A sermon preached upon the anniversary solemnity of the happy inauguration of our dread soveraign Lord King James II in the Collegiate Church of Ripon, February the 6th. 1685/6 / by Thomas Cartwright ...
WE are now happily Assembled in the Collegiate Church of Ripon, (endowed and conferr'd upon us by the Bounty of our Royal Founder King JAMES the First, of ever blessed Memory, in the Second Year of his Reign) to Celebrate, according to the Laudable and Religions Practice of good Subjects in former Ages, the Joyful Inauguration of his Grandson, our Gracious Soveraign Lord King JAMES the Second; on the First Day of the Second Year of his Reign.
WE Are now happily Assembled in the Collegiate Church of Ripon, (endowed and conferred upon us by the Bounty of our Royal Founder King JAMES the First, of ever blessed Memory, in the Second Year of his Reign) to Celebrate, according to the Laudable and Religions Practice of good Subject's in former Ages, the Joyful Inauguration of his Grandson, our Gracious Sovereign Lord King JAMES the Second; on the First Day of the Second Year of his Reign.
And we may now remember, with Comfort and Satisfaction to our Consciences, how the Men of Ripon (or our Friends of Ripon, as they Ironically call'd us) were singled out and traduced, not many Years since, by Julian Johnson, Ferguson, and other hot-spurs of the same Faction and Sedition, (who were then carrying on an Accursed Conspiracy against the Crown and Church of England ) and Exposed to the Madness of the People, to be Ridicul'd and Revil'd for our early,
And we may now Remember, with Comfort and Satisfaction to our Consciences, how the Men of Ripon (or our Friends of Ripon, as they Ironically called us) were singled out and traduced, not many years since, by Julian Johnson, Ferguson, and other hotspurs of the same Faction and Sedition, (who were then carrying on an Accursed conspiracy against the Crown and Church of England) and Exposed to the Madness of the People, to be Ridiculed and Reviled for our early,
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Now that we may testifie to the World our unmoveable Steadiness, and the renewed Evidence of our Fidelity to the Crown in all unshaken Principles and Practises of Loyalty;
Now that we may testify to the World our Unmovable Steadiness, and the renewed Evidence of our Fidis to the Crown in all unshaken Principles and Practises of Loyalty;
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Let us Bless God for the miraculous Disappointments of all the malicious Hopes, and infernal Designs of those Blood-thirsty Men, being not only agreeable to their Anti-Monarchical and Anti-Episcopal Principles;
Let us Bless God for the miraculous Disappointments of all the malicious Hope's, and infernal Designs of those Bloodthirsty Men, being not only agreeable to their Antimonarchical and Anti-Episcopal Principles;
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and as you have stood to your Prince in his severest Tryals (according to your bounden Duty) so let it not be in the power of any Discontented Persons whatsoever, to Taint you with the least blemish of Disloyalty.
and as you have stood to your Prince in his Severest Trials (according to your bounden Duty) so let it not be in the power of any Discontented Persons whatsoever, to Taint you with the least blemish of Disloyalty.
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Do we not enjoy Peace, Plenty, and Liberty; nay, and the Best Religion in the World? and why then should we disquiet our selves or others, with the fanciful Imaginations and unreasonable Fears of future Evils,
Do we not enjoy Peace, Plenty, and Liberty; nay, and the Best Religion in the World? and why then should we disquiet our selves or Others, with the fanciful Imaginations and unreasonable Fears of future Evils,
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Which, if it had fall'n into the hands of one, whom better Parts and more Leisure had fitted for this Service, might have afforded you a Discourse, not Inferiour to what this great and first Anniversary Solemnity, might teach you to expect.
Which, if it had fallen into the hands of one, whom better Parts and more Leisure had fitted for this Service, might have afforded you a Discourse, not Inferior to what this great and First Anniversary Solemnity, might teach you to expect.
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The main Ingredients, which concur to the completing the happiness of any Kingdom, you will find to meet here in my Text, A Wise and devout King, a Loyal and Religious People, and a good understanding between them.
The main Ingredients, which concur to the completing the happiness of any Kingdom, you will find to meet Here in my Text, A Wise and devout King, a Loyal and Religious People, and a good understanding between them.
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and the People take special notice of the Honour and Welfare of Religion, under his Government, of the Glory of the Lord filling the House of the Lord, as a testimony of his owning what the King and they had done;
and the People take special notice of the Honour and Welfare of Religion, under his Government, of the Glory of the Lord filling the House of the Lord, as a testimony of his owning what the King and they had done;
He honoured God with his substance, and with the first-Fruits of his Increase, he Sacrific'd Two and twenty thousand Oxen, and an Hundred and twenty thousand Sheep:
He honoured God with his substance, and with the first-Fruits of his Increase, he Sacrificed Two and twenty thousand Oxen, and an Hundred and twenty thousand Sheep:
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one who hath been brought up most part of his Life, in the School of Affliction, which hath wrought Patience, and Patience such Experience in him; such knowledge of Men and Business, that if he do not by Judgment Establish this Kingdom, the fault will not be his, but our own.
one who hath been brought up most part of his Life, in the School of Affliction, which hath wrought Patience, and Patience such Experience in him; such knowledge of Men and Business, that if he do not by Judgement Establish this Kingdom, the fault will not be his, but our own.
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But if we will take Example of this people in my Text, the Sons of Zerviah shall never be too hard for our David, nor will he ever be out of love with us, or our Religion.
But if we will take Exampl of this people in my Text, the Sons of Zeruiah shall never be too hard for our David, nor will he ever be out of love with us, or our Religion.
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Loyalty is the King's Joy, the Kingdoms Happiness, and the Subjects Glory; and if all people would be Loyal, no Kingdom could be miserable; I am sure not ours.
Loyalty is the King's Joy, the Kingdoms Happiness, and the Subject's Glory; and if all people would be Loyal, no Kingdom could be miserable; I am sure not ours.
