A SERMON Preached before the Judges at WINCHESTER ASSISES July the 22th. 1658. Psal. 122. 4, 5. whither the Tribes go up, the Tribes of the Lord; unto the testimony of Israel:
A SERMON Preached before the Judges At WINCHESTER ASSISES July the 22th. 1658. Psalm 122. 4, 5. whither the Tribes go up, the Tribes of the Lord; unto the testimony of Israel:
UPon Davids bringing the Ark to Ierusalem, he pens this Psalm; his grateful apprehension of the happiness of that Church and Kingdome, under the present dispensations of a gratious God, discovers it self.
UPon Davids bringing the Ark to Ierusalem, he pens this Psalm; his grateful apprehension of the happiness of that Church and Kingdom, under the present dispensations of a gracious God, discovers it self.
2. In the Psalm it self three waies, viz. In 1. A rapture of joy. 2. A description of the happiness he lay under the contemplation of. 3. An exhortation to Prayer for the continuing of it.
2. In the Psalm it self three ways, viz. In 1. A rapture of joy. 2. A description of the happiness he lay under the contemplation of. 3. an exhortation to Prayer for the Continuing of it.
The Text is within the compass of the second of these, the matter of that peoples happiness, described in three great enjoyments, viz. 1. Union, vers. 3. 2. Religion vers. 4. 3. Righteousness, vers. 5.
The Text is within the compass of the second of these, the matter of that peoples happiness, described in three great enjoyments, viz. 1. union, vers. 3. 2. Religion vers. 4. 3. Righteousness, vers. 5.
You will see it in considering the fourth verse, in these five particulars, viz. 1. The place. 2. The persons. 3. Their actions. 4. Their ground. 5. Their end.
You will see it in considering the fourth verse, in these five particulars, viz. 1. The place. 2. The Persons. 3. Their actions. 4. Their ground. 5. Their end.
1. The place, whither. Relating to Ierusalem mentioned in the third verse, where the Ark of God was placed, which was a testimony of his presence with them;
1. The place, whither. Relating to Ierusalem mentioned in the third verse, where the Ark of God was placed, which was a testimony of his presence with them;
and there he commanded his people to meet him, hither the Tribes came up. Had they gone one Tribe to Dan, another to Bethel, a third to Hierusalem, it had not been a Religion good enough to make a blessing of.
and there he commanded his people to meet him, hither the Tribes Come up. Had they gone one Tribe to Dan, Another to Bethel, a third to Jerusalem, it had not been a Religion good enough to make a blessing of.
2. The Persons, the Tribes. Not here and there a man, but a multitude, and not a multitude of men condemnable as so many Formalists, poor ignorant souls, under low administrations and in the dark,
2. The Persons, the Tribes. Not Here and there a man, but a multitude, and not a multitude of men condemnable as so many Formalists, poor ignorant Souls, under low administrations and in the dark,
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for their punctual attendance upon Ordinances; they were the Tribes of the Lord, all owned as his by a standing in his Church, very many by a place in his heart;
for their punctual attendance upon Ordinances; they were the Tribes of the Lord, all owned as his by a standing in his Church, very many by a place in his heart;
he that doubts this, did never consider how many thousands of every Tribe were sealed for the servants of God in their foreheads, (Revel. 7. 4, &c. Religion in any Nation, looks best like a Mercy, that is,
he that doubts this, did never Consider how many thousands of every Tribe were sealed for the Servants of God in their foreheads, (Revel. 7. 4, etc. Religion in any nation, looks best like a Mercy, that is,
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I know these words are diversly expounded, I incline to their interpretation, who reade them for a testimony, and do mean a testimony of that peoples conformity to Gods commands:
I know these words Are diversely expounded, I incline to their Interpretation, who read them for a testimony, and do mean a testimony of that peoples conformity to God's commands:
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That Religion, or that part of religion, will never be able to contribute to a peoples happiness, that is not able to shew its Pedigree, that it came down from Heaven;
That Religion, or that part of Religion, will never be able to contribute to a peoples happiness, that is not able to show its Pedigree, that it Come down from Heaven;
you may by no means set it down amongst a nations priviledges, if God can say, I commanded it not, neither came it into my heart, Ier. 7. 31. 5. Their End, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
you may by no means Set it down among a Nations privileges, if God can say, I commanded it not, neither Come it into my heart, Jeremiah 7. 31. 5. Their End, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
That's the first ingredient to that peoples happiness, Religion. 2. Righteousness. There are set thrones of Iudgement, the thrones of the house of David.
