The dovvnefall of Shebna together with an application to the bloudie Gowrie of Scotland. As it was deliuered in two seuerall sermons of that occasion, in S. Maries Church in Oxford. And now published for a warning to all ill-affected Ogiluiests: vt quorum exitus perhorrescunt, eorum facta non imitentur. By I.S.
yet such is his patience and longanimitie, that now and then, as the wise man saith, dissimulat peccata hominum , he dissembleth and seemeth not to see the sinnes of men.
yet such is his patience and longanimity, that now and then, as the wise man Says, dissimulate Peccata hominum, he dissembleth and seems not to see the Sins of men.
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and the day of trouble and time prefixt expired, ere he proceeded in iudgment with the Princes of Iuda. And Shebna in my text by his many impieties and wicked machinations euen turned his patience into fury ere he sent our Prophet vnto him to threaten his ruine.
and the day of trouble and time prefixed expired, ere he proceeded in judgement with the Princes of Iuda. And Shebna in my text by his many impieties and wicked machinations even turned his patience into fury ere he sent our Prophet unto him to threaten his ruin.
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and kept the height of the hilles, and was (to vse our Prophets words in the fiue and twentieth verse of this Chapter) as a naile fastned in a sure place,
and kept the height of the hills, and was (to use our prophets words in the fiue and twentieth verse of this Chapter) as a nail fastened in a sure place,
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goe wee no further then to the title heere giuen him, and the bare signification of the name it selfe, wee shall finde, that as was his name, so was hee:
go we no further then to the title Here given him, and the bore signification of the name it self, we shall find, that as was his name, so was he:
and therefore among his other vices, which doubtlesse were many and great (as you shall heare anon) the holy Ghost in the one and twentieth verse of this Chapter, plalnly specifieth the malice and spleene which hee bare vnto good Eliachim; and to regret and gall him the more, it is recorded as a parcell of his punishment, that whereas hee laboured to supplant Eliachim, and bring him into disgrace with the Prince and State, Eliachim should be aduanced, and that in Shebna roome:
and Therefore among his other vices, which doubtless were many and great (as you shall hear anon) the holy Ghost in the one and twentieth verse of this Chapter, plalnly specifieth the malice and spleen which he bore unto good Eliakim; and to regret and Gall him the more, it is recorded as a parcel of his punishment, that whereas he laboured to supplant Eliakim, and bring him into disgrace with the Prince and State, Eliakim should be advanced, and that in Shebna room:
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In which sense it is vsed the first of Kings, the first Chapter, and second verse, where it is said that the seruants of Dauid perceiuing a decay of nature,
In which sense it is used the First of Kings, the First Chapter, and second verse, where it is said that the Servants of David perceiving a decay of nature,
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and that his vitall heat was well-nigh spent, they brought a young Virgin vnto him, NONLATINALPHABET & sit ei proficiens, foueat cum, let her cherish him.
and that his vital heat was well-nigh spent, they brought a young Virgae unto him, & sit ei proficiens, foveat cum, let her cherish him.
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and by his reuelling and banquetting and royall entertainment and other his more secret practises indeered the loues and affections of the Assyrians and Aegyptians, but especially of the false and hollow-hearted people and naturall subiects of Ezechia vnto him, in such sort,
and by his revelling and banqueting and royal entertainment and other his more secret practises endeared the loves and affections of the Assyrians and egyptians, but especially of the false and hollowhearted people and natural Subjects of Hezekiah unto him, in such sort,
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the one, being meane, base and obscure, the other, lewd, wicked and vngodly, no way likely to rise in so good and well ordered an estate, as this of Iudah.
the one, being mean, base and Obscure, the other, lewd, wicked and ungodly, no Way likely to rise in so good and well ordered an estate, as this of Iudah.
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For whereas there are but two courses, which Princes generally take with such as hold not correspondence with them, either to disgrace and casheir them quite,
For whereas there Are but two courses, which Princes generally take with such as hold not correspondence with them, either to disgrace and casheir them quite,
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you haue many imbrace the former, and Dauid himselfe though abused by a false and slandering fugitiue could hardly brooke Mephibosheth: wherefore wentest not thou with me Mephibosheth? Yet this good King tooke the fairest and most charitable course,
you have many embrace the former, and David himself though abused by a false and slandering fugitive could hardly brook Mephibosheth: Wherefore wentest not thou with me Mephibosheth? Yet this good King took the Fairest and most charitable course,
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And this will euidently appeare, if you will be pleased to take a view of the place which Shebna now held vnder Ezechiah, and of the great accompt which this good King made of him and of his seruice.
And this will evidently appear, if you will be pleased to take a view of the place which Shebna now held under Hezekiah, and of the great account which this good King made of him and of his service.
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or whether he were Scriba honorarius, principall Secretary, as the storie hath it, the 2 of Kings at the 18. or, whether he were keeper of the Rolles, or, Master of Requests, as else-where our Prophet seemes to imply, Isaiah 36.3.
or whither he were Scribe honorarius, principal Secretary, as the story hath it, the 2 of Kings At the 18. or, whither he were keeper of the Rolls, or, Master of Requests, as elsewhere our Prophet seems to imply, Isaiah 36.3.
and indeed raised to that height of honor, or at least continued at that height of honor (vntill he deserued the contrary) as that higher hee could not goe, euen so high quantum potuit esse viri saith one,
and indeed raised to that height of honour, or At least continued At that height of honour (until he deserved the contrary) as that higher he could not go, even so high quantum Potuit esse viri Says one,
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He was secundus à Rege, the Kings right hand, and as it should seeme by the description of Eliachims power and authoritie, who succeeded Shebna both in place and greatnesse, he had the very key of Dauid, and bare such sway,
He was secundus à Rege, the Kings right hand, and as it should seem by the description of Eliachims power and Authority, who succeeded Shebna both in place and greatness, he had the very key of David, and bore such sway,
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The King for aduice, the people for dependance, and there was no one thing done, either in Church or Common wealth, either at home or abroad, that Shebna was not priuy too:
The King for Advice, the people for dependence, and there was no one thing done, either in Church or Common wealth, either At home or abroad, that Shebna was not privy too:
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when I consider either the place that Shebna bare in the common wealth, or the good opinion shall I say? nay, the strong confidence, trust and repose, which Ezechiah had in him;
when I Consider either the place that Shebna bore in the Common wealth, or the good opinion shall I say? nay, the strong confidence, trust and repose, which Hezekiah had in him;
mee thinks I heare Ezechiah speake vnto Shebna as Pharaoh vnto Ioseph, Thou shalt be ouer mine house and of thy word shall all my people be armed, onely in the Kings throne will I be aboue thee. Gen. 41.40. Mee thinkes hee no lesse respected him, then Assuerus did Mordecay in the sixt of Ester at the 8 verse:
me thinks I hear Hezekiah speak unto Shebna as Pharaoh unto Ioseph, Thou shalt be over mine house and of thy word shall all my people be armed, only in the Kings throne will I be above thee. Gen. 41.40. Me thinks he no less respected him, then Assuerus did Mordecai in the sixt of Ester At the 8 verse:
and what possibly can you name should be done to the man whom the King would honor, that was not done to Shebna. Hee had honor, wealth, power, command,
and what possibly can you name should be done to the man whom the King would honour, that was not done to Shebna. He had honour, wealth, power, command,
but now drawne aloft by the beames of the Princes fauour, vanisht; and how quickly his good seruice (as Lewis the XI. King of France was wont to say) vtterly vndid him (so that, quem vidit veniens dies superbum, Hunc vidit fugiens dies iacentem.
but now drawn aloft by the beams of the Princes favour, vanished; and how quickly his good service (as Lewis the XI. King of France was wont to say) utterly undid him (so that, Whom vidit veniens dies superbum, Hunc vidit fugiens dies iacentem.
For, Shebna looking vpon these blessings of God and fauors of his Prince, as Swine vpon maste, neuer lifting vp his heart or entertayning so much as a thankfull thought from whence they fell,
For, Shebna looking upon these blessings of God and favors of his Prince, as Swine upon mast, never lifting up his heart or entertaining so much as a thankful Thought from whence they fell,
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and therefore he sends our Prophet here, and giues him in charge without any the least delay or preadmonition whatsoeuer, to lay the axe vnto the roote of the tree and smite home.
and Therefore he sends our Prophet Here, and gives him in charge without any the least Delay or preadmonition whatsoever, to lay the axe unto the root of the tree and smite home.
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The vse whereof may be that in the Psalmist, Man being in honor hath no vnderstanding, hee is like to beasts that perish. Psal. 49.13. especially that man that riseth from a low and meane estate, none more insolent, none more ingratefull, none greater despisers of others, magnifiers of themselues.
The use whereof may be that in the Psalmist, Man being in honour hath no understanding, he is like to beasts that perish. Psalm 49.13. especially that man that Riseth from a low and mean estate, none more insolent, none more ingrateful, none greater despisers of Others, magnifiers of themselves.