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IV. Populi Exultatio; the People's Satisfaction and Triumph: They were joyful and glad of heart. V. Exultationis ratio; the good Ground, and just Reason of their Triumph:
IV. People Exultatio; the People's Satisfaction and Triumph: They were joyful and glad of heart. V. Exultationis ratio; the good Ground, and just Reason of their Triumph:
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On the Eighth from the latter Seven days Solemnity, of the Dedication, or Encoenia, (such as our Wake-Days, and Church-Feasts are) for in both Solemnities there were Fourteen Days;
On the Eighth from the latter Seven days Solemnity, of the Dedication, or Encoenia, (such as our Wake-Days, and Church-Feasts Are) for in both Solemnities there were Fourteen Days;
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Seven for the Dedication, and the other Seven for the Feast of Tabernacles; which began on the Fifteenth of September: After the exact Termination whereof, Solomon informed the People,
Seven for the Dedication, and the other Seven for the Feast of Tabernacles; which began on the Fifteenth of September: After the exact Termination whereof, Solomon informed the People,
when they had done the business for, and unto which he call'd them, he lets them know, That he was not willing to detain them any longer from their private Employments;
when they had done the business for, and unto which he called them, he lets them know, That he was not willing to detain them any longer from their private Employments;
then would not that wild Notion, and seditious Opinion ever have been broached among us, That the King cannot Prorogue or Dissolve his Parliaments (in which his People are Representatively Assembled) till their Petitions be answer'd, and their Grievances redressed; or that they may tarry till they dismiss themselves, and not depart when the King thinks fit and convenient,
then would not that wild Notion, and seditious Opinion ever have been broached among us, That the King cannot Prorogue or Dissolve his Parliaments (in which his People Are Representatively Assembled) till their Petitions be answered, and their Grievances Redressed; or that they may tarry till they dismiss themselves, and not depart when the King thinks fit and convenient,
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II. Populi Benedictio Votiva. King Solomon blessed the people both before and after his Prayer; and now they make bold to let him know, That they will not be indebted to him in any good Offices,
II People Benediction Votive. King Solomon blessed the people both before and After his Prayer; and now they make bold to let him know, That they will not be indebted to him in any good Offices,
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as if they mutually contended, who should be forwardest, in the discharge of their trusts and obligations, the King or his People. But tho' he had a Commission from Heaven to bless them, because he was their Soveraign and Supreme Governor;
as if they mutually contended, who should be forwardest, in the discharge of their trusts and obligations, the King or his People. But though he had a Commission from Heaven to bless them, Because he was their Sovereign and Supreme Governor;
yet how durst they be so bold as to bless him, for without contradiction the lesser is blessed of the greater? I answer, There is a two-fold Benediction, the one Patriarchal, Ministerial and Authoritative; and this the King might, but they could not pronounce;
yet how durst they be so bold as to bless him, for without contradiction the lesser is blessed of the greater? I answer, There is a twofold Benediction, the one Patriarchal, Ministerial and Authoritative; and this the King might, but they could not pronounce;
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The other Supplicatory, and (if I may take up the Word) Charitative; and such a blessing as this, Inferiors may bestow on their Superiors, which is call'd Benedictio Votiva, or Bonae Apprecationis; and so Benedicere is no more then Bene precari, and seems to be the pious Result of their Gratitude to the King, in their best Wishes and Prayers to God, for his Peaceable and Prosperous Reign over them, in such common and Religious Acclamations,
The other Supplicatory, and (if I may take up the Word) Charitative; and such a blessing as this, Inferiors may bestow on their Superiors, which is called Benediction Votive, or Bonae Apprecationis; and so Benedicere is no more then Bene precari, and seems to be the pious Result of their Gratitude to the King, in their best Wishes and Prayers to God, for his Peaceable and Prosperous Reign over them, in such Common and Religious Acclamations,
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It was not it seems the Religion of those times to Curse the King, no not in their Hearts, but to bless him: not to censure his Actions, upon the bare Credit of the flying Reports of light-headed and disaffected Persons (which are always full of Uncertainty,
It was not it seems the Religion of those times to Curse the King, no not in their Hearts, but to bless him: not to censure his Actions, upon the bore Credit of the flying Reports of lightheaded and disaffected Persons (which Are always full of Uncertainty,
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and many times of Malice:) Not to quarrel with him, because he will not suffer them to take his Sword out of his Hand, till they could be strong enough, by his own Concessions, to cut off his Head with it:
and many times of Malice:) Not to quarrel with him, Because he will not suffer them to take his Sword out of his Hand, till they could be strong enough, by his own Concessions, to Cut off his Head with it:
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For they knew that Shimei's Railing would end in Sheba's Rising; that Detraction was the ready Road to Sedition, and accordingly Slandering of the Footsteps of God's Anointed, was join'd with Blasphemy against God. They durst not think any Evil of him, much less desire any the least Evil to befall him;
For they knew that Shimei's Railing would end in Sheba's Rising; that Detraction was the ready Road to Sedition, and accordingly Slandering of the Footsteps of God's Anointed, was joined with Blasphemy against God. They durst not think any Evil of him, much less desire any the least Evil to befall him;
but as Jacob blessed Pharaoh (who was none of the best Princes, nor yet his own Prince ) so did they conceive themselves, much more indispensably oblig'd to bless their Solomon, their Wise, their Religious and most gracious Soveraign.
but as Jacob blessed Pharaoh (who was none of the best Princes, nor yet his own Prince) so did they conceive themselves, much more indispensably obliged to bless their Solomon, their Wise, their Religious and most gracious Sovereign.
