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PROVERBS 21. v. 15. It is a Joy to the Just to do Judgment.PROVERBS 21. v. 15. It is a Joy to the Just to do Judgement.
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IT would be happy with the World, (says Plato) were Kings Philosophers, or Philosophers Kings; IT would be happy with the World, (Says Plato) were Kings Philosophers, or Philosophers Kings;
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Their Wisdom instructing them in all the Methods of Peace, and their Tempers more than inclining them to the practice of them. But we have a more sure word of Prophecy to give heed to,
Their Wisdom instructing them in all the Methods of Peace, and their Tempers more than inclining them to the practice of them. But we have a more sure word of Prophecy to give heed to,
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and a greater than Plato tells us, that Righteousness exalteth a Nation. When it goeth well with the righteous, the City rejoyces;
and a greater than Plato tells us, that Righteousness Exalteth a nation. When it Goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;
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and by the Blessing of the upright the City is exalted. But it is one of the greatest plagues can befal a People, or a Body-politick, and by the Blessing of the upright the city is exalted. But it is one of the greatest plagues can befall a People, or a Body politic,
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when Children are given to be their Princes, and Babes shall rule over them; and that not so much in Age, as Understanding:
when Children Are given to be their Princes, and Babes shall Rule over them; and that not so much in Age, as Understanding:
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And yet that defect would not be so mischievous neither, if they had honest hearts, and that it were a joy to them, as just, to do Judgment.
And yet that defect would not be so mischievous neither, if they had honest hearts, and that it were a joy to them, as just, to do Judgement.
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And this refers not so much to Kings as Supreme, as to those that are in Authority under them.
And this refers not so much to Kings as Supreme, as to those that Are in authority under them.
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And happy would it have been for this Kingdom, if the Righteousness established by its Laws had been the measures of subordinate Magistrates proceedings;
And happy would it have been for this Kingdom, if the Righteousness established by its Laws had been the measures of subordinate Magistrates proceedings;
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and that it had been a Joy to them, as just both to God and their King, to have done Judgment.
and that it had been a Joy to them, as just both to God and their King, to have done Judgement.
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In accounting for the words, which is the Wiseman's Doctrinal remark, I shall undertake to shew these following Truths;
In accounting for the words, which is the Wiseman's Doctrinal remark, I shall undertake to show these following Truths;
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First. That an Habitual Righteousness, or Justice of Minde, fits a man for Government, or doing Judgment,First. That an Habitual Righteousness, or justice of Mind, fits a man for Government, or doing Judgement,
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if call'd to it as a Magistrate.
if called to it as a Magistrate.
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Secondly. That the People rejoyce in the Administrations of such men, thus qualified, to whom it is a joy to do Judgment.Secondly. That the People rejoice in the Administrations of such men, thus qualified, to whom it is a joy to do Judgement.
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Thirdly. We are to consider the Satisfaction the Just man, or Magistrate, hath in doing Judgment.Thirdly. We Are to Consider the Satisfaction the Just man, or Magistrate, hath in doing Judgement.
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It is a Joy to the Just to do Judgment.
It is a Joy to the Just to do Judgement.
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In accounting for the first, I say, That the Holy and Righteous God is the great Rector of the World:
In accounting for the First, I say, That the Holy and Righteous God is the great Rector of the World:
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He is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords;
He is King of Kings, and Lord of lords;
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and because He is Holy and Righteous, all things are dispensed in Number, Weight and Measure.
and Because He is Holy and Righteous, all things Are dispensed in Number, Weight and Measure.
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And thô there are some Intrigues in his Providence, and Arcana's of Kingdom, which we cannot fathom or comprehend, For his Judgments, or procedures, are past finding out; yet every thing is ordered [ NONLATINALPHABET ] according to the Council of his Will, which is not arbitrary,
And though there Are Some Intrigues in his Providence, and Arcana's of Kingdom, which we cannot fathom or comprehend, For his Judgments, or procedures, Are passed finding out; yet every thing is ordered [ ] according to the Council of his Will, which is not arbitrary,
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but according to his own Wisdome, Justice and Goodness.
but according to his own Wisdom, justice and goodness.
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And as the Kingly Prophet declares God to be Judge; so the Father of the faithful assures, that the Judge of all the Earth will do right.
And as the Kingly Prophet declares God to be Judge; so the Father of the faithful assures, that the Judge of all the Earth will do right.
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'Tis he alone that by his Power and Wisdome prevents and defeats many of those Designs of Mischief, that evil Spirits or evil men would plague the world withal.
It's he alone that by his Power and Wisdom prevents and defeats many of those Designs of Mischief, that evil Spirits or evil men would plague the world withal.
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And as 'tis He that sometimes turns the hearts of Princes, [ which are in his hands ] as the Rivers of waters;
And as it's He that sometime turns the hearts of Princes, [ which Are in his hands ] as the rivers of waters;
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so it is he that stills the raging of the people, and brings to light the hidden works of darkness.
so it is he that stills the raging of the people, and brings to Light the hidden works of darkness.
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And what no eye can see, but the All-seeing One, he exposeth to open view.
And what no eye can see, but the All-seeing One, he exposeth to open view.
