Loyalty protesting against popery, and phanaticism popishly affected being a sermon preached on the fifth of November, 1682 at St. Olave's Hartstreet, London / by William Wray ...
and what especially Remarkable should betide each of them, in the Land of Promise. And these are call'd Jacobs Blessings, wherewith he blessed every one of them. — v. 28. But we must take the Term in a very lax sense,
and what especially Remarkable should betide each of them, in the Land of Promise. And these Are called Jacobs Blessings, wherewith he blessed every one of them. — v. 28. But we must take the Term in a very lax sense,
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To which we may either answer, that they are Blessings in the General, and that one Exception should not invalidate the Rule: or that the Original NONLATINALPHABET signifies either to Bless or Curse, and that NONLATINALPHABET is here a Genus and includes both:
To which we may either answer, that they Are Blessings in the General, and that one Exception should not invalidate the Rule: or that the Original signifies either to Bless or Curse, and that is Here a Genus and includes both:
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and what in the Letter appears a Judgment, in the Accomplishment prov'd somewhat of a Blessing. The Menace is, that God should divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel,
and what in the letter appears a Judgement, in the Accomplishment proved somewhat of a Blessing. The Menace is, that God should divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel,
For upon the Dividend, the Tribe of Simeon had no particular lot of their own; but possest a Canton of Judah 's Portion, the Over-plus and spare-part of their Inheritance, which was too large for their Number, till the entire Conquest of the Amalekites in Hezekiah 's time;
For upon the Dividend, the Tribe of Simeon had no particular lot of their own; but possessed a Canton of Judah is Portion, the Overplus and spare-part of their Inheritance, which was too large for their Number, till the entire Conquest of the Amalekites in Hezekiah is time;
and then they enlarged their Borders by entring into their Possessions. Notwithstanding the Jews report that the Simeonites were all along a scattered people;
and then they enlarged their Borders by entering into their Possessions. Notwithstanding the jews report that the Simeonites were all along a scattered people;
being commonly Scribes or Paedagogues, and so disperst among the other Tribes. And then upon the Tribe of Levi, the Prophecy was fulfilled exactly, though much to their Advantage. For Levi had no Part nor Inheritance with his Brethren; and it was well for him that he had not;
being commonly Scribes or Pedagogues, and so dispersed among the other Tribes. And then upon the Tribe of Levi, the Prophecy was fulfilled exactly, though much to their Advantage. For Levi had no Part nor Inheritance with his Brothers; and it was well for him that he had not;
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And his Posterity being chosen to the immediate Service of God, the Administration of Holy things, they had the Tenths of the whole Land, beside many other Offerings and Perquisites, assigned them for that Duty. But though God was so Merciful to fulfil the prediction in a gracious sence, especially on Levi 's part;
And his Posterity being chosen to the immediate Service of God, the Administration of Holy things, they had the Tenths of the Whole Land, beside many other Offerings and Perquisites, assigned them for that Duty. But though God was so Merciful to fulfil the prediction in a gracious sense, especially on Levi is part;
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yet undoubtedly it was intended by the good old Patriarch, as a tart Reproof of those his Sons inhumane Treachery, and bloody Massacre of the Sichemites; an account whereof you have at large in the 34. ch. which, to ease you of trouble, I shall here transcribe.
yet undoubtedly it was intended by the good old Patriarch, as a tart Reproof of those his Sons inhumane Treachery, and bloody Massacre of the Sichemites; an account whereof you have At large in the 34. changed. which, to ease you of trouble, I shall Here transcribe.
Jacob, having broke off the Yoke of a Triple Apprentiship under Laban his Father-in-law, was upon his Return unto the Land of his Kindred, as God had commanded him.
Jacob, having broke off the Yoke of a Triple Apprenticeship under Laban his Father-in-law, was upon his Return unto the Land of his Kindred, as God had commanded him.
And, after several Adventures, being come safe to the desired Canaan, he pitch'd his Tent at Shalem, and there bought a piece of ground of Hamor the King of the Countrey, whereupon to build an Altar, to offer Sacrifice for his safe Arrival there.
And, After several Adventures, being come safe to the desired Canaan, he pitched his Tent At Shalem, and there bought a piece of ground of Hamor the King of the Country, whereupon to built an Altar, to offer Sacrifice for his safe Arrival there.
During their stay, Dinah, Jacobs daughter, went abroad to visit, and acquaint her self with, the Daughters of the Land, whom Prince Shechem the Son of Hamor espied, liked,
During their stay, Dinah, Jacobs daughter, went abroad to visit, and acquaint her self with, the Daughters of the Land, whom Prince Shechem the Son of Hamor espied, liked,
and deflowered: and thereupon solicited the King his Father, to treat with Jacob upon a Marriage; which he did, proposing a free Correspondence, that they might match into each others Family, that the Israelites would take the Country for their Home, and settle,
and deflowered: and thereupon solicited the King his Father, to Treat with Jacob upon a Marriage; which he did, proposing a free Correspondence, that they might match into each Others Family, that the Israelites would take the Country for their Home, and settle,
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The sons of Jacob, that studied rather to be Reveng'd than Reconciled, dissembled their Heart-burning and Resentments, by a half-complyance: only objecting a Case of Conscience, and that they could by no means make Matches with them,
The Sons of Jacob, that studied rather to be Revenged than Reconciled, dissembled their Heartburning and Resentments, by a half-complyance: only objecting a Case of Conscience, and that they could by no means make Matches with them,
and every Male of them be Circumcised, as God commanded Abraham, they gave their Faith to agree to their Propositions, to give their Daughters to the Sichemites, and take the Sichemites Daughters unto them, and to dwell and become one people with them.
and every Male of them be Circumcised, as God commanded Abraham, they gave their Faith to agree to their Propositions, to give their Daughters to the Sichemites, and take the Sichemites Daughters unto them, and to dwell and become one people with them.
