A sermon concerning the punishing of malefactors. Preached at Paules Crosse, the first of October, by Charles Richardson, preacher at Saint Katharines neere the Tower of London
THIS Psalme was penned by the Prophet Dauid, as appeareth by the title, for it is called A Psalme of Dauid. And howsoeuer the time when it was penned bee not expressed:
THIS Psalm was penned by the Prophet David, as appears by the title, for it is called A Psalm of David. And howsoever the time when it was penned bee not expressed:
For the argument of it is a solemne vow, wherin the Prophet bindeth himselfe, to the performance of his duetie, in the due ordering and gouerning of himselfe, his family, and his Kingdome.
For the argument of it is a solemn Voelli, wherein the Prophet binds himself, to the performance of his duty, in the due ordering and governing of himself, his family, and his Kingdom.
For himselfe he promiseth two things. 1. That he will endeauour to doe well, namely, to be an example of good vnto others, both in his publike and priuate conuersation. 2. I will doe wisely, &c. 2 That he will be carefull to preserue himselfe from euill, both from occasions offered without, by euill obiects & euill examples. 3 I will set no wicked thing &c. And also from occasions within his own heart, where he knew there was matter enough to corrupt him,
For himself he promises two things. 1. That he will endeavour to do well, namely, to be an Exampl of good unto Others, both in his public and private Conversation. 2. I will do wisely, etc. 2 That he will be careful to preserve himself from evil, both from occasions offered without, by evil objects & evil Examples. 3 I will Set no wicked thing etc. And also from occasions within his own heart, where he knew there was matter enough to corrupt him,
though there were no outward prouocation at all. 4 A froward heart &c. Concerning others we are to consider. 1 What hee promiseth concerning those that should haue accesse to him.
though there were no outward provocation At all. 4 A froward heart etc. Concerning Others we Are to Consider. 1 What he promises Concerning those that should have access to him.
And because he knew, that two sorts of persons would seeke to insinuate themselues into his fauour, such as were maliciously sclanderous, making other mens disgrace a step for them to climbe by:
And Because he knew, that two sorts of Persons would seek to insinuate themselves into his favour, such as were maliciously slanderous, making other men's disgrace a step for them to climb by:
& such as were ambitiously proud, aspiring to places of honour without desert, therfore he sheweth how he wil cary himselfe towards them. 5 The one he wil destroy, the other he will not suffer, that all other wicked persons might know, what entertainment they were to looke for at his hands. 2 What he promiseth cōcerning such as he was to imploy, either as Counsellors of Estate, in the affaires of his kingdome,
& such as were ambitiously proud, aspiring to places of honour without desert, Therefore he shows how he will carry himself towards them. 5 The one he will destroy, the other he will not suffer, that all other wicked Persons might know, what entertainment they were to look for At his hands. 2 What he promises Concerning such as he was to employ, either as Counsellors of Estate, in the affairs of his Kingdom,
And because the comfort & peace of good subiects cōsisteth in taking away the wicked, he promiseth to suppres all such to the vttermost of his power, in this verse which I haue chosen.
And Because the Comfort & peace of good Subjects Consisteth in taking away the wicked, he promises to suppress all such to the uttermost of his power, in this verse which I have chosen.
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Wherein, for our more orderly proceeding, we are to cōsider foure things in generall. 1. King Dauids iustice & seuerity in punishing offenders, in these words.
Wherein, for our more orderly proceeding, we Are to Consider foure things in general. 1. King David Justice & severity in punishing offenders, in these words.
Where the latter phraise expoūdeth the former. 2. His equall proceeding therein, he wil destroy Al the wicked & cut off All the workers of iniquitie, without partialitie. 3. His diligence, he will do it betimes, without delay. 4. The end why he will doe it betimes, without delay. 4. The end why he will doe it, that Ierusalem the City of the Lord, may be purged from euill.
Where the latter phrase expoundeth the former. 2. His equal proceeding therein, he will destroy All the wicked & Cut off All the workers of iniquity, without partiality. 3. His diligence, he will do it betimes, without Delay. 4. The end why he will do it betimes, without Delay. 4. The end why he will do it, that Ierusalem the city of the Lord, may be purged from evil.
And because Dauid did so cocker Adoniah, as he would not displease him from his Childhood, to say, Why hast thou done so? Therefore there was none more ready to take the Crowne from his Fathers head.
And Because David did so cocker Adoniah, as he would not displease him from his Childhood, to say, Why hast thou done so? Therefore there was none more ready to take the Crown from his Father's head.
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And Cyprian, They that sinne without controlement, runne headlong to sinne. Impunitie is the fewell, that feedeth the fury of dissolute and vnbridled persons.
And Cyprian, They that sin without controlment, run headlong to sin. Impunity is the fuel, that feeds the fury of dissolute and unbridled Persons.
And therefore, it was wisely prouided by the Romanes, that their Magistrates should neuer come in publike without their Officers, to beare halberds and rods before them,
And Therefore, it was wisely provided by the Romans, that their Magistrates should never come in public without their Officers, to bear Halberds and rods before them,
And Solomon saith, Because sentence against an euill worke is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the children of men is fully set in them to doe euill.
And Solomon Says, Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, Therefore the heart of the children of men is Fully Set in them to do evil.
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We read in the booke of Iudges, of many grieuous abhominations, that were committed among the Israelites as namely Micahs making of a grauen and a molten Image,
We read in the book of Judges, of many grievous abominations, that were committed among the Israelites as namely Micahs making of a graven and a melted Image,
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the Danites spoyling their brethren by force of Armes, and sacking of their cities ▪ the horrible abuse offered to the Leuites wife &c. And the cause of all is said to be this In those dayes there was no King in Israel there was no Magistrate nor Law to punish them, but euery man did that which was good in his owne eyes.
the Danites spoiling their brothers by force of Arms, and sacking of their cities ▪ the horrible abuse offered to the Levites wife etc. And the cause of all is said to be this In those days there was no King in Israel there was no Magistrate nor Law to Punish them, but every man did that which was good in his own eyes.
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Secondly, when men are suffered to transgresse without punishment, the wrath of God is prouoked, and publike calamities are pulled downe vpon the land.
Secondly, when men Are suffered to transgress without punishment, the wrath of God is provoked, and public calamities Are pulled down upon the land.
When that villany was committed vpon the Leuites Concubine and the Beniamites would not deliuer those wicked men that had done it, that they might be put to death to put away euill from Israel, the Lord stirred vp the rest of their brethren to make war e against them, till the whole Tribe was almost destroyed.
When that villainy was committed upon the Levites Concubine and the Benjaminites would not deliver those wicked men that had done it, that they might be put to death to put away evil from Israel, the Lord stirred up the rest of their brothers to make war e against them, till the Whole Tribe was almost destroyed.
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So long as the murder committed by Saul vpon the Gibeonites, was vnpunished, the Lord sent a grieuous famine vpon the land of Israel three yeares together. And whiles Ionah, that had fl d from the pr sence of God, was in the Shippe, a great winde and a mightie Tempost, raised by the Lord pursued the Ship, that it was like to be broken, and all the Marriners in danger of drowning.
