A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable Lord Mayor and Aldermen, and citizens of London, at St. Lawrence Jewry, on Saturday, September the 28th, 1700 at the election of the Lord Mayor, for the year ensuing / by Samvel Bradford ...
THESE Words contain in them a Promise of God's special Favour to the City of Jerusalem, the Metropolis of Judea, and were spoken by the Prophet Isaiah, for the comfort and support of the Pious and Good Men therein,
THESE Words contain in them a Promise of God's special Favour to the city of Jerusalem, the Metropolis of Judea, and were spoken by the Prophet Isaiah, for the Comfort and support of the Pious and Good Men therein,
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the New Moons and the appointed Festivals they constantly observed; but they were notoriously guilty of Falshood, Injustice, Unmercifulness and Oppression.
the New Moons and the appointed Festivals they constantly observed; but they were notoriously guilty of Falsehood, Injustice, Unmercifulness and Oppression.
That is, They were become false to God, and unjust one towards another, and were Corrupted to that degree, that there was hardly any thing sincere and genuine, any thing true and honest among them.
That is, They were become false to God, and unjust one towards Another, and were Corrupted to that degree, that there was hardly any thing sincere and genuine, any thing true and honest among them.
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Now this being their Case, it pleas'd God once again severely to Rebuke and Threaten them, letting them know, that he would yet make one Tryal more of them, using greater Severity than hitherto he had done,
Now this being their Case, it pleased God once again severely to Rebuke and Threaten them, letting them know, that he would yet make one Trial more of them, using greater Severity than hitherto he had done,
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but not wholly abandoning them, designing by his Judgments to cut off the Incorrigible, but to preserve to himself a Remnant, who should be prevail'd upon by what they should see and feel, to amend what was amiss. So it follows;
but not wholly abandoning them, designing by his Judgments to Cut off the Incorrigible, but to preserve to himself a Remnant, who should be prevailed upon by what they should see and feel, to amend what was amiss. So it follows;
And in order to the bringing about this thorow Reformation, God promiseth to bless them with good Governors, who should be his Instruments in accomplishing what he intended.
And in order to the bringing about this thorough Reformation, God promises to bless them with good Governors, who should be his Instruments in accomplishing what he intended.
So we read in the Words of our Text; And I will restore thy Judges as at the first, &c. It is indeed observable by Experience, that Governors do commonly partake of the Virtues or Vices of the People over whom they are placed.
So we read in the Words of our Text; And I will restore thy Judges as At the First, etc. It is indeed observable by Experience, that Governors do commonly partake of the Virtues or Vices of the People over whom they Are placed.
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and 'tis part of their Punishment, and a terrible Effect of the Divine Displeasure toward them, that these Governors still increase and propagate the Corruption of which they partake.
and it's part of their Punishment, and a terrible Effect of the Divine Displeasure towards them, that these Governors still increase and propagate the Corruption of which they partake.
