A sermon preached at the last generall asise holden for the county of Sommerset at Taunton. By William Sclater Batchelar in Diuinitie, and minister of the word of God at Pitmsiter
A SERMON PREACHED AT the last Generall Assise holden for the County of Sommerset at TAVNTON. PSAL. 82.6.7. I haue said ye are Gods, and ye all are sonnes of the most high.
A SERMON PREACHED AT the last General Assize held for the County of Sommerset At TAVNTON. PSALM 82.6.7. I have said you Are God's, and you all Are Sons of the most high.
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Their infirmitie noticed in their death, in their fall; both amplified by similitude or paritie; yee shall die like men, and fall like one of the Princes. First of the author:
Their infirmity noticed in their death, in their fallen; both amplified by similitude or parity; ye shall die like men, and fallen like one of the Princes. First of the author:
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I haue said. This dixi of the Lord for Magistrates office, sounds aloud in Scripture, in nature, in heauen, hell, the creatures, mans nature and conscience.
I have said. This I have said of the Lord for Magistrates office, sounds aloud in Scripture, in nature, in heaven, hell, the creatures, men nature and conscience.
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in heauen amongst Angels are principalities and thrones. And there is an NONLATINALPHABET, Michael the Archangell. Amongst the Spheres, there is one first moueable commander of all the inferiours with his motion.
in heaven among Angels Are principalities and thrones. And there is an, Michael the Archangel. among the Spheres, there is one First moveable commander of all the inferiors with his motion.
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Deuils haue their principalities, not onely ouer other creatures, but respectiuely amongst themselues: therefore it is said, the Deuill and his Angels, and Beelzebub the Prince of Deuils.
Devils have their principalities, not only over other creatures, but respectively among themselves: Therefore it is said, the devil and his Angels, and Beelzebub the Prince of Devils.
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So hath God tempered him in his fabricke and constitution, that we shall see in euery part of his nature something that rules, something made to be ruled.
So hath God tempered him in his fabric and constitution, that we shall see in every part of his nature something that rules, something made to be ruled.
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the minde ouer the affectuous part Imperium politicum. If nothing else euince it, that awfull submission to regiment, which conscience suggests to sauages, sufficiently proues it.
the mind over the affectuous part Imperium Politicum. If nothing Else evince it, that awful submission to regiment, which conscience suggests to savages, sufficiently Proves it.
As farre as that principle is heard of, that there is a Rex Regum, and Dominus Dominantium; where euer its knowne that there is a God that iudgeth the earth, its knowne also and receiued, that there are nominall Gods on earth, with reuerence next to the supreme Maiestie to be adored.
As Far as that principle is herd of, that there is a Rex Regum, and Dominus Dominant; where ever its known that there is a God that Judgeth the earth, its known also and received, that there Are nominal God's on earth, with Reverence next to the supreme Majesty to be adored.
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But ouer and aboue all this, it more then seemes that naturall conscience, amongst other common notions, hath receiued the impression of this principle:
But over and above all this, it more then seems that natural conscience, among other Common notions, hath received the impression of this principle:
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how else comes it, that (a few extrauagant natures only excepted) such awfull submission is found in all, to men of our owne mould? yet in our apprehension clad with such venerable maiestie, that the culpable scarce behold them without trembling;
how Else comes it, that (a few extravagant nature's only excepted) such awful submission is found in all, to men of our own mould? yet in our apprehension clad with such venerable majesty, that the culpable scarce behold them without trembling;
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First are they that out of a vicious disposition of their hearts, desire to liue as Iob saith they are borne, like the wilde Asse-colt in the wildernesse:
First Are they that out of a vicious disposition of their hearts, desire to live as Job Says they Are born, like the wild Ass-colt in the Wilderness:
That bruitish strumpet in the Poet quarrels at Gods prouidence, that hauing set no bounds to the lust of beasts, hath taught men to reuerence the bond of bloud.
That brutish strumpet in the Poet quarrels At God's providence, that having Set no bounds to the lust of beasts, hath taught men to Reverence the bound of blood.
and the fresh memorie of his vengeance vpon the Canaanites: the grossest Idolatrie, and most vnnaturall lust they are carried beadlong into. The reason is noted:
and the fresh memory of his vengeance upon the Canaanites: the Grossest Idolatry, and most unnatural lust they Are carried beadlong into. The reason is noted:
and limit all precepts of subiection giuen in new Testament, to Magistrates heathenish. Let vs see a little whether the ordinance were in likelihood temporarie.
and limit all Precepts of subjection given in new Testament, to Magistrates Heathenish. Let us see a little whither the Ordinance were in likelihood temporary.