Whereas such is the impotencie and weaknesse of many, that obserue it when you will, you shall seldome see men base by birth, base by descent, base by education,
Whereas such is the impotency and weakness of many, that observe it when you will, you shall seldom see men base by birth, base by descent, base by education,
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And this shall suffice to haue been spoken of the qualitie of his person, what he was. I come now by your good fauour, to the nature of his offence, what he did. Go get thee vnto this Treasurer euen vnto Shebna which is ouer the house, & say.
And this shall suffice to have been spoken of the quality of his person, what he was. I come now by your good favour, to the nature of his offence, what he did. Go get thee unto this Treasurer even unto Shebna which is over the house, & say.
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but being found out it will appeare to be a maruellous great one, no lesse then Treason, a transcendent Treason, and euery way deseruing the seuerest punishment.
but being found out it will appear to be a marvelous great one, no less then Treason, a transcendent Treason, and every Way deserving the Severest punishment.
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There are that haue taken great paines to finde out the sinne of Shebna, and they sticke not to charge him with arrogancie, vaine-glory, securitie, contempt of God and his Prophets, exaction, extortion, oppression, scandall,
There Are that have taken great pains to find out the sin of Shebna, and they stick not to charge him with arrogancy, vainglory, security, contempt of God and his prophets, exaction, extortion, oppression, scandal,
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Cyrill describeth him to be, elato animo, superciliosum admodum ac saenum in eos à quibus erat offensus, rapinis exultantem, sordido quoestui mancipatum, ostentabundum,
Cyril Describeth him to be, elato animo, superciliosum admodum ac saenum in eos à quibus erat offensus, rapinis exultantem, sordido quoestui mancipatum, ostentabundum,
Whether Shebna were guilty of any one or all these, I will not say, but sure I am when wee shall lay all these together, they will not make vp the full measure of Shebna his impiety, they will not amount to the offence of Shebna, somwhat else there was in all likely hood, which did exasperate God so greatly against him.
Whither Shebna were guilty of any one or all these, I will not say, but sure I am when we shall lay all these together, they will not make up the full measure of Shebna his impiety, they will not amount to the offence of Shebna, somewhat Else there was in all likely hood, which did exasperate God so greatly against him.
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Goe get thee to this Cercops (as they called Iulian ) to this subtle and wilie fox, to this Amphisbaena, this two headed and double-hearted serpent Shebna. So that did we goe no farther then his hypocrisie,
Go get thee to this Cercops (as they called Iulian) to this subtle and wily fox, to this Amphisbaena, this two headed and double-hearted serpent Shebna. So that did we go no farther then his hypocrisy,
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Inquire therefore I pray you of the former age, and call to minde ancient experiments, and they will tell you the guerdon and reward of an Hypocrite at the hands of Gods, did you euer see a rush grow without mire? or can the grasse grow without water,
Inquire Therefore I pray you of the former age, and call to mind ancient experiments, and they will tell you the guerdon and reward of an Hypocrite At the hands of God's, did you ever see a rush grow without mire? or can the grass grow without water,
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And therfore our Prophet begins with him as Achilles with that brauing and cracking NONLATINALPHABET, after a round and rough manner, by way of high indignation and great disdaine, NONLATINALPHABET? quis vnde hominum es? What hast thou to doe heere? And whom hast thou heere? that heere of all other coasts and countries, where thou hast least interest,
And Therefore our Prophet begins with him as Achilles with that braving and cracking, After a round and rough manner, by Way of high Indignation and great disdain,? quis vnde hominum es? What hast thou to do Here? And whom hast thou Here? that Here of all other coasts and countries, where thou hast least Interest,
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and canst not intitle thy selfe to any the least clod of earth, that heere I say, thou shouldest prepare and erect so rich and so sumptuous a tombe in so high and eminent a place aboue others.
and Canst not entitle thy self to any the least clod of earth, that Here I say, thou Shouldst prepare and erect so rich and so sumptuous a tomb in so high and eminent a place above Others.
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Adde vnto his Ambition, his Ingratitude in the 18 verse, where our Prophet calls ignominia domus Domini, the shame and scandall and dishonour of his Lord and Master:
Add unto his Ambition, his Ingratitude in the 18 verse, where our Prophet calls Ignominia domus Domini, the shame and scandal and dishonour of his Lord and Master:
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Adde therefore I pray you one sinne more, and then we shall come neere the sinne of Shebna: and that is, the vnreconcileable hatred, despite, enuy, detraction, wherewith he daily and hourely hunted,
Add Therefore I pray you one sin more, and then we shall come near the sin of Shebna: and that is, the unreconcilable hatred, despite, envy, detraction, wherewith he daily and hourly hunted,
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and persecuted honest and harmelesse Eliachim, still whispering and bussing in the eares of the King, some infamous slander or vnchristian surmise, whereby he might bring innocent Eliachim in disgrace both with Prince and people,
and persecuted honest and harmless Eliakim, still whispering and bussing in the ears of the King, Some infamous slander or unchristian surmise, whereby he might bring innocent Eliakim in disgrace both with Prince and people,
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neither he nor the deuill that set him a worke is able to say, what hath the righteous done? O this is one and a principall one, of those peccata clamantia, which as they oft-times pierce the tender hearts of Gods deare children, (the more their weaknesse and want of true Christian fortitude) so do they with all importunitie knocke at the gates of heauen,
neither he nor the Devil that Set him a work is able to say, what hath the righteous done? O this is one and a principal one, of those Peccata clamantia, which as they ofttimes pierce the tender hearts of God's deer children, (the more their weakness and want of true Christian fortitude) so do they with all importunity knock At the gates of heaven,
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and crie aloud for Gods heauy and vnsupportable vengeance on the doers of them. And thus haue yee at length a list of Shebnaes foule sinnes and offences.
and cry aloud for God's heavy and unsupportable vengeance on the doers of them. And thus have ye At length a list of Shebnaes foul Sins and offences.
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Shebna was an hypocrite, Shebna was ambitious, Shebna was ingratefull, Shebna was enuious and giuen ouer to those crying sinnes of detraction, supplanting, slandering, lying,
Shebna was an hypocrite, Shebna was ambitious, Shebna was ingrateful, Shebna was envious and given over to those crying Sins of detraction, supplanting, slandering, lying,
and what not, but yet we haue not named the sinne of Shebna, the particular capitall crime, the predominant sinne of Shebna which awaked Gods iustice and prouoked him thus in all seueritie to proceed against him.
and what not, but yet we have not nam the sin of Shebna, the particular capital crime, the predominant sin of Shebna which awaked God's Justice and provoked him thus in all severity to proceed against him.
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For all these which but now I named, hypocrifie, ambition, ingratitude, enuy, why they were rather peccata hominum, peccata Iudaeorum, then any appropriated sinnes of Shebna, they were sinnes incident to the corrupt nature of man:
For all these which but now I nam, hypocrify, ambition, ingratitude, envy, why they were rather Peccata hominum, Peccata Jews, then any appropriated Sins of Shebna, they were Sins incident to the corrupt nature of man:
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familiar to the people of the Iewes and cannot by way of denomination be termed the sinnes of Shebna. Insita est mortalibus naturâ, saith he, men by nature are wholy giuen to taxe and maligne vertue and goodnesse in others & pari dolore aliena commoda, ac proprias iniurias metiri and to take other mens benefits and blessings as much to heart as their owne proper iniuries.
familiar to the people of the Iewes and cannot by Way of denomination be termed the Sins of Shebna. Insita est mortalibus naturâ, Says he, men by nature Are wholly given to Tax and malign virtue and Goodness in Others & Pair dolore Aliena commoda, ac proprias Injuries metiri and to take other men's benefits and blessings as much to heart as their own proper injuries.
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And that was his sinne of Treason. Shebna was a Traitor, patriae proditor, which (as one saith) comes à prodendis consilijs hostibus: so that Shebna (as I verily thinke) reuealed both arcana dominationis & domus, secrets of State,
And that was his sin of Treason. Shebna was a Traitor, patriae proditor, which (as one Says) comes à prodendis consilijs hostibus: so that Shebna (as I verily think) revealed both arcana dominationis & domus, secrets of State,
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and secrets of Court, and most treacherously combined to betray Ezechiah and Ierusalem into the hands of a professed enemie and atheall miscreant Zenacherib, as hoping forsooth that when once Zenacherib should be vested in the Throne of Iudah, he would thinke on Shebna, and make him King ouer his owne Countrey at the least.
and secrets of Court, and most treacherously combined to betray Hezekiah and Ierusalem into the hands of a professed enemy and atheall miscreant Sennacherib, as hoping forsooth that when once Sennacherib should be vested in the Throne of Iudah, he would think on Shebna, and make him King over his own Country At the least.
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But when once he committed the sinne of treason, then was it high time for God, who as the sonne of Siracke saith, patient est etiam & redditor, to come downe and visit Shebna with a rod of iron.
But when once he committed the sin of treason, then was it high time for God, who as the son of Sirach Says, patient est etiam & redditor, to come down and visit Shebna with a rod of iron.
Shebna then was a Traitor, his offence Treason, nay, I added more, a transcendent Treason: For looke vpon the most hainous Treasons and bloudie assassinats in the bookes of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudah, and other faithfull stories in the word of God, you shall finde somewhat that will lessen them, and giue occasion of extenuation.
