A sermon preached in St. Maries Church in Dover, June the first, 1694 before the right honourable Henry Earl of Romney, being the day in which he entered upon the office of constable of Dover-Castle and Lord Warden of Cinque-ports / by James Brome ...
a good Magistrate over a Perverse People is a Sound Head, as hath been well observed, on a surfeited Body, a good Commonwealth and a bad Ruler is a healthful Body with a Head Aching;
a good Magistrate over a Perverse People is a Found Head, as hath been well observed, on a surfeited Body, a good Commonwealth and a bad Ruler is a healthful Body with a Head Aching;
and such as take no care to oppose the growth of wickedness, and to keep every Man within the bounds of his Duty, are in Places of Trust and Authority,
and such as take no care to oppose the growth of wickedness, and to keep every Man within the bounds of his Duty, Are in Places of Trust and authority,
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as they open a Sluce to all manner of Impiety, so such as are Vertuous must of necessity groan under the intolerable weight of their grievous Oppressions;
as they open a Sluice to all manner of Impiety, so such as Are Virtuous must of necessity groan under the intolerable weight of their grievous Oppressions;
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then appears a Publick Joy and Satisfaction throughout all the Community, then do all Fears cease, all Jealousies are laid aside, all dreadful apprehensions of the Peoples Insecurity do perfectly vanish, the Face of Publick Affairs appears Fair and Serene,
then appears a Public Joy and Satisfaction throughout all the Community, then do all Fears cease, all Jealousies Are laid aside, all dreadful apprehensions of the Peoples Insecurity do perfectly vanish, the Face of Public Affairs appears Fair and Serene,
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and nothing move's eccentrically, but in a Just and Regular Order, which seems to be the full Sense and Meaning of the Wise-man's Aphorisme, When the Righteous are in Authority the People rejoyce,
and nothing move's eccentrically, but in a Just and Regular Order, which seems to be the full Sense and Meaning of the Wiseman's Aphorism, When the Righteous Are in authority the People rejoice,
And St. Austin, whom he there quotes, agrees with him in his Notion concerning this matter, Illi qui vera pietate praediti, &c. They who being endued, saith he, with true Principles of Piety, live Good and Vertuous Lives,
And Saint Austin, whom he there quotes, agrees with him in his Notion Concerning this matter, Illi qui vera Piate praediti, etc. They who being endued, Says he, with true Principles of Piety, live Good and Virtuous Lives,
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if withal they have but attained to any Skill and Knowledge of governing the People, must needs render that Community extreamly happy, where God is so propitious to confer upon them Authority:
if withal they have but attained to any Skill and Knowledge of governing the People, must needs render that Community extremely happy, where God is so propitious to confer upon them authority:
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But when the Wicked beareth Rule, the People mourn, gemet populus, saith the same Dionysius upon the place, timens exactionari, gravari, & opprimi, &c. dreadfully fearing the great Exactions, Grievances,
But when the Wicked bears Rule, the People mourn, Gemet populus, Says the same Dionysius upon the place, timens exactionari, gravari, & opprimi, etc. dreadfully fearing the great Exactions, Grievances,
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then if Vertue in a Governour appear more Orient than ordinary, the uncommonness of the thing usually creates a greater Respect and Veneration for the Person.
then if Virtue in a Governor appear more Orient than ordinary, the uncommonness of the thing usually creates a greater Respect and Veneration for the Person.
