Monarchys unconquerable champion being undeniable, strong, and powerful collections, gathered out of the sacred word of God, intended for convincing of those sinful wretches, (hated by God himself, and all good men) who dares deny their duty and allegiance to their gracious soveraign, seeing we be all so expressly commanded and taught by the holy prophets and apostles, that excellent principle of loyalty and true obedience, (as also by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ himself,) who not only commands us to give Cesar his due, but leaves us his blessed example, (least we should offend) to obey his voice-gerent, but our dread soveraign / dilgently collected and written by one or His Majesties loyal, dutiful, most humble, and obedient subjects, Geo. Wood ...

POWERFUL Scripture-Proofs FOR MONARCHY, Gathered out of the New Testament.

St. MATTHEW.

CHAP. 2.

V. 1. NOw when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, of Judea, in the dayes of Herod the King, behold, there came Wise Men from the East to Jerusalem,

2. Saying, Where is he that is Born King of the Jews? for we have seen his Star in the East, and are come to worship him.

3. When Herod the King had heard these sayings, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

CHAP. 17.

Ve. 24. ANd when they were come to Capernaum, they that recei∣ved Tribute-mony came to Peter, and said, Doth not your Master pay Tribute?

25. He saith, Yes; 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 Custome, or Tribute? from their own Children, or stran∣gers?

26. Peter saith unto him, Of Strangers. Jesus Saith unto him, Then are the Children free.

27. Notwithstanding, least we should offend them, go thou to the Sea, and cast an Hook, and take up the first Fish that cometh up: and when thou hast opened his mouth thou shalt find a piece of Mony; that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

CHAP. 22.

V. 17. TEll us therefore, what thinkest thou: Is it Lawful to give Tribute unto Cesar, or not?

18. But Jesus perceived their Wicked∣ness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye Hy∣pocrites?

19. Shew me the Tribute-mony: And they brought unto him a penny.

20. And he said unto them, Whose is this Image and Superscription?

21. They say unto him, Cesars; Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesars, and unto God, the things that are Gods.

St. LUKE.

CHAP. 10.

V. 23. ANd he turned him unto his Di∣sciples, and said privately, Blessed are the Eyes which see the things that ye see.

24. For I tell you, that many Prophets, and Kings, have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

CHAP. 14.

V. 31. OR, what King, going to make War against another King, sitteth not down first, and consulteth, whether he be able with Ten Thousand, to meet him that cometh against him with Twenty Thousand.

32. Or else, while the other is a great way off, he sendeth an Ambassage, and de∣sireth conditions of Peace.

CHAP. 20.

Ver. 20. ANd they Watched him, and sent forth Spies, which should feign themselves Just Men, that they might take hold of his Words, that so they might deliver him unto the Power and Authority of the Governour.

21. And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the Person of any, but Teachest the way of GOD truely.

22. Is it Lawful for us to give Tribute to Cesar, or no?

23. But he perceived their Craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt you me?

24. Shew me a Penny: Whose Image

and Superscription hath it? They an∣swered, and said, Cesars.

25. And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar, the things which be Cesar' s, And unto GOD, the things which be GOD's.

CHAP. 22.

Ver. 25. ANd he said unto them, The Kings of the Gentiles exer∣cise Lordship over them, and they that exercise Authority upon them, are called Benefactors.

ACTS.

CHAP. 45.

V. 10. THen said Paul, I stand at Ce∣sars Judgment-Seat, where I ought to be Judged; To the Jewes have I done no Wrong, as thou very well know∣est.

11. For if I be an Offender, or have committed any thing worthy of Death, I refuse not to dye; but if there be none of these things, whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them, I appeal unto Cesar.

12. Then Festus, when he had Conferred with the Councel, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Cesar? unto Cesar shalt thou go.

CHAP. 26.

Ver. 2. I Think my self happy, King A∣grippa, because I shall answer for my self this day before thee, touching all the things, whereof I am accused of the Jewes.

26. For the KING knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely, for I am perswaded that none of these things are hidden from thee; for this thing was not done in a Corner.

ROMANS.

CHAP. 7.

V. 1. KNow you not Brethren, (for I speak to them that know the Law) how that the Law hath Dominion over a Man, as long as he liveth.

CHAP. 13.

Ver. 1. LEt every Soul be subject unto the Higher Powers: For there is no Power, but of GOD, the Powers that be, are Ordained of GOD.

2. Whosoever therefore Resisteth the Power, Resisteth the Ordinance of GOD, and they that Resist, shall receive to them∣selves Damnation.

3. For Rulers are not a Terrour to good Works, but to the evil; Wilt thou then not be afraid of the Power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same.

4. For he is the Minister of GOD to thee, for good: But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid, for he beareth not the Sword in vain: for he is the Minister of GOD; a revenger, to execute Wrath upon him that doeth evil.

5. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Con∣science sake.

6. For, for this cause pay you Tribute also, for they be Gods Ministers, atten∣ding continually upon this very thing.

7. Render therefore to all their Dues, Tribute to whom Tribute is due; Custom to whom Custom; Fear to whom Fear; Honour to whom Honour.

I. TIMOTHY.

CHAP. 2.

Ver. 1. I Exhort therefore, that first of all Supplications, Prayers, In∣tercessions, and giving of Thanks be made for all men.

2. For KINGS, and for all that are in Authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and Honesty.

3. For this is good, and acceptable in the sight of GOD our Saviour.

1. PETER.

CHAP. 2.

V. 13. SUbmit your selves to every Ordinance of Man for the Lords sake, whether it be to the KING as Supream.

14. Or unto Governours, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well.

15. For so is the Will of God, that with well-doing ye may put to silence the Igno∣rance of Foolish men.

17. Honour all men, love the Brother∣hood: FEAR GOD: HONOƲR THE KING.