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To bee short, if the ordinance were Iewish, what's the reason Paul reckoning vp the gifts of God for right ordering of the Church of new Testament, amongst others mentions gouernments, that is, gifts of gouernment? Questionlesse hee saw, that euen in state of greatest perfection among Christians, there were that should neede restraint by gouernment;
To be short, if the Ordinance were Jewish, what's the reason Paul reckoning up the Gifts of God for right ordering of the Church of new Testament, among Others mentions governments, that is, Gifts of government? Questionless he saw, that even in state of greatest perfection among Christians, there were that should need restraint by government;
It were strange that from Princes heathenish we should expect furtherance in godlinesse and honestie, and not rather from them conuerted to Christianitie:
It were strange that from Princes Heathenish we should expect furtherance in godliness and honesty, and not rather from them converted to Christianity:
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It remaines then, that notwithstanding those cauilsome exceptions of licentious Anabaptists, magistracie hath Gods ordinance to commend it to the perpetuall vse of the Church to the end of the world.
It remains then, that notwithstanding those cauilsome exceptions of licentious Anabaptists, magistracy hath God's Ordinance to commend it to the perpetual use of the Church to the end of the world.
Ye are Gods. ] The impertinencies of Hierome and Augustine in their Commentaries, extending the dignitie to all Christians, the circumstances of the text apparantly discouer.
You Are God's ] The Impertinencies of Jerome and Augustine in their Commentaries, extending the dignity to all Christians, the Circumstances of the text apparently discover.
tanquam in hoc Deum imitantes, saith Theodoret. There is one Law-giuer, saith S. Iames; hee meanes primarius. And yet of Princes, saith the wisdome of God;
tanquam in hoc God imitantes, Says Theodoret There is one Lawgiver, Says S. James; he means Primarius. And yet of Princes, Says the Wisdom of God;
yet such sure is their authoritie on earth supra seriem: without controll of any, saue of that Rex Regum. Colimus Imperatorem (saith Tertullian) vt hominem à Deo secundum,
yet such sure is their Authority on earth supra seriem: without control of any, save of that Rex Regum. We worship Imperatorem (Says Tertullian) vt hominem à God secundum,
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Gods by deputation, yee iudge not for men, but for the Lord, saith Iehoshaphat, the iudgements is Gods saith Moses. Magistrates are his mouthes to pronounce, his hands to execute it.
God's by deputation, ye judge not for men, but for the Lord, Says Jehoshaphat, the Judgments is God's Says Moses. Magistrates Are his mouths to pronounce, his hands to execute it.
Therefore Samuel being contemned in his authoritie, when he puts vp his complaint to God, receiues this answere, The people had not reiected him, but God Cuius scil. vices gerebat, saith Aquinas, de regimine principum. Gods by participation;
Therefore Samuel being contemned in his Authority, when he puts up his complaint to God, receives this answer, The people had not rejected him, but God Cuius scil. vices gerebat, Says Aquinas, de Regiment Principum. God's by participation;
The glorious maiesty of God hath pleased to cast on them, some beames of his own excellency, to make them venerable in the eyes and hearts of men. Yee haue heard your dignitie;
The glorious majesty of God hath pleased to cast on them, Some beams of his own excellency, to make them venerable in the eyes and hearts of men. Ye have herd your dignity;
Its true I confesse, this eminence of dignity is originally in the supreame Magistrate, yet is there a streame thereof deriued to his delegates, which yee are.
Its true I confess, this eminence of dignity is originally in the supreme Magistrate, yet is there a stream thereof derived to his delegates, which ye Are.
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Thus thinke, the higher the Lord hath aduanced you, the more he expects to be honoured of you. The rule is Leuit. 10.3. God will bee sanctified in those that come neere him;
Thus think, the higher the Lord hath advanced you, the more he expects to be honoured of you. The Rule is Levites 10.3. God will be sanctified in those that come near him;
Ye vtterly mistake the matter, if because yee haue the moderation of humane Lawes, yee thinke your selues exempt from strictest obseruance of the Lawes of God.
the utterly mistake the matter, if Because ye have the moderation of humane Laws, ye think your selves exempt from Strictest observance of the Laws of God.
