Catholick loyalty upon the subject of government and obedience : delivered in a sermon before the King and Queen in His Majesties Chappel-Royal at White-Hall on the thirtieth of January, 1687 / by the Reverend Father Edward Scarisbrike ...
It admonisheth Kings, by whose Commission they Govern, and Instructs the People at the same time, whom they are to Obey. If the Irrefragable Doctrine, and the Ʋncontestable Authority of this Emphatical Portion of Holy Writ, had been taken into Thought and laid to Heart,
It Admonisheth Kings, by whose Commission they Govern, and Instructs the People At the same time, whom they Are to Obey. If the Irrefragable Doctrine, and the Ʋncontestable authority of this Emphatical Portion of Holy Writ, had been taken into Thought and laid to Heart,
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No Subject for an Anniversary, in perpetual Memory (and Detestation) of so Execrable, Treasonous and Barbarous a Regicide: A Regicide, committed in the Face of the Sun in Cold Blood, and under a Pretext of Law;
No Subject for an Anniversary, in perpetual Memory (and Detestation) of so Execrable, Treasonous and Barbarous a Regicide: A Regicide, committed in the Face of the Sun in Cold Blood, and under a Pretext of Law;
but without more words, it was a Diabolical Violence upon the Person and Dignity of a Lawful, a Just, a Merciful and most Excellent Prince. Now if Innocent Blood shall desite a Land,
but without more words, it was a Diabolical Violence upon the Person and Dignity of a Lawful, a Just, a Merciful and most Excellent Prince. Now if Innocent Blood shall desite a Land,
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even in a private, single case of Murder; and barely for defacing the Image of God in a kind of Theological Allusion or Figure; what Judgments may not a Nation reasonably dread,
even in a private, single case of Murder; and barely for defacing the Image of God in a kind of Theological Allusion or Figure; what Judgments may not a nation reasonably dread,
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Upon this consideration it is, that we are called together to Humble our selves before Almighty God, with Fasting and Prayers, to Implore the Divine Mercy to accept of our true Repentance and hearty Contrition for all our by-past heinous Sins,
Upon this consideration it is, that we Are called together to Humble our selves before Almighty God, with Fasting and Prayers, to Implore the Divine Mercy to accept of our true Repentance and hearty Contrition for all our bypast heinous Sins,
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For this reason it is, that we are now met to prostrate our selves before the Father of Mercies, most fervently to beseech him in his Infinite Goodness, to be Gratious to our Brethren,
For this reason it is, that we Are now met to prostrate our selves before the Father of mercies, most fervently to beseech him in his Infinite goodness, to be Gracious to our Brothers,
Not but that I do in Charity hope, and in a full perswasion of Reason presume, that every Soul that hears me this day, can lay his Hand upon his Heart,
Not but that I do in Charity hope, and in a full persuasion of Reason presume, that every Soul that hears me this day, can lay his Hand upon his Heart,
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And briefly, Be it what it will, we are all Offenders, all Provokers, and every good Christian is to bear his own Burthen without Criminating Instruments or Parties. No, Beloved Christians, Repentance and Forgiveness is the Work and Duty of the day:
And briefly, Be it what it will, we Are all Offenders, all Provokers, and every good Christian is to bear his own Burden without Criminating Instruments or Parties. No, beloved Christians, Repentance and Forgiveness is the Work and Duty of the day:
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than a plain Expounding upon this Text, Per me Reges Regnant. St. Paul speaks to the same purpose, Non est potestas nisi a Deo, C. xiii. V. 1. ad Rom. That is to say, Government it self, and all the Powers of Government, are of Divine Appointment and Institution:
than a plain Expounding upon this Text, Per me Reges Regnant. Saint Paul speaks to the same purpose, Non est potestas nisi a God, C. xiii. V. 1. and Rom. That is to say, Government it self, and all the Powers of Government, Are of Divine Appointment and Institution:
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First, of Government, how sacred it is, as being of Divine Authority. Secondly, of Obedience; with Doctrines and Applications suitable to the Matter and Occasion. They are both joyned in the Methods of Gods Providence in Nature, Reason, Religion, Policy, Law, Practice:
First, of Government, how sacred it is, as being of Divine authority. Secondly, of obedience; with Doctrines and Applications suitable to the Matter and Occasion. They Are both joined in the Methods of God's Providence in Nature, Reason, Religion, Policy, Law, Practice:
In a word, the same Power which appoints Kings to Command, obligeth Subjects to Obey. To understand these two important Truths, we must beg the Assistance of the King of Kings and and Lord of all Powers, by the Intercession of the Virgin Mary. Ave Maria.
In a word, the same Power which appoints Kings to Command, obliges Subject's to Obey. To understand these two important Truths, we must beg the Assistance of the King of Kings and and Lord of all Powers, by the Intercession of the Virgae Marry. Have Maria.