Shebna then was a Traitor, his offence Treason, nay, I added more, a transcendent Treason: For look upon the most heinous Treasons and bloody assassinates in the books of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudah, and other faithful stories in the word of God, you shall find somewhat that will lessen them, and give occasion of extenuation.
In the second of Ester you shall reade of a dangerous treason attempted by Bigthan and Teresh, vpon the body of an annointed King, the King Assuerus; where,
In the second of Ester you shall read of a dangerous treason attempted by Bigthan and Teresh, upon the body of an anointed King, the King Assuerus; where,
for what could not these mischieuous villaines doe, that were Squires of the body, and had the life and being of the King in their owne custodie? But yet if wee cast our eie vpon the obiect of their treason,
for what could not these mischievous villains do, that were Squires of the body, and had the life and being of the King in their own custody? But yet if we cast our eye upon the Object of their treason,
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but euen of Mordecay and the people of Mordecay. Heere now if you looke narrowly vpon the latitude of the obiect, Mordecay and all the Iewes, verily the crueltie of mercilesse Haman can no way be extenuated:
but even of Mordecai and the people of Mordecai. Here now if you look narrowly upon the latitude of the Object, Mordecai and all the Iewes, verily the cruelty of merciless Haman can no Way be extenuated:
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In the second of Samuel at the 15 we haue storied a foule and vnnaturall treacherie of Absolon against his father Dauid; where if we marke well the end he proposed vnto himselfe, to wit, the vsurpation of the Kingdome,
In the second of Samuel At the 15 we have storied a foul and unnatural treachery of Absalom against his father David; where if we mark well the end he proposed unto himself, to wit, the usurpation of the Kingdom,
or the meanes he vsed for the atchieuing of this his end, namely by stealing away the hearts of the people, sollicitando, pollicitando, (as Simo chargeth Crito in the Comedie) feeding their fansies with affable gestures and faire promises, by getting armes and militarie forces into his hands, by quarrelling the execution of iustice and course of gouernment, by deluding his father with a pretence of performing his vow,
or the means he used for the achieving of this his end, namely by stealing away the hearts of the people, sollicitando, pollicitando, (as Simo charges Crito in the Comedy) feeding their fancies with affable gestures and fair promises, by getting arms and military forces into his hands, by quarreling the execution of Justice and course of government, by deluding his father with a pretence of performing his Voelli,
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the Law should haue remained the same, the Religion the same, the gouernment the same, and there would haue ensued little or no inuersion, much lesse euersion of the state.
the Law should have remained the same, the Religion the same, the government the same, and there would have ensued little or no inversion, much less eversion of the state.
So that in all these, though dangerous and inexcusable treasons and murders in themselues, yet somewhat there is that a man partially affected may picke out to alleadge,
So that in all these, though dangerous and inexcusable treasons and murders in themselves, yet somewhat there is that a man partially affected may pick out to allege,
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But we must not thinke Traitors so foolish as the euent, or rather God (whose glorie it is to raine snares, fire and brimstone, and stormie tempest vpon the mischieuous machinations of treacherous wretches) in the euent and conclusion makes them.
But we must not think Traitors so foolish as the event, or rather God (whose glory it is to rain snares, fire and brimstone, and stormy tempest upon the mischievous machinations of treacherous wretches) in the event and conclusion makes them.
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And you shall neuer reade of any treason, especially such a compleat treason as this of Shebnaes, but it was attempted by such as were great promisers vnto themselues, confident of their wit, secure of the successe,
And you shall never read of any treason, especially such a complete treason as this of Shebnaes, but it was attempted by such as were great promisers unto themselves, confident of their wit, secure of the success,
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and then tell me if he carried not the matter dangerously, if hee did not as much a any man of his spirit and working disposition could haue done for the vtter ouerthrow of Ezechiah and the whole Land of Iudah.
and then tell me if he carried not the matter dangerously, if he did not as much a any man of his Spirit and working disposition could have done for the utter overthrow of Hezekiah and the Whole Land of Iudah.
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Thus Parry, more to prepare accesse and credit, then for any care had of her Maiesties person, the late Queene Elizabeth of euer blessed memorie, came to the Court, praied audience, discouered the coniuration,
Thus Parry, more to prepare access and credit, then for any care had of her Majesties person, the late Queen Elizabeth of ever blessed memory, Come to the Court, prayed audience, discovered the conjuration,
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but yet (as himselfe confessed) couered with all the skill he had, hee disclosed only so much as hee thought good and necessarie to ground in her Highnesse a setled confidence towards him, whereby hee might effect his traiterous intent with better opportunitie, and his owne safetie.
but yet (as himself confessed) covered with all the skill he had, he disclosed only so much as he Thought good and necessary to ground in her Highness a settled confidence towards him, whereby he might Effect his traitorous intent with better opportunity, and his own safety.
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Right so, Shebna tenders his seruice to the King his Master, ioines in commission with Eliachim and Ioah, parlies with Rabshakeh chiefe Coronell of Zenacheribs host, laieth out an huge summe of money vpon a costly and glorious Tombe,
Right so, Shebna tenders his service to the King his Master, joins in commission with Eliakim and Joah, Parlies with Rabshakeh chief Coronel of Sennacherib's host, Layeth out an huge sum of money upon a costly and glorious Tomb,
and close with Zenacherib, as being perhaps animated thereunto partly by the submission of Ahaz, who had sworne fealtie and homage to Tiglath Pileser King of Ashur, the second of Kings, the sixteenth chapter and seuenth verse:
and close with Sennacherib, as being perhaps animated thereunto partly by the submission of Ahaz, who had sworn fealty and homage to Tiglath Pileser King of Ashur, the second of Kings, the sixteenth chapter and Seventh verse:
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and partly also by the dishonourable carriage of Ezechiah himselfe, who vpon the first assault, brake out into a most base and vnbeseeming acknowledgement, I haue offended, depart from mee,
and partly also by the dishonourable carriage of Hezekiah himself, who upon the First assault, brake out into a most base and unbeseeming acknowledgement, I have offended, depart from me,
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Wherein tro you lay Ezechiahs strength, or what was there in Ezechiah, or the fence and munition of Iudah, that could encourage any man of that experience and vnderstanding that Shebna was, to stand out against Zenacherib? Lay it in the multitude of his people? Zenacherib had two for one.
Wherein tro you lay Ezechiahs strength, or what was there in Hezekiah, or the fence and munition of Iudah, that could encourage any man of that experience and understanding that Shebna was, to stand out against Sennacherib? Lay it in the multitude of his people? Sennacherib had two for one.
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But alas who knoweth not populi mobilem animum, & fi se ducem prabnisset Zenacherib, as hee saith of Ʋespasian, they would haue borne the same affection and demonstration of loue and loyaltie to Zenacherib, which now they made shew of to Ezechiah: it being true of the common people in generall, that they doe nothing vpon iudgement or any true meaning,
But alas who Knoweth not People mobilem animum, & Fi see ducem prabnisset Sennacherib, as he Says of Ʋespasian, they would have born the same affection and demonstration of love and loyalty to Sennacherib, which now they made show of to Hezekiah: it being true of the Common people in general, that they do nothing upon judgement or any true meaning,
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and therefore vpon a slighter occasion, and lesse danger, the Prophet saith, all were ouertaken with such astonishment, that none could hold a ioint still,
and Therefore upon a slighter occasion, and less danger, the Prophet Says, all were overtaken with such astonishment, that none could hold a joint still,
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As also in the originall storie it selfe, 1. Reg. 18. and in our Prophet at the 36. chapter you shall finde that Ezechiahs Embassadors craued this as an especiall fauour of Rabshekeh, that hee would not speake vnto them in the Iewes tongue in the audience of the people that were on the wall,
As also in the original story it self, 1. Reg. 18. and in our Prophet At the 36. chapter you shall find that Ezechiahs ambassadors craved this as an especial favour of Rabshekeh, that he would not speak unto them in the Iewes tongue in the audience of the people that were on the wall,
And lastly this plausiblenesse with the people, being (as Iunitus cals him) fautor & magister impiorum, and (as in all good confirmation we may ghesse) pullus & puppus, the minion and darling of the multitude.
And lastly this plausibleness with the people, being (as Iunitus calls him) fautor & magister Impious, and (as in all good confirmation we may guess) pullus & puppus, the minion and darling of the multitude.
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And now tell me whether this were not a dangerous treason, if we goe no farther then the author, who you see had made all so sure, that it was euen tempus faciendi Domino, high time for God to put his helping hand;
And now tell me whither this were not a dangerous treason, if we go no farther then the author, who you see had made all so sure, that it was even Tempus faciendi Domino, high time for God to put his helping hand;
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otherwise the power of Zenacherib without, the inconstancie of the leauder sort of people within, considered, Shebna went as neere as the wit of a man, actuated by the deuill himselfe, the author of all mischieuous subtiltie and deepe deuices, could goe, to compasse the ruine and destruction, not of one Assuerus, or a Mordecay, and those of his Religion; but of his liege Lord and master Ezechiah, and the whole Land of Iudah.
otherwise the power of Sennacherib without, the inconstancy of the leauder sort of people within, considered, Shebna went as near as the wit of a man, actuated by the Devil himself, the author of all mischievous subtlety and deep devices, could go, to compass the ruin and destruction, not of one Assuerus, or a Mordecai, and those of his Religion; but of his liege Lord and master Hezekiah, and the Whole Land of Iudah.
