A sermon preached before the right honourable the lord mayor and aldermen and citizens of London at St. Lawrence Jewry on the Feast of St. Michael, 1696 : at the election of the lord mayor for the year ensuing / by Lilly Butler.
ONE great design of Solomon, in this Book of Proverbs, is to recommend Religion, by declaring the excellent fruits, which single persons and publick Societies might reap from the sincere practice of it.
ONE great Design of Solomon, in this Book of Proverbs, is to recommend Religion, by declaring the excellent fruits, which single Persons and public Societies might reap from the sincere practice of it.
This is a Political Aphorism of Solomon, a great and mighty Prince, who, better than any before or after him, understood all the most advantageous methods of governing for the publick good, having Wisdom and Knowledge given him by the special favour of God, to judge his People, over whom he had made him King, 2 Chron. 1. 11. By the Righteous, Solomon doth generally mean in this Book of the Proverbs, those that are so in the most comprehensive sense, Religious and good Men, those that fear God and keep his Commandments.
This is a Political Aphorism of Solomon, a great and mighty Prince, who, better than any before or After him, understood all the most advantageous methods of governing for the public good, having Wisdom and Knowledge given him by the special favour of God, to judge his People, over whom he had made him King, 2 Chronicles 1. 11. By the Righteous, Solomon does generally mean in this Book of the Proverbs, those that Are so in the most comprehensive sense, Religious and good Men, those that Fear God and keep his commandments.
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Thus then we may express the meaning of the Proposition in the Text. That Religious Magistrates do contribute very much to the general Happiness of a People.
Thus then we may express the meaning of the Proposition in the Text. That Religious Magistrates do contribute very much to the general Happiness of a People.
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First, I shall endeavour to clear the Truth of this Proposition, as it respects subordinate Magistrates, the Ministers of Justice for God and the King, in which sense it is most proper matter for our present Consideration, by shewing these Four things.
First, I shall endeavour to clear the Truth of this Proposition, as it respects subordinate Magistrates, the Ministers of justice for God and the King, in which sense it is most proper matter for our present Consideration, by showing these Four things.
Secondly, That the proper work of the Magistrate's Office, in the several parts and exercises of it, doth highly tend to promote the good and happy State of the People.
Secondly, That the proper work of the Magistrate's Office, in the several parts and exercises of it, does highly tend to promote the good and happy State of the People.
Thirdly, That Religious Men in Authority will perform all the proper exercises of their Office, in the most advantageous manner for the effectual promoting the publick good and benefit of the People.
Thirdly, That Religious Men in authority will perform all the proper exercises of their Office, in the most advantageous manner for the effectual promoting the public good and benefit of the People.
First, I shall shew that Religious Men in Authority, will make Conscience of performing the proper work of their Office, in the several parts and exercises of it.
First, I shall show that Religious Men in authority, will make Conscience of performing the proper work of their Office, in the several parts and exercises of it.
Secondly, That the proper work of the Magistrates Office, in the several parts and exercises of it, doth highly tend to promote the good and happy State of the People.
Secondly, That the proper work of the Magistrates Office, in the several parts and exercises of it, does highly tend to promote the good and happy State of the People.
First, One part of the Magistrate's Office, is to maintain their Peoples Property; to secure them as far as they can, in the quiet possession of their Estates;
First, One part of the Magistrate's Office, is to maintain their Peoples Property; to secure them as Far as they can, in the quiet possession of their Estates;
to take care to prevent and punish Fraud and Theft, and to oblige those to Restitution who are unjustly possest of another Man's Goods or Inheritance;
to take care to prevent and Punish Fraud and Theft, and to oblige those to Restitution who Are unjustly possessed of Another Man's Goods or Inheritance;
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and enjoy the Inheritance of his Fathers, and sit securely under his own Vine, and under his own Fig-tree, whilst none are suffered to make him afraid. And how manifestly is the Publick Good advanced by the exercise of this part of the Magistrate's Office?
and enjoy the Inheritance of his Father's, and fit securely under his own Vine, and under his own Fig tree, while none Are suffered to make him afraid. And how manifestly is the Public Good advanced by the exercise of this part of the Magistrate's Office?