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or oftner inculcated, than the Doctrine of the sacredness of Governing Powers, which is no more at last than what naturally results from the very words of my Text: By me Kings Reign.
or oftener inculcated, than the Doctrine of the sacredness of Governing Powers, which is no more At last than what naturally results from the very words of my Text: By me Kings Reign.
To begin with the Institution of Power, give me leave to put three short Queries: 1. This Power; Is it so sacred? 2. Are we very certain that it is so? 3. With reverence to the Supposition, What if it be? I answer in order:
To begin with the Institution of Power, give me leave to put three short Queries: 1. This Power; Is it so sacred? 2. are we very certain that it is so? 3. With Reverence to the Supposition, What if it be? I answer in order:
There is no room in this case either for Fallacy, or force; Arms, or Arguments: But the Decretory four words here in my Text, By me Kings Reign, confounds all Sophisms, dissolves all Scruples, stops all mouths, and silences all Disputes.
There is no room in this case either for Fallacy, or force; Arms, or Arguments: But the Decretory four words Here in my Text, By me Kings Reign, confounds all Sophisms, dissolves all Scruples, stops all mouths, and silences all Disputes.
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the contradictory perswasions of Co-ordinacy; that is to say, of a sharing of Soveraignty amongst Subjects; the fancy of a Conditional Power, and a Conditional Duty; (as if Kings were only the Trustees of the People ) the Paradox of a singulis major, universis minor;
the contradictory persuasions of Co-ordinacy; that is to say, of a sharing of Sovereignty among Subject's; the fancy of a Conditional Power, and a Conditional Duty; (as if Kings were only the Trustees of the People) the Paradox of a Singulis Major, universis minor;
Unless they will appeal from the Potter to the Clay; from Omnipotence to Flesh and Blond; from the Truth of the Scriptures, to the Dreams of some here and there — What shall I say? some disaffected Achitophel, or Man of State. To proceed:
Unless they will appeal from the Potter to the Clay; from Omnipotence to Flesh and Blond; from the Truth of the Scriptures, to the Dreams of Some Here and there — What shall I say? Some disaffected Ahithophel, or Man of State. To proceed:
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Whence had the Stars their Influences? the Celestial Orbs their Motions? Vegetables and Minerals their Vertues? Who was it, in fine, that made every thing out of nothing by one word;
Whence had the Stars their Influences? the Celestial Orbs their Motions? Vegetables and Minerals their Virtues? Who was it, in fine, that made every thing out of nothing by one word;
You will do well to observe and still keep in your mind, that the Doctrine of the Institution of Power, as I have here delivered it, is no other than that which hath been faithfully transmitted unto us by the blessed Author of Power himself.
You will do well to observe and still keep in your mind, that the Doctrine of the Institution of Power, as I have Here Delivered it, is no other than that which hath been faithfully transmitted unto us by the blessed Author of Power himself.
And here we are to take notice of the extent and term, or duration of this Commission. It is spoken to all Kings, to all Soveraign Powers, under what form soever;
And Here we Are to take notice of the extent and term, or duration of this Commission. It is spoken to all Kings, to all Sovereign Powers, under what from soever;
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without any sort of condition, limitation, or restriction, in respect of Customs, Decrees, or any Political Sanctions, or Provisions: I speak this with all reverence imaginable to the Dignity of Humane Laws, and to the Order of Humane Society. But my meaning is, that as God is the Fountain, the inexhaustible Fountain of Power; and incomprehensible in all his Attributes, beyond what the Spirit of a Man is able to conceive:
without any sort of condition, limitation, or restriction, in respect of Customs, Decrees, or any Political Sanctions, or Provisions: I speak this with all Reverence imaginable to the Dignity of Humane Laws, and to the Order of Humane Society. But my meaning is, that as God is the Fountain, the inexhaustible Fountain of Power; and incomprehensible in all his Attributes, beyond what the Spirit of a Man is able to conceive:
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Not but that Men are apt, instead of carrying the Copy to the Original, to bring down the Original to the Copy. But still By me Kings reign, is a Doctrine not to be questioned; an Authority not to be disputed, and a Foundation never to be undermined.
Not but that Men Are apt, instead of carrying the Copy to the Original, to bring down the Original to the Copy. But still By me Kings Reign, is a Doctrine not to be questioned; an authority not to be disputed, and a Foundation never to be undermined.
