The righteous ruler a sermon preached at St Maries in Cambridge, June 28, 1660 / by John Spencer, B.D., fellow of Corpus Christi Colledge in Cambridge.
A Sermon preached at St. Maries in Cambridge, Iune 28. 1660. being appointed a day of Publick Thanksgiving for His MAJESTIES restauration to His Kingdoms.
A Sermon preached At Saint Mary's in Cambridge, Iune 28. 1660. being appointed a day of Public Thanksgiving for His MAJESTIES restauration to His Kingdoms.
the Temple out of which the Angels (the Ministers of Divine Providence) proceed, is said to be full of smoak, Rev. 15. 8. and we never find the eyes of our Understandings to ake & smart so much,
the Temple out of which the Angels (the Ministers of Divine Providence) proceed, is said to be full of smoke, Rev. 15. 8. and we never find the eyes of our Understandings to ache & smart so much,
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Now Providence is thus mysterious especially (as the Wise man notes) because of the strange checquer-work therein, the wonderful vicissitudes, and mixtures of happy and adverse occurrences.
Now Providence is thus mysterious especially (as the Wise man notes) Because of the strange Chequer-work therein, the wondered vicissitudes, and mixtures of happy and adverse occurrences.
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Dan. 2. 21. He changeth times and seasons, he removeth Kings and setteth up Kings. 1 Sam. 2. 7. The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich, he bringeth low and lifteth up.
Dan. 2. 21. He changes times and seasons, he Removeth Kings and sets up Kings. 1 Sam. 2. 7. The Lord makes poor and makes rich, he brings low and lifts up.
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when they see his Wisdom and Power issuing all things at last into excellent order, beauty, and composure. Moreover, the holy God doth by this variety of Providence (adverse and prosperous) most wisely keep alive a quick and vigorous sense of himself in the minds of men:
when they see his Wisdom and Power issuing all things At last into excellent order, beauty, and composure. Moreover, the holy God does by this variety of Providence (adverse and prosperous) most wisely keep alive a quick and vigorous sense of himself in the minds of men:
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for we shall always find that a constant tenour of felicity, an undisturbed enjoyment of the World doth choke and smother the innate notions of a Deity in the minds of men;
for we shall always find that a constant tenor of felicity, an undisturbed enjoyment of the World does choke and smother the innate notions of a Deity in the minds of men;
when he saw vertue baffled and worsted, breaks out, Sollicitor nullos esse putare Deos. Therefore wise Agur prays for a mixt state Prov. 30. 8, 9. with good reason,
when he saw virtue baffled and worsted, breaks out, Solicitor nullos esse putare Gods Therefore wise Agur prays for a mixed state Curae 30. 8, 9. with good reason,
God never intended that the Magistrates Sword should be turned into a plough-share: No government so opposite as Civil and Spiritual (too often) in the administration, but none that so sweetly agree in their institution and original. Order (which the Magistrate preserves) God is the God of, 1 Cor. 14. 33. and Law (by which he proceeds) is but reason improved, (which grace doth not destroy but suppose. )
God never intended that the Magistrates Sword should be turned into a ploughshare: No government so opposite as Civil and Spiritual (too often) in the administration, but none that so sweetly agree in their Institution and original. Order (which the Magistrate preserves) God is the God of, 1 Cor. 14. 33. and Law (by which he proceeds) is but reason improved, (which grace does not destroy but suppose.)
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First by his Word: The Gospel doth very sparingly meddle with State matters, but when it doth, it engageth to obedience, by as obliging principles as it doth to Religion;
First by his Word: The Gospel does very sparingly meddle with State matters, but when it does, it engageth to Obedience, by as obliging principles as it does to Religion;
(not barely for safeties sake) and a principle of the highest fear, Rom. 13. 2. They that resist (the powers) receive to themselves damnation: a doctrine taught the world (in the type) long before by that fire and earth-opening which destroyed the opposers of lawful authority.
(not barely for Safeties sake) and a principle of the highest Fear, Rom. 13. 2. They that resist (the Powers) receive to themselves damnation: a Doctrine taught the world (in the type) long before by that fire and earth-opening which destroyed the opposers of lawful Authority.
Num. 16. 33, 34. High and honourable are the Titles given to Kings and Rulers in sacred Scripture of which I shall note but these two peculiar: 1 That of the Lords anointed so often (as a glory) about the heads of Princes in sacred Writ:
Num. 16. 33, 34. High and honourable Are the Titles given to Kings and Rulers in sacred Scripture of which I shall note but these two peculiar: 1 That of the lords anointed so often (as a glory) about the Heads of Princes in sacred Writ:
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and it is observable, that this title is given to the meanest among the order of Kings, (even a Heathen Cyrus. Isa. 45. 1. Cyrus mine anointed ) when it is never given expresly to the high-priest,
and it is observable, that this title is given to the Meanest among the order of Kings, (even a Heathen Cyrus. Isaiah 45. 1. Cyrus mine anointed) when it is never given expressly to the High Priest,
2 Another Title given to Kings, is that of Gods, Psal. 82. 6. I have said ye are Gods, and Exod. 22. 28. A title never given to any but to men in civil Power and Authority, representing God in their persons (as a Judge doth a King) and in their power; a King may (as God doth) abrogate and establish Laws (as the exigences of State and Councel may direct) which the Church (having not dominium fidei ) cannot do.
2 another Title given to Kings, is that of God's, Psalm 82. 6. I have said you Are God's, and Exod 22. 28. A title never given to any but to men in civil Power and authority, representing God in their Persons (as a Judge does a King) and in their power; a King may (as God does) abrogate and establish Laws (as the exigences of State and Council may Direct) which the Church (having not dominium fidei) cannot do.
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Secondly, God justifies and abets Rule and Authority by his providences. A Traitour the Latine phrase doth most elegantly stile one that is reus laesae Majestatis, one guilty of hurt Majesty;
Secondly, God Justifies and abets Rule and authority by his providences. A Traitor the Latin phrase does most elegantly style one that is Rhesus laesae Majestatis, one guilty of hurt Majesty;
None of all those persons guilty of rebellion in Scripture, went to their Graves in peace, Achitophel, Absalom, Sheba, Abner, Abiathar, Ioab, Athaliah, Zimri, Adoniah:
None of all those Persons guilty of rebellion in Scripture, went to their Graves in peace, Ahithophel, Absalom, Sheba, Abner, Abiathar, Ioab, Athaliah, Zimri, Adoniah:
we shall seldom find any men (like blinded Sampson ) endeavoring to pull down the pillars upon which Gods house stands, (for such are Kings) but they themselves (like him) perished in the ruine.
we shall seldom find any men (like blinded Sampson) endeavouring to pull down the pillars upon which God's house Stands, (for such Are Kings) but they themselves (like him) perished in the ruin.
The Heathen Historian observed, that there was hardly one of Caesars murtherers (though a heathen Prince) that survived the wickedness three years, all dying violent deaths, some by shipwrack, some in battle, some by the hand of justice, others by their own,
The Heathen Historian observed, that there was hardly one of Caesars murderers (though a heathen Prince) that survived the wickedness three Years, all dying violent death's, Some by shipwreck, Some in battle, Some by the hand of Justice, Others by their own,
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and therefore no wonder that he is so severe against those who lift up their hands against the Magistrate who is the Minister of his justice in the world.
and Therefore no wonder that he is so severe against those who lift up their hands against the Magistrate who is the Minister of his Justice in the world.
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but why do not we as much observe the lusts of men kept within their bounds by a little gilded dust, (a weak man armed with power and authority from God)? these are compared to the raging sea, Psal. 65. 7. Thou stillest the noise of the sea, the rage of their waves,
but why do not we as much observe the Lustiest of men kept within their bounds by a little gilded dust, (a weak man armed with power and Authority from God)? these Are compared to the raging sea, Psalm 65. 7. Thou stillest the noise of the sea, the rage of their waves,
How strange is it to see a Magistrate sometimes drive away evil with his eye (as Solomon speaks,) killing and crushing wickedness (though armed and daring) like the Basilisk, with a look, his bare presence!
How strange is it to see a Magistrate sometime drive away evil with his eye (as Solomon speaks,) killing and crushing wickedness (though armed and daring) like the Basilisk, with a look, his bore presence!
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It is God who restrains popular insolencies by an implanted reverence to authority, it is he which keeps this beast, the multitude, from knowing its own strength,
It is God who restrains popular insolences by an implanted Reverence to Authority, it is he which keeps this beast, the multitude, from knowing its own strength,
Many an Assassine hath found himself daunted with the raies of Majesty, and deterred (by an unexpected reverence possessing him) from his intended villany,
Many an Assassin hath found himself daunted with the rays of Majesty, and deterred (by an unexpected Reverence possessing him) from his intended villainy,
the instances of popish Princes falling by the hands of Assassinates are many, but great deliverances hath God vouchsafed to Protestant Kings, not above one being to be instanced in suffering any personal violence by a private hand.
the instances of popish Princes falling by the hands of Assassinates Are many, but great Deliverances hath God vouchsafed to Protestant Kings, not above one being to be instanced in suffering any personal violence by a private hand.
Hence the title of NONLATINALPHABET given to Kings by the Ancients, NONLATINALPHABET, S. Chrys. A King doth not fall like common men, a prodigie in nature commonly gives us notice of his death.
Hence the title of given to Kings by the Ancients,, S. Chrys. A King does not fallen like Common men, a prodigy in nature commonly gives us notice of his death.
but that they might be nearer the sun, and more out of the reach of the hand of violence; But a publick spirit, it is (I had almost said) donum miraculosum given as a seal to authority,
but that they might be nearer the sun, and more out of the reach of the hand of violence; But a public Spirit, it is (I had almost said) Donum miraculosum given as a seal to Authority,
and we shall finde the highest instances of it, in persons eminently called by God to some publick trust, in Moses praying God rather to blot him out of his book then not to pardon his people, Exod. 32. 32. and in David, against me and my fathers house let thine hand be, and not against these sheep, 2 Sam. 24. 27. and the Apostle charactereth a lawfull Magistrate by this spirit, Rom. 13. 4. He is the Minister of God for good to thee.
and we shall find the highest instances of it, in Persons eminently called by God to Some public trust, in Moses praying God rather to blot him out of his book then not to pardon his people, Exod 32. 32. and in David, against me and my Father's house let thine hand be, and not against these sheep, 2 Sam. 24. 27. and the Apostle charactereth a lawful Magistrate by this Spirit, Rom. 13. 4. He is the Minister of God for good to thee.
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It is noted of Augustus Cesar, that when once he was possest of the Empire, all his former arts of wickedness, fraud and tyranny (the low stratagems of a particular, narrow spirit) he wholly discarded,
It is noted of Augustus Cesar, that when once he was possessed of the Empire, all his former arts of wickedness, fraud and tyranny (the low stratagems of a particular, narrow Spirit) he wholly discarded,
and addicted himself intirely to the love, defence, and advancement of the commonwealth of Rome, and like Saul, when called to the government was turned into another man:
and addicted himself entirely to the love, defence, and advancement of the commonwealth of Room, and like Saul, when called to the government was turned into Another man:
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ut satis constaret (saith one) divino quodam munere, mutatum & formatum tantum principem Men that are intended but for a narrow place and sphere (like the snail in its little house) turn out horns (not arms ) to every body else.
ut satis constaret (Says one) divino Quodam munere, mutatum & formatum Tantum principem Men that Are intended but for a narrow place and sphere (like the snail in its little house) turn out horns (not arms) to every body Else.
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Ambitious spirits (like flame ) the higher they rise, the more they are contracted into the narrow point of self by the constringency of ambient fears, jealousies and distrusts.
Ambitious spirits (like flame) the higher they rise, the more they Are contracted into the narrow point of self by the constringency of ambient fears, jealousies and distrusts.