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To suffer no Man to transgress the Bounds of his own proper Station, to seize upon the Advantages which belong to another's Place and Calling, to invade the Office,
To suffer no Man to transgress the Bounds of his own proper Station, to seize upon the Advantages which belong to another's Place and Calling, to invade the Office,
to watch and consult, and endeavour, by all lawful Ways, that no Encroachments be made, by any arbitrary or illegal Proceedings, upon the common Privileges of those who are committed to their immediate Care and Government.
to watch and consult, and endeavour, by all lawful Ways, that no Encroachments be made, by any arbitrary or illegal Proceedings, upon the Common Privileges of those who Are committed to their immediate Care and Government.
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to compose their Differences, to allay their Jealousies, to determine their Controversies, to restrain and punish the contentious, to discountenance all dividing into Factions,
to compose their Differences, to allay their Jealousies, to determine their Controversies, to restrain and Punish the contentious, to discountenance all dividing into Factions,
and lay themselves down in Peace and take their rest, and, by the Blessing of God upon their Endeavours, be made to dwell in Safety, which is a farther Advancement of the happy State of a People.
and lay themselves down in Peace and take their rest, and, by the Blessing of God upon their Endeavours, be made to dwell in Safety, which is a farther Advancement of the happy State of a People.
to punish Vagrants and Beggars, and all Managers of such unlawful Games and Sports, as are wont to draw Men off from the useful Imployment of their Callings,
to Punish Vagrants and Beggars, and all Managers of such unlawful Games and Sports, as Are wont to draw Men off from the useful Employment of their Callings,
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and Fathers to the poor, Job 29. 15, 16. to give seasonable Succour to the indigent and fatherless, and to him that hath no Helper, who are the proper Objects of the Magistrate's Care and Compassion.
and Father's to the poor, Job 29. 15, 16. to give seasonable Succour to the indigent and fatherless, and to him that hath no Helper, who Are the proper Objects of the Magistrate's Care and Compassion.
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To do all they can that it may go well with the righteous, for when it doth so Solomon tells us the City rejoyceth, Prov. 11. 10. These are some of those Exercises which the Office of a Magistrate oblige him to;
To do all they can that it may go well with the righteous, for when it does so Solomon tells us the city Rejoiceth, Curae 11. 10. These Are Some of those Exercises which the Office of a Magistrate oblige him to;
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When such therefore are in Authority, there must needs be great Cause of Rejoycing. For the farther Confirmation of the Truth of this Proposition, I proceed to shew,
When such Therefore Are in authority, there must needs be great Cause of Rejoicing. For the farther Confirmation of the Truth of this Proposition, I proceed to show,
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for the effectual promoting the publick Good and Benefit of the People. They will perform them most prudently, most impartially, most diligently, most courageously, and most becomingly,
for the effectual promoting the public Good and Benefit of the People. They will perform them most prudently, most impartially, most diligently, most courageously, and most becomingly,
it will direct his Thoughts, and steer his Judgment, and determine his Choice, to the best Methods for the attaining every good End he is concerned for.
it will Direct his Thoughts, and steer his Judgement, and determine his Choice, to the best Methods for the attaining every good End he is concerned for.
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The Integrity of the Ʋpright shall guide him, the Righteousness of the Perfect shall direct his Way, Prov. 11. 3, 5. The Religious Man hath a constant Regard to that publick Good his Authority was given him to advance;
The Integrity of the Ʋpright shall guide him, the Righteousness of the Perfect shall Direct his Way, Curae 11. 3, 5. The Religious Man hath a constant Regard to that public Good his authority was given him to advance;
and he that keeps his Eye always upon his End, will not easily miss the readiest Way to it ▪ He hath no By-Ends to perplex his Consultations for the People's Good,
and he that keeps his Eye always upon his End, will not Easily miss the Readiest Way to it ▪ He hath no By-Ends to perplex his Consultations for the People's Good,
He acknowledgeth God in all his Ways, as the best Guide and Counsellour, and is continually asking Direction and Wisdom of him who maketh wise the simple, guideth the meek in Judgment,
He acknowledgeth God in all his Ways, as the best Guide and Counselor, and is continually asking Direction and Wisdom of him who makes wise the simple, guideth the meek in Judgement,
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He endeavours to make himself a terrour to evil-doers, and a praise to them that do well, of what Party or Profession, of what Quality or Degree soever they are.
He endeavours to make himself a terror to evildoers, and a praise to them that do well, of what Party or Profession, of what Quality or Degree soever they Are.
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St. Paul particularly requireth of him that ruleth, that he do it with diligence, Rom. xii. 8. And the Religious Magistrate will be sure not to fail in his Obedience to this Command.
