A leaf pull'd from the tree of life: medicinall for the healing of Englands divisions. Or, A glimpse of the excellency of a kingly government. Proving it to be 1. Most Godly. 2. Most Christianlike. 3. Most ancient. 4. Most safe for the people. Written out of love and good will to the peace and tranquility of the three nations, of England, Scotland, and Ireland. By John Moore.
did in the beginning settle and place all things in good order and equipage in every sphere of his Dominion, both in the heavens above, and in the earth beneath;
did in the beginning settle and place all things in good order and equipage in every sphere of his Dominion, both in the heavens above, and in the earth beneath;
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wherein all his creatures (sinfull man and Apostate Angells excepted) have kept the same order wherein their Creator at first had set them in the firmament of Heaven, those coelestial bodies keep their constant course:
wherein all his creatures (sinful man and Apostate Angels excepted) have kept the same order wherein their Creator At First had Set them in the firmament of Heaven, those celestial bodies keep their constant course:
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Under the earth, in the waters of the Sea, the Fishes have their Leviathan; concerning which creature tis observable, that he hath solely or chiefly but two enemies, the Sword-Fish and the Thresher, the rest giving place to the greatness that his Creator hath given him;
Under the earth, in the waters of the Sea, the Fish have their Leviathan; Concerning which creature this observable, that he hath solely or chiefly but two enemies, the Sword-Fish and the Thresher, the rest giving place to the greatness that his Creator hath given him;
neither do they alter or change it, but continue in it, only mans heart being corrupted with the disloyal principles of the fallen Angels (who for refusing to own Christ for their Supreame Head, were cast down headlong from Heaven to Hell) will scarcely owne any Order,
neither do they altar or change it, but continue in it, only men heart being corrupted with the disloyal principles of the fallen Angels (who for refusing to own christ for their Supreme Head, were cast down headlong from Heaven to Hell) will scarcely own any Order,
The consideration of this makes me call to mind a worthy saying of the Aldermen and Members of the Common Council, in the time of their imprisonment in the Tower of London, written in their Declaration and Remonstrance from thence:
The consideration of this makes me call to mind a worthy saying of the Aldermen and Members of the Common Council, in the time of their imprisonment in the Tower of London, written in their Declaration and Remonstrance from thence:
seeing the foundation (on which next under heaven our hopes depend) of our Laws, our Religion, our proper Rights and Priviledges (we say not Oaths and Protestations) blown up by the very roots, by such a strong tempestuons violence, which beats down all things before it, making the leftiest Cedar level with the lowest shrubs until it hath vented it self into an universal destruction.
seeing the Foundation (on which next under heaven our hope's depend) of our Laws, our Religion, our proper Rights and Privileges (we say not Oaths and Protestations) blown up by the very roots, by such a strong tempestuons violence, which beats down all things before it, making the leftiest Cedar level with the lowest shrubs until it hath vented it self into an universal destruction.
Of the truth of this sad Clause of their Declaration, wofull experience hath been the sole School-Mistress in England; for by reason of Oaths, Protestations, Covenants,
Of the truth of this sad Clause of their Declaration, woeful experience hath been the sole School-Mistress in England; for by reason of Oaths, Protestations, Covenants,
and Engagements, and the violent forcible breach of them doth the land mourn; and whilest the Lord hath looked for, and expected Justice, behold oppression;
and Engagements, and the violent forcible breach of them does the land mourn; and whilst the Lord hath looked for, and expected justice, behold oppression;
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so that except the Lord do put it into the hearts of some faithfull, godly, self-denying persons, to put in practise a speedy remedie for the healing of the Land of these and other such foul enormities, hateful to God and destructive to Mankinde;
so that except the Lord do put it into the hearts of Some faithful, godly, self-denying Persons, to put in practise a speedy remedy for the healing of the Land of these and other such foul enormities, hateful to God and destructive to Mankind;
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and the Spiders Web woven, and in whose hands is nothing else but the act of violence, where their feet run to evil, making haste to shed innocent blood;
and the Spiders Web woven, and in whose hands is nothing Else but the act of violence, where their feet run to evil, making haste to shed innocent blood;
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nor undo the heavy burthens, nor let the oppressed go free; nor break any yoke; where none seek for peace, neither will they be acquainted with the ways thereof:
nor undo the heavy burdens, nor let the oppressed go free; nor break any yoke; where none seek for peace, neither will they be acquainted with the ways thereof:
Where the Governours prize their own Ordinances above the Ordinances of God, and the Subjects thrreof more afraid to violate the former, then profane the latter. Ah sinfull Nation!