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As on the other hand, both by the Inclination of a Virtuous People, and the Blessing of God upon them, the management of their Affairs is usually committed to Wise and Just Rulers;
As on the other hand, both by the Inclination of a Virtuous People, and the Blessing of God upon them, the management of their Affairs is usually committed to Wise and Just Rulers;
when they were brought out of Egypt, and conducted into the Land of Canaan, who were acknowledged to have been Worthy Men, every way qualified for their Trust,
when they were brought out of Egypt, and conducted into the Land of Canaan, who were acknowledged to have been Worthy Men, every Way qualified for their Trust,
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And after this should come to pass, Jerusalem should then be called, that is, should be fitly or properly called, forasmuch as it should really be, The City of Righteousness, the Faithful City;
And After this should come to pass, Jerusalem should then be called, that is, should be fitly or properly called, forasmuch as it should really be, The city of Righteousness, the Faithful city;
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At their return from Babylon. And those who are of this Opinion, suppose the Threatning denounced in the preceeding Words, to relate to the Babylonish Captivity,
At their return from Babylon. And those who Are of this Opinion, suppose the Threatening denounced in the preceding Words, to relate to the Babylonish Captivity,
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it was actually fulfill'd, when Joshua and Zerubbabel, Ezra and Nehemiah had the Direction of their Publick Affairs, concerning whom, we have in the Sacred Story a very good Character,
it was actually fulfilled, when joshua and Zerubbabel, Ezra and Nehemiah had the Direction of their Public Affairs, Concerning whom, we have in the Sacred Story a very good Character,
These reckon, That the Judgment here threatn'd, was the great desolation of Judea and Jerusalem by the Romans; and that the Promise of purging away their Dross, and taking away all their Tin, was to be fulfill'd under the Reign of the Messiah, and that,
These reckon, That the Judgement Here threatened, was the great desolation of Judea and Jerusalem by the Romans; and that the Promise of purging away their Dross, and taking away all their Tin, was to be fulfilled under the Reign of the Messiah, and that,
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so the Promise which was made to that City, and in some measure fulfill'd at the end of the Babylonish Captivity, was yet to have a more complete accomplishment in the Anti-type.
so the Promise which was made to that city, and in Some measure fulfilled At the end of the Babylonish Captivity, was yet to have a more complete accomplishment in the Antitype.
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And if so, then by restoring Judges as at the first, and Counsellors as at the beginning, must be understood, That as the Christian Church should abound with Men of reformed Tempers and Practices,
And if so, then by restoring Judges as At the First, and Counsellors as At the beginning, must be understood, That as the Christian Church should abound with Men of reformed Tempers and Practices,
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and still is therein, will judge it reasonable to hope, that this Promise is yet to have a more eminent Accomplishment, than it has had hitherto. But to let that pass;
and still is therein, will judge it reasonable to hope, that this Promise is yet to have a more eminent Accomplishment, than it has had hitherto. But to let that pass;
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First, I shall enquire into the Character of those Governors with which the People of Israel were blest at the begining, who are here made the Patterns of those which should be restored to them.
First, I shall inquire into the Character of those Governors with which the People of Israel were blessed At the beginning, who Are Here made the Patterns of those which should be restored to them.
Secondly, I shall shew, how such Governors are a Publick Blessing to the People over whom they are placed, insomuch that a City in which they Rule, may from them be called, The City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.
Secondly, I shall show, how such Governors Are a Public Blessing to the People over whom they Are placed, insomuch that a city in which they Rule, may from them be called, The city of Righteousness, the Faithful city.
First, To enquire into the Character of those Governors, with which the People of Israel were blest at the beginning, who are here made the Patterns of those which should be restored to them.
First, To inquire into the Character of those Governors, with which the People of Israel were blessed At the beginning, who Are Here made the Patterns of those which should be restored to them.
By those which they had at the beginning, I have already observed, is to be understood, those who rul'd over them, in the beginning of their Common-wealth,
By those which they had At the beginning, I have already observed, is to be understood, those who ruled over them, in the beginning of their Commonwealth,
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when they were brought out of Egypt and conducted into Canaan. Such were a great part of the Judges whom God gave them, as St. Paul speaks, from the time of their being settled in Canaan, unto the days of Samuel, for about the space of four hundred and fifty years;
when they were brought out of Egypt and conducted into Canaan. Such were a great part of the Judges whom God gave them, as Saint Paul speaks, from the time of their being settled in Canaan, unto the days of Samuel, for about the Molle of four hundred and fifty Years;
But more especially, Moses himself, who was their Conductor from Egypt thro' the Wilderness; and after him Joshua, who led them into the Land of Rest;
But more especially, Moses himself, who was their Conductor from Egypt through the Wilderness; and After him joshua, who led them into the Land of Rest;
and at the conclusion of their Common-wealth, Samuel the Prophet, may be suppos'd to be referr'd to in this passage of our Text. These were Persons, who, by all the account which we have of them, appear to have had a sincere and awful regard to God and to his Laws, with a fervent desire to promote his Honor, and do his Will.
and At the conclusion of their Commonwealth, Samuel the Prophet, may be supposed to be referred to in this passage of our Text. These were Persons, who, by all the account which we have of them, appear to have had a sincere and awful regard to God and to his Laws, with a fervent desire to promote his Honour, and do his Will.
