,
c-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc dt n2 pns12 vhb av av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vvn n1 n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1,
If by Saul 's prophesying be meant the foretelling what was to come, I meet somewhat very near it from his Royal Pen, Anno 1642, in a Letter, wherein he writes these words;
If by Saul is prophesying be meant the foretelling what was to come, I meet somewhat very near it from his Royal Pen, Anno 1642, in a letter, wherein he writes these words;
A very overly observer will see much in these words, even without a Commentaty. Or, if by prophesying be to be understood an elevated way of trusting in God,
A very overly observer will see much in these words, even without a Commentaty. Or, if by prophesying be to be understood an elevated Way of trusting in God,
being resolved (by the Grace of God and without the least repining at him) to suffer any thing that injury can put upon me rather than sin against my Conscience.
being resolved (by the Grace of God and without the least repining At him) to suffer any thing that injury can put upon me rather than since against my Conscience.
And in another Letter, Now for the sad consequences I know no so good antidote as a good Conscience, which by the Grace of God I will preserve whatever else happen to me.
And in Another letter, Now for the sad consequences I know no so good antidote as a good Conscience, which by the Grace of God I will preserve whatever Else happen to me.
cc p-acp j-jn n1, av p-acp dt j n2 pns11 vvb dx av j n1 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns11 vmb vvi r-crq av vvb p-acp pno11.
as appears both by his haste to relieve Iabish-Gilead when sore pur to it by the King of Ammon, and by his engaging against the Philistines with so much Personal danger to himself and his Family.
as appears both by his haste to relieve Iabish-Gilead when soar pur to it by the King of Ammon, and by his engaging against the philistines with so much Personal danger to himself and his Family.
c-acp vvz d p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi np1 c-crq j zz p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp po31 vvg p-acp dt njp2 p-acp av d j n1 p-acp px31 cc po31 n1.
Now what our Martyrs zeal for protecting his Subjects was, (I speak not of his care in protecting the oppressed Protestants in Germany and France, which I leave to the Historians) I shall make appear from the following Evidences.
Now what our Martyrs zeal for protecting his Subject's was, (I speak not of his care in protecting the oppressed Protestants in Germany and France, which I leave to the Historians) I shall make appear from the following Evidences.
so we take God and the World to witness that whatever Calamities shall ensue by our necessitated suppressing of the Insolencies of such as shall continue in their disobedient Courses, is not occasioned by us, but by their own procurement.
so we take God and the World to witness that whatever Calamities shall ensue by our necessitated suppressing of the Insolences of such as shall continue in their disobedient Courses, is not occasioned by us, but by their own procurement.
av pns12 vvb np1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi d r-crq n2 vmb vvi p-acp po12 j-vvn vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f d c-acp vmb vvi p-acp po32 j vvz, vbz xx vvn p-acp pno12, cc-acp p-acp po32 d n1.
We do conjure all our good Subjects of that our Native Kingdom, by the long happy and uninterrupted Government of us and our Royal Progenitors over them, by the memory of these many large and publick Blessings they enjoyed under our dear Father, by these ample favours and benefits they have received from us, not to suffer themselves to be misled and corrupted in their affections and duty to us by the cunning malice and industry of these Incendiaries.
We do conjure all our good Subject's of that our Native Kingdom, by the long happy and uninterrupted Government of us and our Royal Progenitors over them, by the memory of these many large and public Blessings they enjoyed under our dear Father, by these ample favours and benefits they have received from us, not to suffer themselves to be misled and corrupted in their affections and duty to us by the cunning malice and industry of these Incendiaries.
pns12 vdb vvi d po12 j n2-jn pp-f d po12 j-jn n1, p-acp dt j j cc j-vvn n1 pp-f pno12 cc po12 j n2 p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d j cc j n2 pns32 vvd p-acp po12 j-jn n1, p-acp d j n2 cc n2 pns32 vhb vvn p-acp pno12, xx pc-acp vvi px32 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2-j.
And when he heard these dismal news of that most barbarous Rebellion in Ireland, with what zeal he set about the sending relief to them may appear from the following words of one of his Letters to one in his Native Kingdom after he had lamented the miseries and afflictions, to which his good Subjects in Ireland were reduced through the inhumane and unheard-of cruelties of the Rebels there;
And when he herd these dismal news of that most barbarous Rebellion in Ireland, with what zeal he Set about the sending relief to them may appear from the following words of one of his Letters to one in his Native Kingdom After he had lamented the misery's and afflictions, to which his good Subject's in Ireland were reduced through the inhumane and unheard-of cruelties of the Rebels there;
Therefore he required them to haste the sending over their Forces, assuring them, That if the Parliament of England did not punctually pay them, he would engage his own Revenue, rather than delay so good and so necessary a work;
Therefore he required them to haste the sending over their Forces, assuring them, That if the Parliament of England did not punctually pay them, he would engage his own Revenue, rather than Delay so good and so necessary a work;
av pns31 vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi dt vvg p-acp po32 n2, vvg pno32, cst cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd xx av-j vvi pno32, pns31 vmd vvi po31 d n1, av-c cs vvi av j cc av j dt n1;
and that he would issue out such Warrants under the Great Seal of England, and grant all their other desires which in reason could be demanded for the advancement of it.
and that he would issue out such Warrants under the Great Seal of England, and grant all their other Desires which in reason could be demanded for the advancement of it.
cc cst pns31 vmd vvi av d vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb d po32 j-jn n2 r-crq p-acp n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31.
but his constant offers of Treaty, even when things went prosperously with him, do demonstrate, therefore reflecting on this in a Paper (under his own Pen) he writes;
but his constant offers of Treaty, even when things went prosperously with him, do demonstrate, Therefore reflecting on this in a Paper (under his own Pen) he writes;
cc-acp po31 j n2 pp-f n1, av c-crq n2 vvd av-j p-acp pno31, vdb vvi, av vvg p-acp d p-acp dt n1 (p-acp po31 d n1) pns31 vvz;
We denied not any thing, but what by the known Law was unquestionably our own, we earnestly desired and pressed a Treaty, that so we might but know at what price we might prevent the miseries and desolations that was threatned;
We denied not any thing, but what by the known Law was unquestionably our own, we earnestly desired and pressed a Treaty, that so we might but know At what price we might prevent the misery's and desolations that was threatened;
pns12 vvd xx d n1, cc-acp q-crq p-acp dt j-vvn n1 vbds av-j po12 d, pns12 av-j vvn cc vvd dt n1, cst av pns12 vmd cc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vmd vvi dt n2 cc n2 cst vbds vvn;
and by the bowels of Compassion they have towards their fellow-subjects, that they will accept of these offers, whereby the joyful news of Peace may be again restored to this languishing Kingdom.
and by the bowels of Compassion they have towards their Fellow subjects, that they will accept of these offers, whereby the joyful news of Peace may be again restored to this languishing Kingdom.
cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pns32 vhb p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi pp-f d n2, c-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp d j-vvg n1.
our Martyr having firmly resolved to save a person he judged innocent, and clear of the Treason charged on him, did to comply with the most pressing desires of his People, consent to the putting him to death:
our Martyr having firmly resolved to save a person he judged innocent, and clear of the Treason charged on him, did to comply with the most pressing Desires of his People, consent to the putting him to death:
We have seen his fault and the specious colours that led him to it, next let me lay before you his Repentance, expressed by himself in a Letter, Anno 1642. One thing more, which but for the Messenger were too much to trust to Paper, the failing to one friend hath indeed gone very near me;
We have seen his fault and the specious colours that led him to it, next let me lay before you his Repentance, expressed by himself in a letter, Anno 1642. One thing more, which but for the Messenger were too much to trust to Paper, the failing to one friend hath indeed gone very near me;
he honoured Samuel his Prophet, he went and destroyed the Amalekites; but when it might serve his turn he did not stick to disobey God, he saved Agag, and much of the spoil of the Amalekites, pretending it was preserved for offering Sacrifices.
he honoured Samuel his Prophet, he went and destroyed the Amalekites; but when it might serve his turn he did not stick to disobey God, he saved Agag, and much of the spoil of the Amalekites, pretending it was preserved for offering Sacrifices.
But our Martyr did not only express great regard to God in his Prosperity by many high marks of his zeal and constant attendance on the Worship of God;
But our Martyr did not only express great regard to God in his Prosperity by many high marks of his zeal and constant attendance on the Worship of God;
p-acp po12 n1 vdd xx av-j vvi j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d j n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1;
When the violence of his Native Subjects against the Order of Bishops had brought things to that pass that it could not be maintained without much blood and confusion, he judged that God loved mercy better than sacrifice, did give way to their fury;
When the violence of his Native Subject's against the Order of Bishops had brought things to that pass that it could not be maintained without much blood and confusion, he judged that God loved mercy better than sacrifice, did give Way to their fury;
Having signed a Paper of Concessions, wherein he had used the word, it pleased him, reflecting on the importance of that, he wrote the following words in a Letter to him that had the managing of that business:
Having signed a Paper of Concessions, wherein he had used the word, it pleased him, reflecting on the importance of that, he wrote the following words in a letter to him that had the managing of that business:
I must desire you to alter one word, that I should not be thought to desire the abolishing of that in Scotland, which I approve and maintain in England.
I must desire you to altar one word, that I should not be Thought to desire the abolishing of that in Scotland, which I approve and maintain in England.
pns11 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi crd n1, cst pns11 vmd xx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f d p-acp np1, r-crq pns11 vvb cc vvi p-acp np1.
And he likewise ordered him to take care, that Episcopacy should not be abjured as a point of Popery, contrary to Gods Law, or the Protestant Religion.
And he likewise ordered him to take care, that Episcopacy should not be abjured as a point of Popery, contrary to God's Law, or the Protestant Religion.
cc pns31 av vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi n1, cst n1 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, j-jn p-acp npg1 n1, cc dt n1 n1.
And he adds a little after, You may rest secure, that though perhaps we give way for the present to that which will be prejudicial, both to the Church and our own Government,
And he adds a little After, You may rest secure, that though perhaps we give Way for the present to that which will be prejudicial, both to the Church and our own Government,
cc pns31 vvz dt j a-acp, pn22 vmb vvi j, cst cs av pns12 vvb n1 p-acp dt j p-acp d r-crq vmb vbi j, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc po12 d n1,
After God in his wise and holy, though to us unaccountable Counsels, suffered the Rebellious Arms of his Enemies so far to prevail, that nothing did promise any hopes of his being re-established on his Throne,
After God in his wise and holy, though to us unaccountable Counsels, suffered the Rebellious Arms of his Enemies so Far to prevail, that nothing did promise any hope's of his being Reestablished on his Throne,
then did the strict care he had to keep a good Conscience appear, by his hazarding all things rather than endanger his inward quiet; and therefore he told them:
then did the strict care he had to keep a good Conscience appear, by his hazarding all things rather than endanger his inward quiet; and Therefore he told them:
av vdd dt j n1 pns31 vhd pc-acp vvi dt j n1 vvi, p-acp po31 vvg d n2 av-c cs vvi po31 j j-jn; cc av pns31 vvd pno32:
He going on grounds so strict and well-pleasing to God, it was no wonder he maintained that serenity of mind, that when he got Letters that told him how he was to be used, being engaged at Chess, he continued to play after he had read his Letters, without shew of any commotion or disturbance, which I have seen under the hand of an eye-witness.
