A discourse of penal laws in matter of religion endeavouring to prove that there is no necessity of inflicting or continuing them : first delivered in a sermon ... occasioned by His Majesties late gracious declaration for liberty of conscience, and now humbly offer'd to the consideration of the publick / by James Paston ...
and knowing withall how great Power he had in Heaven, and remembring what was recorded of Elias; (a much Inferior Prophet) That he had call'd down Fire from thence to consume the Captains and their Fiftys, who were sent to Apprehend him:
and knowing withal how great Power he had in Heaven, and remembering what was recorded of Elias; (a much Inferior Prophet) That he had called down Fire from thence to consume the Captains and their Fiftys, who were sent to Apprehend him:
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They, in the Transport of their Zeal, desir'd the like Revenge upon these Inhospitable Samaritans; and ask'd this great Prophet, Lord wilt thou, that we command down Fire from Heaven,
They, in the Transport of their Zeal, desired the like Revenge upon these Inhospitable Samaritans; and asked this great Prophet, Lord wilt thou, that we command down Fire from Heaven,
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he means, they knew not, or consider not the Oeconomy or Order of the Gospel: They consider not what Temper and Disposition that requires in its Professors and Propagators.
he means, they knew not, or Consider not the Oeconomy or Order of the Gospel: They Consider not what Temper and Disposition that requires in its Professors and Propagators.
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Men so good, that they had forsaken all to follow Christ, even whilst he was look'd upon by the Chief-Priests, and Scribes, and Pharises, by the Herodians, and by the generality of the People to be an Impostor, and an Enemy to the establish'd Government:
Men so good, that they had forsaken all to follow christ, even while he was looked upon by the Chief-priests, and Scribes, and Pharisees, by the Herodians, and by the generality of the People to be an Impostor, and an Enemy to the established Government:
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they had seen the Holy Examples of his Life, they had heard his Doctrines, of Humility, of Meekness, of Charity, of Long-Suffering and Forbearance; these Doctrines they had been taught from his own Mouth:
they had seen the Holy Examples of his Life, they had herd his Doctrines, of Humility, of Meekness, of Charity, of Long-Suffering and Forbearance; these Doctrines they had been taught from his own Mouth:
and best of Preachers, grow so Impatient, when they meet with Opposition, that no less than Fire from Heaven will suffice to Revenge them upon their Opposers:
and best of Preachers, grow so Impatient, when they meet with Opposition, that no less than Fire from Heaven will suffice to Revenge them upon their Opposers:
The Samaritans were guilty of a high provoking Sin, in refusing to give Reception to the Son of God, who came to Save them from eternal Ruine, and unspeakable Misery;
The Samaritans were guilty of a high provoking since, in refusing to give Reception to the Son of God, who Come to Save them from Eternal Ruin, and unspeakable Misery;
when we meet with Opposition in the performance of it, and thereupon grew Impatient, and desirous of Revenge, we become Guilty of a Fault, which deserves Rebuke. For,
when we meet with Opposition in the performance of it, and thereupon grew Impatient, and desirous of Revenge, we become Guilty of a Fault, which deserves Rebuke. For,
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but we Read of no such violent transports of Passion and Zeal in Christ, the prime Author of the Gospel: There appears in him nothing but Meekness and Humility.
but we Read of no such violent transports of Passion and Zeal in christ, the prime Author of the Gospel: There appears in him nothing but Meekness and Humility.
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and when Almighty foretells of him by his Prophet, he describes him, As one so gentle, that he should not break the bruised Reed, nor quench the smoaking Flax.
and when Almighty foretells of him by his Prophet, he describes him, As one so gentle, that he should not break the Bruised Reed, nor quench the smoking Flax.
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for the Law was delivered with the Terrors of Thunderings and Lightnings, and the Sword made way for its Professors, by rooting the Enemies of God out the Land of Canaan. God Almighty then Styles himself the Lord of Hosts, and appears in Camps and Armies;
for the Law was Delivered with the Terrors of Thunderings and Lightnings, and the Sword made Way for its Professors, by rooting the Enemies of God out the Land of Canaan. God Almighty then Styles himself the Lord of Hosts, and appears in Camps and Armies;
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all the first born of Egypt are smitten with sudden Death. And Moses 's Law more over inflicted Death upon several sorts of Criminals among themselves.
all the First born of Egypt Are smitten with sudden Death. And Moses is Law more over inflicted Death upon several sorts of Criminals among themselves.
the Prophet mention'd in this Chapter by the Disciples, call'd down Fire from Heaven, upon the Captains and their Fiftys who were sent to apprehend him.
the Prophet mentioned in this Chapter by the Disciples, called down Fire from Heaven, upon the Captains and their Fiftys who were sent to apprehend him.
