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IMIii; i>| Y«UK * ALBANY. ■ i 3 x. u\^^/j'''i^ I ON Tl GC AX XUE tf C'Aip/a ► I'-'h. . . )'i 1 '• I K *t% -tW i»^iafcttrt«ii?iaiti ^-^ ''mk.it •s■, and tor all that are hi authority; that ue may l.ad a (iuiet and peaceable life in all Godlin.>>s ;u.d honesty. For this is good and acceptable iu the sight oi U 1 our Saviour." Among the many passages which might be produced ftom the Sacred Scriptures, to shew tliat the Christian Rehirion sanctions and upholds the authority of Kings, and of all otlars who lawfully bear rule over us, the text is one. Indeed, Oie doctrine of submission and obedience to such authority holds a prominent place, both in the discources of our blessed Sa- viour and in the writings of His inspired Apostles. It is not incidentally noticed as a duty of n.inor importance, but it closely interwoven with the most vital and distiagutsha^g prm- ciplcs of t!»c Gospel. And this exhortation or charge of St. Paul to Timothy. Bishop of the Church of Ephcsus, directs him to take care, that prayers, such as are therein enumerated, should h^ offered up in all Christian Churches under his m- spcction and jurisdiction. Whence also, we may understand that. U is our truest inte- rest as well as duty, to strive to promote by these pious means, the prosperity and happiness of those individuaU interested with the high responsibility of the Government under which we live. For we see that ihc most important consequences are connect* I KBU T S % I .;i eduitli, niid rnndo to (Icprnd iij)()n the fnltllnuMit oftlio Apov- tle's e.xlii»rtati()ii. il iiiV()Kr> no !.>.-, ihaii [[n: mtcnial |)i;i(C mid prospcritv ol" ilic iVaiion to •.vliicli uc belonir ; it pio iioH'a tlif j)i artier i:\' UMic ndi.uioii and virtue ; and, ubuve all, it is irtMjnired ol' ii> hv the Alniiulny under the (iospe!, in .niitaiKuj ol'liis example* ** uho will have ail mea lu be saved, uud lo come unto the know ledge ol' luu truth.*' Our Saviour and his Apostles did nor, hnwrvnr, in nnycase or under any circiiinstanees, endeavour -.o bring about a change or relbrni in the modes of Government, then existing in the Coiiiitfies in which they planted the Gospel. This was alto- gether foreign to their purpose. Their sole object was, agree- ably to the spirit of true religion which they taught, to instil into the hearts of men, no matter to what Nation, Kingdom, or People they might belong, those principles of righteousness, justice, and mercy, the prevalence and practice of which, in their full extent and purity, could not fail to improve the con- dition of all Governments, to correct and mitigate the evils of the worst, and to perfect tiie exceilenctes of the best. The Kings whom the Apostle here recommends to the prayers oC their Christian Subjects, were unconverted to the faith of the Gospel, yet were they not on this account excluded from, or regarded as unworthy the prayers and thanksgivings of the people to God. And although the Emperors of Rome, during the ministry of St. Paul, were vicious and abandoned characters, and most determined and bitter persecutors of the Disciples of Christ, yet we find this Apostle in his f Epistle to the Christians of that City, expressly insisting upon the neces- sity of the duty of submission to their lawfully appointed Ru- lers ; and that, because they are appointed for the public good. Our Blessed Lord himself too, when that captious and insldi- I • 1 'Xiin. ii. 4 f gee Rom. 13. first 7 verses. T f 6m qiiPsfion wa(l()iii, * •' llcn(l<:r iiiiio CJIPSar ibr tbiiiy;i Tviiicji arc C Cesar's $ and uiito (jod the tliijiiis that aif (ioiU.'* These arc words which convey a doctrine ol' iiilinlte impor- tance to the poac(! and welfare of Society, a^ wt'll a> to the in- terests of Christianity, inasunu-h as we ore herein taught, upon Divine authority, that to submit to the e>iab]ished (Joveruuieut linder which we Uv«», even though in tlie hands of Heathen l\u- lers, is perfectly consistent with our worsiiippin^- God in ri^hte* otlsness and true holiness, and with our rendering unto him the honor due unto his name. Surely, then, il' ** supplication, prayer,' intercession, and giving of thanks,** were due in behali of those Heathen Princes, and if obedience to their authority is enjoined by the Gospel, it is but reasonable to infer that the same tribute and obedience are at least equally due in behalf of those Princes who, having been baptited into the faith qf Christ, are endeavouring to preserve il*s purity and to promote it*s progress in the world. By speaking of Kings and Rulers a^ ministers of God's gra- cious purposes to mankind, and enjoining a suitable respect and obedience to be paid to their lawful authority, the Gospel tends, as has been well obr^rved, to secure for Governments in general, that stability and power which are necessary for the effectual and beneficial discharge of their important trusts.