It is Gods highest owning of a person in power, when he makes him like Mordecai, Esth. 10, 3. a person seeking cordially the wealth of his people and speaking peace to them:
It is God's highest owning of a person in power, when he makes him like Mordecai, Esth. 10, 3. a person seeking cordially the wealth of his people and speaking peace to them:
Fifthly, God seals to Authority and Sovereignty by that extraordinary direction and assistance which he often gives his substitutes in the administration of their office, which is sometimes very strange.
Fifthly, God Seals to authority and Sovereignty by that extraordinary direction and assistance which he often gives his substitutes in the administration of their office, which is sometime very strange.
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It is the speech of Solomon, Prov. 16. 10. A divine speech is in the lips of a King, his mouth transgresseth not in judgement. (Deo nimirum, cujus vices gerit, ejus sententiam moderante.
It is the speech of Solomon, Curae 16. 10. A divine speech is in the lips of a King, his Mouth Transgresseth not in judgement. (God Nimirum, cujus vices gerit, His sententiam moderante.
Infallibility is more annexed to the chair of Moses, then to the chair of Peter: supposing the Prince be not wanting to himself (by conversing with Gods law and mans) he is most likely to have God of his councel. A King sometimes sees per emissionem radiorum, by an unexpected emission of those beams of light and wisdome, whereby he scatters the mists of fraud and imposture cast before his eyes to procure wickedness indemnity.
Infallibility is more annexed to the chair of Moses, then to the chair of Peter: supposing the Prince be not wanting to himself (by conversing with God's law and men) he is most likely to have God of his council. A King sometime sees per emissionem radiorum, by an unexpected emission of those beams of Light and Wisdom, whereby he scatters the mists of fraud and imposture cast before his eyes to procure wickedness indemnity.
and justified his bearing rule and authority over a people. 1. (as was observed) by giving him a publick spirit suitable to his publick place. 2. by moving the hearts of people, to own and obey the person so set up by God, 1 Sam. 10. 26. 2 Sam. 19. 14. 1 King. 12. 20. 1 Chron. 29. 23, 24. Psalm 144. 2. 3. By giving him an understanding heart a spirit of wisdome, Deut. 34. 9. 2 Sam. 14. 17. 1 Sam. 10. 16. 1 King. 4. 29. Great was the assistance God gave to his substitutes of old in judgement.
and justified his bearing Rule and Authority over a people. 1. (as was observed) by giving him a public Spirit suitable to his public place. 2. by moving the hearts of people, to own and obey the person so Set up by God, 1 Sam. 10. 26. 2 Sam. 19. 14. 1 King. 12. 20. 1 Chronicles 29. 23, 24. Psalm 144. 2. 3. By giving him an understanding heart a Spirit of Wisdom, Deuteronomy 34. 9. 2 Sam. 14. 17. 1 Sam. 10. 16. 1 King. 4. 29. Great was the assistance God gave to his substitutes of old in judgement.
shall finde more Kings who were Prophets, then Prophets that were Priests, that so they might be the better fitted for the discharge of their weighty office:
shall find more Kings who were prophets, then prophets that were Priests, that so they might be the better fitted for the discharge of their weighty office:
He judgeth amongst the Gods in an especial manner (judicio insito) as Iehoshaphat told his judges, 2 Chron. 19. 6. Ye judge for the Lord, who is with you in judgement.
He Judgeth among the God's in an especial manner (Judicio insito) as Jehoshaphat told his judges, 2 Chronicles 19. 6. You judge for the Lord, who is with you in judgement.
Great bandying there hath been against government at all times, by the sons of Belial; opposition against the eminency of Magistracy, (the spirit within us lusteth to envy) against the restraint thereof, Jude v. 8. Some despise dominion, not onely Governours but Government it self is a burden to them;
Great bandying there hath been against government At all times, by the Sons of Belial; opposition against the eminency of Magistracy, (the Spirit within us Lusteth to envy) against the restraint thereof, U^de v. 8. some despise dominion, not only Governors but Government it self is a burden to them;
the three inward are, the common principles of nature (some remaining characters of that NONLATINALPHABET antiently written upon the tables of our hearts.) 2. the dictates of Gods holy Spirit, and silent whispers of that. 3. the checks of an enlightened conscience:
the three inward Are, the Common principles of nature (Some remaining characters of that anciently written upon the tables of our hearts.) 2. the dictates of God's holy Spirit, and silent whispers of that. 3. the Checks of an enlightened conscience:
now men fight with all these guards, smother the light of nature, grieve the spirit, harden their consciences, reject the Scriptures, despise prophesyings, and NONLATINALPHABET (as the word is) lay aside and null (what they are able) Magistrates and Dominions:
now men fight with all these guards, smother the Light of nature, grieve the Spirit, harden their Consciences, reject the Scriptures, despise prophesyings, and (as the word is) lay aside and null (what they Are able) Magistrates and Dominions:
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Many people have thrown off Governors, but never any could throw off Government, no sooner have they cut off one head but another comes up in the room thereof:
Many people have thrown off Governors, but never any could throw off Government, no sooner have they Cut off one head but Another comes up in the room thereof:
Seventhly, God hath attested unto Sovereignty, by suffering none of his servants in Scripture, few or none in story to be guilty of wilfull opposing of lawfull authority,
Seventhly, God hath attested unto Sovereignty, by suffering none of his Servants in Scripture, few or none in story to be guilty of wilful opposing of lawful Authority,
Tertullian apologizing for Christians among other things alledgeth this in their defence, that among all the Assassins of Emperours, nunquam inveniri potuerunt Christiani: and Salmasius observes that not till much beneath the times of Austine occurs there any mention of any private Christian in all Ecclesiastick history, qui Regi suo manus cruentas attulcrit, vel qui armis contra Regem pugnarit:
Tertullian apologizing for Christians among other things allegeth this in their defence, that among all the Assassins of emperors, Never inveniri potuerunt Christians: and salmasius observes that not till much beneath the times of Augustine occurs there any mention of any private Christian in all Ecclesiastic history, qui King Sue manus cruentas attulcrit, vel qui armis contra Regem pugnarit:
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and a late writer hath inlarged the observation, telling us that in the succession of about six ages, no man of any learning and reputation attempted any thing against the interest or honour of Princes, excepting Lucifer Calaritanus who spake rude and unbeseeming words against Constantius the Arrian Emperour;
and a late writer hath enlarged the observation, telling us that in the succession of about six ages, no man of any learning and reputation attempted any thing against the Interest or honour of Princes, excepting Lucifer Calaritanus who spoke rude and unbeseeming words against Constantius the Arrian Emperor;
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but as reverence to other divine commands wore off in time (as the power that exalteth it self above all that is called God obtained in the world) so to this among the rest (of obedience to lawfull authority.) Gods olives and vines decline the Magistrates place,
but as Reverence to other divine commands wore off in time (as the power that Exalteth it self above all that is called God obtained in the world) so to this among the rest (of Obedience to lawful Authority.) God's Olive and vines decline the Magistrates place,
None so easie to drive as Christs sheep; they are the swine of the world, that are hard to drive, men of strong lusts and proud spirits which create Magistrates the greatest trouble.
None so easy to drive as Christ sheep; they Are the Swine of the world, that Are hard to drive, men of strong Lustiest and proud spirits which create Magistrates the greatest trouble.
They are filthy dreamers who despise dominion, Jude, v. 8. Eighthly, God abets authority by that special blessing which he generally vouchsafeth upon the due execution of justice by men in power and Sovereignty.
They Are filthy dreamers who despise dominion, U^de, v. 8. Eighthly, God abets Authority by that special blessing which he generally vouchsafeth upon the due execution of Justice by men in power and Sovereignty.
It is seldome seen that private revenge (though the matter of it might be just and deserved) hath been happy and successfull, whereas generally vindicta publica, the punishment inflicted by a Magistrate (in vindication of injured innocence) hath succeeded happily.
It is seldom seen that private revenge (though the matter of it might be just and deserved) hath been happy and successful, whereas generally Vindictae Public, the punishment inflicted by a Magistrate (in vindication of injured innocence) hath succeeded happily.
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but publick revenge executed by the rules of justice procures Gods especial blessing upon a person or nation, Jer. 22. 3. Thus saith the Lord, Execute judgement and righteousness, and deliver the oppressed, and I will bless you, &c. Prov. 21. 3. God in the first ages of the world did govern it,
but public revenge executed by the rules of Justice procures God's especial blessing upon a person or Nation, Jer. 22. 3. Thus Says the Lord, Execute judgement and righteousness, and deliver the oppressed, and I will bless you, etc. Curae 21. 3. God in the First ages of the world did govern it,
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and therefore Gad hath a special blessing pronounced upon him for executing the justice of the Lord, Deut. 33. 21. and in him every righteous magistrate.
and Therefore Gad hath a special blessing pronounced upon him for executing the Justice of the Lord, Deuteronomy 33. 21. and in him every righteous magistrate.
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We learn hence two things. 1. The unjustness of that charge so often drawn up against Religion, as if an enemy to government, a patron of State-disturbance.
We Learn hence two things. 1. The unjustness of that charge so often drawn up against Religion, as if an enemy to government, a patron of State-disturbance.
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When ever there have been state troubles, atheists cry out Tantum relligio potuit, &c. religious persons have been alway thought the Iona's in the ship,
When ever there have been state Troubles, atheists cry out Tantum relligio Potuit, etc. religious Persons have been always Thought the Iona's in the ship,
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when there hath been a storm in the state, Eliah esteemed a troubler of Israel, 1 Kings 18. The apostles, Acts 24. 5. NONLATINALPHABET, and Acts 17. 6. those which turnd the world up side down.
when there hath been a storm in the state, Elijah esteemed a troubler of Israel, 1 Kings 18. The Apostles, Acts 24. 5., and Acts 17. 6. those which turned the world up side down.
so Esth. 3. 8. Some conceive this was the reason why Cyrus gave command, so punctually to build the Temple but threescore cubits broad, and threescore cubits high, even a politick jealousie of the strength thereof, as occasion might serve.
so Esth. 3. 8. some conceive this was the reason why Cyrus gave command, so punctually to built the Temple but threescore cubits broad, and threescore cubits high, even a politic jealousy of the strength thereof, as occasion might serve.
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as unto them who are sent of God, &c. For so is the will of God, that in well-doing you may put to silence the ignorance of foolishmen, whose mouths upon neglect of this duty, were like an open Sepulchre to bury the good name of Christianity and the professors of it.
as unto them who Are sent of God, etc. For so is the will of God, that in welldoing you may put to silence the ignorance of foolishmen, whose mouths upon neglect of this duty, were like an open Sepulchre to bury the good name of Christianity and the professors of it.
Erasmus when he saw the stirs and commotions in Germany occasioned thereupon, to the grief of all good men, thus exprest himself, Annon haec mea fuit vox ad primum gustum libellorum Lutheri, res redibit ad seditionem? and one well notes that however the Rulers of this World have been very jealous of the strength of the Church,
Erasmus when he saw the stirs and commotions in Germany occasioned thereupon, to the grief of all good men, thus expressed himself, Annon haec mea fuit vox ad primum gustum libellorum Lutheran, Rest redibit ad seditionem? and one well notes that however the Rulers of this World have been very jealous of the strength of the Church,
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Now these jealousies and reproaches might be occasioned two ways, 1 By the spiritual pride of professors, thinking that the Gospel jubilee freed all servants from obedience to Masters,
Now these jealousies and Reproaches might be occasioned two ways, 1 By the spiritual pride of professors, thinking that the Gospel jubilee freed all Servants from Obedience to Masters,
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an opinion which the Devil (no doubt) leavened the minds of men withall, (as a learned man speaks) Ut inde in odium vocaret Christianam religionem apud Ethnicos, quasi ordinis perturbatricem, to bring Christianity into disgrace,
an opinion which the devil (no doubt) leavened the minds of men withal, (as a learned man speaks) Ut inde in odium vocaret Christianam religionem apud Ethnics, quasi Order perturbatricem, to bring Christianity into disgrace,
and heaven hereafter, then, when they fall like Zechariah between the Temple and the Altar. People like the Turks will receive this Jewish practice of opposing Moses and Aaron into favour,
and heaven hereafter, then, when they fallen like Zechariah between the Temple and the Altar. People like the Turks will receive this Jewish practice of opposing Moses and Aaron into favour,
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But Religion may say (as Elizabeth) God hath rolled away my reproach, for howsoever politick pretenders to Religion (that stand by the Altar but to warm their own hands) have upon every slight ground opposed lawful Authority,
But Religion may say (as Elizabeth) God hath rolled away my reproach, for howsoever politic pretenders to Religion (that stand by the Altar but to warm their own hands) have upon every slight ground opposed lawful authority,
And therefore when I take a sad review of the evil of our late disturbances, I take not so much notice of the loss of King, Liberty, Property, Parliaments, Bloud, (though very great) as of the impairing so far the credit of Religion, in the violences offered to the person of His sacred Majesty, and that by persons so highly pretending to it.