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and that the only condition they stood upon, was a certain Ceremony, that every Male among the Sichemites, would submit to be Circumcised, as they all were.
and that the only condition they stood upon, was a certain Ceremony, that every Male among the Sichemites, would submit to be Circumcised, as they all were.
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The people being over-perswaded, partly by their Reasons, but more by their Authority, universally consented, and took the bloody sign (ominously so to them ) into their flesh.
The people being over-persuaded, partly by their Reasons, but more by their authority, universally consented, and took the bloody Signen (ominously so to them) into their Flesh.
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Thus these poor Credulous Wretches, being betrayed into the snare, and rendred incapable, for the present, either to Fight or Flee, lay at the mercy of a Provoked enemy, Impotent and Defenceless; neither capable of offending others, nor saving themselves.
Thus these poor Credulous Wretches, being betrayed into the snare, and rendered incapable, for the present, either to Fight or Flee, lay At the mercy of a Provoked enemy, Impotent and Defenceless; neither capable of offending Others, nor Saving themselves.
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Simeon and Levi took the Advantage of their own Treason and the Sichemites folly, and while they were sore, with each man his Sword in his hand, they came upon the City,
Simeon and Levi took the Advantage of their own Treason and the Sichemites folly, and while they were soar, with each man his Sword in his hand, they Come upon the city,
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and thus they rescued their Sister from her Ravisher. And to accomplish their Revenge, they plundered their Houses, drove off their Cattle, and carried their Wives and little ones captive into their own Tent. At the News of which Treacherous and bloody Doings, their Father Jacob was heartily asham'd and griev'd; and could not forbear to let them know so, saying unto Simeon and Levi, these Traitors, Murderers and Regicides, Ye have troubled Me, to make Me to stink among the Inhabitants of the Land:
and thus they rescued their Sister from her Ravisher. And to accomplish their Revenge, they plundered their Houses, drove off their Cattle, and carried their Wives and little ones captive into their own Tent. At the News of which Treacherous and bloody Doings, their Father Jacob was heartily ashamed and grieved; and could not forbear to let them know so, saying unto Simeon and Levi, these Traitors, Murderers and Regicides, You have troubled Me, to make Me to stink among the Inhabitants of the Land:
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Which Horrid story he could never forget, nor be reconciled to, to his dying day. Simeon and Levi are Brethren: Instruments of cruelty are in their Habitations.
Which Horrid story he could never forget, nor be reconciled to, to his dying day. Simeon and Levi Are Brothers: Instruments of cruelty Are in their Habitations.
since there's scarce any Age, any History, either Sacred or prophane, that will afford a Match for it? But to bring the Instances as near together as we can,
since there's scarce any Age, any History, either Sacred or profane, that will afford a Match for it? But to bring the Instances as near together as we can,
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The Provocation indeed was great, and almost invincible; though it appeared to have been rather a Matter of Infirmity than Design: the offender offering all the Restitution that could be, either for the Damsels Honour or his own. And if this was not sufficient to make them Friends, they should,
The Provocation indeed was great, and almost invincible; though it appeared to have been rather a Matter of Infirmity than Design: the offender offering all the Restitution that could be, either for the Damsels Honour or his own. And if this was not sufficient to make them Friends, they should,
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But for those of the Day, they had the Bonds of Nature upon them as well as Gratitude: They were Natives and Subjects, and the Kings of England their Nursing Parents, under whose benign Beams they drew their first Breath;
But for those of the Day, they had the Bonds of Nature upon them as well as Gratitude: They were Natives and Subject's, and the Kings of England their Nursing Parents, under whose benign Beams they drew their First Breath;
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Thus they did eat their Bread at the charge of the Government, That was their Protection, and they sate safe under their own Vines, and under their own Figg-trees. But that's not all.
Thus they did eat their Bred At the charge of the Government, That was their Protection, and they sat safe under their own Vines, and under their own Figtrees. But that's not all.
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Legal Mulcts were taken off, and all arrears remitted, that they were behind hand for their obstinacy and disobedience in the foregoing Reign. They were admitted to Court, taken into Favour, employed in Trusts of State, and prefer'd to Honours, as if they had rather been men of Merit, than Law-breakers and Malefactors.
Legal Mulcts were taken off, and all arrears remitted, that they were behind hand for their obstinacy and disobedience in the foregoing Reign. They were admitted to Court, taken into Favour, employed in Trusts of State, and preferred to Honours, as if they had rather been men of Merit, than Law-breakers and Malefactors.
and every hour they lived, was upon Mercy and by Permission. And yet from the first of that Kings Reign, to the happy Discovery, here they lived, here they had their Freedom, here they enjoyed the benefit of the Law, and (though all their Lives were forfeited) not one of them felt the smart of it.
and every hour they lived, was upon Mercy and by Permission. And yet from the First of that Kings Reign, to the happy Discovery, Here they lived, Here they had their Freedom, Here they enjoyed the benefit of the Law, and (though all their Lives were forfeited) not one of them felt the smart of it.
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for there were none of them that were not beholden to the King, either for their Lives, their Fortunes, their Liberties, or undeserved Courtesies and preferments; and many of them were engaged for all. And yet these unthankful Miscreants conspired against their King, their Friend and Benefactor, and sought his Life to whom, in more than one respect, they ow'd their own. Neither could they, with the Israelites, pretend any Provocation, of weight enough to turn the scale so beladen with good turns, or so much as give a just occasion of offence upon the even square, all considerations of Royal favours being laid aside.
for there were none of them that were not beholden to the King, either for their Lives, their Fortune's, their Liberties, or undeserved Courtesies and preferments; and many of them were engaged for all. And yet these unthankful Miscreants conspired against their King, their Friend and Benefactor, and sought his Life to whom, in more than one respect, they owed their own. Neither could they, with the Israelites, pretend any Provocation, of weight enough to turn the scale so beladen with good turns, or so much as give a just occasion of offence upon the even square, all considerations of Royal favours being laid aside.