So long as the murder committed by Saul upon the Gibeonites, was unpunished, the Lord sent a grievous famine upon the land of Israel three Years together. And while Jonah, that had fl worser from the Pr sense of God, was in the Ship, a great wind and a mighty Tempost, raised by the Lord pursued the Ship, that it was like to be broken, and all the Mariners in danger of drowning.
the Lord himselfe commanded Moses to take all the heads of the people, and hang them vp before the Lord against the sunne, that the indignation of the Lords wrath might be turned from Israel.
the Lord himself commanded Moses to take all the Heads of the people, and hang them up before the Lord against the sun, that the Indignation of the lords wrath might be turned from Israel.
And according, when Phinehas ▪ in an holy zeale, had thrust through the man of Israel and the Midianitish woman with a speare, the plague ceased from the children of Israel.
And according, when Phinehas ▪ in an holy zeal, had thrust through the man of Israel and the Midianitish woman with a spear, the plague ceased from the children of Israel.
When Achan and all that belonged vnto him were stoned vnto death, the Lord turned from his fierie wrath against Israel, so that whereas before their enemies chased them and smote them, now they atchieued many great and famous victories.
When achan and all that belonged unto him were stoned unto death, the Lord turned from his fiery wrath against Israel, so that whereas before their enemies chased them and smote them, now they achieved many great and famous victories.
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When the seauen sons of Saul were hanged vp in Gibea of Saul as the Gibeonites requited God was then appeased with the land And in a word, when Eliah had slaine the fou•e hundred faulse Prophets & idolatrous priests of Baal, whereas before there had beene neither d•aw nor raine for a long time, the Lord presently sent raine in abundance, whereby the former famine ceased.
When the seauen Sons of Saul were hanged up in Gibea of Saul as the Gibeonites requited God was then appeased with the land And in a word, when Elijah had slain the fou•e hundred false prophets & idolatrous Priests of Baal, whereas before there had been neither d•aw nor rain for a long time, the Lord presently sent rain in abundance, whereby the former famine ceased.
or to remoue those that are already inflicted, they must carefully looke to the punishing of such as by their wickednesse increase the wrath of God vpon the land.
or to remove those that Are already inflicted, they must carefully look to the punishing of such as by their wickedness increase the wrath of God upon the land.
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The Apostle insinuateth, that Magistrates ought to prouide, that those that are vnder them may leade a quiet and a peaceable life in all godlinesse and honestie.
The Apostle insinuates, that Magistrates ought to provide, that those that Are under them may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
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Neither is it pos•ible that godlinesse and honestie should flourish where wicked persons are vncontrouled. For as weedes let grow doe ouertoppe the good corne, and choake it:
Neither is it pos•ible that godliness and honesty should flourish where wicked Persons Are uncontrolled. For as weeds let grow doe overtop the good corn, and choke it:
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For that that Salomon speaketh of children, is true also of elder persons, that foolishnesse is bound in their heart, but the rod of correction shall driue it away from them.
For that that Solomon speaks of children, is true also of elder Persons, that foolishness is bound in their heart, but the rod of correction shall driven it away from them.
And hereof we haue an example in the incestuous person, who being excommunicated and deliuered vnto Satan, was thereby brought to such humiliation and repentance, that the Apostle exhorteth the Corinthians to receiue him againe into the bosome of the Church, least he should be swallowed vp of ouermuch heauinesse.
And hereof we have an Exampl in the incestuous person, who being excommunicated and Delivered unto Satan, was thereby brought to such humiliation and Repentance, that the Apostle exhorteth the Corinthians to receive him again into the bosom of the Church, least he should be swallowed up of overmuch heaviness.
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And euen the worst that are, will abstaine from euill for feare of punishment. Secondly, by the punishment of malefactors, others will be admonished to walke more warily.
And even the worst that Are, will abstain from evil for Fear of punishment. Secondly, by the punishment of malefactors, Others will be admonished to walk more warily.
Lust of all, when as by due execution of Iustice dissolute persons are cut off, the whole bodie of the Common-wealth is preserued from infection As in a found body,
Lust of all, when as by due execution of justice dissolute Persons Are Cut off, the Whole body of the Commonwealth is preserved from infection As in a found body,
if there be any thing that endangereth the rest of the body, we suffer it be feared and cut, that some one me•b•r may rather perish then the whole body:
if there be any thing that endangereth the rest of the body, we suffer it be feared and Cut, that Some one me•b•r may rather perish then the Whole body:
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There is a worthy president thereof in good Iosiah of whom it is said, that when he began to root out idolatry, they brake downe in his fight the Altars of Baalim,
There is a worthy president thereof in good Josiah of whom it is said, that when he began to root out idolatry, they brake down in his fight the Altars of Baalim,
and to breake and stampe to powder the images, &c. and then returned to Ierusalem: hee would not trust his officers with the businesse, but saw it done himselfe.
and to break and stamp to powder the Images, etc. and then returned to Ierusalem: he would not trust his Officers with the business, but saw it done himself.
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And Dauid that was al his life of so milde a disposition, and so tender hearted, that when opportunity was offered him twice, he would not lay his hands vpon Saul though he were his mortall enemie,
And David that was all his life of so mild a disposition, and so tender hearted, that when opportunity was offered him twice, he would not lay his hands upon Saul though he were his Mortal enemy,
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Both of them by this cruelty sanctified their heads, whiles they executed the vengeance committed vnto them by God which otherwise, by sparing they should haue pollunted.
Both of them by this cruelty sanctified their Heads, while they executed the vengeance committed unto them by God which otherwise, by sparing they should have pollunted.
And this is commonly the fault of such as he annuall Magistrates, who because they are not long to continue in place of authoritie, are loath to be too busie and too medling for their time.
And this is commonly the fault of such as he annual Magistrates, who Because they Are not long to continue in place of Authority, Are loath to be too busy and too meddling for their time.
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But they forget in the meane while the Apostles exhortation, who saith, follow peace with all men and holinesse, without which no man shall see the Lord.
But they forget in the mean while the Apostles exhortation, who Says, follow peace with all men and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.
but if it cannot stand with holinesse warre is to be preferred before such peace. When Iehoram asked Iehu, Is it peace Iehu? he answeted, What peace, whiles the whoredomes of thy mother Iezebel,
but if it cannot stand with holiness war is to be preferred before such peace. When Jehoram asked Iehu, Is it peace Iehu? he answeted, What peace, while the whoredoms of thy mother Iezebel,
but one or other will intreate for him, abusing that fauour or credite which they haue with men of authoritie, to the countenancing and bolstering vp of vngodlinesse,
but one or other will entreat for him, abusing that favour or credit which they have with men of Authority, to the countenancing and bolstering up of ungodliness,
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Well, let all these persons know, that if by any of these meanes they subduce a malefactor from deserued punishment, they make themselues guilty of his sinne.
Well, let all these Persons know, that if by any of these means they subduce a Malefactor from deserved punishment, they make themselves guilty of his sin.
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And in another place, Hee that iustifieth the wicked is abhomination to the Lord Giuing vs to vnderstand, that whereas they thinke by this meanes, to winn the fauour and estimation of men, they make themselues odious both to God and all good men.