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and that the Canon of our Scripture is no Rule to a Pagan: I answer, This is a Truth founded in reasonable Nature; A Truth that every Man finds writ in his Heart; and in short, a Truth that is calculated for all Meridians, for all Religions,
and that the Canon of our Scripture is no Rule to a Pagan: I answer, This is a Truth founded in reasonable Nature; A Truth that every Man finds writ in his Heart; and in short, a Truth that is calculated for all Meridians, for all Religions,
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for all Nations, Civil or Barbarous, with a particular regard to the Comfort, the Peace, and the Well-being of Mankind. There are in the World that take upon them to bound Soveraign Powers, by certain State-Measures and Models, according to popular Conceptions of their own,
for all nations, Civil or Barbarous, with a particular regard to the Comfort, the Peace, and the Well-being of Mankind. There Are in the World that take upon them to bound Sovereign Powers, by certain State-Measures and Models, according to popular Conceptions of their own,
and the last word of my Text does now hand us forward, from the Faculty and Signature of Power, to a Consideration of it in the Exercise, with a respect to the right Ʋse or Abuse of it.
and the last word of my Text does now hand us forward, from the Faculty and Signature of Power, to a Consideration of it in the Exercise, with a respect to the right Ʋse or Abuse of it.
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The first is wholy Divine and Perfect; the second lyable to the frailties and passions of Flesh and Blood; so that as the Divinity of the one shall in no sort excuse the personal failings of the other: Neither shall the Sacred Image of God that is stamped upon Sovereignty suffer any diminution of Reverence for these mistakes;
The First is wholly Divine and Perfect; the second liable to the frailties and passion of Flesh and Blood; so that as the Divinity of the one shall in no sort excuse the personal failings of the other: Neither shall the Sacred Image of God that is stamped upon Sovereignty suffer any diminution of reverence for these mistakes;
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on the other hand it is not in the Power of the Person to Ʋ-nking the Office; and much less in the Power of the People to call Gods immediate Minister to an Account: It is Per me Reges; by me Kings:
on the other hand it is not in the Power of the Person to Ʋ-nking the Office; and much less in the Power of the People to call God's immediate Minister to an Account: It is Per me Reges; by me Kings:
There is no room for Intruders, betwixt the King of Kings and his Vice-gerents. Be this spoken to the shame of Calumniators, and to the confusion of those that instead of Trying the Crooked by the Streight, bring the Streight to the Crooked; and force the Oracles of the Holy Scriptures to the bent of their own Carnal Lusts, Interests and Designs. Is a Prince Religious, Just, Gracious, Merciful? Is he Resolute in War, and Temperate in Peace? Is he Firm to his Honour, to his Word, to his Conscience? Is he Tender of his People and his Friends, and placable to his Enemies? Is he all this, and as much more as might be added, to make up the most Consummated Character of a Governour after Gods own Heart? Per me Regnat, He Reigns by me.
There is no room for Intruders, betwixt the King of Kings and his Vicegerents. Be this spoken to the shame of Calumniators, and to the confusion of those that instead of Trying the Crooked by the Straight, bring the Straight to the Crooked; and force the Oracles of the Holy Scriptures to the bent of their own Carnal Lustiest, Interests and Designs. Is a Prince Religious, Just, Gracious, Merciful? Is he Resolute in War, and Temperate in Peace? Is he Firm to his Honour, to his Word, to his Conscience? Is he Tender of his People and his Friends, and placable to his Enemies? Is he all this, and as much more as might be added, to make up the most Consummated Character of a Governor After God's own Heart? Per me Reigneth, He Reigns by me.
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The Good and the Bad Prince are Creatures both of the same Power, stamped with the same Impress, and as inviolably Sacred the one as the other. Happy is that People however whose blessed Lot it is to fall under the influence of so Divine a Conjunction; as when the Person that Governs is previously adapted by Grace and Nature to all the ends of his Office and Imployments. I cannot pass this Hint without a thankful Consideration of Gods infinite Mercy and Goodness to us, in the Person of Our Dear and Dread Sovereign. It is no flattery,
The Good and the Bad Prince Are Creatures both of the same Power, stamped with the same impress, and as inviolably Sacred the one as the other. Happy is that People however whose blessed Lot it is to fallen under the influence of so Divine a Conjunction; as when the Person that Governs is previously adapted by Grace and Nature to all the ends of his Office and Employments. I cannot pass this Hint without a thankful Consideration of God's infinite Mercy and goodness to us, in the Person of Our Dear and Dread Sovereign. It is no flattery,
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but Duty, Truth and Gratitude, to own the Comforts we enjoy in the Confluence of all those Royal Endowments in the Ruler whom God hath set over us, which may make a Prince, Great and Glorious, and a People Happy. A Blessing that hath scarce left us any Temporal Comforts further to pray for, beyond the Continuance of what by Gods Mercy we at this day enjoy.
but Duty, Truth and Gratitude, to own the Comforts we enjoy in the Confluence of all those Royal Endowments in the Ruler whom God hath Set over us, which may make a Prince, Great and Glorious, and a People Happy. A Blessing that hath scarce left us any Temporal Comforts further to pray for, beyond the Continuance of what by God's Mercy we At this day enjoy.
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A Prince whose Benignity of Nature hath left us nothing to fear; and whose overflowing Piety and Goodness hath hardly left us any Place for more to hope for.
A Prince whose Benignity of Nature hath left us nothing to Fear; and whose overflowing Piety and goodness hath hardly left us any Place for more to hope for.
