A second defense of the present government under K. William and Q. Mary delivered in a sermon preached October the 6th 1689 at St. Swithin's in Worcester ... by R. Claridge.
THOUGH God be the Soveraign Lord of All, by Right of Creation, Dominion and Providence, in which Sense he is a God to the profest Enemies of his Truth,
THOUGH God be the Sovereign Lord of All, by Right of Creation, Dominion and Providence, in which Sense he is a God to the professed Enemies of his Truth,
they subsist and are maintained by his Bounty, for he giveth them Life and breath, and all things, Acts 17. 25. and maketh his Sun to rise on the Evil,
they subsist and Are maintained by his Bounty, for he gives them Life and breath, and all things, Acts 17. 25. and makes his Sun to rise on the Evil,
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But her security being laid in the Divine Protection, which still encompasseth Her with Favour, as with a Shield, Psal. 5. 12. In vain are all Attempts and Designs of Her Enemies. For,
But her security being laid in the Divine Protection, which still encompasses Her with Favour, as with a Shield, Psalm 5. 12. In vain Are all Attempts and Designs of Her Enemies. For,
and how he secures them against the many Fears that arise from inward Corruptions, and outward Assaults, by strengthening their Faith against all that is formidable in the World,
and how he secures them against the many Fears that arise from inward Corruptions, and outward Assaults, by strengthening their Faith against all that is formidable in the World,
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Give you the importance of this Phrase, If God be for Ʋs. II. Remember you wherein God hath manifested himself for Ʋs already. III. Shew what Present Supports he affords Ʋs. And,
Give you the importance of this Phrase, If God be for Ʋs. II remember you wherein God hath manifested himself for Ʋs already. III. Show what Present Supports he affords Ʋs. And,
and who diligently observe the Sacraments and Rites of his Institution, against the apparent Encroachments made upon the Church, by the Inventions and Traditions of Men:
and who diligently observe the Sacraments and Rites of his Institution, against the apparent Encroachments made upon the Church, by the Inventions and Traditions of Men:
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For Humane Additions are not only Ʋncommanded, but Forbidden in the Service of God, and the Apostles, Mat. 28. 20. and consequently the Church had the promise of God's Presence granted, upon no other Terms,
For Humane Additions Are not only Ʋncommanded, but Forbidden in the Service of God, and the Apostles, Mathew 28. 20. and consequently the Church had the promise of God's Presence granted, upon no other Terms,
There must be a Divine Warrant for our Faith and Practice (let subtile Men devise what Distinctions and Evasions they can to reconcile the Scriptures and their Innovations) or we cannot expect God's merciful Acceptance of our Services.
There must be a Divine Warrant for our Faith and Practice (let subtle Men devise what Distinctions and Evasions they can to reconcile the Scriptures and their Innovations) or we cannot expect God's merciful Acceptance of our Services.
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For to stamp any thing of but a Humane Original with a Divine Character, and thrust it upon the Consciences of Men to bind unto Obedience, is the advancing of our Own in Opposition to Christ's Supreme Authority, who is the only Law-giver to his Church.
For to stamp any thing of but a Humane Original with a Divine Character, and thrust it upon the Consciences of Men to bind unto obedience, is the advancing of our Own in Opposition to Christ's Supreme authority, who is the only Lawgiver to his Church.
By which, I mean, his more immediate Concernment for them, as when he visibly asserts their Cause, which he most commonly does by Instruments unthought of,
By which, I mean, his more immediate Concernment for them, as when he visibly asserts their Cause, which he most commonly does by Instruments unthought of,
Now the Providence of God may be considered, either more largely, which I call his general, or in the former Restriction, which may be termed his particular Providence.
Now the Providence of God may be considered, either more largely, which I call his general, or in the former Restriction, which may be termed his particular Providence.
They that have excepted Inferiour Matters from it, as being (in their Opinion) derogatory to God's transcendent Majesty to stoop so low, have instead of magnifying, lessen'd his Royal Prerogative;
They that have excepted Inferior Matters from it, as being (in their Opinion) derogatory to God's transcendent Majesty to stoop so low, have instead of magnifying, lessened his Royal Prerogative;
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but far more palpable in St. Hierom, a Learned Father of the Church, who in his Commentary upon Habak. cap. 1. makes it an Absurdity, Ad hoc Dei deducere Majestatem, To bring down the Divine Greatness to such small things, as the Flies, Gnats, and Fishes he there speaks of.
but Far more palpable in Saint Hieronymus, a Learned Father of the Church, who in his Commentary upon Habak. cap. 1. makes it an Absurdity, Ad hoc Dei deducere Majestatem, To bring down the Divine Greatness to such small things, as the Flies, Gnats, and Fish he there speaks of.
For, we are not, (says he) such foolish Flatterers of God, to be injurious to our selves, by granting to Irrational Creatures the same Providence with us:
For, we Are not, (Says he) such foolish Flatterers of God, to be injurious to our selves, by granting to Irrational Creatures the same Providence with us:
and secondary Agents must depend upon him, and that no Creature is absolute, and self-sufficient, but would instantly dissubsist without his Concurrence.
and secondary Agents must depend upon him, and that no Creature is absolute, and self-sufficient, but would instantly dissubsist without his Concurrence.
