IN this Chapter the Sacred History sets before us an amicable Congress and Conference between the Lord and Abraham: the great God, dissimulata majestate, veiling his Majesty under a humane Shape, with two attendant Angels in the like form, gives him a friendly visit, re-assures to him that high Mercy before-mentioned, a Son, a Son by Sarah, a Son of Promise and of Blessing, in whose Off-spring all the Nations of the Earth should be blessed;
IN this Chapter the Sacred History sets before us an amicable Congress and Conference between the Lord and Abraham: the great God, dissimulata majestate, veiling his Majesty under a humane Shape, with two attendant Angels in the like from, gives him a friendly visit, reassures to him that high Mercy beforementioned, a Son, a Son by Sarah, a Son of Promise and of Blessing, in whose Offspring all the nations of the Earth should be blessed;
And withall, being upon an Expedition of Judgment, the overthrow of Sodom, he acquaints him with his Purpose and Process therein. In this Discovery the Lord
And withal, being upon an Expedition of Judgement, the overthrow of Sodom, he acquaints him with his Purpose and Process therein. In this Discovery the Lord
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2. God hath here a Tryal and Task for Abraham 's Graces, his Charity, his Compassion, his Faith, O quanta justi fiducia, imo O quanta animi compassio!
2. God hath Here a Trial and Task for Abraham is Graces, his Charity, his Compassion, his Faith, Oh quanta Justi Fiducia, imo O quanta animi Compassion!
When God casts abroad the Thunder of his Vengeance, how can we but tremble at it though it touch not us? It is a sign of a savage Spirit to look upon Executions with Delight, though of Malefactors or Enemies.
When God Cast abroad the Thunder of his Vengeance, how can we but tremble At it though it touch not us? It is a Signen of a savage Spirit to look upon Executions with Delight, though of Malefactors or Enemies.
and draw out his Soul to the utmost for a Sion? Abraham 's principal drift and care was for the righteous supposed to be in Sodom, for them he buckles and bestirs himself, that they might not be involved in that direful Calamity;
and draw out his Soul to the utmost for a Sion? Abraham is principal drift and care was for the righteous supposed to be in Sodom, for them he buckles and bestirs himself, that they might not be involved in that direful Calamity;
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This is well observed by S. Ambrose, Vides quantus murus sit patriae vir justus, &c. You see what a Wall a righteous, a good man is to his Country, &c.
This is well observed by S. Ambrose, Vides quantus Murus sit patriae vir justus, etc. You see what a Wall a righteous, a good man is to his Country, etc.
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But to proceed, the main Medium or Argument of persuasion used and urged by Abraham to prevail with God, to spare those Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, is drawn ab aequo, from just and right.
But to proceed, the main Medium or Argument of persuasion used and urged by Abraham to prevail with God, to spare those Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, is drawn ab Aequo, from just and right.
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The force of the Argument is knit up close together in the few words of my Text. From the Hypothesis, the particular instance or case of Justice, Not to slay the righteous with the wicked, to make the righteous as the wicked, the Holy Man ascends to the Thesis, the general Assertion of Gods Justice;
The force of the Argument is knit up close together in the few words of my Text. From the Hypothesis, the particular instance or case of justice, Not to slay the righteous with the wicked, to make the righteous as the wicked, the Holy Man ascends to the Thesis, the general Assertion of God's justice;
First, In the Matter or Substance are observable, 1. A Title of Office given to God, Judge. 2. The Extent of his Jurisdiction, All the earth. 3. The Justice of his Administration, Do right.
First, In the Matter or Substance Are observable, 1. A Title of Office given to God, Judge. 2. The Extent of his Jurisdiction, All the earth. 3. The justice of his Administration, Do right.
our Judge is jus constituens, NONLATINALPHABET, the Law-giver, the Law-maker, as well as the Law-dispenser. 2. Here's an universal Judge, Judge of all the earth.
our Judge is jus constituens,, the Lawgiver, the Lawmaker, as well as the Law-dispenser. 2. Here's an universal Judge, Judge of all the earth.
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this Judge onely doth all, and what he will, and ows Account to none. In inferiour Judges Justice is, Virtus executiva & ministrans, it serves and executes the Laws;
this Judge only does all, and what he will, and ows Account to none. In inferior Judges justice is, Virtus executiva & ministrans, it serves and executes the Laws;
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much more must God the Judge be infinite, everliving, everlasting justice, yea norma justitiae, the absolute rule, the total summ, the entire essence of justice.
much more must God the Judge be infinite, everliving, everlasting Justice, yea norma justitiae, the absolute Rule, the total sum, the entire essence of Justice.
