An exact model, or platform of good magistracy, or, A sermon preached before the governour, council and assembly at the first meeting at Saint Jago de la Vega in Jamaica, Feb. 1, 1671 by Henry Houser.
To the obtaining whereof it is most necessary that you especially (who are the Representatives of this whole Land) would study to approve your selves (according to the direction of Jethro unto Moses ) to be Men of Ability.
To the obtaining whereof it is most necessary that you especially (who Are the Representatives of this Whole Land) would study to approve your selves (according to the direction of Jethro unto Moses) to be Men of Ability.
and Trouble, and Pains, that Moses took in Judging the People, wisely foresaw that at length it would prove a thing too heavy for him alone to perform:
and Trouble, and Pains, that Moses took in Judging the People, wisely foresaw that At length it would prove a thing too heavy for him alone to perform:
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and wear away his strength, and health, and life, in taking upon himself alone all the care and trouble of giving Judgment among the people from morning untill evening.
and wear away his strength, and health, and life, in taking upon himself alone all the care and trouble of giving Judgement among the people from morning until evening.
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Therefore to prevent all inconveniency, Jethro by his sage and wise advice, counselleth Moses to take unto him such fit and meet Assistants, who by their just government of the people might ease him of that heavy burthen,
Therefore to prevent all inconveniency, Jethro by his sage and wise Advice, counselleth Moses to take unto him such fit and meet Assistants, who by their just government of the people might ease him of that heavy burden,
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And this counsel of Jethro is expressed in the words of the Text, saying, Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness.
And this counsel of Jethro is expressed in the words of the Text, saying, Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as Fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness.
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and therefore I have chosen it at this time for my Text, to shew and declare unto you especially, who are upon this day come and Assembled together for the Good and Welfare of this Island,
and Therefore I have chosen it At this time for my Text, to show and declare unto you especially, who Are upon this day come and Assembled together for the Good and Welfare of this Island,
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how to perform your Duty, and to Discharge your Trust with a good Conscience, that you would be pleased to set before your Eyes, this most perfect Model and Platform of the best Magistracy in the Text,
how to perform your Duty, and to Discharge your Trust with a good Conscience, that you would be pleased to Set before your Eyes, this most perfect Model and Platform of the best Magistracy in the Text,
The Parts of the Text are two: I. The Counsel of Jethro, which he gives to Moses; in these words, Thou shalt provide. II. This Counsel is Described and Particularised by four Essential Characters, or Properties of good Magistrates:
The Parts of the Text Are two: I The Counsel of Jethro, which he gives to Moses; in these words, Thou shalt provide. II This Counsel is Described and Particularis by four Essential Characters, or Properties of good Magistrates:
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I begin with the Frst, viz. The Counsel of Jethro which he gives to Moses; in these words of the Text, Moreover thou shalt provide. The word in the Original NONLATINALPHABET imports great Care, and Curiosity, and Circomspection, that is to be made in the choice or election of Superiours and Magistrates.
I begin with the First, viz. The Counsel of Jethro which he gives to Moses; in these words of the Text, Moreover thou shalt provide. The word in the Original imports great Care, and Curiosity, and Circomspection, that is to be made in the choice or election of Superiors and Magistrates.
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In the New Testament we have the word NONLATINALPHABET, Look ye out, Acts 4.3, It is added in the Text NONLATINALPHABET Out of the People; the Magistrate must be chosen out of all the People, he must be a choice Man, one of a thousand, culled and selected out of all the People:
In the New Testament we have the word, Look you out, Acts 4.3, It is added in the Text Out of the People; the Magistrate must be chosen out of all the People, he must be a choice Man, one of a thousand, culled and selected out of all the People:
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In the second, it followeth to be considered how this Counsel is described, and particularized by sour essential Characters, or Properties of good Magistrates:
In the second, it follows to be considered how this Counsel is described, and particularized by sour essential Characters, or Properties of good Magistrates:
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This Ability includeth strength of body, whereby they are enabled to undergo and execute their Places and Offices with the more diligence and industry.