And Therefore when I take a sad review of the evil of our late disturbances, I take not so much notice of the loss of King, Liberty, Property, Parliaments, Blood, (though very great) as of the impairing so Far the credit of Religion, in the violences offered to the person of His sacred Majesty, and that by Persons so highly pretending to it.
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But blessed be God who put it into the heart of the Parliament to begin their work at the removal of this stain and blot from Religion, not suffering the bloud of a Prince to lie any longer (like aquafortis ) upon Religions credit to corode and eat thereinto.
But blessed be God who put it into the heart of the Parliament to begin their work At the removal of this stain and blot from Religion, not suffering the blood of a Prince to lie any longer (like aquafortis) upon Religions credit to corode and eat thereinto.
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We finde their practice justified by the holy Ghost, who having told us of King Iehoash being murdered by his servants, out of hand tells us who they were that did it, 2 Chron. 24. 26. to wit, none of the professours of the true Religion, none of the Israelites but Zabad the Ammonite, and Iehozabad the Moabite, that so the honour of Religion might not suffer for a moment in the breast of the Reader,
We find their practice justified by the holy Ghost, who having told us of King Jehoash being murdered by his Servants, out of hand tells us who they were that did it, 2 Chronicles 24. 26. to wit, none of the professors of the true Religion, none of the Israelites but Zabad the Ammonite, and Iehozabad the Moabite, that so the honour of Religion might not suffer for a moment in the breast of the Reader,
and thus our Senatours tell the World (as soon as God favours them with an opportunity) that it was not Law but Violence, not Religion but Pretences, not the Nation but a Faction that attempted so unparallell'd a wickedness.
and thus our Senators tell the World (as soon as God favours them with an opportunity) that it was not Law but Violence, not Religion but Pretences, not the nation but a Faction that attempted so unparalleled a wickedness.
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Secondly, This doctrine may serve to give a check to all traiterous attempts against Majesty and Authority. There is a threefold treason that falls here under challenge, that of the heart, of the tongue, and of the hand.
Secondly, This Doctrine may serve to give a check to all traitorous attempts against Majesty and authority. There is a threefold treason that falls Here under challenge, that of the heart, of the tongue, and of the hand.
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1 That of the heart, of which those were guilty Jude v. 8. who despise dominions, and those men of Belial, 1 Sam. 10. 21. who despised Saul in their hearts.
1 That of the heart, of which those were guilty U^de v. 8. who despise Dominions, and those men of Belial, 1 Sam. 10. 21. who despised Saul in their hearts.
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Owl-ey'd creatures that can see nothing in a King but flesh & bloud and a little state, (like children that can see nothing in the rainbow but onely a few fine colours.) Oh methinks those words, by me Kings reign, Prov. 8. should strike reverence and religion into every Atheist against those whom the Scripture stiles Gods among men.
Owl-eyed creatures that can see nothing in a King but Flesh & blood and a little state, (like children that can see nothing in the rainbow but only a few fine colours.) O methinks those words, by me Kings Reign, Curae 8. should strike Reverence and Religion into every Atheist against those whom the Scripture stile God's among men.
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Let us not think slightly of a King, when God hath enjoined reverence to himself and him both in a breath in the Old Testament, Prov. 24. 21. in the New, 1 Pet. 2. 17. Fear God, honour the King:
Let us not think slightly of a King, when God hath enjoined Reverence to himself and him both in a breath in the Old Testament, Curae 24. 21. in the New, 1 Pet. 2. 17. fear God, honour the King:
but a very thought that impeacheth Majesty, that doth (not cut off, but) soil the skirt of a King, the Scripture tells us a bird of the air shall discover it.
but a very Thought that impeacheth Majesty, that does (not Cut off, but) soil the skirt of a King, the Scripture tells us a bird of the air shall discover it.
2 This may give a check to the treason of the tongue, to those who speak evill of dignities, Jude v. 8. when a King hath given a title of honour to a person, all the Subjects must own it and honour him accordingly;
2 This may give a check to the treason of the tongue, to those who speak evil of dignities, U^de v. 8. when a King hath given a title of honour to a person, all the Subject's must own it and honour him accordingly;
how much more when God hath given such eminent titles to Kings, should we look upon our selves as bound so to do? Scripture stiles it NONLATINALPHABET,
how much more when God hath given such eminent titles to Kings, should we look upon our selves as bound so to do? Scripture stile it,
No reason is there (as some have done) to reckon those titles of Highness, Majesty, and Lordship, given to men in power and place, inter soloecismos & barbarismos aulicos, amongst Court soloecisms and barbarisms, which the Scripture useth, Psal. 21. 5. The (Kings) glory is great in thy salvation, Honour and Majesty hast thou laid upon him.
No reason is there (as Some have done) to reckon those titles of Highness, Majesty, and Lordship, given to men in power and place, inter soloecismos & Barbarismos aulicos, among Court solecisms and barbarisms, which the Scripture uses, Psalm 21. 5. The (Kings) glory is great in thy salvation, Honour and Majesty hast thou laid upon him.
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for we shall generally finde scorn and contempt thrown upon Kings and men in authority either a sad forerunner of some heavy judgement upon the people,
for we shall generally find scorn and contempt thrown upon Kings and men in Authority either a sad forerunner of Some heavy judgement upon the people,
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In heathen Writers indeed, nothing of more familiar occurrence then Panegyricks in commendation of the assertors of publick liberty (as they stiled them) by the assassinating of a Ruler,
In heathen Writers indeed, nothing of more familiar occurrence then Panegyrics in commendation of the assertors of public liberty (as they styled them) by the assassinating of a Ruler,
a thing easily pardonable in them, being able (by the dim light of nature) to discover no more in a King then a head of gold, supported by the clayie toes of popular election and acceptance:
a thing Easily pardonable in them, being able (by the dim Light of nature) to discover no more in a King then a head of gold, supported by the Clayie toes of popular election and acceptance:
in Gentilism there was sometimes a high measure of honour and respect given to the person of a particular Emperour, evidenced in swearing by his Genius, in Martials stiling his Law Edictum Domini Dei nostri, in canonizing of him when dead, &c. but little or none gave they to his Office,
in Gentilism there was sometime a high measure of honour and respect given to the person of a particular Emperor, evidenced in swearing by his Genius, in Martials styling his Law Edictum Domini Dei Our, in canonizing of him when dead, etc. but little or none gave they to his Office,
stiling it Gods Ordinance, Rom. 13. 2. His throne, Gods throne, Rev. 12. 3. Himself Gods Minister, Rom. 13. 4. the justice He executes Gods justice, Deut. 33. 21. It hath respect first to his office,
styling it God's Ordinance, Rom. 13. 2. His throne, God's throne, Rev. 12. 3. Himself God's Minister, Rom. 13. 4. the Justice He executes God's Justice, Deuteronomy 33. 21. It hath respect First to his office,
then to his person, which is therefore sacred and inviolable, (as that piece of Brass is, upon which the Kings Image is stampt, and as the bread in the Sacrament, being dedicated to a holy and peculiar service, is thereby secured from that irreverend and profane handling that common bread is exposed unto:) Hence we shall finde the King of heaven upon the violation of his Image in a King, punish a person or people as guilty laesae Majestatis: The Prophet tells Lachish, that she was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Sion, Mic. 1. 13. Iunius conceives the Holy-Ghost saith so because that place were guilty.
then to his person, which is Therefore sacred and inviolable, (as that piece of Brass is, upon which the Kings Image is stamped, and as the bred in the Sacrament, being dedicated to a holy and peculiar service, is thereby secured from that irreverend and profane handling that Common bred is exposed unto:) Hence we shall find the King of heaven upon the violation of his Image in a King, Punish a person or people as guilty laesae Majestatis: The Prophet tells Lachish, that she was the beginning of since to the daughter of Sion, Mic. 1. 13. Iunius conceives the Holy ghost Says so Because that place were guilty.
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Rebellion is as the sin of Witchcraft, 1 Sam. 15. 23. in this particular especially, that it raiseth such evil spirits in a Nation, which when there is no more work for them to do, tear those in pieces which raised them;
Rebellion is as the since of Witchcraft, 1 Sam. 15. 23. in this particular especially, that it Raiseth such evil spirits in a nation, which when there is no more work for them to do, tear those in Pieces which raised them;
it being not seldom observed, that Souldiers raised in a Civil War, turn their Arms (at last) upon those who first occasioned their wearing of a Sword.
it being not seldom observed, that Soldiers raised in a Civil War, turn their Arms (At last) upon those who First occasioned their wearing of a Sword.
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So much be spoken to the case the Wise man supposeth, I come now to the second part of the Text. The Wisemans judgement or observation thereon, the people (in such a state) rejoice: Which words may be taken in a two-fold sense,
So much be spoken to the case the Wise man Supposeth, I come now to the second part of the Text. The Wiseman's judgement or observation thereon, the people (in such a state) rejoice: Which words may be taken in a twofold sense,
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1 So as to denote morem populi, the fashion and custom of a people in such a case, they use to rejoice, when the wicked perish there is shouting, Prov. 11. 10. no prayers for their continuance, no tears for their loss;
1 So as to denote morem People, the fashion and custom of a people in such a case, they use to rejoice, when the wicked perish there is shouting, Curae 11. 10. no Prayers for their Continuance, no tears for their loss;
1 Under a religious Prince a Nation generally injoies the impartial execution of Law and administration of Iustice. A Prince represents the person of God,
1 Under a religious Prince a nation generally injoies the impartial execution of Law and administration of Justice A Prince represents the person of God,
Every man is now likely to become pupillus sub legum tutela; It will be found a certain truth, that bad men may occasion good laws, wise men must make them,
Every man is now likely to become pupillus sub Legume Tutela; It will be found a certain truth, that bad men may occasion good laws, wise men must make them,
he is therefore like good bloud which always runs to the wounded part (relieves the oppressed) he speaks in the language of the Kingly Prophet, Psal. 75. 2. When I receive the Congregation, I will judge uprightly:
he is Therefore like good blood which always runs to the wounded part (relieves the oppressed) he speaks in the language of the Kingly Prophet, Psalm 75. 2. When I receive the Congregation, I will judge uprightly:
Little do men understand how great a blessing the very presence of a good King is to a people whom God looks upon as an universale in repraesentando, as the peoples representative not only in his office, but in his person, and the people as holy in him their head, Jer. 5. 1. Run too and fro through the streets of Hierusalem, if you can find a man that executeth judgement, and I will pardon it.
Little doe men understand how great a blessing the very presence of a good King is to a people whom God looks upon as an universal in repraesentando, as the peoples representative not only in his office, but in his person, and the people as holy in him their head, Jer. 5. 1. Run too and from through the streets of Jerusalem, if you can find a man that Executeth judgement, and I will pardon it.
