nay without perhaps, the learned Expositors upon the Booke of Job tell us that Job was a King, Non dubito quin Job Rex suerit in oriente; (saith Didacus) I nothing doubt,
nay without perhaps, the learned Expositors upon the Book of Job tell us that Job was a King, Non dubito quin Job Rex suerit in orient; (Says Didacus) I nothing doubt,
and if you read over the Inventory of his Goods and substance, Job 1. you will find that it was so great that it might well become the State of one of the Kings in those places,
and if you read over the Inventory of his Goods and substance, Job 1. you will find that it was so great that it might well become the State of one of the Kings in those places,
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and as Moses was a King in Jeshurun, so himselfe tells us of himselfe, in the last verse of this Chapter, that he dwelt amongst them as a King in the Army;
and as Moses was a King in Jeshurun, so himself tells us of himself, in the last verse of this Chapter, that he dwelled among them as a King in the Army;
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and to go no farther then the Text, we see him here clothed with his Regalia, his Royall Robes and his Diadem: And yet all this Greatnesse (& which is more his Goodness too, added to it,
and to go no farther then the Text, we see him Here clothed with his Regalia, his Royal Robes and his Diadem: And yet all this Greatness (& which is more his goodness too, added to it,
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here you see him in the text, in State and Majesty, sitting upon the Throne, executing Judgment and Justice unto the people, and by and by look upon him in the first of Job, and you find him sitting upon the dunghill, stript of all those Robes of royalty and of glory,
Here you see him in the text, in State and Majesty, sitting upon the Throne, executing Judgement and justice unto the people, and by and by look upon him in the First of Job, and you find him sitting upon the dunghill, stripped of all those Robes of royalty and of glory,
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This is all the hold we have of the things of this world, all the assurance we have of our temporalls, riches, honour, power, glory, all that this world can give,
This is all the hold we have of the things of this world, all the assurance we have of our temporals, riches, honour, power, glory, all that this world can give,
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you know the story of the rich man in the Gospell, Luke 15. in the abundance of these things he sings a Requiem to his soul, Soul take thy ease, thou hast goods laid up for many years;
you know the story of the rich man in the Gospel, Lycia 15. in the abundance of these things he sings a Requiem to his soul, Soul take thy ease, thou hast goods laid up for many Years;
to doe good while they have time, as St. Paul admonisheth us Gal. 6.9, 10. to do something, the remembrance whereof may be a cordiall and a comfort to them, in the day of their distresse;
to do good while they have time, as Saint Paul Admonisheth us Gal. 6.9, 10. to doe something, the remembrance whereof may be a cordial and a Comfort to them, in the day of their distress;
this was Hezekiah's comfort in the day of his visitation: Isaiah 38.3. Remember now O Lord I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart;
this was Hezekiah's Comfort in the day of his Visitation: Isaiah 38.3. remember now Oh Lord I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart;
the conscience of a life well spent, and the remembrance of much good done by us in time of our prosperity, (when we had time to do it) is sweet and precious:
the conscience of a life well spent, and the remembrance of much good done by us in time of our Prosperity, (when we had time to do it) is sweet and precious:
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and not thy selfe, a stranger, and not thine own lipps: Pro: 27.2. 'Tis true, the praise of a man sounds better out of anothers mouth, then of his own;
and not thy self, a stranger, and not thine own lips: Pro: 27.2. It's true, the praise of a man sounds better out of another's Mouth, then of his own;
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where silence against fowl and false accusations may be interpreted a confession, then it is but necessary that a man should stand upon his own justification: if another man do a man open wrong, 'tis but reason that he should do himselfe open right, by insisting upon his own just vindication;
where silence against fowl and false accusations may be interpreted a Confessi, then it is but necessary that a man should stand upon his own justification: if Another man do a man open wrong, it's but reason that he should do himself open right, by insisting upon his own just vindication;
and whatsoever seeming vanity or oftentation there may appear to be in it, they are justly to be charged with it that compell us to it, not we that did it:
and whatsoever seeming vanity or ostentation there may appear to be in it, they Are justly to be charged with it that compel us to it, not we that did it:
and broken down his hedges that he had made about him ) wicked and uncharitable men, begin to censure him and to charge him with many and fowl and false calumnies and aspertions, that all the fair shewes that he had made of.
and broken down his hedges that he had made about him) wicked and uncharitable men, begin to censure him and to charge him with many and fowl and false calumnies and Aspersions, that all the fair shows that he had made of.