—' And, by declaring that they have an interest in the prayers of those over whom they bear rule, it reminds Princes and ali others in exalted stations, that they are but frail and fallible beings requiring the aid and protection of Hisl, t" by whom Kings reign and Princes decree justice." These considerations have certainly a powerful tendency to soflen the rigour of even tyrannical dominion, and to discipline the hearts of the Mighty * Matt. xxii. 31. f Prov. viii. ij. it \i J ■""iim fn tTint mprTsTtr-^ nn^ TTmrtrrntinn, wh\ch nro ^a rrquMtP Tn of* dec to the tt'iii|iriiiii_'' (if in>.ti<(' .Mul Jiul'j-iiH'iu witli iiif"-c\'. — « AroiTovcr, the sup;>ru;iti()ii> (tfa people lor llnir Ki:lcr> allord them a (MMi>l;uir and a itseliil admonition, lluit, tlioiiLili wlili re- gard to tlielr elevated rank thoy arr entitl(;d, a< the word of Ood entitles tlieni, to honor and siil.)ie"'ion. yet tliov must both hvr and *"(lie like men," equally ame.'.able to the tribunal ol' HiHWHOJS King OF Kings and Luiu) of Lords, who •f '•' standcth In the congregation of Princes, and i^ul^eth amonu,- the Gods." Of iliat sad inheritance which sin hutii entailed upon the human race, death, regarded merely as the dissolu- tion of the animal frame, is commonly viewed as a bitter por- tion. Independent of its pains and suflferings, and its eternal conse(|uences, it is a change which frequently strikes the iroa' g^ination m ith horror and dismay. But more especially so, when we are called upon to contemplate the work of death on those in whom we have all an interest. For who is there that crni with calmness and compo.«ure think of the remains of the mighty and the great returning to dust and ashes ? Whom, on such occasions can fail to call to miud the langt $age of inspired truth that, |** It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confi- dence in man. ** It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confi- dence in Princes !** Who, when such signal instances of mortality occur, can but be sensibly convinced of the uncertainty and instability of all earthly good, and that || ** here we have no continuing City ? ** Who, when Providence gives such a general and solenm warning to a nation, can remain unimpressed with a deep and an abiding sense of his own responsibility, and of the strict account, which we must all one day give at the aw- ful tribunal of Ahnighty God? There are few, I believe, if any among us who are not ready • psalm Ixxxii. 7. f Psalm Ixxxil. I ji lieb. xiii. 14. t Psalm cxviii. 8, 0. » JO a.lmlt ti.nt ilie calamity vrh'wh hn'^ hU'h nvrr^r,,! ,\ved th« Tl.rMi.,. „r EnclnnU, i»iia wjbicb is sow cai^ing a doud of sor. rou ;,„.l o|-n..)i,nimtrnvr.r r,?! |„m- Dominions, f.r nn, I ,„,,r, IS ..i'tiial (I.-rnptio.i ulii.l, i;,nK> it ainoiiu tl.o.,' >;ni allli-iimis' tliat aliirt u> ultl. the ,!,..pr>t intnax. For ihnn.Ji ur ;„•« wtli awai-« that it i.> a nin.t i.np.n-tant Cliristiau (iuty t.. I..nv SttbmisMveJy to that gri.ciou^ I'rc.vld.a.rr, ul,i.:l, ..nlerrih al! thin.^ in wisdom, anr! to cvliKa' our ro.inni.tion to tlir Divine \vill : yet it is also our duty to receive the present visilatiou ;it it ou^uht to he recaved Uy a people professinstaniem, re- latihg-to the Jeuish and otiier nations, confirm the fact. The Virtues of l>rinces may, therefore, be justly regar ^ ' as a valu- able public inheritance, well pleasing in the sight of the Lord. And great reason have we to oiler u]) to 11 ai our daily suppli- cations, for their guidance and protection, under th,« heavy trials and burdens of their station ; and likewise to mourn and hum- ble om^selves, as under an afilicting dispensation, when ue are de])rlved of excellencies fitted to adorn the most exaited rank. 1 will not attempt upon this soleuni occasion, to c )mpute the sum