Primitiae regiminis Davidici, or, The first fruits of Davids government vowed to God before, and offered at his actual admission thereunto / represented in a sermon at the assises held at Reading for the county of Berks, Feb. 28, 1653 by Simon Ford.
he putteth down one, and setteth up another, v. 7. THis Psalm is a good Magistrates Directory, because it is the Copy of that Kings heart, who was a man after Gods own heart.
he putteth down one, and sets up Another, v. 7. THis Psalm is a good Magistrates Directory, Because it is the Copy of that Kings heart, who was a man After God's own heart.
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David, at the time of the writing hereof, is by most sound Interpreters supposed to have been in that Morning-Twilight of Royalty, a midling condition between a King and no King, which you have described, 2 Sam. 2, and 3 Chapters.
David, At the time of the writing hereof, is by most found Interpreters supposed to have been in that Morning-Twilight of Royalty, a middling condition between a King and no King, which you have described, 2 Sam. 2, and 3 Chapters.
But at last, Davids house grows stronger and stronger, and Ishbosheths weaker and weaker, chap. 3. 1. This day-star of approaching Royalty, being thus got above the Horizon,
But At last, Davids house grows Stronger and Stronger, and Ishbosheths Weaker and Weaker, chap. 3. 1. This daystar of approaching Royalty, being thus god above the Horizon,
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His thankfulness is partly Verbal, in the acknowledgement of Gods faithfulness, in so near an issue of an expected mercy, (for this he means by the nearness of Gods name, v. 1.) and of his Soveraign Power and Justice, in the way wherein he accomplished it, v. 7, 8, 9. And partly Real, in the resolvedness of his heart, to repair the breaches and ruines of Sauls dissolute Government.
His thankfulness is partly Verbal, in the acknowledgement of God's faithfulness, in so near an issue of an expected mercy, (for this he means by the nearness of God's name, v. 1.) and of his Sovereign Power and justice, in the Way wherein he accomplished it, v. 7, 8, 9. And partly Real, in the resolvedness of his heart, to repair the Breaches and ruins of Saul's dissolute Government.
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The whole State, both Ecclesiastical and Civil, was like a melted Vessel, run into a lump of confusion and disorder, (for that is the Original emphasis of that phrase, The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved, v. 3. And there was no hope that ever it would be a Vessel for honour or use any more,
The Whole State, both Ecclesiastical and Civil, was like a melted Vessel, run into a lump of confusion and disorder, (for that is the Original emphasis of that phrase, The earth and all the inhabitants thereof Are dissolved, v. 3. And there was no hope that ever it would be a Vessel for honour or use any more,
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2. He will secure those pillars from the insolent petulancy of bold and presumptuous offenders, by a severe execution of the utmost severity and rigour of divine and humane Laws upon them.
2. He will secure those pillars from the insolent petulancy of bold and presumptuous offenders, by a severe execution of the utmost severity and rigour of divine and humane Laws upon them.
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I will say (for so I read it with Paraeus and Musculus) unto the fools, deal not so foolishly, &c. For promotion cometh, &c. In which words you have two general parts:
I will say (for so I read it with Pareus and Musculus) unto the Fools, deal not so foolishly, etc. For promotion comes, etc. In which words you have two general parts:
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1. Davids resolution of reformation, I will say, &c. 2 The reason of that resolution. For promotion, &c In the first of these you may further observe,
1. Davids resolution of Reformation, I will say, etc. 2 The reason of that resolution. For promotion, etc. In the First of these you may further observe,
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1. The subjects of it, Fools, (that is, bad men, but such whose sins are only prejudicial to themselves) & wicked men, such who by reason of long remisseness of Civil Government, during the unquiet & turbulent reign of Saul, were grown to a great height of presumption & violence, daring all Laws both divine & human out of countenance, which he expresseth by two phrases, speaking with a stiffe neck,
1. The subject's of it, Fools, (that is, bad men, but such whose Sins Are only prejudicial to themselves) & wicked men, such who by reason of long remissness of Civil Government, during the unquiet & turbulent Reign of Saul, were grown to a great height of presumption & violence, daring all Laws both divine & human out of countenance, which he Expresses by two phrases, speaking with a stiff neck,
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Sons of Belial indeed, if the received Etymology of that word hold water. These are the persons that David intends to deal withal in this resolved reformation.
Sons of Belial indeed, if the received Etymology of that word hold water. These Are the Persons that David intends to deal withal in this resolved Reformation.
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2. Or as a lesson which he would by just severity teach them, who had sinned themselves into a near affinity to Atheism, by so long and uncontrolled a liberty of lust, and insolencies.
2. Or as a Lesson which he would by just severity teach them, who had sinned themselves into a near affinity to Atheism, by so long and uncontrolled a liberty of lust, and insolences.
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but includes North and South, both under the expression of midbar, the Desart, that Country being on both North and South sides bounded with waste lands of that denomination.
but includes North and South, both under the expression of Midbar, the Desert, that Country being on both North and South sides bounded with waste Lands of that denomination.