So 2 Chron 32. 25. the wrath of the Lord came not upon Hierusalem in the days of Hezekiah: Commonly when the night of affliction and misery is drawing on upon a Nation, God laies a good Prince to sleep, Isa. 57. 1. a place which Grotius understands of good King Josiah: an interpretation rendred probable by 2 Chron. 34. 28.
So 2 Chronicles 32. 25. the wrath of the Lord Come not upon Jerusalem in the days of Hezekiah: Commonly when the night of affliction and misery is drawing on upon a nation, God lays a good Prince to sleep, Isaiah 57. 1. a place which Grotius understands of good King Josiah: an Interpretation rendered probable by 2 Chronicles 34. 28.
3 He is a very great blessing to a Nation by the powerfulness of his example, whatsoever a King doth, generally pleaseth the people, 2 Sam. 3. 36. I have set thee as a seal upon my hand, saith God to a good Ruler,
3 He is a very great blessing to a nation by the powerfulness of his Exampl, whatsoever a King does, generally Pleases the people, 2 Sam. 3. 36. I have Set thee as a seal upon my hand, Says God to a good Ruler,
and such is every good King, Gods seal; and men are commonly turned as clay to this seal, (as Iob speaks, c. 38. 12.) except very much hardened in their sins.
and such is every good King, God's seal; and men Are commonly turned as clay to this seal, (as Job speaks, c. 38. 12.) except very much hardened in their Sins.
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Kings are stiled Nursing fathers, and Queens Nursing mothers, and (as children do) so do a people in their manners shew the constitution, and report the good or bad temper of those their publick Nurses:
Kings Are styled Nursing Father's, and Queen's Nursing mother's, and (as children do) so do a people in their manners show the constitution, and report the good or bad temper of those their public Nurse's:
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the example of common men makes vice a fashion, of Kings, a law; a poor mans wisdom shall shall be despised, Eccles 9. 16. when a great mans vice and folly shall be applauded.
the Exampl of Common men makes vice a fashion, of Kings, a law; a poor men Wisdom shall shall be despised, Eccles 9. 16. when a great men vice and folly shall be applauded.
That Prince is most likely to be attended with success who makes use of this wisdome, not to promote his own unwarrantable designes, but to discover other mens:
That Prince is most likely to be attended with success who makes use of this Wisdom, not to promote his own unwarrantable designs, but to discover other men's:
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Reason of state indeed seldome makes use of that topick ab honesto, for it is generally thought that religion makes a Prince a lamb, and then he is next door to devouring; that cases of conscience were not written for a Prince to read.
Reason of state indeed seldom makes use of that topic ab honesto, for it is generally Thought that Religion makes a Prince a lamb, and then he is next door to devouring; that cases of conscience were not written for a Prince to read.
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turn aside to counsels, which nice Casuists possibly will not justifie. But we shall finde God blasting such doctrine as this by his Providences frequently;
turn aside to Counsels, which Nicaenae Casuists possibly will not justify. But we shall find God blasting such Doctrine as this by his Providences frequently;
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and thus sometimes, the wily stratagems of unrighteous politicians (those slight healers ) may remove a fit of a distemper the body politick groans under, but it returns afterward with greater violence, it is righteousness onely is the Physician to cure it.
and thus sometime, the wily stratagems of unrighteous politicians (those slight healers) may remove a fit of a distemper the body politic groans under, but it returns afterwards with greater violence, it is righteousness only is the physician to cure it.
Not I, but the Lord saith to a wily politician King Shallum, Jerem. 22. 15. Shalt thou reign because thou closest thy self in cedar? (because thou managest affairs of state politickly) did not thy father eat and drink and do justice,
Not I, but the Lord Says to a wily politician King Shallum, Jeremiah 22. 15. Shalt thou Reign Because thou closest thy self in cedar? (Because thou managest affairs of state politicly) did not thy father eat and drink and do Justice,
That policy and cunning do not carry it, and that the game goes not always to him that can best cog the die, appears both in nations and particular men. See it in nations.
That policy and cunning doe not carry it, and that the game Goes not always to him that can best cog the die, appears both in Nations and particular men. See it in Nations.
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The Asiaticks more quick and acute generally then the Europeans anciently, were conquered by the Grecians: The Grecians by the Saracens, The Athenians by the Spartans, The Egyptians by the Persians, many nations by the Turks, and yet the latter the more dull and unpolitick people:
The Asiatics more quick and acute generally then the Europeans anciently, were conquered by the Greeks: The Greeks by the Saracens, The Athenians by the Spartans, The egyptians by the Persians, many Nations by the Turks, and yet the latter the more dull and unpolitic people:
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see it in particular persons, who more acute then Machiavel, and who more unfortunate in his counsel to Caesar Borgia? Clement the seventh, a politick person but not successfull;
see it in particular Persons, who more acute then Machiavel, and who more unfortunate in his counsel to Caesar Borgia? Clement the seventh, a politic person but not successful;
It is a thing which Scripture often tells us of, Gods blasting the unrighteous counsels of Polititians. It is one of Gods characters, Isai. 44. 25. That he turneth the wisemen backward and maketh their knowledge foolish, Job 12. 17. He leadeth counsellours away spoiled, and maketh judges fools.
It is a thing which Scripture often tells us of, God's blasting the unrighteous Counsels of Politicians. It is one of God's characters, Isaiah 44. 25. That he turns the Wise men backward and makes their knowledge foolish, Job 12. 17. He leads counsellors away spoiled, and makes judges Fools.
Besides, righteousness brings success to counsels, because politicians generally hunt counter and never think to finde a Prince walking in the broad rode of justice and honesty, and so he walks undiscerned.
Beside, righteousness brings success to Counsels, Because politicians generally hunt counter and never think to find a Prince walking in the broad road of Justice and honesty, and so he walks undiscerned.
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Again, Love and Honour are the Magistrates Iachin and Boaz, his main strength and establishment, which by an unalterable law of heaven are intailed onely upon virtue and righteousness.
Again, Love and Honour Are the Magistrates Jachin and Boaz, his main strength and establishment, which by an unalterable law of heaven Are intailed only upon virtue and righteousness.
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A righteous Prince is a very great matter of joy to a people, by that largeness of heart, and publickness of spirit, which constantly attends a religious Prince.
A righteous Prince is a very great matter of joy to a people, by that largeness of heart, and publicness of Spirit, which constantly attends a religious Prince.
NONLATINALPHABET signifying curā alicujus gerere, as, NONLATINALPHABET, Isa. 26. 2. is by the LXX intended to signifie a people that take care of truth.
signifying curā alicujus gerere, as,, Isaiah 26. 2. is by the LXX intended to signify a people that take care of truth.
It makes a man owl-ey'd to his neighbours faults, and eagle-ey'd to his necessities, Isa. 58. 7. Goodness delivers from those lusts and impurities, which shrivel, shrink and crumple the spirits of men and make them particular and selfish:
It makes a man owl-eyed to his neighbours Faults, and eagle-eyed to his necessities, Isaiah 58. 7. goodness delivers from those Lustiest and Impurities, which shrivel, shrink and crumple the spirits of men and make them particular and selfish:
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Now what matter of joy is this to a people to have rulers whose large hearts ingage them, to be NONLATINALPHABET, Rom. 13. 6. alway attending upon the good of their people?
Now what matter of joy is this to a people to have Rulers whose large hearts engage them, to be, Rom. 13. 6. always attending upon the good of their people?
At the inaugurations of the Kings of Iuda the testimony was put into their hands, 2 Kings 11. 12. to denote the Prince his being charged, with the care of Gods worship as well as the peoples safety:
At the inaugurations of the Kings of Iuda the testimony was put into their hands, 2 Kings 11. 12. to denote the Prince his being charged, with the care of God's worship as well as the peoples safety:
no such magna charta for a King to defend, as Scripture: Grotius well notes that the piety of good Kings (in Israel ) is still intituled to the reformations, and the wickedness of bad ones to the several abuses in the Church.
no such Magna charta for a King to defend, as Scripture: Grotius well notes that the piety of good Kings (in Israel) is still entitled to the reformations, and the wickedness of bad ones to the several Abuses in the Church.
The Heathens acknowledged such a religious care well becoming a Prince in that form of prayer (mentioned in Tacitus ) used by them for their Emperour, Ut Deus ipsi intelligentem humani diviníque juris mentem daret.
The heathens acknowledged such a religious care well becoming a Prince in that from of prayer (mentioned in Tacitus) used by them for their Emperor, Ut Deus ipsi intelligentem Humani diviníque Juris mentem dart.
Such persons are indeed accounted (like Sampsons hair) but the excrements (the offscouring of a nation) but they are, in truth, (like that) the strength thereof, Zach. 12. 5. 2 Sam. 5. 12. It is the duty of Kings especially to contend for the faith: Errours and heresies are the red Dragons teeth, whereby he devours souls, which when sown in a nation, too often up come armed men (wars and seditions) there being no such enmities as those which are founded in religious differences:) It is the King who is the Churches Guardian (lookt upon as alwayes under age) engaged to preserve her portion sacred and entire, Church goods (like Manna ) corrupt and breed worms while detained in the wilderness of sacrilegious invasion,
Such Persons Are indeed accounted (like Sampsons hair) but the excrements (the offscouring of a Nation) but they Are, in truth, (like that) the strength thereof, Zach 12. 5. 2 Sam. 5. 12. It is the duty of Kings especially to contend for the faith: Errors and heresies Are the read Dragons teeth, whereby he devours Souls, which when sown in a Nation, too often up come armed men (wars and seditions) there being no such enmities as those which Are founded in religious differences:) It is the King who is the Churches Guardian (looked upon as always under age) engaged to preserve her portion sacred and entire, Church goods (like Manna) corrupt and breed worms while detained in the Wilderness of sacrilegious invasion,
the works of God herein abetting his word, Prov. 14. 34. Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people, Jer. 18. 8. Hos. 14. 8. Nay the very shadow thereof hath proved (like Peters) healing to a state,
the works of God herein abetting his word, Curae 14. 34. Righteousness Exalteth a Nation, but since is a reproach to any people, Jer. 18. 8. Hos. 14. 8. Nay the very shadow thereof hath proved (like Peter's) healing to a state,
as hath been noted in the Romane Empire. Deus ostendit in praeclaro Romanorum Imperio, quantum valerent virtutes civiles, etiam sine vera religione. August. Epist. 5. ad Marcel.
as hath been noted in the Roman Empire. Deus ostendit in praeclaro Romanorum Imperial, quantum valerent Virtues Civiles, etiam sine vera Religion. August. Epistle 5. and Marcel.
Secondly, The words may be understood as denoting the duty of a people in such an instance of divine favour as the bestowing of a righteous Ruler on them:
Secondly, The words may be understood as denoting the duty of a people in such an instance of divine favour as the bestowing of a righteous Ruler on them:
Great is the honour God hath now done a nation, having given them a King who bears his own image three times over, once as he is a man, again as he is a Magistrate, and a third time as he is a righteous person: would we foretell the fate of a people, (foresee what mercies or judgements God hath in store) let us fix our eyes much upon these stars, the Rulers and Governours therein,
Great is the honour God hath now done a Nation, having given them a King who bears his own image three times over, once as he is a man, again as he is a Magistrate, and a third time as he is a righteous person: would we foretell the fate of a people, (foresee what Mercies or Judgments God hath in store) let us fix our eyes much upon these Stars, the Rulers and Governors therein,
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and with a reservation of some power to themselves in Spirituals and Civils, afterward (they being deaf to the voice of this rod) the Scepter departs from Iuda, all form of civil politie is cancell'd, they scattered over the face of the earth,
and with a reservation of Some power to themselves in Spirituals and Civils, afterwards (they being deaf to the voice of this rod) the Sceptre departs from Iuda, all from of civil polity is canceled, they scattered over the face of the earth,
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First, That there are no such enemies to Prince or people as they, who (by any evil counsels) make a breach upon a Princes righteousness. Such persons poyson a fountain.