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'tis not the Pomp and Splendour of our Devotions, nor the crying out with those Jews in the Prophet, The Temple of the Lord, Jer. 7. 4. but plainness and sincerity of Heart,
it's not the Pomp and Splendour of our Devotions, nor the crying out with those jews in the Prophet, The Temple of the Lord, Jer. 7. 4. but plainness and sincerity of Heart,
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Thus the Prayers of Moses prevailed for the Idolatrous Israelites, Exod. 31. 7. to 15. and the Peoples requesting Samuel, to pray to God for them that they died not, 1 Sam. 12. 19. intimates their Safety lay in his Intercession.
Thus the Prayers of Moses prevailed for the Idolatrous Israelites, Exod 31. 7. to 15. and the Peoples requesting Samuel, to pray to God for them that they died not, 1 Sam. 12. 19. intimates their Safety lay in his Intercession.
For since our late Great Deliverance, how few with the one Leper return Glory to God, Luke 17. but how many with the other Nine forget him? Nay, do we not rather seem to have an Inclination to our former Slavery,
For since our late Great Deliverance, how few with the one Leper return Glory to God, Lycia 17. but how many with the other Nine forget him? Nay, do we not rather seem to have an Inclination to our former Slavery,
and is not our Folly altogether as great, to Idolize our Enemy, and make inevitable Ruine our Sanctuary? To put the Sword, which we ought to keep for our Defence, into an Adversary's Hand to protect us, is as unpardonable a Weakness,
and is not our Folly altogether as great, to Idolise our Enemy, and make inevitable Ruin our Sanctuary? To put the Sword, which we ought to keep for our Defence, into an Adversary's Hand to Pact us, is as unpardonable a Weakness,
but by every word, which proceedeth out of the mouth of God, Mat. 4. 4. and yet that word is annex'd to Bread, and not to Stones; and 'tis not Trusting, but Mocking, and Tempting of God, to fast till Stones should be converted into Bread. Nothing is impossible to God,
but by every word, which Proceedeth out of the Mouth of God, Mathew 4. 4. and yet that word is annexed to Bred, and not to Stones; and it's not Trusting, but Mocking, and Tempting of God, to fast till Stones should be converted into Bred. Nothing is impossible to God,
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and made them in one night all dead Corps, 2 Kings 19, 35. But as the Sword of Gideon was to go along with the Sword of the Lord, as a Testimony of Obedience, not an Addition of Strength, Judg. 7. 18. and as David, though he confess'd, The Lord saveth not with Sword and Spear;
and made them in one night all dead Corpse, 2 Kings 19, 35. But as the Sword of gideon was to go along with the Sword of the Lord, as a Testimony of obedience, not an Addition of Strength, Judges 7. 18. and as David, though he confessed, The Lord Saveth not with Sword and Spear;
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yet took a Sling and a Stone for his Weapon, 1 Sam. 17. 47, 49. So must we depend upon God in the use of his appointed Means, not in Confidence of their Help,
yet took a Sling and a Stone for his Weapon, 1 Sam. 17. 47, 49. So must we depend upon God in the use of his appointed Means, not in Confidence of their Help,
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As the Mariner, after a long and difficult Voyage, being at last safe come Home, looks back with wonder at those Rocks and Shelves, those Storms and Pyrats he escaped:
As the Mariner, After a long and difficult Voyage, being At last safe come Home, looks back with wonder At those Rocks and Shelves, those Storms and Pirates he escaped:
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being now arriv'd, by the Blessing of God, and the Diligence of her Pilot, at the Haven where she would be, we may with Admiration reflect upon the many imminent Dangers she hath past.
being now arrived, by the Blessing of God, and the Diligence of her Pilot, At the Haven where she would be, we may with Admiration reflect upon the many imminent Dangers she hath passed.
give me leave to remember you, of what Almighty God hath so lately done for us, by removing the Invasions made upon our Civil and Religious Rights, and frustrating the grand Design upon the Reformation.
give me leave to Remember you, of what Almighty God hath so lately done for us, by removing the Invasions made upon our Civil and Religious Rights, and frustrating the grand Design upon the Reformation.
1. For our Civil Rights, what Invasions were made upon them, the History of the late Arbitrary Reign is so well known, that 'tis impossible to be mistaken.
1. For our Civil Rights, what Invasions were made upon them, the History of the late Arbitrary Reign is so well known, that it's impossible to be mistaken.
Liberty and Property, the Birth-right of every English Man, were rendered meer Titulary things; and Parliamentary Law, by which we ought to be govern'd, was laid aside as useless,
Liberty and Property, the Birthright of every English Man, were rendered mere Titulary things; and Parliamentary Law, by which we ought to be governed, was laid aside as useless,
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By vertue of this Dispensing Power, we saw Popish Judges and Justices sit in Courts of Judicature, the Militia was put into the hands of unqualified Officers,
By virtue of this Dispensing Power, we saw Popish Judges and Justices fit in Courts of Judicature, the Militia was put into the hands of unqualified Officers,
The liberty of choosing Members of Parliament was wholy taken away, by serving Corporations with Quo Warranto's, and forcing them to surrender their Charters,
The liberty of choosing Members of Parliament was wholly taken away, by serving Corporations with Quo Warranto's, and forcing them to surrender their Charters,
and to receive them again with such Alterations, that might make room for Roman-Catholick Magistrates, or at best such indifferent Protestants, as were prepared not to hinder the great Intriegue.
and to receive them again with such Alterations, that might make room for Roman-catholic Magistrates, or At best such indifferent Protestants, as were prepared not to hinder the great Intrigue.