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Job 22.6, 7. In such a case of calumny, can any man blame the good man if he do insist more then ordinarily in his just vindication, by putting in his just defence against their unjust allegations,
Job 22.6, 7. In such a case of calumny, can any man blame the good man if he do insist more then ordinarily in his just vindication, by putting in his just defence against their unjust allegations,
yet how often do we hear that unthankfull people murmuring against him and against Aaron, many times were ready to stone them? what do we thinke of Solomon the wisest of the sonns of men, Jedidiah, the beloved of the Lord, who had the priviledge to ask at the hand of God what he would,
yet how often do we hear that unthankful people murmuring against him and against Aaron, many times were ready to stone them? what do we think of Solomon the Wisest of the Sons of men, Jedidiah, the Beloved of the Lord, who had the privilege to ask At the hand of God what he would,
and had what he ask't, a spirit of wisedome and understanding that he might wisely go in and out before the people; 1 Kings 3.5. yet what grumblings, and murmurings of the people were there under his governement? in what a mutinous manner doe they come to Rehoboam the young King, with their seditious petition, 1 Kings 12.4. Make our yoke easier, and our burthen lighter, thy Father made our yoke grievous, and our burthen heavy:
and had what he asked, a Spirit of Wisdom and understanding that he might wisely go in and out before the people; 1 Kings 3.5. yet what grumblings, and murmurings of the people were there under his government? in what a mutinous manner do they come to Rehoboam the young King, with their seditious petition, 1 Kings 12.4. Make our yoke Easier, and our burden lighter, thy Father made our yoke grievous, and our burden heavy:
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So when Kings, and Princes, and great Magistrates have done their best, and laid out themselves with their utmost endeavours for the good of their people,
So when Kings, and Princes, and great Magistrates have done their best, and laid out themselves with their utmost endeavours for the good of their people,
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and Governours, (not sparing the highest) when (God knowes) the cause of those distempers are in themselves. 2 Sam: 24.1. we read, that God was angry with Israell and he moved David to number the people: here was a great judgement in the Land, it swept away in three dayes threescore and tenne thousand of the Subjects:
and Governors, (not sparing the highest) when (God knows) the cause of those distempers Are in themselves. 2 Sam: 24.1. we read, that God was angry with Israel and he moved David to number the people: Here was a great judgement in the Land, it swept away in three days threescore and tenne thousand of the Subject's:
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God was angry with Israell, and he moved David to muster the people; his anger was not against David, but against Israell: 'twas the cold of the feet that strucke up to the head, and caused that distemper.
God was angry with Israel, and he moved David to muster the people; his anger was not against David, but against Israel: 'twas the cold of the feet that struck up to the head, and caused that distemper.
for which purpose, He put on Justice and it clothed him: and his judgement was as a Robe and a Diadem, &c. In which words we have a perfect Character of a worthy Magistrate, a Prince, a King, any in high place and power, to execute judgement:
for which purpose, He put on justice and it clothed him: and his judgement was as a Robe and a Diadem, etc. In which words we have a perfect Character of a worthy Magistrate, a Prince, a King, any in high place and power, to execute judgement:
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And first, of the first part of his character, in his love, and care, and zeal to execute Justice and Judgment, exprest in the words of the 14 verse I put on Justice, and it cloathed me,
And First, of the First part of his character, in his love, and care, and zeal to execute justice and Judgement, expressed in the words of the 14 verse I put on justice, and it clothed me,
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and my Judgement was as a Robe and as a Diadem upon me. In which words are exprest two things concerning the Magistrate; first, his Office; secondly his Honour:
and my Judgement was as a Robe and as a Diadem upon me. In which words Are expressed two things Concerning the Magistrate; First, his Office; secondly his Honour:
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Our Lord Jesus Christ (the fountaine of Honour and Power, from whom all Kings and Princes derive that power which they have) accounts it his great honour and office to execute Judgment and Justice;
Our Lord jesus christ (the fountain of Honour and Power, from whom all Kings and Princes derive that power which they have) accounts it his great honour and office to execute Judgement and justice;
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and when his titles of Honour are reckoned up, Isa, 9. this is not the least of them, that he shall sitt upon the Throne of David, and upon his Kingdom, to order & to establish it;
and when his titles of Honour Are reckoned up, Isaiah, 9. this is not the least of them, that he shall sit upon the Throne of David, and upon his Kingdom, to order & to establish it;
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the end why God hath exalted them above other men, anoynted them with the oyle of honour above their Fellows, put a greater measure of his Spirit upon them, stampt a clearer impression of his Image upon them, that so they may rule with the greater Authority,
the end why God hath exalted them above other men, anointed them with the oil of honour above their Fellows, put a greater measure of his Spirit upon them, stamped a clearer impression of his Image upon them, that so they may Rule with the greater authority,
without, it what would become of us? without it, what would become of our liberty, our property, our peace, our security? which of us could call any thing our own,
without, it what would become of us? without it, what would become of our liberty, our property, our peace, our security? which of us could call any thing our own,
and his own Fig-tree, and eat the fruit of our labours. Oh therefore blesse God for Government, for the administration of justice and judgement amongst us:
and his own Fig tree, and eat the fruit of our labours. O Therefore bless God for Government, for the administration of Justice and judgement among us:
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And so I passe from the Office to the Honour, from the Duty to the Dignity of the Magistrate, intimated in those Ensignes of honour which he wore, the Robe, and the Diadem. — My judgement was as a Robe, and a Diadem.
And so I pass from the Office to the Honour, from the Duty to the Dignity of the Magistrate, intimated in those Ensigns of honour which he wore, the Robe, and the Diadem. — My judgement was as a Robe, and a Diadem.
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It aprears by this expression, that in those times, and those parts of the world, (scarce yet throughly civiliz'd) yet they had Government, they had Magistrates among them:
It aprears by this expression, that in those times, and those parts of the world, (scarce yet thoroughly civilized) yet they had Government, they had Magistrates among them:
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not only reason, but nature it selfe taught the necessity of them, inasmuch as in all Nations (though otherwise never so barbarous) the use of them was taken up.
not only reason, but nature it self taught the necessity of them, inasmuch as in all nations (though otherwise never so barbarous) the use of them was taken up.
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we read that he sate upon a magnificent Throne, and was clothed with royall Robes and ornaments, answerable to his royal State, 1 King: And this is necessary;
we read that he sat upon a magnificent Throne, and was clothed with royal Robes and Ornament, answerable to his royal State, 1 King: And this is necessary;
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and when all was so done, the Lord tells us, that this was, the speciall use of them, they were to be made for Aaron, for Beauty and for Glory. Exod: 28.2.
and when all was so done, the Lord tells us, that this was, the special use of them, they were to be made for Aaron, for Beauty and for Glory. Exod: 28.2.
