The wicked petition, or, Israel's sinfulness in asking a king explain'd in a sermon at the assizes held at Northampton, March the 1st, 1680/1 / by Fr. Giffard.
WAs there in reality no such thing as right or wrong, but they were meerly the Comments of Politick, Romantick, suspitious or feverish heads (of which yet the Imagination is abominable to a Sober Mind) Government would be most acceptable to Mankind in regard of that calm, easie, beauteous, pleasant, safe, harmonious, useful state of things, which it is its Nature to beget, nourish and maintain;
WAs there in reality no such thing as right or wrong, but they were merely the Comments of Politic, Romantic, suspicious or feverish Heads (of which yet the Imagination is abominable to a Sobrium Mind) Government would be most acceptable to Mankind in regard of that Cam, easy, beauteous, pleasant, safe, harmonious, useful state of things, which it is its Nature to beget, nourish and maintain;
So that the more a man should have of Sense and Reason, that is, the more he should be a man, the more obnoxious would he be to the feeling of what is most grievous.
So that the more a man should have of Sense and Reason, that is, the more he should be a man, the more obnoxious would he be to the feeling of what is most grievous.
But they who without having their Spirits pre-engaged by Principles of Licentiousness, will make a careful search, will quickly find that there is Equity why there should be rule among Men, in regard both of Man and God.
But they who without having their Spirits preengaged by Principles of Licentiousness, will make a careful search, will quickly find that there is Equity why there should be Rule among Men, in regard both of Man and God.
Whereupon it is manifest that every man hath both a right and an obligation to live according to Nature, (in which Tully therefore with great reason places the happiness of Man) and this in a way of amicable and beneficial Society:
Whereupon it is manifest that every man hath both a right and an obligation to live according to Nature, (in which Tully Therefore with great reason places the happiness of Man) and this in a Way of amicable and beneficial Society:
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especially considering that man is variously enricht with Powers and Dispositions of delightful, profitable, kind, fruitful, just, generous, holy, Converses;
especially considering that man is variously enriched with Powers and Dispositions of delightful, profitable, kind, fruitful, just, generous, holy, Converses;
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The Capacities indeed and Necessities which Man hath of leading a Political life are so many, great, important, evident, that he who hath common Intelligence and disowns them, deserves for his Punishment to lose all the advantageous uses of the one,
The Capacities indeed and Necessities which Man hath of leading a Political life Are so many, great, important, evident, that he who hath Common Intelligence and disowns them, deserves for his Punishment to loose all the advantageous uses of the one,
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when desolate of Humane assistance, to the invasion of innumerable and insupportable Evils. But now though the particular rights of Nature, by which Society is to be model'd,
when desolate of Humane assistance, to the invasion of innumerable and insupportable Evils. But now though the particular rights of Nature, by which Society is to be modeled,
and though they are not altogether either unlegible or unpracticable, yet withal they are not to be understood without far more study than the most of People are either able or willing to bestow upon them,
and though they Are not altogether either unlegible or unpracticable, yet withal they Are not to be understood without Far more study than the most of People Are either able or willing to bestow upon them,
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nor to be observ'd without a much greater subjection of Affection, Humour and Fancy to true Reason and Equity than is generally in Vogue through the World.
nor to be observed without a much greater subjection of Affection, Humour and Fancy to true Reason and Equity than is generally in Vogue through the World.
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If therefore it be of Humane concern, that those rights should be followed, and that Ignorance, Violence and Wickedness should not prevail against them, it is of the same concern that the generality of people should not be lest to their own guidance,
If Therefore it be of Humane concern, that those rights should be followed, and that Ignorance, Violence and Wickedness should not prevail against them, it is of the same concern that the generality of people should not be lest to their own guidance,
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More yet than so, the rights of Humane Nature have by their proper worth and excellency, a very fair and well assured Title to be publickly declared, injoyned, maintained and vindicated.
More yet than so, the rights of Humane Nature have by their proper worth and excellency, a very fair and well assured Title to be publicly declared, enjoined, maintained and vindicated.
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Such are all they who have a right of Soveraign Authority, and such a right Men may have by Nature, by Purchase, by Conquest, by Donation, by Lot, by Divine Appointment,
Such Are all they who have a right of Sovereign authority, and such a right Men may have by Nature, by Purchase, by Conquest, by Donation, by Lot, by Divine Appointment,
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and that there should be some who have such a right, God has been engaged to provide by the perfect reasonableness of the thing, by his goodness to Man,
and that there should be Some who have such a right, God has been engaged to provide by the perfect reasonableness of the thing, by his Goodness to Man,
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It was God who framed Man in such a Constitution, that he was nobly and beautifully qualified for Society, was by a powerful inclination carried to it, had a plentiful harvest of Emoluments offer'd him by it,
It was God who framed Man in such a Constitution, that he was nobly and beautifully qualified for Society, was by a powerful inclination carried to it, had a plentiful harvest of Emoluments offered him by it,
But Society cannot stand in any tolerable fashion without Government, and to oblige a Man to the one without the other, is no better than to Condemn him to the Company of Wolves, Bears, Lions, of incurable disorder and mischief.
But Society cannot stand in any tolerable fashion without Government, and to oblige a Man to the one without the other, is no better than to Condemn him to the Company of Wolves, Bears, Lions, of incurable disorder and mischief.