These and many other Instances we have in the Old Testament, shewing the vindictive Behaviour of the Asserters and Propagators of the Law, towards those who infring'd or oppos'd it.
These and many other Instances we have in the Old Testament, showing the vindictive Behaviour of the Asserters and Propagators of the Law, towards those who infringed or opposed it.
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And when notwithstanding all these wonderful Works of Love, he is led as a Lamb to the Slaughter, and as a Sheep before her Shearer is Dumb, he opens not his Mouth,
And when notwithstanding all these wondered Works of Love, he is led as a Lamb to the Slaughter, and as a Sheep before her Shearer is Dumb, he Opens not his Mouth,
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No exterior Force, no outward Punishments are made necessary in the Gospel. For the Christian Church was to overcome its Adversaries by meekness, to conquer by patient Suffering, to silence its Gainsayers by Martyrdom.
No exterior Force, no outward Punishments Are made necessary in the Gospel. For the Christian Church was to overcome its Adversaries by meekness, to conquer by patient Suffering, to silence its Gainsayers by Martyrdom.
And this gentle course was taken also in succeeding Ages, and the Church grew and flourish'd by being irregated by the Blood, not of Adversaries, but of its Martyr'd Children;
And this gentle course was taken also in succeeding Ages, and the Church grew and flourished by being irregated by the Blood, not of Adversaries, but of its Martyred Children;
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There was no rooting out of a Canaanite, no slaying of Old and Young, Infant and Suckling, Sheep and Oxen. And when Christians took up Arms, it was in Defence of their Goverours,
There was no rooting out of a Canaanite, no slaying of Old and Young, Infant and Suckling, Sheep and Oxen. And when Christians took up Arms, it was in Defence of their Governors,
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and by Temporal Authority, upon which account they often laid down their Lives, but would not otherwise lift up their Hands to defend themselves from their Persecuting Enemies. For,
and by Temporal authority, upon which account they often laid down their Lives, but would not otherwise lift up their Hands to defend themselves from their Persecuting Enemies. For,
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It is evident from their being so prone to be carried away by a different Spirit from that of the Gospel; we see it even in these two Disciples of our Saviour,
It is evident from their being so prove to be carried away by a different Spirit from that of the Gospel; we see it even in these two Disciples of our Saviour,
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or some other outward Penalties are necessary for the support of Christian Religion, and that it cannot subsist without confiscating the Goods of its Opposers, Stripes and Imprisonments, Hanging and Quartering and other like Penalties inflicted upon the persons of the Adversaries;
or Some other outward Penalties Are necessary for the support of Christian Religion, and that it cannot subsist without confiscating the Goods of its Opposers, Stripes and Imprisonments, Hanging and Quartering and other like Penalties inflicted upon the Persons of the Adversaries;
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and therefore I cannot see, what Spirit they are of, who so zealously assert the necessity of such outward Penal Laws. I know it has been frequently urg'd by some, that the reason why the Primitive Christians made no use of them, was because they were not protected by the Civil Power;
and Therefore I cannot see, what Spirit they Are of, who so zealously assert the necessity of such outward Penal Laws. I know it has been frequently urged by Some, that the reason why the Primitive Christians made no use of them, was Because they were not protected by the Civil Power;
and another when by being favour'd by the Civil Magistrate they were in a condition to Persecute one another? That Christ design'd that the Meekness of his Followers, in the times of Persecution, should be only a trick to Wheedle,
and Another when by being favoured by the Civil Magistrate they were in a condition to Persecute one Another? That christ designed that the Meekness of his Followers, in the times of Persecution, should be only a trick to Wheedle,
As 1. Whether Christ did not design Unity in his Church? 2. What means himself has appointed to effect this Design? 3. Whether outward Force has not been made use of to this purpose? 4. Whence this outward Force did proceed? 5. Whether this outward Force be always and alike necessary? 6. In whose Power it is to Inflict, or remit Temporal Punishments?