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May the same Watchful, Powerful Providence, still and for ever cover that sacred Head: and preserve Him hereafter as hitherto, from his open, and from his secret Enemies;
May the same Watchful, Powerful Providence, still and for ever cover that sacred Head: and preserve Him hereafter as hitherto, from his open, and from his secret Enemies;
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I have done with the Division of my Text in the several parts of it upon the heads of Government: It remains only to speak a word of the whole, by way of Innuendo or Application, taking it all together.
I have done with the Division of my Text in the several parts of it upon the Heads of Government: It remains only to speak a word of the Whole, by Way of Innuendo or Application, taking it all together.
These few words in the Context, Preach this Doctrine to all Kings and Governours: By me, it is you Monarchs of the Earth, saith the Almighty, that you Reign: You hold your Commission at my Will and Pleasure;
These few words in the Context, Preach this Doctrine to all Kings and Governors: By me, it is you Monarchs of the Earth, Says the Almighty, that you Reign: You hold your Commission At my Will and Pleasure;
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I have placed you in the Throne of my Greatness, invested you with the Robes of Dignity. I have armed you with the Sword of Justice, I have deposited all the Ensigns of Majesty in your hands:
I have placed you in the Throne of my Greatness, invested you with the Robes of Dignity. I have armed you with the Sword of justice, I have deposited all the Ensigns of Majesty in your hands:
Who then shall dare to Oppose You? You Reign by my Order, and who shall presume to dispute your Authority? You Reign in my Name, and who shall Question your Deputation? In few words, You Reign for me, in me, by me;
Who then shall Dare to Oppose You? You Reign by my Order, and who shall presume to dispute your authority? You Reign in my Name, and who shall Question your Deputation? In few words, You Reign for me, in me, by me;
whether God or Man shall be Master. Do you maintain the Dignity and Prerogative of your Commission; and I'le maintain the Sacredness of your Persons. Do not suffer your selves to be transported in the Contemplation of the dazling Splendor of a Crown: But look up to the Original of all your Greatness and Glory, in whom you Live, you Move and have your Being: and by whom Kings Reign, Per me Reges Regnant.
whither God or Man shall be Master. Do you maintain the Dignity and Prerogative of your Commission; and I'll maintain the Sacredness of your Persons. Do not suffer your selves to be transported in the Contemplation of the dazzling Splendour of a Crown: But look up to the Original of all your Greatness and Glory, in whom you Live, you Move and have your Being: and by whom Kings Reign, Per me Reges Regnant.
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But it is time now that I speak a word to the Subject, upon the point of the Obligation of his Obedience; for the same Power (as I have said) which ordains Kings to Command, obligeth Subjects to Obey.
But it is time now that I speak a word to the Subject, upon the point of the Obligation of his obedience; for the same Power (as I have said) which ordains Kings to Command, obliges Subject's to Obey.
Do they Misgovern? There is no affronting the Minister upon any account whatsoever, without falling foul upon the Ordinance, and consequently breaking in upon the Divine Authority it self. The common Objection upon this Topique is this;
Do they Misgovern? There is no affronting the Minister upon any account whatsoever, without falling foul upon the Ordinance, and consequently breaking in upon the Divine authority it self. The Common Objection upon this Topic is this;
and that the Almighty Wisdom never gave a Commission of Power to destroy the main Ends of Government, which consists in the Order and Peace of humane Society. Put case that this Power may be sometime perverted.
and that the Almighty Wisdom never gave a Commission of Power to destroy the main Ends of Government, which consists in the Order and Peace of humane Society. Put case that this Power may be sometime perverted.
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Is Fire and Water ever the less necessary for the Use and Comfort of Life, because of now and then a Deluge or Conflagration? The Possibility of an abuse of Power is Incontestable; for a Prince cannot Defend or Protect his People, without such a force as may enable him to oppress them.
Is Fire and Water ever the less necessary for the Use and Comfort of Life, Because of now and then a Deluge or Conflagration? The Possibility of an abuse of Power is Incontestable; for a Prince cannot Defend or Pact his People, without such a force as may enable him to oppress them.
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he that gives, may take; he that sets up, may cast down. By me Kings Reign, is exclusive of any other Commission. It sounds as much, as by me alone they Reign:
he that gives, may take; he that sets up, may cast down. By me Kings Reign, is exclusive of any other Commission. It sounds as much, as by me alone they Reign:
It would be well, if all the Despisers of Dignities, and the Murmurers against the ordinary Courses of Gods Providence in the Government of the World, would thoroughly weigh and consider the Force, the Intent and Authority of this same Per me, in my Text,
It would be well, if all the Despisers of Dignities, and the Murmurers against the ordinary Courses of God's Providence in the Government of the World, would thoroughly weigh and Consider the Force, the Intent and authority of this same Per me, in my Text,
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before they enter into Censorious Expostulations with God himself, about the Prerogative of his Ordinance of Power; or with Gods Ministers, about certain imaginary Conditions, which they fancy to be imply'd or included in their Original Grant.
before they enter into Censorious Expostulations with God himself, about the Prerogative of his Ordinance of Power; or with God's Ministers, about certain imaginary Conditions, which they fancy to be implied or included in their Original Grant.