Saint Paul particularly requires of him that Ruleth, that he do it with diligence, Rom. xii. 8. And the Religious Magistrate will be sure not to fail in his obedience to this Command.
like those great Men, the Prophet Amos mentioneth, who lived at Ease in Zion, who drink Wine in Bowles, who drink and forget the Law, and are not concerned for the affliction of Joseph, disposed,
like those great Men, the Prophet Amos mentioneth, who lived At Ease in Zion, who drink Wine in Bowls, who drink and forget the Law, and Are not concerned for the affliction of Joseph, disposed,
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He loveth God with all his Heart, and preferreth the Publick before any Private Interest, and therefore cannot be Cold or Cowardly, in serving God or doing Publick Good.
He loves God with all his Heart, and preferreth the Public before any Private Interest, and Therefore cannot be Cold or Cowardly, in serving God or doing Public Good.
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He dares perform whatever the Duty of his Place requireth of him. This one Consideration, that it is his Duty, weigheth down all the Danger, and Difficulties,
He dares perform whatever the Duty of his Place requires of him. This one Consideration, that it is his Duty, weigheth down all the Danger, and Difficulties,
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He hath the testimony of a good Conscience, which is an iron Pillar, a brazen Wall, an invincible Defence, against all the Mischiefs and Reproaches the faithful discharge of his Office can expose him to.
He hath the testimony of a good Conscience, which is an iron Pillar, a brazen Wall, an invincible Defence, against all the Mischiefs and Reproaches the faithful discharge of his Office can expose him to.
He hath a constant regard to that recompence of the reward, the joy that is set before him, and this giveth him Spirit and Courage to bear up against all the Batteries of Temptation.
He hath a constant regard to that recompense of the reward, the joy that is Set before him, and this gives him Spirit and Courage to bear up against all the Batteries of Temptation.
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He is strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, continually fetching down holy Fire from Heaven, by fervent Prayers and Supplications, to inflame his Courage,
He is strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, continually fetching down holy Fire from Heaven, by fervent Prayers and Supplications, to inflame his Courage,
He hath a great Assurance of the Divine Protection and Assistance, and therefore dealeth Courageously, because he knoweth that the Lord will be with the good.
He hath a great Assurance of the Divine Protection and Assistance, and Therefore deals Courageously, Because he Knoweth that the Lord will be with the good.
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How great then must the Happiness of that People be, where such Righteous Men are in Authority, Men that will be always endeavouring the advancement of it, with such irresistible Zeal and Courage?
How great then must the Happiness of that People be, where such Righteous Men Are in authority, Men that will be always endeavouring the advancement of it, with such irresistible Zeal and Courage?
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And how little good success can be expected from such Mens exercise of Authority? But when a Religious Man is thus employed, he will be thought to act from a Principle of Conscience,
And how little good success can be expected from such Men's exercise of authority? But when a Religious Man is thus employed, he will be Thought to act from a Principle of Conscience,
So that if we consider, in what an advantageous manner the Religious Man doth exercise his Authority for the effectual promoting the Publick Good, we cannot but conclude, that when such Men are in Authority there must needs be very great cause of rejoycing. This will be yet farther manifest by shewing
So that if we Consider, in what an advantageous manner the Religious Man does exercise his authority for the effectual promoting the Public Good, we cannot but conclude, that when such Men Are in authority there must needs be very great cause of rejoicing. This will be yet farther manifest by showing
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as a Religious Moses, such Righteous Men in Authority? How much will their fervent prayers avail with God? How prevailing will their interest in their People's Happiness be,
as a Religious Moses, such Righteous Men in authority? How much will their fervent Prayers avail with God? How prevailing will their Interest in their People's Happiness be,
To do Justice and Judgment is more acceptable to God than Sacrifice, Prov. xxi. 3. The staying of the Plague from Israel is attributed, by God himself, to the Zeal of Phinehas in executing Judgment, without any notice taken of the People's Humiliation, their weeping before the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation.
To do justice and Judgement is more acceptable to God than Sacrifice, Curae xxi. 3. The staying of the Plague from Israel is attributed, by God himself, to the Zeal of Phinehas in executing Judgement, without any notice taken of the People's Humiliation, their weeping before the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation.
One Religious Magistrate executing Judgment might have saved the great City Jerusalem, Jer. 5. 1. If ye can find a Man, saith God to them, if there be any that executeth Judgment and seeketh the Truth, I will pardon it.