He going on grounds so strict and Well-pleasing to God, it was no wonder he maintained that serenity of mind, that when he god Letters that told him how he was to be used, being engaged At Chess, he continued to play After he had read his Letters, without show of any commotion or disturbance, which I have seen under the hand of an eyewitness.
For any enlargement concerning Church-affairs I desire you not to expect it from me, for such expectations have been a great cause of this my present condition, which I assure you I am still resolved rather to suffer than to wrong my Conscience or Honour, which I must do if I enlarge my self any thing in these points.
For any enlargement Concerning Church affairs I desire you not to expect it from me, for such Expectations have been a great cause of this my present condition, which I assure you I am still resolved rather to suffer than to wrong my Conscience or Honour, which I must do if I enlarge my self any thing in these points.
p-acp d n1 vvg n2 pns11 vvb pn22 xx pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno11, c-acp d n2 vhb vbn dt j n1 pp-f d po11 j n1, r-crq pns11 vvb pn22 pns11 vbm av vvd av-c pc-acp vvi cs pc-acp vvi po11 n1 cc n1, r-crq pns11 vmb vdi cs pns11 vvb po11 n1 d n1 p-acp d n2.
and caused to be murdered fourscore and five Priests for the pretended fault of one which he believed upon the delation of an Edomite. This was a fact both so cruel and so impious, that he could find none to execute it,
and caused to be murdered fourscore and five Priests for the pretended fault of one which he believed upon the delation of an Edomite. This was a fact both so cruel and so impious, that he could find none to execute it,
cc vvd pc-acp vbi vvn crd cc crd n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f pi r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1. d vbds dt n1 av-d av j cc av j, cst pns31 vmd vvi pix pc-acp vvi pn31,
The present distractions about Religion are so great, and of that nature, that perswasion as well as power must be used to restore that happy tranquillity which the Church of England hath lately and miserably lost;
The present distractions about Religion Are so great, and of that nature, that persuasion as well as power must be used to restore that happy tranquillity which the Church of England hath lately and miserably lost;
dt j n2 p-acp n1 vbr av j, cc pp-f d n1, cst n1 c-acp av c-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d j n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz av-j cc av-j vvn;
And this went so far with him, as to give him a strong aversion to the excuting sanguinary Laws against even the Emissaries of Rome, which I find he thus expresses in a Paper written with his own Pen:
And this went so Far with him, as to give him a strong aversion to the executing sanguinary Laws against even the Emissaries of Room, which I find he thus Expresses in a Paper written with his own Pen:
cc d vvd av av-j p-acp pno31, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 dt j n1 p-acp dt vvg j n2 p-acp av dt n2 pp-f vvi, r-crq pns11 vvb pns31 av vvz p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 d n1:
yet seeing I am pressed by both Houses to give way to his Execution, because I will avoid the inconvenience of giving so great a discontentment to my People,
yet seeing I am pressed by both Houses to give Way to his Execution, Because I will avoid the inconvenience of giving so great a discontentment to my People,
av vvg pns11 vbm vvn p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg av j dt n1 p-acp po11 n1,
but I desire you to take unto your serious consideration the inconveniences which, as I conceive, may upon this occasion fall upon my Subjects and other Protestants abroad;
but I desire you to take unto your serious consideration the inconveniences which, as I conceive, may upon this occasion fallen upon my Subject's and other Protestants abroad;
For his fidelity in observing his Treaties, I have already in another branch of this Discourse mentioned some passages that shew how religiously he resolved to observe them;
For his Fidis in observing his Treaties, I have already in Another branch of this Discourse mentioned Some passages that show how religiously he resolved to observe them;
p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvg po31 n2, pns11 vhb av p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f d n1 vvd d n2 cst vvb q-crq av-j pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32;
When he saw those of his Native Kingdom engaging in the War against him, in this Kingdom, it is obvious enough how much the securing Berwick might have advanced his service,
When he saw those of his Native Kingdom engaging in the War against him, in this Kingdom, it is obvious enough how much the securing Berwick might have advanced his service,
No industry hitherto could have so far prevailed with us as to have gained any belief that our Scotch - Subjects would countenance, much less assist this bloody Rebellion in England; yet we know not how to understand the levying Forces both Foot and Horse within our Native Kingdom,
No industry hitherto could have so Far prevailed with us as to have gained any belief that our Scotch - Subject's would countenance, much less assist this bloody Rebellion in England; yet we know not how to understand the levying Forces both Foot and Horse within our Native Kingdom,
dx n1 av vmd vhi av av-j vvn p-acp pno12 a-acp pc-acp vhi vvn d n1 cst po12 jp - n2-jn vmd vvi, av-d av-dc vvi d j n1 p-acp np1; av pns12 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi dt vvg n2 d n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 j-jn n1,
whereas if we had not been more tender, than the advisers of this breach have been, of the Publick Faith, it is obvious to any how easily we could have secured that Town from all Rebels.
whereas if we had not been more tender, than the advisers of this breach have been, of the Public Faith, it is obvious to any how Easily we could have secured that Town from all Rebels.
cs cs pns12 vhd xx vbn av-dc j, cs dt n2 pp-f d n1 vhb vbn, pp-f dt j n1, pn31 vbz j p-acp d c-crq av-j pns12 vmd vhi vvn d n1 p-acp d n2.
and how inviolably we intend to preserve all that we have granted that Kingdom, so long as they suffer themselves to be capable of our Protection, and those favours.
and how inviolably we intend to preserve all that we have granted that Kingdom, so long as they suffer themselves to be capable of our Protection, and those favours.
cc c-crq av-j pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi d cst pns12 vhb vvn d n1, av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb px32 pc-acp vbi j pp-f po12 n1, cc d n2.
But God will discover and punish such undutiful thoughts, how closely soever they be clouded with pretences of safety to Religion and Liberty, which they know will be ever dearer to us than our own preservation.
But God will discover and Punish such undutiful thoughts, how closely soever they be clouded with pretences of safety to Religion and Liberty, which they know will be ever Dearer to us than our own preservation.
p-acp np1 vmb vvi cc vvi d j n2, c-crq av-j av pns32 vbb vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq pns32 vvb vmb vbi av jc-jn p-acp pno12 cs po12 d n1.
and went to the Witch at Endor, to ask Responses about the event of that Battel he was to give the Philistines, not considering how he had provoked God to withdraw his protection from him,
and went to the Witch At Endor, to ask Responses about the event of that Battle he was to give the philistines, not considering how he had provoked God to withdraw his protection from him,
and having got a sad answer to his over-curious Question, (the common fate of all who will by these forbidden Arts thrust into the secrets of the Divine Councels), we find him wofully faint-hearted, sore afraid, fall flat on the ground and refuse to eat.
and having god a sad answer to his overcurious Question, (the Common fate of all who will by these forbidden Arts thrust into the secrets of the Divine Counsels), we find him woefully fainthearted, soar afraid, fallen flat on the ground and refuse to eat.
but after he had fallen on his own Sword, he called an Amalekite to compleat that Self-murder, which he begun by his falling on his Sword, and finished by these cruel Orders he gave.
but After he had fallen on his own Sword, he called an Amalekite to complete that Self-murder, which he begun by his falling on his Sword, and finished by these cruel Order he gave.
But nothing of all this belongs to our Royal Martyr, who depended on God, and submitted to his will in the course of all his Councels, both of Peace and War;
But nothing of all this belongs to our Royal Martyr, who depended on God, and submitted to his will in the course of all his Counsels, both of Peace and War;
p-acp pix pp-f d d vvz p-acp po12 j n1, r-crq vvd p-acp np1, cc vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2, d pp-f n1 cc n1;
and according to the prospect he had of it long before, he was a Patient Martyr: Nor did he express the least meanness of spirit when brought lowest, he would neither give up the Rights of the Church nor the Crown, of People nor Parliaments, to their insulting pride, who trampling on all Laws Sacred and Humane, had made themselves the sacrilegious Masters of his Person and Power.
and according to the prospect he had of it long before, he was a Patient Martyr: Nor did he express the least meanness of Spirit when brought lowest, he would neither give up the Rights of the Church nor the Crown, of People nor Parliaments, to their insulting pride, who trampling on all Laws Sacred and Humane, had made themselves the sacrilegious Masters of his Person and Power.
But this leads me to the sad part of my Discourse, wherein I am to compare the Reasons we have for mourning, with these David and the People of Israel had on this Occasion,
But this leads me to the sad part of my Discourse, wherein I am to compare the Reasons we have for mourning, with these David and the People of Israel had on this Occasion,
p-acp d vvz pno11 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1, c-crq pns11 vbm pc-acp vvi dt n2 pns12 vhb p-acp n1, p-acp d np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd p-acp d n1,
and it will be easily allowed, ours must be by so much the greater, by how much our Royal Martyr did exceed their King, which hath been demonstrated in the Parallel I have given.
and it will be Easily allowed, ours must be by so much the greater, by how much our Royal Martyr did exceed their King, which hath been demonstrated in the Parallel I have given.
yet his Army being made up of men distressed, in debt, and discontented, is a shrewd Indication, that the Cause was not over-good when he had such a following.
yet his Army being made up of men distressed, in debt, and discontented, is a shrewd Indication, that the Cause was not overgood when he had such a following.
av po31 n1 vbg vvn a-acp pp-f n2 vvn, p-acp n1, cc j-vvn, vbz dt j n1, cst dt n1 vbds xx j c-crq pns31 vhd d dt vvg.
Besides, his going to live at Gath with the Uncircumcised, his cutting off the Amalekites, and pretending to Achish that he had destroyed his own People by an unjustifiable deceit;
Beside, his going to live At Gaza with the Uncircumcised, his cutting off the Amalekites, and pretending to Achish that he had destroyed his own People by an unjustifiable deceit;
and finally his going out with the Armies of the Philistines, and professing a great desire to fight against the Enemies of Achish, who were no other but Saul, his natural liege-Lord,
and finally his going out with the Armies of the philistines, and professing a great desire to fight against the Enemies of Achish, who were no other but Saul, his natural liege-Lord,
and the Armies of Israel (wherein he either acted a very unsincere part, or did really resolve to have engaged against them) are things so manifestly contrary to the Laws of God, that they give a strong presumption, that the whole business of his taking Armes was contrary to Law and Religion.
and the Armies of Israel (wherein he either acted a very unsincere part, or did really resolve to have engaged against them) Are things so manifestly contrary to the Laws of God, that they give a strong presumption, that the Whole business of his taking Arms was contrary to Law and Religion.
and by their pretending Religion and Justice, in a Fact so contrary to both, did (as much as in them lay) bring the foulest imputations on both that could be.
and by their pretending Religion and justice, in a Fact so contrary to both, did (as much as in them lay) bring the Foulest imputations on both that could be.
cc p-acp po32 vvg n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 av j-jn p-acp d, vdd (c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno32 vvd) vvb dt js n2 p-acp d cst vmd vbi.