If they would but give themselves time for one sober Thought upon this matter, it is impossible but they must be convinced of the Vanity and Folly of all those Popular Schemes and Systemes of Power, which Ambition and Carnal Policy have fashioned to themselves.
If they would but give themselves time for one Sobrium Thought upon this matter, it is impossible but they must be convinced of the Vanity and Folly of all those Popular Schemes and Systemes of Power, which Ambition and Carnal Policy have fashioned to themselves.
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the other extends to all Men, to all Times, to all Purposes, to all Places, and Embroyls Humane Society in a Civil War over the Face of the whole Earth.
the other extends to all Men, to all Times, to all Purposes, to all Places, and Embroils Humane Society in a Civil War over the Face of the Whole Earth.
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But what is it at last that the Troublers of Publique Order contend for? Would they be Ʋppermost? There is no Ʋppermost upon a Level; and that's the very point before us.
But what is it At last that the Troublers of Public Order contend for? Would they be Ʋppermost? There is no Ʋppermost upon a Level; and that's the very point before us.
It hath a more pardonable appearance, I must confess, to wage War with Man, then with God. But what is the difference betwixt saying to the Almighty, We will have none of your Governours; and we will have none of your Government. Non te abjecerunt, Sed me, says God to Samuel, They have not cast you off,
It hath a more pardonable appearance, I must confess, to wage War with Man, then with God. But what is the difference betwixt saying to the Almighty, We will have none of your Governors; and we will have none of your Government. Non te abjecerunt, said me, Says God to Samuel, They have not cast you off,
For it is not only Per me, By me, But Pro me, For me, that Kings Govern: That is to say, It is in Gods stead, as well as by his Divine Commission that they Reign; they are covered over with the Rayes of his Glory, and are the Instruments of his Wisdom, as well as the Creatures of his Power.
For it is not only Per me, By me, But Pro me, For me, that Kings Govern: That is to say, It is in God's stead, as well as by his Divine Commission that they Reign; they Are covered over with the Rays of his Glory, and Are the Instruments of his Wisdom, as well as the Creatures of his Power.
Per me (By me) that Kings Reign, is a word of Comfort to the Obedient, seeing they have the Creator of Heaven and Earth for their Protector: and it is a word of Terror on the other hand, to the Stubborn or Rebellious;
Per me (By me) that Kings Reign, is a word of Comfort to the Obedient, seeing they have the Creator of Heaven and Earth for their Protector: and it is a word of Terror on the other hand, to the Stubborn or Rebellious;
when they consider that they Fight against God, and have the Lord of Hosts for their Avenger. And there is no place neither for doubting whether it be Per me, or not;
when they Consider that they Fight against God, and have the Lord of Hosts for their Avenger. And there is no place neither for doubting whither it be Per me, or not;
for Truth it self hath made Proclamatation of it, in the very Syllables of my Text. There seems to be a certain kind of Rhetoritical Dignity in the very Marshaling of the words; a particular Emphasis in this same Per me, that puts a little stop to a mans thought,
for Truth it self hath made Proclamatation of it, in the very Syllables of my Text. There seems to be a certain kind of Rhetoritical Dignity in the very Marshaling of the words; a particular Emphasis in this same Per me, that puts a little stop to a men Thought,
the very stile imports a Declaration, with a Be it known to Men and Angels, to Heaven and Earth, that by me Kings Reign. So that as the Obedient are sure of Gods Favour and Indulgence, so the Almighty takes to Himself all the Indignities that are offered to Majesty. They that make no Conscience of laying Violent hands upon the Thrones or the Persons of Kings, would not spare the Sovereign Lord of Heaven and Earth, if they could reach him.
the very style imports a Declaration, with a Be it known to Men and Angels, to Heaven and Earth, that by me Kings Reign. So that as the Obedient Are sure of God's Favour and Indulgence, so the Almighty Takes to Himself all the Indignities that Are offered to Majesty. They that make no Conscience of laying Violent hands upon the Thrones or the Persons of Kings, would not spare the Sovereign Lord of Heaven and Earth, if they could reach him.
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I cannot but take notice here, over and above, of the Indubitable Truth and Authority of the Assertion; that By me Kings Reign; carries a much greater weight and force with it,
I cannot but take notice Here, over and above, of the Indubitable Truth and authority of the Assertion; that By me Kings Reign; carries a much greater weight and force with it,
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As if a body should say, By whom do Kings Reign? By me, says my Text. The other with a wonderful Energy, determines the Question by Anticipation. He goes too far that doubts.
As if a body should say, By whom do Kings Reign? By me, Says my Text. The other with a wondered Energy, determines the Question by Anticipation. He Goes too Far that doubts.