They made it the business of their Lives, that to which they devoted themselves, and which they preferr'd much before any of their Private Concernments or Interests, to guard and defend their People from their Enemies,
They made it the business of their Lives, that to which they devoted themselves, and which they preferred much before any of their Private Concernments or Interests, to guard and defend their People from their Enemies,
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And as this was the just Character of those who were under God, their Chief Governors, (for such all those whom I have now mention'd were) so their inferior Magistrates also were, at the first Persons of the same Stamp,
And as this was the just Character of those who were under God, their Chief Governors, (for such all those whom I have now mentioned were) so their inferior Magistrates also were, At the First Persons of the same Stamp,
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as we may be assur'd by reflecting upon two Passages, in the Books of Exodus and Deuteronomy, very full and plain to our present purpose, where we have an account how those Persons were qualified, who were by Moses first appointed to rule the People under him.
as we may be assured by reflecting upon two Passages, in the Books of Exodus and Deuteronomy, very full and plain to our present purpose, where we have an account how those Persons were qualified, who were by Moses First appointed to Rule the People under him.
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and what sort of Persons they should be, he tells him in those remarkable Words, Thou shalt provide, says he, out of all the People, able Men, such as fear God, Men of Truth, hating Covetousness, and place such over them.
and what sort of Persons they should be, he tells him in those remarkable Words, Thou shalt provide, Says he, out of all the People, able Men, such as Fear God, Men of Truth, hating Covetousness, and place such over them.
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And we find, that Moses did accordingly, in the other Passage which I am to produce, viz. where he thus declares to the People, I spake unto you, says he, at that time, (namely,
And we find, that Moses did accordingly, in the other Passage which I am to produce, viz. where he thus declares to the People, I spoke unto you, Says he, At that time, (namely,
Now by reflecting upon these two Passages, we may clearly discern the Character of those Magistrates, with which that People were blest at the beginning.
Now by reflecting upon these two Passages, we may clearly discern the Character of those Magistrates, with which that People were blessed At the beginning.
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They were able men. The word in the Original, like that in our English Tongue, is of a large signification, denoting the several kinds of Abilities, which are proper in this case.
They were able men. The word in the Original, like that in our English Tongue, is of a large signification, denoting the several Kinds of Abilities, which Are proper in this case.
So again, Natural Courage or Fortitude of Mind qualifies him that is indued with it, to encounter Difficulties, to bear up against Contradiction, to do that which is fit, in spight of all Discouragement,
So again, Natural Courage or Fortitude of Mind Qualifies him that is endued with it, to encounter Difficulties, to bear up against Contradiction, to do that which is fit, in spite of all Discouragement,
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as any of the former, and therefore these seem more particularly to be meant by the word able, according to the exposition of Moses himself, where instead of able men, he orders the People to present to him wise men and understanding. And this is the first part of the Character of those Magistrates, which they had at the beginning: but this is not all;
as any of the former, and Therefore these seem more particularly to be meant by the word able, according to the exposition of Moses himself, where instead of able men, he order the People to present to him wise men and understanding. And this is the First part of the Character of those Magistrates, which they had At the beginning: but this is not all;
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What I have hitherto been speaking of concerns only the Abilities of Nature or Fortune: but that which I am now going to mention relates to their Moral Qualifications. It follows therefore;
What I have hitherto been speaking of concerns only the Abilities of Nature or Fortune: but that which I am now going to mention relates to their Moral Qualifications. It follows Therefore;
Such as fear God, that is, have an inward and hearty reverence toward the Divine Majesty, which they discover by a serious regard to his Worship and Service, by a zeal for his Honor and Interest in the World,
Such as Fear God, that is, have an inward and hearty Reverence towards the Divine Majesty, which they discover by a serious regard to his Worship and Service, by a zeal for his Honour and Interest in the World,
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Again, Men of truth, Persons of Integrity, such as one may firmly trust and rely upon ▪ whose meaning may be certainly known by their expressions, whose word is so sacred, that their plain affirming or denying might fairly pass for a sufficient Evidence,
Again, Men of truth, Persons of Integrity, such as one may firmly trust and rely upon ▪ whose meaning may be Certainly known by their expressions, whose word is so sacred, that their plain affirming or denying might fairly pass for a sufficient Evidence,
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but fill'd with an abhorrence of it, and consequently, Persons of large and generous Souls, who love God and their Country infinitely better than their Wealth;
but filled with an abhorrence of it, and consequently, Persons of large and generous Souls, who love God and their Country infinitely better than their Wealth;
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Health and Wealth, Courage and Understanding, if an ill-designing Man has the management of them, are but so many Advantages which he is possest of, against those he has to do with, which he may employ to their great detriment.