One Religious Magistrate executing Judgement might have saved the great city Jerusalem, Jer. 5. 1. If you can find a Man, Says God to them, if there be any that Executeth Judgement and seeks the Truth, I will pardon it.
If now we lay all these things together, they will sufficiently clear the Truth of this Proposition, That Religious Magistrates do contribute very much to the general Happiness of a People. I proceed now
If now we lay all these things together, they will sufficiently clear the Truth of this Proposition, That Religious Magistrates do contribute very much to the general Happiness of a People. I proceed now
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Secondly, To make some seasonable Application of it. From hence we may learn First, That Religion and Piety are chiefly to be regarded in the Choice of Magistrates;
Secondly, To make Some seasonable Application of it. From hence we may Learn First, That Religion and Piety Are chiefly to be regarded in the Choice of Magistrates;
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This was the reason of that Advice of Jethro to his Son in Law Moses, Exod. xviii. 21. Thou shalt provide out of all the People, able Men, such as fear God and hate Covetousness,
This was the reason of that advice of Jethro to his Son in Law Moses, Exod xviii. 21. Thou shalt provide out of all the People, able Men, such as Fear God and hate Covetousness,
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and Voting into Offices, that Righteous Men might be in Authority, you would certainly have great reason to rejoyce in the happy Fruits of their Interest with God,
and Voting into Offices, that Righteous Men might be in authority, you would Certainly have great reason to rejoice in the happy Fruits of their Interest with God,
Secondly, We may also learn from what hath been said, That we ought to give great Honour and Respect to Religious Magistrates, who are Ministers of God for so much good, and Instruments of conveying so great Benefits to us.
Secondly, We may also Learn from what hath been said, That we ought to give great Honour and Respect to Religious Magistrates, who Are Ministers of God for so much good, and Instruments of conveying so great Benefits to us.
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We should heartily Pray, especially, for our Righteous Magistrates, chearfully render them all their Dues, zealously vindicate them from all unjust Censures and Reproaches,
We should heartily Pray, especially, for our Righteous Magistrates, cheerfully render them all their Dues, zealously vindicate them from all unjust Censures and Reproaches,
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That they would approve themselves Religious and Good Men, by a due Exercise of the several parts of their Office, by being diligent and courageous in a prudent and impartial Execution of those Laws;
That they would approve themselves Religious and Good Men, by a due Exercise of the several parts of their Office, by being diligent and courageous in a prudent and impartial Execution of those Laws;
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First, Consider the necessity of such a faithful and diligent discharge of publick Offices, in order to your escaping the Wrath to come, even the greater damnation. Your Talents are larger,
First, Consider the necessity of such a faithful and diligent discharge of public Offices, in order to your escaping the Wrath to come, even the greater damnation. Your Talents Are larger,
and increase the Damnation of the slothful and unprofitable Servant. In such cases will be verified that saying of the Author of the Book of Wisdom, Sap. vi. 5, 6. A sharp Judgment shall be to them that are in high places;
and increase the Damnation of the slothful and unprofitable Servant. In such cases will be verified that saying of the Author of the Book of Wisdom, Sap. vi. 5, 6. A sharp Judgement shall be to them that Are in high places;
Ʋnto You much is given, and of You much will be required, in that day when, without respect of Persons, God will judge every Man according to his Works:
Ʋnto You much is given, and of You much will be required, in that day when, without respect of Persons, God will judge every Man according to his Works:
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when the Magistrate himself must come down to the Bar, and give an account of his Stewardship to an impartial and inflexible Judge, who will have no consideration of his former Wealth or Grandeur, of the Titles he bore,
when the Magistrate himself must come down to the Bar, and give an account of his Stewardship to an impartial and inflexible Judge, who will have no consideration of his former Wealth or Grandeur, of the Titles he boar,
And then shall the unprofitable Servant, of what Degree or Quality soever he was, be cast into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth.
And then shall the unprofitable Servant, of what Degree or Quality soever he was, be cast into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth.
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The testimony of your Conscience that you have done your Duty, especially in so difficult and useful a Station, will be a continual Feast, a Pleasure which no sensual Delights can equal, no Adversity extinguish, no outward Violence, no Changes or Revolutions can rob you of.