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Those Malefactors which come not under the Cognisance of humane Judicatures, He brings forth to the Bar. And we know by Experience, that the Treason some time since directed against the Lord's Anointed,
Those Malefactors which come not under the Cognisance of humane Judicatures, He brings forth to the Bar. And we know by Experience, that the Treason Some time since directed against the Lord's Anointed,
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and the murderous Hostilities of others committed against their Brethren, hath been by a wonderful Providence detected,
and the murderous Hostilities of Others committed against their Brothers, hath been by a wondered Providence detected,
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even to the astonishment of the world. In these and the like other instances, God may be said to execute his Vengeance,
even to the astonishment of the world. In these and the like other instances, God may be said to execute his Vengeance,
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and declare that he himself is Judge:
and declare that he himself is Judge:
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And by such extraordinary proceedings convince the world of that excellent Saying of the Psalmist, Except the Lord keep the City, the Watchman waketh but in vain.
And by such extraordinary proceedings convince the world of that excellent Saying of the Psalmist, Except the Lord keep the city, the Watchman waketh but in vain.
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Neither hath he given us proofs only of his Governing the World, in remarkable Examples of his Punitive Justice;
Neither hath he given us proofs only of his Governing the World, in remarkable Examples of his Punitive justice;
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but in the expressions of his Grace and Mercy towards those that love and fear him:
but in the expressions of his Grace and Mercy towards those that love and Fear him:
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by rewarding their Virtue, in advancing their Persons;
by rewarding their Virtue, in advancing their Persons;
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by making them conspicuous and great in the world, glorious in mens eyes, as well as gracious in his.
by making them conspicuous and great in the world, glorious in men's eyes, as well as gracious in his.
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And because he is Righteous, he pleads the Cause of the Fatherless and of the Widow,
And Because he is Righteous, he pleads the Cause of the Fatherless and of the Widow,
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and hears their Prayers when they cry unto him, and avengeth the wrong done unto them,
and hears their Prayers when they cry unto him, and avengeth the wrong done unto them,
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when others concern'd, either would not, or could not.
when Others concerned, either would not, or could not.
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And ever when it consists with the innocent and injured's real advantage, (which God knows best) he delivers them out of all their troubles.
And ever when it consists with the innocent and injured's real advantage, (which God knows best) he delivers them out of all their Troubles.
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So that, though he reserve many things for the determination of the great Day of Retribution;
So that, though he reserve many things for the determination of the great Day of Retribution;
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yet that all may know, that there is a God that now judgeth the earth, he makes men even now sensible, that in this world they are rewarded according to their Works.
yet that all may know, that there is a God that now Judgeth the earth, he makes men even now sensible, that in this world they Are rewarded according to their Works.
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And every mans own Conscience tells him, though none else is conscious of it, that God to him is just,
And every men own Conscience tells him, though none Else is conscious of it, that God to him is just,
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and righteous in all his dealings.
and righteous in all his dealings.
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But though God be Judge, and that eminently so, and the righteous Judge, yet hath he deputed Men as his Substitutes;
But though God be Judge, and that eminently so, and the righteous Judge, yet hath he deputed Men as his Substitutes;
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the King as Supreme under him, and other Magistrates as ordained by the King.
the King as Supreme under him, and other Magistrates as ordained by the King.
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Magistracy, which is but a Power over others for a common Good, is a pious and primitive Institution derivative from God, the great and sole Monarch of the World:
Magistracy, which is but a Power over Others for a Common Good, is a pious and primitive Institution derivative from God, the great and sole Monarch of the World:
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First founded in the Paternal Relation, and that afterward expanded but as Families increas'd.First founded in the Paternal Relation, and that afterwards expanded but as Families increased.
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And Honour thy Father and thy Mother, which is the first Commandment with promise, engageth us equally,
And Honour thy Father and thy Mother, which is the First Commandment with promise, engageth us equally,
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if not more, to Obedience to the Pater Patriae, to Kings and Queens, as Nursing-Fathers and Nursing-Mothers,
if not more, to obedience to the Pater Patriae, to Kings and Queen's, as Nursing fathers and Nursing mothers,
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as to our proximate or dearest Relatives.
as to our proximate or dearest Relatives.
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And therefore the Hypothesis of Hobbes and Calvin, are as absurd as mischievous, in making Kings and Magistrates the creatures of the People.
And Therefore the Hypothesis of Hobbes and calvin, Are as absurd as mischievous, in making Kings and Magistrates the creatures of the People.
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Justin the Heathen tells us, Principio rerum Gentium Nationumque Imperium penes Reges erat: Justin the Heathen tells us, Principio rerum Gentium Nationumque Imperium penes Reges erat:
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That in the beginning of time the Government of the World, in all the Kingdoms of it, was managed by Kings and Monarchs.
That in the beginning of time the Government of the World, in all the Kingdoms of it, was managed by Kings and Monarchs.
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I say, both profane and Scripture-History assure us, that Kingly Government was the first Establishment.
I say, both profane and Scripture history assure us, that Kingly Government was the First Establishment.