Men have naturally a great Opinion, Value, and Veneration for true Goodness, and whatever others may think of it, Vice can never so far change its own Nature,
Men have naturally a great Opinion, Valve, and Veneration for true goodness, and whatever Others may think of it, Vice can never so Far change its own Nature,
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Will Violence and Injustice, will Perjury and Perfidiousness, will Unrighteousness and Ingratitude, and such like horrid Crimes pass off with as great Esteem, Honour and Reputation,
Will Violence and Injustice, will Perjury and Perfidiousness, will Unrighteousness and Ingratitude, and such like horrid Crimes pass off with as great Esteem, Honour and Reputation,
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I ask now in the words of a very great and Learned Divine, If the case betwixt Vertue and Vice was thus alter'd, would that which we now call Vice in process of time gain the reputation of Vertue,
I ask now in the words of a very great and Learned Divine, If the case betwixt Virtue and Vice was thus altered, would that which we now call Vice in process of time gain the reputation of Virtue,
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and that which we call Vertue grow odious and contemptible to Humane Nature? Is it possible a Man, that by all unjust and indirect means imaginable takes away from his Neighbour, that which is really his own,
and that which we call Virtue grow odious and contemptible to Humane Nature? Is it possible a Man, that by all unjust and indirect means imaginable Takes away from his Neighbour, that which is really his own,
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and daily builds his Fortunes upon the Ruines of other Men, shall either have the same credit while he lives, which he hath, that deals fairly and honestly with all the World,
and daily builds his Fortune's upon the Ruins of other Men, shall either have the same credit while he lives, which he hath, that deals fairly and honestly with all the World,
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but the generality of Mankind have heretofore, and still do pay the greatest Reverence and Respect to any Persons, whom they believe to be Innocent and Vertuous,
but the generality of Mankind have heretofore, and still do pay the greatest reverence and Respect to any Persons, whom they believe to be Innocent and Virtuous,
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whereas Shame, Scorn, and Disgrace is commonly the Lot and Portion of wicked Men, which is plain from that of Solomon, Prov. 13. 5. A wicked man is loathsome and cometh to shame;
whereas Shame, Scorn, and Disgrace is commonly the Lot and Portion of wicked Men, which is plain from that of Solomon, Curae 13. 5. A wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame;
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Besides the inward satisfaction, which all good Men doe naturally reap by Vertuous Actions, the Publick Acclamations that do daily likewise Accompany them from those that have received the Common Benefit of them, are a Publick Testimony how grateful and endearing they are in general to Mankind.
Beside the inward satisfaction, which all good Men do naturally reap by Virtuous Actions, the Public Acclamations that do daily likewise Accompany them from those that have received the Common Benefit of them, Are a Public Testimony how grateful and endearing they Are in general to Mankind.
But I proceed to the second thing, to shew, That there is great reason to rejoyce when righteous men are in authority, because as God is on their side,
But I proceed to the second thing, to show, That there is great reason to rejoice when righteous men Are in Authority, Because as God is on their side,
and by consequence good Rulers being God's more special Favourites, hence hath he a more peculiar regard for them, esteeming them as the very apple of his Eye,
and by consequence good Rulers being God's more special Favourites, hence hath he a more peculiar regard for them, esteeming them as the very apple of his Eye,
and mine Arm shall strengthen them, the Enemy shall not be able to do them violence, the Son of wickedness shall not hurt them, I shall smite down their Foes before their Face,
and mine Arm shall strengthen them, the Enemy shall not be able to do them violence, the Son of wickedness shall not hurt them, I shall smite down their Foes before their Face,
but because those Persons indeavour to imitate God in those his excellent perfections of Justice and Truth? God as he is the Sovereign of the Universe,
but Because those Persons endeavour to imitate God in those his excellent perfections of justice and Truth? God as he is the Sovereign of the Universe,
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then when Judgment runs down like Water, and Righteousness like a Mighty Stream; For to do Justice and Judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than any Sacrifice.
then when Judgement runs down like Water, and Righteousness like a Mighty Stream; For to do justice and Judgement is more acceptable to the Lord than any Sacrifice.
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and becomes Brazen-fac'd, Venturous and highly Impudent, and by being openly countenanc'd by such as are in Authority, it gains too great Reputation and Authority to it self. Again.
and becomes Brazenfaced, Venturous and highly Impudent, and by being openly countenanced by such as Are in authority, it gains too great Reputation and authority to it self. Again.