Health and Wealth, Courage and Understanding, if an ill-designing Man has the management of them, Are but so many Advantages which he is possessed of, against those he has to do with, which he may employ to their great detriment.
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for those who bear his Sword, and represent his Majesty, and have from thence the very Style and Title of Gods, to be all this while devoid of a just sense of God upon their Minds? How should they represent Him decently,
for those who bear his Sword, and represent his Majesty, and have from thence the very Style and Title of God's, to be all this while devoid of a just sense of God upon their Minds? How should they represent Him decently,
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Covetousness contracts the Spirit of a Man, and thereby renders it unfit for a Publick Charge and Trust. The Man that truly loves none besides himself, cannot be suppos'd to design the good of others, especially of the whole Body to which he is related;
Covetousness contracts the Spirit of a Man, and thereby renders it unfit for a Public Charge and Trust. The Man that truly loves none beside himself, cannot be supposed to Design the good of Others, especially of the Whole Body to which he is related;
and he that values Wealth above either Honor or Conscience, must needs be an improper Instrument for propagating Virtue, or promoting the Publick weal.
and he that value's Wealth above either Honour or Conscience, must needs be an improper Instrument for propagating Virtue, or promoting the Public weal.
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Only before I enter upon that, it may not be amiss to take notice of one particular more observable in the Passage I cited out of Deuteronomy, viz. where Moses orders the People to present to him such as were known among their Tribes; and says again of himself, that he took the chief of their Tribes, wise Men,
Only before I enter upon that, it may not be amiss to take notice of one particular more observable in the Passage I cited out of Deuteronomy, viz. where Moses order the People to present to him such as were known among their Tribes; and Says again of himself, that he took the chief of their Tribes, wise Men,
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By which is imply'd, that those who are advanc'd to any Publick Office, should be Men of Note and Eminency, such as have been for some time observ'd and known to be endu'd with the Qualifications before mention'd, Persons who have acquir'd a general Reputation among their People.
By which is implied, that those who Are advanced to any Public Office, should be Men of Note and Eminency, such as have been for Some time observed and known to be endued with the Qualifications before mentioned, Persons who have acquired a general Reputation among their People.
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This is in truth highly expedient, for the rendering their Authority more considerable, there being oftentimes more force in a good Name, than in Power it self;
This is in truth highly expedient, for the rendering their authority more considerable, there being oftentimes more force in a good Name, than in Power it self;
Besides that the more universal any Man's Reputation is, the greater degree of assurance we have, that he is endu'd with the good Qualities which are ascribed to him.
Beside that the more universal any Man's Reputation is, the greater degree of assurance we have, that he is endued with the good Qualities which Are ascribed to him.
Secondly, To shew how such Governors are a publick Blessing to the People over whom they are placed, insomuch that a City in which they Rule, may from them be call'd, The City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.
