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Gods rising, his enemies scattering
Gods rising, his enemies scattering; delivered in a sermon before the Honourable House of Commons, at their solemn fast, 26. Octob. 1642. But, through many occasions and hinderances, not printed till this 25. of May 1644. By Thomas Case, preacher, at Milk-street, London, and one of the Assembly of Divines.Gods rising, his enemies scattering; delivered in a sermon before the Honourable House of Commons, at their solemne fast, 26. Octob. 1642. But, through many occasions and hinderances, not printed till this 25. of May 1644. By Thomas Case, preacher, at Milk-street, London, and one of the Assembly of Divines.
London: printed by J. R. for Luke Fawne, 1644
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If this be an invincible truth, then
First, The more have they to answer for, that show mercy to these Enemies of the Church and people of God, since God is concerned in the Quarrel more then they; If the sons of Belial, that are risen up against the peace and safety of the Kingdom, were our Enemies only, we might use our discretion, and make what accommodation we please; 1but if these be Sheba's the sons of Bichri who are risen up against David, yea against him who is the Son and Lord of David, in that obstinate and implacable rebellion; crying, Nolumus hunc regnare, come what will on't, This man shall not reign over us, then surely we cannot compound the matter as we please, without wrong to Christs Crown and danger to our own Heads.
First, The more have they to answer for, that shew mercy to these Enemies of the Church and people of God, since God is concerned in the Quarrell more then they; If the sons of Belial, that are risen up against the peace and safety of the Kingdome, were our Enemies onely, we might use our discretion, and make what accommodation we please; 1but if these be Sheba's the sons of Bichri who are risen up against David, yea against him who is the Son and Lord of David, in that obstinate and implacable rebellion; crying, Nolumus hunc regnare, come what will on't, This man shall not raign over us, then surely we cannot compound the matter as we please, without wrong to Christs Crown and danger to our own Heads.