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and the imprisoning the Bishops, and trying them as Criminals, for presenting a most humble Petition, that they might be excus'd distributing a Declaration grounded upon the Dispensing Power, were but the beginning of our Sorrows, the severe Prologue to a dismal Tragedy.
and the imprisoning the Bishops, and trying them as Criminals, for presenting a most humble Petition, that they might be excused distributing a Declaration grounded upon the Dispensing Power, were but the beginning of our Sorrows, the severe Prologue to a dismal Tragedy.
So that being invaded daily in our Civil Rights, we had nothing left us, but a fearful Expectation of merciless Oppression, had not God sent us seasonable succour by his Present Majesty 's means, to whom, under God, we owe the rescuing our Lives and Liberties out of our Enemies hands.
So that being invaded daily in our Civil Rights, we had nothing left us, but a fearful Expectation of merciless Oppression, had not God sent us seasonable succour by his Present Majesty is means, to whom, under God, we owe the rescuing our Lives and Liberties out of our Enemies hands.
2. As God has done great things for us in regard of our Civil Rights, so has he done no less in defending our Religion, which was the mark our Enemies chiefly shot at,
2. As God has done great things for us in regard of our Civil Rights, so has he done no less in defending our Religion, which was the mark our Enemies chiefly shot At,
and as ambitious of being known, appear'd openly at Mass. They Married, Baptized, Consecrated, made solemn Processions, Proselyted the Loose, Ignorant and Debauch'd,
and as ambitious of being known, appeared openly At Mass. They Married, Baptised, Consecrated, made solemn Procession, Proselyted the Lose, Ignorant and Debauched,
for Liberty and Infallibility being utterly inconsistent, it was quickly found out (even by those they thought to have gain'd by it) notwithstanding its specious pretexts of Conscience and Moderation, to be a trick to engage Protestants, whose strength lies in their Ʋnion, into mutual Quarrels and Contentions; that the Contrivers might thereby the more successfully have ruin'd us.
for Liberty and Infallibility being utterly inconsistent, it was quickly found out (even by those they Thought to have gained by it) notwithstanding its specious pretexts of Conscience and Moderation, to be a trick to engage Protestants, whose strength lies in their Ʋnion, into mutual Quarrels and Contentions; that the Contrivers might thereby the more successfully have ruined us.
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By these and such like Methods, they vigorously proceeded, and thought themselves so certain of Re-establishing their Apostolical Church, that they ridicul'd our Religion, call'd us Hereticks to our Faces,
By these and such like Methods, they vigorously proceeded, and Thought themselves so certain of Reestablishing their Apostolical Church, that they ridiculed our Religion, called us Heretics to our Faces,
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And had they prospered in their Counsels, as God might justly have permitted them for our Sins, this flourishing Kingdom had soon been turn'd into an Aceldama, a Field of Bloud,
And had they prospered in their Counsels, as God might justly have permitted them for our Sins, this flourishing Kingdom had soon been turned into an Aceldama, a Field of Blood,
Histories are so full of their Massacres and Murthers, that 'tis no Hyperbole to say, the Butcheries of Christians have exceeded those of Pagan Rome, and Christ's Pretended Vicar outdone the utmost Rage and Inhumanity of all the Heathen Emperours. But this is not all;
Histories Are so full of their Massacres and Murders, that it's not Hyperbole to say, the Butcheries of Christians have exceeded those of Pagan Room, and Christ's Pretended Vicar outdone the utmost Rage and Inhumanity of all the Heathen emperors. But this is not all;
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How had this Kingdom of Christ become the Kingdom of Antichrist? How had the goodly Vine of the Reformation, which the Lord of the Vine-yard had planted, made to take deep root in our Land, pruned and cultivated,
How had this Kingdom of christ become the Kingdom of Antichrist? How had the goodly Vine of the Reformation, which the Lord of the Vineyard had planted, made to take deep root in our Land, pruned and cultivated,
How should we have heard the Legends of Imaginary Saints read instead of the four Evangelists; have had the Lyes and Fictions of Idle Monks and Fryars impos'd upon us for Gospel-Verities, and have been constrained (as far as in them lay) to go to Hell by an implicit Obedience!
How should we have herd the Legends of Imaginary Saints read instead of the four Evangelists; have had the Lies and Fictions of Idle Monks and Friars imposed upon us for Gospel-verities, and have been constrained (as Far as in them lay) to go to Hell by an implicit obedience!