Saith Paul to Peter, Why constrainest thou the Gentiles to bee circumcised? what compulsory worke had Peter ouer Gentiles? how constraines he them to circumcision? his gifts,
Says Paul to Peter, Why constrainest thou the Gentiles to be circumcised? what compulsory work had Peter over Gentiles? how constrains he them to circumcision? his Gifts,
and gracious carriage, had wonne him esteeme in the Church of God, and his example seemed a Law; therefore said Ierome truely; Coegit non verbo sed exemplo.
and gracious carriage, had won him esteem in the Church of God, and his Exampl seemed a Law; Therefore said Jerome truly; Coegit non verbo sed exemplo.
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yet more preuailed the example of you mortall gods to incourage to prophanenesse then the example of the great God of heauen and earth, propounded in the precept, to perswade the sanctifying of the Sabaoth.
yet more prevailed the Exampl of you Mortal God's to encourage to profaneness then the Exampl of the great God of heaven and earth, propounded in the precept, to persuade the sanctifying of the Sabaoth.
If none of these moue, weigh well, how according to rules of Scripture, the sinnes of others, committed by any our occasion, become ours by iust imputation.
If none of these move, weigh well, how according to rules of Scripture, the Sins of Others, committed by any our occasion, become ours by just imputation.
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if the burthen of other mens sinnes be added, committed by any our occasion, how can our soules but sinke vnder the weight to the bottome of the nethermost hell?
if the burden of other men's Sins be added, committed by any our occasion, how can our Souls but sink under the weight to the bottom of the nethermost hell?
the hearts and liues of your Lordships are to mee vnknowne charitie bindes me to thinke the best; and I haue learned of Salomon, not to blaspheme eminent Rulers, no not in my secret thought.
the hearts and lives of your Lordship's Are to me unknown charity binds me to think the best; and I have learned of Solomon, not to Blaspheme eminent Rulers, no not in my secret Thought.
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But shall I tell you what is obserued in our petty gods? our Dij minorum gentium: Mentior, if their liues proclaime not, that they thinke authoritie an immunitie from obedience to the Lawes of God:
But shall I tell you what is observed in our Petty God's? our Dij Minorum gentium: Mentior, if their lives proclaim not, that they think Authority an immunity from Obedience to the Laws of God:
That which we silly men call the language of hell, profane daliance with Gods name in common swearing, amongst our gallants hath the esteeme of Retorique;
That which we silly men call the language of hell, profane dalliance with God's name in Common swearing, among our gallants hath the esteem of Rhetoric;
What should I speake of that gluttonous bouzing, taken vp in great houses, as part of their deuotion? as Ambrose notes the beastly custome in his time.
What should I speak of that gluttonous bouzing, taken up in great houses, as part of their devotion? as Ambrose notes the beastly custom in his time.
If such be your liues, this your obseruance of that God that hath so highly aduanced you, take heed it proue not your portion at the last, that the wise man hath;
If such be your lives, this your observance of that God that hath so highly advanced you, take heed it prove not your portion At the last, that the wise man hath;
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Potentes potentèr tormenta patientur, mighty men shall bee mightily tormented. One thing more let mee adde on this ground, as more neerely concerning your Lordships:
Potentes potentèr tormenta patientur, mighty men shall be mightily tormented. One thing more let me add on this ground, as more nearly Concerning your Lordship's:
Ieremy in the search hee made in Ierusalem for a man, found goodnesse as rare among the great ones, as amongst the vulgus. The state of our time and Kingdome is not much vnlike. My counsell is this onely:
Ieremy in the search he made in Ierusalem for a man, found Goodness as rare among the great ones, as among the vulgus. The state of our time and Kingdom is not much unlike. My counsel is this only:
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Let neuer cauillers haue cause to say of our lawes, as Anacharsis spake tartly of those of Scythia, they are as spiders webs, the great flies breake thorow, the smaller onely are holden.
Let never cavillers have cause to say of our laws, as Anacharsis spoke tartly of those of Scythia, they Are as spiders webs, the great flies break thorough, the smaller only Are held.
For gifts, how professeth the great Iudge, that herein requires your imitation, a holy scorne of them? Thousands of Rammes, and ten thousand riuers of oile, none of these so precious in his eyes,
For Gifts, how Professes the great Judge, that herein requires your imitation, a holy scorn of them? Thousands of Rams, and ten thousand Rivers of oil, none of these so precious in his eyes,
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whether it be done prece or pretio, timore or amore, the sinne is the same. Pilate perhaps could wash his hands of bribes, not therefore of Christs bloud.
whither it be done prece or Precio, Timore or amore, the sin is the same. Pilate perhaps could wash his hands of Bribes, not Therefore of Christ blood.