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2. That which Blackened the faces of the sons of Jacob, was their Falshood and Treachery. The Business was made up, the Terms agreed, the Conditions on the Sichemites part performed, and the Sacred Rite of Circumcision was made the Sacrament of this Civil Contract.
2. That which Blackened the faces of the Sons of Jacob, was their Falsehood and Treachery. The Business was made up, the Terms agreed, the Conditions on the Sichemites part performed, and the Sacred Rite of Circumcision was made the Sacrament of this Civil Contract.
And the Obligation of every Subject to be True to his King and Countrey, is no whit inferiour to the most Solemn Contract, whether he take the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy or no? 'Tis that which Nature and the Bonds of Society oblige him to:
And the Obligation of every Subject to be True to his King and Country, is no whit inferior to the most Solemn Contract, whither he take the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy or no? It's that which Nature and the Bonds of Society oblige him to:
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and certainly Treason and Rebellion have a prime place in that black Catalogue, in spight of an Italian spunge. Another branch of that Initiation Oath, is, to keep Gods holy Will and Commandments;
and Certainly Treason and Rebellion have a prime place in that black Catalogue, in spite of an Italian sponge. another branch of that Initiation Oath, is, to keep God's holy Will and commandments;
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That to Plot and Rebel, is actually to renounce our Baptism, and to abjure Christianity, as well as Civil Allegiance, in two main Articles of that Covenant.
That to Plot and Rebel, is actually to renounce our Baptism, and to abjure Christianity, as well as Civil Allegiance, in two main Articles of that Covenant.
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they being more proper Ligaments of mutual Friendship and correspondence between Equals or strangers, and where there is no such Relative duty naturally owing.
they being more proper Ligaments of mutual Friendship and correspondence between Equals or Strangers, and where there is no such Relative duty naturally owing.
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That there's as much Perfidiousness in Disloyalty, though we have never been put to an Oath, as if we had sworn a Thousand; For the Oath makes not that a Duty which was not so before,
That there's as much Perfidiousness in Disloyalty, though we have never been put to an Oath, as if we had sworn a Thousand; For the Oath makes not that a Duty which was not so before,
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So that the Conspirators of this Day were no less Perfidious than Simeon and Levi, no not they who never took the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, it being a Principle of their Religion not to take them.
So that the Conspirators of this Day were no less Perfidious than Simeon and Levi, no not they who never took the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, it being a Principle of their Religion not to take them.
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and having betrayed them into a state of Impotence and Security, murder'd both the helpless, and those that were at Peace with them. Josephus informs us farther, that it was at a time of extraordinary Festivity, and probably upon the Occasion of this new Alliance; that it was in the Night too,
and having betrayed them into a state of Impotence and Security, murdered both the helpless, and those that were At Peace with them. Josephus informs us farther, that it was At a time of extraordinary Festivity, and probably upon the Occasion of this new Alliance; that it was in the Night too,
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for, Lord, who suspected our Roman Judas's? who had injured them? who had provoked them? or who was at Enmity with them? nothing but the foreknowledge of their Principles, and the experience of their former Villanies, (could at such a time, under so gracious a Prince, of so meek and gentle a Disposition,
for, Lord, who suspected our Roman Judas's? who had injured them? who had provoked them? or who was At Enmity with them? nothing but the foreknowledge of their Principles, and the experience of their former Villainies, (could At such a time, under so gracious a Prince, of so meek and gentle a Disposition,
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or to believe them Traitors when discovered; such Reason had the Government, from its own tenderness and indulgence toward them, to be secure, and hope well of them.
or to believe them Traitors when discovered; such Reason had the Government, from its own tenderness and indulgence towards them, to be secure, and hope well of them.
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But this is the Time for such Devils to do their work in, according to the example of their Master; who sowes his Tares in the Field, and sends his Firebrands into the Harvest, when men sleep and think no harm:
But this is the Time for such Devils to do their work in, according to the Exampl of their Master; who sows his Tares in the Field, and sends his Firebrands into the Harvest, when men sleep and think no harm:
and 'tis his Principle and Temper to Damn and confound those that are most his Friends. That this Conspiracy was Night-work, contrived in an Abyss of Darkness, managed in the bowels of the Earth, carried on with all the Arts of secrecy, and that it was circumstantiated with all the Formalities of a Cursed Treason, I need not tell you,
and it's his Principle and Temper to Damn and confound those that Are most his Friends. That this conspiracy was Nightwork, contrived in an Abyss of Darkness, managed in the bowels of the Earth, carried on with all the Arts of secrecy, and that it was circumstantiated with all the Formalities of a Cursed Treason, I need not tell you,
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that they could not converse freely with the Sichemites, till they were Circumcised; when, in truth, they could not conveniently Murder them till then. And who could have mistrusted these men of Perjury, that had such tender Consciences? who could have imagined but that they were Saints in their Morals, that were so scrupulous about a Ceremony? Nay,
that they could not converse freely with the Sichemites, till they were Circumcised; when, in truth, they could not conveniently Murder them till then. And who could have Mistrusted these men of Perjury, that had such tender Consciences? who could have imagined but that they were Saints in their Morals, that were so scrupulous about a Ceremony? Nay,
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but who would think that the Sons of the Patriarch should prophane the Sacramental Badge of their Profession, the Seal of the Promises, the most Sacred Rite of the Religion of that Age,
but who would think that the Sons of the Patriarch should profane the Sacramental Badge of their Profession, the Seal of the Promises, the most Sacred Rite of the Religion of that Age,
and impiously pervert it to the ends of Treason and Bloodshed, and by the same Symbol adopt the Sichemites into their Fraternity, and mark them out for Murder? I believe the stratagem was a Novel in that Age, though it be grown stale in ours. No man now almost has a design to drive,
and impiously pervert it to the ends of Treason and Bloodshed, and by the same Symbol adopt the Sichemites into their Fraternity, and mark them out for Murder? I believe the stratagem was a Novel in that Age, though it be grown stale in ours. No man now almost has a Design to drive,
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but Religion and Conscience are of the Plot. These are the Procurers to our Lusts, and Factors for our Covetousness, and Suborners of a Poll when we have a mind to be Popular. We defraud or belie our Brethren and forswear our selves; We clamour the Church and slander the Government; we speak evil of Dignities, and murmur against our Betters; we Confederate and Associate, Conspire and Rebel, Murder Kings,
but Religion and Conscience Are of the Plot. These Are the Procurers to our Lustiest, and Factors for our Covetousness, and Suborners of a Poll when we have a mind to be Popular. We defraud or belie our Brothers and forswear our selves; We clamour the Church and slander the Government; we speak evil of Dignities, and murmur against our Betters; we Confederate and Associate, Conspire and Rebel, Murder Kings,
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and take possession of their Thrones and Lands, and yet come off cleverly and with Applause, by putting all upon the score of Religion and Conscience: And, being fortified with these Charms, there's nothing so Sacred that we dare not Prophane, nor so Horrid that we dare not do.