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Whence your Margin reads it Desart, and your English Meter, forsaken wildernesse. 2. An assertion of that power and prerogative in God alone. He is Judge, i. e.
Whence your Margin reads it Desert, and your English Meter, forsaken Wilderness. 2. an assertion of that power and prerogative in God alone. He is Judge, i. e.
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But the harder part of my business is yet to come, viz. to put it together again, that you may take direction from its hand in the business of so solemn a convention,
But the harder part of my business is yet to come, viz. to put it together again, that you may take direction from its hand in the business of so solemn a convention,
and nettles will cover the face thereof, (for ill weeds grow apace) and the wall of order and discipline will quite be broken down. There had need be diligent weeders to keep the field of a Common-wealth from being overspread.
and nettles will cover the face thereof, (for ill weeds grow apace) and the wall of order and discipline will quite be broken down. There had need be diligent weeder's to keep the field of a Commonwealth from being overspread.
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Men (in a spiritual sense) are all natural fools, folly is bound up in the heart of a child, Prov. 22. and they need not be taught that trade; if they be but permitted to set up for themselves, he had need be a wiser man then ordinary that shall keep them within any bounds of reason or conscience; for, observe again, Wickedness tolerated will grow insolent.
Men (in a spiritual sense) Are all natural Fools, folly is bound up in the heart of a child, Curae 22. and they need not be taught that trade; if they be but permitted to Set up for themselves, he had need be a Wiser man then ordinary that shall keep them within any bounds of reason or conscience; for, observe again, Wickedness tolerated will grow insolent.
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A Magistrate couchant will quickly make offenders rampant. We use to say, when an horse runs away with a young rider, he knows who is upon the back of him.
A Magistrate couchant will quickly make offenders rampant. We use to say, when an horse runs away with a young rider, he knows who is upon the back of him.
There is nothing which is more intolerable then a servant when he reigns, if Solomon may be believed, Prov. 30. 22. When those base lusts of men that under restraint seemed very submiss, are once let at liberty, they will rage the more intolerably;
There is nothing which is more intolerable then a servant when he reigns, if Solomon may be believed, Curae 30. 22. When those base Lustiest of men that under restraint seemed very submiss, Are once let At liberty, they will rage the more intolerably;
1. A perpetual Militia. Wars, Forain and Civil, defensive and offensive. And those (though never so necessary) like ill Physick, breed more ill humors, then they purge out.
1. A perpetual Militia. Wars, Foreign and Civil, defensive and offensive. And those (though never so necessary) like ill Physic, breed more ill humours, then they purge out.
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and the sword of the Law must submit to the Law of the sword. Thence the Souldiers in Plutarch wondered that any one should read Law to them that wrot it by their side, NONLATINALPHABET;
and the sword of the Law must submit to the Law of the sword. Thence the Soldiers in Plutarch wondered that any one should read Law to them that wrote it by their side,;
Thence, when God threatneth war to his people, he tells them, that Military Insolency shall cast contempt upon Civil Magistracy, they shall smite the Judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheeks, Micah 5. 1. And when he cals for that Judgment upon a people, he is said to invite the beasts of the field to devour, Isa. 56. 9. There is a kind of customary fetity bred in the minds of men, by constant and familiar converse with instruments of death and violence, which will not easily be charmed into a peaceable submission to civil restraints,
Thence, when God threatens war to his people, he tells them, that Military Insolency shall cast contempt upon Civil Magistracy, they shall smite the Judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheeks, micah 5. 1. And when he calls for that Judgement upon a people, he is said to invite the beasts of the field to devour, Isaiah 56. 9. There is a kind of customary fetity bred in the minds of men, by constant and familiar converse with Instruments of death and violence, which will not Easily be charmed into a peaceable submission to civil restraints,
I can truly say of divers of them, what Tertullus said flatteringly, concerning Felix the Governour of Judea, by them we enjoy great quietness, which we cannot but accept alwayes, and in all places with much thankefulness, Act. 24. 2, 3. But I speak of the influences of that profession upon the generality of those that professe it,
I can truly say of diverse of them, what Tertullus said flatteringly, Concerning Felix the Governor of Judea, by them we enjoy great quietness, which we cannot but accept always, and in all places with much thankfulness, Act. 24. 2, 3. But I speak of the influences of that profession upon the generality of those that profess it,
I dare say, your Lordships experience can testifie, that most of those that make a trade of the highway, are the reliques of routed and disbanded Forces, (who like the unjust Steward) cannot dig, and to beg are oshamed, and therefore follow that trade.
I Dare say, your Lordship's experience can testify, that most of those that make a trade of the highway, Are the Relics of routed and disbanded Forces, (who like the unjust Steward) cannot dig, and to beg Are oshamed, and Therefore follow that trade.