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some he hath endued with extraordinary gifts above others, gists of wisdome, understanding, and knowledge, whereby he hath fitted and enabled them for high Callings, Offices, and Employments above others;
Some he hath endued with extraordinary Gifts above Others, gists of Wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, whereby he hath fitted and enabled them for high Callings, Offices, and Employments above Others;
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and as there is this internal difference between one man and another, so it is agreeable to reason, that there should be some visible ensigns of it, whereby it may outwardly appear to others:
and as there is this internal difference between one man and Another, so it is agreeable to reason, that there should be Some visible ensigns of it, whereby it may outwardly appear to Others:
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hence those that were acknowledged for Primes among them, and great men, bore in the painting of their bodies, one the Sunn, another the Moon, another the picture of the Lyon, another the Eagle, and so of other creatures;
hence those that were acknowledged for Primes among them, and great men, boar in the painting of their bodies, one the Sun's, Another the Moon, Another the picture of the lion, Another the Eagl, and so of other creatures;
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from whence our great English Antiquary conjectures that this Island took its name to be called Brittania, from the ancient Brittish-word Brith, which signifies Painted; and the Greek NONLATINALPHABET, which signifieth a Region or Country: as if he should say Regio pictorum, the Region of painted men.
from whence our great English Antiquary Conjectures that this Island took its name to be called Britain, from the ancient Brittish-word Brith, which signifies Painted; and the Greek, which signifies a Region or Country: as if he should say Regio pictorum, the Region of painted men.
Thirdly, That their very presence may strike an awfull reverence in those that are to be governed by them: Cultus magnificus addit hominibus authoritatem; says Quintillian, Institut:
Thirdly, That their very presence may strike an awful Reverence in those that Are to be governed by them: Cultus Magnificus Addit hominibus authoritatem; Says Quintilian, Institute:
lib. 1. They speak Majesty, Power and Authority in them that wear them, and adde (in the estimation of the people) glory and honour, to those that are clothed with them:
lib. 1. They speak Majesty, Power and authority in them that wear them, and add (in the estimation of the people) glory and honour, to those that Are clothed with them:
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and admonish them to carry in them that state and gravity that becomes them, and so to demeane themselves that they may be a greater honour to their Robes,
and admonish them to carry in them that state and gravity that becomes them, and so to demean themselves that they may be a greater honour to their Robes,
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and an evill eye, and charge them with vanity, and ostentation, and such as might well be spared? surely had these men been in Moses's time, they would have control'd the wisedome of God, in appointing such rich Garments to be made for Aaron with an ad quid haec perditio? what needs this wast? whereto is all this cost? they would have told us, that God is a spirit,
and an evil eye, and charge them with vanity, and ostentation, and such as might well be spared? surely had these men been in Moses's time, they would have controlled the Wisdom of God, in appointing such rich Garments to be made for Aaron with an ad quid haec Perdition? what needs this waste? whereto is all this cost? they would have told us, that God is a Spirit,
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and so I leave this first part of the Character, and come to the second, His inclination to mercy & compassion where he found fit objects for it, in that he was Eyes to the blind, feet to the lame,
and so I leave this First part of the Character, and come to the second, His inclination to mercy & compassion where he found fit objects for it, in that he was Eyes to the blind, feet to the lame,
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Under these three sorts of people are comprehended all such poor, impotent, helplesse people of what sort or kind soever, which stand in need of our help and relief.
Under these three sorts of people Are comprehended all such poor, impotent, helpless people of what sort or kind soever, which stand in need of our help and relief.
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yet (what by the cruelty and covetuousness of some, what by the negligence and unfaithfulnesse of others intrusted for them, what through the inabilty of those that are in them to helpe themselves) shamefully wronged and defrauded,
yet (what by the cruelty and covetousness of Some, what by the negligence and unfaithfulness of Others Entrusted for them, what through the inabilty of those that Are in them to help themselves) shamefully wronged and defrauded,
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and indeed he had need of good eyes indeed, that can spy out all the windings and turnings, the niceties, quirks, quillets, quidities, that a good Cause may be subiect to,
and indeed he had need of good eyes indeed, that can spy out all the windings and turnings, the niceties, quirks, quillets, quiddities, that a good Cause may be Subject to,
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or to advantage a Clyent you may lawfully undertake in it, and set your witts upon the tenters to find out some such slight errors or mistakes to overthrow it,
or to advantage a Client you may lawfully undertake in it, and Set your wits upon the tenters to find out Some such slight errors or mistakes to overthrow it,
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or halte along, or help himselfe with a Crutch, or a wooden-legge, or (rather then fail) a silver-legge (I have heard of such) but when a man wants both, that must needs go hard with him,
or halt along, or help himself with a Crutch, or a wooden-legge, or (rather then fail) a silver-legge (I have herd of such) but when a man Wants both, that must needs go hard with him,
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at certain times there came an Angell and moved the waters of the Bath, and then whosoever stept in next, had certain cure of his infirmity whatsoever it was:
At certain times there Come an Angel and moved the waters of the Bath, and then whosoever stepped in next, had certain cure of his infirmity whatsoever it was:
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perhaps you would be angry with me (some of you) if I should make an allegory of this and apply it by way of allusion to the method of your proceedings in your course,
perhaps you would be angry with me (Some of you) if I should make an allegory of this and apply it by Way of allusion to the method of your proceedings in your course,
Certainly this one consideration is much for the justification of those worthy Patriotts in this Kingdome, that lay out themselves in their endeavours for the resurrection of that Ancient and Honourable Court of a Presidentship here once established in these Northern-parts;