First, That there Are no such enemies to Prince or people as they, who (by any evil Counsels) make a breach upon a Princes righteousness. Such Persons poison a fountain.
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seldom do such Counsellours go to their graves in peace, sometimes they are given up by Prince as a Sacrifice to popular fury to expiate their own guilt: sometimes he disgusts them himself.
seldom do such Counsellors go to their graves in peace, sometime they Are given up by Prince as a Sacrifice to popular fury to expiate their own guilt: sometime he disgusts them himself.
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See this truth justified in Haman, a wicked Counsellour to Ahasuerus, destroyed by him, Sejanus by Tiberius, Empson and Dudley, and Wolsey under the Henries, and many others occurring in history, burning their fingers at last, by holding the candle to a Prince,
See this truth justified in Haman, a wicked Counselor to Ahasuerus, destroyed by him, Sejanus by Tiberius, Empson and Dudley, and wolsey under the Henries, and many Others occurring in history, burning their fingers At last, by holding the candle to a Prince,
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Worthy therefore of a Courtiers remembrance is the counsel of Solomon, Prov. 28. 23. He that rebuketh a man, afterward shall finde more favour then he that flattereth with his lips.
Worthy Therefore of a Courtiers remembrance is the counsel of Solomon, Curae 28. 23. He that Rebuketh a man, afterwards shall find more favour then he that Flattereth with his lips.
and constantly given, (this flows from Nature, compliance from Art) whereas wicked Counsellours are like bushes and thorns, which men run to in a storm,
and constantly given, (this flows from Nature, compliance from Art) whereas wicked Counsellors Are like Bushes and thorns, which men run to in a storm,
Secondly, Learn we hence what matter of joy the return of so good a Prince to his Crown and Kingdoms hath occasioned, who is thereby blest with Sphear large enough to display all his Royal Vertues in.
Secondly, Learn we hence what matter of joy the return of so good a Prince to his Crown and Kingdoms hath occasioned, who is thereby blessed with Sphere large enough to display all his Royal Virtues in.
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We come not now together to rejoice for a Victory gotten in a Civil War (the Romans allowed no Triumphs for such victories.) The eye that is bloud-shot cannot bear the clear and pleasant light of the Sun;
We come not now together to rejoice for a Victory got in a Civil War (the Romans allowed no Triumphos for such victories.) The eye that is bloodshot cannot bear the clear and pleasant Light of the Sun;
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and truly I question not but many good men (since our late unhappy differences) could not bear that light of joy and gladness which a victory might otherwise occasion, while they had sanguinem civium, the bloud of fellow-brethren and Citizens (shed on both sides) so much in their eyes and thoughts:
and truly I question not but many good men (since our late unhappy differences) could not bear that Light of joy and gladness which a victory might otherwise occasion, while they had sanguinem Citizens, the blood of Fellow brethren and Citizens (shed on both sides) so much in their eyes and thoughts:
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When the foundations of the earth were laid, the Morning star sang for joy, Iob. 38. 7. all our foundations of Government, Religion, Law, Parliaments, were out of Course; now that we see God laying them again, should we not express a joyful sense of the Mercy,
When the foundations of the earth were laid, the Morning star sang for joy, Job 38. 7. all our foundations of Government, Religion, Law, Parliaments, were out of Course; now that we see God laying them again, should we not express a joyful sense of the Mercy,
Its observable that when there was no King in Israel, Iudg. 17. 6. we read (v. 10.) of a Levite who served for ten shekels of silver by the year, a suit of apparel, and victuals.
Its observable that when there was no King in Israel, Judges 17. 6. we read (v. 10.) of a Levite who served for ten shekels of silver by the year, a suit of apparel, and victuals.
Ministers are stiled helpers of the peoples joy, 2 Cor. 1. 24. That I may accordingly discharge my duty this day in helping forward your joy, give me leave to retail the mercy and blessing of this day,
Ministers Are styled helpers of the peoples joy, 2 Cor. 1. 24. That I may accordingly discharge my duty this day in helping forward your joy, give me leave to retail the mercy and blessing of this day,
Frequent shifting of Governours is the great punishment of the sin of a people, Prov. 28. 2. For the transgression of a Land, many are the Princes thereof:
Frequent shifting of Governors is the great punishment of the since of a people, Curae 28. 2. For the Transgression of a Land, many Are the Princes thereof:
with this evil God punished the revolted Kingdom of Israel, which had as many Kings (within one) as the Kingdom of Iuda, and yet lasted not much above half the time thereof:
with this evil God punished the revolted Kingdom of Israel, which had as many Kings (within one) as the Kingdom of Iuda, and yet lasted not much above half the time thereof:
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with this judgement God avenged the bloud of his servants upon the Roman Empire (even the frequent changing of Governours from Cesar to Constantine ) by the murdering of them so frequently.
with this judgement God avenged the blood of his Servants upon the Roman Empire (even the frequent changing of Governors from Cesar to Constantine) by the murdering of them so frequently.
This is a very great evil upon many accounts, for in such vicissitudes of Government, there will (of necessity) be fresh favourites, who are never wanting to make use of such troubled waters to heal their lame fortunes.
This is a very great evil upon many accounts, for in such vicissitudes of Government, there will (of necessity) be fresh favourites, who Are never wanting to make use of such troubled waters to heal their lame fortune's.
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In such vicissitudes people never learn the art of obedience, nor a Prince the art of Government, self-preservation being the mystery chiefly employs his study, in order whereto he is often prompted to several counsels ungrateful and disobliging:
In such vicissitudes people never Learn the art of Obedience, nor a Prince the art of Government, self-preservation being the mystery chiefly employs his study, in order whereto he is often prompted to several Counsels ungrateful and disobliging:
Laws (in such times) usually lose their force, Rulers letting go these reins of Government when ready to be thrown out of the saddle, to save themselves from a dangerous fall:
Laws (in such times) usually loose their force, Rulers letting go these reins of Government when ready to be thrown out of the saddle, to save themselves from a dangerous fallen:
Matter of joy then we have, in that His Majesties restauration silenceth all disputes amongst ambitious spirits, (who shall be greatest?) The Nation before, did (like Penelope ) but texere & retexere in her Lords absence in foraign parts,
Matter of joy then we have, in that His Majesties restauration silenceth all disputes among ambitious spirits, (who shall be greatest?) The nation before, did (like Penelope) but texere & retexere in her lords absence in foreign parts,
now that our hearts and prayers point toward His Majesty, God will bless us with that rest and consistency which all great bodies (especially Nations) naturally tend and move unto.
now that our hearts and Prayers point towards His Majesty, God will bless us with that rest and consistency which all great bodies (especially nations) naturally tend and move unto.
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Secondly, We have matter of joy in that this setled Ruler is a King: The government of England now bears conformity to Gods government of the World, (it is administred by one.) When God promised to bless Abraham, he doth it thus, Gen. 17. 6. I will make Nations of thee,
Secondly, We have matter of joy in that this settled Ruler is a King: The government of England now bears conformity to God's government of the World, (it is administered by one.) When God promised to bless Abraham, he does it thus, Gen. 17. 6. I will make nations of thee,
and he commanded his own people, Deut. 17. 14. (long before they came to Canaan to set a King over them) hence the Iewish Masters tell us three things were especially appointed them when they came to Canaan, to choose them a King, to build God a Temple, and to root out the Amalekites. The sin indeed of the Israelites was (as they confest) very great in asking of a King, because they quarrelled with that excellent form of Government they were already under, in which God was their King,
and he commanded his own people, Deuteronomy 17. 14. (long before they Come to Canaan to Set a King over them) hence the Jewish Masters tell us three things were especially appointed them when they Come to Canaan, to choose them a King, to built God a Temple, and to root out the Amalekites. The since indeed of the Israelites was (as they confessed) very great in asking of a King, Because they quarreled with that excellent from of Government they were already under, in which God was their King,
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and the rejection of this Form of administration will appear to be the sin of the people, (and not the bare asking of a King) upon a diligent comparing of Scripture, 1 Sam. 12. 12. 1 Sam. 8. 7. 1 Sam. 10. 19. 1 Sam. 8. 20.
and the rejection of this From of administration will appear to be the since of the people, (and not the bore asking of a King) upon a diligent comparing of Scripture, 1 Sam. 12. 12. 1 Sam. 8. 7. 1 Sam. 10. 19. 1 Sam. 8. 20.
Much might be alledged in commendation of regal Government, but I shall add but this one consideration (as having so great affinity with the Text,) It is hard for a Ruler (in any other Government) to be more then ordinary righteous, and be matter of rejoycing to a people, (above others) sine metu ostracismi ▪ nor can the deserts of a Subject (under another Form) be high and eminent,
Much might be alleged in commendation of regal Government, but I shall add but this one consideration (as having so great affinity with the Text,) It is hard for a Ruler (in any other Government) to be more then ordinary righteous, and be matter of rejoicing to a people, (above Others) sine metu ostracismi ▪ nor can the deserts of a Subject (under Another From) be high and eminent,
but he is more feared then favoured, oftner ruined then rewarded (the envy of the fall of so eminent a person, proving dangerous to none, being divided amongst the Many that Rule and Command) and certainly it is a considerable commendation of Kingly administration, that we can say of it, the Ruler may do good offices with the fewest fears, and a Subject perform noble services with the highest hopes.
but he is more feared then favoured, oftener ruined then rewarded (the envy of the fallen of so eminent a person, proving dangerous to none, being divided among the Many that Rule and Command) and Certainly it is a considerable commendation of Kingly administration, that we can say of it, the Ruler may do good Offices with the fewest fears, and a Subject perform noble services with the highest hope's.
Status Reip. Anglicanae, semper Regalis fuit & semper haereditarius (saith a learned Antiquary.) Iulius Cesar makes mention of the Principes Britanniae before the times of Christ:
Status Reip Anglicanae, semper Regalis fuit & semper haereditarius (Says a learned Antiquary.) Julius Cesar makes mention of the Princes Britanniae before the times of christ:
many changes have been in the persons, but none in the Government, till of late (as indeed we shall finde Monarchies in History lasting for many hundred years in a Nation,
many changes have been in the Persons, but none in the Government, till of late (as indeed we shall find Monarchies in History lasting for many hundred Years in a nation,
Upon this account we have matter of great joy, that we are now returned to our old Form of Government (the Nation was like a fish before, sick till it came thither where it was first spawn'd.) To those that think this no such matter of joy, I shall propound the question that Abimelech did to the men of Sichem, Iudg. 9. 2. Whether is it better for you that all the sons of Ierubbael (which are threescore and ten persons) reign over you,
Upon this account we have matter of great joy, that we Are now returned to our old From of Government (the nation was like a Fish before, sick till it Come thither where it was First spawned.) To those that think this no such matter of joy, I shall propound the question that Abimelech did to the men of Sichem, Judges 9. 2. Whither is it better for you that all the Sons of Ierubbael (which Are threescore and ten Persons) Reign over you,
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This government (so highly abetting that unity which all things tend unto) hath been received with the greatest expressions of joy in Scripture, Num. 23. 21. 1 King. 1. 39. 2 King. 11. 14. 3 We have matter of very great joy in that we have a righteous King to be our Ruler.
This government (so highly abetting that unity which all things tend unto) hath been received with the greatest expressions of joy in Scripture, Num. 23. 21. 1 King. 1. 39. 2 King. 11. 14. 3 We have matter of very great joy in that we have a righteous King to be our Ruler.
when God would prescribe the laws of the King who should be over his own people, He first provides for the legality of his title, Deut. 17. 15. Thou shalt in any wise set him over thee, whom the Lord thy God shall choose.
when God would prescribe the laws of the King who should be over his own people, He First provides for the legality of his title, Deuteronomy 17. 15. Thou shalt in any wise Set him over thee, whom the Lord thy God shall choose.