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and Abimelech and the Priests were looked upon as confederate with David, and upon the information of a treacherous Doeg, murthered upon suspicion thereof.
and Abimelech and the Priests were looked upon as confederate with David, and upon the information of a treacherous Doeg, murdered upon suspicion thereof.
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I am sure, in Gods just judgment, Civil confusions have used to accompany Church confusions; when Judah in Abijabs time was without a teaching Priest, they were also without peace, they went in and out of their own houses with hazard of their lives, 2 Chron. 15. 3. I am glad, we of this Nation are at last grown so wise as to see that Church-Levelling needs nothing but a power to its will to introduce State-Levelling too;
I am sure, in God's just judgement, Civil confusions have used to accompany Church confusions; when Judah in Abijah's time was without a teaching Priest, they were also without peace, they went in and out of their own houses with hazard of their lives, 2 Chronicles 15. 3. I am glad, we of this nation Are At last grown so wise as to see that Churchlevelling needs nothing but a power to its will to introduce State-Levelling too;
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when once they swell above those sacred main banks of Religious Principles and Institutions. Let Magistrates maintain Gods Ordinances, God will theirs.
when once they swell above those sacred main banks of Religious Principles and Institutions. Let Magistrates maintain God's Ordinances, God will theirs.
And therefore we need not wonder at his resolution of a severe reformation, of setting the nets and toils of good Laws to take them, (my next head which now comes to hand.)
And Therefore we need not wonder At his resolution of a severe Reformation, of setting the nets and toils of good Laws to take them, (my next head which now comes to hand.)
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corruptus, & corrumpens, aeger & flagrans animus haud levioribus remediis restinguendus est quàm libidinibus ardescit, sayes Tacitus. Stiffe-necked Colts will not be managed with a slack rein.
Corruptus, & corrumpens, aeger & flagrans animus haud levioribus remediis restinguendus est quàm libidinibus ardescit, Says Tacitus. Stiffnecked Colts will not be managed with a slack rein.
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and to leave it upon his son Solomon to discharge, 1 Kings 2. 5. And when he goes out of the world his last words back his first resolution, 2 Sam. 23. 6, 7. But the sons of Belial. &c. In such cases, a Magistrate had need to sharpen the sword of Justice with the file of resolution; Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.
and to leave it upon his son Solomon to discharge, 1 Kings 2. 5. And when he Goes out of the world his last words back his First resolution, 2 Sam. 23. 6, 7. But the Sons of Belial. etc. In such cases, a Magistrate had need to sharpen the sword of justice with the file of resolution; Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.
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Good Ministers should have the Motto of Aarons Miter written upon their fore-heads, Holiness to the Lord; and Magistrates should have written upon their hearts, what Moses had on his, Resolution for the Lord. This alone will fortifie a man against all mollifying considerations.
Good Ministers should have the Motto of Aaron's Miter written upon their foreheads, Holiness to the Lord; and Magistrates should have written upon their hearts, what Moses had on his, Resolution for the Lord. This alone will fortify a man against all mollifying considerations.
Thus the Sons of Levi came armed to execute the vengeance of the Lord against Idolaters, Deut. 33. 9. compared with Exod. 32. 26, 27, 28. But when doth David resolve to put these resolves in execution? Even as soon as the reins of government are put into his hand.
Thus the Sons of Levi Come armed to execute the vengeance of the Lord against Idolaters, Deuteronomy 33. 9. compared with Exod 32. 26, 27, 28. But when does David resolve to put these resolves in execution? Even as soon as the reins of government Are put into his hand.
As soon as he receives the Congregation, v. 2. And lest we should think this was the issue of some hasty thoughts, which upon better advice he would see cause not to stand to;
As soon as he receives the Congregation, v. 2. And lest we should think this was the issue of Some hasty thoughts, which upon better Advice he would see cause not to stand to;
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3. Opportunities and seasons of doing good, are not in our hands, but Gods. This is the ground of that advice of Mordecai to Hester, Who knoweth but that thou art come to the Kingdom for such a time as this? Hester 4. 13.
3. Opportunities and seasons of doing good, Are not in our hands, but God's This is the ground of that Advice of Mordecai to Esther, Who Knoweth but that thou art come to the Kingdom for such a time as this? Esther 4. 13.
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And indeed, This is the spring of all manner of irregular compliances, with those from whom we expect furtherance in our designs, that we look upon them, as our advancers.
And indeed, This is the spring of all manner of irregular compliances, with those from whom we expect furtherance in our designs, that we look upon them, as our advancers.
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Thence (saith Solomon) many seek the Rulers favour, Prov. 29. 26. and that with sordid and horrid encroachments upon the principles of ingenuity and conscience, licking up the very spittle of great ones, (as is reported of Dyonisius his flatterers) and conforming to their very vices and imperfections,
Thence (Says Solomon) many seek the Rulers favour, Curae 29. 26. and that with sordid and horrid encroachments upon the principles of ingenuity and conscience, licking up the very spittle of great ones, (as is reported of Dionysius his Flatterers) and conforming to their very vices and imperfections,
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And in the last Kings reign, in the encroachments upon the publique liberty by Ship-money and Monopolies, His Judges, (all but one or two that went with honour to their graves) perswaded him 'twas Law, and his Divines 'twas Conscience.