Certainly this one consideration is much for the justification of those worthy Patriots in this Kingdom, that lay out themselves in their endeavours for the resurrection of that Ancient and Honourable Court of a Presidentship Here once established in these Northern parts;
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thogh from any of them there may be an Appeal to the grand-Parliament at Paris; yet these are eight standing Courts of great Honour and Authority erected (in so many severall Provinces of the Kingdome) for the ease of the Subjects, that they may not be forc't all (from the remoter parts of the Kingdome upon all occasions) to come up to Paris, and to travell so far for Justice,
though from any of them there may be an Appeal to the grand-Parliament At paris; yet these Are eight standing Courts of great Honour and authority erected (in so many several Provinces of the Kingdom) for the ease of the Subject's, that they may not be forced all (from the Remoter parts of the Kingdom upon all occasions) to come up to paris, and to travel so Far for justice,
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for the same reason, have there bin the like Courts of Justice erected here in England, (though not so many) one of which is yet in being in the West,
for the same reason, have there been the like Courts of justice erected Here in England, (though not so many) one of which is yet in being in the West,
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and why it should not be continued or restored, I cannot imagine, except it be this, That as that great City of London (the very belly of the Kingdome) hath engros't unto it selfe all the Trading, so that other (her sister of Westminster) would do the like by the Law, and so make of them both two great Monopolies.
and why it should not be continued or restored, I cannot imagine, except it be this, That as that great city of London (the very belly of the Kingdom) hath engrossed unto it self all the Trading, so that other (her sister of Westminster) would do the like by the Law, and so make of them both two great Monopolies.
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The next sort of helplesse people in this Spittle in the Text, and quarter'd in the next room, are the poor; and to them ( Job tells us) he was a Father. ver: 17. Here we are to consider, first, the object of his charity and compassion;
The next sort of helpless people in this Spittle in the Text, and quartered in the next room, Are the poor; and to them (Job tells us) he was a Father. ver: 17. Here we Are to Consider, First, the Object of his charity and compassion;
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and therefore God hath mercifully provided for their releife. In the Law there was a Tythe provided for them, Deut. 14.29. that speakes home to us that receive Tythes;
and Therefore God hath mercifully provided for their relief. In the Law there was a Tithe provided for them, Deuteronomy 14.29. that speaks home to us that receive Tithes;
but leave a portion of the grapes, and of the olives, and of their other fruits upon the trees for the same use, a 40th. part, say some of the Hebrewes; a 50th. say some others at the least;
but leave a portion of the grapes, and of the Olive, and of their other fruits upon the trees for the same use, a 40th. part, say Some of the Hebrews; a 50th. say Some Others At the least;
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and in the times of the Gospell an Office was erected (cheifly for this purpose) to take care of the poor, Acts. 6. the Office of Deaconship, much like that of the Overseers of the poor amongst us:
and in the times of the Gospel an Office was erected (chiefly for this purpose) to take care of the poor, Acts. 6. the Office of Deaconship, much like that of the Overseers of the poor among us:
only as a divine Lawyer of our times (Sir Francis Bacon I mean) once said of the Lawes of this Kingdome in generall, That no Nation nor Kingdome under heaven had better, only there wanted one to enforce the due execution of all the rest:
only as a divine Lawyer of our times (Sir Francis Bacon I mean) once said of the Laws of this Kingdom in general, That no nation nor Kingdom under heaven had better, only there wanted one to enforce the due execution of all the rest:
And here, my Lord Mayor, with the rest of the Governours of this Honourable and Loyall City, give me leave to turne my selfe to you in a word of admonition:
And Here, my Lord Mayor, with the rest of the Governors of this Honourable and Loyal city, give me leave to turn my self to you in a word of admonition:
but by correcting them, by punishing them, by putting in execution those wholesome Lawes, providing for the restraining of their lewdnesse, the setting of them on worke, and reducing them into order:
but by correcting them, by punishing them, by putting in execution those wholesome Laws, providing for the restraining of their Lewdness, the setting of them on work, and reducing them into order:
it is a strange argument to perswade to liberallity, to pious and charitable uses, which St. Paul uses Philip: 4.17. when he say's, that it shall redound to our account another day;
it is a strange argument to persuade to liberality, to pious and charitable uses, which Saint Paul uses Philip: 4.17. when he say's, that it shall redound to our account Another day;
and stronger is that which our Saviour uses, Luke 16.9. even to prevail with covetous men to make them liberall, when he say's, that by laying out the Mammon of iniquity, they shall make themselves friends which may receive them into everlasting habitations:
and Stronger is that which our Saviour uses, Lycia 16.9. even to prevail with covetous men to make them liberal, when he say's, that by laying out the Mammon of iniquity, they shall make themselves Friends which may receive them into everlasting habitations:
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though as a man he may be slacke in these workes of mercy, yet as a Magistrate he may so carry as to be a greater father to the poor then a hundred private men can be;
though as a man he may be slack in these works of mercy, yet as a Magistrate he may so carry as to be a greater father to the poor then a hundred private men can be;
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& Counties, and by his prudent care to make good orders for the relief of them, to see to the due execution of those that are so made, by restraining the covetousnesse and cruelty of those that oppresse them,
& Counties, and by his prudent care to make good order for the relief of them, to see to the due execution of those that Are so made, by restraining the covetousness and cruelty of those that oppress them,
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the like Magistraticall duties may become the preserver, protector, and reliever of many thousands as Job in that capacity was (besides his personall charity as a good man,
the like Magistratical duties may become the preserver, protector, and reliever of many thousands as Job in that capacity was (beside his personal charity as a good man,
