THE KINGDOMS DIVISIONS ANATOMJZED, Together with a VINDICATION OF THE ARMY'S PROCEED.  
By Franciscus Leinsula.  
Shall there be evil in a City, and the Lord hath not done it.  Amos. 3.6. 
Hear O our God, for we are despised, and turn their Reproach upon their own head: They which builded on the wall, and they that hear burdens; every one, with one of his hands wrought in the work, And with the other hand held a weapon; for the bvilders every one, had his sword guirded by his side, etc.  Nehe. 4.4.17.18. 
LONDON, Printed by John Clowes, for Hannah Allen, at the Crown in Popes-head Alley. 1649.   

To the Right Honourable, John Bradshaw, Lord Precedent of the High Court of Justice.  
My Lord,  
HAving heard an Honourable Report of you, bearing an Honourable Respect to you, And decerning your readiness to embrace and accept, and not slight; or much less despise the day of small things, Zach. 4.10. hath moved me though unworthy to assume the boldness to present your Honour with these few and rude lines; especially, considering your Honour's readiness, with others of God's Worthies in Parliament, Army, and high Court of Justice, to prosecute God's work; And that with a spirit of freedom and courage, notwithstanding the multitude of Renums and Shinishais, Tatnais, and Shether-boznais, Sanballats, and Tobiah'sses, with their Companions, who face in opposition, Ezra 4.9. 5.3. Neh. 4.1.3. and truly, my Lord, but face; for I really believe, if of themselves, they make not an honourable Retreat, they will first or last be driven back with shame and disgrace; Let the haters of the Lord fly before him, And let the Angels of the Lord pursue and chase them. Let the enemies of God and his people perish: But let Christ and his Saints live and Reign for ever, which is the desires of him, who my Lord, desires your happiness and preservation with the rest of his Saints, and desires to be  
Your Honours much obliged And most Humble Servant F. L.   

THE KINGDOMS DIVISIONS ANATOMYZED.  
IN Admiring, I cannot but Admire, at the divine Providence of the Almighty, which hath caused such strange and wonderful Mutations and Alterations in this afflicted State and Kingdom; but surely, it is his good pleasure hereby, to declare his Works, his strange Works; and bring to pass his Acts. That so his glorious footsteps might appear, both in ways of judgement and mercy to his People. Psalm. 101.1 & 65.5.  
SIR, In the Spring of the year, considering of the strange and violent Commotions and Insurrections that were in the North and South, in the East and Western parts of this Kingdom; I conceived, that a deluge of misery would attend the Saints; apprehending that the Powers of Earth and Hell, would certainly be mustered up against them; But the Lord of Hosts hath appeared for us, and the God of Armies hath been our refuge, Selah. And blessed for ever be Jehovah, who hath broken in pieces the horn of their strength; for wherein his enemies have dealt proudly, himself hath been above them; It is he that subdues the enemies of his people, and overturneth the Horse and his Rider: And reproveth Princes, (And why not Parliaments, if need be, or evil Members therein) for the sakes of his Saints. I remember, though divers years since, An expression of that exceeding Learned, Reverend, Holy, and Faithful Teacher, Mr. John Cotton of Boston, in New England, which was to this effect, viz. That God would pour his wrath upon the Court of England. As also, That Seats of Judicature would not throw down Babylon. And I believe, much less would they alone exalt Christ, and his Churches. But it must be done with violence, Revel. 18.21. And this day is his saying, and this Scripture fulfilled in our ears: It is Prophesied concerning Christ in his conquest, That he shall strick through Kings, in the day of his wrath. And I believe it is not England's Sovereign, whose Head shall alone be taken off and wounded; but the Heads of many Countries, Psalm. 110.5.6. And truly, this honour have all the Saints, To bind their Kings in chains, and their Noblos in fetters of Iron. And not only to pass Sentence, but to execute upon them the Judgement written, Psalm. 149. from the 6. vers. to the last. And though, through the power and grace of the most High, These Scriptures have had their accomplishments in precedent Ages, yet in our days more eminently; and doubtless will more and more in succeeding generations.  