The testimony of your Conscience that you have done your Duty, especially in so difficult and useful a Station, will be a continual Feast, a Pleasure which no sensual Delights can equal, no Adversity extinguish, no outward Violence, no Changes or Revolutions can rob you of.
and the Good you have done to Men, how highly instrumental you have been to the Peace and Safety, the Prosperity and Reformation of that People committed to your Care and Government? This will give you of the Joy of Angels, those heavenly Ministers of God for our good;
and the Good you have done to Men, how highly instrumental you have been to the Peace and Safety, the Prosperity and Reformation of that People committed to your Care and Government? This will give you of the Joy of Angels, those heavenly Ministers of God for our good;
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What an assured Hope, what a delightful Prospect will it give you, of the Glory and Happiness reserved in Heaven for you, What an unspeakable Comfort and Refreshment will it be in the hour of Death,
What an assured Hope, what a delightful Prospect will it give you, of the Glory and Happiness reserved in Heaven for you, What an unspeakable Comfort and Refreshment will it be in the hour of Death,
and finished your Course, and faithfully served God and your Generation? With what Confidence then may you look up to God, with what Peace and Pleasure may you give up your Souls to him, in hope of Eternal Life which God that cannot Lye hath promised to all his good and faithful Servants? Mark the perfect Man, and behold the Ʋpright;
and finished your Course, and faithfully served God and your Generation? With what Confidence then may you look up to God, with what Peace and Pleasure may you give up your Souls to him, in hope of Eternal Life which God that cannot Lie hath promised to all his good and faithful Servants? Mark the perfect Man, and behold the Ʋpright;
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for the End of that Man is Peace, Psal. xxxvii. 37. Thirdly, Consider, How much the faithful and zealous discharge of the Magistrate's Office will advance your Honour and Reputation.
for the End of that Man is Peace, Psalm xxxvii. 37. Thirdly, Consider, How much the faithful and zealous discharge of the Magistrate's Office will advance your Honour and Reputation.
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and through sloath or meanness of Spirit, through Fear or any selfish regards to neglect them, must needs expose them to the Scorn and Indignation of the People.
and through sloth or meanness of Spirit, through fear or any selfish regards to neglect them, must needs expose them to the Scorn and Indignation of the People.
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Those Magistrates by whose Care, and Zeal, and Industry, our Properties and Possessions are secured, our Rights and Priviledges maintained, our Persons defended, our Peace preserved, the Poor imployed or relieved, Religion advanced, and Wickedness suppressed;
Those Magistrates by whose Care, and Zeal, and Industry, our Properties and Possessions Are secured, our Rights and Privileges maintained, our Persons defended, our Peace preserved, the Poor employed or relieved, Religion advanced, and Wickedness suppressed;
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Fourthly, Consider, The glorious reward which God hath prepared in the other World for all such good and faithful Servants. Your Work is great on Earth,
Fourthly, Consider, The glorious reward which God hath prepared in the other World for all such good and faithful Servants. Your Work is great on Earth,
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and if you act for him faithfully and diligently, with Zeal and Courage, he will make you partakers of his Nature and Glory, his Joy and Happiness in a degree far beyond what you can now conceive,
and if you act for him faithfully and diligently, with Zeal and Courage, he will make you partakers of his Nature and Glory, his Joy and Happiness in a degree Far beyond what you can now conceive,
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The faithful improvement of those more rich, and numerous, and useful Talents you are intrusted with, will intitle you to a proportionable reward in the great day of recompence.
The faithful improvement of those more rich, and numerous, and useful Talents you Are Entrusted with, will entitle you to a proportionable reward in the great day of recompense.
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It is to you God hath given the ten Talents, and, if you make a due improvement of them, to you he will pronounce that blessed Sentence, Well done ye good and faithful Servants, have ye Authority over ten Cities.
It is to you God hath given the ten Talents, and, if you make a due improvement of them, to you he will pronounce that blessed Sentence, Well done you good and faithful Servants, have you authority over ten Cities.
He will advance you to the highest rank of Saints in Light, among the chiefest Favourites of the King of Heaven, where you will sit upon unmoveable Thrones,
He will advance you to the highest rank of Saints in Light, among the chiefest Favourites of the King of Heaven, where you will fit upon Unmovable Thrones,
What then remains, but that we all make our earnest Addresses to God, that he would continually supply this great City with such Righteous and Religious Magistrates,
What then remains, but that we all make our earnest Addresses to God, that he would continually supply this great city with such Righteous and Religious Magistrates,
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and the great and general good of this famous Corporation, that so all the People may rejoyce, and the worthy Instruments of our Happiness may be loved and honoured whilst they live,
and the great and general good of this famous Corporation, that so all the People may rejoice, and the worthy Instruments of our Happiness may be loved and honoured while they live,
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