It was God therefore farther (God who is Love and Wisdom it self) who by the same primaeve Method that he took order for Society among Men, did likewise for Government among them, creating only one Man,
It was God Therefore farther (God who is Love and Wisdom it self) who by the same primaeve Method that he took order for Society among Men, did likewise for Government among them, creating only one Man,
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Government then of Man over Man, appears to be an Ordinance of God, as being involv'd in that measure of Humane Essence which he first set on foot by Creation,
Government then of Man over Man, appears to be an Ordinance of God, as being involved in that measure of Humane Essence which he First Set on foot by Creation,
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and all their rights being Derivatives and Institutions of that Eternal reason and equity which lives in his Essence, they ought as such to be most diligently cherish't and asserted;
and all their rights being Derivatives and Institutions of that Eternal reason and equity which lives in his Essence, they ought as such to be most diligently cherished and asserted;
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but rarely would, or indeed could one farthing thereof be acknowledged, much less paid, except there were some whose business it is to conduct the Affair.
but rarely would, or indeed could one farthing thereof be acknowledged, much less paid, except there were Some whose business it is to conduct the Affair.
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To come to our Text, the People of Israel and all their Elders were for Monarchy, They askt a King Samuel on the other side at least seems to have been against it, Now therefore, says he, stand and see this great thing which the Lord will do before your eyes.
To come to our Text, the People of Israel and all their Elders were for Monarchy, They asked a King Samuel on the other side At least seems to have been against it, Now Therefore, Says he, stand and see this great thing which the Lord will do before your eyes.
Is it not wheat-harvest to day? I will call upon the Lord, and he shall send thunder and rain, that you may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which you have done in the sight of the Lord in asking you a King.
Is it not Wheat harvest to day? I will call upon the Lord, and he shall send thunder and rain, that you may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which you have done in the sighed of the Lord in asking you a King.
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and they confest themselves guilty in the 19 v. of the Chapter, Let us take a view first of the Circumstances which their Petition (if I may call it so) had retaining to it.
and they confessed themselves guilty in the 19 v. of the Chapter, Let us take a view First of the circumstances which their Petition (if I may call it so) had retaining to it.
It is true they were the Elders of Israel that presented it, and so they were Stars of a more than ordinary Magnitude, elevation and influence in the State;
It is true they were the Elders of Israel that presented it, and so they were Stars of a more than ordinary Magnitude, elevation and influence in the State;
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Notwithstanding the Authority of all the Elders of Israel, and particularly of that chief Council or Senate of them, which we call the Sanhedrim, instituted by God at the request of Moses for his assistance,
Notwithstanding the authority of all the Elders of Israel, and particularly of that chief Council or Senate of them, which we call the Sanhedrim, instituted by God At the request of Moses for his assistance,
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or as proper to them, that he addrest himself to God with this Prayer, Let the Lord the God of the spirits of all flesh set a man over the Congregation, which may go out before them,
or as proper to them, that he addressed himself to God with this Prayer, Let the Lord the God of the spirits of all Flesh Set a man over the Congregation, which may go out before them,
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and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in, that the Congregation of the Lord be not as sheep, that have no Shepheard.
and which may go in before them, and which may led them out, and which may bring them in, that the Congregation of the Lord be not as sheep, that have no Shepherd.
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the chief guidance of the flock lain either in the whole flock themselves, or in the Elders thereof, had he not believed that they would have been as Sheep that had no Shepheard,
the chief guidance of the flock lain either in the Whole flock themselves, or in the Elders thereof, had he not believed that they would have been as Sheep that had no Shepherd,
In relation to the King of our Text, I reckon it chiefly, if not only, was that God said to the Prophet Hosea, concerning the People of Israel, They have set up Kings, but not by me.
In Relation to the King of our Text, I reckon it chiefly, if not only, was that God said to the Prophet Hosea, Concerning the People of Israel, They have Set up Kings, but not by me.
and have set up Regal Government, and given Investiture of it upon pretensions of an Authority founded in themselves of choosing what Government and Governours they have a mind to, without having any respect to my appointment of Monarchy,
and have Set up Regal Government, and given Investiture of it upon pretensions of an authority founded in themselves of choosing what Government and Governors they have a mind to, without having any respect to my appointment of Monarchy,
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Wherefore also God adds there, they have made Princes, but I knew it not. The Targum of Jonathan Ben Ʋziel upon Deut. 17.15. is to this effect, Ye shall seek instruction of the Lord, and after that shall set a King over you.
Wherefore also God adds there, they have made Princes, but I knew it not. The Targum of Johnathan Ben Ʋziel upon Deuteronomy 17.15. is to this Effect, You shall seek instruction of the Lord, and After that shall Set a King over you.