How did this open the mouths of the Adversaries of our Religion, (whom we had justly charged for their seditious and treasonable Doctrines) to insult over us; but without all cause:
How did this open the mouths of the Adversaries of our Religion, (whom we had justly charged for their seditious and treasonable Doctrines) to insult over us; but without all cause:
and with a generous and truly Christian constancy, endured Sequestrations, Imprisonments, and every thing which that insulting Power put them to, rather than comply with so vile an Action and its vile Actors.
and with a generous and truly Christian constancy, endured Sequestrations, Imprisonments, and every thing which that insulting Power put them to, rather than comply with so vile an Actium and its vile Actors.
cc p-acp dt j cc av-j np1 n1, vvd n2, n2, cc d n1 r-crq d j-vvg n1 vvd pno32 p-acp, av-c cs vvi p-acp av j dt n1 cc po31 j n2.
To which I must answer, That such publick Crimes leave a guilt upon the whole Nation, which therefore must be expiated with a publick universal Repentance.
To which I must answer, That such public Crimes leave a guilt upon the Whole nation, which Therefore must be expiated with a public universal Repentance.
how much more in a Crime, attended with so many foul and black Circumstances, ought we by earnest Prayers to study to avert these Judgments, which we may but too justly apprehend!
how much more in a Crime, attended with so many foul and black circumstances, ought we by earnest Prayers to study to avert these Judgments, which we may but too justly apprehend!
c-crq d dc p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp av d j cc j-jn n2, vmd pns12 p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi d n2, r-crq pns12 vmb p-acp av av-j vvb!
so what reason have these who engaged in Opposition, and Arms to our Royal Martyr, to charge and judg themselves, that they be not judged of the Lord;
so what reason have these who engaged in Opposition, and Arms to our Royal Martyr, to charge and judge themselves, that they be not judged of the Lord;
av q-crq n1 vhb d r-crq vvd p-acp n1, cc n2 p-acp po12 j n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvb px32, cst pns32 vbb xx vvn pp-f dt n1;
and every thing was necessary for the maintenance of the Royal Dignity; whereas the other did but murther Charles, after he was spoiled of his Royal Power,
and every thing was necessary for the maintenance of the Royal Dignity; whereas the other did but murder Charles, After he was spoiled of his Royal Power,
which made a foreign Historian, giving account of it, say, it was a wonder how Englishmen could look on and behold so barbarous and unexampled a Crime:
which made a foreign Historian, giving account of it, say, it was a wonder how Englishmen could look on and behold so barbarous and unexampled a Crime:
r-crq vvd dt j n1, vvg n1 pp-f pn31, vvb, pn31 vbds dt n1 q-crq np1 vmd vvi a-acp cc vvi av j cc j dt n1:
Where were the hearts and hands of the brave English, whose loyal and noble valour appearing on this occasion, had been a Subject to be celebrated by all the highest and most grateful Remembrances Posterity could dedicate to so glorious an action? Did a pusillanimous fear freez their courage,
Where were the hearts and hands of the brave English, whose loyal and noble valour appearing on this occasion, had been a Subject to be celebrated by all the highest and most grateful Remembrances Posterity could dedicate to so glorious an actium? Did a pusillanimous Fear freeze their courage,
c-crq vbdr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j np1, rg-crq j cc j n1 vvg p-acp d n1, vhd vbn dt j-jn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt js cc av-ds j n2 n1 vmd vvi p-acp av j dt n1? vdd dt j n1 vvi po32 n1,
when all was in this one Act unhinged? Did the atrocity of the Fact astonish them so, that they were not recovered out of this amazing surprize till it was too late? Or did the suddenness of the Crime prevent their diligence? Or were they so charitable to their Countrymen as not to think any could be capable of committing this Crime, till they were convinced of it by an unanswerable Argument? yet all these palliations or excuses will not serve turn, they should have put all to hazard when they saw the Case so desperate,
when all was in this one Act unhinged? Did the atrocity of the Fact astonish them so, that they were not recovered out of this amazing surprise till it was too late? Or did the suddenness of the Crime prevent their diligence? Or were they so charitable to their Countrymen as not to think any could be capable of committing this Crime, till they were convinced of it by an unanswerable Argument? yet all these palliations or excuses will not serve turn, they should have put all to hazard when they saw the Case so desperate,
c-crq d vbds p-acp d crd n1 j? vdd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvi pno32 av, cst pns32 vbdr xx vvn av pp-f d j-vvg vvi p-acp pn31 vbds av av-j? cc vdd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvi po32 n1? cc vbdr pns32 av j p-acp po32 n2 c-acp xx pc-acp vvi d vmd vbi j pp-f vvg d n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n1? av d d n2 cc n2 vmb xx vvi n1, pns32 vmd vhi vvn d pc-acp vvi c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1 av j,
than the People of Israel had on this occasion, who have (to the scorn and insultings of our Enemies) been one way or other so generally guilty in the Death of so religious and pious a Prince.
than the People of Israel had on this occasion, who have (to the scorn and insultings of our Enemies) been one Way or other so generally guilty in the Death of so religious and pious a Prince.
cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd p-acp d n1, r-crq vhb (p-acp dt n1 cc n2-vvg pp-f po12 n2) vbn crd n1 cc n-jn av av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f av j cc j dt n1.
2. But the People of Israel had this great allay to their grief that they had a Prince designed by God for the Succession, who had given such approved Evidences of his great Piety, Wisdom, Valour and Conduct, that their Government was presently to take a settlement;
2. But the People of Israel had this great allay to their grief that they had a Prince designed by God for the Succession, who had given such approved Evidences of his great Piety, Wisdom, Valour and Conduct, that their Government was presently to take a settlement;
and not only driving him from his Rights, but when one of the Tribes of our Israel, even that which justly glories in a nearer Interest in our Soveraigns Person, had adhered to him,
and not only driving him from his Rights, but when one of the Tribes of our Israel, even that which justly Glories in a nearer Interest in our Sovereigns Person, had adhered to him,
or the recalling the Son, and that some of the very same persons should have been instrumental in both, by the latter action expressing their true and sincere Repentance for the former. But alas! the Interval was long;
or the recalling the Son, and that Some of the very same Persons should have been instrumental in both, by the latter actium expressing their true and sincere Repentance for the former. But alas! the Interval was long;
cc dt vvg dt n1, cc cst d pp-f dt j d n2 vmd vhi vbn j p-acp d, p-acp dt d n1 vvg po32 j cc j n1 p-acp dt j. cc-acp uh! dt n1 vbds j;
but to colour this a little, gave a large and unrestrained Liberty in matters of Religion, by which all sense of Order and Regular Government being quite cast off, many by the custom of an unbounded Lawlesness, became habitually Sons of Belial; and as Heifers unaccustomed to the yoke, cannot again be brought under these necessary Restraints and Regularities of Religion and Law.
but to colour this a little, gave a large and unrestrained Liberty in matters of Religion, by which all sense of Order and Regular Government being quite cast off, many by the custom of an unbounded Lawlessness, became habitually Sons of Belial; and as Heifers unaccustomed to the yoke, cannot again be brought under these necessary Restraints and Regularities of Religion and Law.
cc-acp pc-acp vvi d dt j, vvd dt j cc j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq d n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1 vbg av vvn a-acp, d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvd av-j n2 pp-f np1; cc c-acp n2 j p-acp dt n1, vmbx av vbi vvn p-acp d j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1.
Nay, which is worse, though but the effect of the former, many youthful and extravagant spirits being once delivered from all obligation to any piece of Religious Worship, come by degrees to lose all sense of it;
Nay, which is Worse, though but the Effect of the former, many youthful and extravagant spirits being once Delivered from all obligation to any piece of Religious Worship, come by Degrees to loose all sense of it;
uh-x, r-crq vbz av-jc, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, d j cc j n2 vbg a-acp vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1, vvb p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f pn31;
and seeing those irregular and ungoverned Practices of many pretenders to Religion, who were visibly advancing their own Designs under the colours of Piety, they came to imagin Religion was only a pretence by which ambitious men carried on their own Ends;
and seeing those irregular and ungoverned Practices of many pretenders to Religion, who were visibly advancing their own Designs under the colours of Piety, they Come to imagine Religion was only a pretence by which ambitious men carried on their own Ends;
cc vvg d j cc j n2 pp-f d n2 p-acp n1, r-crq vbdr av-j vvg po32 d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 vbds av-j dt n1 p-acp r-crq j n2 vvn p-acp po32 d n2;
and the many Subdivisions and different Parties they observed about matters of Religion, made them also judg there could be no certainty where there was so much debate and dispute.
and the many Subdivisions and different Parties they observed about matters of Religion, made them also judge there could be no certainty where there was so much debate and dispute.
cc dt d n2 cc j n2 pns32 vvd p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vvd pno32 av vvb a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 c-crq pc-acp vbds av av-d vvi cc vvi.