For all the measures we have of Good or Evil, are the proportion our Thoughts, Words and Actions hold to the Holy Will and Pleasure of Our Heavenly Father.
For all the measures we have of Good or Evil, Are the proportion our Thoughts, Words and Actions hold to the Holy Will and Pleasure of Our Heavenly Father.
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We are now come in course to the two remaining parts of my Text, Reges and Regnant, Kings and Reign. These words give the People to understand, that their Governors are Gods Ministers,
We Are now come in course to the two remaining parts of my Text, Reges and Regnant, Kings and Reign. These words give the People to understand, that their Governors Are God's Ministers,
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It would be hard after all this, yet if the Opposers of Royalty and Royal Preheminences, should not find somthing at last to say for themselves in Excuse, at least,
It would be hard After all this, yet if the Opposers of Royalty and Royal Preeminences, should not find something At last to say for themselves in Excuse, At least,
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as we read it both in his Holy Word, and in the common Principles of Reason and Nature. It is their way to hold their Disciples in hand, that the Per me here in the Text, doth not so much import an Authoritative Institution, as a Permission of Government; as if Order were the work of Passion, Interest or Chance: and an effect rather of Humane Necessity, then of Divine Appointment. The very fancy of such a Permission, is little less then Blasphemy: for it lays the Foundation of all Policy, in Blood and Confusion; so that out of War, and from plain Cutting of Throats, comes forth the Whimsey of their distinction of a Divine Permission.
as we read it both in his Holy Word, and in the Common Principles of Reason and Nature. It is their Way to hold their Disciples in hand, that the Per me Here in the Text, does not so much import an Authoritative Institution, as a Permission of Government; as if Order were the work of Passion, Interest or Chance: and an Effect rather of Humane Necessity, then of Divine Appointment. The very fancy of such a Permission, is little less then Blasphemy: for it lays the Foundation of all Policy, in Blood and Confusion; so that out of War, and from plain Cutting of Throats, comes forth the Whimsy of their distinction of a Divine Permission.
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There are others again, that will allow Kings to Govern as Gods Ministers; but for the behoof of the People; infer a forfeiture of their Right to Govern, from a violation of their Commission. These People are not aware, that the Character does not depend upon the Administration: for whatever the Man be, the King is Gods Ruler still,
There Are Others again, that will allow Kings to Govern as God's Ministers; but for the behoof of the People; infer a forfeiture of their Right to Govern, from a violation of their Commission. These People Are not aware, that the Character does not depend upon the Administration: for whatever the Man be, the King is God's Ruler still,
Kings are Gods Deputies, and the Powers of their Commission are of no less Authority than the Character of their Creation. It is God that is the Author of both;
Kings Are God's Deputies, and the Powers of their Commission Are of no less authority than the Character of their Creation. It is God that is the Author of both;
and the Duty of our Allegiance is of the same extraction with the function of the Government. What is Reigning, without Subjection? What's the Dignity of Power, without the Obligation of Submission or Obedience? Or what is Government it self,
and the Duty of our Allegiance is of the same extraction with the function of the Government. What is Reigning, without Subjection? What's the Dignity of Power, without the Obligation of Submission or obedience? Or what is Government it self,
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but such a Chain of Connection, as if but one Link of it be taken out, the whole Frame would be in danger to fall to pieces? To pass now from the Doctrine to the Application. How vain,
but such a Chain of Connection, as if but one Link of it be taken out, the Whole Frame would be in danger to fallen to Pieces? To pass now from the Doctrine to the Application. How vain,
how foolish, and how impious is it for men to contend with an invincible, and irresistible Power, and to oppose false Glosses and Reasonings, to the undeniable voice of Truth? In a word, the Foundations of Power are laid in the Decrees of God,
how foolish, and how impious is it for men to contend with an invincible, and irresistible Power, and to oppose false Glosses and Reasonings, to the undeniable voice of Truth? In a word, the Foundations of Power Are laid in the Decrees of God,
but with weeping Eyes, and bleeding Hearts: A day of Sin, and a day of Judgment, meeting in the same Act; as in a kind of deplorable Contention, which of the two should exceed the other.
but with weeping Eyes, and bleeding Hearts: A day of since, and a day of Judgement, meeting in the same Act; as in a kind of deplorable Contention, which of the two should exceed the other.
and his Head severed from his Body by the Common Ax, under a form of Justice. You have here before you the fruit of a Rebellion, that perfected the Ruine of Three Kingdoms in the Murder of their Sovereign. The Common People felt on't too;
and his Head severed from his Body by the Common Ax, under a from of justice. You have Here before you the fruit of a Rebellion, that perfected the Ruin of Three Kingdoms in the Murder of their Sovereign. The Common People felt oned too;
The Havock that was made upon the Subjects Liberties and Properties; the Depredations upon the Revenues of the Crowns; the Oppressions of Widows and Orphans, the Sacrilegious abuse of Holy Places, and Holy things, the concurring eviednces of the numerous Train of crying sins which were cast in, to enflame the Reckoning. This was our miserable condition.