and take possession of their Thrones and Lands, and yet come off cleverly and with Applause, by putting all upon the score of Religion and Conscience: And, being fortified with these Charms, there's nothing so Sacred that we Dare not Profane, nor so Horrid that we Dare not do.
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Doubtless the Papists first taught the Reformation this Religious Juggle: For they have all along consecrated their Devilish Practices by these Glorious Names. The Church's interest is the centre of their Religion, and their Consciences turn upon the same Pin: that every thing is Pious, Conscientious and Meritorious that makes for the Cause; and there's no sin with them like ill-luck and miscarriage.
Doubtless the Papists First taught the Reformation this Religious Juggle: For they have all along consecrated their Devilish Practices by these Glorious Names. The Church's Interest is the centre of their Religion, and their Consciences turn upon the same Pin: that every thing is Pious, Conscientious and Meritorious that makes for the Cause; and there's no since with them like ill-luck and miscarriage.
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Oh, the Work of this Day had been a Blessed Work; the Traitors, Saints; and the Day a Red letter'd Holy Day, as long as ever the Date of the Roman Calendar had lasted,
O, the Work of this Day had been a Blessed Work; the Traitors, Saints; and the Day a Read lettered Holy Day, as long as ever the Date of the Roman Calendar had lasted,
Have you not heard of an Emperor dispatch'd with the Eucharistical Cup? and of a certain Pope suspected to have been so served by the Consecrated Host? Nay do's not the Sacrament it self in their Notion, flesh them in Cruelty,
Have you not herd of an Emperor dispatched with the Eucharistical Cup? and of a certain Pope suspected to have been so served by the Consecrated Host? Nay do's not the Sacrament it self in their Notion, Flesh them in Cruelty,
For the Conspirators first hardned themselves with the Transubstantiated Elements, and then, like Judas, big with the Devil and Malice, went on boldly,
For the Conspirators First hardened themselves with the Transubstantiated Elements, and then, like Judas, big with the devil and Malice, went on boldly,
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4. The last thing I shall observe in this Tragedy, is the concluding Act, their impartial cruelty in the Execution. The King, the Prince, the People, all the Men of the City that were within the reach of their Fury, were offer'd up a Propitiation to their Revenge, for Shechem 's Folly:
4. The last thing I shall observe in this Tragedy, is the concluding Act, their impartial cruelty in the Execution. The King, the Prince, the People, all the Men of the city that were within the reach of their Fury, were offered up a Propitiation to their Revenge, for Shechem is Folly:
And the Histories of France and Ireland will inform you, how the Papists there, like Simeon and Levi or the Wild Indians, have Run a Muc, and murder'd all that were not of the Italian Shiboleth and Complexion. But the most accursed of all their exploits that ever they did,
And the Histories of France and Ireland will inform you, how the Papists there, like Simeon and Levi or the Wild Indians, have Run a Muc, and murdered all that were not of the Italian Shibboleth and Complexion. But the most accursed of all their exploits that ever they did,
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or designed to do, was this Project of the Powderplot: That they should conspire against a King, not their enemies but their Own; a King that studied their Friendship, (and had like to have paid for it too;) a King of their own Religion, or of that Religion which they profess and ought to be, a Christian; and with him the Royal Branches, the hopes of the Succession; the Nobles and Judges of the Land, the Fathers of the Church, the Representatives of the People, the Government, the Strength, the Religion of the Nation, to Confound them all in a Moment, that they might never see, nor live to ask who hurt them;
or designed to do, was this Project of the Gunpowder plot: That they should conspire against a King, not their enemies but their Own; a King that studied their Friendship, (and had like to have paid for it too;) a King of their own Religion, or of that Religion which they profess and ought to be, a Christian; and with him the Royal Branches, the hope's of the Succession; the Nobles and Judges of the Land, the Father's of the Church, the Representatives of the People, the Government, the Strength, the Religion of the nation, to Confound them all in a Moment, that they might never see, nor live to ask who hurt them;
Which is both a Protestation against their Wicked Proceedings, and a Desire that he might never be concerned in the like, and that what was past might not shamefully reflect upon his Honour, nor be charged unto his Account.
Which is both a Protestation against their Wicked Proceedings, and a Desire that he might never be concerned in the like, and that what was passed might not shamefully reflect upon his Honour, nor be charged unto his Account.
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And I believe we are willing to be thought, in respect of the Papists, of the same mind that the Patriarch was in respect of his Sons. I suppose few of us are of the Romish Clubs,
And I believe we Are willing to be Thought, in respect of the Papists, of the same mind that the Patriarch was in respect of his Sons. I suppose few of us Are of the Romish Clubs,
or frequent Wild-house to Cap Treason at the Jesuits Gossipings. Popery is so justly Detestable among us, that we care not how little we have of the Company of such as profess it.
or frequent Wildhouse to Cap Treason At the Jesuits Gossipings. Popery is so justly Detestable among us, that we care not how little we have of the Company of such as profess it.