or, being much wounded by such swearing, to avoid the smart of that, they took themselves to these cursed arts of getting quiet in their impious Practices, by throwing off all sense of God and Religion,
or, being much wounded by such swearing, to avoid the smart of that, they took themselves to these cursed arts of getting quiet in their impious Practices, by throwing off all sense of God and Religion,
cc, vbg av-d vvn p-acp d n-vvg, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d, pns32 vvd px32 p-acp d j-vvn n2 pp-f vvg j-jn p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp vvg a-acp d n1 pp-f np1 cc n1,
they upon so sad news and so great a loss, were both very tenderly affected for the Death of a King that had so many good Qualities, that he being dead they had reason to forget his bad ones;
they upon so sad news and so great a loss, were both very tenderly affected for the Death of a King that had so many good Qualities, that he being dead they had reason to forget his bad ones;
pns32 p-acp av j n1 cc av j dt n1, vbdr d av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vhd av d j n2, cst pns31 vbg j pns32 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j pi2;
the loss also of so noble a Prince as Ionathan, (who may justly pass for one of the bravest Hero's, and the most generous Friends that ever was) could not but be very sad, especially to David, whose Friendship with Ionathan was beyond what is either in History or Romance:
the loss also of so noble a Prince as Ionathan, (who may justly pass for one of the Bravest Hero's, and the most generous Friends that ever was) could not but be very sad, especially to David, whose Friendship with Ionathan was beyond what is either in History or Romance:
dt n1 av pp-f av j dt n1 p-acp np1, (r-crq vmb av-j vvi p-acp crd pp-f dt js n2, cc dt av-ds j n2 cst av vbds) vmd xx p-acp vbi av j, av-j p-acp np1, rg-crq n1 p-acp np1 vbds a-acp r-crq vbz d p-acp n1 cc n1:
But now when David was to have made returns suitable to what he had received from Ionathan, he is snatched away by the Sword of the Philistines, they had also many brave Country-men that were killed:
But now when David was to have made returns suitable to what he had received from Ionathan, he is snatched away by the Sword of the philistines, they had also many brave Countrymen that were killed:
p-acp av c-crq np1 vbds pc-acp vhi vvn n2 j p-acp r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp np1, pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, pns32 vhd av d j n2 cst vbdr vvn:
all which concurring, could not but make a deep impression on the hearts of David, and the People with him, which did set them to their Tears and Prayers, both for their own sins,
all which concurring, could not but make a deep impression on the hearts of David, and the People with him, which did Set them to their Tears and Prayers, both for their own Sins,
d r-crq vvg, vmd xx cc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq vdd vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, av-d p-acp po32 d n2,
and perhaps they reckoned their arming against Saul one, and with these they also mourned for the sins of Israel, praying God to avert his Judgments, to prevent the mischief might follow,
and perhaps they reckoned their arming against Saul one, and with these they also mourned for the Sins of Israel, praying God to avert his Judgments, to prevent the mischief might follow,
cc av pns32 vvd po32 n-vvg p-acp np1 crd, cc p-acp d pns32 av vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvg np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vmd vvi,
and to recover his People from the ignominy of so bad a loss, and in the end to settle David so on the Throne of Saul, that their might be under his Reign, Justice and Truth, Plenty and Peace, both at home and abroad.
and to recover his People from the ignominy of so bad a loss, and in the end to settle David so on the Throne of Saul, that their might be under his Reign, justice and Truth, Plenty and Peace, both At home and abroad.
cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst po32 n1 vbb p-acp po31 vvi, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp n1-an cc av.
1. The one is to mourn before God for the guilt of this atrocious Sin, that if any of us have been (as was before laid open) involved in the guilt, we may wash off the stain of this Sin, which is of so deep a dye,
1. The one is to mourn before God for the guilt of this atrocious since, that if any of us have been (as was before laid open) involved in the guilt, we may wash off the stain of this since, which is of so deep a die,
crd dt pi vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, cst cs d pp-f pno12 vhn vbn (c-acp vbds p-acp vvn j) vvn p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz pp-f av j-jn dt n1,
and in this we follow the example of our Royal Martyr, who looking to Jesus the Author and Finisher of his Salvation, who endured the Cross, despising the shame,
and in this we follow the Exampl of our Royal Martyr, who looking to jesus the Author and Finisher of his Salvation, who endured the Cross, despising the shame,
cc p-acp d pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, r-crq vvg p-acp np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vvd dt n1, vvg dt n1,
and prayed for his Enemies, did with Patience run the Race set before him, and humbly imitate his King and Saviour in pardoning and praying for his Enemies.
and prayed for his Enemies, did with Patience run the Raze Set before him, and humbly imitate his King and Saviour in pardoning and praying for his Enemies.
cc vvd p-acp po31 n2, vdd p-acp n1 vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31, cc av-j vvi po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp po31 n2.
and see what provoked God then to plague us so sadly, and whether we have not re-acted these very Abominations which then stirred up Gods wrath against us.
and see what provoked God then to plague us so sadly, and whither we have not reacted these very Abominations which then stirred up God's wrath against us.
cc vvb r-crq vvd np1 av pc-acp vvi pno12 av av-j, cc cs pns12 vhb xx j d j n2 r-crq av vvd a-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno12.
let us therefore from the deep sense of our sins, and the just apprehensions of the deserved Judgment, turn unfeignedly to God, who hath both by the gentler methods of Love,
let us Therefore from the deep sense of our Sins, and the just apprehensions of the deserved Judgement, turn unfeignedly to God, who hath both by the Gentler methods of Love,
But do we think to prevail against God, are we stronger than he? Can we resist his Thunders or his Plagues, Fire and Famine? And though we were strong enough to resist the impressions and injuries of all our Neighbours,
But do we think to prevail against God, Are we Stronger than he? Can we resist his Thunders or his Plagues, Fire and Famine? And though we were strong enough to resist the impressions and injuries of all our Neighbours,
cc-acp vdb pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, vbr pns12 jc cs pns31? vmb pns12 vvi po31 ng1 cc po31 n2, n1 cc n1? cc cs pns12 vbdr j av-d pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d po12 n2,
yet how easily can God plague us with a Division of Hearts, & such disjointed Affections, that as a body paralytick we fall to ruin and misery with our own weight, & without any enemy.
yet how Easily can God plague us with a Division of Hearts, & such disjointed Affections, that as a body paralytic we fallen to ruin and misery with our own weight, & without any enemy.
av c-crq av-j vmb np1 vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc d j-vvn n2, cst p-acp dt n1 vvb pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi cc n1 p-acp po12 d n1, cc p-acp d n1.
And for the avoiding this, next to the appeasing the Divine displeasure, let us express our horrour of this Fact by a constant, humble and dutiful Obedience and Loyalty to his Majesty who new Reigns,
And for the avoiding this, next to the appeasing the Divine displeasure, let us express our horror of this Fact by a constant, humble and dutiful obedience and Loyalty to his Majesty who new Reigns,
cc p-acp dt vvg d, ord p-acp dt vvg dt j-jn n1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j, j cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 r-crq av-j vvz,
if they had not wrought on the more innocent, the inconsiderate zeal of some (who afterwards proved both good Subjects and faithful Patriots), who complaining overseverely of some Errors of Government, did (though as afterwards it appeared contrary to their Designs) give both strength and credit to a Faction which did soon scornfully disdain them, whom at first they owned to be their leaders.
if they had not wrought on the more innocent, the inconsiderate zeal of Some (who afterwards proved both good Subject's and faithful Patriots), who complaining oversevere of Some Errors of Government, did (though as afterwards it appeared contrary to their Designs) give both strength and credit to a Faction which did soon scornfully disdain them, whom At First they owned to be their leaders.
cs pns32 vhd xx vvn p-acp dt av-dc j-jn, dt j n1 pp-f d (r-crq av vvd d j n2-jn cc j n2), r-crq vvg av-j pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, vdd (c-acp c-acp av pn31 vvd vvi p-acp po32 n2) vvb d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vdd av av-j vvi pno32, r-crq p-acp ord pns32 vvd pc-acp vbi po32 n2.
so if we truly mourn and fast for the Sin committed this day, we must consider and watch against all these lesser and more unheeded Motions, Jealousies, Fears, undutiful Discourses and Censures, which do insensibly make way and prepare men to all manner of Sedition and Disloyalty, at least,
so if we truly mourn and fast for the since committed this day, we must Consider and watch against all these lesser and more unheeded Motions, Jealousies, Fears, undutiful Discourses and Censures, which do insensibly make Way and prepare men to all manner of Sedition and Disloyalty, At least,
av cs pns12 av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 vvd d n1, pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp d d jc cc av-dc j n2, n2, n2, j n2 cc n2, r-crq vdb av-j vvi n1 cc vvi n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp ds,
But I hope past experience will teach us more wisdom, and that this Nation which with so Religious a zeal designs to expiate what is past, will with the same care study the preventing every thing may lead to the re-acting these sad Calamities, of which we have still among us many doleful Remembrances, besides this day of Mourning and Fasting.
But I hope passed experience will teach us more Wisdom, and that this nation which with so Religious a zeal designs to expiate what is past, will with the same care study the preventing every thing may led to the reacting these sad Calamities, of which we have still among us many doleful Remembrances, beside this day of Mourning and Fasting.
cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp n1 vmb vvi pno12 dc n1, cc cst d n1 r-crq p-acp av j dt n1 n2 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz j, vmb p-acp dt d n1 vvi dt vvg d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j d j n2, pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb av p-acp pno12 d j n2, p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg.
IN A SERMON Preached at COVENT-GARDEN-Church the Sixth of December, 1674. ROM. 13. 5. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for Wrath, but for Consciencesake.
IN A SERMON Preached At COVENT-GARDEN-Church the Sixth of December, 1674. ROM. 13. 5. Wherefore you must needs be Subject, not only for Wrath, but for Conscience sake.
p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 dt ord pp-f np1, crd np1. crd crd c-crq pn22 vmb av vbi j-jn, xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp vvi.
and the Duties it enjoyns; we must confess all the Laws of Solon and Lycurgus, of Greece and Rome come infinitely short of the excellent provisions it gives for the Peace of Mankind, and the Order of Societies:
and the Duties it enjoins; we must confess all the Laws of Solon and Lycurgus, of Greece and Room come infinitely short of the excellent provisions it gives for the Peace of Mankind, and the Order of Societies:
cc dt n2 pn31 vvz; pns12 vmb vvi d dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, pp-f np1 cc vvb vvb av-j j pp-f dt j n2 pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2:
so easily remembred, and readily applied, that no wonder the very Heathens admired it? But, not content with the strictest rigors of Justice, our Saviour hath also obliged us to the supererogatings (if I may so speak) of Charity,
so Easily remembered, and readily applied, that no wonder the very heathens admired it? But, not content with the Strictest rigors of justice, our Saviour hath also obliged us to the supererogatings (if I may so speak) of Charity,
av av-j vvn, cc av-j vvn, cst dx n1 dt j n2-jn vvd pn31? p-acp, xx j p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1, po12 n1 vhz av vvn pno12 p-acp dt n2-vvg (cs pns11 vmb av vvi) pp-f n1,
nor must our brotherly Love be confined within the narrow bounds of a Party, but extend it self to all Men whom it takes within its Verge, forgiving Injuries and loving Enemies.
nor must our brotherly Love be confined within the narrow bounds of a Party, but extend it self to all Men whom it Takes within its Verge, forgiving Injuries and loving Enemies.