As 1. Whither christ did not Design Unity in his Church? 2. What means himself has appointed to Effect this Design? 3. Whither outward Force has not been made use of to this purpose? 4. Whence this outward Force did proceed? 5. Whither this outward Force be always and alike necessary? 6. In whose Power it is to Inflict, or remit Temporal Punishments?
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And in his Prayer, he thus Supplicates his Heavenly Father, Holy Father, keep through thine own Name those, whom thou hast given me, that they may be one as we are;
And in his Prayer, he thus Supplicates his Heavenly Father, Holy Father, keep through thine own Name those, whom thou hast given me, that they may be one as we Are;
and that the whole Multitude of them that believ'd were of one Heart, and of one Soul, I therefore the Prisoner of the Lord, beseech you (says the Apostle ) that ye walk worthy of the Vocation wherewith ye are called.
and that the Whole Multitude of them that believed were of one Heart, and of one Soul, I Therefore the Prisoner of the Lord, beseech you (Says the Apostle) that you walk worthy of the Vocation wherewith you Are called.
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and the same Apostle, Now I beseech you Brethren, that ye all speak the same thing, and that ye be perfectly joyn'd together in the same Mind, and in the same Judgement.
and the same Apostle, Now I beseech you Brothers, that you all speak the same thing, and that you be perfectly joined together in the same Mind, and in the same Judgement.
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and that they who submitted not to her Determinations, should be look'd upon as Heathens and Publicans; that is, should be depriv'd of the ordinary Means of Salvation.
and that they who submitted not to her Determinations, should be looked upon as heathens and Publicans; that is, should be deprived of the ordinary Means of Salvation.
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For as our English Chronicle tells us, it was first put in Execution in the Reign of Henry IV. and continued Un-repealed till about the middle of the Reign of the late King;
For as our English Chronicle tells us, it was First put in Execution in the Reign of Henry IV. and continued Un-repealed till about the middle of the Reign of the late King;
and even since the Reformation there have been several other Laws made for the External Punishment of Dissenters from this Church: Twelve Pence a Sunday, Twenty Pounds a Month, taking away the Goods, Imprisoning and Banishing Excommunicate Persons;
and even since the Reformation there have been several other Laws made for the External Punishment of Dissenters from this Church: Twelve Pence a Sunday, Twenty Pounds a Monn, taking away the Goods, Imprisoning and Banishing Excommunicate Persons;
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such outward Punishments and others more severe, have been inflicted even under Protestant Princes, upon the Disobedient and Dissenting in matters of Religion,
such outward Punishments and Others more severe, have been inflicted even under Protestant Princes, upon the Disobedient and Dissenting in matters of Religion,
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And indeed almost all sorts of Men, I may say all, who have had opportunity by being assisted by the Civil Magistrate, have at one time or other thus punish'd those that have Dissented from them;
And indeed almost all sorts of Men, I may say all, who have had opportunity by being assisted by the Civil Magistrate, have At one time or other thus punished those that have Dissented from them;
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and the very same kind of Men, nay sometimes the very same Men, who have been very Clamorous against such Severities under one Government, have themselves inflicted them under another.
and the very same kind of Men, nay sometime the very same Men, who have been very Clamorous against such Severities under one Government, have themselves inflicted them under Another.
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There is no Power but of God, says the Apostle. The Kings and Emperours of the World had a power from him before ever there was a Christian Church: And the Christian Church had its power,
There is no Power but of God, Says the Apostle. The Kings and emperors of the World had a power from him before ever there was a Christian Church: And the Christian Church had its power,
And this appears by considering that there were no Co-ercive Penal Laws to compel men to Unity in Christian Religion, till Kings and Emperours became Christian;
And this appears by considering that there were no Coercive Penal Laws to compel men to Unity in Christian Religion, till Kings and emperors became Christian;
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but flourish'd and wonderfully increas'd, during the first three hundred years, when all the Kings and Emperours in the World, instead of supporting it, endeavour'd by all means, wheresoever it appear'd, to suppress it;
but flourished and wonderfully increased, during the First three hundred Years, when all the Kings and emperors in the World, instead of supporting it, endeavoured by all means, wheresoever it appeared, to suppress it;
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by Flatteries and Temptations or Honour, they endeavour'd to Allure its Professors from it, by Scorns and Reproaches to shame them, by the most severe Banishments and Imprisonments, by the most cruel Tortures and Deaths to Terrify them.
by Flatteries and Temptations or Honour, they endeavoured to Allure its Professors from it, by Scorns and Reproaches to shame them, by the most severe Banishments and Imprisonments, by the most cruel Tortures and Death's to Terrify them.