And in Another place, He that Justifieth the wicked is abomination to the Lord Giving us to understand, that whereas they think by this means, to win the favour and estimation of men, they make themselves odious both to God and all good men.
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and to haue no compassion on them, but to stay both man and woman, infant and suc•ling, &c. And he contrary to this charge, tooke A•ag the King aliue, Samuel was sent to tell him, that because he had in that manner cast away the word of the Lord, the Lord had cast him away from being K ng.
and to have no compassion on them, but to stay both man and woman, infant and suc•ling, etc. And he contrary to this charge, took A•ag the King alive, Samuel was sent to tell him, that Because he had in that manner cast away the word of the Lord, the Lord had cast him away from being K ng.
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And whereas Ahab had by Gods assistance discomfited Benhadad the King of Syria, and had not put him to death, but vpon certaine conditions had let him goe, a Prophet was sent vnto him with this message.
And whereas Ahab had by God's assistance discomfited Benhadad the King of Syria, and had not put him to death, but upon certain conditions had let him go, a Prophet was sent unto him with this message.
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As the nations that inhabited the land of Canaan being not cast out and destroyed by the Israelites, as God had commanded them, were made by the iust iudgement of God, A snare and destruction vnto them,
As the Nations that inhabited the land of Canaan being not cast out and destroyed by the Israelites, as God had commanded them, were made by the just judgement of God, A snare and destruction unto them,
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The Magistrate must not beare the sword for naught, as the Apostle saith, he must not be like a Scarre-Cro•e to let the birds picke strawes out of his nose,
The Magistrate must not bear the sword for nought, as the Apostle Says, he must not be like a Scarre-Cro•e to let the Birds pick straws out of his nose,
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And herein he hath the example of our Sauiour Christ, who comming to driue the buyers and sellers out of the Temple, doth not prepare his eares to heare them,
And herein he hath the Exampl of our Saviour christ, who coming to driven the buyers and sellers out of the Temple, does not prepare his ears to hear them,
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The Magistrate must doe likewise, his zeale must bee inflamed against the generall impudency of the times, he must make vngodly persons afraide of his countenance,
The Magistrate must do likewise, his zeal must be inflamed against the general impudence of the times, he must make ungodly Persons afraid of his countenance,
As Iob saith, that when he was in prosperitie, his authoritie did so terrifie the wicked of his time, that they durst not shew their heads, they were chased from among men, and were constrained to flee into wildernesse 〈 ◊ 〉 and there to hide themselues in ol••i•s of riuers,
As Job Says, that when he was in Prosperity, his Authority did so terrify the wicked of his time, that they durst not show their Heads, they were chased from among men, and were constrained to flee into Wilderness 〈 ◊ 〉 and there to hide themselves in ol••i•s of Rivers,
so the Magistrate must leaue nothing in the common-wealth, that may be hurtfull to it. A little sparke not regarded, hath many times raised a great f•re:
so the Magistrate must leave nothing in the commonwealth, that may be hurtful to it. A little spark not regarded, hath many times raised a great f•re:
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The right honourable the Lord Maior that now is, and the other officers that assisted him, haue taken great paines in restraining the abuses and disorders, that are in Ta••rn•s and Alehouses on that day.
The right honourable the Lord Maior that now is, and the other Officers that assisted him, have taken great pains in restraining the Abuses and disorders, that Are in Ta••rn•s and Alehouses on that day.
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And therefore I would intreate the Lord Elect that is to succeede, that the example of those that haue gone before him may encourage him to vndertake this good worke of the Lord.
And Therefore I would entreat the Lord Elect that is to succeed, that the Exampl of those that have gone before him may encourage him to undertake this good work of the Lord.
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He shall finde it an easier matter then it was before, because the yee are already well broken to his hands, vngodlinesse is already well curbed, it were pittie that by any future remissenesse, it should get head againe.
He shall find it an Easier matter then it was before, Because the ye Are already well broken to his hands, ungodliness is already well curbed, it were pity that by any future remissness, it should get head again.
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that as they are famous in this respect, that they are brothers by nature (a thing seldome or neuer seene before in this cittie) so also they would ioine together in brotherly affection, that with one heart and one hand they may set themselues, to the vttermost of their authoritie, to punish and roote out all vngodly persons.
that as they Are famous in this respect, that they Are Brother's by nature (a thing seldom or never seen before in this City) so also they would join together in brotherly affection, that with one heart and one hand they may Set themselves, to the uttermost of their Authority, to Punish and root out all ungodly Persons.
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but indeede are wisards and sorce•ers, very •i•mes of the diuell, that take vpon them by the a••• of the diuell to helpe men to things that are l•st or stoine.
but indeed Are wizards and sorce•ers, very •i•mes of the Devil, that take upon them by the a••• of the Devil to help men to things that Are l•st or stoine.
Let none be found among you (saith the Lord that vs•th witchcra•• •r is a r garder of times or a sorcerer, or a •k••er or that c••••••eth with spirits,
Let none be found among you (Says the Lord that vs•th witchcra•• •r is a r garder of times or a sorcerer, or a •k••er or that c••••••eth with spirits,
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Thou shalt not suffer a witch, (and and these vpon the point are no better to liue. And againe, If a man or woman haue a spirit of diuination, or soo h•saying •a• doubtlesse these haue they shall die the death, they shall stone them to death, their blo•d shall be vpon them.
Thou shalt not suffer a witch, (and and these upon the point Are no better to live. And again, If a man or woman have a Spirit of divination, or so h•saying •a• doubtless these have they shall die the death, they shall stone them to death, their blo•d shall be upon them.
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An as Dauid saith of idols that all that trust in them are like vnto them? So all that 〈 ◊ 〉 vnto these instruments of the diuell, are euery w•nt as abomi•able to God as themselues are.
an as David Says of Idols that all that trust in them Are like unto them? So all that 〈 ◊ 〉 unto these Instruments of the Devil, Are every w•nt as abomi•able to God as themselves Are.
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The one is of Ahaziah king of Israel who being h•rt with a fall out of a window, sent messengers to enquire of Baa•zebub the God of •kron, that is of the diuell, to see whether he should recouer of his disease or no.
The one is of Ahaziah King of Israel who being h•rt with a fallen out of a window, sent messengers to inquire of Baa•zebub the God of •kron, that is of the Devil, to see whither he should recover of his disease or no.
and because hee sought and asked counsell of one that had a familiar spirit, and asked not of the Lord therefore he• slew him, &c. Seeing then this practise is so damnable,
and Because he sought and asked counsel of one that had a familiar Spirit, and asked not of the Lord Therefore he• slew him, etc. Seeing then this practice is so damnable,
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It was the Oratours rule against Cataline; and it holdeth in all such as he• is that hee that is an enemy to the Common-wea th cannot by any meanes be a true sub•ect.
It was the Orators Rule against Cataline; and it holds in all such as he• is that he that is an enemy to the Common-wea that cannot by any means be a true sub•ect.