Where the Governors prize their own Ordinances above the Ordinances of God, and the Subject's thrreof more afraid to violate the former, then profane the latter. Ah sinful nation!
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because the foundation of government is out of course? and if such foundations be destroyed or be out of course? What can even the righteous themselves do? but sit down by the waters of confusion and weep;
Because the Foundation of government is out of course? and if such foundations be destroyed or be out of course? What can even the righteous themselves do? but fit down by the waters of confusion and weep;
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or else consider whether there be not a way for them to return to such a foundation of government, which may be instrumentall for their deliverance from confusion, the healing of their devisions, the obtaining of their peace, without which we shall never reap the true benefit of any mercy, which made the Poet excellently sing forth this Verse.
or Else Consider whither there be not a Way for them to return to such a Foundation of government, which may be instrumental for their deliverance from confusion, the healing of their divisions, the obtaining of their peace, without which we shall never reap the true benefit of any mercy, which made the Poet excellently sing forth this Verse.
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why truely the question is soon answered, and 'tis this, that government which hath it's foundation in the holy Scriptures to which the Patriarchs, Prophets and Apostles have submitted, to the law and to the Testiomony,
why truly the question is soon answered, and it's this, that government which hath it's Foundation in the holy Scriptures to which the Patriarchs, prophets and Apostles have submitted, to the law and to the Testiomony,
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or new Titles for governors, except we are willing to continue war in our gates, the Scripture saith, that when the people chose them new Gods (which I understand by the context of the words to be governours, who in Scripture are called Gods) then was warre in their gates;
or new Titles for Governors, except we Are willing to continue war in our gates, the Scripture Says, that when the people chosen them new God's (which I understand by the context of the words to be Governors, who in Scripture Are called God's) then was war in their gates;
Now this is as clear as the Sun at noonday to every sober-minded Christian, that is not drunk with self-Interest, not overcome with a spirit of Giddinesse, that the foundation of goverment, which is commended to us by God in the Scripture, did,
Now this is as clear as the Sun At noonday to every sober-minded Christian, that is not drunk with self-Interest, not overcome with a Spirit of Giddiness, that the Foundation of government, which is commended to us by God in the Scripture, did,
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if ever we would then enjoy our peace, our lives, libereties and estates, our wives and children with tranquility, joy and comfort, it must be by a chearfull submission to such a foundation of government, which God in his wisdome hath appointed,
if ever we would then enjoy our peace, our lives, libereties and estates, our wives and children with tranquillity, joy and Comfort, it must be by a cheerful submission to such a Foundation of government, which God in his Wisdom hath appointed,
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yea rather let us set our eyes to behold, have our ears often to hearken to, our minds bent to contemplate, our hearts to ponder, our lips to speak of, our hands to lay hold of,
yea rather let us Set our eyes to behold, have our ears often to harken to, our minds bent to contemplate, our hearts to ponder, our lips to speak of, our hands to lay hold of,
First, most Godly, Secondly, most Christianlike, Thirdly, most antient, Fourthly, most safe for the people. Now the govenrment of a single person is most godly for these reasons following.
First, most Godly, Secondly, most Christianlike, Thirdly, most ancient, Fourthly, most safe for the people. Now the govenrment of a single person is most godly for these Reasons following.
how much lesse on them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, which are crushed before the Moth? they are destroyed from morning to evening:
how much less on them that dwell in houses of clay, whose Foundation is in the dust, which Are crushed before the Moth? they Are destroyed from morning to evening:
when he separated the sons of Adam, and set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel? when he establisht a Judge for a governor over the sons of Jacob? and placed Kings, to rule over the Nations of the Gentiles? did not the Lord establish these things by a Law and a decree, more unchangable then the Laws of the Medes and Persians, which alter not? is not the Lord perfect in his counsells? yea is not the Lord righteous in his ways,
when he separated the Sons of Adam, and Set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel? when he established a Judge for a governor over the Sons of Jacob? and placed Kings, to Rule over the nations of the Gentiles? did not the Lord establish these things by a Law and a Decree, more unchangeable then the Laws of the Medes and Persians, which altar not? is not the Lord perfect in his Counsels? yea is not the Lord righteous in his ways,
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or frustrate his own Laws and Ordinances concerning the Government that he had subjected the people to? Where is that Counsellor, that can enlarge the counsel of the most High? Or give a clearer sense and a fuller understanding of his Laws, Statutes, Ordinances and Judgements,
or frustrate his own Laws and Ordinances Concerning the Government that he had subjected the people to? Where is that Counsellor, that can enlarge the counsel of the most High? Or give a clearer sense and a fuller understanding of his Laws, Statutes, Ordinances and Judgments,
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for it is most godly, and it shall continue till Christ himself shall come, The Alpha of all Kings by Gods decree, And the Omega of all Kings must be.
for it is most godly, and it shall continue till christ himself shall come, The Alpha of all Kings by God's Decree, And the Omega of all Kings must be.