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When good Men sit at the Helm of Government, Oaths are not reputed Withs, nor Laws as Cob-webbs, which every vile Malefactor may be allowed to break through, the Princes Rights are inviolably secured,
When good Men fit At the Helm of Government, Oaths Are not reputed Withs, nor Laws as Cobwebs, which every vile Malefactor may be allowed to break through, the Princes Rights Are inviolably secured,
Their Diligence and Integrity is very signal and remarkable, and all the Wheels of Government being kept up and preserved in a very regular motion, the good and wellfare of the whole Community is most entirely promoted by their prudent Conduct and Management of Affairs, by seasonable Debates,
Their Diligence and Integrity is very signal and remarkable, and all the Wheels of Government being kept up and preserved in a very regular motion, the good and welfare of the Whole Community is most entirely promoted by their prudent Conduct and Management of Affairs, by seasonable Debates,
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so strengthen their Counsels, so prosper their Debates, and Crown with Success all their Projects and Designs, that they enjoy such measures of Temporal Felicity,
so strengthen their Counsels, so prosper their Debates, and Crown with Success all their Projects and Designs, that they enjoy such measures of Temporal Felicity,
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and with all the outward Blessings both of the upper and neather Springs for the sake of good Men, they in their respective Stations being very instrumental likewise towards the procuring such things;
and with all the outward Blessings both of the upper and nether Springs for the sake of good Men, they in their respective Stations being very instrumental likewise towards the procuring such things;
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whereas wicked Men carry a Curse with them, wherever they come, and like the dreadful Basilisk, dart out nothing but Ruine and Destruction before them;
whereas wicked Men carry a Curse with them, wherever they come, and like the dreadful Basilisk, dart out nothing but Ruin and Destruction before them;
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And if under all Governments Wickedness hath been the main Obstruction to all the brave Designs and most Glorious Exploits, that have been set on foot,
And if under all Governments Wickedness hath been the main Obstruction to all the brave Designs and most Glorious Exploits, that have been Set on foot,
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I confess indeed Policy and Courage are the two great Pillars of any Government, but unless Vertue be the Basis to support those very Pillars, they will prove like the Earthen Legs of Nebuchadnezzar 's Image, which will at last grow feeble and impotent, and fall away to nothing:
I confess indeed Policy and Courage Are the two great Pillars of any Government, but unless Virtue be the Basis to support those very Pillars, they will prove like the Earthen Legs of Nebuchadnezzar is Image, which will At last grow feeble and impotent, and fallen away to nothing:
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It is therefore both a wise and a true observation of Solomon, which hath been sufficiently experienc'd in all Ages, Righteousness exalteth a Nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Prov. 14. 34. That is, Religion and Vertue are the great causes of all Publick Happyness,
It is Therefore both a wise and a true observation of Solomon, which hath been sufficiently experienced in all Ages, Righteousness Exalteth a nation, but since is a reproach to any people. Curae 14. 34. That is, Religion and Virtue Are the great Causes of all Public Happiness,
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for they raise a Nation to the highest degree of Temporal Felicity and Glory, and make both Officers and People to flourish in the greatest Reputation and Renown.
for they raise a nation to the highest degree of Temporal Felicity and Glory, and make both Officers and People to flourish in the greatest Reputation and Renown.