And for the security of Order and Government, what means are like those our Religion offers? This is even confessed by its declared Enemies, who charge it as the contrivance of designing men for securing their Power and Authority;
And for the security of Order and Government, what means Are like those our Religion offers? This is even confessed by its declared Enemies, who charge it as the contrivance of designing men for securing their Power and authority;
cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq n2 vbr av-j d po12 n1 vvz? d vbz av vvn p-acp po31 vvn n2, r-crq n1 pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n2 p-acp vvg po32 n1 cc n1;
and indeed all the Arts of Statesmen, the Cunnings of Policy, the Closeness of Councils, the Exactness of Intelligence, the strength of Armies or Navies, the strictness of Guards, regular Fortifications, great Treasures and vast Magazines, are but Ineffectual Means, compared to this which Religion offers for the security of a State, by setting up Conscience as a Sentinel to watch in every man's Breast, that shall not let pass through it one thought contrary to the Peace of the Society.
and indeed all the Arts of Statesmen, the Cunnings of Policy, the Closeness of Councils, the Exactness of Intelligence, the strength of Armies or Navies, the strictness of Guards, regular Fortifications, great Treasures and vast Magazines, Are but Ineffectual Means, compared to this which Religion offers for the security of a State, by setting up Conscience as a Sentinel to watch in every Man's Breast, that shall not let pass through it one Thought contrary to the Peace of the Society.
Wise Statesmen hold it for a Maxim, That the chief security of a Sovereign is in his being Master of the Hearts and Affections of his Subjects, which will draw with them their Hands and Purses as need shall require.
Wise Statesmen hold it for a Maxim, That the chief security of a Sovereign is in his being Master of the Hearts and Affections of his Subject's, which will draw with them their Hands and Purses as need shall require.
But Mankind being so subject to a variety of Passions, which by an unruly vicissitude possess the Minds, especially of the giddy multitude, there can be no assurance in this,
But Mankind being so Subject to a variety of Passion, which by an unruly vicissitude possess the Minds, especially of the giddy multitude, there can be no assurance in this,
For if there be no God, then that Sacred and Royal Reputation of Sovereign Power, which Princes derive from him, who is the Original of it, by whom Kings Reign, is out of doors:
For if there be no God, then that Sacred and Royal Reputation of Sovereign Power, which Princes derive from him, who is the Original of it, by whom Kings Reign, is out of doors:
3. That it gives the strongest Arguments for convincing our Reason, and the most engaging Motives for prevailing on our Affections, to pay the Duties of Subjection to those God hath set over us. And,
3. That it gives the Strongest Arguments for convincing our Reason, and the most engaging Motives for prevailing on our Affections, to pay the Duties of Subjection to those God hath Set over us. And,
For the first, it is certain, that as the great Diseases of our Bodies are not so much the Effects of outward Accidents as of bad Humours, to which a crisis may be given by some foreign Impression, which may put them in a ferment, and so endanger our Health:
For the First, it is certain, that as the great Diseases of our Bodies Are not so much the Effects of outward Accidents as of bad Humours, to which a crisis may be given by Some foreign Impression, which may put them in a ferment, and so endanger our Health:
p-acp dt ord, pn31 vbz j, cst p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2 vbr xx av av-d dt n2 pp-f j n2 c-acp pp-f j n2, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc av vvi po12 n1:
for, from whence come wars and fightings among us, but from our lusts that war in our members? I shall therefore consider some of those Lusts and distempered Affections from which Commotions may arise, that I may shew how Religion,
for, from whence come wars and fightings among us, but from our Lustiest that war in our members? I shall Therefore Consider Some of those Lustiest and distempered Affections from which Commotions may arise, that I may show how Religion,
p-acp, p-acp c-crq vvi n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp pno12, cc-acp p-acp po12 n2 cst vvb p-acp po12 n2? pns11 vmb av vvi d pp-f d n2 cc j-vvn n2 p-acp r-crq n2 vmb vvi, cst pns11 vmb vvi c-crq n1,
and such as have read History will find the Confirmation of it so clear, that I may well be excused the labour of adducing particular proofs in so plain a case.
and such as have read History will find the Confirmation of it so clear, that I may well be excused the labour of adducing particular proofs in so plain a case.
cc d c-acp vhb vvn n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 av j, cst pns11 vmb av vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f vvg j n2 p-acp av j dt n1.
1. But to stand no longer on Generals: One great occasion of Commotions is an unbounded and aspiring Ambition which makes many swell big in their own conceit,
1. But to stand no longer on Generals: One great occasion of Commotions is an unbounded and aspiring Ambition which makes many swell big in their own conceit,
crd p-acp pc-acp vvi av-dx av-jc p-acp n2: crd j n1 pp-f n2 vbz dt j cc j-vvg n1 r-crq vvz d vvb j p-acp po32 d n1,
and they measuring themselves by what they appear in the glass of their own inchanted Imagination, which both multiplies and magnifies all that is eminent in them, expect that all the World should court them with the same admiration which they pay themselves.
and they measuring themselves by what they appear in the glass of their own enchanted Imagination, which both multiplies and Magnifies all that is eminent in them, expect that all the World should court them with the same admiration which they pay themselves.
cc pns32 vvg px32 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d j-vvn n1, r-crq d vvz cc vvz d cst vbz j p-acp pno32, vvb cst d dt n1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt d n1 r-crq pns32 vvb px32.
and provoked at the unjust preference, as they imagine it, do upon that think how to make themselves considerable at their cost, who they judge consider them too little,
and provoked At the unjust preference, as they imagine it, do upon that think how to make themselves considerable At their cost, who they judge Consider them too little,
cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pn31, vdb p-acp d vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi px32 j p-acp po32 n1, r-crq pns32 vvb vvi pno32 av j,
For Ambition is as the Grave unsatisfied, but ever says, Give, give. This being so great an evil, let us see what curb can be found for stopping its career.
For Ambition is as the Grave unsatisfied, but ever Says, Give, give. This being so great an evil, let us see what curb can be found for stopping its career.
p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt j j-vvn, cc-acp av vvz, vvb, vvb. d vbg av j dt n-jn, vvb pno12 vvi r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvg po31 n1.
And indeed this blessed Doctrine does no sooner prevail on us, but it changes that blind value and fondness we have for our selves, into a profound unaffected Humility, that represents our Faults and Defects as clear to us,
And indeed this blessed Doctrine does no sooner prevail on us, but it changes that blind valve and fondness we have for our selves, into a profound unaffected Humility, that represents our Faults and Defects as clear to us,
cc av d j-vvn n1 vdz av-dx av-c vvi p-acp pno12, cc-acp pn31 vvz d j n1 cc n1 pns12 vhb p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt j j n1, cst vvz po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp j p-acp pno12,
2. Another Cause to which not a few of the Distempers of Societies owe their Rise and Growth, is the heat and fury of mens Passions, which being once kindled by their pride,
2. another Cause to which not a few of the Distempers of Societies owe their Rise and Growth, is the heat and fury of men's Passion, which being once kindled by their pride,
crd j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq xx dt d pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 vvb po32 n1 cc n1, vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f ng2 n2, r-crq vbg a-acp vvn p-acp po32 n1,
One perhaps to be revenged on some triumphing Favorite, whom he can overtake no easier way, will be ready to drive all to confusion, to comply with his disquieting Malice:
One perhaps to be revenged on Some triumphing Favourite, whom he can overtake no Easier Way, will be ready to drive all to confusion, to comply with his disquieting Malice:
pi av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d vvg n1, ro-crq pns31 vmb vvi dx jc n1, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 vvg n1:
and, being distracted with the extravagant Notions of Knight-errantry, thinks himself bravely gallant, when he has sacrificed all things to her wicked Resentments.
and, being distracted with the extravagant Notions of Knight-errantry, thinks himself bravely gallant, when he has sacrificed all things to her wicked Resentments.
and if upon these irritations we ask counsel at our blinded and misled Passions, we may be well assured they will ever drive us into all the excesses of Fury and Confusion.
and if upon these irritations we ask counsel At our blinded and misled Passion, we may be well assured they will ever drive us into all the Excesses of Fury and Confusion.
cc cs p-acp d n2 pns12 vvb n1 p-acp po12 j-vvn cc j-vvn n2, pns12 vmb vbi av vvn pns32 vmb av vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1.
How excellent then must this Divine Discipline be, which tames the wildness, and smooths the roughness of our unpolished Natures, teaching us to put off wrath, anger, malice, blasphemy, and evil communication out of our mouths;
How excellent then must this Divine Discipline be, which tames the wildness, and smooths the roughness of our unpolished Nature's, teaching us to put off wrath, anger, malice, blasphemy, and evil communication out of our mouths;
q-crq j av vmb d j-jn n1 vbi, r-crq vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi a-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, cc j-jn n1 av pp-f po12 n2;
and, instead of those, moulds us into a Divine temper, like our meek Master, obliging us to forbear one another, and forgive one another, as he has done us:
and, instead of those, moulds us into a Divine temper, like our meek Master, obliging us to forbear one Another, and forgive one Another, as he has done us:
cc, av pp-f d, vvz pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvb po12 j n1, vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, cc vvb pi j-jn, c-acp pns31 vhz vdn pno12:
and transforms us from that ravenous Temper into a Dove-like disposition, and, instead of these boiling thoughts, which do ferment, gives the quiet serenities of a good Conscience and fervent Charity;
and transforms us from that ravenous Temper into a Dovelike disposition, and, instead of these boiling thoughts, which do ferment, gives the quiet Serenities of a good Conscience and fervent Charity;
cc vvz pno12 p-acp d j vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc, av pp-f d j-vvg n2, r-crq vdb n1, vvz dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt j n1 cc j n1;
to which they, not understanding the Philosophy of contracting their desires, which is the safer and easier course, studied by all means whatsoever to enlarge them so as to satisfie the Vanities and Prodigalities of an undiscreet Expence.
to which they, not understanding the Philosophy of contracting their Desires, which is the safer and Easier course, studied by all means whatsoever to enlarge them so as to satisfy the Vanities and Prodigalities of an undiscreet Expense.
p-acp r-crq pns32, xx vvg dt n1 pp-f vvg po32 n2, r-crq vbz dt jc cc jc n1, vvn p-acp d n2 r-crq pc-acp vvi pno32 av c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc ng1 pp-f dt j n1.
But all States are subject to Accidents that weaken them, and the Censures of an unruly multitude will often blast the Reputation of the best Government.