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they deserue rather to be called Iudasites, then Iesuites, for they are farre more like to Iudas, then to Iesus: as Cyprian said of some such as they are he cannot belong to Christ, that had rather imitate Iudas then Christ. Their Church hath long delighted in barbarous cruelty it hath beene fed with cruell bits,
they deserve rather to be called Judasites, then Iesuites, for they Are Far more like to Iudas, then to Iesus: as Cyprian said of Some such as they Are he cannot belong to christ, that had rather imitate Iudas then christ. Their Church hath long delighted in barbarous cruelty it hath been fed with cruel bits,
and fatted with the blood of Christians. It is that scarlet coloured whore which the Apostle Iohn saith, is drunken with the blood of Saints & with the blood of the Martyres of Iesus, and that without any respect either of sexe or of age not sparing the infant in the mothers belly And therefore, it were to be wished, that Christian Magistrates, according to Gods commandement would reward them as they haue rewarded vs,
and fatted with the blood of Christians. It is that scarlet coloured whore which the Apostle John Says, is drunken with the blood of Saints & with the blood of the Martyrs of Iesus, and that without any respect either of sex or of age not sparing the infant in the mother's belly And Therefore, it were to be wished, that Christian Magistrates, according to God's Commandment would reward them as they have rewarded us,
They are the children of Babel worthy to be destroyed (as Dauid saith.) And therefore, Blessed shall he be that rewardeth them at they haue serued vs. Blessed shall he be that taketh their children,
They Are the children of Babel worthy to be destroyed (as David Says.) And Therefore, Blessed shall he be that Rewardeth them At they have served us Blessed shall he be that Takes their children,
but in that sort as Queene Tomyris dealt with blood thirstie Cyrus, who hauing ouercome him in battell, caused his head to be cut off and cast into a barrell of blood prouided for the purpose;
but in that sort as Queen Tomyris dealt with blood thirsty Cyrus, who having overcome him in battle, caused his head to be Cut off and cast into a barrel of blood provided for the purpose;
Beloued, we haue cause to giue great thankes to almighty God, who hath so often deliued vs from those apparant misch efes, which they had intended a•ainst vs. The Lord hath not giuen vs ouer for a pray vnto their teeth, We may truely say to the glory of our God that preserueth vs. Our soule is escaped euen us a bird out of the snare of the foulers:
beloved, we have cause to give great thanks to almighty God, who hath so often deliued us from those apparent Misch efes, which they had intended a•ainst us The Lord hath not given us over for a prey unto their teeth, We may truly say to the glory of our God that Preserveth us Our soul is escaped even us a bird out of the snare of the fowlers:
Strike therefore, and strike home, that both head and taile, both the great Iesuites and the inferiour Priests may be cut off before they deuise any more treason.
Strike Therefore, and strike home, that both head and tail, both the great Iesuites and the inferior Priests may be Cut off before they devise any more treason.
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Well let me exhort those that be in authoritie, that if they will not hung them vp vnto the Lord, as the Gibeonites said of Sauls sonnes, (which yet I am perswaded would be as acceptable a sacrifice to God as that was,
Well let me exhort those that be in Authority, that if they will not hung them up unto the Lord, as the Gibeonites said of Saul's Sons, (which yet I am persuaded would be as acceptable a sacrifice to God as that was,
I would not haue the seate of Iustice to be the rocke of malefactors, as they said of the tribunal of Cassius. I hate the cruelty of Draco, who punished the lightest and smallest offence with death,
I would not have the seat of justice to be the rock of malefactors, as they said of the tribunal of Cassius. I hate the cruelty of Draco, who punished the Lightest and Smallest offence with death,
so I would haue all those that are to punish offenders, to temper mercy and iustice together, that too much leuitie doe not derogate from their authority,
so I would have all those that Are to Punish offenders, to temper mercy and Justice together, that too much levity do not derogate from their Authority,
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And this was the commandement of the Lord himselfe, that if a wicked man were found worthy to be beaten, the Iudge should cause him to lie downe, and to be beaten according to his trespasse &c. And our Sauiour Christ hath taught vs, that he that sinneth of ignorance must be beaten with fewer stripes,
And this was the Commandment of the Lord himself, that if a wicked man were found worthy to be beaten, the Judge should cause him to lie down, and to be beaten according to his trespass etc. And our Saviour christ hath taught us, that he that Sinneth of ignorance must be beaten with fewer stripes,
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(b) And vnlesse this rule be obserued to proportion punishments according to the offences, they shall punish that with a scourge, that scarce deserue a wippe.
(b) And unless this Rule be observed to proportion punishments according to the offences, they shall Punish that with a scourge, that scarce deserve a wippe.
My sonne saith he, I beseech thee g ue glory to God, &c. Neither must he by any cruell course, make his torture greater or longer, then necessitie requireth.
My son Says he, I beseech thee g we glory to God, etc. Neither must he by any cruel course, make his torture greater or longer, then necessity requires.
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For when the delinquent shall see himselfe despised (as Moses saith) in the sight of him that punisheth him, it will bee a meanes to driue him to desperation.
For when the delinquent shall see himself despised (as Moses Says) in the sighed of him that Punisheth him, it will be a means to driven him to desperation.
And therefore a godly Father saith well, Euen one that iudgeth aright, must hold a ballance in his hands, in the one end he must beare iustice, in the other mercy.
And Therefore a godly Father Says well, Even one that Judgeth aright, must hold a balance in his hands, in the one end he must bear Justice, in the other mercy.
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He commanded, that he should be deliuered to Satan, for the destruction of the fl sh that the spirit might be saued in the day of the Lord Iesus The sword of iustice doth continually cut off many wicked persons for their due deserts.
He commanded, that he should be Delivered to Satan, for the destruction of the fl sh that the Spirit might be saved in the day of the Lord Iesus The sword of Justice does continually Cut off many wicked Persons for their due deserts.
I beseech you let me begi t at your hands (and who knoweth whether God sent me hither for this purpose or no) that you would adde this worke of mercy to the rest, which is more excellent then they all, that a competent maintenance may be allowed to some faithfull and skilfull Minister, who may take care of these poore wretches.
I beseech you let me begi tO At your hands (and who Knoweth whither God sent me hither for this purpose or not) that you would add this work of mercy to the rest, which is more excellent then they all, that a competent maintenance may be allowed to Some faithful and skilful Minister, who may take care of these poor wretches.
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For we see by experience, that they are nurseries of all vngodlinesse, and men that once come in prison, learne more villenie, then euer they knew before.
For we see by experience, that they Are nurseries of all ungodliness, and men that once come in prison, Learn more villainy, then ever they knew before.
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Whereas if there were a godly minister to teach and instruct them faithfully, it were to be hoped, that in their tribulation they would humble themselues greatly before the Lord their God, as we reade Manasses did,
Whereas if there were a godly minister to teach and instruct them faithfully, it were to be hoped, that in their tribulation they would humble themselves greatly before the Lord their God, as we read Manasses did,
yet let me so farre preuaile with you in this case, that there may be a man of vnderstanding and knowledge, set ouer the soules of them that are appointed to die.
yet let me so Far prevail with you in this case, that there may be a man of understanding and knowledge, Set over the Souls of them that Are appointed to die.
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So shall the blessing of those that are readie to perish, euen in this life come vpon you: and doubtlesse in the life to come, great shall be your reward in heauen.