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The Jewish Commonwealth is a very signal instance of this Nature, for whil'st both Rulers and People made it the chief of their business to do Justice and love Mercy,
The Jewish Commonwealth is a very signal instance of this Nature, for whilst both Rulers and People made it the chief of their business to do justice and love Mercy,
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And thus again, whil'st Greece flourished, Reges Philosophabantur, & Philosphi regebant, those Common-wealths being more numerous than their Neighbours in nothing but in the sincere Exercise of their Reason:
And thus again, whilst Greece flourished, Reges Philosophabantur, & Philosphi regebant, those Commonwealths being more numerous than their Neighbours in nothing but in the sincere Exercise of their Reason:
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And we find though Lycurgus in Lacedemon, Aristides in Athens, and Epaminondas at Thebes were not born to Command, their Vertue bestowed on them what their Birth deny'd:
And we find though Lycurgus in Lacedaemon, Aristides in Athens, and Epaminondas At Thebes were not born to Command, their Virtue bestowed on them what their Birth denied:
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And when Tyranny and Pride had by wasting these Common-wealths made place for the Roman Glory, nothing did so enlarge the Conquest of that Renowned State (whose Center,
And when Tyranny and Pride had by wasting these Commonwealths made place for the Roman Glory, nothing did so enlarge the Conquest of that Renowned State (whose Centre,
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Upon which account Attalus King of Pergamus did by Legacy leave them his Kingdom, as to those whose Vertues deserv'd it as a Reward, which occasion'd St. Austin to fall into that Eloquent Expression, Because God (saith he) would not bestow Heaven on the Romans, they being Pagans, he bestowed the Empire of the World upon them, because they were Vertuous.
Upon which account Attalus King of Pergamos did by Legacy leave them his Kingdom, as to those whose Virtues deserved it as a Reward, which occasioned Saint Austin to fallen into that Eloquent Expression, Because God (Says he) would not bestow Heaven on the Roman, they being Pagans, he bestowed the Empire of the World upon them, Because they were Virtuous.
and more the pity, that under so Great and Puissant a Prince, who by his Matchless Courage and Conduct would make us as Renown'd and Formidable as ever, our own Vices should clip the Wings of His Triumphant Victories;
and more the pity, that under so Great and Puissant a Prince, who by his Matchless Courage and Conduct would make us as Renowned and Formidable as ever, our own Vices should clip the Wings of His Triumphant Victories;
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Yet would we once be perswaded to become Conquerours over our selves, and over all our Irregular Passions and Appetites, we might then at least have this assurance, that we shall never be Conquered,
Yet would we once be persuaded to become Conquerors over our selves, and over all our Irregular Passion and Appetites, we might then At least have this assurance, that we shall never be Conquered,
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for till our Vices lessen, our Success will never be great, nor can we hope to retrieve the Renown and Honour of our Illustrious Ancestors, till we resolve to fetch back amongst us their Ancient Manners and Heroick Gallantry:
for till our Vices lessen, our Success will never be great, nor can we hope to retrieve the Renown and Honour of our Illustrious Ancestors, till we resolve to fetch back among us their Ancient Manners and Heroic Gallantry:
for which our Progenitors were so worthily Renown'd, we should then quickly find the Tide turn upon us with an over-flowing Torrent of Glory and Prosperity.
for which our Progenitors were so worthily Renowned, we should then quickly find the Tide turn upon us with an overflowing Torrent of Glory and Prosperity.
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but to be made, as a just punishment for such impardonable perfidiousness, Tributary Vassals at last without another Miracle of Providence to the most Domineering Monarch in the Universe?
but to be made, as a just punishment for such impardonable perfidiousness, Tributary Vassals At last without Another Miracle of Providence to the most Domineering Monarch in the Universe?
since Providence resists Vice, and Vices do not only make Enemies to themselves, but by a Civil War as a Just Judgment upon them destroy one another, happy must that People needs be, where God is pleased to bestow upon them so Unvaluable a Blessing,
since Providence resists Vice, and Vices do not only make Enemies to themselves, but by a Civil War as a Just Judgement upon them destroy one Another, happy must that People needs be, where God is pleased to bestow upon them so Unvaluable a Blessing,
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and there cannot be occasion of greater Joy, than when such Men are advanc'd into Power and Authority by reason of that mighty influence, which both their Actions and Examples have commonly upon all Inferiour Persons who are under their Government.
and there cannot be occasion of greater Joy, than when such Men Are advanced into Power and authority by reason of that mighty influence, which both their Actions and Examples have commonly upon all Inferior Persons who Are under their Government.