And what's that? To adjudicate and distribute aequalia aequalibus, in an equality of proportion to give to all what belongs to them, to manage and dispose all persons, things,
And what's that? To adjudicate and distribute aequalia aequalibus, in an equality of proportion to give to all what belongs to them, to manage and dispose all Persons, things,
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and passages, according to the righteousness which is in himself and his own will. Secondly, the Phraseology, or manner of Enuntiation of the words, is not to be omitted;
and passages, according to the righteousness which is in himself and his own will. Secondly, the Phraseology, or manner of Enunciation of the words, is not to be omitted;
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'tis Expostulatory by way of Interrogation, it is Interrogatio Affirmantis. The Question carries in it the weight of a vehement Affirmation, Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Yes he shall, he must, he will, he cannot but do right. See here;
it's Expostulatory by Way of Interrogation, it is Interrogatio Affirmantis. The Question carries in it the weight of a vehement Affirmation, Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Yes he shall, he must, he will, he cannot but do right. See Here;
Moses with some of his last breath, which savours most strongly of Heaven, sings it out sweetly, Deu 32.4. He is the rock (strong and immutable) his work is perfect (whatever he doth, he doth it purely and fully, without default or defect) all his ways are judgment;
Moses with Some of his last breath, which savours most strongly of Heaven, sings it out sweetly, Deu 32.4. He is the rock (strong and immutable) his work is perfect (whatever he does, he does it purely and Fully, without default or defect) all his ways Are judgement;
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a great God, a mighty, a terrible, and therefore regardeth not persons, nor taketh rewards; but executeth judgment exactly, Deut. 10.18. Arise, O God, judge the earth (saith David, Psal. 82.7.) for thou inheritest all nations.
a great God, a mighty, a terrible, and Therefore Regardeth not Persons, nor Takes rewards; but Executeth judgement exactly, Deuteronomy 10.18. Arise, Oh God, judge the earth (Says David, Psalm 82.7.) for thou inheritest all Nations.
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Others think the term to be taken from Anatomists, who strip off the Skin, open the Bulk, look into the Bowels, into the Intrals, &c. So narrowly and thorowly doth our God search us.
Others think the term to be taken from Anatomists, who strip off the Skin, open the Bulk, look into the Bowels, into the Entrails, etc. So narrowly and thoroughly does our God search us.
Power without Prudence is bruitish Force, prone to be injurious; but our God is great in counsel, as well as mighty in works, Jer. 32.19. and therefore completely apted to be a righteous Judge.
Power without Prudence is brutish Force, prove to be injurious; but our God is great in counsel, as well as mighty in works, Jer. 32.19. and Therefore completely apted to be a righteous Judge.
nor the Heavens move, nor the Sun shine, nor the Universe subsist a moment. For ever (O Lord) thy word is settled in Heaven; thy commanding, ruling Word;
nor the Heavens move, nor the Sun shine, nor the Universe subsist a moment. For ever (Oh Lord) thy word is settled in Heaven; thy commanding, ruling Word;
thy Laws of Providence continue to this day, for all are thy Servants, Psal. 119.89. The vast houshold of the Creatures regulated in such an admirable decorum, shew that they have a righteous Master.
thy Laws of Providence continue to this day, for all Are thy Servants, Psalm 119.89. The vast household of the Creatures regulated in such an admirable decorum, show that they have a righteous Master.
The Lord who is merciful, gracious, long-suffering, abundant in goodness and truth, will by no means clear the guilty, washes out every spot of our guilt in the bloud of his Son;
The Lord who is merciful, gracious, long-suffering, abundant in Goodness and truth, will by no means clear the guilty, washes out every spot of our guilt in the blood of his Son;
and so declares his righteousness, as well as his grace, in the remission of fins, is just in justifying Believers, Rom. 3.25, 26. is faithful and just in forgiving, 1 John 19. 3. Gods judgments past, present, and to come, particular and universal, require and shew him righteous.
and so declares his righteousness, as well as his grace, in the remission of fins, is just in justifying Believers, Rom. 3.25, 26. is faithful and just in forgiving, 1 John 19. 3. God's Judgments passed, present, and to come, particular and universal, require and show him righteous.
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If he were not righteous in taking vengeance, how could he judge the world? Rom. 3.5, 6. If we will but open our eyes, we may see the vengeance visibly just and dreadful,
If he were not righteous in taking vengeance, how could he judge the world? Rom. 3.5, 6. If we will but open our eyes, we may see the vengeance visibly just and dreadful,
before whom small and great shall stand, and receive a righteous doom out of the Books, the faithful Records of Heaven, Rev 20. ult. we may conclude certainly such a Judge shall do right.
before whom small and great shall stand, and receive a righteous doom out of the Books, the faithful Records of Heaven, Rev 20. ult. we may conclude Certainly such a Judge shall do right.