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And I heartily wish, that the Generation of Vipers, who have spit out so much of their Venom against Authority in our Age, would bring forth fruits meet for Repentance, least Cham's Curse come upon them,
And I heartily wish, that the Generation of Vipers, who have spit out so much of their Venom against authority in our Age, would bring forth fruits meet for Repentance, least Cham's Curse come upon them,
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but by being troublesom? Are you resolv'd to have no prudential regard to the present State of Affairs? Will you neither be reconciled to his Majesty,
but by being troublesome? are you resolved to have no prudential regard to the present State of Affairs? Will you neither be reconciled to his Majesty,
nor his Friends, till they are of your complexions and perswasions, tho' Subjects as Loyal as your selves? If the old Pharisaical Leaven of Acrimony and Sourness were purg'd out of your Hearts, you would be of more amicable, charitable, meek and quiet Dispositions;
nor his Friends, till they Are of your complexions and persuasions, though Subject's as Loyal as your selves? If the old Pharisaical Leaven of Acrimony and Sourness were purged out of your Hearts, you would be of more amicable, charitable, meek and quiet Dispositions;
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as to fly upon every thing, which Custom and Education hath not rendred familiar to you? Will you not suffer others patiently to see with their own Eyes? Or must you needs be angry with them,
as to fly upon every thing, which Custom and Education hath not rendered familiar to you? Will you not suffer Others patiently to see with their own Eyes? Or must you needs be angry with them,
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because they are not of your Perswasions in all things? Is it not possible for Men of two Minds, to be of one Heart? Cannot we carry it fairly and amicably, with Meekness and Innocence towards them, with whom our Principles do not incline us to be so free and familiar? Divinity is no Stranger to Humanity; it Tolerates what it cannot Remedy,
Because they Are not of your Persuasions in all things? Is it not possible for Men of two Minds, to be of one Heart? Cannot we carry it fairly and amicably, with Meekness and Innocence towards them, with whom our Principles do not incline us to be so free and familiar? Divinity is no Stranger to Humanity; it Tolerates what it cannot Remedy,
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and the most Christian Man will be the most Complaisant to his Brethren; he will give no unnecessary Provocation, nor will he move any needless or endless Controversies:
and the most Christian Man will be the most Complaisant to his Brothers; he will give no unnecessary Provocation, nor will he move any needless or endless Controversies:
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for a Grain of Charity. Hath not the Incontinency of disputing rather divided, than reformed the Church? And would not our Congregations be more edified by a Catechism than a Controversie; and a Minister of the Gospel be better employed, in approving himself to be a Christian,
for a Grain of Charity. Hath not the Incontinency of disputing rather divided, than reformed the Church? And would not our Congregations be more edified by a Catechism than a Controversy; and a Minister of the Gospel be better employed, in approving himself to be a Christian,
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Have you no value for the Gracious Character which his Majesty hath given, of the Exemplary Loyalty of the Church of England? Or are you grown such Children, that if you may not have every thing that you fancy, you will throw away every thing that is offer'd you,
Have you no valve for the Gracious Character which his Majesty hath given, of the Exemplary Loyalty of the Church of England? Or Are you grown such Children, that if you may not have every thing that you fancy, you will throw away every thing that is offered you,
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Let me Conjure you all, who hear me this Day, by the Respect which you owe to the Truth of the Gospel, to our Mother the Church of England, to the King, whose Day it is, that you now Celebrate, to the Publick Peace without,
Let me Conjure you all, who hear me this Day, by the Respect which you owe to the Truth of the Gospel, to our Mother the Church of England, to the King, whose Day it is, that you now Celebrate, to the Public Peace without,
and lead quiet and peaceable Lives under him, in all Godliness and Honesty, as did this People in my Text, under Solomon; whose dutiful Submission to him, is the next thing to be consider'd,
and led quiet and peaceable Lives under him, in all Godliness and Honesty, as did this People in my Text, under Solomon; whose dutiful Submission to him, is the next thing to be considered,
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but having receiv'd his Commands to be gone, they departed, and went unto their Tents, every Man to his own Habitation, without any Dispute or Regret, to abide in his Calling to which he was call'd,
but having received his Commands to be gone, they departed, and went unto their Tents, every Man to his own Habitation, without any Dispute or Regret, to abide in his Calling to which he was called,
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It disclaims all Ʋsurpation, Popular, or Papal; neither Pope nor Presbyter may controul him; none but the great God, the only Ruler of Princes, can over-rule him;
It disclaims all Ʋsurpation, Popular, or Papal; neither Pope nor Presbyter may control him; none but the great God, the only Ruler of Princes, can overrule him;
tho' he should rend off the Mantle from our Bodies (as Saul did from Samuel; ) nay tho' he should Sentence us to Death, (of which, blessed be God and the King, there is no danger;) yet,
though he should rend off the Mantle from our Bodies (as Saul did from Samuel;) nay though he should Sentence us to Death, (of which, blessed be God and the King, there is no danger;) yet,
our blessed Saviour, living under Herod and Tiberius, and Crucified under Pontius Pilate; His Disciples, under Caligula, Claudius, Nero, and Domitian; Christian Bishops, under Heathen Persecutors; none of which ever Revil'd their Princes, or Resisted them.
our blessed Saviour, living under Herod and Tiberius, and crucified under Pontius Pilate; His Disciples, under Caligula, Claudius, Nero, and Domitian; Christian Bishops, under Heathen Persecutors; none of which ever Reviled their Princes, or Resisted them.
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Who questioned Saul for slaying the Priests, and revolting to Idolatry? Who questioned Joram a Parricide, and Murderer of his Nobles? or Joash, for his Idolatry, and slaying the High-Priest? Did the Sanhedrim do it? Who questioned Theodosius for Murderdering Six thousand innocent persons? Who questioned Constance, Valens, or Julian the Apostate? Who traduc'd their Persons,
Who questioned Saul for slaying the Priests, and revolting to Idolatry? Who questioned Jhoram a Parricide, and Murderer of his Nobles? or Joash, for his Idolatry, and slaying the High-Priest? Did the Sanhedrim do it? Who questioned Theodosius for Murderdering Six thousand innocent Persons? Who questioned Constance, Valens, or Julian the Apostate? Who traduced their Persons,
or Dignities, or offer'd them any tumultuous Affronts, or Remonstrances? So that unless we, in these latter days, do understand the Mind of God, better than the Jewish Church, and the Primitive Christians did;
or Dignities, or offered them any tumultuous Affronts, or Remonstrances? So that unless we, in these latter days, do understand the Mind of God, better than the Jewish Church, and the Primitive Christians did;
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for he is made our King by God's Law, of which the Law of the Land is only Declarative: 'Tis God alone who can take Vengeance of him, if he does amiss;
for he is made our King by God's Law, of which the Law of the Land is only Declarative: It's God alone who can take Vengeance of him, if he does amiss;
Upon his Providence are we oblig'd to depend, who never fails to help Religious Men and Kingdoms in their Distresses, and makes all things work together for their good.
Upon his Providence Are we obliged to depend, who never fails to help Religious Men and Kingdoms in their Distresses, and makes all things work together for their good.
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The Jews say, That the Keys of the Temple were not hung at the High Priests Girdle; but laid every Night under Solomon's Pillow, as belonging to his Charge.