The Havoc that was made upon the Subject's Liberties and Properties; the Depredations upon the Revenues of the Crowns; the Oppressions of Widows and Orphans, the Sacrilegious abuse of Holy Places, and Holy things, the concurring eviednces of the numerous Train of crying Sins which were cast in, to inflame the Reckoning. This was our miserable condition.
Here was Resistance with a Vengeance. A Resistance attended with all sorts of Sins, to draw on all sorts of Calamities: and the Punishment still treading upon heel of the wickedness. I would beg of you,
Here was Resistance with a Vengeance. A Resistance attended with all sorts of Sins, to draw on all sorts of Calamities: and the Punishment still treading upon heel of the wickedness. I would beg of you,
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as you love God and your Sovereign, your Souls, Bodies, Liberties and Estates; as you tender your Religion, your Country, Peace of Conscience, and a Good Name;
as you love God and your Sovereign, your Souls, Bodies, Liberties and Estates; as you tender your Religion, your Country, Peace of Conscience, and a Good Name;
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You will find upon the scrutiny, that this Bloody Rebellion began in Thought, Thoughts broke into hard Words, and those Words were followed with Blowes.
You will find upon the scrutiny, that this Bloody Rebellion began in Thought, Thoughts broke into hard Words, and those Words were followed with Blows.
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and from thence, sprung impotent Passions, Provoking Language, Bold and Intemperate Words, Audacious Prints and Discourses in diminution of the Royal Dignity, Character and Administration: for the making of the Prince Cheap and Contemptible, And at the same time, Clamorous Remonstrances and Complaints were blown about to render him as Odious to the Common People;
and from thence, sprung impotent Passion, Provoking Language, Bold and Intemperate Words, Audacious Prints and Discourses in diminution of the Royal Dignity, Character and Administration: for the making of the Prince Cheap and Contemptible, And At the same time, Clamorous Remonstrances and Complaints were blown about to render him as Odious to the Common People;
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while the multitude in the mean while were misled by false Doctrines about the Original and Sacredness of Power, by false Notions of qualifying Conditions, cases of Government mis-stated, false Descants upon the Lawes; and the Liberties of the Subject set above the Prerogative of the Prince: These were the intoxicating Amusements that poysoned the Understandings of the Ignorant;
while the multitude in the mean while were misled by false Doctrines about the Original and Sacredness of Power, by false Notions of qualifying Conditions, cases of Government mis-stated, false Descants upon the Laws; and the Liberties of the Subject Set above the Prerogative of the Prince: These were the intoxicating Amusements that poisoned the Understandings of the Ignorant;
and without consideration either of Heaven or Hell, hurried us into those barbarous confusions that brought Charles the First of happy memory to the Scaffold. This was the Root of all our Woes;
and without consideration either of Heaven or Hell, hurried us into those barbarous confusions that brought Charles the First of happy memory to the Scaffold. This was the Root of all our Woes;
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and from hence we may gather the necessity of setting a Guard upon our Actions, our Lips and our very Thoughts. Upon our Thoughts, not only by the exclusion of rash Censures, but with a regard to the reverence of Imperial Edicts and Commands. And so upon our words; for the Reviling of a Prince, is a foul step towards the Beheading of him.
and from hence we may gather the necessity of setting a Guard upon our Actions, our Lips and our very Thoughts. Upon our Thoughts, not only by the exclusion of rash Censures, but with a regard to the Reverence of Imperial Edicts and Commands. And so upon our words; for the Reviling of a Prince, is a foul step towards the Beheading of him.
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The wounding of him in his Honour, is only a slyer way of striking him to the Heart. But pray take notice, I do not speak of Words only of Outrage and Disrespect; for the sins of Omission are sins of Commission, in this case:
The wounding of him in his Honour, is only a slyer Way of striking him to the Heart. But prey take notice, I do not speak of Words only of Outrage and Disrespect; for the Sins of Omission Are Sins of Commission, in this case:
That's the most dangerous flattery that is covered under an artificial appearance of Reproof; and that the most Popular and Operative Calumny, that is couched under the countenance of Good Faith, Compassion and Respect; with the sting of a But in the tail of it.