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The Supreme Arbitrement of all Affairs is so illustriously God's Prerogative, that he who denies it, must necessarily be concluded to have either a head of monstrous default,
The Supreme Arbitrement of all Affairs is so illustriously God's Prerogative, that he who Denies it, must necessarily be concluded to have either a head of monstrous default,
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Considering which, and that there can nothing occur, especially in the business of Government, which is both the Ordinance and Ministry of God, they should in this matter chiefly have been of the Heathen's Mind,
Considering which, and that there can nothing occur, especially in the business of Government, which is both the Ordinance and Ministry of God, they should in this matter chiefly have been of the Heathen's Mind,
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though not as a Heathen, Caput esse interpretari quae deorum immortalium voluntas esse videatur. Nor had he left them without his Oracles, Prophets, and Priests to inform them.
though not as a Heathen, Caput esse interpretari Quae Gods immortalium Voluntas esse Videatur. Nor had he left them without his Oracles, prophets, and Priests to inform them.
or proper to be consulted only in such concerns, as Saul came to Samuel about when that of the Text was on foot, lost Asses? The Priests to have their hearts and heads too much heated with the fires of the Altar at which they serv'd to be of their Counsel, sit only to receive rules from them, not give to them? did they not take measures from some of those Idols, which had been formerly worship'd among them:
or proper to be consulted only in such concerns, as Saul Come to Samuel about when that of the Text was on foot, lost Asses? The Priests to have their hearts and Heads too much heated with the fires of the Altar At which they served to be of their Counsel, fit only to receive rules from them, not give to them? did they not take measures from Some of those Idols, which had been formerly worshipped among them:
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which, like the removing of a Noble Structure from one foundation to another, or rather like the altering of its whole frame and conveighance, not only creates abundance of trouble and disorder,
which, like the removing of a Noble Structure from one Foundation to Another, or rather like the altering of its Whole frame and Conveyance, not only creates abundance of trouble and disorder,
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but also commonly draws after it consequences far more to be abhorred than desired, and which therefore has no passable excuse, but plain and absolute Necessity.
but also commonly draws After it consequences Far more to be abhorred than desired, and which Therefore has no passable excuse, but plain and absolute Necessity.
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and a disagreeableness to God's, with whom is no variableness nor shadow of turning and not only keeps them like the rowling Stone naked of all the mosse of good acquists,
and a disagreeableness to God's, with whom is no variableness nor shadow of turning and not only keeps them like the rolling Stone naked of all the moss of good acquists,
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and had reclaim'd the People from their abominable Errours to a fair uniformity therein; he had every year ridden in Circuit among them to do them justice;
and had reclaimed the People from their abominable Errors to a fair uniformity therein; he had every year ridden in Circuit among them to do them Justice;
in sum, having now sat at the Helm, as I reckon, somewhat above Twenty years, he had all the while steer'd the Nation with most industrious, laborious, equitable and pious endeavours for their happiness,
in sum, having now sat At the Helm, as I reckon, somewhat above Twenty Years, he had all the while steered the nation with most Industria, laborious, equitable and pious endeavours for their happiness,
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I cannot but think they were the Corites, (with the Article prefixt) and said to deny God because they rebell'd against his Vicegerent and his High Priest, That our Petitioners in casting off Samuel, cast off God also, God himself declares,
I cannot but think they were the Korahites, (with the Article prefixed) and said to deny God Because they rebelled against his Vicegerent and his High Priest, That our Petitioners in casting off Samuel, cast off God also, God himself declares,
but more by what is said 1 Sam. 12. where Samuel having reasoned to them of the Righteousnesses and benefits which God had performed to them, adjoyns Verse the 12. And when he saw that Nahash the King of the Children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me,
but more by what is said 1 Sam. 12. where Samuel having reasoned to them of the Righteousness and benefits which God had performed to them, adjoins Verse the 12. And when he saw that Nahash the King of the Children of Ammon Come against you, you said unto me,
viz. That notwithstanding the many Deliverances which they had received from God, and several of them by the hand of Samuel, out of fears of a Neighbour Prince, they most vilifyingly discarded the Conduct of them both, for another refuge.
viz. That notwithstanding the many Deliverances which they had received from God, and several of them by the hand of Samuel, out of fears of a Neighbour Prince, they most vilifyingly discarded the Conduct of them both, for Another refuge.
To have and to do as they list, is so connatural to Mankind by degeneracy, that they hate nothing more than to be under restraint, though by God himself.
To have and to do as they list, is so connatural to Mankind by degeneracy, that they hate nothing more than to be under restraint, though by God himself.
So that rather than endure that yoke of Government which God put upon them, they would have one of their own putting on, though more strict and severe.
So that rather than endure that yoke of Government which God put upon them, they would have one of their own putting on, though more strict and severe.
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According to the habitualness hereof to them, did they behave themselves in the present affair, not considering that such Precedents were so far from deserving to be made leading rules, much more from having any Plea to be lookt upon as Laws, that they could no way be expiated but by declaring their hearty repentance and abhorrence of them.
According to the habitualness hereof to them, did they behave themselves in the present affair, not considering that such Precedents were so Far from deserving to be made leading rules, much more from having any Plea to be looked upon as Laws, that they could no Way be expiated but by declaring their hearty Repentance and abhorrence of them.
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According to all the works, says God to Samuel, which they have done since the day that I brought them out of Egypt even unto this day, wherewith they have forsaken me and served other Gods,
According to all the works, Says God to Samuel, which they have done since the day that I brought them out of Egypt even unto this day, wherewith they have forsaken me and served other God's,
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He thinking to please his Prince, left the Doctrine of Christ's eternal consubstantial Deity, and protested himself of the Arrian Opinion, wherewith he knew him infected:
He thinking to please his Prince, left the Doctrine of Christ's Eternal consubstantial Deity, and protested himself of the Arrian Opinion, wherewith he knew him infected:
but his Master hearing of it caused his Head to be stricken off, saying, That he who had not kept his Faith with God, would never be loyal to a Mortal Man.
but his Master hearing of it caused his Head to be stricken off, saying, That he who had not kept his Faith with God, would never be loyal to a Mortal Man.