But for ever Blessed be the Lord God of Israel who hath visited and redeemed his People, and sent us, by his Chosen Servants, a Deliverance, which had in all the Circumstances so eminently the Divine Hand in it, that I admire any, save Epicures and Romanists, should deny it to be NONLATINALPHABET, The Lord's doing, and marvelous in our Eyes, Psal. 118. 23. If Physicians meeting with Distempers incureable by ordinary Medicines, are driven to acknowledge that there is NONLATINALPHABET, something Divine in them: and Politicians, from the Changes and Alterations in Common-wealths, are forc'd to confess, there is some Superiour Cause called Fate by Machiavel instead of Providence, which superintends Humane Affairs:
But for ever Blessed be the Lord God of Israel who hath visited and redeemed his People, and sent us, by his Chosen Servants, a Deliverance, which had in all the circumstances so eminently the Divine Hand in it, that I admire any, save Epicureans and Romanists, should deny it to be, The Lord's doing, and marvelous in our Eyes, Psalm 118. 23. If Physicians meeting with Distempers incurable by ordinary Medicines, Are driven to acknowledge that there is, something Divine in them: and Politicians, from the Changes and Alterations in Commonwealths, Are forced to confess, there is Some Superior Cause called Fate by Machiavel instead of Providence, which superintends Humane Affairs:
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How can we but own the extraordinary Hand of God in our Revolution, wherein so many Amazing Providences concurr'd, that had not our Eyes been Spectators,
How can we but own the extraordinary Hand of God in our Revolution, wherein so many Amazing Providences concurred, that had not our Eyes been Spectators,
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And the Breaden God who had taken possession of those Buildings, was so unable to protect his Votaries, that he could neither guard himself, nor make his escape without their Assistance, who gave him his Divinity.
And the Breaden God who had taken possession of those Buildings, was so unable to Pact his Votaries, that he could neither guard himself, nor make his escape without their Assistance, who gave him his Divinity.
Thus fell the Popish Dagon, before the Protestant Ark. Thus tumbled the Walls of the Roman Jericho, at the mighty sounding of the Gospel-Trumpets. And so let all thine Enemies perish, O Lord:
Thus fell the Popish Dagon, before the Protestant Ark Thus tumbled the Walls of the Roman Jericho, At the mighty sounding of the Gospel-Trumpets. And so let all thine Enemies perish, Oh Lord:
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He brought us not out of an Aegypt, to destroy us in a Wilderness, but hath given us an assurance of enjoying the Promised Land. Though we have not his Miraculous, yet we have his Gracious Presence, and instead of the Cloudy and Fiery Pillars, we have the Glorious Light of the Gospel to conduct us.
He brought us not out of an Egypt, to destroy us in a Wilderness, but hath given us an assurance of enjoying the Promised Land. Though we have not his Miraculous, yet we have his Gracious Presence, and instead of the Cloudy and Fiery Pillars, we have the Glorious Light of the Gospel to conduct us.
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and a Zerubbabel to build the Temple of the Lord? Doth not his singular Zeal to the Reform'd Religion sufficiently appear, by what he hath already done,
and a Zerubbabel to built the Temple of the Lord? Does not his singular Zeal to the Reformed Religion sufficiently appear, by what he hath already done,
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and is now doing for it? And is not his Moderation known unto all Men, I mean, to all unprejudic'd and disinterested Men? his Moderation in the Exercise of his Royal Power, shewing kindness even to the Unthankful,
and is now doing for it? And is not his Moderation known unto all Men, I mean, to all unprejudiced and disinterested Men? his Moderation in the Exercise of his Royal Power, showing kindness even to the Unthankful,
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But above all, his Moderation in Judgment about matters in Religion, too hotly managed on both sides, by contending Protestants, to the disturbance of the Church's Peace, and the Papist's Advantage.
But above all, his Moderation in Judgement about matters in Religion, too hotly managed on both sides, by contending Protestants, to the disturbance of the Church's Peace, and the Papist's Advantage.
and Charitable Judgment, not tenacious of Disputable, and Problematical Conceptions, not censorious of others, but allowing a Latitude in those things which are Matters, Questionum non Fidei, of Questions, and not of Faith.
and Charitable Judgement, not tenacious of Disputable, and Problematical Conceptions, not censorious of Others, but allowing a Latitude in those things which Are Matters, Questionum non Fidei, of Questions, and not of Faith.
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And it is heartily to be wish'd, that the same Moderation were in all his Protestant Subjects, that we might live in an happy Union and Correspondence,
And it is heartily to be wished, that the same Moderation were in all his Protestant Subject's, that we might live in an happy union and Correspondence,
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and our Religion be settled upon so sure a Foundation, that there may be no danger of a Relapse into the like Miseries we were in) at any time hereafter.
and our Religion be settled upon so sure a Foundation, that there may be no danger of a Relapse into the like Misery's we were in) At any time hereafter.
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Be sure, the Blessing of Heaven will attend our charitable Endeavours in this kind, for what the Apostle saith in another case, I may in the present, He that in these things serveth Christ, is acceptable to God,
Be sure, the Blessing of Heaven will attend our charitable Endeavours in this kind, for what the Apostle Says in Another case, I may in the present, He that in these things serves christ, is acceptable to God,
as one not long since hath told the World, he did his Passive Obedience, and resolvedly submit to the impartial Arbitration of Scripture expounded by the Fathers of the first and purest Ages, a Comprehension would not be opposed, but promoted.
as one not long since hath told the World, he did his Passive obedience, and resolvedly submit to the impartial Arbitration of Scripture expounded by the Father's of the First and Purest Ages, a Comprehension would not be opposed, but promoted.
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the difference mostly lies in the Ritual and Disciplinary part, wherein the mutual Condescension and Compliance of Us and our Brethren might render an Accordance easie.
the difference mostly lies in the Ritual and Disciplinary part, wherein the mutual Condescension and Compliance of Us and our Brothers might render an Accordance easy.