And in the last Kings Reign, in the encroachments upon the public liberty by Ship-money and Monopolies, His Judges, (all but one or two that went with honour to their graves) persuaded him 'twas Law, and his Divines 'twas Conscience.
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As if they had both been of the mind of Cambyses his Councellors, who advising with them in a case of incestuous marriage, they told him all the Statute Law of the Land was against him;
As if they had both been of the mind of Cambyses his Councillors, who advising with them in a case of incestuous marriage, they told him all the Statute Law of the Land was against him;
But where then is the spring of preferment? And from what Fountain doth it flow? The last part of my Text tells you, God is the Judge, he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
But where then is the spring of preferment? And from what Fountain does it flow? The last part of my Text tells you, God is the Judge, he putteth down one, and sets up Another.
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There is nothing in the world of more common observation, and less solemn and sanctified meditation, then the various turnings of the wheel of Providence. One while, a David taken from the Sheep-coat, from following the Ews great with young, and advanced (in Homers phrase) NONLATINALPHABET, to be a Shepherd of men, his Sheephook changed into a Scepter,
There is nothing in the world of more Common observation, and less solemn and sanctified meditation, then the various turnings of the wheel of Providence. One while, a David taken from the Sheepcoat, from following the Ewes great with young, and advanced (in Homers phrase), to be a Shepherd of men, his Sheephook changed into a Sceptre,
A Gideon, from a threshing floor, raised to be a Saviour of Israel, and his threshing instrument of wood, changed into one of iron, to thresh the mountains, as God himself phraseth it.
A gideon, from a threshing floor, raised to be a Saviour of Israel, and his threshing Instrument of wood, changed into one of iron, to thresh the Mountains, as God himself Phraseth it.
and an Emperour from the hog-trough, a third from keeping the Cowes, &c. And our Hen. the 8. took his two great favourites, the one from the Slaughterhouse,
and an Emperor from the hog-trough, a third from keeping the Cows, etc. And our Hen. the 8. took his two great favourites, the one from the Slaughterhouse,
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and Herod in his most sumptuous apparel, and amidst the shouts and acclamations of his people, reduced from a conceited God, to be the most loathsome of men;
and Herod in his most sumptuous apparel, and amid the shouts and acclamations of his people, reduced from a conceited God, to be the most loathsome of men;
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And in humane stories, who knows not that one of the greatest Commanders in the world, was carried about in an Iron-grate, to be a footstool to an insulting Conquerour? That Belisarius the famousest General that the later Age of the Roman Empire knew,
And in humane stories, who knows not that one of the greatest Commanders in the world, was carried about in an Iron grate, to be a footstool to an insulting Conqueror? That Belisarius the famousest General that the later Age of the Roman Empire knew,
and in greatest favour with Justinian his Prince, was reduced to that want, that he was fain to beg for his living, Date obolum Belisario. This is commonly the lot of great Favourites, Fatum potentiae rarò sempiternae, (sayes Tacitus) quippe satias capit aut illos cùm omnia tribuerunt, aut hos cùm nihil reliquum est quod cupiant.
and in greatest favour with Justinian his Prince, was reduced to that want, that he was fain to beg for his living, Date obolum Belisario. This is commonly the lot of great Favourites, Fatum potentiae rarò sempiternae, (Says Tacitus) quip satias Capital Or Illos cùm omnia tribuerunt, Or hos cùm nihil Reliquum est quod cupiant.
We have seen in one Royal Family, (and that one of the most eminent in these parts of the world) a great and puissant Monarch, in the face of the Sun, at noon-day, at the gate of his own Palace, in the most populous City of these three Nations, in the midst of thousands of his passionate well-wishers,
We have seen in one Royal Family, (and that one of the most eminent in these parts of the world) a great and puissant Monarch, in the face of the Sun, At noonday, At the gate of his own Palace, in the most populous city of these three nations, in the midst of thousands of his passionate wellwishers,
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and at last wholly dissolved with the crucifige of that very people, that a few years since cryed Hosanna, and prostrated their very hearts at their seet, to pave them a triumphant entrance into that trust they had elected them unto.
and At last wholly dissolved with the crucifige of that very people, that a few Years since cried Hosanna, and prostrated their very hearts At their seet, to pave them a triumphant Entrance into that trust they had elected them unto.