But all States Are Subject to Accidents that weaken them, and the Censures of an unruly multitude will often blast the Reputation of the best Government.
cc-acp d n2 vbr j-jn p-acp n2 cst vvi pno32, cc dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f dt js n1.
our holy Faith teaching us, that we are pilgrims on Earth, as all our Fathers were, calls up our thoughts above the depressions of sense, to seed our selves with the assured hopes of approaching Glory and Happiness in another state, which does so entirely swallow up the sense of any present Trouble, that it leaves no other impression on us,
our holy Faith teaching us, that we Are pilgrim's on Earth, as all our Father's were, calls up our thoughts above the depressions of sense, to seed our selves with the assured hope's of approaching Glory and Happiness in Another state, which does so entirely swallow up the sense of any present Trouble, that it leaves no other impression on us,
and a volatile unfixedness of disposition makes them weary of established Laws and Customs, and gape for Changes through a fond affectation of Novelty.
and a volatile unfixedness of disposition makes them weary of established Laws and Customs, and gape for Changes through a found affectation of Novelty.
cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno32 j pp-f j-vvn n2 cc n2, cc vvb p-acp n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1.
all this base and foul dealing will so wound a tender and sincere Conscience, that it will either contract a hardness and callus, and become proof against all these awakenings;
all this base and foul dealing will so wound a tender and sincere Conscience, that it will either contract a hardness and callus, and become proof against all these awakenings;
d d j cc j n-vvg vmb av vvi dt j cc j n1, cst pn31 vmb d vvi dt n1 cc fw-la, cc vvi n1 p-acp d d n2;
for there is nothing so candid as Conscience, and therefore S. Paul chargeth us not to lye one to another, since we have put off the old man with his deeds,
for there is nothing so candid as Conscience, and Therefore S. Paul charges us not to lie one to Another, since we have put off the old man with his Deeds,
c-acp pc-acp vbz pix av j c-acp n1, cc av n1 np1 vvz pno12 xx pc-acp vvi pi p-acp n-jn, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn a-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2,
And thus I have dispatched the First part of my Design, that Conscience obliges us to Subjection, by resisting all the first Motions that lead to Disorder or Confusion.
And thus I have dispatched the First part of my Design, that Conscience obliges us to Subjection, by resisting all the First Motions that led to Disorder or Confusion.
cc av pns11 vhb vvn dt ord n1 pp-f po11 n1, cst n1 vvz pno12 p-acp n1, p-acp vvg d dt ord n2 cst vvb p-acp n1 cc n1.
Law and Government can only watch over the Actions and Words of Subjects, but can neither discover nor over-rule their Thoughts, which a cautious man wrapping up within himself can reserve to a fit opportunity;
Law and Government can only watch over the Actions and Words of Subject's, but can neither discover nor overrule their Thoughts, which a cautious man wrapping up within himself can reserve to a fit opportunity;
but Conscience insinuates the Duty we owe the Sovereign Power upon our secretest thoughts; and Religion obliges us not to curse the King in our thoughts;
but Conscience insinuates the Duty we owe the Sovereign Power upon our secretest thoughts; and Religion obliges us not to curse the King in our thoughts;
But this must not be so far carried, as if those who are vested with the Sovereign Power, had Authority to command us to embrace whatever Religion they enjoyn, according to the pestiferous spawn of that Infernal Leviathan, who by this Assertion doth at once destroy both Religion and Government.
But this must not be so Far carried, as if those who Are vested with the Sovereign Power, had authority to command us to embrace whatever Religion they enjoin, according to the pestiferous spawn of that Infernal Leviathan, who by this Assertion does At once destroy both Religion and Government.
p-acp d vmb xx vbi av av-j vvn, c-acp cs d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, vhd n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 pns32 vvb, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f cst j np1, r-crq p-acp d n1 vdz p-acp a-acp vvi d n1 cc n1.
and as no deputed Magistrate can void the Laws of the Supreme Power, so neither can Princes void the Laws of God without sopping the Foundations of their own Authority.
and as no deputed Magistrate can void the Laws of the Supreme Power, so neither can Princes void the Laws of God without sopping the Foundations of their own authority.
cc c-acp dx j-vvn n1 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, av dx vmb n2 vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f po32 d n1.
it being by God himself exalted to so culminating a height, and the rendring to God the things that are God's, does not prejudice Caesar in the things that are Caesar 's:
it being by God himself exalted to so culminating a height, and the rendering to God the things that Are God's, does not prejudice Caesar in the things that Are Caesar is:
Another Method by which Conscience binds on us the sense of Duty and Subjection to those set over us, is the Obligation to pray for them, according to that great Rubrick of Prayer S. Paul gives, I exhort therefore that first of all supplications, prayers, intercessions,
another Method by which Conscience binds on us the sense of Duty and Subjection to those Set over us, is the Obligation to pray for them, according to that great Rubric of Prayer S. Paul gives, I exhort Therefore that First of all supplications, Prayers, intercessions,
j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq n1 vvz p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d vvn p-acp pno12, vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, vvg p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 np1 np1 vvz, pns11 vvb av d ord pp-f d n2, n2, n2,
and giving of thanks be made for all men, for Kings and all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty:
and giving of thanks be made for all men, for Kings and all that Are in Authority, that we may led a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty:
cc vvg pp-f n2 vbb vvn p-acp d n2, c-acp n2 cc d cst vbr p-acp n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt j-jn cc j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1:
so that if we have been prevailed on to undutiful courses, when we retire to our Devotions, this must certainly open our eyes to discern and repent of our faults;
so that if we have been prevailed on to undutiful courses, when we retire to our Devotions, this must Certainly open our eyes to discern and Repent of our Faults;
av cst cs pns12 vhb vbn vvn a-acp p-acp j n2, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2, d vmb av-j vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pp-f po12 n2;
3. And this is the third Particular, to which my Design now leads me, wherein I am to layout those Arguments that Conscience and the Doctrines of Christianity offer for this Subjection we must pay the Magistrates.
3. And this is the third Particular, to which my Design now leads me, wherein I am to layout those Arguments that Conscience and the Doctrines of Christianity offer for this Subjection we must pay the Magistrates.
crd cc d vbz dt ord j, p-acp r-crq po11 n1 av vvz pno11, c-crq pns11 vbm pc-acp vvi d n2 cst n1 cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt n2.
1. And first of all, we are taught that these Powers are of God, that they are the Ordinance of God, his Deputies, Ministers and Vicegerents, That have the Sword of Iustice put in their hands by him,
1. And First of all, we Are taught that these Powers Are of God, that they Are the Ordinance of God, his Deputies, Ministers and Vicegerents, That have the Sword of justice put in their hands by him,
crd cc ord pp-f d, pns12 vbr vvn cst d n2 vbr pp-f np1, cst pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n2, n2 cc n2, cst vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp pno31,
and he himself hath said, They are Gods; a strain of speech, that, if Divine Authority did not warrant it, would pass for impudent and blasphemous Flattery:
and he himself hath said, They Are God's; a strain of speech, that, if Divine authority did not warrant it, would pass for impudent and blasphemous Flattery:
cc pns31 px31 vhz vvn, pns32 vbr n2; dt n1 pp-f n1, cst, cs j-jn n1 vdd xx vvi pn31, vmd vvi p-acp j cc j n1:
2. Another consideration that obligeth to Subjection, which Religion offers, is the steady and firm belief of the Government of the World, by that Unerring Providence that wisely maintains that great Fabrick and vast Frame of Beings, which it self raised out of nothing.
2. another consideration that obliges to Subjection, which Religion offers, is the steady and firm belief of the Government of the World, by that Unerring Providence that wisely maintains that great Fabric and vast Frame of Beings, which it self raised out of nothing.
crd j-jn n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, r-crq n1 vvz, vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1 n1 cst av-j vvz d j n1 cc j n1 pp-f n2, r-crq pn31 n1 vvn av pp-f pix.
We are apt upon the first appearances of things to judge rashly, even before we have seen all the sides and secrets of humane Counsels, which would often alter our thoughts very much from our over-forward Judgments:
We Are apt upon the First appearances of things to judge rashly, even before we have seen all the sides and secrets of humane Counsels, which would often altar our thoughts very much from our overforward Judgments:
pns12 vbr j p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi av-j, av c-acp pns12 vhb vvn d dt n2 cc n2-jn pp-f j n2, r-crq vmd av vvi po12 n2 av av-d p-acp po12 j n2:
But the secrets of the Divine Counsels lie hid from all the living, and yet the long experience which the Oeconomy of the World offers us, may justly convince us, that we are not to pass sentence hastily,
But the secrets of the Divine Counsels lie hid from all the living, and yet the long experience which the Oeconomy of the World offers us, may justly convince us, that we Are not to pass sentence hastily,
cc-acp dt n2-jn pp-f dt j-jn n2 vvb vvn p-acp d dt j-vvg, cc av dt j n1 r-crq dt np1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pno12, vmb av-j vvi pno12, cst pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi n1 av-j,
and that often those things which did look most cloudy, and threatned some dismal Consequences, did by the secret Governings of that Supreme Mind, produce Effects very different from those that not without great probabilities were feared:
and that often those things which did look most cloudy, and threatened Some dismal Consequences, did by the secret Governings of that Supreme Mind, produce Effects very different from those that not without great probabilities were feared:
cc cst av d n2 r-crq vdd vvi av-ds j, cc vvd d j n2, vdd p-acp dt j-jn n2-vvg pp-f d j n1, vvb n2 av j p-acp d d xx p-acp j n2 vbdr vvn:
This therefore must clear the Melancholy of our discouraged and dejected minds, and dissipate those thick mists of fears and jealousies which might otherwise damp and dishearten us.
This Therefore must clear the Melancholy of our discouraged and dejected minds, and dissipate those thick mists of fears and jealousies which might otherwise damp and dishearten us.
d av vmb vvi dt n-jn pp-f po12 vvn cc j-vvn n2, cc vvi d j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 r-crq vmd av n-jn cc vvi pno12.
We are therefore secure, knowing, That all things work together for good to them that love God, believing that his Providence watcheth over his Church,
We Are Therefore secure, knowing, That all things work together for good to them that love God, believing that his Providence watches over his Church,
pns12 vbr av j, vvg, cst d n2 vvb av p-acp j p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, vvg cst po31 n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1,
The fate of Uzzah should have taught us both more Wisdom and Religion, who seeing the Ark of God shake, and considering how dismal an Omen the overturning that sacred Repository had been,
The fate of Uzzah should have taught us both more Wisdom and Religion, who seeing the Ark of God shake, and considering how dismal an Omen the overturning that sacred Repository had been,
dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vhi vvn pno12 d dc n1 cc n1, r-crq vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi, cc vvg c-crq j dt n1 dt vvg d j n1 vhd vbn,
and patiently to wait for that Issue of things, which notwithstanding of all the disorders may at any time appear in humane affairs, the Eternal Wisdom of that Architectonical Mind will in due time bring forth,
and patiently to wait for that Issue of things, which notwithstanding of all the disorders may At any time appear in humane affairs, the Eternal Wisdom of that Architectonical Mind will in due time bring forth,
cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, r-crq p-acp pp-f d dt n2 vmb p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp j n2, dt j n1 pp-f cst j n1 vmb p-acp j-jn n1 vvi av,
and doing every thing that befits our Condition for preserving Peace, Order and Religion, but going no further, for the wrath of man doth not work out the righteousness of God.
and doing every thing that befits our Condition for preserving Peace, Order and Religion, but going no further, for the wrath of man does not work out the righteousness of God.
cc vdg d n1 cst vvz po12 n1 p-acp j-vvg n1, np1-n cc n1, cc-acp vvg av-dx av-jc, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz xx vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1.