So shall the blessing of those that Are ready to perish, even in this life come upon you: and doubtless in the life to come, great shall be your reward in heaven.
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All must be punished according to their desarts, one as well as another. Respect of persons is euery where condemned in the scripture. And first in iudging.
All must be punished according to their deserts, one as well as Another. Respect of Persons is every where condemned in the scripture. And First in judging.
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And Dauid in the person of the Lord reprouing the corrupt & wicked magistrates of his time saith, How long will ye iudge vniustly, and accept the person of the wicked? And Solomon in diuerse places doth the like.
And David in the person of the Lord reproving the corrupt & wicked Magistrates of his time Says, How long will you judge unjustly, and accept the person of the wicked? And Solomon in diverse places does the like.
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Hereupon the Apostle chargeth Timotheus euen before God, and the Lord Iesus Christ, and the elect Angels, that in executing the ecclesiasticall censures vpon wicked persōs, he should not preferre one before another, and that he should doe nothing partially. Wher he vseth two words of great signification.
Hereupon the Apostle charges Timothy even before God, and the Lord Iesus christ, and the elect Angels, that in executing the ecclesiastical censures upon wicked Persons, he should not prefer one before Another, and that he should do nothing partially. Where he uses two words of great signification.
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The first doth signifie to esteeme highly of some one man in respect of others, which is most intollerable in a Iudge, who must sit in the place of iustice, not to iudge of mens persons, but according to their causes.
The First does signify to esteem highly of Some one man in respect of Others, which is most intolerable in a Judge, who must fit in the place of Justice, not to judge of men's Persons, but according to their Causes.
Againe, the Lord commandeth, If there be found among you in any of thy cities, which the Lord thy God giu th thee, man or woman that hath wrought wick•dnesse in the sight of the Lord thy God &c. then thou shalt bring foorth that man or that woman vnto thy gates,
Again, the Lord commands, If there be found among you in any of thy cities, which the Lord thy God gium th thee, man or woman that hath wrought wick•dnesse in the sighed of the Lord thy God etc. then thou shalt bring forth that man or that woman unto thy gates,
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And therefore in some cases, it were not lawfull for the father or mother to spare their owne sonne, that was borne of their bone, and flesh of their flesh.
And Therefore in Some cases, it were not lawful for the father or mother to spare their own son, that was born of their bone, and Flesh of their Flesh.
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Yea there is not any bond of nature or of friendship, that should hinder a man from the performance of this duetie, according to that strict charge and precept of the Lord.
Yea there is not any bound of nature or of friendship, that should hinder a man from the performance of this duty, according to that strict charge and precept of the Lord.
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or thy wife that lieth in thy bosome, or thy friend which is as thine owne soule, entice thee secretly, saying, let vs goe and serue us other Gods, &c. Thou shalt not consent vnto him nor h•are him neither shall thine eie pitie him,
or thy wife that lies in thy bosom, or thy friend which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, let us go and serve us other God's, etc. Thou shalt not consent unto him nor h•are him neither shall thine eye pity him,
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thine hand shall be first vpon him to put him to death and then the hands of all the people, &c. And therefore, Asa, king of Iudah is commended in the word of God,
thine hand shall be First upon him to put him to death and then the hands of all the people, etc. And Therefore, Asa, King of Iudah is commended in the word of God,
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Besides, the Lord hath entitled and stiled Magistrates by the name of Gods, as Dauid saith, God standeth in the assembly of gods, he iudgeth among Gods. And againe, I haue said ye are gods, &c. And therefore,
Beside, the Lord hath entitled and styled Magistrates by the name of God's, as David Says, God Stands in the assembly of God's, he Judgeth among God's And again, I have said you Are God's, etc. And Therefore,
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as they communicate with God in his name, so also they should follow his example. Now the Scripture doth euery where teach vs, that God is no respecter of persons.
as they communicate with God in his name, so also they should follow his Exampl. Now the Scripture does every where teach us, that God is no respecter of Persons.
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nor taketh reward, &c. And Iehosaphat exhorting his Iudges that he had made, to the due execution of iustice, vseth Gods example as an argument to perswade thē therunto.
nor Takes reward, etc. And Jehoshaphat exhorting his Judges that he had made, to the due execution of Justice, uses God's Exampl as an argument to persuade them thereunto.
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And the Prophet Isaiah speaking of the kingdome and dominion of Christ, saith, He shall not iudge after the sight of his eyes, he shall not bee caried with outward respects to condemne or absolue any man without cause.
And the Prophet Isaiah speaking of the Kingdom and dominion of christ, Says, He shall not judge After the sighed of his eyes, he shall not be carried with outward respects to condemn or absolve any man without cause.
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then the poorest wretches that liue vpon the earth. Witnesse Pharaoh, Nabuchad-nezzar and diuerse others, whom God brought to confusion notwithstanding all their pride.
then the Poorest wretches that live upon the earth. Witness Pharaoh, Nebuchadnezzar and diverse Others, whom God brought to confusion notwithstanding all their pride.
and should you goe free? And speaking of the children and posteritie of Dauid whom he loued so dearely, as he promised that he would Neuer take his louing kindnesse from them:
and should you go free? And speaking of the children and posterity of David whom he loved so dearly, as he promised that he would Never take his loving kindness from them:
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Thus should it be with al Magistrates. They should labour to expresse this excellet vertue of him that hath called them out of darkenesse into his maruelous light.
Thus should it be with all Magistrates. They should labour to express this excellet virtue of him that hath called them out of darkness into his marvelous Light.
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They must suffer neither great nor small, one nor other to escape deserued punishment. They must take heede that for one and the same fault, some be not punished,
They must suffer neither great nor small, one nor other to escape deserved punishment. They must take heed that for one and the same fault, Some be not punished,
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It is reported by trauellers, that in Zante ouer the place of iudgement, where all causes both criminall & iudiciall are decided, there are two Latine verses written in letters of gold, on the wall, to this effect.
It is reported by travellers, that in Zante over the place of judgement, where all Causes both criminal & judicial Are decided, there Are two Latin Verses written in letters of gold, on the wall, to this Effect.
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At Athens the iudges called Areopagit• did sit in iudgement vpon causes in the night time, that no outward and occasion or respect might worke vpon their affections to moue them either to seuerity or to pitie, more thē the equity of the thing required.
At Athens the judges called Areopagit• did fit in judgement upon Causes in the night time, that no outward and occasion or respect might work upon their affections to move them either to severity or to pity, more them the equity of the thing required.
Here then are all such iustly reproued, as are carelesse and negligent in this respect As we see by common experience, that many ••hes in place of iustice, there is now much partiality If they be great persons and rich men that offend, they are seldome punished.
Here then Are all such justly reproved, as Are careless and negligent in this respect As we see by Common experience, that many ••hes in place of Justice, there is now much partiality If they be great Persons and rich men that offend, they Are seldom punished.