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We have seen a formidable Meteor of Policy lately elevated to a great height of confidence and presumption, lifting up the horn on high, or (as a Learned Jew reads the words) against the high God, and speaking with a stiffe neck, caught like Abrahams Ram, by the horns in a bush, and made a just sacrifice to the scorn and contempt of all men;
We have seen a formidable Meteor of Policy lately elevated to a great height of confidence and presumption, lifting up the horn on high, or (as a Learned Jew reads the words) against the high God, and speaking with a stiff neck, caught like Abrahams Ram, by the horns in a bush, and made a just sacrifice to the scorn and contempt of all men;
In a word, such changes of publique affairs, as if the starres, or those that pretend to great familiarity with them, had been but ordinary Prophets, they could not have overseen, without an inexcusable neglect.
In a word, such changes of public affairs, as if the Stars, or those that pretend to great familiarity with them, had been but ordinary prophets, they could not have overseen, without an inexcusable neglect.
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Such wonderful, and momentous Providences as all Europe is concerned in, should not in my judgement have been omitted among our Calculators, (who are at leisure to take abundant notice of (that farre more inconsiderable thing) the Clergy) except possibly they calculated the Common-wealths Nativity upon black Munday,
Such wondered, and momentous Providences as all Europe is concerned in, should not in my judgement have been omitted among our Calculators, (who Are At leisure to take abundant notice of (that Far more inconsiderable thing) the Clergy) except possibly they calculated the Commonwealths Nativity upon black Munday,
However at the present, let them passe with this mcmento, that it is not for vain man, to know the times and seasons, which the Father hath kept in his own power;
However At the present, let them pass with this mcmento, that it is not for vain man, to know the times and seasons, which the Father hath kept in his own power;
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and maketh them to wander in the wildernesse, whiles (on the other side) he setteth the poor on high, Psal. 107. 41, 42. that he raiseth the beggar from the dunghill,
and makes them to wander in the Wilderness, while (on the other side) he sets the poor on high, Psalm 107. 41, 42. that he Raiseth the beggar from the dunghill,
Insomuch, that it seems wonderful to me, that (after so much clear conviction, both from Scripture and experience) the lustre of present greatness should usually so blinde the eyes of great ones,
Insomuch, that it seems wondered to me, that (After so much clear conviction, both from Scripture and experience) the lustre of present greatness should usually so blind the eyes of great ones,
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and their dwelling places to all generations, Psal. 49. 11. That they conceit their mountain to be so strong that they shall never be moved, Psal. 30. 67. That when men cast about all manner of ways for advancement, they should not so much as think of God;
and their Dwelling places to all generations, Psalm 49. 11. That they conceit their mountain to be so strong that they shall never be moved, Psalm 30. 67. That when men cast about all manner of ways for advancement, they should not so much as think of God;
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nay, that they should entertain an Atheistical conceit, that a conscientious walking with God, is the only way to spoil their preferment. (As if indeed that which Balak told Balaam, who was a little too nice for his design, were true, that the Lord keeps men from honour.) That he that wil be great, must have a conscience as large as his designs,
nay, that they should entertain an Atheistical conceit, that a conscientious walking with God, is the only Way to spoil their preferment. (As if indeed that which Balak told balaam, who was a little too Nicaenae for his Design, were true, that the Lord keeps men from honour.) That he that will be great, must have a conscience as large as his designs,
Surely, did men believe God to be the Soveraign Disposer of all preferments, they would in reason be able to conclude, that he would advance his own servants rather then others,
Surely, did men believe God to be the Sovereign Disposer of all preferments, they would in reason be able to conclude, that he would advance his own Servants rather then Others,
Insomuch that a man would think, when he reads the stories of some great Politicians lives, that the Devil and they had struck a bargain upon the terms which our Saviour refused.
Insomuch that a man would think, when he reads the stories of Some great Politicians lives, that the devil and they had struck a bargain upon the terms which our Saviour refused.
Or, that they had been bred with that great French Courtier, that chose a part in Paris, before a part in Paradise. Or, Lastly, that they had learned those Heathen Politicks of Flectere si nequeo superos Acberonta movebo;
Or, that they had been bred with that great French Courtier, that chosen a part in paris, before a part in Paradise. Or, Lastly, that they had learned those Heathen Politics of Flectere si nequeo superos Acberonta movebo;
yet (considering, that he that maketh haste to be rich cannot be innocent, as Solomon sayes, Prov: 28. 20. and that they that purchase the whole world with the losse of their own souls, get nothing,
yet (considering, that he that makes haste to be rich cannot be innocent, as Solomon Says, Curae: 28. 20. and that they that purchase the Whole world with the loss of their own Souls, get nothing,
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and because this evil is from the Lord, they are resolved to wait upon him no longer, like that wicked Prince, who is branded upon record for that ungodly resolution, 2 Kings 6. 33. How many have all Ages of the Church known, who because they could not obtain their designed greatness, by profession of Orthodoxy and Piety, have attempted to recover it by Apostacy and Persecution?
and Because this evil is from the Lord, they Are resolved to wait upon him no longer, like that wicked Prince, who is branded upon record for that ungodly resolution, 2 Kings 6. 33. How many have all Ages of the Church known, who Because they could not obtain their designed greatness, by profession of Orthodoxy and Piety, have attempted to recover it by Apostasy and Persecution?