3. A third Argument Conscience offers to oblige us to be subject and quiet, is the servent and extended Charity it possesseth us with to all Mankind, which must needs hold us from engaging in courses that will prove destructive to a great part of it:
3. A third Argument Conscience offers to oblige us to be Subject and quiet, is the servient and extended Charity it Possesses us with to all Mankind, which must needs hold us from engaging in courses that will prove destructive to a great part of it:
crd dt ord n1 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi j-jn cc j-jn, vbz dt n1 cc vvn n1 pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp p-acp d n1, r-crq vmb av vvi pno12 p-acp vvg p-acp n2 cst vmb vvi j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31:
and run far beyond what was at first designed, and produce Effects far more mischievous than those that were complained of? How many dispeopled Cities, depopulated and burnt Villages;
and run Far beyond what was At First designed, and produce Effects Far more mischievous than those that were complained of? How many dispeopled Cities, depopulated and burned Villages;
cc vvi av-j p-acp r-crq vbds p-acp ord vvn, cc vvi n2 av-j av-dc j cs d cst vbdr vvn pp-f? c-crq d j-vvn n2, vvn cc vvn n2;
what Tears of Widows and Orphans, and of Aged Persons bereft of their Children, who were the comfort and support of their Age must follow on such courses,
what Tears of Widows and Orphans, and of Aged Persons bereft of their Children, who were the Comfort and support of their Age must follow on such courses,
r-crq n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc pp-f j-vvn n2 vvn pp-f po32 n2, r-crq vbdr dt n1 cc vvi pp-f po32 n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n2,
as to raise horror in all at Courses so barbarous and unchristian, which the common Sentiments of Humanity will make those of softer and relenting Tempers hate, much more the meek and peaceable Christians.
as to raise horror in all At Courses so barbarous and unchristian, which the Common Sentiments of Humanity will make those of Softer and relenting Tempers hate, much more the meek and peaceable Christians.
c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d p-acp vvz av j cc j, r-crq dt j n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi d pp-f jc cc j-vvg n2 vvb, av-d av-dc dt j cc j np1.
Therefore strong and fervent Charity to Mankind will prove a certain curb to repress new attempts at those disorders, the Effects whereof are not yet old, nor out of mind.
Therefore strong and fervent Charity to Mankind will prove a certain curb to repress new attempts At those disorders, the Effects whereof Are not yet old, nor out of mind.
av j cc j n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp d n2, dt n2 q-crq vbr xx av j, ccx av pp-f n1.
4. The last Consideration which I shall propose, by which Conscience binds us to Subjection, is the Practice and Example of our great Master, who was made perfect through sufferings;
4. The last Consideration which I shall propose, by which Conscience binds us to Subjection, is the Practice and Exampl of our great Master, who was made perfect through sufferings;
and when the ill-guided fervour of that great Apostle had misled him to the excess of smiting with the Sword, our Saviour expressed his displeasure at it, by his miraculous piecing the Ear again with the maimed Head. And when he was accused to Pilate of being an Enemy to Caesar, and pretending to set up another Kingdom, he did in the plainest stile was possible condemn all practisings against Government upon pretence of Religion, by saying, My Kingdom is not of this world;
and when the ill-guided fervour of that great Apostle had misled him to the excess of smiting with the Sword, our Saviour expressed his displeasure At it, by his miraculous piecing the Ear again with the maimed Head. And when he was accused to Pilate of being an Enemy to Caesar, and pretending to Set up Another Kingdom, he did in the Plainest style was possible condemn all practisings against Government upon pretence of Religion, by saying, My Kingdom is not of this world;
And never Cause of Religion was of so great concern, as the preserving the Head and Author of it, whom with equal mixtures of Injustice and Violence his enraged Enemies were against all colours of Equity,
And never Cause of Religion was of so great concern, as the preserving the Head and Author of it, whom with equal mixtures of Injustice and Violence his enraged Enemies were against all colours of Equity,
cc av-x vvb pp-f n1 vbds pp-f av j vvi, c-acp dt n-vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 po31 j-vvn n2 vbdr p-acp d n2 pp-f n1,
yet on their part who acted it, was the foulest Crime the Sun ever saw. The blessed Apostles followed their Masters steps in this, as in all other things;
yet on their part who acted it, was the Foulest Crime the Sun ever saw. The blessed Apostles followed their Masters steps in this, as in all other things;
av p-acp po32 n1 r-crq vvd pn31, vbds dt js n1 dt n1 av vvd. dt j-vvn n2 vvd po32 n2 n2 p-acp d, c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2;
and indeed, if we examine the Nature and Design of that holy Religion our Saviour delivered, we will find nothing more diametrically opposite to all its Rules,
and indeed, if we examine the Nature and Design of that holy Religion our Saviour Delivered, we will find nothing more diametrically opposite to all its Rules,
cc av, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f cst j n1 po12 n1 vvn, pns12 vmb vvi pix av-dc av-j j-jn p-acp d po31 n2,
than the distempered fury of these misguided Zealots, who being carried on by the fierceness of their Ungoverned Passions, have, upon colours of Religion, filled the World with Bloud and Confusion.
than the distempered fury of these misguided Zealots, who being carried on by the fierceness of their Ungoverned Passion, have, upon colours of Religion, filled the World with Blood and Confusion.
yet he exhorts them to bear the severities, even of their froward and unjust Masters, with this Argument, That Christ suffered for them, leaving them an example, that they should follow his steps.
yet he exhorts them to bear the severities, even of their froward and unjust Masters, with this Argument, That christ suffered for them, leaving them an Exampl, that they should follow his steps.
av pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n2, av pp-f po32 j cc j n2, p-acp d n1, cst np1 vvd p-acp pno32, vvg pno32 dt n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi po31 n2.
and neither the Cruelty of their unrelenting Persecutors, nor the continued Tract of their Miseries, which did not end but with their days, prevailed on them either to renounce the Faith,
and neither the Cruelty of their unrelenting Persecutors, nor the continued Tract of their Misery's, which did not end but with their days, prevailed on them either to renounce the Faith,
cc d dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, ccx dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po32 ng1, r-crq vdd xx vvi cc-acp p-acp po32 n2, vvn p-acp pno32 d pc-acp vvi dt n1,
so Profane as well as Ecclesiastical Writers assure us, the numbers of the Christians became very soon so vast, that nothing but the Conscience of the Duty they owed the Supreme Powers obliged them to be subject.
so Profane as well as Ecclesiastical Writers assure us, the numbers of the Christians became very soon so vast, that nothing but the Conscience of the Duty they owed the Supreme Powers obliged them to be Subject.
av j c-acp av c-acp j n2 vvb pno12, dt n2 pp-f dt njpg2 vvd av av av j, cst pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvd dt j n2 vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi j-jn.
Pliny, who lived a hundred years after our Saviour wrote to Trajan, That in Pontus and Bithynia there were great numbers of Christians of all Ranks, both in Cities and Villages,
pliny, who lived a hundred Years After our Saviour wrote to Trajan, That in Pontus and Bythynia there were great numbers of Christians of all Ranks, both in Cities and Villages,
A little after him Marcus Aurelius had a Legion of Christians in his Army, of whom he gives this Character in his Edict, That they carried God in their Consciences;
A little After him Marcus Aurelius had a Legion of Christians in his Army, of whom he gives this Character in his Edict, That they carried God in their Consciences;
and tells the Romans, That if they would stand to their own defence, they wanted not the strength of Numbers and Armies, that neither the Moors nor Parthians, nor any other of the Nations that fought with the Romans could match them, who filled the whole World, all their places, Towns, Islands, Castles, Villages, Councils, Camps, Tribes, Senate and Market-places;
and tells the Romans, That if they would stand to their own defence, they wanted not the strength of Numbers and Armies, that neither the Moors nor Parthians, nor any other of the nations that fought with the Romans could match them, who filled the Whole World, all their places, Towns, Islands, Castles, Villages, Councils, Camps, Tribes, Senate and Market-places;
cc vvz dt np1, cst cs pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po32 d n1, pns32 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cst dx dt n2 ccx njp2, ccx d n-jn pp-f dt n2 cst vvd p-acp dt np1 vmd vvi pno32, r-crq vvd dt j-jn n1, d po32 n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n1 cc n2;
if their Discipline did not allow them rather to be killed than to kill? And elsewhere he vindicates the Christians, That none of them were ever found guilty of conspiracies against the Emperors, whom they acknowledged to be set up by God,
if their Discipline did not allow them rather to be killed than to kill? And elsewhere he vindicates the Christians, That none of them were ever found guilty of conspiracies against the Emperor's, whom they acknowledged to be Set up by God,
But as the Christian Religion continued to spread by a vast and prodigious increase, so did the spite of the Infernal Furies grow fierce against it by the same proportion;
But as the Christian Religion continued to spread by a vast and prodigious increase, so did the spite of the Infernal Furies grow fierce against it by the same proportion;
cc-acp p-acp dt njp n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j n1, av vdd dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 vvb j p-acp pn31 p-acp dt d n1;
and in the last Persecution, which continued about twenty years, we find the Martyrs of one Province ( Egypt ) reckoned to be betwixt eight and nine hundred thousand;
and in the last Persecution, which continued about twenty Years, we find the Martyrs of one Province (Egypt) reckoned to be betwixt eight and nine hundred thousand;
cc p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vvd p-acp crd n2, pns12 vvb dt n2 pp-f crd n1 (np1) vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp crd cc crd crd crd;
nor the open Persecutions of some Arrian Emperors, who did with great violence prosecute the Orthodox, occasion any seditious Combinations against Authority.
nor the open Persecutions of Some Arrian Emperor's, who did with great violence prosecute the Orthodox, occasion any seditious Combinations against authority.
4. And thus I have made good what I undertook to evince, That Conscience doth with the greatest evidence of Reason and Authority, bind us to an absolute Subjection to the Higher Powers;
4. And thus I have made good what I undertook to evince, That Conscience does with the greatest evidence of Reason and authority, bind us to an absolute Subjection to the Higher Powers;
and have observed what was the Path our blessed Saviour himself followed, the Traces whereof are to be known by those bloudy steps he hath left behind him for our Example and Instruction.
and have observed what was the Path our blessed Saviour himself followed, the Traces whereof Are to be known by those bloody steps he hath left behind him for our Exampl and Instruction.
though a far better man had basely and shamefully courted the cruel and perfidious Phocas, and treated him in a stile of mean and sordid Flattery that misbecame any man, much more so great a Bishop.
though a Far better man had basely and shamefully courted the cruel and perfidious Phocas, and treated him in a style of mean and sordid Flattery that misbecame any man, much more so great a Bishop.
cs dt av-j jc n1 vhd av-j cc av-j vvd dt j cc j np1, cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 cst vvd d n1, av-d av-dc av j dt n1.