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and of himself is one, the Lord Jehovah is One, and in heaven (the place of his glorious residence) there being no division, God hath given the Regiment and Government unto one Person, even to his Son;
and of himself is one, the Lord Jehovah is One, and in heaven (the place of his glorious residence) there being no division, God hath given the Regiment and Government unto one Person, even to his Son;
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For it is obvious to every eye, that corrupt wicked persons may bear rule in that form of Government, which in it self is truly godly, being instituted by God himself,
For it is obvious to every eye, that corrupt wicked Persons may bear Rule in that from of Government, which in it self is truly godly, being instituted by God himself,
for if corruption in Governours be any way a lawfull ground to race out the Form of a lawfull Government, there is never any Government likely to be establisht in the earth, that any of the sons of the first Adam shall have the managing of;
for if corruption in Governors be any Way a lawful ground to raze out the From of a lawful Government, there is never any Government likely to be established in the earth, that any of the Sons of the First Adam shall have the managing of;
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FIrst, It is most agreeable to, and suitable with his own Practice, as he was the Son of Man, in the time of his residence and abode upon earth: Two examples there are extant in the writings of the Evangelists, wherein Christ owns a Kingly Government, the first in Matth. 17.24.
First, It is most agreeable to, and suitable with his own Practice, as he was the Son of Man, in the time of his residence and Abided upon earth: Two Examples there Are extant in the writings of the Evangelists, wherein christ owns a Kingly Government, the First in Matthew 17.24.
And when he was come into the House, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? Of whom do the Kings of the earth take Custom or Tribute? of their own children or of strangers? Peter saith unto him, Of Strangees:
And when he was come into the House, jesus prevented him, saying, What Thinkest thou, Simon? Of whom do the Kings of the earth take Custom or Tribute? of their own children or of Strangers? Peter Says unto him, Of Strangees:
and take up the fish that first cometh, and when thou hast opened his mouth thou shalt finde a piece of money ▪ That take and give unto them for me and thee.
and take up the Fish that First comes, and when thou hast opened his Mouth thou shalt find a piece of money ▪ That take and give unto them for me and thee.
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or in effect, whether he did conform himself to, and own the Kingly Government then in Judea: 2. Peters sudden answer that he did, he saith, Yes. 3. Christ justifying Peters answer for truth,
or in Effect, whither he did conform himself to, and own the Kingly Government then in Judea: 2. Peter's sudden answer that he did, he Says, Yes. 3. christ justifying Peter's answer for truth,
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The second is in Matth. 22. from ver. 15. to ver. 22. where to the question of the Pharisees and Herodians, who would gladly have heard him speak the least word against Herods Kingly Power, urging him to declare his dis-affection and non-approbation of the Government, he returns an answer consonantly to his former action, in these words, Give unto Caesar the things that are Caesars,
The second is in Matthew 22. from for. 15. to for. 22. where to the question of the Pharisees and Herodians, who would gladly have herd him speak the least word against Herods Kingly Power, urging him to declare his disaffection and non-approbation of the Government, he returns an answer consonantly to his former actium, in these words, Give unto Caesar the things that Are Caesars,
Secondly, besides his own practise in the time of his Pilgrimage on earth, he told his Disciples that after his departure, he would send them the spirit of truth from his Father, which should guide them into all truth. (Mark that word, into all truth) which without all peradventure, was not only into the knowledge of Divine Mysteries,
Secondly, beside his own practice in the time of his Pilgrimage on earth, he told his Disciples that After his departure, he would send them the Spirit of truth from his Father, which should guide them into all truth. (Mark that word, into all truth) which without all Peradventure, was not only into the knowledge of Divine Mysteres,
and pray for, these Scriptures following do shew, 1 Pet. 2.11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as Pilgrims and Strangers, that ye •bstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
and pray for, these Scriptures following do show, 1 Pet. 2.11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Dearly Beloved, I beseech you as Pilgrim's and Strangers, that you •bstain from fleshly Lustiest, which war against the soul;
having your conversation honest among the Gentiles, that whereas they speak against you as evil doers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorifie God in the day of visitation:
having your Conversation honest among the Gentiles, that whereas they speak against you as evil doers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, Glorify God in the day of Visitation:
and they that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation, &c. Wherein the holy Ghost sheweth, that the Government that was then establisht in the earth, was establisht by a decree and an Ordinance of God,
