PREFACE.
Scepter is too ponderous to be wielded by every Hand, and there is required more depth and penetration to Reign here, than in other Nations. But that King seems to Act upon the most rational Principles, and must be allowed to acquit himself with Honour and Justice, who as he attempts not to stretch the Prerogative into Tyranny, so he firmly adheres to all its just Rights and Priviledges; who maintains a good Correspondence with his Parliaments, especially such as give distinguishing Proofs of their Loyalty, in settling large Revenues, in raising quick and satisfactory Supplies, in supporting the Interest of his Kingdoms, and the cause of his Crown; who as the Head of the Established Church constantly Defends and Protects it, and tho' he may Tolerate Dissenters, yet will not indulge them in their scandalous Occasional Conformity; who can never be so wretchedly imposed upon, as wholly to neglect his Friends, and to advance the Enemies of his Person and Government; who never suffers his Royal bounty to be ingrossed by Sordid and Covetous Favourites; who imploys and prefers Men of large Hearts and open