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they haue also their meditations naturally affoorded from consideration of your dignitie. Consider it seriously, beloued Christians, you that haue to deale, whether by way of information, or testimonie, or howsoeuer.
they have also their meditations naturally afforded from consideration of your dignity. Consider it seriously, Beloved Christians, you that have to deal, whither by Way of information, or testimony, or howsoever.
The obligation of an oath is sacred, wherein you contest the diuine Maiestie, and engage your soules to his wrath, in case you deale falsly or fraudulently before his Deputies.
The obligation of an oath is sacred, wherein you contest the divine Majesty, and engage your Souls to his wrath, in case you deal falsely or fraudulently before his Deputies.
but withall cannot but lament, that the dreadfull name of the Lord of hosts should be so freely permitted to the prophane abuse of euery godlesse miscreant;
but withal cannot but lament, that the dreadful name of the Lord of hosts should be so freely permitted to the profane abuse of every godless miscreant;
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and shall neuer thinke the Kingdome secured from Gods wrath, till such time as wee haue learned to feare an oath. Because of oathes the Land mournes. And questionlesse that damned crue of mercenarie periuers issueth out of this damnable crue of common swearers.
and shall never think the Kingdom secured from God's wrath, till such time as we have learned to Fear an oath. Because of Oaths the Land mourns. And questionless that damned crew of mercenary periuers issueth out of this damnable crew of Common swearers.
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There are besides our superstitious Recusants the Papists, and the curious Recusants, the brethren (as they would be called) of the vnbrotherly separation, a sort of prophane, I know not whether I may say Recusants or Negligents:
There Are beside our superstitious Recusants the Papists, and the curious Recusants, the brothers (as they would be called) of the unbrotherly separation, a sort of profane, I know not whither I may say Recusants or Negligents:
men that our of a godlesse disposition, in very contempt of all Religion, forsake our assemblies. The liuing God is scarce serued with such deuotion in his Temple on the dayes of assembling,
men that our of a godless disposition, in very contempt of all Religion, forsake our assemblies. The living God is scarce served with such devotion in his Temple on the days of assembling,
Its Gods iust iudgement on them that haue not receiued the loue of the truth, to send vpon them strong delusions to beleeue lies, that they all might be damned that beleeued not the truth, but had pleasure in vnrighteousnesse.
Its God's just judgement on them that have not received the love of the truth, to send upon them strong delusions to believe lies, that they all might be damned that believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Lastly, (that no sort of men may lacke their portion) are they Gods Vice-gerents that are authorized to iudgement? Mee thinkes then they should tremble that haue to deale by way of aduocation or pleading, to giue patronage to an euill cause.
Lastly, (that no sort of men may lack their portion) Are they God's Vicegerents that Are authorized to judgement? Me thinks then they should tremble that have to deal by Way of advocation or pleading, to give patronage to an evil cause.
There is a childe by generation, the expresse character of his Fathers person: so Christ the NONLATINALPHABET, Vnigena, the onely begotten Sonne of God.
There is a child by generation, the express character of his Father's person: so christ the, Vnigena, the only begotten Son of God.
Children by semblance of maiestie and glory, as Gods liuely images in authoritie: so Magistrates and whomsoeuer God hath inuested in the glory of ruling power.
Children by semblance of majesty and glory, as God's lively Images in Authority: so Magistrates and whomsoever God hath invested in the glory of ruling power.
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Are they all in this sense sons of the most high? What say wee to the case of impietie? Suppose them impious, said Amarcanus. All title to dominion hath foundation in the grace of iustice and charitie;
are they all in this sense Sons of the most high? What say we to the case of impiety? Suppose them impious, said Amarcanus. All title to dominion hath Foundation in the grace of Justice and charity;
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Its prouidence, not grace, that disposeth ciuill titles: grace, not prouidence, that makes them comfortable. It is true in a sense, impious men are all vsurpers in whatsoeuer they enioy:
Its providence, not grace, that Disposeth civil titles: grace, not providence, that makes them comfortable. It is true in a sense, impious men Are all usurper's in whatsoever they enjoy:
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the aire they breath in, the earth they tread on, the meat they eat, the clothes they are warmed with, are not theirs; I meane by spirituall right, that can giue them comfort before God:
the air they breath in, the earth they tread on, the meat they eat, the clothes they Are warmed with, Are not theirs; I mean by spiritual right, that can give them Comfort before God:
yet haue they a title indefeisible amongst men, by birth-right, succession, election, or if there bee any other course that prouidence hath chosen, thereby to deuolue such titles vpon them.
yet have they a title indefeisible among men, by birthright, succession, election, or if there be any other course that providence hath chosen, thereby to devolve such titles upon them.