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sith (as one saith) domestica & familiaris Deo est hominis natura: and quicunque effuderit humanum sanguinem, per hominem fundetur sanguis illius: Genesis 9.6.
sith (as one Says) Domestica & familiaris God est hominis Nature: and quicunque effuderit humanum sanguinem, per hominem fundetur sanguis Illius: Genesis 9.6.
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they are the charets and horsemen of a common-wealth, they are Gods Lieutenants and Ʋicegerents on earth, and therfore the least contempt, the least sinister thought tending to their hurt, God takes as done vnto himselfe.
they Are the charets and horsemen of a commonwealth, they Are God's Lieutenants and Ʋicegerents on earth, and Therefore the least contempt, the least sinister Thought tending to their hurt, God Takes as done unto himself.
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so Shebnah his chiefe aime was at the King, and this King was Ezechiah, I say Ezechiah, so that here Shebna his treason appeares in it's full bignesse,
so Shebnah his chief aim was At the King, and this King was Hezekiah, I say Hezekiah, so that Here Shebna his treason appears in it's full bigness,
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The King asking him, how he durst molest the sea so? hee replied with a free spirit saith the Father, how darest thou molest the whole world? but because I doe it with one onely Galley-foist, I am called a theife, thou doing it with a great Nauie art called an Emperour.
The King asking him, how he durst molest the sea so? he replied with a free Spirit Says the Father, how Darest thou molest the Whole world? but Because I do it with one only Galley-foist, I am called a thief, thou doing it with a great Navy art called an Emperor.
And Lucan makes no scruple to terme Alexander a happy theife of the earth, — Terrarum fatale malum. Earths fatall mischiefe and a cloud of thunder Renting the world: a starre that strucke in sunder The Nations.
And Lucan makes no scruple to term Alexander a happy thief of the earth, — Terrarum fatale malum. Earth's fatal mischief and a cloud of thunder Renting the world: a star that struck in sunder The nations.
Conquerors then, whose right is their power, are theeues, and there is such an antipathie between the Conqueror and the conquered, that it is impossible for subiects of any good bloud truly and in heart to loue a Conquerour;
Conquerors then, whose right is their power, Are thieves, and there is such an antipathy between the Conqueror and the conquered, that it is impossible for Subjects of any good blood truly and in heart to love a Conqueror;
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whervpon it is, that the Politiques giue a precept, and their schollers put it in practise, A Conqueror, say they, must subuert and destroy all such as suffer great losse in that Conquest,
whereupon it is, that the Politics give a precept, and their Scholars put it in practice, A Conqueror, say they, must subvert and destroy all such as suffer great loss in that Conquest,
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and this from him Periander practised, when hee tooke out of the way the chiefe and noblest men of Corinth. This Tarquin the proud commended to Sextus his sonne,
and this from him Periander practised, when he took out of the Way the chief and Noblest men of Corinth. This Tarquin the proud commended to Sextus his son,
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when he cut off summa papauerum capita, and this Sextus accordingly put in vre, when hee caused to be massacred in their houses, all the greatest and noblest of the towne of Gabium. But Ezechiah was no such bloudy conqueror.
when he Cut off summa papauerum capita, and this Sextus accordingly put in use, when he caused to be massacred in their houses, all the greatest and Noblest of the town of Gabium. But Hezekiah was no such bloody conqueror.
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and hold them at their dispose, yet I rest assured that the vertue, worth and affable vsage of a Prince are they that gaine and keepe the affections of the people;
and hold them At their dispose, yet I rest assured that the virtue, worth and affable usage of a Prince Are they that gain and keep the affections of the people;
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And the Romans finding no other thing in that famous Leader Scipio, tooke occasion to blame him (saith Plutarch in his precepts of policie) onely for sleeping. For like as a little freckle, a little mole or pendant wart in the face of a man or woman is more offensiue then blacke and blew marks,
And the Romans finding no other thing in that famous Leader Scipio, took occasion to blame him (Says Plutarch in his Precepts of policy) only for sleeping. For like as a little freckle, a little mole or pendant wart in the face of a man or woman is more offensive then black and blue marks,
Memorable is that which Comminaeus sets downe at large in his 7 booke & 11. chapter, of Alphonso a rich and potent King, who for that he forced his subiects to feed and fat his hoggs,
Memorable is that which Commineus sets down At large in his 7 book & 11. chapter, of Alphonso a rich and potent King, who for that he forced his Subjects to feed and fat his hogs,
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The like befell Lodouic Sforza Duke of Millan, who by his great exactions and impositions (saith Guicciardin ) so exasperated his subiects, that when Lewis the 12. came against him, they forthwith tooke armes, killed his Treasurer, forced him to flie, called in the French and yeelded the towne and themselues to their obedience.
The like befell Lodouic Sforza Duke of Milan, who by his great exactions and impositions (Says Guicciardini) so exasperated his Subjects, that when Lewis the 12. Come against him, they forthwith took arms, killed his Treasurer, forced him to fly, called in the French and yielded the town and themselves to their Obedience.
Ezechiah was a good and godly King, vnto whom the Scripture still giues thi• testimonie, that he did vprightly in the sight of the Lord, according to all that Dauid his father had done, he trusted in the Lord God of Israel.
Hezekiah was a good and godly King, unto whom the Scripture still gives thi• testimony, that he did uprightly in the sighed of the Lord, according to all that David his father had done, he trusted in the Lord God of Israel.
A King and a King of the tribe of Iudah, vnto both which God had bound himselfe by so many promises and couenants as that he might as well faile to be what hee is,
A King and a King of the tribe of Iudah, unto both which God had bound himself by so many promises and Covenants as that he might as well fail to be what he is,
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as not to be a faithfull protector of Iudah, and of the stocke of Dauid, saying, I haue sworne once by my holinesse that I will not faile Dauid, His seede shall endure for euer,
as not to be a faithful protector of Iudah, and of the stock of David, saying, I have sworn once by my holiness that I will not fail David, His seed shall endure for ever,
So that here as in a mirrour you may see Shebna his more then Luciferian pride, his Gygantomachia, in that being a poore finite wretch, a Typhon, a vassall, a bramble, hee durst attempt that, which hee could not but know called in question, all those holy and faithfull promises of that neuer-fayling keeper of Iudah and of the line of Dauid.
So that Here as in a mirror you may see Shebna his more then Luciferian pride, his Gygantomachia, in that being a poor finite wretch, a Typhon, a vassal, a bramble, he durst attempt that, which he could not but know called in question, all those holy and faithful promises of that never-failing keeper of Iudah and of the line of David.
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what is this heart of man, how boundlesse the desires thereof? was it not enough for Shebna to bee glutted with the fauours of his Prince? was it enough for him (to speake in the phrase of the Poet) to detaine fortune captiue with all her treasures,
what is this heart of man, how boundless the Desires thereof? was it not enough for Shebna to be glutted with the favours of his Prince? was it enough for him (to speak in the phrase of the Poet) to detain fortune captive with all her treasures,
Otherwise his ambitious heart would pant and bray, and all this present greatnesse and honor wherewith he wa• now invested, would but increase his griefe, sinke him in Melancholie,
Otherwise his ambitious heart would pant and bray, and all this present greatness and honour wherewith he wa• now invested, would but increase his grief, sink him in Melancholy,
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Alexander the great (saith Iustin ) at his Fathers obsequies, commanded publique 〈 … 〉 done vpon those whom he had himselfe secretly imployed to kill him.
Alexander the great (Says Justin) At his Father's obsequies, commanded public 〈 … 〉 done upon those whom he had himself secretly employed to kill him.
Tiberius (saith Tacitus in the first of his Annales ) disavowed his commission giuen to a souldier to kill Agrippa, telling him that he should answer the matter before the Senate.
Tiberius (Says Tacitus in the First of his Annals) disavowed his commission given to a soldier to kill Agrippa, telling him that he should answer the matter before the Senate.
Iames Clement a Iacobine voweth to kill Henry the third of France, hee imparts his damnable proiect to Doctor Bourgoing Prior of his Couent, to Father Comelet and other Iesuits,
James Clement a Jacobine Voweth to kill Henry the third of France, he imparts his damnable project to Doctor Bourgoing Prior of his Covent, to Father Comelet and other Iesuits,
and to all the chiefe of the sixteene, and to the forty of Paris. All incourage him to his happy designe, they promise him Abbeyes and Bishoprickes, and if he chance to bee made a Martyr, no lesse then a place in heauen aboue the Apostles.
and to all the chief of the sixteene, and to the forty of paris. All encourage him to his happy Design, they promise him Abbeys and Bishoprics, and if he chance to be made a Martyr, no less then a place in heaven above the Apostles.
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This traitor thus incouraged, goes on, kills the King, and Paulus, Quintus spends a great deale of wit and inuention in commendation of the murther, it was rarum (saith he) inauditum, memorabile facinus.
This traitor thus encouraged, Goes on, kills the King, and Paulus, Quintus spends a great deal of wit and invention in commendation of the murder, it was Rare (Says he) inauditum, memorabile facinus.
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and what will you neuer giue ouer, saith Parsons, that personated traytor, your clamors and exaggerations, the Powder treason, the Powder treason: But tell mee if euer you read or heard of any that truly and in heart loued the traytor;
and what will you never give over, Says Parsons, that personated traitor, your clamours and exaggerations, the Powder treason, the Powder treason: But tell me if ever you read or herd of any that truly and in heart loved the traitor;
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Aske Liuie, and hee will tell you Agendo, audendo { que } res Romana creuit &c. by doing and by daring the affaires of Rome increased, not by these dull and heauy counsels which timerous men terme warie.
Ask Alive, and he will tell you Agendo, audendo { que } Rest Roman creuit etc. by doing and by daring the affairs of Room increased, not by these dull and heavy Counsels which timorous men term wary.
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Good God! of what mould are these traytors made? or what wombe bare them? what difference and disparitie there is between them and all good men? how infinitely come they short of the cruellest heathens? Wee read that the elected Saints of God haue wished themselues Anathemised razed out of the booke of life,
Good God! of what mould Are these Traitors made? or what womb bore them? what difference and disparity there is between them and all good men? how infinitely come they short of the Cruellest Heathens? we read that the elected Saints of God have wished themselves Anathemised razed out of the book of life,
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The most ambitious among the heathen, though they tooke an extraordinarie felicitie to imbrue their hands in bloud, to pill and depopulate whole townes and countries,
The most ambitious among the heathen, though they took an extraordinary felicity to imbrue their hands in blood, to pill and depopulate Whole Towns and countries,
Alexander wept for Darius, Iulius Caesar for Pompeius, Marcellus for Siracusa, and Scipio for Numantia. But so Shebna may be a King, Ezechiah, Ierusalem, and that g•orious kingdome of Iudah must be exposed to crueltie it selfe, to sacke and pillage,
Alexander wept for Darius, Julius Caesar for Pompeius, Marcellus for Siracusa, and Scipio for Numantia. But so Shebna may be a King, Hezekiah, Ierusalem, and that g•orious Kingdom of Iudah must be exposed to cruelty it self, to sack and pillage,
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nor so honest as to feare what could not choose but follow, though Shebna proposing to himselfe his owne aduancement runne on blindfold and spied not the many many inconueniences and mischiefes which would haue ensued, no nor cared not what might ensue,
nor so honest as to Fear what could not choose but follow, though Shebna proposing to himself his own advancement run on blindfold and spied not the many many inconveniences and mischiefs which would have ensued, no nor cared not what might ensue,
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yet the hurt that ariseth thereby much augments the venemous qualitie thereof, and thereafter as it doth dilate and spread and multiply to the preiudice and dammage of others, the more vile and dangerous and inexcusable must it needs be.
yet the hurt that arises thereby much augments the venomous quality thereof, and thereafter as it does dilate and spread and multiply to the prejudice and damage of Others, the more vile and dangerous and inexcusable must it needs be.
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And that will appeare by the predictions, threats, and forewarnings of that pseudo prophet Rabshekeh, who to make the people quake and tremble the more, sets before them the miseries and calamities into which they plunged themselues,
And that will appear by the predictions, Treats, and forewarnings of that pseudo Prophet Rabshekeh, who to make the people quake and tremble the more, sets before them the misery's and calamities into which they plunged themselves,
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and therefore if you will needs haue me set downe what would haue ensued, I most earnestly desire you to remember (as Tullie sometimes said in his oration for Flaccus ) the rashnesse of the multitude,
and Therefore if you will needs have me Set down what would have ensued, I most earnestly desire you to Remember (as Tullie sometime said in his oration for Flaccus) the rashness of the multitude,
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and how the Grecian Victors handled the matter at the sacke of Troy. Scilicet ignis edax summa ad vestigia vento Voluitur, exuperant flammae, furit aestus ad aras.
and how the Grecian Victor's handled the matter At the sack of Troy. Scilicet ignis edax summa ad vestigia Vento Voluitur, exuperant Flammae, furit Aestus ad aras.
And then, as there Aeneas tels you, To Iunoes Sanctuaerie Comes all the prey, and what they thither carrie, Is kept by choice men, the Phoenician, And dire Vlysses. Thither the whole state Of Troies wealth swarmes, the Gods, their Temples plate.
And then, as there Aeneas tells you, To Iunoes Sanctuaerie Comes all the prey, and what they thither carry, Is kept by choice men, the Phoenician, And dire Ulysses. Thither the Whole state Of Troies wealth swarms, the God's, their Temples plate.
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Or, if you will haue a more particular description of the dismall euent and bloudie effects which the vanquished of all sorts are sure to feele, take those which Caesar reckons vp as vndoubted fruits of Catilines conspiracie, in Salust: Rapiuntur Virgines, &c. The Virgins are rauished, the children torne from their parents bosomes, the Matrons made the obiect of all the Victors lust, the Temples and houses spoiled, all things turned to burning and slaughter, all places stopt full of weapons, carcases, bloud, and lamentation.
Or, if you will have a more particular description of the dismal event and bloody effects which the vanquished of all sorts Are sure to feel, take those which Caesar reckons up as undoubted fruits of Catilines Conspiracy, in Sallust: Rapiuntur Virgins, etc. The Virgins Are ravished, the children torn from their Parents bosoms, the Matrons made the Object of all the Victor's lust, the Temples and houses spoiled, all things turned to burning and slaughter, all places stopped full of weapons, carcases, blood, and lamentation.
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Or if this content you not, take that of Quintilian in his eighth booke: The flames were spread thorow the Temples, a terrible cracking of falling houses is heard,
Or if this content you not, take that of Quintilian in his eighth book: The flames were spread thorough the Temples, a terrible cracking of falling houses is herd,
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The children and the women howle, and the old men (vnluckily spared vntill that fatall day.) Then followeth the tearing away of all the goods out of house and Temple,
The children and the women howl, and the old men (unluckily spared until that fatal day.) Then follows the tearing away of all the goods out of house and Temple,
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But what need wee illustrate the effects of bloudie warre and victorie out of heathenish authors? Who hath not heard of the weeping voice of Elizeus vnto Hazael King of Syria, the second of Kings 8.12. I know the euill that thou shalt doe vnto the children of Israel:
But what need we illustrate the effects of bloody war and victory out of Heathenish Authors? Who hath not herd of the weeping voice of Elisha unto hazael King of Syria, the second of Kings 8.12. I know the evil that thou shalt do unto the children of Israel:
And this, if I conceiue any thing, had beene the deplored case of Iudah: this (if not farre worse) the euent of Shebna his treason, who all this while,
And this, if I conceive any thing, had been the deplored case of Iudah: this (if not Far Worse) the event of Shebna his treason, who all this while,
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as Dionysius (of whom Tullie reports in his third booke De natura Deorum ) who hauing spoiled the Temple of Proserpina at Locris, of Iupiter in Peloponesus, of Aesculapius at Epidaurus, because Proserpina drowned him not as he sailed to Syracusa, nor yet Iupiter strooke him in peeces with his thunder-bolts,
as Dionysius (of whom Tullie reports in his third book De Nature Gods) who having spoiled the Temple of Proserpina At Locris, of Iupiter in Peloponnese, of Aesculapius At Epidaurus, Because Proserpina drowned him not as he sailed to Syracuse, nor yet Iupiter struck him in Pieces with his thunderbolts,
But beloued, I beseech God of his infinite mercie, giue me grace, and as many as heare me this day (forasmuch as we are all of vs in proportion of the same minde, wee all of vs in our iollitie thinke wee may doe what wee list,
But Beloved, I beseech God of his infinite mercy, give me grace, and as many as hear me this day (forasmuch as we Are all of us in proportion of the same mind, we all of us in our jollity think we may do what we list,
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Witnesse this spectacle of Gods vengeance, Shebna, who not long since I my selfe saw, in the course and passage of my meditations, strong and in great power, spreading himselfe like a greene bay tree:
Witness this spectacle of God's vengeance, Shebna, who not long since I my self saw, in the course and passage of my meditations, strong and in great power, spreading himself like a green bay tree:
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Vidi eum super exaltatum, as the vulgar hath it, honoured and exalted aboue measure, eleuated and lifted vp farre higher then the Cedar trees of Libanus.
Vidi Eum super exaltatum, as the Vulgar hath it, honoured and exalted above measure, elevated and lifted up Far higher then the Cedar trees of Lebanon.
All that I shall need to doe, will be to recommend vnto your further consideration two speciall traces and steps of Gods iustice in punishing Shebna: whereof the first is the suddennesse of it;
All that I shall need to do, will be to recommend unto your further consideration two special traces and steps of God's Justice in punishing Shebna: whereof the First is the suddenness of it;
Nouit enim Deus suas comminationes conditionaliter esse intelligendas, nempe nisi resipiscant, saith learned Zanchius. As Ionas the third at the fourth verse:
Novit enim Deus suas comminationes conditionaliter esse intelligendas, nempe nisi resipiscant, Says learned Zanchius. As Ionas the third At the fourth verse:
But most pregnant of all other is that of God himselfe, Ier. 18. at the 7. I will speake suddenly concerning a nation or concerning a kingdome, to plucke it vp,
But most pregnant of all other is that of God himself, Jeremiah 18. At the 7. I will speak suddenly Concerning a Nation or Concerning a Kingdom, to pluck it up,
See how euery word hath his weight, how euery sinne beares it owne burden, and which is a speciall token of Gods heauie wrath and vnpartiall processe in iudgement, see how he meets with him in the same kinde.
See how every word hath his weight, how every sin bears it own burden, and which is a special token of God's heavy wrath and unpartial process in judgement, see how he meets with him in the same kind.
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and his mother was hewen in peeces and made childlesse among other women, 1. Sam. 15.33. Ralphe Lardein (saith M. Fox ) betraied George Eagles, a good and a iust man:
and his mother was hewn in Pieces and made childless among other women, 1. Sam. 15.33. Ralph Lardein (Says M. Fox) betrayed George Eagles, a good and a just man:
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and the same Ralphe afterward was attached himselfe, arraigned, and hanged. The chiefe of the Vault-pioners resolued to blow vp the Parliament with powder:
and the same Ralph afterwards was attached himself, arraigned, and hanged. The chief of the Vault-pioneers resolved to blow up the Parliament with powder:
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Right so fareth it with Shebna. Shebna to refresh his reputation and vphold his greatnesse, suppresseth Eliachim: God suppresseth Shebna, and raiseth vp Eliachim.
Right so fareth it with Shebna. Shebna to refresh his reputation and uphold his greatness, suppresses Eliakim: God suppresses Shebna, and Raiseth up Eliakim.
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And now to make some application, and to compare Shebna with Gowrie, and Shebnaes treason with the treason of Gowrie so farre as my knowledge of their like condition can parallell them together:
And now to make Some application, and to compare Shebna with Gowrie, and Shebnaes treason with the treason of Gowrie so Far as my knowledge of their like condition can parallel them together:
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Howsoeuer, certaine it is (to begin with that I first obserued in Shebna ) he was a man of note and eminencie, a man of maruellous comely deportment and behauiour, a man that had conquered the affections both of his owne Country-men and strangers in such sort,
Howsoever, certain it is (to begin with that I First observed in Shebna) he was a man of note and eminency, a man of marvelous comely deportment and behaviour, a man that had conquered the affections both of his own Countrymen and Strangers in such sort,
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as that notwithstanding a cloud of witnesses, the cleare and laudable depositions of sundry examinants, the Act of Parliament for the forfeiting of his estate,
as that notwithstanding a cloud of Witnesses, the clear and laudable depositions of sundry examinants, the Act of Parliament for the forfeiting of his estate,
and of his heires for euer, and which is instar mille testium, the all-prouident hand of God in opening the mouth of Sprot, and hailing him to the Ministers of iustice,
and of his Heirs for ever, and which is instar mille Testimony, the all-prouident hand of God in opening the Mouth of Sprot, and hailing him to the Ministers of Justice,
and causing him to be his owne accuser, and that an eight yeeres after, when Bour and Logan•, two other Conspirators, were dead and putrified in their graues,
and causing him to be his own accuser, and that an eight Years After, when Bour and Logan•, two other Conspirators, were dead and Putrified in their graves,
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But this I will boldly say, and it shall stand incontroleable till the day of doome, to the eternall confusion of Gowrie, that he was as much tied vnto his Maiestie,
But this I will boldly say, and it shall stand incontroleable till the day of doom, to the Eternal confusion of Gowrie, that he was as much tied unto his Majesty,
neither shall it be any amplification at all, or any the least straine of wit, to tell you that his Highnesse proceeding and carriage towards Gowrie was farre more gracious and charitable then that of Ezechiah vnto Shebna. For Shebna by the meanes of Ahaz was now thorowly acquainted with the course of gouernment,
neither shall it be any amplification At all, or any the least strain of wit, to tell you that his Highness proceeding and carriage towards Gowrie was Far more gracious and charitable then that of Hezekiah unto Shebna. For Shebna by the means of Ahaz was now thoroughly acquainted with the course of government,
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Secondly, Shebna (for ought we finde) during the time of Ahaz, and vntill this terrible inuasion of Zenacherib, remained in his allegeance sound and vncorrupt:
Secondly, Shebna (for ought we find) during the time of Ahaz, and until this terrible invasion of Sennacherib, remained in his allegiance found and uncorrupt:
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and therfore he could looke for no gracious aspect from his Maiestie, sith of so bad a kinde as Traitors are, it is true the souldiers said at the death of Maximinus sonne, there ought not to be saued so much as a whelpe.
and Therefore he could look for no gracious aspect from his Majesty, sith of so bad a kind as Traitors Are, it is true the Soldiers said At the death of Maximinus son, there ought not to be saved so much as a whelp.
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All instances and allegations omitted whatsoeuer, take that of Parrie for a pregnant president, from whom in despight of Pope or Deuill, the very aspect of our late right illustrious Queene extorted this feruent acknowledgement:
All instances and allegations omitted whatsoever, take that of Parrie for a pregnant president, from whom in despite of Pope or devil, the very aspect of our late right illustrious Queen extorted this fervent acknowledgement:
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When I looked vpon her Maiestie, saith hee, (and what maruell? for she was the most glorious creature of her sex that then breathed) & remembred hir many excellencies, I was troubled,
When I looked upon her Majesty, Says he, (and what marvel? for she was the most glorious creature of her sex that then breathed) & remembered his many excellencies, I was troubled,
But what should we goe further then his Maiesties owne experience? who thought by being gracious at the beginning, to winne all mens hearts to a louing and willing obedience,
But what should we go further then his Majesties own experience? who Thought by being gracious At the beginning, to win all men's hearts to a loving and willing Obedience,
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Yet notwithstanding so graciously dealt he with this vngracious Traitor, that for his sake he was content to dispence with the principles of morall wisdome,
Yet notwithstanding so graciously dealt he with this ungracious Traitor, that for his sake he was content to dispense with the principles of moral Wisdom,
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True it is that Saul, for reasons best knowne vnto himselfe, could not endure that any of his subiects that were diffident and doubtfull of his title, should so much as bee called in question.
True it is that Saul, for Reasons best known unto himself, could not endure that any of his Subjects that were diffident and doubtful of his title, should so much as be called in question.
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There shall not a man die this day: for to day the Lord hath saued Israel, 1. Sam. 11.14. And Dauid, so farre foorth as it concerned his owne person, was well pleased to pardon Shimei: Thou shalt not die;
There shall not a man die this day: for to day the Lord hath saved Israel, 1. Sam. 11.14. And David, so Far forth as it concerned his own person, was well pleased to pardon Shimei: Thou shalt not die;
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and after three yeares to meet with him for good and all, as Salomon: but freely and voluntarily, of his owne benigne nature and regall clemencie, forgiueth and acquitteth Gowrie, he restoreth him to his land, he restoreth him to his dignities, he nourisheth and bringeth vp two or three of his sisters, as it were in his owne bosome, by a continuall attendance vpon his dearest bedfellow in her priuie chamber.
and After three Years to meet with him for good and all, as Solomon: but freely and voluntarily, of his own benign nature and regal clemency, forgives and acquitteth Gowrie, he restoreth him to his land, he restoreth him to his dignities, he Nourishes and brings up two or three of his Sisters, as it were in his own bosom, by a continual attendance upon his dearest bedfellow in her privy chamber.
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And if all this had beene too little, he would haue giuen him (as it was said to Dauid ) such and such things, 1. Sam. 12.18. — Quorum si singula duram Flectere non poterant, potuissent omnia mentem.
And if all this had been too little, he would have given him (as it was said to David) such and such things, 1. Sam. 12.18. — Quorum si singula duram Flectere non poterant, potuissent omnia mentem.
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But O ignominia domus Domini! It is more then stupendious to see how all this wholesome nourishment, which should haue bred good bloud, turned to venome,
But Oh Ignominia domus Domini! It is more then stupendious to see how all this wholesome nourishment, which should have bred good blood, turned to venom,
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all this louing commemoration of so many binding benefits, no more mooued the bloudie butcher Alexander, then the ruthfull mone of Lycaon, fierce Achilles: but all this he heard,
all this loving commemoration of so many binding benefits, no more moved the bloody butcher Alexander, then the ruthful moan of Lycaon, fierce Achilles: but all this he herd,
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or as Balistae lapidum & reliqua tormenta, telorum (as Tully saith) eo grauiores ictus habent, quo sunt contenta & obducta vehementius, so grew this bloudy Alexander more violent and outragious.
or as Balistae lapidum & Rest tormenta, telorum (as Tully Says) eo grauiores ictus habent, quo sunt contenta & obducta Vehementius, so grew this bloody Alexander more violent and outrageous.
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Where (though I confesse it addes little to what hath been already said) yet to the dishonor of bloudy Alexander, I beseech you note how devoide he was of all manhood and common ciuilitie. For first;
Where (though I confess it adds little to what hath been already said) yet to the dishonour of bloody Alexander, I beseech you note how devoid he was of all manhood and Common civility. For First;
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whereas Lyons and Beares will take some compassion on a prostrated creature, this bloudy villaine, shakes of nature it selfe and sets vpon him as a bird in the snare, vpon all the disaduantage that possibly may bee, NONLATINALPHABET, naked of helmet, shield, sword or lance, which none but a bloudy Alexander devoide of all manhood, would euer haue done.
whereas Lyons and Bears will take Some compassion on a prostrated creature, this bloody villain, shakes of nature it self and sets upon him as a bird in the snare, upon all the disadvantage that possibly may be,, naked of helmet, shield, sword or lance, which none but a bloody Alexander devoid of all manhood, would ever have done.
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he must not die by the hands of a woman, which Abimilech held dishonorable, Iudges 9. Nor yet by the sword of his Page, which had been a thought better,
he must not die by the hands of a woman, which Abimelech held dishonourable, Judges 9. Nor yet by the sword of his Page, which had been a Thought better,
Now let vs goe on and see whether bloudy Gowry came any whit short of Shebna, for now all those circumstances, the end only excepted, must be renued againe,
Now let us go on and see whither bloody Gowry Come any whit short of Shebna, for now all those Circumstances, the end only excepted, must be renewed again,
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or tyre your patience, or spend my breath in charging him with all those sinnes of Shebna, though I make no doubt but hee that was so giuen to Magique operatiue by birth and many yeeres descent and much practise, was guilty of all or more, or worse then those.
or tyre your patience, or spend my breath in charging him with all those Sins of Shebna, though I make no doubt but he that was so given to Magic operative by birth and many Years descent and much practice, was guilty of all or more, or Worse then those.
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but I forbeare to speake what we all know, for what haue I to doe with other nations? Onely by the way you may remember what Rind vnder his hand sets downe, that in those parts where Gowrie was they would giue sundry folkes Breues.
but I forbear to speak what we all know, for what have I to do with other Nations? Only by the Way you may Remember what Rind under his hand sets down, that in those parts where Gowrie was they would give sundry folks Breves.
men, whom that triple-crowned Monarch vseth as the Romane Emperors those they called agentes in rebus all his spies, intelligencers and informers, with whom an honest heart cannot well conuerse.
men, whom that triple-crowned Monarch uses as the Roman Emperor's those they called agents in rebus all his spies, intelligencers and informers, with whom an honest heart cannot well converse.
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and made eye-witnesses of that which their hearts could not beleeue ( Plausibilitie being as you know alwaies the forerunner and harbinger of ambitious and swelling thoughts) these and the like,
and made Eyewitnesses of that which their hearts could not believe (Plausibility being as you know always the forerunner and harbinger of ambitious and swelling thoughts) these and the like,
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as the lowing of the Oxen which Samuel heard, and as the bleating of the Sheep, crying in mine eares, makes me more then suspitious, that there was in Gowries treason somewhat that the world cannot as yet iudge of,
as the lowing of the Oxen which Samuel herd, and as the bleating of the Sheep, crying in mine ears, makes me more then suspicious, that there was in Gowries treason somewhat that the world cannot as yet judge of,
Secondly, Restalrig (that is to say a perfect Gowrie ) (for they two had but one heart between them) hee calls vpon him, My Lord you must be circumspect with your brother, that he be not rash in any speeches;
Secondly, Restalrig (that is to say a perfect Gowrie) (for they two had but one heart between them) he calls upon him, My Lord you must be circumspect with your brother, that he be not rash in any Speeches;
What? such secrecies? such vowes? such coniurations? such protestations? as farre as their soules and the damnation of their soules came to? and yet this a silly plot? no, no, I will graunt as much as he that is most incredulous shall or can vrge,
What? such secrecies? such vows? such conjurations? such protestations? as Far as their Souls and the damnation of their Souls Come to? and yet this a silly plot? no, no, I will grant as much as he that is most incredulous shall or can urge,
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I grant it was sencelesse for Alexander to thinke that a pot of drosse should haue any adamantine vertue in it to draw bounty it selfe to Gowrie his house:
I grant it was senseless for Alexander to think that a pot of dross should have any adamantine virtue in it to draw bounty it self to Gowrie his house:
I grant, it was sencelesse for him to thinke that Curtesie or rather Glauering, bowing his head vnder his Maiesties knee could worke vpon the affection of a King, who is as an Angell of God,
I grant, it was senseless for him to think that Courtesy or rather Glavering, bowing his head under his Majesties knee could work upon the affection of a King, who is as an Angel of God,
his vnmannerly importunitie, his vnseasonable interrupting his Maiestie in his game, his deiection of countenance, his deep oathes, his faultring in his speech, his impatience of delay:
his unmannerly importunity, his unseasonable interrupting his Majesty in his game, his dejection of countenance, his deep Oaths, his faltering in his speech, his impatience of Delay:
Againe, that the King should vse Alexander so louingly, as to lay his hand on his shoulder, that notwithstanding his many coniectures he could neuer suspect any harme to be intended,
Again, that the King should use Alexander so lovingly, as to lay his hand on his shoulder, that notwithstanding his many Conjectures he could never suspect any harm to be intended,
or that when he did suspect hee should presently checke himselfe, as being ashamed in respect of the clearenesse of his owne conscience, to giue way thereunto;
or that when he did suspect he should presently check himself, as being ashamed in respect of the clearness of his own conscience, to give Way thereunto;
these were not of the essence of the plot, neither can they be ascribed to any wisdome or forecast in Gowrie or his brother Alexander, but to his Maiesties open simplicitie and harmlesnesse, there being (as Saint Chrysostome saith in his Homilie de Sancta Susanna, if the Tract be his) suspiciones malenolae calumniantium & suspitiones beneuolae Gubernantium:
these were not of the essence of the plot, neither can they be ascribed to any Wisdom or forecast in Gowrie or his brother Alexander, but to his Majesties open simplicity and harmlesnesse, there being (as Saint Chrysostom Says in his Homily de Sancta Susanna, if the Tract be his) suspiciones malenolae calumniantium & suspitiones beneuolae Gubernantium:
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But goe we on, and follow his Maiestie into the darke chamber of death, and then tell me if Zenacheribs armie, Rabsaches threats, the inconstancie of the people, the disloyaltie of Shebna, could put Ezechiah in such danger,
But go we on, and follow his Majesty into the dark chamber of death, and then tell me if Sennacherib's army, Rabsaches Treats, the inconstancy of the people, the disloyalty of Shebna, could put Hezekiah in such danger,
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or that it was euer higher time for God to put to his helping hand then now? no beloued, here, here stand you still, and behold the saluation of the Lord, which he shewed as on this day;
or that it was ever higher time for God to put to his helping hand then now? no Beloved, Here, Here stand you still, and behold the salvation of the Lord, which he showed as on this day;
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did euer God shew himselfe to bee a God almighty and a God of power, did hee euer manifest his particular prouidence more articulatly beyond the strength of reason and compasse of second causes then now?
did ever God show himself to be a God almighty and a God of power, did he ever manifest his particular providence more articulately beyond the strength of reason and compass of second Causes then now?
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Was it not strange and miraculous, that he, that was appointed to bee the murtherer should presently vpon the sight of the King (as Baltashar, when he saw the hand-writing on the wall ) stand trembling and quaking rather like one condemned then an excutioner of such an enterprise?
Was it not strange and miraculous, that he, that was appointed to be the murderer should presently upon the sighed of the King (as Baltashar, when he saw the handwriting on the wall) stand trembling and quaking rather like one condemned then an excutioner of such an enterprise?
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Lastly, was it not strange and miraculous that that blessed Angell and messenger of the Lord, that Iosuah, and mighty Deliuerer, Sr Iohn Ramsey should finde the turnepicke doore open, follow it vp to the head, enter into the chamber, rescue the King from Alexander, and strike bloudy Gowry himselfe stone dead in the place?
Lastly, was it not strange and miraculous that that blessed Angel and Messenger of the Lord, that Joshua, and mighty Deliverer, Sir John Ramsey should find the turnepicke door open, follow it up to the head, enter into the chamber, rescue the King from Alexander, and strike bloody Gowry himself stone dead in the place?
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for what in the eye of reason should become of Noah in the Arke, in the Arke, without Anchor to stay her, without mast to poize her, without sterne to mooue her, without Pilot to guide her, had not the same God, who forgets nothing that he hath made, both shut him in with his owne hands,
for what in the eye of reason should become of Noah in the Ark, in the Ark, without Anchor to stay her, without mast to poize her, without stern to move her, without Pilot to guide her, had not the same God, who forgets nothing that he hath made, both shut him in with his own hands,
I know you will tell me of the Israelites deliuerance from 70 yeers captiuitie, which the Prophet Dauid saith, strooke such an amazement in them, that they were like them that dreame, Psalme 126. and as Liuie saith in a case of great ioy, much liberty and freedome, Maius gaudium fuit, quàm quod vniuersum homines caperent, vix satis credere se quis { que } audiuisse, alij alios intueri mirabundi velut somni vanam speciem.
I know you will tell me of the Israelites deliverance from 70 Years captivity, which the Prophet David Says, struck such an amazement in them, that they were like them that dream, Psalm 126. and as Alive Says in a case of great joy, much liberty and freedom, May gaudium fuit, quàm quod vniuersum homines caperent, vix satis Believe se quis { que } audiuisse, alij Alioth intueri mirabundi velut Somni vanam Specimen.
I know you will tell of Peters inlargement out of prison, which so maruellously affected the blessed Apostle, that hee was scarce his owne man, hee knew not that it was true which was done by the Angell,
I know you will tell of Peter's enlargement out of prison, which so marvellously affected the blessed Apostle, that he was scarce his own man, he knew not that it was true which was done by the Angel,
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but thought he had seene a vision. Acts 12.9. But what was there in all these or any one of them, that you shall not read in some one page or other of this most omnipotent and all powerfull deliuerance of his sacred Maiestie.
but Thought he had seen a vision. Acts 12.9. But what was there in all these or any one of them, that you shall not read in Some one page or other of this most omnipotent and all powerful deliverance of his sacred Majesty.
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Great is the Lord and most worthy to be praised, and his greatnesse is incomprehensible. Generation shall praise thy workes vnto generation, and declare thy power. Another circumstance followeth;
Great is the Lord and most worthy to be praised, and his greatness is incomprehensible. Generation shall praise thy works unto generation, and declare thy power. another circumstance follows;
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In applying whereof durst I presume, either on the time, or your patience, or mine owne strength, much might be inserted to the indelible shame of these bloudy Gowries.
In applying whereof durst I presume, either on the time, or your patience, or mine own strength, much might be inserted to the indelible shame of these bloody Gowries.
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read his NONLATINALPHABET, but an absolute Monarch, and free borne King, the which with vndaunted presence of minde he tould pale Alexander (for the righteous are as bold as a Lyon ) hee was borne a free King,
read his, but an absolute Monarch, and free born King, the which with undaunted presence of mind he told pale Alexander (for the righteous Are as bold as a lion) he was born a free King,
A King; not offensiue or grieuous vnto his subiects, but a King surnamed by the voice of all his people, of all humors, of all factions, of all religions, the geude King. A King,
A King; not offensive or grievous unto his Subjects, but a King surnamed by the voice of all his people, of all humours, of all factions, of all Religions, the geude King. A King,
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For what of all this? a King and a free borne King, a King and a geud King, a King and a King of the line of Dauid, a King and a King of the tribe of Iudah;
For what of all this? a King and a free born King, a King and a geud King, a King and a King of the line of David, a King and a King of the tribe of Iudah;
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what of all this? It was a foule treason, they were bloudy villaines, what of all this? did you neuer heare of a treason before? did you neuer heare of a King murthered? and what a quoyle here is about one Gowrie, seduced happily by pestilent firebrands abroad in Italie? or what if his deep Melancholy now brake forth and growing starke mad as Aiax offended with Ʋlisses, Agamemnon and Menelaus, wreckt his malice vpon a sillie and a harmlesse sheepe, thinking it had been Ʋlisses; So hee, insteed of those that had done him wrong (as hee thought) and proceeded against his Father, missed his ayme and fell vpon the King as vpon a sillie and harmlesse sheep, who was in his minoritie,
what of all this? It was a foul treason, they were bloody villains, what of all this? did you never hear of a treason before? did you never hear of a King murdered? and what a quoil Here is about one Gowrie, seduced happily by pestilent firebrands abroad in Italy? or what if his deep Melancholy now brake forth and growing stark mad as Ajax offended with Ʋlisses, Agamemnon and Menelaus, wrecked his malice upon a silly and a harmless sheep, thinking it had been Ʋlisses; So he, instead of those that had done him wrong (as he Thought) and proceeded against his Father, missed his aim and fell upon the King as upon a silly and harmless sheep, who was in his minority,
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Beloued, shall a Prince and a great man fall in Israell, the second of Samuel at the third, and will the sonnes of Zeruiah stand still? will no tumults, no vprores, no alteration follow? And shall an absolute Monarch, though but now in Hebron, as Dauid, yet in expectation and sight of all the world (to the ioy and comfort of Gods Saints, to the terror and amazement of the enemies of God and his Gospell) the puissant Monarch of Great BRITAINE and of all Israel, shall he I say, be bloudily mangled,
beloved, shall a Prince and a great man fallen in Israel, the second of Samuel At the third, and will the Sons of Zeruiah stand still? will no tumults, no uproars, no alteration follow? And shall an absolute Monarch, though but now in Hebron, as David, yet in expectation and sighed of all the world (to the joy and Comfort of God's Saints, to the terror and amazement of the enemies of God and his Gospel) the puissant Monarch of Great BRITAIN and of all Israel, shall he I say, be bloodily mangled,
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and hewen in peeces, and no horror, no murthers, no massacres follow? Yes, yes for (to omit what thousands ••e obserued, ho• about that very same yeere,
and hewn in Pieces, and no horror, no murders, no massacres follow? Yes, yes for (to omit what thousands ••e observed, ho• about that very same year,
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and grew corrupt in their allegeance, many treacheries were attempted, many Protestant Princes miraculously preserued) what meant, what meant that posting to Rome, that gadding to Doway? what meant that hissing of the Bee of Ashur? that buzzing of the flie of Aegypt? and all about this time.
and grew corrupt in their allegiance, many Treacheries were attempted, many Protestant Princes miraculously preserved) what meant, what meant that posting to Room, that gadding to Doway? what meant that hissing of the Bee of Ashur? that buzzing of the fly of Egypt? and all about this time.
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Whereunto tended those many pasquils and pamphlets touching the doctrine of Succession? Whereto tended those confident predictions of the Romish Rabshakehs? Nondum completa est iniquitas Anglorum, saith Pererius.
Whereunto tended those many pasquils and pamphlets touching the Doctrine of Succession? Whereto tended those confident predictions of the Romish Rabshakehs? Nondum Completa est iniquitas Anglorum, Says Pererius.
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though neuer so directly and neerely interessed therein by descent and bloud-royall, yet vnlesse hee were such a one as would not only tolerate the Catholike Romish Religion,
though never so directly and nearly interested therein by descent and Blood royal, yet unless he were such a one as would not only tolerate the Catholic Romish Religion,
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and a seed of a right generous kinde, for ought that we can gather from the predictions, Bulles and Briefes of those Romish Rabshekehs, our Land (as the Prophet Isay saith) had lien waste, our Cities had beene burned with fire, strangers had deuoured our Land in our presence,
and a seed of a right generous kind, for ought that we can gather from the predictions, Bulls and Briefs of those Romish Rabshekehs, our Land (as the Prophet Saiah Says) had lain waste, our Cities had been burned with fire, Strangers had devoured our Land in our presence,
Had not God reserued a seed, and a seed of a right generous kinde, the daughter of Sion should haue remained like a Cottage in a Vineyard, like a lodge in a garden of Cucumbers, and like a besieged Citie.
Had not God reserved a seed, and a seed of a right generous kind, the daughter of Sion should have remained like a Cottage in a Vineyard, like a lodge in a garden of Cucumbers, and like a besieged city.
then should you haue seene heere a Bonner whipping and broiling of poore innocents, there a Gardiner proscribing, imprisoning, murdering of the right heires and zealous professors of Gods truth.
then should you have seen Here a Bonner whipping and broiling of poor Innocents, there a Gardener proscribing, imprisoning, murdering of the right Heirs and zealous professors of God's truth.
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as Iordan in the time of haruest, and their bodies piled vp for fuell, for beacons and bonefires, in vsum nocturni luminis. And which is a miserie, which the heathen, the sublimatest wit among the heathens could not expresse, no sacking, no rifling, no razing of Cities, no burning of whole townes and villages commeth any whit neere it.
as Iordan in the time of harvest, and their bodies piled up for fuel, for beacons and bonfires, in vsum nocturni luminis. And which is a misery, which the heathen, the sublimatest wit among the Heathens could not express, no sacking, no rifling, no razing of Cities, no burning of Whole Towns and villages comes any whit near it.
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I meane the spirituall famine of Gods word, when the people and sheepe of Christs fold should haue beene turned out to graze on the naked pasture of an implicite faith,
I mean the spiritual famine of God's word, when the people and sheep of Christ fold should have been turned out to graze on the naked pasture of an implicit faith,
Who seeth not? nay, as S. Austin saith, speaking of the blessings which the name of Christ and the Christian profession brought into the world, in his first booke De Ciuitate Dei, and sixth chapter:
Who sees not? nay, as S. Austin Says, speaking of the blessings which the name of christ and the Christian profession brought into the world, in his First book De Ciuitate Dei, and sixth chapter:
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How that if violence had preuailed in the day of bloud, we had beene bereft of all those blessings which his Maiestie as a ricke of corne came laden with into this Land,
How that if violence had prevailed in the day of blood, we had been bereft of all those blessings which his Majesty as a Rick of corn Come laden with into this Land,