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If he be Cousin to we, as the saying is, if he be well allied, let his fact be what it wil be he need not sen•e, he shall neuer be called into questiō,
If he be cousin to we, as the saying is, if he be well allied, let his fact be what it will be he need not sen•e, he shall never be called into question,
For vnlesse their desire be satisfied, and the party whom they commend be absolued, by right or wrong, be his cause neuer so bad, they will be sure to sit on their skirts,
For unless their desire be satisfied, and the party whom they commend be absolved, by right or wrong, be his cause never so bad, they will be sure to fit on their skirts,
As we reade of Agisclaus, who when he commended a friend of his to the Iudge, he requested him, that if his cause were good, hee would absoule him for iustice sake,
As we read of Agisclaus, who when he commended a friend of his to the Judge, he requested him, that if his cause were good, he would absoule him for Justice sake,
Courage is the principall vertue, and the chiefe badge of a Christian Magistrate. When I•thro perswaded Moses to make and appoint rulers vnder himselfe, euer thousands, euer hundreds, euer fifties, and ouer tens.
Courage is the principal virtue, and the chief badge of a Christian Magistrate. When I•thro persuaded Moses to make and appoint Rulers under himself, ever thousands, ever hundreds, ever fifties, and over tens.
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The first thing that he required in them was this, that the should be Men of courage. And when Ioshua was appointed to succeede Moses in the gouernment of the people of Israel. First, Moses called him and said vnto him in the sight of all the people.
The First thing that he required in them was this, that the should be Men of courage. And when Ioshua was appointed to succeed Moses in the government of the people of Israel. First, Moses called him and said unto him in the sighed of all the people.
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Be strong and of a good courage 〈 ◊ 〉 would expell & •riue away a I cowardly an• fainthe •••••s, & cause them manually and strongly to execute iustice,
Be strong and of a good courage 〈 ◊ 〉 would expel & •riue away a I cowardly an• fainthe •••••s, & cause them manually and strongly to execute Justice,
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though there be neuer so many impediments to encounter with al. And herein the very h•athen men may be our S••lemaisters For if Solomon send the Slugg•rd to the pismire to learne instructiō,
though there be never so many impediments to encounter with all And herein the very h•athen men may be our S••lemaisters For if Solomon send the Slugg•rd to the pismire to Learn instruction,
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Phacion a great Magistrate in Athens when his son in law Charillus was to be endited for extortion, would not so much as be presēt there least his coūtenāce might haue procured him some fauor, assuming that when he tooke him to be his son in law, he hoped he would •e a good & an honest man.
Phacion a great Magistrate in Athens when his son in law Charillus was to be endited for extortion, would not so much as be present there lest his countenance might have procured him Some favour, assuming that when he took him to be his son in law, he hoped he would •e a good & an honest man.
There was a man of the people called Mardi, that had seauen sonnes, whereof the youngest being stubborne and dissolute and one that would not be reclaimed the rather taketh him,
There was a man of the people called Mardi, that had seauen Sons, whereof the youngest being stubborn and dissolute and one that would not be reclaimed the rather Takes him,
yea very •el For when I shall see him, that wrongeth & dishonoureth my family, put to death, Land the rest of my children shall liue with •eater comfort When the King heard this he highly commended the father,
yea very •el For when I shall see him, that wrongeth & Dishonors my family, put to death, Land the rest of my children shall live with •eater Comfort When the King herd this he highly commended the father,
& made him one of his Iudges, affirming, that he that durst so seuerely & so iustly pronounce sentence against his owne childe, would doubtlesse shew himselfe a sincere & incorrupt iudge vnto others.
& made him one of his Judges, affirming, that he that durst so severely & so justly pronounce sentence against his own child, would doubtless show himself a sincere & incorrupt judge unto Others.
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For if it did once appeare to the world that rich & mighty men should be punished as well as the poore & meane persons and that kinsfolke & friends should finde •o more fau•ur then those that are strangers, it would soone cut off all hope of impu•••e from all kinde of malefactors.
For if it did once appear to the world that rich & mighty men should be punished as well as the poor & mean Persons and that kinsfolk & Friends should find •o more fau•ur then those that Are Strangers, it would soon Cut off all hope of impu•••e from all kind of malefactors.
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And blessed be God, that at this time our eies do see the great care of his Maiesty to haue the •ād purged frō bloud, wherwith it hath been poluted,
And blessed be God, that At this time our eyes do see the great care of his Majesty to have the •and purged from blood, wherewith it hath been polluted,
nd the Lord strē•then t•e hart & •ā•• that most wort•y Lord chiefe Iustice that he •ay stil go forward vnpartially to cut off al those that had any ā in so foul a murder.
and the Lord stren•then t•e heart & •an•• that most wort•y Lord chief justice that he •ay still go forward unpartially to Cut off all those that had any and in so foul a murder.
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The Lord, commanded Moses that in the execution o• j•st ce, The righteous should bee iustified •nd the wicked condemned And Solomon saith, It is as great abhomination in the sight of od to condemne the iust,
The Lord, commanded Moses that in the execution o• j•st ce, The righteous should be justified •nd the wicked condemned And Solomon Says, It is as great abomination in the sighed of odd to condemn the just,
And the Prophet pronounceth as great a wo• against •im that Taketh away the righteous es of the r ghteous from him, as against him That iust•fi•th & absolueth the wick d for a reward The Lord hath pu• a sword into the Magistrates hand, but it is to this e•d, that he may Take vengean•• 〈 ◊ 〉 him that doth euill.
And the Prophet pronounceth as great a wo• against •im that Takes away the righteous es of the r ghteous from him, as against him That iust•fi•th & absolveth the wick worser for a reward The Lord hath pu• a sword into the Magistrates hand, but it is to this e•d, that he may Take vengean•• 〈 ◊ 〉 him that does evil.
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And therefore bee abuseth his author•t••, and abuseth his sword, if he turneth edge of it against the godly, and smite them that are vpright in heart, as Dauid saith.
And Therefore bee abuseth his author•t••, and abuseth his sword, if he turns edge of it against the godly, and smite them that Are upright in heart, as David Says.
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Among those se •en things which the Lord hateth and abhor• h, this is one, The hands that shed innocent blood And •auid saith, that the Lord himselfe wi•• make inquisition for blood. Sometimes innocent bloo• is shed vnder colour o• •aw But there will be at t•me,
Among those see •en things which the Lord hates and abhor• h, this is one, The hands that shed innocent blood And •auid Says, that the Lord himself wi•• make inquisition for blood. Sometime innocent bloo• is shed under colour o• •aw But there will be At t•me,
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And therefore, when the wicked brought the Prophet Ieremiah before the princes, and would haue had him put to death, he speaketh to them with great boldnesse.
And Therefore, when the wicked brought the Prophet Jeremiah before the Princes, and would have had him put to death, he speaks to them with great boldness.
Which came to passe accordingly Manasseh was a cruell murderer, He shed innocent blood exceeding much, till he replenished Ierusalem from corner to corner.
Which Come to pass accordingly Manasses was a cruel murderer, He shed innocent blood exceeding much, till he replenished Ierusalem from corner to corner.
When the yeare was out the host of Aram came vp against him, and they came against Iudah and Ierusalem and destroyed all the Princes of the people from among the people and sent all the spoile of them vnto the King of Damascus.