But the Pope I now speak of went more briskly to work, and begun that insolent and bold pretension of the Temporal power of the Popes over all Kings and Princes;
But the Pope I now speak of went more briskly to work, and begun that insolent and bold pretension of the Temporal power of the Popes over all Kings and Princes;
p-acp dt n1 pns11 av vvi pp-f vvd av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi, cc vvd cst j cc j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp d n2 cc n2;
but any that will read his Epistles, and knows the History of his Life, will see what dismal confusions he brought on Germany and Italy, and laid the Foundations of those bloudy Wars which followed and continued for some Ages:
but any that will read his Epistles, and knows the History of his Life, will see what dismal confusions he brought on Germany and Italy, and laid the Foundations of those bloody Wars which followed and continued for Some Ages:
cc-acp d cst vmb vvi po31 n2, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vmb vvi r-crq j n2 pns31 vvd p-acp np1 cc np1, cc vvd dt n2 pp-f d j n2 r-crq vvd cc vvn p-acp d n2:
How other Popes did afterwards set the same pretensions on foot, both in France, England, and in many other places, is well enough known to all that are acquainted with History;
How other Popes did afterwards Set the same pretensions on foot, both in France, England, and in many other places, is well enough known to all that Are acquainted with History;
q-crq j-jn n2 vdd av vvi dt d n2 p-acp n1, av-d p-acp np1, np1, cc p-acp d j-jn n2, vbz av av-d vvn p-acp d cst vbr vvn p-acp n1;
and for two or three Ages the Tyranny of this was so heavy, that any Insolent Church-man was able to disturb Government, by carrying Complaints to Rome of some pretended Incroachments on the Ecclesiastical Immunity;
and for two or three Ages the Tyranny of this was so heavy, that any Insolent Churchman was able to disturb Government, by carrying Complaints to Room of Some pretended Encroachments on the Ecclesiastical Immunity;
cc p-acp crd cc crd n2 dt n1 pp-f d vbds av j, cst d j n1 vbds j pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp vvg n2 p-acp vvb pp-f d j-vvn n2 p-acp dt j n1;
how much soever they might prejudice his Government, or to look for the Thunders of Excommunication, Deposition, absolving his Subjects from their Oaths of Fidelity,
how much soever they might prejudice his Government, or to look for the Thunders of Excommunication, Deposition, absolving his Subject's from their Oaths of Fidis,
c-crq d av pns32 vmd vvi po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ng1 pp-f n1, n1, vvg png31 n2-jn p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1,
And any that will read the Decretals, Bulls and Breves of many of the aspiring Popes, will find that these were not only ambitious and disclaimed practises, the guilt of which being personal, died with themselves;
And any that will read the Decretals, Bulls and Breves of many of the aspiring Popes, will find that these were not only ambitious and disclaimed practises, the guilt of which being personal, died with themselves;
cc d cst vmb vvi dt n2, n2 cc np1 pp-f d pp-f dt j-vvg n2, vmb vvi cst d vbdr xx av-j j cc vvn n2, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbg j, vvd p-acp px32;
Now I would presume to ask any of that Communion, if they believe these Popes were Infallible in those Decisions and Instructions they imposed on the World,
Now I would presume to ask any of that Communion, if they believe these Popes were Infallible in those Decisions and Instructions they imposed on the World,
av pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi d pp-f d n1, cs pns32 vvb d n2 vbdr j p-acp d n2 cc n2 pns32 vvn p-acp dt n1,
or not? If any say they were Infallible in them, they are without more ceremony of words, Traitors, who subject our Sovereign's Rights, which he derives from God only, to a foreign Superior Power:
or not? If any say they were Infallible in them, they Are without more ceremony of words, Traitors, who Subject our Sovereign's Rights, which he derives from God only, to a foreign Superior Power:
If they were not Infallible in these Decisions, then what is become of the Pope's Infallibility? For the present Pope can have no more than his Predecessors had;
If they were not Infallible in these Decisions, then what is become of the Pope's Infallibility? For the present Pope can have no more than his Predecessors had;
cs pns32 vbdr xx j p-acp d n2, av q-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt ng1 n1? p-acp dt j n1 vmb vhi dx dc cs po31 n2 vhd;
though they reject the Popes Infallibility, yet if they submit to the Infallibility of their General Councils, are still in the same hazards of being Rebels:
though they reject the Popes Infallibility, yet if they submit to the Infallibility of their General Councils, Are still in the same hazards of being Rebels:
cs pns32 vvb dt ng1 n1, av cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, vbr av p-acp dt d n2 pp-f vbg n2:
For the Council of Lateran, which in the Roman Church is held General and Oecumenical, that first decreed Transubstantiation, did also by the Third of its Canons decree, That all temporal Princes should exterminate (I shall not critically examine that word which must amount to banishment at least) all Hereticks; adding, That if any Temporal Lord, being admonished by the Church, did neglect to purge his Lands, he should be first excommunicated,
For the Council of Lateran, which in the Roman Church is held General and Ecumenical, that First decreed Transubstantiation, did also by the Third of its Canonas Decree, That all temporal Princes should exterminate (I shall not critically examine that word which must amount to banishment At least) all Heretics; adding, That if any Temporal Lord, being admonished by the Church, did neglect to purge his Lands, he should be First excommunicated,
c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp dt njp n1 vbz vvn j cc j, cst ord vvd n1, vdd av p-acp dt ord pp-f po31 ng1 n1, cst d j n2 vmd vvi (pns11 vmb xx av-j vvi d n1 r-crq vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp ds) d n2; vvg, cst cs d j n1, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, vdd vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n2, pns31 vmd vbi ord vvn,
and if he continued in his contempt and contumacy, a years notice was to be given of it to the Pope, who thenceforth should declare his Vassals absolved from the Fidelity they owed him,
and if he continued in his contempt and contumacy, a Years notice was to be given of it to the Pope, who thenceforth should declare his Vassals absolved from the Fidis they owed him,
and this being decreed by a General Council, must either be Infallibly true, or the Foundation on which they have raised all their Superstructure of the Infallibility of their General Councils, is overturned.
and this being decreed by a General Council, must either be Infallibly true, or the Foundation on which they have raised all their Superstructure of the Infallibility of their General Councils, is overturned.
cc d vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1, vmb d vbi av-j j, cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vvn d po32 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, vbz vvn.
But the same Equality of Justice and Freedom, that obliged me to lay open this, ties me to tax also those who pretend a great heat against Rome, and value themselves on their abhorring all the Doctrines and Practises of that Church,
But the same Equality of justice and Freedom, that obliged me to lay open this, ties me to Tax also those who pretend a great heat against Room, and valve themselves on their abhorring all the Doctrines and Practises of that Church,
p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi j d, vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi av d r-crq vvb dt j n1 p-acp vvi, cc vvi px32 p-acp po32 vvg d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1,
and hath established the Rights and Authority of Princes on sure and unalterable Foundations, enjoyning an entire Obedience to all the lawful Commands of Authority,
and hath established the Rights and authority of Princes on sure and unalterable Foundations, enjoining an entire obedience to all the lawful Commands of authority,
cc vhz vvn dt n2-jn cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp j cc j n2, vvg dt j n1 p-acp d dt j vvz pp-f n1,
This Doctrine we justly glory in, and if any that had their Baptism and Education in our Church have turned Renegades from this, they proved no less enemies to the Church her self, than to the Civil Authority.
This Doctrine we justly glory in, and if any that had their Baptism and Education in our Church have turned Renegades from this, they proved no less enemies to the Church her self, than to the Civil authority.
d n1 pns12 av-j n1 p-acp, cc cs d cst vhd po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n1 vhb vvn n2 p-acp d, pns32 vvd dx dc n2 p-acp dt n1 po31 n1, cs p-acp dt j n1.
So that their Apostasie leaves no blame on our Church, which glories in nothing more than in a well-tempered Reformation from the later Corruptions which the dark Ages brought in, to the pure and Primitive Doctrines which our Saviour and his Apostles taught,
So that their Apostasy leaves no blame on our Church, which Glories in nothing more than in a well-tempered Reformation from the later Corruptions which the dark Ages brought in, to the pure and Primitive Doctrines which our Saviour and his Apostles taught,
nor maintain our Religion upon Interest, but found it on sure and unmoveable Foundations, which, being the same always, will ever oblige us to the same Duties and Practises.
nor maintain our Religion upon Interest, but found it on sure and Unmovable Foundations, which, being the same always, will ever oblige us to the same Duties and Practises.
ccx vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvd pn31 p-acp j cc j-u n2, r-crq, vbg dt d av, vmb av vvi pno12 p-acp dt d n2 cc n2.
Let us study to empty our selves of all big self-conceiting Thoughts, of all hot and inflamed Passions and Appetites, of all unruly and unbounded Desires, of all Levity and unstayedness of mind;
Let us study to empty our selves of all big self-conceiting Thoughts, of all hight and inflamed Passion and Appetites, of all unruly and unbounded Desires, of all Levity and unstayedness of mind;
vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pp-f d j j n2, pp-f d j cc j-vvn n2 cc n2, pp-f d j cc j n2, pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1;
And if the Conduct of Affairs do not suit our wishes or desires, yet for all that we are to trust to and depend on God's Providence, not daring once to think of attempting against the Lord's anointed,
And if the Conduct of Affairs do not suit our wishes or Desires, yet for all that we Are to trust to and depend on God's Providence, not daring once to think of attempting against the Lord's anointed,
cc cs dt vvb pp-f n2 vdb xx vvi po12 n2 cc n2, av p-acp d cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp cc vvi p-acp npg1 n1, xx vvg a-acp pc-acp vvi pp-f vvg p-acp dt ng1 j-vvn,
nor to engage in courses that may bring on so much mischief and confusion, but let us ever set before our eyes our blessed Saviour, Who endured the Cross and despised the shame;
nor to engage in courses that may bring on so much mischief and confusion, but let us ever Set before our eyes our blessed Saviour, Who endured the Cross and despised the shame;
ccx pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp av d n1 cc n1, cc-acp vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp po12 n2 po12 j-vvn n1, r-crq vvd dt n1 cc vvd dt n1;
That so we may run with patience the race that is set before us, and not look to or imitate the later practises of some distempered and degenerated Christians.
That so we may run with patience the raze that is Set before us, and not look to or imitate the later practises of Some distempered and degenerated Christians.
cst av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12, cc xx vvi p-acp cc vvi dt jc n2 pp-f d j-vvn cc vvn np1.
Let us with astonishment and wonder, contemplate the shining glories of our most holy Faith, which tends to raise Mankind to the highest pitch of true Greatness that his limited Nature can ascend to, and as far excels all the attempts of Philosophy,
Let us with astonishment and wonder, contemplate the shining Glories of our most holy Faith, which tends to raise Mankind to the highest pitch of true Greatness that his limited Nature can ascend to, and as Far excels all the attempts of Philosophy,