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nor, that the worst of men, in the worst actions, do but Midwife Gods secret intendments, that the crucifying of the Lord of glory, was indeed the pre-determined counsel of God, Act. 4. 28. though the fin of that wicked act were the guilt of those that acted therein:
nor, that the worst of men, in the worst actions, do but Midwife God's secret intendments, that the crucifying of the Lord of glory, was indeed the predetermined counsel of God, Act. 4. 28. though the fin of that wicked act were the guilt of those that acted therein:
Whence (although God use arguments from this Prerogative, to silence our cavils, in those great differences which he makes between one man and another;
Whence (although God use Arguments from this Prerogative, to silence our cavils, in those great differences which he makes between one man and Another;
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especially in relation to salvation and damnation, wherein the Apostles answer hath hitherto among serious and solid Christians, been judged satisfactory.
especially in Relation to salvation and damnation, wherein the Apostles answer hath hitherto among serious and solid Christians, been judged satisfactory.
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Hath not the Potter power over the clay, &c. Rom. 9. 12. Nay, and even in Statechanges, he makes use of the same similitude, Jer. 16. 8. Yet,) he hath a rule of justice which he commonly walks by;
Hath not the Potter power over the clay, etc. Rom. 9. 12. Nay, and even in Statechanges, he makes use of the same similitude, Jer. 16. 8. Yet,) he hath a Rule of Justice which he commonly walks by;
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not only that secret will of his which makes things just, because he wills them; but also that revealed Law of righteousness, which he hath laid down in his Word.
not only that secret will of his which makes things just, Because he wills them; but also that revealed Law of righteousness, which he hath laid down in his Word.
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If God cast out the Canaanites, & bring Israel in to tread upon the necks of their Kings, it is when their iniquities are full; and if God reject Saul, it is because he rejects God first;
If God cast out the Canaanites, & bring Israel in to tread upon the necks of their Kings, it is when their iniquities Are full; and if God reject Saul, it is Because he rejects God First;
and if he make the sons of Eli vile, it is because they made themselves vile, and made his sacrifice to be abhorred. And even Job himself (though he were a singular example,
and if he make the Sons of Eli vile, it is Because they made themselves vile, and made his sacrifice to be abhorred. And even Job himself (though he were a singular Exampl,
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But the causes of such Judgements are not always discernable to others, no, nor (it may be) to the men themselves, that are the subjects of them, (though godly,) and therefore (even as Job himself) it was good counsel that he should say to the Lord, Shew me wherefore thou contendest with me Job 10. 2. and, If I have done iniquity, I will do so no more, Job 34. 31, 32. Sometimes, they are the sins of the first Founders of a Family that entail forfeitures upon their posterity:
But the Causes of such Judgments Are not always discernible to Others, no, nor (it may be) to the men themselves, that Are the subject's of them, (though godly,) and Therefore (even as Job himself) it was good counsel that he should say to the Lord, Show me Wherefore thou Contendest with me Job 10. 2. and, If I have done iniquity, I will do so no more, Job 34. 31, 32. Sometime, they Are the Sins of the First Founders of a Family that entail forfeitures upon their posterity:
As in the case of Jebu, who doing Gods work with a spirit of private revenge, cuts off the succession from his line after four generations, 2 Kings 10. 30. Hos. 1. 4.
As in the case of Jebu, who doing God's work with a Spirit of private revenge, cuts off the succession from his line After four generations, 2 Kings 10. 30. Hos. 1. 4.
and to lift up the horn on high, God will lay me aside too, if I follow his steps. Therefore I will say, &c. It is that that concerns most of us seriously to consider.
and to lift up the horn on high, God will lay me aside too, if I follow his steps. Therefore I will say, etc. It is that that concerns most of us seriously to Consider.
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and truly, considering what a company of ignorant, sordid, sottish, lazy, Popish fellows, walk up and down in the garb of that profession, I wonder that errour,
and truly, considering what a company of ignorant, sordid, sottish, lazy, Popish Fellows, walk up and down in the garb of that profession, I wonder that error,
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But I desire those of my brethren here present this day, to be perswaded, that whatever contempt hath been or may be poured upon that reverend Calling, some of their owne profession have occasionally been guilty of.
But I desire those of my brothers Here present this day, to be persuaded, that whatever contempt hath been or may be poured upon that reverend Calling, Some of their own profession have occasionally been guilty of.
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Shall I help you a little to finde it out? Look upon the great Charter, the Scripture-Patent, by which (as to God) all men hold their honours, 1 Sam. 2. 30. Have you not dishonoured God the more,
Shall I help you a little to find it out? Look upon the great Charter, the Scripture-Patent, by which (as to God) all men hold their honours, 1 Sam. 2. 30. Have you not dishonoured God the more,
for the power he hath given you above others? God hath brought Nobility and Gentry low in England, and if they walk in the sinnes of their Families, which commonly have been,
for the power he hath given you above Others? God hath brought Nobilt and Gentry low in England, and if they walk in the Sins of their Families, which commonly have been,
oppressing their poor neighbors, and Tenants, Simoniacal and Sacrilegious encroachment upon Church-maintenance, joyned with contempt of God, his Ministers,
oppressing their poor neighbours, and Tenants, Simoniacal and Sacrilegious encroachment upon Church maintenance, joined with contempt of God, his Ministers,
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he will reverse their Eschucheons, breake their swords, and cut off their spurres, and bring such a rot into their families, that their dwelling places shall know them no more.
he will reverse their Eschucheons, break their swords, and Cut off their spurs, and bring such a rot into their families, that their Dwelling places shall know them no more.
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Get Bibles and Catechismes, and Books of Practical Divinity, as Perkins, Preston, Reynolds, Sibs, Bolton, Greenham, &c. into your houses, in stead of Cards and Dice, and Tables;
Get Bibles and Catechisms, and Books of Practical Divinity, as Perkins, Preston, Reynolds, Sibs, Bolton, Greenham, etc. into your houses, in stead of Cards and Dice, and Tables;
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yet the reputation you have among good men, where you are most known, emboldens me to say as the Apostle Paul in another case concerning the Coriuthians, that your forwardnesse of minde is such, that it is something superfluous for me to exhort you:
yet the reputation you have among good men, where you Are most known, emboldens me to say as the Apostle Paul in Another case Concerning the Corinthians, that your forwardness of mind is such, that it is something superfluous for me to exhort you:
and of our boasting on your behalfe. Onely I beseech you to give me leave faithfully to represent to you the state of the County you have now to doe withall, that so your forward minde may have sufficient matter to worke upon.
and of our boasting on your behalf. Only I beseech you to give me leave faithfully to represent to you the state of the County you have now to do withal, that so your forward mind may have sufficient matter to work upon.
We have Anabaptisme, Familisme, Socinianisme, Pelagianisme, Raunting, (and what not?) and the Devil is served in Heterodoxe Assemblies as frequentlyas God in ours.
We have Anabaptism, Familism, Socinianism, Pelagianism, Ranting, (and what not?) and the devil is served in Heterodox Assemblies as frequentlyas God in ours.
And shall tne horns of these beasts never be pared off by the Civill Magistrate? My Lord, I beseech you act, (I know you will) to the uttermost of your power to restraine these unruly beasts,
And shall tne horns of these beasts never be pared off by the Civil Magistrate? My Lord, I beseech you act, (I know you will) to the uttermost of your power to restrain these unruly beasts,
My Lord, you have one suite before you (at the least) from the issue whereof the whole County will collect whether they may dare to doe Justice, or no.
My Lord, you have one suit before you (At the least) from the issue whereof the Whole County will collect whither they may Dare to do justice, or no.
As for you Gentlemen, that are of the Commission of the peace, I doe somewhat please my selfe, that I can now call the most of you confidently by that name.
As for you Gentlemen, that Are of the Commission of the peace, I do somewhat please my self, that I can now call the most of you confidently by that name.
And indeed it was not to be expected, but that those that endeavoured the extrination of the Ministery to set up Jeroboams Priests, should discard the Gentry, and fill their seats with John of Leydons Dukes, both of the same stuffe, the meanest of the people.
And indeed it was not to be expected, but that those that endeavoured the extrination of the Ministry to Set up Jeroboams Priests, should discard the Gentry, and fill their seats with John of Leydons Dukes, both of the same stuff, the Meanest of the people.
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But I conceive, that such mixtures, except very sparingly made, and that upon weighty considerations, much prejudice the esteeme of Authority to the people.)
But I conceive, that such mixtures, except very sparingly made, and that upon weighty considerations, much prejudice the esteem of authority to the people.)
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and general Sessions but appoint frequent, and standing Privy Sessions, to rectifie publique disorders in the Countrey upon the place, to put downe Ale-houses, the Devils Ʋniversities, where men proceed Graduates in all manner of wickednesse; to suppresse Drunkennesse, Swearing, Sabbath-breaking:
and general Sessions but appoint frequent, and standing Privy Sessions, to rectify public disorders in the Country upon the place, to put down Alehouses, the Devils Ʋniversities, where men proceed Graduates in all manner of wickedness; to suppress drunkenness, Swearing, Sabbath-breaking:
and when inferiour Officers present such offenders before you, doe not tell them by your sleight entertainment of them, that you are of Gallio's minde,
and when inferior Officers present such offenders before you, do not tell them by your sleight entertainment of them, that you Are of Gallio's mind,
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And you Grand Inquest-men, I am somewhat ignorant of your particular Function, but I conceive one main part of your businesse is, to make presentment of those grievances, wherein the Countrey whom you represent, needs redresse.
And you Grand Inquest-men, I am somewhat ignorant of your particular Function, but I conceive one main part of your business is, to make presentment of those grievances, wherein the Country whom you represent, needs redress.
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And I hope you will not forget two things, which I thinke to be of great concernment, the one is, want of Church-Government, without which, Civill Government cannot be long preserved in a Christian Common-wealth. Churchlevelling, and State-levelling, are twins;
And I hope you will not forget two things, which I think to be of great concernment, the one is, want of Church-Government, without which, Civil Government cannot be long preserved in a Christian Commonwealth. Churchlevelling, and State-levelling, Are twins;
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onely (like Jacob and Esau) the one rough and hairy, and not so apt to be dandled and made much of by the Magistrate, who usually is tender in such things as concern publique peace;
only (like Jacob and Esau) the one rough and hairy, and not so apt to be dandled and made much of by the Magistrate, who usually is tender in such things as concern public peace;
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and Christian Liberty, hath been the fondling of former Governours, untill it had almost proved a Jacob, a Supplanter indeed, by exchanging the voice of Jacob, for the hands of Esau.
and Christian Liberty, hath been the fondling of former Governors, until it had almost proved a Jacob, a Supplanter indeed, by exchanging the voice of Jacob, for the hands of Esau
And some of them though they usurpe the place of the Cleargy, yet if they should fall into your hands, would not be capable of the priviledge of the Clergy, and hang for not being able to read.
And Some of them though they usurp the place of the Clergy, yet if they should fallen into your hands, would not be capable of the privilege of the Clergy, and hang for not being able to read.
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Friends, for Gods sake, for the Gospels sake, for your poor souls sake, for your near relations sake, some of whom are in perpetuall danger of being poisoned, till your superiours,
Friends, for God's sake, for the Gospels sake, for your poor Souls sake, for your near relations sake, Some of whom Are in perpetual danger of being poisoned, till your superiors,
You of both Juries, take heed to your Oaths and Consciences, and remember that he that condemneth the righteous, and he that acquitteth the wicked, are both an abomination to the Lord.
You of both Juries, take heed to your Oaths and Consciences, and Remember that he that Condemneth the righteous, and he that acquitteth the wicked, Are both an abomination to the Lord.
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when I spoke of Levelling. I honour your profession, and therefore I will presume to adventure a little good counsell to your acceptance, without any other fee, then the testimony of a good Conscience, in the discharge of my duty.
when I spoke of Levelling. I honour your profession, and Therefore I will presume to adventure a little good counsel to your acceptance, without any other fee, then the testimony of a good Conscience, in the discharge of my duty.
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for Gods sake, do not you be guilty of turning it into an Inquisition-house, where poor mens cases are so long stretched out upon the rack of needlesse delayes, till both their purse-strings, and heert-strings crack.
for God's sake, do not you be guilty of turning it into an Inquisition house, where poor men's cases Are so long stretched out upon the rack of needless delays, till both their purse-strings, and heert-strings Crac.
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Surely, there is an evill report abroad concerning some of you, that you betray the priviledges of this Sanctuary; which makes many an honest man rather run all hazards, then flye thither for refuge.
Surely, there is an evil report abroad Concerning Some of you, that you betray the privileges of this Sanctuary; which makes many an honest man rather run all hazards, then fly thither for refuge.
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As Juries should not by verdict, so neither should Lawyers by pleading, turn eares into horns, and horns into eares, represent a man or cause otherwise then they are.
As Juries should not by verdict, so neither should Lawyers by pleading, turn ears into horns, and horns into ears, represent a man or cause otherwise then they Are.
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For my part, I looke upon Goals, as they are usually furnished with Keepers, as Houses of Infection, and loosenesse, rather then houses (as they should be) of correction and restraint. I assure you, it hath sadded my soule to heare,
For my part, I look upon Goals, as they Are usually furnished with Keepers, as Houses of Infection, and looseness, rather then houses (as they should be) of correction and restraint. I assure you, it hath sadded my soul to hear,
O that you, my Lord, and the Bench, would take some course that those poore creatures that have not long to live, may be made fit to die, that they might be Catechized and Preached to.
Oh that you, my Lord, and the Bench, would take Some course that those poor creatures that have not long to live, may be made fit to die, that they might be Catechized and Preached to.
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Lastly, let us all beseech the Lord, who is the Judge of Judges, as well as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, that he will be with ours in the Judgement, that so (to close my Sermon, with the close of my Psalm) all the horns of the wicked may be out off,
Lastly, let us all beseech the Lord, who is the Judge of Judges, as well as King of Kings, and Lord of lords, that he will be with ours in the Judgement, that so (to close my Sermon, with the close of my Psalm) all the horns of the wicked may be out off,
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Concerning whom there will ere long be a publique account given upon the evidence of snndry Oaths, as to both parts of this Charge, and that in print by a faithfull hand.
Concerning whom there will ere long be a public account given upon the evidence of snndry Oaths, as to both parts of this Charge, and that in print by a faithful hand.