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And first, If Righteous Men in Authority occasion great Joy, then the Choice of such Governours appears from hence to be a thing of the greatest moment and consequence:
And First, If Righteous Men in authority occasion great Joy, then the Choice of such Governors appears from hence to be a thing of the greatest moment and consequence:
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For when the Lot of Government falls into the Lap of good Men, Oh, how happy are the consequences in the investitures of such Persons? and what Advantages do accrue both to the City and Countrey from the Wisdom of their Counsels and Excellent Administrations? The Voice of Oppression then utterly ceaseth,
For when the Lot of Government falls into the Lap of good Men, O, how happy Are the consequences in the investitures of such Persons? and what Advantages do accrue both to the city and Country from the Wisdom of their Counsels and Excellent Administrations? The Voice of Oppression then utterly ceases,
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So that when such places of Trust are thus carefully disposed of, and such Noble Ensigns of Honour conferr'd upon Worthy Patriots, the greatest happyness doth then most certainly accrue to that Community, which they are deputed to govern, that their hearts can possibly wish or desire.
So that when such places of Trust Are thus carefully disposed of, and such Noble Ensigns of Honour conferred upon Worthy Patriots, the greatest happiness does then most Certainly accrue to that Community, which they Are deputed to govern, that their hearts can possibly wish or desire.
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Secondly, If the Power of good Men administer great Joy, then Self-Interest as well as the general good of that Community to which they belong should make all Men in Authority very Active in all such Religious Performances, and Righteous Practices:
Secondly, If the Power of good Men administer great Joy, then Self-Interest as well as the general good of that Community to which they belong should make all Men in authority very Active in all such Religious Performances, and Righteous Practices:
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Nothing sure can be a more powerful Encouragement to goodness, than to consider what an Universal Satisfaction it generally creates in the Minds of Men,
Nothing sure can be a more powerful Encouragement to Goodness, than to Consider what an Universal Satisfaction it generally creates in the Minds of Men,
and the Children cannot but warble forth its Praise in the most Melodious Acclamations; for every one looks upon a Righteous Ruler as a Tutelar Guardian to the People,
and the Children cannot but warble forth its Praise in the most Melodious Acclamations; for every one looks upon a Righteous Ruler as a Tutelar Guardian to the People,
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for is it not much better to be instrumental towards a Blessing than a Curse, the first of which is only attainable by Vertuous Actions? Is it not a greater satisfaction to be capable to promote the Prosperity of a People,
for is it not much better to be instrumental towards a Blessing than a Curse, the First of which is only attainable by Virtuous Actions? Is it not a greater satisfaction to be capable to promote the Prosperity of a People,
then to have only the Command of their Bodies, and not the least of Charming Empire over their Souls, which is the more Noble part of Dominion? If Men then in Authority would but consult their own Interest, they cannot do better for themselves, they cannot do better for the People,
then to have only the Command of their Bodies, and not the least of Charming Empire over their Souls, which is the more Noble part of Dominion? If Men then in authority would but consult their own Interest, they cannot do better for themselves, they cannot do better for the People,
than by an inviolable Observation of the Laws of Equity and Justice, which some Unfortunate Politicians having neglected to do, have too often made a woful Shipwrack both of their Honour and Happiness.
than by an inviolable Observation of the Laws of Equity and justice, which Some Unfortunate Politicians having neglected to do, have too often made a woeful Shipwreck both of their Honour and Happiness.