That's the First ingredient to that peoples happiness, Religion. 2. Righteousness. There Are Set thrones of Judgement, the thrones of the house of David.
whether the cause depending be criminal or civil, as it is also in Lev. 19. 15. and to expound it (as we must do) into a blessing, (For the judgement is not yours,
whither the cause depending be criminal or civil, as it is also in Lev. 19. 15. and to expound it (as we must do) into a blessing, (For the judgement is not yours,
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1. With understanding, both matters of fact, and matter of Law. The persons that sate here, were wise men and under standing, in Deut. 1. 13. and this was it that qualified them for their Commission. Those people are possessed of a very desirable priviledge, whose administrators of Law and Justice, are under characters of Gods own prescribing,
1. With understanding, both matters of fact, and matter of Law. The Persons that sat Here, were wise men and under standing, in Deuteronomy 1. 13. and this was it that qualified them for their Commission. Those people Are possessed of a very desirable privilege, whose administrators of Law and justice, Are under characters of God's own prescribing,
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2. With Patience. It is hardly Iudgment, if it want deliberation, which is well worth the laying out upon all concernments, where we can mistake but once.
2. With Patience. It is hardly Judgement, if it want deliberation, which is well worth the laying out upon all concernments, where we can mistake but once.
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The reason why the Lacedemonians dwelt so long upon causes that were Capital; Si in capitis discrimine erraverint, non est corrigendi consilii potestas.
The reason why the Lacedaemonians dwelled so long upon Causes that were Capital; Si in capitis Discrimine erraverint, non est corrigendi Consilii potestas.
3. With both Ears. There be, you know, cases in which there may be nothing but Iustice in the decision, and not a jot in the desider. And we must understand it. Of a Determining.
3. With both Ears. There be, you know, cases in which there may be nothing but justice in the decision, and not a jot in the Desider. And we must understand it. Of a Determining.
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but this bridle; nothing to smite them withal, but this sword. If Iudgment flow from any other spring, how easily is it turned into wormwood? and how directly destructive is it to the very end that lawes were made for? (cum jus ab uno viro homines non consequerentur, inventae sunt leges.
but this bridle; nothing to smite them withal, but this sword. If Judgement flow from any other spring, how Easily is it turned into wormwood? and how directly destructive is it to the very end that laws were made for? (cum jus ab Uno viro homines non consequerentur, Inventae sunt leges.
Christ himself, when he is described as a Iudge, is represented sitting upon a Throne, and a glorious train waiting upon him, Mat. 25. 31. and all Nations have seen cause to distinguish their magistrates, especially when in the exercise of their Office, by some or other mark of state and dignity, from other men;
christ himself, when he is described as a Judge, is represented sitting upon a Throne, and a glorious train waiting upon him, Mathew 25. 31. and all nations have seen cause to distinguish their Magistrates, especially when in the exercise of their Office, by Some or other mark of state and dignity, from other men;
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that Rods, Axes, Lictors, Gowns, Maces, Swords, Trumpets and the like, might bespeak that fear and reverence of the people, which all authority must endeavour to beget,
that Rods, Axes, Lictors, Gowns, Maces, Swords, Trumpets and the like, might bespeak that Fear and Reverence of the people, which all Authority must endeavour to beget,
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Is it not to remember them, that Iustice and judgment should not be accounted amongst their accidents, which may be present or absent, without the destruction of their subjects; but should be lookt upon as their very forme, bestowing upon them both their essence and denomination? ... the duty
Is it not to Remember them, that justice and judgement should not be accounted among their accidents, which may be present or absent, without the destruction of their subject's; but should be looked upon as their very Form, bestowing upon them both their essence and denomination?... the duty
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But let's suppose the Active to be put for the Passive, and that Thrones are set; yet this doth David look upon as a happiness, that the Kingdome was in a posture of executing judgment: 'twas so protempore, and even that is a mercy fit to be acknowledged.