The great Question at present amongst God's People, is, whether the Prophecy concerning the slaying of the Witnesses be already fully accomplished, according to the 11. of the Revel. 7.8,9, and 10. or whether it remain still to be fulfilled; which, I confess, is at present dubious; though, I believe, a few years more, will put it out of doubt; and yet it looks, at present, as if it were the time of the Saints prevailing, and so of the Church's deliverance, according to the 11. v. of the same Chapter; its true, for this three or four year's last passed, I found that all sorts of men, had, as it were, prepared Appetites to swallow up the Saints. And, doubtless, had their power been according to their spirit, they would certainly have devoured, and eaten them up like bread; But now there is an appearance, as if a Spirit of life from God were entered into men. And great fear fallen upon them that see it, and a great Earthquake in our civil State, and earthly Powers; as also in the hearts of earthly men; and equivalent to the words of the Text. There seems to be a tenth, if not ten parts of this great City fallen, I mean, in their spirits; how many shall be slain, the Lord only knows; doubtless, there is a remnant affrighted, and I wish they would give glory to God.  
Again, I find this to be very true, that the Nations, and people, both Popish, and Presbyterian, are exceeding angry, they fume, foam, and snuff for anger. Some fretting their hearts, and gnawing their tongues, for pain, and as if Hell were let lose, blaspheming the God of Heaven, being scorched with great heat, and filled with pains and sores, but repent not of their deeds. Revel. 11.18. the 16.10. and 11.  
Moreover, I find the spirits of the best Saints much refreshed, and as it were, in some measure, through grace prepared, to sing Halleiujah, saying, Blessed be the Name of our God, for the Kingdoms of this world, are become the Kingdoms of the Lord, and of his Christ; the which I cordially desire, though my blood, with others, should be sacrificed for it.  
Sir, Taking a view of this perplexed and afflictted Kingdom, I find in it as it were a threefold division, or three kinds of men passing under a threefold denomination, viz. Independent, Presbyterian, Malignant. Though I doubt not but in Gods due time the purer sort of Presbyterians will turn Independent, as the rotten and corrupt, if they durst would turn Malignant, And indeed, I have as much hope, if not more, of divers Malignants then of them.  
The first are Independants so called; the which if I mistake not, is a word of derision cast upon the purest sort of professors in the Kingdom. A people though small and despised; yet sundry of them through grace highly and divinely principled, acting to high and divine ends, fight under Christ's Banner, and maugre men and Devils; do zealously and eminently appear for Christ and his Church: amongst whom I humbly conceive it were but requisite to distinguish, viz. betwixt such as are truly godly, and tenderly conscientious; though differing from other godly and sound men, in such opinions as do neither prejudice faith nor a sanctified course, and betwixt such as are grossly opinionated, whose opinions do necessarily lead them into gross practices; who according to the apprehensions of sundry learned and godly men, are by no means to be tolerated, as having in them too much of the seed of the Serpent, and a serpentine desgine, to undermine and overturn both the faith of a Christian, and the foundation of true constituted Churches.  
The second are Presbyterians, so nominated, many of whom I easily believe to be very precious in God's sight, and such whom I dare not but both love and honour, howbeit I much fear there be too many which pass under this denomination, who are too much inclined to malignancy or a connivance at it, as appears by their extreme unseemly, and unchristianly expressions. Some saying, they had rather be slaves under the Turks; others, they had rather the King, with his Army had prevailed, choosing rather to be under the power of Popery and Prelacy, than Independency, as they call it: as if they should say, they had rather be under the power of the Devil and Antichrist, then under the power of Christ and his Saints; These, and the like, have myself heard expressed, and that by some who are deemed godly. Besides the extreme uncivil, and not to be expressed Language: they breathe forth against his Excellency the Lord Gen. Fairfax, Lieutenant Gen. Cromwell, Commissary Gen. Ireton, with others of the gallant and godly Commanders of the Army amongst the dogs, of whose flocks they are scarcely to be accounted. Now these things, under favour, to me argue high Malignancy; and such things, which I dare say, some Malignants, through their Morality and Civility, would abhor to express. Yet set me modestly express myself concerning these men; I conceive them to be such, as desire some a kind of Government also; though they choose not their Magistrates to be of the purest, nor their Government the strictest; and therefore they stand at large for a King and Parliament.  