When the year was out the host of Aram Come up against him, and they Come against Iudah and Ierusalem and destroyed all the Princes of the people from among the people and sent all the spoil of them unto the King of Damascus.
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And to this purpose the Lord did threaten the Iewes, that Vpon them should come all the righteous blood that was shed vpon the earth, from the blood of Abel the righteous,
And to this purpose the Lord did threaten the Iewes, that Upon them should come all the righteous blood that was shed upon the earth, from the blood of Abel the righteous,
and he would haue testified his innocencie in the matter, they all with one voice took it vpon themselues, and cried out, His blood be on vs, and on our children.
and he would have testified his innocence in the matter, they all with one voice took it upon themselves, and cried out, His blood be on us, and on our children.
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And Pilate that wicked iudge, that pronounced that wicked sentence against him, to gratifie and please the Iewes, euen against his conscience, did not escape the reuenging hand of God.
And Pilate that wicked judge, that pronounced that wicked sentence against him, to gratify and please the Iewes, even against his conscience, did not escape the revenging hand of God.
In a word, we reade in the Reuelation that the soules of them that were killed for the word of God, and for the testimony which they maintained, doe crie with a loud voice vnder the altar:
In a word, we read in the Revelation that the Souls of them that were killed for the word of God, and for the testimony which they maintained, do cry with a loud voice under the altar:
or for breaking any of their superstitious ceremonies, the •either for blas••my, or drunkennesse, or whordome, of for mur•er it selfe? For though• man bee guilty of these sinnes, hee may haue a dispensation and a pardon:
or for breaking any of their superstitious ceremonies, the •either for blas••my, or Drunkenness, or whoredom, of for mur•er it self? For though• man be guilty of these Sins, he may have a Dispensation and a pardon:
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And others also that are no Papists, at least would be counted none, as farre as their power will stretch, doe most of all manifest their malice against the children of God.
And Others also that Are no Papists, At least would be counted none, as Far as their power will stretch, doe most of all manifest their malice against the children of God.
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If Haman desire to haue the whole nation of the Iewes destroyed, there shall not bee the least insinuation, that it is because they are the people of God: that were too grosse.
If Haman desire to have the Whole Nation of the Iewes destroyed, there shall not be the least insinuation, that it is Because they Are the people of God: that were too gross.
If the Iewes conspire the Prophet Ieremiahs death, the quarell must not be, because he is a faithfull Prophet of the Lord and will boldly speake all that the Lord commandeth him to speake: that were too shamefull.
If the Iewes conspire the Prophet Jeremiah's death, the quarrel must not be, Because he is a faithful Prophet of the Lord and will boldly speak all that the Lord commands him to speak: that were too shameful.
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When the Iewes were purposed to crusifie our blessed Sauiour the Lord of life, though they could find nothing in him that was a•iss• (for there was none of them that could truely rebuke him of sinne ) yet this they falsely pretended against him.
When the Iewes were purposed to crusifie our blessed Saviour the Lord of life, though they could find nothing in him that was a•iss• (for there was none of them that could truly rebuke him of sin) yet this they falsely pretended against him.
When the aduersaries of Saint Steuen sought ••••de the maine quarell was because they were not able to resist the wisedome and the spirit by which he s•ake.
When the Adversaries of Saint Stephen sought ••••de the main quarrel was Because they were not able to resist the Wisdom and the Spirit by which he s•ake.
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But yet they had another manner of accusation against him, namely, that he ceased not to speake blasphemous words against the holy place, and against the law.
But yet they had Another manner of accusation against him, namely, that he ceased not to speak blasphemous words against the holy place, and against the law.
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In like manner when Ananias the high Priest and the elders went about to put the Apostle Paul to death, they had as farre a cloake •or their vi•leinous intent as could be.
In like manner when Ananias the high Priest and the Elders went about to put the Apostle Paul to death, they had as Far a cloak •or their vi•leinous intent as could be.
And doubtlesse, wicked and vngodly men at this day, are not lesse ingenious, nor lesse malicious, to deuise false accusations agai st those that are most sincere,
And doubtless, wicked and ungodly men At this day, Are not less ingenious, nor less malicious, to devise false accusations again Saint those that Are most sincere,
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And therefore, let all those whom this may concerne be admonished, to wash their hands but with a purer conscience and a cleaner heart then Pilate did) from the innocent blood of all iust persons.
And Therefore, let all those whom this may concern be admonished, to wash their hands but with a Purer conscience and a cleaner heart then Pilate did) from the innocent blood of all just Persons.
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This noteth his speede and diligence in punishing offenders he promiseth to doe it speedily without delay, diligently without remisnesse, and constantly without intermission.
This notes his speed and diligence in punishing offenders he promises to do it speedily without Delay, diligently without remissness, and constantly without intermission.
vnlesse he doe constantly perseuere in the same And therefore in a word, not to insist any longer on this point, here is condemned the carelesnesse and remisnes of many Magistrates, who though they see lewd and vngodly persons, to rush i•to sin•e with impudent and shamelesse boldnesse:
unless he do constantly persevere in the same And Therefore in a word, not to insist any longer on this point, Here is condemned the carelessness and remissness of many Magistrates, who though they see lewd and ungodly Persons, to rush i•to sin•e with impudent and shameless boldness:
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And let them know, that if they faile herein in any respect whatsoeuer, they are lyabl to that curse denounced by the Prophet. Curs d he he that doth th worke of the Lord negligently and cursed b h• that when •od giueth him a commandement to kill, keepeth backe his sword from blood.
And let them know, that if they fail herein in any respect whatsoever, they Are lyabl to that curse denounced by the Prophet. Curs worser he he that does that work of the Lord negligently and cursed b h• that when •od gives him a Commandment to kill, Keepeth back his sword from blood.
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But sti l in the iudgement of the holy Ghost, they are all accounted wicked and vngodly persons that doe worke iniquitie. Our Sauiour Christ affirmeth it with as great earnestnesse as may be.
But sti l in the judgement of the holy Ghost, they Are all accounted wicked and ungodly Persons that do work iniquity. Our Saviour christ Affirmeth it with as great earnestness as may be.
All their waies are sinfull waies, and all their workes are wicked workes, and the Apostle speaking of the wickednesse of the Gentiles, he saith, They were full of all vnrighteousnesse, and then reckoneth vp a long beadrow of vices wherein they liued.
All their ways Are sinful ways, and all their works Are wicked works, and the Apostle speaking of the wickedness of the Gentiles, he Says, They were full of all unrighteousness, and then Reckoneth up a long beadrow of vices wherein they lived.
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but hee was hailed and drawne to it forcibly, by the strength of his corruption, and the violence of his tentation, euen as a prisoner is hailed to the gaile.
but he was hailed and drawn to it forcibly, by the strength of his corruption, and the violence of his tentation, even as a prisoner is hailed to the gail.
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And therefore, it is said of Dauid, that hee Did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and turned from nothing that hee commanded him, all the daies of his life, saue onely in the matter of Vrijah the Hittite.
And Therefore, it is said of David, that he Did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord, and turned from nothing that he commanded him, all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Virjah the Hittite.
The godly, though They fall seauen times a day, as Solomon saith: yet they rise againe, they renew their acqu•••tance, as oft as they renue their sinnes.