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And it is considerable, that Dissenting in matters of Religion is not always guilty of the same degree of Malignity, In all probability the first Dissenters had more of Pride in their Dissenting:
And it is considerable, that Dissenting in matters of Religion is not always guilty of the same degree of Malignity, In all probability the First Dissenters had more of Pride in their Dissenting:
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These things consider'd, no man can say, that there is always the same reason for putting Penal Laws in Execution, especially when they, who are lyable to be punish'd by them, are so numerous, that it is the way to make a Kingdom Desolate,
These things considered, no man can say, that there is always the same reason for putting Penal Laws in Execution, especially when they, who Are liable to be punished by them, Are so numerous, that it is the Way to make a Kingdom Desolate,
Namely, in whose Power it is to inflict or not to inflict Temporal Punishments? And sure it is in the Kings or Civil Governours, he can remit as well as punish,
Namely, in whose Power it is to inflict or not to inflict Temporal Punishments? And sure it is in the Kings or Civil Governors, he can remit as well as Punish,
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and where the same Person is suppos'd to be invested with the supreme directive, and the supreme coercive Power too, there sure that person has Power to determine when such Penalties are to be inflicted, suspended or abrogated,
and where the same Person is supposed to be invested with the supreme directive, and the supreme coercive Power too, there sure that person has Power to determine when such Penalties Are to be inflicted, suspended or abrogated,
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The result therefore of what has been said upon these six Considerations, is this Namely, That though Christ design'd Unity in his Church and Religion,
The result Therefore of what has been said upon these six Considerations, is this Namely, That though christ designed Unity in his Church and Religion,
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When outward Penalties have been inflicted, they were inflicted by the Temporal Authority. That the inflicting these outward Penalties is not always and alike necessary;
When outward Penalties have been inflicted, they were inflicted by the Temporal authority. That the inflicting these outward Penalties is not always and alike necessary;
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Let us therefore calmly consider, what reason or ground there is for the mighty Outcry, that there is amongst some men against Tolleration in matters of Religion? As if all were lost,
Let us Therefore calmly Consider, what reason or ground there is for the mighty Outcry, that there is among Some men against Toleration in matters of Religion? As if all were lost,
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namely, to hear the same persons inveigh against the French King for Executing the Penal Laws against Dissenters in France, and against their own King for Suspending the Penal Laws against Dissenters in his Dominions;
namely, to hear the same Persons inveigh against the French King for Executing the Penal Laws against Dissenters in France, and against their own King for Suspending the Penal Laws against Dissenters in his Dominions;
against that King for Persecuting his Subjects, and against this King for not Persecuting his: So St. John Baptist, Came neither Eating nor Drinking;
against that King for Persecuting his Subject's, and against this King for not Persecuting his: So Saint John Baptist, Come neither Eating nor Drinking;
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they seem not to consider the nature of that power, which Christ put into the Hands of his Church, which extended only to Teaching, Exhorting, Rebuking, Administring Sacraments and Excommunicating:
they seem not to Consider the nature of that power, which christ put into the Hands of his Church, which extended only to Teaching, Exhorting, Rebuking, Administering Sacraments and Excommunicating:
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But now it may be some will be ready here to object, that whiles I Discourse thus, I seem to forget two main things, which particularize our Circumstances; Namely, 1st.
But now it may be Some will be ready Here to Object, that while I Discourse thus, I seem to forget two main things, which particularise our circumstances; Namely, 1st.
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How His Majesty has been pleas'd to ingage Himself to protect the present establish'd Church of England. 2dly. What the particular constitution of Government is in these Kingdoms under His Majesty.
How His Majesty has been pleased to engage Himself to Pact the present established Church of England. 2dly. What the particular constitution of Government is in these Kingdoms under His Majesty.