and they that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation, etc. Wherein the holy Ghost shows, that the Government that was then established in the earth, was established by a Decree and an Ordinance of God,
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Wherein the Holy Ghost sheweth Christians, that it is not only their duty to submit unto that Government that by Gods Ordinance and Decree was then establisht in the earth;
Wherein the Holy Ghost shows Christians, that it is not only their duty to submit unto that Government that by God's Ordinance and decree was then established in the earth;
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so without doubt, it would be both wisdom and discretion in Christians, to observe the practise of those that liv'd in the Primitive times of the Gospel, that were the first Professors of Christian Religion, that lead the Van of Practical godliness,
so without doubt, it would be both Wisdom and discretion in Christians, to observe the practice of those that lived in the Primitive times of the Gospel, that were the First Professors of Christian Religion, that led the Van of Practical godliness,
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this much I shall insert, that Melchisedec, who is recorded in the Scripture without Father, without Mother, without descent, having neither beginning of day,
this much I shall insert, that Melchizedek, who is recorded in the Scripture without Father, without Mother, without descent, having neither beginning of day,
Alas, the Government of a Free-State (as some cail it) is a new thing (or there is no such thing) having not one sentence in the Book of God that testifies any such thing (except Corah, Dathan and Abiram, and the two hundred and fifty principal men of the Congregation, did intend to establish such a Government,
Alas, the Government of a Free-state (as Some cail it) is a new thing (or there is no such thing) having not one sentence in the Book of God that Testifies any such thing (except Corah, Dathan and Abiram, and the two hundred and fifty principal men of the Congregation, did intend to establish such a Government,
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and fearing least the late distemper of Corah and his Accomplices might be revived after his death to their utter ruine and destruction (after that the Lord had told him, that he should not go into the Land of Canaan, but that he should go up into Mount Nebo and die there) earnestly prayed unto the Lord in these words, Let the Lord the God of the Spirits of all flesh, set a man (not men) over the Congregation, which may go out before them,
and fearing least the late distemper of Corah and his Accomplices might be revived After his death to their utter ruin and destruction (After that the Lord had told him, that he should not go into the Land of Canaan, but that he should go up into Mount Nebo and die there) earnestly prayed unto the Lord in these words, Let the Lord the God of the Spirits of all Flesh, Set a man (not men) over the Congregation, which may go out before them,
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Secondly, His Proposition to God, of what he apprehended might be the most effectual mean for the people to attain it (Let the Lord set a man over the Congregation) and in the 3. verses following, the Holy Ghost shews these things;
Secondly, His Proposition to God, of what he apprehended might be the most effectual mean for the people to attain it (Let the Lord Set a man over the Congregation) and in the 3. Verses following, the Holy Ghost shows these things;
Be it therefore enacted in Heaven by God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost (three Persons and one God) that the government of a single Person, be establisht upon earth,
Be it Therefore enacted in Heaven by God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost (three Persons and one God) that the government of a single Person, be established upon earth,
and was not consenting to the seditious, and Government-despising principles of Corah, Dathan and Abiram, and hath followed me fully in my Ordinances and commands, which I have given to Israel, he shall be the man that shall be their Chief governour,
and was not consenting to the seditious, and Government-despising principles of Corah, Dathan and Abiram, and hath followed me Fully in my Ordinances and commands, which I have given to Israel, he shall be the man that shall be their Chief governor,
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Secondly, The greatest time of safety that God hath promised to his Church and People on Earth, in the great union of J•ws and Gentiles, will be in the time of a Kingly Government,
Secondly, The greatest time of safety that God hath promised to his Church and People on Earth, in the great Union of J•ws and Gentiles, will be in the time of a Kingly Government,
But besides these Scriptures, reason it self will tell us, that it is more safe for the people to enjoy a Government invested rather in one person then in a multitude of men;
But beside these Scriptures, reason it self will tell us, that it is more safe for the people to enjoy a Government invested rather in one person then in a multitude of men;
A Ship must needs sail in hazard and danger of being cast away, that hath many Pilots of equal Authority at the Helm, let the Marriners handle their Ropes as skilfully as they can,
A Ship must needs sail in hazard and danger of being cast away, that hath many Pilots of equal authority At the Helm, let the Mariners handle their Ropes as skilfully as they can,