This Ability includeth strength of body, whereby they Are enabled to undergo and execute their Places and Offices with the more diligence and industry.
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It includeth greatness of Estate and Descent, of Riches and Wealth, of Birth and Blood, which oftentimes puts Spirit and Courage into the Souls of Superiours and Magistrates.
It includeth greatness of Estate and Descent, of Riches and Wealth, of Birth and Blood, which oftentimes puts Spirit and Courage into the Souls of Superiors and Magistrates.
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These are but accidental and complemental Ingredients belonging to Superiours and Magistrates: The main and essential parts, that are comprehended under the word Ability, are following; a. Understanding and Wisdom:
These Are but accidental and complemental Ingredients belonging to Superiors and Magistrates: The main and essential parts, that Are comprehended under the word Ability, Are following; a. Understanding and Wisdom:
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Therefore Solomon prayed to God for an understanding heart, 1 Reg. 3.4. Give thy Servant an understanding heart to judge thy People, that I may discern between good and bad. b.
Therefore Solomon prayed to God for an understanding heart, 1 Reg. 3.4. Give thy Servant an understanding heart to judge thy People, that I may discern between good and bad. b.
c. The last and principal Virtue comprehended under the word Ability, is Courage and Fortitude; as the Lord charged Joshua, Chap. 1.9. Be strong and of good courage, be not afra•d, neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
c. The last and principal Virtue comprehended under the word Ability, is Courage and Fortitude; as the Lord charged joshua, Chap. 1.9. Be strong and of good courage, be not afra•d, neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
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Oh what Courage and Heroical Spirit and Resolution ought he to be endued withal, that must Encounter and Oppose the violent Torrent of Wickedness and Vice? You are Met and Assembled together, to begin and to perform a great work among us;
O what Courage and Heroical Spirit and Resolution ought he to be endued withal, that must Encounter and Oppose the violent Torrent of Wickedness and Vice? You Are Met and Assembled together, to begin and to perform a great work among us;
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you must support the work of the Ministrie against all Opposers of Gods true Religion and Worship, especially against those proud Phanatick Emissaries, who under pretence of New Discoveries,
you must support the work of the Ministry against all Opposers of God's true Religion and Worship, especially against those proud Fanatic Emissaries, who under pretence of New Discoveries,
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Therefore awake and put on courage, you that sit at the Helm and Covern the Ship of our Commonwealth, steer a straight and right course without swarving to the Right or Left Hand for fear or favour.
Therefore awake and put on courage, you that fit At the Helm and Covern the Ship of our Commonwealth, steer a straight and right course without swerving to the Right or Left Hand for Fear or favour.
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though in Rowing and Guiding the Ship of our Commonwealth, the Winds blow, and the Seas rage, Christ Jesus by his Divine Providence and Protection, will support and uphold it, that it shall not Sink, he will send a calm and bring it safely ashore.
though in Rowing and Guiding the Ship of our Commonwealth, the Winds blow, and the Seas rage, christ jesus by his Divine Providence and Protection, will support and uphold it, that it shall not Sink, he will send a Cam and bring it safely ashore.
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Wherefore let me proclaim and speak as Gideon in the Ears of all the Faint-hearted, Judg. 7.3. Whosoever is fearful and afraid, let him return Home and depart.
Wherefore let me proclaim and speak as gideon in the Ears of all the Fainthearted, Judges 7.3. Whosoever is fearful and afraid, let him return Home and depart.