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hee that gaue the Empire to Marius, gaue it also to Caesar; hee that to Augustus, the same to Nero; hee that to the Vespasians the father and sonne, those sweete Emperours, the same to that most cruell and bloudy Domitian. And in a word, hee that to Constantine the Christian, the same to Iulian the Reuolt.
he that gave the Empire to Marius, gave it also to Caesar; he that to Augustus, the same to Nero; he that to the Vespasians the father and son, those sweet emperors, the same to that most cruel and bloody Domitian. And in a word, he that to Constantine the Christian, the same to Iulian the Revolt.
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If by tyrannie they vnderstand ordinate power degenerating into crueltie by abuse, howsoeuer Papists and some other Diuines giue libertie with cautions to throw off the yoke,
If by tyranny they understand ordinate power degenerating into cruelty by abuse, howsoever Papists and Some other Divines give liberty with cautions to throw off the yoke,
But God forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the Lords anointed, saith Dauid of Saul, a tyrant by abuse of power, though not by vsurpation. Their vnction makes them sacred:
But God forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the lords anointed, Says David of Saul, a tyrant by abuse of power, though not by usurpation. Their unction makes them sacred:
the subiect (they say) is absolued from his allegeance. I meane not to enter the question, whether Kings be subiect to that censure: its probably disputed both wayes.
the Subject (they say) is absolved from his allegiance. I mean not to enter the question, whither Kings be Subject to that censure: its probably disputed both ways.
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Yeeld that Ambrose did iustly with Theodosius in that abstention; for I professe I am yet to learne whether it were a compleat excommunication: but yeeld it ex abundante.
Yield that Ambrose did justly with Theodosius in that abstention; for I profess I am yet to Learn whither it were a complete excommunication: but yield it ex abundant.
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And who but he that hath sold himselfe to worke wickednesse in the sight of God, dares teach, that excommunication makes parricide lawfull to the childe? or that children are absolued from duty to parents lying vnder the sentence of excommunication? Or why should wee thinke it brings more detriment to authoritie in the weale publike,
And who but he that hath sold himself to work wickedness in the sighed of God, dares teach, that excommunication makes Parricide lawful to the child? or that children Are absolved from duty to Parents lying under the sentence of excommunication? Or why should we think it brings more detriment to Authority in the weal public,
That spirituall sword depriues of spirituall rights, that concerne the kingdome of Heauen, depriues none of his ciuill rights, which hee hath as a member of ciuill societie.
That spiritual sword deprives of spiritual rights, that concern the Kingdom of Heaven, deprives none of his civil rights, which he hath as a member of civil society.
The last thing remaines, the infirmitie of your persons: yee shall die as men. The originall is as Adam, which Ierome takes properly, others appellatiuely;
The last thing remains, the infirmity of your Persons: ye shall die as men. The original is as Adam, which Jerome Takes properly, Others appellatively;
It comes in, mee thinkes, as that stake in Pauls flesh, after his extraordinary reuelations, least he should bee exalted aboue measure: or as the voice of the crier following the tryumphers Chariot in Rome, eftsoones ringing that in the eare, memento te esse mortalem.
It comes in, me thinks, as that stake in Paul's Flesh, After his extraordinary revelations, lest he should be exalted above measure: or as the voice of the crier following the tryumphers Chariot in Room, eftsoons ringing that in the ear, memento te esse mortalem.
how prone wee are to conceit in our very nature something more then humane, because our persons are clad with diuine dignities, we see in plentifull experience.
how prove we Are to conceit in our very nature something more then humane, Because our Persons Are clad with divine dignities, we see in plentiful experience.