But let's suppose the Active to be put for the Passive, and that Thrones Are Set; yet this does David look upon as a happiness, that the Kingdom was in a posture of executing judgement: 'twas so protempore, and even that is a mercy fit to be acknowledged.
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Blessings from hand to mouth are blessings, and obligations to thankfulness. But here is withal, 2. The Settlement of it for the future, the thrones of the house of David.
Blessings from hand to Mouth Are blessings, and obligations to thankfulness. But Here is withal, 2. The Settlement of it for the future, the thrones of the house of David.
when Religion and Righteousness, are joyntly provided for, and carried on together. Which I shall indeavour to make out, from 1. Scripture, and 2. Reason.
when Religion and Righteousness, Are jointly provided for, and carried on together. Which I shall endeavour to make out, from 1. Scripture, and 2. Reason.
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1. These two, religion and righteousness, are promised as a peoples Happiness, that God will set his Tabernacle among them Lev. 26. 11. and his Sanctuary in the midst of them, Ezek. 37. 26. All necessaries to the exercise of religion. That he will restore their Iudges as at the first,
1. These two, Religion and righteousness, Are promised as a peoples Happiness, that God will Set his Tabernacle among them Lev. 26. 11. and his Sanctuary in the midst of them, Ezekiel 37. 26. All necessaries to the exercise of Religion. That he will restore their Judges as At the First,
of the same Character they first were, when they came out of Gods own hand, all necessaries for the administration of Iustice. That he will make their Officers peace, and their Exactors righteousnesse.
of the same Character they First were, when they Come out of God's own hand, all necessaries for the administration of Justice That he will make their Officers peace, and their Exactors righteousness.
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Esa. 60. 17. When the troubles of a People shall become their Peace, and Publicans and Sinners shall be no longer Synonyma's, but Two names of the same persons, its no ordinary blessing.
Isaiah 60. 17. When the Troubles of a People shall become their Peace, and Publicans and Sinners shall be no longer Synonyma's, but Two names of the same Persons, its no ordinary blessing.
2. When God would deale with a people in his Wrath, He Iudicially provides against their enjoyment of these Two. Upon this account He forsook the Tabernacle of Shiloh, the ten• which he placed a•ongst men.
2. When God would deal with a people in his Wrath, He Judicially provides against their enjoyment of these Two. Upon this account He forsook the Tabernacle of Shiloh, the ten• which he placed a•ongst men.
But the Ceremonies were given in Expiationem peccati. These Statutes and Judgements In 〈 ◊ 〉 peccati, Those in Mercy, and were a part of that peoples Glory (Deu. 4. 8. ro.
But the Ceremonies were given in Expiationem peccati. These Statutes and Judgments In 〈 ◊ 〉 peccati, Those in Mercy, and were a part of that peoples Glory (Deu. 4. 8. ro.
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as all that Law which I set before you this day? Deut. 4. 8. It is an Appeale to the people of Israel, whether God had dealt out happinesse to any other Nation, at the Rate that he had to them? and the instance is in their Statutes and judgements, the provision they had for Religion and righteousnesse, Statutes being Lawes for a people under a sacred consideration,
as all that Law which I Set before you this day? Deuteronomy 4. 8. It is an Appeal to the people of Israel, whither God had dealt out happiness to any other nation, At the Rate that he had to them? and the instance is in their Statutes and Judgments, the provision they had for Religion and righteousness, Statutes being Laws for a people under a sacred consideration,
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1. Religion and Righteousnesse have a Morall influence upon a peoples Happinesse; The Lord loading• A Nation with Blessings or Curses, according to their care or neglect of these.