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And it would be well if we were as irreconcileable to their Councels, as we are to their Persons: and equally enemies to their Designs, as to their Religion. They can never hurt us,
And it would be well if we were as Irreconcilable to their Counsels, as we Are to their Persons: and equally enemies to their Designs, as to their Religion. They can never hurt us,
And the last Trick that with any hopes of a probable success they can Play upon us, is to fit us for their own Turns, and wind us into the Conspiracy against our selves.
And the last Trick that with any hope's of a probable success they can Play upon us, is to fit us for their own Turns, and wind us into the conspiracy against our selves.
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that if the People do but depose him, be it for Tyranny, be it for Heresie, nay be it for Popery, or suspicion of Popery, do but depose him, and he is contented.
that if the People do but depose him, be it for Tyranny, be it for Heresy, nay be it for Popery, or suspicion of Popery, do but depose him, and he is contented.
Nay their Creed is so far for the Right and Property, or rather the Prerogative of the People, that it gives you to believe, that if Kings mismanage their Trusts, if they Traiterously invade the Liberties and Lives of the Subjects, 'tis the peoples duty to call them to an account, to judge them if they know how to catch them;
Nay their Creed is so Far for the Right and Property, or rather the Prerogative of the People, that it gives you to believe, that if Kings mismanage their Trusts, if they Traitorously invade the Liberties and Lives of the Subject's, it's the peoples duty to call them to an account, to judge them if they know how to catch them;
These Principles, howsoever they have been Transcribed by the Northern Evangelists, with the last horrid improvement, owe their first draught to the Jesuit 's Pen. These were Machinations forg'd for the subversion of the Protestant Religion;
These Principles, howsoever they have been Transcribed by the Northern Evangelists, with the last horrid improvement, owe their First draught to the Jesuit is Pen. These were Machinations forged for the subversion of the Protestant Religion;
But to their shame be it spoken, there are too many Protestants, affectedly Fond of that Character, who are thus Jesuited: Whose Souls are in their secret, who think their Thoughts and Councels, and are of their very Judgment, as if the same Numerical Genius, the Soul of a Traitor inspired them both. And yet with what zeal do they declaim against Popery? with what Indignation and scorn do they expose the Pope and his Jesuits, and serve the Inquisition upon them in Effigie at certain solemn Times? How do they Curse the Hellish Conspiracy of this Day:
But to their shame be it spoken, there Are too many Protestants, affectedly Found of that Character, who Are thus Jesuited: Whose Souls Are in their secret, who think their Thoughts and Counsels, and Are of their very Judgement, as if the same Numerical Genius, the Soul of a Traitor inspired them both. And yet with what zeal do they declaim against Popery? with what Indignation and scorn do they expose the Pope and his Jesuits, and serve the Inquisition upon them in Effigy At certain solemn Times? How do they Curse the Hellish conspiracy of this Day:
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and do all that Good Subjects ought to do and more, to signifie their Abhorrence of it? But for all this, Ye are Friends, Sirs, and why fall ye out? why,
and do all that Good Subject's ought to do and more, to signify their Abhorrence of it? But for all this, You Are Friends, Sirs, and why fallen you out? why,
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what haste do they make from Rome, and what a distance do they keep in all things else? Episcopacy is voted Antichristian, because 'tis the Government of that Church;
what haste do they make from Room, and what a distance do they keep in all things Else? Episcopacy is voted Antichristian, Because it's the Government of that Church;
because 'tis a Form; and they choose rather to talk to God in extempore blasphemy, than address themselves in sober words and sence, if they be composed to their hands.
Because it's a From; and they choose rather to talk to God in extempore blasphemy, than address themselves in Sobrium words and sense, if they be composed to their hands.
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and one party refuse good manners to God, because the other is Superstitious. In most matters of mere Opinion, that are not of the very Essence of Faith; they endeavour to think as far from Papists as 'tis possible,
and one party refuse good manners to God, Because the other is Superstitious. In most matters of mere Opinion, that Are not of the very Essence of Faith; they endeavour to think as Far from Papists as it's possible,
and in some Points even to falshood and absurdity. Nay, they have much ado to believe their Creed for fear it should be Popish: and because the Church of Rome scrue the Article of the Holy Catholick Church too tight, they either leave it out,
and in Some Points even to falsehood and absurdity. Nay, they have much ado to believe their Creed for Fear it should be Popish: and Because the Church of Room scrue the Article of the Holy Catholic Church too tied, they either leave it out,
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for however they approve of their Religion, they can by no means dispense with their Maxims of State: upon the account whereof, the Order of Jesuites is as hateful and Obnoxious unto them, as it is to us; their cursed Principles going more against the grain of Nature and Conscience, than all their Religious Fopperies and Superstitions.
for however they approve of their Religion, they can by no means dispense with their Maxims of State: upon the account whereof, the Order of Jesuits is as hateful and Obnoxious unto them, as it is to us; their cursed Principles going more against the grain of Nature and Conscience, than all their Religious Fopperies and Superstitions.
But who would think that men of delicate and demure Consciences, should be Papists in the worst sence? That they should abhor Popery, and espouse Jesuitism? which is to swallow down the rank gob, and only nauseate the Luscious Kickshaws. And such are the Phanatick Antimonarchists of this Age;
But who would think that men of delicate and demure Consciences, should be Papists in the worst sense? That they should abhor Popery, and espouse Jesuitism? which is to swallow down the rank gob, and only nauseate the Luscious Kickshaws. And such Are the Fanatic Antimonarchists of this Age;
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But Secondly, The Spirit of Jesuitism hath not only poison'd the Principles, and so fascinated the Judgments of many Protestants, that they are of their Councel, and think Treason in common with them; But we are so bewitch'd as to be Papist's Instruments, Tools of the Faction, and to contribute to the Management of their Plots against our selves;
But Secondly, The Spirit of Jesuitism hath not only poisoned the Principles, and so fascinated the Judgments of many Protestants, that they Are of their Council, and think Treason in Common with them; But we Are so bewitched as to be Papist's Instruments, Tools of the Faction, and to contribute to the Management of their Plots against our selves;
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They shove at the Government, and we Rebel, and lend them a helping hand; They are Mining at the Foundation of our Church, and the hands of a Legion of Sects, are Pecking at her Outworks and Battlements; Finally, they Forecast the Mischief,
They shove At the Government, and we Rebel, and lend them a helping hand; They Are Mining At the Foundation of our Church, and the hands of a Legion of Sects, Are Pecking At her Outworks and Battlements; Finally, they Forecast the Mischief,
And for all this good Service, the Papists are beholden to their Phanatick Friends; those trusty Jobbers, that never fail to do their Masters at Rome a good turn, as far as Faction, Sedition, Rebellion (the embroilment of the Church and State ) will go.