The jews say, That the Keys of the Temple were not hung At the High Priests Girdle; but laid every Night under Solomon's Pillow, as belonging to his Charge.
this he hath freely undertaken, beyond our Expectations, (if not Deserts:) And if he be not so good as his Word, at last, I pray God the Fault be not ours.
this he hath freely undertaken, beyond our Expectations, (if not Deserts:) And if he be not so good as his Word, At last, I pray God the Fault be not ours.
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The Ark of God was not shaken, as many fear'd it would have been, at the Death of our late gracious Soveraign Lord, King Charles the Second; but continued steady, without the least Commotion.
The Ark of God was not shaken, as many feared it would have been, At the Death of our late gracious Sovereign Lord, King Charles the Second; but continued steady, without the least Commotion.
and undeserved Goodness towards us, made in his Privy Council this time Twelvemonth, have been still renewed, repeated and multiply'd to us, in despight of all our Ingratitude;
and undeserved goodness towards us, made in his Privy Council this time Twelvemonth, have been still renewed, repeated and multiplied to us, in despite of all our Ingratitude;
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Was he ever worse than his Word to any Man? Or what ground hath he given any of us, to apprehend that he ever will be so? Who was ever so exceeding tender of his Honour as he? so Just to all;
Was he ever Worse than his Word to any Man? Or what ground hath he given any of us, to apprehend that he ever will be so? Who was ever so exceeding tender of his Honour as he? so Just to all;
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or remain dissatisfied, when he hath given us the best Security that our Cause admits of? Or quarrel for more, when we have enough? Or how can we ever hope to be the better, by provoking him, in whose Pleasure we are so Happy? Why should we endanger the losing of those substantial blessings we have, by snapping at the shadow, which we can never catch,
or remain dissatisfied, when he hath given us the best Security that our Cause admits of? Or quarrel for more, when we have enough? Or how can we ever hope to be the better, by provoking him, in whose Pleasure we Are so Happy? Why should we endanger the losing of those substantial blessings we have, by snapping At the shadow, which we can never catch,
for their Promises are Donatives, and 'tis reason the Doner should have the explaining of his own mind; when they to whom he promised it, owe it chiefly,
for their Promises Are Donatives, and it's reason the Doner should have the explaining of his own mind; when they to whom he promised it, owe it chiefly,
And how can we declaim enough then against those Jugling Hypocrites among us, who talk of nothing but their Zeal for Religion, whilst they design nothing but Rebellion? Who, to get a misunderstanding between the King and his People, use all the Black Art and Industry, which quick-sighted Malice can teach them, to Poison the unthinking People with strong Suspitions of his Majesties Truth, Honour and Justice? We must be wanting to our Religion, King, Church and State, if we should tamely suffer our People to be seduc'd into such groundless Fears and Jealousies; and not tell them, That if these Profligate Wretches, did not transgress all the bounds of Truth, Reason and Modesty, they could not possibly render him suspected, much less odious; and that if their Impudence were not equal to their Malice, they could never make such false and scandalous Reflections upon his Person and Government, as they daily do.
And how can we declaim enough then against those Juggling Hypocrites among us, who talk of nothing but their Zeal for Religion, while they Design nothing but Rebellion? Who, to get a misunderstanding between the King and his People, use all the Black Art and Industry, which quick-sighted Malice can teach them, to Poison the unthinking People with strong Suspicions of his Majesties Truth, Honour and justice? We must be wanting to our Religion, King, Church and State, if we should tamely suffer our People to be seduced into such groundless Fears and Jealousies; and not tell them, That if these Profligate Wretches, did not transgress all the bounds of Truth, Reason and Modesty, they could not possibly render him suspected, much less odious; and that if their Impudence were not equal to their Malice, they could never make such false and scandalous Reflections upon his Person and Government, as they daily do.
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Did our Religion ever Flourish more than now? Were we ever more Considerable either at Home or Abroad? Would you fain see another Rebellion spring out of the Ashes of the Two last;
Did our Religion ever Flourish more than now? Were we ever more Considerable either At Home or Abroad? Would you fain see Another Rebellion spring out of the Ashes of the Two last;
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let them Govern the Kingdom, and be thankful to his Majesty for keeping such Guards about him, as may be a Terror to Evil-doers, and a safeguard to them that do well.
let them Govern the Kingdom, and be thankful to his Majesty for keeping such Guards about him, as may be a Terror to Evildoers, and a safeguard to them that do well.
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whether they themselves are obedient to the Civil and Ecclesiastical Laws, which they seem so Zealous to maintain, that they fear we shall all be undone,
whither they themselves Are obedient to the Civil and Ecclesiastical Laws, which they seem so Zealous to maintain, that they Fear we shall all be undone,
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and to enrich themselves, as some once did, with the Spoil and Plunder of their Neighbours? Will you tamely suffer them, to pull down the goodly Fabrick of Church and State, to mend their own Fortunes, which are as desperate, perhaps,
and to enrich themselves, as Some once did, with the Spoil and Plunder of their Neighbours? Will you tamely suffer them, to pull down the goodly Fabric of Church and State, to mend their own Fortune's, which Are as desperate, perhaps,
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as their Designs? And will you venture the spoiling of all, in hopes of mending your selves in One Circumstance? Did not God ordain Adam to rule over his Wife, without giving her,
as their Designs? And will you venture the spoiling of all, in hope's of mending your selves in One Circumstance? Did not God ordain Adam to Rule over his Wife, without giving her,
or her Children, any Commission to limit his Power? What was given to him in his Person, was also given to his Posterity; and the Paternal Government, continued Monarchical from him to the Flood;
or her Children, any Commission to limit his Power? What was given to him in his Person, was also given to his Posterity; and the Paternal Government, continued Monarchical from him to the Flood;
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And so what Right or Title the People can have, or what Commission, either of Limitation or Mixture, to restrain that Supremacy which was as unlimited in Adam, as any Act of his Will, (it being due to the Supreme Fatherhood, ) or from what time it commenced, the Scripture no were tells us.
And so what Right or Title the People can have, or what Commission, either of Limitation or Mixture, to restrain that Supremacy which was as unlimited in Adam, as any Act of his Will, (it being due to the Supreme Fatherhood,) or from what time it commenced, the Scripture no were tells us.
