The Works of the Right Reverend Joseph Hall Volume 9

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1863 Excerpt: ... MAY IT PLEASE YOUR MAJESTY, As one whose heart, amongst many thousands, bleeds with the sad thoughts of the woful divisions of our dear fellow-subjects, and unfeignedly pities the misguidance of those poor well-meaning souls amongst them whose credulity hath heedlessly betrayed them into a zealous error, I have let fall these few propositions, which I have presumed to set down, not as in the way of a challenger; for most if not all of them are such as be not capable of contradiction; but rather of a faithful remembrancer to my dear brethren, of those points which they cannot but know and yield: as well supposing that nothing but mere want of consideration can be guilty of this perilous distraction in them, who profess to love their king and the truth. Now the good God of heaven open the eyes and hearts of us all, that we may both see and be sensible of the invaluable blessing of our peace, and the happy freedom of his gospel, which we do comfortably enjoy under your majesty's sweet and religious government, to the wonder and envy of all other nations; and compose the hearts of all your native subjects to meet your majesty's most gracious indulgence with all humble thankfulness! And the same God forbid that any of us should be weary of our happiness, and be drawn to do any act that may, before all the world, pour shame upon our holy profession! whose chief glory it hath always hitherto been, to render us still Loyal and Obedient; and in this very regard to triumph over the false religion of our opposites. Such shall be ever the prayers of Your majesty's most humble and faithful subject, and ancientest chaplain, JOSEPH EXON. SEVEN IRREFRAGABLE PROPOSITIONS, CONCERNING OATHS AND COVENANTS. 1. No man may swear, or induce another man to swear, unlawfully. 2. It...