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so amongst the Romans when any great Officer (civill or military) had done good service for the Commonwealth, he was honoured with the title of a good Patriot or a Father of his Country;
so among the Roman when any great Officer (civil or military) had done good service for the Commonwealth, he was honoured with the title of a good Patriot or a Father of his Country;
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and nothing more frequent nor familiar with Solomon throughout the whole booke of the Proverbs, then (speaking to his Subjects) to call them his sonnes:
and nothing more frequent nor familiar with Solomon throughout the Whole book of the Proverbs, then (speaking to his Subject's) to call them his Sons:
In the first commandement of the second Table (which St. Paul takes notice of to be the first Commandement with promise Ephes: 6.1.) the duty of Subjects to their King and Governours is call'd for under the notion of honour,
In the First Commandment of the second Table (which Saint Paul Takes notice of to be the First Commandment with promise Ephesians: 6.1.) the duty of Subject's to their King and Governors is called for under the notion of honour,
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and the Church our Holy Mother, the reason in the commandment (which is the promise annex't to such obedience) doth clearly evince, That thy dayes may be long in the Land which the Lord thy God giveth thee:
and the Church our Holy Mother, the reason in the Commandment (which is the promise annexed to such Obedience) does clearly evince, That thy days may be long in the Land which the Lord thy God gives thee:
for by these they expose themselves to the Rapine of all their enemies, or of any any Nation (that will take the advantage of their divisions and dissentions) to fall in upon them,
for by these they expose themselves to the Rapine of all their enemies, or of any any nation (that will take the advantage of their divisions and dissensions) to fallen in upon them,
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as it is now with this very People to whom this command was given; as you may read, 2 Kings 17. and 2 Chronicles 36. The only way for a people to live long in the Land which the Lord their God giveth them, to prolong their dayes in peace and happinesse, is by honouring and being obedient to their father and their mother, their Rulers and Governours, both Civill and Ecclesiasticall;
as it is now with this very People to whom this command was given; as you may read, 2 Kings 17. and 2 Chronicles 36. The only Way for a people to live long in the Land which the Lord their God gives them, to prolong their days in peace and happiness, is by honouring and being obedient to their father and their mother, their Rulers and Governors, both Civil and Ecclesiastical;
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yet it pleaseth the wisedome of God to commend these duties to us under this near and dear relation of Parents and children, that both the termes in it may from this expression learn their duty;
yet it Pleases the Wisdom of God to commend these duties to us under this near and dear Relation of Parents and children, that both the terms in it may from this expression Learn their duty;
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Thus while Rulers governe their People as Fathers, and the People honour and obey as sonnes, it is the only way to prolong our dayes in peace & plenty, happinesse & security,
Thus while Rulers govern their People as Father's, and the People honour and obey as Sons, it is the only Way to prolong our days in peace & plenty, happiness & security,
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and to live long in the Land which the Lord our God giveth unto us and all this is taught us under this sweet notion and relation in the Text, wherein Job professeth himselfe to be unto the poor a father.
and to live long in the Land which the Lord our God gives unto us and all this is taught us under this sweet notion and Relation in the Text, wherein Job Professes himself to be unto the poor a father.
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and ought to use in examining Causes & Persons brought before them, for finding out of the truth, that so they may judge righteous judgement, all these are comprehended in the word [ searched, ] The cause, &c. I searched out.
and ought to use in examining Causes & Persons brought before them, for finding out of the truth, that so they may judge righteous judgement, all these Are comprehended in the word [ searched, ] The cause, etc. I searched out.
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though he knew the cause before he came, yet before he past sentence, or executed judgment, he would examine the Cause and find out the truth by diligent enquiry;
though he knew the cause before he Come, yet before he passed sentence, or executed judgement, he would examine the Cause and find out the truth by diligent enquiry;
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see this in the examination of Adam, Gen: 3. the arraignment of Cain; Gen: 4. the judgement of Sodom, Gen: 19. Adam where art thou? (to the first) and hast thou eaten of the fruits of the tree, of which I commanded thee thou shouldst not eat? as if he knew nothing of it:
see this in the examination of Adam, Gen: 3. the arraignment of Cain; Gen: 4. the judgement of Sodom, Gen: 19. Adam where art thou? (to the First) and hast thou eaten of the fruits of the tree, of which I commanded thee thou Shouldst not eat? as if he knew nothing of it:
how warily and orderly they ought to proceed in hearing & determining causes that are brought before them, that so they may find out the truth, and give sentence without error:
how warily and orderly they ought to proceed in hearing & determining Causes that Are brought before them, that so they may find out the truth, and give sentence without error:
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It is the honour of a King to search out a matter: saith Solomon, Pro: 25.2. a rare example whereof, he was himselfe in the case between the two harlots, in discovering the true mother of the child in question;
It is the honour of a King to search out a matter: Says Solomon, Pro: 25.2. a rare Exampl whereof, he was himself in the case between the two harlots, in discovering the true mother of the child in question;
1 Kings 3. and such is the command in all other cases; in the case case of Idolatry, Deut: 17.4. and in the case of false witnesse, Deut: 19.17. in the former (saith the Text) Thou shalt make diligent enquiry:
1 Kings 3. and such is the command in all other cases; in the case case of Idolatry, Deuteronomy: 17.4. and in the case of false witness, Deuteronomy: 19.17. in the former (Says the Text) Thou shalt make diligent enquiry:
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1. That truth oftentimes lies deep, veritas in profundo; as Democritus: involuta latet & in alto, (as Seneca to the same purpose) it lyes implicated, inveloped,
1. That truth oftentimes lies deep, veritas in profundo; as Democritus: involuta latet & in alto, (as Senecca to the same purpose) it lies implicated, inveloped,
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how hard a case was that of Naboth, that he did suffer? and of Susanna that she should have suffered upon such false and unjust suggestions, and accusations?