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but in a word, the unparallel'd Accomplishments of our King, and Integrity of our Parliament, the steady Alliance of our Confederates, the general Quiet at Home,
but in a word, the unparalleled Accomplishments of our King, and Integrity of our Parliament, the steady Alliance of our Confederates, the general Quiet At Home,
IV. From what God hath already manifested himself for us in, and the present supports he affords us, we have a fair prospect of his Care and Protection of us for the time to come.
IV. From what God hath already manifested himself for us in, and the present supports he affords us, we have a fair prospect of his Care and Protection of us for the time to come.
We may argue either from God's Attributes, His Promises, or The Examples of the Faithful. 1. From his Attributes, his Immutability assures us, he is the same God still;
We may argue either from God's Attributes, His Promises, or The Examples of the Faithful. 1. From his Attributes, his Immutability assures us, he is the same God still;
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For whether things present, or things to come, they all pertain to Believers, because they are Christ's, and Christ is God's, 1 Cor. 3. 22, 23. All our Title to the Promises depends upon our Covenant-Relation:
For whither things present, or things to come, they all pertain to Believers, Because they Are Christ's, and christ is God's, 1 Cor. 3. 22, 23. All our Title to the Promises depends upon our Covenant relation:
Now the Covenant consists of Mercies promised on God's part, and Duties commanded on ours, which are so inseparably connected, that the latter must of necessity be done, to give us any rational inducements to hope the former.
Now the Covenant consists of mercies promised on God's part, and Duties commanded on ours, which Are so inseparably connected, that the latter must of necessity be done, to give us any rational inducements to hope the former.
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3. From the Examples of the Faithfull, who all along proceed upon this Topick, and have left their Experiences of God's Deliverances for Documents to us, we may draw the like comfortable inferences that they did.
3. From the Examples of the Faithful, who all along proceed upon this Topic, and have left their Experiences of God's Deliverances for Documents to us, we may draw the like comfortable inferences that they did.
as a man doth bear his Son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came into this Place, Deut. 1. 29, 30. 31. And again, I commanded Joshua (saith he) at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all, that the Lord your God hath done unto these two Kings.
as a man does bear his Son, in all the Way that you went, until you Come into this Place, Deuteronomy 1. 29, 30. 31. And again, I commanded joshua (Says he) At that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all, that the Lord your God hath done unto these two Kings.
and out of the Paw of the Bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine, 1 Sam. 17. 37. And so the Faithful in the Prophet, Art not thou he, that didst cut Rahab,
and out of the Paw of the Bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine, 1 Sam. 17. 37. And so the Faithful in the Prophet, Art not thou he, that didst Cut Rahab,
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and wound the Dragon? Art not thou he, that didst dry the Sea, the waters of the great deep? that madest the depths of the Sea, a way for the ransomed to pass over? Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return,
and wound the Dragon? Art not thou he, that didst dry the Sea, the waters of the great deep? that Madest the depths of the Sea, a Way for the ransomed to pass over? Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return,
To these and the like Examples, which are written for our Learning, that we through comfort of the Scriptures might have hope, we may subjoyn our own Experience of God's goodness, whereof no Nation ever had more,
To these and the like Examples, which Are written for our Learning, that we through Comfort of the Scriptures might have hope, we may subjoin our own Experience of God's Goodness, whereof no nation ever had more,
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Let us then, though we are too apt to doubtfulness and diffidence, look forward with Faith and Confidence, banishing all despairing and uncomfortable thoughts, to those Halcion-days, that are coming on:
Let us then, though we Are too apt to doubtfulness and diffidence, look forward with Faith and Confidence, banishing all despairing and uncomfortable thoughts, to those Halcion-days, that Are coming on:
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And resting intirely on him, who hath promised not to turn away from his People to do them good, that he will Ordain in his own good time that long wished for Peace, in Church and Common-wealth, which seems to be a work reserv'd for the WORTHY PATRIOTS of this Age;
And resting entirely on him, who hath promised not to turn away from his People to do them good, that he will Ordain in his own good time that long wished for Peace, in Church and Commonwealth, which seems to be a work reserved for the WORTHY PATRIOTS of this Age;
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The uses of this Discourse may serve, 1. For Reproof. 2. For Caution, and 3. For Encouragement. 4. For Reproof, and that of two sorts of Persons, The Bigotted Papist, and The Titulary Protestant.
The uses of this Discourse may serve, 1. For Reproof. 2. For Caution, and 3. For Encouragement. 4. For Reproof, and that of two sorts of Persons, The Bigoted Papist, and The Titulary Protestant.
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who turns all into Ridicule, and chooses rather to attribute his disappointments, to Cross-Accidents, Perfidious Souldiers, a Poyson'd Nation, mistaken Counsels and the like,
who turns all into Ridicule, and chooses rather to attribute his disappointments, to Cross-Accidents, Perfidious Soldiers, a Poisoned nation, mistaken Counsels and the like,
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But as he is not Spiritually wrought upon, so neither is he to any degree of Common Civility; for he is so very ingrateful to those that give him his Life, that were it in his Power, he would requite their Clemency with a barbarous Assassination.
But as he is not Spiritually wrought upon, so neither is he to any degree of Common Civility; for he is so very ingrateful to those that give him his Life, that were it in his Power, he would requite their Clemency with a barbarous Assassination.