That's the most dangerous flattery that is covered under an artificial appearance of Reproof; and that the most Popular and Operative Calumny, that is couched under the countenance of Good Faith, Compassion and Respect; with the sting of a But in the tail of it.
a Joy in the Discovery of it, and Cheerfulness in the Performance. Lord, cries out a Pagan upon this Topique, If I had known thy Will, my Obedience should have prevented thy Command:
a Joy in the Discovery of it, and Cheerfulness in the Performance. Lord, cries out a Pagan upon this Topic, If I had known thy Will, my obedience should have prevented thy Command:
Shall the Feet presume to direct the Head? or the Animal Nature take upon it self to give Laws to the Reasonable? Such as the Soul is to the Body, such is the Ruler to those that God's Wisdom hath placed in a state of Subjection. 'Tis the Office of the One to Direct, and of the Other to Excuse; without the Indisputable Authority of the One, the Obedience of the Other, is but Precarious;
Shall the Feet presume to Direct the Head? or the Animal Nature take upon it self to give Laws to the Reasonable? Such as the Soul is to the Body, such is the Ruler to those that God's Wisdom hath placed in a state of Subjection. It's the Office of the One to Direct, and of the Other to Excuse; without the Indisputable authority of the One, the obedience of the Other, is but Precarious;
My words are too scant for my affections, and my Time for my Matter: But before I Conclude, I beseech you turn your Eyes yet once back again upon the Judicial Tragedy that hath occasioned this Anniversary. Be not imposed upon hereafter by false Maxims and Rumors; let us be Wise,
My words Are too scant for my affections, and my Time for my Matter: But before I Conclude, I beseech you turn your Eyes yet once back again upon the Judicial Tragedy that hath occasioned this Anniversary. Be not imposed upon hereafter by false Maxims and Rumours; let us be Wise,
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Where ever you find private Medlers in Politicks, commenting upon the Kings Prerogatives; or haranguing to the People, upon the subject of Male-Administration; know it to be a seditious Post, and Practice that they have taken up,
Where ever you find private Meddlers in Politics, commenting upon the Kings Prerogatives; or haranguing to the People, upon the Subject of Male-Administration; know it to be a seditious Post, and Practice that they have taken up,
for the undermining of the Grown: and that there is most certainly a Snake under that Leaf. These are not Liberties to be either given or taken; for when men are once possest with cross Principles,
for the undermining of the Grown: and that there is most Certainly a Snake under that Leaf. These Are not Liberties to be either given or taken; for when men Are once possessed with cross Principles,
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so as to set up Conscience against Duty, to make God and the King, Plaintiff and Defendant; the Honester the men are, the more desperate is the Conspiracy.
so as to Set up Conscience against Duty, to make God and the King, Plaintiff and Defendant; the Honester the men Are, the more desperate is the conspiracy.
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but it is the goodness of Gods Providence many times to turn Mourning into Rejoycing; and to improve our deepest Humiliations into an occasion of Thansgiving. We have proceeded thus far in a dutiful,
but it is the Goodness of God's Providence many times to turn Mourning into Rejoicing; and to improve our Deepest Humiliations into an occasion of Thanksgiving. We have proceeded thus Far in a dutiful,
whose Memory ought to be for ever tender and dear to us, not only for the sake of his Royal Blood, Function and Qualities; but as he was moreover the Instrument of Divine Providence, in transmitting unto us the Blessings, (in Compensation of so inestimable a Loss) which through God's Mercy we at this day enjoy, in the Life, Vertues and Government of our most Gracious Sovereign, whom God long preserve.
whose Memory ought to be for ever tender and dear to us, not only for the sake of his Royal Blood, Function and Qualities; but as he was moreover the Instrument of Divine Providence, in transmitting unto us the Blessings, (in Compensation of so inestimable a Loss) which through God's Mercy we At this day enjoy, in the Life, Virtues and Government of our most Gracious Sovereign, whom God long preserve.
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A Prince, in short, of Piety, Tenderness, and Justice, to the Perfect wish of all Good Men, and to the uttermost possibility of flesh and blood. May the Spirit of Grace and Wisdom rest upon his Sacred Head. May his Life be long, and his Reign happy;
A Prince, in short, of Piety, Tenderness, and justice, to the Perfect wish of all Good Men, and to the uttermost possibility of Flesh and blood. May the Spirit of Grace and Wisdom rest upon his Sacred Head. May his Life be long, and his Reign happy;
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happy in Himself, in His Illustrious Consort, and in a never-failing Succession, to inherit the Vertues as well as the Crown of their Royal Progenitors. And it is,
happy in Himself, in His Illustrious Consort, and in a never-failing Succession, to inherit the Virtues as well as the Crown of their Royal Progenitors. And it is,
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finally, our fault, beloved Christians, if we do not contribute all that's possible, by a cheerful and an Indispensable Resignation and Obedience, to the further comfort and satisfaction of a Prince, whom God, in a manner, miraculously hath placed over us.
finally, our fault, Beloved Christians, if we do not contribute all that's possible, by a cheerful and an Indispensable Resignation and obedience, to the further Comfort and satisfaction of a Prince, whom God, in a manner, miraculously hath placed over us.
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For a conclusion, I wish the words of my Text, Per me Reges Regnant, By me Kings Reign, which have been so often in my mouth, were deeply writ in your hearts;
For a conclusion, I wish the words of my Text, Per me Reges Regnant, By me Kings Reign, which have been so often in my Mouth, were deeply writ in your hearts;