how hard a case was that of Naboth, that he did suffer? and of Susanna that she should have suffered upon such false and unjust suggestions, and accusations?
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4. Informations are various, for the most part, partiall, sometimes false; that of Ziba, 2 Sam: 16.2. nay, (which is worse, and fearfull to speak of) oaths themselves oftentimes not to be trusted to;
4. Informations Are various, for the most part, partial, sometime false; that of Ziba, 2 Sam: 16.2. nay, (which is Worse, and fearful to speak of) Oaths themselves oftentimes not to be trusted to;
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but observing circumstances, comparing testimonies, casting in Quaeries upon the by, and by all the wayes and means they can devise (in the cause that they know not) to search out the matter? but Euphormio was out,
but observing Circumstances, comparing testimonies, casting in Queries upon the by, and by all the ways and means they can devise (in the cause that they know not) to search out the matter? but Euphormio was out,
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and therefore compar'd to wild beasts, ravenous beasts, beasts of prey, Lyons, Bears, Wolves, Tygres, which teare and devour the smaller Cattle that they seize upon;
and Therefore compared to wild beasts, ravenous beasts, beasts of prey, Lyons, Bears, Wolves, Tigers, which tear and devour the smaller Cattle that they seize upon;
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yet, as strange as it is, it is too true, and too cōmon, Homo homini Lupus, Leo, Tygris, Daemon, one man is even a divell to another, more cruell then those favage creatures, biting and devouring one another, at St. Paul expresses it: Gal. 5.15. Eating up my people as they would eat bread:
yet, as strange as it is, it is too true, and too Common, Homo Homini Lupus, Leo, Tygris, Daemon, one man is even a Devil to Another, more cruel then those favage creatures, biting and devouring one Another, At Saint Paul Expresses it: Gal. 5.15. Eating up my people as they would eat bred:
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and therefore in executing justice upon them, he is said to break their teeth, and to smite the jaw-bones of them: Psal: 3.7. Thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the jaw-bone;
and Therefore in executing Justice upon them, he is said to break their teeth, and to smite the jawbones of them: Psalm: 3.7. Thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the jawbone;
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Where, he maketh mention of two sorts of instruments of cruelty, and oppression, teeth & jawes; by the teeth, meaning those fore-teeh, with which they lay hold, bite, and tear off the flesh;
Where, he makes mention of two sorts of Instruments of cruelty, and oppression, teeth & Jaws; by the teeth, meaning those fore-teeh, with which they lay hold, bite, and tear off the Flesh;
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and by the jawes, the double-teeth that are in the innermost part of the jaw-bone, with which they grinde what they have gotten into them, that so they may devour it [ called here molares, grinders:
and by the Jaws, the double-teeth that Are in the innermost part of the jawbone, with which they grind what they have got into them, that so they may devour it [ called Here Molars, grinders:
] by which Job seems to discover two sorts of Offenders, first Biters, secondly Grinders; by the teeth he intimates unto us the Biters; and by the molares in the jawes, the Grioders; and there are of both sorts but too many:
] by which Job seems to discover two sorts of Offenders, First Biters, secondly Grinders; by the teeth he intimates unto us the Biters; and by the Molars in the Jaws, the Grioders; and there Are of both sorts but too many:
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from it he hath his very name, [ Neshek ] in the learned Language signifieth Usury, and it is derived from Nashak, which signifieth to bite: so he is most properly a Biter, where he layes hold, he bites fore.
from it he hath his very name, [ Neshech ] in the learned Language signifies Usury, and it is derived from Nashak, which signifies to bite: so he is most properly a Biter, where he lays hold, he bites before.
for these two reasons, first, because there are so many Chapmen one under another, all which must and will make up their markets, make themselves gainers.
for these two Reasons, First, Because there Are so many Chapmen one under Another, all which must and will make up their Markets, make themselves gainers.
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whereas, if it were assess't as now it stands, and collected [ Villatim ] as some other of his Majesties Revenues are, by Officers of Trust in every Parish;
whereas, if it were assessed as now it Stands, and collected [ Villatim ] as Some other of his Majesties Revenues Are, by Officers of Trust in every Parish;
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3. A third sort of biters, are your cunning and unconscionable Barterers in buying & selling, bargaining or exchanging, Thou shalt not defraud thy brother,
3. A third sort of biters, Are your cunning and unconscionable Barterers in buying & selling, bargaining or exchanging, Thou shalt not defraud thy brother,
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and therefore our Saviour takes them both in, when speaking of buyers & sellers even in the Temple, he calls them both thieves Mat: 21.19. It is written, my house shall he called the house of prayer, but you have made it a denne of thieves.
and Therefore our Saviour Takes them both in, when speaking of buyers & sellers even in the Temple, he calls them both thieves Mathew: 21.19. It is written, my house shall he called the house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.