Now this is matter of joy to a nation, because it rolls away one of the greatest reproaches from it (the having of a fellow subject to usurp the throne of Majesty.) The nation before was under the curse of Cham, Gen. 9. 25. being a servant of servants: the Church of God in Captivity (Grace doth not take away sense of honour) thus characters of the misery of her Captivity, Lament. 5. 8. Servants have ruled over us, the crown is fallen from our heads.
Now this is matter of joy to a Nation, Because it rolls away one of the greatest Reproaches from it (the having of a fellow Subject to usurp the throne of Majesty.) The Nation before was under the curse of Cham, Gen. 9. 25. being a servant of Servants: the Church of God in Captivity (Grace does not take away sense of honour) thus characters of the misery of her Captivity, Lament. 5. 8. Servants have ruled over us, the crown is fallen from our Heads.
when a King is taken (like Saul ) from among the stuff, (the common sort of people) Majesty loseth its reverence, 1 Sam. 10. 27. and a people their safety, Zach. 9. 6.
when a King is taken (like Saul) from among the stuff, (the Common sort of people) Majesty loses its Reverence, 1 Sam. 10. 27. and a people their safety, Zach 9. 6.
Then again, a small measure of charity will warrant us to stile his Majestie religiously righteous: For that may be said of him which can of no Prince in the world besides, that he hath had evils enough to discover and improve his virtues, and enemies (under freedome and malice too much) to report and greaten his vices, if he had been chargeable with any:
Then again, a small measure of charity will warrant us to style his Majesty religiously righteous: For that may be said of him which can of no Prince in the world beside, that he hath had evils enough to discover and improve his Virtues, and enemies (under freedom and malice too much) to report and greaten his vices, if he had been chargeable with any:
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His Majestie in his late Proclamation hath made a practical commentary on those words of Solomon, Prov. 14. 35. The Kings favour is toward a wise servant,
His Majesty in his late Proclamation hath made a practical commentary on those words of Solomon, Curae 14. 35. The Kings favour is towards a wise servant,
Who observeth not his constancy in religion? All His injuries from enemies could not conquer his charity, all the difficulties He beheld between Himself and his throne, tire out his hope, nor yet any temptations from Rome, stagger his faith.
Who observeth not his constancy in Religion? All His injuries from enemies could not conquer his charity, all the difficulties He beheld between Himself and his throne, tire out his hope, nor yet any temptations from Room, stagger his faith.
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What a Christian spirit doth He discover in endeavouring so many ways the union of his people? the law of love, is once more, become NONLATINALPHABET, a royall law, Jam. 2. 8. His Majesties declarations assure us that He would not have us (like lines) running all to one and the same centre, the King;
What a Christian Spirit does He discover in endeavouring so many ways the Union of his people? the law of love, is once more, become, a royal law, Jam. 2. 8. His Majesties declarations assure us that He would not have us (like lines) running all to one and the same centre, the King;
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We well agree in the main, religion and loyaltie, why should we fall out about mint and cummin? It hath alway been the Devils policy to set the people of God at variance about circumstances,
We well agree in the main, Religion and loyalty, why should we fallen out about mint and cummin? It hath always been the Devils policy to Set the people of God At variance about Circumstances,
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how hot were the disputes and contentions in the Apostles times about meats and drinks? how high the animosities in after ages about the time of the observation of Easter, the precedence of their Bishops, &c. and in our own times about matters which (in themselves considered) commend no man to God:
how hight were the disputes and contentions in the Apostles times about Meats and drinks? how high the animosities in After ages about the time of the observation of Easter, the precedence of their Bishops, etc. and in our own times about matters which (in themselves considered) commend no man to God:
Words that stand in regimine in the Hebrew tongue, lose a letter or two and yet no breach is made in the sense: truly there is no thinking we shall stand long (peaceably) in regimine, in government and order,
Words that stand in Regiment in the Hebrew tongue, loose a Letter or two and yet no breach is made in the sense: truly there is no thinking we shall stand long (peaceably) in Regiment, in government and order,
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if superiours and inferiors be loth to part with some punctilio's and circumstances in their opinions and practises, which may be done without any breach made upon the sense of Creed or Scripture:
if superiors and inferiors be loath to part with Some punctilio's and Circumstances in their opinions and practises, which may be done without any breach made upon the sense of Creed or Scripture:
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And here give me leave to pause a little and to take notice of a considerable (because so rare a) circumstance, in the happiness of his late Majesty of blessed memory,
And Here give me leave to pause a little and to take notice of a considerable (Because so rare a) circumstance, in the happiness of his late Majesty of blessed memory,
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even the transmitting to posterity so much of his wisdome and virtue (surviving in his issue.) A great part of that stock of honour, many an eminent Monarch hath died possest of, his unworthy son who succeeded him hath embezelled:
even the transmitting to posterity so much of his Wisdom and virtue (surviving in his issue.) A great part of that stock of honour, many an eminent Monarch hath died possessed of, his unworthy son who succeeded him hath embezzled:
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Rehoboam the imprudent son of wise Solomon, Domitian of Vespasian, Commodus of Antoninus, Bassianus of Severus: Instances in this kinde are so familiar, that an historian notes, Neminem propè magnorum virorum optimum & utilem filium reliquisse, denique aut sine liberis eos interiisse, aut filios habuisse, ut melius fuerit de rebus humanis sine posteritate discedere:
Rehoboam the imprudent son of wise Solomon, Domitian of Vespasian, Commodus of Antoninus, Bassianus of Severus: Instances in this kind Are so familiar, that an historian notes, Neminem propè magnorum virorum optimum & utilem Son reliquisse, denique Or sine Liberis eos interiisse, Or Sons habuisse, ut Better fuerit de rebus humanis sine posteritate discedere:
and that judicious Historian notes it as one reason why the fame and memorie of that eminent Prince, Iohn Duke of Saxony, continued not so fresh and precious after his death,
and that judicious Historian notes it as one reason why the fame and memory of that eminent Prince, John Duke of Saxony, continued not so fresh and precious After his death,
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as his virtue (discovered in doing and suffering so much) did merit, quia filios reliquit sui dissimilimos, because He left sons which gave the world no assurance that they were his genuine off-spring:
as his virtue (discovered in doing and suffering so much) did merit, quia Sons reliquit sui dissimilimos, Because He left Sons which gave the world no assurance that they were his genuine offspring:
and Scripture notes it as one special reason why Samuel was rejected of the Israelites, because his sons walked not in his ways, 1 Sam. 8. 5. But to proceed.
and Scripture notes it as one special reason why Samuel was rejected of the Israelites, Because his Sons walked not in his ways, 1 Sam. 8. 5. But to proceed.
Our Adversaries had taken away not onely our happiness but our innocence, (that which Iob when all was gone, health, wealth, children, state, would not part withall till he died) the consent of the nation to his Majesties death, to the setting up of an Usuper, being so highly and boldly pretended to:
Our Adversaries had taken away not only our happiness but our innocence, (that which Job when all was gone, health, wealth, children, state, would not part withal till he died) the consent of the Nation to his Majesties death, to the setting up of an Usurper, being so highly and boldly pretended to:
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The virgin daughter of our people could not be put to death, but first (like her in the story) she must be ravisht, (never till now did I see so much wisdome, in that character the holy Ghost gives the opposers of a lawfull King, Psal. 62. 4. They onely consult to cast him down from his excellency, they delight in lies. )
The Virgae daughter of our people could not be put to death, but First (like her in the story) she must be ravished, (never till now did I see so much Wisdom, in that character the holy Ghost gives the opposers of a lawful King, Psalm 62. 4. They only consult to cast him down from his excellency, they delight in lies.)
Our case had been wofull, if his Majesty when desired to return to his Kingdomes, should have returned us, the answer of Him in the Prophet, Isa. 3. 7. Make me not a ruler over this people,
Our case had been woeful, if his Majesty when desired to return to his Kingdoms, should have returned us, the answer of Him in the Prophet, Isaiah 3. 7. Make me not a ruler over this people,
Fifthly and lastly, We have all the assurance we can ordinarily have that his Majesty shall prove a very happy and successfull Ruler to us, To omit many happy omens and prognosticks of his prosperous reign,
Fifthly and lastly, We have all the assurance we can ordinarily have that his Majesty shall prove a very happy and successful Ruler to us, To omit many happy omens and Prognostics of his prosperous Reign,
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as his education amidst arms at home, and the observation of the policies of the greatest Kings of Europe abroad, the advantage of the wise counsels of a Royall Father confirmed by his own experience (and none like them.
as his education amid arms At home, and the observation of the policies of the greatest Kings of Europe abroad, the advantage of the wise Counsels of a Royal Father confirmed by his own experience (and none like them.
and Affection to him, (which, when so qualified, prove the best supporters of the Princes Arms) the strange Providences of God seen in preserving His Majestie through so many deaths and dangers, that general satisfaction and joy exprest upon his return, (most likely to be continued by His Majesties moderate Counsels) a thing very considerable, for in the multitude of Subjects is the Kings honour, but in the affection of them is the Kings safety:
and Affection to him, (which, when so qualified, prove the best supporters of the Princes Arms) the strange Providences of God seen in preserving His Majesty through so many death's and dangers, that general satisfaction and joy expressed upon his return, (most likely to be continued by His Majesties moderate Counsels) a thing very considerable, for in the multitude of Subject's is the Kings honour, but in the affection of them is the Kings safety:
a well disciplin'd, valiant, and experienc'd army, to omit, (I say) these, I shall take notice of five or six particulars which are as a token for good unto us, that His Majesties reign shall prove a blessing to the Nation.
a well disciplined, valiant, and experienced army, to omit, (I say) these, I shall take notice of five or six particulars which Are as a token for good unto us, that His Majesties Reign shall prove a blessing to the nation.
pillows need not be sown under their elbows) all Gods promises of temporal blessings are but conditional, 1 Sam. 2. 30. Never any people held their happiness by a fairer Charter then Hierusalem, but yet the plague of sin (after its being scraped with so many judgements) so far spread in Gods house, that it was at last so pulled down, that one stone was not left upon another:
pillows need not be sown under their elbows) all God's promises of temporal blessings Are but conditional, 1 Sam. 2. 30. Never any people held their happiness by a Fairer Charter then Jerusalem, but yet the plague of since (After its being scraped with so many Judgments) so Far spread in God's house, that it was At last so pulled down, that one stone was not left upon Another:
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when they perceive the thing coming, Dan. 9. 2.) besides such mollifying considerations may serve to allay any swellings and risings which an insensibleness of our present hopes may possibly occasion.
when they perceive the thing coming, Dan. 9. 2.) beside such mollifying considerations may serve to allay any swellings and risings which an insensibleness of our present hope's may possibly occasion.
Augustus Cesar was one of the best Emperours Rome had, which was (in a great measure) due to those five Civil Wars which exercised his vallour and prudence:
Augustus Cesar was one of the best emperors Room had, which was (in a great measure) due to those five Civil Wars which exercised his valour and prudence:
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— The King had been long called Nullus in that old Prophetick verse (and such, in times of affliction, the eyes of people are usually much upon) and God did not return him till he was Nullus indeed,
— The King had been long called Nullus in that old Prophetic verse (and such, in times of affliction, the eyes of people Are usually much upon) and God did not return him till he was Nullus indeed,
though in another sense (as the Devil will always be found a Lyar, even when he tells truth;) He was Nullus in the hopes of his Friends, Nullus as to any present assistances and powers of his own, Nullus in his enemies thoughts and esteem.
though in Another sense (as the devil will always be found a Liar, even when he tells truth;) He was Nullus in the hope's of his Friends, Nullus as to any present assistances and Powers of his own, Nullus in his enemies thoughts and esteem.
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and thus he useth to bestow his blessings upon a people, Deut. 32. 36. The Lord shall repent himself concerning his servants, he will judge his people,
and thus he uses to bestow his blessings upon a people, Deuteronomy 32. 36. The Lord shall Repent himself Concerning his Servants, he will judge his people,
Thus is England saved and His Majestie restored, alone by the arm of God made bare (devested of all humane assistance) now God doth not use magno conatu nihil agere, when things come to us in a manner extraordinary, we naturally expect great matters.