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and some of the best have been staggered and perplexed, when in outward Events they see that befalling good men which they hold proper to the Wicked, & è contra. It was thus with the Author of the 73 Psal. per totum, with Jer. 12.1. Righteous art thou, O Lord, when I plead with thee, (says he) he doth well to yield!
and Some of the best have been staggered and perplexed, when in outward Events they see that befalling good men which they hold proper to the Wicked, & è contra. It was thus with the Author of the 73 Psalm per totum, with Jer. 12.1. Righteous art thou, Oh Lord, when I plead with thee, (Says he) he does well to yield!
Wherefore doth the way of the Wicked prosper? Wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously? And why is the Desert of the Wicked so often the Lot of the Just?
Wherefore does the Way of the Wicked prosper? Wherefore Are all they happy that deal very treacherously? And why is the Desert of the Wicked so often the Lot of the Just?
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firm and stable, when his Judgments are a great Deep not to be measured, Psal. 36.6. His way is in the Sea, his Path in the great Waters, his Foot steps are not known, Psal 77. 19. yet then most pure and regular.
firm and stable, when his Judgments Are a great Deep not to be measured, Psalm 36.6. His Way is in the Sea, his Path in the great Waters, his Foot steps Are not known, Psalm 77. 19. yet then most pure and regular.
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neither is any thing unjust that God doth, — Quia capere vim divinae justicae, homo non valet (to use his own Words) because Man cannot comprehend the scope and force of God in it.
neither is any thing unjust that God does, — Quia capere vim Divinae justicae, homo non valet (to use his own Words) Because Man cannot comprehend the scope and force of God in it.
yet that varies not an hair, a tittle for the Bounds of divine Command? Things that seem immethodical and disorderly to us, are most comely in God's Eye and Disposal.
yet that Varies not an hair, a tittle for the Bounds of divine Command? Things that seem immethodical and disorderly to us, Are most comely in God's Eye and Disposal.
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Why boastest thou thy self in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth contiuually, Psal 52.1 Let men be never fo insolent in mischief, God is constant in goodness he is faithful and just in that wherein they are false and injurious.
Why boastest thou thy self in mischief, Oh mighty man? the Goodness of God Endureth contiuually, Psalm 52.1 Let men be never fo insolent in mischief, God is constant in Goodness he is faithful and just in that wherein they Are false and injurious.
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We are sinners, and therefore must justifie God when he speaks, and clear him when he judges, though it be against our selves, Psal. 51.4. I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted, Psal. 119.75. Hypocrites will praise Gods justice when it plagues others;
We Are Sinners, and Therefore must justify God when he speaks, and clear him when he judges, though it be against our selves, Psalm 51.4. I know, Oh Lord, that thy Judgments Are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted, Psalm 119.75. Hypocrites will praise God's Justice when it plagues Others;
But in that the best of men and causes go so much to the worst, in the world, it is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, who sways all for the present,
But in that the best of men and Causes go so much to the worst, in the world, it is a manifest token of the righteous judgement of God, who sways all for the present,
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and will rectific all in due time for the good of his people, 2. Thes. 1.5. 5. God is ever just, but the discoveries and executions of his justice he reserves in his power for his own time.
and will rectific all in due time for the good of his people, 2. Thebes 1.5. 5. God is ever just, but the discoveries and executions of his Justice he reserves in his power for his own time.
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and made up in another, and will you not give the Lord leave (with whom a thousand years are but as one day) to take his own time about his own glorious Works.?
and made up in Another, and will you not give the Lord leave (with whom a thousand Years Are but as one day) to take his own time about his own glorious Works.?
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They can then have no advantage of a Jury to secure them, there will beno doublt of the Evidence, no question but the Bill of Indictment will be be found, and Sentence pass accordingly.
They can then have no advantage of a Jury to secure them, there will beno doublt of the Evidence, no question but the Bill of Indictment will be be found, and Sentence pass accordingly.
2. Injurious violent sinners, Birds of Prey, ravenous Beasts. Read their doom Psal. 5,6. The wicked (and of all wicked ones, them that love violence, the Lord hates with his Soul See his special Indignation against them;
2. Injurious violent Sinners, Birds of Prey, ravenous Beasts. Read their doom Psalm 5,6. The wicked (and of all wicked ones, them that love violence, the Lord hates with his Soul See his special Indignation against them;
Snares ] there's unexpected Surpriz• … Fire and Brimstone ] there's the sharpness of the tortured an horrible Tempest ] there's Hellish terrour all this the portion of their Cup ] as proper to the as the Meat they eat, the Drink they pour down their Throats.