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the cunning and unconscionable bargainer, whether it be in buying or selling, is a biter, & in the Scripture language a thief, though the Law do not call him so:
the cunning and unconscionable bargainer, whither it be in buying or selling, is a biter, & in the Scripture language a thief, though the Law do not call him so:
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I heard a soldier of fortune say in the beginning of these late unhappy warrs (a great Officer he was) that if they did husband it wel, he did not doubt but they might so mannage their businesse as to make those warrs last seaven years:
I herd a soldier of fortune say in the beginning of these late unhappy wars (a great Officer he was) that if they did husband it well, he did not doubt but they might so manage their business as to make those wars last seaven Years:
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and then to imploy himselfe in them with all treachery, falshood and unfaithfullnesse that may be, that out of the troubled waters he may fish to himselfe advantage:
and then to employ himself in them with all treachery, falsehood and unfaithfulness that may be, that out of the troubled waters he may Fish to himself advantage:
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and he never hear of it, nor know who hurt him till he see it come out against him? is not this another? for some slight? respasse to sue a man that dwells the next door by him, a man that keeps Church and market,
and he never hear of it, nor know who hurt him till he see it come out against him? is not this Another? for Some slight? respasse to sue a man that dwells the next door by him, a man that keeps Church and market,
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and which he sees and converses with every day, yet for vexationsake sends out his writs into Kent, or Cornwall, or some other the remotest Counties in the Kingdome to seek him;
and which he sees and converses with every day, yet for vexationsake sends out his writs into Kenned, or Cornwall, or Some other the Remotest Counties in the Kingdom to seek him;
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and therefore turne me from them to those grand Oppressors in the text, the Grinders, whose jaws ( Job tells us) he brake, that they might grind no more, I brake the jaws of the wicked.
and Therefore turn me from them to those grand Oppressors's in the text, the Grinders, whose Jaws (Job tells us) he brake, that they might grind no more, I brake the Jaws of the wicked.
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As there are Biters amongst men, so there are Grinders too; of these the Lord complaines, Isa: 3.15. What mean you that you break my people in pieces and grind the faces of the poor? and in the Psalmes they eat up my people as they would eat bread.
As there Are Biters among men, so there Are Grinders too; of these the Lord complains, Isaiah: 3.15. What mean you that you break my people in Pieces and grind the faces of the poor? and in the Psalms they eat up my people as they would eat bred.
who (where he can lay hold and fasten his teeth) will never let goe till he consume all that a man hath: Psal, 109.11. such are they that lay hold of men and their estates by Bills, Bonds, Mortgages, that take the advantages of all forfeitures; that deal upon mens necessities;
who (where he can lay hold and fasten his teeth) will never let go till he consume all that a man hath: Psalm, 109.11. such Are they that lay hold of men and their estates by Bills, Bonds, Mortgages, that take the advantages of all forfeitures; that deal upon men's necessities;
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and then the unmercifull Opressour, which with-holds from the hireling his wages, or making him worke for nought, lives by the sweat of the poor mans browes;
and then the unmerciful Oppressor, which withholds from the hireling his wages, or making him work for nought, lives by the sweat of the poor men brows;
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ante ostia solitudo; they stand onely as emblems of desolation places for Zim to lodge in, the houses full of Ohim; for Ostriches to dwell in, and the satyrs to dance:
ante ostia solitudo; they stand only as emblems of desolation places for Zim to lodge in, the houses full of O him; for Ostriches to dwell in, and the satyrs to dance:
Isa: 34. these throw out whole families, and turne them out of doors by whole sale, by droves, without house and harbour, making them to wander up and down, scattered about the Country (as once the Israelites did) to gather stubble instead of straw) and forc't to embrace the Rocke for a shelter,
Isaiah: 34. these throw out Whole families, and turn them out of doors by Whole sale, by droves, without house and harbour, making them to wander up and down, scattered about the Country (as once the Israelites did) to gather stubble instead of straw) and forced to embrace the Rock for a shelter,
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but let such remember the woe pronounc't against the Assyrian for the like crime, Isa: 33.1. Woe unto thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled;
but let such Remember the woe pronounced against the assyrian for the like crime, Isaiah: 33.1. Woe unto thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled;
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to these I may say by way of allusion as Bildad to Job, (Job: 18.4.) Shall the earth be removed for thee? so, was the earth made for these alone, that they will not allow others a small roome in it,
to these I may say by Way of allusion as Bildad to Job, (Job: 18.4.) Shall the earth be removed for thee? so, was the earth made for these alone, that they will not allow Others a small room in it,
or a corner of it to dwell in? and when they have done all they can doe in this kind, what have they done? but loadened themselves with thicke clay? and when they have purchased what they can, what have they purchased? but a lump of earth;
or a corner of it to dwell in? and when they have done all they can do in this kind, what have they done? but loadened themselves with thick clay? and when they have purchased what they can, what have they purchased? but a lump of earth;
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The royall Prophet rightly apprehended this vain humour of earthly-minded men; Psal: 46.11. where he tells them their very thoughts thus, Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever.