And for all this good Service, the Papists Are beholden to their Fanatic Friends; those trusty Jobbers, that never fail to do their Masters At Room a good turn, as Far as Faction, Sedition, Rebellion (the embroilment of the Church and State) will go.
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And yet, with a demure Impudence, they dare to brand their Protestant Fathers and Brethren of the Church of England with the character of Papists and Popishly affected; Terms more properly bestowed at Home. Why? Do they frequent Mass? Do they receive the Sacrament in one kind? Do they worship the Host, bow down to Images, or pray to Saints; and all this in a Language as little understood by themselves as by the Roman Idols? Do they tear their Bibles for confuting their Errors, or lay them aside to make way for Tradition? Do they pin their Faith upon the Pope's Infallibility, and make the Vicar as great a God as his Lord? Is Purgatory one Article of their Creed, and Transubstantiation another? Do they go to the Mart for Pardons and Indulgences, take Leases of their sins for Term of Life, and hire the Prayers and Supernumerary Merits of others, to Bribe Heaven to receive them when they are Dead? Nay, is not their Doctrine as Ap•stolical as the Creed, and their Worship pure; reformed not only from the Gross Superstitions of Popish Paganism, but from those Tollerabiles ineptiae, that our Blessed Reformers (Martyrs afterward) in K. Ed. 6. his days, were forced to dispense with;
And yet, with a demure Impudence, they Dare to brand their Protestant Father's and Brothers of the Church of England with the character of Papists and Popishly affected; Terms more properly bestowed At Home. Why? Do they frequent Mass? Do they receive the Sacrament in one kind? Do they worship the Host, bow down to Images, or pray to Saints; and all this in a Language as little understood by themselves as by the Roman Idols? Do they tear their Bibles for confuting their Errors, or lay them aside to make Way for Tradition? Do they pin their Faith upon the Pope's Infallibility, and make the Vicar as great a God as his Lord? Is Purgatory one Article of their Creed, and Transubstantiation Another? Do they go to the Mars for Pardons and Indulgences, take Leases of their Sins for Term of Life, and hire the Prayers and Supernumerary Merits of Others, to Bribe Heaven to receive them when they Are Dead? Nay, is not their Doctrine as Ap•stolical as the Creed, and their Worship pure; reformed not only from the Gross Superstitions of Popish Paganism, but from those Tollerabiles ineptiae, that our Blessed Reformers (Martyrs afterwards) in K. Ed. 6. his days, were forced to dispense with;
and yet scorned the Name of Papists as much, and deserved it as little, as our modern Sticklers? Where's the Popery then, is it in their Religion, or in their Morals? Are they Papists because they are Loyal to their Prince, and Obedient to his Laws;
and yet scorned the Name of Papists as much, and deserved it as little, as our modern Sticklers? Where's the Popery then, is it in their Religion, or in their Morals? are they Papists Because they Are Loyal to their Prince, and Obedient to his Laws;
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and, to their eternal Honour be it spoken, were never justly Attainted for being otherwise? Is it Popery to Assert the Government against Politick Innovators, and to stand up for the Divine prerogative of disposing Thrones and Kingdoms, that it may be kept Inviolate? Are they Papists because they are tender of their Consciences, and dare not suffer them to be over-ruled by Civil prudentials, and Reasons of State? because they will not give their Voices against the Laws of Nature and Religion, nor consent that they should be superseded by the Arbitrary Dictates of Machiavillians and Atheists? because they will not forfeit their Christianity to keep out Popery, nor go to Hell to forestal an Inquisition? If this be Popery, may the Loyal Sons of the Church of England be such Papists ever.
and, to their Eternal Honour be it spoken, were never justly Attainted for being otherwise? Is it Popery to Assert the Government against Politic Innovators, and to stand up for the Divine prerogative of disposing Thrones and Kingdoms, that it may be kept Inviolate? are they Papists Because they Are tender of their Consciences, and Dare not suffer them to be overruled by Civil prudentials, and Reasons of State? Because they will not give their Voices against the Laws of Nature and Religion, nor consent that they should be superseded by the Arbitrary Dictates of Machiavellians and Atheists? Because they will not forfeit their Christianity to keep out Popery, nor go to Hell to forestal an Inquisition? If this be Popery, may the Loyal Sons of the Church of England be such Papists ever.
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For with whom do Papists dispute? at whom do they rail? against whom do they Conspire, but the Church of England, the most impregnable Fort in the world against them? Alas!
For with whom do Papists dispute? At whom do they rail? against whom do they Conspire, but the Church of England, the most impregnable Fort in the world against them? Alas!
our petty Sects and Factions are our Weaknesses, and the Champions of Rome are so far from Levelling their Artillery against them, that they connive at them, they indulge them, they make them more, in hopes to enter at them, one day,
our Petty Sects and Factions Are our Weaknesses, and the Champions of Room Are so Far from Levelling their artillery against them, that they connive At them, they indulge them, they make them more, in hope's to enter At them, one day,
as through Breaches; such poor defences are they against the Roman Adversary. But they that are so forward to fix the Papist upon others, ought certainly to consider how easily it may be returned upon themselves: Though it is the trick of some Artists at Law, to make themselves Plaintiffs when their Cause is naught.
as through Breaches; such poor defences Are they against the Roman Adversary. But they that Are so forward to fix the Papist upon Others, ought Certainly to Consider how Easily it may be returned upon themselves: Though it is the trick of Some Artists At Law, to make themselves Plaintiffs when their Cause is nought.