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Where is the Peoples Charter extant, either in Nature or Scripture, for invading the Rights of the Crown? Or what Authority can they have from either, to introduce their Devices of presiding over Him, whom God and Nature hath set over them? Nay,
Where is the Peoples Charter extant, either in Nature or Scripture, for invading the Rights of the Crown? Or what authority can they have from either, to introduce their Devices of presiding over Him, whom God and Nature hath Set over them? Nay,
if he exceed, or put those Conditional Limitations in Execution? Nor can the King himself divest himself of his Supremacy, or discharge his Subjects of their Allegiance. And if any Monarch will be so free-hearted,
if he exceed, or put those Conditional Limitations in Execution? Nor can the King himself divest himself of his Supremacy, or discharge his Subject's of their Allegiance. And if any Monarch will be so freehearted,
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and take a New one from his Subjects (as some Inferiour Magistrates do from him) quam diu se bene gesserit, or durante beneplacito populi, during the Pleasure of our Sovereign Lords the People; he forgets that it was a Divine Hand coming out of the Clouds, which set the Crown on his Head; and that when there was but One good King upon the Face of the Earth, (only Solomon, ) their Original was deriv'd from God above, and not from the People beneath. For 'twas God himself who best knew it, that said, By me Kings Reign.
and take a New one from his Subject's (as Some Inferior Magistrates do from him) quam Diu se bene gesserit, or durante beneplacito People, during the Pleasure of our Sovereign lords the People; he forgets that it was a Divine Hand coming out of the Clouds, which Set the Crown on his Head; and that when there was but One good King upon the Face of the Earth, (only Solomon,) their Original was derived from God above, and not from the People beneath. For 'twas God himself who best knew it, that said, By me Kings Reign.
and by the Royal Concessions of him, and his Ancestors, do we enjoy our Liberties and Properties: And the Duty of Subjects to their Princes, of Servants to their Masters, and of Children to their Parents, is obliging to them,
and by the Royal Concessions of him, and his Ancestors, do we enjoy our Liberties and Properties: And the Duty of Subject's to their Princes, of Servants to their Masters, and of Children to their Parents, is obliging to them,
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for 'tis not the Result of Christianity or Policy, but a principle of Nature, which Religion doth not alter, but establish. Tho' Darius were an Alien, and an Enemy to his Religion, compelling to Idolatry, and kept the People of God in Captivity as Slaves;
for it's not the Result of Christianity or Policy, but a principle of Nature, which Religion does not altar, but establish. Though Darius were an Alien, and an Enemy to his Religion, compelling to Idolatry, and kept the People of God in Captivity as Slaves;
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And as our Religion is not Evangelium armatum, nor will suffer us to rise up against our King, Vi & Armis, not to be done without the Violation of all the Laws of God and Man;
And as our Religion is not Evangelium armatum, nor will suffer us to rise up against our King, Vi & Armis, not to be done without the Violation of all the Laws of God and Man;
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so neither shall we ever have occasion to do it, as they had Precibus & Lachrymis, those pious Weapons, with which the Primitive Christians overcame the Tyranny of their Persecutors:
so neither shall we ever have occasion to do it, as they had Precibus & Lachrymis, those pious Weapons, with which the Primitive Christians overcame the Tyranny of their Persecutors:
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and he who can turn it whithersoever he will, hath inclined it hitherto, (and I trust will always do) to the Protection of the Church of England: Wherein we have his Royal Word for our Security;
and he who can turn it whithersoever he will, hath inclined it hitherto, (and I trust will always do) to the Protection of the Church of England: Wherein we have his Royal Word for our Security;
We can appeal to his Sacred Majesty, how we adher'd (as became us) to his Right for Conscience-sake; tho' against that, which some short-sighted Polititians,
We can appeal to his Sacred Majesty, how we adhered (as became us) to his Right for Conscience-sake; though against that, which Some shortsighted Politicians,
and ever will be, to do their best to prevent his. And therefore the Venient Romani, the groundless Jealousies of Popery's coming in, which alarums the Rabble, shall not be such a scar-crow, as to fright us out of our Wits and Religion; nor shall it ever exasperate or enrage us, to do any thing that is wicked upon the apprehensions of it;
and ever will be, to do their best to prevent his. And Therefore the Venient Romani, the groundless Jealousies of Popery's coming in, which alarms the Rabble, shall not be such a scarecrow, as to fright us out of our Wits and Religion; nor shall it ever exasperate or enrage us, to do any thing that is wicked upon the apprehensions of it;
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for he naturally abhors Sanguine Sacrifices: Upon which consideration, he hath been pleased, by his own Royal and voluntary Declaration, to renew and confirm to his Subjects, the best Magna Charta that every they had:
for he naturally abhors Sanguine Sacrifices: Upon which consideration, he hath been pleased, by his own Royal and voluntary Declaration, to renew and confirm to his Subject's, the best Magna Charta that every they had:
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And how chearfully the Members of it, have spent their Blood and Treasure in his own, his late Majesty's, and his Father's Service: And how they stand affected to his Prerogative, upon which they know all Popular Encroachments to be as fatal, as Inundations of the Sea:
And how cheerfully the Members of it, have spent their Blood and Treasure in his own, his late Majesty's, and his Father's Service: And how they stand affected to his Prerogative, upon which they know all Popular Encroachments to be as fatal, as Inundations of the Sea:
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He is very well content, we should be as faithful to God, as we are to him; as true to our Religion, as to our King: God Preserve and Prosper him for it. Alas!
He is very well content, we should be as faithful to God, as we Are to him; as true to our Religion, as to our King: God Preserve and Prosper him for it. Alas!
We do but flatter our selves, if ever we hope to be Govern'd, without that which is commonly call'd an Arbitrary Power, (let the Word sound never so harshly:) The only question is, Who shall have it? Whether it shall be in the King, or the People? In one or many? And the Denial of necessary Powers for the safety of the Kingdom;
We do but flatter our selves, if ever we hope to be Governed, without that which is commonly called an Arbitrary Power, (let the Word found never so harshly:) The only question is, Who shall have it? Whither it shall be in the King, or the People? In one or many? And the Denial of necessary Powers for the safety of the Kingdom;
as I do, Supreme and Absolute. ) True it is, That if this be vested in one, the People are over-apt to call it Tyranny; but if in many, they are pleased to christen it, by the glorious Name of Liberty: Tho' if Tyranny consist not in the abundance, but abuse of Power; not in the uncontroulableness, but unreasonableness; not in the exercise, but excess of it;
as I do, Supreme and Absolute.) True it is, That if this be vested in one, the People Are over-apt to call it Tyranny; but if in many, they Are pleased to christen it, by the glorious Name of Liberty: Though if Tyranny consist not in the abundance, but abuse of Power; not in the uncontrollableness, but unreasonableness; not in the exercise, but excess of it;
Nor are Common-Wealths more secur'd from this sort of Tyranny than Monarchies. Our own Statute Laws acknowledge, That our King is subject to none but God;
Nor Are Common-Wealths more secured from this sort of Tyranny than Monarchies. Our own Statute Laws acknowledge, That our King is Subject to none but God;
and that he hath an Imperial Crown; and they call his Kingdom an Empire: And by the Common Law, the King is neither inferior to the Three Estates, nor co-ordinate with them;
and that he hath an Imperial Crown; and they call his Kingdom an Empire: And by the Common Law, the King is neither inferior to the Three Estates, nor coordinate with them;
but is Major Ʋniversis, as well as Singulis; Greater than all of them, as well collectively, as singly. The Parliament doth but propound, prepare, and present the Project of the Law;
but is Major Ʋniversis, as well as Singulis; Greater than all of them, as well collectively, as singly. The Parliament does but propound, prepare, and present the Project of the Law;
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And therefore let not the Dragon's Tail pretend now to lead the Head, least after much fruitless Toil, it draw the Body of Three Kingdoms into the Ditch. Things are not always in themselves, as they appear to us:
And Therefore let not the Dragon's Tail pretend now to led the Head, least After much fruitless Toil, it draw the Body of Three Kingdoms into the Ditch. Things Are not always in themselves, as they appear to us:
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this would look like a Glorious State of Liberty indeed, through a pair of Popular Spectacles: But if the King, who is the best Judge of publick Necessity, should see this, would presently ruine his Kingdom;
this would look like a Glorious State of Liberty indeed, through a pair of Popular Spectacles: But if the King, who is the best Judge of public Necessity, should see this, would presently ruin his Kingdom;
and that he may make a Grant with a Non obstante to them: And indeed the Power of Dispensing with particular Laws, in some Emergencies, is such a Lex Coronae, such a Prerogative, without which, no Kingdom can be well Govern'd,
and that he may make a Grant with a Non Obstacle to them: And indeed the Power of Dispensing with particular Laws, in Some Emergencies, is such a Lex Coronae, such a Prerogative, without which, no Kingdom can be well Governed,
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For there never was yet, nor ever will be, any humane Law, fram'd with such exact Skill and Policy, that it might not, on some occasion or other, be burdensom to the Subject,
For there never was yet, nor ever will be, any humane Law, framed with such exact Skill and Policy, that it might not, on Some occasion or other, be burdensome to the Subject,
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And therefore in all Government, there must be a power Paramount to the written Law; and we have good reason to bless God, that this is lodg'd but in one, and in him whom he hath set over us, to be his Vicegerent; by whose Authority, they who break the Letter of the Law, in pure Zeal and Loyalty, to serve the ends of Government,
And Therefore in all Government, there must be a power Paramount to the written Law; and we have good reason to bless God, that this is lodged but in one, and in him whom he hath Set over us, to be his Vicegerent; by whose authority, they who break the letter of the Law, in pure Zeal and Loyalty, to serve the ends of Government,
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and upon the false Suggestions and Depositions of them, who were afterwards judicially convicted of being Perjur'd Villains, should happen to run the Kingdom into one Mischief, out of pure Zeal to avoid another:
and upon the false Suggestions and Depositions of them, who were afterwards judicially convicted of being Perjured Villains, should happen to run the Kingdom into one Mischief, out of pure Zeal to avoid Another:
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Must the Kingdom be consum'd in a general Conflagration, as the greatest City of it once was, by Law? If Contra Hostem Publicum quilibet Homo Miles, be as true as it is a Common Maxime, That every Man is in Commission, to suppress a publick Rebellion;
Must the Kingdom be consumed in a general Conflagration, as the greatest city of it once was, by Law? If Contra Hostem Publicum Quilibet Homo Miles, be as true as it is a Common Maxim, That every Man is in Commission, to suppress a public Rebellion;
then why such an Out-cry, as if we were all undone, or, might be so by force of Popish Arms? Why should Protestants only be at liberty, to spend their Blood for the King and Kingdom's Safety,
then why such an Outcry, as if we were all undone, or, might be so by force of Popish Arms? Why should Protestants only be At liberty, to spend their Blood for the King and Kingdom's Safety,
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and the Papists sit still, and look on? Or why may not the King suspend such a Law, when there is Hannibal ad portas, as the Diseases of State, and the various Exigences,
and the Papists fit still, and look on? Or why may not the King suspend such a Law, when there is Hannibal ad portas, as the Diseases of State, and the various Exigences,
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and posture of Affairs require, and his own Prudence and Discretion shall direct him, or invite him to it? I do not see what irregularities might not be fairly excused in such Exigences, by that Supreme Law of Necessity, which bears down all Transgressions.
and posture of Affairs require, and his own Prudence and Discretion shall Direct him, or invite him to it? I do not see what irregularities might not be fairly excused in such Exigences, by that Supreme Law of Necessity, which bears down all Transgressions.
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The King hath indeed promised to Govern by Law; but the safety of the People is an Exception, implied in every Monarchical Promise: Nor must Policy, or Popularity, prevail against Piety. And I am afraid, that some of them, who object this so smartly against the King, have forgot how many Statute-Laws they themselves have broken; and never yet call'd to account for them:
The King hath indeed promised to Govern by Law; but the safety of the People is an Exception, implied in every Monarchical Promise: Nor must Policy, or Popularity, prevail against Piety. And I am afraid, that Some of them, who Object this so smartly against the King, have forgotten how many Statute-laws they themselves have broken; and never yet called to account for them:
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We enjoy enough, and we have no reason to desire, that Men, of as unquestionable Loyalty as our selves, should be starved, because they are not of our Religion; when we neither deny them to be God's Israel, nor the King's People. We do not say, That the Church of Rome is not a True Church, tho' we affirm it to be a Corrupt one; we like their Body well,
We enjoy enough, and we have no reason to desire, that Men, of as unquestionable Loyalty as our selves, should be starved, Because they Are not of our Religion; when we neither deny them to be God's Israel, nor the King's People. We do not say, That the Church of Rome is not a True Church, though we affirm it to be a Corrupt one; we like their Body well,
Which we speak, not out of censure, but grief; for we pity their Errors, pray for their Conversion, and long for a Re-union, upon Terms of Faith, Truth, and Charity: Nor indeed, were we Catholicks, or Christians, if we did not.
Which we speak, not out of censure, but grief; for we pity their Errors, pray for their Conversion, and long for a Reunion, upon Terms of Faith, Truth, and Charity: Nor indeed, were we Catholics, or Christians, if we did not.
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We live, I know, in an unhappy Age, wherein every Man is made to pass for a Romanist in Masquerade, who will not be a bore-fac'd Rebel: He must break all the Ties of Faith, Truth, and Justice, and tamely subject all the Laws of God and the King, to the imperious Dictates of some sly popular Incendiaries;
We live, I know, in an unhappy Age, wherein every Man is made to pass for a Romanist in Masquerade, who will not be a bore-faced Rebel: He must break all the Ties of Faith, Truth, and justice, and tamely Subject all the Laws of God and the King, to the imperious Dictates of Some sly popular Incendiaries;
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or else he is condemn'd without Mercy, for a Betrayer of his Country, and one who is willing to part with his Birth-right, Priviledges, and Religion. But I have not so learned Christ;
or Else he is condemned without Mercy, for a Betrayer of his Country, and one who is willing to part with his Birthright, Privileges, and Religion. But I have not so learned christ;
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when he discharges it. And my Prayer to God shall always be, That the People of England (those especially committed to my charge) may prove themselves as Loyal, as did the People in my Text:
when he discharges it. And my Prayer to God shall always be, That the People of England (those especially committed to my charge) may prove themselves as Loyal, as did the People in my Text:
and such was that, which we celebrated on Saturday last ) and a time to Rejoyce, (for the light of God's Countenace lifted upon us, and our Relations: ) For this, we never had a more seasonable time, than that which gives a Being and Authority to our present meeting.
and such was that, which we celebrated on Saturday last) and a time to Rejoice, (for the Light of God's Countenance lifted upon us, and our Relations:) For this, we never had a more seasonable time, than that which gives a Being and authority to our present meeting.
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Which affords us as much reason to rejoyce, as the People in my Text had: Joy being an Eccho, a Religious Repercussion, arising from the enjoyment of God 's Mercy;
Which affords us as much reason to rejoice, as the People in my Text had: Joy being an Echo, a Religious Repercussion, arising from the enjoyment of God is Mercy;
and a fulness of joy, a dutiful Correspondence to the fulness of God's Mercy. Our returns must be answerable to our receipts. Nor will true Gratitude, be either sullen, or silent: If God gives us an Harvest of Mercy, he expects a Tithe of Joy.
and a fullness of joy, a dutiful Correspondence to the fullness of God's Mercy. Our returns must be answerable to our receipts. Nor will true Gratitude, be either sullen, or silent: If God gives us an Harvest of Mercy, he expects a Tithe of Joy.
And if such strong Cordials as these, which are now Administred to us, will not revive our drooping Spirits, and make the Life of Joy return into our Hearts;
And if such strong Cordials as these, which Are now Administered to us, will not revive our drooping Spirits, and make the Life of Joy return into our Hearts;
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1. Regi. The first thing at which they seem'd so transported, is for the Mercies of God shewn to David, in Himself, and in his Posterity; to Him, and to his Son Solomon, who succeeded him;
1. King. The First thing At which they seemed so transported, is for the mercies of God shown to David, in Himself, and in his Posterity; to Him, and to his Son Solomon, who succeeded him;
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For which his People do not force a smile in their Faces, but their Joy was Real and Cordial, it kept their residence in their Hearts. Not like some in this Kingdom, who were never more merry,
For which his People do not force a smile in their Faces, but their Joy was Real and Cordial, it kept their residence in their Hearts. Not like Some in this Kingdom, who were never more merry,
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then at his Majesties Afflictions; and yet now, upon the Turning of the times, fashion themselves to shew a Mirth (as well as they can) from their Teeth outwards; and pretend to be affected with Joy for that, which (if their former Words and Actions are to be credited,) is their greatest Grief, that they are not able to hinder:
then At his Majesties Afflictions; and yet now, upon the Turning of the times, fashion themselves to show a Mirth (as well as they can) from their Teeth outward; and pretend to be affected with Joy for that, which (if their former Words and Actions Are to be credited,) is their greatest Grief, that they Are not able to hinder:
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And if we understood either our Duty, or our Interest, our Necessities or Convenience, must needs concentre in the happiness of our Gracious Soveraign, which is Essential to our own. For unless God's Goodness be shewn to David his Servant, Israel his People must never expect it.
And if we understood either our Duty, or our Interest, our Necessities or Convenience, must needs concentre in the happiness of our Gracious Sovereign, which is Essential to our own. For unless God's goodness be shown to David his Servant, Israel his People must never expect it.