The royal Prophet rightly apprehended this vain humour of earthly-minded men; Psalm: 46.11. where he tells them their very thoughts thus, Their inward Thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever.
peeping into every corner, every Cottage, to see whether he can spy any advantage, out of which he may squeeze if it be but the other crowne, to mend his Rencall;
peeping into every corner, every Cottage, to see whither he can spy any advantage, out of which he may squeeze if it be but the other crown, to mend his Rencall;
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but these new Upstarts, that have raised themselves out of pinns and points, or some such small matters, did so value a farthing when they were not worth it, that they thinke it now very ill husbandry in them, that any man should get penny under them;
but these new Upstarts, that have raised themselves out of pins and points, or Some such small matters, did so valve a farthing when they were not worth it, that they think it now very ill Husbandry in them, that any man should get penny under them;
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hence is it, that they doe so exactly dispute the value of every Cottage, every corner, every foot of Land within their purchase, in which in short time (by the helpe of some officious Informers) they become as skilfull and expert as ever they were in their trade:
hence is it, that they do so exactly dispute the valve of every Cottage, every corner, every foot of Land within their purchase, in which in short time (by the help of Some officious Informers) they become as skilful and expert as ever they were in their trade:
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and Governours of the Land, to cloth themselves with justice as with a Rohe and Diadem? to sit in judgment upon them? to reach the head of such insolent offenders? to plucke the prey out of their teeth, by causing them to make restitution and satisfaction for all the wrongs, injuries and oppressions, by which they have endammaged innocent and harmlesse men;
and Governors of the Land, to cloth themselves with Justice as with a Rope and Diadem? to fit in judgement upon them? to reach the head of such insolent offenders? to pluck the prey out of their teeth, by causing them to make restitution and satisfaction for all the wrongs, injuries and oppressions, by which they have endamaged innocent and harmless men;
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Secondly, for the maintaining and upholding the honour of their persons and places, and the high Offices they bear, that they fall not into contempt.
Secondly, for the maintaining and upholding the honour of their Persons and places, and the high Offices they bear, that they fallen not into contempt.
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they are the Lyons, and Bears, and Wolves, and Tygers, among the smaller Cattell; strong, insolent, and stubborne, such as hate to be reformed, and scorne to be reproved;
they Are the Lyons, and Bears, and Wolves, and Tigers, among the smaller Cattle; strong, insolent, and stubborn, such as hate to be reformed, and scorn to be reproved;
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but, what do we to those great Robbers we have spoken of? that rob by wholesale, rob whole Townes and Families in them? oh for the courage of Phineas, in such cases,
but, what do we to those great Robbers we have spoken of? that rob by wholesale, rob Whole Towns and Families in them? o for the courage of Phinehas, in such cases,
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what would become of us, if we had not amongst us, such men of wisedome and courage, power and authority, to break their jawes, and to pluck the prey out of their teeth?
what would become of us, if we had not among us, such men of Wisdom and courage, power and Authority, to break their Jaws, and to pluck the prey out of their teeth?
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where we have so many Courts of Justice of all sorts erected amongst us, and men of choise wisedome, courage, learning, uprightnesse, and integrity, sitting in them;
where we have so many Courts of justice of all sorts erected among us, and men of choice Wisdom, courage, learning, uprightness, and integrity, sitting in them;
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where, that promise made to the people of God upon their turning to him, is made good to us: Isa: 1.25.26. And I will turne my hand upon thee and purely purge away thy drosse, and take away all thy tinne.
where, that promise made to the people of God upon their turning to him, is made good to us: Isaiah: 1.25.26. And I will turn my hand upon thee and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin.
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and South through all the Counties, all the Countries, all the quarters of the Land in the severall Circuits, allotted unto severall learned Judges of the Land, in which they with their Counsellors, and Officers riding from County to County, from City to City,
and South through all the Counties, all the Countries, all the quarters of the Land in the several Circuits, allotted unto several learned Judges of the Land, in which they with their Counsellors, and Officers riding from County to County, from city to city,
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and such choyce men for wisdome, learning, uprightnesse, and integrity, to administer Justice and Judgement unto the people according to them? And this brings on the third Conclusion, and that followes, ex congrue.
and such choice men for Wisdom, learning, uprightness, and integrity, to administer justice and Judgement unto the people according to them? And this brings on the third Conclusion, and that follows, ex congrue.
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for so great mercy, blessings, and benefits, which under their Government, and by the means of it, we do dayly receive? we owe to them our peace, our liberty, our security, our property, all the enjoyment of the good things we have here; yea, even our very lives:
for so great mercy, blessings, and benefits, which under their Government, and by the means of it, we do daily receive? we owe to them our peace, our liberty, our security, our property, all the enjoyment of the good things we have Here; yea, even our very lives:
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'tis by Government, and by the due execucution of justice and judgement, that we live securely, that we enjoy our peace and plenty, that we sit every man quietly under his own vine,
it's by Government, and by the due execucution of Justice and judgement, that we live securely, that we enjoy our peace and plenty, that we fit every man quietly under his own vine,
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cartainly of all the blessings that God hath sent down down from heaven to earth, (as to the things of this life) there is none so great as this of Government;
Certainly of all the blessings that God hath sent down down from heaven to earth, (as to the things of this life) there is none so great as this of Government;
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and blessed be the King, which (with good Jeh shaphat ) hath taken care to send forth Judges and Officers to administer justice and judgement unto the people;
and blessed be the King, which (with good Jeh shaphat) hath taken care to send forth Judges and Officers to administer Justice and judgement unto the people;
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and blest be all the Ministers of true Justice amongst us, which lay out themselves in their utmost endeavours, to preserve our peace and protect us, from wrong and voilence;
and blessed be all the Ministers of true justice among us, which lay out themselves in their utmost endeavours, to preserve our peace and Pact us, from wrong and voilence;
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