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And this he gives us occasion to believe not only by his unquiet deportment, and inveterate Rancour, which expresses it self in Groundless Calumnies, False Reports, Seditious Libels, Bitter Invectives, and Perpetual Plotting against the Government:
And this he gives us occasion to believe not only by his unquiet deportment, and inveterate Rancour, which Expresses it self in Groundless Calumnies, False Reports, Seditious Libels, Bitter Invectives, and Perpetual Plotting against the Government:
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for having implicitly resign'd his Soul to the Paternal Conduct of those Holy Fathers, the Priests and Jesuits, our Sacramentally-sworn Enemies, he is under a Filial Obligation to destroy us,
for having implicitly resigned his Soul to the Paternal Conduct of those Holy Father's, the Priests and Jesuits, our Sacramentally-sworn Enemies, he is under a Filial Obligation to destroy us,
as oft as those Blessed Guides shall see it good for the Catholick-Cause. 2. The Titulary Protestant falls next under Reproof, and deserves to be reprehended as publickly, as he privately attacks us.
as oft as those Blessed Guides shall see it good for the Catholick-Cause. 2. The Titulary Protestant falls next under Reproof, and deserves to be reprehended as publicly, as he privately attacks us.
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'Tis true, he pretends to be of our Communion, but seeing his Actions do not answer his Pretences, he is in this particular worse than the Papist, who is what he pretends.
It's true, he pretends to be of our Communion, but seeing his Actions do not answer his Pretences, he is in this particular Worse than the Papist, who is what he pretends.
The Breaking of the Original Contract smells too much in his Nostrils of Forty One: The names of Convention and Parliament go down with him like Chopt-Hay,
The Breaking of the Original Contract smells too much in his Nostrils of Forty One: The names of Convention and Parliament go down with him like Chopt-Hay,
But he will do well to consider, that Ceremonies are in their own nature Indisserent and Alterable, that there is no Sanctity now in Vestments, and that the Doctrine of the Church of England and the Assemblys Catechism, are not at such Odds,
But he will do well to Consider, that Ceremonies Are in their own nature Indisserent and Alterable, that there is no Sanctity now in Vestments, and that the Doctrine of the Church of England and the Assemblys Catechism, Are not At such Odds,
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His Notions of the Divine Right of Monarchy, of the Supreme Power lodg'd solely in the Person of the King of an Ʋnconditional Soveraign, are proper enough for the Grand Seignior's Plat-form, but unfitly calculated for our Meridian; wherein the King,
His Notions of the Divine Right of Monarchy, of the Supreme Power lodged solely in the Person of the King of an Ʋnconditional Sovereign, Are proper enough for the Grand Seignior's Platform, but unfitly calculated for our Meridian; wherein the King,
But to grant them the possession only, and give the Right to another, makes them to be nothing else but Prosperous Ʋsurpers, till he and his Faction can get strength enough to Depose them.
But to grant them the possession only, and give the Right to Another, makes them to be nothing Else but Prosperous Ʋsurpers, till he and his Faction can get strength enough to Depose them.
But having, by the consent of Peers and People Assembled in Parliament, in which lies the Essence of our Constitution, receiv'd the Crown, which purgeth all Defects, the Right must be as unquestionably theirs as the Possession is.
But having, by the consent of Peers and People Assembled in Parliament, in which lies the Essence of our Constitution, received the Crown, which Purgeth all Defects, the Right must be as unquestionably theirs as the Possession is.
so that if the late King should, during the Regency, have raised an Army (as now) and sought by force to recover the Soveraign Power, were not the Subjects that swore Allegiance to the Regent, bound to assist him against the King? if they did not assist him, they were perjur'd;
so that if the late King should, during the Regency, have raised an Army (as now) and sought by force to recover the Sovereign Power, were not the Subject's that swore Allegiance to the Regent, bound to assist him against the King? if they did not assist him, they were perjured;
and that it is guilty of great Pride, and Uncharitableness, when they shall not only not quietly sit down and enjoy their private Opinion to themselves,
and that it is guilty of great Pride, and Uncharitableness, when they shall not only not quietly fit down and enjoy their private Opinion to themselves,
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and thereby condemn so many Wise, Learned, Judicious and conscientious Men, both of the Clergy and Laity, that have taken the New Oaths, of Lying and Perjury, the most infamous Crimes that can be fastned upon a Nation;
and thereby condemn so many Wise, Learned, Judicious and conscientious Men, both of the Clergy and Laity, that have taken the New Oaths, of Lying and Perjury, the most infamous Crimes that can be fastened upon a nation;
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The Objections of these Gentlemen to the present Establishment, have been so often and fully Answered by Others, that I should but actum agere put my self to a needless trouble, to offer any Solution of mine;
The Objections of these Gentlemen to the present Establishment, have been so often and Fully Answered by Others, that I should but Acts agere put my self to a needless trouble, to offer any Solution of mine;
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yet seeing they forbear not to appear in a baffled Cause, and with repeated noise attempt to supply the Defects of Reason give me leave to set before you some of their Assertions,
yet seeing they forbear not to appear in a baffled Cause, and with repeated noise attempt to supply the Defects of Reason give me leave to Set before you Some of their Assertions,
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2. This Monarchy is an Inheritance settled by the Common Law of England. Now whatever Notions that Authour may have of the Common Law of England, some understand by it the Common consent of England; and if so, what is settled by Common consent, may be altered by it,
2. This Monarchy is an Inheritance settled by the Common Law of England. Now whatever Notions that Author may have of the Common Law of England, Some understand by it the Common consent of England; and if so, what is settled by Common consent, may be altered by it,
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and then why not doubly accountable to God for breaking the Divine Laws, and to the Kingdom for transgressing the Civil? For if (as he quotes Bracton) the King be sub Lege, quia Lex facit Regem, under the Law,
and then why not doubly accountable to God for breaking the Divine Laws, and to the Kingdom for transgressing the Civil? For if (as he quotes Bracton) the King be sub Lege, quia Lex facit Regem, under the Law,
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for as the Fountain of an Aquaeduct is more beneficial and usefull to Mankind than a free flowing Spring. so a Limited Soveraign is more beneficial and salutary to the World,
for as the Fountain of an Aquaduct is more beneficial and useful to Mankind than a free flowing Spring. so a Limited Sovereign is more beneficial and salutary to the World,
and account with their Kings for subverting the Legislature, and were never Condemn'd by any, but the Asserters of a Compleat, Imperial, and Independent Sovereign.