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And though the Mosaical Government be urged as a refutation of this proposal, yet it is rejoyned, that that was a Theocrasie; nay and as humane it was Monarchical too, for Moses is said to be King in Jesurun. And it is evident from Josephus and the Machabees, and other Writers, that when that people fell under the Government of a Sanhedrim, that is, a Presbytery, they soon fell into ruine, and became not a people.
And though the Mosaical Government be urged as a refutation of this proposal, yet it is rejoined, that that was a Theocracy; nay and as humane it was Monarchical too, for Moses is said to be King in Jeshurun. And it is evident from Josephus and the Maccabees, and other Writers, that when that people fell under the Government of a Sanhedrim, that is, a Presbytery, they soon fell into ruin, and became not a people.
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But not to animadvert upon their Misfortunes, nor to make that an Argument of the Justice or Injustice of any particular Polity; It is very clear from the Records of the first Times, that the Government of a Commonwealth is but an Apostacy from (if not a Rebellion against) the first Model.
But not to animadvert upon their Misfortunes, nor to make that an Argument of the justice or Injustice of any particular Polity; It is very clear from the Records of the First Times, that the Government of a Commonwealth is but an Apostasy from (if not a Rebellion against) the First Model.
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And as Christ said of Polygamy, that from the beginning it was not so;
And as christ said of Polygamy, that from the beginning it was not so;
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the like may we affirm of the whoredom of Republicks. And as the one was but permitted the Jews,
the like may we affirm of the whoredom of Republics. And as the one was but permitted the jews,
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so the other at this day is but permitted of God, for the hardness of mens hearts.
so the other At this day is but permitted of God, for the hardness of men's hearts.
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Having thus by the way adjusted the Right of Monarchical Government, and withal shewed you, that that Government, more than any, is from God;
Having thus by the Way adjusted the Right of Monarchical Government, and withal showed you, that that Government, more than any, is from God;
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and that persons entrusted with it, bear his Authority, and as they are his Vicegerents, they are to do his work,
and that Persons Entrusted with it, bear his authority, and as they Are his Vicegerents, they Are to do his work,
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and to personate a Righteous God;
and to personate a Righteous God;
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which Righteousness they are to display in the vindication of Gods Honour, in the defence of Gods Laws, in the protection of Gods people, in the punishment of Gods enemies;
which Righteousness they Are to display in the vindication of God's Honour, in the defence of God's Laws, in the protection of God's people, in the punishment of God's enemies;
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and this must be done with respect to God as the chief Judge, to the common good as the subordinate end,
and this must be done with respect to God as the chief Judge, to the Common good as the subordinate end,
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and that for the discharge of their own Consciences, as they will give an account of their Stewardship at the great Day of Judgment.
and that for the discharge of their own Consciences, as they will give an account of their Stewardship At the great Day of Judgement.
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So likewise Under-Magistrates are the Kings Vicegerents, and their Righteousness consists in this; not only in being true to their God, but faithful to their King:
So likewise Under-Magistrates Are the Kings Vicegerents, and their Righteousness consists in this; not only in being true to their God, but faithful to their King:
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In preserving his Prerogatives, in defending his Person, in promoting his Honour, in executing his Laws,
In preserving his Prerogatives, in defending his Person, in promoting his Honour, in executing his Laws,
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and every way in their places securing the present Establishment. Which brings me to the Second Particular general.
and every Way in their places securing the present Establishment. Which brings me to the Second Particular general.
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Secondly. The peoples Security and Satisfaction in such Governours, or Rulers:Secondly. The peoples Security and Satisfaction in such Governors, or Rulers:
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They will do Judgment, and therefore all Good and Loyal men will bless God for such a Prince, and such Magistrates;They will do Judgement, and Therefore all Good and Loyal men will bless God for such a Prince, and such Magistrates;
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because they are at once assured of God's protection, and their King's, and those that are employ'd and authoris'd by both:
Because they Are At once assured of God's protection, and their King's, and those that Are employed and authorised by both:
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now (if ever) shall they lead their lives in all Godliness, Peaceableness, and Honesty.
now (if ever) shall they led their lives in all Godliness, Peaceableness, and Honesty.
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Blessed certainly are the people that are in such a case!
Blessed Certainly Are the people that Are in such a case!
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For as Children are often blessed for the Piety of their Parents, and according to God's own promise it is to descend to many generations:
For as Children Are often blessed for the Piety of their Parents, and according to God's own promise it is to descend to many generations:
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So for the sake of David, a Prince and Ruler after God's own heart, Judah shall be blessed.
So for the sake of David, a Prince and Ruler After God's own heart, Judah shall be blessed.
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And though indeed for his sins the Land did mourn, yet upon his Repentance they and he were restored to God's favour.
And though indeed for his Sins the Land did mourn, yet upon his Repentance they and he were restored to God's favour.
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And why may I not make this Remark [ by the way, ] that for the sake of our late English David, for the Piety and Constancy of Charles the First, the Defender of the Faith,
And why may I not make this Remark [ by the Way, ] that for the sake of our late English David, for the Piety and Constancy of Charles the First, the Defender of the Faith,
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yea of that Faith once delivered to the Saints, and that even to the Death, God in mercy remembred the sinful People of this Land,
yea of that Faith once Delivered to the Saints, and that even to the Death, God in mercy remembered the sinful People of this Land,
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and knock'd off those Chains we enthrall'd our selves in; and brought us out of the Land of Egypt, out of the house of Bondage,
and knocked off those Chains we enthralled our selves in; and brought us out of the Land of Egypt, out of the house of Bondage,
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and disabled our many Pharaohs and their Hosts from making us a continued prey?
and disabled our many Pharaohs and their Hosts from making us a continued prey?
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Why may we not impute the Blessings we now enjoy in the many years of our now lawful Prince, and those to the Prayers and Piety of that Glorious Martyr, whose Memory ought to be dear and precious to us? And would to God that all the Subordinate Magistrates of this Realm, who hold their Power by Patent-Royal, would defend the same Faith,
Why may we not impute the Blessings we now enjoy in the many Years of our now lawful Prince, and those to the Prayers and Piety of that Glorious Martyr, whose Memory ought to be dear and precious to us? And would to God that all the Subordinate Magistrates of this Realm, who hold their Power by Patent-Royal, would defend the same Faith,
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as he and his Successour do, and worship God faithfully in the same way, and plead for,
as he and his Successor do, and worship God faithfully in the same Way, and plead for,
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and Christianly and courageously appear for that Righteousness which is established by a Law:
and Christianly and courageously appear for that Righteousness which is established by a Law:
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then might we the people of this Realm confidently hope, that our Peace should be as a River,
then might we the people of this Realm confidently hope, that our Peace should be as a River,
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and our Righteousness as the waves of the Sea. and our Righteousness as the waves of the Sea.
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For this satisfaction would farther insue, (that the Inhabitants of the Land, and every distinct Corporation,
For this satisfaction would farther ensue, (that the Inhabitants of the Land, and every distinct Corporation,
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and every Member of the same) that they might sit peaceably under their own Vines,
and every Member of the same) that they might fit peaceably under their own Vines,
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and eat the Fruit of their Labours.
and eat the Fruit of their Labours.
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And that satisfaction shall arise not only from God's promise given to a people so governed,
And that satisfaction shall arise not only from God's promise given to a people so governed,
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but from the confidence we shall have in such Governours:
but from the confidence we shall have in such Governors:
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For they that will not act contrary to God's Law, nor to Magna Charta, that will not be imposed upon against the Law of the Nation,
For they that will not act contrary to God's Law, nor to Magna Charta, that will not be imposed upon against the Law of the nation,
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and the Religion establish'd by Law, they will be a terrour to Evil-doers, and a praise to them that do well.
and the Religion established by Law, they will be a terror to Evildoers, and a praise to them that do well.
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And when we are thus guarded by God's Blessing and the Magistrates Power, a wall of Brass or of Fire cannot be more our Security,
And when we Are thus guarded by God's Blessing and the Magistrates Power, a wall of Brass or of Fire cannot be more our Security,
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than this double Bulwark of Defence.
than this double Bulwark of Defence.
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Besides this Security, and in it, this satisfaction from such just Rulers would arise, that the Hypocrites in Sion would tremble, and be afraid.
Beside this Security, and in it, this satisfaction from such just Rulers would arise, that the Hypocrites in Sion would tremble, and be afraid.
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The resolved and exemplary Loyalty both to God and the King, in such men, would awe the most impudent and daring Delinquents into a sneakiness of temper,
The resolved and exemplary Loyalty both to God and the King, in such men, would awe the most impudent and daring Delinquents into a sneakiness of temper,
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and into an external, thô not a real compliance.
and into an external, though not a real compliance.
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The same Bravery and Goodness of Minde in a private person, we by experience finde, puts oftentimes a check upon the most dissolute and disaffected.
The same Bravery and goodness of Mind in a private person, we by experience find, puts oftentimes a check upon the most dissolute and disaffected.
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Naked and unarmed Virtue is too powerful for the powers of Darkness, and a little light will dispel the shades below.
Naked and unarmed Virtue is too powerful for the Powers of Darkness, and a little Light will dispel the shades below.
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But when the Righteousness of the righteous breaks forth as the light, and shineth more and more unto perfect day,
But when the Righteousness of the righteous breaks forth as the Light, and shines more and more unto perfect day,
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then will the Sinners of the night, or of the day, either hide their heads, or themselves, for shame.
then will the Sinners of the night, or of the day, either hide their Heads, or themselves, for shame.
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If now these lesser Luminaries are so dazling and powerful, how much more the Sun and Moon in the Firmament? for so the Scripture Emblematically denotes Magistrates to be.
If now these lesser Luminaries Are so dazzling and powerful, how much more the Sun and Moon in the Firmament? for so the Scripture Emblematically denotes Magistrates to be.
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When you Magistrates display the rays of Righteousness, you will not only discover all the corners of nastiness, but purge them too.
When you Magistrates display the rays of Righteousness, you will not only discover all the corners of nastiness, but purge them too.
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Factious and seditious Sinners would shun the light of your presence, and dread your persons, and would not dare to blaspheme God and the King;
Factious and seditious Sinners would shun the Light of your presence, and dread your Persons, and would not Dare to Blaspheme God and the King;
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there would be neither railing nor reviling in our streets, at least not against the Lord's Anointed.
there would be neither railing nor reviling in our streets, At least not against the Lord's Anointed.
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The Apostle tells us, The Law is not made for the righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners;
The Apostle tells us, The Law is not made for the righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and Sinners;
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and amongst the rest that he instances in, these are some; for Murderers of Fathers, for Manslayers, for Menstealers, for Liars, for perjured persons;
and among the rest that he instances in, these Are Some; for Murderers of Father's, for Manslayers, for Menstealers, for Liars, for perjured Persons;
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and if there be any thing that is contrary to sound Doctrine. and if there be any thing that is contrary to found Doctrine.
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And nothing can be more so, now adays, than binding Kings in chains, and Nobles in fetters of iron.
And nothing can be more so, now adais, than binding Kings in chains, and Nobles in fetters of iron.
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Nothing can more subvert the Law of the Spirit of Life and of the Land, than those Principles which the Papists and our Dissenters at this day insist upon.
Nothing can more subvert the Law of the Spirit of Life and of the Land, than those Principles which the Papists and our Dissenters At this day insist upon.
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And therefore would but our inferiour Magistrates be true to God and the King, to the Law of the Gospel,
And Therefore would but our inferior Magistrates be true to God and the King, to the Law of the Gospel,
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and to that Righteousness as now established by Law, we need not yet fear the Sons of Corah, nor all the Machinations or Designs of the Conventicle, or of the Conclave.
and to that Righteousness as now established by Law, we need not yet Fear the Sons of Corah, nor all the Machinations or Designs of the Conventicle, or of the Conclave.
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But for this I shall farther account for, under the Applicatory part of this Sermon. And so I pass to my last Consideration, which is,
But for this I shall farther account for, under the Applicatory part of this Sermon. And so I pass to my last Consideration, which is,
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Thirdly. The satisfaction the Just-man hath in doing Judgment. It is a joy to the just to do Judgment. Thirdly. The satisfaction the Just-man hath in doing Judgement. It is a joy to the just to do Judgement.
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And herein Magistrates with other just men are concerned, and what is a comfort to one, is to either, the testimonie of their Consciences, that in Simplicity and Godly Sincerity, not with fleshly Wisdome,
And herein Magistrates with other just men Are concerned, and what is a Comfort to one, is to either, the testimony of their Consciences, that in Simplicity and Godly Sincerity, not with fleshly Wisdom,
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but by the Grace of God, they have managed the Affairs of Civil Government in the world;
but by the Grace of God, they have managed the Affairs of Civil Government in the world;
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to allude to the Apostle's expression. For nothing more refreshes the Minde, than a reflex upon its own Innocency;
to allude to the Apostle's expression. For nothing more Refreshes the Mind, than a reflex upon its own Innocency;
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nor any thing affords more solid peace and pleasure, than a good Conscience kept void of offence both towards God and man.
nor any thing affords more solid peace and pleasure, than a good Conscience kept void of offence both towards God and man.
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The just Steward can look back upon his Disbursements, and upon his many and great employs and dealings with men, with a calm and a chearful minde:
The just Steward can look back upon his Disbursements, and upon his many and great employs and dealings with men, with a Cam and a cheerful mind:
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For he is ready to give up his his Account with Joy.
For he is ready to give up his his Account with Joy.
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Such Just Men they have confidence God-ward, and because they have been faithful both to him and to their Office, they will be able to hold up their heads in the day of Judgment.
Such Just Men they have confidence Godward, and Because they have been faithful both to him and to their Office, they will be able to hold up their Heads in the day of Judgement.
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Samuel, you know, he was not only a Prophet, but a Judge in Israel; and thô a wanton and licentious people were uneasie under his Presidency,Samuel, you know, he was not only a Prophet, but a Judge in Israel; and though a wanton and licentious people were uneasy under his Presidency,
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and would not be satisfied with his management of Affairs, but sought by multitude and murmur to discharge him from his Government;
and would not be satisfied with his management of Affairs, but sought by multitude and murmur to discharge him from his Government;
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yet this is his comfort, that as a just man he had done Judgment:
yet this is his Comfort, that as a just man he had done Judgement:
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and for this he hath not only the testimony of his Conscience, but he challenges it from the people too;
and for this he hath not only the testimony of his Conscience, but he challenges it from the people too;
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Behold, here I am, witness against me; whose Ox have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe, to blinde mine eye therewith? That is, in other words, Wherein have I acted contrary to the Law? wherein have I been perjured? with whom have I basely comply'd to the subversion of Government, Behold, Here I am, witness against me; whose Ox have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe, to blind mine eye therewith? That is, in other words, Wherein have I acted contrary to the Law? wherein have I been perjured? with whom have I basely complied to the subversion of Government,
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and the present Establishment? Thus in a triumphant manner he descends the place of Judicature,
and the present Establishment? Thus in a triumphant manner he descends the place of Judicature,
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and resignes his Office, and satisfies both the People and his own Conscience.
and resignes his Office, and Satisfies both the People and his own Conscience.
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This was that which comforted and buoy'd up the Spirit of Job under his sore Afflictions;
This was that which comforted and buoyed up the Spirit of Job under his soar Afflictions;
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and you know he was a great man in the East, and had others under his Conduct and Government,
and you know he was a great man in the East, and had Others under his Conduct and Government,
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as you may collect from Job 31.21.
as you may collect from Job 31.21.
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It is possible that those that have sate on high, may be brought to sit in the dust,
It is possible that those that have sat on high, may be brought to fit in the dust,
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and that those that have judged others, may fall into condemnation:
and that those that have judged Others, may fallen into condemnation:
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But such a reflex as this, that they have done Judgment, will renew their Joy even in the day of Sorrow.
But such a reflex as this, that they have done Judgement, will renew their Joy even in the day of Sorrow.
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These words, It is a Joy to the Just to do Judgment, have these various Paraphrases:
These words, It is a Joy to the Just to do Judgement, have these various Paraphrases:
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that is, Just men do Judgment as their work; and that not an uneasie one,
that is, Just men do Judgement as their work; and that not an uneasy one,
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but as a labour of Love, and an office of Kindness and Charity to a distressed world.
but as a labour of Love, and an office of Kindness and Charity to a distressed world.
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And 'tis their joy to do Judgment, implying, that it would be a pain and torment to them to do otherwise;
And it's their joy to do Judgement, implying, that it would be a pain and torment to them to do otherwise;
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and it is the very comfort of their Office, as well as the Duty of it, to do Judgment.
and it is the very Comfort of their Office, as well as the Duty of it, to do Judgement.
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And now, Sirs, you that are to judge others, will do well to pass Judgment upon your selves, that the Obrade of St. Paul may never recoyl on either of you.
And now, Sirs, you that Are to judge Others, will do well to pass Judgement upon your selves, that the Obrade of Saint Paul may never recoil on either of you.
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But in the Application of this Discourse, I shall address my self to all my Auditory,
But in the Application of this Discourse, I shall address my self to all my Auditory,
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as being as much concerned in the subsequent part, as you to whom I have particularly spoken.
as being as much concerned in the subsequent part, as you to whom I have particularly spoken.
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Beloved, it is granted by all,
beloved, it is granted by all,
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First, That they are to be esteemed only just men, that act up, or according to their Principles;First, That they Are to be esteemed only just men, that act up, or according to their Principles;
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that is, to those measures, which they are convinced are Canons, or Rules, by which they are to square their actions.
that is, to those measures, which they Are convinced Are Canonas, or Rules, by which they Are to square their actions.
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St. Paul had the testimony of his Conscience, that he had been an honest and just man, that he was always true to that way, in which he thought Righteousness was to be advanced.
Saint Paul had the testimony of his Conscience, that he had been an honest and just man, that he was always true to that Way, in which he Thought Righteousness was to be advanced.
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When he was a Pharisee he did as a Pharisee, the righteousness of a Pharisee he pursued, and would establish.
When he was a Pharisee he did as a Pharisee, the righteousness of a Pharisee he pursued, and would establish.
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And hence it is, that he declares for his own Justification, I have lived in all good Conscience, even unto this day;
And hence it is, that he declares for his own Justification, I have lived in all good Conscience, even unto this day;
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that is, he had acted according to his Convictions, he was sincere in his way; he was not so much a Fool or a Knave, as to betray his Cause,
that is, he had acted according to his Convictions, he was sincere in his Way; he was not so much a Fool or a Knave, as to betray his Cause,
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or abuse his then Conscience, by any base compliance, in contradiction to his Principles and Profession.
or abuse his then Conscience, by any base compliance, in contradiction to his Principles and Profession.
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And when afterward he had been blessed with a new Light, and a better Rule of Righteousness than that of the Scribes and Pharisees, he is as faithful and constant as ever he was before.
And when afterwards he had been blessed with a new Light, and a better Rule of Righteousness than that of the Scribes and Pharisees, he is as faithful and constant as ever he was before.
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Sequaciousness is always a sign of a weak or a wicked minde;
Sequaciousness is always a Signen of a weak or a wicked mind;
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they are Children in Understanding, that are tossed to and fro with every wind of Doctrine.
they Are Children in Understanding, that Are tossed to and from with every wind of Doctrine.
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And they that will meddle with those that are given to change, have bad heads and worse hearts.
And they that will meddle with those that Are given to change, have bad Heads and Worse hearts.
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A man cannot more plainly proclaim himself a Wretch and a Traitor, than to side with those that he knows are Enemies to his Truth, and would by all or any means subvert it.
A man cannot more plainly proclaim himself a Wretch and a Traitor, than to side with those that he knows Are Enemies to his Truth, and would by all or any means subvert it.
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Judas is not so much branded for his Cowardise and his Covetousness, as for the Villany of betraying his Master and his Gause.Judas is not so much branded for his Cowardice and his Covetousness, as for the Villainy of betraying his Master and his Gause.
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And now, my Brethren, I appeal to your own Consciences, Do you not believe that we are happy and blessed in the Government of a great and a gracious Prince? Are not the Laws of this Land, under which we live, not only just,
And now, my Brothers, I appeal to your own Consciences, Do you not believe that we Are happy and blessed in the Government of a great and a gracious Prince? are not the Laws of this Land, under which we live, not only just,
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but good? Are we not happy, and may be so under the present Establishment both in Church and State,
but good? are we not happy, and may be so under the present Establishment both in Church and State,
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as now settled by Law? What Priviledge can the Subject either reasonably desire, or enjoy,
as now settled by Law? What Privilege can the Subject either reasonably desire, or enjoy,
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than what he hath? What as a Christian, or Member of a Christian Society, can any man as much as wish for, that he is not blest with in the Communion of this Reformed Church of England?
than what he hath? What as a Christian, or Member of a Christian Society, can any man as much as wish for, that he is not blessed with in the Communion of this Reformed Church of England?
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Brethren, you believe, I hope you do believe what I say: You are of our Communion, you are of us, and amongst us;
Brothers, you believe, I hope you do believe what I say: You Are of our Communion, you Are of us, and among us;
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you are Subjects of the same King, and Members of the same Church, we have hitherto walked together as Brethren:
you Are Subject's of the same King, and Members of the same Church, we have hitherto walked together as Brothers:
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The Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy is our Bond of Peace.
The Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy is our Bound of Peace.
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The Covenant which you made with God in your Baptism, by which you were admitted into Christ's Church and the Church of England, is that Unity of Spirit, by which we are united to Christ and to one another.
The Covenant which you made with God in your Baptism, by which you were admitted into Christ's Church and the Church of England, is that Unity of Spirit, by which we Are united to christ and to one Another.
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I pray ask your own Consciences, and tell me, whether they would not accuse and condemn you for perfidious men,
I pray ask your own Consciences, and tell me, whither they would not accuse and condemn you for perfidious men,
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if any worldly respect should so far prevail upon you, as to be in any instance instrumental in your Sphere, to disturb or subvert a righteous and peaceable Establishment, either in Religion, Church or State.
if any worldly respect should so Far prevail upon you, as to be in any instance instrumental in your Sphere, to disturb or subvert a righteous and peaceable Establishment, either in Religion, Church or State.
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The true and first Protestants of the English Nation under Edward the Sixth, Queen Elizabeth, King James, blessed God for our Reformation;
The true and First Protestants of the English nation under Edward the Sixth, Queen Elizabeth, King James, blessed God for our Reformation;
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and many of them rather parted with their Lives, than flinch from the conduct of so excellent a Church.
and many of them rather parted with their Lives, than flinch from the conduct of so excellent a Church.
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And why, O why should we cast a sham upon our Forefathers!
And why, Oh why should we cast a sham upon our Forefathers!
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and disgrace a wise and holy Constitution, by yielding to those Beasts of prey, those devouring Wolves, those wild Foxes that would destroy our Vineyard,
and disgrace a wise and holy Constitution, by yielding to those Beasts of prey, those devouring Wolves, those wild Foxes that would destroy our Vineyard,
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and make our Temples once again Dens of Thieves? Be this far from us, say you.
and make our Temples once again Dens of Thieves? Be this Far from us, say you.
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But then what means this bleating of the sheep, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear!
But then what means this bleating of the sheep, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear!
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Why are the most Loyal and the most Faithful obraded with being Papists in Masquerade,
Why Are the most Loyal and the most Faithful obraded with being Papists in Masquerade,
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and therefore rail'd at and revil'd for being faithful to God and their King, and that I cannot say by the Friends,
and Therefore railed At and reviled for being faithful to God and their King, and that I cannot say by the Friends,
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but the Foes in our own Houshold? How comes it to pass that any of us should herd it with the Fanatick drove,
but the Foes in our own Household? How comes it to pass that any of us should heard it with the Fanatic drove,
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and by noise or Suffrage, or what is worse, by malicious Stories, and impudent Defamations, blacken that Constitution,
and by noise or Suffrage, or what is Worse, by malicious Stories, and impudent Defamations, blacken that Constitution,
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and that Church, in which we live, and move, and have our being, yea our well-being, either as Men or Christians? It is apparent to all, that have Eyes to see,
and that Church, in which we live, and move, and have our being, yea our well-being, either as Men or Christians? It is apparent to all, that have Eyes to see,
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or Understandings to consider, that the divided Sects amongst us joyn hands and hearts together,
or Understandings to Consider, that the divided Sects among us join hands and hearts together,
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and are so far Brethren, as to carry on their work of Iniquity, to turn once more a peaceable Land into Blood;
and Are so Far Brothers, as to carry on their work of Iniquity, to turn once more a peaceable Land into Blood;
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and to effect what our more open enemies the Papists design'd, the ruin of our English Monarchy and Protestantism.
and to Effect what our more open enemies the Papists designed, the ruin of our English Monarchy and Protestantism.
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O my Soul, come not into their Secret, unto their Assembly mine Honour be not thou united;
O my Soul, come not into their Secret, unto their Assembly mine Honour be not thou united;
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for in their anger they slew a man, yea the best of men and of Princes, the Lords Anointed,
for in their anger they slew a man, yea the best of men and of Princes, the lords Anointed,
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and in their Self-will they digged down a wall; this they have done, and this they are complotting to do again.
and in their Self-will they dug down a wall; this they have done, and this they Are complotting to do again.
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Cursed be their Anger, for it was and is fierce; and their wrath, for it was and is cruel.
Cursed be their Anger, for it was and is fierce; and their wrath, for it was and is cruel.
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May God so divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in our Israel, that all their Counsels and Machinations may be brought to nought,
May God so divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in our Israel, that all their Counsels and Machinations may be brought to nought,
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and they may be as water spilt upon the ground. And let no man prosper that wishes ill to our English Sion.
and they may be as water spilled upon the ground. And let no man prosper that wishes ill to our English Sion.
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Hold fast, my Brethren, the profession of your Faith without wavering, and be not impos'd upon by crafty men that lie in wait to deceive,
Hold fast, my Brothers, the profession of your Faith without wavering, and be not imposed upon by crafty men that lie in wait to deceive,
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and with fair Speeches and smooth Words would draw you off from your stedfastness. Remember that ye are Englishmen and Christians;
and with fair Speeches and smooth Words would draw you off from your steadfastness. remember that you Are Englishmen and Christians;
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be true therefore to your Soveraign as your Soveraign, and to your Church, as Reformed according to the truely antient Apostolick Form and Catholick Faith.
be true Therefore to your Sovereign as your Sovereign, and to your Church, as Reformed according to the truly ancient Apostolic From and Catholic Faith.
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And I adde, Secondly. It argues our Sincerity, when we are as zealous as sincere; It is good, saith the Apostle, to be zealously affected always in a good thing.
And I add, Secondly. It argues our Sincerity, when we Are as zealous as sincere; It is good, Says the Apostle, to be zealously affected always in a good thing.
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For coldness of Affection, and indifferency of Minde, argues either the badness of our Cause, or our Hearts;
For coldness of Affection, and indifferency of Mind, argues either the badness of our Cause, or our Hearts;
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either that we are not in the Right, or not right in the right way.
either that we Are not in the Right, or not right in the right Way.
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It is a base and disingenuous affectation, to glory in that new-form'd Nickname, a Linsie-wolsie man; which is such an one whom Christ says, He will spew out of his mouth;
It is a base and disingenuous affectation, to glory in that new-formed Nickname, a Linsie-wolsie man; which is such an one whom christ Says, He will spew out of his Mouth;
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and really he deserves to be hated and deserted by all that pretend to any Principle of Honesty.
and really he deserves to be hated and deserted by all that pretend to any Principle of Honesty.
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These Moderate Men (as sometimes they call themselves) are the Foes of our own Houshold;These Moderate Men (as sometime they call themselves) Are the Foes of our own Household;
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they assoon as any would give us up as a prey into the hands of our Enemies.
they As soon as any would give us up as a prey into the hands of our Enemies.
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All heads, and hearts, and hands, I am afraid, are now on work to pluck up and pull down,
All Heads, and hearts, and hands, I am afraid, Are now on work to pluck up and pull down,
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even that Vineyard which God hath planted, and that House which he owns as his House of Prayer. And now,
even that Vineyard which God hath planted, and that House which he owns as his House of Prayer. And now,
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if ever, ought we to stand in the gap, to show our selves true and sincere Protestants, and that not only in declaring against the Conclave, but the Conventicle and the Classis. These are the Vermin and the Vipers that would eat through their Mothers Belly.
if ever, ought we to stand in the gap, to show our selves true and sincere Protestants, and that not only in declaring against the Conclave, but the Conventicle and the Classis. These Are the Vermin and the Vipers that would eat through their Mother's Belly.
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And being for these many years warm'd by the benign Influence and Government of a Gracious Prince, begin now to hiss,
And being for these many Years warmed by the benign Influence and Government of a Gracious Prince, begin now to hiss,
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and more than to shew their Sting. Ah Lord!
and more than to show their Sting. Ah Lord!
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If we have any love for God or our Country, for Church or State, let us not unconcernedly look on,
If we have any love for God or our Country, for Church or State, let us not unconcernedly look on,
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and see both running into Ruine, without giving a helping hand to prevent such a desolation.
and see both running into Ruin, without giving a helping hand to prevent such a desolation.
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Let us be as active in the right way, as our Enemies are in the wrong.
Let us be as active in the right Way, as our Enemies Are in the wrong.
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And let us who are of one Communion, be of one Heart and of one Way; let us joyn together as Brethren, that have the same Father and Mother, and the same Interest.
And let us who Are of one Communion, be of one Heart and of one Way; let us join together as Brothers, that have the same Father and Mother, and the same Interest.
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Let us learn Zeal and Union, even from our Enemies;
Let us Learn Zeal and union, even from our Enemies;
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for so those are that would upon any account alter the present Establishment, under which we may be blessed in Body, Soul, and Estate.
for so those Are that would upon any account altar the present Establishment, under which we may be blessed in Body, Soul, and Estate.
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But, my Brethren, if there are any amongst us that, like Judas, put their hands into the Dish with us,
But, my Brothers, if there Are any among us that, like Judas, put their hands into the Dish with us,
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and then go forth and betray;
and then go forth and betray;
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let them assuredly know, that if they meet not with his Fate in this world, they may expect his Portion in the other. FINIS.
let them assuredly know, that if they meet not with his Fate in this world, they may expect his Portion in the other. FINIS.
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