of the la.nentable loss we have sustained, or .o enumerate all th^ reasons we luue to mourn, or y.n, to recount all the claims wind, our sincerely beloved and departed Prince has to the re- gret tliat attends him to the tomb. Indeed, such an undertak- nig IS m a great measure unnecessary amon- the maiorlty of Uiose 1 ant addressing. For so >vdl known, and =o deeply 15, 1 Ifl V engraven are his practical virtues on the hearts ofour brave and loyal Soldiers ; over whom he so long and so ably presided, that the personal recollection of each individual supersedes the necessity of a formal recital of them. But still, we may upon the present occasion advert to them generally, and pay a deserved tribute of respect to the memory of him, whom we had thought to have seen filling the most ex- alted Station ; but who has been called away from the pros- pect of an earthly Sceptre to enjoy, as we hope, an Heavenly and an enduring Crown. We may, indeed, gratefully acknow- ledge the benefits and blessings procured' by his exertions. '- Here, however, it behoves us in contemplating the charac- ters of those whoA Providence has been pleased to set over us, ever to bear in mind the peculiar dangers with which they are surrounded, and to regard their conduct in connexion wiili tiieir circumstances and situations. The dHiiculties and temptations of ordinary life, are to them increased in a very formidable degree. They can scarcely fail to perceive that the gratification of their wishes is the express object and the highest pride of multitudes around them. Con- sequently, there must be imminent danger lest they should be led to regard the indulgence of their passions, as nothing more than a reasonable conformity with the circumstances, in which they are placed. Whenever, therefore, we discover a character intrusted with high responsibility and command, and placed in a situation thus unfavorable to the growth and improvement of virtuous principles, yet still preserving a vigorous resolution to do that which is just and right, and evincing such firm judgment and discretion, as could alone enable him successfully to surmount the difiiculties, and honorably to discharge the duties of his ar- duous and trying station — how can we withhold from the memory II of so estimable a person the passing tribute of respect and veneration ? Of Virtue it has been remarked that, in what- ever rank it may be found, it is always a commanding spec- tacle ; that it extorts the unwilling homage of wickedness itself; but that it is infinitely more commanding when seen in exalted station, ^t appears th e exposed to all the fascinating allure- ments, wnich are so dangerous to our frail and fallen nature, and surrounded with snares and temptations which require a strength of mind and an iniegrity of principle to resist, not ge- nerally possessed, yet calmly superior to these enticements, and seeking its enjoyment in those pursuits which preserve a con- science void of offence. It cannot, thereofore, I think, be deemed a deviation from the path of the Sacred Service of Religious Worship, if, while all classes of Britain's sons join in the general theme of raour*. ning and lamentation, we who are at this hour assembled, acknowledge with unfeigned sorrow, the heavy loss we have sustained by the death of him, who rose superior to Ue dan- gers and difficulties with whJoli he was surrounded ; ;ind who, deeply impressed with the important responsibility of Vi+, situa- tion, was most anxious and most diligent in tl;e discharge of those obligations which he had to fulfil in his public capacity of Commander-in-Chief; if, in the true spirit of the Apostle's exhortation, we cherish in our breasts a grateful remembrance of those beneficial effects, which flowed from the counsels and command of our late illustrious Prince ; and which constitute 80 great a portion of the comfort and the happiness of our Soldiers. The unremitting care and attention which he be- stowed upon every department under his authority ; the devo- tion of his time and talents to the making of such wise regu- lations, as have for their object the interest and advancement of all, without tending to the prejudice of any ; the mild de- »i J 4 ii portment, and ilie kind and unassuming demeanour which lie invariably preserved ; his readiness to attend to the appeals, and to redress the