Secondly, To show how such Governors Are a public Blessing to the People over whom they Are placed, insomuch that a city in which they Rule, may from them be called, The city of Righteousness, the Faithful city.
II. They are certainly the proper Means and Instruments for promoting Piety and Justice, and all manner of Virtue, in the Places where they exercise their Authority. I.
II They Are Certainly the proper Means and Instruments for promoting Piety and justice, and all manner of Virtue, in the Places where they exercise their authority. I.
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But as Covetousness, Ambition, Luxury, and all sorts of Vice increas'd among that People, so their Magistrates were tainted together with the rest of the Body;
But as Covetousness, Ambition, Luxury, and all sorts of Vice increased among that People, so their Magistrates were tainted together with the rest of the Body;
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II. It is certain, that Able and Good Governors are proper Means and Instruments, for promoting Piety and Justice and all manner of Virtue, in the Places where they exercise their Authority;
II It is certain, that Able and Good Governors Are proper Means and Instruments, for promoting Piety and justice and all manner of Virtue, in the Places where they exercise their authority;
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and 'tis fashionable, and therefore reputable to imitate those above us. Besides that Inferiors account it their Interest, to ingratiate themselves with their Superiors;
and it's fashionable, and Therefore reputable to imitate those above us. Beside that Inferiors account it their Interest, to ingratiate themselves with their Superiors;
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No one that is not impudently and incorrigibly Wicked, will presume to dishonour the Sacred Name of God, by profane Swearing or Cursing in his presence, whom he knows to be not only free from such vile Practices himself, but heartily to detest them.
No one that is not impudently and incorrigibly Wicked, will presume to dishonour the Sacred Name of God, by profane Swearing or Cursing in his presence, whom he knows to be not only free from such vile Practices himself, but heartily to detest them.
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and that God, who was often prevail'd with by them, when they interceeded for that People, is still ready to hear the Prayers of all such Magistrates as shall resemble them. III. Such Magistrates are farther the great Means and Instruments of promoting Virtue, by their Endeavours.
and that God, who was often prevailed with by them, when they interceded for that People, is still ready to hear the Prayers of all such Magistrates as shall resemble them. III. Such Magistrates Are farther the great Means and Instruments of promoting Virtue, by their Endeavours.
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and therefore will from a principle of Conscience, which is the only sure tye and bond of a reasonable Creature, discharge his whole Duty, to the best of his skill and power.
and Therefore will from a principle of Conscience, which is the only sure tie and bound of a reasonable Creature, discharge his Whole Duty, to the best of his skill and power.
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and that the way to secure his favour, is to have his Precepts observ'd, he will not suffer any of those Laws to be openly violated, which relate immediately to his Service and Honor, any more then those which relate to Justice among men.
and that the Way to secure his favour, is to have his Precepts observed, he will not suffer any of those Laws to be openly violated, which relate immediately to his Service and Honour, any more then those which relate to justice among men.
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and therefore will think himself obliged to see, that no publick affront be offer'd to the Divine Majesty, in word or deed, without executing the Sentence which the Law passes upon the Offender.
and Therefore will think himself obliged to see, that no public affront be offered to the Divine Majesty, in word or deed, without executing the Sentence which the Law passes upon the Offender.
but hear the small as well as the great, and not be afraid of the face of man, as considering that the judgment is God's. He will not be biass'd by Flattery or Fear, by Interest or Favor, by Party or Faction;
but hear the small as well as the great, and not be afraid of the face of man, as considering that the judgement is God's. He will not be biased by Flattery or fear, by Interest or Favour, by Party or Faction;
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He will upon all occasions testifie his detestation of Corruption and Bribery, that bane of Human Society, that source of all manner of Unrighteousness,
He will upon all occasions testify his detestation of Corruption and Bribery, that bane of Human Society, that source of all manner of Unrighteousness,
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All that now remains is in the third and last place, to apply what has been said to our own Use, with respect to the occasion of our present assembling,
All that now remains is in the third and last place, to apply what has been said to our own Use, with respect to the occasion of our present assembling,
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First, That those who have the right of Electing Magistrates, or Investing them with their Authority, should as near as may be choose Persons to whom this Character agrees.