Thus is England saved and His Majesty restored, alone by the arm of God made bore (devested of all humane assistance) now God does not use magno conatu nihil agere, when things come to us in a manner extraordinary, we naturally expect great matters.
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and then the desire of all Nations shall come, (sore throws before the birth.) Thus God shook our heaven and our earth, (our Church and State) he shook all the three Nations, and then His Majestie (their true desire) is restored:
and then the desire of all nations shall come, (soar throws before the birth.) Thus God shook our heaven and our earth, (our Church and State) he shook all the three nations, and then His Majesty (their true desire) is restored:
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It is the speech of God concerning the husbandman, Isa. 28. 24, 25. Doth the husbandman plough all day to sow, doth he open and break the clods of his ground,
It is the speech of God Concerning the husbandman, Isaiah 28. 24, 25. Does the husbandman plough all day to sow, does he open and break the clods of his ground,
after he hath suffered the ploughers to make long furrows on the back of the Church (as the Psalmist speaks, Psal. 129. 3.) will at last cast in his precious seed.
After he hath suffered the ploughers to make long furrows on the back of the Church (as the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 129. 3.) will At last cast in his precious seed.
Should I now dwell upon our Soveraigns crosses, I could justifie my self by the example of the Holy Ghost more largely relating the sufferings of Job (yet a Prince too) then Solomons greatness and splendour:
Should I now dwell upon our Sovereigns Crosses, I could justify my self by the Exampl of the Holy Ghost more largely relating the sufferings of Job (yet a Prince too) then Solomons greatness and splendour:
As for the Nation, never was that more eclipsed and fuller of darkness, then, when (like the Moon) in most direct opposition against our Sun (our lawful Sovereign.) Our Moses rod was no sooner vilely thrown to the ground (his power usurped by the populacy) but it became a serpent to sting and afflict us.
As for the nation, never was that more eclipsed and fuller of darkness, then, when (like the Moon) in most Direct opposition against our Sun (our lawful Sovereign.) Our Moses rod was no sooner vilely thrown to the ground (his power usurped by the populacy) but it became a serpent to sting and afflict us.
If any shall account the mentioning so known a matter a discovery of the nakedness of my mother Country, I shall acquit my self by the example of Ezra and Nehemiah, confessing the sins of their people in the day of their return from the captivity, Ezra 9. 7. But I hope that experience will teach us now to value His Majestie,
If any shall account the mentioning so known a matter a discovery of the nakedness of my mother Country, I shall acquit my self by the Exampl of Ezra and Nehemiah, confessing the Sins of their people in the day of their return from the captivity, Ezra 9. 7. But I hope that experience will teach us now to valve His Majesty,
It is seldom the croud of men learn any thing by Aphorisms and politick Lectures, but stripes enter into fools, and (I hope) as the phrase is in Job, we shall remember the battle and do so no more.
It is seldom the crowd of men Learn any thing by Aphorisms and politic Lectures, but stripes enter into Fools, and (I hope) as the phrase is in Job, we shall Remember the battle and do so no more.
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Fourthly, His Majesty is greatly propense, humbly to ascribe the honour of his restitution to the divine bounty and wisdom, in his publick declarations, and more private religious expressions.
Fourthly, His Majesty is greatly propense, humbly to ascribe the honour of his restitution to the divine bounty and Wisdom, in his public declarations, and more private religious expressions.
Cardinal Richelieu was pleased once (in a complement) to profess himself desirous to be a Peer of France, only ut sciret orbis, qualis & quantus est Ludovicus cujus radius & rivus est Richilius;
Cardinal Richelieu was pleased once (in a compliment) to profess himself desirous to be a Peer of France, only ut sciret Orbis, qualis & quantus est Louis cujus radius & Rivus est Richilius;
Whereas on the other side, we shall finde nothing so frequently blasted from heaven, as persons high and lofty in their own eys, too great to acknowledge God in any enjoyment.
Whereas on the other side, we shall find nothing so frequently blasted from heaven, as Persons high and lofty in their own eyes, too great to acknowledge God in any enjoyment.
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Solomon especially recommends these two to his son Rehoboam, Prov. 3. 3, 4. Let not Mercy and Truth forsake thee so shalt thou finde favour, in the sight of God and man:
Solomon especially recommends these two to his son Rehoboam, Curae 3. 3, 4. Let not Mercy and Truth forsake thee so shalt thou find favour, in the sighed of God and man:
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None ever counted it a Princes honour to rule over men as they do over beasts (meerly by fear,) and the experience of all times hath proved it not to be his policie: Semper metuet quem saeva pudebunt, was a poetica licentia, which a wise Prince will never warrant himself in.
None ever counted it a Princes honour to Rule over men as they do over beasts (merely by Fear,) and the experience of all times hath proved it not to be his policy: Semper metuet Whom saeva pudebunt, was a Poetica licentia, which a wise Prince will never warrant himself in.
But it is not mercy alone, will establish a throne, there must be truth too, fidelity, open-heartedness, He must not be made up totus ex artibus. Princes which (like - Absalom ) kiss all men alike, seldom succeed happily,
But it is not mercy alone, will establish a throne, there must be truth too, Fidis, openheartedness, He must not be made up totus ex artibus. Princes which (like - Absalom) kiss all men alike, seldom succeed happily,
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because they occasion the disappointment of so many (which a man cannot so well bear as an expected injury.) Cruelty and Treachery have gotten many a Throne, but they have establisht none.
Because they occasion the disappointment of so many (which a man cannot so well bear as an expected injury.) Cruelty and Treachery have got many a Throne, but they have established none.
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Mercy, though provoked more then ever Prince was, he was not (in natali imperii) born like Esau, all over red with the bloud of those who had forfeited their lives to his justice;
Mercy, though provoked more then ever Prince was, he was not (in Natal imperii) born like Esau, all over read with the blood of those who had forfeited their lives to his Justice;
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but his first and great (I may now add, frequentest) request to the Houses was, that the Act of Indemnity might be as speedily and as comprehensively drawn up as might be:
but his First and great (I may now add, frequentest) request to the Houses was, that the Act of Indemnity might be as speedily and as comprehensively drawn up as might be:
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but he hath defeated not only the hopes but the fears of his adversaries, by shewing his greatness (as God whose Viceroy he is) even by pardoning and forgiving offences.
but he hath defeated not only the hope's but the fears of his Adversaries, by showing his greatness (as God whose Viceroy he is) even by pardoning and forgiving offences.
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And as eminent is He for Truth, no King might (as Christ doth) write Teste meipso, with better confidence then He. Hear what that valiant Scotch Marquess said of him when ready to die, (and the words of dying, especially understanding men, I value next to the Scripture) For His Majestie now living, I believe never people might be more happy in a King;
And as eminent is He for Truth, no King might (as christ does) writ Teste meipso, with better confidence then He. Hear what that valiant Scotch Marquis said of him when ready to die, (and the words of dying, especially understanding men, I valve next to the Scripture) For His Majesty now living, I believe never people might be more happy in a King;
so the Persians (a luxurious and riotous generation) He overthrew by the Macedonians, eminent (at that time) for their abstinence and moderation in diet:
so the Persians (a luxurious and riotous generation) He overthrew by the Macedonians, eminent (At that time) for their abstinence and moderation in diet:
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Sixthly, Another token for good is this, After great distractions and confusions long in a nation, God usually sets upon the throne Princes eminent for success, wisdome and courage.
Sixthly, another token for good is this, After great distractions and confusions long in a Nation, God usually sets upon the throne Princes eminent for success, Wisdom and courage.
When a nation is full of distraction and confusion, God generally takes one of these three courses with it. 1. He sometimes leavs it in confusion, suffers the people to be without any settled form of government,
When a Nation is full of distraction and confusion, God generally Takes one of these three courses with it. 1. He sometime leaves it in confusion, suffers the people to be without any settled from of government,
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and to hold up one another till he corrects all, thus he dealt with the Israelites, Judges 21. 25. When there was no King in Israel, but every man was a law to himself.
and to hold up one Another till he corrects all, thus he dealt with the Israelites, Judges 21. 25. When there was no King in Israel, but every man was a law to himself.
Or, 3. He raiseth up some eminent person whom he qualifies with all Princely dispositions for so great a work as the healing of the breaches in a nation.
Or, 3. He Raiseth up Some eminent person whom he Qualifies with all Princely dispositions for so great a work as the healing of the Breaches in a Nation.
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Thus Iulius, and Augustus Cesar, in the Romane Empire were raised up by God to be repairers of the breaches in that government under which Christ was to be born,
Thus Julius, and Augustus Cesar, in the Roman Empire were raised up by God to be repairers of the Breaches in that government under which christ was to be born,
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and afterward Constantine as a shadow from the heat of the ten Persecutions, and Charles the great in the West, and Queen Elizabeth after many changes both in Church and State,
and afterwards Constantine as a shadow from the heat of the ten Persecutions, and Charles the great in the West, and Queen Elizabeth After many changes both in Church and State,
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Great and many are the evils which England hath languished under these many years, now to use the word of Mordecai to Esther, Esther 4. 14. Who knows but his Majesty is come to the Kingdome for such a time as this.
Great and many Are the evils which England hath languished under these many Years, now to use the word of Mordecai to Esther, Esther 4. 14. Who knows but his Majesty is come to the Kingdom for such a time as this.
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1. We were left to the unconstant counsels, and giddy determinations of those who stiled themselves, Custodes libertatis, (it would pose a wise man, to tell who they were) sometimes this party, sometime another pretended to the title of the supreme authority of the nation. 2. Then he set over us, a person that like Adonijah got him chariots and horsmen, and said, I will reign; but now we hope God hath set him over us, whom he will make a great blessing to this great people;
1. We were left to the unconstant Counsels, and giddy determinations of those who styled themselves, Custodes libertatis, (it would pose a wise man, to tell who they were) sometime this party, sometime Another pretended to the title of the supreme Authority of the Nation. 2. Then he Set over us, a person that like Adonijah god him chariots and horsemen, and said, I will Reign; but now we hope God hath Set him over us, whom he will make a great blessing to this great people;
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when a nation hath been under many Rulers Solomon tells us, how the state thereof must be prolonged, Prov. 38. 2. even by the advancement of a man of understanding, which we hope God (according to the method of his providence) hath now blest us withall,
when a Nation hath been under many Rulers Solomon tells us, how the state thereof must be prolonged, Curae 38. 2. even by the advancement of a man of understanding, which we hope God (according to the method of his providence) hath now blessed us withal,
It had been high indiscretion in Noah and his family when in the ark, and perceiving the Dove approaching with an alive branch, to have made such a noise and lumber,
It had been high indiscretion in Noah and his family when in the Ark, and perceiving the Dove approaching with an alive branch, to have made such a noise and lumber,
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We have seen the Dove and the olive-branch of mercy & peace, and settlement after so many tossings and tempests nearly approaching us, oh let us not fright them away by our revellings and debauches.
We have seen the Dove and the olive-branch of mercy & peace, and settlement After so many tossings and tempests nearly approaching us, o let us not fright them away by our revellings and Debauches.
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He that is hardened in his wickedness after ten mercies, (for so give me leave to account this unum magnum ) is little better then he that was hardened in it after ten judgements.
He that is hardened in his wickedness After ten Mercies, (for so give me leave to account this Unum magnum) is little better then he that was hardened in it After ten Judgments.