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He that hath this Virtue wants none, and without this true fear of Justice, a Receiver of False-Witnesses, a Patron of Violence and Oppression? The principal scope and intent why God hath appointed and ordained Superiours and Magistrates to Rule and Govern the World, is that they may advance his Glory, countenance the true Riligion and Worship of God,
He that hath this Virtue Wants none, and without this true Fear of justice, a Receiver of False-witnesses, a Patron of Violence and Oppression? The principal scope and intent why God hath appointed and ordained Superiors and Magistrates to Rule and Govern the World, is that they may advance his Glory, countenance the true Religion and Worship of God,
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and protect the Church and Commonwealth: Now for these things what cares a prophane and uncircumcised Vice-god, who fears not God, who bears the Sword in vain,
and Pact the Church and Commonwealth: Now for these things what Cares a profane and uncircumcised Vicegod, who fears not God, who bears the Sword in vain,
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Fear God and keep his Commandments, for this is the whole duty of Man Hence it was that the Lord commanded the King, Deut. 17.18, 19. To write a Copy of the Law in a Book,
fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the Whole duty of Man Hence it was that the Lord commanded the King, Deuteronomy 17.18, 19. To write a Copy of the Law in a Book,
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He will set a watch over his Eyes, that they behold no wrong, over his Ears that they hear no false Accusation, over his Tongue that it pronounce no unjust Sentence, over his Hands that they receive no Bribe.
He will Set a watch over his Eyes, that they behold no wrong, over his Ears that they hear no false Accusation, over his Tongue that it pronounce no unjust Sentence, over his Hands that they receive no Bribe.
When an unlawful Suit is commenced by Favour or Friendship, by Power or Policy, he answers with Job, Chap. 31.14. What shall I do when God riseth up? And when he visiteth what shall I answer him? This, this is the man that feareth the Lord.
When an unlawful Suit is commenced by Favour or Friendship, by Power or Policy, he answers with Job, Chap. 31.14. What shall I do when God Riseth up? And when he Visiteth what shall I answer him? This, this is the man that fears the Lord.
By this Character, now it will appear what to think of those many prophane and wicked Vice-gods, who sell themselves to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord;
By this Character, now it will appear what to think of those many profane and wicked Vice-gods, who fell themselves to work wickedness in the sighed of the Lord;
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Will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the Sand for the bounds of the Sea, by a perpetual Decree that it cannot pass? If the wrath of a King be as the roaring of a Lion, as Solomon affirms, Prov. 20.2. O then how terrible is the wrath of God, who is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords? He himself will be one day a swift witness against such, Mal. 3.5.
Will you not tremble At my presence, which have placed the Sand for the bounds of the Sea, by a perpetual decree that it cannot pass? If the wrath of a King be as the roaring of a lion, as Solomon affirms, Curae 20.2. O then how terrible is the wrath of God, who is King of Kings, and Lord of lords? He himself will be one day a swift witness against such, Malachi 3.5.
Kiss the Son, lest he be Angry, and ye Perish from the Way, when his Wrath is kindled but a little. III. And so I come to the third Character of good Superiours and Magistrates;
Kiss the Son, lest he be Angry, and you Perish from the Way, when his Wrath is kindled but a little. III. And so I come to the third Character of good Superiors and Magistrates;
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This is required in every Magistrate, in all those that are imployed in the Commonwealth, they must be good men and true, they must be, NONLATINALPHABET Lovers of the Truth: They must search out the truth out of the labyrinths of Errour and Falsehood,
This is required in every Magistrate, in all those that Are employed in the Commonwealth, they must be good men and true, they must be, Lovers of the Truth: They must search out the truth out of the labyrinths of Error and Falsehood,
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and seek in the Broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth Judgment, that seeketh the Truth, and I will pardon it. And Isaiah 59.14. Judgment is turned away backward, and Justice standeth a far off;
and seek in the Broad places thereof, if you can find a man, if there be any that Executeth Judgement, that seeks the Truth, and I will pardon it. And Isaiah 59.14. Judgement is turned away backward, and justice Stands a Far off;
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While on the other side, he will shut out with the Dogs all such as love and make Lies, according to that fearful Threatning, Apoc. 22.15. Without the Heavenly Jerusalem are Dogs and Sorcerers, and Whoremongers, and Murtherers, and Idolaters, and whosoever makes a Lie.