I shall not Catechise them out of the forementioned Romish Creed; but only ask them what they say to their refusal of Oaths and Tests, such as were particularly intended for the proof of Loyal Protestants, and the Detection of Romish Bigots? What say they for themselves that take them with private and equivocal Restrictions, which Papists might do as well as they? What do they answer to their communicating with the Church in her Service and Ceremonies, and receiving the Sacrament according to the Established form and Rites, upon extraordinary occasions to serve a Turn; and then excusing their Disobedience, with a Pretence of Conscience, at all other times, when neither their own, nor the Interests of the Faction do oblige them?
I shall not Catechise them out of the forementioned Romish Creed; but only ask them what they say to their refusal of Oaths and Tests, such as were particularly intended for the proof of Loyal Protestants, and the Detection of Romish Bigots? What say they for themselves that take them with private and equivocal Restrictions, which Papists might do as well as they? What do they answer to their communicating with the Church in her Service and Ceremonies, and receiving the Sacrament according to the Established from and Rites, upon extraordinary occasions to serve a Turn; and then excusing their Disobedience, with a Pretence of Conscience, At all other times, when neither their own, nor the Interests of the Faction do oblige them?
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Let them draw any tolerable Scheme of Popery, with all its material Discriminations from the common Christianity, and if any part of it prove a Mark upon the Church of England; and if, in the main, it do not blacken the Dissenters from it ten times more, I dare be bold to say we may yield the Cause, and give them leave to call us as many Papists as they please.
Let them draw any tolerable Scheme of Popery, with all its material Discriminations from the Common Christianity, and if any part of it prove a Mark upon the Church of England; and if, in the main, it do not blacken the Dissenters from it ten times more, I Dare be bold to say we may yield the Cause, and give them leave to call us as many Papists as they please.
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and cannot demonstrate that they do so, better, than by serving God in the Reformed, Establish'd Way? Will it not enhance the price of their Errors and Superstitions, to give it out to the World that the most Judicious and knowing men in it, have a good Opinion and think well of them? Is not this a notable expedient to put a creditable Gloss upon a piece of Jesuitism, by perswading people that the Church of England-worthies equivocate and dissemble; and whatsoever they Write, whatsoever they say, whatsoever they protest and swear to the contrary,
and cannot demonstrate that they do so, better, than by serving God in the Reformed, Established Way? Will it not enhance the price of their Errors and Superstitions, to give it out to the World that the most Judicious and knowing men in it, have a good Opinion and think well of them? Is not this a notable expedient to put a creditable Gloss upon a piece of Jesuitism, by persuading people that the Church of England-worthies equivocate and dissemble; and whatsoever they Write, whatsoever they say, whatsoever they protest and swear to the contrary,
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yet that they are Papists at the Root? and thus by foisting in the forged Authority of so many great and gallant men, they teach others to Lye, Dissemble and Forswear themselves in things of the greatest moment, and warrant them so to do, by the pretence of the most Authentick precedents.
yet that they Are Papists At the Root? and thus by foisting in the forged authority of so many great and gallant men, they teach Others to Lie, Dissemble and Forswear themselves in things of the greatest moment, and warrant them so to do, by the pretence of the most Authentic precedents.
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to boast of Numbers to make themselves look Formidable and their enemies little. And does it not make the hearts of the people shrink, and their heads hang down, and their hands grow feeble, to hear of French Armies, Spanish Pilgrims, Black bills, Irish Ruffians, Domestick Cut-throats, and that over and above, the Church of England-men are Papists. and will Treacherously surrender both Themselves and the Cause upon the first Parley? What a mighty encouragement would this be to the Romish Faction, to consider that they have the Governours both in Church and State, the Court, the Nobility, the Gentry, and a great list of the Commonalty too on their side? (for all that are Loyal to the Church and Government have the Brand upon them) and that nothing remains unconquered but a few divided scatterings; how, I say, would the Conceit of such an Interest embolden them to attempt their long-intended wickedness, of Blood and Slaughter; But that they know us better than to Trust us, in spight of any thing that the Malicious Rhetorick of our Foulmouth'd Incendiaries can perswade them to?
to boast of Numbers to make themselves look Formidable and their enemies little. And does it not make the hearts of the people shrink, and their Heads hang down, and their hands grow feeble, to hear of French Armies, Spanish Pilgrim's, Black bills, Irish Ruffians, Domestic Cutthroats, and that over and above, the Church of England men Are Papists. and will Treacherously surrender both Themselves and the Cause upon the First Parley? What a mighty encouragement would this be to the Romish Faction, to Consider that they have the Governors both in Church and State, the Court, the Nobilt, the Gentry, and a great list of the Commonalty too on their side? (for all that Are Loyal to the Church and Government have the Brand upon them) and that nothing remains unconquered but a few divided scatterings; how, I say, would the Conceit of such an Interest embolden them to attempt their long-intended wickedness, of Blood and Slaughter; But that they know us better than to Trust us, in spite of any thing that the Malicious Rhetoric of our Foulmouthed Incendiaries can persuade them to?
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to conclude Popery under the Notion of Indifferency, and to harden the World into a Belief that there's no such danger in it as was suspected: Will not bandying it about at this wild rate be the way to lose it? and will not the formidableness of it wear off by such frequent and familiar handling? I am sure that Popery and Phanaticism have a certain Kindred that hath met with this Courteous Fortune, to be discounted from the Catalogue of sins, by some of its Friends, for no other Reason,
to conclude Popery under the Notion of Indifferency, and to harden the World into a Belief that there's no such danger in it as was suspected: Will not bandying it about At this wild rate be the Way to loose it? and will not the formidableness of it wear off by such frequent and familiar handling? I am sure that Popery and Fanaticism have a certain Kindred that hath met with this Courteous Fortune, to be discounted from the Catalogue of Sins, by Some of its Friends, for no other Reason,
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and then he infers, Therefore Schism is but Vox, & praeterea nihil, nothing but a meer noise and Nickname which every Party casts upon all them who are not of their Society.
and then he infers, Therefore Schism is but Vox, & praeterea nihil, nothing but a mere noise and Nickname which every Party Cast upon all them who Are not of their Society.