7. But seventhly, Our Petitioners were not herein like themselves only, but also were carried to it by a fond Zeal of being like the Neighbour States, without considering whether it was good or bad, which they had a passion to be like them in.
7. But seventhly, Our Petitioners were not herein like themselves only, but also were carried to it by a found Zeal of being like the Neighbour States, without considering whither it was good or bad, which they had a passion to be like them in.
and if they happen to do what is good, they do it not well, because they do it not out of a study of goodness, have furtendred their reason and their duty to the Copy,
and if they happen to do what is good, they do it not well, Because they do it not out of a study of Goodness, have furtendred their reason and their duty to the Copy,
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The States whom our Elders studied to be like, were not only blind, but also of such wicked and pernicious manners, especially in things pertaining to God,
The States whom our Elders studied to be like, were not only blind, but also of such wicked and pernicious manners, especially in things pertaining to God,
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Samuel having made his two Sons the Assistants of his Age in the Judicature of the Nation, they turned aside after lucre, took bribes, and perverted judgment;
Samuel having made his two Sons the Assistants of his Age in the Judicature of the nation, they turned aside After lucre, took Bribes, and perverted judgement;
But suppose Samuel accused of Male-administration in his own person, who made the People judge over him whom God had made judge over them? God having constituted him Supreme Governour in all Causes over the People next and immediately under himself, could there among the same People be a Superior to him between him and God? This colour of ill-government the ambitious Absolom made use of against his Royal Father,
But suppose Samuel accused of Maladministration in his own person, who made the People judge over him whom God had made judge over them? God having constituted him Supreme Governor in all Causes over the People next and immediately under himself, could there among the same People be a Superior to him between him and God? This colour of ill-government the ambitious Absalom made use of against his Royal Father,
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and having by that and other insinuating Pretences and Courtships stolen away from him the hearts of the People and their Elders, procured him to be reprobated by them from the Throne, and himself advanced into it;
and having by that and other insinuating Pretences and Courtships stolen away from him the hearts of the People and their Elders, procured him to be reprobated by them from the Throne, and himself advanced into it;
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But it lyes obvious to every eye, that he who was the Lord's Anointed, though guilty of Crimes punishable by Death in another Person, had right on his side against him who was the People's Anointed,
But it lies obvious to every eye, that he who was the Lord's Anointed, though guilty of Crimes punishable by Death in Another Person, had right on his side against him who was the People's Anointed,
as most wicked, bringing to a fatal end by the treachery of his own head, him who was a Traitor to his Political head, of whose Body also he was a beloved and famous part.
as most wicked, bringing to a fatal end by the treachery of his own head, him who was a Traitor to his Political head, of whose Body also he was a Beloved and famous part.
He who importunely urges the performance of what he desires without staying his leisure upon whom he depends for it, may possibly receive what he asks,
He who importunely urges the performance of what he Desires without staying his leisure upon whom he depends for it, may possibly receive what he asks,
they went to their Prince's face, and required him to come down from the Seat of Authority in which God had installed him, make an alteration of it, and put another into it;
they went to their Prince's face, and required him to come down from the Seat of authority in which God had installed him, make an alteration of it, and put Another into it;
The Son has a right of Petitioning his Father, but not of doing it usurpingly, unadvisedly, ungratefully, opprobriously, treasonably, rebelliously, in imitation of bad Neighbours, out of an unstable mind, a revolting inclination,
The Son has a right of Petitioning his Father, but not of doing it usurpingly, unadvisedly, ungratefully, opprobriously, treasonably, rebelliously, in imitation of bad Neighbours, out of an unstable mind, a revolting inclination,
In such a case many hands make not light but heavy work, and in this there were none who had either so much consideration of their Duty as to abhor what was done,
In such a case many hands make not Light but heavy work, and in this there were none who had either so much consideration of their Duty as to abhor what was done,
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A third sort might design Liberty of Religion with the overthrow of that which was establisht, which they knew Samuel was much more a Saint than to allow.
A third sort might Design Liberty of Religion with the overthrow of that which was established, which they knew Samuel was much more a Saint than to allow.
A fourth might be emported, though very groundlesly and unjustly, with umbrages that their present Governour had intentions of Arbitrary and Tyrannick Rule by himself, or Sons, or both.
A fourth might be emported, though very groundlessly and unjustly, with umbrages that their present Governor had intentions of Arbitrary and Tyrannic Rule by himself, or Sons, or both.
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and having shewn enow that are certain, and certainly wicked, I shall now come to consider whether the matter of the demaild of the Text made it not also wicked in its own Nature,
and having shown enough that Are certain, and Certainly wicked, I shall now come to Consider whither the matter of the demaild of the Text made it not also wicked in its own Nature,
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and to that purpose let us view in the first place how he is represented by the ancient Mystae of Phisosophy, History and Policy among the Gentiles. NONLATINALPHABET, Kingship is an uncontroulable Government, are the words of a Writer in Suidas, whom he names not, but whom I dare name a Heathen.
and to that purpose let us view in the First place how he is represented by the ancient Mystae of Phisosophy, History and Policy among the Gentiles., Kingship is an uncontrollable Government, Are the words of a Writer in Suidas, whom he names not, but whom I Dare name a Heathen.