and account with their Kings for subverting the Legislature, and were never Condemned by any, but the Asserters of a Complete, Imperial, and Independent Sovereign.
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for Government and Subjection are the Ordinances of God; and as by him Kings reign, and Princes decree Justice, so ought the People to Obey, not only for wrath, but also for Conscience sake:
for Government and Subjection Are the Ordinances of God; and as by him Kings Reign, and Princes Decree justice, so ought the People to Obey, not only for wrath, but also for Conscience sake:
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As when a King Abdicates the Government, or Alienates the Kingdom, or makes War upon his People, or invades their Property; and if we go to Scripture, we shall meet with divers Examples of Resistance, and all uncondemn'd.
As when a King Abdicates the Government, or Alienates the Kingdom, or makes War upon his People, or invades their Property; and if we go to Scripture, we shall meet with diverse Examples of Resistance, and all uncondemned.
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Thus the People rescued Jonathan from the Sword of Saul, who had sworn to put him to Death: 1 Sam. 14. 44, 45. For the People said unto Saul, shall Jonathan dye, who hath wrought this great Salvation in Israel? God forbid;
Thus the People rescued Johnathan from the Sword of Saul, who had sworn to put him to Death: 1 Sam. 14. 44, 45. For the People said unto Saul, shall Johnathan die, who hath wrought this great Salvation in Israel? God forbid;
Was the Doctrine of Non-resistance practised by Elijah, when he destroyed Two Captains and their Companies, with Fire from Heaven, which King Ahaziah sent with Orders to bring him to him? the manner indeed was extraordinary, by Miracle;
Was the Doctrine of Nonresistance practised by Elijah, when he destroyed Two Captains and their Companies, with Fire from Heaven, which King Ahaziah sent with Order to bring him to him? the manner indeed was extraordinary, by Miracle;
Nor understood Azariah and the Fourscore valiant Priests that were with him the modern Notion of Passive Obedience; for when Ʋzziah the King went into the Temple to burn Incense, 'tis said, they withstood him, and bid him go out of the Temple, and when he refused, they were so ignorant of Ʋzziah 's being irresistable, that they thrust him out thence.
Nor understood Azariah and the Fourscore valiant Priests that were with him the modern Notion of Passive obedience; for when Ʋzziah the King went into the Temple to burn Incense, it's said, they withstood him, and bid him go out of the Temple, and when he refused, they were so ignorant of Ʋzziah is being irresistible, that they thrust him out thence.
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Nor doth the Gospel destroy the great Principle of Self-Preservation, but support and encourage it; those Places that enjoin Obedience to the Higher Powers condemn not Self-Defence from impending Ruine.
Nor does the Gospel destroy the great Principle of Self-Preservation, but support and encourage it; those Places that enjoin obedience to the Higher Powers condemn not Self-Defence from impending Ruin.
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Whilst Christianity was under Heathen Governours, and all the Laws of the Empire were against it, Christians were obliged to the Duties of Non-resistance; but since all the Laws are made in Favour of our Religion, we may lawfully maintain it, against Arbitrary Oppressions and Illegal Violence.
While Christianity was under Heathen Governors, and all the Laws of the Empire were against it, Christians were obliged to the Duties of Nonresistance; but since all the Laws Are made in Favour of our Religion, we may lawfully maintain it, against Arbitrary Oppressions and Illegal Violence.
4. Whereas they say, the Old Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy are indissoluble, it is Answered, they were Protestant Oaths, and ought not to be expounded to the prejudice of the Protestant Religion: When therefore a Prince shall go about to subvert the Protestant Religion, which those Oaths were design'd to preserve, both the Matter it self and formal Reason of the Obligation are taken away,
4. Whereas they say, the Old Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy Are indissoluble, it is Answered, they were Protestant Oaths, and ought not to be expounded to the prejudice of the Protestant Religion: When Therefore a Prince shall go about to subvert the Protestant Religion, which those Oaths were designed to preserve, both the Matter it self and formal Reason of the Obligation Are taken away,
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If Kings could derive their Pedigrees in a Right Line from Adam, or produce a personal Commission from Heaven, the foremention'd Assertions might have some pretence, which now have none.