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Thus this horrid sin, which the Church for many hundred years accounted Damnable, is, by the petulant use of the Word upon Light and unjust occasions, become a irivial and indifferent thing.
Thus this horrid since, which the Church for many hundred Years accounted Damnable, is, by the petulant use of the Word upon Light and unjust occasions, become a irivial and indifferent thing.
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and how the Popish Intrigues against the Church and Government are carried on, and most likely to be perfected (if at all) by a Faction, miscalled a True Protestant party, amongst our selves.
and how the Popish Intrigues against the Church and Government Are carried on, and most likely to be perfected (if At all) by a Faction, miscalled a True Protestant party, among our selves.
And I am perswaded that the most Rational fears of Popery at this day are such as the Multiform Fanaticism of this Age, hath rouz'd and conjur'd up in the minds of sober, thinking men.
And I am persuaded that the most Rational fears of Popery At this day Are such as the Multiform Fanaticism of this Age, hath roused and conjured up in the minds of Sobrium, thinking men.
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and to clear themselves, Pasquil their Royal and Ghostly Parents, with the infamous name of Papist, as if it were an Indelible Character upon the English Monarchy and Hierarchy.
and to clear themselves, Pasquil their Royal and Ghostly Parents, with the infamous name of Papist, as if it were an Indelible Character upon the English Monarchy and Hierarchy.
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When they Conspire against the Government (O monstrous Solecism!) the King is proclaim'd the Traitor: when they rebel, and make the Land drunk with its own Blood, who's the Murderer but He? When they usurp an Arbitrary jurisdiction over the Persons, Lives and Fortunes of their Fellow Subjects to plunder, sequester, and kill at their Pleasure, who's the Tyrant but the King? he is Apprehended, Arraigned, Sentenc'd, Murdered for those very Crimes that they committed.
When they Conspire against the Government (Oh monstrous Solecism!) the King is proclaimed the Traitor: when they rebel, and make the Land drunk with its own Blood, who's the Murderer but He? When they usurp an Arbitrary jurisdiction over the Persons, Lives and Fortune's of their Fellow Subject's to plunder, sequester, and kill At their Pleasure, who's the Tyrant but the King? he is Apprehended, Arraigned, Sentenced, Murdered for those very Crimes that they committed.
You all pretend an irreconcileable Aversion to Popery, and I believe you hate it. For shame then scorn to be Trepan'd and led away by that detested Faction.
You all pretend an Irreconcilable Aversion to Popery, and I believe you hate it. For shame then scorn to be Trepaned and led away by that detested Faction.
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and to be ranked in the Notion of Tools and Cullies? Are you not ashamed to be subject to the Magisterial Nod of the men you hate, and to slave and foul your fingers in their dirty drudgery? There's not a Faction among us but is in Vassalage unto Rome, and serves the Pope with a blind Obedience; our Sects and Divisions are all managed by Popish Counsel and Conduct: and the Wooden horse with a belly full of Plots and Treasons, is a burden prepared for the Dissenters shoulders;
and to be ranked in the Notion of Tools and Cullies? are you not ashamed to be Subject to the Magisterial Nod of the men you hate, and to slave and foul your fingers in their dirty drudgery? There's not a Faction among us but is in Vassalage unto Room, and serves the Pope with a blind obedience; our Sects and Divisions Are all managed by Popish Counsel and Conduct: and the Wooden horse with a belly full of Plots and Treasons, is a burden prepared for the Dissenters shoulders;
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Therefore for the sake of our King and Country, for the sake of the Protestant Religion, and for our own Interest and Honour 's sake, let us abjure Popery and Phanaticism at once:
Therefore for the sake of our King and Country, for the sake of the Protestant Religion, and for our own Interest and Honour is sake, let us abjure Popery and Fanaticism At once:
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and so cheat our Adversaries of those Advantages, that they both Seek and Reap by our Divisions: Let us not reproach the Church, with the undeserved Character of Popish or Popishly affected,
and so cheat our Adversaries of those Advantages, that they both Seek and Reap by our Divisions: Let us not reproach the Church, with the undeserved Character of Popish or Popishly affected,
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and by living Holy and Vertuous lives in all Godliness and Honesty, engage the Divine Protection on our side, that, unto their Assemblies we may never be united.
and by living Holy and Virtuous lives in all Godliness and Honesty, engage the Divine Protection on our side, that, unto their Assemblies we may never be united.
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Finally, to express our Abhorrence the more Emphatically, why may we not take up the Patriarch's Imprecation; since it is so Modest a Curse, not of the Men, but of their Inhumanity? What Devout Son of the Church? what Loyal Subject of the Government, can hold his Indignation and forbear to say, Cursed be all Jesuitism, whether it be the Spawn of Tybur or the Tweed; Cursed be all Clandestine, underground Treason, and bare-fac'd aboveboard Rebellion; Cursed be Popish-Plots, and Phanatick Associations: Cursed be their Anger, for it is fierce;
Finally, to express our Abhorrence the more Emphatically, why may we not take up the Patriarch's Imprecation; since it is so Modest a Curse, not of the Men, but of their Inhumanity? What Devout Son of the Church? what Loyal Subject of the Government, can hold his Indignation and forbear to say, Cursed be all Jesuitism, whither it be the Spawn of Tiber or the Tweed; Cursed be all Clandestine, underground Treason, and barefaced aboveboard Rebellion; Cursed be Popish-Plots, and Fanatic Associations: Cursed be their Anger, for it is fierce;
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