While on the other side, he will shut out with the Dogs all such as love and make Lies, according to that fearful Threatening, Apocalypse 22.15. Without the Heavenly Jerusalem Are Dogs and Sorcerers, and Whoremongers, and Murderers, and Idolaters, and whosoever makes a Lie.
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IV. And this leads me to the Fourth and last Character required in Good Superiours and Magistrates, they must be NONLATINALPHABET Abhorzentes avaritiam, hating Covetousness, they must be such as hate Covetousness, which is the root of all Evil, 1 Tim. 6.10. Covetousness is an inordinate love of money, and is compared to the Dropsie, Quo plus sunt potae, plus sitiuntur aquae;
IV. And this leads me to the Fourth and last Character required in Good Superiors and Magistrates, they must be Abhorzentes avaritiam, hating Covetousness, they must be such as hate Covetousness, which is the root of all Evil, 1 Tim. 6.10. Covetousness is an inordinate love of money, and is compared to the Dropsy, Quo plus sunt potae, plus sitiuntur Water;
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These are the four cardinal virtues of good Superiours and Magistrates, they ought to be men of Ability, fearing God, men of Truth, hating Covetousness.
These Are the four cardinal Virtues of good Superiors and Magistrates, they ought to be men of Ability, fearing God, men of Truth, hating Covetousness.
Hearken then, O ye Mountains and little Hills, you Gentlemen of this present Assembly, listen to this charge of Jethro in the Text, approving your Selves to be men of Ability, such as fear God, men of Truth, hating Covetousness.
Harken then, Oh you Mountains and little Hills, you Gentlemen of this present Assembly, listen to this charge of Jethro in the Text, approving your Selves to be men of Ability, such as Fear God, men of Truth, hating Covetousness.
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and receive that sweet Sentence, Mat. 25.2. Well done thou good and faithful Servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things:
and receive that sweet Sentence, Mathew 25.2. Well done thou good and faithful Servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things:
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And verily it is now high time, you should earnestly Study, and Practise this excellent Lesson in the Text, To be Men of Ability, such as fear God, Men of Truth, hating Covetousness;
And verily it is now high time, you should earnestly Study, and Practise this excellent lesson in the Text, To be Men of Ability, such as Fear God, Men of Truth, hating Covetousness;
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and call upon him to hasten his Judgments upon our Land, upon our Families and Persons, every one strives (as it were) who shall outdare him most in our Atheism, Libertinism and Prophanness, in all Riot and Excess, in Impenitency.
and call upon him to hasten his Judgments upon our Land, upon our Families and Persons, every one strives (as it were) who shall outdare him most in our Atheism, Libertinism and Profaneness, in all Riot and Excess, in Impenitency.
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We have had Peace within our Walls, and Plenteousness within our Dwellings, while Thousands of our Brethren and Neighbours, were smitten with Gods manifold Judgments and Plagues:
We have had Peace within our Walls, and Plenteousness within our Dwellings, while Thousands of our Brothers and Neighbours, were smitten with God's manifold Judgments and Plagues:
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thus to Bless? Had not thy Mercies exceeded all Limits, our sins ere this had sunk us all, our Island had been made a second Sodom and Gomorrhe! Oh that yet,
thus to Bless? Had not thy mercies exceeded all Limits, our Sins ere this had sunk us all, our Island had been made a second Sodom and Gomorrah! O that yet,
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And this will be Done and Accomplished, when you shall truly and really Study and Practise this profitable Lesson in the Text, To be Men of Ability, such as fear God, Men of Truth, hating Covetousness:
And this will be Done and Accomplished, when you shall truly and really Study and Practise this profitable lesson in the Text, To be Men of Ability, such as Fear God, Men of Truth, hating Covetousness:
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Then indeed may you expect a Blessing upon all your Consultations: Then as the Prophet Amos speaks, chap. 5.24. Shall Judgment run down as Waters, and Righteousness as a mighty Stream.
Then indeed may you expect a Blessing upon all your Consultations: Then as the Prophet Amos speaks, chap. 5.24. Shall Judgement run down as Waters, and Righteousness as a mighty Stream.
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