The Church may be protected and effectually too, though the Civil Magistrate inflicts not Temporal Punishments upon those that Dissent from her, for Dissenting.
The Church may be protected and effectually too, though the Civil Magistrate inflicts not Temporal Punishments upon those that Dissent from her, for Dissenting.
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as by Law Established, and in the quiet and full Enjoyment of all her Possessions without any Molestation or Disturbance whatsoever, How Happy would the primitive Christians have thought themselves, might they have had such Protection.
as by Law Established, and in the quiet and full Enjoyment of all her Possessions without any Molestation or Disturbance whatsoever, How Happy would the primitive Christians have Thought themselves, might they have had such Protection.
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Nay, it is considerable, that it seems not improbable that taking away the smart of Penal Laws from a Churches Adversaries, may make that Church more safe because it may make them less Industrious to Destroy her,
Nay, it is considerable, that it seems not improbable that taking away the smart of Penal Laws from a Churches Adversaries, may make that Church more safe Because it may make them less Industria to Destroy her,
for the first Canon says that, The Kings Power within His Realms of England, Scotland and Ireland, and all other His Dominions and Countries, is the highest Power under God, to whom all Men,
for the First Canon Says that, The Kings Power within His Realms of England, Scotland and Ireland, and all other His Dominions and Countries, is the highest Power under God, to whom all Men,
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And in the five and fiftieth Canon it is injoyn'd to Pray for the King under the Title of, Our Soveraign Lord King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, and Supreme Governour in these Realms,
And in the five and fiftieth Canon it is enjoined to Pray for the King under the Title of, Our Sovereign Lord King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, and Supreme Governor in these Realms,
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the Royal Father of our present Gracious Soveraign, Stiles himself Head of the Clergy, The tenuity and contempt of Clergymen, (says he) will soon let them see what a poor Carcass they are,
the Royal Father of our present Gracious Sovereign, Stile himself Head of the Clergy, The tenuity and contempt of Clergymen, (Says he) will soon let them see what a poor Carcase they Are,
So that the King in suspending the Penal Laws, has done nothing contrary to His Royal and Gracious Promise to Protect the Church of England: Nothing beyond that Power, which the Church of England, in her publick Canons, ownes to be in the Kings of England, I beg leave therefore, humbly to Advertise those Men of this Church, who are disatisfied with His Majesty's late Gracious Declaration for Toleration, that they seem neither (at the same time whilst they are so disatisfied) to consider the Oeconomy of the Gospel, the temper it requires in Christians,
So that the King in suspending the Penal Laws, has done nothing contrary to His Royal and Gracious Promise to Pact the Church of England: Nothing beyond that Power, which the Church of England, in her public Canonas, owns to be in the Kings of England, I beg leave Therefore, humbly to Advertise those Men of this Church, who Are disatisfied with His Majesty's late Gracious Declaration for Toleration, that they seem neither (At the same time while they Are so disatisfied) to Consider the Oeconomy of the Gospel, the temper it requires in Christians,
nor what benefits of Protection the Church of England enjoys, nor what Power its Canons own to be in the King Doubtless the Actions and Expressions, very indiscreet, (to give them no worse Epithet) which some Men have been guilty of,
nor what benefits of Protection the Church of England enjoys, nor what Power its Canonas own to be in the King Doubtless the Actions and Expressions, very indiscreet, (to give them no Worse Epithet) which Some Men have been guilty of,
and which they have been hurry'd into by a blind inconsiderate Zeal, have help'd (in a great measure) to introduce that Toleration which they now exclaim against;
and which they have been hurried into by a blind inconsiderate Zeal, have helped (in a great measure) to introduce that Toleration which they now exclaim against;
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and yet after all the noise, His Majesty by the Power, which they Recognize in Him, deprives not the Church of any one Branch of that Power, which Christ gave to his Church:
and yet After all the noise, His Majesty by the Power, which they Recognise in Him, deprives not the Church of any one Branch of that Power, which christ gave to his Church:
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And this is no more, than what our late King His Royal Brother did, for He also Granted an Indulgence to Dissenters: Nay, no more than what His Royal Father Charles the First advised His Son to,
And this is no more, than what our late King His Royal Brother did, for He also Granted an Indulgence to Dissenters: Nay, no more than what His Royal Father Charles the First advised His Son to,
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wherein connivance and Christian-Toleration often dissipates their strength, whom rougher Opposition fortifies, and puts the despised and opposed Parties into such combinations,
wherein connivance and Christian-Toleration often dissipates their strength, whom rougher Opposition fortifies, and puts the despised and opposed Parties into such combinations,
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for after all the frequent and pressing endeavours that were used in them, to reduce this Kingdom to an exact Conformity in Religion, it is visible that the Success has not answered the Design,
for After all the frequent and pressing endeavours that were used in them, to reduce this Kingdom to an exact Conformity in Religion, it is visible that the Success has not answered the Design,
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So that His Majesty in Granting a Toleration, does no more than what His Brother did, no more than what His Father Advised, no more than what His Royal Wisdom, by weighing the precedent management of Publick Affairs, sees to be expedient and necessary.