1. Religion and Righteousness have a Moral influence upon a peoples Happiness; The Lord loading• A nation with Blessings or Curses, according to their care or neglect of these.
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If Religion be provided for, from this day, (saith God, will I bless you, Hagg. 2. 18. 19. If Religion be neglected, you may date from that very point of time, a peoples misery;
If Religion be provided for, from this day, (Says God, will I bless you, Haggai 2. 18. 19. If Religion be neglected, you may date from that very point of time, a peoples misery;
If Righteousness be provided for, the mountains and hills shall bring such a people peace. Psalm 72. 2, 3. No place so barren, that shall not yield a complication of blessings.
If Righteousness be provided for, the Mountains and hills shall bring such a people peace. Psalm 72. 2, 3. No place so barren, that shall not yield a complication of blessings.
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If Righteousness be neglected, what will such a people do in the day of visitation? Isaiah 10. 3. 2. Religion and Righteousness, have a Physical influence into, they have a natural tendency to a peoples welfare.
If Righteousness be neglected, what will such a people do in the day of Visitation? Isaiah 10. 3. 2. Religion and Righteousness, have a Physical influence into, they have a natural tendency to a peoples welfare.
Religion will guide them to, and the due administration of Iustice will keep them in the nearest way to all the blessings of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come. Do you but observe that sobriety, temperance, chastity, that patience, humbleness of minde, readiness to forgive, studiousness to be quiet: that industry, care, frugality, laboriousness:
Religion will guide them to, and the due administration of justice will keep them in the nearest Way to all the blessings of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come. Do you but observe that sobriety, temperance, chastity, that patience, humbleness of mind, readiness to forgive, studiousness to be quiet: that industry, care, frugality, laboriousness:
that unanimity, love, publike spiritedness, fortitude, prudence, that eye and hand of Iustice upon delinquencies as to any of these, which the Scripture requires;
that unanimity, love, public spiritedness, fortitude, prudence, that eye and hand of justice upon delinquencies as to any of these, which the Scripture requires;
Xenophon looking upon the flourishing condition of the Lacedemonians, and considering their inconsiderable beginning, it became the matter of his wonder;
Xenophon looking upon the flourishing condition of the Lacedaemonians, and considering their inconsiderable beginning, it became the matter of his wonder;
The Lord is with you while ye be with him, but if ye forsake him he will forsake you. 2 Chron. 15. 2. if we keep the word of his patience, he will also keep us from the hour of tempta•ion, Rev. 3. 10. the happiness of a people is in the presence of God, their misery in his departure from them.
The Lord is with you while you be with him, but if you forsake him he will forsake you. 2 Chronicles 15. 2. if we keep the word of his patience, he will also keep us from the hour of tempta•ion, Rev. 3. 10. the happiness of a people is in the presence of God, their misery in his departure from them.
whether it be done against a nation or against a man onely? Iob. 34. 29. I do not think the practice or that Bishop, so great a solecis•ne in politicks, as some others may, who when the enemy was coming upon them, instead of mustering his people, fell a reforming them.
whither it be done against a Nation or against a man only? Job 34. 29. I do not think the practice or that Bishop, so great a solecis•ne in politics, as Some Others may, who when the enemy was coming upon them, instead of mustering his people, fell a reforming them.
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and the people suffer, Ier. 15. 4. the King doth his duty, and the people prosper, 1 Reg. 4. 25. Those that would deliver the Magistrate from the care of either of these, have a minde to deliver the Nation from a fundamental blessing.
and the people suffer, Jeremiah 15. 4. the King does his duty, and the people prosper, 1 Reg. 4. 25. Those that would deliver the Magistrate from the care of either of these, have a mind to deliver the nation from a fundamental blessing.
First, what is his name, or what his sons name, if thou canst tell, that ever setled one of these in a Nation without the other? which of them is it that a people can possibly enjoy alone?
First, what is his name, or what his Sons name, if thou Canst tell, that ever settled one of these in a nation without the other? which of them is it that a people can possibly enjoy alone?