grievances of the lower, as well as, of the higher ranks, with impartiality and without distinction of persons—these wen; some of the many amiable qualities pos- •essed by His Royal Highness, and which gained for him universal^ anc2 deserved esteem and affection, Bm among the many and valuable advantages resultiilg from his exertions and endeavors to promote the welfare of those committed to his care and command, it would be the highest dereliction of duty, as well as of gratitude, to overlook that genera! and extensive diffusion of the means of Religious knowledge and instruction, which now so happily prevails. It is recorded of our late revered and pious Sovereign, that it was the dearest wish of his heart, that he might see the day when there should not be a poor child in his dominions, who could not read his Bible, And it may be mentioned to the ho» nor of thib his departed Son, that diis benevolent and pious prin- ciple has, under his auspjtt^, b^pn acted up to in the educa- tion of the young and ignorant, and in graiuiiously supplying every individual Soldier tvith the Holy Scriptures. The in- junction that wc are to • " train up a child in the way he should go," has been obeyed, and we cannot doubt the fulfil- ment of the prediction, that, " when he is old he will not depart from it." And, finally, i^iis illustrious Prince and Commander fostered with his patronage and support, every institution that had for its object the amelioration of human wretchedness. Thus, by attending* to both the spiritual and temporal wants of his fellow Creatures, he evinced a thorough conviction of the great and momentous trui|jj> of Revelation, that f ••Verily • Prov. xxu, 6, f Pwloi Iviii. 11. Id there is a reward for the righteous, doubtless there is a God that judgeth the earth." He hereby manifested his firm trust in the protection of Him, "who doeth as he pleaseth among the inhabitants i ' the earth," and his belief, that, »' unless the Lord go forth with our Armies, vain is the help of man." • Having made this brief allusion to the endearing qual't" s possessed by our departed Prince, and to the beneficial effects which have resulted from his high command; it may be no anprofitable conclusion on the present occasion, to imprest our minds with the solemn warnings of Divine Providence. They should lead us to reflect seriously on our own mortality; they are well calculated to awaken in us a lively sense of our own condition, and to produce vigilance and circumspection against the temptations and assaults of our spiritual enemies. The messenger of Death, whenever he arrives, is generally an unwelcome visitor. Man naturally clings to existence: but the period will arrive to all, and is daily arriving to many of us, when we must for ever resign our earddy pursuits and possesions. Before that period mankind arc usually favored with numerous warnings, which address them in language not to be misunderstood, • " Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh." We all unhesita- tingly acknowledge the uncertainty of the life of man s scarce any truth is so universally admitted ; but many do not apply it to themselves. They allow, indeed, that the common debt of nature must be paid by all } but, unhappily, they do not so effectually believe or think of it, as to be infiuenced in tlieip conduct by the fact. Whilst, then, we hear with hiimirtty the voice which has spoken in this afilicting dispensation, let us strive to profit by the lessti« of instruction it conveys. * 5Iatt. xxiv. 44. '1 ■ li Let Of thankfully praise the Lord of Rosti for tlie inestf* ©able Benefits and Blessings he hath permitted tts io eiiJo9 under the authoritjf of him who is now gone to hi$ reward. Let us earnestly impbre our Heavenly Father, to ihower ilown hii choicest Blessings upon our present gracious and affectionate Sovereign; and especially to support and direct him m this his hour of heavy and deep-felt affliction. And let us ever bear in mind that, it is our duty to honor and obey the King; to pray for him. for all that are in authority, and for all mankind ; " for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour." That thus, when • " the Kingdoms of this world shall have become the Kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, we may through the merits of our Redeemer be admitted mto everlasting habitations. ' 1 t