Herod in his magnificence admits the applause of the people, The voyce of God and not of man, till hee learned by experience that the wormes should eat him. That monster of men in Rome, puffed vp with successe of victories, attempts to imitate thundering Iupiter. Seneca scoffeth at his pride:
Herod in his magnificence admits the applause of the people, The voice of God and not of man, till he learned by experience that the worms should eat him. That monster of men in Room, puffed up with success of victories, attempts to imitate thundering Iupiter. Senecca scoffeth At his pride:
rather then to aduenture their soules vpon vncertaine hopes (as to them they seeme) of a better state in the life to come. I maruell not at it. Its their profession;
rather then to adventure their Souls upon uncertain hope's (as to them they seem) of a better state in the life to come. I marvel not At it. Its their profession;
and euidencing their no title to the comforts of Gods kingdome. This life they know; would God they knew it, either as Apuleius, or but as Augustine describes it.
and evidencing their no title to the comforts of God's Kingdom. This life they know; would God they knew it, either as Apuleius, or but as Augustine describes it.
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Inter casus ambulamus: Wee walke amiddest a world of casualties. Si vitrei essemus: Yet were our mettall but as glasse, lesse reason wee had to feare mishappes; but its much more fraile.
Inter casus ambulamus: we walk amidst a world of casualties. Si Vitrei essemus: Yet were our mettle but as glass, less reason we had to Fear mishaps; but its much more frail.
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This onely I beseech you consider with mee, Wha••oeuer eminence of dignitie God hath clothed you withall, •ee hath not exempted you from condition of mortalitie ▪ Yee shall die like men NONLATINALPHABET, in the eminence of dignitie, yee are like vnto God;
This only I beseech you Consider with me, Wha••oeuer eminence of dignity God hath clothed you withal, •ee hath not exempted you from condition of mortality ▪ Ye shall die like men, in the eminence of dignity, ye Are like unto God;
This one of the Princes hee conceiues to be the deuill, that prince of the aire, Lucifer the prince of the deuils, the prime deuil amongst the Legions of infernall spirits.
This one of the Princes he conceives to be the Devil, that Prince of the air, Lucifer the Prince of the Devils, the prime Devil among the Legions of infernal spirits.
As Lucifer, so shall ye fall. Non potest Angelica dignitas mortem recipere, sed tantùm ruinam. The deuill died not, but fell from the dignitie of his creation.
As Lucifer, so shall you fallen. Non potest Angelica dignitas mortem recipere, sed tantùm ruinam. The Devil died not, but fell from the dignity of his creation.
And the better to set before their eyes the horrour of their fall, and withall to preuent the securitie might arise from their present greatnes, he remembers them of Gods wrath and powerfull destruction poured out vpon the Princes of the Nations, which the Lord had cast out before their eyes, suppose vpon Oreb and Zeeb, Zebah and Zalmunnah, whose ouerthrow to like purpose the Prophet mentions in the next following Psalme.
And the better to Set before their eyes the horror of their fallen, and withal to prevent the security might arise from their present greatness, he remembers them of God's wrath and powerful destruction poured out upon the Princes of the nations, which the Lord had cast out before their eyes, suppose upon Oreb and Zeeb, Zebah and Zalmunnah, whose overthrow to like purpose the Prophet mentions in the next following Psalm.
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Consent of Scriptures for like threatnings reade at your leisure, Mich. 3.9.11.12. Zeph. 3.3.4. Ezek. 22.27.31. Others many you may obserue as you reade. Executions perhaps will more moue;
Consent of Scriptures for like threatenings read At your leisure, Mich. 3.9.11.12. Zephaniah 3.3.4. Ezekiel 22.27.31. Others many you may observe as you read. Executions perhaps will more move;
But remember, 1. that in iniustice as in other sinnes, the downfall is headlong, and men once giuing reines to themselues in euill, know no stay till they come to extremities. 2. Besides, where the fact is not so foule in it selfe, circumstances may make the iniustice as damnable in vs. These are examples of Gods immediate executions:
But Remember, 1. that in injustice as in other Sins, the downfall is headlong, and men once giving reins to themselves in evil, know no stay till they come to extremities. 2. Beside, where the fact is not so foul in it self, Circumstances may make the injustice as damnable in us These Are Examples of God's immediate executions:
and spread vpon the iudgement seat as a carpet or hangings, his sonne to sit in the fathers Throne so adorned, that he and al posteritie might feare for euer to peruert iustice,
and spread upon the judgement seat as a carpet or hangings, his son to fit in the Father's Throne so adorned, that he and all posterity might Fear for ever to pervert Justice,
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