But before I pass this kind, let me crave liberty to insert a few words concerning them; I should, under favour, conceive it but meet, That these men should be as little tolerated, as gross Opinionists. Sir, my conscience bears me witness, that I intent not in the least, any godly and innocent man, though a Presbyterian; and I believe, which I hope, without offence, I may speak; viz. That neither yourself, the Army, High Court of Justice, or Parliament; would, or durst touch any of Gods Anointed in this kind; or lay the least of your fingers upon the least of the Saints as Saints.  
Nevertheless, if any Presbyterian, or other, though possibly, otherwise godly; whether any Member impeached, or such as have preached; together with others amongst them, who in their Prayers, preaings, Printing, Practices, private Discourses, and consultations, shall behave themselves, more like railing Rabshachas, cursing Shemeis, schoffing Ishmaels', then sweet and meek Christians. I humbly conceive in this case, they may be looked at, as obstructors and interruptors of the Kingdom's peace, both Civil and Ecclesiastical; and may so be proceeded against, notwithstanding their Devotion and Profession. The devout Jews persecuted and stirred up the Raskallity of the people against Paul, as some now would gladly do against Peter, setting all the City upon an uproar, Acts 17.5. And it is very well known, the Scribes and Pharisees, notwithstanding their devotion and professions, were Christ's and his Disciples chiefest and greatest enemies.  
There was a Book lately Printed, subscribed as I remember with about 47. Presbyterians hands; I seeing a godly and discreet Gentleman reading therein, desired to know how he approved of it? He answered, it was a Bull. Now I well remember, that many years since I had heard of a popish Bull, but to live to see a Presbyterian Bull, it could not but seem exceeding strange to me, as being such a Beast as I think the world itself never heard of until now; And truly to me, it administers matter of sadness and lamentation, that learned and godly Presbyterians, should act the parts of ungodly and popish Prelates.  
Object. 1. But they say, in so doing they discharge their consciences, and think they do God and their Countrymen good service.  
Answ. So did Paul, whilst being Saul was little better than stark staring mad, in persecuting the Saints; and yet did nothing but what in conscience, he then verily thought he ought to have done. Acts 26.9.10.11. And I cordially wish, they would be pleased seriously to consider of it; for truly it seems to me, as if there were a vial of contempt from heaven poured upon the spirit, that too frequently breathes from these men, though themselves may otherwise in the root, be sincere and godly.  
Alas their very Religion, I mean, of the Presbyterianisme, being a poor Scottish and humane institution, received but a humane grant for about three years; never prospered from the first and I doubt not, but it will be blasted at the last, and no marvel; for it is to be feared their Alpha and Omega, was not Jehovah, but themselves; and that which had not its rise and foundation, before all time, must needs in time perish.  
But take a true constituted Presbyter, and the God of all grace forbidden, that either myself, or any Professing the fear of God, should have the least rising of heart against it.  
I could with all my heart desire that all the true Congregational Churches, both in City and Kingdom were not so defective in this respect; but that they were more and more studious and diligent, to obtain and establish a full and complete Presbytery, in all their several Churches; that so all the Ordinances of Christ, might be dispensed with more Majesty and authority, and the members of Christ that come from forragn parts the more refreshed, whilst they behold the Churches of the Saints walking in the complete Order of the Gospel.  
Object. 2. But further, some say, that the Army, and I believe they mean this Parliament also be none of their parents, nor themselves their children?  