So that His Majesty in Granting a Toleration, does not more than what His Brother did, no more than what His Father Advised, no more than what His Royal Wisdom, by weighing the precedent management of Public Affairs, sees to be expedient and necessary.
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Nay, some of those very Men, who so Zealously exclaim against it, have themselves resolv'd in Parliament (as I have been inform'd) and with a nemine contradicente, that the Penal Laws were grievous to the Subject, gave advantage to Popery, and were destructive to the Protestant Religion;
Nay, Some of those very Men, who so Zealously exclaim against it, have themselves resolved in Parliament (as I have been informed) and with a Nemine Contradicting, that the Penal Laws were grievous to the Subject, gave advantage to Popery, and were destructive to the Protestant Religion;
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and why therefore should these Men, especially, be displeased, that the King has suspended such Laws as themselves thought so pernicious? Why should they envy the King the Pleasure and the Honour of thus mercifully easing His Subjects of their Grievances,
and why Therefore should these Men, especially, be displeased, that the King has suspended such Laws as themselves Thought so pernicious? Why should they envy the King the Pleasure and the Honour of thus mercifully easing His Subject's of their Grievances,
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And besides, let us but consider what good such Severities have done? what advantage the Church has made of putting the Penal Laws in Execution? It may be some very few by this means, have been brought to a real Conformity,
And beside, let us but Consider what good such Severities have done? what advantage the Church has made of putting the Penal Laws in Execution? It may be Some very few by this means, have been brought to a real Conformity,
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But then many have thereby been scar'd into Hypocrisy, and have entered under the Sacred Roofs only for shelter, not from meer Excommunication, no, this they accounted but Brutum fulmen: But from the danger which followed, to consume their Goods and Estates.
But then many have thereby been scared into Hypocrisy, and have entered under the Sacred Roofs only for shelter, not from mere Excommunication, no, this they accounted but Brutum fulmen: But from the danger which followed, to consume their Goods and Estates.
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and others who stay'd though devided among themselves) yet united against the Church of England, which the several Dissenters look'd upon as their Common Enemy,
and Others who stayed though divided among themselves) yet united against the Church of England, which the several Dissenters looked upon as their Common Enemy,
And if the Dissenters from her should meet with as fit a Juncture, as Mr. Fox did, to Write a Book of Martyrs, to set forth in frightful representations, the Proceedings of Ecclesiastical Courts, and describe with such horrid ugliness, the Chancellors, Commissarys, and Apparitors, with the Imprisonments, Pillorings, and Banishments, with the Starvings of Families, the Burnings, the Hangings, and Quarterings which have been inflicted since the Reformation; doubtless it would cause as great a Dread and Abhorrence of the Church of England, as ever Mr. Foxe's Book did of that of Rome.
And if the Dissenters from her should meet with as fit a Juncture, as Mr. Fox did, to Write a Book of Martyrs, to Set forth in frightful representations, the Proceedings of Ecclesiastical Courts, and describe with such horrid ugliness, the Chancellors, Commissarys, and Apparitors, with the Imprisonments, pillorings, and Banishments, with the Starvings of Families, the Burnings, the Hangings, and Quarterings which have been inflicted since the Reformation; doubtless it would cause as great a Dread and Abhorrence of the Church of England, as ever Mr. Fox's Book did of that of Room.