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It is now seasonable for us to consider, how Gracious God hath been to that Glorious Martyr, King Charles the First, in preserving and recalling his Posterity, to their own People and Inheritance, in setting his Two Sons upon his Throne. Those Stones, which the Builders rejected, have since been made the Head of the Corner:
It is now seasonable for us to Consider, how Gracious God hath been to that Glorious Martyr, King Charles the First, in preserving and recalling his Posterity, to their own People and Inheritance, in setting his Two Sons upon his Throne. Those Stones, which the Builders rejected, have since been made the Head of the Corner:
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His late Majesty of Blessed Memory, knew full well, that he was oblig'd by all the Ties of Honour, Justice and Conscience, to maintain the Crown, in its due and Legal course of Descent, (as he did) against that Traiterous Bill of Exclusion, which some restless Men would have Intruded upon him;
His late Majesty of Blessed Memory, knew full well, that he was obliged by all the Ties of Honour, justice and Conscience, to maintain the Crown, in its due and Legal course of Descent, (as he did) against that Traitorous Bill of Exclusion, which Some restless Men would have Intruded upon him;
who used all the Black Arts of Hell to rob his present Majesty of his Birth-right and Succession, and would have perverted the universal Principle of all Nations,
who used all the Black Arts of Hell to rob his present Majesty of his Birthright and Succession, and would have perverted the universal Principle of all nations,
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and terrible ones too: For the unthinking and easily-deluded Multitude, are by the sound of these, made Instruments to destroy the things themselves, which they so eagerly contended for;
and terrible ones too: For the unthinking and easily-deluded Multitude, Are by the found of these, made Instruments to destroy the things themselves, which they so eagerly contended for;
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For his last miraculous Deliverance from the sinking Gloucester-Frigat, that he did not then lose his Life with his Ship; whilst a great part of his Retinue perished in his sight:
For his last miraculous Deliverance from the sinking Gloucester-Frigat, that he did not then loose his Life with his Ship; while a great part of his Retinue perished in his sighed:
But that the God of our salvation, who shews his wonders in the deep, saved him out of many waters, for our preservation, and this days solemnity. We are likewise to bless Almighty God, for snatching him out of the Jaws of Destruction, by delivering him miraculously from that Ʋnnatural, and Hellish Conspiracy and Rebellion;
But that the God of our salvation, who shows his wonders in the deep, saved him out of many waters, for our preservation, and this days solemnity. We Are likewise to bless Almighty God, for snatching him out of the Jaws of Destruction, by delivering him miraculously from that Ʋnnatural, and Hellish conspiracy and Rebellion;
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which was the natural Product of their Black Bill of Exclusion: For they who would have Excluded the present King, confessed with their last Breaths, That they would have Murder'd the former, as well as him: From whence God's almighty Arm did rescue them and us; even because he had a favour unto us.
which was the natural Product of their Black Bill of Exclusion: For they who would have Excluded the present King, confessed with their last Breathes, That they would have Murdered the former, as well as him: From whence God's almighty Arm did rescue them and us; even Because he had a favour unto us.
for all those miraculous Concurrences of his Providence, which gave the Consecration to this glorious Day. All which comprehensive Mercies, call aloud upon us to sacrifice our unfeigned, hearty, Publick Thanks, with one Heart and Voice to God, for his transcendent Favours to David our King, and Israel his People.
for all those miraculous Concurrences of his Providence, which gave the Consecration to this glorious Day. All which comprehensive mercies, call aloud upon us to sacrifice our unfeigned, hearty, Public Thanks, with one Heart and Voice to God, for his transcendent Favours to David our King, and Israel his People.
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Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, (when all the Malice and Power of Hell was raised to destroy him) for keeping our gracious Soveraign, under the shadow of his Wing, to this day;
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, (when all the Malice and Power of Hell was raised to destroy him) for keeping our gracious Sovereign, under the shadow of his Wing, to this day;
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in assisting him by extraordinary Supplies of his Grace, to undergo, not only with Patience, but Chearfulness, the many Indignities they cast upon him,
in assisting him by extraordinary Supplies of his Grace, to undergo, not only with Patience, but Cheerfulness, the many Indignities they cast upon him,
Let us hang up our Votive Tables, and manifest our publick and chearful Sense of these Mercies on this solemn Festivity; and lest the more God in Mercy remembers us, the sooner we forget both him and our selves, let the rejoycing of our Lips, be seconded with the reformation of our Lives:
Let us hang up our Votive Tables, and manifest our public and cheerful Sense of these mercies on this solemn Festivity; and lest the more God in Mercy remembers us, the sooner we forget both him and our selves, let the rejoicing of our Lips, be seconded with the Reformation of our Lives:
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Let us love God, and one another, from this day forward, more than ever we did, for the King's sake. The better Christians we become, the better Subjects we shall be; and the better Neigbours too.
Let us love God, and one Another, from this day forward, more than ever we did, for the King's sake. The better Christians we become, the better Subject's we shall be; and the better Neighbours too.
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and remember that all outward formalities of Rejoycing, are but insignificant Ceremonies, if not accompanied with innocence, and integrity. To what purpose do we Ring our Bells; if we resolve to draw Iniquity with Cords of Vanity;
and Remember that all outward formalities of Rejoicing, Are but insignificant Ceremonies, if not accompanied with innocence, and integrity. To what purpose do we Ring our Bells'; if we resolve to draw Iniquity with Cords of Vanity;
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and our Heads? To what end shall we kindle Bone-fires, if we resolve to enkindle the Flames of God's displeasure, by our provoking Sins to devour us, into whose Hands it will be a fearful thing to fall;
and our Heads? To what end shall we kindle Bonfires, if we resolve to enkindle the Flames of God's displeasure, by our provoking Sins to devour us, into whose Hands it will be a fearful thing to fallen;
and our Enemies; nay, and the Enemies of God, and all goodness too? For God's sake, for the King's sake, for the Church of England 's sake, be dutiful Subjects to the King of Heaven in the first place;
and our Enemies; nay, and the Enemies of God, and all Goodness too? For God's sake, for the King's sake, for the Church of England is sake, be dutiful Subject's to the King of Heaven in the First place;
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Make him a constant Patron of thy Church and Truth: Protect his Person; and prosper his Government. Bless him with wise and safe Councils; and give him courage and constancy to pursue them.
Make him a constant Patron of thy Church and Truth: Pact his Person; and prosper his Government. Bless him with wise and safe Councils; and give him courage and constancy to pursue them.
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Bless him in his Royal Consort, our gracious Queen MARY; the partner of his Afflictions, as well as of his Glories; and in that good time, which shall be best for her and us, fulfil her Joys;
Bless him in his Royal Consort, our gracious Queen MARY; the partner of his Afflictions, as well as of his Glories; and in that good time, which shall be best for her and us, fulfil her Joys;
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that we, his Subjects, under thee, may see with joy and gladness of Heart, That thou, of thine infinite Goodness, dost help thine Anointed; and that thou wilt hear him from thy Holy Heaven;
that we, his Subject's, under thee, may see with joy and gladness of Heart, That thou, of thine infinite goodness, dost help thine Anointed; and that thou wilt hear him from thy Holy Heaven;