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Which brings me to the third and last thing, That whenever God affords us such Publick Blessings by such Righteous Rulers, we ought to give him all the Praise and the Glory of it:
Which brings me to the third and last thing, That whenever God affords us such Public Blessings by such Righteous Rulers, we ought to give him all the Praise and the Glory of it:
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And since perhaps to the very Envy of our Adversaries this is our Case at this time, Let us not any longer affect to be the most Natural Pictures of such horrible Ingratitude and Ill-Nature,
And since perhaps to the very Envy of our Adversaries this is our Case At this time, Let us not any longer affect to be the most Natural Pictures of such horrible Ingratitude and Ill-nature,
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as our English Climate is not usually acquainted with, nor by a down-look't Male-Contentedness, and Unreasonable Murmurs, by our repining against Providence,
as our English Climate is not usually acquainted with, nor by a down-looked Malcontentedness, and Unreasonable Murmurs, by our repining against Providence,
if such a new Revolution will prove so Comfortable a Jubilee, and changing the present Scenes after such a fashion will become so Advantageous to us, there is reason enough indeed for our vehement striving and impatient struggling for it.
if such a new Revolution will prove so Comfortable a Jubilee, and changing the present Scenes After such a fashion will become so Advantageous to us, there is reason enough indeed for our vehement striving and impatient struggling for it.
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if we are now under such an Heroick King, who is as Tender of our Religious as Civil Rights, under such Wise Councillors, who will neither flatter their Prince to His Ruine,
if we Are now under such an Heroic King, who is as Tender of our Religious as Civil Rights, under such Wise Councillors, who will neither flatter their Prince to His Ruin,
nor dispense with his Laws to the prejudice of his People, if under such Worthy Governours, which though Loyal to the Crown will nevertheless not forget the True Interest of the Subject;
nor dispense with his Laws to the prejudice of his People, if under such Worthy Governors, which though Loyal to the Crown will nevertheless not forget the True Interest of the Subject;
then where is any room left for Murmurs or Complaints? Or what reason is there for any one to Rail or Revile, to bespatter or Repine against such a Government, whose Yoke compared with others round about us is easie,
then where is any room left for Murmurs or Complaints? Or what reason is there for any one to Rail or Revile, to bespatter or Repine against such a Government, whose Yoke compared with Others round about us is easy,
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Nay if these be such Mercies as would certainly be esteemed so by all but a few Unthankful peevish Spirits of our own Nation, who do not deserve the Benefit of what they so basely Despise, let us who have learned better things, think of nothing else but what we shall render unto the Lord for such benefits as these which he hath bestowed upon us.
Nay if these be such mercies as would Certainly be esteemed so by all but a few Unthankful peevish Spirits of our own nation, who do not deserve the Benefit of what they so basely Despise, let us who have learned better things, think of nothing Else but what we shall render unto the Lord for such benefits as these which he hath bestowed upon us.
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let us constantly pray for the Well-fare and Prosperity of such as are in Authority, that we may lead quiet and peaceable Lives in all Godliness and Honesty;
let us constantly pray for the Welfare and Prosperity of such as Are in authority, that we may led quiet and peaceable Lives in all Godliness and Honesty;
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and let us have no reserve in our Prayers against any of them, and hope to come off at last with some such like trimming Apology as that of Naaman, the Old Syrian Courtier, In this thing the Lord pardon me ,
and let us have no reserve in our Prayers against any of them, and hope to come off At last with Some such like trimming Apology as that of Naaman, the Old Syrian Courtier, In this thing the Lord pardon me,
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To Conclude all, let us zealously endeavour to promote in earnest what we so fervently pray for, not by Calumnies and Reproaches, not by be-spattering Their Majesties,
To Conclude all, let us zealously endeavour to promote in earnest what we so fervently pray for, not by Calumnies and Reproaches, not by be-spattering Their Majesties,
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or any of Their Ministers of State, and blackning and defaming the Established Government, not by rendring every thing both in Church and State odious and abominable in the sight of all the People by Forgery and Detraction;
or any of Their Ministers of State, and blackening and defaming the Established Government, not by rendering every thing both in Church and State odious and abominable in the sighed of all the People by Forgery and Detraction;
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but by an unfeigned integrity to God in the first place, by a ready submission to all our Superiours in the next, by a generous Condescension to our Inferiours,
but by an unfeigned integrity to God in the First place, by a ready submission to all our Superiors in the next, by a generous Condescension to our Inferiors,