Answ. Then both Parliament and Army hath less to care for, and if they were not the more merciful should cast them out, both of their provision and protection; and proceed against them as Rebels. The God of Israel respects, neither accepts any man: as he is Scotch or English; but in his son, as he is a man fearing God, and working righteousness. Acts 10.34.35. Nor doth he reject any man, because he is Spanish, Portugal, Grecian or Ethiopian, but as he is an enemy to the life of God and goodness. Rom. 2.8. Now if English men be such as their speech bewrayeth them, and agrees thereto, why then the fathers and Judges of Israel and England, are to be like God.  
But what if it appear, that those that are denied, be proved to be the parents of the Kingdom, and they their children, as I believe it will; For first, it hath been often prayed for, many times fought for, and twice procured by conquest; and blessed be God for such parents. And plain it is, though divers Presbyterians will not acknowledge it, that it hath pleased God, to be-trust the sole power of the Kingdom in their hands; and in whose hands, of such gracious spirits, I desire it might for ever be preserved; And if these children will not be warned, then may the parents, both by the Law of God and nature, give them severe chastisement and correction.  
Object. 3. But say they, the Army have broken down the hedge, taken away godly Magistrates and left only such men, as are of their own minds and opinions?  
Answ. I answer, they have not broken down the hedge, but plucked up the crooked and rotten stakes that so the hedge might stand more even and firm.  
And if it should be granted, that some of the impeached members were godly, yet were they not impeached for their godliness in the least; but wherein they were both ungodly and unrighteous. It's true, Magistrates are called Gods, being ordained of God to act according to God; And in so doing, are to be honoured and obeyed of all men. Rom. 13. from tee 1. to the 6. the 1 Pet. 13 and 14. But wherein they act like devils, they cease to be Gods, and therein are not to be regarded.  
And wherein they say, the Army have only passed by such 〈◊〉 of their own opinions, is as gross a mistake as the other; For there are as sound and godly remaining in the house, and that Presbyterians also if not fare better than any that were impeached; Nor did they in the least intent, either Presbyterian or Independent, as such; but as they were men acting against the glory of God, and the good of the Kingdom; wherein it plainly appears, the Presbyterian party were most to blame, being like the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin, mentioned in the 4 of Ezra. the 15. who in pretending to build, intended to undermine the very foundation.  
Object. 4. But say they again, The Army acted out of their Sphere?  
Answ. I answer, that also is a mistake. Their Commissions run full to subdue the Common enemy; and if I may speak it without offence, in case the whole Parliament had proved such: as blessed be God they have not, and I hope never will; but if they had, why a Parliament should be suffered to ruin a Kingdom more than a Prince, I know no reason at all, especially when God hath given a Kingdom, power to prevent it.  
Moreover, this Army hath not only been barely permitted, but in an especial manner blessed by God; And whatsoever men's ends were in raising of them, doubtless Gods ends were, as to revenge the quarrel of his Covenant and subdue his enemies: so to redeem his own glory, and his people's liberties, and privileges, out of the hands of their oppressors. And that's the work that this Parliament and Army are to attend, maugre men and devils in the prosecution thereof.  
Object. 5. But they again say, that this Army useth violence, but violence and the sword will never rule this Kingdom?  
Answ. I answer, when God comes to overturn Babylon, and to turn Nations topsie turvie, and upside down; then violence is used, not only by Gods bare permission; but by his special ordination and institution. Rev. 18.21. And how these great works of God should be done without violence, no man can imagine.  
And as for the sword, it hath been of ancient and singular use, both in civils and spirituals, and that amongst the best of Saints, witness Abraham, Gen. 14.14.15.16. and Nehemiah, Neh. the 4. from the 13. to the end. And the truth is, there is an absolute necessity of a sword; for Nations would never yet be ruled without it: And there are two swords especially which hath governed the world, viz. The sword of Satan and Antichrist: and the sword of Christ and his Saints. Now under the power of the first sword the nations have lain a long time; But under the power of the second the Nations cannot endure, though they must neither will nor choose▪ Rev. 11.7. the 12.7. the 17.14. the 19 from the 13. to the end. Christ now hath put the sword into the hands of his Saints, and there he will preserve and maintain it, till it be sheathed in the bowels of Antichrist; I mean the harlot of Rome, that Beast together with the false prophet the Pope, Rev. 19.20. And after him the Turk also. And if it should so fall out, that another storm should fall upon God's people, which the Lord prevent; yet these clouds would suddenly be dispersed, and then the sword will certainly rest in the hands of Christ & his Saints, until all their enemies be subdued; And to this sword the Nations, will they, nill they, must both buckle and bow.  