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and are provok'd by severities, from whence soever they proceed, and when they are so provok'd, the danger is too great to be slighted, where the Malecontents are numerous â–ª For there never want Men, Men of no Religion, to make their advantage of the Religious Discontents in the mistaken,
and Are provoked by severities, from whence soever they proceed, and when they Are so provoked, the danger is too great to be slighted, where the Malecontents Are numerous â–ª For there never want Men, Men of no Religion, to make their advantage of the Religious Discontents in the mistaken,
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tho well-meaning Dissenters. So the House of Bourbon, to revenge themselves for the supposed wrong, which they had offer'd them in the Court of France, according to the subtile advice of Admiral Coligny, made use of the Hughonots (who were discontented for being deny'd a Toleration ) to work its dreadfu Revenge,
though well-meaning Dissenters. So the House of Bourbon, to revenge themselves for the supposed wrong, which they had offered them in the Court of France, according to the subtle Advice of Admiral Coligny, made use of the Hughonots (who were discontented for being denied a Toleration) to work its dreadfu Revenge,
So our Ambitious Commonwealths - Men made use of our Dissenters to destroy Monarchy, when these Dissenters also were discontented for want of a Toleration, and gall'd with the Penal Laws in the Reign of Charles the First,
So our Ambitious Commonwealths - Men made use of our Dissenters to destroy Monarchy, when these Dissenters also were discontented for want of a Toleration, and galled with the Penal Laws in the Reign of Charles the First,
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In the doing of which, what Blood was spilt? what Rapine? what Sacriledges? what Murder was committed? But our Gracious King has prevented such horrid Miseries, has secur'd His Subjects from the like civil Ruins and Devastations,
In the doing of which, what Blood was spilled? what Rapine? what Sacrileges? what Murder was committed? But our Gracious King has prevented such horrid Misery's, has secured His Subject's from the like civil Ruins and Devastations,
nor can I imagine (since the Church of England in her publick Canons and Constitutions, owns so much Power in the King) why her Members should forbear thanking His Majesty,
nor can I imagine (since the Church of England in her public Canonas and Constitutions, owns so much Power in the King) why her Members should forbear thanking His Majesty,
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It will make some imagine, and they do object it, that the reason why the Dissenters have been Dis-loyal, is only because Kings have endeavour'd to suppress them;
It will make Some imagine, and they do Object it, that the reason why the Dissenters have been Disloyal, is only Because Kings have endeavoured to suppress them;
and the reason, why the Members of the Church of England have been Loyal, is only because Kings have endeavoured to support them by suppressing all that are not of her Communion,
and the reason, why the Members of the Church of England have been Loyal, is only Because Kings have endeavoured to support them by suppressing all that Are not of her Communion,
But what Cause have any of her Members to murmur and complain? the King takes not from her any of those means by which Christianity at first prevail'd;
But what Cause have any of her Members to murmur and complain? the King Takes not from her any of those means by which Christianity At First prevailed;
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My humble advice is therefore, that none would follow the Humours of mistaken, interested and revengeful Men, who care not though they Sacrifice the publick Peace to their own private Advantage and froward Discontent.
My humble Advice is Therefore, that none would follow the Humours of mistaken, interested and revengeful Men, who care not though they Sacrifice the public Peace to their own private Advantage and froward Discontent.
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For according to that saying of Caarles I. Different Professions in point of Religion cannot (any more then in civil Trades) take away that Community of Relations either to Parents or Princes.
For according to that saying of Caarles I Different Professions in point of Religion cannot (any more then in civil Trades) take away that Community of Relations either to Parents or Princes.
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but to restrain the Pen from Writing, and (that as sharp Instrument) the Tongue from making any Invectives, any keen Reflections upon the Actions of his Sacred Majesty, who is the common Parent of his Country;
but to restrain the Pen from Writing, and (that as sharp Instrument) the Tongue from making any Invectives, any keen Reflections upon the Actions of his Sacred Majesty, who is the Common Parent of his Country;
And let our main contention be, who shall most adorn His Christian Profession, by true Piety to God the King of Kings, by true Loyalty and Obedience to his Vicegerent King James the Second:
And let our main contention be, who shall most adorn His Christian Profession, by true Piety to God the King of Kings, by true Loyalty and obedience to his Vicegerent King James the Second:
