Two sermons preach'd at St. Maries in Bury St. Edmunds, at the assizes the first upon the seventh of April 1698, before the Honourable Sir Thomas Rokeby, Kt. ... : the second upon the 16th of August 1698, before the Right, Honourable Sir Edward Ward, Kt. ... / by William Bedford ...
and coming (as it were) home to our Habitations, that one would be apt at the first view to conjecture, that this Method had some Divine Original from God's own Example.
and coming (as it were) home to our Habitations, that one would be apt At the First view to conjecture, that this Method had Some Divine Original from God's own Exampl.
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as Agriculture to Ceres, Physick to Aesculapius, and Musick to Apollo: Well then may we think the like of this Perambulation of Justice, the wholsom Physick of the Body Politick;
as Agriculture to Ceres, Physic to Aesculapius, and Music to Apollo: Well then may we think the like of this Perambulation of justice, the wholesome Physic of the Body Politic;
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Here is God the great Judge of the whole Earth, going his Circuit from Heaven to the Plain of Mamre, and from Mamre to Sodom. This Judge comes to them to their own home,
Here is God the great Judge of the Whole Earth, going his Circuit from Heaven to the Plain of Mamre, and from Mamre to Sodom. This Judge comes to them to their own home,
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and keep his Assizes and General Goal-delivery in their own City, v. 21. Descendam & videbo, the Cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, I will go down my self to them,
and keep his Assizes and General Goal delivery in their own city, v. 21. Descendam & videbo, the Cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, I will go down my self to them,
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But if God that judgeth all the Earth, judge thee, there is no Error to be assigned in his Judgment, no Appeal from God not throughly informed, to God better informed,
But if God that Judgeth all the Earth, judge thee, there is no Error to be assigned in his Judgement, no Appeal from God not thoroughly informed, to God better informed,
for in the first and third Verses of this Chapter there are three of them, three Men stood by Abraham; and in the nineteenth Chapter and the first Verse, at Sodom it self where the Judgment was executed there are two of them (which is the number usual at these times with us.)
for in the First and third Verses of this Chapter there Are three of them, three Men stood by Abraham; and in the nineteenth Chapter and the First Verse, At Sodom it self where the Judgement was executed there Are two of them (which is the number usual At these times with us.)
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whomsoever we follow of all the Christian Interpreters, whether the Father generally, (as St. Athanasius, St. Ambrose, and Epiphanius ) which expound these three to have been the three Persons of the adored Trinity, in three Humane Shapes assumed:
whomsoever we follow of all the Christian Interpreters, whither the Father generally, (as Saint Athanasius, Saint Ambrose, and Epiphanius) which expound these three to have been the three Persons of the adored Trinity, in three Humane Shapes assumed:
For as for Eben Ezra and the rest of the Jews, which make all three of them Angels and meer Creatures, they are sufficiently confuted by that incommunicable Appellation of the Name Jehovah, which Abraham so often in this Chapter useth, when he speaks to them:
For as for Eben Ezra and the rest of the jews, which make all three of them Angels and mere Creatures, they Are sufficiently confuted by that incommunicable Appellation of the Name Jehovah, which Abraham so often in this Chapter uses, when he speaks to them:
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Thus Abraham saw the day of Christ and rejoyced, as our Lord himself testifieth, John 8.56. for so to this very Apparition some good Expositors have referred it:
Thus Abraham saw the day of christ and rejoiced, as our Lord himself Testifieth, John 8.56. for so to this very Apparition Some good Expositors have referred it:
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He saw his day indeed, he saw this day of his, he received him into his House, he feasted him, he brought him on his way, he found gracious Audience with him,
He saw his day indeed, he saw this day of his, he received him into his House, he feasted him, he brought him on his Way, he found gracious Audience with him,
Let us come now precisely to observe the Text, and hear the Advocate Abraham pleading here for the Righteous, that they may not be destroyed with the Wicked;
Let us come now precisely to observe the Text, and hear the Advocate Abraham pleading Here for the Righteous, that they may not be destroyed with the Wicked;
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The Degree of the Detestation is twofold, Gradus simplex, the plain Degree, be it from thee; and Gradus auctus, or Gradus cum adjectione, the emphatical Degree, be it far from thee.
The Degree of the Detestation is twofold, Gradus simplex, the plain Degree, be it from thee; and Gradus auctus, or Gradus cum adjection, the emphatical Degree, be it Far from thee.
for what Herbalist doth not root up noisom Weeds? Or what Chyrurgeon doth not cut away all corrupt and putrified Flesh? Betimes will I root out all wicked doers from the City of the Lord (saith the Royal Psalmist, Psal. 101.8.) Immedicabile vulnus ense recidendum est,
for what Herbalist does not root up noisome Weeds? Or what Chirurgeon does not Cut away all corrupt and Putrified Flesh? Betimes will I root out all wicked doers from the city of the Lord (Says the Royal Psalmist, Psalm 101.8.) Immedicabile Wound Ense recidendum est,
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It was with good Signification, that the Roman Magistrates caused to be borne before them Fasces cum securibus, Rods and Axes both, whom the Rod corrects not, him the Axe chops off.
It was with good Signification, that the Roman Magistrates caused to be born before them Fasces cum securibus, Rods and Axes both, whom the Rod corrects not, him the Axe chops off.
though the Clamours of the Sins of a Place in general, be as the Clamour and the Cry of Sodom; yet descendite & videte, look into it nearer, and distinguish of particulars.
though the Clamours of the Sins of a Place in general, be as the Clamour and the Cry of Sodom; yet Descendite & Videte, look into it nearer, and distinguish of particulars.
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with the Robbers that were justly Crucified, there was a guiltless Jesus. Even out of Nazareth, in despight of the Jewish Proverb, John 1.46. there may come something which is good:
with the Robbers that were justly crucified, there was a guiltless jesus. Even out of Nazareth, in despite of the Jewish Proverb, John 1.46. there may come something which is good:
But I touch upon these Matters only by the way, but will insist upon the Proposition it self which Abraham lays down here, The Righteous must not be destroyed with the Wicked;
But I touch upon these Matters only by the Way, but will insist upon the Proposition it self which Abraham lays down Here, The Righteous must not be destroyed with the Wicked;
How horrible an Exorbitancy were it, that they should be all one in our Valuation, whom so many and unspeakable Differences have distinguished in their own Conditions;
How horrible an Exorbitancy were it, that they should be all one in our Valuation, whom so many and unspeakable Differences have distinguished in their own Conditions;
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and shall then the righteous be as the wicked? If that be not in equalibus equalia tribuere, what is? Shall there be no difference of a Son and of a Slave? of a Friend and of an Enemy? of a dutiful Subject and a plotting Traytor? All other Differences have been reconciled, the Fair European and Foul Negro marry and live together;
and shall then the righteous be as the wicked? If that be not in equalibus equalia tribuere, what is? Shall there be no difference of a Son and of a Slave? of a Friend and of an Enemy? of a dutiful Subject and a plotting Traitor? All other Differences have been reconciled, the Fair European and Foul Negro marry and live together;
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and when I weigh the Reason of it, I am amazed to think of that shameful Lapse of the good Emperor Theodosius, who upon the account of the private Actions of some mutinous Persons in Thessalonica, sent his Army upon the City,
and when I weigh the Reason of it, I am amazed to think of that shameful Lapse of the good Emperor Theodosius, who upon the account of the private Actions of Some mutinous Persons in Thessalonica, sent his Army upon the city,
but it is enough to overwhelm any considering Person with Horrour and Amazement, to call to mind the Domestick Example of that Infernal Direction of the Romish Traytor Father Garnet, who being not a Military Prince,
but it is enough to overwhelm any considering Person with Horror and Amazement, to call to mind the Domestic Exampl of that Infernal Direction of the Romish Traitor Father Garnet, who being not a Military Prince,
but upon Deliberation more fully advised, should warrant a more Barbarous Resolution, for being asked by the Popish Conspirators of the Gunpowder Treason, Whither it was lawful for them to destroy in our Parliament House many good Men for Company with more bad, (that is, such as were their Favourers with such as were not) answered, Yea, it was, Si in grande emolumentum Ecclesiae Romanae cessurum sit, so it might bring evident Advancement and Benefit to the Roman Church.
but upon Deliberation more Fully advised, should warrant a more Barbarous Resolution, for being asked by the Popish Conspirators of the Gunpowder Treason, Whither it was lawful for them to destroy in our Parliament House many good Men for Company with more bad, (that is, such as were their Favourers with such as were not) answered, Yea, it was, Si in Grande Emolument Ecclesiae Romanae cessurum sit, so it might bring evident Advancement and Benefit to the Roman Church.
If this Oracle did come (as there are good grounds to believe it did) from the then Possessor of the Apostolical Chair at Rome, he was but a painted Wall, and Vice-Demon upon Earth:
If this Oracle did come (as there Are good grounds to believe it did) from the then Possessor of the Apostolical Chair At Room, he was but a painted Wall, and Vice-Demon upon Earth:
Doth he claim to be Judge of all the World, and doth he command the righteous to be slain with the wicked? I am sure that Judge of all the World, with whom Abraham here conferreth, is of other Sentiments,
Does he claim to be Judge of all the World, and does he command the righteous to be slave with the wicked? I am sure that Judge of all the World, with whom Abraham Here conferreth, is of other Sentiments,
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But I must not, like another Tarquinius, strike off the tops only of the tallest Poppies, tax none but only the Emperor Theodosius, and the Romish Pontifex Maximus; but the truth is, there are few Men living, of what Condition or Quality soever,
But I must not, like Another Tarquinius, strike off the tops only of the Tallest Poppies, Tax none but only the Emperor Theodosius, and the Romish Pontifex Maximus; but the truth is, there Are few Men living, of what Condition or Quality soever,
And to comprize it summarily, four ways it may be done: First, By indiscreet Pitty. Secondly, By preposterous Zeal. Thirdly, By Atheistical Neglect. Fourthly, By diabolical Malice.
And to comprise it summarily, four ways it may be done: First, By indiscreet Pity. Secondly, By preposterous Zeal. Thirdly, By Atheistical Neglect. Fourthly, By diabolical Malice.
when we find Manslaughter for Willful Murther, and with-hold the Hand of Justice from them, which with-hold not the Hand of Violence from their Brethren;
when we find Manslaughter for Wilful Murder, and withhold the Hand of justice from them, which withhold not the Hand of Violence from their Brothers;
yea, and more than so, by sparing the Wicked, consequently it destroys the Righteous, it leaves that Serpentine Brood, which will be in the end the Destruction of them.
yea, and more than so, by sparing the Wicked, consequently it Destroys the Righteous, it leaves that Serpentine Brood, which will be in the end the Destruction of them.
for he would not let loose his armed Men upon the Priests of Baal, till he had taken order effectually that there was no Servant of the Lord Jehovah left amongst them.
for he would not let lose his armed Men upon the Priests of Baal, till he had taken order effectually that there was no Servant of the Lord Jehovah left among them.
God himself, to shew that he would ever discriminate the Righteous from the Wicked, he would not bring the Deluge ( Gen. 7.13.) upon the World of the Ungodly, till he saw that Noah was entered into the Ark:
God himself, to show that he would ever discriminate the Righteous from the Wicked, he would not bring the Deluge (Gen. 7.13.) upon the World of the Ungodly, till he saw that Noah was entered into the Ark:
Vice must not be stabbed through the Loines of Vertue, as in a condemned Woman pleading Pregnancy, our merciful Laws worthily expect the Delivery of her Innocent Child.
Vice must not be stabbed through the Loins of Virtue, as in a condemned Woman pleading Pregnancy, our merciful Laws worthily expect the Delivery of her Innocent Child.
But I hope no such vain and unequal Dealings will be countenanced in our times, this were to make the appearance of Goodness more prejudicial than the Evidence and Conviction of Evil. Such Practices ought to be far from us.
But I hope no such vain and unequal Dealings will be countenanced in our times, this were to make the appearance of goodness more prejudicial than the Evidence and Conviction of Evil. Such Practices ought to be Far from us.
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which our Gracious King, as the true Vice-gerent of God, is now endeavouring to root out, that God may continue to protect this Nation, living in a Course of Righteousness,
which our Gracious King, as the true Vicegerent of God, is now endeavouring to root out, that God may continue to Pact this nation, living in a Course of Righteousness,
And we need no reason of this Sentence of perpetual Exile, Be it from thee, these three words, It from thee, are a most compleat Reason; it, which is Misery; from thee, which art Blessedness; it, which is Death;
And we need no reason of this Sentence of perpetual Exile, Be it from thee, these three words, It from thee, Are a most complete Reason; it, which is Misery; from thee, which art Blessedness; it, which is Death;
from thee, which art Life it self; it, which is Uncleanness; from thee, which art Purity; it, which is Crookedness; from thee, which art Rectitude; it, which is Darkness;
from thee, which art Life it self; it, which is Uncleanness; from thee, which art Purity; it, which is Crookedness; from thee, which art Rectitude; it, which is Darkness;
A thousand Volumes compiled by never so Ciceronian a Pen, a thousand Tongues of Men and Angels, could not more graphically paint out the Cursedness of Sin and Injustice as these three words have done, It from thee, it is banished from God, the Idea of Goodness, the Center and the Circumference of Perfection;
A thousand Volumes compiled by never so Ciceronian a Pen, a thousand Tongues of Men and Angels, could not more graphically paint out the Cursedness of since and Injustice as these three words have done, It from thee, it is banished from God, the Idea of goodness, the Centre and the Circumference of Perfection;
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and when it is said to be banished from God, we must conceive it also (for our own Instruction) banished from all which any way partake either of the Nature or Name of God, from all Judges first,
and when it is said to be banished from God, we must conceive it also (for our own Instruction) banished from all which any Way partake either of the Nature or Name of God, from all Judges First,
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I have done with the Gradus simplex, the plain Degree, but Abraham contents not himself thus, he adds, Gradum auctum, Gradum cum adjectione, the emphatical Degree, Be it far from thee;
I have done with the Gradus simplex, the plain Degree, but Abraham contents not himself thus, he adds, Gradum auctum, Gradum cum adjection, the emphatical Degree, Be it Far from thee;
it cannot consist with his Essence, and therefore far it is indeed from him, and far be that Blasphemous Doctrine from us, to make God the Author of any Sin;
it cannot consist with his Essence, and Therefore Far it is indeed from him, and Far be that Blasphemous Doctrine from us, to make God the Author of any since;
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'Twere good that there were a Pest-house for the Wicked, as there is for them that have the Plague, a Thracian Bosphorus where they might live by themselves,
'Twere good that there were a Pesthouse for the Wicked, as there is for them that have the Plague, a Thracian Bosphorus where they might live by themselves,
and therefore when it offers to come and dwell with us, we must answer it as Tully answers Catiline in the like case, Nullo modo iisdem in parietibus tute esse possumus, qui magno in periculo sumus, quod iisdem in manibus versemur. Far be it from us.
and Therefore when it offers to come and dwell with us, we must answer it as Tully answers Catiline in the like case, Nullo modo iisdem in parietibus tute esse possumus, qui magno in periculo sumus, quod iisdem in manibus versemur. far be it from us.
I will nor therefore long detain this Honourable Assembly, but recompence it with as much brevity in this other which follows, the Reason or Aetiology, Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do right? In which words take notice briefly of two things. First, The Perfection of Judges;
I will nor Therefore long detain this Honourable Assembly, but recompense it with as much brevity in this other which follows, the Reason or Aetiology, Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do right? In which words take notice briefly of two things. First, The Perfection of Judges;
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Absolute Perfection is the incommunicable Property of the Deity, all created Natures, Tantum absunt à Perfectione, quantum à Divinitate, but in God there is Absolute Perfection.
Absolute Perfection is the incommunicable Property of the Deity, all created Nature's, Tantum absunt à Perfection, quantum à Divinitate, but in God there is Absolute Perfection.
Negative Questions in this kind in Scripture, pre-suppose always Affirmative Answers, Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do Right? Yes, he will do it, do it others, or do they not; this Judge will do it.
Negative Questions in this kind in Scripture, presuppose always Affirmative Answers, Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do Right? Yes, he will do it, do it Others, or do they not; this Judge will do it.
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he scorneth to borrow a Title as the Old Romans did, from one or two Conquered Nations, Sarmaticus, Geticus, Numidicus, he hath that which others long for,
he scorneth to borrow a Title as the Old Romans did, from one or two Conquered nations, Sarmatian, Geticus, Numidicus, he hath that which Others long for,
I will shut up my Discourse in a few words, (which it becomes me to say) to demonstrate, that the Supream Judge of Heaven and Earth will ever do Right, (according to the Conclusion of the Text) doth most undeniably appear, with relation to the Church of England, (as it is by Law established) in whose Cause he hath been pleased of late to manifest his Power and Goodness most remarkably;
I will shut up my Discourse in a few words, (which it becomes me to say) to demonstrate, that the Supreme Judge of Heaven and Earth will ever do Right, (according to the Conclusion of the Text) does most undeniably appear, with Relation to the Church of England, (as it is by Law established) in whose Cause he hath been pleased of late to manifest his Power and goodness most remarkably;
for in respect of its Doctrine, Discipline and External Rites, he guided the solid Foundation thereof, by that admirable young Prince King Edward the Sixth;
for in respect of its Doctrine, Discipline and External Rites, he guided the solid Foundation thereof, by that admirable young Prince King Edward the Sixth;
and supported it by the Steadiness of the Magnanimous Princess Queen Elizabeth, who (during all her long and glorious Reign) would never admit of any Alterations;
and supported it by the Steadiness of the Magnanimous Princess Queen Elizabeth, who (during all her long and glorious Reign) would never admit of any Alterations;
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no, not in the very Out-works, the External Rites thereof, (which are Securities to the main Fortress of our Religion) though she was frequently sollicited thereunto by Men of great Fame and Judgment;
no, not in the very Outworks, the External Rites thereof, (which Are Securities to the main Fortress of our Religion) though she was frequently solicited thereunto by Men of great Fame and Judgement;
and though in the 34th Article of our Church it is owned, That the External part of its Worship may admit of Alterations (by publick Authority) upon Emergent Causes,
and though in the 34th Article of our Church it is owned, That the External part of its Worship may admit of Alterations (by public authority) upon Emergent Causes,
And this Church hath been since adorned by the Piety and Devout Practice of the late Virtuous and Blessed Queen Mary, (who, by the Countenance and Consent of King Charles the Second, was most happily Married to His Present Majesty, notwithstanding all the Secret Opposing Intrigues of the Renegado Jesuits:) which Famous Princess lived and dyed in all the Observances of this Church like a Primitive Saint.
And this Church hath been since adorned by the Piety and Devout Practice of the late Virtuous and Blessed Queen Marry, (who, by the Countenance and Consent of King Charles the Second, was most happily Married to His Present Majesty, notwithstanding all the Secret Opposing Intrigues of the Renegado Jesuits:) which Famous Princess lived and died in all the Observances of this Church like a Primitive Saint.
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And it has been not only dignified by the high Respect borne toward it by these two eminent Princesses, who set two such Examples as are hardly imitable by the very best and bravest of Womenkind;
And it has been not only dignified by the high Respect born towards it by these two eminent Princesses, who Set two such Examples as Are hardly imitable by the very best and Bravest of Womankind;
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and by the Piety of Queen Anne. And it hath been exceedingly honoured and embellished by the Constancy, Patience and Charity of the Devout Martyr King Charles the First.
and by the Piety of Queen Anne. And it hath been exceedingly honoured and embellished by the Constancy, Patience and Charity of the Devout Martyr King Charles the First.
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and part of the twenty Years of our Unhappy Civil Wars, and foolish Anarchical Governments excepted) after which it was re-established in course of Law upon the wonderful and peaceable Restauration of King Charles the Second, who at his death left it upon its own Establishment.
and part of the twenty years of our Unhappy Civil Wars, and foolish Anarchical Governments excepted) After which it was Reestablished in course of Law upon the wondered and peaceable Restauration of King Charles the Second, who At his death left it upon its own Establishment.
and the latter of them, did for some considerable number of Years, outwardly comply with its Observances; (so long as the Polititians of the Court of Rome would suffer him) but their deep Engagements and Confederacies with the Romans Party, would not admit them for to countenance it further,
and the latter of them, did for Some considerable number of years, outwardly comply with its Observances; (so long as the Politicians of the Court of Room would suffer him) but their deep Engagements and Confederacies with the Romans Party, would not admit them for to countenance it further,
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and the Management of the Treaty) and with the Security thereof he hath superadded the ancient Lustre to the Realm of England, of becoming once more the Ballance to all the Publick Affairs of Europe.
and the Management of the Treaty) and with the Security thereof he hath superadded the ancient Lustre to the Realm of England, of becoming once more the Balance to all the Public Affairs of Europe.
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Therefore we have the highest Obligation to follow that Example of the Grateful Israelites towards King Solomon, recorded in 1 Kings 8.66. (with with I shall conclude.) To Praise God,
Therefore we have the highest Obligation to follow that Exampl of the Grateful Israelites towards King Solomon, recorded in 1 Kings 8.66. (with with I shall conclude.) To Praise God,
and to return to our Houses joyful and glad of Heart, for all the Goodness that the most righteous God hath shewed unto his Anointed, and unto us his People.
and to return to our Houses joyful and glad of Heart, for all the goodness that the most righteous God hath showed unto his Anointed, and unto us his People.
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MY Song shall be now, as David 's was, of Mercy and Judgment. Judgment and Mercy are the proper Subjects for this time, in which Righteousness and Peace will the most gracefully kiss each other.
MY Song shall be now, as David is was, of Mercy and Judgement. Judgement and Mercy Are the proper Subject's for this time, in which Righteousness and Peace will the most gracefully kiss each other.
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Jethro the Father-in-Law of Moses, sets forth a President of a righteous Judge, according to the Qualities which he ought for to be endued with, saying, Thou shalt provide out of all the People, Exod. 18.21. able Men, such as fear God, Men of Truth, hating Covetousness, and place such to be Rulers over them.
Jethro the Father-in-Law of Moses, sets forth a President of a righteous Judge, according to the Qualities which he ought for to be endued with, saying, Thou shalt provide out of all the People, Exod 18.21. able Men, such as Fear God, Men of Truth, hating Covetousness, and place such to be Rulers over them.
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Justice is Columna & corona reipublicae, it is the Cement which holds the general parts of the Body Politick together, it is as the Nerves and Sinews thereof,
justice is Columna & corona reipublicae, it is the Cement which holds the general parts of the Body Politic together, it is as the Nerves and Sinews thereof,
In Justice we are not to respect Persons (though that be commanded otherwhere, yet it is forbidden here) here the Causes are to be heard, more than the Parties observed;
In justice we Are not to respect Persons (though that be commanded otherwhere, yet it is forbidden Here) Here the Causes Are to be herd, more than the Parties observed;
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when the Contentious Violence of Men did overflow the Banks of Right, then would God have the Law take strength to it self, to curb Mens fiery Passions and Attempts:
when the Contentious Violence of Men did overflow the Banks of Right, then would God have the Law take strength to it self, to curb Men's fiery Passion and Attempts:
and follow it, their Integrity will grow Proverbial, Like the Judgment of Bochoris, or the Sentence of Bias; he that thus setteth him before his Eyes, shall never fear what Cambyses the Persian made Othones to do, Se samnem excoriavit, & filium ejus Othonem corio insidere coegit:
and follow it, their Integrity will grow Proverbial, Like the Judgement of Bochoris, or the Sentence of Bias; he that thus sets him before his Eyes, shall never Fear what Cambyses the Persian made Othones to do, Se samnem excoriavit, & Son His Othonem Corio insidere coegit:
The Egyptians of old would not suffer the Bodies of their Kings to have Royal Interments, till their Lives were scan'd, by a severe Examination of their Management of the Regal Scepter whilst they had it;
The egyptians of old would not suffer the Bodies of their Kings to have Royal Interments, till their Lives were scanned, by a severe Examination of their Management of the Regal Sceptre while they had it;
and truly distinguisheth between the Righteous and the Wicked, shall be absolved by that Great Lord, whose Servants he himself absolveth, and whose Enemies he condemneth.
and truly Distinguisheth between the Righteous and the Wicked, shall be absolved by that Great Lord, whose Servants he himself absolveth, and whose Enemies he Condemneth.
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therefore the Egyptian Hieroglyphick painted him without Hands, with his Eyes almost shut, and from his Neck a Saphire hanging down, with this word Veritas engraven upon it.
Therefore the Egyptian Hieroglyphic painted him without Hands, with his Eyes almost shut, and from his Neck a Sapphire hanging down, with this word Veritas engraven upon it.
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but in the Night-time alwa•s, and by an obscure Light, that they might not be moved by Apparel, Habits, Gestures or Countenances of the Persons summoned before them:
but in the Nighttime alwa•s, and by an Obscure Light, that they might not be moved by Apparel, Habits, Gestures or Countenances of the Persons summoned before them:
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And if Right be thus the Pole-star of all Judges in their Judicial Actions, we must conceive it to be so too in all others, in their Actions Subordinate to Judicial;
And if Right be thus the Polestar of all Judges in their Judicial Actions, we must conceive it to be so too in all Others, in their Actions Subordinate to Judicial;
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and have the proper Motions of their own Sphere, the Plaintiff is hot and fiery like Mars; the Defendant is Sullen and Froward like Saturn, the Advocate is Crafty and Wily like Mercury, the Witness is Variable and Changeable like Luna; but the Judge,
and have the proper Motions of their own Sphere, the Plaintiff is hight and fiery like Mars; the Defendant is Sullen and Froward like Saturn, the Advocate is Crafty and Wily like Mercury, the Witness is Variable and Changeable like Luna; but the Judge,
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The famous Civilian Papinianus, rather than he would defend the Emperor Caracalla 's barbarous Murther of his Brother, willingly admitted of death under that bloody Tyrant.
The famous Civilian Papinian, rather than he would defend the Emperor Caracalla is barbarous Murder of his Brother, willingly admitted of death under that bloody Tyrant.
Famous may the Memory be of such Spirits, and long may the like flourish, and deterr or ashame our Advocates from supporting corrupt Causes for large Fees:
Famous may the Memory be of such Spirits, and long may the like flourish, and deter or ashame our Advocates from supporting corrupt Causes for large Fees:
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And that this may be more exercised, I will with the Prophet wish you by way of intreaty, to Execute true Judgment, Lex talionis, the Law of like for like is of great Antiquity, common as well with the Gentiles by the Law of Nature,
And that this may be more exercised, I will with the Prophet wish you by Way of entreaty, to Execute true Judgement, Lex Talionis, the Law of like for like is of great Antiquity, Common as well with the Gentiles by the Law of Nature,
and to forgive the Delinquences of our Neighbours, as we hope to receive a Remission of our Trespasses committed against the Supreme Judge and Father of us all:
and to forgive the Delinquences of our Neighbours, as we hope to receive a Remission of our Trespasses committed against the Supreme Judge and Father of us all:
When Bias came to the Condemning of a Man he wept; and Cicero professed, Cum pareere vel ledere poruissem, ignoscende quaereham causas, non puniendi occasiones;
When Bias Come to the Condemning of a Man he wept; and Cicero professed, Cum pareere vel ledere poruissem, ignoscende quaereham causas, non puniendi Occasiones;
but to induce us by a greater Authority, God Almighty is our President, and he is stiled Merciful and Long-suffering, and we by our Lord's Command should be the like, Be you Merciful as your Heavenly Father is Merciful:
but to induce us by a greater authority, God Almighty is our President, and he is styled Merciful and Long-suffering, and we by our Lord's Command should be the like, Be you Merciful as your Heavenly Father is Merciful:
And he adds thereunto a Benediction, Blessed are the Merciful, for they shall obtain Mercy. Let us therefore make no Separation between Justice and Mercy, but execute both truly:
And he adds thereunto a Benediction, Blessed Are the Merciful, for they shall obtain Mercy. Let us Therefore make no Separation between justice and Mercy, but execute both truly:
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Afflict not the Poor, was the Precept of an anclent Philosopher, and suitably the Prophet in the Text excites Mankind by way of Prohibition, not to oppress any Subject to Oppression; the W•dow, nor the Fatherless; the Stringer, nor the Poor;
Afflict not the Poor, was the Precept of an anclent Philosopher, and suitably the Prophet in the Text excites Mankind by Way of Prohibition, not to oppress any Subject to Oppression; the W•dow, nor the Fatherless; the Stringer, nor the Poor;
of a Stranger, let there be the Hospitality of Abraham; of the Poor, let there be the Charity of Job, He delivered the Poor that cried, the Fatherless,
of a Stranger, let there be the Hospitality of Abraham; of the Poor, let there be the Charity of Job, He Delivered the Poor that cried, the Fatherless,
What will they do in the day of Visitation, and in the Desolation that shall come from far? To whom can they flee for help? and where will they leave their Glory?
What will they do in the day of Visitation, and in the Desolation that shall come from Far? To whom can they flee for help? and where will they leave their Glory?
Therefore thus saith the Lord, Behold, against the Family that doth oppress a Man and his House, do I devise an evil, from which they shall not remove their Necks.
Therefore thus Says the Lord, Behold, against the Family that does oppress a Man and his House, do I devise an evil, from which they shall not remove their Necks.
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We may learn a President from the Israelites who were Strangers and Bond slaves in Egypt, they did feel by Experience, what it was for to use Strangers cruelly,
We may Learn a President from the Israelites who were Strangers and Bound slaves in Egypt, they did feel by Experience, what it was for to use Strangers cruelly,
as we are to shew Pitty and Compassion to Strangers that are in Misery, so we are also to shew Pitty to them that are in Misery which are no Strangers, as Widows and Orphans.
as we Are to show Pity and Compassion to Strangers that Are in Misery, so we Are also to show Pity to them that Are in Misery which Are no Strangers, as Widows and Orphans.
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though none at all are to be wronged and afflicted, yet these especially must not be hurt, Quia defensorem non habent (saith good St. Chrysostom ) the one wanteth a Father, and the other an Husband.
though none At all Are to be wronged and afflicted, yet these especially must not be hurt, Quia defensorem non habent (Says good Saint Chrysostom) the one Wants a Father, and the other an Husband.
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and deserve the Magistrates Reproofs, and to meet with Derision and Disappointment from all men. As the Heart is the beginning of Life, and the Elaboratory of the vital Spirits,
and deserve the Magistrates Reproofs, and to meet with Derision and Disappointment from all men. As the Heart is the beginning of Life, and the Elaboratory of the vital Spirits,
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therefore the Holy Prophet shut up his Exhortation with a Prohibition from such Offences, nominating the place wherein they have residence, and let none of you imagine evil against his Brother in your heart.
Therefore the Holy Prophet shut up his Exhortation with a Prohibition from such Offences, nominating the place wherein they have residence, and let none of you imagine evil against his Brother in your heart.
Thirdly, By corrupt Advocates that patronize false Titles, as Tertullus abused his Eloquence in disgracing St. Paul, Acts 24. any way to be a False Witness, is a grievous thing;
Thirdly, By corrupt Advocates that patronise false Titles, as Tertullus abused his Eloquence in disgracing Saint Paul, Acts 24. any Way to be a False Witness, is a grievous thing;
in every false Testimony a Man Sins against God, oppresseth the Innocent, and condemneth his own Soul. For False-witness, the Punishment by the Law of God was Retaliation.
in every false Testimony a Man Sins against God, Oppresses the Innocent, and Condemneth his own Soul. For False witness, the Punishment by the Law of God was Retaliation.
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So Haman was justly hanged on the same Gibbet that he had set up for Mordecai; and Daniel 's Accusers were cast into the Lion's Den, whither he was before condemned.
So Haman was justly hanged on the same Gibbet that he had Set up for Mordecai; and daniel is Accusers were cast into the Lion's Den, whither he was before condemned.