Snares ] there's unexpected Surpriz• … Fire and Brimstone ] there's the sharpness of the tortured an horrible Tempest ] there's Hellish terror all this the portion of their Cup ] as proper to the as the Meat they eat, the Drink they pour down their Throats.
4 Cunning Sinners, that over or colour Abominations, as if God could not see Secrets, search Hearts, sift Persons and Causes to the bottom, distinguish truth from sshapes, though never so specious;
4 Cunning Sinners, that over or colour Abominations, as if God could not see Secrets, search Hearts, sift Persons and Causes to the bottom, distinguish truth from sshapes, though never so specious;
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God takes care as for the execution, so the revelation of his righteous judgment, Rom. 2.5. Consider his proceedings towards Sodom; he inquires, charges, finds guilty, and then executes, so that the World rings of it.
God Takes care as for the execution, so the Revelation of his righteous judgement, Rom. 2.5. Consider his proceedings towards Sodom; he inquires, charges, finds guilty, and then executes, so that the World rings of it.
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this is your Wages, (NONLATINALPHABET, Souldiers Pays ) proper for your Work to Men and Angels will appland the righte ousnesa and God will be eternally glorified in taking the Ʋengeance, 2 Thess. 1. 8, 9, 10. 3. This Doctrine of Divine Righteousness gives direction to them that are intrusted with Government and Judgment among men, here's the best of Paterns for them, God the Judge, the best of Rules, to do right.
this is your Wages, (, Soldiers Pays) proper for your Work to Men and Angels will appland the right ousnesa and God will be eternally glorified in taking the Ʋengeance, 2 Thess 1. 8, 9, 10. 3. This Doctrine of Divine Righteousness gives direction to them that Are Entrusted with Government and Judgement among men, here's the best of Patterns for them, God the Judge, the best of Rules, to do right.
Have we not our Religion, Laws, Lives, Liberties, and Properties fecured to us? What do we want, which any Nation under the cope of Heaven can wish for? Happy we, did we but know our happiness.
Have we not our Religion, Laws, Lives, Liberties, and Properties fecured to us? What do we want, which any nation under the cope of Heaven can wish for? Happy we, did we but know our happiness.
Have we not a King so clement, so merciful, that some have been ready to think, that his mency to others hath proved injutious to himself? A second Titus (as he hath been called) who never willingly sent away any suitor sad or discontented from him,
Have we not a King so clement, so merciful, that Some have been ready to think, that his mency to Others hath proved injutious to himself? A second Titus (as he hath been called) who never willingly sent away any suitor sad or discontented from him,
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What Laws more good and equitable than ours? What more wholesom and helping, if duly executed? Ancient Law-makers derived the Pedigree of their Laws from their-Gods.
What Laws more good and equitable than ours? What more wholesome and helping, if duly executed? Ancient Lawmakers derived the Pedigree of their Laws from their-Gods.
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Lycurgus father'd his upon Apolle at Delphos. Numa pretended his to the Nymph Ageria. If we had Laws dropt out of Heaven, they would do us no good without execution.
Lycurgus fathered his upon Apollo At Delphos. Numa pretended his to the Nymph Ageria. If we had Laws dropped out of Heaven, they would do us no good without execution.
Some men are so bewildered, so lost in the mists of their Opinions, and smoke of their passions, that the Light they boast of prove• no better than an Ignis fatuus to lead them out of the way,
some men Are so bewildered, so lost in the mists of their Opinions, and smoke of their passion, that the Light they boast of prove• no better than an Ignis fatuus to led them out of the Way,
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Like Salamanders they delight to live in the flames, and are never better pleased, than when they are warming themselves by a Fire of their own kindling.
Like Salamanders they delight to live in the flames, and Are never better pleased, than when they Are warming themselves by a Fire of their own kindling.
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At the time of the Battel at Trasimenum, between Hannibal and the Romans, there was such an Earthquake as overthrew a great part of most of the Cities in Italy; yet not one of the Fighters that were at it in the heart of the Country felt the Motion.
At the time of the Battle At Trasimenus, between Hannibal and the Roman, there was such an Earthquake as overthrew a great part of most of the Cities in Italy; yet not one of the Fighters that were At it in the heart of the Country felt the Motion.
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Let us supplicate our Judge, make him our Friend, agree with our Adversary quickly in the way, pass our Accounts betimes, assure Reconciliation in the Bloud of the Covenant, engage Gods righteousness as well as his mercy for our good by believing:
Let us supplicate our Judge, make him our Friend, agree with our Adversary quickly in the Way, pass our Accounts betimes, assure Reconciliation in the Blood of the Covenant, engage God's righteousness as well as his mercy for our good by believing:
