The descent of authoritie: or, The magistrates patent from heaven Manifested in a sermon preached at Lincolnes assizes, March 13. 1636. By Thomas Hurste Dr. of Divinity, and one of his Majesties chaplains.
A Divine may speake of such Texts of Scripture, that it may bee said as it was to hin that spake of Hercules his praises, Quis eum vituperat? as if that were to light a candle in the Sun-shine.
A Divine may speak of such Texts of Scripture, that it may be said as it was to hin that spoke of Hercules his praises, Quis Eum vituperat? as if that were to Light a candle in the Sunshine.
upon Earth the Lyon and the Grassehopper, hils and vallie, leas and furrowes: the same God hath appointed amongst men, some like the Centurion, to command;
upon Earth the lion and the Grasshopper, hills and valley, leas and furrows: the same God hath appointed among men, Some like the Centurion, to command;
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as in stature some higher like the Anakims, and some lower as Zacheus. Thus God hath ordered, that Whoso sheds mans blood, must not be reprieved till the day of Judgement,
as in stature Some higher like the Anakims, and Some lower as Zacchaeus. Thus God hath ordered, that Whoso sheds men blood, must not be reprieved till the day of Judgement,
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And then (give me leave to say a piece of your Commission before you goe to the Hall) from hence it followeth, CAROLVS (but DEI GRATIA) DILECTO ET FIDELI.
And then (give me leave to say a piece of your Commission before you go to the Hall) from hence it follows, CAROLVS (but DEI GRATIA) DILECTO ET FIDELI.
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By what authority you doe these things (I meane divine: ) Why you, my Lords, examine and give sentence, the Justices herein concurre, the Jurers finde guilty, the Jaylors keepe sure, the Plaintifs prosecute,
By what Authority you do these things (I mean divine:) Why you, my lords, examine and give sentence, the Justices herein concur, the Jurers find guilty, the Jailors keep sure, the Plaintiffs prosecute,
because their power stands not onely upon the crutches or stilts of humane power, but upon the firme basis of divine institution that some should ride on horse-backe, while others walke on foote.
Because their power Stands not only upon the crutches or stilts of humane power, but upon the firm basis of divine Institution that Some should ride on horseback, while Others walk on foot.
For the evidencing hereof, observe the Commission. The first and more generall part of it is laid down, Gen. 1.26. and 28. and likewise in the second verse of this ninth chapter:
For the evidencing hereof, observe the Commission. The First and more general part of it is laid down, Gen. 1.26. and 28. and likewise in the second verse of this ninth chapter:
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Where there is either religious devotion, or any melancholy jealous fearfulnesse or suspicion by nature, there is a more serious apprehension of Gods displeasure than mans.
Where there is either religious devotion, or any melancholy jealous fearfulness or suspicion by nature, there is a more serious apprehension of God's displeasure than men.
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Saint Paul (a wise Teacher) knew what he did, when hee used the double two-edged argument, Rom. 13.5. We must needs obey, not only for feare of punishment, but also for conscience sake. Observe among the Romists:
Saint Paul (a wise Teacher) knew what he did, when he used the double two-edged argument, Rom. 13.5. We must needs obey, not only for Fear of punishment, but also for conscience sake. Observe among the Romists:
When those moles, the the Gunpowder pioners (following their blinde guides) were conceited that it was not unlawfull to fire that house wherein (said they) bloody lawes were made against them, they then cared neither for Tyburn nor beheading.
When those Moles, the the Gunpowder Pioneers (following their blind guides) were conceited that it was not unlawful to fire that house wherein (said they) bloody laws were made against them, they then cared neither for Tyburn nor beheading.
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Yea and the devout Heathen also, who did usually begin à Deo Optimo Maximo: So you come hither to do him service, to acknowledge your dependance upon him;
Yea and the devout Heathen also, who did usually begin à God Optimo Maximo: So you come hither to do him service, to acknowledge your dependence upon him;
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Men may bee encouraged to bring forth fruit and multiply, because God hath taken such a course for our safety and preservation, by pinioning and swadling the hands of murtherers.
Men may be encouraged to bring forth fruit and multiply, Because God hath taken such a course for our safety and preservation, by pinioning and swaddling the hands of murderers.
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or of man, that is, bee hee noble, learned, wise, or any wayes excellent. Sheddeth mans blood, that is, mortally and wilfully. And here observe 3. things.
or of man, that is, be he noble, learned, wise, or any ways excellent. Sheds men blood, that is, mortally and wilfully. And Here observe 3. things.
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No shedding of blood (though mortally) is here meant, if it be done by the Magistrate agreeably to the lawes of God and men, no more than the plaintifs, Iurers, Executioners are guilty:
No shedding of blood (though mortally) is Here meant, if it be done by the Magistrate agreeably to the laws of God and men, no more than the plaintiffs, Jurors, Executioners Are guilty:
Here then other causes are to bee understood, although denominatio fit à principaliori parte. This maine offence is branded by name, as being inconsistent with society.
Here then other Causes Are to be understood, although denominatio fit à principaliori parte. This main offence is branded by name, as being inconsistent with society.
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Although God be a patient God, yea the God of patience; and when wee make bold to expresse him by borrowed speeches, we say he hath leaden feet, hee came sostly, and convented Adam deliberately:
Although God be a patient God, yea the God of patience; and when we make bold to express him by borrowed Speeches, we say he hath leaden feet, he Come softly, and Convicted Adam deliberately:
2. To the Magistrate, whose sword is taken out of his hand, and hee made like the signe of Saint George. If a man be injured, are there not Courts of justice, both for our profit & for our honour? What nonsense then is it,
2. To the Magistrate, whose sword is taken out of his hand, and he made like the Signen of Saint George. If a man be injured, Are there not Courts of Justice, both for our profit & for our honour? What nonsense then is it,
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for a man in rage or passion, which is a short madnesse, when hee is not his owne man, that hee should wrest the sword out of the hands of the sober, just, deliberate Magistrate,
for a man in rage or passion, which is a short madness, when he is not his own man, that he should wrest the sword out of the hands of the Sobrium, just, deliberate Magistrate,
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3. A murcherer is injurious incomparably to that man whom he slayes, so as he cannot give him satisfaction If he take away his goods, he might restore:
3. A murcherer is injurious incomparably to that man whom he slays, so as he cannot give him satisfaction If he take away his goods, he might restore:
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as wee may observe in some who have beene heires to Cain's murther, they have been likewise inheritors of his despicable wofull wandring. 2 For his soule, he cannot say at his death with our Saviour, Consummatum est: for without bitter repentance hee leapes out of the pan into the fire.
as we may observe in Some who have been Heirs to Cain's murder, they have been likewise inheritors of his despicable woeful wandering. 2 For his soul, he cannot say At his death with our Saviour, Consummatum est: for without bitter Repentance he leaps out of the pan into the fire.
Thomas Aquinas of every beast expounds it of beastly men, intimating that murtherers are metaphorically like beasts, rash, violent, furious, inconsiderate, cruell, unreasonable, and unprovident as they.
Thomas Aquinas of every beast expounds it of beastly men, intimating that murderers Are metaphorically like beasts, rash, violent, furious, inconsiderate, cruel, unreasonable, and unprovident as they.
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but as the priviledges and jurisdiction in generall of mankinde over other creatures, so likewise the power of man one over another doth still continue.
but as the privileges and jurisdiction in general of mankind over other creatures, so likewise the power of man one over Another does still continue.
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Calvin acknowledgeth the Magistrates authoritie to bee hence derived, sed verba plus complecti dicit. By man, the Magistrate disjunctively, or some other way by man.
calvin acknowledgeth the Magistrates Authority to be hence derived, sed verba plus complecti dicit. By man, the Magistrate disjunctively, or Some other Way by man.
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Hee saith there are lawes, 1. naturall, of the creatures subjection, verse the second 2. ceremoniall, verse the fourth, forbidding blood-eating 3. civill and politicall, verse the sixth, quum Deus manum sui Magistratûs instruit ad ulciscendum.
He Says there Are laws, 1. natural, of the creatures subjection, verse the second 2. ceremonial, verse the fourth, forbidding blood-eating 3. civil and political, verse the sixth, Whom Deus manum sui Magistratûs Instruct ad ulciscendum.
and another private man him, and so in infinitum, what will become of the species of mankinde? God therefore deputes the Magistrate to doe it, and there's an end.
and Another private man him, and so in infinitum, what will become of the species of mankind? God Therefore deputes the Magistrate to do it, and there's an end.
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It is not said Quicunque effuderit sanguinem homicidae, latronis, venefici, &c. for these putrified members must either be taken away, or they endanger the whole.
It is not said Quicunque effuderit sanguinem Homicidae, Latronis, venefici, etc. for these Putrified members must either be taken away, or they endanger the Whole.
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as in chance-medly or misadventure, which the Magistrate doth not punish with death. Peter Martyr here understands the Magistrate, and makes the later words a comment or reason.
as in chance-medley or misadventure, which the Magistrate does not Punish with death. Peter Martyr Here understands the Magistrate, and makes the later words a comment or reason.
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& non HOMINES, sed ELOHIM appellantur. God borrowes the word King, stiling himselfe King of Kings, and for an abundant requitall lends Kings the title of Gods. Though all men are created after Gods image:
& non HOMINES, said ELOHIM appellantur. God borrows the word King, styling himself King of Kings, and for an abundant requital lends Kings the title of God's Though all men Are created After God's image:
yet those that are in authoritie have a more speciall resemblance of the Deity. All men of understanding, learning, wealth, and other abilities, are as bullion:
yet those that Are in Authority have a more special resemblance of the Deity. All men of understanding, learning, wealth, and other abilities, Are as bullion:
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but the Magistrate hath the very currant stamp of Gods power. Piscator also herein concurres, QVI EFFVNDIT, nempe privato affectu, ex odio aut ira: PER HOMINEM, idest, Magistratum.
but the Magistrate hath the very currant stamp of God's power. Piscator also herein concurs, QVI EFFVNDIT, nempe privato affectu, ex odio Or ira: PER HOMINEM, idest, Magistratum.
I have endevoured (you heare) to lay the foundation strong, because we are to build much hereupon, Gods Patent to his Deputies, or the Descent of Authority.
I have endeavoured (you hear) to lay the Foundation strong, Because we Are to built much hereupon, God's Patent to his Deputies, or the Descent of authority.
Occidit & occidatur. Oleafter saith upon these words, A principio Mundi occisio occisione vindicatur. This retaliation of blood for blood Christ told Saint Peter of, Matth. 26.52. Whose killeth with the sword, shall perish by the sword.
Occidit & occidatur. Oleafter Says upon these words, A principio Mundi occisio occisione vindicatur. This retaliation of blood for blood christ told Saint Peter of, Matthew 26.52. Whose kills with the sword, shall perish by the sword.
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forgetting these places, Prov. 8.15, 16. By mee Kings raigne. And againe repeating it twice, By mee Princes rule. And Dan. 2.21. He removes and sets up Kings, without the Pope his intervening.
forgetting these places, Curae 8.15, 16. By me Kings Reign. And again repeating it twice, By me Princes Rule. And Dan. 2.21. He removes and sets up Kings, without the Pope his intervening.
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His usurpation was not heard of till many yeares after. To the like effect spake our Saviour to Pilate, Iohn 19.11. Thou couldst have no power at al, except it were given thee from above Thus S. Paul Rom. 13.1. There is no power but of God.
His usurpation was not herd of till many Years After. To the like Effect spoke our Saviour to Pilate, John 19.11. Thou Couldst have no power At all, except it were given thee from above Thus S. Paul Rom. 13.1. There is no power but of God.
For it is written, (namely Exod. 22.28.) Thou shalt not revile the Gods, (for so it is rendred in the last Translation) this phrase being given to Magistrates:
For it is written, (namely Exod 22.28.) Thou shalt not revile the God's, (for so it is rendered in the last translation) this phrase being given to Magistrates:
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Yea Magistrates in little Corporations and Iurisdictions, they are the younger brothers of Authority: there is the same blood, though not the same splendour or revenue.
Yea Magistrates in little Corporations and Jurisdictions, they Are the younger Brother's of authority: there is the same blood, though not the same splendour or revenue.
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as Crownes, Thrones, Scepters, Attenders, great Officers, for the supreme; and Gownes, Tippets, Hoods, Maces, Swords, White staves, caps of maintenance, for the subordinate Magistrates.
as Crowns, Thrones, Sceptres, Attenders, great Officers, for the supreme; and Gowns, Tippets, Hoods, Maces, Swords, White staves, caps of maintenance, for the subordinate Magistrates.
not to hurt Authority though they have opportunitie. 1 Sam. 24. observe Davids excellent speech, and more excellent carriage to Saul, when he was in the cave in his power,
not to hurt authority though they have opportunity. 1 Sam. 24. observe Davids excellent speech, and more excellent carriage to Saul, when he was in the cave in his power,
as usually restlesse giddy people do, like them in Israel, 1. Sam. 8.19. Nay, but wee will have a King to reigne over us, as they would exchange their Iudges for Kings.
as usually restless giddy people do, like them in Israel, 1. Sam. 8.19. Nay, but we will have a King to Reign over us, as they would exchange their Judges for Kings.
Ketts and Flammocks, with such other viperous rebels, their projects are not to extinguish government, but to exchange Governours, putting themselves or their leaders in place.
Ketts and Flammocks, with such other viperous rebels, their projects Are not to extinguish government, but to exchange Governors, putting themselves or their leaders in place.
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else, what need our Declarations sometimes at S. Pauls Crosse, or other solemn places, to justifie the proceedings of State in matters of conscience? Thus you shal find wise S. Paul to Titus Bishop of the Cretians, Tit. 3.1. Put them in minde to be subject to Principalities and Poners, to obey Magistrates.
Else, what need our Declarations sometime At S. Paul's Cross, or other solemn places, to justify the proceedings of State in matters of conscience? Thus you shall find wise S. Paul to Titus Bishop of the Cretians, Tit. 3.1. Put them in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Poners, to obey Magistrates.
Doth your Minister exhort the people to obedience to his Majestie, and all Magistrates in authority under him? Even statizing worldlings that account but slightly of us,
Does your Minister exhort the people to Obedience to his Majesty, and all Magistrates in Authority under him? Even Stabilizing worldlings that account but slightly of us,
so even wicked intendments against Magistrates have beene wonderfully disclosed, not onely miraculously punished, as it is set downe, Num. 16.29, 30. If these men die a common death, &c. But if the Lord make a new thing, yee shall understand that these men have provoked the Lord;
so even wicked intendments against Magistrates have been wonderfully disclosed, not only miraculously punished, as it is Set down, Num. 16.29, 30. If these men die a Common death, etc. But if the Lord make a new thing, ye shall understand that these men have provoked the Lord;
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Charles the fourth, Emperour of Germany, prevailed with three or foure of his enemies Captaines to be perfidious to their Master, upon hopes of great summes of money:
Charles the fourth, Emperor of Germany, prevailed with three or foure of his enemies Captains to be perfidious to their Master, upon hope's of great sums of money:
When the city of Rhodes was besieged by the Turke, a Noble man, upon hopes to have one of Solymans daughters, did many secret services for the Turke perfidiously against his owne City:
When the City of Rhodes was besieged by the Turk, a Noble man, upon hope's to have one of Solymans daughters, did many secret services for the Turk perfidiously against his own city:
when he expected his thousand pounds, King Richard gave him not a farthing, saying, that hee who would bee untrue to so good a Master, must needs be false to all others.
when he expected his thousand pounds, King Richard gave him not a farthing, saying, that he who would be untrue to so good a Master, must needs be false to all Others.
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When we daily see strong sinnes pulled downe by the preaching of weake men, we justly conclude, that it is the power of God accompanying his ordinance.
When we daily see strong Sins pulled down by the preaching of weak men, we justly conclude, that it is the power of God accompanying his Ordinance.
And when wee observe that men Magistrates, and not Angels, do sway the world, quelling and captivating daring vices, wee acknowledge it to be Gods power.
And when we observe that men Magistrates, and not Angels, do sway the world, quelling and captivating daring vices, we acknowledge it to be God's power.
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But God for his owne glory hath appointed men of the same mold, of the same stuffe by nature, borne and dye alike, usually better qualified with experience, learning, wisedome, and integrity:
But God for his own glory hath appointed men of the same mould, of the same stuff by nature, born and die alike, usually better qualified with experience, learning, Wisdom, and integrity:
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Not unto us, O Lord, but unto thy name, &c. 2. God deputes mankinde, not Angels, ex gratia, it being a great favour, first, to the party injured. Secondly, to the party injuring.
Not unto us, Oh Lord, but unto thy name, etc. 2. God deputes mankind, not Angels, ex Gratia, it being a great favour, First, to the party injured. Secondly, to the party injuring.
Thirdly, to the Magistrate, the party punishing. First, to the party injured, for the propinquity. As the Scripture saith, yee need not go to Heaven, Deut 30.18. nor to the deepe, but the word is neare thee:
Thirdly, to the Magistrate, the party punishing. First, to the party injured, for the propinquity. As the Scripture Says, ye need not go to Heaven, Deuteronomy 30.18. nor to the deep, but the word is near thee:
As Christ was himselfe baptized, but never baptized any, and gave the Eucharist but once, to put a valuation upon his ordinance in the hands of the Ministers.
As christ was himself baptised, but never baptised any, and gave the Eucharist but once, to put a valuation upon his Ordinance in the hands of the Ministers.
So in the Magistracy he graces his Deputy, Man, putting the honour and imployment upon him. It is said, Matth. 9.8. The multitudes saw it, and glorified God which had given such power unto men.
So in the Magistracy he graces his Deputy, Man, putting the honour and employment upon him. It is said, Matthew 9.8. The Multitudes saw it, and glorified God which had given such power unto men.
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Whereupon Saint Paul makes his appeale, 2 Tim. 4.14. Alexander did me much evill, the Lord reward him, &c. Answ. By these places it is meant that private men must not usurpe:
Whereupon Saint Paul makes his appeal, 2 Tim. 4.14. Alexander did me much evil, the Lord reward him, etc. Answer By these places it is meant that private men must not usurp:
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As the Lord Keeper writes teste meipso; and the Iudges of other Courts, and the Iustices may write Carolus Dei, &c. noting in whose right and power they doe it.
As the Lord Keeper writes teste meipso; and the Judges of other Courts, and the Justices may write Carolus Dei, etc. noting in whose right and power they do it.
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Answ. Thus thinke the Anabaptists, whose objections Zanchius well answers, urging Christs subjection to Pilate, Saint Pauls appealing to Caesar, and the other Apostles clearing themselves,
Answer Thus think the Anabaptists, whose objections Zanchius well answers, urging Christ subjection to Pilate, Saint Paul's appealing to Caesar, and the other Apostles clearing themselves,
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Contrary to these holy men are those monsters in a Kingdome, who endeavour by all meanes possible to enervate and weaken Authority, thereby to make it contemptible.
Contrary to these holy men Are those monsters in a Kingdom, who endeavour by all means possible to enervate and weaken authority, thereby to make it contemptible.
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Let none then in Pulpits or Parlours deprave Governours and government: if they doe, those words, Num. 16.7. may bee truly applied to them, Ye take too much upon you.
Let none then in Pulpits or Parlours deprave Governors and government: if they do, those words, Num. 16.7. may be truly applied to them, You take too much upon you.
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They will say, Our quarrell is not against government, but the faults of Governours: and they thinke with Absalom, Oh if they were in place, &c. This is the common hackney pretence or colour.
They will say, Our quarrel is not against government, but the Faults of Governors: and they think with Absalom, O if they were in place, etc. This is the Common hackney pretence or colour.
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Is it fit for a sonne to bee like Cham? Though the father bee guilty, shall a sonne talke of nothing but his fathers faults, discovering his fathers nakednesse, especially when this sonne himselfe is idle and disobedient? Will some men,
Is it fit for a son to be like Cham? Though the father be guilty, shall a son talk of nothing but his Father's Faults, discovering his Father's nakedness, especially when this son himself is idle and disobedient? Will Some men,
like children, nothing but eat, drinke, sleepe, play, (indeed there is little else expected of them) and yet like fell, ill conditioned children, will they cry, exclaime,
like children, nothing but eat, drink, sleep, play, (indeed there is little Else expected of them) and yet like fell, ill conditioned children, will they cry, exclaim,
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being private men, and their wings too big for their nests, and their feet for their shooes, they desire still to roule and enlarge themselves as snow-balls,
being private men, and their wings too big for their nests, and their feet for their shoes, they desire still to roll and enlarge themselves as snowballs,
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And if they bee not joyntly in one person, yet wee see they are brethren, as Abraham said to Lot, proceeding from the same spring-head: celestiall, God; terrestriall, the King.
And if they be not jointly in one person, yet we see they Are brothers, as Abraham said to Lot, proceeding from the same springhead: celestial, God; terrestrial, the King.
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For us in our Pulpits, to slight this high ordinance, were as great indiscretion, as for the Magistrates upon their Benches to disparage our Profession.
For us in our Pulpits, to slight this high Ordinance, were as great indiscretion, as for the Magistrates upon their Benches to disparage our Profession.
Magistrates are Gods Deputies, and Ministers his Ambassadors, 2. Cor. 5.20. As it is said in another case, Ruth 4.11. these two like Rachel and Leah do build up the house of Israel, Panermitan. Sir John Doderidge.
Magistrates Are God's Deputies, and Ministers his ambassadors, 2. Cor. 5.20. As it is said in Another case, Ruth 4.11. these two like Rachel and Leah do built up the house of Israel, Panermitan. Sir John Doderidge.
which word NONLATINALPHABET is commonly used for our Tribe, as Philp. 1.1. With the Bishops and Deaecons: and 1 Tim. 3.12. Deacons must be the husbands of one wife.
which word is commonly used for our Tribe, as Philip. 1.1. With the Bishops and Deaecons: and 1 Tim. 3.12. Deacons must be the Husbands of one wife.
If the word NONLATINALPHABET then be used for them both, because they are imployed to doe service for one Master, let them not counter-worke one against another:
If the word then be used for them both, Because they Are employed to do service for one Master, let them not counterwork one against Another:
It is great rashnesse for some unadvised Teachers, and discontented people, like themselves, who love to dance after their ill tuned pipes, to be alwaies throwing dirt into the faces of Governours and government:
It is great rashness for Some unadvised Teachers, and discontented people, like themselves, who love to dance After their ill tuned pipes, to be always throwing dirt into the faces of Governors and government:
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Lastly, and in briefe, lest I bee injurious to your imployments whilest I plead for them, this may be usefull both to Superiours and inferiours. First, to Magistrates and Superiours.
Lastly, and in brief, lest I be injurious to your employments whilst I plead for them, this may be useful both to Superiors and inferiors. First, to Magistrates and Superiors.
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they must not, as butchers or graziers, then, judge by the feeling only, but all their proceedings must resemble that image and superscription which it hath from the great Caesar, the Lord chiefe Justice of Heaven and Earth.
they must not, as butchers or graziers, then, judge by the feeling only, but all their proceedings must resemble that image and superscription which it hath from the great Caesar, the Lord chief justice of Heaven and Earth.
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They must doe better than private men for example sake, more good and lesse evill, considering their high descent and Ancestours, whom they must labour to resemble so farre as humane infirmitie will permit, by endeavouring to be holy, just, mercifull, impartiall, wise, deliberate,
They must do better than private men for Exampl sake, more good and less evil, considering their high descent and Ancestors, whom they must labour to resemble so Far as humane infirmity will permit, by endeavouring to be holy, just, merciful, impartial, wise, deliberate,
It was lawfull to pay tribute to Caesar: our Saviour did not gainsay it, but bid Render unto Caesar. And he told Saint Peter, Matth 22.21 Matth. 17.27. Lest we should give offence, though the children be free, yet take twentie pence for thee and me.
It was lawful to pay tribute to Caesar: our Saviour did not gainsay it, but bid Render unto Caesar. And he told Saint Peter, Matthew 22.21 Matthew 17.27. Lest we should give offence, though the children be free, yet take twentie pence for thee and me.
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because they did not onely take for their masters, like tame hawkes, but like wilde hawkes snatched also for themselves Such were the toll-gatherers or receivers of the publike revenue for the Romanes amongst the Jews:
Because they did not only take for their Masters, like tame hawks, but like wild hawks snatched also for themselves Such were the Toll-gatherers or Receivers of the public revenue for the Romans among the jews:
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who, because they gathered publike payments, were termed Publicans. Although their calling was good, and some of their persons good (witnesse our Saviours conversing with them,
who, Because they gathered public payments, were termed Publicans. Although their calling was good, and Some of their Persons good (witness our Saviors conversing with them,
and the Publican praying with the Pharisee, and Zacheus who was Princip• Publicanorum: Luke 19.2. Matth. 9.9. Matthew the Publicane was afterwards an Apostle) yet their imployment was not very acceptable.
and the Publican praying with the Pharisee, and Zacchaeus who was Princip• Publicans: Lycia 19.2. Matthew 9.9. Matthew the Publican was afterwards an Apostle) yet their employment was not very acceptable.
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as if that were a great commendation, considering that occasiones faciunt latrones. But let men in authority, from the highest to the lowest prove the descent of their power by its justice and generosity.
as if that were a great commendation, considering that Occasiones faciunt Latrones. But let men in Authority, from the highest to the lowest prove the descent of their power by its Justice and generosity.
Secondly, People must not slight it, because it is so nobly borne, as appeares by this Heraldry booke of Moses, where we finde, as it is Act. 19.35. that this goddesse Magistracy is that image of power which is come downe from Heaven.
Secondly, People must not slight it, Because it is so nobly born, as appears by this Heraldry book of Moses, where we find, as it is Act. 19.35. that this goddess Magistracy is that image of power which is come down from Heaven.
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Take Saint Peters advice, 1 Pet. 2.13, 14 which is a part of the Epistle appointed to bee read the twentie seventh day of this moneth, the day of our gracious King his entry to the Kingdome, Submit your selves to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake:
Take Saint Peter's Advice, 1 Pet. 2.13, 14 which is a part of the Epistle appointed to be read the twentie seventh day of this Monn, the day of our gracious King his entry to the Kingdom, Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man for the lords sake:
Indeed hee had meekely, justly, and miraculously brought them out of the land of Egypt: yet observe in the third verse Corah and his company quarrelled, Why lift ye your selves above the congregation of the Lord? And though the patient Earth miraculously punished them,
Indeed he had meekly, justly, and miraculously brought them out of the land of Egypt: yet observe in the third verse Corah and his company quarreled, Why lift you your selves above the congregation of the Lord? And though the patient Earth miraculously punished them,
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Magistrates and Ministers are like cities upon hils, all eyes are fixed & observing them. They cannot possibly avoyd this dilemma, fork, or crotch from peevish, censorious by-standers.
Magistrates and Ministers Are like cities upon hills, all eyes Are fixed & observing them. They cannot possibly avoid this dilemma, fork, or crotch from peevish, censorious bystanders.
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yet the people will say, as it is 2. Chron. 10 4. The yoke is grievous. And David being an active man, conquering the Jebusites, hee is accounted Vir sanguinum. For as the Sea,
yet the people will say, as it is 2. Chronicles 10 4. The yoke is grievous. And David being an active man, conquering the Jebusites, he is accounted Vir Sanguinum. For as the Sea,
by which under a cloake of Religion they labour to make the people disaffected to their Governours and government. 2. Remember whence Magistrates come.
by which under a cloak of Religion they labour to make the people disaffected to their Governors and government. 2. remember whence Magistrates come.
yea worse, creating jealousies and suspicions without cause? Lycurgus being asked why the government was not popular, answered, Tu prius in domo tua efficito principatum popularem.
yea Worse, creating jealousies and suspicions without cause? Lycurgus being asked why the government was not popular, answered, Tu prius in domo tua efficito Principatum popularem.
4. Consider that the worst kind of Governours or Government is better than an Anarchy: And therefore that Magistracy is a great blessing, being the very life of society.
4. Consider that the worst kind of Governors or Government is better than an Anarchy: And Therefore that Magistracy is a great blessing, being the very life of society.
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No marvell then that Saint Iude reckoneth speaking ill of dignities among great faults. 5. Forget not Gods command, Honour thy father, &c. not onely Naturall, but Politicall;
No marvel then that Saint Iude Reckoneth speaking ill of dignities among great Faults. 5. Forget not God's command, Honour thy father, etc. not only Natural, but Political;
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being peaceable subjects here, and glorious citizens hereafter: the Magistrate is parens patriae. 6. Pray to God, who doth dispose the hearts of Rulers and people;
being peaceable subject's Here, and glorious Citizens hereafter: the Magistrate is Parents patriae. 6. prey to God, who does dispose the hearts of Rulers and people;
and so rule the heart of thy chosen servant Charles, our King and Governour, and the hearts of all that are in authority under him, that they knowing whose Ministers they are, may above all things seeke thy honour and glory:
and so Rule the heart of thy chosen servant Charles, our King and Governor, and the hearts of all that Are in Authority under him, that they knowing whose Ministers they Are, may above all things seek thy honour and glory:
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