Dion Chrysostomus hath the same words; and more: NONLATINALPHABET, says he, NONLATINALPHABET; Kingship is an uncontroulable Government, and the Law is the King's Decree.
Dion Chrysostom hath the same words; and more:, Says he,; Kingship is an uncontrollable Government, and the Law is the King's decree.
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Plutarch in his short Treatise concerning Monarchy, Democracy and Oligarchy, calls the first NONLATINALPHABET, Kingly Government, and says once that it is NONLATINALPHABET, of absolute Authority, twice NONLATINALPHABET, uncontroulable.
Plutarch in his short Treatise Concerning Monarchy, Democracy and Oligarchy, calls the First, Kingly Government, and Says once that it is, of absolute authority, twice, uncontrollable.
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They have the name of Emperour throughout, in signification of their full and perfect Authority, instead of the title of King, and Dictator. And again, NONLATINALPHABET;
They have the name of Emperor throughout, in signification of their full and perfect authority, instead of the title of King, and Dictator. And again,;
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Having also said, that NONLATINALPHABET, they were invested with all the power of the Polity, He adjoins, NONLATINALPHABET, so that they had all things of Kings, except their unacceptable title. Aristotle having set down five forts of Regal Government, he says of the Fifth which is named by him NONLATINALPHABET, perfect Regal Government, that it is chiefly or most properly called Regal, that Tyrannie is the Corruption of it, that it is NONLATINALPHABET, when one man is Lord of all;
Having also said, that, they were invested with all the power of the Polity, He adjoins,, so that they had all things of Kings, except their unacceptable title. Aristotle having Set down five forts of Regal Government, he Says of the Fifth which is nam by him, perfect Regal Government, that it is chiefly or most properly called Regal, that Tyranny is the Corruption of it, that it is, when one man is Lord of all;
The Athenians accounted themselves, and are accounted by Writers to have dissolved Kingly Government in setting up the Archontick, which was of one man who was liable to be controuled and called to an account.
The Athenians accounted themselves, and Are accounted by Writers to have dissolved Kingly Government in setting up the Archontick, which was of one man who was liable to be controlled and called to an account.
Ecphantas, one of the same Sect, hath in the same Author these words, NONLATINALPHABET; It belongs also to a King, to rule himself, and to be ruled by none.
Ecphantas, one of the same Sect, hath in the same Author these words,; It belongs also to a King, to Rule himself, and to be ruled by none.
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Otanes a Persian Noble in Herodotus speaking of Monarchy or Kingly Government says, NONLATINALPHABET, Which hath a right of doing whatever it will without controul.
Otanes a Persian Noble in Herodotus speaking of Monarchy or Kingly Government Says,, Which hath a right of doing whatever it will without control.
Cleopatra urging her Marcus Antonius to call Herod to an account, he replyed, That it was not fair, NONLATINALPHABET, To demand of a King an account of what was done in his Government;
Cleopatra urging her Marcus Antonius to call Herod to an account, he replied, That it was not fair,, To demand of a King an account of what was done in his Government;
The Daughters of Danaus in Aeschylus upon the common notion of Regal Authority tell the Argive King, NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET — Thou art the City, thou the People art, Being a Governour not to be judg'd.
The Daughters of Danaus in Aeschylus upon the Common notion of Regal authority tell the Argive King,, — Thou art the city, thou the People art, Being a Governor not to be judged.
Kingly Authority is in the Antigona of Sophocles, called NONLATINALPHABET, perfect Monarchy. And in the same Tragedy Creon saying to Aemon, NONLATINALPHABET;
Kingly authority is in the Antigona of Sophocles, called, perfect Monarchy. And in the same Tragedy Creon saying to Aemon,;
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I shall add no more of this, though I could spend many hours upon it, save that of Horace. Regum timendorum in proprios greges, Reges in ipsos imperium est Jovis. But this is Heathen Doctrine:
I shall add no more of this, though I could spend many hours upon it, save that of Horace. Regum timendorum in proprios greges, Reges in ipsos imperium est Jovis. But this is Heathen Doctrine:
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God having commanded Samuel to protest solemnly to the People of Israel, and declare to them the manner (as we translate it) of the King that should Reign over them:
God having commanded Samuel to protest solemnly to the People of Israel, and declare to them the manner (as we translate it) of the King that should Reign over them:
2. It is in this Sense rendred here, by all the Ancient Translations, Arabick, Syriack, Vulgar Latine, that of the Septuagint, and the Chaldee Paraphrase.
2. It is in this Sense rendered Here, by all the Ancient Translations, Arabic, Syriac, vulgar Latin, that of the septuagint, and the Chaldee paraphrase.
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If only a Prediction, and not a Law, then all the Kings were Tyrants and Oppressors, David, Solomon, Asa, Jehosaphat, Jehoash, Amaziah, Ʋzziah, Hezekiah, Josiah;
If only a Prediction, and not a Law, then all the Kings were Tyrants and Oppressors's, David, Solomon, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Jehoash, Amaziah, Ʋzziah, Hezekiah, Josiah;
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because such frightful and horrid things might have been said upon that Subject, in comparison with which these here spoken of, may well seem soft, pleasant and desireable.
Because such frightful and horrid things might have been said upon that Subject, in comparison with which these Here spoken of, may well seem soft, pleasant and desirable.
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Now surely, had it been only a Prediction of the Manner of the Kingdom, and not a Divine Law, it would not have been laid up with so much Tenderness, Respect and Valuation, more by far,
Now surely, had it been only a Prediction of the Manner of the Kingdom, and not a Divine Law, it would not have been laid up with so much Tenderness, Respect and Valuation, more by Far,
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With Relation to this Law (though not as prescribed to Israel only) I cannot but think it is that Solomon says, I counsel (or charge) thee to keep the Kings Commandment,
With Relation to this Law (though not as prescribed to Israel only) I cannot but think it is that Solomon Says, I counsel (or charge) thee to keep the Kings Commandment,
and the Law of God, hath the Name of the Covenant, and the Covenant which God in giving his Law, made with the People of Israel, is called the Oath that he made with them
and the Law of God, hath the Name of the Covenant, and the Covenant which God in giving his Law, made with the People of Israel, is called the Oath that he made with them
so clear is the sence of the Words by their own Light, as also by what Job says, Who shall say unto him, what doest thou? And by Nebuchadnezzar 's Acknowledgment, he doth according to his Will, and none can stay his Hand,
so clear is the sense of the Words by their own Light, as also by what Job Says, Who shall say unto him, what dost thou? And by Nebuchadnezzar is Acknowledgment, he does according to his Will, and none can stay his Hand,
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So much therefore of God was in the King, according to Solomon, that there was no Body, whoever of his People, no Magistrate, no Senate to whom he was bound to give an Account.
So much Therefore of God was in the King, according to Solomon, that there was no Body, whoever of his People, no Magistrate, no Senate to whom he was bound to give an Account.
This Sense of Solomon we are prepar'd to believe, by that Saying of his Father David, to God, upon the Head of his Adultery and Murther, Against thee only have I sinned.
This Sense of Solomon we Are prepared to believe, by that Saying of his Father David, to God, upon the Head of his Adultery and Murder, Against thee only have I sinned.
It is indeed sufficiently evident to them, who are not blind, or will not shut their Eyes, that the Kings of Israel were, of Right, free from all Coersion, both by Elders and People.
It is indeed sufficiently evident to them, who Are not blind, or will not shut their Eyes, that the Kings of Israel were, of Right, free from all Coersion, both by Elders and People.
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The Question then will be, Whether other Kings had the same Prerogative? And it appears, they had, not only by Humane Records, which I must not now touch;
The Question then will be, Whither other Kings had the same Prerogative? And it appears, they had, not only by Humane Records, which I must not now touch;
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and, after he had been raised, by his favor, to the management of all his business, to have been strongly accus'd by his Wife, of attempting the Violation of their Bed;
and, After he had been raised, by his favour, to the management of all his business, to have been strongly accused by his Wife, of attempting the Violation of their Bed;
and upon his Counsel to him, to set one over the Land, to make Provision against the Famine, in which he might be then suspected to have some ambitious Regards to himself, did Pharaoh, without advising but with some of the Servants of his Court, constitute a Ruler both over his House, and the whole Land;
and upon his Counsel to him, to Set one over the Land, to make Provision against the Famine, in which he might be then suspected to have Some ambitious Regards to himself, did Pharaoh, without advising but with Some of the Servants of his Court, constitute a Ruler both over his House, and the Whole Land;
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and he set him in such an elevated degree of Power, that only in the Throne was he himself greater, that the People were all to be ruled according to his Word;
and he Set him in such an elevated degree of Power, that only in the Throne was he himself greater, that the People were all to be ruled according to his Word;
Pharaoh being the Title of the Egyptian Kings, as Kings, derived to them, as I could shew from the first King of Egypt, Misraim the Son of Ham. And that herein he extended not his Scepter beyond its due Limits; I therefore reckon,
Pharaoh being the Title of the Egyptian Kings, as Kings, derived to them, as I could show from the First King of Egypt, Misraim the Son of Ham. And that herein he extended not his Sceptre beyond its due Limits; I Therefore reckon,
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and novarum rerum usque ad publicas cantilenas cupientes, it is not likely they would have submitted herein to Pharaoh, if they had not accounted that he herein exercised a just Prerogative.
and Novarum rerum usque ad publicas cantilenas Cupientes, it is not likely they would have submitted herein to Pharaoh, if they had not accounted that he herein exercised a just Prerogative.
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and also Pamyles or Palmys which signifies The King the Father, and that Abimeleck, which signifies The Father the King, and from which, Pamyles and Palmys, differ but with a little Change of Letters, was the Common Name of the Kings of the Philistins, who were Grand-Children of Misraim, the first Founder of the Egyptian Kingdom.
and also Pamphylus or Palmys which signifies The King the Father, and that Abimelech, which signifies The Father the King, and from which, Pamphylus and Palmys, differ but with a little Change of Letters, was the Common Name of the Kings of the philistines, who were Grand-Children of Misraim, the First Founder of the Egyptian Kingdom.
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First, The Condition in which God put Mankind, by the Creation, Flood, and Dispersion at Babel, implyed Monarchy their Rightful Government, both for present and future Generations.
First, The Condition in which God put Mankind, by the Creation, Flood, and Dispersion At Babel, employed Monarchy their Rightful Government, both for present and future Generations.
This Reason, Tully tells us, was observ'd of Old, Mulieres omnes propter infirmitatem Concilii majores in tutorem potestate esse voluerunt, The Son owes Obedience to the Father,
This Reason, Tully tells us, was observed of Old, Mulieres omnes propter infirmitatem Concil Majores in Tutor potestate esse voluerunt, The Son owes obedience to the Father,
the Son being the Father's Transcript, and having his Blood and Nature in him, particularly the Eldest Son, having his Blood and Nature first in him, being the Beginning and Chief of his Strength, being next to him,
the Son being the Father's Transcript, and having his Blood and Nature in him, particularly the Eldest Son, having his Blood and Nature First in him, being the Beginning and Chief of his Strength, being next to him,
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Dicaearchus particularly, and Aristotle, speak of the Dominion of the NONLATINALPHABET, and say it was of Old in use in the Cities of Greece. But it is declared by God himself, in several places of Scripture, I shall instance only in one, touching the first First-born:
Dicaearchus particularly, and Aristotle, speak of the Dominion of the, and say it was of Old in use in the Cities of Greece. But it is declared by God himself, in several places of Scripture, I shall instance only in one, touching the First Firstborn:
and not of his, Ʋnto thee shall be his Desire, and thou shalt rule over him, said God to him in the same Language that he used to Eve concerning Adam 's Dominion over her:
and not of his, Ʋnto thee shall be his Desire, and thou shalt Rule over him, said God to him in the same Language that he used to Eve Concerning Adam is Dominion over her:
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as if he should have told him, that notwithstanding the Goodness of his Brother's, and the Faultiness of his own Religion, he would not take from him the Right of Dominion, which he had over him by Primogeniture.
as if he should have told him, that notwithstanding the goodness of his Brother's, and the Faultiness of his own Religion, he would not take from him the Right of Dominion, which he had over him by Primogeniture.
and that Abydenus and Berosus reckon Ten Kings before the Flood, as there were Ten Generations from Adam to Noah. However, Noah was by the Flood, put almost into the same Condition with Adam; therefore he is by an East-Indian Sect of Philosophers, called The Second Adam.
and that Abydenus and Berosus reckon Ten Kings before the Flood, as there were Ten Generations from Adam to Noah. However, Noah was by the Flood, put almost into the same Condition with Adam; Therefore he is by an East-Indian Sect of Philosophers, called The Second Adam.
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However, it is certain, that a Parity of Rule among many more Persons, was brought in by the Dispersion of Noah 's Children at Babel, of which God was the Author of that extraordinary Oeconomy.
However, it is certain, that a Parity of Rule among many more Persons, was brought in by the Dispersion of Noah is Children At Babel, of which God was the Author of that extraordinary Economy.
and that as well of those that planted themselves in Northern Climates, as of those that sate down in the Eastern and Southern; but it is not here convenient;
and that as well of those that planted themselves in Northern Climates, as of those that sat down in the Eastern and Southern; but it is not Here convenient;
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God having thus took order, that Monarchy should be according to the Law of Nature, the Government of every several distinct Society of Men, which he constituted at Babel, and that Successively, it continued in Vogue among all Nations for at least a Thousand Years after that.
God having thus took order, that Monarchy should be according to the Law of Nature, the Government of every several distinct Society of Men, which he constituted At Babel, and that Successively, it continued in Vogue among all nations for At least a Thousand years After that.
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Aristotle says, That Anciently, the Cities and Nations were under the Authority of Kings. The same is testified by Salust, Cicero, Justin, out of Trogus Pompeius, and others;
Aristotle Says, That Anciently, the Cities and nations were under the authority of Kings. The same is testified by Sallust, Cicero, Justin, out of Trogus Pompeius, and Others;
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particularly of Greece, where there at length sprang up so many Free Commonwealths, or Aristocratical and Democratical States, Dyonissius Halicarnasseus assures us, that it was Originally Governed all by Kings.
particularly of Greece, where there At length sprang up so many Free Commonwealths, or Aristocratical and Democratical States, Dyonissius Halicarnassus assures us, that it was Originally Governed all by Kings.
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Secondly, Monarchy only was the Government that God appointed to his People Israel. He, from their first coming out of Egypt, took the Government of them upon himself,
Secondly, Monarchy only was the Government that God appointed to his People Israel. He, from their First coming out of Egypt, took the Government of them upon himself,
and the Tribes of Israel were gather'd together, they all exercised a Regal Authority: But God did not intend that they should have no other Mode of Government;
and the Tribes of Israel were gathered together, they all exercised a Regal authority: But God did not intend that they should have no other Mode of Government;
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Besides that, by the Spirit of God, Jacob said, The Scepter shall not depart from Judah until Shiloh come: And Balaam, his King (speaking of Israel ) shall be higher than Agag, and his Kingdom shall be exalted;
Beside that, by the Spirit of God, Jacob said, The Sceptre shall not depart from Judah until Shiloh come: And balaam, his King (speaking of Israel) shall be higher than Agag, and his Kingdom shall be exalted;
like as all the Nations that are about me, thou shalt in any wise set him over thee, whom the Lord thy God shall chuse, one from among thy Brethren shalt thou set King over thee, &c. The latter part of which words, may more Grammatically and properly, be render'd thus:
like as all the nations that Are about me, thou shalt in any wise Set him over thee, whom the Lord thy God shall choose, one from among thy Brothers shalt thou Set King over thee, etc. The latter part of which words, may more Grammatically and properly, be rendered thus:
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To this General Body of the People, God's Words are so far from allowing them a Liberty of setting up what Government they would, that they altogether deny it to them.
To this General Body of the People, God's Words Are so Far from allowing them a Liberty of setting up what Government they would, that they altogether deny it to them.
especially, since no where in Scripture, God gives them any Measures for any other Supreme Governors or Government, it is plain, he intended they should have no other Supreme Government, but that of a King.
especially, since no where in Scripture, God gives them any Measures for any other Supreme Governors or Government, it is plain, he intended they should have no other Supreme Government, but that of a King.
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According to this Sence of this place, the Masters of Hebrew Learning say, that of three Commands which God gave the People of Israel to execute as soon as they were well settled in the Land of Canaan; this was the First, That they should set a King over them.
According to this Sense of this place, the Masters of Hebrew Learning say, that of three Commands which God gave the People of Israel to execute as soon as they were well settled in the Land of Canaan; this was the First, That they should Set a King over them.
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And he gives that Name, not only to Caius Octavius, but also, if I take aim aright, to Nero; he gives either Claudius, or Nero, or both, the Name of King, which the Emperors for a long time shun'd,
And he gives that Name, not only to Caius Octavius, but also, if I take aim aright, to Nero; he gives either Claudius, or Nero, or both, the Name of King, which the Emperor's for a long time shunned,
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He says also, in relation to him, when either Claudius or Nero wore the Diadem, NONLATINALPHABET, the Powers, (the Authorities) that are at present existing, are ordained of God;
He Says also, in Relation to him, when either Claudius or Nero wore the Diadem,, the Powers, (the Authorities) that Are At present existing, Are ordained of God;
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So far is salus Populi from being Suprema Lex. What less can we think, when we find it said twice in the Book of Judges, In those days there was no King in Israel;
So Far is salus People from being Supreme Lex. What less can we think, when we find it said twice in the Book of Judges, In those days there was no King in Israel;
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a Signification, that they were to be ascribed to the want of a King, though at the same time, there were both Elders of the Congregation, and a Renowned High-Priest.
a Signification, that they were to be ascribed to the want of a King, though At the same time, there were both Elders of the Congregation, and a Renowned High-Priest.
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how they dwelt careless, after the manner, (by the Law) of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no Magistrate in the Land that might put them to Shame;
how they dwelled careless, After the manner, (by the Law) of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no Magistrate in the Land that might put them to Shame;
When we read the Prophet Jeremiah, complaining, The Breath of our Nostrils, the anointed of the Lord, was taken in their Nets, of whom we said, under his Shadow we shall live among the Heathen.
When we read the Prophet Jeremiah, complaining, The Breath of our Nostrils, the anointed of the Lord, was taken in their Nets, of whom we said, under his Shadow we shall live among the Heathen.
what then shall a King do unto us? That is far from being inconsiderable, which Dion. Cassius says, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Democracy hath indeed a specious Name,
what then shall a King do unto us? That is Far from being inconsiderable, which Dion. Cassius Says,, etc. Democracy hath indeed a specious Name,
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and knew the Answer was obvious to a knowing Man, when he put that Question to the Shechamites, Whether is it better for you, either that threescore and ten Persons Reign over you,
and knew the Answer was obvious to a knowing Man, when he put that Question to the Shechemites, Whither is it better for you, either that threescore and ten Persons Reign over you,
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or that one Reign over you? Be the State of a Nation never so like Heaven, several Suns, at the same time therein, will quickly turn it into a kind of Hell, by setting all on Fire.
or that one Reign over you? Be the State of a nation never so like Heaven, several Suns, At the same time therein, will quickly turn it into a kind of Hell, by setting all on Fire.
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and heartily pray, that we may never think them good Christians, whether Protestants, or Papists, who being Subjects, insolently lay Hands on the Scepter, and attempt to Sway it;
and heartily pray, that we may never think them good Christians, whither Protestants, or Papists, who being Subject's, insolently lay Hands on the Sceptre, and attempt to Sway it;
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by which means, both that and the State, must needs suffer most untoward Convulsions; whose Tongues are Blasphemously, and their Fingers Sacrilegiously busie, with both Monarchy and Monarchs;
by which means, both that and the State, must needs suffer most untoward Convulsions; whose Tongues Are Blasphemously, and their Fingers Sacrilegiously busy, with both Monarchy and Monarchs;
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And that whereas the People of Israel were guilty of a great Wickedness in asking a King in that manner that they did, we may never be of a greater, in asking no King,
And that whereas the People of Israel were guilty of a great Wickedness in asking a King in that manner that they did, we may never be of a greater, in asking no King,
so that no Man may be so horribly wicked, as to arrogate to himself the Prerogative of doing what God is said to have done, despising in the Indignaation of his Anger, the King and the Priest. FINIS.
so that no Man may be so horribly wicked, as to arrogate to himself the Prerogative of doing what God is said to have done, despising in the Indignaation of his Anger, the King and the Priest. FINIS.