The godly, though They fallen seauen times a day, as Solomon Says: yet they rise again, they renew their acqu•••tance, as oft as they renew their Sins.
That which the Apostle speaketh of anger in particular, that a godly man will not suffer the sunne to goe downe vpon his wrath, that they practise in all sinne.
That which the Apostle speaks of anger in particular, that a godly man will not suffer the sun to go down upon his wrath, that they practise in all sin.
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but continually breake of their sinnes by righteousnesse, as Daniel exhorted that proud King of Babylon. But the wicked dwell and continue in their sinnes:
but continually break of their Sins by righteousness, as daniel exhorted that proud King of Babylon. But the wicked dwell and continue in their Sins:
as they draw iniquity with cordes of vanitie and sinne, as it were, with cartropes Yea they lay or heape sinne vpon sinne, as the Prophet saith, adding drunkennesse to thirst. And being by the iust iudgement of God giuen ouer and left to themselues, they fall from one wickednesse to another.
as they draw iniquity with cords of vanity and sin, as it were, with Cartropes Yea they lay or heap sin upon sin, as the Prophet Says, adding Drunkenness to thirst. And being by the just judgement of God given over and left to themselves, they fallen from one wickedness to Another.
And this the Apostle affirmeth, when speaking of the fruites of true repentance and godly sorrow, he saith, that it wrought in them great care, great indignation great feare, great desire, &c. We say in our common prouerbe.
And this the Apostle Affirmeth, when speaking of the fruits of true Repentance and godly sorrow, he Says, that it wrought in them great care, great Indignation great Fear, great desire, etc. We say in our Common proverb.
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They care not who seeth them. To this purpose Bernard hath a very excellent saying. There is this difference, saith he, betweene the fals of the godly and the wicked:
They care not who sees them. To this purpose Bernard hath a very excellent saying. There is this difference, Says he, between the falls of the godly and the wicked:
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If thou wilt make a trade of swearing, drinking whoring, prophaning the Sabbaoth, &c. it is no breach of charitie at all, to say that thou art a wicked man.
If thou wilt make a trade of swearing, drinking whoring, profaning the Sabbaoth, etc. it is no breach of charity At all, to say that thou art a wicked man.
namely, why the Prophet would be so carefull to destroy the wicked, and to cut off the workers of iniquitie, and that betimes, euen because he would preserue the citie of the Lord from the pollution of sinne By the citie of the Lord, in this place is meant Ierusalem which is also called The citie of the great King, because there the Lord appointed a place for the habitation of his name:
namely, why the Prophet would be so careful to destroy the wicked, and to Cut off the workers of iniquity, and that betimes, even Because he would preserve the City of the Lord from the pollution of sin By the City of the Lord, in this place is meant Ierusalem which is also called The City of the great King, Because there the Lord appointed a place for the habitation of his name:
as Dauid saith, speaking in the person of God, The Lord hath chosen Zion, and loued to dwell in it, saying, This is my rest for euer, here will I dwell, for I haue dilight therein.
as David Says, speaking in the person of God, The Lord hath chosen Zion, and loved to dwell in it, saying, This is my rest for ever, Here will I dwell, for I have dilight therein.
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First, because such places stand most neede, because there commonly is most vngodlinesse and impietie, by reason of the great consluence that is of people of all sorts ▪ and of all nations. Secondly, for example sake.
First, Because such places stand most need, Because there commonly is most ungodliness and impiety, by reason of the great consluence that is of people of all sorts ▪ and of all Nations. Secondly, for Exampl sake.
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And therefore our Sauiour Christ doth more vpbraide those cities wherein he had most preached, and where he had wrought most of his miracles then any other place besides.
And Therefore our Saviour christ does more upbraid those cities wherein he had most preached, and where he had wrought most of his Miracles then any other place beside.
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And thou Capernaum, which art lifted vp vnto heauen, shall be cast downe into hell, &c. This being so, let the Magistrates of this place chiefely be exhorted, to haue a speciall care of reforming sinne in this great cit•e, least other places by the example thereof be hartened and encouraged in euill.
And thou Capernaum, which art lifted up unto heaven, shall be cast down into hell, etc. This being so, let the Magistrates of this place chiefly be exhorted, to have a special care of reforming sin in this great cit•e, least other places by the Exampl thereof be heartened and encouraged in evil.
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And therefore, if this citie that should be faithfull become an harlot, if this citie be a bloody citie, full of lies and robberie, if London be disordered and wicked, it will be a priuiledge as it were to all other places to doe the like.
And Therefore, if this City that should be faithful become an harlot, if this City be a bloody City, full of lies and robbery, if London be disordered and wicked, it will be a privilege as it were to all other places to do the like.
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yet there will come a morning wherein he will arise to execute iudgement, and Shew himselfe from heauen with his mighty Angels, in flaming fire, to render vengeance on them that know not God ▪ and obey not the Gospell of our Lord Iesus Christ.
yet there will come a morning wherein he will arise to execute judgement, and Show himself from heaven with his mighty Angels, in flaming fire, to render vengeance on them that know not God ▪ and obey not the Gospel of our Lord Iesus christ.
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And howsoeuer in the conceit of carnall men, the Lord may seeme to deferre his comming: yet in the end, he will come in a day when they looke not for him, and in an houre that they are not aware of,
And howsoever in the conceit of carnal men, the Lord may seem to defer his coming: yet in the end, he will come in a day when they look not for him, and in an hour that they Are not aware of,
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Maluit Domitius crudelis in animad. vertendo, quam in praeter mittando dissolutus videri. Cic. in ver. lib. 5. Num. 12.3. Exod. 32.27.28. 1. King. 2.5 6.7.8.
Maluit Domitius crudelis in Animad. vertendo, quam in praeter mittando dissolutus videri. Cic in ver. lib. 5. Num. 12.3. Exod 32.27.28. 1. King. 2.5 6.7.8.
Tam omnibus ignoscere crudelitas est quam nulli. Sen. de clement. l. 1 c. 2. a Potest poena diluta exigi, non potest exacta renocari. Sen. de ira. l. 2. Sen de clement l. 1.
Tam omnibus ignoscere crudelitas est quam None. Sen. the clement. l. 1 c. 2. a Potest poena diluta exigi, non potest exacta renocari. Sen. de ira. l. 2. Sen de clement l. 1.
Vide ego quod •erat primo sanabile vulnus, Dilatum o•gae d•mna tu isse morae. Principiis obsta, 〈 ◊ 〉 to medicina per •ur, Cum mala per longas ••aluere moras. Ouid. de rem d. amo•is l b. 1. Et neglecta solent in cendia sumere vires H•rat. l. 1. Epist. 18. 2. Sam. •. 27 & 20.9.10.
Vide ego quod •erat primo sanabile Wound, Dilatum o•gae d•mna tu isse Morae. Principiis obsta, 〈 ◊ 〉 to medicina per •ur, Cum mala per longas ••aluere moras. Ovid the remembering worser. amo•is l b. 1. Et Neglecta solent in cendia Sumere vires H•rat. l. 1. Epistle 18. 2. Sam. •. 27 & 20.9.10.