Let our joy be seasoned with trembling; this should be the handmaid of all our joy, Psal. 2. 11. trembling, not out of distrust of God but our selves, not for fear God will not continue,
Let our joy be seasoned with trembling; this should be the handmaid of all our joy, Psalm 2. 11. trembling, not out of distrust of God but our selves, not for Fear God will not continue,
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God forbid, that the Tree of fortune (as it is called) should be so fairly blown, that we might onely see how great hopes sin is able to blast. God hath threatened an unreformed people, that they should go out of one fire, and another should devour them, Ezek. 15. 7. and hath counselled England in Israel long ago, 1 Sam. 12. 24, 25. A bell sounds no longer then the tremor partium is continued, our ears now hear the joyfull sound of the restoring of King, Parliament, liberty, Church,
God forbid, that the Tree of fortune (as it is called) should be so fairly blown, that we might only see how great hope's since is able to blast. God hath threatened an unreformed people, that they should go out of one fire, and Another should devour them, Ezekiel 15. 7. and hath counseled England in Israel long ago, 1 Sam. 12. 24, 25. A bell sounds no longer then the tremor partium is continued, our ears now hear the joyful found of the restoring of King, Parliament, liberty, Church,
He that should take but a superficial view of England, for these last years past, would be ready to conclude, a divine Providence little concerned therein, that it was a land (contrary to what is said of Canaan, Deut. 11. 12) which God cared not for,
He that should take but a superficial view of England, for these last Years past, would be ready to conclude, a divine Providence little concerned therein, that it was a land (contrary to what is said of Canaan, Deuteronomy 11. 12) which God cared not for,
But then, whoso deliberately observes victory favouring now this party and anon the other, to encourage the prosecution of the war till God had punished both;
But then, whoso deliberately observes victory favouring now this party and anon the other, to encourage the prosecution of the war till God had punished both;
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the strange ballancings of parties for the safety of the whole, the removal of so many persons of power and interest without power and might, (like great Oaks pulled up by a hair) the strange state of the nation, being (like a ship on fire) perishing and sinking in it self,
the strange balancings of parties for the safety of the Whole, the removal of so many Persons of power and Interest without power and might, (like great Oaks pulled up by a hair) the strange state of the Nation, being (like a ship on fire) perishing and sinking in it self,
finally, the great ship of the State turned about with a very small helm, (by means much disproportioned) whoso is wise and will observe these things will be invited to believe a God wonderfull in counsel and excellent in working, to have interested himself in all the counter motions and seeming casualties we have stood spectatours of.
finally, the great ship of the State turned about with a very small helm, (by means much disproportioned) whoso is wise and will observe these things will be invited to believe a God wonderful in counsel and excellent in working, to have interested himself in all the counter motions and seeming casualties we have stood spectators of.
and what desolations he hath made in the earth, Psal. 46. 8. We should not be a nation, seeing many things but observing them not, Isa. 42. 20. What one saith of parables, that they tend tum ad involucrum, tum illustrationem veritatis (for the concealment of truth before,
and what desolations he hath made in the earth, Psalm 46. 8. We should not be a Nation, seeing many things but observing them not, Isaiah 42. 20. What one Says of parables, that they tend tum ad involucrum, tum illustrationem veritatis (for the concealment of truth before,
they seem to obscure a divine Providence, (while in contest and motion) they occasion short spirited men to cry out, Te facimus Fortuna Deam, to conceit the world but a kinde of lottery,
they seem to Obscure a divine Providence, (while in contest and motion) they occasion short spirited men to cry out, Te facimus Fortuna Dream, to conceit the world but a kind of lottery,
reason being warranted to conclude it excellent wisdome which could set so many crooked pieces into so comely a fabrick, issue so many discords in so sweet a close,
reason being warranted to conclude it excellent Wisdom which could Set so many crooked Pieces into so comely a fabric, issue so many discords in so sweet a close,
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God gets himself glory when he hath accomplished his whole work upon mount Sion, Isai. 10. 12. Secondly, Let our devotion express it self in fervent prayers for the Nation, and for his Majesty.
God gets himself glory when he hath accomplished his Whole work upon mount Sion, Isaiah 10. 12. Secondly, Let our devotion express it self in fervent Prayers for the nation, and for his Majesty.
1. For the Nation, that seeing God hath now vouchsafed ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 one head, so we may have one heart. Pray we here especially for union amongst Ministers.
1. For the nation, that seeing God hath now vouchsafed ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 one head, so we may have one heart. Pray we Here especially for Union among Ministers.
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Now this blessing of peace and union, God onely (in whose hand mens hearts are) is impowred to bestow, Jer. 32. 38. I will give them one heart, and one minde:
Now this blessing of peace and Union, God only (in whose hand men's hearts Are) is empowered to bestow, Jer. 32. 38. I will give them one heart, and one mind:
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Philosophy tells us that compositio is opus hominis, but mistio is opus naturae: Men may compound things of different nature (clay and iron and silver and gold,
Philosophy tells us that Composition is opus hominis, but mistio is opus naturae: Men may compound things of different nature (clay and iron and silver and gold,
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His Majesty (under God) hath compounded the people of the nation, and put us into better form and order, but God alone can miscere animas, give us one minde and spirit: books enough have been written for unity, Scripture calls aloud to us (in every Epistle almost) to avoid contentions, every one sees the evil of dividing, our adversaries have confest our differences but circumstantial,
His Majesty (under God) hath compounded the people of the Nation, and put us into better from and order, but God alone can miscere animas, give us one mind and Spirit: books enough have been written for unity, Scripture calls aloud to us (in every Epistle almost) to avoid contentions, every one sees the evil of dividing, our Adversaries have confessed our differences but circumstantial,
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This assures us that the publick fires are not likely to be quencht but by buckets taken out of the Church (the fervent prayers thereof.) This expedient the Apostle (after his holy counsels) useth as his reserve, Rom. 15. 5. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded, one toward another.
This assures us that the public fires Are not likely to be quenched but by buckets taken out of the Church (the fervent Prayers thereof.) This expedient the Apostle (After his holy Counsels) uses as his reserve, Rom. 15. 5. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded, one towards Another.
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Antoninus (an ingenuous heathen Emperour) amongst other consolations proposed to himself to animate him against the fears of death, useth this as the chief:
Antoninus (an ingenuous heathen Emperor) among other consolations proposed to himself to animate him against the fears of death, uses this as the chief:
For if any thing would invite one, (saith he) to honour this life with a wish, it would be this, NONLATINALPHABET, if it were possible to live amongst men of the same opinion with ones self:
For if any thing would invite one, (Says he) to honour this life with a wish, it would be this,, if it were possible to live among men of the same opinion with ones self:
Certainly this makes Christians so weary of the world to see the sons of one common mother fall out about circumstances, it is this which makes them so earnestly long to go to that place, where alone unity in the faith is to be attained, heaven: Ephes. 4. 13. the doors of the Temple alone are of olive tree, nothing but peace there:
Certainly this makes Christians so weary of the world to see the Sons of one Common mother fallen out about Circumstances, it is this which makes them so earnestly long to go to that place, where alone unity in the faith is to be attained, heaven: Ephesians 4. 13. the doors of the Temple alone Are of olive tree, nothing but peace there:
pray therefore that the Church may be able to lay a more just claim, to the title of the Kingdome of heaven, because of a greater measure of holiness and unity, obtaining therein.
pray Therefore that the Church may be able to lay a more just claim, to the title of the Kingdom of heaven, Because of a greater measure of holiness and unity, obtaining therein.
Secondly, In prayers for his Majesty as we are enjoyned, 1 Tim. 2. 1, 2. Psal. 72. 15. that God would vouchsafe him wisdome and understanding, which is NONLATINALPHABET, a virtue peculiarly due to a Ruler, 1 King 3. 11. a prosperous reign, God owns it as his prerogative to fasten a Ruler as a nail in a sure place, Isa. 22. 23. let such a nail be never so well headed with policy, and pointed with power, God must be the Master of the assemblies to fasten it,
Secondly, In Prayers for his Majesty as we Are enjoined, 1 Tim. 2. 1, 2. Psalm 72. 15. that God would vouchsafe him Wisdom and understanding, which is, a virtue peculiarly due to a Ruler, 1 King 3. 11. a prosperous Reign, God owns it as his prerogative to fasten a Ruler as a nail in a sure place, Isaiah 22. 23. let such a nail be never so well headed with policy, and pointed with power, God must be the Master of the assemblies to fasten it,
3. In praises to God for all that joy which he hath been the authour of, we should own God as the fountain whence all the waters of consolation •low unto us, Isa. 65. 18. I create Hierusalem a rejoycing and her people a joy.
3. In praises to God for all that joy which he hath been the author of, we should own God as the fountain whence all the waters of consolation •low unto us, Isaiah 65. 18. I create Jerusalem a rejoicing and her people a joy.
Psal. 144. 10. It is he that sheweth salvation unto Kings, Dan. 2. 19. He setteth up Kings and pulleth them down, Dan. 4. 25. Job 12. 18. It is especially noted as an eminent instance of divine power, that God looseth the bonds of Kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle;
Psalm 144. 10. It is he that shows salvation unto Kings, Dan. 2. 19. He sets up Kings and pulls them down, Dan. 4. 25. Job 12. 18. It is especially noted as an eminent instance of divine power, that God loses the bonds of Kings, and Girdeth their loins with a girdle;
And to assure us it is so, He sometimes sets up the meanest persons, and brings down the most mighty and powerfull Monarchs from their throne, 1 Sam. 2. 4, 5. Job 12. 15, 19. Luke 1. 52.
And to assure us it is so, He sometime sets up the Meanest Persons, and brings down the most mighty and powerful Monarchs from their throne, 1 Sam. 2. 4, 5. Job 12. 15, 19. Luke 1. 52.
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Let us therefore thankfully own God in this great work, and pay him the tribute of praise and honour, let our zeal vent it self in hearty praises to the God of our salvation, and not so much in speaking Satyrs against the authours of our late misery, it being hard to throw dirt at them,
Let us Therefore thankfully own God in this great work, and pay him the tribute of praise and honour, let our zeal vent it self in hearty praises to the God of our salvation, and not so much in speaking Satyrs against the Authors of our late misery, it being hard to throw dirt At them,
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Percussorum Cae•••• fere ne••riennioquisquam super vixit ne { que } suā morte defunctus est, damnati omnes, alius alio casu periit, pars na•fragio, praelio, nonnulli semet eodem illo pugione quo Caesarem violarunt interemerunt.
Percussorum Cae•••• fere ne••riennioquisquam super vixit ne { que } suā morte defunctus est, Condemned omnes, alius Alio casu Periit, pars na•fragio, Praelio, Nonnulli semet Eodem illo pugione quo Caesarem violarunt interemerunt.
Nulla omnibus seculis reperta est, vel philosophia vel secta, vel religio, vel lex, vel disciplina, quae in tantum bonum communionis exultarit, bonum vero individuale depressit, quantum fides Christiana. Verulam ▪ de augm scient. l. 7 c 1. Rom 12. 4, 5.
Nulla omnibus seculis reperta est, vel philosophia vel Sect, vel Religio, vel lex, vel Discipline, Quae in Tantum bonum Communion exultarit, bonum vero individuale depressit, quantum fides Christian. Verulam ▪ the augm scient. l. 7 c 1. Rom 12. 4, 5.
Sub Te spiritum & patriā receperum studia, quae priorum temporum immanitas exiliis punichat, cum sibi vitiorum omnium Conscius Princeps, inimicas vitiis artes, non odio magis quam reverentiâ relegaret. Plin. ad Trajan. orat.
Sub Te spiritum & patriā receperum Studia, Quae priorum Temporum immanitas exiliis punichat, cum sibi Vitiorum omnium Conscious Princeps, inimicas Vitiis arts, non odio magis quam reverentiâ relegaret. Pliny and Trajan. Orat.
Paucae Respub. aevum tulerunt (excipio parvas quasdam validiorum tuitione aut amicitiâ firmas.) Sola Veneta est quae aevum millenarium jactet. Lips. Monit. Polit. l. 2. c. 1.
Paucae Respub. aevum tulerunt (excipio parvas quasdam validiorum tuition Or amicitiâ firmas.) Sola Veneta est Quae aevum millenarium jactet. Lips. Monit. Politic l. 2. c. 1.