If Kings could derive their Pedigrees in a Right Line from Adam, or produce a personal Commission from Heaven, the forementioned Assertions might have Some pretence, which now have none.
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The Israelites were brought out of Aegypt, through a Wilderness into Canaan, by a Mighty Hand, and stretched out Arm, Psal. 105. 45. but it was for this end, That they might observe God's Statutes,
The Israelites were brought out of Egypt, through a Wilderness into Canaan, by a Mighty Hand, and stretched out Arm, Psalm 105. 45. but it was for this end, That they might observe God's Statutes,
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& keep his Laws, Joh. 5. 14. And our Saviour made the impotent Man whole, with an express Charge to sin no more. A serious Thought of what Mercies we have undeservedly received,
& keep his Laws, John 5. 14. And our Saviour made the impotent Man Whole, with an express Charge to since no more. A serious Thought of what mercies we have undeservedly received,
The Riches of God's Goodness should not harden our Hearts, but lead us to Repentance. Do we enjoy the Free Exercise of our Religion, whereof our Sins might have deprived us? Remember it is our duty to walk worthy of it,
The Riches of God's goodness should not harden our Hearts, but led us to Repentance. Do we enjoy the Free Exercise of our Religion, whereof our Sins might have deprived us? remember it is our duty to walk worthy of it,
Do the Blessings of Peace and Plenty flow in upon us from every quarter of our Island? Let us not surfeit our selves with Fullness, by making Provisions for the Flesh, to fulfill the Lusts thereof.
Do the Blessings of Peace and Plenty flow in upon us from every quarter of our Island? Let us not surfeit our selves with Fullness, by making Provisions for the Flesh, to fulfil the Lustiest thereof.
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Let us live in Christian Unity and Friendship in our respective Stations, and use our Plenty with Thankfulness and Moderation, with Acts of readiness to supply the Wants and Exigencies of the State, and of Charity to relieve the necessities of the Poor:
Let us live in Christian Unity and Friendship in our respective Stations, and use our Plenty with Thankfulness and Moderation, with Acts of readiness to supply the Wants and Exigencies of the State, and of Charity to relieve the necessities of the Poor:
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By the one shewing our selves Loyal Subjects, and by the other Compassionate Samaritans, by both Good Christians. Let us put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and honour his Precepts by dutifully conforming to his Example.
By the one showing our selves Loyal Subject's, and by the other Compassionate Samaritans, by both Good Christians. Let us put on the Lord jesus christ, and honour his Precepts by dutifully conforming to his Exampl.
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Let us put on his Sobriety and Temperance, his Chastity and Purity, his Bowels and Mercy, his Meekness and Patience, in opposition to Riot and Drunkenness, to Chambering and Wantonness, to Strife and Envy, to Wrath and Anger.
Let us put on his Sobriety and Temperance, his Chastity and Purity, his Bowels and Mercy, his Meekness and Patience, in opposition to Riot and drunkenness, to Chambering and Wantonness, to Strife and Envy, to Wrath and Anger.
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The day of Salvation is before us; O that we would accept and embrace it! and understand, at least in this our Day the things which belong unto our Peace,
The day of Salvation is before us; Oh that we would accept and embrace it! and understand, At least in this our Day the things which belong unto our Peace,
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3. And lastly, This discourse may serve to Animate all True English-men and Real Protestants, against the many Fears and Jealousies, which are raised by Male-Contents.
3. And lastly, This discourse may serve to Animate all True Englishmen and Real Protestants, against the many Fears and Jealousies, which Are raised by Male-Contents.
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but the miserable Drudgery of Seducers, deceiving and being deceived. How industriously do they labour to prevent that Union and Agreement, which (under God) is the only way to secure us against Domestick and Foreign Enemies? And to take the Wellaffected off, (if it were possible) from their Loyalty to their Present Majesties, how many hints do they give us of the Dutch, the Taxes, or Presbyterians, representing our Condition,
but the miserable Drudgery of Seducers, deceiving and being deceived. How industriously do they labour to prevent that union and Agreement, which (under God) is the only Way to secure us against Domestic and Foreign Enemies? And to take the Wellaffected off, (if it were possible) from their Loyalty to their Present Majesties, how many hints do they give us of the Dutch, the Taxes, or Presbyterians, representing our Condition,
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But blessed be God, we are well assured of the contrary, and we know that these suggestions are the Artifices of Intriegueing Men, to disquiet and unsettle us:
But blessed be God, we Are well assured of the contrary, and we know that these suggestions Are the Artifices of Intriegueing Men, to disquiet and unsettle us:
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but trust still to that Gracious Providence, which hath guarded us hitherto, both for our present and future Safety; living in an awful Obedience to the Laws of God, in a conscientious submission to the Establish'd Government,
but trust still to that Gracious Providence, which hath guarded us hitherto, both for our present and future Safety; living in an awful obedience to the Laws of God, in a conscientious submission to the Established Government,
In Comi•iis Parliamentariis posrta est omnis augustae absolutaeque potestatis vis. Jus succedendi in Regno praeseribunt. Smith de Repub. Ang. l. 2. c. 2.
In Comi•iis Parliamentariis posrta est omnis Augustae absolutaeque potestatis vis. Jus succedendi in Regno praeseribunt. Smith de Republic Ang. l. 2. c. 2.