The Lord Jesus will rule till his enemies be made his footstool, and for the Saints, let them rejoice in him that made them; Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two edged sword in their hands, to execute vengeance upon the Heathen: and punishments upon the people. To bind their Kings with chains, and their Nobles with fetters of Iron. To execute upon them the judgement written, Psa. 149. This honour have all his Saints. And the sword of the Saints, is put together with the sword of the Lord; as the wars of the Saints is called the Lords wars. Num. 21.14.  
Object. 6. The Army did well whilst they opposed Lions, Tigers, Wolves, etc. but now they strike, and catch at sheep also?  
Answ. It's true, they did before oppose Wolves; but they do not now strike at sheep: but at Wolves in Sheep's clothing; a black Devil is more ugley to look upon, but a white Devil is as destructive; when Satan transformed himself into an Angel of light he prejudiced the soul as much as as if he appeared in his own colours. Luke 16.27. to the end.  
Object. 7. There are a godly and wise people both in new England, and sometimes come hither; but they approve not of these proceed but are enemies thereunto?  
Answ. I answer, the first part is true, but not the latter, It's true there is here and there a Raven come over, who finding garbage here to feed upon, though they have been thither called have not returned; and it may well be, that those have rather strengthened the hands of profane Malignants and formal Presbyterians, then of the people of God; But blessed be God there have been sundry Doves come over, some of whom have returned with Olive branches in their mouths: And others remaining in Parliament, Army, City, and else where; who have Dove like behaved themselves, and have been of special use since hither they came, viz. Sir Henry Vain, Mr. Phoenix, Col. Humphrey, Mr. Wi●…, Mr. Peter, Mr. Richard Huchinson, Janice. etc. Whom I hope will excuse me for mentioning of them; And I doubt not, but by God's grace and assistance, will prove blessings to the Kingdom whiles here they remain.  
And as for New-England itself, though too many Legalists amongst them, yet to my knowledge there are divers, who blessed be God are exceeding wise & spiritual; and some of these divers years since, have often prophesied of these times, frequently and fervently prayed for them, and I doubt not but will bless God also when they hear of the successful victories God hath given to his people; all which plainly argues their harmony and congruity, and not their disapprovement and enmity.  
Nor will I affirm lest I should mistake, what I have heard that eminently learned and pious teacher Mr. John Cotten express; But this I remember, though divers years since, that as he said God would bring a sword upon England, and certainly pour his wrath upon the Court of England, which things are eminently come to pass: So he likewise hath prophesied of a sword that would fall upon Scotland, I pray God the ministers of that Kingdom would be no cause of it; And though I judge not Mr. Cotten to be infallible, yet in my observation things have generally succeeded according to the Counsel of God declared by him. And it's much desired, did the honourable Parliament see it so good, he might be sent for, it would be looked at, both by Presbyterian and Independent, as an extraordinary advantage and blessing to the Kingdom. But what if all New-England wanted light, to see into the equity and necessity of their proceed, doth that upon necessity argue the illegality thereof? they are not only to walk up to the light of New-England, (though that light doth as fare exceed the Presbyterian light in Scotland, as theirs doth the Popish) but to the light of the new Jerusalem, which is according to the word of God, and the first Article of the Covenant.  
Object. 8. The great and grand objection is, That this Parliament and Army, is for a Toleration and Liberty of Conscience, and that will undo all.  
Answ. I answer, first by the way, there be three things which sundry eminent Christians, could never to this day well digest, viz. First, that reproachful word Independent, cast upon the purest Saints, The truth is they are dependant, depending upon the Lord Jesus for all their Laws, Ordinances, Statutes, and Institutions. And whilst they walk according to God therein, they are a Non-such in the world; and the Scotch enemies, or any other in this case, had better eat fire 〈…〉  
The Second is the Covenant, which was ever feared, would proves share to the Saints and Kingdom.  