First, That those who have the right of Electing Magistrates, or Investing them with their authority, should as near as may be choose Persons to whom this Character agrees.
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It is the happiness of this City to be always furnish'd with a considerable number of Men, to whom all the parts of this Character may be justy ascribed;
It is the happiness of this city to be always furnished with a considerable number of Men, to whom all the parts of this Character may be justy ascribed;
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Your particular Business on this Day is only to take One out of that Honorable Court, to every Member of which you have already given a reasonable expectation of the Chief Magistracy, by your first Electing them into that Body.
Your particular Business on this Day is only to take One out of that Honourable Court, to every Member of which you have already given a reasonable expectation of the Chief Magistracy, by your First Electing them into that Body.
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And I cannot forbear wishing, that for Order and Peace sake, and the restoring of Love and Union among the Inhabitants of this City, we might in this respect,
And I cannot forbear wishing, that for Order and Peace sake, and the restoring of Love and union among the Inhabitants of this city, we might in this respect,
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Suffer me therefore, I beseech you, seriously to admonish you, that you would lay aside all Prejudice and Passion, all Animosities and unreasonable Jealousies;
Suffer me Therefore, I beseech you, seriously to admonish you, that you would lay aside all Prejudice and Passion, all Animosities and unreasonable Jealousies;
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I make no doubt to affirm, what is certainly true, both in Reason and by Experience, That in Times of Division and Contention in any Society, they are usually the best Men, who are least engaged in any Party;
I make no doubt to affirm, what is Certainly true, both in Reason and by Experience, That in Times of Division and Contention in any Society, they Are usually the best Men, who Are least engaged in any Party;
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and as the Zealots of all Parties are seldom good Friends to the whole Body, so they very often fail that very Party which most of all consides in them:
and as the Zealots of all Parties Are seldom good Friends to the Whole Body, so they very often fail that very Party which most of all consides in them:
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and a hearty Friend to the Establishment of this Kingdom both in Church and State, whatever other Denomination may be given him by the contending Parties.
and a hearty Friend to the Establishment of this Kingdom both in Church and State, whatever other Denomination may be given him by the contending Parties.
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Secondly, That which I would close with is, an earnest Exhortation to all those who are or shall be honour'd with any Publick Trust, to approve themselves such as I have described, that so they may be a Publick Blessing to their Country.
Secondly, That which I would close with is, an earnest Exhortation to all those who Are or shall be honoured with any Public Trust, to approve themselves such as I have described, that so they may be a Public Blessing to their Country.
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and Almighty God, who expects an account of all the Talents which he hath given to Men, will reckon with you very strictly for the use of your Authority and Power.
and Almighty God, who expects an account of all the Talents which he hath given to Men, will reckon with you very strictly for the use of your authority and Power.
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You who are Magistrates of this City have an opportunity put into your hands of bringing great Glory to Almighty God, by doing much good to the whole Nation, which is apt to take Example,
You who Are Magistrates of this city have an opportunity put into your hands of bringing great Glory to Almighty God, by doing much good to the Whole nation, which is apt to take Exampl,
You may according to the declaration of the Prophet in the Text, be both a Blessing and a Glory to the City of which you are Patrons, rendering it truly honourable by your good management.
You may according to the declaration of the Prophet in the Text, be both a Blessing and a Glory to the city of which you Are Patrons, rendering it truly honourable by your good management.
For if you are Judges as at the first, and Counsellors as at the beginning, after that your City also shall be call'd the City of Righteousness, the faithful City. FINIS.
For if you Are Judges as At the First, and Counsellors as At the beginning, After that your city also shall be called the city of Righteousness, the faithful city. FINIS.