This Malady hath its original in the Heart of Man, but the Searcher of Hearts can find all out, there is no dissembling with him that knows the very Thoughts thereof.
This Malady hath its original in the Heart of Man, but the Searcher of Hearts can find all out, there is no dissembling with him that knows the very Thoughts thereof.
Though Joshua could not, yet God can immediately see through the most curious Umbrages and lying Testimonials which the most Politick Gibeonites can invent,
Though joshua could not, yet God can immediately see through the most curious Umbrages and lying Testimonials which the most Politic Gibeonites can invent,
though Falsities were never so cunningly couched, he will find them out, though a French Tongue conspired with a Spanish Arrogance to frame a Greekish Lye.
though Falsities were never so cunningly couched, he will find them out, though a French Tongue conspired with a Spanish Arrogance to frame a Greekish Lie.
such were Saul 's, who leaned to those Promoters that informed against David, till David demonstrated them to be false Men, by his sparing of Saul 's Life in the Cave at Engaddi.
such were Saul is, who leaned to those Promoters that informed against David, till David demonstrated them to be false Men, by his sparing of Saul is Life in the Cave At Engedi.
And this Evil is finished by a continual but an unhappy Inclination or malicious Desire of Backbiting, the Laws utterly forbids this, Lev. 19.16. Thou shalt not go up and down as a Tail bearer amongst thy People:
And this Evil is finished by a continual but an unhappy Inclination or malicious Desire of Backbiting, the Laws utterly forbids this, Lev. 19.16. Thou shalt not go up and down as a Tail bearer among thy People:
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the Internal likewise is Twofold, either conceived, as in Anger, Hatred, Desire of Revenge, or else permitted by consenting to another Man's Death, Who knowing the Judgment of God, (that they who do such things are worthy of death) not only do the same,
the Internal likewise is Twofold, either conceived, as in Anger, Hatred, Desire of Revenge, or Else permitted by consenting to Another Man's Death, Who knowing the Judgement of God, (that they who do such things Are worthy of death) not only do the same,
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and therefore the Apostle saith, He that hateth his Brother is a Man-slayer, 1. John 3.15. A good Physician doth not only take away the Evil that is apparent, but also removes the very Root of the Disease;
and Therefore the Apostle Says, He that hates his Brother is a Manslayer, 1. John 3.15. A good physician does not only take away the Evil that is apparent, but also removes the very Root of the Disease;
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You have now heard the Effects which an Evil Heart doth produce, the Inconveniencies that it ensnares the Soul of Man with, let none of us therefore be so defrauded and seduced,
You have now herd the Effects which an Evil Heart does produce, the Inconveniences that it ensnares the Soul of Man with, let none of us Therefore be so defrauded and seduced,
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And it did please Almighty God, to set before us the very Model of executing Justice, by sending his great Officers upon the place to make their Inquest; (which Method our Wise Laws have therefore espoused,) and my Lords the King's Judges pursue it now in their several Circuits.
And it did please Almighty God, to Set before us the very Model of executing justice, by sending his great Officers upon the place to make their Inquest; (which Method our Wise Laws have Therefore espoused,) and my lords the King's Judges pursue it now in their several Circuits.
And he went from year to year in Circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places. And his return was to Ramah, for there was his House,
And he went from year to year in Circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places. And his return was to Ramah, for there was his House,
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which is the Foundation of this Honourable and Solemn Audience, before which I having made such suitable Observations (upon the Text) as the time and the publick Affairs will admit of.
which is the Foundation of this Honourable and Solemn Audience, before which I having made such suitable Observations (upon the Text) as the time and the public Affairs will admit of.
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I will close up all with a very few words of general Advice, and publick Exhortation, desiring every Person in this great Assembly, seriously to consider,
I will close up all with a very few words of general advice, and public Exhortation, desiring every Person in this great Assembly, seriously to Consider,
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So the late unparallell'd Parliament (that Phenix-like can only arise again out of its own Ashes of Dissolution) hath gratefully and honourably provided for the King's Support, that he may enjoy the compleat Lustre and Repose of his Successes.
So the late unparalleled Parliament (that Phenix-like can only arise again out of its own Ashes of Dissolution) hath gratefully and honourably provided for the King's Support, that he may enjoy the complete Lustre and Repose of his Successes.
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Since therefore our publick Charges, as well as our publick Hazards, will decline together, (unless evil and foolish Men, by clamouring unseasonably against them, entail them upon themselves and us too) Let us unite in Amity and Friendship;
Since Therefore our public Charges, as well as our public Hazards, will decline together, (unless evil and foolish Men, by clamouring unseasonably against them, entail them upon themselves and us too) Let us unite in Amity and Friendship;
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