The third is a toleration, and Liberty of Conscience, which I 〈◊〉, because of their affinity.  
Now for to desire a Toleration of any thing that is corrupt, whether in opinion, or practice: seems under favour, to be but a corrupt desire; And to desire a Toleration of the Truth, or of God's pure Worship▪ seems to reflect dishonour upon Christ; For the Truth should be practised, and God purely worshipped, in despite of all gainsayers and opposers, whether men or Devils. I hope I need not desire my boldness to be excused, it is for Christ.  
And as for Liberty of Conscience, the term itself seems not to be according to the pattern of wholesome words; but if it may pass, then may it admit of a double construction. viz.  
First, Liberty of Conscience to sin, which implies rather a captivity then Liberty, for men to profess and practise what they list. If this be desired, and granted: it is that which God, and all that are born of him, abhort, and this indeed would undo all. But their is a Liberty of Conscience in pure worshipping of God, and keeping close to his Laws and Truth; and the more strictly the conscience is bound in this case, the more by far is its liberty and inlargment, james 1.25. And this is the Liberty that I hope, and am confident the Parliament and divers of the Army stands for, that so the godly and unimbittered Presbyterian, with the sincere and sound hearted Independent, might purely Worship and w●… with their God, without persecution or molestation; and this Liberty will not undo and destroy, but restore and preserve all. Ah when will these days be! Hasten the time O God, wherein the holy people of God howsoever called or distinguished, may unanimously meet together, sweetly and harmoniously to embrace each other.  
Object. 9 Their be sundry other Objections which scarce deserve the mentioning, viz. That the Army hath many wicked men, sundry Jesuits, and 〈◊〉 their astions aim at themselves?  
Answ. That there are too many wicked men in the Army I fear is too true, and were it possible, I could wish there were none; but that the●… is said to be so many Jesuits, I believe it not; but if both be true, it doth no more argue the Army's dishonesty and illegallity, than the being of stone in a Christian man's heart, argues his non-sincerity; and are as 〈◊〉 tolerated by the godly Pa●…y in the Army; as Drunkards and Adulterers are in Presbyterian Congregations; and as for their aiming at themselves in their Actions, I Answer, First, their Actions face towards a general good, and we are not to become Judgers of evil thoughts; nor to receive evil Jealousies where there is contrary appearances; but it rather argues too much self, and iniquity in ourselves, that we would not have these who are Instruments of a common and general good, so much as to have any share therein, who indeed deserve the best; and whose particular good, must upon necessity be involved in the general.  
Now then, I do by no means believe its lawful to raise a new War; or rise in Rebellion against this Parliament and Army, Though some Presbyterians Prayers, Preach, Printing, practices, tend thereto.  
Answ. The sword hath already divided betwixt the Independent and Malignant, and if I know my heart could freely sacrifice my life, it might proceed no further: But if it must likewise divide betwixt the Presbyterian and Independent, the good will of God be done. As I have but one life, had I ten times ten thousand, and as many souls, by the help of Christ I should freely adventure them all in the Cause; as being confident the Independent in his Cause, will first or last prevail, (and never fall more;) for I find in the sounding of the seventh Angel, that there were great voices in Heaven, saying, the Kingdoms of this world are become the Kingdoms of the Lord, and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever, Rev. 11.15. which is likely to have part of its accomplishment in the next prevailing Independent Battle, if not before: which I look at, as the battles which were fought in Heaven, by Michael and his Angels, with the Dragon and his; but the latter prevailed not, neither was their place found any more. Rev. 12.7,8. But this War ends not till the Church of Room, the beast, with the false Prophet, the Pope: together, with their Confederates, be taken and slain. Revel. 19 from 13. to the end.  