1. Is it Religion without Righteousness? Who will adventure to give that religion a definition, which shall excommunicate one of those Two great Commandements on weich do hang all the Law and the Prophets? or undertake for any people under Heaven, that they shall enjoy, profess, owne, practise:
1. Is it Religion without Righteousness? Who will adventure to give that Religion a definition, which shall excommunicate one of those Two great commandments on weich doe hang all the Law and the prophets? or undertake for any people under Heaven, that they shall enjoy, profess, own, practice:
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not corrupt, revile, despise, forsake the Truthes, wayes, worship, a•d Ordinances of men shall have nothing to do with them? if any will engage for Religion upon these Termes, it must be one that hath not seriously considered, That a House full of Idolls, an Ephod for the Worship of God,
not corrupt, revile, despise, forsake the Truths, ways, worship, a•d Ordinances of men shall have nothing to do with them? if any will engage for Religion upon these Terms, it must be one that hath not seriously considered, That a House full of Idols, an Ephod for the Worship of God,
and Teraphim for the Worship of the devill, and the running of the people a whoaring after these abominations, by whole Tribes, was the effect of No King in Israel, Judg. 17. 5. and 18. 30. 2. Is it Righteousnesse without Religion? then must Tertullian, Cyprian, Lactantius, Augustine, &c. Recant all that they have written to the contrary. However,
and Teraphim for the Worship of the Devil, and the running of the people a whoaring After these abominations, by Whole Tribes, was the Effect of No King in Israel, Judges 17. 5. and 18. 30. 2. Is it Righteousness without Religion? then must Tertullian, Cyprian, Lactantius, Augustine, etc. Recant all that they have written to the contrary. However,
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Secondly, If these Two, for any thing that is in their Natures, had independency enough to stand each by it selfe, it were yet worth a wise mans enquiry, whether God will suffer either this or that to stand so,
Secondly, If these Two, for any thing that is in their Nature's, had independency enough to stand each by it self, it were yet worth a wise men enquiry, whither God will suffer either this or that to stand so,
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1. Set religion aside, and suppose a people regardlesse of their duty towards God, and he will quickly take a course that they shall have little cause to boast of their Iustice and righteousnesse from men.
1. Set Religion aside, and suppose a people regardless of their duty towards God, and he will quickly take a course that they shall have little cause to boast of their justice and righteousness from men.
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Esa. 3. 2, 3, 4. They shall be oppressed and spoiled, and none shall save them, Deut. 28. 29. 2. Set righteousnesse aside, and suppose A people carelesse of their duties of Equity, if they do not throughly execute judgement between a man and his Neighbour;
Isaiah 3. 2, 3, 4. They shall be oppressed and spoiled, and none shall save them, Deuteronomy 28. 29. 2. Set righteousness aside, and suppose A people careless of their duties of Equity, if they do not thoroughly execute judgement between a man and his Neighbour;
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God will do to such a people as hee did to Shiloh Jer. 7. 5, 14. what was that? He removed his ordinances, Psalm 78. 60, 61. If a Nation will needs shew you Solomons melancholy prospect, The place of judgement that wickedness is there, (Eccle. 3. 16. 'T will not be long ere God will shew you another of the same complexion. The waies of Sion mourning, her places of assembly destroyed, her solemne feasts and Sabbaths forgotton. (Lam. 2.) that superstitious fable of Castor and Pollux, is a real truth of religion and righteousness, not that they live and die by turns, but that Solitariae graves, salutares geminae.
God will do to such a people as he did to Shiloh Jer. 7. 5, 14. what was that? He removed his ordinances, Psalm 78. 60, 61. If a nation will needs show you Solomons melancholy prospect, The place of judgement that wickedness is there, (Eccle. 3. 16. IT will not be long ere God will show you Another of the same complexion. The ways of Sion mourning, her places of assembly destroyed, her solemn feasts and Sabbaths forgotton. (Lam. 2.) that superstitious fable of Castor and Pollux, is a real truth of Religion and righteousness, not that they live and die by turns, but that Solitariae graves, salutares Geminae.
and a religion that shall be abund•ntly able to judge Antichristianisme enough to qualifie them for destruction, not onely in Ministers and Magistrates, and Lawyers, but in a Ministry, Magistracy, Lawes and Government it selfe:
and a Religion that shall be abund•ntly able to judge Antichristianism enough to qualify them for destruction, not only in Ministers and Magistrates, and Lawyers, but in a Ministry, Magistracy, Laws and Government it self:
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and in every thing and person else, whose institution, or reason, or Conscience, shall forbid them a Communion in the same principles; if such Notions once become practicable, whither (• beseech you) shall the tribes go up? or if we knew where to set Thrones of Judgement, who shall sit upon them?
and in every thing and person Else, whose Institution, or reason, or Conscience, shall forbid them a Communion in the same principles; if such Notions once become practicable, whither (• beseech you) shall the tribes go up? or if we knew where to Set Thrones of Judgement, who shall fit upon them?
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4. That antimagistraticall spirits, principles, and practises, have nothing in them of good will to a peoples Happinesse; which is no were enjoyable but under the shadow of Government. Neither Godlinesse nor Honesty will be able to finde, any where else, so much as a toleration. To designe Disorder, Anarchy, and Confusion, in the stead of it, is to study the removall of whatever is desirable,
4. That Antimagistratical spirits, principles, and practises, have nothing in them of good will to a peoples Happiness; which is no were enjoyable but under the shadow of Government. Neither Godliness nor Honesty will be able to find, any where Else, so much as a toleration. To Design Disorder, Anarchy, and Confusion, in the stead of it, is to study the removal of whatever is desirable,
but as long as sons and daughters of fallen Adam, are the materialls, hee is a wise man that can tell what to do, without better security then Anarchy can aford him.
but as long as Sons and daughters of fallen Adam, Are the materials, he is a wise man that can tell what to do, without better security then Anarchy can afford him.
The best men have peevishnesse enough to call for a huc usque; and what shall limit them if the Lawes do not? and for the other sort, Lions, Beares, Woolves, Doggs, Swine, Mad men, if there be no Heire of restraint to chaine up and muzzle these, who can live? Twill be good newes,
The best men have peevishness enough to call for a huc usque; and what shall limit them if the Laws do not? and for the other sort, Lions, Bears, Wolves, Dogs, Swine, Mad men, if there be no Heir of restraint to chain up and muzzle these, who can live? 'twill be good news,
If these Horses and Mules have no Bitts and Bridles, they will fall upon us, upon our persons, estates, consciences, liberties, religion, everything;
If these Horses and Mules have no Bitts and Bridles, they will fallen upon us, upon our Persons, estates, Consciences, Liberties, Religion, everything;
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and (though the c•oice be hard) rather then to have none deputed in a State to hear us, Absolom himself were better be Master of his wish, Oh that I were made Iudge in the Land. Those Tonatick spirits that have pretended it to be their duty, to destroy all Magistracy and Order, have yet found it to be their Interest, to set up something in the stead of it,
and (though the c•oice be hard) rather then to have none deputed in a State to hear us, Absalom himself were better be Master of his wish, O that I were made Judge in the Land. Those Tonatick spirits that have pretended it to be their duty, to destroy all Magistracy and Order, have yet found it to be their Interest, to Set up something in the stead of it,
if the eyes should be transposed into the Elbowes, and the shoulders take upon them to give lig•t unto the body, &c. you have the blessings of Anarchy, and the issue of their design, who blasp•eme Government,
if the eyes should be transposed into the Elbows, and the shoulders take upon them to give lig•t unto the body, etc. you have the blessings of Anarchy, and the issue of their Design, who blasp•eme Government,
1. To our Gratitude, for that degree of this Happinesse, in provisions for Religion and Righteousnesse, which God hath given us the possession of, I shall have no need to tell you.
1. To our Gratitude, for that degree of this Happiness, in provisions for Religion and Righteousness, which God hath given us the possession of, I shall have no need to tell you.
or of a•y person for professing it, a Sabbath-breaker, Swearer, Curser, Drunkard, Tavern, or Ale-house haunter, shall have any thing to do in that great affaire;
or of a•y person for professing it, a Sabbath breaker, Swearer, Curser, Drunkard, Tavern, or Alehouse haunter, shall have any thing to do in that great affair;
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That both as to Legislation and execution, the persons cheifly interressed, are under the most sacred Obligation that is imaginable, To uphold and maintaine the true reformed Protestant Christian Religion in the purity thereof,
That both as to Legislation and execution, the Persons chiefly interessed, Are under the most sacred Obligation that is imaginable, To uphold and maintain the true reformed Protestant Christian Religion in the purity thereof,
as is contained in the holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, and to encourage the profession and professors of the same, and all this, to the uttermost of their power and to discharge their respective trusts in order to the preservation of the Rights and Liberties of the people,
as is contained in the holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, and to encourage the profession and professors of the same, and all this, to the uttermost of their power and to discharge their respective trusts in order to the preservation of the Rights and Liberties of the people,
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Now much we, 〈 ◊ 〉 suppose a considerable number of persons of the choicest Character, and of the highest pretences to Religion, and Righteousnesse, biasable to the production of what this Constitution can by no means be interpreted into? or must acknowledge our share in the Blessings of the Text, ta call for thankfullnesse? Perhaps a comparative glance upon other Nations, may the sooner perswade us that 'tis our duty to pay it.
Now much we, 〈 ◊ 〉 suppose a considerable number of Persons of the Choicest Character, and of the highest pretences to Religion, and Righteousness, biasable to the production of what this Constitution can by no means be interpreted into? or must acknowledge our share in the Blessings of the Text, ta call for thankfulness? Perhaps a comparative glance upon other nations, may the sooner persuade us that it's our duty to pay it.
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In some intolerable burthens imposed at discretion, to the finall desolation of diverse Families. And I could tell you more of this, were not this enough. Now whatever the Blessing be;
In Some intolerable burdens imposed At discretion, to the final desolation of diverse Families. And I could tell you more of this, were not this enough. Now whatever the Blessing be;
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that a principle that is able to suspend our t•ankfullnesse upon any such account, will not give us leave to bl•sse God for any thing till we come to Heaven. — It calls us,
that a principle that is able to suspend our t•ankfullnesse upon any such account, will not give us leave to bl•sse God for any thing till we come to Heaven. — It calls us,
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hence was Iupiter called Salutaris, and Stator, as their supposed Author of Stability and Safety, If Christians beleeve so much of God, they will send him their petitions.
hence was Iupiter called Salutaris, and Stator, as their supposed Author of Stability and Safety, If Christians believe so much of God, they will send him their petitions.
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especially of maintaining the Nurse of both, Peace. Peace with God, that we make not one bridge of our Sins, Peace amongst our selves, that we make not another of our Folly, for their passage from us.
especially of maintaining the Nurse of both, Peace. Peace with God, that we make not one bridge of our Sins, Peace among our selves, that we make not Another of our Folly, for their passage from us.
Pray consider what tis that hedgeth in the blessings of the Text, before and behinde; Tis Peace, Peace before, at the 3 verse, A city compact together, not divided and subdivided into more Parties and factions, then they knew where to have names for;
Pray Consider what this that hedgeth in the blessings of the Text, before and behind; This Peace, Peace before, At the 3 verse, A City compact together, not divided and subdivided into more Parties and factions, then they knew where to have names for;
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as you would contribute to the Nations Happinesse, afford your respective contributions towards t•e advancement of Religion and Righteousness, by suffering no breach upon either of them, to escape that just recompence of reward, which the Lawes have provided for it.
as you would contribute to the nations Happiness, afford your respective contributions towards t•e advancement of Religion and Righteousness, by suffering no breach upon either of them, to escape that just recompense of reward, which the Laws have provided for it.
2. That you cannot be too zealous against the obstructions of a peoples Happinesse, the Happi••ss• of all the people in t•r•e great Nations, 〈 … 〉 so many thousand soules con••r•ed in 〈 ◊ 〉 religion and righteousnesse, which you are enga•ed to take care of.
2. That you cannot be too zealous against the obstructions of a peoples Happiness, the Happi••ss• of all the people in t•r•e great nations, 〈 … 〉 so many thousand Souls con••r•ed in 〈 ◊ 〉 Religion and righteousness, which you Are enga•ed to take care of.
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That if a destructive, a mis••eivous rape by restless, and incorrigible spirits, be made upon their blessings, Optimum misericordiae genus est occidere.
That if a destructive, a mis••eivous rape by restless, and incorrigible spirits, be made upon their blessings, Optimum Mercy genus est occidere.
3. That as much as in you lies, you provide for the Honour of God, of the supreme Magistrate, of your selves, of the N••ion, in providing for the safeguard of religion, and righteousness.
3. That as much as in you lies, you provide for the Honour of God, of the supreme Magistrate, of your selves, of the N••ion, in providing for the safeguard of Religion, and righteousness.
2. Of the supreme Magistrate. When Iovinian was voted Emperour by the Army, he told them he was a Chirstian, and would not be a Leader of Pagans. The more conformity can be wrought upon a people, the more of glory will be cast upon their Governours. ` Tis not the lowest title of Iesus Christ himself that he is King of Saints.
2. Of the supreme Magistrate. When Jovinian was voted Emperor by the Army, he told them he was a Christian, and would not be a Leader of Pagans. The more conformity can be wrought upon a people, the more of glory will be cast upon their Governors. ` This not the lowest title of Iesus christ himself that he is King of Saints.
3. Of your selves. God will honour those that honour him. 1 Sam. 2. 30. Aristides for his care of Iu••ice, was called Graecorum faelicitas. How much more shall you be celebrated as our bl•ssings,
3. Of your selves. God will honour those that honour him. 1 Sam. 2. 30. Aristides for his care of Iu••ice, was called Graecorum faelicitas. How much more shall you be celebrated as our bl•ssings,
1. That Religion will, if you know any of her Ordinances lost, or profanely misapplyed, her duties disturbed, her solemnities rayled at, her great glory and ornament; The late Act for the better observation of the Lords day, despised, or neglected;
1. That Religion will, if you know any of her Ordinances lost, or profanely misapplied, her duties disturbed, her solemnities railed At, her great glory and ornament; The late Act for the better observation of the lords day, despised, or neglected;
especially their male-administrations, who have taken an oath, and a Commission, to dispense it, and I t•ink'twere better you stood charged by all the Bills of Inditement, that will be exhibited this Assizes; then that the cry of these against you should enter into the ears of the Lord of Saboth.
especially their Maladministrations, who have taken an oath, and a Commission, to dispense it, and I t•ink'twere better you stood charged by all the Bills of Indictment, that will be exhibited this Assizes; then that the cry of these against you should enter into the ears of the Lord of Sabbath.
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viz. that you would, all of you contribute towards the entertainment of God with us, by contributing to the safety of Religion and Righteous•ess. If these fail, God must be gon•;
viz. that you would, all of you contribute towards the entertainment of God with us, by contributing to the safety of Religion and Righteous•ess. If these fail, God must be gon•;
Psalm 77. 13. A•d if Righteousness fail, with whom shall he converse? To be sure, the Throne of iniquity shall have no communion with him, Psalm. 94. 20.
Psalm 77. 13. A•d if Righteousness fail, with whom shall he converse? To be sure, the Throne of iniquity shall have no communion with him, Psalm. 94. 20.
To provide as much as in you lies against these, the failing I mean, of Religion and Righteousness, is both your duty and your interest: that the Nation may be happy in the blessings of the Text, the Lord delighting to dwell amongst us,
To provide as much as in you lies against these, the failing I mean, of Religion and Righteousness, is both your duty and your Interest: that the nation may be happy in the blessings of the Text, the Lord delighting to dwell among us,