Nevertheless, Sir, for as much as it is not improbable, but that fresh Tumults and Insurrections may again break forth. Let me humbly & earnestly request you to stir up both Parl. and Army to use all good means to prevent, a Serpent is with more facility crushed in the shell, then after breaking forth; witness Kent, Colchester, & the Scots; together with which furious Malignant, was subtlety and secretly involved; A most dangerous and fiery Presbyterian Serpent; And Serpents in May will begin to look forth. Sir, I question not your wisdom's in●…g with these, I neither do, nor dare prescribe a way themselves 〈◊〉 concerning Independants or Opinionists, as they call them, would gladly have had the Parliament to have writ after New England's Copy; which if they should, then would these men be banished the Kingdom, for there was Mr. Wheelewright, A man approved for piety, integrity, innocency, and humulity, and yet banished New England, being fare less guilty than these men, if at all; which in conscience, I neither 〈◊〉, nor would have mentioned, save that it is so well known; and I hope, they would not do the like again: And though I have many things to commend New England for, as apprehending them to be the best governed people, and to have the best government both of Civil and Church State, that to my knowledge is extant in the world; yet in this I commend them not, for truth should not suffer with error and falsehood, nor the innocent with the guilty: which things I humbly refer to the honourable Magistrates wisdom, and discretion.  
The third, and last sort, are Malignants, so called, divers of whom, I doubt not, have been Civilly and Morrally educated; and sundry of whom it is to be hoped, may pertain to the election of grace.  
Yet if without offence, I may express myself concerning some of this kind; which I desire to do with compassion, as also with a desire of their Conversion, if God so please▪ Then I much fear that too many of this kind may be strongly suspected, to be the very sons of belial, and of Abaddonitish and destructive Spirits, directly opposite to both the other; especially, to the first mentioned, that instead of being divinely, are diabolically principled: acting to their own ends, and lights; And instead of fight under Christ's banner, and appearing for Christ, and his Church, do directly fight under the Banner of Satan, and plainly stand up for the Devil and Antichrist.  
There are three things which disturb the Earth, yea four, why it cannot be quiet; viz. The superstitious and Idolatrous Bapist, The gross and profane Malignant, The carnal and formal Presbyterian, And the blasphemious Heretic. SIR, it's not improbable, but that I shall pass under many Censures, for what I have here expressed, but I bless God, I weigh not man's day; as having borne witness to the truth, and against the contrary; and that without prejudice or partiality to any as in God's sight.  
Now from the Generation of superstitious Papists, and profane Malignants, of fiery Presbyterians, and blasphemous Heretics. The Lord deliver Zion, as I believe he will; and will also dash in pieces all earthly Monarches & powers, that do oppose himself and Saints; And in his due time, will doubtless reign throughout the Kingdoms of the world. I mean not personally, for I by no means apprehend that, though I highly honour some that are thought so to conceive; but powerfully and spiritually in the hearts and lives of his Saints, from one Generation to another, Rev. 20.4.6. Against whom, if yourself, the Army, or Parliament should act, against whom you would implicitly act; if you should not as much as in you lies, go through with that good and glorious work which the Lord hath now betrusted you with; yea, doubtless, though it be against national Laws, having a word of God to bear you out, Esther 4.16. 2 of Kings 14.19. yea though you carry it all along by violence, Ezra 4.3. 5.2. Nehe. 4.13.14. against whom I say, if you should act, then doubtless would the God of Israel blast you, and your proceed; But on the contrary, notwithstanding the uncharitable thoughts, jealousies, and apprehensions; which others have of you, in case you act: As verily, I hope, through grace many of you do. viz.  
For the glory of Christ, the prosperity of Zion, and public Interests, in which doing, you express your faithfulness to God, to the Saints, to the Kingdoms, and also to the Covenant. And cause the City of Shushan to rejoice and be glad, Ester 8.15. In which doing, you will assuredly find a blessing from the father of blessings; and give the Generations to come cause also to call you blessed; which is the desire of him, who with Saints in sincerity, blesses God for yours, the Armies, and Parliaments present activity; And desires to be in reality, a Servant to the Lord, and his People.  
F. L. February 21. 1648-49   

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Theodore Jennings.